10-K 1 ofg10k2019.htm FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______________ to ______________

Commission File No. 001-12647

OFG Bancorp

Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

IRS Employer Identification No. 66-0538893

Principal Executive Offices:

254 Muñoz Rivera Avenue

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918

Telephone Number: (787) 771-6800

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock ($1.00 par value per share)

7.125% Noncumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series A ($25.00 liquidation preference per share)

7.0% Noncumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series B ($25.00 liquidation preference per share)

7.125% Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D ($25.00 liquidation preference per share)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☑

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☑

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filings pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ☑ | Accelerated filer ☐ | Non-accelerated filer ☐ | Smaller reporting company ☐
| (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Ac.t ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of OFG Bancorp (the “Company”) was approximately $1.220 billion as of June 30, 2019 based upon 51,330,031 shares outstanding and the reported closing price of $23.77 on the New York Stock Exchange on that date.

As of January 31, 2020, the Company had 51,398,956 shares of common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Company’s definitive proxy statement relating to the 2020 annual meeting of shareholders are incorporated herein by reference in response to Items 10 through 14 of Part III, except for certain information set forth herein under Item 12.

OFG Bancorp

FORM 10-K

For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1. | Business...................................................................................................................................................................................... | 1
Item 1A. | Risk Factors............................................................................................................................................................................... | 16
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments................................................................................................................................................... | 24
Item 2. | Properties.................................................................................................................................................................................... | 24
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings..................................................................................................................................................................... | 24
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures.......................................................................................................................................................... | 24
PART II
Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities....................................................................................................................................................................... | 25
Item 6. | Selected Financial Data........................................................................................................................................................... | 27
Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations...................................... | 30
Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.......................................................................................... | 77
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data................................................................................................................... | 82
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure..................................... | 207
Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures.......................................................................................................................................................... | 207
Item 9B. | Other Information..................................................................................................................................................................... | 207
PART III
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters................. | 209
PART IV
Item 15. | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules ...................................................................................................................... | 210
Item 16. | Form 10-K Summary .............................................................................................................................................................. | 210

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information included in this annual report on Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may relate to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of OFG Bancorp (“we,” “our,” “us” or “Oriental”), including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, delinquency trends, market risk and the impact of interest rate changes, capital markets conditions, capital adequacy and liquidity, and the effect of legal proceedings and new accounting standards on Oriental’s financial condition and results of operations. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continues,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project” and similar expressions and future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “can,” “may,” or similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions by management that are difficult to predict. Various factors, some of which by their nature are beyond Oriental’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to:

· the rate of growth in the economy and employment levels, as well as general business and economic conditions;

· changes in interest rates, as well as the magnitude of such changes;

· a credit default by municipalities of the government of Puerto Rico;

· amendments to the fiscal plan approved by the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico;

· determinations in the court-supervised debt-restructuring process under Title III of PROMESA for the Puerto Rico government and all of its agencies, including some of its public corporations;

· the impact of property, credit and other losses in Puerto Rico as a result of hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters;

· the amount of government, private and philanthropic financial assistance for the reconstruction of Puerto Rico’s critical infrastructure, which suffered catastrophic damages caused by hurricane Maria and recent earthquakes;

· the pace and magnitude of Puerto Rico’s economic recovery;

· the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies;

· changes in federal bank regulatory and supervisory policies, including required levels of capital;

· the relative strength or weakness of the commercial and consumer credit sectors and the real estate market in Puerto Rico;

· the performance of the stock and bond markets;

· competition in the financial services industry;

· possible legislative, tax or regulatory changes; and

· difficulties in integrating the acquired Puerto Rico operations of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico (“SBPR”) and certain branch assets and liabilities of The Bank of Nova Scotia (“BNS”) in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (the “Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition”) into the Company’s operations.

Other possible events or factors that could cause results or performance to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements include the following: negative economic conditions that adversely affect the general economy, housing prices, the job market, consumer confidence and spending habits which may affect, among other things, the level of non-performing assets, charge-offs and provision expense; changes in interest rates and market liquidity which may reduce interest margins, impact funding sources and affect the ability to originate and distribute financial products in the primary and secondary markets; adverse movements and volatility in debt and equity capital markets; changes in market rates and prices which may adversely impact the value of financial assets and liabilities; liabilities resulting from litigation and regulatory investigations; changes in accounting standards, rules and interpretations; increased competition; Oriental’s ability to grow its core businesses; decisions to downsize, sell or close units or otherwise change Oriental’s business mix; and management’s ability to identify and manage these and other risks.

All forward-looking statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K are based upon information available to Oriental as of the date of this report, and other than as required by law, including the requirements of applicable securities laws, Oriental assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

Oriental is a publicly-owned financial holding company incorporated on June 14, 1996 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, providing a full range of banking and financial services through its subsidiaries. Oriental is subject to the provisions of the U.S. Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, (the “BHC Act”) and accordingly, subject to the supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”).

Oriental provides comprehensive banking and financial services to its clients through a complete range of banking and financial solutions, including commercial, consumer, auto, and mortgage lending; checking and savings accounts; financial planning, insurance, financial services, and investment brokerage; and corporate and individual trust and retirement services. Oriental operates through three major business segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Treasury, differentiating the Oriental brand through customer segmentation and innovative solutions, primarily in Puerto Rico and United States Virgin Islands (“USVI”). Oriental provides these services through various subsidiaries including, a commercial bank, Oriental Bank (the "Bank"), a securities broker-dealer, Oriental Financial Services LLC (“Oriental Financial Services”), an insurance agency, Oriental Insurance, LLC (“Oriental Insurance”), a retirement plan administrator, Oriental Pension Consultants, Inc. (“OPC”), and a commercial lender, OFG USA LLC ("OFG USA"), which is a subsidiary of the Bank. OFG Ventures LLC (“OFG Ventures”), a limited liability corporation, is also a subsidiary of Oriental. All our subsidiaries are based in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the USVI, except for OPC which is based in Boca Raton, Florida OFG USA which is based in Cornelius, North Carolina. Oriental has 55 branches in Puerto Rico and 2 branches in USVI. Oriental’s long-term goal is to strengthen its banking and financial services franchise by expanding its lending businesses, increasing the level of integration in the marketing and delivery of banking and financial services, maintaining effective asset-liability management, growing non-interest revenue from banking and financial services, and improving operating efficiencies.

Oriental’s strategy involves:

· Expanding its ability to attract deposits and build relationships with customers by refining service delivery and providing innovative banking technologies for day-to-day customer transactions, and achieving sustainable levels of differentiation in the market;

· Focusing on greater growth in commercial and consumer lending, trust and financial services, and insurance products;

· Improving operating efficiencies, and continuing to maintain effective asset-liability management;

· Implementing a broad ranging effort to instill in employees and make customers aware of Oriental’s determination to effectively serve and advise its customer base in a responsive and professional manner; and

· Matching its portfolio of investment securities with the related funding to achieve favorable spreads, and primarily investing in U.S. government-sponsored agency obligations.

Together with a highly experienced group of senior and mid-level executives and the benefits from the acquisitions of Eurobank Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico operations of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (“BBVA”) and the Puerto Rico and USVI operations of The Bank of Nova Scotia (“BNS”), this strategy has resulted in sustained growth in Oriental’s deposit-taking activities, commercial, consumer and mortgage lending and financial service activities, allowing Oriental to distinguish itself in a highly competitive industry. Oriental is not immune from general and local financial and economic conditions. Past experience is not necessarily indicative of future performance but given market uncertainties and on a reasonable time horizon of three to five years, this strategy is expected to maintain its steady progress towards Oriental’s long-term goal.

Oriental’s principal funding sources are branch deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, wholesale deposits, and subordinated capital notes. Through its branch network, Oriental Bank offers personal non-interest and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”) and commercial non-interest bearing checking accounts. The FDIC insures the Bank’s deposit accounts up to applicable limits. Management makes retail deposit pricing decisions periodically, adjusting the rates paid on retail deposits in response to general market conditions and local competition. Pricing decisions take into account the rates being offered by other local banks, the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), and mainland U.S. market interest rates.

Significant Transactions During 2019 – The Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition

On December 31, 2019, Oriental purchased from BNS all outstanding common stock of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico (“SBPR”) for an aggregate purchase price of $550 million. Immediately following the closing of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, Oriental merged Scotiabank de Puerto Rico with and into Oriental Bank, with Oriental Bank continuing as the surviving entity. As part of this transaction, Oriental Bank also acquired the U.S. Virgin Islands banking operations of BNS through an acquisition of certain assets (including loans, ATMs and physical branch locations) and an assumption of certain liabilities (including deposits) for their net book value plus a $10 million premium on deposits. In addition, Oriental acquired certain loans and assumed certain liabilities, from BNS’s Puerto Rico branch for their net book value. As a result of the acquisition, Oriental added $2.2 billion net loans and $3 billion dollars in core low-cost deposits with a bargain purchase gain of $315 thousand, included as “Bargain purchase from Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition” in the consolidated statement of operations. The audited consolidated financial statements contemplate the effect of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. Due to the acquisition closing occurring at year-end, Oriental’s consolidated statement of operations reflect Oriental’s pre-acquisition operations, except for $24.1 million acquisition related expenses, while the Balance Sheet reflects the newly acquired assets and liabilities.

Based on the closing of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition as of December 31, 2019, Oriental (a) acquired (at an estimated fair value) $2.216 billion in loans, $576.2 million in investment securities, $8.3 million in foreclosed real estate, $492.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, $9.9 million in premises and equipment, $54.8 million in a core deposit, customer relationship, and other intangibles, $40.5 million servicing asset, $59.9 million deferred tax asset, and $103.9 million in other assets, and (b) assumed $3.025 billion in deposits and $105.7 million in other liabilities.

In preparation to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, during 2019 Oriental sold $95.0 million non-performing loans increasing the provision for loan and lease losses by $54.3 million; and sold $672 million available-for-sale securities at a gain of $8.3 million.

Segment Disclosure

Oriental has three reportable segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Treasury. Management established the reportable segments based on the internal reporting used to evaluate performance and to assess where to allocate resources. Other factors such as Oriental’s organizational structure, nature of products, distribution channels and economic characteristics of the products were also considered in the determination of the reportable segments. Oriental measures the performance of these reportable segments based on pre-established annual goals involving different financial parameters such as net income, interest rate spread, loan production, and fees generated.

For detailed information regarding the performance of Oriental’s operating segments, please refer to Note 31 in Oriental’s accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Banking Activities

The Bank, Oriental’s main subsidiary, is a full-service Puerto Rico commercial bank with its main office located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Bank has 55 branches throughout Puerto Rico and 2 branches in USVI, and was incorporated in October 1964 as a federal mutual savings and loan association. It became a federal mutual savings bank in July 1983 and converted to a federal stock savings bank in April 1987. Its conversion from a federally-chartered savings bank to a commercial bank chartered under the banking law of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, on June 30, 1994, allowed the Bank to more effectively pursue opportunities in its market and obtain more flexibility in its businesses. As an FDIC insured Puerto Rico-chartered commercial bank, it is subject to examination by the FDIC and the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico (the “OCFI”). The Bank offers banking services such as commercial, consumer, and mortgage lending, savings and time deposit products, financial planning, and corporate and individual trust services, and capitalizes on its retail banking network to provide commercial and mortgage lending products to its clients. The Bank has an operating subsidiary, OFG USA, which is organized in Delaware. It also has three international banking entities (each an “IBE”) organized in Puerto Rico pursuant to the International Banking Center Regulatory Act of Puerto Rico, as amended (the “IBE Act”), two are units operating within the Bank, named Oriental Overseas and Oriental International (the “IBE Units”), and the other is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, named Oriental International Bank, Inc. (the “IBE Subsidiary”). The IBE Unit and IBE Subsidiary offer the Bank certain Puerto Rico tax advantages, and their services are limited under Puerto Rico law to persons and assets/liabilities located outside of Puerto Rico.

Banking activities include the Bank’s branches and mortgage banking activities with traditional retail banking products such as deposits, commercial loans, consumer loans and mortgage loans. The Bank’s lending activities are primarily with consumers located in Puerto Rico. The Bank’s lending transactions include a diversified number of industries and activities, all of which are encompassed within four main categories: commercial, consumer, mortgage and auto.

Oriental’s mortgage banking activities are conducted through a division of the Bank. The mortgage banking activities include the origination of mortgage loans for the Bank’s own portfolio, the sale of loans directly into the secondary market or the securitization of conforming loans into mortgage-backed securities, and the purchase or assumption of the right to service loans originated by others. The Bank originates Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) insured mortgages, Veterans Administration (“VA”) guaranteed mortgages, and Rural Housing Service (“RHS”) guaranteed loans that are primarily securitized for issuance of Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) mortgage-backed securities which can be resold to individual or institutional investors in the secondary market. Conventional loans that meet the underwriting requirements for sale or exchange under standard Federal National Mortgage Association (the “FNMA”) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (the “FHLMC”) programs are referred to as conforming mortgage loans and are also securitized for issuance of FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed securities. The Bank is an approved seller of FNMA and FHLMC mortgage loans for issuance of FNMA and FHLMC mortgage-backed securities. The Bank is also an approved issuer of GNMA mortgage-backed securities. The servicing of the residential mortgage loan portfolio acquired in 2012 as part of its acquisition of the Puerto Rico operations of BBVA (the "BBVAPR Acquisition") is performed through a subservice that owns the servicing rights to such loans. Oriental services the GNMA, FNMA, and FHLMC pools that it issues and the rest of its residential mortgage loan portfolio.

Loan Underwriting

Auto loans: Oriental provides financing for the purchase of new or used motor vehicles. These loans are generated mainly through dealers authorized and approved by the auto credit department committee of Oriental. The auto credit department has the specialized structure and resources to provide the service required for this product according to market demands and trends. The auto loan credit policy establishes specific guidance and parameters for the underwriting and origination processes. Underwriting procedures, lending limits, interest rate approval, insurance coverage, and automobile brand restrictions are some parameters and internal controls implemented to ensure the quality and profitability of the auto loan portfolio. The proprietary credit scoring system is a fundamental part of the decision process.

Consumer loans: Consumer loans include personal loans, credit cards, lines of credit and other loans made by banks to individual borrowers. All loan originations must be underwritten in accordance with Oriental’s underwriting criteria and include an assessment of each borrower’s personal financial condition, including verification of income, assets, Fair Isaac Corporation ("FICO") score, and credit reports. The proprietary credit scoring system is a fundamental part of the decision process.

Residential mortgage loans: All loan originations, regardless of whether originated through Oriental’s retail banking network or purchased from third parties, must be underwritten in accordance with Oriental’s underwriting criteria, including loan-to-value ratios, borrower income qualifications, debt ratios and credit history, investor requirements, and title insurance and property appraisal requirements. Oriental’s mortgage underwriting standards comply with the relevant guidelines set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), VA, FNMA, FHLMC, federal and Puerto Rico banking regulatory authorities, as applicable. Oriental’s underwriting personnel, while operating within Oriental’s loan offices, make underwriting decisions independent of Oriental’s mortgage loan origination personnel.

Commercial loans: Commercial loans include lines of credit and term facilities to finance business operations and to provide working capital for specific purposes, such as to finance the purchase of assets, equipment or inventory. Since a borrower’s cash flow from operations is generally the primary source of repayment, Oriental’s analysis of the credit risk focuses heavily on the borrower’s debt-repayment capacity. Commercial term loans generally have terms from one to five years, may be collateralized by the asset being acquired, real estate, or other available assets, and bear interest rates that float with the prime rate, LIBOR or another established index, or are fixed for the term of the loan. Lines of credit are extended to businesses based on an analysis of the financial strength and integrity of the borrowers and are generally secured primarily by real estate, accounts receivables or inventory, and have a maturity of one year or less. Such lines of credit bear an interest rate that floats with a base rate, the prime rate, LIBOR, or another established index.

Sale of Loans and Securitization Activities

Oriental may engage in the sale or securitization of the residential mortgage loans that it originates. Oriental is an approved issuer of GNMA-guaranteed mortgage-backed securities which involves the packaging of FHA loans, RHS loans and VA loans into pools. Oriental can also act as issuer in the case of conforming conventional loans which involves grouping these types of loans into pools and issuing FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed securities. The issuance of mortgage-backed securities provides Oriental with the flexibility of either selling the security into the open market or retaining it on books. In the case of conforming conventional loans, Oriental may also sell such loans through the FNMA and FHLMC cash window programs.

Wealth Management Activities

Wealth management activities are generated by such businesses as securities brokerage, trust services, retirement planning, insurance, pension administration, and other financial services.

Oriental Financial Services is a Puerto Rico limited liability company and Oriental’s subsidiary engaged in securities brokerage activities in accordance with Oriental’s strategy of providing fully integrated financial solutions, covering various investment alternatives such as tax-advantaged fixed income securities, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds to retail and institutional clients. It also offers separately-managed accounts and mutual fund asset allocation programs sponsored by unaffiliated professional asset managers. These services are designed to meet each client’s specific needs and preferences, including transaction-based pricing and asset-based fee pricing. It has managed and participated in public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities in Puerto Rico and has engaged in municipal securities business with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its instrumentalities, municipalities, and public corporations. Oriental Financial Services, a member of FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, is a registered securities broker-dealer pursuant to Section 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The broker-dealer does not carry customer accounts and is, accordingly, exempt from the Customer Protection Rule (SEC Rule 15c3-3) pursuant to subsection (k)(2)(ii) of such rule. It clears securities transactions through Pershing LLC, a clearing agent that carries the accounts of its customers on a “fully disclosed” basis.

Oriental Insurance is a Puerto Rico limited liability company and Oriental’s subsidiary engaged in insurance agency services. It provides Oriental with cross-marketing opportunities under the legal framework established by the financial modernization legislation. Oriental Insurance currently earns commissions by acting as a licensed insurance agent in connection with the issuance of insurance policies by unaffiliated insurance companies and continues to cross market its services to Oriental’s existing customer base.

OPC, a Florida corporation, is Oriental’s subsidiary engaged in the administration of retirement plans in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.

Corporate and individual trust services are provided by the Bank’s trust division.

Treasury Activities

Treasury activities encompass all of Oriental’s treasury-related functions. Oriental’s investment portfolio consists of mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies and money market instruments. Agency mortgage-backed securities, the largest component of the investment portfolio, consist principally of pools of residential mortgage loans that are made to consumers and then resold in the form of pass-through certificates in the secondary market, the payment of interest and principal of which is guaranteed by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC.

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Market Area and Competition

The main geographic business and service area of Oriental is in Puerto Rico, where the banking market is highly competitive. Puerto Rico banks are subject to the same federal laws, regulations and supervision that apply to similar institutions in the United States of America. Oriental also competes with brokerage firms with retail operations, credit unions, savings and loan cooperatives, small loan companies, insurance agencies, and mortgage banks in Puerto Rico. Oriental encounters intense competition in attracting and retaining deposits and in its consumer and commercial lending activities. Management believes that Oriental has been able to compete effectively for deposits and loans by offering a variety of transactional account products and loans with competitive terms, emphasizing the quality of its service, pricing its products at competitive interest rates, offering convenient branch locations, and offering financial planning and financial services at most of its branch locations. Puerto Rico has experienced a significant consolidation of commercial banks since 2010, which has created an environment for more rational loan and deposit pricing. Oriental’s ability to originate loans depends primarily on the services that it provides to its borrowers, in making prompt credit decisions, and on the rates and fees that it charges.

Oriental is also developing new commercial relationships in the United States, as it launched in late 2017 the U.S. commercial loan program, generally consisting of purchases of loan participations in credit facilities to commercial borrowers in the U.S. mainland.

As part of the Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition on December 31, 2019, Oriental began to operate in the United States Virgin Islands with the intention to grow the business acquired in the USVI.

Regulation and Supervision

General

Oriental is a financial holding company subject to supervision and regulation by the Federal Reserve Board under the BHC Act, as amended by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”). The qualification requirements and the process for a bank holding company that elects to be treated as a financial holding company requires that a bank holding company and all of the subsidiary banks controlled by it at the time of election must be and remain at all times “well capitalized” and “well managed.”

Oriental elected to be treated as a financial holding company as permitted by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Under that law, if Oriental fails to meet the requirements for being a financial holding company and is unable to correct such deficiencies within certain prescribed time periods, the Federal Reserve Board could require Oriental to divest control of its depository institution subsidiary or alternatively cease conducting activities that are not permissible for bank holding companies that are not financial holding companies.

Financial holding companies may engage, directly or indirectly, in any activity that is determined to be (i) financial in nature or incidental to such financial activity, or (ii) complementary to a financial activity provided it does not pose a substantial risk to the safety and soundness of depository institutions or the financial system generally. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act specifically provides that the following activities have been determined to be “financial in nature”: (a) lending, trust and other banking activities; (b) insurance activities; (c) financial, investment or economic advisory services; (d) securitization of assets; (e) securities underwriting and dealing; (f) existing bank holding company domestic activities; (g) existing bank holding company foreign activities; and (h) merchant banking activities. A financial holding company may generally commence any activity, or acquire any company, that is financial in nature without prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board. As provided by the Dodd-Frank Act, a financial holding company may not acquire a company, without prior Federal Reserve Board approval, in a transaction in which the total consolidated assets to be acquired by the financial holding company exceed $10 billion.

In addition, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act specifically gives the Federal Reserve Board the authority, by regulation or order, to expand the list of financial or incidental activities, but requires consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department and gives the Federal Reserve Board authority to allow a financial holding company to engage in any activity that is complementary to a financial activity and does not pose a substantial risk to the safety and soundness of depository institutions or the financial system.

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Oriental is required to file with the Federal Reserve Board and the SEC periodic reports and other information concerning its own business operations and those of its subsidiaries. In addition, Federal Reserve Board approval must also be obtained before a bank holding company acquires all or substantially all of the assets of another bank or merges or consolidates with another bank holding company. The Federal Reserve Board also has the authority to issue cease and desist orders against bank holding companies and their non-bank subsidiaries.

The Bank is regulated by various agencies in the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Its main regulators are the OCFI and the FDIC. The Bank is subject to extensive regulation and examination by the OCFI and the FDIC and is subject to the Federal Reserve Board’s regulation of transactions between the Bank and its affiliates. The Bank’s activities in USVI are also subject to regulation and examination by the USVI Banking Board. The federal and Puerto Rico laws and regulations which are applicable to the Bank regulate, among other things, the scope of its business, its investments, its reserves against deposits, the timing of the availability of deposited funds, and the nature and amount of and collateral for certain loans. In addition to the impact of such regulations, commercial banks are affected significantly by the actions of the Federal Reserve Board as it attempts to control the money supply and credit availability in order to control inflation in the economy.

Oriental’s mortgage banking business is subject to the rules and regulations of FHA, VA, RHS, FNMA, FHLMC, HUD and GNMA with respect to the origination, processing, servicing and selling of mortgage loans and the sale of mortgage-backed securities. Those rules and regulations, among other things, prohibit discrimination and establish underwriting guidelines which include provisions for inspections and appraisal reports, require credit reports on prospective borrowers and fix maximum loan amounts, and, with respect to VA loans, fix maximum interest rates. Mortgage origination activities are subject to, among others, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Truth-in-Lending Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder which, among other things, prohibit discrimination and require the disclosure of certain basic information to mortgagors concerning credit terms and settlement costs. Oriental is also subject to regulation by the OCFI with respect to, among other things, licensing requirements and maximum origination fees on certain types of mortgage loan products.

Oriental and its subsidiaries are subject to the rules and regulations of certain other regulatory agencies. Oriental Financial Services, as a registered broker-dealer, is subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of FINRA, the SEC, and the OCFI in matters relating to the conduct of its securities business, including record keeping and reporting requirements, supervision and licensing of employees, and obligations to customers.

Oriental Insurance is subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico in matters relating to insurance sales, including but not limited to, licensing of employees, sales practices, charging of commissions and reporting requirements.

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

The Dodd-Frank Act implemented a variety of far-reaching changes and has been described as the most sweeping reform of the financial services industry since the 1930’s. It has a broad impact on the financial services industry, including significant regulatory and compliance changes, such as: (i) enhanced resolution authority of troubled and failing banks and their holding companies; (ii) enhanced lending limits strengthening the existing limits on a depository institution’s credit exposure to one borrower; (iii) increased capital and liquidity requirements; (iv) increased regulatory examination fees; (v) changes to assessments to be paid to the FDIC for federal deposit insurance; (vi) prohibiting bank holding companies, such as Oriental, from including in regulatory Tier 1 capital future issuances of trust preferred securities or other hybrid debt and equity securities; and (vii) numerous other provisions designed to improve supervision and oversight of, and strengthening safety and soundness for, the financial services sector. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act established a new framework for systemic risk oversight within the financial system to be distributed among new and existing federal regulatory agencies, including the Financial Stability Oversight Council, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC. Further, the Dodd-Frank Act addresses many corporate governance and executive compensation matters that affect most U.S. publicly traded companies, including Oriental. A few provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act became effective immediately, while various provisions have become effective in stages. Many of the requirements called for in the Dodd-Frank Act have been implemented over time and most are subject to implementing regulations.

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The Dodd-Frank Act also created a new consumer financial services regulator, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the “CFPB”), which assumed most of the consumer financial services regulatory responsibilities previously exercised by federal banking regulators and other agencies. The CFPB’s primary functions include the supervision of “covered persons” (broadly defined to include any person offering or providing a consumer financial product or service and any affiliated service provider) for compliance with federal consumer financial laws. It has primary authority to enforce the federal consumer financial laws, as well as exclusive authority to require reports and conduct examinations for compliance with such laws, in the case of any insured depository institution with total assets of more than $10 billion and any affiliate thereof. The CFPB also has broad powers to prescribe rules applicable to a covered person or service provider in connection with any transaction with a consumer for a consumer financial product or service, or the offering of a consumer financial product or service.

Holding Company Structure

The Bank is subject to restrictions under federal laws that limit the transfer of funds to its affiliates (including Oriental), whether in the form of loans, other extensions of credit, investments or asset purchases, among others. Such transfers are limited to 10% of the transferring institution’s capital stock and surplus with respect to any affiliate (including Oriental), and, with respect to all affiliates, to an aggregate of 20% of the transferring institution’s capital stock and surplus. Furthermore, such loans and extensions of credit are required to be secured in specified amounts, carried out on an arm’s length basis, and consistent with safe and sound banking practices.

Under the Dodd-Frank Act, a bank holding company, such as Oriental, must serve as a source of financial strength for any subsidiary depository institution. The term “source of financial strength” is defined as the ability of a company to provide financial assistance to its insured depository institution subsidiaries in the event of financial distress at such subsidiaries. This support may be required at times when, absent such requirement, the bank holding company might not otherwise provide such support. In the event of a bank holding company’s bankruptcy, any commitment by the bank holding company to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain capital of a subsidiary bank will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and be entitled to a priority of payment. In addition, any capital loans by a bank holding company to any of its subsidiary banks are subordinate in right of payment to deposits and to certain other indebtedness of such subsidiary bank. The Bank is currently the only depository institution subsidiary of Oriental.

Since Oriental is a financial holding company, its right to participate in the assets of any subsidiary upon the latter’s liquidation or reorganization will be subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary’s creditors (including depositors in the case of the Bank) except to the extent that Oriental is a creditor with recognized claims against the subsidiary.

Dividend Restrictions

The principal source of funds for Oriental is the dividends from the Bank. The ability of the Bank to pay dividends on its common stock is restricted by the Puerto Rico Banking Act of 1933, as amended (the “Banking Act”), the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as amended (the “FDIA”), and the FDIC regulations. In general terms, the Banking Act provides that when the expenditures of a bank are greater than its receipts, the excess of expenditures over receipts shall be charged against the undistributed profits of the bank and the balance, if any, shall be charged against the required reserve fund of the bank. If there is no sufficient reserve fund to cover such balance in whole or in part, the outstanding amount shall be charged against the bank’s capital account. The Banking Act provides that until said capital has been restored to its original amount and the reserve fund to 20% of the original capital, the bank may not declare any dividends. In general terms, the FDIA and the FDIC regulations restrict the payment of dividends when a bank is undercapitalized, when a bank has failed to pay insurance assessments, or when there are safety and soundness concerns regarding a bank.

The payment of dividends by the Bank may also be affected by other regulatory requirements and policies, such as maintenance of adequate capital. If, in the opinion of the regulatory authority, a depository institution under its jurisdiction is engaged in, or is about to engage in, an unsafe or unsound practice (that, depending on the financial condition of the depository institution, could include the payment of dividends), such authority may require, after notice and hearing, that such depository institution cease and desist from such practice. The Federal Reserve Board has a policy statement that provides that an insured bank or bank holding company should not maintain its existing rate of cash dividends on common stock unless (i) the organization’s net income available to common shareholders over the past year has been sufficient to fully fund the dividends and (ii) the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition. In addition, all insured depository institutions are subject to the capital-based limitations required by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”).

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Federal Home Loan Bank System

The FHLB system, of which the Bank is a member, consists of 12 regional FHLBs governed and regulated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The FHLB serves as a credit facility for member institutions within their assigned regions. They are funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB system. They make loans (i.e., advances) to members in accordance with policies and procedures established by the FHLB and the boards of directors of each regional FHLB.

As a system member, the Bank is entitled to borrow from the FHLB of New York (the “FHLB-NY”) and is required to invest in FHLB membership and activity-based stock. The Bank must purchase membership stock equal to the greater of $1,000 or 0.15% of certain mortgage-related assets held by the Bank. The Bank is also required to purchase activity-based stock equal to 4.50% of outstanding advances to the Bank by the FHLB. The Bank is in compliance with the membership and activity-based stock ownership requirements described above. All loans, advances and other extensions of credit made by the FHLB to the Bank are secured by a portion of the Bank’s mortgage loan portfolio, certain other investments, and the capital stock of the FHLB held by the Bank. The Bank is required to maintain a minimum amount of qualifying collateral with a fair value of at least 110% of the outstanding advances.

Prompt Corrective Action Regulations

Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, federal banking agencies adopted capital rules based on the framework of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in “Basel III: A Global Regulatory Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking Systems” (“Basel III”), which became effective January 1, 2014 for advanced approaches banking organizations (i.e., those with consolidated assets greater than $250 billion or consolidated on-balance sheet foreign exposures of at least $10 billion) and January 1, 2015 for all other covered organizations replaced their general risk-based capital rules, advanced approaches rule, market risk rule, and leverage rules.

The Basel III capital rules provide certain changes to the prompt corrective action regulations adopted by the agencies under Section 38 of the FDIA, as amended by FDICIA. These regulations are designed to place restrictions on U.S. insured depository institutions if their capital levels begin to show signs of weakness. The five capital categories established by the agencies under their prompt corrective action framework are: “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized”.

The Basel III capital rules expand such categories by introducing a common equity tier 1 capital requirement for all depository institutions, revising the minimum risk-based capital ratios and, beginning in 2018, the proposed supplementary leverage requirement for advanced approaches banking organizations. The common equity tier 1 capital ratio is a new minimum requirement designed to ensure that banking organizations hold sufficient high-quality regulatory capital that is available to absorb losses on a going-concern basis. Under such rules, an insured depository institution is:

(i) “well capitalized,” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or more, a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8% or more, a common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5% or more, and a tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 5% or more, and is not subject to any written capital order or directive;

(ii) “adequately capitalized,” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8% or more, a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or more, a common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% or more, and a tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 4% or more;

(iii) “undercapitalized,” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8%, a tier 1 risk-based ratio that is less than 6%, a common equity tier 1 capital ratio that is less than 4.5%, or a tier 1 leverage capital ratio that is less than 4%;

(iv) “significantly undercapitalized,” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 6%, a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio that is less than 4%, a common equity tier 1 capital ratio that is less than 3%, or a tier 1 leverage capital ratio that is less than 3%; and

(v) “critically undercapitalized,” if it has a ratio of tangible equity (defined as tier 1 capital plus non-tier 1 perpetual preferred stock) to total assets that is equal to or less than 2%.

The new capital rules also include a policy statement by the agencies that all banking organizations should maintain capital commensurate with their risk profiles, which may entail holding capital significantly above the minimum requirements. They also provide a reservation of authority permitting examiners to require that such organizations hold additional regulatory capital.

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FDICIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distribution (including payment of a dividend) or paying any management fees to its holding company if the depository institution would thereafter be undercapitalized. Undercapitalized depository institutions are subject to restrictions on borrowing from the Federal Reserve System. In addition, undercapitalized depository institutions are subject to growth limitations and are required to submit capital restoration plans. A depository institution’s holding company must guarantee the capital plan, up to an amount equal to the lesser of 5% of the depository institution’s assets at the time it becomes undercapitalized or the amount of the capital deficiency when the institution fails to comply with the plan. The federal banking agencies may not accept a capital plan without determining, among other things, that the plan is based on realistic assumptions and is likely to succeed in restoring the depository institution’s capital. Significantly undercapitalized depository institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and restrictions, including orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become adequately capitalized, requirements to reduce total assets, and cessation of receipt of deposits from correspondent banks. Critically undercapitalized depository institutions are subject to the appointment of a receiver or conservator.

FDIC Insurance Assessments

The Bank is subject to FDIC deposit insurance assessments. The Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 (the “Reform Act”) merged the Bank Insurance Fund (“BIF”) and the Savings Association Insurance Fund (“SAIF”) into a single Deposit Insurance Fund, and increased the maximum amount of the insurance coverage for certain retirement accounts, and possible “inflation adjustments” in the maximum amount of coverage available with respect to other insured accounts. In addition, it granted a one-time initial assessment credit (of approximately $4.7 billion) to recognize institutions’ past contributions to the fund. As a result of the merger of the BIF and the SAIF, all insured institutions are subject to the same assessment rate schedule.

The Dodd-Frank Act contains several important deposit insurance reforms, including the following: (i) the maximum deposit insurance amount was permanently increased to $250,000; (ii) the deposit insurance assessment is now based on the insured depository institution’s average consolidated assets minus its average tangible equity, rather than on its deposit base; (iii) the minimum reserve ratio for the Deposit Insurance Fund was raised from 1.15% to 1.35% of estimated insured deposits by September 30, 2020; (iv) the FDIC is required to “offset the effect” of increased assessments on insured depository institutions with total consolidated assets of less than $10 billion; (v) the FDIC is no longer required to pay dividends if the Deposit Insurance Fund’s reserve ratio is greater than the minimum ratio; and (vi) the FDIC temporarily insured the full amount of qualifying “noninterest-bearing transaction accounts” until December 31, 2012. As defined in the Dodd-Frank Act, a “noninterest-bearing transaction account” is a deposit or account maintained at a depository institution with respect to which interest is neither accrued nor paid, on which the depositor or account holder is permitted to make withdrawals by negotiable or transferrable instrument, payment orders of withdrawals, telephone or other electronic media transfers, or other similar items for the purpose of making payments or transfers to third parties or others, and on which the insured depository institution does not reserve the right to require advance notice of an intended withdrawal.

The FDIC amended its regulations under the FDIA, as amended by the Dodd-Frank Act, to modify the definition of a depository institution’s insurance assessment base; to revise the deposit insurance assessment rate schedules in light of the new assessment base and altered adjustments; to implement the dividend provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act; and to revise the large insured depository institution assessment system to better differentiate for risk and better take into account losses from large institution failures that the FDIC may incur. Since the new assessment base under the Dodd-Frank Act is larger than the current assessment base, the new assessment rates adopted by the FDIC are lower than the former rates.

In 2016, the FDIC adopted two new rules to require large institutions to bear the burden of raising the reserve ratio from 1.15% to 1.35% and amended the pricing for small institutions after the reserve ratio reaches 1.15%. Once the reserve ratio reaches 1.38%, small institutions will receive credits to offset their contribution to raising the reserve ratio above 1.35%. Effective June 30, 2016, the reserve ratio reached 1.15%, and assessment collections decreased for small institutions like the Bank. Furthermore, on September 30, 2018, the reserve ratio reached 1.36%, exceeding the statutorily required minimum reserve ratio of 1.35% ahead of the September 30, 2020 deadline required under the Dodd-Frank Act, and small institutions like the Bank were awarded assessment credits for the portion of their assessments that contributed to the growth in the reserve ratio from 1.15% to 1.35%, which will be applied when the reserve ratio is at least 1.38%.

Brokered Deposits

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FDIC regulations adopted under the FDIA govern the receipt of brokered deposits by banks. Well capitalized institutions are not subject to limitations on brokered deposits, while adequately capitalized institutions are able to accept, renew or rollover brokered deposits only with a waiver from the FDIC and subject to certain restrictions on the interest paid on such deposits. Undercapitalized institutions are not permitted to accept brokered deposits. As of December 31, 2019, the Bank is a well capitalized institution and is therefore not subject to these limitations on brokered deposits.

However, under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018, which amended the FDIA, reciprocal deposits are excluded from such limitations if the total reciprocal deposits of the institution do not exceed 20% of its total liabilities. Reciprocal deposits are deposits that banks make with each other in equal amounts.

Regulatory Capital Requirements

Under the Dodd-Frank Act, federal banking regulators are required to establish minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements, on a consolidated basis, for insured institutions, depository institution holding companies, and non-bank financial companies supervised by the Federal Reserve Board. The minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements are to be determined based on the minimum ratios established for insured depository institutions under prompt corrective action regulations. In effect, such provision of the Dodd-Frank Act, which is commonly known as the Collins Amendment, applies to bank holding companies the same leverage and risk-based capital requirements that apply to insured depository institutions. Because the capital requirements must be the same for insured depository institutions and their holding companies, the Collins Amendment generally excludes certain debt or equity instruments, such as cumulative perpetual preferred stock and trust preferred securities, from Tier 1 Capital. However, such instruments issued before May 19, 2010 by a bank holding company, such as Oriental, with total consolidated assets of less than $15 billion as of December 31, 2009, are not affected by the Collins Amendments, are “grandfathered” under the new capital rules, and may continue to be included in tier 1 Capital as a restricted core capital element.

The Basel III capital rules adopted by the federal banking agencies revise the agencies’ risk-based and leverage capital requirements for banking organizations and consolidate three separate notices of proposed rulemaking that the OCC, Federal Reserve Board and FDIC published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2012, with selected changes. In particular, and consistent with the Basel III framework, the capital rules include a minimum ratio of common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5% and a common equity tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets that apply to all banking organizations. The rules also raise the minimum ratio of tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4% to 6% and include a minimum leverage ratio of 4% for all banking organizations. In addition, for the largest, most internationally active banking organizations, the rules include a new minimum supplementary leverage ratio that takes into account off-balance sheet exposures. The rules incorporate these new requirements into the agencies’ prompt corrective action framework. In addition, the rules establish limits on a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a specified amount of common equity tier 1 capital in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements. Further, the rules amend the methodologies for determining risk-weighted assets for all banking organizations; introduce disclosure requirements that would apply to top-tier banking organizations domiciled in the United States with $50 billion or more in total assets; and adopt changes to the agencies’ regulatory capital requirements that meet the requirements of Section 171 and Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act. These rules also codify the agencies’ capital rules, which have previously resided in various appendices to their respective regulations, into a harmonized integrated regulatory framework.

Under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018, federal banking agencies must develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio (i.e., the ratio of a bank’s equity capital to its average total consolidated assets) for banks with assets of less than $10 billion. Such banks that exceed this ratio will generally be deemed to in compliance with all other capital and leverage requirements. On November 21, 2018, the federal banking agencies issued a proposal to simplify regulatory capital requirements for qualifying community banking organizations, as required by this law.

Failure to meet the capital rules could subject an institution to a variety of enforcement actions including the termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC and to certain restrictions on its business. At December 31, 2019, Oriental was in compliance with all applicable capital requirements. For more information, please refer to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Safety and Soundness Standards

Section 39 of the FDIA, as amended by FDICIA, requires each federal banking agency to prescribe for all insured depository institutions standards relating to internal control, information systems, and internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, compensation, fees and benefits, and such other operational and managerial standards as the agency deems appropriate. In addition, each federal banking agency is also required to adopt for all insured depository institutions standards relating to asset quality, earnings and stock valuation that the agency determines to be appropriate. Finally, each federal banking agency is required to prescribe standards for the employment contracts and other compensation arrangements of executive officers, employees, directors and principal stockholders of insured depository institutions that would prohibit compensation, benefits and other arrangements that are excessive or that could lead to a material financial loss for the institution. If an institution fails to meet any of the standards described above, it will be required to submit to the appropriate federal banking agency a plan specifying the steps that will be taken to cure the deficiency. If the institution fails to submit an acceptable plan or fails to implement the plan, the appropriate federal banking agency will require the institution to correct the deficiency and, until it is corrected, may impose other restrictions on the institution, including any of the restrictions applicable under the prompt corrective action provisions of FDICIA.

The FDIC and the other federal banking agencies have adopted Interagency Guidelines Establishing Standards for Safety and Soundness that, among other things, set forth standards relating to internal controls, information systems and internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit, underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth and employee compensation.

Activities and Investments of Insured State-Chartered Banks

Section 24 of the FDIA, as amended by FDICIA, generally limits the activities and equity investments of FDIC-insured, state-chartered banks to those that are permissible for national banks. Under FDIC regulations of equity investments, an insured state bank generally may not directly or indirectly acquire or retain any equity investment of a type, or in an amount, that is not permissible for a national bank. An insured state bank, such as the Bank, is not prohibited from, among other things, (i) acquiring or retaining a majority interest in a subsidiary engaged in permissible activities, (ii) investing as a limited partner in a partnership, or as a non-controlling interest holder of a limited liability company, the sole purpose of which is direct or indirect investment in the acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction of a qualified housing project, provided that such investments may not exceed 2% of the bank’s total assets, (iii) acquiring up to 10% of the voting stock of a company that solely provides or reinsures directors’, trustees’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage or bankers’ blanket bond group insurance coverage for insured depository institutions, and (iv) acquiring or retaining the voting stock of an insured depository institution if certain requirements are met, including that it is owned exclusively by other banks. Under the FDIC regulations governing the activities and investments of insured state banks which further implemented Section 24 of the FDIA, as amended by FDICIA, an insured state-chartered bank may not, directly, or indirectly through a subsidiary, engage as “principal” in any activity that is not permissible for a national bank unless the FDIC has determined that such activities would pose no risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund and the bank is in compliance with applicable regulatory capital requirements.

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Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Transactions between the Bank and any of its affiliates are governed by sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act. These sections are important statutory provisions designed to protect a depository institution from transferring to its affiliates the subsidy arising from the institution’s access to the Federal safety net. An affiliate of a bank is any company or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the bank, including investment funds for which the bank or any of its affiliates is an investment advisor. Generally, sections 23A and 23B (i) limit the extent to which a bank or its subsidiaries may engage in “covered transactions” with any one affiliate to an amount equal to 10% of the bank’s capital stock and surplus, and limit such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital stock and surplus, and (ii) require that all such transactions be on terms that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices. The term “covered transactions” includes the making of loans, purchase of or investment in securities issued by the affiliate, purchase of assets, acceptance of securities issued by the affiliate as collateral for a loan or extension of credit, issuance of guarantees and other similar types of transactions. The Dodd-Frank Act expanded the scope of transactions treated as “covered transactions” to include credit exposure to an affiliate on derivatives transactions, credit exposure resulting from a securities borrowing or lending transaction, or derivative transaction, and acceptances of affiliate-issued debt obligations as collateral for a loan or extension of credit. Most loans by a bank to any of its affiliates must be secured by collateral in amounts ranging from 100% to 130% of the loan amount, depending on the nature of the collateral. In addition, any covered transaction by a bank with an affiliate and any sale of assets or provision of services to an affiliate must be on terms that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the bank, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with nonaffiliated companies. Regulation W of the Federal Reserve Board comprehensively implements sections 23A and 23B. The regulation unified and updated staff interpretations issued over the years prior to its adoption, incorporated several interpretative proposals (such as to clarify when transactions with an unrelated third party will be attributed to an affiliate), and addressed issues arising as a result of the expanded scope of non-banking activities engaged in by banks and bank holding companies and authorized for financial holding companies under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act place restrictions on loans by a bank to executive officers, directors, and principal shareholders. Regulation O of the Federal Reserve Board implements these provisions. Under Section 22(h) and Regulation O, loans to a director, an executive officer and a greater-than-10% shareholder of a bank and certain of their related interests (collectively “insiders”), and insiders of its affiliates, may not exceed, together with all other outstanding loans to such person and its related interests, the bank’s single borrower limit (generally equal to 15% of the institution’s unimpaired capital and surplus). Section 22(h) and Regulation O also require that loans to insiders and insiders of affiliates be made on terms substantially the same as offered in comparable transactions to other persons, unless the loans are made pursuant to a benefit or compensation program that (i) is widely available to employees of the bank and (ii) does not give preference to insiders over other employees of the bank. Section 22(h) and Regulation O also require prior board of directors’ approval for certain loans, and the aggregate amount of extensions of credit by a bank to all insiders cannot exceed the institution’s unimpaired capital and surplus. Furthermore, Section 22(g) and Regulation O place additional restrictions on loans to executive officers.

Community Reinvestment Act

Under the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”), a financial institution has a continuing and affirmative obligation, consistent with its safe and sound operation, to help meet the credit needs of its entire community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for financial institutions nor does it limit an institution’s discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA requires federal examiners, in connection with the examination of a financial institution, to assess the institution’s record of meeting the credit needs of its community and to take such record into account in its evaluation of certain applications by such institution. The CRA also requires all institutions to make public disclosure of their CRA ratings.

USA Patriot Act

Under Title III of the USA Patriot Act, also known as the International Money Laundering Abatement and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act of 2001, all financial institutions, including Oriental, Oriental Financial Services, and the Bank, are required in general to identify their customers, adopt formal and comprehensive anti-money laundering programs, scrutinize or prohibit altogether certain transactions of special concern, and be prepared to respond to inquiries from U.S. law enforcement agencies concerning their customers and their transactions.

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The U.S. Treasury Department (the “US Treasury”) has issued a number of regulations implementing the USA Patriot Act that apply certain of its requirements to financial institutions. The regulations impose obligations on financial institutions to maintain appropriate policies, procedures and controls to detect, prevent and report money laundering and terrorist financing.

Failure of a financial institution to comply with the USA Patriot Act’s requirements could have serious legal consequences for the institution. Oriental and its subsidiaries, including the Bank, have adopted policies, procedures and controls to address compliance with the USA Patriot Act under existing regulations, and will continue to revise and update their policies, procedures and controls to reflect changes required by the USA Patriot Act and the US Treasury’s regulations.

Privacy Policies

Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, all financial institutions are required to adopt privacy policies, restrict the sharing of nonpublic customer data with nonaffiliated parties at the customer’s request, and establish procedures and practices to protect customer data from unauthorized access. Oriental and its subsidiaries have established policies and procedures to assure Oriental’s compliance with all privacy provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”) implemented a range of corporate governance and accounting measures to increase corporate responsibility, to provide for enhanced penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies, and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of disclosures under federal securities laws. In addition, SOX established membership requirements and responsibilities for the audit committee, imposed restrictions on the relationship between Oriental and external auditors, imposed additional responsibilities for the external financial statements on the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, expanded the disclosure requirements for corporate insiders, required management to evaluate its disclosure controls and procedures and its internal control over financial reporting, and required the auditors to issue a report on the internal control over financial reporting.

Oriental has included in this annual report on Form 10-K management’s assessment regarding the effectiveness of Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting. The internal control report includes a statement of management’s responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for Oriental; management’s assessment as to the effectiveness of Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting based on management’s evaluation as of year-end; and the framework used by management as criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting. As of December 31, 2019 Oriental’s management concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective.

As allowed by SEC guidance, management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, which included total assets of $3.562 billion, total liabilities of $3.513 billion in Oriental’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019.

Puerto Rico Banking Act

As a Puerto Rico-chartered commercial bank, the Bank is subject to regulation and supervision by the OCFI under the Banking Act, which contains provisions governing the organization of the Bank, rights and responsibilities of directors, officers and stockholders, as well as the corporate powers, savings, lending, capital and investment requirements and other aspects of the Bank and its affairs. In addition, the OCFI is given extensive rulemaking power and administrative discretion under the Banking Act. The OCFI generally examines the Bank at least once every year.

The Banking Act requires that a minimum of 10% of the Bank’s net income for the year be transferred to a reserve fund until such fund (legal surplus) equals the total paid-in capital on common and preferred stock. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, legal surplus amounted to $95.8 million and $90.2 million, respectively. The amount transferred to the legal surplus account is not available for the payment of dividends to shareholders.

The Banking Act also provides that when the expenditures of a bank are greater than the receipts, the excess of the former over the latter must be charged against the undistributed profits of the bank, and the balance, if any, must be charged against the reserve fund. If there is no reserve fund sufficient to cover such balance in whole or in part, the outstanding amount must be charged against the capital account and no dividend may be declared until said capital has been restored to its original amount and the reserve fund to 20% of the original capital.

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The Banking Act further requires every bank to maintain a legal reserve which cannot be less than 20% of its demand liabilities, except government deposits (federal, commonwealth and municipal), which are secured by actual collateral.

The Banking Act also requires change of control filings. When any person or entity will own, directly or indirectly, upon consummation of a transfer, 5% or more of the outstanding voting capital stock of a bank, the acquiring parties must inform the OCFI of the details not less than 60 days prior to the date said transfer is to be consummated. The transfer will require the approval of the OCFI if it results in a change of control of the bank. Under the Banking Act, a change of control is presumed if an acquirer who did not own more than 5% of the voting capital stock before the transfer exceeds such percentage after the transfer.

The Banking Act permits Puerto Rico commercial banks to make loans to any one person, firm, partnership or corporation, up to an aggregate amount of 15% of the sum of: (i) the bank’s paid-in capital; (ii) the bank’s reserve fund; (iii) 50% of the bank’s retained earnings, subject to certain limitations; and (iv) any other components that the OCFI may determine from time to time. If such loans are secured by collateral worth at least 25% more than the amount of the loan, the aggregate maximum amount will include 33.33% of 50% of the bank’s retained earnings. Such restrictions under the Banking Act on the amount of loans to a single borrower do not apply to loans: (i) to the government of the United States or the government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any of their respective agencies, instrumentalities or municipalities, or (ii) that are wholly secured by bonds, securities and other evidence of indebtedness of the government of the United States or of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or by bonds, not in default, of municipalities or instrumentalities of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rico Finance Board is composed of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico; the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Finance Advisory Authority: the Presidents of the Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Planning Board; the Secretaries of Commerce and Economic Development, Treasury and Consumer Affairs of Puerto Rico; the Commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico; and the President of the Public Corporation for Insurance and Supervision of Puerto Rico Cooperatives. It has the authority to regulate the maximum interest rates and finance charges that may be charged on loans to individuals and businesses in the Commonwealth. The current regulations of the Puerto Rico Finance Board provide that the applicable interest rate on loans to individuals and businesses is to be determined by free competition. The Puerto Rico Finance Board also has the authority to regulate maximum finance charges on retail installment sales contracts and for credit card purchases. There is presently no maximum rate for retail installment sales contracts and for credit card purchases.

Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code

Under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 2011, as amended (the "PR Code”), a corporation pays taxes at a fixed rate of 18.5% (the regular corporate tax) plus a surtax that ranges from 5% for net income subject to surtax not greater than $75,000 to 19% for net income subject to surtax in excess of $275,000. Net income subject to surtax is net income less $25,000. The maximum regular corporate tax decreased to 18.5% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2018. The result is a maximum combined rate of 37.5% under the PR Code for years beginning after December 31, 2018 (previously the maximum combined tax rate was 39%). The Bank and other subsidiaries of Oriental are treated as separate taxable corporations and are not entitled to file consolidated returns. Corporate income tax returns of “large taxpayers” are required to be certified as prepared or reviewed by a Puerto Rico licensed certified public accountant. The PR Code also provides a dividends-received deduction of 100% on dividends received from "controlled subsidiaries" subject to taxation in Puerto Rico and 85% on dividends received from other taxable domestic corporations. Net operating losses (“NOLs”) are allowed as a deduction in computing the net income of the taxpayer. The carryover period for NOLs is currently 10 years. Moreover, the amount to be carried over to a particular year is limited to the excess of the NOL over 90% of the net income for the year (for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018).

On July 1, 2019, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law the Puerto Rico Incentives Code as Act 60-2019 (the “Incentives Code”). In general, the Incentives Code compiled into a single code many of the Puerto Rico tax incentives laws used to promote the island’s economic development, with some modifications. The Incentives Code also amended various provisions of the PR Code, mostly effective July 1, 2019. For example, the Incentives Code amended the PR Code: (i) to incorporate a new provision exempting the payments for services between members of a controlled group of corporations or group of related entities doing business in Puerto Rico from the 10% income tax withholding generally applicable on payments for services rendered, and (ii) to eliminate for taxable years commencing after December 31, 2018 the limitation on NOL carryforwards following a change of ownership.

International Banking Center Regulatory Act of Puerto Rico

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The business and operations of the Bank’s IBE Units and IBE Subsidiary are subject to supervision and regulation by the OCFI. Under the IBE Act, no sale, encumbrance, assignment, merger, exchange or transfer of shares, interest or participation in the capital of an IBE may be initiated without the prior approval of the OCFI if by such transaction a person would acquire, directly or indirectly, control of 10% or more of any class of stock, interest or participation in the capital of the IBE. The IBE Act and the regulations issued thereunder by the OCFI (the “IBE Regulations”) limit the business activities that may be carried out by an IBE. Such activities are generally limited to persons and assets/liabilities located outside of Puerto Rico. The IBE Act provides further that every IBE must have not less than $300 thousand of unencumbered assets or acceptable financial guarantees in Puerto Rico.

Pursuant to the IBE Act and the IBE Regulations, the Bank’s IBE Units and IBE Subsidiary have to maintain in Puerto Rico the books and records of all their transactions in the ordinary course of business. They are also required to submit quarterly and annual reports of their financial condition and results of operations to the OCFI, including annual audited financial statements.

The IBE Act empowers the OCFI to revoke or suspend, after notice and hearing, a license issued thereunder if, among other things, the IBE fails to comply with the IBE Act, the IBE Regulations or the terms of its license, or if the OCFI finds that the business or affairs of the IBE are conducted in a manner that is not consistent with the public interest.

In 2012, the IBE Act was superseded by a new law that, among other things, prohibits new license applications to organize and operate an IBE. Any such newly organized entity (now called an “international financial entity”) must be licensed under the new law, and such entity (as opposed to existing IBEs organized under the IBE Act, including the Bank’s IBE Units and IBE Subsidiary, which are “grandfathered”) will generally be subject to a 4% Puerto Rico income tax rate.

Volcker Rule

The so-called “Volcker Rule” adopted by the federal banking regulatory agencies under Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act generally prohibits bank holding companies, insured depository institutions and their affiliates from (i) engaging in short-term proprietary trading of securities, derivatives, commodities futures and options on these instruments for their own account; and (ii) owning, sponsoring or having certain relationships with hedge funds or private equity funds. However, it exempts certain activities, including market making, underwriting, hedging, trading in government and municipal obligations, and organizing and offering a hedge fund or private equity fund, among others. A banking entity that engages in any such covered activity (i.e., proprietary trading or investment activities in hedge funds or private equity funds) is generally required to establish an internal compliance program reasonably designed to ensure and monitor compliance with the Volcker Rule.

The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 amended the BHC Act to exempt from the Volcker Rule those bank holding companies, insured depository institutions and their affiliates with total assets that do not exceed $10 billion and trading assets and liabilities comprising not more than 5% of their total assets. Therefore, banking entities that meet such threshold may generally engage in proprietary trading and invest in private equity and hedge funds. On December 21, 2018, the federal banking agencies proposed rules to implement such exemption.

Employees

At December 31, 2019, Oriental had 2,431 employees. None of its employees is represented by a collective bargaining group. Oriental considers its employee relations to be good.

Internet Access to Reports

Oriental’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any and all amendments to such reports, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available free of charge on or through the “SEC filings” link of Oriental’s internet website at www.ofgbancorp.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after Oriental electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC.

Oriental’s corporate governance principles and guidelines, code of business conduct and ethics, and the charters of its audit committee, compensation committee, risk and compliance committee, and corporate governance and nominating committee are available free of charge on Oriental’s website at www.ofgbancorp.com under the corporate governance link. Oriental’s code of business conduct and ethics applies to its directors, officers, employees and agents, including its principal executive, financial and accounting officers.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the following risk factors, as updated by other filings Oriental makes with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us at this time or that Oriental currently deems immaterial may also adversely affect Oriental’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

ECONOMIC AND MARKET CONDITIONS RISK

Most of our business is conducted in Puerto Rico, which economic and government fiscal and liquidity challenges, as well as the impact of two major hurricanes during 2017 and recent earthquakes, have adversely impacted and may continue to adversely impact us.

Our business is directly affected by economic conditions within Puerto Rico. A significant portion of our credit risk exposure on our loan portfolio is concentrated in Puerto Rico. Such, our profitability and financial condition may be adversely affected by an extended economic recession, adverse political, fiscal or economic developments in Puerto Rico, or the effects of natural disasters, all of which could result in a reduction in loan originations, an increase in credit losses and a reduction in the value of our loans and loan servicing portfolio.

In the past decades, Puerto Rico has experienced a significant economic contraction that began in 2007; a government fiscal crisis that led to the appointment of a federal oversight board in 2016 and a bankruptcy type restructuring process of the government’s finances; and various significant natural disasters, hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 and a series of earthquakes primarily affecting the southwest region of the island in January 2020. Although federal assistance for recovering from the natural disasters and insurance recoveries are expected to drive economic growth in the short term, there is no guarantee that funds set aside for these purposes will not be repurposed by the federal government or that their disbursement will not be unreasonably conditioned or delayed. In addition, there is no assurance that the government will be able to satisfy its obligations as they may be restructured. Puerto Rico also continues to be vulnerable to hurricanes and earthquakes and may be impacted by future natural disasters and other disasters such as a pandemic. Furthermore, the government fiscal crisis may limit the ability of the Puerto Rico government to respond effectively to future disasters.

Deterioration in local economic conditions or in the financial condition of an industry on which the local market depends could adversely affect factors such as unemployment rates and real estate vacancy and values. This could result in, among other things, a reduction of creditworthy borrowers seeking loans, an increase in loan delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures, an increase in classified and non-accrual loans, a decrease in the value of collateral for loans, and a decrease in core deposits. Any of these factors could materially impact our business.

For a discussion of the impact of the economy on our loan portfolios, see “—A continuing decline in the real estate market would likely result in an increase in delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures and in a reduction in loan origination activity, which would adversely affect our financial results.”

Puerto Rico and the USVI are susceptible to earthquakes, hurricanes and major storms, which could further deteriorate their economy and infrastructure.

Our branch network and business is concentrated in Puerto Rico and the USVI, which are susceptible to earthquakes, hurricanes and major storms that affect the local economy and the demand for our loans and financial services, as well as the ability of our customers to repay their loans. Any such natural disasters may further adversely affect Puerto Rico’s and the USVI’s critical infrastructure, which are generally weak. This makes us vulnerable to downturns in Puerto Rico’s and the USVI’s economy as a result of natural disasters, such as recent earthquakes in 2020 and hurricanes Irma and Maria. Any subsequent earthquakes, hurricanes, major storms or other disasters, such as pandemics, could further deteriorate Puerto Rico’s and USVI’s economy and infrastructure and negatively affect or disrupt our operations and customer base.

Changes in interest rates could reduce Oriental’s net interest income

Market risk refers to the probability of variations in the net interest income or the fair value of assets and liabilities due to changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates or equity prices.

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Changes in interest rates are one of the principal market risks affecting us. Our earnings are dependent to a large degree on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest rates earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investment securities, and the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Depending on the duration and repricing characteristics of the assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items, changes in interest rates could either increase or decrease the level of net interest income. For any given period, the pricing structure of the assets and liabilities is matched when an equal amount of such assets and liabilities mature or reprice in that period. Like all financial institutions, our financial position is affected by fluctuations in interest rates. Volatility in interest rates can also result in the flow of funds away from financial institutions. We may suffer losses or experience lower spreads than anticipated if we are not effective in managing our interest rate risk.

CREDIT RISK

We are exposed to credit risk in connection with our loans to certain government agencies and municipalities of Puerto Rico, and the restructuring of the government could adversely affect the value of such loans.

At December 31, 2019, we had approximately $134.0 million of direct credit exposure to four municipalities and a Puerto Rico public corporation. Mainly, the credit exposure consists of collateralized loans or obligations that have special additional property tax revenues pledged for their repayment.

The Puerto Rico government faces a number of severe economic and fiscal challenges that are expected to require a significant government restructuring, as well as severe austerity measures to close its significant budget deficit.

If the government restructuring affects the ability of the municipalities to pay their obligations to us as they become due, or under certain other circumstances, we may be required to adversely classify such loans and increase the provision for loan losses in connection therewith. Such provision may significantly impact our earnings.

Heightened credit risk could require us to increase our provision for credit losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Making loans is an essential element of our business, and there is a risk that the loans will not be repaid. This default risk is affected by a number of factors, including:

· the duration of the loan;

· credit risks of a particular borrower;

· changes in economic or industry conditions; and

· in the case of a collateralized loan, risks resulting from uncertainties about the future value of the collateral.

Our customers might not repay their loans according to the original terms, and the collateral securing the payment of those loans might be insufficient to pay any remaining loan balance. Hence, we may experience significant loan losses, which could have a materially adverse effect on our operating results. We make various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of our loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of our borrowers and the value of the real estate and other assets serving as collateral for the repayment of loans. In determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses, we rely on loan quality reviews, past loss experience, and an evaluation of economic conditions, among other factors. If our assumptions prove to be incorrect, our allowance for loan losses may not be enough to cover losses inherent in our loan portfolio, resulting in additions to the allowance. Material additions to the allowance would materially decrease our net income.

Our emphasis on the origination of business and retail loans is one of the more significant factors in evaluating our allowance for loan losses. As we continue to increase the amount of these loans, additional or increased provisions for credit losses may be necessary and as a result would decrease our earnings.

We strive to maintain an appropriate allowance for loan and lease losses to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. We periodically determine the amount of the allowance based on consideration of several factors such as default frequency, internal loan grades, expected future cash collections, loss recovery rates and general economic factors, among others. Our methodology for measuring the adequacy of the allowance relies on several key elements, which include a specific allowance for identified problem loans and a general systematic allowance.

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We believe our allowance for loan and lease losses is currently sufficient given the constant monitoring of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio. However, there is no precise method of predicting loan losses and therefore we always face the risk that charge-offs in future periods will exceed the allowance for loan and lease losses and that additional increases in the allowance for loan and lease losses will be required. In addition, the FDIC as well as the OCFI may require us to establish additional reserves. Additions to the allowance for loan and lease losses would result in a decrease of net earnings and capital and could hinder our ability to pay dividends.

Given the economic conditions in Puerto Rico, we may continue to experience increased credit costs or need to take greater than anticipated markdowns and make greater than anticipated provisions to increase the allowances for loan losses that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations in the future.

Bank regulators periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require us to increase our provision for credit losses or loan charge-offs. Any increase in our allowance for loan losses or loan charge-offs as required by these regulatory authorities could have a materially adverse effect on our results of operations and/or financial condition.

We are subject to default and other risks in connection with mortgage loan originations.

From the time that we fund the mortgage loans originated to the time that they are sold, we are generally at risk for any mortgage loan defaults. Once we sell the mortgage loans, the risk of loss from mortgage loan defaults and foreclosures passes to the purchaser or insurer of the mortgage loans. However, in the ordinary course of business, we make representations and warranties to the purchasers and insurers of mortgage loans relating to the validity of such loans. If there is a breach of any of these representations or warranties, we may be required to repurchase the mortgage loan and bear any subsequent loss on the mortgage loan. We also may be required to repurchase mortgage loans in the event that there was improper underwriting or fraud or in the event that the loans become delinquent shortly after they are originated. Any such repurchases in the future may negatively impact our liquidity and operating results. Termination of our ability to sell mortgage products to U.S government-sponsored entities would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we may be required to indemnify certain purchasers and others against losses they incur in the event of breaches of our representations and warranties and in various other circumstances, including securities fraud claims, and the amount of such losses could exceed the purchase amount of the related loans. Consequently, we may be exposed to credit risk associated with sold loans. In addition, we incur higher liquidity risk with respect to mortgage loans not eligible to be purchased or insured by FNMA, GNMA or FHLMC, due to a lack of secondary market in which to sell these loans. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we repurchased $12.0 million of loans from GNMA and FNMA

We have established reserves in our consolidated financial statements for potential losses that are considered to be both probable and reasonably estimable related to the mortgage loans sold by us. The adequacy of the reserve and the ultimate amount of losses incurred will depend on, among other things, the actual future mortgage loan performance, the actual level of future repurchase and indemnification requests, the actual success rate of claimants, developments in litigation related to us and the industry, actual recoveries on the collateral and macroeconomic conditions (including unemployment levels and housing prices). Due to uncertainties relating to these factors, there can be no assurance that our reserves will be adequate or that the total amount of losses incurred will not have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition or results of operations. For additional information related to our allowance for loan and lease losses, see “Note 7—Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses” to our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K.

A continuing decline in the real estate market would likely result in an increase in delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures and in a reduction in loan origination activity, which would adversely affect our financial results.

The residential mortgage loan origination business has historically been cyclical, enjoying periods of strong growth and profitability followed by periods of lower volumes and industry-wide losses. The market for residential mortgage loan originations in Puerto Rico is currently in decline, and this trend could also reduce the level of mortgage loans that we may originate in the future and may adversely impact our business. During periods of rising interest rates, refinancing originations for many mortgage products tend to decrease as the economic incentives for borrowers to refinance their existing mortgage loans are reduced. In addition, the residential mortgage loan origination business is impacted by home values. A significant trend of decreasing values in several housing segments in Puerto Rico continues to be experienced. There is a risk that a reduction in housing values could negatively impact our loss levels on the mortgage loan portfolio because the value of the homes underlying the loans is a primary source of repayment in the event of foreclosure.

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The decline in Puerto Rico’s economy has had an adverse effect in the credit quality of our loan portfolios. Among other things, during the ongoing recession, we have experienced an increase in the level of non-performing assets and loan loss provision, which adversely affected our profitability. Although the delinquency rates and non-performing assets have decreased recently, they may increase if the recession continues or worsens. If there is another decline in economic activity, additional increases in the allowance for loan and lease losses could be necessary with further adverse effects on our profitability.

Any sustained period of increased delinquencies, foreclosures or losses could harm our ability to sell loans, the price received on the sale of such loans, and the value of the mortgage loan portfolio, all of which could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, any material decline in real estate values would weaken our collateral loan-to-value ratios and increase the possibility of loss if a borrower default. For a discussion of the impact of the Puerto Rico economy on our business operations, see “Most of our business is conducted in Puerto Rico, which is experiencing a deep economic recession, a downturn in the real estate market, and a government fiscal and liquidity crisis.”

We may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of the Scotiabank Transaction.

Our future growth and profitability depend, in part, on the ability to successfully manage the combined operations. The success of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition will depend on, among other things, our ability to assess the quality of assets acquired, to realize anticipated cost savings and to integrate the acquired companies in a manner that permits growth opportunities and does not materially disrupt our or the acquired business’s existing customer relationships or result in decreased revenue resulting from any loss of customers. If we are not able to successfully achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition may not be realized fully or at all or may take longer to realize than expected.

Loans that we acquired in the Scotiabank Transaction may be subject to greater than anticipated impairment.

We have made fair value estimates of certain assets and liabilities in recording the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. Actual values of these assets and liabilities could differ from our estimates, which could result in us not achieving the anticipated benefits of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. In addition, Scotiabank’s loan scoring system was different than ours, and as we continue to evaluate their loan portfolio using our systems, we may have to make additional adjustments.

Given the economic conditions in Puerto Rico, we may continue to experience increased credit costs or need to take greater than anticipated markdowns and make greater than anticipated provisions to increase the allowances for loan losses on the loans acquired that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations in the future.

We may not be able to integrate Scotiabank’s PR & USVI business into our operations.

The successful integration of Scotiabank’s PR & USVI banking operations and our future growth and profitability depend in part on our ability to successfully manage the combined operations. Integration of an acquired business can be complex and costly, sometimes including combining relevant accounting and data processing systems and management controls and policies, as well as managing relevant relationships with employees, clients, suppliers and other business partners. Integration efforts could divert management attention and resources, which could adversely affect our operations or results. The loss of key employees in connection with this acquisition could adversely affect our ability to successfully conduct the combined operations. There can be no assurance that any of these executives will choose to continue working with us, or if they do, that we will be able to successfully integrate these executives as part of our management team in the combined business.

The Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition may also result in business disruptions that cause us to lose customers or cause customers to move their accounts or business to competing financial institutions. It is possible that the integration process related to the acquisition could disrupt our ongoing business or result in inconsistencies in customer service that could adversely affect our ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers, depositors and employees. Our inability to overcome these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, results of operations and future prospects. There is no assurance that our integration efforts will not result in other unanticipated costs.

We will incur in significant costs related to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

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We expect to incur certain one-time restructuring charges in connection with the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. The substantial majority of non-recurring expenses resulting from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition will be comprised of transaction costs related to the acquisition, financing arrangements and employment-related costs. We also will incur transaction fees and costs related to formulating and implementing integration plans. We continue to assess the magnitude of these costs, and additional unanticipated costs may be incurred in the business integration of the two groups of companies. Although we expect that the elimination of duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies or synergies related to the integration of the businesses should allow us to offset incremental transaction and acquisition-related costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term, or at all.

OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS RISK

Non-Compliance with USA Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act, or other laws and regulations could result in fines and other sanctions.

Financial institutions are generally required under the USA Patriot Act and the Bank Secrecy Act to develop programs to prevent such financial institutions from being used for money-laundering and terrorist financing activities. Financial institutions are generally also required to file suspicious activity reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury Department if such activities are detected. These rules also require financial institutions to establish procedures for identifying and verifying the identity of customers seeking to open new financial accounts. We have developed a compliance program reasonably designed to ensure compliance with such laws and regulations. Our failure or the inability to comply with these regulations could result in enforcement actions, fines or penalties, curtailment of expansion opportunities, intervention or sanctions by regulators, costly litigation, or expensive additional internal controls and systems.

We are subject to security and operational risks related to our use of technology, including the risk of cyber-attack or cyber theft.

Our operations rely on the secure processing, transmission and storage of confidential information in our computer systems and networks regarding our customers and their accounts. To provide these products and services, we use information systems and infrastructure that we and third-party service providers operate. As a financial institution, we also are subject to and examined for compliance with an array of data protection laws, regulations and guidance, as well as to our own internal privacy and information security policies and programs.

Such incidents may include unauthorized access to our digital systems for purposes of misappropriation of assets, gaining access to sensitive information, corrupting data, or causing operational disruption. Although our information technology structure continues to be subject to cyber attacks, we have not, to our knowledge, experience a breach of cyber-security. Such an event could compromise our confidential information, as well as that of our customers and third parties with whom we interact with and may result in negative consequences.

While we have policies and procedures designated to prevent or limit the effects of a possible security breach of our information systems, if unauthorized persons were somehow to get access to confidential information in our possession or to our proprietary information, it could result in significant legal and financial exposure, damage to our reputation or a loss of confidence in the security of our systems that could adversely affect our business. Though we have insurance against some cyber-risks and attacks, it may not be sufficient to offset the impact of a material loss event.

We rely on third parties to provide services and systems essential to the operation of our business, and any failure, interruption or termination of such services or systems could have a material adverse affect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our business relies on the secure, successful and uninterrupted functioning of our core banking platform, information technology, telecommunications, and loan servicing. We outsource some of our major systems, such as customer data and deposit processing, part of our mortgage loan servicing, internet and mobile banking, and electronic fund transfer systems. We also rely upon a transition services agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia to operate the acquired business. The failure or interruption of such systems, or the termination of a third-party software license or any service agreement on which any of these systems or services is based, could interrupt our operations. Because our information technology and telecommunications systems interface with and depend on third-party systems, we could experience service denials if demand for such services exceeds capacity or such systems fail or experience interruptions. In addition, replacing third party service providers could also entail significant delay and expense.

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If sustained or repeated, a failure, denial or termination of such systems or services could result in a deterioration of our ability to process new loans, service existing loans, gather deposits and/or provide customer service. It could also compromise our ability to operate effectively, damage our reputation, result in a loss of customer business and/or subject us to additional regulatory scrutiny and possible financial liability. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our risk management policies, procedures and systems may be inadequate to mitigate all risks inherent in our various businesses.

A comprehensive risk management function is essential to the financial and operational success of our business. The types of risk we monitor and seek to manage include, but are not limited to, operational, technological, organizational, market, fiduciary, legal, compliance, liquidity and credit risks. We have adopted various policies, procedures and systems to monitor and manage these risks. There can be no assurance that those policies, procedures and systems are adequate to identify and mitigate all risks inherent in our various businesses. Our businesses and the markets in which we operate are also continuously evolving. If we fail to fully understand the implications of changes in our business or the financial markets and to adequately or timely enhance the risk framework to address those changes, we could incur losses. In addition, in a difficult or less liquid market environment, our risk management strategies may not be effective because other market participants may be attempting to use the same or similar strategies to deal with the challenging market conditions. In such circumstances, it may be difficult for us to reduce our risk positions due to the activity of such other market participants.

LIQUIDITY RISK

Our business could be adversely affected if we cannot maintain access to stable funding sources.

Our business requires continuous access to various funding sources. We are able to fund our operations through deposits as well as through advances from the FHLB-NY and FRB-NY; however, our business may need to access other wholesale funding sources, such as repurchase agreements and brokered deposits, which consisted of approximately 4% of our total interest-bearing liabilities as of December 31, 2019.

Brokered deposits are typically sold through an intermediary to small retail investors. Our ability to continue to attract brokered deposits is subject to variability based upon a number of factors, including volume and volatility in the global securities markets, our credit rating and the relative interest rates that we are prepared to pay for these liabilities. Brokered deposits are generally considered a less stable source of funding than core deposits obtained through retail bank branches. Investors in brokered deposits are generally more sensitive to interest rates and will generally move funds from one depository institution to another based on small differences in interest rates offered on deposits.

We expect to have continued access to credit from the foregoing sources of funds. However, there can be no assurance that such financing sources will continue to be available or will be available on favorable terms. In a period of financial disruption, or if negative developments occur with respect to us, the availability and cost of funding sources could be adversely affected. In that event, our cost of funds may increase, thereby reducing the net interest income, or we may need to dispose of a portion of the investment portfolio, which, depending upon market conditions, could result in realizing a loss or experiencing other adverse accounting consequences upon such dispositions. The interest rates that we pay on our securities are also influenced by, among other things, applicable credit ratings from recognized rating agencies. A downgrade to any of these credit ratings could affect our ability to access the capital markets, increase our borrowing costs and have a negative impact on our results of operations. Our efforts to monitor and manage liquidity risk may not be successful to deal with dramatic or unanticipated changes in the global securities markets or other reductions in liquidity driven by us or market-related events. In the event that such sources of funds are reduced or eliminated, and we are not able to replace them on a cost-effective basis, we may be forced to curtail or cease our loan origination business and treasury activities, which would have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial condition.

Our ability to receive dividends from our subsidiaries could affect our liquidity and ability to pay dividends.

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We are a separate and distinct legal entity from our subsidiaries. Dividends to us from our subsidiaries have represented a major source of funds for us to pay dividends on our common and preferred stock, make payments on corporate debt securities and meet other obligations. There are various U.S. federal and Puerto Rico law limitations on the extent to which Oriental Bank, our main subsidiary, can finance or otherwise supply funds to us through dividends and loans. These limitations include minimum regulatory capital requirements, U.S. federal and Puerto Rico banking law requirements concerning the payment of dividends out of net profits or surplus, Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation W of the Federal Reserve Board governing transactions between an insured depository institution and its affiliates, as well as general federal regulatory oversight to prevent unsafe or unsound practices. Further, under the Basel III capital rules adopted by the federal banking regulatory agencies, a banking organization will need to hold a capital conservation buffer (composed of common equity tier 1 capital) greater than 2.5% of total risk-weighted assets to avoid limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments. Compliance with the capital conservation buffer is determined as of the end of the calendar quarter prior to any such capital distribution or discretionary bonus payment.

If our subsidiaries’ earnings are not sufficient to make dividend payments while maintaining adequate capital levels, our liquidity may be affected, and we may not be able to make dividend payments to our holders of common and preferred stock or payments on outstanding corporate debt securities or meet other obligations, each of which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position or perception of financial health.

In addition, our right to participate in a distribution of assets upon a subsidiary’s liquidation or reorganization is subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary’s creditors.

COMPETITIVE AND STRATEGIC RISK

Competition with other financial institutions could adversely affect our profitability.

We face substantial competition in originating loans and in attracting deposits and assets to manage. The competition in originating loans and attracting assets comes principally from other U.S., Puerto Rico and foreign banks, investment advisors, securities broker-dealers, mortgage banking companies, consumer finance companies, credit unions, insurance companies, and other institutional lenders and purchasers of loans. We will encounter greater competition as we expand our operations. Increased competition may require us to increase the rates paid on deposits or lower the rates charged on loans which could adversely affect our profitability.

We operate in a highly regulated environment and may be adversely affected by changes in federal and local laws and regulations.

Our operations are subject to extensive regulation by federal and local governmental authorities and are subject to various laws and judicial and administrative decisions imposing requirements and restrictions on all or part of our operations. Because our business is highly regulated, the laws, rules and regulations applicable to us are subject to regular modification and change. For example, the Dodd-Frank Act has a broad impact on the financial services industry, including significant regulatory and compliance changes, as discussed under the subheading “Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act” in Item 1of this annual report. The changes resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act may impact the profitability of our business activities, require changes to certain of our business practices, impose upon us more stringent capital, liquidity and leverage ratio requirements or otherwise adversely affect our business.

We may be required to invest significant management attention and resources to evaluate and make necessary changes in order to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements. Failure to comply with the new requirements may negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition. While we cannot predict what effect any presently contemplated or future changes in the laws or regulations or their interpretations would have on us, these changes could be materially adverse to our investors.

Competition in attracting talented people could adversely affect our operations.

We depend on our ability to attract and retain key personnel and we rely heavily on our management team. The inability to recruit and retain key personnel or the unexpected loss of key managers may adversely affect our operations. Our success to date has been influenced strongly by the ability to attract and retain senior management experienced in banking and financial services. Retention of senior managers and appropriate succession planning will continue to be critical to the successful implementation of our strategies. For a discussion of retention risk with respect to former Scotiabank’s employees, see “—We may not be able to integrate Scotiabank’s PR & USVI assets into our operations.”

Reputational risk and social factors may impact our results.

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Our ability to originate loans and to attract deposits and assets is highly dependent upon the perceptions of consumer, commercial and funding markets of our business practices and our financial health. Negative public opinion could result from actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities or circumstances, including lending practices, regulatory compliance, inadequate protection of customer information, or sales and marketing, and from actions taken by regulators in response to such conduct. Adverse perceptions regarding us could lead to difficulties in originating loans and generating and maintaining accounts as well as in financing them.

In addition, a variety of social factors may cause changes in borrowing activity, including credit card use, payment patterns and the rate of defaults by account holders and borrowers. If consumers develop or maintain negative attitudes about incurring debt, or if consumption trends decline, our business and financial results will be negatively affected.

ACCOUNTING AND TAX RISK

Changes in accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other standard-setting bodies may adversely affect our financial statements.

Our financial statements are subject to the application of GAAP, which are periodically revised and/or expanded. Accordingly, from time to time we are required to adopt new or revised accounting standards issued by FASB. Market conditions have prompted accounting standard setters to promulgate new guidance which further interprets or seeks to revise accounting pronouncements related to financial instruments, structures or transactions as well as to issue new standards expanding disclosures. See “Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our consolidated financial statements included herein for a discussion of any accounting developments that have been issued but not yet implemented. An assessment of proposed standards is not provided as such proposals are subject to change through the exposure process and, therefore, the effects on our consolidated financial statements cannot be meaningfully assessed. It is possible that future accounting standards that we are required to adopt could change the current accounting treatment that applies to the consolidated financial statements and that such changes could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our goodwill and other intangible assets could be determined to be impaired in the future and could decrease Oriental’s earnings.

We are required to test our goodwill, core deposit intangible, customer relationship intangible and other intangible assets for impairment on a periodic basis. The impairment testing process considers a variety of factors, including the current market price of our common shares, the estimated net present value of our assets and liabilities, and information concerning the terminal valuation of similarly situated insured depository institutions. If an impairment determination is made in a future reporting period, our earnings and the book value of these intangible assets will be reduced by the amount of the impairment. If an impairment loss is recorded, it will have little or no impact on the tangible book value of our common shares or our regulatory capital levels, but such an impairment loss could significantly restrict Oriental’s ability to make dividend payments without prior regulatory approval.

Based on our annual goodwill impairment test, we determined that no impairment charges were necessary. As of December 31, 2019, we had on our consolidated balance sheet $86.1 million of goodwill in connection with the BBVAPR Acquisition and the FDIC-assisted Eurobank acquisition, $43.2 million of core deposit intangible in connection with the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition and the FDIC-assisted Eurobank acquisition and the BBVAPR Acquisition, a $13.2 million of customer relationship intangible in connection with the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition and the BBVAPR Acquisition, and a $0.5 million of other intangibles in connection with the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. There can be no assurance that future evaluations of such goodwill or intangibles will not result in any impairment charges. Among other factors, further declines in our common stock as a result of macroeconomic conditions and the general weakness of the Puerto Rico economy, could lead to an impairment of such assets. If such assets become impaired, it could have a negative impact on our results of operations.

Legislative and other measures that may be taken by Puerto Rico governmental authorities could materially increase our tax burden or otherwise adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Legislative changes, particularly changes in tax laws, could adversely impact our results of operations. In an effort to address the Commonwealth’s ongoing fiscal problems, the Puerto Rico government has enacted tax reforms in the past and is expected to do so in the future. In 2014, the government of Puerto Rico approved an amendment to the PR Code, which, among other things, changed the income tax rate for capital gains from 15% to 20%. In May 2015, the government approved an increase in the Puerto Rico sales and use tax, effective July 1, 2015, from 7% to 11.5%, included a new 4% business to business tax and expanded the sales and use tax to certain business services that were previously exempt. In addition, in December 2018, the Puerto Rico government enacted Act 257-2018, which reduced the maximum corporate income tax rate from 39% to 37.5% included a restriction on the use of partnership gains to offset current and accumulated operating losses generated by a corporate partner and amended the formula to compute the AMT, among other changes, as described above under “Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code,” Item 1. The recent change in tax rate resulted in a reduction of our deferred tax assets, with a corresponding non-cash increase to income tax expense.

We operate two IBE Units and IBE Subsidiary pursuant to the IBE Act which provides significant tax advantages. The IBEs have an exemption from Puerto Rico income taxes on interest earned on, or gain realized from the sale of, non-Puerto Rico assets, including U.S. government obligations and certain mortgage-backed securities. This exemption has allowed us to have an effective tax rate below the maximum statutory tax rate. In the past, the Legislature of Puerto Rico has considered proposals to curb the tax benefits afforded to IBEs. In 2012, a new Puerto Rico law was enacted in this area, although it did not repeal the IBE Act, the new law does not allow new license applications under the IBE Act. Any newly organized “international financial entity” must be licensed under a new law and such entity (as opposed to existing IBEs organized under the IBE Act, including the Bank’s IBE Unit and IBE Subsidiary, which are “grandfathered”) are generally subject to a 4% Puerto Rico income tax rate. In the event other legislation is enacted by the Puerto Rico government to eliminate or modify the tax exemption provided to IBEs, the consequences could have a materially adverse impact on our financial results, including an increase in income tax expense and consequently our effective tax rate, adversely affecting our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Oriental owns a fifteen-story office building located at 254 Muñoz Rivera Avenue, San Juan Puerto Rico, known as Oriental Center, where its executive offices are located. Oriental operates a full-service branch at the plaza level and our centralized units and subsidiaries occupy approximately 86% of the office floor space. Approximately 4% of the office space is leased to outside tenants and 10% is available for lease. Oriental also leases offices at 290 Jesus T. Piñero Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the recently acquired operations of Scotiabank are located.

The Bank owns five branch premises and leases fifty branch commercial offices throughout Puerto Rico. As part of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition on December 31, 2019, Oriental acquired two branch premises in the US Virgin Islands.

The Bank’s management believes that each of its facilities is well maintained and suitable for its purpose and can readily obtain appropriate additional space as may be required at competitive rates by extending expiring leases or finding alternative space.

At December 31, 2019, the aggregate future rental commitments under the terms of the leases, exclusive of taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses payable by Oriental, was approximately $50.1 million.

Oriental’s investment in premises and equipment, exclusive of leasehold improvements at December 31, 2019, was $125.1 million, gross of accumulated depreciation.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Oriental and its subsidiaries are defendants in a number of legal proceedings incidental to their business. Oriental is vigorously contesting such claims. Based upon a review by legal counsel and the development of these matters to date, management is of the opinion that the ultimate aggregate liability, if any, resulting from these claims will not have a material adverse effect on Oriental’s financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

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Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Oriental’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “OFG”. Information concerning the range of high and low sales prices for Oriental’s common stock for each quarter in the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, as well as cash dividends declared for such periods is set forth under the sub-heading “Stockholders’ Equity” in the “Analysis of Financial Condition” caption in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”).

Information concerning legal or regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by Oriental and the Bank is contained under the sub-heading “Dividend Restrictions” in Item 1 of this annual report.

As of December 31, 2019, Oriental had approximately 5,154 holders of record of its common stock, including all directors and officers of Oriental, and beneficial owners whose shares are held in “street” name by securities broker-dealers or other nominees.

Stock Performance Graph

The graph below compares the percentage change in Oriental’s cumulative total stockholder return during the measurement period with the cumulative total return, assuming reinvestment of dividends, of the Russell 2000 Index and the SNL Bank Index.

The cumulative total stockholder return was obtained by dividing (a) the sum of (i) the cumulative amount of dividends per share, assuming dividend reinvestment, for the measurement period beginning December 31, 2014, and (ii) the difference between the share price at the beginning and the end of the measurement period, by (b) the share price at the beginning of the measurement period.

Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return

Assumes Initial Investment of $100

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Index | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2015 | 12/31/2016 | 12/31/2017 | 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2019
OFG Bancorp | 100.00 | 45.39 | 83.40 | 61.33 | 109.33 | 158.81
Russell 2000 | 100.00 | 95.59 | 115.95 | 132.94 | 118.30 | 148.49
SNL Bank | 100.00 | 101.71 | 128.51 | 151.75 | 126.12 | 170.79

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under Item 7 and “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” under Item 8 of this annual report.

OFG Bancorp
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, AND 2015
| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017 |  | 2016 |  | 2015
EARNINGS DATA: | (In thousands, except per share data)
Interest income | $ | 373,795 |  | $ | 360,419 |  | $ | 345,647 |  | $ | 356,592 |  | $ | 406,568
Interest expense |  | 51,002 |  |  | 44,525 |  |  | 41,475 |  |  | 57,165 |  |  | 69,196
Net interest income |  | 322,793 |  |  | 315,894 |  |  | 304,172 |  |  | 299,427 |  |  | 337,372
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | 96,792 |  |  | 56,108 |  |  | 113,139 |  |  | 65,076 |  |  | 161,501
Net interest income after provision for loan and leases losses |  | 226,001 |  |  | 259,786 |  |  | 191,033 |  |  | 234,351 |  |  | 175,871
Non-interest income |  | 82,493 |  |  | 80,095 |  |  | 78,687 |  |  | 66,819 |  |  | 52,472
Non-interest expenses |  | 233,244 |  |  | 207,081 |  |  | 201,631 |  |  | 215,990 |  |  | 248,401
Income (loss) before taxes |  | 75,250 |  |  | 132,800 |  |  | 68,089 |  |  | 85,180 |  |  | (20,058)
Income tax (benefit) expense |  | 21,409 |  |  | 48,390 |  |  | 15,443 |  |  | 25,994 |  |  | (17,554)
Net income (loss) |  | 53,841 |  |  | 84,410 |  |  | 52,646 |  |  | 59,186 |  |  | (2,504)
Less: dividends on preferred stock |  | (6,512) |  |  | (12,024) |  |  | (13,862) |  |  | (13,862) |  |  | (13,862)
Income (loss) available to common shareholders | $ | 47,329 |  | $ | 72,386 |  | $ | 38,784 |  | $ | 45,324 |  | $ | (16,366)
PER SHARE DATA: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basic | $ | 0.92 |  | $ | 1.59 |  | $ | 0.88 |  | $ | 1.03 |  | $ | (0.37)
Diluted | $ | 0.92 |  | $ | 1.52 |  | $ | 0.88 |  | $ | 1.03 |  | $ | (0.37)
Average common shares outstanding |  | 51,335 |  |  | 45,400 |  |  | 43,939 |  |  | 43,913 |  |  | 51,455
Average common shares outstanding and equivalents |  | 51,719 |  |  | 51,349 |  |  | 51,096 |  |  | 51,088 |  |  | 44,231
Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.28 |  |  | 0.25 |  |  | 0.24 |  |  | 0.24 |  |  | 0.36
Cash dividends declared on common shares | $ | 14,367 |  |  | 11,512 |  |  | 10,553 |  |  | 10,544 |  |  | 15,932
PERFORMANCE RATIOS: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Return on average assets (ROA) |  | 0.83% |  |  | 1.31% |  |  | 0.84% |  |  | 0.88% |  |  | -0.03%
Return on average tangible common stockholders' equity |  | 5.42% |  |  | 9.95% |  |  | 5.64% |  |  | 6.94% |  |  | -2.47%
Return on average common equity (ROE) |  | 4.91% |  |  | 8.85% |  |  | 4.98% |  |  | 6.08% |  |  | -2.16%
Equity-to-assets ratio |  | 11.24% |  |  | 15.19% |  |  | 15.27% |  |  | 14.16% |  |  | 12.64%
Efficiency ratio |  | 58.88% |  |  | 53.07% |  |  | 53.99% |  |  | 57.82% |  |  | 60.00%
Interest rate spread |  | 5.26% |  |  | 5.19% |  |  | 5.15% |  |  | 4.74% |  |  | 4.95%
Interest rate margin |  | 5.37% |  |  | 5.28% |  |  | 5.23% |  |  | 4.82% |  |  | 5.03%

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| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017 |  | 2016 |  | 2015
PERIOD END BALANCES AND CAPITAL RATIOS: | (In thousands, except per share data)
Investments and loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities | $ | 1,087,814 |  | $ | 1,279,604 |  | $ | 1,166,050 |  | $ | 1,362,511 |  | $ | 1,615,872
Loans and leases, net |  | 6,641,847 |  |  | 4,431,594 |  |  | 4,056,329 |  |  | 4,147,692 |  |  | 4,434,213
Total investments and loans | $ | 7,729,661 |  | $ | 5,711,198 |  | $ | 5,222,379 |  | $ | 5,510,203 |  | $ | 6,050,085
Deposits and borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits | $ | 7,698,610 |  | $ | 4,908,115 |  | $ | 4,799,482 |  | $ | 4,664,487 |  | $ | 4,717,751
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  | 190,274 |  |  | 455,508 |  |  | 192,869 |  |  | 653,756 |  |  | 934,691
Other borrowings |  | 115,287 |  |  | 114,917 |  |  | 135,879 |  |  | 141,598 |  |  | 436,843
Total deposits and borrowings | $ | 8,004,171 |  | $ | 5,478,540 |  | $ | 5,128,230 |  | $ | 5,459,841 |  | $ | 6,089,285
Stockholders’ equity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock | $ | 92,000 |  | $ | 92,000 |  | $ | 176,000 |  | $ | 176,000 |  | $ | 176,000
Common stock |  | 59,885 |  |  | 59,885 |  |  | 52,626 |  |  | 52,626 |  |  | 52,626
Additional paid-in capital |  | 621,515 |  |  | 619,381 |  |  | 541,600 |  |  | 540,948 |  |  | 540,512
Legal surplus |  | 95,779 |  |  | 90,167 |  |  | 81,454 |  |  | 76,293 |  |  | 70,435
Retained earnings |  | 279,646 |  |  | 253,040 |  |  | 200,878 |  |  | 177,808 |  |  | 148,886
Treasury stock, at cost |  | (102,339) |  |  | (103,633) |  |  | (104,502) |  |  | (104,860) |  |  | (105,379)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income |  | (1,008) |  |  | (10,963) |  |  | (2,949) |  |  | 1,596 |  |  | 13,997
Total stockholders' equity | $ | 1,045,478 |  | $ | 999,877 |  | $ | 945,107 |  | $ | 920,411 |  | $ | 897,077
Per share data |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Book value per common share | $ | 18.75 |  | $ | 17.90 |  | $ | 17.73 |  | $ | 17.18 |  | $ | 16.67
Tangible book value per common share | $ | 15.96 |  | $ | 16.15 |  | $ | 15.67 |  | $ | 15.08 |  | $ | 14.53
Market price at end of period | $ | 23.61 |  | $ | 16.46 |  | $ | 9.40 |  | $ | 13.10 |  | $ | 7.32
Capital ratios |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Leverage capital |  | 9.24% |  |  | 14.22% |  |  | 13.92% |  |  | 12.99% |  |  | 11.18%
Common equity Tier 1 capital |  | 10.78% |  |  | 16.78% |  |  | 14.59% |  |  | 14.05% |  |  | 12.14%
Tier 1 risk-based capital |  | 12.49% |  |  | 19.20% |  |  | 19.05% |  |  | 18.35% |  |  | 15.99%
Total risk-based capital |  | 13.76% |  |  | 20.48% |  |  | 20.34% |  |  | 19.62% |  |  | 17.29%
Financial assets managed |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Trust assets managed | $ | 3,136,884 |  | $ | 2,771,462 |  | $ | 3,039,998 |  | $ | 2,850,494 |  | $ | 2,691,423
Broker-dealer assets gathered |  | 2,375,871 |  |  | 2,116,035 |  |  | 2,250,460 |  |  | 2,350,718 |  |  | 2,374,709
Total assets managed | $ | 5,512,755 |  | $ | 4,887,497 |  | $ | 5,290,458 |  | $ | 5,201,212 |  | $ | 5,066,132

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The ratios shown below demonstrate Oriental’s ability to generate sufficient earnings to pay the fixed charges or expenses of its debt and preferred stock dividends. Oriental’s consolidated ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends were computed by dividing earnings by combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends, as specified below, using two different assumptions, one excluding interest on deposits and the second including interest on deposits:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017 |  | 2016 |  | 2015
Consolidated Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends |
Excluding interests on deposits |  | 4.65x |  |  | 5.54x |  |  | 2.91x |  |  | 2.60x |  |  | (A)
Including interests on deposits |  | 2.18x |  |  | 3.03x |  |  | 1.92x |  |  | 1.97x |  |  | (A)
(A) In 2015, earnings were not sufficient to cover preferred stock dividends, and the ratio was less than 1:1. The Company would have had to generate additional earnings of $34 million to achieve a ratio of 1:1 in 2015.

For purposes of computing these consolidated ratios, earnings represent income before income taxes plus fixed charges and amortization of capitalized interest, less interest capitalized. Fixed charges consist of interest expensed and capitalized, amortization of debt issuance costs, and Oriental’s estimate of the interest component of rental expense. The term “preferred stock dividends” is the amount of pre-tax earnings that is required to pay dividends on Oriental’s outstanding preferred stock. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, Oriental had noncumulative perpetual preferred stock issued and outstanding amounting to $92.0 million, as follows: (i) Series A amounting to $33.5 million or 1,340,000 shares at a $25 liquidation value; (ii) Series B amounting to $34.5 million or 1,380,000 shares at a $25 liquidation value; and (iii) Series D amounting to $24.0 million or 960,000 shares at a $25 liquidation value. As of December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, Oriental had non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock issued and outstanding amounting to $176.0 million, which included $84.0 million or 84,000 shares of Series C at $1,000 liquidation value, which was converted on October 22, 2018 by Oriental into common shares at a conversion rate of 86.4225.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The accounting and reporting policies followed by Oriental conform with GAAP and general practices within the financial services industry. Oriental’s significant accounting policies are described in detail in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with this section.

Critical accounting policies require management to make estimates and assumptions, which involve significant judgment about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that involve a high degree of subjectivity. These estimates are made under facts and circumstances at a point in time and changes in those facts and circumstances could produce actual results that differ from those estimates. The following MD&A section is a summary of what management considers Oriental’s critical accounting policies and estimates.

Business Combinations

Oriental accounted for the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, the BBVAPR Acquisition and the FDIC-assisted acquisition of Eurobank under the accounting guidance of ASC Topic No. 805, Business Combinations, which requires the use of the acquisition method of accounting. All identifiable assets and liabilities acquired were initially recorded at fair value. No allowance for loan losses related to the acquired loans was recorded on the acquisition date. Loans acquired were recorded at fair value in accordance with the fair value methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 820.

The fair values initially assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary and subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as new information relative to closing date fair values becomes available.

Acquisition Accounting for Loans

Oriental has acquired loans in three separate acquisitions, the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition in December 2019, the BBVAPR Acquisition in December 2012 and the FDIC-assisted Eurobank acquisition in April 2010. Oriental accounted for all acquisitions under the accounting guidance of ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires the use of the acquisition method of accounting.

The initial valuation of these loans required management to make subjective judgments concerning estimates about how the acquired loans would perform in the future using valuation methods, including discounted cash flow analyses and independent third-party appraisals. Factors that may significantly affect the initial valuation included, among others, market-based and industry data related to expected changes in interest rates, assumptions related to probability and severity of credit losses, discount rates, estimated timing of credit losses including the timing of foreclosure and liquidation of collateral, expected prepayment rates, required or anticipated loan modifications, unfunded loan commitments, and specific industry and market conditions that may impact discount rates and independent third-party appraisals.

For the Scotiabank PR & USVI, BBVAPR and Eurobank acquisitions, Oriental considered the following factors as indicators that an acquired loan had evidence of deterioration in credit quality and was therefore in the scope of ASC 310-30:

· Loans that were 90 days or more past due;

· Loans that had an internal loan grade of substandard or worse - substandard loans have a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes collection of the loan;

· Loans that were classified as nonaccrual by the acquired bank at the time of acquisition; and

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· Loans that had been previously modified in a troubled debt restructuring.

Any acquired loans that were not individually in the scope of ASC 310-30 because they did not meet the criteria above were either (i) pooled into groups of similar loans based on the borrower type, loan purpose, and collateral type and accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy or (ii) accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Non-refundable fees and other costs).

Acquired Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium)

Revolving credit facilities such as credit cards, retail and commercial lines of credit and floor plans which are specifically scoped out of ASC 310-30 are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20. Performing loans acquired at a premium and several performing loans that were acquired with credit discount in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition are accounted for under this guidance. Loans acquired with credit discount and that showed specific credit risk indicators are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-30. Also, performing auto loans with FICO scores over 660 acquired at a premium in the BBVAPR Acquisition are accounted for under this guidance. Auto loans with FICO scores below 660 were acquired at a discount and are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-30. The provisions of ASC 310-20 require that any differences between the contractually required loan payments in excess of Oriental’s initial investment in the loans be accreted into interest income on a level-yield basis over the life of the loan. Acquired loans that were accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20, which had fully amortized their premium or discount recorded at the date of acquisition, are removed from the acquired loan category. Loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 are placed on non-accrual status when past due in accordance with Oriental’s non-accrual policy and any accretion of discount is discontinued. These assets were recorded at estimated fair value on their acquisition date, incorporating an estimate of future expected cash flows. Such fair value includes a credit discount which accounts for expected loan losses over the estimated life of these loans. Management takes into consideration this credit discount when determining the necessary allowance for acquired loans that are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20.

The allowance for loan and lease losses model for acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 is the same as for the originated loan portfolio.

Acquired Loans Accounted under ASC 310-30 (including those accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy)

Oriental performed a fair market valuation of each of the loan pools, and each pool was recorded at a discount. Oriental determined that at least part of the discount on the acquired individual or pools of loans was attributable to credit quality by reference to the valuation model used to estimate the fair value of these pools of loans. The valuation model incorporated lifetime expected credit losses into the loans’ fair valuation in consideration of factors such as evidence of credit deterioration since origination and the amounts of contractually required principal and interest that Oriental did not expect to collect as of the acquisition date. Based on the guidance included in the December 18, 2009 letter from the AICPA Depository Institutions Panel to the Office of the Chief Accountant of the SEC, Oriental has made an accounting policy election to apply ASC 310-30 by analogy to all of these acquired pools of loans as they all (i) were acquired in a business combination or asset purchase, (ii) resulted in recognition of a discount attributable, at least in part, to credit quality, and (iii) were not subsequently accounted for at fair value.

The excess of expected cash flows from acquired loans over the estimated fair value of acquired loans at acquisition is referred to as the accretable discount and is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the acquired loans using the interest method. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable discount. The nonaccretable discount represents estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the acquired loans. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows require Oriental to evaluate the need for an addition to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in the reversal of the associated allowance for loan losses, if any, and the reversal of a corresponding amount of the nonaccretable discount which Oriental then reclassifies as accretable discount that is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the interest method. Oriental’s evaluation of the amount of future cash flows that it expects to collect takes into account actual credit performance of the acquired loans to date and Oriental’s best estimates for the expected lifetime credit performance of the loans using currently available information. Charge-offs of the principal amount on acquired loans would be first applied to the nonaccretable discount portion of the fair value adjustment.

In accordance with ASC 310-30, recognition of income is dependent on having a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected. Oriental performs such an evaluation on a quarterly basis on both its acquired loans individually accounted for under ASC 310-30 and those in pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy.

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Cash flows for acquired loans individually accounted for under ASC 310-30 are estimated on a quarterly basis. Based on this evaluation, a determination is made as to whether or not Oriental has a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows. Such an expectation includes cash flows from normal customer repayment, collateral value, foreclosure or other collection efforts. Cash flows for acquired loans accounted for on a pooled basis under ASC 310-30 by analogy are also estimated on a quarterly basis. For mortgage and other consumer loans, cash flow loss estimates are calculated based on a model that incorporates probability of default, loss severity and prepayment rates. For commercial loans cash flow loss estimates consider loss severity, and probability of default is assigned, through loan grades, to each pool with consideration given for pool make-up. Probability of default is developed from internally generated historical loss data and are applied to each pool.

To the extent that Oriental cannot reasonably estimate cash flows, interest income recognition is discontinued. The unit of account for loans in pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy is the pool of loans. Accordingly, as long as Oriental can reasonably estimate cash flows for the pool as a whole, accretable yield on the pool is recognized and all individual loans within the pool - even those more than 90 days past due - would be considered to be accruing interest in Oriental’s financial statement disclosures, regardless of whether or not Oriental expects any principal or interest cash flows on an individual loan 90 days or more past due.

Oriental writes-off the loan’s recorded investment and derecognizes the associated allowance for loan and lease losses for loans that exit the acquired pools.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

One of the most critical and complex accounting estimates is associated with the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses. The provision for loan losses charged to current operations is based on this determination. Oriental’s assessment of the allowance for loan and lease losses is determined in accordance with accounting guidance, specifically guidance of loss contingencies in ASC Subtopic 450-20 and loan impairment guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35.

For a detailed description of the principal factors used to determine the general reserves of the allowance for loan and lease losses and for the principal enhancement’s management made to its methodology, refer to Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

According to the loan impairment accounting guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35, a loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the principal and/or interest are not going to be collected according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Current information and events include “environmental” factors, such as existing industry, geographical, economic and political factors. Probable means the future event or events which will confirm the loss or impairment of the loan is likely to occur. The collateral dependent method is generally used for the impairment determination on commercial loans since the expected realizable value of the loan is based upon the proceeds received from the liquidation of the collateral property. For commercial properties, the “as is” value or the “income approach” value is used depending on the financial condition of the subject borrower and/or the nature of the subject collateral. In most cases, impaired commercial loans do not have reliable or sustainable cash flow to use the discounted cash flow valuation method. Appraisals may be adjusted due to their age, property conditions, geographical area or general market conditions. The adjustments applied are based upon internal information, like other appraisals and/or loss severity information that can provide historical trends in the real estate market. Discount rates used may change from time to time based on management’s estimates.

For additional information on Oriental’s policy of its impaired loans, refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.

Oriental’s management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses on a quarterly basis following a systematic methodology in order to provide for known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. In developing its assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses, Oriental must rely on estimates and exercise judgment regarding matters where the ultimate outcome is unknown, such as economic developments affecting specific customers, industries or markets. Other factors that can affect management’s estimates are the years of historical data to include when estimating losses, the level of volatility of losses in a specific portfolio, changes in underwriting standards, financial accounting standards and loan impairment measurement, among others. Changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, in economic conditions, in historical loss experience and in the condition of the various markets in which collateral may be sold may all affect the required level of the allowance for loan losses. Consequently, the business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations could also be affected.

A restructuring constitutes a "troubled-debt restructuring" ("TDR") when Oriental separately concludes that the restructuring constitutes a concession and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. For information on Oriental’s TDR policy, refer to Note 1

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to the financial consolidated statements.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Fourth quarter of 2019:

• Net loss to shareholders of $2.6 million, or ($0.05) per share, which included $21.5 million in acquisition related merger and restructuring charges and $6.6 million in additional provision for non-performing loans the Company decided to sell in the third quarter of 2019. Compares with third quarter of 2019 net income available to shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.11 per share fully diluted, and fourth quarter of 2018 net income of $23.1 million, or $0.45 per share.

• The fourth quarter of 2019 core operations were strong, with net interest margin of 5.35% and loan production of $404.9 million. Most credit quality metrics improved.

• During the quarter, Oriental obtained all regulatory approvals, developed an integration plan, and closed on the $560.0 million cash acquisition (excluding settlement amounts), adding $2.2 billion in net loans and $3.0 billion in low cost core deposits.

• Acquisition related merger and restructuring charges of $21.5 million, core deposit intangible of $41.5 million, customer relationship intangible of $12.7 million and no goodwill.

Year ended 2019:

• Net income available to shareholders of $47.3 million, or $0.92 per share fully diluted, which included acquisition related merger and restructuring charges and increased provision from the sale of non-performing loans (NPLs).

• On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted net income available to shareholders was $83.4 million or $1.61 per share, which compares favorably to 2018 net income of $72.4 million, or $1.52 per share.

• Oriental ended the year with book value of $18.75 per common share, up 4.8% from a year ago; tangible book value of $15.96 per common share, down 1.2% as a result of the acquisition; total stockholders’ equity of $1.05 billion, up 4.6%; and record total assets of $9.3 billion, up 41.2%.

Oriental prepared its consolidated financial statement using accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP” or the ‘reported basis”). In addition to analyzing Oriental’s results on the reported basis, management monitors the “Adjusted net income” of Oriental and excludes the impact of certain transactions on the results of its operations. Management believes that “Adjusted net income” provides meaningful information to investors about the underlying performance of Oriental’s ongoing operations. “Adjusted net income” is a non-GAAP financial measure.

The table below describes adjustments to net income for the year ended December 31, 2019:

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|  |  |  | Income Tax |  | Impact on |
(Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) |  | Pre-tax |  | Effect |  | Net Income |
U.S. GAAP net income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 53,841 |
Non-GAAP adjustments: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Sale of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale |  | $ | (8,267) |  | $ | 1,984 |  |  | (6,283) | (a)
Non-performing loans sold |  |  | 54,319 |  |  | (20,370) |  |  | 33,949 | (b)
Sale of fully charged-off loans |  |  | (2,382) |  |  | 893 |  |  | (1,489) | (c)
Merger and restructuring expenses |  |  | 24,054 |  |  | (9,020) |  |  | 15,034 | (d)
FDIC insurance assessment credit |  |  | (1,534) |  |  | 575 |  |  | (959) | (e)
Hacienda credit for hurricane Maria |  |  | (1,010) |  |  | - |  |  | (1,010) | (f)
Qualitative factors adjustment |  |  | (4,541) |  |  | 1,703 |  |  | (2,838) | (g)
Bargain purchase from Scotiabank PR & USVI |  |  | (315) |  |  | - |  |  | (315) | (h)
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 89,931 |
Less: dividends on preferred stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (6,512) |
Adjusted net income available to common shareholders (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 83,419 |
Adjusted earnings per common share - diluted (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 1.61 |
Adjusted Performance Metrics - Reconciliation to GAAP Financial Measures: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 53,841 |
Non-GAAP adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 36,090 |
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 89,931 |
Average assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6,464,329 |
Return on average assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.83% |
Adjusted return on average assets (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.39% |
Net income available to common shareholders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 47,329 |
Non-GAAP adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 36,090 |
Adjusted net income available to common shareholders (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 83,419 |
Average tangible common equity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 874,015 |
Return on average tangible common stockholders' equity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.45% |
Adjusted return on average tangible common stockholders' equity (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9.54% |
Total non-interest expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 233,244 |
Non-GAAP adjustments, pre-tax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (21,510) |
Adjusted total non-interest expense (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 211,734 |
Net interest income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 322,793 |
Total banking and financial service revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 73,365 |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 396,158 |
Efficiency ratio |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 58.88% |
Adjusted efficiency ratio (Non-GAAP) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 53.45% |
(a) During 2019, the Company sold $672 million available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities and recognized a gain in the sale of $8.3 million.
(b) During 2019, the Company sold mostly non-performing loans, increasing the provision by $54.3 million.
(c) During 2019, the Company received $2.4 million proceeds from the sale of fully charged-off originated auto and consumer loans.
(d) During 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Scotiabank to acquire its Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands operations, subject to customary closing conditions. On December 31, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition. As a result, $24.1 million were incurred in related merger and restructuring charges.
(e) During 2019, the Company recognized an FDIC insurance assessment credit received amounting to $1.5 million.
(f) During 2019, the Company received an additional $1 million credit from Puerto Rico Treasury on employee retention during hurricane Maria.
(g) During 2019, the Company had a reduction in provision for loan losses of $4.5 million as a result of the adjustment to the qualitative factor related to sustained favorable macroeconomic conditions in Puerto Rico.
(h) On December 31, 2019, the Company acquired Scotiabank's Puerto Rico and USVI operations for $430.4 million, which approximated the fair value of net assets acquired, and recorded a bargain purchase gain of $315 thousand. The determination of fair value may necessitate the use of one year measurement period to adequately analyze all the factors used as of the acquisition date.

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ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following tables show major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, their respective interest income, expenses, yields and costs, and their impact on net interest income due to changes in volume and rates for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

TABLE 1 - ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME AND CHANGES DUE TO VOLUME/RATE
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
| Interest |  | Average rate |  | Average balance
| December |  | December |  | December |  | December |  | December |  | December
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2019 | 2018 |  | 2019 |  | 2018
| (Dollars in thousands)
A - TAX EQUIVALENT SPREAD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest-earning assets | $ | 373,795 |  | $ | 360,419 |  | 6.22% |  | 6.02% |  | $ | 6,009,494 |  | $ | 5,985,523
Tax equivalent adjustment |  | 10,262 |  |  | 8,003 |  | 0.17% |  | 0.13% |  |  | - |  |  | -
Interest-earning assets - tax equivalent |  | 384,057 |  |  | 368,422 |  | 6.39% |  | 6.15% |  |  | 6,009,494 |  |  | 5,985,523
Interest-bearing liabilities |  | 51,002 |  |  | 44,525 |  | 0.96% |  | 0.83% |  |  | 5,297,318 |  |  | 5,353,398
Tax equivalent net interest income / spread |  | 333,055 |  |  | 323,897 |  | 5.43% |  | 5.32% |  |  | 712,176 |  |  | 632,125
Tax equivalent interest rate margin |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.60% |  | 5.45% |  |  |  |  |  |
B - NORMAL SPREAD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest-earning assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities |  | 20,879 |  |  | 32,340 |  | 2.37% |  | 2.50% |  |  | 879,885 |  |  | 1,293,407
Interest bearing cash and money market investments |  | 13,041 |  |  | 6,698 |  | 2.11% |  | 1.95% |  |  | 618,446 |  |  | 343,982
Total investments |  | 33,920 |  |  | 39,038 |  | 2.26% |  | 2.38% |  |  | 1,498,331 |  |  | 1,637,389
Originated loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 34,434 |  |  | 35,499 |  | 5.50% |  | 5.20% |  |  | 626,538 |  |  | 683,228
Commercial |  | 101,166 |  |  | 86,734 |  | 6.35% |  | 5.97% |  |  | 1,593,828 |  |  | 1,452,314
Consumer |  | 44,861 |  |  | 42,112 |  | 11.94% |  | 11.94% |  |  | 375,685 |  |  | 352,760
Auto and leasing |  | 111,718 |  |  | 95,805 |  | 9.11% |  | 9.31% |  |  | 1,226,520 |  |  | 1,029,039
Total originated loans |  | 292,179 |  |  | 260,150 |  | 7.64% |  | 7.40% |  |  | 3,822,571 |  |  | 3,517,341
Acquired loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquired BBVAPR |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 23,872 |  |  | 27,248 |  | 5.34% |  | 5.45% |  |  | 446,716 |  |  | 499,874
Commercial |  | 10,331 |  |  | 14,408 |  | 7.21% |  | 7.54% |  |  | 143,258 |  |  | 191,176
Consumer |  | 2,877 |  |  | 2,880 |  | 22.41% |  | 21.04% |  |  | 12,838 |  |  | 13,691
Auto |  | 829 |  |  | 3,861 |  | 16.24% |  | 11.61% |  |  | 5,104 |  |  | 33,251
Total acquired BBVAPR loans |  | 37,909 |  |  | 48,397 |  | 6.24% |  | 6.56% |  |  | 607,916 |  |  | 737,992
Acquired Eurobank |  | 9,787 |  |  | 12,834 |  | 12.13% |  | 13.83% |  |  | 80,676 |  |  | 92,801
Total loans |  | 339,875 |  |  | 321,381 |  | 7.53% |  | 7.39% |  |  | 4,511,163 |  |  | 4,348,134
Total interest-earning assets |  | 373,795 |  |  | 360,419 |  | 6.22% |  | 6.02% |  |  | 6,009,494 |  |  | 5,985,523

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| Interest |  |  | Average rate |  | Average balance
| December |  | December |  |  | December | December | December |  | December
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  |  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2019 |  | 2018
| (Dollars in thousands)
Interest-bearing liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
NOW Accounts |  | 6,271 |  |  | 4,496 |  |  | 0.56% |  | 0.42% |  |  | 1,118,243 |  |  | 1,079,538
Savings and money market |  | 7,351 |  |  | 6,364 |  |  | 0.62% |  | 0.52% |  |  | 1,187,278 |  |  | 1,216,635
Time deposits |  | 15,468 |  |  | 11,483 |  |  | 1.42% |  | 1.13% |  |  | 1,092,002 |  |  | 1,019,062
Total core deposits |  | 29,090 |  |  | 22,343 |  |  | 0.86% |  | 0.67% |  |  | 3,397,523 |  |  | 3,315,235
Brokered deposits |  | 9,463 |  |  | 9,751 |  |  | 2.47% |  | 1.97% |  |  | 383,483 |  |  | 496,171
|  | 38,553 |  |  | 32,094 |  |  | 1.02% |  | 0.84% |  |  | 3,781,006 |  |  | 3,811,406
Non-interest bearing deposits |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 0.00% |  | 0.00% |  |  | 1,100,599 |  |  | 1,075,681
Core deposit intangible amortization |  | 802 |  |  | 859 |  |  | 0.00% |  | 0.00% |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total deposits |  | 39,355 |  |  | 32,953 |  |  | 0.81% |  | 0.67% |  |  | 4,881,605 |  |  | 4,887,087
Borrowings: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  | 7,423 |  |  | 7,794 |  |  | 2.48% |  | 2.18% |  |  | 299,842 |  |  | 357,086
Advances from FHLB and other borrowings |  | 2,212 |  |  | 1,875 |  |  | 2.77% |  | 2.57% |  |  | 79,787 |  |  | 72,882
Subordinated capital notes |  | 2,012 |  |  | 1,903 |  |  | 5.58% |  | 5.28% |  |  | 36,083 |  |  | 36,083
Total borrowings |  | 11,647 |  |  | 11,572 |  |  | 2.80% |  | 2.48% |  |  | 415,712 |  |  | 466,051
Total interest bearing liabilities |  | 51,002 |  |  | 44,525 |  |  | 0.96% |  | 0.83% |  |  | 5,297,317 |  |  | 5,353,138
Net interest income / spread | $ | 322,793 |  | $ | 315,894 |  |  | 5.26% |  | 5.19% |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate margin |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.37% |  | 5.28% |  |  |  |  |  |
Excess of average interest-earning assets over average interest-bearing liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 712,177 |  | $ | 632,385
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities ratio |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 113.44% |  |  | 111.81%
C - CHANGES IN NET INTEREST INCOME DUE TO: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Volume |  | Rate |  | Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| (In thousands) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest Income: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments | $ | (3,315) |  | $ | (1,803) |  | $ | (5,118) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loans |  | 11,023 |  |  | 7,471 |  |  | 18,494 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total interest income |  | 7,708 |  |  | 5,668 |  |  | 13,376 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest Expense: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits |  | (37) |  |  | 6,439 |  |  | 6,402 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Repurchase agreements |  | (1,249) |  |  | 878 |  |  | (371) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Other borrowings |  | 239 |  |  | 207 |  |  | 446 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total interest expense |  | (1,047) |  |  | 7,524 |  |  | 6,477 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net Interest Income | $ | 8,755 |  | $ | (1,856) |  | $ | 6,899 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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TABLE 1A - ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME AND CHANGES DUE TO VOLUME/RATE
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
| Interest |  | Average rate |  | Average balance
| December |  | December |  | December |  | December |  | December |  | December
| 2018 |  | 2017 |  | 2018 | 2017 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (Dollars in thousands)
A - TAX EQUIVALENT SPREAD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest-earning assets | $ | 360,419 |  | $ | 345,647 |  | 6.02% |  | 5.94% |  | $ | 5,985,523 |  | $ | 5,818,597
Tax equivalent adjustment |  | 8,003 |  |  | 4,791 |  | 0.13% |  | 0.08% |  |  | - |  |  | -
Interest-earning assets - tax equivalent |  | 368,422 |  |  | 350,438 |  | 6.15% |  | 6.02% |  |  | 5,985,523 |  |  | 5,818,597
Interest-bearing liabilities |  | 44,525 |  |  | 41,476 |  | 0.83% |  | 0.79% |  |  | 5,353,138 |  |  | 5,226,654
Tax equivalent net interest income / spread |  | 323,897 |  |  | 308,962 |  | 5.32% |  | 5.23% |  |  | 632,385 |  |  | 591,943
Tax equivalent interest rate margin |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.45% |  | 5.31% |  |  |  |  |  |
B - NORMAL SPREAD |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest-earning assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities |  | 32,340 |  |  | 28,607 |  | 2.50% |  | 2.28% |  |  | 1,293,407 |  |  | 1,255,881
Interest bearing cash and money market investments |  | 6,698 |  |  | 4,619 |  | 1.95% |  | 1.06% |  |  | 343,982 |  |  | 436,913
Total investments |  | 39,038 |  |  | 33,226 |  | 2.38% |  | 1.96% |  |  | 1,637,389 |  |  | 1,692,794
Originated loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 35,499 |  |  | 37,465 |  | 5.20% |  | 5.37% |  |  | 683,228 |  |  | 697,873
Commercial |  | 86,734 |  |  | 71,685 |  | 5.97% |  | 5.73% |  |  | 1,452,314 |  |  | 1,251,051
Consumer |  | 42,112 |  |  | 39,133 |  | 11.94% |  | 11.99% |  |  | 352,760 |  |  | 326,482
Auto and leasing |  | 95,805 |  |  | 78,626 |  | 9.31% |  | 9.61% |  |  | 1,029,039 |  |  | 818,155
Total originated loans |  | 260,150 |  |  | 226,909 |  | 7.40% |  | 7.33% |  |  | 3,517,341 |  |  | 3,093,561
Acquired loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquired BBVAPR |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 27,248 |  |  | 30,205 |  | 5.45% |  | 5.63% |  |  | 499,874 |  |  | 536,247
Commercial |  | 14,408 |  |  | 20,488 |  | 7.54% |  | 8.53% |  |  | 191,176 |  |  | 240,267
Consumer |  | 2,880 |  |  | 4,534 |  | 21.04% |  | 15.98% |  |  | 13,691 |  |  | 28,375
Auto |  | 3,861 |  |  | 9,726 |  | 11.61% |  | 10.72% |  |  | 33,251 |  |  | 90,698
Total acquired BBVAPR loans |  | 48,397 |  |  | 64,953 |  | 6.58% |  | 7.25% |  |  | 737,992 |  |  | 895,587
Acquired Eurobank |  | 12,834 |  |  | 20,559 |  | 13.83% |  | 15.04% |  |  | 92,801 |  |  | 136,655
Total loans |  | 321,381 |  |  | 312,421 |  | 7.39% |  | 7.57% |  |  | 4,348,134 |  |  | 4,125,803
Total interest-earning assets |  | 360,419 |  |  | 345,647 |  | 6.02% |  | 5.94% |  |  | 5,985,523 |  |  | 5,818,597

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| Interest |  |  | Average rate |  | Average balance
| December |  | December |  |  | December |  | December |  | December |  | December
| 2018 |  | 2017 |  |  | 2018 |  | 2017 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (Dollars in thousands)
Interest-bearing liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
NOW Accounts |  | 4,496 |  |  | 3,893 |  |  | 0.42% |  | 0.37% |  |  | 1,079,538 |  |  | 1,059,051
Savings and money market |  | 6,364 |  |  | 5,922 |  |  | 0.52% |  | 0.51% |  |  | 1,216,635 |  |  | 1,170,800
Time deposits |  | 11,483 |  |  | 11,352 |  |  | 1.51% |  | 1.46% |  |  | 1,019,062 |  |  | 1,039,034
Total core deposits |  | 22,343 |  |  | 21,167 |  |  | 0.34% |  | 0.32% |  |  | 3,315,235 |  |  | 3,268,885
Brokered deposits |  | 9,751 |  |  | 8,211 |  |  | 1.97% |  | 1.47% |  |  | 496,171 |  |  | 557,115
|  | 32,094 |  |  | 29,378 |  |  | 0.84% |  | 0.77% |  |  | 3,811,406 |  |  | 3,826,000
Non-interest bearing deposits |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 0.00% |  | 0.00% |  |  | 1,075,681 |  |  | 860,287
Core deposit intangible amortization |  | 859 |  |  | 920 |  |  | 0.00% |  | 0.00% |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total deposits |  | 32,953 |  |  | 30,298 |  |  | 0.67% |  | 0.65% |  |  | 4,887,087 |  |  | 4,686,287
Borrowings: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  | 7,794 |  |  | 7,223 |  |  | 2.18% |  | 1.80% |  |  | 357,086 |  |  | 401,070
Advances from FHLB and other borrowings |  | 1,875 |  |  | 2,398 |  |  | 2.57% |  | 2.32% |  |  | 72,882 |  |  | 103,214
Subordinated capital notes |  | 1,903 |  |  | 1,556 |  |  | 5.28% |  | 4.31% |  |  | 36,083 |  |  | 36,083
Total borrowings |  | 11,572 |  |  | 11,177 |  |  | 2.48% |  | 2.07% |  |  | 466,051 |  |  | 540,367
Total interest-bearing liabilities |  | 44,525 |  |  | 41,475 |  |  | 0.83% |  | 0.79% |  |  | 5,353,138 |  |  | 5,226,654
Net interest income / spread | $ | 315,894 |  | $ | 304,172 |  |  | 5.19% |  | 5.15% |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate margin |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.28% |  | 5.23% |  |  |  |  |  |
Excess of average interest-earning assets over average interest-bearing liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 632,385 |  | $ | 591,943
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities ratio |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 111.81% |  | $ | 111.33%
C - CHANGES IN NET INTEREST INCOME DUE TO: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Volume |  | Rate |  | Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| (In thousands) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest Income: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments | $ | (1,087) |  | $ | 6,900 |  | $ | 5,813 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loans |  | 12,878 |  |  | (3,919) |  |  | 8,959 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total interest income |  | 11,791 |  |  | 2,981 |  |  | 14,772 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest Expense: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits |  | 1,298 |  |  | 1,357 |  |  | 2,655 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Repurchase agreements |  | (791) |  |  | 1,362 |  |  | 571 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Other borrowings |  | (863) |  |  | 687 |  |  | (176) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total interest expense |  | (356) |  |  | 3,406 |  |  | 3,050 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net Interest Income | $ | 12,147 |  | $ | (425) |  | $ | 11,722 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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Net Interest Income

Net interest income is a function of the difference between rates earned on Oriental’s interest-earning assets and rates paid on its interest-bearing liabilities (interest rate spread) and the relative amounts of its interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (interest rate margin). Oriental constantly monitors the composition and re-pricing of its assets and liabilities to maintain its net interest income at adequate levels.

Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Net interest income of $322.8 million increased $13.4 million from $315.9 million. Interest rate spread increased 7 basis points to 5.26% from 5.19% and net interest margin increased 9 basis points to 5.37% from 5.28%. These increases are mainly due to the net effect of an increase of 20 basis points in the average yield of total interest-earning assets and 13 basis points in the total average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

Net interest income was positively impacted by:

- Increase in interest income from originated loans by $32.0 million and an increase in yield of 24 basis points, reflecting higher volume balances by $27.1 million in commercial, consumer and auto loan portfolios and higher prices by $4.8 million; and

- Higher interest income from cash and money market of $6.3 million and an increase in yield of 16 basis points, due to increase in price and volume of $597 thousand and $5.7 million, respectively.

Net interest income was adversely impacted by:

· Decrease in the interest income from acquired loans of $13.5 million as such loans continue to be repaid and acquired non-performing loans sold in 2019;

- Increase in interest expense from deposits of $6.4 million, mainly from an increase in core deposits costs and volume of $5.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively; and

- Decrease in interest income from investment of $11.5 million reflecting mortgage-backed securities sale in 2019.

Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

Net interest income of $315.9 million increased $11.7 million from $304.2 million. Interest rate spread increased 4 basis points to 5.19% from 5.15% and net interest margin increased 5 basis points to 5.28% from 5.23%. These increases are mainly due to the net effect of an increase of 8 basis points in the average yield of total interest-earning assets and an increase of 4 basis point in average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

Net interest income increased as a result of:

· Higher interest income from investment of $5.8 million, reflecting an increase in interest rates of $6.8 million, partially offset by a decrease in volume of $944 thousand. Cash and money market investments increased 87 basis points and investments securities increased 22 basis points, both mainly due to higher rates; and

· Higher interest income from originated loans of $33.5 million, reflecting higher balances in the auto, commercial and consumer portfolios. This increase also reflects higher interest rates in the originated loan portfolio by 7 basis points.

Such increases in net interest income were adversely impacted:

· A decrease of $24.5 million in the interest income from acquired loans as such loans continue to be repaid, and a decrease of $2.6 million in cost recoveries.

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TABLE 2 - NON-INTEREST INCOME SUMMARY |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | Variance
| (Dollars in thousands)
Banking service revenue | $ | 42,866 |  | $ | 43,638 |  | -1.8%
Wealth management revenue |  | 26,224 |  |  | 25,934 |  | 1.1%
Mortgage banking activities |  | 4,275 |  |  | 4,767 |  | -10.3%
Total banking and financial service revenue |  | 73,365 |  |  | 74,339 |  | -1.3%
Net gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Sale of securities available for sale |  | 8,274 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Bargain purchase from Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition |  | 315 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Early extinguishment of debt |  | (7) |  |  | - |  | -100.0%
Other non-interest income |  | 546 |  |  | 5,757 |  | -90.5%
Total non-interest income, net | $ | 82,493 |  | $ | 80,096 |  | 3.0%

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income is affected by the amount of the trust department assets under management, transactions generated by clients’ financial assets serviced by the securities broker-dealer and insurance agency subsidiaries, the level of mortgage banking activities, fees generated from loans and deposit accounts, and gains on sales of assets.

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Oriental recorded non-interest income, net, in the amount of $82.5 million, compared to $80.1 million, an increase of 3.0%, or $2.4 million. The net increase in non-interest income was mainly due to a gain on the sale of $8.3 million mortgage-backed securities during the year, offset by a decrease of $5.2 million in other income from last year $5.0 million insurance recovery from hurricane Maria.

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

Oriental recorded non-interest income, net, in the amount of $80.1 million, compared to $78.7 million, an increase of 1.8%, or $1.4 million. The net increase in non-interest income was mainly due to:

· An increase of $4.2 million in banking service revenue, mainly due to higher electronic banking fees from higher transaction volume and sales. Merchant business fees increased $2.1 million and debit card interchange fees increased $2.0 million.

· An increase of $717 thousand in mortgage banking activities, mainly from higher net servicing fees by $1.1 million due to higher valuation of servicing asset by $931 thousand, related to an increase in price, partially offset by lower gains on loans sold due to lower volume by $364 thousand; and

· A $5.0 million cash payment received from the Company’s insurance carrier covering hurricane Marias’s impact on Oriental’s operations included in other non-interest income, offset by the sale of $166.0 million mortgage-backed securities at a gain of $6.9 million and the FDIC shared-loss benefit of $1.4 million in 2017.

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TABLE 3 - NON-INTEREST EXPENSES SUMMARY |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Year Ended December 31,
|  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  | Variance %
Compensation and employee benefits |  | $ | 82,533 |  | $ | 76,524 |  | 7.9%
Occupancy, equipment and infrastructure costs |  |  | 30,052 |  |  | 33,084 |  | -9.2%
Merger and restructuring charges |  |  | 24,054 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Electronic banking charges |  |  | 21,244 |  |  | 21,234 |  | 0.0%
Professional and service fees |  |  | 14,629 |  |  | 12,442 |  | 17.6%
Loss on sale of foreclosed real estate, other repossessed assets and credit related expenses |  |  | 11,498 |  |  | 13,552 |  | -15.2%
Information technology expenses |  |  | 9,865 |  |  | 8,227 |  | 19.9%
Taxes, other than payroll and income taxes |  |  | 8,749 |  |  | 9,017 |  | -3.0%
Advertising, business promotion, and strategic initiatives |  |  | 5,208 |  |  | 5,084 |  | 2.4%
Loan servicing and clearing expenses |  |  | 4,853 |  |  | 4,810 |  | 0.9%
Communication |  |  | 3,315 |  |  | 3,447 |  | -3.8%
Insurance |  |  | 3,309 |  |  | 6,249 |  | -47.0%
Printing, postage, stationery and supplies |  |  | 2,468 |  |  | 2,217 |  | 11.3%
Director and investor relations |  |  | 1,216 |  |  | 1,089 |  | 11.7%
Other |  |  | 10,251 |  |  | 10,105 |  | 1.4%
Total non-interest expenses |  | $ | 233,244 |  | $ | 207,081 |  | 12.6%
Relevant ratios and data: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Efficiency ratio |  |  | 58.88% |  |  | 53.07% |  |
Compensation and benefits to non-interest expense |  |  | 35.38% |  |  | 36.95% |  |
Compensation to average total assets owned |  |  | 1.28% |  |  | 1.19% |  |
Average number of employees |  |  | 1,433 |  |  | 1,392 |  |
Average compensation per employee |  | $ | 57.59 |  | $ | 54.97 |  |
Average loans per average employee |  | $ | 3,148 |  | $ | 3,124 |  |

Non-Interest Expenses

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Non-interest expense was $233.2 million, representing an increase of 12.6%, or $26.1 million, compared to $207.1 million, when compared with year ended 2018.

The increase in non-interest expenses was driven by:

- Merger and restructuring charges incurred in 2019 amounting to $24.1 million related to the Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition; and

- Higher compensation and employee benefits by $6.0 million, mainly from increase in average employees, medical insurance costs, and stock compensation.

The decreases in the foregoing non-interest expenses were offset by:

- Lower occupancy, equipment and infrastructure costs by $3.0 million, mainly attributed to lower rent expenses due to the termination of several lease contracts and the closure of branches in 2018; and

- Lower insurance expenses by $2.9 million, mainly driven by a $1.5 million insurance assessment credit from the savings association insurance fund (SAIF) and lower SAIF expenses in 2019.

The efficiency ratio including acquisition related expenses of $24.1 million was 58.88%, up from 53.07%. The efficiency ratio measures how much of Oriental’s revenues is used to pay operating expenses. Oriental computes its efficiency ratio by dividing non-interest expenses by the sum of its net interest income and non-interest income, but excluding gains on the sale of investment securities, derivatives gains or losses, other gains and losses, and other income that may be considered volatile in nature. Management believes that the exclusion of those items permits consistent comparability. Amounts presented as part of non-interest income that are excluded from the efficiency ratio computation for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 amounted to $8.8 million and $5.8 million, respectively.

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

Non-interest expense was $207.1 million, representing an increase of 2.7% compared to $201.6 million.

The increase in non-interest expenses was driven by:

· Higher other operating expenses by $4.8 million, mainly attributed to an increase in the reasonable estimate accrual of claims and settlements in the broker-dealer subsidiary and to minor repairs to physical assets related to the impact of hurricanes;

· Higher electronic banking charges by $1.9 million from increased transaction volume;

· Higher insurance expenses by $1.0 million related to an increase in insurance premiums renewal as a consequence of hurricanes; and

· Higher credit-related expenses by $898 thousand related to higher legal fees on foreclosed properties and other real estate owned expenses.

The increases in the foregoing non-interest expenses were offset by:

· Lower compensation and employee benefits by $3.2 million, mainly due to a decrease in the average number of employees.

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The efficiency ratio improved from 53.99% to 53.07%. The efficiency ratio measures how much of Oriental’s revenues is used to pay operating expenses. Oriental computes its efficiency ratio by dividing non-interest expenses by the sum of its net interest income and non-interest income, but excluding gains on the sale of investment securities, derivatives gains or losses, FDIC shared-loss benefit, losses on the early extinguishment of debt, other gains and losses, and other income that may be considered volatile in nature. Management believes that the exclusion of those items permits consistent comparability. Amounts presented as part of non-interest income that are excluded from efficiency ratio computation for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 amounted to $5.8 million and $9.4 million, respectively.

Oriental implemented its disaster response plan as hurricanes Irma and Maria approached its service areas. To operate in disaster response mode, Oriental incurred expenses for, among other things, buying diesel and generators for electric power, debris removal, security services, property damages mitigation, and emergency communication with customers regarding the status of its banking operations. Estimated losses at December 31, 2017 amounted to $6.6 million. No additional losses have been incurred at December 31, 2018.

Oriental maintains insurance for casualty losses as well as for disaster response costs and certain revenue lost through business interruption. Oriental received a $1.0 million partial payment from its insurance carrier in December 2017 and a $5.7 million payment during 2018.

Provision for Loan and Lease Losses

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Based on an analysis of the credit quality and the composition of Oriental’s loan portfolio, management determined that the provision for the years was adequate to maintain the allowance for loan and lease losses at an appropriate level to provide for probable losses based upon an evaluation of known and inherent risks.

Provision for loan and lease losses, net increased $40.7 million from $56.1 million to $96.8 million, resulting from:

- Increase of $54.3 million primarily from the sale of $95.0 million unpaid principal balance of non-performing commercial and mortgage loans, both acquired and originated;

- Increase of $3.6 million from for the remaining balance of an originated commercial loan, pending to receive insurance recovery on a property destroyed in a fire;

- Decrease of $2.4 million from the proceeds in the sale of $26.0 million of previously fully charged-off auto and consumer loans; and

- Decrease of $4.5 million from the adjustment to qualitative factors of the allowance for loan and lease losses, reflecting sustained favorable macroeconomic conditions in Puerto Rico.

Please refer to the "Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses" in the "Credit Risk Management" section of this MD&A for a more detailed analysis of the allowance for loan and lease losses.

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

Based on an analysis of the credit quality and the composition of Oriental’s loan portfolio, management determined that the provision for the year was adequate to maintain the allowance for loan and lease losses at an appropriate level to provide for probable losses based upon an evaluation of known and inherent risks.

Provision for loan and lease losses decreased 50.4%, or $57.0 million, to $56.1 million. The decrease in the provision was mostly due to:

· The hurricanes provision of $32.4 million in 2017;

· A $4.3 million provision in the second quarter of 2017 to charge-off the loss on sale of a loan to a Puerto Rico government municipality and a $5.9 million provision to increase the general allowance on the remaining municipal loan portfolio; and

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· The decrease in acquired loan portfolio provision of $9.2 million, mainly from lower portfolio balances.

Please refer to the "Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses" in the "Credit Risk Management" section of this MD&A for a more detailed analysis of the allowance for loan and lease losses.

Income Taxes

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Effective Tax Rate was 28.5% in 2019 compared to 36.4% in 2018. The decline was primarily due a higher proportion of exempt income and capital gains from the mortgage-backed securities sales at lower rates in 2019.

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

Income tax expense was $48.4 million, compared to $15.4 million, reflecting the effective income tax rate of 33.6% and the net income before income taxes of $132.8 million for 2018. The income tax expense included a non-cash expenses of $4.1 million reflecting the impact of changes required as a result of new Puerto Rico tax reform legislation, which will reduce the corporate income tax rate by 1.5% in 2019 and, therefore, caused Oriental to take a deferred tax asset write-down.

Business Segments

Oriental segregates its businesses into the following major reportable segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Treasury. Management established the reportable segments based on the internal reporting used to evaluate performance and to assess where to allocate resources. Other factors such as Oriental’s organization, nature of its products, distribution channels and economic characteristics of its services were also considered in the determination of the reportable segments. Oriental measures the performance of these reportable segments based on pre-established goals of different financial parameters such as net income, net interest income, loan production, and fees generated. Oriental’s methodology for allocating non-interest expenses among segments is based on several factors such as revenue, employee headcount, occupied space, dedicated services or time, among others. Following are the results of operations and the selected financial information by operating segment for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
|  |  |  | Wealth |  |  |  | Total Major |  |  |  |  | Consolidated
| Banking |  |  | Management |  | Treasury |  | Segments |  | Eliminations |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Interest income | $ | 337,448 |  | $ | 69 |  | $ | 36,278 |  | $ | 373,795 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 373,795
Interest expense |  | (36,023) |  |  | - |  |  | (14,979) |  |  | (51,002) |  |  | - |  |  | (51,002)
Net interest income |  | 301,425 |  |  | 69 |  |  | 21,299 |  |  | 322,793 |  |  | - |  |  | 322,793
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | (96,504) |  |  | - |  |  | (288) |  |  | (96,792) |  |  | - |  |  | (96,792)
Non-interest income |  | 47,517 |  |  | 26,649 |  |  | 8,327 |  |  | 82,493 |  |  | - |  |  | 82,493
Non-interest expenses |  | (211,755) |  |  | (17,163) |  |  | (4,326) |  |  | (233,244) |  |  | - |  |  | (233,244)
Intersegment revenue |  | 2,207 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 2,207 |  |  | (2,207) |  |  | -
Intersegment expenses |  | - |  |  | (652) |  |  | (1,555) |  |  | (2,207) |  |  | 2,207 |  |  | -
Income before income taxes | $ | 42,890 |  | $ | 8,903 |  |  | 23,457 |  | $ | 75,250 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 75,250
Income tax expense |  | 16,084 |  |  | 3,339 |  |  | 1,986 |  |  | 21,409 |  |  | - |  |  | 21,409
Net income | $ | 26,806 |  | $ | 5,564 |  | $ | 21,471 |  | $ | 53,841 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 53,841
Total assets | $ | 7,486,314 |  | $ | 33,369 |  | $ | 2,865,186 |  | $ | 10,384,869 |  | $ | (1,087,208) |  | $ | 9,297,661

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| Year Ended December 31, 2018
|  |  |  | Wealth |  |  |  |  | Total Major |  |  |  |  | Consolidated
| Banking |  | Management |  | Treasury |  | Segments |  | Eliminations |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Interest income | $ | 320,084 |  | $ | 46 |  | $ | 40,289 |  | $ | 360,419 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 360,419
Interest expense |  | (29,746) |  |  | - |  |  | (14,779) |  |  | (44,525) |  |  | - |  |  | (44,525)
Net interest income |  | 290,338 |  |  | 46 |  |  | 25,510 |  |  | 315,894 |  |  | - |  |  | 315,894
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | (55,885) |  |  | - |  |  | (223) |  |  | (56,108) |  |  | - |  |  | (56,108)
Non-interest income |  | 53,592 |  |  | 26,457 |  |  | 46 |  |  | 80,095 |  |  | - |  |  | 80,095
Non-interest expenses |  | (186,460) |  |  | (16,440) |  |  | (4,181) |  |  | (207,081) |  |  | - |  |  | (207,081)
Intersegment revenue |  | 2,126 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 2,126 |  |  | (2,126) |  |  | -
Intersegment expenses |  | - |  |  | (788) |  |  | (1,338) |  |  | (2,126) |  |  | 2,126 |  |  | -
Income before income taxes | $ | 103,711 |  | $ | 9,275 |  | $ | 19,814 |  | $ | 132,800 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 132,800
Income tax expense |  | 40,447 |  |  | 3,617 |  |  | 4,325 |  |  | 48,389 |  |  | - |  |  | 48,389
Net income | $ | 63,264 |  | $ | 5,658 |  | $ | 15,489 |  | $ | 84,411 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 84,411
Total assets | $ | 5,863,067 |  | $ | 25,757 |  | $ | 1,708,455 |  | $ | 7,597,279 |  | $ | (1,013,927) |  | $ | 6,583,352
| Year Ended December 31, 2017
|  |  |  | Wealth |  |  |  |  | Total Major |  |  |  |  | Consolidated
| Banking |  | Management |  | Treasury |  | Segments |  | Eliminations |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Interest income | $ | 311,503 |  | $ | 53 |  | $ | 34,091 |  | $ | 345,647 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 345,647
Interest expense |  | (26,308) |  |  | - |  |  | (15,167) |  |  | (41,475) |  |  | - |  |  | (41,475)
Net interest income |  | 285,195 |  |  | 53 |  |  | 18,924 |  |  | 304,172 |  |  | - |  |  | 304,172
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | (113,108) |  |  | - |  |  | (31) |  |  | (113,139) |  |  | - |  |  | (113,139)
Non-interest income (loss) |  | 45,102 |  |  | 26,069 |  |  | 7,516 |  |  | 78,687 |  |  | - |  |  | 78,687
Non-interest expenses |  | (184,567) |  |  | (13,486) |  |  | (3,578) |  |  | (201,631) |  |  | - |  |  | (201,631)
Intersegment revenue |  | 1,604 |  |  | - |  |  | 748 |  |  | 2,352 |  |  | (2,352) |  |  | -
Intersegment expenses |  | (748) |  |  | (1,137) |  |  | (467) |  |  | (2,352) |  |  | 2,352 |  |  | -
Income before income taxes | $ | 33,478 |  | $ | 11,499 |  | $ | 23,112 |  | $ | 68,089 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 68,089
Income tax expense (benefit) |  | 13,057 |  |  | 4,485 |  |  | (2,099) |  |  | 15,443 |  |  | - |  |  | 15,443
Net income | $ | 20,421 |  | $ | 7,014 |  | $ | 25,211 |  | $ | 52,646 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 52,646
Total assets | $ | 5,597,077 |  | $ | 25,980 |  | $ | 1,536,417 |  | $ | 7,159,474 |  | $ | (970,421) |  | $ | 6,189,053

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Comparison of years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Banking

Oriental's banking segment net income before taxes decreased $60.8 million from $103.7 million to $42.9 million, mainly reflecting:

· Higher provision for loan and lease losses of $40.7 million, mainly from $54.1 million increase as a result of the sale of non-performing loans and $3.6 million increase from a commercial loan on a property destroyed in a fire pending the insurance recovery, partially offset by $2.4 million decrease from the sale of fully charged-off auto and consumer loans, and $4.5 million decrease from the adjustment to qualitative factors of the allowance for loan and lease losses;

· Increase in interest expense from deposits of $6.3 million, mainly from an increase in core deposits costs and volume of $5.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively; and

· Increase in non-interest expense from merger and restructuring charges of $24.1 million related to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

Wealth Management

Wealth management segment revenue consists of commissions and fees from fiduciary activities, and securities brokerage and insurance activities. Net income from this segment remained leveled to prior year.

Treasury

Treasury segment net income before taxes increased $3.6 million from $19.8 million to $23.5 million, reflecting:

- An increase of $8.3 million from a gain on the sale of $672.5 million mortgage-backed securities during the year; and

- Decrease in interest income from investment of $11.5 million reflecting mortgage-backed securities sale in 2019, partially offset by $5.7 million increase in cash volume.

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

Banking

Oriental's banking segment net income before taxes increased $64.2 million from $39.5 million to $103.7 million, mainly reflecting:

· The special provision for loan and lease losses of $32.4 million related to hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017;

· A $4.3 million provision in the second quarter of 2017 to charge-off the loss on sale of a loan to a Puerto Rico government municipality and a $5.9 million provision to increase the general allowance on the remaining municipal loan portfolio;

· A decrease in acquired loan portfolio provision of $9.2 million, mainly from lower portfolio balances; and

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· A $5.0 million cash payment received from the Company’s insurance carrier covering hurricane Maria’s impact on Oriental’s operations included in other non-interest income.

Wealth Management

Wealth management segment revenue, which consists of commissions and fees from fiduciary activities, and securities brokerage and insurance activities, decreased $1.4 million to $5.7 million due to higher non-interest expenses by $3.0 million, mainly driven from the increase in the reasonable estimate accrual of claims and settlements in the broker-dealer subsidiary by $4.2 million.

Treasury

Treasury segment net income before taxes decreased $1.6 million from $21.4 million to $19.8 million, reflecting:

· The sale of $166.0 million in mortgage-backed securities during the second quarter of 2017, which generated a gain of $6.9 million.

Such decrease was partially offset by:

- Higher interest income from investment by $5.8 million, reflecting an increase in interest rates of $6.8 million, partially offset by a decrease in volume of $944 thousand.

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

Assets Owned

At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s total assets amounted to $9.298 billion representing an increase of 41.2%, attributable to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, when compared to $6.583 billion at December 31, 2018. Loans portfolio increased $2.2 billion and cash increased $404.3 million, while investments decreased $191.8 million.

On January 1, 2019, Oriental reclassified $424.7 million of its held-to-maturity securities into available-for-sale securities as a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-12. During the year ended December 31, 2019 Oriental sold $672.2 million of its available for sale mortgage-backed securities at a gain of $8.3 million in order to fund Oriental’s growth plans, including the Scotiabank transaction. As a result of these sales, cash increased 90.4% to $851.3 million.

Oriental’s loan portfolio is comprised of residential mortgage loans, commercial loans collateralized by mortgages on real estate, other commercial and industrial loans, consumer loans, and auto loans. At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s loan portfolio increased 49.9%, mainly due to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. Loan production during 2019 reached $1.299 billion compared to $1.411 billion in the year ago period, an 8.0% decrease, mainly from lower originations in the commercial and the US loan program portfolios. The non-acquired loan portfolio increased $139.2 million from December 31, 2018 to $3.884 billion at December 31, 2019. From December 31, 2018, the BBVAPR acquired loan portfolio decreased $141.0 million to $535.5 million and the Eurobank acquired loan portfolio decreased $23.2 million to $63.9 million at December 31, 2019. During the year ended December 31, 2019, Oriental sold $168.8 million unpaid principal balance in non-performing mortgage and commercial loans, both acquired and originated, and recognized them at their fair value.

In addition, assets reflect the adoption of the Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, under the effective date method, which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and related lease liability for lease classified as operating leases, prospectively. At December 31, 2019, the right of use assets amounted to $39.1 million, including $19.5 million from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

On December 31, 2019, Oriental received $492.1 million cash and cash equivalents, $576.3 million investments and $2.2 billion loans through the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. As part of this acquisition, Oriental recorded $41.5 million core deposit intangible, $12.7 million core relationship intangible, and $567 thousand other intangible assets. Net cash settlement paid was $430.4 million.

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Financial Assets Managed

Oriental’s financial assets include those managed by Oriental’s trust division, retirement plan administration subsidiary, and assets gathered by its broker-dealer and insurance subsidiaries. Oriental’s trust division offers various types of individual retirement accounts ("IRAs") and manages 401(k) and Keogh retirement plans and custodian and corporate trust accounts, while the retirement plan administration subsidiary, OPC, manages private retirement plans. At December 31, 2019, total assets managed by Oriental’s trust division and OPC amounted to $3.137 billion, compared to $2.771 billion at December 31, 2018. Oriental Financial Services offers a wide array of investment alternatives to its client base, such as tax-advantaged fixed income securities, mutual funds, stocks, bonds and money management wrap-fee programs. At December 31, 2019, total assets gathered by Oriental Financial Services and Oriental Insurance from its customer investment accounts amounted to $2.376 billion, compared to $2.116 billion at December 31, 2018. Changes in trust and broker-dealer related assets primarily reflect the addition of $49.7 million assets managed from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, changes in portfolio balances and differences in market values.

Goodwill

Goodwill recorded in connection with the BBVAPR Acquisition and the FDIC-assisted Eurobank Acquisition is not amortized to expense but is tested at least annually for impairment. No goodwill was recorded in connection with the recent Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. A quantitative annual impairment test is not required if, based on a qualitative analysis, Oriental determines that the existence of events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is not impaired. Oriental completes its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 31 of each year. Oriental tests for impairment by first allocating its goodwill and other assets and liabilities, as necessary, to defined reporting units. A fair value is then determined for each reporting unit. If the fair values of the reporting units exceed their book values, no write-down of the recorded goodwill is necessary. If the fair values are less than the book values, an additional valuation procedure is necessary to assess the proper carrying value of the goodwill.

Reporting unit valuation is inherently subjective, with a number of factors based on assumptions and management judgments or estimates. Actual values may differ significantly from such estimates. Among these are future growth rates for the reporting units, selection of comparable market transactions, discount rates and earnings capitalization rates. Changes in assumptions and results due to economic conditions, industry factors, and reporting unit performance and cash flow projections could result in different assessments of the fair values of reporting units and could result in impairment charges. 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, an interim impairment test is required.

Relevant events and circumstances for evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount may include macroeconomic conditions (such as a further deterioration of the Puerto Rico economy or the liquidity for Puerto Rico securities or loans secured by assets in Puerto Rico), adverse changes in legal factors or in the business climate, adverse actions by a regulator, unanticipated competition, the loss of key employees, or similar events. Oriental’s loan portfolio, which is the largest component of its interest-earning assets, is concentrated in Puerto Rico and is directly affected by adverse local economic and fiscal conditions. Such conditions have generally affected the market demand for non-conforming loans secured by assets in Puerto Rico and, therefore, affect the valuation of Oriental’s assets.

As of December 31, 2019, Oriental had $86.1 million of goodwill allocated as follows: $84.1 million to the Banking unit and $2.0 million to the Wealth Management unit. During the last quarter of 2019, based on its annual goodwill impairment test, Oriental determined that both units passed step one of the two-step impairment test. As a result of step one, the fair value of both units exceeded its adjusted net book value. Accordingly, Oriental determined that the carrying value of the goodwill allocated to the Banking unit and Wealth Management was not impaired as of the valuation date.

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TABLE 4 - ASSETS SUMMARY AND COMPOSITION |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| December 31 |  | Variance
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Investments: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 402,656 |  | $ | 978,071 |  | -58.8%
Obligations of US government-sponsored agencies |  | 1,961 |  |  | 2,265 |  | -13.4%
US Treasury securities |  | 397,184 |  |  | 10,805 |  | 3575.9%
CMOs issued by US government-sponsored agencies |  | 54,760 |  |  | 64,064 |  | -14.5%
GNMA certificates |  | 216,470 |  |  | 210,169 |  | 3.0%
FHLB stock |  | 13,048 |  |  | 12,644 |  | 3.2%
Other debt securities |  | 1,138 |  |  | 1,222 |  | -6.9%
Other investments |  | 597 |  |  | 364 |  | 64.0%
Total investments |  | 1,087,814 |  |  | 1,279,604 |  | -15.0%
Securities sold but not yet delivered |  | 339 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Loans |  | 6,641,847 |  |  | 4,431,594 |  | 49.9%
Total investments and loans |  | 7,730,000 |  |  | 5,711,198 |  | 35.3%
Other assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and due from banks (including restricted cash) |  | 845,982 |  |  | 445,133 |  | 90.1%
Money market investments |  | 6,775 |  |  | 4,930 |  | 37.4%
Foreclosed real estate |  | 29,909 |  |  | 33,768 |  | -11.4%
Accrued interest receivable |  | 36,781 |  |  | 34,254 |  | 7.4%
Deferred tax asset, net |  | 176,740 |  |  | 113,763 |  | 55.4%
Premises and equipment, net |  | 81,105 |  |  | 68,892 |  | 17.7%
Servicing assets |  | 50,779 |  |  | 10,716 |  | 373.9%
Derivative assets |  | 6 |  |  | 347 |  | -98.3%
Goodwill |  | 86,069 |  |  | 86,069 |  | 0.0%
Right of use assets |  | 39,112 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Core deposit, customer relationship and other intangibles |  | 56,965 |  |  | 3,369 |  | 1590.9%
Other assets and customers' liability on acceptances |  | 157,438 |  |  | 70,913 |  | 122.0%
Total other assets |  | 1,567,661 |  |  | 872,154 |  | 79.7%
Total assets | $ | 9,297,661 |  | $ | 6,583,352 |  | 41.2%
Investment portfolio composition: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates |  | 37.0% |  |  | 76.5% |  |
Obligations of US government-sponsored agencies |  | 0.2% |  |  | 0.2% |  |
US Treasury securities |  | 36.5% |  |  | 0.8% |  |
CMOs issued by US government-sponsored agencies |  | 5.0% |  |  | 5.0% |  |
GNMA certificates |  | 19.9% |  |  | 16.4% |  |
FHLB stock |  | 1.2% |  |  | 1.0% |  |
Other debt securities and other investments |  | 0.2% |  |  | 0.1% |  |
|  | 100.0% |  |  | 100.0% |  |

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TABLE 5 — LOANS RECEIVABLE COMPOSITION
| December 31, |  | Variance
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (In thousands) |  |
Originated and other loans and leases held for investment: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 577,416 |  | $ | 668,809 |  | -13.7%
Commercial |  | 1,667,494 |  |  | 1,597,588 |  | 4.4%
Consumer |  | 361,638 |  |  | 348,980 |  | 3.6%
Auto and leasing |  | 1,277,732 |  |  | 1,129,695 |  | 13.1%
|  | 3,884,280 |  |  | 3,745,072 |  | 3.7%
Allowance for loan and lease losses on originated and other loans and leases |  | (83,471) |  |  | (95,188) |  | -12.3%
|  | 3,800,809 |  |  | 3,649,884 |  | 4.1%
Deferred loan costs, net |  | 8,965 |  |  | 7,740 |  | 15.8%
Total originated and other loans held for investment, net |  | 3,809,774 |  |  | 3,657,624 |  | 4.2%
Acquired loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or |  |  |  |  |  |  |
acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 322,179 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Commercial |  | 193,192 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Consumer |  | 112,757 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Auto |  | 191,015 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
|  | 819,143 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (Loans acquired with deteriorated |  |  |  |  |  |  |
credit quality, including those by analogy) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 1,130,964 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Commercial |  | 212,866 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Consumer |  | 8,539 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Auto |  | 41,571 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
|  | 1,393,940 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Total acquired Scotiabank loans, net |  | 2,213,083 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Acquired BBVAPR loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or |  |  |  |  |  |  |
acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 2,141 |  |  | 2,546 |  | -15.9%
Consumer |  | 20,794 |  |  | 23,988 |  | -13.3%
Auto |  | 135 |  |  | 4,435 |  | -97.0%
|  | 23,070 |  |  | 30,969 |  | -25.5%
Allowance for loan and lease losses on acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  | (1,573) |  |  | (2,062) |  | -23.7%
|  | 21,497 |  |  | 28,907 |  | -25.6%
Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (Loans acquired with deteriorated |  |  |  |  |  |  |
credit quality, including those by analogy) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 411,531 |  |  | 492,890 |  | -16.5%
Commercial |  | 117,694 |  |  | 182,319 |  | -35.4%
Auto |  | 1,790 |  |  | 14,403 |  | -87.6%
|  | 531,015 |  |  | 689,612 |  | -23.0%
Allowance for loan and lease losses on acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 |  | (17,036) |  |  | (42,010) |  | -59.4%
|  | 513,979 |  |  | 647,602 |  | -20.6%
Total acquired BBVAPR loans, net |  | 535,476 |  |  | 676,509 |  | -20.8%
Acquired Eurobank loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 48,617 |  |  | 63,392 |  | -23.3%
Commercial |  | 29,041 |  |  | 47,826 |  | -39.3%
Consumer |  | 724 |  |  | 846 |  | -14.4%
|  | 78,382 |  |  | 112,064 |  | -30.1%
Allowance for loan and lease losses on Eurobank loans |  | (14,459) |  |  | (24,971) |  | -42.1%
Total acquired Eurobank loans, net |  | 63,923 |  |  | 87,093 |  | -26.6%
Total acquired loans, net |  | 2,812,482 |  |  | 763,602 |  | 268.3%
Total held for investment, net |  | 6,622,256 |  |  | 4,421,226 |  | 49.8%
Mortgage loans held for sale |  | 19,591 |  |  | 10,368 |  | 89.0%
Total loans, net | $ | 6,641,847 |  | $ | 4,431,594 |  | 49.9%

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Oriental’s loan portfolio is composed of two segments, loans initially accounted for under the amortized cost method (referred to as "originated and other" loans) and loans acquired (referred to as "acquired" loans). Acquired loans are further segregated among acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans, acquired BBVAPR loans and acquired Eurobank loans. Acquired Eurobank loans were purchased subject to loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC, which were terminated by the first quarter of 2017.

As shown in Table 5 above, total loans, net, amounted to $6.642 billion at December 31, 2019 and $4.432 billion at December 31, 2018. The loan portfolio increase was mainly attributable to the $2.2 billion in loans acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. Oriental’s originated and other loans held-for-investment portfolio composition and trends were as follows:

· Mortgage loan portfolio amounted to $577.4 million (14.9% of the gross originated loan portfolio) compared to $668.8 million (17.9% of the gross originated loan portfolio) at December 31, 2018. Mortgage loan production totaled $92.8 million for 2019, which represents a decrease of 22.5% from $119.7 million for 2018. Mortgage loans included delinquent loans in the GNMA buy-back option program amounting to $10.8 million and $19.7 million at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Servicers of loans underlying GNMA mortgage-backed securities must report as their own assets the defaulted loans that they have the option (but not the obligation) to repurchase, even when they elect not to exercise that option.

· Commercial loan portfolio amounted to $1.667 billion (42.9% of the gross originated loan portfolio) compared to $1.598 billion (42.7% of the gross originated loan portfolio) at December 31, 2018. Commercial loan production, including the U.S. loan program production of $112.8 million decreased 13.9% to $519.6 million for 2019, from $603.5 million for 2018.

· Consumer loan portfolio amounted to $361.6 million (9.3% of the gross originated loan portfolio) compared to $349.0 million (9.3% of the gross originated loan portfolio) at December 31, 2018. Consumer loan production increased 8.4% to $178.7 million for 2019 from $164.9 million for 2018.

· Auto and leasing portfolio amounted to $1.278 billion (32.9% of the gross originated loan portfolio) compared to $1.130 million (30.1% of the gross originated loan portfolio) at December 31, 2018. Auto production continued strong at $508.2 million for 2019, compared to $523.4 million for 2018.

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The following table summarizes the remaining contractual maturities of Oriental’s total gross loans, excluding loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, segmented to reflect cash flows as of December 31, 2019. Contractual maturities do not necessarily reflect the period of resolution of a loan, considering prepayments.

|  |  |  |  | Maturities
|  |  |  |  | One Year or Less | From One to |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Five Years |  | After Five Years
|  | Balance Outstanding at December 31, 2019 |  |  |  |  | Fixed Interest Rates |  |  | Variable Interest Rates |  |  | Fixed Interest Rates |  |  | Variable Interest Rates
| (In thousands)
Originated and other loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 577,416 |  | $ | 1,577 |  | $ | 9,150 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 566,689 |  | $ | -
Commercial |  | 1,667,494 |  |  | 1,155,416 |  |  | 434,726 |  |  | - |  |  | 77,352 |  |  | -
Consumer |  | 361,638 |  |  | 40,854 |  |  | 231,041 |  |  | - |  |  | 89,743 |  |  | -
Auto and leasing |  | 1,277,732 |  |  | 22,969 |  |  | 598,568 |  |  | - |  |  | 656,195 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 3,884,280 |  | $ | 1,220,816 |  | $ | 1,273,485 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 1,389,979 |  | $ | -
Acquired Scotiabank loans accounted under ASC 310-20 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 322,179 |  | $ | 940 |  | $ | 1,604 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 319,635 |  | $ | -
Commercial |  | 193,192 |  |  | 177,024 |  |  | 14,041 |  |  | - |  |  | 2,127 |  |  | -
Consumer |  | 112,757 |  |  | 80,758 |  |  | 27,394 |  |  | - |  |  | 4,605 |  |  | -
Auto and leasing |  | 191,015 |  |  | 6,324 |  |  | 130,505 |  |  | - |  |  | 54,186 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 819,143 |  | $ | 265,046 |  | $ | 173,544 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 380,553 |  | $ | -
Acquired BBVAPR loans accounted under ASC 310-20 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | 2,141 |  | $ | 2,141 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Consumer |  | 20,794 |  |  | 20,794 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Auto |  | 135 |  |  | 135 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total | $ | 23,070 |  | $ | 23,070 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | -

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TABLE 6 — HIGHER RISK RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS
| December 31, 2019
| Higher-Risk Residential Mortgage Loans*
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | High Loan-to-Value Ratio Mortgages
| Junior Lien Mortgages |  | Interest Only Loans |  | LTV 90% and over
| Carrying |  |  |  |  |  |  | Carrying |  |  |  |  |  |  | Carrying |  |  |  |  |
| Value |  | Allowance |  | Coverage |  | Value |  | Allowance |  | Coverage |  | Value |  | Allowance |  | Coverage
| (In thousands)
Delinquency: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
0 - 89 days | $ | 7,673 |  | $ | 201 |  | 2.62% |  | $ | 7,378 |  | $ | 155 |  | 2.10% |  | $ | 66,542 |  | $ | 1,568 |  | 2.36%
90 - 119 days |  | 53 |  |  | 4 |  | 7.55% |  |  | - |  |  | - |  | 0.00% |  |  | 1,666 |  |  | 300 |  | 18.01%
120 - 179 days |  | - |  |  | - |  | 0.00% |  |  | - |  |  | - |  | 0.00% |  |  | 684 |  |  | 97 |  | 14.18%
180 - 364 days |  | 65 |  |  | 8 |  | 12.31% |  |  | - |  |  | - |  | 0.00% |  |  | 1,214 |  |  | 151 |  | 12.44%
365+ days |  | 24 |  |  | 3 |  | 12.50% |  |  | 280 |  |  | 26 |  | 9.29% |  |  | 5,410 |  |  | 446 |  | 8.24%
Total | $ | 7,815 |  | $ | 216 |  | 2.76% |  | $ | 7,658 |  | $ | 181 |  | 2.36% |  | $ | 75,516 |  | $ | 2,562 |  | 3.39%
Percentage of total loans excluding acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 |  | 0.20% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.20% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.93% |  |  |  |  |
Refinanced or Modified Loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount | $ | 2,113 |  | $ | 185 |  | 8.76% |  | $ | 567 |  | $ | 44 |  | 7.76% |  | $ | 26,523 |  | $ | 2,108 |  | 7.95%
Percentage of Higher-Risk Loan Category |  | 27.04% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7.40% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 35.12% |  |  |  |  |
Loan-to-Value Ratio: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Under 70% | $ | 5,180 |  | $ | 122 |  | 2.36% |  | $ | 1,508 |  | $ | 25 |  | 1.66% |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | -
70% - 79% |  | 598 |  |  | 28 |  | 4.68% |  |  | 1,434 |  |  | 23 |  | 1.60% |  |  | - |  |  | - |  | -
80% - 89% |  | 1,747 |  |  | 37 |  | 2.12% |  |  | 3,347 |  |  | 55 |  | 1.64% |  |  | - |  |  | - |  | -
90% and over |  | 290 |  |  | 29 |  | 10.00% |  |  | 1,369 |  |  | 78 |  | 5.70% |  |  | 75,516 |  |  | 2,562 |  | 3.39%
| $ | 7,815 |  | $ | 216 |  | 2.76% |  | $ | 7,658 |  | $ | 181 |  | 2.36% |  | $ | 75,516 |  | $ | 2,562 |  | 3.39%
* Loans may be included in more than one higher-risk loan category and excludes acquired residential mortgage loans. Only originated loans.

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Deposits from the Puerto Rico government totaled $278.7 million at December 31, 2019. The following table includes the maturities of Oriental's lending and investment exposure to the Puerto Rico government, which is limited solely to loans to municipalities secured by ad valorem taxation, without limitation as to rate or amount, on all taxable property within the issuing municipalities. The good faith, credit and unlimited taxing power of each issuing municipality are pledged for the payment of its general obligations.
TABLE 7 - PUERTO RICO GOVERNMENT RELATED LOANS AND SECURITIES
December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Maturity |  |  |
Loans and Securities: |  |  | Carrying Value |  |  | Less than 1 Year |  |  | 1 to 3 Years |  |  | More than 3 Years
|  | (In thousands)
Public corporations |  | $ | 4,167 |  | $ | 4,167 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Municipalities |  |  | 129,871 |  |  | 64,970 |  |  | 115 |  |  | 64,786
Total |  | $ | 134,038 |  | $ | 69,137 |  | $ | 115 |  | $ | 64,786

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Credit Risk Management

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

Oriental maintains an allowance for loan and lease losses at a level that management considers adequate to provide for probable losses based upon an evaluation of known and inherent risks. Oriental’s allowance for loan and lease losses ("ALLL") policy provides for a detailed quarterly analysis of probable losses.

The analysis includes a review of historical loan loss experience, value of underlying collateral, current economic conditions, financial condition of borrowers and other pertinent factors. While management uses available information in estimating probable loan losses, future additions to the allowance may be required based on factors beyond Oriental’s control. We also maintain an allowance for loan losses on acquired loans when: (i) for loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, there is deterioration in credit quality subsequent to the acquisition, and (ii) for loans accounted for under ASC 310-20, the inherent losses in the loans exceed the remaining credit discount recorded at the time of acquisition.

At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s allowance for loan and lease losses amounted to $116.5 million, a $47.7 million decrease from $164.2 million at December 31, 2018. Decrease was mainly related to the sale of non-performing loans during 2019.

Tables 8 through 10 set forth an analysis of activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses and present selected loan loss statistics. In addition, Table 5 sets forth the composition of the loan portfolio.

Please refer to the “Provision for Loan and Lease Losses” section in this MD&A for a more detailed analysis of provisions for loan and lease losses.

Non-performing Assets

Oriental’s non-performing assets include non-performing loans and foreclosed real estate (see Tables 11 and 12). At December 31, 2019 and 2018, Oriental had $80.9 million and $119.7 million, respectively, of non-accrual loans, including acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 (loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium).

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, loans whose terms have been extended and which are classified as troubled-debt restructurings that are not included in non-performing assets amounted to $103.7 million and $112.9 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, loans that are current in their monthly payments, but placed in non-accrual amounted to $17.6 million and $21.2 million, respectively.

Delinquent residential mortgage loans insured or guaranteed under applicable FHA and VA programs are classified as non-performing loans when they become 90 days or more past due, but are not placed in non-accrual status until they become 12 months or more past due, since they are insured loans. Therefore, these loans are included as non-performing loans but excluded from non-accrual loans.

Acquired loans with credit deterioration are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method under ASC 310-30, in which these loans will accrete interest income over their remaining life using estimated cash flow analyses. Credit related decreases in expected cash flows, compared to those previously forecasted are recognized by recording a provision for credit losses on these loans when it is probable that all cash flows expected at acquisition will not be collected.

At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s non-performing assets decreased by 26.8% to $118.1 million (1.85% of total assets, excluding acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality) from $161.3 million (2.76% of total assets, excluding acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality) at December 31, 2018, reflecting the sale of $95.1 million of non-performing loans in 2019. Foreclosed real estate and other repossessed assets amounting to $29.9 million and $3.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019, and $33.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2018, were recorded at fair value. Oriental does not expect non-performing loans to result in significantly higher losses. At December 31, 2019, the allowance coverage ratio for originated loan and lease losses to non-performing loans was 103.59% (77.38% at December 31, 2018).

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Oriental follows a conservative residential mortgage lending policy, with more than 90% of its residential mortgage portfolio consisting of fixed-rate, fully amortizing, fully documented loans that do not have the level of risk associated with subprime loans offered by certain major U.S. mortgage loan originators. Furthermore, Oriental has never been active in negative amortization loans or adjustable rate mortgage loans, including those with teaser rates.

The following items comprise originated and other loans held for investment non-performing assets:

Residential mortgage loans — are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days or more past due and are written-down, if necessary, based on the specific evaluation of the collateral underlying the loan, except for FHA and VA insured mortgage loans which are placed in non-accrual when they become 12 months or more past due. At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s originated non-performing mortgage loans totaled $22.6 million (26.6% of Oriental’s non-performing loans), a 66.6% decrease from $63.7 million (51.1% of Oriental’s non-performing loans) at December 31, 2018.

Commercial loans — are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days or more past due and are written-down, if necessary, based on the specific evaluation of the underlying collateral, if any. At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s originated non-performing commercial loans amounted to $39.1 million (46.1% of Oriental’s non-performing loans), a 7.9% decrease from $42.5 million at December 31, 2018 (34.1% of Oriental’s non-performing loans).

Consumer loans — are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days past due and written-off when payments are delinquent 120 days in personal loans and 180 days in credit cards and personal lines of credit. At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s originated non-performing consumer loans amounted to $4.7 million (5.5% of Oriental’s non-performing loans), a 40.2% increase from $3.4 million at December 31, 2018 (2.7% of Oriental’s non-performing loans).

Auto loans and leases — are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days past due, partially written-off to collateral value when payments are delinquent 120 days, and fully written-off when payments are delinquent 180 days. At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s originated non-performing auto loans and leases amounted to $14.2 million (16.8% of Oriental’s total non-performing loans), an increase of 5.5% from $13.5 million at December 31, 2018 (10.8% of Oriental’s total non-performing loans).

Oriental has two mortgage loan modification programs. These are the Loss Mitigation Program and the Non-traditional Mortgage Loan Program. Both programs are intended to help responsible homeowners to remain in their homes and avoid foreclosure, while also reducing Oriental’s losses on non-performing mortgage loans.

The Loss Mitigation Program helps mortgage borrowers who are or will become financially unable to meet the current or scheduled mortgage payments. Loans that qualify under this program are those guaranteed by FHA, VA, RURAL, PRHFA, conventional loans guaranteed by Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC), conventional loans sold to FNMA and FHLMC, and conventional loans retained by Oriental. The program offers diversified alternatives such as regular or reduced payment plans, payment moratorium, mortgage loan modification, partial claims (only FHA), short sale, and Deed In Lieu.

The Non-traditional Mortgage Loan Program is for non-traditional mortgages, including balloon payment, interest only/interest first, variable interest rate, adjustable interest rate and other qualified loans. Non-traditional mortgage loan portfolios are segregated into the following categories: performing loans that meet secondary market requirement and are refinanced under the credit underwriting guidelines of FHA/VA/FNMA/ FHLMC, and performing loans not meeting secondary market guidelines processed pursuant Oriental’s current credit and underwriting guidelines. Oriental achieved an affordable and sustainable monthly payment by taking specific, sequential, and necessary steps such as reducing the interest rate, extending the loan term, capitalizing arrearages, deferring the payment of principal or, if the borrower qualifies, refinancing the loan.

In order to apply for any of the loan modification programs, if the borrower is active in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it must request an authorization from the bankruptcy trustee to allow for the loan modification. Borrowers with discharged Chapter 7 bankruptcies may also apply. Loans in these programs are evaluated by designated underwriters for troubled-debt restructuring classification if Oriental grants a concession for legal or economic reasons due to the debtor’s financial difficulties.

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TABLE 8 — ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES BREAKDOWN
| December 31, |  | Variance
|  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Originated and other loans held for investment |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Allowance balance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 8,727 |  | $ | 19,783 |  | -55.9%
Commercial |  | 25,989 |  |  | 30,326 |  | -14.3%
Consumer |  | 16,882 |  |  | 15,571 |  | 8.4%
Auto and leasing |  | 31,873 |  |  | 29,508 |  | 8.0%
Total allowance balance | $ | 83,471 |  | $ | 95,188 |  | -12.3%
Allowance composition: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 10.5% |  |  | 20.8% |  |
Commercial |  | 31.2% |  |  | 31.9% |  |
Consumer |  | 20.2% |  |  | 16.4% |  |
Auto and leasing |  | 38.2% |  |  | 31.0% |  |
|  | 100.0% |  |  | 100.0% |  |
Allowance coverage ratio at end of period applicable to: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 1.51% |  |  | 2.96% |  | -49.0%
Commercial |  | 1.56% |  |  | 1.90% |  | -17.9%
Consumer |  | 4.67% |  |  | 4.46% |  | 4.7%
Auto and leasing |  | 2.49% |  |  | 2.61% |  | -4.6%
Total allowance to total originated loans |  | 2.15% |  |  | 2.54% |  | -15.4%
Allowance coverage ratio to non-performing loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 38.70% |  |  | 31.05% |  | 24.6%
Commercial |  | 66.49% |  |  | 71.43% |  | -6.9%
Consumer |  | 359.12% |  |  | 464.25% |  | -22.6%
Auto and leasing |  | 223.84% |  |  | 218.67% |  | 2.4%
Total |  | 103.59% |  |  | 77.38% |  | 33.9%

TABLE 8 — ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES BREAKDOWN (CONTINUED)
| December 31, | Variance
|  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Allowance balance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | 4 |  | $ | 22 |  | -81.8%
Consumer |  | 1,564 |  |  | 1,905 |  | -17.9%
Auto |  | 5 |  |  | 135 |  | -96.3%
Total allowance balance | $ | 1,573 |  | $ | 2,062 |  | -23.7%
Allowance composition: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 0.3% |  |  | 1.1% |  |
Consumer |  | 99.4% |  |  | 92.4% |  |
Auto |  | 0.3% |  |  | 6.6% |  |
|  | 100.0% |  |  | 100.00% |  |
Allowance coverage ratio at end of period applicable to: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 0.19% |  |  | 0.86% |  | -77.9%
Consumer |  | 7.52% |  |  | 7.94% |  | -5.3%
Auto |  | 3.70% |  |  | 3.04% |  | 21.7%
Total allowance to total acquired loans |  | 6.82% |  |  | 6.66% |  | 2.4%
Allowance coverage ratio to non-performing loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 0.51% |  |  | 2.32% |  | -78.0%
Consumer |  | 420.43% |  |  | 478.64% |  | -12.2%
Auto |  | 16.67% |  |  | 67.50% |  | -75.3%
Total |  | 131.96% |  |  | 133.20% |  | -0.9%

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TABLE 8 — ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES BREAKDOWN (CONTINUED)
| December 31, | Variance
|  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Allowance balance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 9,376 |  | $ | 15,225 |  | -38.4%
Commercial |  | 6,713 |  |  | 20,641 |  | -67.5%
Auto |  | 947 |  |  | 6,144 |  | -84.6%
Total allowance balance | $ | 17,036 |  | $ | 42,010 |  | -59.4%
Allowance composition: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 55.0% |  |  | 36.2% |  |
Commercial |  | 39.4% |  |  | 49.1% |  |
Auto |  | 5.6% |  |  | 14.6% |  |
|  | 100.0% |  |  | 100.0% |  |
Acquired Eurobank loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Allowance balance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 12,279 |  | $ | 15,382 |  | -20.2%
Commercial |  | 2,180 |  |  | 9,585 |  | -77.3%
Consumer |  | - |  |  | 4 |  | -100.0%
Total allowance balance | $ | 14,459 |  | $ | 24,971 |  | -42.1%
Allowance composition: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 84.9% |  |  | 61.6% |  |
Commercial |  | 15.1% |  |  | 38.4% |  |
|  | 100.0% |  |  | 100.0% |  |

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TABLE 9 — ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES SUMMARY |  |  |
| Year Ended December 31,
|  |  | Variance |  |
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | % |  | 2017
| (Dollars in thousands)
Originated and other loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 95,188 |  | $ | 92,718 |  | 2.7% |  | $ | 59,300
Charge-offs |  | (96,825) |  |  | (72,393) |  | 33.7% |  |  | (61,856)
Recoveries |  | 23,345 |  |  | 22,802 |  | 2.4% |  |  | 15,390
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | 61,763 |  |  | 52,061 |  | 18.6% |  |  | 79,884
Balance at end of year | $ | 83,471 |  | $ | 95,188 |  | -12.3% |  | $ | 92,718
Acquired loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
BBVAPR loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 2,062 |  | $ | 3,862 |  | -46.6% |  | $ | 4,300
Charge-offs |  | (1,868) |  |  | (2,837) |  | -34.2% |  |  | (4,156)
Recoveries |  | 609 |  |  | 1,334 |  | -54.3% |  |  | 1,871
Provision (recapture) for loan and lease losses |  | 770 |  |  | (297) |  | -359.3% |  |  | 1,847
Balance at end of year | $ | 1,573 |  | $ | 2,062 |  | -23.7% |  | $ | 3,862
Acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 42,010 |  | $ | 45,755 |  | -8.2% |  | $ | 31,056
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | 31,906 |  |  | 1,786 |  | 1686.5% |  |  | 24,681
Allowance de-recognition |  | (56,880) |  |  | (5,531) |  | 928.4% |  |  | (9,982)
Balance at end of year | $ | 17,036 |  | $ | 42,010 |  | -59.4% |  | $ | 45,755
Eurobank loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 24,971 |  | $ | 25,174 |  | -0.8% |  | $ | 21,281
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | 2,353 |  |  | 2,567 |  | -8.3% |  |  | 6,725
Allowance de-recognition |  | (12,865) |  |  | (2,770) |  | 364.4% |  |  | (2,832)
Balance at end of year | $ | 14,459 |  | $ | 24,971 |  | -42.1% |  | $ | 25,174

Loans acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition accounted for under ASC 310-20 (loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium) were recorded on acquisition date at their fair value. Such fair value includes a credit discount which accounts for expected loan losses over the estimated life of these loans. Management will take into consideration this credit discount when determining the necessary allowance for acquired loans that are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20. Considering the short period elapsed from acquisition date, at December 31, 2019 there was no allowance for loan and lease losses recorded for these loans.

Loans acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition accounted for under ASC 310-30 were recognized at fair value as of December 31, 2019, which included the impact of expected credit losses, and therefore, no allowance for credit losses was recorded at acquisition date. To the extent credit deterioration occurs after the date of acquisition, Oriental would record an allowance for loan and lease losses. Management determined that there was no need to record an allowance for loan and lease losses on loans acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition accounted for under ASC 310-30 as of December 31, 2019. Considering the short period elapsed from the acquisition date, Oriental does not believe that the difference between cash flows expected to be collected on the loans acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition accounted for under ASC 310-30 and those anticipated at December 31, 2019 need further assessment.

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TABLE 10 — NET CREDIT LOSSES STATISTICS ON LOAN AND LEASES, EXCLUDING LOANS ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER ASC 310-30 |  |  |
| Year Ended December 31,
|  |  | Variance |  |
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | % |  | 2017
| (Dollars in thousands)
Originated and other loans and leases: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge-offs | $ | (18,564) |  | $ | (5,297) |  | 250.5% |  | $ | (6,623)
Recoveries |  | 1,533 |  |  | 1,047 |  | 46.4% |  |  | 586
Total |  | (17,031) |  |  | (4,250) |  | 300.7% |  |  | (6,037)
Commercial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge-offs |  | (12,073) |  |  | (6,782) |  | 78.0% |  |  | (7,684)
Recoveries |  | 1,104 |  |  | 654 |  | 68.8% |  |  | 1,281
Total |  | (10,969) |  |  | (6,128) |  | 79.0% |  |  | (6,403)
Consumer |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge-offs |  | (18,910) |  |  | (17,629) |  | 7.3% |  |  | (13,641)
Recoveries |  | 2,014 |  |  | 1,757 |  | 14.6% |  |  | 1,209
Total |  | (16,896) |  |  | (15,872) |  | 6.5% |  |  | (12,432)
Auto |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge-offs |  | (47,278) |  |  | (42,685) |  | 10.8% |  |  | (33,908)
Recoveries |  | 18,694 |  |  | 19,344 |  | -3.4% |  |  | 12,314
Total |  | (28,584) |  |  | (23,341) |  | 22.5% |  |  | (21,594)
Net credit losses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total charge-offs |  | (96,825) |  |  | (72,393) |  | 33.7% |  |  | (61,856)
Total recoveries |  | 23,345 |  |  | 22,802 |  | 2.4% |  |  | 15,390
Total | $ | (73,480) |  | $ | (49,591) |  | 48.2% |  | $ | (46,466)
Net credit losses to average loans outstanding: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 2.72% |  |  | 0.63% |  | 331.7% |  |  | 0.85%
Commercial |  | 0.69% |  |  | 0.42% |  | 64.3% |  |  | 0.51%
Consumer |  | 4.50% |  |  | 4.38% |  | 2.7% |  |  | 3.81%
Auto |  | 2.33% |  |  | 2.27% |  | 2.6% |  |  | 2.63%
Total |  | 1.92% |  |  | 1.41% |  | 36.2% |  |  | 1.37%
Recoveries to charge-offs |  | 24.11% |  |  | 31.50% |  | -23.5% |  |  | 24.88%
Average originated loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 626,538 |  |  | 671,068 |  | -6.6% |  | $ | 709,933
Commercial |  | 1,593,828 |  |  | 1,445,379 |  | 10.3% |  |  | 1,255,645
Consumer |  | 375,685 |  |  | 362,231 |  | 3.7% |  |  | 326,482
Auto |  | 1,226,520 |  |  | 1,028,061 |  | 19.3% |  |  | 819,863
Total | $ | 3,822,571 |  | $ | 3,506,739 |  | 9.0% |  | $ | 3,111,923

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TABLE 10 — NET CREDIT LOSSES STATISTICS ON LOAN AND LEASES, EXCLUDING LOANS ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER ASC 310-30 (CONTINUED) |  |  |
| Year Ended December 31,
|  |  |  | Variance |  |
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  |  | % |  | 2017
| (Dollars in thousands)
Acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge-offs | $ | (123) |  | $ | (6) |  |  | 1950.0% |  | $ | (132)
Recoveries |  | 6 |  |  | 23 |  |  | -73.9% |  |  | 5
Total |  | (117) |  |  | 17 |  |  | -788.2% |  |  | (127)
Consumer |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge-offs |  | (1,525) |  |  | (2,459) |  |  | -38.0% |  |  | (3,048)
Recoveries |  | 353 |  |  | 480 |  |  | -26.5% |  |  | 446
Total |  | (1,172) |  |  | (1,979) |  |  | -40.8% |  |  | (2,602)
Auto |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge-offs |  | (220) |  |  | (372) |  |  | -40.9% |  |  | (976)
Recoveries |  | 250 |  |  | 831 |  |  | -69.9% |  |  | 1,420
Total |  | 30 |  |  | 459 |  |  | -93.5% |  |  | 444
Net credit losses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total charge-offs |  | (1,868) |  |  | (2,837) |  |  | -34.2% |  |  | (4,156)
Total recoveries |  | 609 |  |  | 1,334 |  |  | -54.3% |  |  | 1,871
Total | $ | (1,259) |  | $ | (1,503) |  |  | -16.2% |  | $ | (2,285)
Net credit losses to average loans outstanding: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 11.85% |  |  | -1.23% |  |  | -1063.4% |  |  | 32.82%
Consumer |  | 9.10% |  |  | 15.02% |  |  | -39.4% |  |  | 4.49%
Auto |  | -1.85% |  |  | -3.78% |  |  | -50.9% |  |  | -1.15%
Total |  | 8.13% |  |  | 5.63% |  |  | 44.5% |  |  | 2.36%
Recoveries to charge-offs |  | 32.60% |  |  | 47.02% |  |  | -30.7% |  |  | 45.02%
Average loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | 987 |  |  | 1,379 |  |  | -28.4% |  | $ | 387
Consumer |  | 12,877 |  |  | 13,174 |  |  | -2.3% |  |  | 57,971
Auto |  | 1,618 |  |  | 12,153 |  |  | -86.7% |  |  | 38,587
Total | $ | 15,482 |  | $ | 26,706 |  |  | -42.0% |  | $ | 96,945

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TABLE 11 — NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
| December 31, |  | Variance
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | (%)
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Non-performing assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Non-accruing loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Troubled-Debt Restructuring loans | $ | 23,587 |  | $ | 41,679 |  | -43.4%
Other loans |  | 57,336 |  |  | 78,047 |  | -26.5%
Accruing loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Troubled-Debt Restructuring loans |  | 3,317 |  |  | 4,302 |  | -22.9%
Other loans |  | 500 |  |  | 541 |  | -7.6%
Total non-performing loans | $ | 84,740 |  | $ | 124,569 |  | -32.0%
Foreclosed real estate |  | 29,909 |  |  | 33,768 |  | -11.4%
Other repossessed assets |  | 3,327 |  |  | 2,986 |  | 11.4%
| $ | 117,976 |  | $ | 161,323 |  | -26.9%
Non-performing assets to total assets, excluding acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality (including those by analogy) |  | 1.85% |  |  | 2.76% |  | -33.0%
Non-performing assets to total capital |  | 11.30% |  |  | 16.13% |  | -29.9%

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Interest that would have been recorded in the period if the loans had not been classified as non-accruing loans | $ | 1,518 |  | $ | 3,338 |  | $ | 3,181

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TABLE 12 — NON-PERFORMING LOANS
| December 31, |  | Variance
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Non-performing loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Originated and other loans held for investment |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 22,552 |  | $ | 63,717 |  | -64.6%
Commercial |  | 39,089 |  |  | 42,456 |  | -7.9%
Consumer |  | 4,701 |  |  | 3,354 |  | 40.2%
Auto and leasing |  | 14,239 |  |  | 13,494 |  | 5.5%
|  | 80,581 |  |  | 123,021 |  | -34.5%
Acquired Scotiabank loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 2,727 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Consumer |  | 214 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Auto |  | 26 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
|  | 2,967 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 790 |  |  | 950 |  | -16.8%
Consumer |  | 372 |  |  | 398 |  | -6.5%
Auto |  | 30 |  |  | 200 |  | -85.0%
|  | 1,192 |  |  | 1,548 |  | -23.0%
Total | $ | 84,740 |  | $ | 124,569 |  | -32.0%
Non-performing loans composition percentages: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Originated loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 26.6% |  |  | 51.1% |  |
Commercial |  | 46.3% |  |  | 34.1% |  |
Consumer |  | 5.5% |  |  | 2.7% |  |
Auto and leasing |  | 16.8% |  |  | 10.8% |  |
Acquired Scotiabank loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 3.2% |  |  | 0.0% |  |
Consumer |  | 0.3% |  |  | 0.0% |  |
Acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 0.9% |  |  | 0.8% |  |
Consumer |  | 0.4% |  |  | 0.3% |  |
Auto |  | 0.0% |  |  | 0.2% |  |
Total |  | 100.0% |  |  | 100.0% |  |
Non-performing loans to: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total loans, excluding loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 (including those by analogy) |  | 1.79% |  |  | 3.30% |  | -45.8%
Total assets, excluding loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 (including those by analogy) |  | 1.33% |  |  | 2.13% |  | -37.6%
Total capital |  | 8.11% |  |  | 12.46% |  | -34.9%
Non-performing loans with partial charge-offs to: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total loans, excluding loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 (including those by analogy) |  | 0.52% |  |  | 1.16% |  | -55.17%
Non-performing loans |  | 29.26% |  |  | 35.30% |  | -17.1%
Other non-performing loans ratios: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge-off rate on non-performing loans to non-performing loans on which charge-offs have been taken |  | 122.98% |  |  | 59.20% |  | 107.7%
Allowance for loan and lease losses to non-performing loans on which no charge-offs have been taken |  | 141.87% |  |  | 120.67% |  | 17.6%

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TABLE 13 - LIABILITIES SUMMARY AND COMPOSITION
| December 31, |  | Variance
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Non-interest bearing deposits | $ | 1,675,315 |  | $ | 1,105,324 |  | 51.6%
NOW accounts |  | 1,903,757 |  |  | 1,086,447 |  | 75.2%
Savings and money market accounts |  | 1,836,480 |  |  | 1,212,260 |  | 51.5%
Certificates of deposit |  | 2,271,286 |  |  | 1,501,002 |  | 51.3%
Total deposits |  | 7,686,838 |  |  | 4,905,033 |  | 56.7%
Accrued interest payable |  | 11,772 |  |  | 3,082 |  | 282.0%
Total deposits and accrued interest payable |  | 7,698,610 |  |  | 4,908,115 |  | 56.9%
Borrowings: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  | 190,274 |  |  | 455,508 |  | -58.2%
Advances from FHLB |  | 78,009 |  |  | 77,620 |  | 0.5%
Subordinated capital notes |  | 36,083 |  |  | 36,083 |  | 0.0%
Other term notes |  | 1,195 |  |  | 1,214 |  | -1.6%
Total borrowings |  | 305,561 |  |  | 570,425 |  | -46.4%
Total deposits and borrowings |  | 8,004,171 |  |  | 5,478,540 |  | 46.1%
Other Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative liabilities |  | 913 |  |  | 333 |  | 174.2%
Acceptances outstanding |  | 21,599 |  |  | 16,937 |  | 27.5%
Lease liability |  | 39,840 |  |  | - |  | 100.0%
Other liabilities |  | 185,660 |  |  | 87,665 |  | 111.8%
Total liabilities | $ | 8,252,183 |  | $ | 5,583,475 |  | 47.8%
Deposits portfolio composition percentages: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Non-interest bearing deposits |  | 21.8% |  |  | 22.5% |  |
NOW accounts |  | 24.8% |  |  | 22.1% |  |
Savings and money market accounts |  | 23.9% |  |  | 24.7% |  |
Certificates of deposit |  | 29.5% |  |  | 30.7% |  |
|  | 100.0% |  |  | 100.0% |  |
Borrowings portfolio composition percentages: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  | 62.3% |  |  | 79.9% |  |
Advances from FHLB |  | 25.5% |  |  | 13.6% |  |
Other term notes |  | 0.4% |  |  | 0.2% |  |
Subordinated capital notes |  | 11.8% |  |  | 6.3% |  |
|  | 100.0% |  |  | 100.0% |  |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (excluding accrued interest) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount outstanding at period-end | $ | 190,000 |  | $ | 454,723 |  |
Daily average outstanding balance | $ | 299,842 |  | $ | 357,086 |  |
Maximum outstanding balance at any month-end | $ | 461,954 |  | $ | 457,053 |  |

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Liabilities and Funding Sources

As shown in Table 13 above, at December 31, 2019, Oriental’s total liabilities were $8.252 billion, 47.8% more than the $5.583 billion reported at December 31, 2018. Deposits and borrowings, Oriental’s funding sources, amounted to $8.004 billion at December 31, 2019 versus $5.479 billion at December 31, 2018, a 46.1% increase. These increases are attributable to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, which increased deposits by $3.0 billion.

Borrowings consist mainly of repurchase agreements, FHLB-NY advances and subordinated capital notes. At December 31, 2019, borrowings amounted to $305.6 million, representing a decrease of 46.4% when compared with the $570.4 million reported at December 31, 2018. The decrease in borrowings reflect the reduction of $265.2 million in repurchase agreements with the proceeds from t he sale of $672.2 million of mortgage-backed securities during 2019 as part of the deleverage in preparation for Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

On January 1, 2019, Oriental adopted the Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, under the effective date method, which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and related lease liability for leases classified as operating leases prospectively. At December 31, 2019, the lease liability amounted to $39.8 million, including $18.4 million from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

At December 31, 2019, deposits represented 96% and borrowings represented 4% of interest-bearing liabilities. At December 31, 2019, deposits, the largest category of Oriental’s interest-bearing liabilities, were $7.699 billion, an increase of 56.9% from $4.908 billion at December 31, 2018. Such increase reflects the aforementioned $3.0 million in deposits from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, increasing customer deposits by 70.1% to $7.5 billion.

Stockholders’ Equity

At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s total stockholders’ equity was $1.045 billion, a 4.6% increase when compared to $999.9 million at December 31, 2018. This increase in stockholders’ equity reflects increases in retained earnings of $26.6 million, legal surplus of $5.6 million and additional paid-in capital of $2.1 million; and decreases in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax of $10.0 million and treasury stock, at cost, of $1.3 million. Book value per share was $18.75 at December 31, 2019 compared to $17.90 at December 31, 2018.

From December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2019, tangible common equity to total assets decreased from 12.59% to 8.83%, leverage capital ratio decreased from 14.22% to 9.24%, common equity tier 1 capital ratio decreased from 16.78% to 10.78%, tier 1 risk-based capital ratio decreased from 19.20% to 12.49%, and total risk-based capital ratio decreased from 20.48% to 13.76%. The decrease in these ratios reflect an increase of $3.0 billion in total assets mainly from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

On October 22, 2018, Oriental completed the conversion of all 84,000 shares of its Series C Preferred Stock into common stock. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock was converted into 86.4225 shares of common stock. Upon conversion, the Series C Preferred Stock is no longer outstanding and all rights with respect to the Series C Preferred Stock have ceased and terminated, except the right to receive the number of whole shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock and any required cash-in-lieu of fractional shares.

Capital Rules to Implement Basel III Capital Requirements

Oriental and the Bank are subject to regulatory capital requirements established by the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC. The current risk-based capital standards applicable to Oriental and the Bank (“Basel III capital rules”), which have been effective since January 1, 2015, are based on the final capital framework for strengthening international capital standards, known as Basel III, of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. As of December 31, 2019, the capital ratios of Oriental and the Bank continue to exceed the minimum requirements for being “well-capitalized” under the Basel III capital rules.

The risk-based capital ratios presented in Table 14, which include common equity tier 1, tier 1 capital, total capital and leverage capital as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, are calculated based on the Basel III capital rules related to the measurement of capital, risk-weighted assets and average assets.

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The following are the consolidated capital ratios of Oriental under the Basel III capital rules at December 31, 2019 and 2018:

TABLE 14 — CAPITAL, DIVIDENDS AND STOCK DATA
| December 31, |  | Variance
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |  |
Capital data: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders’ equity | $ | 1,045,478 |  | $ | 999,877 |  | 4.6%
Regulatory Capital Ratios data: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio |  | 10.78% |  |  | 16.78% |  | -35.8%
Minimum common equity tier 1 capital ratio required |  | 4.50% |  |  | 4.50% |  | 0.0%
Actual common equity tier 1 capital | $ | 735,441 |  |  | 811,707 |  | -9.4%
Minimum common equity tier 1 capital required | $ | 307,099 |  |  | 217,675 |  | 41.1%
Minimum capital conservation buffer required | $ | 170,610 |  |  | 90,698 |  | 88.1%
Excess over regulatory requirement | $ | 257,732 |  |  | 503,334 |  | -48.8%
Risk-weighted assets | $ | 6,824,413 |  |  | 4,837,214 |  | 41.1%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio |  | 12.49% |  |  | 19.20% |  | -34.9%
Minimum tier 1 risk-based capital ratio required |  | 6.00% |  |  | 6.00% |  | 0.0%
Actual tier 1 risk-based capital | $ | 852,311 |  | $ | 928,577 |  | -8.2%
Minimum tier 1 risk-based capital required | $ | 409,465 |  | $ | 290,233 |  | 41.1%
Excess over regulatory requirement | $ | 442,846 |  | $ | 638,344 |  | -30.6%
Risk-weighted assets | $ | 6,824,413 |  | $ | 4,837,214 |  | 41.1%
Total risk-based capital ratio |  | 13.76% |  |  | 20.48% |  | -32.8%
Minimum total risk-based capital ratio required |  | 8.00% |  |  | 8.00% |  | 0.0%
Actual total risk-based capital | $ | 938,994 |  | $ | 990,499 |  | -5.2%
Minimum total risk-based capital required | $ | 545,953 |  | $ | 386,977 |  | 41.1%
Excess over regulatory requirement | $ | 393,041 |  | $ | 603,522 |  | -34.9%
Risk-weighted assets | $ | 6,824,413 |  | $ | 4,837,214 |  | 41.1%
Leverage capital ratio |  | 9.24% |  |  | 14.22% |  | -35.0%
Minimum leverage capital ratio required |  | 4.00% |  |  | 4.00% |  | 0.0%
Actual tier 1 capital | $ | 852,311 |  | $ | 928,577 |  | -8.2%
Minimum tier 1 capital required | $ | 369,151 |  | $ | 261,125 |  | 41.4%
Excess over regulatory requirement | $ | 483,160 |  | $ | 667,452 |  | -27.6%
Tangible common equity to total assets |  | 8.83% |  |  | 12.59% |  | -29.9%
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets |  | 12.02% |  |  | 17.13% |  | -29.8%
Total equity to total assets |  | 11.24% |  |  | 15.19% |  | -26.0%
Total equity to risk-weighted assets |  | 15.32% |  |  | 20.67% |  | -25.9%
Stock data: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Outstanding common shares |  | 51,398,956 |  |  | 51,293,924 |  | 0.2%
Book value per common share | $ | 18.75 |  | $ | 17.90 |  | 4.7%
Tangible book value per common share | $ | 15.96 |  | $ | 16.15 |  | -1.1%
Market price at end of period | $ | 23.61 |  | $ | 16.46 |  | 43.4%
Market capitalization at end of period | $ | 1,213,529 |  | $ | 844,298 |  | 43.7%

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| Year Ended December 31,
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Variance |  |  |
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | % |  | 2017
| (Dollars in thousands)
Common dividend data: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash dividends declared | $ | 14,367 |  | $ | 11,511 |  | 24.8% |  | $ | 10,553
Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.28 |  | $ | 0.25 |  | 12.0% |  | $ | 0.24
Payout ratio |  | 30.43% |  |  | 16.45% |  | 85.0% |  |  | 27.91%
Dividend yield |  | 1.19% |  |  | 1.52% |  | -21.7% |  |  | 2.55%

The following table presents a reconciliation of Oriental’s total stockholders’ equity to tangible common equity and total assets to tangible assets at December 31, 2019 and 2018:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands, except share or per share information)
Total stockholders' equity | $ | 1,045,478 |  | $ | 999,877
Preferred stock |  | (92,000) |  |  | (92,000)
Preferred stock issuance costs |  | 10,130 |  |  | 10,130
Goodwill |  | (86,069) |  |  | (86,069)
Core deposit intangible |  | (43,185) |  |  | (2,480)
Customer relationship intangible |  | (13,213) |  |  | (888)
Other intangibles |  | (567) |  |  | -
Total tangible common equity (non-GAAP) | $ | 820,574 |  | $ | 828,570
Total assets |  | 9,297,661 |  |  | 6,583,352
Goodwill |  | (86,069) |  |  | (86,069)
Core deposit intangible |  | (43,185) |  |  | (2,480)
Customer relationship intangible |  | (13,213) |  |  | (888)
Other intangibles |  | (567) |  |  | -
Total tangible assets | $ | 9,154,627 |  | $ | 6,493,915
Tangible common equity to tangible assets |  | 8.96% |  |  | 12.76%
Common shares outstanding at end of period |  | 51,398,956 |  |  | 51,293,924
Tangible book value per common share | $ | 15.96 |  | $ | 16.15

The tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share are non-GAAP measures and, unlike tier 1 capital and common equity tier 1 capital, are not codified in the federal banking regulations. Management and many stock analysts use the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share in conjunction with more traditional bank capital ratios to compare the capital adequacy of banking organizations. Neither tangible common equity nor tangible assets or related measures should be considered in isolation or as a substitute for stockholders’ equity, total assets or any other measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which Oriental calculates its tangible common equity, tangible assets and any other related measures may differ from that of other companies reporting measures with similar names.

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Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. To mitigate these limitations, Oriental has procedures in place to calculate these measures using the appropriate GAAP or regulatory components. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a company, they have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

The following table presents Oriental’s capital adequacy information under the Basel III capital rules:

| December 31, |  | Variance
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Risk-based capital: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common equity tier 1 capital | $ | 735,441 |  | $ | 811,707 |  | -9.4%
Additional tier 1 capital |  | 116,870 |  |  | 116,870 |  | 0.0%
Tier 1 capital |  | 852,311 |  |  | 928,577 |  | -8.2%
Additional Tier 2 capital |  | 86,683 |  |  | 61,922 |  | 40.0%
Total risk-based capital | $ | 938,994 |  | $ | 990,499 |  | -5.2%
Risk-weighted assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance sheet items | $ | 6,405,039 |  | $ | 4,641,998 |  | 38.0%
Off-balance sheet items |  | 419,374 |  |  | 195,216 |  | 114.8%
Total risk-weighted assets | $ | 6,824,413 |  | $ | 4,837,214 |  | 41.1%
Ratios: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common equity tier 1 capital (minimum required - 4.5%) |  | 10.78% |  |  | 16.78% |  | -35.8%
Tier 1 capital (minimum required - 6%) |  | 12.49% |  |  | 19.20% |  | -34.9%
Total capital (minimum required - 8%) |  | 13.76% |  |  | 20.48% |  | -32.8%
Leverage ratio (minimum required - 4%) |  | 9.24% |  |  | 14.22% |  | -35.0%
Equity to assets |  | 11.24% |  |  | 15.19% |  | -26.0%
Tangible common equity to assets |  | 8.83% |  |  | 12.59% |  | -29.9%

The Bank is considered “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. The table below shows the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios at December 31, 2019 and 2018:

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| December 31, |  | Variance
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | %
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |
Oriental Bank Regulatory Capital Ratios: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets |  | 11.94% |  |  | 18.40% |  | -35.1%
Actual common equity tier 1 capital | $ | 813,444 |  | $ | 887,918 |  | -8.4%
Minimum capital requirement (4.5%) | $ | 306,542 |  | $ | 217,120 |  | 41.2%
Minimum capital conservation buffer requirement (1.875%) | $ | 170,301 |  | $ | 90,467 |  | 88.2%
Minimum to be well capitalized (6.5%) | $ | 442,783 |  | $ | 313,618 |  | 41.2%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets |  | 11.94% |  |  | 18.40% |  | -35.1%
Actual tier 1 risk-based capital | $ | 813,444 |  | $ | 887,918 |  | -8.4%
Minimum capital requirement (6%) | $ | 408,723 |  | $ | 289,494 |  | 41.2%
Minimum to be well capitalized (8%) | $ | 544,964 |  | $ | 385,992 |  | 41.2%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets |  | 13.21% |  |  | 19.68% |  | -32.9%
Actual total risk-based capital | $ | 899,844 |  | $ | 949,596 |  | -5.2%
Minimum capital requirement (8%) | $ | 544,964 |  | $ | 385,992 |  | 41.2%
Minimum to be well capitalized (10%) | $ | 681,205 |  | $ | 482,490 |  | 41.2%
Total Tier 1 Capital to Average Total Assets |  | 8.85% |  |  | 13.68% |  | -35.3%
Actual tier 1 capital | $ | 813,444 |  | $ | 887,918 |  | -8.4%
Minimum capital requirement (4%) | $ | 367,537 |  | $ | 259,547 |  | 41.6%
Minimum to be well capitalized (5%) | $ | 459,421 |  | $ | 324,434 |  | 41.6%

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Oriental’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “OFG.” At December 31, 2019 and 2018, Oriental’s market capitalization for its outstanding common stock was $1.214 billion ($23.61 per share) and $844.3 million ($16.46 per share), respectively.

The following table provides the high and low prices and dividends per share of Oriental’s common stock for each quarter of the last three calendar years:

|  |  |  |  |  |  | Cash
| Price |  | Dividend
| High |  | Low |  | Per share
2019 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
December 31, 2019 | $ | 23.61 |  | $ | 20.00 |  | $ | 0.07
September 30, 2019 | $ | 24.20 |  | $ | 19.84 |  | $ | 0.07
June 30, 2019 |  | 23.77 |  | $ | 18.78 |  | $ | 0.07
March 31, 2019 | $ | 21.24 |  | $ | 16.37 |  | $ | 0.07
2018 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
December 31, 2018 | $ | 18.56 |  | $ | 14.93 |  | $ | 0.07
September 30, 2018 | $ | 17.60 |  | $ | 14.45 |  | $ | 0.06
June 30, 2018 | $ | 14.75 |  | $ | 10.60 |  | $ | 0.06
March 31, 2018 | $ | 12.05 |  | $ | 8.60 |  | $ | 0.06
2017 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
December 31, 2017 | $ | 10.25 |  | $ | 7.90 |  | $ | 0.06
September 30, 2017 | $ | 10.40 |  | $ | 8.40 |  | $ | 0.06
June 30, 2017 | $ | 12.03 |  | $ | 9.19 |  | $ | 0.06
March 31, 2017 | $ | 13.80 |  | $ | 10.90 |  | $ | 0.06

Under Oriental’s current stock repurchase program, it is authorized to purchase in the open market up to $7.7 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. The shares of common stock repurchased are to be held by Oriental as treasury shares. There were no repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2019.

At December 31, 2019, the number of shares that may yet be purchased under such program is estimated at 327,440 and was calculated by dividing the remaining balance of $7.7 million by $23.61 (closing price of Oriental's common stock at December 31, 2019).

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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

As disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, Oriental has certain obligations and commitments to make future payments under contracts. At December 31, 2019, the aggregate contractual obligations and commercial commitments, excluding accrued interest and unamortized premiums (discounts), are as follows:

| Payments Due by Period
| Total |  | Less than 1 year |  | 1 - 3 years |  | 3 - 5 years |  | After 5 years
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS: | (In thousands)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | $ | 190,000 |  | $ | 190,000 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Advances from FHLB |  | 77,849 |  |  | 31,955 |  |  | 8,517 |  |  | 33,018 |  |  | 4,359
Subordinated capital notes |  | 35,000 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 35,000
Annual rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases |  | 50,109 |  |  | 10,823 |  |  | 15,769 |  |  | 10,159 |  |  | 13,358
Certificates of deposits |  | 2,271,286 |  |  | 1,195,979 |  |  | 907,453 |  |  | 167,854 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 2,624,244 |  | $ | 1,428,757 |  | $ | 931,739 |  | $ | 211,031 |  | $ | 52,717

Loan commitments, which represent unused lines of credit, increased to $853.1 million at December 31, 2019 as compared to $541.4 million in December 31, 2018, while letters of credit provided to customers, increased to $49.4 million as compared to $24.2 million at December 31, 2018, mostly as a result of the commitments and letters of credit assumed as part of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, which amounted to $152.3 million and $7.7 million, respectively at December 31, 2019. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates, bear variable interest rate and may require payment of a fee. Since the commitments may expire unexercised, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Oriental evaluates each customer’s credit-worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by Oriental upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Loans sold with recourse at December 31, 2019 and 2018 amounted to $147.4 million and $5.4 million, respectively. The increase was mainly from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements and related data presented herein (except for certain non-GAAP measures as previously indicated) have been prepared in accordance with GAAP which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services since such prices are affected by inflation.

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA

The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations:

TABLE 17 — SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA:

| March 31, |  | June 30, |  | September 30, |  | December 31, |  | Total
| 2019 |  | 2019 |  | 2019 |  | 2019 |  | 2019
EARNINGS DATA: | (In thousands, except per share data)
Interest income | $ | 94,710 |  | $ | 94,255 |  | $ | 93,655 |  | $ | 91,175 |  | $ | 373,795
Interest expense |  | 12,921 |  |  | 13,170 |  |  | 12,945 |  |  | 11,966 |  |  | 51,002
Net interest income |  | 81,789 |  |  | 81,085 |  |  | 80,710 |  |  | 79,209 |  |  | 322,793
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | 12,249 |  |  | 17,705 |  |  | 43,770 |  |  | 23,068 |  |  | 96,792
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses |  | 69,540 |  |  | 63,380 |  |  | 36,940 |  |  | 56,141 |  |  | 226,001
Non-interest income |  | 17,656 |  |  | 22,948 |  |  | 22,178 |  |  | 19,711 |  |  | 82,493
Non-interest expenses |  | 52,152 |  |  | 51,452 |  |  | 50,727 |  |  | 78,913 |  |  | 233,244
Income before taxes |  | 35,044 |  |  | 34,876 |  |  | 8,391 |  |  | (3,061) |  |  | 75,250
Income tax expense |  | 11,574 |  |  | 10,897 |  |  | 1,008 |  |  | (2,070) |  |  | 21,409
Net income |  | 23,470 |  |  | 23,979 |  |  | 7,383 |  |  | (991) |  |  | 53,841
Less: dividends on preferred stock |  | (1,628) |  |  | (1,628) |  |  | (1,628) |  |  | (1,628) |  |  | (6,512)
Income available to common shareholders | $ | 21,842 |  | $ | 22,351 |  | $ | 5,755 |  | $ | (2,619) |  | $ | 47,329
PER SHARE DATA: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basic | $ | 0.43 |  | $ | 0.44 |  | $ | 0.11 |  | $ | (0.05) |  | $ | 0.92
Diluted | $ | 0.42 |  | $ | 0.43 |  | $ | 0.11 |  | $ | (0.05) |  | $ | 0.92

| March 31, |  | June 30, |  | September 30, |  | December 31, |  | Total
| 2018 |  | 2018 |  | 2018 |  | 2018 |  | 2018
EARNINGS DATA: | (In thousands, except per share data) |  |  |
Interest income | $ | 83,170 |  | $ | 88,006 |  | $ | 94,137 |  | $ | 95,106 |  | $ | 360,419
Interest expense |  | 9,176 |  |  | 10,418 |  |  | 11,860 |  |  | 13,071 |  |  | 44,525
Net interest income |  | 73,994 |  |  | 77,588 |  |  | 82,277 |  |  | 82,035 |  |  | 315,894
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | 15,460 |  |  | 14,747 |  |  | 14,601 |  |  | 11,300 |  |  | 56,108
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses |  | 58,534 |  |  | 62,841 |  |  | 67,676 |  |  | 70,735 |  |  | 259,786
Non-interest income |  | 18,514 |  |  | 18,703 |  |  | 18,620 |  |  | 24,258 |  |  | 80,095
Non-interest expenses |  | 52,121 |  |  | 52,300 |  |  | 50,941 |  |  | 51,719 |  |  | 207,081
(Loss) income before taxes |  | 24,927 |  |  | 29,244 |  |  | 35,355 |  |  | 43,274 |  |  | 132,800
Income tax expense (benefit) |  | 8,010 |  |  | 9,595 |  |  | 12,255 |  |  | 18,530 |  |  | 48,390
Net (loss) income |  | 16,917 |  |  | 19,649 |  |  | 23,100 |  |  | 24,744 |  |  | 84,410
Less: dividends on preferred stock |  | (3,465) |  |  | (3,465) |  |  | (3,466) |  |  | (1,628) |  |  | (12,024)
(Loss) income available to common shareholders | $ | 13,452 |  | $ | 16,184 |  | $ | 19,634 |  | $ | 23,116 |  | $ | 72,386
PER SHARE DATA: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basic | $ | 0.31 |  | $ | 0.36 |  | $ | 0.45 |  | $ | 0.47 |  | $ | 1.59
Diluted | $ | 0.30 |  | $ | 0.35 |  | $ | 0.42 |  | $ | 0.45 |  | $ | 1.52

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Background

Oriental’s risk management policies are established by its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and implemented by management through the adoption of a risk management program, which is overseen and monitored by the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, the Board’s Risk and Compliance Committee and the executive Risk and Compliance Team. Oriental has continued to refine and enhance its risk management program by strengthening policies, processes and procedures necessary to maintain effective risk management.

All aspects of Oriental’s business activities are susceptible to risk. Consequently, risk identification and monitoring are essential to risk management. As more fully discussed below, Oriental’s primary risk exposures include, market, interest rate, credit, liquidity, operational and concentration risks.

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from adverse movements in market rates or prices, such as interest rates or prices. Oriental evaluates market risk together with interest rate risk. Oriental’s financial results and capital levels are constantly exposed to market risk. The Board and management are primarily responsible for ensuring that the market risk assumed by Oriental complies with the guidelines established by policies approved by the Board. The Board has delegated the management of this risk to the Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) which is composed of certain executive officers from the business, treasury and finance areas. One of ALCO’s primary goals is to ensure that the market risk assumed by Oriental is within the parameters established in such policies.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the exposure of Oriental’s earnings or capital to adverse movements in interest rates. It is a predominant market risk in terms of its potential impact on earnings. Oriental manages its asset/liability position in order to limit the effects of changes in interest rates on net interest income. ALCO oversees interest rate risk, liquidity management and other related matters.

In executing its responsibilities, ALCO examines current and expected conditions in global financial markets, competition and prevailing rates in the local deposit market, liquidity, unrealized gains and losses in securities, recent or proposed changes to the investment portfolio, alternative funding sources and their costs, hedging and the possible purchase of derivatives such as swaps, and any tax or regulatory issues which may be pertinent to these areas.

On a quarterly basis, Oriental performs a net interest income simulation analysis on a consolidated basis to estimate the potential change in future earnings from projected changes in interest rates. These simulations are carried out over a five-year time horizon, assuming certain gradual upward and downward interest rate movements, achieved during a twelve-month period. Instantaneous interest rate movements are also modeled. Simulations are carried out in two ways:

(i) using a static balance sheet as Oriental had on the simulation date, and

(ii) using a dynamic balance sheet based on recent organic growth patterns and core business strategies.

The balance sheet is divided into groups of assets and liabilities detailed by maturity or re-pricing and their corresponding interest yields and costs. As interest rates rise or fall, these simulations incorporate expected future lending rates, current and expected future funding sources and costs, the possible exercise of options, changes in prepayment rates, deposits decay and other factors which may be important in projecting the future growth of net interest income.

Oriental uses a software application to project future movements in Oriental’s balance sheet and income statement. The starting point of the projections generally corresponds to the actual values of the balance sheet on the date of the simulations.

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These simulations are complex and use many assumptions that are intended to reflect the general behavior of Oriental over the period in question. There can be no assurance that actual events will match these assumptions in all cases. For this reason, the results of these simulations are only approximations of the true sensitivity of net interest income to changes in market interest rates. The following table presents the results of the simulations at December 31, 2019 for the most likely scenario, assuming a one-year time horizon:

| Net Interest Income Risk (one-year projection)
| Static Balance Sheet |  | Growing Simulation
| Amount |  | Percent |  | Amount |  | Percent
| Change |  | Change |  | Change |  | Change
Change in interest rate | (Dollars in thousands)
+ 200 Basis points | $ | 20,415 |  | 4.63% |  | $ | 21,593 |  | 4.71%
+ 100 Basis points | $ | 10,935 |  | 2.48% |  | $ | 11,573 |  | 2.52%
- 100 Basis points | $ | (12,085) |  | -2.74% |  | $ | (12,742) |  | -2.78%
- 200 Basis points | $ | (23,052) |  | -5.22% |  | $ | (24,291) |  | -5.29%

Future net interest income could be affected by Oriental’s investments in callable securities, prepayment risk related to mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, and any structured repurchase agreements and advances from the FHLB-NY in which it may enter into from time to time. As part of the strategy to limit the interest rate risk and reduce the re-pricing gaps of Oriental’s assets and liabilities, Oriental has executed certain transactions which include extending the maturity and the re-pricing frequency of the liabilities to longer terms reducing the amounts of its structured repurchase agreements and entering into hedge-designated swaps to hedge the variability of future interest cash flows of forecasted wholesale borrowings that only consist of advances from the FHLB-NY as of December 31, 2019.

Oriental maintains an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest rate volatility. Oriental’s goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain balance sheet assets and liabilities so that the net interest margin is not, on a material basis, adversely affected by movements in interest rates. As a result of interest rate fluctuations, hedged fixed-rate assets and liabilities will appreciate or depreciate in market value. Also, for some fixed-rate assets or liabilities, the effect of this variability in earnings is expected to be substantially offset by Oriental’s gains and losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to the forecasted cash flows of these hedged assets and liabilities. Oriental considers its strategic use of derivatives to be a prudent method of managing interest-rate sensitivity as it reduces the exposure of earnings and the market value of its equity to undue risk posed by changes in interest rates. The effect of this unrealized appreciation or depreciation is expected to be substantially offset by Oriental’s gains or losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to these hedged assets and liabilities. Another result of interest rate fluctuation is that the contractual interest income and interest expense of hedged variable-rate assets and liabilities, respectively, will increase or decrease.

Derivative instruments that are used as part of Oriental’s interest risk management strategy include interest rate swaps, forward-settlement swaps, futures contracts, and option contracts that have indices related to the pricing of specific balance sheet assets and liabilities. Interest rate swaps generally involve the exchange of fixed and variable-rate interest payments between two parties based on a common notional principal amount and maturity date. Interest rate futures generally involve exchanged-traded contracts to buy or sell U.S. Treasury bonds and notes in the future at specified prices. Interest rate options represent contracts that allow the holder of the option to (i) receive cash or (ii) purchase, sell, or enter into a financial instrument at a specified price within a specified period. Some purchased option contracts give Oriental the right to enter into interest rate swaps and cap and floor agreements with the writer of the option. In addition, Oriental enters into certain transactions that contain embedded derivatives. When the embedded derivative possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract, it is bifurcated and carried at fair value.

Following is a summary of certain strategies, including derivative activities, currently used by Oriental to manage interest rate risk:

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Interest rate swaps — Oriental entered into hedge-designated swaps to hedge the variability of future interest cash flows of forecasted wholesale borrowings attributable to changes in the one-month LIBOR rate. Once the forecasted wholesale borrowing transactions occurred, the interest rate swap effectively fixes Oriental’s interest payments on an amount of forecasted interest expense attributable to the one-month LIBOR rate corresponding to the swap notional stated rate. A derivative liability of $907 thousand (notional amount of $32.0 million) was recognized at December 31, 2019 related to the valuation of these swaps.

In addition, Oriental has certain derivative contracts, including interest rate swaps not designated as hedging instruments, which are utilized to convert certain variable-rate loans to fixed-rate loans, and the mirror-images of these interest rate swaps in which Oriental enters into to minimize its interest rate risk exposure that results from offering the derivatives to clients. These interest rate swaps are marked to market through earnings. At December 31, 2019, Oriental did not have interest rate swaps offered to clients not designated as hedging instruments.

Wholesale borrowings — Oriental uses interest rate swaps to hedge the variability of interest cash flows of certain advances from the FHLB-NY that are tied to a variable rate index. The interest rate swaps effectively fix Oriental’s interest payments on these borrowings. As of December 31, 2019, Oriental had $32.0 million in interest rate swaps at an average rate of 2.42% designated as cash flow hedges for $32.0 million in advances from the FHLB-NY that reprice or are being rolled over on a monthly basis.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the possibility of loss arising from a borrower or counterparty in a credit-related contract failing to perform in accordance with its terms. The principal source of credit risk for Oriental is its lending activities. In Puerto Rico, Oriental’s principal market, economic conditions are very challenging, as they have been for the last twelve years, due to a shrinking population, a protracted economic recession, a housing sector that remains under pressure, the Puerto Rico government’s fiscal and liquidity crisis, and the payment defaults on various Puerto Rico government bonds, with severe austerity measures expected for the Puerto Rico government to be able to restructure its debts under the supervision of the federally-created Fiscal Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico. In addition, as was demonstrated with January 2020 earthquakes and with hurricanes Irma and Maria during the month of September 2017, Puerto Rico is susceptible to natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, which can have a disproportionate impact on Puerto Rico because of the logistical difficulties of bringing relief to an island far from the United States mainland. Moreover, the Puerto Rico government's fiscal challenges and Puerto Rico's unique relationship with the United States also complicate any relief efforts after a natural disaster. These events increase credit risk as debtors may no longer be capable of operating their businesses and the collateral securing Oriental's loans may suffer significant damages.

Oriental manages its credit risk through a comprehensive credit policy which establishes sound underwriting standards by monitoring and evaluating loan portfolio quality, and by the constant assessment of reserves and loan concentrations. Oriental also employs proactive collection and loss mitigation practices.

Oriental may also encounter risk of default in relation to its securities portfolio. The securities held by Oriental are all agency mortgage-backed securities. Thus, these instruments are guaranteed by mortgages, a U.S. government-sponsored entity, or the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

Oriental’s executive Credit Risk Team, composed of its Chief Operating Officer, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and other senior executives, has primary responsibility for setting strategies to achieve Oriental’s credit risk goals and objectives. Those goals and objectives are set forth in Oriental’s Credit Policy as approved by the Board.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk of Oriental not being able to generate sufficient cash from either assets or liabilities to meet obligations as they become due without incurring substantial losses. The Board has established a policy to manage this risk. Oriental’s cash requirements principally consist of deposit withdrawals, contractual loan funding, repayment of borrowings as these mature, and funding of new and existing investments as required.

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Oriental’s business requires continuous access to various funding sources. While Oriental is able to fund its operations through deposits as well as through advances from the FHLB-NY and other alternative sources, Oriental’s business is dependent upon other external wholesale funding sources. Oriental has selectively reduced its use of certain wholesale funding sources, such as repurchase agreements and brokered deposits. As of December 31, 2019, Oriental had $190.0 million in repurchase agreements, excluding accrued interest, and $243.5 million in brokered deposits.

Brokered deposits are typically offered through an intermediary to small retail investors. Oriental’s ability to continue to attract brokered deposits is subject to variability based upon a number of factors, including volume and volatility in the global securities markets, Oriental’s credit rating, and the relative interest rates that it is prepared to pay for these liabilities. Brokered deposits are generally considered a less stable source of funding than core deposits obtained through retail bank branches. Investors in brokered deposits are generally more sensitive to interest rates and will generally move funds from one depository institution to another based on small differences in interest rates offered on deposits.

Although Oriental expects to have continued access to credit from the foregoing sources of funds, there can be no assurance that such financing sources will continue to be available or will be available on favorable terms. In a period of financial disruption or if negative developments occur with respect to Oriental, the availability and cost of Oriental’s funding sources could be adversely affected. In that event, Oriental’s cost of funds may increase, thereby reducing its net interest income, or Oriental may need to dispose of a portion of its investment portfolio, which depending upon market conditions, could result in realizing a loss or experiencing other adverse accounting consequences upon any such dispositions. Oriental’s efforts to monitor and manage liquidity risk may not be successful to deal with dramatic or unanticipated changes in the global securities markets or other reductions in liquidity driven by Oriental or market-related events. In the event that such sources of funds are reduced or eliminated, and Oriental is not able to replace these on a cost-effective basis, Oriental may be forced to curtail or cease its loan origination business and treasury activities, which would have a material adverse effect on its operations and financial condition.

As of December 31, 2019, Oriental had approximately $851.3 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, $675.5 million in investment securities that are not pledged as collateral, and $983.0 million in borrowing capacity at the FHLB-NY.

Operational Risk

Operational risk is the risk of loss from inadequate or failed internal processes, personnel and systems or from external events. All functions, products and services of Oriental are susceptible to operational risk.

Oriental faces ongoing and emerging risk and regulatory pressure related to the activities that surround the delivery of banking and financial products and services. Coupled with external influences such as the risk of natural disasters, market conditions, security risks, and legal risks, the potential for operational and reputational loss has increased. In order to mitigate and control operational risk, Oriental has developed, and continues to enhance, specific internal controls, policies and procedures that are designed to identify and manage operational risk at appropriate levels throughout the organization. The purpose of these policies and procedures is to provide reasonable assurance that Oriental’s business operations are functioning within established limits.

Oriental classifies operational risk into two major categories: business specific and corporate-wide affecting all business lines. For business specific risks, a risk assessment group works with the various business units to ensure consistency in policies, processes and assessments. With respect to corporate-wide risks, such as information security, business recovery, legal and compliance, Oriental has specialized groups, such as Information Security, Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Compliance, Information Technology, Legal and Operations. These groups assist the lines of business in the development and implementation of risk management practices specific to the needs of the business groups. All these matters are reviewed and discussed in the executive Risk and Compliance Team. Oriental also has a Business Continuity Plan to address situations where its capacity to perform critical functions is affected. Under such circumstances, a Crisis Management Team is activated to restore such critical functions within established timeframes.

Oriental is subject to extensive United States federal and Puerto Rico regulations, and this regulatory scrutiny has been significantly increasing over the last several years. Oriental has established and continues to enhance procedures based on legal and regulatory requirements that are reasonably designed to ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Oriental has a corporate compliance function headed by a Chief Risk and Compliance Officer who reports to the Chief Executive Officer and supervises the BSA Officer and Regulatory Compliance Officer. The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for the oversight of regulatory compliance and implementation of a company-wide compliance program, including the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering compliance program.

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Concentration Risk

Substantially all of Oriental’s business activities and a significant portion of its credit exposure are concentrated in Puerto Rico. As a consequence, Oriental’s profitability and financial condition may be adversely affected by an extended economic slowdown, adverse political, fiscal or economic developments in Puerto Rico or the effects of a natural disaster, all of which could result in a reduction in loan originations, an increase in non-performing assets, an increase in foreclosure losses on mortgage loans, and a reduction in the value of its loans and loan servicing portfolio.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

OFG Bancorp

FORM 10-K

FINANCIAL DATA INDEX

| Page
| Management’s Annual Report on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting | 83
| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 84
| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting | 88
| Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at December 31, 2019 and 2018 | 90
| Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 | 92
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 | 94
| Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 | 95
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 | 96
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
|  | Note 1– Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 99
|  | Note 2 – Business Combination | 118
|  | Note 3 – Restricted Cash | 122
|  | Note 4 – Investment Securities | 122
|  | Note 5 – Pledged Assets | 129
|  | Note 6 – Loans | 129
|  | Note 7 – Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses | 157
|  | Note 8 – FDIC Indemnification Asset and True-up Payment Obligation and FDIC Shared-loss Expense | 164
|  | Note 9 – Foreclosed Real Estate | 165
|  | Note 10 – Premises and Equipment | 165
|  | Note 11 – Servicing Assets | 165
|  | Note 12 – Derivatives | 167
|  | Note 13 – Core deposit, customer relationship intangible and other intangibles | 168
|  | Note 14 – Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets | 168
|  | Note 15 – Deposits and Related Interest | 169
|  | Note 16 – Borrowings and Related Interest | 171
|  | Note 17 – Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities | 174
|  | Note 18– Employee Benefit Plan | 176
|  | Note 19 – Related Party Transactions | 176
|  | Note 20 – Income Taxes | 177
|  | Note 21 – Regulatory Capital Requirements | 179
|  | Note 22 – Equity- Based Compensation Plan | 182
|  | Note 23 – Stockholders’ Equity | 183
|  | Note 24 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 184
|  | Note 25 – Earnings per Common Share | 186
|  | Note 26 – Guarantees | 187
|  | Note 27 – Commitments and Contingencies | 188
|  | Note 28 – Operating Leases | 189
|  | Note 29 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments | 192
|  | Note 30 – Banking and Financial Service Revenues | 199
|  | Note 31 – Business Segments | 201
|  | Note 32 – OFG Bancorp (Holding Company Only) Financial Information | 203
|  | Note 33 – Subsequent Events | 206

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OFG Bancorp

MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

To the Board of Directors and stockholders of OFG Bancorp:

The management of OFG Bancorp ("Oriental") is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for the assessment of internal control over financial reporting. Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of Oriental;

(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of Oriental are being made only in accordance with authorization of management and directors of Oriental; and

(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Oriental’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As called for by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, management has assessed the effectiveness of Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019. Management made its assessment using the criteria set forth in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO Criteria”).

On December 31, 2019, Oriental purchased from the BNS all outstanding common stock of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico (“SBPR”), U.S. Virgin Islands banking operations of BNS, and certain loans from BNS’s Puerto Rico branch, all collectively referred to as the “Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition”. As allowed by guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission, management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of Oriental's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, Scotiabank PR & USVI with total assets of $3.6 billion and liabilities of $3.1 billion, included in Oriental’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019.

Based on its assessment, management has concluded that Oriental maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 based on the COSO Criteria.

The effectiveness of Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, has been audited by KPMG LLP, Oriental’s independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report dated March 2, 2020.

By: | /s/ José Rafael Fernández |  | By: | /s/ Maritza Arizmendi
José Rafael Fernández |  | Maritza Arizmendi
President and Chief Executive Officer |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 2, 2020 |  | Date: March 2, 2020

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
OFG Bancorp:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the consolidated financial statements and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements) of OFG Bancorp and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, as listed in the accompanying index. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated March 2, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Assessment of the allowance for loan and lease losses related to originated loans collectively evaluated for impairment

As discussed in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses related to originated loans collectively evaluated for impairment (ALLL) was $68.4 million of a total allowance and loan and lease losses of $116.5 million as of December 31, 2019. The ALLL estimate consists of both quantitative and qualitative loss components. The Company estimates the quantitative component of the ALLL for the commercial, consumer, and auto loan and leasing portfolio segments by applying loss factors that are developed considering the Company’s historical loss experience over a look back period as adjusted for an estimated loss emergence period. For the commercial loan segment these are also based on assigned loan grades. For the residential mortgage loan portfolio the methodology incorporates probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) assumptions to determine the applicable loss factors. Qualitative adjustments to such loss factors are made when internal and external factors are identified that are not taken into account by the quantitative component of the ALLL.

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We identified the assessment of the ALLL as a critical audit matter because it involved significant measurement uncertainty requiring complex auditor judgment, and knowledge and experience in the industry. Specifically, complex and subjective auditor judgment was required to assess the (1) methodologies and data used to derive the quantitative loss factors, (2) key assumptions including how loans with similar risk characteristics are segmented, the historical look back periods and the loss emergence periods, (3) loan grades assigned to commercial loans, and (4) development and evaluation of qualitative adjustments.

The primary procedures we performed to address the critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the Company’s ALLL process, including controls related to the (1) development of the ALLL methodology, (2) determination of the key factors and assumptions used to estimate the loss factors, (3) periodic testing of commercial loan grades, (4) determination of the qualitative adjustments, and (5) analysis of the ALLL results, trends and ratios. We evaluated the pooling of loans with similar risk characteristics, including loan mix and levels of delinquencies, non-performing loans, and net charge-offs. We tested the relevance of sources of internal and external data and key assumptions, including the historical look back periods, by evaluating (1) if loss data in the historical look back period was representative of the credit characteristics of the current portfolio, and (2) the sufficiency of loss data within the historical look back period. We assessed the appropriateness of the loss emergence period assumptions by considering the Company’s credit risk policies and observable loss data.

In addition, we involved credit risk professionals with specialized industry knowledge and experience who assisted in evaluating:

− the Company’s ALLL methodology for compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles,

− the resulting quantitative loss factors, including key assumptions,

− the appropriateness of loan portfolio segmentation,

− the framework used to develop the resulting qualitative factors and the effect of those factors on the ALLL compared with relevant credit risk factors and credit trends, and

− individual loan grades for a selection of commercial loans.

Assessment of the allowance for loan losses and interest income related to the acquired loan portfolios

As discussed in Notes 1, 6 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company accounts for certain acquired loans with evidence of deterioration in credit quality since origination (purchased credit impaired or PCI loans) under FASB ASC Topic 310-30 (ASC 310-30). The Company’s allowance for loan losses related to PCI loans (the ASC 310-30 ALL) was $31.5 million of the total allowance of loan and lease losses of $116.5 million as of December 31, 2019. Interest income on PCI loans amounted to $45.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, excluding the acquired loans from the Scotiabank & USVI acquisition. The Company’s PCI loans predominantly consist of pools of commercial and mortgage loans. The recognition of the ASC 310-30 ALL and interest income on the PCI loans is dependent on having a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected from scheduled customer repayments, collateral values, foreclosures or other collection efforts. The Company’s determines cash flows expected to be collected from PCI loans using assumptions including probability of default (PD), loss severity, assigned loan grades for commercial loans, and prepayment rates for mortgage loans. The Company performs a quarterly evaluation of actual versus expected cash flows and assesses the credit quality of these loans based on delinquency, severity factors and loan grades on commercial loans.

We identified the assessment of the ASC 310-30 ALL and interest income on PCI loans as a critical audit matter because it involved significant measurement uncertainty requiring complex auditor judgment. Specifically, complex and subjective auditor judgement was required to assess the (1) methodology to derive the expected cash flows, and (2) key assumptions including the PD, loss severity and assigned loan grades for commercial loans.

The primary procedures we performed to address the critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the Company’s ASC 310-30 ALL process and the process for recognizing interest income on PCI loans, including controls related to the (1) development of the ASC 310-30 methodology, (2) determination of key assumptions used to develop the cash flows expected to be collected, and (3) measurement of the ASC 310-30 ALL estimate and interest income on PCI loans. We tested the relevance and reliability of inputs and key assumptions, including the PD and loss severity assumptions, loan grades on commercial loans and whether additional factors and alternative assumptions should be used.

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In addition, we involved credit risk professionals with specialized industry knowledge and experience who assisted in evaluating:

− the Company’s ASC 310-30 methodology for compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles,

− for a selection of pools, the Company’s cash flow backtesting results, and the benchmarking of expected cash flows developed by the Company against expected cash flows developed by an external specialist, and

− the individual loan grades for a selection of commercial loans.

Assessment of the fair value measurements of acquired loans and core deposit intangibles in the Scotiabank & USVI Acquisition

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, on December 31, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico (SBPR) and certain assets and liabilities of The Bank of Nova Scotia – Puerto Rico Branch and The Bank of Nova Scotia – Virgin Islands Branch (the “Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition”). The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration paid were recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The acquisition date fair value of the acquired loans was $2.2 billion, primarily consisting of loans valued in loan pools (acquired loan pools) and the acquisition date fair value of the core deposit intangible (CDI) was $41.5 million. The fair value of acquired loans was based on the income approach utilizing a discounted cash flow methodology that used projections of interest and principal payments based on loan contractual terms, and applying certain valuation assumptions, including probability of default rates, loss severity, discount rates, and prepayment rates. The fair value of the CDI was estimated by projecting net cash flow benefits, including assumptions related to customer attrition rates, discount rate, and alternative costs of funds.

We identified the assessment of the fair value measurements of acquired loan pool and CDI acquired as part of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition as a critical audit matter. The assessment encompassed the evaluation of the fair value methodologies for acquired loan pools and CDI, including the assumptions used in the fair value estimates. The valuation assumptions for acquired loan pools related to probability of default rates, loss severity and discount rates, and the valuation assumptions for the CDI related to discount rate and alternative cost of funds rate. These assumptions involved significant measurement uncertainty and required specialized skills and knowledge to evaluate. Additionally, there was auditor judgment involved in designing and performing audit procedures in order to evaluate and test these key assumptions.

The primary procedures we performed to address the critical audit matter included testing certain internal controls over the (1) development of the fair value methodologies, (2) determination of the key assumptions for acquired loan pools and CDI and (3) analysis of the fair value measurement results. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in:

− evaluating the valuation methodologies for compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles,

− developing an estimate of fair value for a selection of acquired loan pools using the loan contractual terms and independently developed assumptions used by other market participants, and compared the results to the Company’s estimate of fair value,

− evaluating the CDI valuation assumptions by comparing those assumptions it against publicly available market data used by other market participants, and

− developing an estimate of the fair value for the CDI using the Company’s cash flow assumptions and independently developed assumptions used by other market participants and compared the results to the Company’s estimate of fair value.

/s/ KPMG LLP

San Juan, Puerto Rico
March 2, 2020

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2005.

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Stamp No. E392164 of the Puerto Rico
Society of Certified Public Accountants
was affixed to the record copy of this report.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
OFG Bancorp:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited OFG Bancorp and subsidiaries (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated statements of financial condition of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated March 2, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

The Company acquired from The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) all outstanding common stock of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Island banking operations of BNS, and certain loans and liabilities from BNS’s Puerto Rico branch (collectively, “Scotiabank PR & USVI). Management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, Scotiabank PR & USVI’s internal control over financial reporting associated with total assets of $3.5 billion and total liabilities of $$3.1 billion included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2019. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Company also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Scotiabank PR & USVI.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding

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prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 2, 2020

Stamp No. E392163 of the Puerto Rico

Society of Certified Public Accountants

was affixed to the record copy of this report

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|  | December 31,
|  | 2019 |  | 2018
|  | (In thousands)
ASSETS |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents: |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and due from banks |  | $ | 844,532 |  | $ | 442,103
Money market investments |  |  | 6,775 |  |  | 4,930
Total cash and cash equivalents |  |  | 851,307 |  |  | 447,033
Restricted cash |  |  | 1,450 |  |  | 3,030
Investments: |  |  |  |  |  |
Trading securities, at fair value, with amortized cost of $182 (December 31, 2018 - $647) |  |  | 37 |  |  | 360
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value, with amortized cost of $1,074,475 (December 31, 2018 - $854,511) |  |  | 1,074,169 |  |  | 841,857
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost, with fair value of $410,353 at December 31, 2018 |  |  | - |  |  | 424,740
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost |  |  | 13,048 |  |  | 12,644
Other investments |  |  | 560 |  |  | 3
Total investments |  |  | 1,087,814 |  |  | 1,279,604
Loans: |  |  |  |  |  |
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value |  |  | 19,591 |  |  | 10,368
Loans held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses of $116,539 (December 31, 2018 - $164,231) |  |  | 6,622,256 |  |  | 4,421,226
Total loans |  |  | 6,641,847 |  |  | 4,431,594
Other assets: |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreclosed real estate |  |  | 29,909 |  |  | 33,768
Accrued interest receivable |  |  | 37,120 |  |  | 34,254
Deferred tax asset, net |  |  | 176,740 |  |  | 113,763
Premises and equipment, net |  |  | 81,105 |  |  | 68,892
Customers' liability on acceptances |  |  | 21,599 |  |  | 16,937
Core deposit, customer relationship and other intangibles |  |  | 56,965 |  |  | 3,369
Servicing assets |  |  | 50,779 |  |  | 10,716
Derivative assets |  |  | 6 |  |  | 347
Goodwill |  |  | 86,069 |  |  | 86,069
Operating lease right-of-use assets |  |  | 39,112 |  |  | -
Other assets |  |  | 135,839 |  |  | 53,976
Total assets |  | $ | 9,297,661 |  | $ | 6,583,352
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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|  | December 31,
|  | 2019 |  | 2018
|  | (In thousands)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits: |  |  |  |  |  |
Demand deposits |  | $ | 3,579,115 |  | $ | 2,191,802
Savings accounts |  |  | 1,836,480 |  |  | 1,212,259
Time deposits |  |  | 2,283,015 |  |  | 1,504,054
Total deposits |  |  | 7,698,610 |  |  | 4,908,115
Borrowings: |  |  |  |  |  |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  |  | 190,274 |  |  | 455,508
Advances from FHLB |  |  | 78,009 |  |  | 77,620
Subordinated capital notes |  |  | 36,083 |  |  | 36,083
Other borrowings |  |  | 1,195 |  |  | 1,214
Total borrowings |  |  | 305,561 |  |  | 570,425
Other liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative liabilities |  |  | 913 |  |  | 333
Acceptances executed and outstanding |  |  | 21,599 |  |  | 16,937
Operating lease liabilities |  |  | 39,840 |  |  | -
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |  |  | 185,660 |  |  | 87,665
Total liabilities |  |  | 8,252,183 |  |  | 5,583,475
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 18) |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders’ equity: |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock; 10,000,000 shares authorized; |  |  |  |  |  |
1,340,000 shares of Series A, 1,380,000 shares of Series B, and 960,000 shares of Series D issued and outstanding |  |  |  |  |  |
(December 31, 2018 - 1,340,000 shares; 1,380,000 shares; and 960,000 shares) $25 liquidation value |  |  | 92,000 |  |  | 92,000
Common stock, $1 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 59,885,234 shares issued: 51,398,956 shares outstanding (December 31, 2018 - $59,885,234; |  |  |  |  |  |
51,293,924) |  |  | 59,885 |  |  | 59,885
Additional paid-in capital |  |  | 621,515 |  |  | 619,381
Legal surplus |  |  | 95,779 |  |  | 90,167
Retained earnings |  |  | 279,646 |  |  | 253,040
Treasury stock, at cost, 8,486,278 shares (December 31, 2018 - 8,591,310 shares) |  |  | (102,339) |  |  | (103,633)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax of $206 (December 31, 2018 - $1,677) |  |  | (1,008) |  |  | (10,963)
Total stockholders’ equity |  |  | 1,045,478 |  |  | 999,877
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |  | $ | 9,297,661 |  | $ | 6,583,352
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands, except per share data)
Interest income: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Loans | $ | 339,875 |  | $ | 321,381 |  | $ | 312,421
Mortgage-backed securities |  | 19,854 |  |  | 31,190 |  |  | 26,994
Investment securities and other |  | 14,066 |  |  | 7,848 |  |  | 6,232
Total interest income |  | 373,795 |  |  | 360,419 |  |  | 345,647
Interest expense: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits |  | 39,355 |  |  | 32,953 |  |  | 30,298
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  | 7,423 |  |  | 7,794 |  |  | 7,223
Advances from FHLB and other borrowings |  | 2,212 |  |  | 1,875 |  |  | 2,398
Subordinated capital notes |  | 2,012 |  |  | 1,903 |  |  | 1,556
Total interest expense |  | 51,002 |  |  | 44,525 |  |  | 41,475
Net interest income |  | 322,793 |  |  | 315,894 |  |  | 304,172
Provision for loan losses, net |  | 96,792 |  |  | 56,108 |  |  | 113,139
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses |  | 226,001 |  |  | 259,786 |  |  | 191,033
Non-interest income: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Banking service revenue |  | 42,866 |  |  | 43,638 |  |  | 39,468
Wealth management revenue |  | 26,224 |  |  | 25,934 |  |  | 25,790
Mortgage banking activities |  | 4,275 |  |  | 4,767 |  |  | 4,050
Total banking and financial service revenues |  | 73,365 |  |  | 74,339 |  |  | 69,308
FDIC shared-loss benefit, net |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 1,403
Net gain on: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Sale of securities |  | 8,274 |  |  | - |  |  | 6,896
Derivatives |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 132
Early extinguishment of debt |  | (7) |  |  | - |  |  | (80)
Bargain purchase from Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition |  | 315 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Other non-interest income |  | 546 |  |  | 5,756 |  |  | 1,028
Total non-interest income, net |  | 82,493 |  |  | 80,095 |  |  | 78,687
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands, except per share data)
Non-interest expense: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Compensation and employee benefits |  | 82,533 |  |  | 76,524 |  |  | 79,751
Occupancy, equipment and infrastructure costs |  | 30,052 |  |  | 33,084 |  |  | 32,557
Merger and restructuring charges |  | 24,054 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Electronic banking charges |  | 21,244 |  |  | 21,234 |  |  | 19,322
Professional and service fees |  | 14,629 |  |  | 12,442 |  |  | 12,406
Loss on sale of foreclosed real estate, other repossessed assets and credit related expenses |  | 11,498 |  |  | 13,552 |  |  | 12,626
Information technology expenses |  | 9,865 |  |  | 8,227 |  |  | 8,010
Taxes, other than payroll and income taxes |  | 8,749 |  |  | 9,017 |  |  | 9,187
Advertising, business promotion, and strategic initiatives |  | 5,208 |  |  | 5,084 |  |  | 5,616
Loan servicing and clearing expenses |  | 4,853 |  |  | 4,810 |  |  | 4,693
Communication |  | 3,315 |  |  | 3,447 |  |  | 3,415
Insurance |  | 3,309 |  |  | 6,249 |  |  | 5,223
Printing, postage, stationary and supplies |  | 2,468 |  |  | 2,217 |  |  | 2,437
Director and investor relations |  | 1,216 |  |  | 1,089 |  |  | 1,072
Other |  | 10,251 |  |  | 10,105 |  |  | 5,316
Total non-interest expense |  | 233,244 |  |  | 207,081 |  |  | 201,631
Income before income taxes |  | 75,250 |  |  | 132,800 |  |  | 68,089
Income tax expense |  | 21,409 |  |  | 48,390 |  |  | 15,443
Net income |  | 53,841 |  |  | 84,410 |  |  | 52,646
Less: dividends on preferred stock |  | (6,512) |  |  | (12,024) |  |  | (13,862)
Income available to common shareholders | $ | 47,329 |  | $ | 72,386 |  | $ | 38,784
Earnings per common share: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Basic | $ | 0.92 |  | $ | 1.59 |  | $ | 0.88
Diluted | $ | 0.92 |  | $ | 1.52 |  | $ | 0.88
Average common shares outstanding and equivalents |  | 51,719 |  |  | 51,349 |  |  | 51,096
Cash dividends per share of common stock | $ | 0.28 |  | $ | 0.25 |  | $ | 0.24
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Net income | $ | 53,841 |  | $ | 84,410 |  | $ | 52,646
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale |  | 20,622 |  |  | (9,651) |  |  | 2,276
Realized gain on sale of securities available-for-sale |  | (8,274) |  |  | - |  |  | (6,896)
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges |  | (921) |  |  | 524 |  |  | 494
Other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes |  | 11,427 |  |  | (9,127) |  |  | (4,126)
Income tax effect |  | (1,472) |  |  | 1,113 |  |  | (419)
Other comprehensive income (loss) after taxes |  | 9,955 |  |  | (8,014) |  |  | (4,545)
Comprehensive income | $ | 63,796 |  | $ | 76,396 |  | $ | 48,101
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Preferred stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 92,000 |  | $ | 176,000 |  | $ | 176,000
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock |  | - |  |  | (84,000) |  |  | -
Balance at end of year |  | 92,000 |  |  | 92,000 |  |  | 176,000
Common stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year |  | 59,885 |  |  | 52,626 |  |  | 52,626
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock |  | - |  |  | 7,259 |  |  | -
Balance at end of year |  | 59,885 |  |  | 59,885 |  |  | 52,626
Additional paid-in capital: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year |  | 619,381 |  |  | 541,600 |  |  | 540,948
Stock-based compensation expense |  | 2,134 |  |  | 1,401 |  |  | 1,109
Stock-based compensation excess tax benefit recognized in income |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | (99)
Lapsed restricted stock units |  | - |  |  | (361) |  |  | (358)
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock |  | - |  |  | 76,741 |  |  | -
Balance at end of year |  | 621,515 |  |  | 619,381 |  |  | 541,600
Legal surplus: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year |  | 90,167 |  |  | 81,454 |  |  | 76,293
Transfer from retained earnings |  | 5,612 |  |  | 8,713 |  |  | 5,161
Balance at end of year |  | 95,779 |  |  | 90,167 |  |  | 81,454
Retained earnings: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year |  | 253,040 |  |  | 200,878 |  |  | 177,808
Topic 842 adoption |  | (736) |  |  | - |  |  | -
Net income |  | 53,841 |  |  | 84,410 |  |  | 52,646
Cash dividends declared on common stock |  | (14,375) |  |  | (11,511) |  |  | (10,553)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock |  | (6,512) |  |  | (12,024) |  |  | (13,862)
Transfer to legal surplus |  | (5,612) |  |  | (8,713) |  |  | (5,161)
Balance at end of year |  | 279,646 |  |  | 253,040 |  |  | 200,878
Treasury stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year |  | (103,633) |  |  | (104,502) |  |  | (104,860)
Lapsed restricted stock units and options |  | 1,294 |  |  | 869 |  |  | 358
Balance at end of year |  | (102,339) |  |  | (103,633) |  |  | (104,502)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year |  | (10,963) |  |  | (2,949) |  |  | 1,596
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |  | 9,955 |  |  | (8,014) |  |  | (4,545)
Balance at end of year |  | (1,008) |  |  | (10,963) |  |  | (2,949)
Total stockholders’ equity | $ | 1,045,478 |  | $ | 999,877 |  | $ | 945,107
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income | $ | 53,841 |  | $ | 84,410 |  | $ | 52,646
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amortization of deferred loan origination fees and fair value premiums on acquired loans |  | 4,624 |  |  | 4,605 |  |  | 3,537
Amortization of investment securities premiums, net of accretion of discounts |  | 4,956 |  |  | 5,753 |  |  | 7,865
Amortization of core deposit and customer relationship intangibles |  | 1,170 |  |  | 1,319 |  |  | 1,473
Net change in operating leases |  | (75) |  |  | - |  |  | -
FDIC shared-loss benefit |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | (1,403)
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment |  | 8,513 |  |  | 8,898 |  |  | 8,986
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense, net |  | (4,068) |  |  | 14,772 |  |  | (3,658)
Provision for loan losses, net |  | 96,792 |  |  | 56,108 |  |  | 113,139
Stock-based compensation |  | 2,134 |  |  | 1,401 |  |  | 1,109
Stock-based compensation excess tax benefit recognized in income |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | (99)
Bargain purchase from Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition |  | (315) |  |  | - |  |  | -
(Gain) loss on: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Sale of securities |  | (8,274) |  |  | - |  |  | (6,896)
Sale of loans |  | (524) |  |  | (301) |  |  | (955)
Derivatives |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | (103)
Early extinguishment of debt |  | 7 |  |  | - |  |  | 80
Foreclosed real estate and other repossessed assets |  | 3,145 |  |  | 4,662 |  |  | 5,021
Sale of other assets |  | (187) |  |  | (107) |  |  | (539)
Originations of loans held-for-sale |  | (82,111) |  |  | (95,520) |  |  | (116,020)
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale |  | 48,991 |  |  | 27,757 |  |  | 75,637
Net (increase) decrease in: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Trading securities |  | 323 |  |  | (169) |  |  | 156
Accrued interest receivable |  | 1,904 |  |  | 15,715 |  |  | (29,742)
Servicing assets |  | 401 |  |  | (895) |  |  | 37
Other assets |  | (1,957) |  |  | 5,486 |  |  | 13,675
Net increase (decrease) in: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accrued interest on deposits and borrowings |  | 8,088 |  |  | 1,489 |  |  | (937)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |  | (27,761) |  |  | (2,028) |  |  | 28,431
Net cash provided by operating activities |  | 109,617 |  |  | 133,355 |  |  | 151,440
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements |  |  |

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| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands) |  |  |
Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Purchases of: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities available-for-sale |  | (1,734) |  |  | (271,639) |  |  | (182,054)
FHLB stock |  | (1,167) |  |  | (113,731) |  |  | (31,950)
Other investments |  | (467) |  |  | - |  |  | -
Maturities and redemptions of: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities available-for-sale |  | 165,683 |  |  | 120,709 |  |  | 105,169
Investment securities held-to-maturity |  | - |  |  | 77,583 |  |  | 88,726
FHLB stock |  | 3,332 |  |  | 115,082 |  |  | 28,748
Proceeds from sales of: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities available-for-sale |  | 680,466 |  |  | 17,837 |  |  | 256,996
Foreclosed real estate and other repossessed assets, including write-offs |  | 51,481 |  |  | 51,057 |  |  | 40,051
Fully charged-off loans |  | 2,382 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Premises and equipment |  | 2,225 |  |  | 1,668 |  |  | 569
Origination and purchase of loans, excluding loans held-for-sale |  | (1,217,137) |  |  | (1,315,906) |  |  | (801,766)
Principal repayment of loans |  | 1,102,805 |  |  | 840,064 |  |  | 699,409
Repayments to FDIC on shared-loss agreements |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | (10,125)
Additions to premises and equipment |  | (12,966) |  |  | (11,491) |  |  | (6,469)
Outlays for business acquisitions |  | (425,242) |  |  | - |  |  | -
Cash and cash equivalents received in Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition |  | 492,512 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $ | 842,173 |  | $ | (488,767) |  | $ | 187,304

Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net increase (decrease) in: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits |  | (265,162) |  |  | 100,147 |  |  | 125,991
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  | (264,730) |  |  | 262,223 |  |  | (459,815)
FHLB advances, federal funds purchased, and other borrowings |  | 386 |  |  | (20,816) |  |  | (5,741)
Exercise of stock options with treasury shares |  | 1,294 |  |  | 508 |  |  | -
Dividends paid on preferred stock |  | (6,509) |  |  | (12,024) |  |  | (13,862)
Dividends paid on common stock |  | (14,375) |  |  | (12,796) |  |  | (10,553)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | (549,096) |  | $ | 317,242 |  | $ | (363,980)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |  | 402,694 |  |  | (38,170) |  |  | (25,236)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period |  | 450,063 |  |  | 488,233 |  |  | 513,469
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 852,757 |  | $ | 450,063 |  | $ | 488,233
Reconciliation of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to the Consolidated Balance Sheets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and due from banks | $ | 844,532 |  | $ | 442,103 |  | $ | 478,182
Money market investments |  | 6,775 |  |  | 4,930 |  |  | 7,021
Restricted cash |  | 1,450 |  |  | 3,030 |  |  | 3,030
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 852,757 |  | $ | 450,063 |  | $ | 488,233
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure and Schedule of Non-cash Activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest paid | $ | 41,310 |  | $ | 41,318 |  | $ | 40,570
Income taxes paid | $ | 39,375 |  | $ | 17,778 |  | $ | 30
Operating lease liabilities paid | $ | 6,873 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Mortgage loans securitized into mortgage-backed securities | $ | 62,764 |  | $ | 74,630 |  | $ | 74,919
Transfer from held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale securities | $ | 424,740 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Transfer from loans to foreclosed real estate and other repossessed assets | $ | 43,915 |  | $ | 47,084 |  | $ | 43,163
Reclassification of loans held-for-investment portfolio to held-for-sale portfolio | $ | 27,775 |  | $ | 5,795 |  | $ | 33,647
Reclassification of loans held-for-sale portfolio to held-for-investment portfolio | $ | 49 |  | $ | 1,247 |  | $ | 293
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock | $ | - |  | $ | 84,000 |  | $ | -
Financed sales of foreclosed real estate | $ | 1,091 |  | $ | 2,333 |  | $ | 1,113
Loans booked under the GNMA buy-back option | $ | 75,181 |  | $ | 13,325 |  | $ | 8,268
Cash consideration payable | $ | 5,195 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Interest capitalized on loans subject to the temporary payment moratorium | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 39,701
Initial recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | 21,930 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Initial recognition of operating lease liabilities | $ | 23,689 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements |  |  |

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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies of OFG Bancorp (Oriental) conform with GAAP and to banking industry practices. The following is a description of Oriental’s most significant accounting policies:

Nature of Operations

Oriental is a publicly-owned financial holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Oriental operates through various subsidiaries including, a commercial bank, Oriental Bank (the “Bank”), a securities broker-dealer, Oriental Financial Services Corp. (“Oriental Financial Services”), an insurance agency, Oriental Insurance, LLC (“Oriental Insurance”), and a retirement plan administrator, Oriental Pension Consultants, Inc. (“OPC”). Oriental also has a special purpose entity, Oriental Financial (PR) Statutory Trust II (the “Statutory Trust II”). OFG Ventures LLC (“OFG Ventures”), a limited liability corporation, is also a subsidiary of Oriental. Through these subsidiaries and their respective divisions, Oriental provides a wide range of banking and financial services such as commercial, consumer and mortgage lending, leasing, auto loans, financial planning, insurance sales, money management and investment banking and brokerage services, as well as corporate and individual trust services.

The main offices of Oriental and most of its subsidiaries are located in San Juan, Puerto Rico with two branches in the US Virgin Islands. OPC is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and OFG USA is based in Cornelius, North Carolina. Oriental is subject to supervision and regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”) under the U.S. Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the Dodd-Frank Act.

The Bank is subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico (“OCFI”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Bank offers banking services such as commercial and consumer lending, leasing, auto loans, savings and time deposit products, financial planning, and corporate and individual trust services, and capitalizes on its commercial banking network to provide mortgage lending products to its clients. The Bank has an operating subsidiary, OFG USA, which is a commercial lender organized in Delaware and based in Cornelius, North Carolina. Oriental International Bank Inc. (“OIB”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, and Oriental Overseas and Oriental International, two divisions of the Bank, are international banking entities licensed pursuant to the International Banking Center Regulatory Act of Puerto Rico, as amended. OIB, Oriental Overseas, and Oriental International offer the Bank certain Puerto Rico tax advantages. Their activities are limited under Puerto Rico law to persons located in Puerto Rico with assets/liabilities located outside of Puerto Rico. The Bank’s USVI operations are also subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of the US Virgin Islands Banking Board.

Oriental Financial Services is a securities broker-dealer and is subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the SEC, and the OCFI. Oriental Financial Services is also a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Oriental Insurance is an insurance agency and is subject to the supervision, examination and regulation of the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico.

Oriental’s mortgage banking activities are conducted through a division of the Bank. The mortgage banking activities include the origination of mortgage loans for the Bank’s own portfolio, the sale of loans directly in the secondary market or the securitization of conforming loans into mortgage-backed securities, and the purchase or assumption of the right to service loans originated by others. The Bank originates Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) insured and Veterans Administration (“VA”) guaranteed mortgages that are primarily securitized for issuance of Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) mortgage-backed securities which can be resold to individual or institutional investors in the secondary market. Conventional loans that meet the underwriting requirements for sale or exchange under certain Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) programs are referred to as conforming mortgage loans and are also securitized for issuance of FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed securities. The Bank is an approved seller of FNMA and FHLMC mortgage loans for issuance of FNMA and FHLMC mortgage-backed securities. The Bank is also an approved issuer of GNMA mortgage-backed securities. The Bank is the master servicer of the GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC pools that it issues and of its mortgage loan portfolio and has a subservicing arrangement with a third party for a portion of its acquired loan portfolio. During 2016, Oriental began servicing most of its mortgage loan portfolio.

On December 18, 2012, Oriental purchased from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S. A. (“BBVA”), all of the outstanding common stock of each of (i) BBVAPR Holding Corporation (“BBVAPR Holding”), the sole shareholder of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Puerto Rico (“BBVAPR Bank”), a Puerto Rico chartered commercial bank, and BBVA Seguros, Inc. (“BBVA Seguros”), a subsidiary offering insurance services, and (ii) BBVA Securities of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“BBVA Securities”), a registered broker-dealer. This

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transaction is referred to as the “BBVAPR Acquisition” and BBVAPR Holding, BBVAPR Bank, BBVA Seguros and BBVA Securities are collectively referred to as the “BBVAPR Companies” or “BBVAPR.”

On December 31, 2019, Oriental purchased from the BNS all outstanding common stock of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico (“SBPR”) for an aggregate purchase price of $550 million. Immediately following the closing of the Scotiabank Acquisition, Oriental merged Scotiabank de Puerto Rico with and into Oriental Bank, with Oriental Bank continuing as the surviving entity. As part of this transaction, Oriental Bank also acquired the U.S. Virgin Islands banking operations of BNS through an acquisition of certain assets and an assumption of certain liabilities for their net book value plus a $10 million premium on deposits, which were settled as part of the final consideration from the acquisition. In addition, Oriental acquired certain loans and assumed certain liabilities, from BNS’s Puerto Rico branch for their net book value which were settled as part of the final consideration from the acquisition. This transaction is referred to as the “Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition”.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of OFG Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Statutory Trust II is exempt from the consolidation requirements of GAAP.

Business Combinations

Oriental accounted for the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, BBVAPR Acquisition and the FDIC-assisted acquisition of Eurobank under the accounting guidance of ASC Topic No. 805, Business Combinations, which requires the use of the acquisition method of accounting. All identifiable assets and liabilities acquired were initially recorded at fair value. No allowance for loan losses related to the acquired loans was recorded on the acquisition date. Loans acquired were recorded at fair value in accordance with the fair value methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 820. These fair value estimates associated with the loans included estimates related to expected prepayments and the amount and timing of expected principal, interest and other cash flows. The initial valuation of these loans required management to make subjective judgments concerning estimates about how the acquired loans would perform in the future using valuation methods, including discounted cash flow analyses. Factors that may significantly affect the initial valuation include, among others, market-based and industry data related to expected changes in interest rates, assumptions related to probability and severity of credit losses, estimated timing of credit losses including the timing of foreclosure and liquidation of collateral, expected prepayment rates, the specific terms and provisions of any shared-loss agreements, and specific industry and market conditions that may impact independent third-party appraisals.

The fair values initially assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary and subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as new information relative to closing date fair values becomes available.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate mainly to the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses, the valuation of securities, revisions to expected cash flows in acquired loans, the determination of income taxes, other-than-temporary impairment of securities, and goodwill valuation and impairment assessment.

Cash Equivalents

Oriental considers as cash equivalents all money market instruments that are not pledged and that have maturities of three months or less.

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Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders (net income reduced by dividends on preferred stock) by the weighted average of outstanding common shares. Diluted earnings per share is similar to the computation of basic earnings per share except that the weighted average of common shares is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares underlying stock options and restricted units had been issued, assuming that proceeds from exercise are used to repurchase shares in the market (treasury stock method). Any stock splits and dividends are retroactively recognized in all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements.

Securities Purchased/Sold Under Agreements to Resell/Repurchase

Oriental purchases securities under agreements to resell the same or similar securities. Amounts advanced under these agreements represent short-term loans and are reflected as assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. It is Oriental’s policy to take possession of securities purchased under resale agreements while the counterparty retains effective control over the securities. Oriental monitors the fair value of the underlying securities as compared to the related receivable, including accrued interest, and requests additional collateral when deemed appropriate.

Oriental also sells securities under agreements to repurchase the same or similar securities. Oriental retains effective control over the securities sold under these agreements. Accordingly, such agreements are treated as financing arrangements, and the obligations to repurchase the securities sold are reflected as liabilities. The securities underlying the financing agreements remain included in the asset accounts. The counterparty to repurchase agreements generally has the right to repledge the securities received as collateral.

Investment Securities

Securities are classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading. Securities for which Oriental has the intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are carried at amortized cost. Securities that might be sold prior to maturity because of interest rate changes to meet liquidity needs or to better match the repricing characteristics of funding sources are classified as available-for-sale. These securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported net of tax in other comprehensive income (loss).

Oriental classifies as trading those securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near future. These securities are carried at fair value with realized and unrealized changes in fair value included in earnings in the period in which the changes occur.

Oriental’s investment in the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”) stock, a restricted security, has no readily determinable fair value and can only be sold back to the FHLB-NY at cost. Therefore, these stock shares are deemed to be nonmarketable equity securities and are carried at cost.

Premiums and discounts are amortized to interest income over the life of the related securities using the interest method. Net realized gains or losses on sales of investment securities and unrealized gains and losses valuation adjustments considered other than temporary, if any, on securities classified as either available-for-sale or held-to-maturity are reported separately in the statements of operations. The cost of securities sold is determined by the specific identification method.

Financial Instruments

Certain financial instruments, including derivatives, trading securities and investment securities available-for-sale, are recorded at fair value and unrealized gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) or as part of non-interest income, as appropriate. Fair values are based on listed market prices, if available. If listed market prices are not available, fair value is determined based on other relevant factors, including price quotations for similar instruments. The fair values of certain derivative contracts are derived from pricing models that consider current market and contractual prices for the underlying financial instruments as the well as time value and yield curve or volatility factors underlying the positions.

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Oriental determines the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value measurement framework, which establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. 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 the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Level 1 assets and liabilities include equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include (i) mortgage-backed securities for which the fair value is estimated based on valuations obtained from third-party pricing services for identical or comparable assets, (ii) debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and (iii) derivative contracts and financial liabilities whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

There were no transfers in and/or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017. Oriental’s policy is to recognize transfers at the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

Impairment of Investment Securities

Oriental conducts periodic reviews to identify and evaluate each investment in an unrealized loss position for other-than-temporary impairment. Oriental separates the amount of total impairment into credit and noncredit-related amounts. The term “other-than-temporary impairment” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment. Any portion of a decline in value associated with a credit loss is recognized in income, while the remaining noncredit-related component is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). A credit loss is determined by assessing whether the amortized cost basis of the security will be recovered by comparing it to the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security discounted at the rate equal to the yield used to accrete current and prospective beneficial interest for the security. The shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected in relation to the amortized cost basis is considered to be the “credit loss.”

Oriental’s review for impairment generally entails, but is not limited to:

• the identification and evaluation of investments that have indications of possible other-than-temporary impairment;

• the analysis of individual investments that have fair values less than amortized cost, including consideration of the length of time the investment has been in an unrealized loss position, and the expected recovery period;

• the financial condition of the issuer or issuers;

• the creditworthiness of the obligor of the security;

• actual collateral attributes;

• any rating changes by a rating agency;

• current analysts’ evaluations;

• the payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments;

• current market conditions;

• adverse conditions specifically related to the security, industry, or a geographic area;

• Oriental’s intent to sell the debt security;

• whether it is more-likely-than-not that Oriental will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery; and

• other qualitative factors that could support or not an other-than-temporary impairment.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Oriental’s overall interest rate risk-management strategy incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest rate volatility. Oriental’s goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain balance sheet assets and liabilities so that the net interest margin is not, on a material basis, adversely affected by movements in interest rates. As a result of interest rate fluctuations, hedged fixed-rate assets and liabilities will appreciate or depreciate in market value. Also, for some fixed-rate assets or liabilities, the effect of this variability in earnings is expected to be substantially offset by Oriental’s gains and losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to the forecasted cash flows of these hedged assets and liabilities. Oriental considers its strategic use of derivatives to be a prudent method of managing interest-rate sensitivity as it reduces the exposure of earnings and the market value of its equity to undue risk posed by changes in interest rates. The effect of this unrealized appreciation or depreciation is expected to be substantially offset by Oriental’s gains or losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to these hedged assets and liabilities. Another result of interest rate fluctuation is that the contractual interest income and interest expense of hedged variable-rate assets and liabilities, respectively, will increase or decrease.

Derivative instruments that are used as part of Oriental’s interest rate risk-management strategy include interest rate swaps, caps, forward-settlement swaps, and futures contracts. Interest rate swaps generally involve the exchange of fixed and variable-rate interest payments between two parties based on a common notional principal amount and maturity date. Interest rate futures generally involve exchange-traded contracts to buy or sell U.S. Treasury bonds and notes in the future at specified prices. Interest rate options represent contracts that allow the holder of the option to (i) receive cash or (ii) purchase, sell, or enter into a financial instrument at a specified price within a specified period. Some purchased option contracts give Oriental the right to enter into interest rate swaps and cap and floor agreements with the writer of the option. In addition, Oriental enters into certain transactions that contain embedded derivatives. When the embedded derivative possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract, it is bifurcated and carried at fair value.

When using derivative instruments, Oriental exposes itself to credit and market risk. If a counterparty fails to fulfill its performance obligations under a derivative contract due to insolvency or any other event of default, Oriental’s credit risk will equal the fair value gain in a derivative plus any cash or securities that may have been delivered to the counterparty as part of the transaction terms. Generally, when the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, this indicates that the counterparty owes Oriental, thus creating a repayment risk for Oriental. This risk is generally mitigated by requesting cash or securities from the counterparty to cover the positive fair value. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, Oriental owes the counterparty and, therefore, assumes no credit risk other than to the extent that the cash or value of the collateral delivered as part of the transactions exceeds the fair value of the derivative. Oriental minimizes the credit (or repayment) risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties.

Oriental uses forward-settlement swaps to hedge the variability of future interest cash flows of forecasted wholesale borrowings attributable to changes in LIBOR. Once the forecasted wholesale borrowing transactions occur, the interest rate swap will effectively lock-in Oriental’s interest rate payments on an amount of forecasted interest expense attributable to the one-month LIBOR corresponding to the swap notional amount. By employing this strategy, Oriental minimizes its exposure to volatility in LIBOR.

As part of this hedging strategy, Oriental formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as the well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedging transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges to (i) specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or (ii) specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. Oriental also formally assesses (both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis) whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of hedged items and whether those derivatives may be expected to remain highly effective in future periods. The changes in fair value of the forward-settlement swaps are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the extent there is no significant ineffectiveness.

Oriental discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when (i) it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item (including hedged items such as firm commitments or forecasted transactions); (ii) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; (iii) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; (iv) a hedged firm commitment no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment; or (v) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate or desired.

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Oriental’s derivative activities are monitored by its Asset/Liability Management Committee which is also responsible for approving hedging strategies that are developed through its analysis of data derived from financial simulation models and other internal and industry sources. The resulting hedging strategies are then incorporated into Oriental’s overall interest rate risk-management.

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, Oriental enters into off-balance sheet instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, further discussed in Note 27 hereto. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when these are funded or related fees are incurred or received. Oriental periodically evaluates the credit risks inherent in these commitments and establishes accruals for such risks if and when these are deemed necessary.

Mortgage Banking Activities and Loans Held-For-Sale

The residential mortgage loans reported as held-for-sale are stated at the lower of cost or fair value, cost being determined on the outstanding loan balance less unearned income, and fair value determined in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. Realized gains or losses on these loans are determined using the specific identification method. Loans held-for-sale include all conforming mortgage loans originated and purchased, which from time to time Oriental sells to other financial institutions or securitizes conforming mortgage loans into GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC pass-through certificates.

Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities

Oriental recognizes the financial and servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it has incurred, derecognizes financial assets when control has been surrendered, and derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. Oriental is not engaged in sales of mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities subject to recourse provisions except for those provisions that allow for the repurchase of loans as a result of a breach of certain representations and warranties other than those related to the credit quality of the loans included in the sale transactions.

The transfer of an entire financial asset, a group of entire financial assets, or a participating interest in an entire financial asset in which Oriental surrenders control over the assets is accounted for as a sale if all of the following conditions set forth in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 860 are met: (i) the assets must be isolated from creditors of the transferor, (ii) the transferee must obtain the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (iii) the transferor cannot maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. When Oriental transfers financial assets and the transfer fails any one of these criteria, Oriental is prevented from derecognizing the transferred financial assets and the transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing. For federal and Puerto Rico income tax purposes, Oriental treats the transfers of loans which do not qualify as “true sales” under the applicable accounting guidance, as sales, recognizing a deferred tax asset or liability on the transaction. For transfers of financial assets that satisfy the conditions to be accounted for as sales, Oriental derecognizes all assets sold; recognizes all assets obtained and liabilities incurred in consideration as proceeds of the sale, including servicing assets and servicing liabilities, if applicable; initially measures at fair value assets obtained and liabilities incurred in a sale; and recognizes in earnings any gain or loss on the sale. The guidance on transfer of financial assets requires a true sale analysis of the treatment of the transfer under state law as if Oriental was a debtor under the bankruptcy code. A true sale legal analysis includes several legally relevant factors, such as the intent of the parties, the nature and level of recourse to the transferor, and the nature of retained interests in the loans sold. The analytical conclusion as to a true sale is never absolute and unconditional, but contains qualifications based on the inherent equitable powers of a bankruptcy court, as well as the unsettled state of the common law. Once the legal isolation test has been met, other factors concerning the nature and extent of the transferor’s control over the transferred assets are taken into account in order to determine whether derecognition of assets is warranted.

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When Oriental sells or securitizes mortgage loans, it generally makes customary representations and warranties regarding the characteristics of the loans sold. Conforming conventional mortgage loans are combined into pools which are exchanged for FNMA and GNMA mortgage-backed securities, which are generally sold to private investors, or sold directly to FNMA or other private investors for cash. To the extent the loans do not meet the specified characteristics, investors are generally entitled to require Oriental to repurchase such loans or indemnify the investor against losses if the assets do not meet certain guidelines. GNMA programs allow financial institutions to buy back individual delinquent mortgage loans that meet certain criteria from the securitized loan pool for which Oriental provides servicing. At Oriental’s option and without GNMA prior authorization, Oriental may repurchase such delinquent loans for an amount equal to 100% of the loan’s remaining principal balance. This buy-back option is considered a conditional option until the delinquency criteria is met, at which time the option becomes unconditional. When the loans backing a GNMA security are initially securitized, Oriental treats the transaction as a sale for accounting purposes because the conditional nature of the buy-back option means that Oriental does not maintain effective control over the loans, and therefore these are derecognized from the statement of financial condition. When individual loans later meet GNMA’s specified delinquency criteria and are eligible for repurchase, Oriental is deemed to have regained effective control over these loans, and these must be brought back onto Oriental’s books as assets, regardless of whether Oriental intends to exercise the buy-back option. Quality review procedures are performed by Oriental as required under the government agency programs to ensure that asset guideline qualifications are met. Oriental has not recorded any specific contingent liability in the consolidated financial statements for these customary representation and warranties related to loans sold by Oriental, and management believes that, based on historical data, the probability of payments and expected losses under these representation and warranty arrangements is not significant.

Oriental has liability for residential mortgage loans sold subject to credit recourse, principally loans associated with FNMA residential mortgage loan sales and securitization programs. In the event of any customer default, pursuant to the credit recourse provided, Oriental is required to repurchase the loan or reimburse the third party investor for the incurred loss. The maximum potential amount of future payments that Oriental would be required to make under the recourse arrangements in the event of nonperformance by the borrowers is equivalent to the total outstanding balance of the residential mortgage loans serviced with recourse and interest, if applicable. In the event of nonperformance by the borrower, Oriental has rights to the underlying collateral securing the mortgage loan. Oriental suffers ultimate losses on these loans when the proceeds from a foreclosure sale of the property underlying a defaulted mortgage loan are less than the outstanding principal balance of the loan plus any uncollected interest advanced and the costs of holding and disposing the related property. Oriental has established a liability to cover the estimated credit loss exposure related to loans sold with credit recourse.

The estimated losses to be absorbed under the credit recourse arrangements are recorded as a liability when the loans are sold or credit recourse is assumed as part of acquired servicing rights, and are updated by accruing or reversing expense (categorized in the line item "mortgage banking activities" in the consolidated statements of operations) throughout the life of the loan, as necessary, when additional relevant information becomes available. The methodology used to estimate the recourse liability is a function of the recourse arrangements given and considers a variety of factors, which include actual defaults and historical loss experience, foreclosure rate, estimated future defaults and the probability that a loan would be delinquent. Statistical methods are used to estimate the recourse liability. The expected loss, which represents the amount expected to be lost on a given loan, considers the probability of default and loss severity. The probability of default represents the probability that a loan in good standing would become 120 days delinquent within the following twelve-month period.

Servicing Assets

Oriental periodically sells or securitizes mortgage loans while retaining the obligation to perform the servicing of such loans. In addition, Oriental may purchase or assume the right to service mortgage loans originated by others. Whenever Oriental undertakes an obligation to service a loan, management assesses whether a servicing asset and/or liability should be recognized. A servicing asset is recognized whenever the compensation for servicing is expected to more than adequately compensate Oriental for servicing the loans. Likewise, a servicing liability would be recognized in the event that servicing fees to be received are not expected to adequately compensate Oriental for its expected cost.

All separately recognized servicing assets are recognized at fair value using the fair value measurement method. Under the fair value measurement method, Oriental measures servicing rights at fair value at each reporting date and reports changes in fair value of servicing asset in the statement of operations in the period in which the changes occur, and includes these changes, if any, with mortgage banking activities in the consolidated statement of operations. The fair value of servicing rights is subject to fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.

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The fair value of servicing rights is estimated by using a cash flow valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions.

Loans and Leases

Originated and Other Loans and Leases Held in Portfolio

Loans that Oriental originates and intends to hold in portfolio are stated at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for unamortized deferred fees and costs which are amortized to interest income over the expected life of the loan using the interest method. Oriental discontinues accrual of interest on originated loans after payments become more than 90 days past due or earlier if Oriental does not expect the full collection of principal or interest. The delinquency status is based upon the contractual terms of the loans.

Loans for which the recognition of interest income has been discontinued are designated as non-accruing. Collections are accounted for on the cash method thereafter, until qualifying to return to accrual status. Such loans are not reinstated to accrual status until interest is received on a current basis and other factors indicative of doubtful collection cease to exist. The determination as to the ultimate collectability of the loan’s balance may involve management’s judgment in the evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and prospects for repayment.

Oriental follows a systematic methodology to establish and evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses to provide for inherent losses in the loan portfolio. This methodology includes the consideration of factors such as economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience, and results of loan grades assigned to commercial loans. The provision for loan and lease losses charged to current operations is based on such methodology. Loan and lease losses are charged, and recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan and lease losses on originated and other loans.

Larger commercial loans that exhibit potential or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review and grading. Where appropriate, allowances are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow, and legal options available to Oriental.

Included in the review of individual loans are those that are impaired. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that Oriental will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, at the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. Loans are individually evaluated for impairment, except large groups of small balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and loans that are recorded at fair value or at the lower of cost or fair value. Oriental measures for impairment all commercial loans over $500 thousand (i) that are either over 90 days past due or adversely classified, (ii) that are troubled-debt restructurings (each, a "TDR”), or (iii) when deemed necessary by management. The portfolios of mortgage loans, auto and leasing, and consumer loans are considered homogeneous and are evaluated collectively for impairment.

Oriental uses a rating system to apply an overall allowance percentage to each originated and other loan portfolio segment based on historical credit losses adjusted for current conditions and trends. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by Oriental over a determined look back period for each segment. The actual loss factor is adjusted by the appropriate loss emergence period as calculated for each portfolio. Then, the adjusted loss experience is supplemented with other qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These qualitative factors include consideration of the following: the loan grades assigned to commercial loans; levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff, including the bank’s loan review system as graded by regulatory agencies in their last examination; local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; effects of external factors such as competition and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the current portfolio; and effects of changes in credit concentrations and collateral value. An additional impact from the historical loss experience is applied based on levels of delinquency, loan classification, FICO score and/or origination date, depending on the portfolio.

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At origination, a determination is made whether a loan will be held in our portfolio or is intended for sale in the secondary market. Loans that will be held in Oriental’s portfolio are carried at amortized cost. Residential mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of the aggregate cost or market value (“LOCOM”).

Acquired Loans and Leases

Loans that Oriental acquires in acquisitions are recorded at fair value with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. Determining the fair value of the loans involves estimating the amount and timing of principal and interest cash flows expected to be collected on the loans and discounting those cash flows at a market rate of interest.

Oriental has acquired loans in three separate acquisitions, the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition on December 31, 2019, the BBVAPR Acquisition in December 2012 and the FDIC-assisted Eurobank acquisition in April 2010. For each acquisition, Oriental considered the following factors as indicators that an acquired loan had evidence of deterioration in credit quality and was therefore in the scope of ASC 310-30:

· Loans that were 90 days or more past due;

· Loans that had an internal risk rating of substandard or worse (substandard is consistent with regulatory definitions and is defined as having a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes liquidation of the loan);

· Loans that were classified as nonaccrual by the acquired bank at the time of acquisition; and

· Loans that had been previously modified in a TDR.

Any acquired loans that were not individually in the scope of ASC 310-30 because they did not meet the criteria above were either (i) pooled into groups of similar loans based on the borrower type, loan purpose, and collateral type and accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy or (ii) accounted for under ASC 310-20 (non-refundable fees and other costs).

Acquired Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium)

Revolving credit facilities such as credit cards, retail and commercial lines of credit and floor plans which are specifically scoped out of ASC 310-30 are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20. Also, performing auto loans with FICO scores over 660 acquired at a premium in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition and BBVAPR Acquisition are accounted for under this guidance. Auto loans with FICO scores below 660 were acquired at a discount and are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-30. The provisions of ASC 310-20 require that any differences between the contractually required loan payments in excess of Oriental’s initial investment in the loans be accreted into interest income on a level-yield basis over the life of the loan. Loans acquired in the BBVAPR Acquisition that were accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20 which had fully amortized their premium or discount, recorded at the date of acquisition, are removed from the acquired loan category. Loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 are placed on non-accrual status when past due in accordance with Oriental’s non-accruing policy and any accretion of discount is discontinued. These assets were recorded at estimated fair value on their acquisition date, incorporating an estimate of future expected cash flows. Such fair value includes a credit discount which accounts for expected loan losses over the estimated life of these loans. Management takes into consideration this credit discount when determining the necessary allowance for acquired loans that are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20.

The allowance for loan and lease losses model for acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 is the same as for the originated and other loan portfolio.

Acquired Loans Accounted under ASC 310-30 (including those accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy)

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Oriental performed a fair market valuation of each of the loan pools, and each pool was recorded at a discount. Oriental determined that at least part of the discount on the acquired individual or pools of loans was attributable to credit quality by reference to the valuation model used to estimate the fair value of these pools of loans. The valuation model incorporated lifetime expected credit losses into the loans’ fair valuation in consideration of factors such as evidence of credit deterioration since origination and the amounts of contractually required principal and interest that Oriental did not expect to collect as of the acquisition date. Based on the guidance included in the December 18, 2009 letter from the AICPA Depository Institutions Panel to the Office of the Chief Accountant of the SEC, Oriental has made an accounting policy election to apply ASC 310-30 by analogy to all of these acquired pools of loans as they all (i) were acquired in a business combination or asset purchase, (ii) resulted in recognition of a discount attributable, at least in part, to credit quality; and (iii) were not subsequently accounted for at fair value.

The excess of expected cash flows from acquired loans over the estimated fair value of acquired loans at acquisition is referred to as the accretable discount and is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the acquired loans using the interest method. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable discount. The nonaccretable discount represents estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the acquired loans. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows require Oriental to evaluate the need for an addition to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in the reversal of the associated allowance for loan losses, if any and the reversal of a corresponding amount of the nonaccretable discount which Oriental then reclassifies as accretable discount that is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the interest method. Oriental’s evaluation of the amount of future cash flows that it expects to collect takes into account actual credit performance of the acquired loans to date and Oriental’s best estimates for the expected lifetime credit performance of the loans using currently available information. Charge-offs of the principal amount on acquired loans would be first applied to the nonaccretable discount portion of the fair value adjustment.

In accordance with ASC 310-30, recognition of income is dependent on having a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected. Oriental performs such an evaluation on a quarterly basis on both its acquired loans individually accounted for under ASC 310-30 and those in pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy.

Cash flows for acquired loans individually accounted for under ASC 310-30 are estimated on a quarterly basis. Based on this evaluation, a determination is made as to whether or not Oriental has a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows. Such an expectation includes cash flows from normal customer repayment, collateral value, foreclosure or other collection efforts. Cash flows for acquired loans accounted for on a pooled basis under ASC 310-30 by analogy are also estimated on a quarterly basis. For mortgage and other consumer loans, expected cash flow estimates are calculated based on a model that incorporates a probability of default (PD). For commercial loans, it is based on the same methodology with probability of default and loss assigned to each pool with consideration given for pool make-up, considering individual loan grades for commercial loans. The probability of default and loss are developed from internally generated historical loss data and are applied to each pool.

To the extent that Oriental cannot reasonably estimate cash flows, interest income recognition is discontinued. The unit of account for loans in pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy is the pool of loans. Accordingly, as long as Oriental can reasonably estimate cash flows for the pool as a whole, accretable yield on the pool is recognized and all individual loans within the pool - even those more than 90 days past due - would be considered to be accruing interest in Oriental’s financial statement disclosures, regardless of whether or not Oriental expects any principal or interest cash flows on an individual loan 90 days or more past due.

Oriental writes-off the loan’s recorded investment and derecognizes the associated allowance for loan and lease losses for loans that exit the acquired pools.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

Oriental follows a systematic methodology to establish and evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses to provide for inherent losses in loan portfolio. This methodology includes the consideration of factors such as economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience, and results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans.

Oriental’s assessment of the allowance for loan losses is determined in accordance with the guidance of loss contingencies in ASC Subtopic 450-20 and loan impairment guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35. Also, Oriental determines the allowance for loan losses on purchased impaired loans and purchased loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 by analogy, by evaluating decreases in expected cash flows after the acquisition date.

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The quantitative component uses a loss factor for the general reserve of these loans established by considering Oriental’s historical loss experience adjusted for an estimated loss emergence period and the consideration of qualitative factors. Qualitative factors considered are: change in non-performing loans; migration in classification; trends in charge offs; trends in volume of loans; changes in collateral values; changes in risk selections and underwriting standards, and other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staff, including Oriental’s loan review system; national and local economic trends and industry conditions; and effect of external factors such as competition and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses. The sum of the adjusted loss experience factors and the qualitative factors will be the general valuation reserve (“GVA”) factor to be used for the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses in each category.

Originated and Other Loans and Leases Held for Investment and Acquired Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium)

Oriental determines the allowance for loan and lease losses by portfolio segment, which consist of mortgage loans, commercial loans, consumer loans, and auto and leasing, as follows:

Mortgage loans: These loans are divided into four classes: traditional mortgages, non-traditional mortgages, loans in loan modification programs and mortgage secured personal loans. Traditional mortgage loans include loans secured by a dwelling, fixed coupons and regular amortization schedules. Non-traditional mortgages include loans with interest-first amortization schedules and loans with balloon considerations as part of their terms. Mortgages in loan modification programs are loans that are being serviced under such programs. Mortgage loans are mainly equity lines of credit. The allowance factor on mortgage loans is impacted by the adjusted historical loss factors on the sub-segments and the qualitative factors described above and by delinquency buckets. The traditional mortgage loan portfolio is further segregated by vintages and then by delinquency buckets. Effective on the fourth quarter of 2018, the calculation of the loss factor was changed from historical loss experience to a probability of default (“PD”) and loss given default (“LGD”) methodology. The PD results from a delinquency migration analysis and the LGD is based on the Bank’s historical loss experience. The segments and sub-segments remained unchanged as well as the qualitative factors adjustments. These changes are considered a change in accounting estimate as per ASC 250-10 provisions, where adjustments should be made prospectively.

Commercial loans: The commercial portfolio is segmented by business line (corporate, institutional, middle market, corporate retail, floor plan, and real estate), by collateral type (secured by real estate and other commercial and industrial assets), and loan grades. Quantitative components use a loss factor for the GVA of these loans established by considering Oriental's historical loss experience of each segment adjusted for the loss realization period and the consideration of qualitative factors. The sum of the adjusted loss experience and the qualitative factors is the GVA factor used for the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses on each segment.

Consumer loans: The consumer portfolio consists of smaller retail loans such as retail credit cards, overdrafts, unsecured personal lines of credit, and personal unsecured loans. The allowance factor, consisting of the adjusted historical loss factor and the qualitative factors, will be calculated for each sub-class of loans by delinquency bucket.

Auto and Leasing: The auto and leasing portfolio consists of financing for the purchase of new or used motor vehicles for private or public use. The allowance factor is impacted by the adjusted historical loss factor and the qualitative factors. For the determination of the allowance factor, the portfolio is segmented by FICO score, which is updated on a quarterly basis and then by delinquency bucket.

Oriental establishes its allowance for loan losses through a provision for credit losses based on our evaluation of the credit quality of the loan portfolio. This evaluation, which includes a review of loans on which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers, among other matters, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical net loan loss experience, and other factors that warrant recognition in determining our allowance for loan losses. Oriental continues to monitor and modify the level of the allowance for loan losses to ensure it is adequate to cover losses inherent in our loan portfolio.

Our allowance for loan losses consists of the following elements: (i) specific valuation allowances based on probable losses on specifically identified impaired loans; and (ii) valuation allowances based on net historical loan loss experience for similar loans with similar inherent risk characteristics and performance trends, adjusted, as appropriate, for qualitative risk factors specific to respective loan types.

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When current information and events indicate that it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts of principal and interest due under the original terms of a business or commercial real estate loan greater than $500 thousand, such loan will be classified as impaired. Additionally, all loans modified in a TDR are considered impaired. The need for specific valuation allowances are determined for impaired loans and recorded as necessary. For impaired loans, we consider the fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent, or we use the present value of estimated future cash flows in determining the estimates of impairment and any related allowance for loan losses for these loans. Confirmed losses are charged off immediately.

Loan loss ratios and loan grades, for commercial loans, are updated at least quarterly and are applied in the context of GAAP. Management uses current available information in estimating possible loan and lease losses, factors beyond Oriental’s control, such as those affecting general economic conditions, may require future changes to the allowance.

Acquired Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (including those accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy)

For our acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, our allowance for loan losses is estimated based upon our expected cash flows for these loans. To the extent that we experience a deterioration in borrower credit quality resulting in a decrease in the net present value of our expected cash flows (which are used as a proxy to identify probable incurred losses) subsequent to the acquisition of the loans, an allowance for loan losses is established based on our estimate of future credit losses over the remaining life of the loans.

Acquired loans accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are not considered non-performing and continue to have an accretable yield as long as there is a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected. Also, loans charged-off against the non-accretable difference established in purchase accounting are not reported as charge-offs. Charge-offs on loans accounted under ASC Subtopic 310-30 are recorded only to the extent that losses exceed the non-accretable difference established with purchase accounting.

For the principal enhancements management made to its methodology, refer to Note 7.

Troubled Debt Restructuring

A TDR is the restructuring of a receivable in which Oriental, as creditor, grants a concession for legal or economic reasons due to the debtor’s financial difficulties. A concession is granted when, as a result of the restructuring, Oriental does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest accrued at the original contract rate. These concessions may include a reduction of the interest rate, principal or accrued interest, extension of the maturity date or other actions intended to minimize potential losses.

To assess whether the debtor is having financial difficulties, Oriental evaluates whether it is probable that the debtor will default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future.

Receivables that are restructured in a TDR are presumed to be impaired and are subject to a specific impairment-measurement method. If the payment of principal at original maturity is primarily dependent on the value of collateral, Oriental considers the current value of that collateral in determining whether the principal will be paid. For non-collateral dependent loans, the specific reserve is calculated based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. An accruing loan that is modified in a TDR can remain in accrual status if, based on a current, well-documented credit analysis, collection of principal and interest in accordance with the modified terms is reasonably assured, and the borrower has demonstrated sustained historical repayment performance for a reasonable period before the modification.

Reserve for Unfunded Commitments

The reserve for unfunded commitments is maintained at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses related to unfunded credit facilities and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The determination of the adequacy of the reserve is based upon an evaluation of the unfunded credit facilities. Net adjustments to the reserve for unfunded commitments are included in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

FDIC Indemnification Asset and True-up Payment Obligation

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The FDIC indemnification asset was accounted for and measured separately from the covered loans acquired in the Eurobank FDIC-assisted acquisition as it was not contractually embedded in any of the covered loans. The indemnification asset was recorded at fair value at the acquisition date and represented the present value of the estimated cash payments expected to be received from the FDIC for future losses on covered assets based on the credit adjustment estimated for each covered asset and the shared-loss percentages. This balance also included incurred expenses under the shared-loss agreements. These cash flows were then discounted at a market-based rate to reflect the uncertainty of the timing and receipt of the shared-loss reimbursements from the FDIC. The time value of money incorporated into the present value computation was accreted into earnings over the shorter of the life of the shared-loss agreements or the holding period of the covered assets.

The FDIC indemnification asset was reduced as shared-loss payments were received from the FDIC. Realized credit losses in excess of acquisition-date estimates resulted in an increase in the FDIC indemnification asset. Conversely, if realized credit losses were less than acquisition-date estimates, the FDIC indemnification asset was amortized through the term of the shared-loss agreements.

The true-up payment obligation associated with the loss share agreements was accounted for at fair value in accordance with ASC Section 805-30-25-6 as it was considered contingent consideration. The true-up payment obligation was included as part of other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Any changes in the carrying value of the obligation were included in the category of FDIC loss share income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations.

On February 6, 2017, the Bank and the FDIC agreed to terminate the single family and commercial shared-loss agreements related to the FDIC assisted acquisition of Eurobank on April 30, 2010. As part of the loss share termination transaction, the Bank made a payment of $10.1 million to the FDIC and recorded a net benefit of $1.4 million. Such termination payment took into account the anticipated reimbursements over the life of the shared-loss agreements and the true-up payment liability of the Bank anticipated at the end of the ten-year term of the single family shared-loss agreement. All rights and obligations of the parties under the shared-loss agreements terminated as of the closing date of the agreement.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Oriental’s goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets having an indefinite useful life are tested for impairment. Intangibles with indefinite lives are evaluated for impairment at least annually, and on a more frequent basis, if events or circumstances indicate impairment could have taken place. Such events could include, among others, a significant adverse change in the business climate, an adverse action by a regulator, an unanticipated change in the competitive environment and a decision to change the operations or dispose of a reporting unit.

Under applicable accounting standards, goodwill impairment analysis is a two-step test. Oriental has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether there are events or circumstances that exist that make it more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, or if Oriental chooses to bypass the qualitative assessment, Oriental compares each reporting unit's fair value to its carrying value to identify potential impairment. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired. However, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit were to exceed its estimated fair value, a second step would be performed that would compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as goodwill that is recognized in a business combination. Significant judgment and estimates are involved in estimating the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting units. Oriental performs annual goodwill impairment test as of October 31 and monitors for interim triggering events on an ongoing basis. Oriental performed its annual impairment review of goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2019 and 2018 using October 31, 2019 and 2018 as the annual evaluation dates and concluded that there was no impairment at December 31, 2019 and 2018.

Foreclosed Real Estate and Other Repossessed Property

Foreclosed real estate and other repossessed property are initially recorded at the fair value of the real estate or repossessed property less the cost of selling it at the date of foreclosure or repossession. At the time properties are acquired in full or partial satisfaction of loans, any excess of the loan balance over the estimated fair value of the property is charged against the allowance for loan and lease losses on non-covered loans. After foreclosure or repossession, these properties are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated cost to sell based on recent appraised values or options to purchase the foreclosed or repossessed property. Any excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, is charged to non-interest expense. The costs and expenses associated to holding these properties in portfolio are expensed as incurred.

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Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each type of asset. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the terms of the leases or estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Oriental periodically reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, an estimate of the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is made. If the sum of the future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the assets, an impairment loss is recognized. The amount of the impairment is the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the asset. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was no indication of impairment as a result of such review.

Income Taxes

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, Oriental is required to estimate income taxes. This involves an estimate of current income tax expense together with an assessment of deferred taxes resulting from differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The determination of current income tax expense involves estimates and assumptions that require Oriental to assume certain positions based on its interpretation of current tax laws and regulations. Changes in assumptions affecting estimates may be required in the future, and estimated tax assets or liabilities may need to be increased or decreased accordingly. The accrual for tax contingencies is adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law and emerging legislation. When particular matters arise, a number of years may elapse before such matters are audited and finally resolved. Favorable resolution of such matters could be recognized as a reduction to Oriental’s effective tax rate in the year of resolution. Unfavorable settlement of any particular issue could increase the effective tax rate and may require the use of cash in such year.

The determination of deferred tax expense or benefit is based on changes in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that generate temporary differences. The carrying value of Oriental’s net deferred tax assets assumes that Oriental will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income based on estimates and assumptions. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, Oriental may be required to record valuation allowances against its deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Management evaluates on a regular basis whether the deferred tax assets can be realized and assesses the need for a valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is established when management believes that it is more likely than not that some portion of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowance from period to period are included in Oriental’s tax provision in the period of change.

In addition to valuation allowances, Oriental establishes accruals for uncertain tax positions when, despite the belief that Oriental’s tax return positions are fully supported, Oriental believes that certain positions are likely to be challenged. The accruals for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law, and emerging legislation. The accruals for Oriental’s uncertain tax positions are reflected as income tax payable as a component of accrued expenses and other liabilities. These accruals are reduced upon expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.

Oriental follows a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement.

Oriental’s policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits within the provision for income taxes on the consolidated statements of operations.

Oriental is potentially subject to income tax audits in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for taxable years 2015 to 2018, until the applicable statute of limitations expires. In addition, Oriental’s US subsidiaries are potentially subject to income tax audits by the IRS for taxable years 2016 to 2018. Tax audits by their nature are often complex and can require several years to complete.

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Revenue Recognition

In May 2014 FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard that would remove inconsistencies in revenue requirements, provide a more robust framework for addressing the revenue issues, improve comparability in revenue recognition and to simplify the preparation of financial statements by reducing the number of requirements to which an entity must refer.

The standard defines revenue (ASC-606-10-20) as inflows or other enhancements of assets of an entity or settlements of its liabilities (or a combination of both) from delivering or producing goods, rendering services, or other activities that constitute the entity’s ongoing major or central operations.

Revenue is recognized when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a promised good or service to a customer, either at a point in time or over time. Where a performance obligation is satisfied over time, the related revenue is also recognized over time.

Equity-Based Compensation Plan

Oriental’s 2007 Omnibus Performance Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “Omnibus Plan”), provides for equity-based compensation incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted units and dividend equivalents, as well as equity-based performance awards. The Omnibus Plan was adopted in 2007, amended and restated in 2008, and further amended in 2010 and 2013.

The purpose of the Omnibus Plan is to provide flexibility to Oriental to attract, retain and motivate directors, officers, and key employees through the grant of awards based on performance and to adjust its compensation practices to the best compensation practice and corporate governance trends as they develop from time to time. The Omnibus Plan is further intended to motivate high levels of individual performance coupled with increased shareholder returns. Therefore, awards under the Omnibus Plan (each, an “Award”) are intended to be based upon the recipient’s individual performance, corporate performance, level of responsibility and potential to make significant contributions to Oriental. Generally, the Omnibus Plan will terminate as of (a) the date when no more of Oriental’s shares of common stock are available for issuance under the Omnibus Plan or, (b) if earlier, the date the Omnibus Plan is terminated by Oriental’s Board of Directors.

The Board’s Compensation Committee (the “Committee”), or such other committee as the Board may designate, has full authority to interpret and administer the Omnibus Plan in order to carry out its provisions and purposes. The Committee has the authority to determine those persons eligible to receive an Award and to establish the terms and conditions of any Award. The Committee may delegate, subject to such terms or conditions or guidelines as it shall determine, to any employee or group of employees any portion of its authority and powers under the Omnibus Plan with respect to participants who are not directors or executive officers subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Only the Committee may exercise authority in respect to Awards granted to such participants.

The expected term of stock options granted represents the period of time that such options are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of Oriental’s shares of common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected term of the stock options. For stock options issued during 2015, the expected volatilities are based on both historical and implied volatility of Oriental’s shares of common stock.

Oriental follows the fair value method of recording stock-based compensation. Oriental used the modified prospective transition method, which requires measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award with the cost to be recognized over the service period. It applies to all awards unvested and granted after the effective date and awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after that date.

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Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances, except for those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. GAAP requires that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities and on derivative activities that qualify and are designated for cash flows hedge accounting, net of taxes, are reported as a separate component of the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated statements of financial condition, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income (loss).

Commitments and Contingencies

Liabilities for loss contingencies, arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.

Lessee Accounting

Right of use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement of an arrangement where it is determined at inception that a lease exists. Lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. These assets and liabilities are initially recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term calculated using our incremental borrowing rate. Lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that those options will be exercised. The right-of-use asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for the remaining balance of any lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment of the right-of-use-asset.

Operating lease expense consists of a single lease cost calculated so that the remaining cost of the lease is allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, and any impairment of the right-of-use asset. Variable lease payments are generally expensed as incurred and include certain non-lease components, such as maintenance and other services provided by the lessor, and other charges included in the lease. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet, and the expense for these short-term leases and for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Oriental’s leases do not contain residual value guarantees or material variable lease payments. All leases were classified as operating leases.

Substantially all of the leases in which Oriental is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches, ATM locations, and office space with terms extending through 2032. All of our leases are classified as operating leases, and therefore, were previously not recognized on Oriental’s consolidated statements of financial condition. With the adoption of Topic 842, operating lease agreements are required to be recognized on the consolidated statements of financial condition as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability. Oriental leases to others certain space in its principal offices for terms extending through 2023; all are operating leases.

Subsequent Events

Oriental has evaluated other events subsequent to the balance sheet date and prior to the filing of this annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and has adjusted and disclosed those events that have occurred that would require adjustment or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Updates Not Yet Adopted

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Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," (CECL) which replaces the existing incurred loss impairment methodology for loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment with a methodology that reflects management’s best estimate of lifetime expected credit losses and requires consideration of reasonable and supportable economic forecasts to develop a lifetime credit loss estimate. Topic 326 requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosure to allow users to better understand the credit risk within the portfolio and the methodologies for determining the allowance for credit losses. The CECL standard also simplifies the accounting model for purchased credit impaired loans. Oriental will adopt Topic 326 effective January 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective approach.

Our methodology for estimating lifetime expected credit losses for our loan portfolios will include the following key components:

- Segmentation of loans into pools that share common risk characteristics;
- An economic forecast period based on the relation of losses with key economic variables for each portfolio segment;
- Reversion period to historical loss experience using straight-line method;
- Inclusion of qualitative adjustments to consider factors that have not been accounted for;
- Discounted cash flow (DCF) method to measure credit impairment on most of our loan portfolios;
- Credit losses for loans that do not share similar risk characteristics are estimated on an individual basis. Individual evaluations are typically performed for nonaccrual loans and modified loans classified as troubled debt restructurings. The lifetime losses for individually measured loans are estimated based on one of several methods, including the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, observable market value of similar debt or the present value of expected cash flows.
- The estimation methodology for credit losses on unfunded lending-related commitments is similar to the process for estimating credit losses for loans, with the addition of a probability of draw estimate that is applied to each commitment.

As part of our evaluation of the estimated impacts of CECL, we have run simulations based on our portfolio composition and current expectations of future economic conditions. The ultimate effect of CECL on our ACL will depend the portfolio’s credit quality and economic conditions at the time of adoption. The Company’s CECL implementation efforts are in process and continue to focus on model validation, refinement of the model assumptions, the qualitative factor, and the operational control framework to support the new process. During the first quarter of 2020, we expect all internal reviews of the adjustments to be finalized, and all processes and controls surrounding the ongoing estimate to be fully implemented and documented. At adoption, we expect to have a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings for this change in the ACL, which would impact our capital. Oriental expects to continue to be well capitalized under the Basel III regulatory framework after the adoption of this standard. Oriental will avail itself of the option to phase-in over a period of three years the day one effects on regulatory capital from the adoption of CECL. For PCD loans, including BBVA and Eurobank acquired book plus the recently acquired Scotiabank, the adjustment will be made through the allowance and loan balances with no impact in capital.

Topic 326 also requires expected credit losses on available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities be recorded as an allowance for credit losses. For certain types of debt securities, such as U.S. Treasuries and other securities with government guarantees, entities may expect zero credit losses. Oriental estimates that the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2020 will not have a material impact on our portfolio of AFS debt securities.

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Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-15, which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). Accordingly, ASU 2018-15 requires an entity (customer) in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to follow the guidance in Subtopic 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset related to the service contract and which costs to expense. The ASU also requires the entity (customer) to expense the capitalized implementation costs of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract over the term of the hosting arrangement, which includes reasonably certain renewals. This ASU is the final version of Proposed Accounting Standards Update 2018–230—Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract, which has been deleted. This ASU will be applied prospectively for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The effects of this standard on our consolidated statement of financial position, results of operations or cash flows are not expected to be material.

Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which modifies disclosure requirements related to fair value measurement. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Implementation on a prospective or retrospective basis varies by specific disclosure requirement. Early adoption is permitted. The standard also allows for early adoption of any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of this ASU while delaying adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date.

Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, which simplifies the measurement of goodwill impairment. An entity will no longer perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. Instead, impairment will be measured using the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the reporting unit. This ASU will be applied prospectively for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The effects of this standard on our consolidated statement of financial position, results of operations or cash flows are not expected to be material.

New Accounting Updates Adopted During the Current Year

Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 (Topic 842), the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases): 1) a lease liability, which is the present value of a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments, and 2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Lessor accounting under the new guidance remains largely unchanged as it is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and operating leases. Leveraged leases have been eliminated, although lessors can continue to account for existing leveraged leases using the current accounting guidance. Other limited changes were made to align lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and the new revenue recognition standard. All entities will classify leases to determine how to recognize lease-related revenue and expense. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures are required by lessees and lessors to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The intention is to require enough information to supplement the amounts recorded in the financial statements so that users can understand more about the nature of an entity’s leasing activities. All entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. As Oriental elected the transition option provided in ASU No. 2018-11 (see below), the modified retrospective approach was applied on January 1, 2019 (as opposed to January 1, 2017). Oriental also elected certain relief options offered in ASU 2016-02 including the package of practical expedients and the option not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities that arise from short-term leases (i.e., leases with terms of twelve months or less). Oriental also elected the hindsight practical expedient, which allows entities to use hindsight when determining lease term and impairment of right-of-use assets. Oriental has several lease agreements, mainly branch locations, which are considered operating leases, and therefore, were not previously recognized on Oriental’s consolidated statements of financial condition. The new guidance requires these lease agreements to be recognized on the consolidated statements of financial condition as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability. The new guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated statements of operations or the consolidated statements of cash flows. See Note 28 Leases for more information.

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Leases - Targeted Improvements. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11 to provide entities with relief from the costs of implementing certain aspects of the new leasing standard, ASU No. 2016-02. Specifically, under the amendments in ASU 2018-11: (1) entities may elect not to recast the comparative periods presented when transitioning to the new leasing standard, and (2) lessors may elect not to separate lease and non-lease components when certain conditions are met. The amendments have the same effective date as ASU 2016-02 (January 1, 2019 for Oriental). Oriental adopted ASU 2018-11 on its required effective date of January 1, 2019 and elected both transition options mentioned above. ASU 2018-11 did not have a material impact on Oriental’s consolidated financial statements.

Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors. In December 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-20 which allows lessors to make an accounting policy election of presenting sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from lessees on a net basis, (2) requires a lessor to exclude lessor costs paid directly by a lessee to third parties on the lessor’s behalf and include lessor costs that are paid by the lessor and reimbursed by the lessee in the measurement of variable lease revenue and the associated expense, and (3) clarifies that when lessors allocate variable payments to lease and non-lease components they are required to follow the recognition guidance in the new leases standard for the lease component and other applicable guidance, such as the new revenue standard, for the non-lease component. Oriental adopted ASU 2018-20 on its required effective date of January 1, 2019 and elected to present sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from lessees on a net basis as described in (1) above. ASU 2018-20 did not have a material impact on Oriental’s consolidated financial statements.

Leases: Codification Improvements. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-01 which states that for lessors that are not manufacturers or dealers, the fair value of the underlying asset is its cost, less any volume or trade discounts, as long as there isn’t a significant amount of time between acquisition of the asset and lease commencement; (2) clarifies that lessors in the scope of ASC 942 (such as Oriental) must classify principal payments received from sales-type and direct financing leases in investing activities in the statement of cash flows; and (3) clarifies the transition guidance related to certain interim disclosures provided in the year of adoption. To coincide with the adoption of ASU No. 2016-02, Oriental elected to early adopt ASU 2019-01 on January 1, 2019. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on Oriental’s consolidated financial statements.

Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 with the objectives to (1) improve the transparency and understandability of information conveyed to financial statement users about an entity’s risk management activities by better aligning the entity’s financial reporting for hedging relationships with those risk management activities; and (2) reduce the complexity of and simplify the application of hedge accounting by preparers. This guideline allows the entity to elect whether to perform quantitative or qualitative assessments for their hedge accounting transactions. In addition, the guideline provides that “an entity may reclassify a debt security from held-to-maturity (HTM) to available-for-sale (AFS) if the debt security is eligible to be hedged under the last-of-layer method in accordance with paragraph 815-20-25-12A. Any unrealized gain or loss at the date of the transfer shall be recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in accordance with paragraph 320-10-35-10(c).” Transition elections must be adopted within the timeframe outlined in paragraphs 815-20-65-3(f) to 65-3(g). This includes the transition election available for the transfer of eligible securities from the HTM to the AFS category. ASU No. 2017-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Oriental elected to maintain its current quantitative assessment for the existing hedge accounting transaction. In addition, Oriental elected to reclassify all of the securities in its held-to-maturity portfolio amounting to $424.7 million to its available-for-sale portfolio, as they were debt securities that qualified as eligible to be hedged under the last-of-layer method. The new guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated statements of operations or the consolidated statement of cash flows.

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NOTE 2 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

On December 31, 2019, Oriental purchased from the Bank of Nova Scotia (“BNS”) all outstanding common stock of Scotiabank de Puerto Rico for an aggregate purchase price of $550.0 million, subject to settlement amounts as described herein. Immediately following the closing, Oriental merged Scotiabank de Puerto Rico with and into Oriental Bank, with Oriental Bank continuing as the surviving entity. As part of this transaction, Oriental Bank also acquired the U.S. Virgin Islands banking operations of BNS through an acquisition of certain assets (including loans, ATMs and physical branch locations) and an assumption of certain liabilities (including deposits) for their net book value plus a $10.0 million premium on deposits which were settled as part of the final consideration from the acquisition. In addition, Oriental acquired certain loans and assumed certain liabilities, from BNS’s Puerto Rico branch for their net book value which were settled as part of the final consideration from the acquisition. As a result of the acquisition, Oriental added $2.2 billion net loans and $3.0 billion dollars in core low-cost deposits and resulted in a bargain purchase gain of $315 thousand, included as “Bargain purchase from Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The reason for the bargain purchase gain is primarily due to the pricing strategy on the deal and the value of acquired tax benefits which are considered realizable based on the combined results. The audited consolidated financial statements contemplate the effect of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. Oriental entered into the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition as part of its growth strategy to increase its market share and improve its core deposit base and competitive positioning.

Cash consideration (in thousands): |  |
SBPR purchase price | $ | 550,000
Premium on USVI deposits |  | 10,000
BNS USVI net liabilities assumed |  | (182,244)
BNS PR net assets acquired |  | 52,681
Total cash consideration |  | 430,437
Cash consideration paid on December 31, 2019 |  | 425,242
Cash consideration payable | $ | 5,195

The following amounts represent the preliminary determination of the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed up to a one-year measurement period from the date of acquisition as required by the FASB ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”. As of December 31, 2019, we continued to analyze the assumptions and related valuation results associated with the acquired loans. Due to the complexity in valuing the loans and the significant amount of data inputs required, the valuation of the loans, including unfunded lending-related commitments, is not yet final. The table below reflects provisional adjustments recorded as of December 31, 2019. Any additional potential adjustment could be material in relation to the preliminary values presented below:

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| December 31, 2019
|  |  |  | Fair Value |  |  |
| Book Value |  | Adjustments, net |  | Fair Value
| (In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 492,512 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 492,512
Investments |  | 576,319 |  |  | (102) |  |  | 576,217
Loans |  | 2,237,337 |  |  | (21,134) |  |  | 2,216,203
Accrued interest receivable |  | 7,722 |  |  | (2,952) |  |  | 4,770
Foreclosed real estate |  | 8,636 |  |  | (352) |  |  | 8,284
Deferred tax asset, net |  | 37,606 |  |  | 22,335 |  |  | 59,941
Premises and equipment |  | 10,866 |  |  | (1,068) |  |  | 9,798
Servicing asset |  | 40,258 |  |  | 206 |  |  | 40,464
Core deposit intangible |  | - |  |  | 41,507 |  |  | 41,507
Customer relationship intangible |  | - |  |  | 12,693 |  |  | 12,693
Other intangible |  | - |  |  | 567 |  |  | 567
Operating lease right-of-use assets |  | 15,452 |  |  | 4,011 |  |  | 19,463
Other assets |  | 86,016 |  |  | (6,507) |  |  | 79,509
Total identifiable assets acquired |  | 3,512,724 |  |  | 49,204 |  |  | 3,561,928
Deposits |  | 3,028,066 |  |  | (2,607) |  |  | 3,025,459
Operating lease liability |  | 16,317 |  |  | 2,091 |  |  | 18,408
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |  | 87,309 |  |  | - |  |  | 87,309
Total liabilities assumed |  | 3,131,692 |  |  | (516) |  |  | 3,131,176
Total identifiable net assets |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 430,752
Bargain purchase gain |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 315
Total consideration |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 430,437

Fair Value of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

In order to allocate the consideration transferred for Scotiabank PR & USVI, the fair value of all identifiable assets and liabilities were established. For accounting and financial reporting purposes, fair value is defined under FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” as the practice that would be received upon the sale of an asset or the amount paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market participants are assumed to be buyers and sellers in the principal (most advantageous) market for the asset or liability. Additionally, fair value measurements for an asset assume the highest and best use of that asset by market participants. Use of the different estimates and judgments could yield different results. In determining the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, a review was conducted for any significant contingent asset or liabilities existing as of the acquisition date. The preliminary assessment did not identify any significant contingencies related to existing legal or government action.

The methods used to determine the fair values of the significant identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are described below.

Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, and interest-earning deposits with banks and the Federal Reserve System. The fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or re-price frequently and that have little or no risk were considered to have a fair value that approximates to carrying value.

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Investment securities – The fair value of securities were based on quoted market prices.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock - The fair value of acquired FHLB stock was estimated to be its redemption value.

Loans – The fair values of loans acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition was based on a discounted cash flow methodology that used projections of interest and principal payments based on certain valuation assumptions such as default rates, loss severity, discount rates and prepayment rates. Other factors expected by market participants were considered in determining the fair value of acquired loans, including loan pool level estimated cash flows, type of loan and related collateral, risk classification status (i.e., performing or nonperforming), term of loan, whether or not the loan was amortizing, and current discount rates.

The methods used to estimate fair value are extremely sensitive to the assumptions and estimates used. While management attempted to use assumptions and estimates that best reflected the acquired loan portfolios and current market conditions, a greater degree of subjectivity is inherent in these values than in those determined in active markets. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that this information is useful for purposes of evaluating the financial condition and/or value of Oriental in and of itself or in comparison with any other company.

Foreclosed real estate - Foreclosed real estate and other repossessed properties (vehicles) are presented at their estimated fair value. The fair values were determined using their expected selling price, less selling and carrying costs, discounted to present value.

Deferred taxes - Deferred income taxes relate to the differences between the book and tax bases of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in this transaction pursuant to ASC 740, Income Taxes. The deferred tax asset, net assumes non-taxable transaction through a stock acquisition. Therefore, the tax basis of assets acquired and liabilities assumed will carry over to Oriental without consideration of fair value adjustments. Oriental used the enacted tax rate of 37.5%, and the 20% preferential tax rate where applicable, in measuring deferred taxes resulting from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

Premises and equipment – The fair value of premises, including land, buildings and improvements, was determined based upon appraisals by licensed appraisers. These appraisals were based upon the best and highest use of the property with final values determined based upon an analysis of the cost, sales comparison, and income capitalization approaches for each property appraised. This fair value of owned real estate resulted in an estimated premium of $2.1 million, to be amortized over the weighted average remaining useful life of the properties, estimated to be nine years.

Servicing asset - The fair value of servicing asset was estimated by using a cash flow valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions.

Core deposit intangible (“CDI”) - CDI is a measure of the value of non-interest checking, savings, and NOW and money market deposits that are acquired in business combinations. The fair value of the CDI stemming from the business combination is based on projecting net cash flow benefits, including assumptions related to customer attrition rates, discount rate, and alternative costs of funds, to be amortized using an accelerated method over a useful life of ten years.

Customer relationship intangible (“CRI”) - CRI is a measure of the value of insurance client relationships that were acquired in the business combination. The fair value was computed using a multiperiod cash flow model, a form of the income approach and discounted using an appropriate risk-adjusted discount rate. This measure of fair value requires considerable judgments about future events, including customer retention and attrition estimates, to be amortized using an accelerated method over a useful life of ten years.

Other intangibles – Other intangibles represents the non-competition and non-solicitation covenants by BNS for a period of three and two years, respectively. The fair value was computed using a “with-and-without method” cash flow model, a form of the income approach and discounted using an appropriate risk-adjusted discount rate. This measure of fair value requires considerable judgments about future events, including customer retention and attrition estimates, to be amortized using an accelerated method over a useful life of three years.

Operating lease right-of-use asset – The fair value of the operating lease right-of-use asset was determined by comparing with market terms of leases of the same or similar terms at the acquisition date, if terms were favorable Oriental recognized an

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intangible asset, if terms were unfavorable Oriental recognized an intangible liability. This fair value of operating lease right-of-use assets resulted in an estimated premium of $1.1 million, to be amortized over the lease term.

Deposit liabilities - The fair values used for demand and savings deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair values for time deposits were estimated using a discounted cash flow method that applies interest rates currently being offered on time deposits to a schedule of aggregated contractual maturities of such time deposits, to be amortized using a straight-line method over a useful life of one year.

Other assets and other liabilities - Given the short-term nature of these financial instruments, the carrying amounts reflected in the statement of assets acquired and liabilities assumed approximated fair value.

Financial Information — Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition

Oriental’s consolidated results of operations for 2019 do not include any operations from Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition since the acquisition date was December 31, 2019. Expenses relating to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition amounted to $24.1 million and were included in the December 31, 2019 consolidated statement of operations.

The following summarizes the unaudited pro forma results of operations as if Oriental had acquired Scotiabank de Puerto Rico (“SBPR”) on January 1, 2018. Oriental believes that given the nature of assets and liabilities assumed and the significant amount of fair value adjustments, historical results of BNS USVI and BNS Puerto Rico branches are not meaningful to Oriental’s results, and thus not included in the pro-forma information presented. The pro-forma results were calculated by combining the results of Oriental with the stand-alone results of SBPR for the pre-acquisition periods, which were adjusted to account for certain costs that would have been incurred during this pre-acquisition period:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Net interest income | $ | 478,293 |  | $ | 488,791
Net income |  | 147,848 |  |  | 161,555
Earnings per share: |  |  |  |  |
Basic |  | 3.01 |  |  | 3.55
Diluted |  | 2.99 |  |  | 3.25

Merger and Restructuring Charges

Merger and restructuring charges are recorded in the consolidated statement of operations and include incremental costs to integrate the operations of Oriental and its most recent acquisition, including the costs of transition services provided by the Bank of Nova Scotia. These charges represent costs associated with these one-time activities and do not represent ongoing costs of the fully integrated combined organization. These costs were recorded in merger and restructuring charges within the consolidated statement of operations. Payments under merger and restructuring associated with the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition are expected to continue into 2020 and will be under applicable accounting guidance to the cost being incurred.

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NOTE 3 – RESTRICTED CASH

The following table includes the composition of Oriental’s restricted cash:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Cash pledged as collateral to other financial institutions to secure: |  |  |  |  |
Derivatives | $ | - |  | $ | 1,980
Regulatory requirements |  | 400 |  |  | -
Obligations under agreement of loans sold with recourse |  | 1,050 |  |  | 1,050
| $ | 1,450 |  | $ | 3,030

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank’s international banking entities, OIB and Oriental Overseas, a division of the Bank, held short-term highly liquid securities in the amount of $305 thousand and $325 thousand, respectively, as the legal reserve required for international banking entities under Puerto Rico law. In addition, as part of the Scotiabank PR & USVI acquisition on December 31, 2019, a certificate of deposit of $300 thousand was held for the international banking entity that was retained as part of the integration. These instruments cannot be withdrawn or transferred by OIB or Oriental Overseas without the prior written approval of the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico (the "OCFI").

As part of regulatory requirements for the administration of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Scotiabank maintained $100 thousand on a certificate of deposit that was registered as part of the integration on December 31, 2019.

As part of its derivative activities, Oriental enters into collateral agreements with certain financial counterparties. At December 31, 2019 collateral agreements have expired. At December 31, 2018, Oriental had delivered approximately $2.0 million of cash as collateral for such derivatives activities.

Oriental has a contract with FNMA which requires collateral to guarantee the repurchase, if necessary, of loans sold with recourse. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, Oriental delivered as collateral cash amounting to approximately $1.1 million, for both periods.

The Bank is required by Puerto Rico law to maintain average weekly reserve balances to cover demand deposits. The amount of those minimum average reserve balances for the week that covered December 31, 2019 was $289.3 million (December 31, 2018 - $211.6 million). At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank complied with this requirement. Cash and due from bank as well as other short-term, highly liquid securities, are used to cover the required average reserve balances.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Money Market Investments

Oriental considers as cash equivalents all money market instruments that are not pledged and that have maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, money market instruments included as part of cash and cash equivalents amounted to $6.8 million and $4.9 million, respectively.

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Investment Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, fair value, and weighted average yield of the securities owned by Oriental at December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

| December 31, 2019
|  |  | Gross |  | Gross |  |  |  | Weighted
| Amortized |  | Unrealized |  | Unrealized |  | Fair |  | Average
| Cost |  | Gains |  | Losses |  | Value |  | Yield
| (In thousands)
Available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 403,227 |  | $ | 846 |  | $ | 1,417 |  | $ | 402,656 |  | 2.00%
GNMA certificates |  | 215,755 |  |  | 718 |  |  | 4 |  |  | 216,469 |  | 2.33%
CMOs issued by US government-sponsored agencies |  | 55,235 |  |  | 16 |  |  | 490 |  |  | 54,761 |  | 1.97%
Total mortgage-backed securities |  | 674,217 |  |  | 1,580 |  |  | 1,911 |  |  | 673,886 |  | 2.11%
Investment securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
US Treasury securities |  | 397,183 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 397,183 |  | 1.60%
Obligations of US government-sponsored agencies |  | 1,967 |  |  | - |  |  | 6 |  |  | 1,961 |  | 1.38%
Other debt securities |  | 1,108 |  |  | 31 |  |  | - |  |  | 1,139 |  | 3.00%
Total investment securities |  | 400,258 |  |  | 31 |  |  | 6 |  |  | 400,283 |  | 1.60%
Total securities available for sale | $ | 1,074,475 |  | $ | 1,611 |  | $ | 1,917 |  | $ | 1,074,169 |  | 1.92%

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| December 31, 2018
|  |  | Gross |  | Gross |  |  |  | Weighted
| Amortized |  | Unrealized |  | Unrealized |  | Fair |  | Average
| Cost |  | Gains |  | Losses |  | Value |  | Yield
| (In thousands)
Available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 561,878 |  | $ | 404 |  | $ | 8,951 |  | $ | 553,331 |  | 2.59%
GNMA certificates |  | 211,947 |  |  | 1,050 |  |  | 2,827 |  |  | 210,170 |  | 3.10%
CMOs issued by US government-sponsored agencies |  | 66,230 |  |  | - |  |  | 2,166 |  |  | 64,064 |  | 1.90%
Total mortgage-backed securities |  | 840,055 |  |  | 1,454 |  |  | 13,944 |  |  | 827,565 |  | 2.66%
Investment securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
US Treasury securities |  | 10,924 |  |  | - |  |  | 119 |  |  | 10,805 |  | 1.36%
Obligations of US government-sponsored agencies |  | 2,325 |  |  | - |  |  | 60 |  |  | 2,265 |  | 1.38%
Other debt securities |  | 1,207 |  |  | 15 |  |  | - |  |  | 1,222 |  | 2.99%
Total investment securities |  | 14,456 |  |  | 15 |  |  | 179 |  |  | 14,292 |  | 1.50%
Total securities available-for-sale | $ | 854,511 |  | $ | 1,469 |  | $ | 14,123 |  | $ | 841,857 |  | 2.64%
Held-to-maturity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 424,740 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 14,387 |  | $ | 410,353 |  | 2.07%

On January 1, 2019, Oriental adopted the ASU No. 2017-12 and reclassified all of its mortgage backed securities with a carrying value of $424.7 million and unrealized losses of $14.4 million from the held-to-maturity portfolio into the available-for-sale portfolio.

The amortized cost and fair value of Oriental’s investment securities at December 31, 2019, by contractual maturity, are shown in the next table. Securities not due on a single contractual maturity date, such as collateralized mortgage obligations, are classified in the period of final contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

| December 31, 2019
| Available-for-sale
| Amortized Cost |  | Fair Value
| (In thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |
Due from 1 to 5 years |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 1,611 |  | $ | 1,640
GNMA certificates |  | 785 |  |  | 785
Total due from 1 to 5 years |  | 2,396 |  |  | 2,425
Due after 5 to 10 years |  |  |  |  |
CMOs issued by US government-sponsored agencies | $ | 45,481 |  | $ | 45,003
FNMA and FHLMC certificates |  | 111,923 |  |  | 111,916
GNMA certificates |  | 80,675 |  |  | 80,676
Total due after 5 to 10 years |  | 238,079 |  |  | 237,595
Due after 10 years |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 289,693 |  | $ | 289,100
GNMA certificates |  | 134,295 |  |  | 135,008
CMOs issued by US government-sponsored agencies |  | 9,754 |  |  | 9,758
Total due after 10 years |  | 433,742 |  |  | 433,866
Total mortgage-backed securities |  | 674,217 |  |  | 673,886
Investment securities |  |  |  |  |
Due less than one year |  |  |  |  |
US Treasury securities | $ | 377,153 |  | $ | 377,153
Other debt securities |  | 250 |  |  | 250
Total due in less than one year |  | 377,403 |  |  | 377,403
Due from 1 to 5 years |  |  |  |  |
Obligations of US government-sponsored agencies | $ | 1,967 |  | $ | 1,961
US Treasury securities |  | 20,030 |  |  | 20,030
Total due from 1 to 5 years |  | 21,997 |  |  | 21,991
Due from 5 to 10 years |  |  |  |  |
Other debt securities |  | 858 |  |  | 889
Total due after 5 to 10 years |  | 858 |  |  | 889
Total investment securities |  | 400,258 |  |  | 400,283
Total | $ | 1,074,475 |  | $ | 1,074,169

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During the year ended December 31, 2019 Oriental sold $680.4 million available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities, at attractive yields and terms and recognized a gain in the sale of $8.3 million, preparing for the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. During the year ended 2018, Oriental also sold $17.8 million available-for-sale Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) certificates from its recurring mortgage loan origination and securitization activities. These sales did not realize any gains or losses during such period. During the year ended 2017 Oriental sold $166.0 million available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities and $84.1 million of US Treasury securities and recorded a net gain on sale of securities of $6.9 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, Oriental retained securitized GNMA pools totaling $62.8 million amortized cost, at a yield of 3.23% from its own originations, while during the year ended 2018 that amount totaled $56.8 million amortized cost, at a yield of 3.93%. During the year ended 2017, that amount totaled $74.9 million amortized cost, at a yield of 3.14% from its own originations.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, Oriental completed the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition recognizing available-for-sale securities amounting to $574.6 million with an average yield of 1.79% and an average duration of 1.55 years. This portfolio is comprised of US Treasury Notes, agency mortgage-backed-securities and agency CMO’s.

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| Year Ended December 31, 2019
|  |  | Book Value |  |  |  |
Description | Sale Price |  | at Sale |  | Gross Gains |  | Gross Losses
| (In thousands)
Sale of securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 451,081 |  | $ | 447,305 |  | $ | 3,776 |  | $ | -
GNMA certificates |  | 229,385 |  |  | 224,887 |  |  | 4,498 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 680,466 |  | $ | 672,192 |  | $ | 8,274 |  | $ | -
| Year Ended December 31, 2018
|  |  | Book Value |  |  |  |
Description | Sale Price |  | at Sale |  | Gross Gains |  | Gross Losses
| (In thousands)
Sale of securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
GNMA certificates | $ | 17,837 |  | $ | 17,837 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Total | $ | 17,837 |  | $ | 17,837 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -

| Year Ended December 31, 2017
|  |  | Book Value |  |  |  |
Description | Sale Price |  | at Sale |  | Gross Gains |  | Gross Losses
| (In thousands)
Sale of securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 107,510 |  | $ | 102,311 |  | $ | 5,199 |  | $ | -
GNMA certificates |  | 65,284 |  |  | 63,704 |  |  | 1,580 |  |  | -
Investment securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
US Treasury securities |  | 84,202 |  |  | 84,085 |  |  | 117 |  |  | -
Total mortgage-backed securities | $ | 256,996 |  | $ | 250,100 |  | $ | 6,896 |  | $ | -

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The following tables show Oriental’s gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 2019 and 2018, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

| December 31, 2019
| 12 months or more
| Amortized |  | Unrealized |  | Fair
| Cost |  | Loss |  | Value
| (In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
CMOs issued by US Government-sponsored agencies | $ | 35,417 |  | $ | 387 |  | $ | 35,030
FNMA and FHLMC certificates |  | 259,099 |  |  | 1,415 |  |  | 257,684
Obligations of US Government and sponsored agencies |  | 1,967 |  |  | 6 |  |  | 1,961
GNMA certificates |  | 19 |  |  | - |  |  | 19
| $ | 296,502 |  | $ | 1,808 |  | $ | 294,694
| Less than 12 months
| Amortized |  | Unrealized |  | Fair
| Cost |  | Loss |  | Value
| (In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
CMOs issued by US Government-sponsored agencies |  | 11,503 |  |  | 103 |  |  | 11,400
FNMA and FHLMC certificates |  | 4,919 |  |  | 2 |  |  | 4,917
GNMA certificates |  | 3,549 |  |  | 4 |  |  | 3,545
US Treasury Securities |  | 627 |  |  | - |  |  | 627
| $ | 20,598 |  | $ | 109 |  | $ | 20,489
| Total
| Amortized |  | Unrealized |  | Fair
| Cost |  | Loss |  | Value
| (In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
CMOs issued by US government-sponsored agencies | $ | 46,920 |  | $ | 490 |  | $ | 46,430
FNMA and FHLMC certificates |  | 264,018 |  |  | 1,417 |  |  | 262,601
Obligations of US government and sponsored agencies |  | 1,967 |  |  | 6 |  |  | 1,961
GNMA certificates |  | 3,568 |  |  | 4 |  |  | 3,564
US Treasury Securities |  | 627 |  |  | - |  |  | 627
| $ | 317,100 |  | $ | 1,917 |  | $ | 315,183

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| December 31, 2018
| 12 months or more
| Amortized |  | Unrealized |  | Fair
| Cost |  | Loss |  | Value
| (In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
CMOs issued by US Government-sponsored agencies | $ | 66,230 |  | $ | 2,166 |  | $ | 64,064
FNMA and FHLMC certificates |  | 357,955 |  |  | 8,603 |  |  | 349,352
Obligations of US Government and sponsored agencies |  | 2,325 |  |  | 60 |  |  | 2,265
GNMA certificates |  | 131,044 |  |  | 2,739 |  |  | 128,305
US Treasury Securities |  | 9,977 |  |  | 119 |  |  | 9,858
| $ | 567,531 |  | $ | 13,687 |  | $ | 553,844
Securities held-to-maturity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 424,740 |  | $ | 14,387 |  | $ | 410,353
| Less than 12 months
| Amortized |  | Unrealized |  | Fair
| Cost |  | Loss |  | Value
| (In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates |  | 109,772 |  |  | 348 |  |  | 109,424
GNMA certificates |  | 17,126 |  |  | 88 |  |  | 17,038
US Treasury Securities |  | 323 |  |  | - |  |  | 323
| $ | 127,221 |  | $ | 436 |  | $ | 126,785
| Total
| Amortized |  | Unrealized |  | Fair
| Cost |  | Loss |  | Value
| (In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
CMOs issued by US Government-sponsored agencies |  | 66,230 |  |  | 2,166 |  |  | 64,064
FNMA and FHLMC certificates |  | 467,727 |  |  | 8,951 |  |  | 458,776
Obligations of US government and sponsored agencies |  | 2,325 |  |  | 60 |  |  | 2,265
GNMA certificates |  | 148,170 |  |  | 2,827 |  |  | 145,343
US Treasury Securities |  | 10,300 |  |  | 119 |  |  | 10,181
| $ | 694,752 |  | $ | 14,123 |  | $ | 680,629
Securities held-to-maturity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
FNMA and FHLMC certificates | $ | 424,740 |  | $ | 14,387 |  | $ | 410,353

Oriental performs valuations of its investment securities on a monthly basis. Moreover, Oriental conducts quarterly reviews to identify and evaluate each investment in an unrealized loss position for other-than-temporary impairment. Any portion of a decline in value associated with credit loss is recognized in the statements of operations with the remaining noncredit-related component recognized in other comprehensive income. A credit loss is determined by assessing whether the amortized cost basis of the security will be recovered by comparing the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security, discounted at the rate equal to the yield used to accrete current and prospective beneficial interest for the security. The shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected in relation to the amortized cost basis is considered to be the “credit loss.” Other-than-temporary impairment analysis is based on estimates that depend on market conditions and are subject to further change over time. In addition, while Oriental believes that the methodology used to value these exposures is reasonable, the methodology is subject to continuing improvement, including those made as a result of market developments. Consequently, it is reasonably possible that changes in estimates or conditions could result in the need to recognize additional other-than-temporary impairment charges in the future.

All of the investments ($317.1 million, amortized cost) with an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2019 consist of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or U.S. government-sponsored agencies, all of which are highly liquid securities that have a

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large and efficient secondary market. Their aggregate losses and their variability from period to period are the result of changes in market conditions, and not due to the repayment capacity or creditworthiness of the issuers or guarantors of such securities.

NOTE 5 - PLEDGED ASSETS

The following table shows a summary of pledged and not pledged assets at December 31, 2019 and 2018. Investment securities available for sale are presented at fair value, and investment securities held-to-maturity, residential mortgage loans, commercial loans and leases are presented at amortized cost:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Pledged investment securities to secure: |  |  |  |  |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | $ | 204,068 |  | $ | 487,181
Derivatives |  | 1,775 |  |  | 423
Bond for the Bank's trust operations |  | 323 |  |  | 322
Puerto Rico public fund deposits |  | 191,908 |  |  | 141,162
Total pledged investment securities |  | 398,074 |  |  | 629,088
Pledged residential mortgage loans to secure: |  |  |  |  |
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank |  | 803,317 |  |  | 880,591
Pledged commercial loans to secure: |  |  |  |  |
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank |  | 518,473 |  |  | 275,451
Federal Reserve Bank Credit Facility |  | 45,175 |  |  | 651
Puerto Rico public fund deposits |  | 129,152 |  |  | 140,123
|  | 692,800 |  |  | 416,225
Pledged auto loans and leases to secure: |  | 1,182,272 |  |  | -
Total pledged assets | $ | 3,076,463 |  | $ | 1,925,904
Financial assets not pledged: |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities | $ | 676,095 |  | $ | 637,509
Residential mortgage loans |  | 1,706,981 |  |  | 354,868
Commercial loans |  | 1,529,642 |  |  | 1,414,054
Consumer loans |  | 504,437 |  |  | 373,814
Auto loans and leases |  | 329,972 |  |  | 1,148,535
Total assets not pledged | $ | 4,747,127 |  | $ | 3,928,780

NOTE 6 - LOANS

Oriental’s loan portfolio is composed of two segments, loans initially accounted for under the amortized cost method (referred to as "originated and other" loans) and loans acquired (referred to as "acquired" loans). Acquired loans are further segregated among acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans, acquired BBVAPR loans and acquired Eurobank loans.

The composition of Oriental’s loan portfolio at December 31, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

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| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Originated and other loans and leases held for investment: |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 577,416 |  | $ | 668,809
Commercial |  | 1,667,494 |  |  | 1,597,588
Consumer |  | 361,638 |  |  | 348,980
Auto and leasing |  | 1,277,732 |  |  | 1,129,695
|  | 3,884,280 |  |  | 3,745,072
Allowance for loan and lease losses on originated and other loans and leases |  | (83,471) |  |  | (95,188)
|  | 3,800,809 |  |  | 3,649,884
Deferred loan costs, net |  | 8,965 |  |  | 7,740
Total originated and other loans held for investment, net |  | 3,809,774 |  |  | 3,657,624
Acquired loans: |  |  |  |  |
Acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans: |  |  |  |  |
Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or |  |  |  |  |
acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 322,179 |  |  | -
Commercial |  | 193,192 |  |  | -
Consumer |  | 112,757 |  |  | -
Auto |  | 191,015 |  |  | -
|  | 819,143 |  |  | -
Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (Loans acquired with deteriorated |  |  |  |  |
credit quality, including those by analogy) |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 1,130,964 |  |  | -
Commercial |  | 212,866 |  |  | -
Consumer |  | 8,539 |  |  | -
Auto |  | 41,571 |  |  | -
|  | 1,393,940 |  |  | -
Total acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans, net |  | 2,213,083 |  |  | -
Acquired BBVAPR loans: |  |  |  |  |
Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or |  |  |  |  |
acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 2,141 |  |  | 2,546
Consumer |  | 20,794 |  |  | 23,988
Auto |  | 135 |  |  | 4,435
|  | 23,070 |  |  | 30,969
Allowance for loan and lease losses on acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  | (1,573) |  |  | (2,062)
|  | 21,497 |  |  | 28,907
Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (Loans acquired with deteriorated |  |  |  |  |
credit quality, including those by analogy) |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 411,531 |  |  | 492,890
Commercial |  | 117,694 |  |  | 182,319
Auto |  | 1,790 |  |  | 14,403
|  | 531,015 |  |  | 689,612
Allowance for loan and lease losses on acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 |  | (17,036) |  |  | (42,010)
|  | 513,979 |  |  | 647,602
Total acquired BBVAPR loans, net |  | 535,476 |  |  | 676,509
Acquired Eurobank loans: |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 48,617 |  |  | 63,392
Commercial |  | 29,041 |  |  | 47,826
Consumer |  | 724 |  |  | 846
Total acquired Eurobank loans |  | 78,382 |  |  | 112,064
Allowance for loan and lease losses on Eurobank loans |  | (14,459) |  |  | (24,971)
Total acquired Eurobank loans, net |  | 63,923 |  |  | 87,093
Total acquired loans, net |  | 2,812,482 |  |  | 763,602
Total held for investment, net |  | 6,622,256 |  |  | 4,421,226
Mortgage loans held-for-sale |  | 19,591 |  |  | 10,368
Total loans, net | $ | 6,641,847 |  | $ | 4,431,594

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Originated and Other Loans and Leases Held for Investment

Oriental’s originated and other loans held for investment are encompassed within four portfolio segments: mortgage, commercial, consumer, and auto and leasing.

The tables below present the aging of the recorded investment in gross originated and other loans held for investment at December 31, 2019 and 2018, by class of loans. Mortgage loans past due include delinquent loans in the GNMA buy-back option program. Servicers of loans underlying GNMA mortgage-backed securities must report as their own assets the defaulted loans that they have the option (but not the obligation) to repurchase, even when they elect not to exercise that option.

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| December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Loans 90+
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Days Past
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Due and
| 30-59 Days |  | 60-89 Days |  | 90+ Days |  | Total Past |  |  |  |  |  | Still
| Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Due |  | Current |  | Total Loans |  | Accruing
| (In thousands) |  |  |
Mortgage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Traditional (by origination year): |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Up to the year 2002 | $ | 71 |  | $ | 669 |  | $ | 1,362 |  | $ | 2,102 |  | $ | 32,194 |  | $ | 34,296 |  | $ | 248
Years 2003 and 2004 |  | 81 |  |  | 2,772 |  |  | 1,784 |  |  | 4,637 |  |  | 59,280 |  |  | 63,917 |  |  | -
Year 2005 |  | 77 |  |  | 1,146 |  |  | 1,486 |  |  | 2,709 |  |  | 29,905 |  |  | 32,614 |  |  | -
Year 2006 |  | 277 |  |  | 953 |  |  | 898 |  |  | 2,128 |  |  | 45,339 |  |  | 47,467 |  |  | -
Years 2007, 2008 and 2009 |  | - |  |  | 665 |  |  | 1,279 |  |  | 1,944 |  |  | 47,358 |  |  | 49,302 |  |  | -
Years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |  | 343 |  |  | 537 |  |  | 2,336 |  |  | 3,216 |  |  | 93,578 |  |  | 96,794 |  |  | 88
Years 2014 to present |  | - |  |  | 232 |  |  | 1,170 |  |  | 1,402 |  |  | 136,762 |  |  | 138,164 |  |  | 294
|  | 849 |  |  | 6,974 |  |  | 10,315 |  |  | 18,138 |  |  | 444,416 |  |  | 462,554 |  |  | 630
Non-traditional |  | - |  |  | 112 |  |  | 972 |  |  | 1,084 |  |  | 8,553 |  |  | 9,637 |  |  | -
Loss mitigation program |  | 8,436 |  |  | 5,452 |  |  | 7,641 |  |  | 21,529 |  |  | 72,668 |  |  | 94,197 |  |  | 1,788
|  | 9,285 |  |  | 12,538 |  |  | 18,928 |  |  | 40,751 |  |  | 525,637 |  |  | 566,388 |  |  | 2,418
Mortgage secured personal loans |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 223 |  |  | 223 |  |  | -
GNMA's buy-back option program |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 10,805 |  |  | 10,805 |  |  | - |  |  | 10,805 |  |  | -
|  | 9,285 |  |  | 12,538 |  |  | 29,733 |  |  | 51,556 |  |  | 525,860 |  |  | 577,416 |  |  | 2,418
Commercial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Corporate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 7,264 |  |  | 7,264 |  |  | 231,379 |  |  | 238,643 |  |  | -
Institutional |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 137,610 |  |  | 137,610 |  |  | -
Middle market |  | 30 |  |  | 500 |  |  | 4,928 |  |  | 5,458 |  |  | 200,380 |  |  | 205,838 |  |  | -
Retail |  | 839 |  |  | 367 |  |  | 2,855 |  |  | 4,061 |  |  | 224,468 |  |  | 228,529 |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 3,337 |  |  | 3,337 |  |  | -
Real estate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 17,083 |  |  | 17,083 |  |  | -
US Loan Program |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 25,459 |  |  | 25,459 |  |  | -
|  | 869 |  |  | 867 |  |  | 15,047 |  |  | 16,783 |  |  | 839,716 |  |  | 856,499 |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Corporate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 137,350 |  |  | 137,350 |  |  | -
Institutional |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 190,741 |  |  | 190,741 |  |  | -
Middle market |  | 2,934 |  |  | 250 |  |  | 1,550 |  |  | 4,734 |  |  | 66,799 |  |  | 71,533 |  |  | -
Retail |  | 4,370 |  |  | 90 |  |  | 345 |  |  | 4,805 |  |  | 115,067 |  |  | 119,872 |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | 209 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 209 |  |  | 44,154 |  |  | 44,363 |  |  | -
US Loan Program |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 247,136 |  |  | 247,136 |  |  | -
|  | 7,513 |  |  | 340 |  |  | 1,895 |  |  | 9,748 |  |  | 801,247 |  |  | 810,995 |  |  | -
|  | 8,382 |  |  | 1,207 |  |  | 16,942 |  |  | 26,531 |  |  | 1,640,963 |  |  | 1,667,494 |  |  | -

130

| December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Loans 90+
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Days Past
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Due and
| 30-59 Days |  | 60-89 Days |  | 90+ Days |  | Total Past |  |  |  |  |  | Still
| Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Due |  | Current |  | Total Loans |  | Accruing
| (In thousands) |  |  |
Consumer |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards | $ | 800 |  | $ | 243 |  | $ | 546 |  | $ | 1,589 |  | $ | 26,025 |  | $ | 27,614 |  | $ | -
Overdrafts |  | 51 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 51 |  |  | 165 |  |  | 216 |  |  | -
Personal lines of credit |  | 153 |  |  | - |  |  | 9 |  |  | 162 |  |  | 1,616 |  |  | 1,778 |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 4,796 |  |  | 2,090 |  |  | 1,262 |  |  | 8,148 |  |  | 306,539 |  |  | 314,687 |  |  | -
Cash collateral personal loans |  | 149 |  |  | 5 |  |  | 294 |  |  | 448 |  |  | 16,895 |  |  | 17,343 |  |  | -
|  | 5,949 |  |  | 2,338 |  |  | 2,111 |  |  | 10,398 |  |  | 351,240 |  |  | 361,638 |  |  | -
Auto and leasing |  | 72,211 |  |  | 31,351 |  |  | 14,225 |  |  | 117,787 |  |  | 1,159,945 |  |  | 1,277,732 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 95,827 |  | $ | 47,434 |  | $ | 63,011 |  | $ | 206,272 |  | $ | 3,678,008 |  | $ | 3,884,280 |  | $ | 2,418

131

| December 31, 2018
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Loans 90+
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Days Past
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Due and
| 30-59 Days |  | 60-89 Days |  | 90+ Days |  | Total Past |  |  |  |  |  | Still
| Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Due |  | Current |  | Total Loans |  | Accruing
| (In thousands) |  |  |
Mortgage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Traditional (by origination year): |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Up to the year 2002 | $ | 77 |  | $ | 1,516 |  | $ | 2,707 |  | $ | 4,300 |  | $ | 36,344 |  | $ | 40,644 |  | $ | 168
Years 2003 and 2004 |  | 91 |  |  | 2,412 |  |  | 5,632 |  |  | 8,135 |  |  | 67,707 |  |  | 75,842 |  |  | -
Year 2005 |  | - |  |  | 552 |  |  | 3,531 |  |  | 4,083 |  |  | 35,004 |  |  | 39,087 |  |  | -
Year 2006 |  | 255 |  |  | 1,693 |  |  | 5,074 |  |  | 7,022 |  |  | 49,213 |  |  | 56,235 |  |  | -
Years 2007, 2008 and 2009 |  | 255 |  |  | 1,059 |  |  | 6,677 |  |  | 7,991 |  |  | 52,781 |  |  | 60,772 |  |  | 56
Years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |  | 253 |  |  | 328 |  |  | 8,697 |  |  | 9,278 |  |  | 104,429 |  |  | 113,707 |  |  | 270
Years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 |  | - |  |  | 483 |  |  | 1,462 |  |  | 1,945 |  |  | 139,500 |  |  | 141,445 |  |  | -
|  | 931 |  |  | 8,043 |  |  | 33,780 |  |  | 42,754 |  |  | 484,978 |  |  | 527,732 |  |  | 494
Non-traditional |  | - |  |  | 116 |  |  | 3,085 |  |  | 3,201 |  |  | 11,072 |  |  | 14,273 |  |  | -
Loss mitigation program |  | 10,793 |  |  | 6,258 |  |  | 19,389 |  |  | 36,440 |  |  | 70,393 |  |  | 106,833 |  |  | 2,223
|  | 11,724 |  |  | 14,417 |  |  | 56,254 |  |  | 82,395 |  |  | 566,443 |  |  | 648,838 |  |  | 2,717
Mortgage secured personal loans |  | 9 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 9 |  |  | 241 |  |  | 250 |  |  | -
GNMA's buy-back option program |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 19,721 |  |  | 19,721 |  |  | - |  |  | 19,721 |  |  | -
|  | 11,733 |  |  | 14,417 |  |  | 75,975 |  |  | 102,125 |  |  | 566,684 |  |  | 668,809 |  |  | 2,717
Commercial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Corporate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 289,052 |  |  | 289,052 |  |  | -
Institutional |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 1,200 |  |  | 1,200 |  |  | 68,413 |  |  | 69,613 |  |  | -
Middle market |  | - |  |  | 1,430 |  |  | 5,202 |  |  | 6,632 |  |  | 200,831 |  |  | 207,463 |  |  | -
Retail |  | 1,641 |  |  | 463 |  |  | 8,570 |  |  | 10,674 |  |  | 210,251 |  |  | 220,925 |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 4,184 |  |  | 4,184 |  |  | -
Real estate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 19,009 |  |  | 19,009 |  |  | -
US Loan Program |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 3,189 |  |  | 3,189 |  |  | -
|  | 1,641 |  |  | 1,893 |  |  | 14,972 |  |  | 18,506 |  |  | 794,929 |  |  | 813,435 |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Corporate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 179,885 |  |  | 179,885 |  |  | -
Institutional |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 156,410 |  |  | 156,410 |  |  | -
Middle market |  | 917 |  |  | - |  |  | 6,020 |  |  | 6,937 |  |  | 81,030 |  |  | 87,967 |  |  | -
Retail |  | 571 |  |  | 546 |  |  | 817 |  |  | 1,934 |  |  | 88,000 |  |  | 89,934 |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 46 |  |  | 46 |  |  | 49,633 |  |  | 49,679 |  |  | -
US Loan Program |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 220,278 |  |  | 220,278 |  |  | -
|  | 1,488 |  |  | 546 |  |  | 6,883 |  |  | 8,917 |  |  | 775,236 |  |  | 784,153 |  |  | -
|  | 3,129 |  |  | 2,439 |  |  | 21,855 |  |  | 27,423 |  |  | 1,570,165 |  |  | 1,597,588 |  |  | -

132

| December 31, 2018
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Loans 90+
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Days Past
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Due and
| 30-59 Days |  | 60-89 Days |  | 90+ Days |  | Total Past |  |  |  |  |  | Still
| Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Due |  | Current |  | Total Loans |  | Accruing
| (In thousands) |  |  |
Consumer |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards | $ | 725 |  | $ | 363 |  | $ | 411 |  | $ | 1,499 |  | $ | 26,535 |  | $ | 28,034 |  | $ | -
Overdrafts |  | 10 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 10 |  |  | 204 |  |  | 214 |  |  | -
Personal lines of credit |  | 57 |  |  | 11 |  |  | 22 |  |  | 90 |  |  | 1,827 |  |  | 1,917 |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 3,966 |  |  | 1,740 |  |  | 1,262 |  |  | 6,968 |  |  | 296,151 |  |  | 303,119 |  |  | -
Cash collateral personal loans |  | 74 |  |  | 339 |  |  | 3 |  |  | 416 |  |  | 15,280 |  |  | 15,696 |  |  | -
|  | 4,832 |  |  | 2,453 |  |  | 1,698 |  |  | 8,983 |  |  | 339,997 |  |  | 348,980 |  |  | -
Auto and leasing |  | 58,094 |  |  | 27,945 |  |  | 13,494 |  |  | 99,533 |  |  | 1,030,162 |  |  | 1,129,695 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 77,788 |  | $ | 47,254 |  | $ | 113,022 |  | $ | 238,064 |  | $ | 3,507,008 |  | $ | 3,745,072 |  | $ | 2,717

At December 31, 2019, and 2018, Oriental had a carrying balance of $92.6 million and $91.4 million, respectively, in current status, in originated and other loans held for investment granted to the Puerto Rico government, including its instrumentalities, public corporations and municipalities, as part of the institutional commercial loan segment. All originated and other loans granted to the Puerto Rico government are general obligations of municipalities secured by ad valorem taxation, without limitation as to rate or amount, on all taxable property within the issuing municipalities. The good faith, credit and unlimited taxing power of each issuing municipality are pledged for the payment of its general obligations.

Acquired Loans

Acquired loans were initially measured at fair value and subsequently accounted for under either ASC 310-30 or ASC 310-20. We have acquired loans in the acquisitions of Scotiabank, BBVAPR and Eurobank.

Acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI Loans

Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium)

Credit cards, retail and commercial revolving lines of credits, floor plans and performing loans acquired, except for those acquired with credit discount and showed specific credit risk indicators, are accounted for under the guidance of ASC 310-20, which requires that any contractually required loan payment receivable in excess of Oriental’s initial investment in the loans be accreted into interest income on a level-yield basis over the life of the loan. Loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 are placed on non-accrual status when past due in accordance with Oriental’s non-accrual policy, and any accretion of discount or amortization of premium is discontinued. Acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans that were accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20 are removed from the acquired loan category at the end of the reporting period upon refinancing, renewal or normal re-underwriting.

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in gross acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 as of December 31, 2019, by class of loans:

133

| December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Loans 90+
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Days Past
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Due and
| 30-59 Days |  | 60-89 Days |  | 90+ Days |  | Total Past |  |  |  |  |  | Still
| Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Due |  | Current |  | Total Loans |  | Accruing
| (In thousands) |  |  |
Mortgage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Traditional (by origination year) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Up to year 2002 | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 383 |  | $ | 383 |  | $ | -
Year 2003 and 2004 |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 1,055 |  |  | 1,055 |  |  | -
Year 2005 |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 1,018 |  |  | 1,018 |  |  | -
Year 2006 |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 3,331 |  |  | 3,331 |  |  | -
Year 2007, 2008, 2009 |  | - |  |  | 19 |  |  | - |  |  | 19 |  |  | 21,458 |  |  | 21,477 |  |  | -
Year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |  | - |  |  | 478 |  |  | - |  |  | 478 |  |  | 144,881 |  |  | 145,359 |  |  | -
Year 2014 to present |  | - |  |  | 70 |  |  | - |  |  | 70 |  |  | 85,110 |  |  | 85,180 |  |  | -
|  | - |  |  | 567 |  |  | - |  |  | 567 |  |  | 257,236 |  |  | 257,803 |  |  | -
GNMA's buy-back option |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 64,376 |  |  | 64,376 |  |  | - |  |  | 64,376 |  |  | -
|  | - |  |  | 567 |  |  | 64,376 |  |  | 64,943 |  |  | 257,236 |  |  | 322,179 |  |  | -
Commercial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail | $ | 125 |  | $ | 79 |  | $ | 1,684 |  | $ | 1,888 |  | $ | 32,993 |  | $ | 34,881 |  | $ | -
|  | 125 |  |  | 79 |  |  | 1,684 |  |  | 1,888 |  |  | 32,993 |  |  | 34,881 |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 23 |  |  | 13 |  |  | 795 |  |  | 831 |  |  | 153,078 |  |  | 153,909 |  |  | -
Corporate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 4,402 |  |  | 4,402 |  |  | -
|  | 23 |  |  | 13 |  |  | 795 |  |  | 831 |  |  | 157,480 |  |  | 158,311 |  |  | -
|  | 148 |  |  | 92 |  |  | 2,479 |  |  | 2,719 |  |  | 190,473 |  |  | 193,192 |  |  | -
Consumer |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 161 |  |  | 75 |  |  | - |  |  | 236 |  |  | 28,538 |  |  | 28,774 |  |  | -
Personal lines of credit |  | 380 |  |  | 20 |  |  | 212 |  |  | 612 |  |  | 50,224 |  |  | 50,836 |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 11 |  |  | 28 |  |  | 1 |  |  | 40 |  |  | 33,107 |  |  | 33,147 |  |  | -
|  | 552 |  |  | 123 |  |  | 213 |  |  | 888 |  |  | 111,869 |  |  | 112,757 |  |  | -
Auto |  | 105 |  |  | 40 |  |  | 15 |  |  | 160 |  |  | 190,855 |  |  | 191,015 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 805 |  | $ | 822 |  | $ | 67,083 |  | $ | 68,710 |  | $ | 750,433 |  | $ | 819,143 |  | $ | -

134

Acquired BBVAPR Loans

Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium)

Credit cards, retail and commercial revolving lines of credits, floor plans and performing auto loans with FICO scores over 660 acquired at a premium are accounted for under the guidance of ASC 310-20, which requires that any contractually required loan payment receivable in excess of Oriental’s initial investment in the loans be accreted into interest income on a level-yield basis over the life of the loan. Loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 are placed on non-accrual status when past due in accordance with Oriental’s non-accrual policy, and any accretion of discount or amortization of premium is discontinued. Acquired BBVAPR loans that were accounted for under the provisions of ASC 310-20 are removed from the acquired loan category at the end of the reporting period upon refinancing, renewal or normal re-underwriting.

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in gross acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, by class of loans:

| December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Loans 90+
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Days Past
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Due and
| 30-59 Days |  | 60-89 Days |  | 90+ Days |  | Total Past |  |  |  |  |  | Still
| Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Due |  | Current |  | Total Loans |  | Accruing
| (In thousands) |  |  |
Commercial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Floor plan | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 764 |  | $ | 764 |  | $ | 21 |  | $ | 785 |  | $ | -
|  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 764 |  |  | 764 |  |  | 21 |  |  | 785 |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 48 |  |  | 18 |  |  | 26 |  |  | 92 |  |  | 1,264 |  |  | 1,356 |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 48 |  |  | 18 |  |  | 26 |  |  | 92 |  |  | 1,264 |  |  | 1,356 |  |  | -
|  | 48 |  |  | 18 |  |  | 790 |  |  | 856 |  |  | 1,285 |  |  | 2,141 |  |  | -
Consumer |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 477 |  |  | 99 |  |  | 350 |  |  | 926 |  |  | 17,888 |  |  | 18,814 |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 22 |  |  | - |  |  | 22 |  |  | 44 |  |  | 1,936 |  |  | 1,980 |  |  | -
|  | 499 |  |  | 99 |  |  | 372 |  |  | 970 |  |  | 19,824 |  |  | 20,794 |  |  | -
Auto |  | 20 |  |  | 21 |  |  | 30 |  |  | 71 |  |  | 64 |  |  | 135 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 567 |  | $ | 138 |  | $ | 1,192 |  | $ | 1,897 |  | $ | 21,173 |  | $ | 23,070 |  | $ | -

135

| December 31, 2018
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Loans 90+
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Days Past
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Due and
| 30-59 Days |  | 60-89 Days |  | 90+ Days |  | Total Past |  |  |  |  |  | Still
| Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Past Due |  | Due |  | Current |  | Total Loans |  | Accruing
| (In thousands) |  |  |
Commercial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 54 |  | $ | 54 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 54 |  | $ | -
Floor plan |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 888 |  |  | 888 |  |  | 94 |  |  | 982 |  |  | -
|  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 942 |  |  | 942 |  |  | 94 |  |  | 1,036 |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 30 |  |  | 11 |  |  | 8 |  |  | 49 |  |  | 1,461 |  |  | 1,510 |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 30 |  |  | 11 |  |  | 8 |  |  | 49 |  |  | 1,461 |  |  | 1,510 |  |  | -
|  | 30 |  |  | 11 |  |  | 950 |  |  | 991 |  |  | 1,555 |  |  | 2,546 |  |  | -
Consumer |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 499 |  |  | 147 |  |  | 380 |  |  | 1,026 |  |  | 20,796 |  |  | 21,822 |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 64 |  |  | 32 |  |  | 18 |  |  | 114 |  |  | 2,052 |  |  | 2,166 |  |  | -
|  | 563 |  |  | 179 |  |  | 398 |  |  | 1,140 |  |  | 22,848 |  |  | 23,988 |  |  | -
Auto |  | 405 |  |  | 241 |  |  | 200 |  |  | 846 |  |  | 3,589 |  |  | 4,435 |  |  | -
Total | $ | 998 |  | $ | 431 |  | $ | 1,548 |  | $ | 2,977 |  | $ | 27,992 |  | $ | 30,969 |  | $ | -

Acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (including those accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy)

Acquired Scotiabank loans, except for credit cards, retail and commercial revolving lines of credits, floor plans and performing loans that did not showed specific credit risk indicators are accounted for by Oriental in accordance with ASC 310-30.

The carrying amount corresponding to acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans with deteriorated credit quality, including those accounted under ASC 310-30 by analogy, in the statements of financial condition at December 31, 2019 is as follows:

| December 31,
|  | 2019 |  |  | 2018
|  | (In thousands)
Contractual required payments receivable: | $ | 2,147,249 |  | $ | -
Less: Non-accretable discount |  | 294,424 |  |  | -
Cash expected to be collected |  | 1,852,825 |  |  | -
Less: Accretable yield |  | 458,885 |  |  | -
Carrying amount, gross |  | 1,393,940 |  |  | -
Less: allowance for loan and lease losses |  | - |  |  | -
Carrying amount, net | $ | 1,393,940 |  | $ | -

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At December 31, 2019 and 2018, Oriental had $41.4 million and $44.5 million, respectively, in loans granted to Puerto Rico municipalities as part of its acquired Scotiabank loans and BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-30. These loans are primarily secured municipal general obligations.

T he following tables describe the accretable yield and non-accretable discount activity of acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 for the year ended December 31, 2019:

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Auto |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Accretable Yield Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Additions |  | 325,731 |  |  | 129,182 |  |  | 3,715 |  |  | 257 |  |  | 458,885
Accretion |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Change in expected cash flows |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Transfer (to) non-accretable discount |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Balance at end of year | $ | 325,731 |  | $ | 129,182 |  | $ | 3,715 |  | $ | 257 |  | $ | 458,885
Non-Accretable Discount Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Additions |  | 217,113 |  |  | 73,198 |  |  | 3,720 |  |  | 393 |  |  | 294,424
Change in actual and expected losses |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Transfer from accretable yield |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Balance at end of year | $ | 217,113 |  | $ | 73,198 |  | $ | 3,720 |  | $ | 393 |  | $ | 294,424

Acquired BBVAPR Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (including those accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy)

Acquired BBVAPR loans, except for credit cards, retail and commercial revolving lines of credits, floor plans and performing auto loans with FICO scores over 660 acquired at a premium, are accounted for by Oriental in accordance with ASC 310-30.

The carrying amount corresponding to acquired BBVAPR loans with deteriorated credit quality, including those accounted under ASC 310-30 by analogy, in the statements of financial condition at December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

| December 31,
|  | 2019 |  |  | 2018
|  | (In thousands)
Contractual required payments receivable: | $ | 1,086,367 |  | $ | 1,304,545
Less: Non-accretable discount |  | 340,466 |  |  | 345,423
Cash expected to be collected |  | 745,901 |  |  | 959,122
Less: Accretable yield |  | 214,886 |  |  | 269,510
Carrying amount, gross |  | 531,015 |  |  | 689,612
Less: allowance for loan and lease losses |  | 17,036 |  |  | 42,010
Carrying amount, net | $ | 513,979 |  | $ | 647,602

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T he following tables describe the accretable yield and non-accretable discount activity of acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Auto |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Accretable Yield Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 232,199 |  | $ | 36,508 |  | $ | 243 |  | $ | 560 |  | $ | 269,510
Accretion |  | (23,871) |  |  | (10,312) |  |  | (430) |  |  | (739) |  |  | (35,352)
Change in expected cash flows |  | (212) |  |  | 23,080 |  |  | (19) |  |  | 739 |  |  | 23,588
Transfer (to) from non-accretable discount |  | (12,033) |  |  | (30,653) |  |  | 253 |  |  | (427) |  |  | (42,860)
Balance at end of year | $ | 196,083 |  | $ | 18,623 |  | $ | 47 |  | $ | 133 |  | $ | 214,886
Non-Accretable Discount Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 291,887 |  | $ | 10,346 |  | $ | 24,245 |  | $ | 18,945 |  | $ | 345,423
Change in actual and expected losses |  | (27,741) |  |  | (19,295) |  |  | (169) |  |  | (612) |  |  | (47,817)
Transfer from (to) accretable yield |  | 12,033 |  |  | 30,653 |  |  | (253) |  |  | 427 |  |  | 42,860
Balance at end of year | $ | 276,179 |  | $ | 21,704 |  | $ | 23,823 |  | $ | 18,760 |  | $ | 340,466

| Year Ended December 31, 2018
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Auto |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Accretable Yield Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 258,498 |  | $ | 46,764 |  | $ | 2,766 |  | $ | 885 |  | $ | 308,913
Accretion |  | (27,248) |  |  | (14,160) |  |  | (2,360) |  |  | (871) |  |  | (44,639)
Change in expected cash flows |  | - |  |  | 7,895 |  |  | 890 |  |  | 484 |  |  | 9,269
Transfer from (to) non-accretable discount |  | 949 |  |  | (3,991) |  |  | (1,053) |  |  | 62 |  |  | (4,033)
Balance at end of year | $ | 232,199 |  | $ | 36,508 |  | $ | 243 |  | $ | 560 |  | $ | 269,510
Non-Accretable Discount Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 299,501 |  | $ | 10,596 |  | $ | 23,050 |  | $ | 19,284 |  | $ | 352,431
Change in actual and expected losses |  | (6,665) |  |  | (4,241) |  |  | 142 |  |  | (277) |  |  | (11,041)
Transfer (to) from accretable yield |  | (949) |  |  | 3,991 |  |  | 1,053 |  |  | (62) |  |  | 4,033
Balance at end of year | $ | 291,887 |  | $ | 10,346 |  | $ | 24,245 |  | $ | 18,945 |  | $ | 345,423

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| Year Ended December 31, 2017
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Auto |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Accretable Yield Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 292,115 |  | $ | 50,366 |  | $ | 8,538 |  | $ | 3,682 |  | $ | 354,701
Accretion |  | (30,205) |  |  | (20,572) |  |  | (6,339) |  |  | (1,841) |  |  | (58,957)
Change in expected cash flows |  | 2 |  |  | 22,250 |  |  | 170 |  |  | 143 |  |  | 22,565
Transfer from (to) non-accretable discount |  | (3,414) |  |  | (5,280) |  |  | 397 |  |  | (1,099) |  |  | (9,396)
Balance at end of year | $ | 258,498 |  | $ | 46,764 |  | $ | 2,766 |  | $ | 885 |  | $ | 308,913
Non-Accretable Discount Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 305,615 |  | $ | 16,965 |  | $ | 22,407 |  | $ | 18,120 |  | $ | 363,107
Change in actual and expected losses |  | (9,528) |  |  | (11,649) |  |  | 1,040 |  |  | 65 |  |  | (20,072)
Transfer (to) from accretable yield |  | 3,414 |  |  | 5,280 |  |  | (397) |  |  | 1,099 |  |  | 9,396
Balance at end of year | $ | 299,501 |  | $ | 10,596 |  | $ | 23,050 |  | $ | 19,284 |  | $ | 352,431

Acquired Eurobank Loans

The carrying amount of acquired Eurobank loans at December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Contractual required payments receivable | $ | 117,107 |  | $ | 156,722
Less: Non-accretable discount |  | 4,285 |  |  | 2,959
Cash expected to be collected |  | 112,822 |  |  | 153,763
Less: Accretable yield |  | 34,441 |  |  | 41,699
Carrying amount, gross |  | 78,381 |  |  | 112,064
Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses |  | 14,458 |  |  | 24,971
Carrying amount, net | $ | 63,923 |  | $ | 87,093

The following tables describe the accretable yield and non-accretable discount activity of acquired Eurobank loans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

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| Year Ended December 31, 2019
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Leasing |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Accretable Yield Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 38,389 |  | $ | 3,310 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 41,699
Accretion |  | (4,999) |  |  | (4,611) |  |  | (14) |  |  | (164) |  |  | (9,788)
Change in expected cash flows |  | 2,578 |  |  | 2,270 |  |  | (145) |  |  | 273 |  |  | 4,976
Transfer (to) from non-accretable discount |  | (1,947) |  |  | (549) |  |  | 159 |  |  | (109) |  |  | (2,446)
Balance at end of year | $ | 34,021 |  | $ | 420 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 34,441
Non-Accretable Discount Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 2,826 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 133 |  | $ | 2,959
Change in actual and expected losses |  | (3,051) |  |  | 1,928 |  |  | 159 |  |  | (156) |  |  | (1,120)
Transfer from (to) accretable yield |  | 1,947 |  |  | 549 |  |  | (159) |  |  | 109 |  |  | 2,446
Balance at end of year | $ | 1,722 |  | $ | 2,477 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 86 |  | $ | 4,285

| Year Ended December 31, 2018
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Leasing |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Accretable Yield Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 42,921 |  | $ | 6,751 |  |  | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 49,672
Accretion |  | (5,964) |  |  | (6,430) |  |  | (52) |  |  | (389) |  |  | (12,835)
Change in expected cash flows |  | (1,129) |  |  | 5,023 |  |  | (329) |  |  | 700 |  |  | 4,265
Transfer from (to) non-accretable discount |  | 2,561 |  |  | (2,034) |  |  | 381 |  |  | (311) |  |  | 597
Balance at end of year | $ | 38,389 |  | $ | 3,310 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 41,699
Non-Accretable Discount Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 5,334 |  | $ | 276 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 235 |  | $ | 5,845
Change in actual and expected losses |  | 53 |  |  | (2,310) |  |  | 381 |  |  | (413) |  |  | (2,289)
Transfer (to) from accretable yield |  | (2,561) |  |  | 2,034 |  |  | (381) |  |  | 311 |  |  | (597)
Balance at end of year | $ | 2,826 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 133 |  | $ | 2,959

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| Year Ended December 31, 2017
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Leasing |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Accretable Yield Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 48,033 |  | $ | 16,475 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 64,508
Accretion |  | (7,262) |  |  | (12,985) |  |  | (30) |  |  | (283) |  |  | (20,560)
Change in expected cash flows |  | 242 |  |  | 1,881 |  |  | (217) |  |  | 759 |  |  | 2,665
Transfer from (to) non-accretable discount |  | 1,908 |  |  | 1,380 |  |  | 247 |  |  | (476) |  |  | 3,059
Balance at end of year | $ | 42,921 |  | $ | 6,751 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 49,672
Non-Accretable Discount Activity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 8,452 |  | $ | 3,880 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 8 |  | $ | 12,340
Change in actual and expected losses |  | (1,210) |  |  | (2,224) |  |  | 247 |  |  | (249) |  |  | (3,436)
Transfer (to) from accretable yield |  | (1,908) |  |  | (1,380) |  |  | (247) |  |  | 476 |  |  | (3,059)
Balance at end of year | $ | 5,334 |  | $ | 276 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 235 |  | $ | 5,845

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Non-accrual Loans

The following table presents the recorded investment in loans in non-accrual status by class of loans as of December 31, 2019 and 2018:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Originated and other loans and leases held for investment |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  |  |  |  |
Traditional (by origination year): |  |  |  |  |
Up to the year 2002 | $ | 1,117 |  | $ | 2,538
Years 2003 and 2004 |  | 1,784 |  |  | 5,818
Year 2005 |  | 1,486 |  |  | 3,600
Year 2006 |  | 898 |  |  | 5,140
Years 2007, 2008 and 2009 |  | 1,418 |  |  | 6,697
Years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |  | 2,244 |  |  | 8,427
Years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 |  | 876 |  |  | 1,462
|  | 9,823 |  |  | 33,682
Non-traditional |  | 972 |  |  | 3,085
Loss mitigation program |  | 7,940 |  |  | 22,107
|  | 18,735 |  |  | 58,874
Commercial |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate |  |  |  |  |
Corporate |  | 7,264 |  |  | -
Institutional |  | 9,092 |  |  | 9,911
Middle market |  | 5,654 |  |  | 7,266
Retail |  | 8,024 |  |  | 16,123
|  | 30,034 |  |  | 33,300
Other commercial and industrial |  |  |  |  |
Middle market |  | 4,484 |  |  | 6,481
Retail |  | 4,362 |  |  | 2,629
Floor plan |  | 209 |  |  | 46
|  | 9,055 |  |  | 9,156
|  | 39,089 |  |  | 42,456
Consumer |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 546 |  |  | 411
Overdrafts |  | - |  |  | -
Personal lines of credit |  | 15 |  |  | 31
Personal loans |  | 3,846 |  |  | 2,909
Cash collateral personal loans |  | 294 |  |  | 3
|  | 4,701 |  |  | 3,354
Auto and leasing |  | 14,239 |  |  | 13,494
Total non-accrual originated loans | $ | 76,764 |  | $ | 118,178

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| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate |  |  |  |  |
Retail | $ | 1,922 |  | $ | -
|  | 1,922 |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 805 |  |  | -
|  | 2,727 |  |  | -
Consumer |  |  |  |  |
Personal lines of credit |  | 212 |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 2 |  |  | -
|  | 214 |  |  | -
Auto |  | 26 |  |  | -
Total non-accrual acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  | 2,967 |  |  | -
Acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate |  |  |  |  |
Retail | $ | - |  | $ | 54
Floor plan |  | 764 |  |  | 888
|  | 764 |  |  | 942
Other commercial and industrial |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 26 |  |  | 8
|  | 790 |  |  | 950
Consumer |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 350 |  |  | 380
Personal loans |  | 22 |  |  | 18
|  | 372 |  |  | 398
Auto |  | 30 |  |  | 200
Total non-accrual acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  | 1,192 |  |  | 1,548
Total non-accrual loans | $ | 80,923 |  | $ | 119,726

Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are excluded from the above table as they are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method, in which these loans will accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loans using estimated cash flow analyses or are accounted under the cost recovery method.

Delinquent residential mortgage loans insured or guaranteed under applicable FHA and VA programs are classified as non-performing loans when they become 90 days or more past due, but are not placed in non-accrual status until they become 12 months or more past due, since they are insured loans. Therefore, these loans are included as non-performing loans but excluded from non-accrual loans. In addition, these loans are excluded from the impairment analysis.

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, loans whose terms have been extended and which are classified as troubled-debt restructurings that are not included in non-accrual loans amounted to $103.7 million and $112.9 million, respectively, as they are performing under their new terms.

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At December 31, 2019 and 2018, loans that are current in their monthly payments, but placed in non-accrual due to credit deterioration amounted to $17.6 million and $21.2 million, respectively.

Impaired Loans

Oriental evaluates all loans, some individually and others as homogeneous groups, for purposes of determining impairment. The total investment in impaired commercial loans that were individually evaluated for impairment was $61.1 million and $82.0 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The impairments on these commercial loans were measured based on the fair value of collateral or the present value of cash flows, including those identified as troubled-debt restructurings. The allowance for loan and lease losses for these impaired commercial loans amounted to $8.2 million and $8.4 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The total investment in impaired mortgage loans that were individually evaluated for impairment was $71.2 million and $84.2 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Impairment on mortgage loans assessed as troubled-debt restructurings was measured using the present value of cash flows. The allowance for loan losses for these impaired mortgage loans amounted to $6.9 million and $10.2 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Originated and Other Loans and Leases Held for Investment

Oriental’s recorded investment in commercial and mortgage loans categorized as originated and other loans and leases held for investment that were individually evaluated for impairment and the related allowance for loan and lease losses at December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

| December 31, 2019 |  |
| Unpaid |  | Recorded |  | Related |  |  |  |
| Principal |  | Investment |  | Allowance |  | Coverage |  |
| (In thousands) |  |
Impaired loans with specific allowance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | 33,454 |  | $ | 28,555 |  | $ | 8,215 |  | 29% |  |
Residential impaired and troubled-debt restructuring |  | 78,666 |  |  | 71,196 |  |  | 6,874 |  | 10% |  |
Impaired loans with no specific allowance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 39,109 |  |  | 31,895 |  |  | N/A |  | 0% |  |
Total investment in impaired loans | $ | 151,229 |  | $ | 131,646 |  | $ | 15,089 |  | 11% |  |

| December 31, 2018 |  |
| Unpaid |  | Recorded |  | Related |  |  |  |
| Principal |  | Investment |  | Allowance |  | Coverage |  |
| (In thousands) |  |
Impaired loans with specific allowance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | 54,636 |  | $ | 49,092 |  | $ | 8,434 |  | 17% |  |
Residential impaired and troubled-debt restructuring |  | 95,659 |  |  | 84,174 |  |  | 10,186 |  | 12% |  |
Impaired loans with no specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 38,241 |  |  | 32,137 |  |  | N/A |  | 0% |  |
Total investment in impaired loans | $ | 188,536 |  | $ | 165,403 |  | $ | 18,620 |  | 11% |  |

Acquired BBVAPR Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium)

Oriental’s recorded investment in acquired BBVAPR commercial loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 that were individually evaluated for impairment and the related allowance for loan and lease losses at December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

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| December 31, 2019
| Unpaid |  | Recorded |  | Related |  |
| Principal |  | Investment |  | Allowance |  | Coverage
| (In thousands)
Impaired loans with specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | 926 |  | $ | 678 |  | $ | 2 |  | 0%
Impaired loans with no specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | - |  | $ | - |  |  | N/A |  | 0%
Total investment in impaired loans | $ | 926 |  | $ | 678 |  | $ | 2 |  | 0%
| December 31, 2018
| Unpaid |  | Recorded |  | Specific |  |
| Principal |  | Investment |  | Allowance |  | Coverage
| (In thousands)
Impaired loans with specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | 926 |  | $ | 747 |  | $ | 14 |  | 2%
Impaired loans with no specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | - |  | $ | - |  |  | N/A |  | 0%
Total investment in impaired loans | $ | 926 |  | $ | 747 |  | $ | 14 |  | 2%

Acquired BBVAPR Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (including those accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy)

Oriental’s recorded investment in acquired BBVAPR loan pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 that have recorded impairments and their related allowance for loan and lease losses at December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

| December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Coverage
| Unpaid |  | Recorded |  |  |  | to Recorded
| Principal |  | Investment |  | Allowance |  | Investment
| (In thousands)
Impaired loan pools with specific allowance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 400,964 |  | $ | 411,531 |  | $ | 9,376 |  | 2%
Commercial |  | 87,103 |  |  | 84,117 |  |  | 6,713 |  | 8%
Auto |  | 3,947 |  |  | 1,790 |  |  | 947 |  | 53%
Total investment in impaired loan pools | $ | 492,014 |  | $ | 497,438 |  | $ | 17,036 |  | 3%

| December 31, 2018
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Coverage
| Unpaid |  | Recorded |  |  |  | to Recorded
| Principal |  | Investment |  | Allowance |  | Investment
| (In thousands)
Impaired loan pools with specific allowance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 498,537 |  | $ | 492,890 |  | $ | 15,225 |  | 3%
Commercial |  | 188,413 |  |  | 180,790 |  |  | 20,641 |  | 11%
Auto |  | 14,551 |  |  | 14,403 |  |  | 6,144 |  | 43%
Total investment in impaired loan pools | $ | 701,501 |  | $ | 688,083 |  | $ | 42,010 |  | 6%

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The tables above only present information with respect to acquired BBVAPR loan pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 if there is a recorded impairment to such loan pools and a specific allowance for loan losses.

Acquired Eurobank Loans

Oriental’s recorded investment in acquired Eurobank loan pools that have recorded impairments and their related allowance for loan and lease losses as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

| December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Coverage
| Unpaid |  | Recorded |  |  |  | to Recorded
| Principal |  | Investment |  | Allowance |  | Investment
| (In thousands)
Impaired loan pools with specific allowance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 53,090 |  | $ | 49,366 |  | $ | 12,278 |  | 25%
Commercial |  | 17,176 |  |  | 17,142 |  |  | 2,180 |  | 13%
Total investment in impaired loan pools | $ | 70,266 |  | $ | 66,508 |  | $ | 14,458 |  | 22%

| December 31, 2018
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Coverage
| Unpaid |  | Recorded |  | Specific |  | to Recorded
| Principal |  | Investment |  | Allowance |  | Investment
| (In thousands)
Impaired loan pools with specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 70,153 |  | $ | 63,406 |  | $ | 15,382 |  | 24%
Commercial |  | 47,342 |  |  | 47,820 |  |  | 9,585 |  | 20%
Consumer |  | 15 |  |  | 4 |  |  | 4 |  | 100%
Total investment in impaired loan pools | $ | 117,510 |  | $ | 111,230 |  | $ | 24,971 |  | 22%

The tables above only present information with respect to acquired Eurobank loan pools accounted for under ASC 310-30 if there is a recorded impairment to such loan pools and a specific allowance for loan losses.

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The following table presents the interest recognized in commercial and mortgage loans that were individually evaluated for impairment, which excludes loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  |  | 2018 |  |  | 2017
| Interest Income Recognized |  | Average Recorded Investment |  |  | Interest Income Recognized |  | Average Recorded Investment |  |  | Interest Income Recognized | Average Recorded Investment
| (In thousands)
Originated and other loans held for investment: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impaired loans with specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | 503 |  | $ | 41,868 |  | $ | 1,624 |  | $ | 44,727 |  | $ | 1,538 |  | $ | 25,797
Residential troubled-debt restructuring |  | 2,661 |  |  | 73,173 |  |  | 2,556 |  |  | 84,494 |  |  | 3,301 |  |  | 87,414
Impaired loans with no specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 1,086 |  |  | 32,269 |  |  | 1,091 |  |  | 26,199 |  |  | 875 |  |  | 36,666
Total interest income from impaired loans | $ | 4,250 |  | $ | 147,310 |  | $ | 5,271 |  | $ | 155,420 |  | $ | 5,714 |  | $ | 149,877
Acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impaired loans with specific allowance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial | $ | - |  | $ | 701 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 747 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 794
Total interest income from impaired loans | $ | 4,250 |  | $ | 148,011 |  | $ | 5,271 |  | $ | 156,167 |  | $ | 5,714 |  | $ | 150,671

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Modifications

The following tables present the troubled-debt restructurings in all loan portfolios during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
| Number of contracts |  | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment |  | Pre-Modification Weighted Average Rate |  | Pre-Modification Weighted Average Term (in Months) |  | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment |  | Post-Modification Weighted Average Rate |  | Post-Modification Weighted Average Term (in Months)
| (Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage | 148 |  | $ | 19,130 |  | 5.85% |  | 376 |  | $ | 17,991 |  | 5.09% |  | 345
Commercial | 5 |  |  | 2,070 |  | 7.23% |  | 56 |  |  | 2,070 |  | 6.05% |  | 67
Consumer | 370 |  |  | 5,357 |  | 15.69% |  | 66 |  |  | 5,398 |  | 11.50% |  | 74
Auto | 22 |  |  | 319 |  | 7.29% |  | 70 |  |  | 326 |  | 8.97% |  | 44

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| Year Ended December 31, 2018
| Number of contracts |  | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment |  | Pre-Modification Weighted Average Rate |  | Pre-Modification Weighted Average Term (in Months) |  | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment |  | Post-Modification Weighted Average Rate |  | Post-Modification Weighted Average Term (in Months)
| (Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage | 143 |  | $ | 19,029 |  | 5.09% |  | 342 |  | $ | 18,237 |  | 4.41% |  | 314
Commercial | 23 |  |  | 26,019 |  | 5.75% |  | 118 |  |  | 25,973 |  | 5.64% |  | 136
Consumer | 174 |  |  | 2,313 |  | 13.24% |  | 51 |  |  | 2,332 |  | 9.86% |  | 61
Auto | 2 |  |  | 40 |  | 10.42% |  | 37 |  |  | 40 |  | 10.28% |  | 32
| Year Ended December 31, 2017
| Number of contracts |  | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment |  | Pre-Modification Weighted Average Rate |  | Pre-Modification Weighted Average Term (in Months) |  | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment |  | Post-Modification Weighted Average Rate |  | Post-Modification Weighted Average Term (in Months)
| (Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage | 85 |  | $ | 10,441 |  | 6.23% |  | 390 |  | $ | 10,343 |  | 4.40% |  | 384
Commercial | 24 |  |  | 13,828 |  | 6.05% |  | 57 |  |  | 13,829 |  | 5.73% |  | 62
Consumer | 107 |  |  | 1,391 |  | 11.68% |  | 62 |  |  | 1,430 |  | 10.85% |  | 69
Auto | 9 |  |  | 134 |  | 7.24% |  | 66 |  |  | 135 |  | 11.75% |  | 37

The following table presents troubled-debt restructurings for which there was a payment default during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018,and 2017:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  |  | 2018 |  |  | 2017
| Number of Contracts |  | Recorded Investment |  |  | Number of Contracts |  | Recorded Investment |  |  | Number of Contracts |  | Recorded Investment
| (Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage | 29 |  | $ | 3,597 |  |  | 23 |  | $ | 3,262 |  |  | 34 |  | $ | 3,129
Commercial | - |  | $ | - |  |  | 4 |  | $ | 2,141 |  |  | 5 |  | $ | 452
Consumer | 77 |  | $ | 1,118 |  |  | 28 |  | $ | 341 |  |  | 20 |  | $ | 249
Auto | 3 |  | $ | 51 |  |  | - |  | $ | - |  |  | - |  | $ | -

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Credit Quality Indicators

Oriental categorizes originated and other loans and acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 into loan grades based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as economic conditions, portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience, and the results of periodic credit reviews of individual loans.

Oriental uses the following definitions for loan grades:

Pass: Loans classified as “pass” have a well-defined primary source of repayment very likely to be sufficient, with no apparent risk, strong financial position, minimal operating risk, profitability, liquidity and capitalization better than industry standards.

Special Mention: Loans classified as “special mention” have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loans classified as “substandard” are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as “doubtful” have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, questionable and improbable.

Loss: Loans classified as “loss” are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this worthless loan even though partial recovery may be effected in the future.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass loans.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the loan grading of gross originated and other loans, Scotiabank PR & USVI and BBVAPR acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 subject to loan grade by class of loans is as follows:

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| December 31, 2019
| Loan Grades
| Balance |  |  |  |  | Special |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Outstanding |  | Pass |  | Mention |  | Substandard |  | Doubtful |  | Loss
| (In thousands)
Commercial - originated and other loans held for investment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Corporate | $ | 238,643 |  | $ | 214,474 |  | $ | 16,905 |  | $ | 7,264 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Institutional |  | 137,610 |  |  | 128,169 |  |  | 349 |  |  | 9,092 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Middle market |  | 205,838 |  |  | 153,984 |  |  | 32,624 |  |  | 19,230 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Retail |  | 228,529 |  |  | 212,069 |  |  | 5,957 |  |  | 10,503 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | 3,337 |  |  | 3,337 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Real estate |  | 17,083 |  |  | 17,083 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
US Loan Program |  | 25,459 |  |  | 25,459 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 856,499 |  |  | 754,575 |  |  | 55,835 |  |  | 46,089 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Corporate |  | 137,350 |  |  | 134,982 |  |  | 2,368 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Institutional |  | 190,741 |  |  | 190,741 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Middle market |  | 71,533 |  |  | 63,540 |  |  | 2,518 |  |  | 5,475 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Retail |  | 119,872 |  |  | 115,551 |  |  | 84 |  |  | 4,237 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | 44,363 |  |  | 42,490 |  |  | 1,664 |  |  | 209 |  |  | - |  |  | -
US Loan Program |  | 247,136 |  |  | 237,286 |  |  | 9,850 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 810,995 |  |  | 784,590 |  |  | 16,484 |  |  | 9,921 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total |  | 1,667,494 |  |  | 1,539,165 |  |  | 72,319 |  |  | 56,010 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Scotiabank PR & USVI Commercial - acquired loans (under ASC 310-20) (under ASC 310-20) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 34,881 |  |  | 33,306 |  |  | 35 |  |  | 1,504 |  |  | 36 |  |  | -
|  | 34,881 |  |  | 33,306 |  |  | 35 |  |  | 1,504 |  |  | 36 |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 153,909 |  |  | 153,769 |  |  | - |  |  | 39 |  |  | 101 |  |  | -
Corporate |  | 4,402 |  |  | 4,402 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 158,311 |  |  | 158,171 |  |  | - |  |  | 39 |  |  | 101 |  |  | -
Total Scotiabank PR & USVI commercial - acquired loans |  | 193,192 |  |  | 191,477 |  |  | 35 |  |  | 1,543 |  |  | 137 |  |  | -
BBVAPR Commercial - acquired loans (under ASC 310-20) (under ASC 310-20) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Floor plan |  | 785 |  |  | 21 |  |  | - |  |  | 764 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 785 |  |  | 21 |  |  | - |  |  | 764 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 1,356 |  |  | 1,356 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 1,356 |  |  | 1,356 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total BBVAPR commercial - acquired loans |  | 2,141 |  |  | 1,377 |  |  | - |  |  | 764 |  |  | - |  |  | -

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| December 31, 2019
| Loan Grades
| Balance |  |  |  |  | Special |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Outstanding |  | Pass |  | Mention |  | Substandard |  | Doubtful |  | Loss
| (In thousands)
Retail - originated and other loans held for investment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Traditional |  | 462,554 |  |  | 452,239 |  |  | - |  |  | 10,315 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Non-traditional |  | 9,637 |  |  | 8,665 |  |  | - |  |  | 972 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Loss mitigation program |  | 94,197 |  |  | 86,556 |  |  | - |  |  | 7,641 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Mortgage secured personal loans |  | 223 |  |  | 223 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
GNMA's buy-back option program |  | 10,805 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 10,805 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 577,416 |  |  | 547,683 |  |  | - |  |  | 29,733 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 27,614 |  |  | 27,068 |  |  | - |  |  | 546 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Overdrafts |  | 216 |  |  | 165 |  |  | - |  |  | 51 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Unsecured personal lines of credit |  | 1,778 |  |  | 1,769 |  |  | - |  |  | 9 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Unsecured personal loans |  | 314,687 |  |  | 313,425 |  |  | - |  |  | 1,262 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Cash collateral personal loans |  | 17,343 |  |  | 17,049 |  |  | - |  |  | 294 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 361,638 |  |  | 359,476 |  |  | - |  |  | 2,162 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Auto and Leasing |  | 1,277,732 |  |  | 1,263,506 |  |  | - |  |  | 14,226 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total |  | 2,216,786 |  |  | 2,170,665 |  |  | - |  |  | 46,121 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Retail - acquired loans (accounted for under ASC 310-20) - Scotiabank PR & USVI |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Traditional |  | 257,803 |  |  | 257,803 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
GNMA's buy-back option program |  | 64,376 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 64,376 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 322,179 |  |  | 257,803 |  |  | - |  |  | 64,376 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 28,774 |  |  | 28,774 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Personal lines of credit |  | 50,836 |  |  | 50,624 |  |  | - |  |  | 212 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 33,147 |  |  | 33,147 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 112,757 |  |  | 112,545 |  |  | - |  |  | 212 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Auto |  | 191,015 |  |  | 191,000 |  |  | - |  |  | 15 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 303,772 |  |  | 303,545 |  |  | - |  |  | 227 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Retail - acquired loans (accounted for under ASC 310-20) - BBVPR |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 18,814 |  |  | 18,464 |  |  | - |  |  | 350 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 1,980 |  |  | 1,958 |  |  | - |  |  | 22 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 20,794 |  |  | 20,422 |  |  | - |  |  | 372 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Auto |  | 135 |  |  | 106 |  |  | - |  |  | 29 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 20,929 |  |  | 20,528 |  |  | - |  |  | 401 |  |  | - |  |  | -
| $ | 4,726,493 |  | $ | 4,484,559 |  | $ | 72,354 |  | $ | 169,443 |  | $ | 137 |  | $ | -

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| December 31, 2018
| Loan Grades
| Balance |  |  |  |  | Special |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Outstanding |  | Pass |  | Mention |  | Substandard |  | Doubtful |  | Loss
| (In thousands)
Commercial - originated and other loans held for investment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Corporate | $ | 289,052 |  | $ | 246,711 |  | $ | 26,544 |  | $ | 15,797 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
Institutional |  | 69,613 |  |  | 59,509 |  |  | - |  |  | 10,104 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Middle market |  | 207,463 |  |  | 151,638 |  |  | 32,638 |  |  | 23,187 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Retail |  | 220,925 |  |  | 195,213 |  |  | 3,996 |  |  | 21,716 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | 4,184 |  |  | 2,890 |  |  | - |  |  | 1,294 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Real estate |  | 19,009 |  |  | 19,009 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
US Loan Program |  | 3,189 |  |  | 3,189 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 813,435 |  |  | 678,159 |  |  | 63,178 |  |  | 72,098 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Corporate |  | 179,885 |  |  | 154,629 |  |  | 25,256 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Institutional |  | 156,410 |  |  | 156,410 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Middle market |  | 87,967 |  |  | 63,876 |  |  | 13,737 |  |  | 10,354 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Retail |  | 89,934 |  |  | 86,882 |  |  | 318 |  |  | 2,734 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | 49,679 |  |  | 47,092 |  |  | 2,541 |  |  | 46 |  |  | - |  |  | -
US Loan Program |  | 220,278 |  |  | 220,278 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 784,153 |  |  | 729,167 |  |  | 41,852 |  |  | 13,134 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total |  | 1,597,588 |  |  | 1,407,326 |  |  | 105,030 |  |  | 85,232 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Commercial - acquired loans (under ASC 310-20) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commercial secured by real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 54 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 54 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Floor plan |  | 982 |  |  | 94 |  |  | - |  |  | 888 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 1,036 |  |  | 94 |  |  | - |  |  | 942 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Other commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Retail |  | 1,510 |  |  | 1,510 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 1,510 |  |  | 1,510 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total |  | 2,546 |  |  | 1,604 |  |  | - |  |  | 942 |  |  | - |  |  | -

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| December 31, 2018
| Loan Grades
| Balance |  |  |  |  | Special |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Outstanding |  | Pass |  | Mention |  | Substandard |  | Doubtful |  | Loss
| (In thousands)
Retail - originated and other loans held for investment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Traditional |  | 527,732 |  |  | 493,952 |  |  | - |  |  | 33,780 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Non-traditional |  | 14,273 |  |  | 11,188 |  |  | - |  |  | 3,085 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Loss mitigation program |  | 106,833 |  |  | 87,444 |  |  | - |  |  | 19,389 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Home equity secured personal loans |  | 250 |  |  | 250 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
GNMA's buy-back option program |  | 19,721 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 19,721 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 668,809 |  |  | 592,834 |  |  | - |  |  | 75,975 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 28,034 |  |  | 27,623 |  |  | - |  |  | 411 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Overdrafts |  | 214 |  |  | 204 |  |  | - |  |  | 10 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Unsecured personal lines of credit |  | 1,917 |  |  | 1,895 |  |  | - |  |  | 22 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Unsecured personal loans |  | 303,119 |  |  | 301,857 |  |  | - |  |  | 1,262 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Cash collateral personal loans |  | 15,696 |  |  | 15,693 |  |  | - |  |  | 3 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 348,980 |  |  | 347,272 |  |  | - |  |  | 1,708 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Auto and Leasing |  | 1,129,695 |  |  | 1,116,201 |  |  | - |  |  | 13,494 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total |  | 2,147,484 |  |  | 2,056,307 |  |  | - |  |  | 91,177 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Retail - acquired loans (under ASC 310-20) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit cards |  | 21,822 |  |  | 21,442 |  |  | - |  |  | 380 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Personal loans |  | 2,166 |  |  | 2,148 |  |  | - |  |  | 18 |  |  | - |  |  | -
|  | 23,988 |  |  | 23,590 |  |  | - |  |  | 398 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Auto |  | 4,435 |  |  | 4,235 |  |  | - |  |  | 200 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total |  | 28,423 |  |  | 27,825 |  |  | - |  |  | 598 |  |  | - |  |  | -
| $ | 3,776,041 |  | $ | 3,493,062 |  | $ | 105,030 |  | $ | 177,949 |  | $ | - |  | $ | -

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NOTE 7 – ALLOWANCE FO R LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES

The composition of Oriental’s allowance for loan and lease losses at December 31, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loans and lease losses: |  |  |  |  |
Originated and other loans and leases held for investment: |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage | $ | 8,727 |  | $ | 19,783
Commercial |  | 25,989 |  |  | 30,326
Consumer |  | 16,882 |  |  | 15,571
Auto and leasing |  | 31,873 |  |  | 29,508
Total allowance for originated and other loans and lease losses |  | 83,471 |  |  | 95,188
Acquired BBVAPR loans: |  |  |  |  |
Accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or |  |  |  |  |
acquired at a premium) |  |  |  |  |
Commercial |  | 4 |  |  | 22
Consumer |  | 1,564 |  |  | 1,905
Auto |  | 5 |  |  | 135
|  | 1,573 |  |  | 2,062
Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (Loans acquired with deteriorated |  |  |  |  |
credit quality, including those by analogy) |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 9,376 |  |  | 15,225
Commercial |  | 6,713 |  |  | 20,641
Auto |  | 947 |  |  | 6,144
|  | 17,036 |  |  | 42,010
Total allowance for acquired BBVAPR loans and lease losses |  | 18,609 |  |  | 44,072
Acquired Eurobank loans: |  |  |  |  |
Mortgage |  | 12,279 |  |  | 15,382
Commercial |  | 2,180 |  |  | 9,585
Consumer |  | - |  |  | 4
Total allowance for acquired Eurobank loan and lease losses |  | 14,459 |  |  | 24,971
Total allowance for loan and lease losses | $ | 116,539 |  | $ | 164,231

Oriental maintains an allowance for loan and lease losses at a level that management considers adequate to provide for probable losses based upon an evaluation of known and inherent risks. Oriental’s allowance for loan and lease losses policy provides for a detailed quarterly analysis of probable losses. The analysis includes a review of historical loan loss experience, value of underlying collateral, current economic conditions, financial condition of borrowers and other pertinent factors. While management uses available information in estimating probable loan losses, future additions to the allowance may be required based on factors beyond Oriental’s control. We also maintain an allowance for loan losses on acquired loans when: (i) for loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, there is deterioration in credit quality subsequent to acquisition, and (ii) for loans accounted for under ASC 310-20, the inherent losses in the loans exceed the remaining credit discount recorded at the time of acquisition.

Loans acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition accounted for under ASC 310-30 were recognized at fair value as of December 31, 2019, which included the impact of expected credit losses, and therefore, no allowance for credit losses was recorded at acquisition date. To the extent credit deterioration occurs after the date of acquisition, Oriental would record an allowance for loan and lease losses. Management determined that there was no need to record an allowance for loan and lease losses on loans acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition accounted for under ASC 310-30 as of December 31, 2019. Considering the short period elapsed from the acquisition date, Oriental does not believe that the difference between cash flows expected to be collected on the loans

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acquired in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition accounted for under ASC 310-30 and those anticipated at December 31, 2019 need further assessment.

Allowance for Originated and Other Loan and Lease Losses Held for Investment

The following tables present the activity in our allowance for loan and lease losses and the related recorded investment of the originated and other loans held for investment portfolio by segment for the periods indicated:

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto and Leasing |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for originated and other loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 19,783 |  | $ | 30,326 |  | $ | 15,571 |  | $ | 29,508 |  | $ | 95,188
Charge-offs |  | (18,564) |  |  | (12,073) |  |  | (18,910) |  |  | (47,278) |  |  | (96,825)
Recoveries |  | 1,533 |  |  | 1,104 |  |  | 2,014 |  |  | 18,694 |  |  | 23,345
Provision for loan and lease losses |  | 5,975 |  |  | 6,632 |  |  | 18,207 |  |  | 30,949 |  |  | 61,763
Balance at end of year | $ | 8,727 |  | $ | 25,989 |  | $ | 16,882 |  | $ | 31,873 |  | $ | 83,471

| Year Ended December 31, 2018
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto and Leasing |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for originated and other loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 20,439 |  | $ | 30,258 |  | $ | 16,454 |  | $ | 25,567 |  | $ | 92,718
Charge-offs |  | (5,297) |  |  | (6,782) |  |  | (17,629) |  |  | (42,685) |  |  | (72,393)
Recoveries |  | 1,047 |  |  | 654 |  |  | 1,757 |  |  | 19,344 |  |  | 22,802
Provision for originated and other loan and lease losses |  | 3,594 |  |  | 6,196 |  |  | 14,989 |  |  | 27,282 |  |  | 52,061
Balance at end of year | $ | 19,783 |  | $ | 30,326 |  | $ | 15,571 |  | $ | 29,508 |  | $ | 95,188

| Year Ended December 31, 2017
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto and Leasing |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for originated and other loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 17,344 |  | $ | 8,995 |  | $ | 13,067 |  | $ | 19,463 |  | $ | 58,869
Charge-offs |  | (6,623) |  |  | (7,684) |  |  | (13,641) |  |  | (33,908) |  |  | (61,856)
Recoveries |  | 585 |  |  | 1,281 |  |  | 1,209 |  |  | 12,314 |  |  | 15,389
Provision for originated and other loan and lease losses |  | 9,133 |  |  | 27,666 |  |  | 15,819 |  |  | 27,698 |  |  | 80,316
Balance at end of year | $ | 20,439 |  | $ | 30,258 |  | $ | 16,454 |  | $ | 25,567 |  | $ | 92,718

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| December 31, 2019
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto and Leasing |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses on originated and other loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 6,874 |  | $ | 8,215 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 15,089
Collectively evaluated for impairment |  | 1,853 |  |  | 17,774 |  |  | 16,882 |  |  | 31,873 |  |  | 68,382
Total ending allowance balance | $ | 8,727 |  | $ | 25,989 |  | $ | 16,882 |  | $ | 31,873 |  | $ | 83,471
Loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 71,196 |  | $ | 60,450 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 131,646
Collectively evaluated for impairment |  | 506,220 |  |  | 1,607,044 |  |  | 361,638 |  |  | 1,277,732 |  |  | 3,752,634
Total ending loan balance | $ | 577,416 |  | $ | 1,667,494 |  | $ | 361,638 |  | $ | 1,277,732 |  | $ | 3,884,280

| December 31, 2018
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto and Leasing |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses on originated and other loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 10,186 |  | $ | 8,434 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 18,620
Collectively evaluated for impairment |  | 9,597 |  |  | 21,892 |  |  | 15,571 |  |  | 29,508 |  |  | 76,568
Total ending allowance balance | $ | 19,783 |  | $ | 30,326 |  | $ | 15,571 |  | $ | 29,508 |  | $ | 95,188
Loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 84,174 |  | $ | 81,229 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 165,403
Collectively evaluated for impairment |  | 584,635 |  |  | 1,516,359 |  |  | 348,980 |  |  | 1,129,695 |  |  | 3,579,669
Total ending loan balance | $ | 668,809 |  | $ | 1,597,588 |  | $ | 348,980 |  | $ | 1,129,695 |  | $ | 3,745,072

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Allowance for BBVAPR Acquired Loan Losses

Loans accounted for under ASC 310-20 (Loans with revolving feature and/or acquired at a premium)

The following tables present the activity in our allowance for loan losses and related recorded investment of the associated loans in our BBVAPR acquired loan portfolio accounted for under ASC 310-20, for the periods indicated:

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
| Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 22 |  | $ | 1,905 |  | $ | 135 |  | $ | 2,062
Charge-offs |  | (123) |  |  | (1,525) |  |  | (220) |  |  | (1,868)
Recoveries |  | 6 |  |  | 353 |  |  | 250 |  |  | 609
Provision (recapture) for acquired BBVAPR loan and lease losses accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  | 99 |  |  | 831 |  |  | (160) |  |  | 770
Balance at end of year | $ | 4 |  | $ | 1,564 |  | $ | 5 |  | $ | 1,573

| Year Ended December 31, 2018
| Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 42 |  | $ | 3,225 |  | $ | 595 |  | $ | 3,862
Charge-offs |  | (6) |  |  | (2,459) |  |  | (372) |  |  | (2,837)
Recoveries |  | 23 |  |  | 480 |  |  | 831 |  |  | 1,334
(Recapture) provision for acquired loan and lease losses accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  | (37) |  |  | 659 |  |  | (919) |  |  | (297)
Balance at end of year | $ | 22 |  | $ | 1,905 |  | $ | 135 |  | $ | 2,062

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| Year Ended December 31, 2017
| Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto |  |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 169 |  | $ | 3,028 |  | $ | 1,103 |  |  | $ | 4,300
Charge-offs |  | (132) |  |  | (3,048) |  |  | (976) |  |  |  | (4,156)
Recoveries |  | 5 |  |  | 446 |  |  | 1,420 |  |  |  | 1,871
Provision (recapture) for acquired loan and lease losses accounted for under ASC 310-20 |  | - |  |  | 2,799 |  |  | (952) |  |  |  | 1,847
Balance at end of year | $ | 42 |  | $ | 3,225 |  | $ | 595 |  |  | $ | 3,862

| December 31, 2019
| Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 2 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 2
Collectively evaluated for impairment |  | 2 |  |  | 1,564 |  |  | 5 |  |  | 1,571
Total ending allowance balance | $ | 4 |  | $ | 1,564 |  | $ | 5 |  | $ | 1,573
Loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 678 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 678
Collectively evaluated for impairment |  | 1,463 |  |  | 20,794 |  |  | 135 |  |  | 22,392
Total ending loan balance | $ | 2,141 |  | $ | 20,794 |  | $ | 135 |  | $ | 23,070

| December 31, 2018
| Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-20: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 14 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 14
Collectively evaluated for impairment |  | 8 |  |  | 1,905 |  |  | 135 |  |  | 2,048
Total ending allowance balance | $ | 22 |  | $ | 1,905 |  | $ | 135 |  | $ | 2,062
Loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 747 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 747
Collectively evaluated for impairment |  | 1,799 |  |  | 23,988 |  |  | 4,435 |  |  | 30,222
Total ending loan balance | $ | 2,546 |  | $ | 23,988 |  | $ | 4,435 |  | $ | 30,969

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Loans Accounted for under ASC 310-30 (including those accounted for under ASC 310-30 by analogy)

For loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, as part of the evaluation of actual versus expected cash flows, Oriental assesses on a quarterly basis the credit quality of these loans based on delinquency, severity factors and loan gradings, among other assumptions. Migration and credit quality trends are assessed at the pool level, by comparing information from the latest evaluation period through the end of the reporting period.

During the second and third quarter of 2019, Oriental decided to sell mostly non-performing loans increasing the provision of acquired BBVAPR loans accounted under ASC 310-30 by $20.8 million and $8.7 million, respectively.

The following tables present the activity in our allowance for loan losses and related recorded investment of the acquired BBVAPR loan portfolio accounted for under ASC 310-30 for the periods indicated:

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-30: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 15,225 |  | $ | 20,641 |  | $ | - | $ | 6,144 |  | 42,010
Provision (recapture) for acquired BBVAPR loans and lease losses accounted for under ASC 310-30 |  | 20,115 |  |  | 14,719 |  |  | - |  | (2,928) |  | 31,906
Allowance de-recognition |  | (25,964) |  |  | (28,647) |  |  | - |  | (2,269) |  | (56,880)
Balance at end of year | $ | 9,376 |  | $ | 6,713 |  | $ | - | $ | 947 |  | 17,036

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| Year Ended December 31, 2018
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-30: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 14,085 |  | $ | 23,691 |  | $ | 18 |  | $ | 7,961 |  | $ | 45,755
Provision (recapture) for acquired BBVAPR loans and lease losses accounted for under ASC 310-30 |  | 1,331 |  |  | 1,360 |  |  | (18) |  |  | (887) |  |  | 1,786
Allowance de-recognition |  | (191) |  |  | (4,410) |  |  | - |  |  | (930) |  |  | (5,531)
Balance at end of year | $ | 15,225 |  | $ | 20,641 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 6,144 |  | $ | 42,010
| Year Ended December 31, 2017
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Auto |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired BBVAPR loans accounted for under ASC 310-30: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 2,682 |  | $ | 23,452 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 4,922 |  | $ | 31,056
Provision for acquired BBVAPR loans and lease losses accounted for under ASC 310-30 |  | 11,497 |  |  | 9,758 |  |  | 18 |  |  | 3,408 |  |  | 24,681
Allowance de-recognition |  | (94) |  |  | (9,519) |  |  | - |  |  | (369) |  |  | (9,982)
Balance at end of year | $ | 14,085 |  | $ | 23,691 |  | $ | 18 |  | $ | 7,961 |  | $ | 45,755

Allowance for Acquired Eurobank Loan Losses

The changes in the allowance for loan and lease losses on acquired Eurobank loans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired Eurobank loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 15,382 |  | $ | 9,585 |  | $ | 4 |  | $ | 24,971
Provision (recapture) for loan and lease losses |  | 3,588 |  |  | (1,235) |  |  | - |  |  | 2,353
Allowance de-recognition |  | (6,691) |  | $ | (6,170) |  | $ | (4) |  |  | (12,865)
Balance at end of year | $ | 12,279 |  | $ | 2,180 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 14,459

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| Year Ended December 31, 2018
| Mortgage |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for acquired Eurobank loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 15,187 |  | $ | 9,983 |  | $ | 4 |  | $ | 25,174
Provision for acquired Eurobank loan and lease losses |  | 1,806 |  |  | 761 |  |  | - |  |  | 2,567
Allowance de-recognition |  | (1,611) |  |  | (1,159) |  |  | - |  |  | (2,770)
Balance at end of year | $ | 15,382 |  | $ | 9,585 |  | $ | 4 |  | $ | 24,971
| Year Ended December 31, 2017
| Loans secured by 1-4 Family Residential Properties |  | Commercial |  | Consumer |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses for Eurobank loans: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 11,947 |  | $ | 9,328 |  | $ | 6 |  | $ | 21,281
Provision for acquired Eurobank loan and lease losses |  | 5,045 |  |  | 1,680 |  |  | - |  |  | 6,725
Allowance de-recognition |  | (1,805) |  |  | (1,025) |  |  | (2) |  |  | (2,832)
Balance at end of year | $ | 15,187 |  | $ | 9,983 |  | $ | 4 |  | $ | 25,174

NOTE 8- FDIC SHARED-LOSS AGREEMENTS

On February 6, 2017, the Bank and the FDIC agreed to terminate the single family and commercial shared-loss agreements related to the FDIC assisted acquisition of Eurobank on April 30, 2010. As part of the loss share termination transaction, the Bank made a payment of $10.1 million to the FDIC and recorded a net benefit of $1.4 million. Such termination payment took into account the anticipated reimbursements over the life of the shared-loss agreements and the true-up payment liability of the Bank anticipated at the end of the ten-year term of the single family shared-loss agreement. All rights and obligations of the parties under the shared-loss agreements terminated as of the closing date of the agreement.

The following table presents the activity in the FDIC indemnification asset and true-up payment obligation for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
FDIC indemnification asset: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 14,411
FDIC indemnification asset benefit |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 1,403
Shared-loss termination settlement |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | (15,814)
Balance at end of year | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | -
True-up payment obligation: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 26,786
Shared-loss termination settlement |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | (26,786)
Balance at end of year | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | -

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Oriental recognized an FDIC shared-loss benefit in the consolidated statements of operations, which consists of the following, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

|  | Year Ended December 31,
|  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
|  | (In thousands)
FDIC indemnification asset benefit |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | (1,403)
Change in true-up payment obligation |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Reimbursement to FDIC for recoveries |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Total FDIC shared-loss benefit |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | (1,403)

NOTE 9 — FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE

The following tables present the activity related to foreclosed real estate for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
|  | (In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 33,768 |  | $ | 44,174 |  | $ | 47,520
Decline in value |  | (4,762) |  |  | (5,757) |  |  | (6,560)
Additions |  | 21,545 |  |  | 20,011 |  |  | 22,812
Sales |  | (20,642) |  |  | (24,660) |  |  | (19,598)
Balance at end of year | $ | 29,909 |  | $ | 33,768 |  | $ | 44,174

NOTE 10 — PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment at December 31, 2019 and 2018 are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization as follows:

| Useful Life |  |  | December 31,
| (Years) |  | 2019 |  | 2018
|  |  | (In thousands)
Land | — |  | $ | 4,363 |  | $ | 5,028
Buildings and improvements | 40 |  |  | 74,840 |  |  | 67,856
Leasehold improvements | 5 — 10 |  |  | 21,358 |  |  | 18,274
Furniture and fixtures | 3 — 7 |  |  | 16,686 |  |  | 17,137
Information technology and other | 3 — 7 |  |  | 29,230 |  |  | 24,855
|  |  |  | 146,477 |  |  | 133,150
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |  |  |  | (65,372) |  |  | (64,258)
|  |  | $ | 81,105 |  | $ | 68,892

Premises and equipment recorded from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition amounted to $13.0 million.

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment totaled $8.5 million in 2019, $8.9 million in 2018 and $9.0 million in 2017. These are included in the consolidated statements of operations as part of occupancy and equipment expenses.

NOTE 11 - SERVICING ASSETS

Oriental periodically sells or securitizes mortgage loans while retaining the obligation to perform the servicing of such loans. In addition, Oriental may purchase or assume the right to service mortgage loans originated by others. Whenever Oriental undertakes an

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obligation to service a loan, management assesses whether a servicing asset and/or liability should be recognized. A servicing asset is recognized whenever the compensation for servicing is expected to more than adequately compensate Oriental for servicing the loans and leases. Likewise, a servicing liability would be recognized in the event that servicing fees to be received are not expected to adequately compensate Oriental for its expected cost. On December 31, 2019 Oriental completed the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, increasing servicing assets by $40.1 million.

All separately recognized servicing assets are recognized at fair value using the fair value measurement method. Under the fair value measurement method, Oriental measures servicing rights at fair value at each reporting date, reports changes in fair value of servicing assets in earnings in the period in which the changes occur, and includes these changes, if any, with mortgage banking activities in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of servicing rights is subject to fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.

The fair value of servicing rights is estimated by using a cash flow valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions.

At December 31, 2019, the servicing asset amounted to $50.8 million ($10.7 million — December 31, 2018) related to mortgage servicing rights.

The following table presents the changes in servicing rights measured using the fair value method for years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017:

| Year Ended December 31,
|  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  |  | 2017
|  | (In thousands)
Fair value at beginning of year | $ | 10,716 |  | $ | 9,821 |  | $ | 9,858
Servicing from mortgage securitizations or asset transfers |  | 1,174 |  |  | 1,481 |  |  | 1,658
Servicing from portfolio acquired |  | 40,463 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Changes due to payments on loans |  | (906) |  |  | (814) |  |  | (590)
Changes in fair value due to changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions |  | (668) |  |  | 228 |  |  | (1,105)
Fair value at end of year | $ | 50,779 |  | $ | 10,716 |  | $ | 9,821

The following table presents key economic assumption ranges used in measuring the mortgage-related servicing asset fair value for the years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
Constant prepayment rate | 4.47% - 18.81% |  | 4.30% - 9.02% |  | 3.94% - 8.49%
Discount rate | 10.00% - 15.00% |  | 10.00% - 12.00% |  | 10.00% - 12.00%

The sensitivity of the current fair value of servicing assets to immediate 10 percent and 20 percent adverse changes in the above key assumptions were as follows:

| December 31, 2019
| (In thousands)
Mortgage-related servicing asset |  |
Carrying value of mortgage servicing asset | $ | 50,779
Constant prepayment rate |  |
Decrease in fair value due to 10% adverse change | $ | (1,085)
Decrease in fair value due to 20% adverse change | $ | (2,131)
Discount rate |  |
Decrease in fair value due to 10% adverse change | $ | (2,079)
Decrease in fair value due to 20% adverse change | $ | (4,012)

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These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the figures indicate, changes in fair value based on a 10 percent variation in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing any other assumption.

Changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments), which may magnify or offset the sensitivities. Mortgage banking activities, a component of total banking and financial service revenue in the consolidated statements of operations, include the changes from period to period in the fair value of the mortgage loan servicing rights, which may result from changes in the valuation model inputs or assumptions (principally reflecting changes in discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions) and other changes, including changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows.

Servicing fee income is based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal balance and is recorded as income when earned. Servicing fees on mortgage loans for the years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017 totaled $4.2 million, $4.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

NOTE 12 — DERIVATIVES

The following table presents Oriental’s derivative assets and liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2018:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Derivative assets: |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges | $ | - |  | $ | 14
Interest rate swaps not designated as hedges |  | - |  |  | 126
Interest rate caps |  | 6 |  |  | 207
| $ | 6 |  | $ | 347
Derivative liabilities: |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges | $ | 907 |  | $ | -
Interest rate swaps not designated as hedges |  | - |  |  | 126
Interest rate caps |  | 6 |  |  | 207
| $ | 913 |  | $ | 333

Interest Rate Swaps

Oriental enters into interest rate swap contracts to hedge the variability of future interest cash flows of forecasted wholesale borrowings attributable to changes in a predetermined variable index rate. The interest rate swaps effectively fix Oriental’s interest payments on an amount of forecasted interest expense attributable to the variable index rate corresponding to the swap notional stated rate. These swaps are designated as cash flow hedges for the forecasted wholesale borrowing transactions and are properly documented as such; therefore, qualify for cash flow hedge accounting. Any gain or loss associated with the effective portion of the cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and is subsequently reclassified into operations in the period during which the hedged forecasted transactions affect earnings. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent there is no significant ineffectiveness in the cash flow hedging relationships. Currently, Oriental does not expect to reclassify any amount included in other comprehensive income (loss) related to these interest rate swaps to operations in the next twelve months.

The following table shows a summary of these swaps and their terms at December 31, 2019:

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|  | Notional |  | Fixed |  | Variable |  | Trade |  | Settlement |  | Maturity
Type |  | Amount |  | Rate |  | Rate Index |  | Date |  | Date |  | Date
|  | (In thousands) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest Rate Swaps |  | $ | 31,955 |  | 2.4210% |  | 1-Month LIBOR |  | 07/03/13 |  | 07/03/13 |  | 08/01/23
|  | $ | 31,955 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

An accumulated unrealized loss of $907 thousand and a gain of $14 thousand were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the valuation of these swaps at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and the related asset or liability is being reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

At December 31, 2018, interest rate swaps not designated as hedging instruments that were offered to clients represented an asset of $126 thousand and were included as part of derivative assets in the consolidated statements of financial position. The credit risk to these clients stemming from these derivatives, if any, is not material. At December 31, 2018, interest rate swaps not designated as hedging instruments that are the mirror-images of the derivatives offered to clients represented a liability of $126 thousand and were included as part of derivative liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. No interest rate swaps were offered to clients at December 31, 2019.

Interest Rate Caps

Oriental has entered into interest rate cap transactions with various clients with floating-rate debt who wish to protect their financial results against increases in interest rates. In these cases, Oriental simultaneously enters into mirror-image interest rate cap transactions with financial counterparties. None of these cap transactions qualify for hedge accounting, and therefore, they are marked to market through earnings. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, t he outstanding total notional amount of interest rate caps was $41.5 million and $150.9 million, respectively. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the interest rate caps sold to clients represented a liability of $6 thousand and $207 thousand, respectively, and were included as part of derivative liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the interest rate caps purchased as mirror-images represented an asset of $6 thousand and $207 thousand, respectively, and were included as part of derivative assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

NOTE 13 — CORE DEPOSIT, CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Core deposit, customer relationship and other intangibles at December 31, 2019 and 2018 consists of the following:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Core deposit | $ | 43,185 |  | $ | 2,481
Customer relationship intangibles |  | 13,213 |  |  | 888
Other intangibles |  | 567 |  |  | -
| $ | 56,965 |  | $ | 3,369

In connection with the FDIC-assisted acquisition, the BBVAPR Acquisition and the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, Oriental recorded a core deposit intangible representing the value of checking and savings deposits acquired. At December 31, 2019 this core deposit intangible amounted to $43.2 million, including $41.5 from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. At December 31, 2018 this core deposit intangible amounted to $2.5 million. In addition, Oriental recorded a customer relationship intangible representing the value of customer relationships acquired with the acquisition of the securities broker-dealer and insurance agency in the BBVAPR and insurance agency in the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisitions. At December 31, 2019 this customer relationship intangible amounted to $13.2 million, from which $12.7 million corresponded to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. At December 31, 2018 this customer relationship intangible amounted to $888 thousand. Oriental also recorded other intangibles from the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition which amounted to $567 thousand at December 31, 2019.

NOTE 14 — ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND OTHER ASSETS

Accrued interest receivable at December 31, 2019 and 2018 consists of the following:

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| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Loans, excluding acquired loans | $ | 32,728 |  | $ | 30,409
Investments |  | 4,053 |  |  | 3,845
| $ | 36,781 |  | $ | 34,254

O ther assets at December 31, 2019 and 2018 consist of the following:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Prepaid expenses | $ | 52,558 |  | $ | 9,788
Other repossessed assets |  | 3,327 |  |  | 2,986
Tax credits |  | 277 |  |  | 2,277
Investment in Statutory Trust |  | 1,083 |  |  | 1,083
Accounts receivable and other assets |  | 78,594 |  |  | 37,842
| $ | 135,839 |  | $ | 53,976

Prepaid expenses amounting to $52.6 million at December 31, 2019, include prepaid municipal, property and income taxes aggregating to $45.3 million from which $31.9 million correspond to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition. At December 31, 2018 prepaid expenses amounted to $9.8 million, including prepaid municipal, property and income taxes aggregating to $5.5 million.

Other repossessed assets totaled $3.3 million and $3.0 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, that consist mainly of repossessed automobiles, which are recorded at their net realizable value.

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, tax credits for Oriental totaled $277 thousand and $2.3 million, respectively. These tax credits do not have an expiration date.

NOTE 15— DEPOSITS AND RELATED INTEREST

Total deposits, including related accrued interest payable, as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 consist of the following:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Non-interest bearing demand deposits | $ | 1,675,315 |  | $ | 1,105,324
Interest-bearing savings and demand deposits |  | 3,718,846 |  |  | 2,274,423
Retail certificates of deposit |  | 1,781,237 |  |  | 805,712
Institutional certificates of deposit |  | 279,714 |  |  | 197,559
Total core deposits |  | 7,455,112 |  |  | 4,383,018
Brokered deposits |  | 243,498 |  |  | 525,097
Total deposits | $ | 7,698,610 |  | $ | 4,908,115

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At December 31, 2019, Oriental completed the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition adding $3.0 billion in core deposits.

Brokered deposits include $222.1 million in certificates of deposits and $21.4 million in money market accounts at December 31, 2019, and $500.8 million in certificates of deposits and $24.3 million in money market accounts at December 31, 2018. As part of the sale $672.2 million available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities during the year ended December 31, 2019, Oriental reduced $277.7 million brokered deposits.

The weighted average interest rate of Oriental’s deposits was 0.86% and 0.67%, respectively, at December 31, 2019 and 2018. Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Demand and savings deposits | $ | 14,925 |  | $ | 12,478 |  | $ | 11,426
Certificates of deposit |  | 24,430 |  |  | 20,475 |  |  | 18,872
| $ | 39,355 |  | $ | 32,953 |  | $ | 30,298

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, time deposits in denominations of $250 thousand or higher, excluding accrued interest and unamortized discounts, amounted to $692.1 million and $346.0 million, respectively. Such amounts include public funds time deposits from various Puerto Rico government municipalities, agencies and corporations of $257.2 million and $19.6 million at a weighted average rate of 67.0% and 116.4% at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, total public fund deposits from various Puerto Rico government municipalities, agencies and corporations amounted to $278.7 million and $207.4 million, respectively. These public funds were collateralized with commercial loans and securities amounting to $320.8 million and $281.2 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Excluding accrued interest of approximately $11.7 million, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

| December 31,
|  | 2019 |  |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Within one year: |  |  |  |  |
Three (3) months or less | $ | 314,796 |  | $ | 305,088
Over 3 months through 1 year |  | 881,183 |  |  | 545,363
|  | 1,195,979 |  |  | 850,451
Over 1 through 2 years |  | 732,421 |  |  | 484,197
Over 2 through 3 years |  | 175,032 |  |  | 89,340
Over 3 through 4 years |  | 89,148 |  |  | 34,018
Over 4 through 5 years |  | 78,706 |  |  | 42,998
| $ | 2,271,286 |  | $ | 1,501,004

The table of scheduled maturities of certificates of deposits above includes brokered-deposits and individual retirement accounts.

The aggregate amount of overdrafts in demand deposit accounts that were reclassified to loans amounted to $1.0 million and $1.1 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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NOTE 16— BORROWINGS AND RELATED INTEREST

Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase

At December 31, 2019, securities underlying agreements to repurchase were delivered to, and are being held by, the counterparties with whom the repurchase agreements were transacted. The counterparties have agreed to resell to Oriental the same or similar securities at the maturity of these agreements. The purpose of these transactions is to provide financing for Oriental’s securities portfolio.

The following table shows Oriental’s repurchase agreements, excluding accrued interest in the amount of $274 thousand and $785 thousand at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Short-term fixed-rate repurchase agreements, interest ranging from 1.85% to 2.70% (December 31, 2018; 2.45% to 2.95%) | $ | 140,000 |  | $ | 214,723
Long-term fixed-rate repurchase agreements, interest ranging from 1.85% to 2.86% (December 31, 2018; 1.72% to 2.86%) |  | 50,000 |  |  | 240,000
Total assets sold under agreements to repurchase | $ | 190,000 |  | $ | 454,723

Repurchase agreements mature as follows:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Less than 90 days | $ | 140,000 |  | $ | 214,723
Over 90-days |  | 50,000 |  |  | 240,000
Total | $ | 190,000 |  | $ | 454,723

During the year ended December 31, 2019, Oriental terminated before maturity $191.2 million securities sold under agreements to repurchase as a result of the sale of available-for-sale securities, at a cost of $7 thousand, included in the statement of operations of the financial statements. Also, $73.7 million of repurchase agreements matured and were not renewed.

The following securities were sold under agreements to repurchase:

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| December 31, 2019
| Amortized |  |  |  | Approximate |  | Weighted
| Cost of |  |  |  | Fair Value |  | Average
| Underlying |  | Balance of |  | of Underlying |  | Interest Rate
Underlying Securities | Securities |  | Borrowing |  | Securities |  | of Security
| (Dollars in thousands)
FNMA and FHLMC Certificates | $ | 204,225 |  | $ | 190,000 |  | $ | 204,068 |  |  | 2.98%
Total | $ | 204,225 |  | $ | 190,000 |  | $ | 204,068 |  |  | 2.98%
| December 31, 2018
| Amortized |  |  |  | Approximate |  | Weighted
| Cost of |  |  |  | Fair Value |  | Average
| Underlying |  | Balance of |  | of Underlying |  | Interest Rate
Underlying Securities | Securities |  | Borrowing |  | Securities |  | of Security
| (Dollars in thousands)
FNMA and FHLMC Certificates | $ | 496,814 |  | $ | 454,723 |  | $ | 487,181 |  |  | 3.01%
Total | $ | 496,814 |  | $ | 454,723 |  | $ | 487,181 |  |  | 3.01%

The following summarizes significant data on securities sold under agreements to repurchase as of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, excluding accrued interest:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Average daily aggregate balance outstanding | $ | 299,842 |  | $ | 357,086 |  | $ | 393,133
Maximum outstanding balance at any month-end | $ | 461,954 |  | $ | 457,053 |  | $ | 606,210
Weighted average interest rate during the year |  | 2.48% |  |  | 2.17% |  |  | 1.80%
Weighted average interest rate at year end |  | 2.45% |  |  | 2.49% |  |  | 1.63%

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Advances are received from the FHLB-NY under an agreement whereby Oriental is required to maintain a minimum amount of qualifying collateral with a fair value of at least 110% of the outstanding advances. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, these advances were secured by mortgage and commercial loans amounting to $1.060 billion and $847.3 million, respectively. Also, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, Oriental had an additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB-NY of $983 million and $762.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the weighted average remaining maturity of FHLB’s advances was 22.7 months and 26.6 months, respectively. The original terms of these advances range between one day and seven years, and the FHLB-NY does not have the right to exercise put options at par on any advances outstanding as of December 31, 2019.

The following table shows a summary of the advances and their terms, excluding accrued interest in the amount of $160 thousand and $176 thousand, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively:

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|  | December 31,
|  |  | 2019 |  |  | 2018
|  |  | (In thousands)
Short-term fixed-rate advances from FHLB, with a weighted average interest rate of 1.85% (December 31, 2018 - 2.61%) |  | $ | 31,955 |  | $ | 33,572
Long-term fixed-rate advances from FHLB, with a weighted average interest rate of 2.97% (December 31, 2018 - 2.89%) |  |  | 45,894 |  |  | 43,872
|  | $ | 77,849 |  | $ | 77,444

Advances from FHLB mature as follows:

|  | December 31,
|  |  | 2019 |  |  | 2018
|  | (In thousands)
Under 90 days |  | $ | 31,955 |  | $ | 33,572
Over one to three years |  |  | 8,517 |  |  | 8,867
Over three to five years |  |  | 33,018 |  |  | 35,005
Over five years |  |  | 4,359 |  |  | -
|  | $ | 77,849 |  | $ | 77,444

All of the advances referred to above with maturity dates up to the date of this report were renewed as one-month short-term advances.

Subordinated Capital Notes

Subordinated capital notes amounted to $36.1 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

In August 2003, the Statutory Trust II, a special purpose entity of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing trust redeemable preferred securities. In September 2003, $35.0 million of trust redeemable preferred securities were issued by the Statutory Trust II as part of a pooled underwriting transaction.

The proceeds from this issuance were used by the Statutory Trust II to purchase a like amount of a floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debenture issued by Oriental. The subordinated deferrable interest debenture has a par value of $36.1 million, bears interest based on 3-month LIBOR plus 295 basis points (4.85% at December 31, 2019; 5.74.% at 2018), is payable quarterly, and matures on September 17, 2033. It may be called at par after five years and quarterly thereafter (next call date March 2020). The trust redeemable preferred securities have the same maturity and call provisions as the subordinated deferrable interest debenture. The subordinated deferrable interest debenture issued by Oriental is accounted for as a liability denominated as a subordinated capital note on the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The subordinated capital note is treated as Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes. Under the Dodd-Frank Act and the Basel III capital rules issued by the federal banking regulatory agencies in July 2013, bank holding companies are prohibited from including in their Tier 1 capital hybrid debt and equity securities, including trust preferred securities, issued on or after May 19, 2010. Any such instruments issued before May 19, 2010 by a bank holding company, such as Oriental, with total consolidated assets of less than $15 billion as of December 31, 2009, may continue to be included as Tier 1 capital. Therefore, Oriental is permitted to continue to include its existing trust preferred securities as Tier 1 capital.

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NOTE 17 – OFFSETTING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Oriental’s derivatives are subject to agreements which allow a right of set-off with each respective counterparty. In addition, Oriental’s securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase have a right of set-off with the respective counterparty under the supplemental terms of the master repurchase agreements. In an event of default, each party has a right of set-off against the other party for amounts owed in the related agreements and any other amount or obligation owed in respect of any other agreement or transaction between them. Security collateral posted to open and maintain a master netting agreement with a counterparty, in the form of cash and securities, may from time to time be segregated in an account at a third-party custodian pursuant to an account control agreement.

The following table presents the potential effect of rights of set-off associated with Oriental’s recognized financial assets and liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2018:

December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition |  |
|  |  |  | Gross Amounts |  | Net Amount of |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | Offset in the |  | Assets Presented |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Gross Amount |  | Statement of |  | in Statement |  |  |  | Cash |  |
|  | of Recognized |  | Financial |  | of Financial |  | Financial |  | Collateral |  | Net
|  | Assets |  | Condition |  | Condition |  | Instruments |  | Received |  | Amount
|  | (In thousands)
Derivatives |  | $ | 6 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 6 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 6
December 31, 2018
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition |  |
|  |  |  | Gross Amounts |  | Net amount of |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | Offset in the |  | Assets Presented |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Gross Amount |  | Statement of |  | in Statement |  |  |  | Cash |  |
|  | of Recognized |  | Financial |  | of Financial |  | Financial |  | Collateral |  | Net
|  | Assets |  | Condition |  | Condition |  | Instruments |  | Received |  | Amount
|  | (In thousands)
Derivatives |  | $ | 347 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 347 |  | $ | 2,037 |  | $ | - |  | $ | (1,690)

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December 31, 2019
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Net Amount of |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | Gross Amounts |  | Liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | Offset in the |  | Presented |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Gross Amount |  | Statement of |  | in Statement |  |  |  | Cash |  |
|  | of Recognized |  | Financial |  | of Financial |  | Financial |  | Collateral |  | Net
|  | Liabilities |  | Condition |  | Condition |  | Instruments |  | Provided |  | Amount
|  | (In thousands)
Derivatives |  | $ | 913 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 913 |  | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 913
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  |  | 190,000 |  |  | - |  |  | 190,000 |  |  | 204,068 |  |  | - |  |  | (14,068)
Total |  | $ | 190,913 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 190,913 |  | $ | 204,068 |  | $ | - |  | $ | (13,155)
December 31, 2018
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Net Amount of |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | Gross Amounts |  | Liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | Offset in the |  | Presented |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Gross Amount |  | Statement of |  | in Statement |  |  |  | Cash |  |
|  | of Recognized |  | Financial |  | of Financial |  | Financial |  | Collateral |  | Net
|  | Liabilities |  | Condition |  | Condition |  | Instruments |  | Provided |  | Amount
|  | (In thousands)
Derivatives |  | $ | 333 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 333 |  | $ | - |  |  | 1,980 |  | $ | (1,647)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |  |  | 454,723 |  |  | - |  |  | 454,723 |  |  | 487,181 |  |  | - |  |  | (32,458)
Total |  | $ | 455,056 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 455,056 |  | $ | 487,181 |  | $ | 1,980 |  | $ | (34,105)

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NOTE 18 — EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

Oriental has a profit sharing plan containing a cash or deferred arrangement qualified under Sections 1081.01(a) and 1081.01(d) of the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 2011, as amended, (the "PR Code"), and Sections 401(a) and 401(k) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This plan is subject to the provisions of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1976, as amended (“ERISA”). This plan covers all full-time employees of Oriental who are age 21 or older. Under this plan, participants may contribute each year up to $19,000. Oriental's matching contribution is 50 cents for each dollar contributed by an employee, up to 4% of such employee’s base salary. It is invested in accordance with the employee’s decision among the available investment alternatives provided by the plan. This plan is entitled to acquire and hold qualified employer securities as part of its investment of the trust assets pursuant to ERISA Section 407. Oriental contributed $923 thousand, $856 thousand and $836 thousand in cash during 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Oriental’s contribution becomes 100% vested once the employee completes three years of service.

Also, Oriental offers to its senior management a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, where executives can defer taxable income. Both the employer and the employee have flexibility because non-qualified plans are not subject to ERISA contribution limits nor are they subject to discrimination tests in terms of who must be included in the plan. Under this plan, the employee’s current taxable income is reduced by the amount being deferred. Funds deposited in a deferred compensation plan can accumulate without current income tax to the individual. Income taxes are due when the funds are withdrawn.

The Retirement Plan for Scotiabank de Puerto Rico employees (1081.01(a)) was part of the acquisition. The Plan is a “tax-qualified” “profit-sharing plan”, as defined in section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “U.S. Code”) and section 1081.01(a) of the Internal Revenue Code for a New Puerto Rico (the “P.R. Code”), with a “qualified cash-or-deferred arrangement,” as defined in section 401(k) of the U.S. Code and section 1081.01(d) of the P.R Code. The employee can participate up to 75% of salary before taxes with a matching of 100% of the first 3% deferred and 50% of the next 3% up to 6% of salary; with a maximum annual contribution of $19,000 in 2019. They receive a non-elective contribution of 2% up to a maximum of $2,000 in the year.

NOTE 19 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Oriental grants loans to its directors, executive officers and to certain related individuals or organizations in the ordinary course of business. These loans are offered at the same terms as loans to unrelated third parties. The activity and balance of these loans for the years December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 was as follows:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands) |  |
Balance at the beginning of year | $ | 28,520 |  | $ | 28,138 |  | $ | 29,020
New loans and disbursements |  | 203 |  |  | 10,388 |  |  | 2,875
Repayments |  | (6,411) |  |  | (10,006) |  |  | (3,757)
Balance at the end of year | $ | 22,312 |  | $ | 28,520 |  | $ | 28,138

Oriental also hires professional services amounting to $3.7 million from a related party.

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NOTE 20 — INCOME TAXES

Oriental is subject to the dispositions of the 2011 Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the “Puerto Rico Code”). For 2019, the Puerto Rico Code imposed a maximum statutory cor porate tax rate of 37.5%. Oriental has operations in U.S. through its wholly owned subsidiary OPC, a retirement plan administration based in Florida. Also, in October 2017, Oriental expanded its operations in U.S. through the Bank's wholly owned subsidiary OFG USA. Both subsidiaries are subject to state and federal taxes. OPC is subject to Florida state taxes and OFG USA is subject to North Carolina state taxes. OFG USA elected to be classified as a corporation.

Under the Puerto Rico Code, all companies are treated as separate taxable entities and are not entitled to file consolidated tax returns. OFG Bancorp and its subsidiaries are subject to Puerto Rico regular income tax or the alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) on income earned from all sources. The AMT is payable if it exceeds regular income tax. The excess of AMT over regular income tax paid in any one year may be used to offset regular income tax in future years, subject to certain limitations.

The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 are as follows:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Current income tax expense | $ | 25,477 |  | $ | 33,618 |  | $ | 19,101
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense |  | (4,068) |  |  | 14,772 |  |  | (3,658)
Total income tax expense (benefit) | $ | 21,409 |  | $ | 48,390 |  | $ | 15,443

In relation to the exempt income level, the Bank’s investment securities portfolio and loans portfolio generated net tax-exempt interest income of $11.8 million at 2019, $11.0 million at 2018 and $10.0 million at 2017. OIB generated exempt income of $10.3 million, $5.3 million and $9.6 million for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

Oriental maintained an effective tax rate lower than statutory rate for the year ended December 31, 2019, mainly by investing in tax-exempt obligations, doing business through its international banking entity Oriental International Bank and by expanding its subsidiary operations in the U.S., which are taxed at a lower rate.

Oriental’s income tax expense differs from amounts computed by applying the applicable statutory rate to income before income taxes as follow:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| Amount |  | Rate |  | Amount |  | Rate |  | Amount | Rate
| (Dollars in thousands)
Income tax expense at statutory rates | $ | 28,219 |  | 37.50% |  | $ | 51,792 |  | 39.00% |  | $ | 26,555 |  | 39.00%
Tax effect of exempt and excluded income, net |  | (8,728) |  | -11.60% |  |  | (6,645) |  | -5.01% |  |  | (9,506) |  | -13.96%
Disallowed net operating loss carryover |  | 384 |  | 0.51% |  |  | 269 |  | 0.20% |  |  | 281 |  | 0.41%
Change in valuation allowance |  | 1,217 |  | 1.62% |  |  | 1,504 |  | 1.13% |  |  | (305) |  | -0.45%
Unrecognized tax benefits, net |  | 1,794 |  | 2.38% |  |  | (386) |  | -0.29% |  |  | (775) |  | -1.14%
Capital gain at preferential rate |  | (265) |  | -0.35% |  |  | (20) |  | -0.02% |  |  | (279) |  | -0.41%
Effect of change in tax rate |  | - |  | 0.00% |  |  | 4,069 |  | 3.06% |  |  | - |  | 0.00%
Bargain purchase gain |  | (118) |  | -0.16% |  |  | - |  | 0.00% |  |  | - |  | 0.00%
Other items, net |  | (1,094) |  | -1.44% |  |  | (2,193) |  | -1.63% |  |  | (528) |  | -0.79%
Income tax expense | $ | 21,409 |  | 28.46% |  | $ | 48,390 |  | 36.44% |  | $ | 15,443 |  | 22.66%

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Oriental’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2019 was 28.46%, and it was mainly affected by changes to the proportion of exempt income to total income. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the effective tax rate was 36.44% and 22.7%, respectively. On December 10, 2018, the Puerto Rico government enacted Act 257-2018 introducing several amendments to the Puerto Rico Code. Some of the most relevant income tax changes include: a reduction of the maximum corporate income tax rate to 37.5%, from 39%, and a restriction of the use of partnership gains to offset current and accumulated operating losses generated by a corporate partner.

Oriental classifies unrecognized tax benefits in other liabilities. These gross unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate if realized. At December 31, 2019, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $2.7 million (December 31, 2018 - $875 thousand). Oriental had accrued $51 thousand at December 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018 - $81 thousand) for the payment of interest and penalties relating to unrecognized tax benefits and released $439 thousand due to expiration of statute of limitation.

The following table presents a reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 875 |  |  | $ | 1,260 |  |  | $ | 2,040 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years |  | 51 |  |  |  | 81 |  |  |  | 97 |
Additions due to new tax positions |  | 2,181 |  |  |  | - |  |  |  | - |
Reduction for tax positions as a result of lapse of statute of limitations |  | (439) |  |  |  | (466) |  |  |  | (877) |
Balance at end of year | $ | 2,668 |  |  | $ | 875 |  |  | $ | 1,260 |

Oriental follows a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals of litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may increase or decrease in the future due to new or current tax year positions, expiration of open income tax returns, changes in management’s judgment about the level of uncertainty, status of examinations, litigations and legislative activity. For the year 2019 there was a net increase in unrecognized tax benefit of $1.8 million.

The statute of limitations under the Puerto Rico Code is four years and the statute of limitations for federal tax purposes is three years, after a tax return is due or filed, whichever is later. Oriental is potentially subject to income tax audits in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for taxable years 2015 to 2018, until the applicable statute of limitations expires. In addition, Oriental’s US subsidiaries are potentially subject to income tax audits by the IRS for taxable years 2016 to 2018. Tax audits by their nature are often complex and can require several years to complete.

The determination of the deferred tax expense or benefit is generally based on changes in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that generate temporary differences. The carrying value of Oriental’s net deferred tax assets assumes that Oriental will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income based on estimates and assumptions. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, Oriental may be required to record valuation allowances against its deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Significant components of Oriental’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2019, and 2018 were as follows:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Deferred tax asset: |  |  |  |  |
Allowance for loan and lease losses and other reserves | $ | 60,248 |  | $ | 85,227
Scotiabank PR discount |  | 15,499 |  | $ | -
Loans and other real estate valuation adjustment |  | 6,874 |  |  | 7,842
Deferred loan charge-offs |  | 144,799 |  |  | -
Net operating loss carry forwards |  | 7,785 |  |  | 5,466
Alternative minimum tax |  | 25,123 |  |  | 14,631
Unrealized net loss included in other comprehensive income |  | 340 |  |  | -
Deferred loan origination income, net |  | 11,303 |  |  | -
Goodwill |  | 30,408 |  |  | -
Acquired portfolio |  | 51,079 |  |  | 35,753
Other assets allowances |  | 457 |  |  | 966
Other deferred tax assets |  | 23,506 |  |  | 5,298
Total gross deferred tax asset |  | 377,421 |  |  | 155,183
Less: valuation allowance |  | (6,585) |  |  | (4,629)
Net gross deferred tax assets |  | 370,836 |  |  | 150,554
Deferred tax liability: |  |  |  |  |
Acquired loans tax basis |  | (130,997) |  |  | -
FDIC-assisted Eurobank acquisition, net |  | (14,004) |  |  | (22,825)
Customer deposit and customer relationship intangibles |  | (17,838) |  |  | (1,263)
Building valuation adjustment |  | (7,848) |  |  | (8,284)
Unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities |  | (82) |  |  | -
Servicing asset |  | (15,988) |  |  | (4,018)
Other deferred tax liabilities |  | (7,339) |  |  | (401)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities |  | (194,096) |  |  | (36,791)
Net deferred tax asset | $ | 176,740 |  | $ | 113,763

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As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, Oriental's net deferred tax asset, net of a valuation allowance of $6.6 million and $4.6 million, respectively, amounted to $176.7 million and $113.8 million, respectively. The deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019 include acquisition related deferred tax assets of $59.9 million. The acquisition of SBPR is a nontaxable transaction where the historical tax bases of the acquired business carries over to the acquirer, the historical tax bases include a tax-deductible goodwill from prior acquisitions of SBPR with a deferred tax asset of $30.4 million. The increase in valuation allowance of $2.0 million was mainly related to the realizability of the Holding company’s deferred tax assets ($1.2 million) and the remaining $737 thousand was related to the SBPR acquisition deferred tax asset. In assessing the realizability of the deferred tax asset, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon the generation of future income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the assessment of positive and negative evidence, the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax asset are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that Oriental will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowances, at December 31, 2019. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry-forward period are reduced.

NOTE 21 — REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory Capital Requirements

OFG Bancorp (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal and Puerto Rico banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on Oriental’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, Oriental and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

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Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, federal banking regulators adopted capital rules based on the framework of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in “Basel III: A Global Regulatory Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking Systems” (“Basel III”), which became effective January 1, 2015 for Oriental and the Bank (subject to certain phase-in periods through January 1, 2019) and that replaced their general risk-based capital rules, advanced approaches rule, market risk rule, and leverage rules. Among other matters, the Basel III capital rules: (i) introduce a new capital measure called “Common Equity Tier 1” (“CET1”) and related regulatory capital ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets; (ii) specify that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting certain revised requirements; (iii) mandate that most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 and not to the other components of capital; and (iv) expand the scope of the deductions from and adjustments to capital as compared to prior regulations. The Basel III capital rules prescribe a new standardized approach for risk weightings that expand the risk-weighting categories from the previous four Basel I-derived categories (0%, 20%, 50% and 100%) to a larger and more risk-sensitive number of categories, depending on the nature of the assets, and resulting in higher risk weights for a variety of asset classes.

Pursuant to the Basel III capital rules, the minimum capital ratios requirements are as follows:

4.5% CET1 to risk-weighted assets;

6.0% Tier 1 capital (that is, CET1 plus Additional Tier 1 capital) to risk-weighted assets;

8.0% Total capital (that is, Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets; and

4.0% Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets as reported on consolidated financial statements (known

as the “leverage ratio”).

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, OFG Bancorp and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank is “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well capitalized,” an institution must maintain minimum CET1 risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, total risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the tables presented below.

OFG Bancorp’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

|  |  |  |  |  | Minimum Capital |  | Minimum to be Well
| Actual |  | Requirement |  | Capitalized
| Amount |  | Ratio |  | Amount |  | Ratio |  |  | Amount |  | Ratio
| (Dollars in thousands)
OFG Bancorp Ratios |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
As of December 31, 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 938,994 |  | 13.76% |  | $ | 545,953 |  | 8.00% |  | $ | 682,441 |  | 10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 852,311 |  | 12.49% |  | $ | 409,465 |  | 6.00% |  | $ | 545,953 |  | 8.00%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 735,441 |  | 10.78% |  | $ | 307,099 |  | 4.50% |  | $ | 443,587 |  | 6.50%
Tier 1 capital to average total assets | $ | 852,311 |  | 9.24% |  | $ | 369,151 |  | 4.00% |  | $ | 461,438 |  | 5.00%
As of December 31, 2018 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 990,499 |  | 20.48% |  | $ | 386,977 |  | 8.00% |  | $ | 483,721 |  | 10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 928,577 |  | 19.20% |  | $ | 290,233 |  | 6.00% |  | $ | 386,977 |  | 8.00%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 811,707 |  | 16.78% |  | $ | 217,675 |  | 4.50% |  | $ | 314,419 |  | 6.50%
Tier 1 capital to average total assets | $ | 928,577 |  | 14.22% |  | $ | 261,125 |  | 4.00% |  | $ | 326,406 |  | 5.00%

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|  |  |  |  |  | Minimum Capital |  | Minimum to be Well
| Actual |  | Requirement |  | Capitalized
| Amount |  | Ratio |  | Amount |  | Ratio |  | Amount |  | Ratio
| (Dollars in thousands)
Bank Ratios |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
As of December 31, 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 899,844 |  | 13.21% |  | $ | 544,964 |  | 8.00% |  | $ | 681,205 |  | 10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 813,444 |  | 11.94% |  | $ | 408,723 |  | 6.00% |  | $ | 544,964 |  | 8.00%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 813,444 |  | 11.94% |  | $ | 306,542 |  | 4.50% |  | $ | 442,783 |  | 6.50%
Tier 1 capital to average total assets | $ | 813,444 |  | 8.85% |  | $ | 367,537 |  | 4.00% |  | $ | 459,421 |  | 5.00%
As of December 31, 2018 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 949,596 |  | 19.68% |  | $ | 385,992 |  | 8.00% |  | $ | 482,490 |  | 10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 887,918 |  | 18.40% |  | $ | 289,494 |  | 6.00% |  | $ | 385,992 |  | 8.00%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets | $ | 887,918 |  | 18.40% |  | $ | 217,120 |  | 4.50% |  | $ | 313,618 |  | 6.50%
Tier 1 capital to average total assets | $ | 887,918 |  | 13.68% |  | $ | 259,547 |  | 4.00% |  | $ | 324,434 |  | 5.00%

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NOTE 22 – EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN

The Omnibus Plan provides for equity-based compensation incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and dividend equivalents, as well as equity-based performance awards.

The activity in outstanding options for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 is set forth below:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
|  |  | Weighted |  |  |  | Weighted |  |  |  | Weighted
| Number |  | Average |  | Number |  | Average |  | Number |  | Average
| Of |  | Exercise |  | Of |  | Exercise |  | Of |  | Exercise
| Options |  | Price |  | Options |  | Price |  | Options |  | Price
Beginning of year | 739,326 |  | $ | 14.28 |  | 845,619 |  | $ | 14.14 |  | 917,269 |  | $ | 14.08
Options granted | - |  |  | - |  | - |  |  | - |  | - |  |  | -
Options exercised | (105,032) |  |  | 12.32 |  | (101,268) |  |  | 13.41 |  | (71,150) |  |  | 12.96
Options forfeited | - |  |  | - |  | (5,025) |  |  | 17.08 |  | (500) |  |  | 15.23
End of year | 634,294 |  | $ | 14.60 |  | 739,326 |  | $ | 14.28 |  | 845,619 |  | $ | 14.14

The following table summarizes the range of exercise prices and the weighted average remaining contractual life of the options outstanding at December 31, 2019:

|  | Outstanding |  | Exercisable
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Weighted |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Average |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  | Weighted |  | Contract Life |  |  |  |  | Weighted
|  | Number of |  | Average |  | Remaining |  | Number of |  | Average
Range of Exercise Prices |  | Options |  | Exercise Price |  | (Years) |  | Options |  | Exercise Price
$5.63 to $8.45 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  | - |  |  | 3,532 |  |  | 8.28
11.27 to 14.08 |  |  | 233,994 |  |  | 11.88 |  | 1.5 |  |  | 313,394 |  |  | 11.81
14.09 to 16.90 |  |  | 244,625 |  |  | 15.39 |  | 3.7 |  |  | 228,625 |  |  | 15.29
16.91 to 19.71 |  |  | 155,675 |  |  | 17.00 |  | 5.2 |  |  | 78,362 |  |  | 17.44
|  |  | 634,294 |  | $ | 14.60 |  | 3.9 |  |  | 623,913 |  | $ | 13.77
Aggregate Intrinsic Value |  | $ | 5,714,603 |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ | 1,754,258 |  |  |

There were no options granted during 2019, 2018 and 2017. The average fair value of each option granted would have been estimated at the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no restrictions and are fully transferable and negotiable in a free trading market. Black-Scholes does not consider the employment, transfer or vesting restrictions that are inherent in Oriental’s stock options. Use of an option valuation model, as required by GAAP, includes highly subjective assumptions based on long-term predictions, including the expected stock price volatility and average life of each option grant.

The following table summarizes the activity in restricted units under the Omnibus Plan for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

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| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
|  |  | Weighted |  |  |  | Weighted |  |  |  | Weighted
|  |  | Average |  |  |  | Average |  |  |  | Average
| Restricted |  | Grant Date |  | Restricted |  | Grant Date |  | Restricted |  | Grant Date
| Units |  | Fair Value |  | Units |  | Fair Value |  | Units |  | Fair Value
Beginning of year | 254,050 |  | $ | 12.50 |  | 105,800 |  | $ | 14.19 |  | 59,800 |  | $ | 16.64
Restricted units granted | 125,100 |  |  | 21.36 |  | 176,250 |  |  | 12.12 |  | 83,000 |  |  | 13.31
Restricted units lapsed | - |  |  | - |  | (24,017) |  |  | 17.12 |  | (33,100) |  |  | 16.10
Restricted units forfeited | - |  |  | - |  | (3,983) |  |  | 12.48 |  | (3,900) |  |  | 16.79
End of year | 379,150 |  | $ | 15.32 |  | 254,050 |  | $ | 12.50 |  | 105,800 |  | $ | 14.19

The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted units to members of management at December 31, 2019 was $2.8 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

NOTE 23 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock and Common Stock

On October 22, 2018, Oriental completed the conversion of all of its 84,000 shares of Series C preferred stock into common stock. Each share of Series C preferred stock was converted into 86.4225 shares of common stock. Upon conversion, the Series C preferred stock is no longer outstanding and all rights with respect to the Series C preferred stock have ceased and terminated, except the right to receive the number of whole shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series C preferred stock and any required cash-in-lieu of fractional shares. At both December 31, 2019 and 2018, preferred and common stock paid-in capital amounted $92.0 million and $59.9 million, respectively.

Additional Paid-in Capital

Additional paid-in capital represents contributed capital in excess of par value of common and preferred stock net of the costs of issuance. As of both December 31, 2019 and 2018, accumulated issuance costs charged against additional paid-in capital amounted to $13.6 million and $10.1 million for common and preferred stock, respectively.

Legal Surplus

The Puerto Rico Banking Act requires that a minimum of 10% of the Bank’s net income for the year be transferred to a reserve fund until such fund (legal surplus) equals the total paid in capital on common and preferred stock. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank’s legal surplus amounted to $95.8 million and $90.2 million, respectively. The amount transferred to the legal surplus account is not available for the payment of dividends to shareholders.

Treasury Stock

Under Oriental’s current stock repurchase program, it is authorized to purchase in the open market up to $7.7 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. The shares of common stock repurchased are to be held by Oriental as treasury shares. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, Oriental did not repurchase any shares under the program.

At December 31, 2019 the number of shares that may yet be purchased under the $70 million program is estimated at 327,440, and was calculated by dividing the remaining balance of $7.7 million by $23.61 (closing price of Oriental's common stock at December 31, 2019).

The activity in connection with common shares held in treasury by Oriental for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 is set forth below:

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|  | Year Ended December 31,
|  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
|  |  |  | Dollar |  |  |  | Dollar |  |  |  | Dollar
|  | Shares |  | Amount |  | Shares |  | Amount |  | Shares |  | Amount
|  | (In thousands, except shares data)
Beginning of year | $ | 8,591,310 |  | $ | 103,633 |  | 8,678,427 |  | $ | 104,502 |  | 8,711,025 |  | $ | 104,860
Common shares used upon lapse of restricted stock units and options |  | (105,032) |  |  | (1,294) |  | (87,117) |  |  | (869) |  | (32,598) |  |  | (358)
End of year | $ | 8,486,278 |  | $ | 102,339 |  | 8,591,310 |  | $ | 103,633 |  | 8,678,427 |  | $ | 104,502

NOTE 24 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes, as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 consisted of:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale which are not other-than-temporarily impaired | $ | (306) |  | $ | (12,654)
Income tax effect of unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale |  | (135) |  |  | 1,682
Net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale which are not other-than-temporarily impaired |  | (441) |  |  | (10,972)
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges |  | (907) |  |  | 14
Income tax effect of unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges |  | 340 |  |  | (5)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges |  | (567) |  |  | 9
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of income taxes | $ | (1,008) |  | $ | (10,963)

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities includes $12.0 million, net of tax effect of the adoption of ASU No. 2017-12 from reclassification of all of its mortgage backed securities with carrying value of $424.7 million, from the held-to-maturity portfolio into the available-for-sale portfolio.

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of taxes, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

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| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019
| Net unrealized |  | Net unrealized |  | Accumulated
| gains on |  | loss on |  | other
| securities |  | cash flow |  | comprehensive
| available-for-sale |  | hedges |  | (loss) income
| (In thousands)
Beginning balance | $ | (10,972) |  | $ | 9 |  | $ | (10,963)
Transfer of securities held to maturity to available-for-sale |  | (12,041) |  |  | - |  |  | (12,041)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications |  | 14,335 |  |  | (2,442) |  |  | 11,893
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |  | 8,237 |  |  | 1,866 |  |  | 10,103
Other comprehensive income (loss) |  | 10,531 |  |  | (576) |  |  | 9,955
Ending balance | $ | (441) |  | $ | (567) |  | $ | (1,008)
| Year Ended December 31,
| 2018
| Net unrealized |  | Net unrealized |  | Accumulated
| gains on |  | loss on |  | other
| securities |  | cash flow |  | comprehensive
| available-for-sale |  | hedges |  | (loss) income
| (In thousands)
Beginning balance | $ | (2,638) |  | $ | (311) |  | $ | (2,949)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications |  | (8,104) |  |  | (1,555) |  |  | (9,659)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |  | (230) |  |  | 1,875 |  |  | 1,645
Other comprehensive income (loss) |  | (8,334) |  |  | 320 |  |  | (8,014)
Ending balance | $ | (10,972) |  | $ | 9 |  | $ | (10,963)
| Year Ended December 31,
| 2017
| Net unrealized |  | Net unrealized |  | Accumulated
| gains on |  | loss on |  | other
| securities |  | cash flow |  | comprehensive
| available-for-sale |  | hedges |  | (loss) income
| (In thousands)
Beginning balance | $ | 2,209 |  |  | (613) |  |  | 1,596
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications |  | (11,563) |  |  | (186) |  |  | (11,749)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |  | 6,716 |  |  | 488 |  |  | 7,204
Other comprehensive (loss) income |  | (4,847) |  |  | 302 |  |  | (4,545)
Ending balance | $ | (2,638) |  | $ | (311) |  | $ | (2,949)

The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

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| Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income | Affected Line Item in Consolidated Statement of Operations
| Year Ended December 31,
|  | 2019 |  |  | 2018 |  |  | 2017
| (In thousands) |
Cash flow hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest-rate contracts | $ | 1,866 |  | $ | 1,875 |  | $ | 488 | Net interest expense
Available-for-sale securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of investments |  | 8,274 |  |  | - |  |  | 6,896 | Net gain on sale of securities
Residual tax effect from OIB's change in applicable tax rate |  | - |  |  | 5 |  |  | 104 | Income tax expense
Tax effect from changes in tax rates |  | (37) |  |  | (235) |  |  | (284) | Income tax expense
| $ | 10,103 |  | $ | 1,645 |  | $ | 7,204 |

NOTE 25 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

The calculation of earnings per common share for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands, except per share data)
Net income | $ | 53,841 |  | $ | 84,410 |  | $ | 52,646
Less: Dividends on preferred stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Non-convertible preferred stock (Series A, B, and D) |  | (6,512) |  |  | (6,511) |  |  | (6,512)
Convertible preferred stock (Series C) |  | - |  |  | (5,513) |  |  | (7,350)
Income available to common shareholders | $ | 47,329 |  | $ | 72,386 |  | $ | 38,784
Effect of assumed conversion of the convertible preferred stock |  | - |  |  | 5,513 |  |  | 7,350
Income available to common shareholders assuming conversion | $ | 47,329 |  | $ | 77,899 |  | $ | 46,134
Weighted average common shares and share equivalents: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Average common shares outstanding |  | 51,335 |  |  | 45,400 |  |  | 43,939
Effect of dilutive securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Average potential common shares-options |  | 384 |  |  | 142 |  |  | 19
Average potential common shares-assuming conversion of convertible preferred stock |  | - |  |  | 5,807 |  |  | 7,138
Total weighted average common shares outstanding and equivalents |  | 51,719 |  |  | 51,349 |  |  | 51,096
Earnings per common share - basic | $ | 0.92 |  | $ | 1.59 |  | $ | 0.88
Earnings per common share - diluted | $ | 0.92 |  | $ | 1.52 |  | $ | 0.88

During the last quarter of 2018, Oriental converted all of its 84,000 outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock into common stock. Each Series C Preferred Stock share was converted into 86.4225 shares of common stock. In computing diluted earnings per common share during the first nine months of 2018, the 84,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock that remained outstanding, with a conversion rate, subject to certain conditions, of 86.4225 shares of common stock per share, were included as average potential common shares from the date they were issued and outstanding. Moreover, in computing diluted earnings per common share, the dividends declared during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 on the convertible preferred stock were added back as income available to common shareholders.

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For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, weighted-average stock options with an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share not included in the calculation amounted to 2,575, 432,532 and 932,306, respectively.

NOTE 26 – GUARANTEES

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the unamortized balance of the obligations undertaken in issuing the guarantees under standby letters of credit represented a liability of $47.3 million and $23.9 million, respectively.

Oriental has a liability for residential mortgage loans sold subject to credit recourse pursuant to FNMA’s residential mortgage loan sales and securitization programs. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans sold subject to credit recourse was $147.4 million and $5.4 million, respectively, $142.5 million related to the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition.

The following table shows the changes in Oriental’s liability for estimated losses from these credit recourse agreements, included in the consolidated statements of financial condition during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 346 |  | $ | 358 |  | $ | 710
Additions from Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition |  | 710 |  |  | - |  |  | -
Net (charge-offs/terminations) recoveries |  | (71) |  |  | (12) |  |  | (352)
Balance at end of year | $ | 985 |  | $ | 346 |  | $ | 358

The estimated losses to be absorbed under the credit recourse arrangements were recorded as a liability when the credit recourse was assumed and are updated on a quarterly basis. The expected loss, which represents the amount expected to be lost on a given loan, considers the probability of default and loss severity. The probability of default represents the probability that a loan in good standing would become 120 days delinquent, in which case Oriental is obligated to repurchase the loan.

If a borrower defaults, pursuant to the credit recourse provided, Oriental is required to repurchase the loan or reimburse the third-party investor for the incurred loss. The maximum potential amount of future payments that Oriental would be required to make under the recourse arrangements is equivalent to the total outstanding balance of the residential mortgage loans serviced with recourse and interest, if applicable. During 2019, Oriental did not repurchase any mortgage loans subject to the credit recourse provision. During 2018, Oriental repurchased approximately $705 thousand of unpaid principal balance in mortgage loans subject to the credit recourse provisions. During 2017, Oriental repurchased approximately $107 thousand of unpaid principal balance in mortgage loans subject to the credit recourse provisions. If a borrower defaults, Oriental has rights to the underlying collateral securing the mortgage loan. Oriental suffers losses on these mortgage loans when the proceeds from a foreclosure sale of the collateral property are less than the outstanding principal balance of the loan, any uncollected interest advanced, and the costs of holding and disposing the related property. At December 31, 2019, Oriental’s liability for estimated credit losses related to loans sold with credit recourse amounted to $985 thousand (December 31, 2018– $346 thousand).

When Oriental sells or securitizes mortgage loans, it generally makes customary representations and warranties regarding the characteristics of the loans sold. Oriental's mortgage operations division groups conforming mortgage loans into pools which are exchanged for FNMA and GNMA mortgage-backed securities, which are generally sold to private investors, or are sold directly to FNMA or other private investors for cash. As required under such mortgage backed securities programs, quality review procedures are performed by Oriental to ensure that asset guideline qualifications are met. To the extent the loans do not meet specified characteristics, Oriental may be required to repurchase such loans or indemnify for losses and bear any subsequent loss related to the loans. During the years ended December 31, 2019, Oriental repurchased $12 million (December 31, 2018 – $7.7 million) of unpaid principal balance in mortgage loans, excluding mortgage loans subject to credit recourse provision referred above. At December 31, 2019, Oriental had $4.6 million liability for the estimated credit losses related to these loans.

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During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, Oriental recognized $17 thousand, $556 thousand and $260 thousand, respectively, in losses from the repurchase of residential mortgage loans sold subject to credit recourse, and $123 thousand, $160 thousand and $477 thousand, respectively, in losses from the repurchase of residential mortgage loans as a result of breaches of customary representations and warranties.

Servicing agreements relating to the mortgage-backed securities programs of FNMA and GNMA, and to mortgage loans sold or serviced to certain other investors, including the FHLMC, require Oriental to advance funds to make scheduled payments of principal, interest, taxes and insurance, if such payments have not been received from the borrowers. At December 31, 2019, Oriental serviced $4.4 billion (December 31, 2018 - $895.6 million) in mortgage loans for third parties. Oriental generally recovers funds advanced pursuant to these arrangements from the mortgage owner, from liquidation proceeds when the mortgage loan is foreclosed or, in the case of FHA/VA loans, under the applicable FHA and VA insurance and guarantees programs. However, in the meantime, Oriental must absorb the cost of the funds it advances during the time the advance is outstanding. Oriental must also bear the costs of attempting to collect on delinquent and defaulted mortgage loans. In addition, if a defaulted loan is not cured, the mortgage loan would be canceled as part of the foreclosure proceedings and Oriental would not receive any future servicing income with respect to that loan. At December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance of funds advanced by Oriental under such mortgage loan servicing agreements was approximately $3.6 million (December 31, 2018 - $706 thousand). To the extent the mortgage loans underlying Oriental's servicing portfolio experience increased delinquencies, Oriental would be required to dedicate additional cash resources to comply with its obligation to advance funds as well as incur additional administrative costs related to increases in collection efforts.

NOTE 27— COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Loan Commitments

In the normal course of business, Oriental becomes a party to credit-related financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby and commercial letters of credit, and financial guarantees. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The contract or notional amount of those instruments reflects the extent of Oriental’s involvement in particular types of financial instruments.

Oriental’s exposure to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, including commitments under credit card arrangements, and commercial letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amounts of those instruments, which do not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. In addition, the measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are identified. Oriental uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

Credit-related financial instruments at December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Commitments to extend credit | $ | 853,148 |  | $ | 541,423
Commercial letters of credit |  | 2,178 |  |  | 340

Commitments to extend credit represent agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Oriental evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by Oriental upon the extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty.

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, commitments to extend credit consisted mainly of undisbursed available amounts on commercial lines of credit, construction loans, and revolving credit card arrangements. Since many of the unused commitments are expected to expire unused or be only partially used, the total amount of these unused commitments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These lines of credit had a reserve of $2.7 million and $627 thousand, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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Commercial letters of credit are issued or confirmed to guarantee payment of customers’ payables or receivables in short-term international trade transactions. Generally, drafts will be drawn when the underlying transaction is consummated as intended. However, the short-term nature of this instrument serves to mitigate the risk associated with these contracts.

The summary of instruments that are considered financial guarantees in accordance with the authoritative guidance related to guarantor’s accounting and disclosure requirements for guarantees, including indirect guarantees of indebtedness of others, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, is as follows:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (In thousands)
Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees | $ | 47,251 |  | $ | 23,889
Loans sold with recourse |  | 147,399 |  |  | 5,414

Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees are written conditional commitments issued by Oriental to guarantee the payment and/or performance of a customer to a third party (“beneficiary”). If the customer fails to comply with the agreement, the beneficiary may draw on the standby letter of credit or financial guarantee as a remedy. The amount of credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit in the event of non-performance is the face amount of the letter of credit or financial guarantee. These guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by Oriental upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

Contingencies

Oriental and its subsidiaries are defendants in a number of legal proceedings incidental to their business. In the ordinary course of business, Oriental and its subsidiaries are also subject to governmental and regulatory examinations. Certain subsidiaries of Oriental, including the Bank (and its subsidiary, OIB), Oriental Financial Services, and Oriental Insurance, are subject to regulation by various U.S., Puerto Rico and other regulators.

Oriental seeks to resolve all arbitration, litigation and regulatory matters in the manner management believes is in the best interests of Oriental and its shareholders, and contests allegations of liability or wrongdoing and, where applicable, the amount of damages or scope of any penalties or other relief sought as appropriate in each pending matter.

Subject to the accounting and disclosure framework under the provisions of ASC 450, it is the opinion of Oriental’s management, based on current knowledge and after taking into account its current legal accruals, that the eventual outcome of all matters would not be likely to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated statements of financial condition of Oriental. Nonetheless, given the substantial or indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these matters, and the inherent unpredictability of such matters, an adverse outcome in certain of these matters could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect on Oriental’s consolidated results of operations or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods. Oriental has evaluated all arbitration, litigation and regulatory matters where the likelihood of a potential loss is deemed reasonably possible. Oriental has determined that the estimate of the reasonably possible loss is not significant.

NOTE 28— OPERATING LEASES

A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. On January 1, 2019, Oriental adopted ASU No. 2016-02 “Leases” (Topic 842) and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 842. For Oriental, Topic 842 primarily affected the accounting treatment for operating lease agreements in which Oriental is the lessee. Oriental elected the hindsight practical expedient, which allows entities to use hindsight when determining lease term and impairment of right-of-use assets. As a result of the changes to the lease terms, Oriental reduced its retained earnings by $736 thousand on the effective date, January 1, 2019.

Lessee Accounting

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Right of use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement of an arrangement where it is determined at inception that a lease exists. Lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. These assets and liabilities are initially recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term calculated using our incremental borrowing rate. Lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that those options will be exercised. The right-of-use asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for the remaining balance of any lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment of the right-of-use-asset.

Operating lease expense consists of a single lease cost calculated so that the remaining cost of the lease is allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, and any impairment of the right-of-use asset. Variable lease payments are generally expensed as incurred and include certain nonlease components, such as maintenance and other services provided by the lessor, and other charges included in the lease. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet, and the expense for these short-term leases and for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Oriental’s leases do not contain residual value guarantees or material variable lease payments. All leases were classified as operating leases.

Substantially all of the leases in which Oriental is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches, ATM locations, and office space with terms extending through 2032. All of our leases are classified as operating leases, and therefore, were previously not recognized on Oriental’s consolidated statements of financial condition. With the adoption of Topic 842, operating lease agreements are required to be recognized on the consolidated statements of financial condition as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability. Oriental leases to others certain space in its principal offices for terms extending through 2023; all are operating leases.

Operating Lease Cost

|  | Year Ended December 31, 2019 |  |
|  |  | Statement of Operations Classification
Lease costs |  | $ | 6,571 |  | Occupancy and equipment
Variable lease costs |  |  | 2,324 |  | Occupancy and equipment
Short-term lease cost |  |  | 180 |  | Occupancy and equipment
Lease income |  |  | (554) |  | Occupancy and equipment
Total lease cost |  | $ | 8,521 |  |

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, prior to adoption of ASU 2016-02 (Topic 842), was $9.0 million and $9.9 million, respectively, included in the "occupancy and equipment" caption in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations.

Operating Lease Assets and Liabilities

|  |  | December 31 2019 |  |
|  |  |  | Statement of Financial Condition Classification
|  |  | (In thousands) |  |
Right-of-use assets |  | $ | 39,112 |  | Operating lease right-of-use assets
Lease Liabilities |  | $ | 39,840 |  | Operating leases liabilities

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| December 31, 2019
| (In thousands)
Weighted-average remaining lease term |  | 6.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate |  | 6.8%

Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:

| Minimum Rent
Year Ending December 31, | (In thousands)
2020 | $ | 10,823
2021 |  | 8,544
2022 |  | 7,225
2023 |  | 6,082
2024 |  | 4,077
Thereafter |  | 13,358
Total lease payments | $ | 50,109
Less imputed interest |  | 10,269
Present value of lease liabilities | $ | 39,840

Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2018 were as follows:

| Minimum Rent
Year Ending December 31, | (In thousands)
2019 | $ | 5,618
2020 |  | 4,293
2021 |  | 3,360
2022 |  | 2,494
2023 |  | 1,968
Thereafter |  | 6,679
Total future minimum lease payments | $ | 24,412

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NOTE 29 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Oriental follows the fair value measurement framework under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).

Fair Value Measurement

The fair value measurement framework defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This framework also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

Money market investments

The fair value of money market investments is based on the carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition as these are reasonable estimates of fair value given the short-term nature of the instruments.

Investment securities

The fair value of investment securities is based on valuations obtained from an independent pricing provider, ICE Data Pricing (formerly known as IDC). ICE is a well-recognized pricing company and an established leader in financial information. Such securities are classified as Level 1 or Level 2 depending on the basis for determining fair value. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use both observable and unobservable inputs depending on the market activity of the instrument, and such securities are classified as Level 3. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, Oriental did not have investment securities classified as Level 3.

Derivative instruments

The fair value of the interest rate swaps is largely a function of the financial market’s expectations regarding the future direction of interest rates. Accordingly, current market values are not necessarily indicative of the future impact of derivative instruments on earnings. This will depend, for the most part, on the shape of the yield curve, the level of interest rates, as well as the expectations for rates in the future. The fair value of most of these derivative instruments is based on observable market parameters, which include discounting the instruments’ cash flows using the U.S. dollar LIBOR-based discount rates, and also applying yield curves that account for the industry sector and the credit rating of the counterparty and/or Oriental. Certain other derivative instruments with limited market activity are valued using externally developed models that consider unobservable market parameters. Based on their valuation methodology, derivative instruments are classified as Level 2 or Level 3.

Servicing assets

Servicing assets do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. Servicing assets are priced using a discounted cash flow model. The valuation model considers servicing fees, portfolio characteristics, prepayment assumptions, delinquency rates, late charges, other ancillary revenues, cost to service and other economic factors. Due to the unobservable nature of certain valuation inputs, the servicing rights are classified as Level 3.

Impaired Loans

Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate in a discounted cash flow calculation, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Expected cash flows are based on internal inputs reflecting expected default rates on contractual cash flows. This method of estimating fair value does not incorporate the exit-price concept of fair value described in ASC 820-10 and would generally result in a higher value than the exit-price approach. For loans measured using the estimated fair value of collateral less costs to sell, fair value is generally determined based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC 310-10-35 less disposition costs. Currently, the associated loans considered impaired are classified as Level 3.

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Foreclosed real estate

Foreclosed real estate includes real estate properties securing residential mortgage and commercial loans. The fair value of foreclosed real estate may be determined using an external appraisal, broker price option or an internal valuation. These foreclosed assets are classified as Level 3 given certain internal adjustments that may be made to external appraisals.

Other repossessed assets

Other repossessed assets include repossessed automobiles. The fair value of the repossessed automobiles may be determined using internal valuation and an external appraisal. These repossessed assets are classified as Level 3 given certain internal adjustments that may be made to external appraisals.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis are summarized below:

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| December 31, 2019
| Fair Value Measurements
| Level 1 |  | Level 2 |  | Level 3 |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Recurring fair value measurements: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities available-for-sale | $ | 397,183 |  | $ | 676,986 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 1,074,169
Trading securities |  | - |  |  | 37 |  |  | - |  |  | 37
Money market investments |  | 6,775 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 6,775
Derivative assets |  | - |  |  | 6 |  |  | - |  |  | 6
Servicing assets |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 50,779 |  |  | 50,779
Derivative liabilities |  | - |  |  | (913) |  |  | - |  |  | (913)
| $ | 403,958 |  | $ | 676,116 |  | $ | 50,779 |  | $ | 1,130,853
Non-recurring fair value measurements: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impaired commercial loans | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 61,128 |  | $ | 61,128
Foreclosed real estate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 29,909 |  |  | 29,909
Other repossessed assets |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 3,327 |  |  | 3,327
| $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 94,364 |  | $ | 94,364

| December 31, 2018
| Fair Value Measurements
| Level 1 |  | Level 2 |  | Level 3 |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Recurring fair value measurements: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investment securities available-for-sale | $ | 10,805 |  | $ | 831,052 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 841,857
Trading securities |  | - |  |  | 360 |  |  | - |  |  | 360
Money market investments |  | 4,930 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 4,930
Derivative assets |  | - |  |  | 347 |  |  | - |  |  | 347
Servicing assets |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 10,716 |  |  | 10,716
Derivative liabilities |  | - |  |  | (333) |  |  | - |  |  | (333)
| $ | 15,735 |  | $ | 831,426 |  | $ | 10,716 |  | $ | 857,877
Non-recurring fair value measurements: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impaired commercial loans | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 81,976 |  | $ | 81,976
Foreclosed real estate |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 33,768 |  |  | 33,768
Other repossessed assets |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 2,986 |  |  | 2,986
| $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 118,730 |  | $ | 118,730

The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

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Level 3 Instruments Only | Servicing Assets
| (In thousands)
| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 10,716 |  | $ | 9,821 |  | $ | 9,858
New instruments acquired |  | 41,637 |  |  | 1,481 |  |  | 1,658
Principal repayments |  | (906) |  |  | (814) |  |  | (590)
Changes in fair value of servicing assets |  | (668) |  |  | 228 |  |  | (1,105)
Balance at end of year | $ | 50,779 |  | $ | 10,716 |  | $ | 9,821

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, there were purchases and sales of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. There were no transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during such periods.

The table below presents quantitative information for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at December 31, 2019:

|  | December 31, 2019
|  | Fair Value |  | Valuation Technique |  | Unobservable Input |  | Range
|  | (In thousands) |  |  |  |  |  |
Servicing assets |  | $ | 50,779 |  | Cash flow valuation |  | Constant prepayment rate |  | 4.47% -18.81%
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Discount rate |  | 10.00% - 15.00%
Collateral dependent impaired loans |  | $ | 33,645 |  | Fair value of property or collateral |  | Appraised value less disposition costs |  | 14.20% - 42.20%
Other non-collateral dependent impaired loans |  | $ | 27,483 |  | Cash flow valuation |  | Discount rate |  | 4.75% - 10.25%
Foreclosed real estate |  | $ | 29,909 |  | Fair value of property or collateral |  | Appraised value less disposition costs |  | 14.20% - 47.20%
Other repossessed assets |  | $ | 3,327 |  | Fair value of property or collateral |  | Estimated net realizable value less disposition costs |  | 29.00% - 71.00%

Information about Sensitivity to Changes in Significant Unobservable Inputs

Servicing assets – The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Oriental’s servicing assets are constant prepayment rates and discount rates. Changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments), which may magnify or offset the sensitivities. Mortgage banking activities, a component of total banking and financial service revenue in the consolidated statements of operations, include the changes from period to period in the fair value of the mortgage loan servicing rights, which may result from changes in the valuation model inputs or assumptions (principally reflecting changes in discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions) and other changes, including changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

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The information about the estimated fair value of financial instruments required by GAAP is presented hereunder. The aggregate fair value amounts presented do not necessarily represent management’s estimate of the underlying value of Oriental.

The estimated fair value is subjective in nature, involves uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could affect these fair value estimates. The fair value estimates do not take into consideration the value of future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments. Other significant tangible and intangible assets that are not considered financial instruments are the value of long-term customer relationships of retail deposits, and premises and equipment.

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The estimated fair value and carrying value of Oriental’s financial instruments at December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

| December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| Fair |  | Carrying |  | Fair |  | Carrying
| Value |  | Value |  | Value |  | Value
| (In thousands)
Level 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial Assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 851,307 |  | $ | 851,307 |  | $ | 447,033 |  | $ | 447,033
Restricted cash | $ | 1,450 |  | $ | 1,450 |  | $ | 3,030 |  | $ | 3,030
Level 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial Assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Trading securities | $ | 37 |  | $ | 37 |  | $ | 360 |  | $ | 360
Investment securities available-for-sale | $ | 1,074,169 |  | $ | 1,074,169 |  | $ | 841,857 |  | $ | 841,857
Investment securities held-to-maturity | $ | - |  | $ | - |  | $ | 410,353 |  | $ | 424,740
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock | $ | 13,048 |  | $ | 13,048 |  | $ | 12,644 |  | $ | 12,644
Other investments | $ | 560 |  | $ | 560 |  | $ | 3 |  | $ | 3
Derivative assets | $ | 6 |  | $ | 6 |  | $ | 347 |  | $ | 347
Financial Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative liabilities | $ | 913 |  | $ | 913 |  | $ | 333 |  | $ | 333
Level 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial Assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total loans (including loans held-for-sale) | $ | 5,894,745 |  | $ | 6,641,847 |  | $ | 4,106,628 |  | $ | 4,431,594
Accrued interest receivable | $ | 36,781 |  | $ | 36,781 |  | $ | 34,254 |  | $ | 34,254
Servicing assets | $ | 50,779 |  | $ | 50,779 |  | $ | 10,716 |  | $ | 10,716
Accounts receivable and other assets | $ | 78,595 |  | $ | 78,595 |  | $ | 37,842 |  | $ | 37,842
Financial Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deposits | $ | 7,679,685 |  | $ | 7,698,610 |  | $ | 4,881,903 |  | $ | 4,908,115
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | $ | 190,345 |  | $ | 190,274 |  | $ | 453,135 |  | $ | 455,508
Advances from FHLB | $ | 79,620 |  | $ | 78,009 |  | $ | 78,503 |  | $ | 77,620
Other borrowings | $ | 1,195 |  | $ | 1,195 |  | $ | 1,214 |  | $ | 1,214
Subordinated capital notes | $ | 35,886 |  | $ | 36,083 |  | $ | 36,184 |  | $ | 36,083
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | $ | 185,660 |  | $ | 185,660 |  | $ | 87,665 |  | $ | 87,665

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The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of significant financial instruments at December 31, 2019 and 2018:

• Cash and cash equivalents (including money market investments and time deposits with other banks), restricted cash, accrued interest receivable, accounts receivable and other assets, accrued expenses and other liabilities, and other borrowings have been valued at the carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition as these are reasonable estimates of fair value given the short-term nature of the instruments.

• Investments in FHLB-NY stock are valued at their redemption value.

• The fair value of investment securities, including trading securities and other investments, is based on quoted market prices, when available or prices provided from contracted pricing providers, or market prices provided by recognized broker-dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use both observable and unobservable inputs depending on the market activity of the instrument.

• The fair value of servicing asset is estimated by using a cash flow valuation model which calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions.

• The fair values of the derivative instruments, which include interest rate swaps and forward-settlement swaps, are based on the net discounted value of the contractual projected cash flows of both the pay-fixed receive-variable legs of the contracts. The projected cash flows are based on the forward yield curve and discounted using current estimated market rates.

• The fair value of the loan portfolio (including loans held-for-sale and non-performing loans) is based on the exit market price, which is estimated by segregating by type, such as mortgage, commercial, consumer, auto and leasing. Each loan segment is further segmented into fixed and adjustable interest rates. The fair value is calculated by discounting contractual cash flows, adjusted for prepayment estimates (voluntary and involuntary), if any, using estimated current market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan.

• The fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of the contractual cash flows, using estimated current market discount rates for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

• The fair value of long-term borrowings, which include securities sold under agreements to repurchase, advances from FHLB, and subordinated capital notes is based on the discounted value of the contractual cash flows using current estimated market discount rates for borrowings with similar terms, remaining maturities and put dates.

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NOTE 30 – BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICE REVENUES

The following table presents the major categories of banking and financial service revenues for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

|  | Year Ended December 31,
|  | 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
|  | (In thousands)
Banking service revenues: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Checking accounts fees |  | $ | 6,003 |  | $ | 5,878 |  | $ | 6,903
Savings accounts fees |  |  | 658 |  |  | 635 |  |  | 601
Electronic banking fees |  |  | 32,282 |  |  | 32,431 |  |  | 28,174
Credit life commissions |  |  | 531 |  |  | 541 |  |  | 492
Branch service commissions |  |  | 1,491 |  |  | 1,581 |  |  | 811
Servicing and other loan fees |  |  | 1,367 |  |  | 1,844 |  |  | 1,758
International fees |  |  | 521 |  |  | 718 |  |  | 712
Miscellaneous income |  |  | 13 |  |  | 10 |  |  | 17
Total banking service revenues |  |  | 42,866 |  |  | 43,638 |  |  | 39,468
Wealth management revenue: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Insurance income |  |  | 6,826 |  |  | 6,956 |  |  | 6,652
Broker fees |  |  | 7,544 |  |  | 6,996 |  |  | 7,131
Trust fees |  |  | 10,922 |  |  | 10,878 |  |  | 10,930
Retirement plan and administration fees |  |  | 932 |  |  | 1,095 |  |  | 1,048
Investment banking fees |  |  | - |  |  | 9 |  |  | 29
Total wealth management revenue |  |  | 26,224 |  |  | 25,934 |  |  | 25,790
Mortgage banking activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net servicing fees |  |  | 3,854 |  |  | 5,024 |  |  | 3,865
Net gains on sale of mortgage loans and valuation |  |  | 527 |  |  | 305 |  |  | 923
Other |  |  | (106) |  |  | (562) |  |  | (738)
Total mortgage banking activities |  |  | 4,275 |  |  | 4,767 |  |  | 4,050
Total banking and financial service revenues |  | $ | 73,365 |  | $ | 74,339 |  | $ | 69,308

Oriental recognizes the revenue from banking services, wealth management and mortgage banking based on the nature and timing of revenue streams from contracts with customer:

Banking Service Revenues

Electronic banking fees are credit and debit card processing services, use of the Bank’s ATMs by non-customers, debit card interchange income and service charges on deposit accounts. Revenue is recorded once the contracted service has been provided.

Service charges on checking and saving accounts as consumer periodic maintenance revenue is recognized once the service is rendered, while overdraft and late charges revenue are recorded after the contracted service has been provided.

Other income as credit life commissions, servicing and other loan fees, international fees, and miscellaneous fees recognized as banking services revenue are out of the scope of the 606 guidelines.

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Wealth Management Revenue

Insurance income from commissions and sale of annuities are recorded once the sale has been completed.

Brokers fees consist of two categories:

· Sales commissions generated by advisors for their clients’ purchases and sales of securities and other investment products, which are collected once the stand-alone transactions are completed at trade date or as earned, and managed account fees which are fees charged to advisors’ clients’ accounts on the Company corporate advisory platform. These revenues do not cover future services, as a result there is no need to allocate the amount received to any other service.

· Fees for providing distribution services related to mutual funds, net of compensation paid to a service provider who provides such services, as well as trailer fees (also known as 12b-1 fees). These fees are considered variable and are recognized over time, as the uncertainty of the fees to be received is resolved as the net asset value of the mutual fund is determined and investor activity occurs. Fees do not cover future services, as a result there is no need to allocate the amount received to any other service.

Retirement plan and administration fees are revenues related to the payment received from the clients of OPC for assistance with the planning, design and administration of retirement plans, acting as third-party administrator for such plans, and daily record keeping services of retirement plans. Fees are collected once the stand-alone transaction was completed at trade date. Fees do not cover future services, as a result there is no need to allocate the amount received to any other service.

Trust fees are revenues related to fiduciary services provided to 401K retirement plans, a unit investment trust, and retirement plans, which include investment management, payment of distributions, if any, safekeeping, custodial services of plan assets, servicing of Trust officers, on-going due diligence of the Trust, and recordkeeping of transactions. Fees are billed based on services contracted. Negotiated fees are detailed in the contract. Fees collected in advance, are amortized over the term of the contract. Fees are collected on a monthly basis once the administrative service has been completed. Monthly fee does not include future services.

Investment banking fees as compensation fees are out of the scope of the 606 guidelines.

Mortgage Banking Activities

Mortgage banking activities as servicing fees, gain on sale of mortgage loans valuation and other are out of the scope of the 606 guidelines.

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NOTE 31 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Oriental segregates its businesses into the following major reportable segments of business: Banking, Wealth Management, and Treasury. Management established the reportable segments based on the internal reporting used to evaluate performance and to assess where to allocate resources. Other factors such as Oriental’s organization, nature of its products, distribution channels and economic characteristics of the products were also considered in the determination of the reportable segments. Oriental measures the performance of these reportable segments based on pre-established goals of different financial parameters such as net income, net interest income, loan production, and fees generated. Oriental’s methodology for allocating non-interest expenses among segments is based on several factors such as revenue, employee headcount, occupied space, dedicated services or time, among others. These factors are reviewed on a periodical basis and may change if the conditions warrant.

Banking includes the Bank’s branches and traditional banking products such as deposits and commercial, consumer and mortgage loans. Mortgage banking activities are carried out by the Bank’s mortgage banking division, whose principal activity is to originate mortgage loans for Oriental’s own portfolio. As part of its mortgage banking activities, Oriental may sell loans directly into the secondary market or securitize conforming loans into mortgage-backed securities.

Wealth Management is comprised of the Bank’s trust division, Oriental Financial Services, Oriental Insurance, and OPC. The core operations of this segment are financial planning, money management and investment banking, brokerage services, insurance sales activity, corporate and individual trust and retirement services, as well as retirement plan administration services.

The Treasury segment encompasses all of Oriental’s asset/liability management activities, such as purchases and sales of investment securities, interest rate risk management, derivatives, and borrowings. Intersegment sales and transfers, if any, are accounted for as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, that is, at current market prices.

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Following are the results of operations and the selected financial information by operating segment for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017:

| Year Ended December 31, 2019
|  |  |  | Wealth |  |  |  |  | Total Major |  |  |  |  | Consolidated
| Banking |  | Management |  | Treasury |  | Segments |  | Eliminations |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Interest income | $ | 337,448 |  | $ | 69 |  | $ | 36,278 |  | $ | 373,795 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 373,795
Interest expense |  | (36,023) |  |  | - |  |  | (14,979) |  |  | (51,002) |  |  | - |  |  | (51,002)
Net interest income |  | 301,425 |  |  | 69 |  |  | 21,299 |  |  | 322,793 |  |  | - |  |  | 322,793
Provision for loan and lease losses, net |  | (96,504) |  |  | - |  |  | (288) |  |  | (96,792) |  |  | - |  |  | (96,792)
Non-interest income |  | 47,517 |  |  | 26,649 |  |  | 8,327 |  |  | 82,493 |  |  | - |  |  | 82,493
Non-interest expenses |  | (211,755) |  |  | (17,163) |  |  | (4,326) |  |  | (233,244) |  |  | - |  |  | (233,244)
Intersegment revenue |  | 2,207 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 2,207 |  |  | (2,207) |  |  | -
Intersegment expenses |  | - |  |  | (652) |  |  | (1,555) |  |  | (2,207) |  |  | 2,207 |  |  | -
Income before income taxes | $ | 42,890 |  | $ | 8,903 |  | $ | 23,457 |  | $ | 75,250 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 75,250
Income tax expense |  | 16,084 |  |  | 3,339 |  |  | 1,986 |  |  | 21,409 |  |  | - |  |  | 21,409
Net income | $ | 26,806 |  | $ | 5,564 |  | $ | 21,471 |  | $ | 53,841 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 53,841
Total assets | $ | 7,486,314 |  | $ | 33,369 |  | $ | 2,865,186 |  | $ | 10,384,869 |  | $ | (1,087,208) |  | $ | 9,297,661
| Year Ended December 31, 2018
|  |  |  | Wealth |  |  |  |  | Total Major |  |  |  |  | Consolidated
| Banking |  | Management |  | Treasury |  | Segments |  | Eliminations |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Interest income | $ | 320,084 |  | $ | 46 |  | $ | 40,289 |  | $ | 360,419 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 360,419
Interest expense |  | (29,746) |  |  | - |  |  | (14,779) |  |  | (44,525) |  |  | - |  |  | (44,525)
Net interest income |  | 290,338 |  |  | 46 |  |  | 25,510 |  |  | 315,894 |  |  | - |  |  | 315,894
Provision for loan and lease losses, net |  | (55,885) |  |  | - |  |  | (223) |  |  | (56,108) |  |  | - |  |  | (56,108)
Non-interest income |  | 53,592 |  |  | 26,457 |  |  | 46 |  |  | 80,095 |  |  | - |  |  | 80,095
Non-interest expenses |  | (186,460) |  |  | (16,440) |  |  | (4,181) |  |  | (207,081) |  |  | - |  |  | (207,081)
Intersegment revenue |  | 2,126 |  |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 2,126 |  |  | (2,126) |  |  | -
Intersegment expenses |  | - |  |  | (788) |  |  | (1,338) |  |  | (2,126) |  |  | 2,126 |  |  | -
Income before income taxes | $ | 103,711 |  | $ | 9,275 |  | $ | 19,814 |  | $ | 132,800 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 132,800
Income tax expense |  | 40,447 |  |  | 3,617 |  |  | 4,326 |  |  | 48,390 |  |  | - |  |  | 48,390
Net income | $ | 63,264 |  | $ | 5,658 |  | $ | 15,488 |  | $ | 84,410 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 84,410
Total assets | $ | 5,863,067 |  | $ | 25,757 |  | $ | 1,708,455 |  | $ | 7,597,279 |  | $ | (1,013,927) |  | $ | 6,583,352

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| Year Ended December 31, 2017
|  |  |  | Wealth |  |  |  |  | Total Major |  |  |  |  | Consolidated
| Banking |  | Management |  | Treasury |  | Segments |  | Eliminations |  | Total
| (In thousands)
Interest income | $ | 311,503 |  | $ | 53 |  | $ | 34,091 |  | $ | 345,647 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 345,647
Interest expense |  | (26,308) |  |  | - |  |  | (15,167) |  |  | (41,475) |  |  | - |  |  | (41,475)
Net interest income |  | 285,195 |  |  | 53 |  |  | 18,924 |  |  | 304,172 |  |  | - |  |  | 304,172
Provision for loan and lease losses, net |  | (113,108) |  |  | - |  |  | (31) |  |  | (113,139) |  |  | - |  |  | (113,139)
Non-interest income |  | 45,102 |  |  | 26,069 |  |  | 7,516 |  |  | 78,687 |  |  | - |  |  | 78,687
Non-interest expenses |  | (184,567) |  |  | (13,486) |  |  | (3,578) |  |  | (201,631) |  |  | - |  |  | (201,631)
Intersegment revenue |  | 1,604 |  |  | - |  |  | 748 |  |  | 2,352 |  |  | (2,352) |  |  | -
Intersegment expenses |  | (748) |  |  | (1,137) |  |  | (467) |  |  | (2,352) |  |  | 2,352 |  |  | -
Income before income taxes | $ | 33,478 |  | $ | 11,499 |  | $ | 23,112 |  | $ | 68,089 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 68,089
Income tax expense |  | 13,057 |  |  | 4,485 |  |  | (2,099) |  |  | 15,443 |  |  | - |  |  | 15,443
Net income | $ | 20,421 |  | $ | 7,014 |  | $ | 25,211 |  | $ | 52,646 |  | $ | - |  | $ | 52,646
Total assets | $ | 5,597,077 |  | $ | 25,980 |  | $ | 1,536,417 |  | $ | 7,159,474 |  | $ | (970,421) |  | $ | 6,189,053

NOTE 32 – OFG BANCORP (HOLDING COMPANY ONLY) FINANCIAL INFORMATION

As a bank holding company subject to the regulations and supervisory guidance of the Federal Reserve Board, Oriental generally should inform the Federal Reserve Board and eliminate, defer or significantly reduce its dividends if: (i) its net income available to shareholders for the past four quarters, net of dividends previously paid during that period, is not sufficient to fully fund the dividends; (ii) its prospective rate of earnings retention is not consistent with its capital needs and overall current and prospective financial condition; or (iii) it will not meet, or is in danger of not meeting, its minimum regulatory capital adequacy ratios. The payment of dividends by the Bank to Oriental may also be affected by other regulatory requirements and policies, such as the maintenance of certain regulatory capital levels. During 2019, 2018, and 2017, Oriental Insurance paid $4.0 million, respectively, in dividends to Oriental. Oriental Financial Services did no t pay any dividends during 2019, 2018, and 2017.

The following condensed financial information presents the financial position of the holding company only as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION INFORMATION

(Holding Company Only)

|  | December 31,
|  | 2019 |  | 2018
|  | (In thousands)
ASSETS |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  | $ | 27,932 |  | $ | 39,207
Investment in bank subsidiary, equity method |  |  | 1,027,633 |  |  | 983,718
Investment in nonbank subsidiaries, equity method |  |  | 32,803 |  |  | 19,341
Due from bank subsidiary, net |  |  | 40 |  |  | 40
Deferred tax asset, net |  |  | - |  |  | (1)
Other assets |  |  | 676 |  |  | 1,123
Total assets |  | $ | 1,089,084 |  | $ | 1,043,428
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |  |  |  |  |  |
Dividend payable |  |  | 5,222 |  |  | 5,219
Due to affiliates |  |  | - |  |  | 14
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |  |  | 2,301 |  |  | 2,235
Subordinated capital notes |  |  | 36,083 |  |  | 36,083
Total liabilities |  |  | 43,606 |  |  | 43,551
Stockholders’ equity |  |  | 1,045,478 |  |  | 999,877
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |  | $ | 1,089,084 |  | $ | 1,043,428

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

(Holding Company Only)

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Income: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest income | $ | 828 |  | $ | 477 |  | $ | 188
Investment trading activities, net and other |  | 5,308 |  |  | 6,003 |  |  | 4,511
Total income |  | 6,136 |  |  | 6,480 |  |  | 4,699
Expenses: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest expense |  | 2,012 |  |  | 1,905 |  |  | 1,556
Operating expenses |  | 7,516 |  |  | 7,980 |  |  | 6,700
Total expenses |  | 9,528 |  |  | 9,885 |  |  | 8,256
Loss before income taxes |  | (3,392) |  |  | (3,405) |  |  | (3,557)
Income tax expense |  | 1,705 |  |  | 2,400 |  |  | 403
Loss before changes in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries |  | (5,097) |  |  | (5,805) |  |  | (3,960)
Equity in undistributed earnings from: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Bank subsidiary |  | 56,114 |  |  | 87,128 |  |  | 51,612
Nonbank subsidiaries |  | 2,824 |  |  | 3,087 |  |  | 4,994
Net income | $ | 53,841 |  | $ | 84,410 |  | $ | 52,646

OFG BANCORP

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INFORMATION

(Holding Company Only)

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Net income | $ | 53,841 |  | $ | 84,410 |  | $ | 52,646
Other comprehensive loss before tax: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Other comprehensive income from bank subsidiary |  | 9,955 |  |  | (8,014) |  |  | (4,545)
Other comprehensive loss before taxes |  | 9,955 |  |  | (8,014) |  |  | (4,545)
Income tax effect |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | -
Other comprehensive loss after taxes |  | 9,955 |  |  | (8,014) |  |  | (4,545)
Comprehensive income | $ | 63,796 |  | $ | 76,396 |  | $ | 48,101

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

(Holding Company Only)

| Year Ended December 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018 |  | 2017
| (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income | $ | 53,841 |  | $ | 84,410 |  | $ | 52,646
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Equity in undistributed earnings from banking subsidiary |  | (56,114) |  |  | (87,128) |  |  | (51,612)
Equity in undistributed earnings from nonbanking subsidiaries |  | (2,824) |  |  | (3,087) |  |  | (4,994)
Stock-based compensation |  | 2,134 |  |  | 1,401 |  |  | 1,109
Employee benefit adjustment |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | (99)
Deferred income tax, net |  | - |  |  | 2,230 |  |  | 414
Net decrease (increase) in other assets |  | 458 |  |  | 372 |  |  | (205)
Net (decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities |  | 64 |  |  | 203 |  |  | (1,185)
Dividends from banking subsidiary |  | 20,000 |  |  | 37,700 |  |  | 26,743
Dividends from non-banking subsidiary |  | 6,017 |  |  | 4,000 |  |  | 4,002
Net cash provided by operating activities |  | 23,576 |  |  | 40,101 |  |  | 26,819
Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net decrease in due from bank subsidiary, net |  | - |  |  | - |  |  | 307
Net decrease in due to non-bank subsidiary, net |  | (14) |  |  | 14 |  |  | -
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment |  | 310 |  |  | 200 |  |  | -
Capital contribution to banking subsidiary |  | (1,720) |  |  | (1,105) |  |  | (788)
Capital contribution to non-banking subsidiary |  | (13,518) |  |  | (24) |  |  | (50)
Additions to premises and equipment |  | (319) |  |  | (97) |  |  | (19)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |  | (15,261) |  |  | (1,012) |  |  | (550)
Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from (payments to) exercise of stock options and lapsed restricted units, net |  | 1,294 |  |  | 508 |  |  | -
Dividends paid |  | (20,884) |  |  | (24,820) |  |  | (24,412)
Net cash used in financing activities |  | (19,590) |  |  | (24,312) |  |  | (24,412)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |  | (11,275) |  |  | 14,777 |  |  | 1,857
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |  | 39,207 |  |  | 24,430 |  |  | 22,573
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 27,932 |  | $ | 39,207 |  | $ | 24,430

NOTE 33 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 6 and 7 of 2020, significant earthquakes struck the island of Puerto Rico with significant damages in the southwestern part of the island. Oriental’s digital channels, core banking and electronic funds transfer systems and branches continued to function uninterrupted during and after the earthquakes. There were no structural damages to the Oriental’s facilities. Oriental maintains insurance for its properties, including business interruption. Oriental made an assessment with information available for the impact of recent earthquakes on its credit portfolio and determined that they were not significant. The documentation for the assessment considers all information available at the moment; gathered through visits or interviews with our clients, inspections of collaterals, identification of most affected areas. Oriental will continue to assess the impact to our customers as more information becomes available.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Oriental’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of December 31, 2019, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of Oriental’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Oriental’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon such evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this annual report on Form 10-K, Oriental’s disclosure controls and procedures provided reasonable assurance of effectiveness in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by Oriental in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within Oriental to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in Oriental’s periodic reports.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting is included in Item 8 of this report.

Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm

The registered public accounting firm’s report on Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting is included in Item 8 of this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The internal control over financial reporting of the acquired Scotiabank PR & USVI was excluded from the evaluation of effectiveness of Oriental’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the period end covered by this report because of the timing of the acquisition. As a result of the Scotiabank PR & USVI Acquisition, Oriental will be evaluating changes to processes, information technology systems, and other components of internal controls in financial reporting as part of its integration process.

There have not been any changes in Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the last quarter of the year ended December 31, 2019, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Oriental’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

Items 10 through 14 are incorporated herein by reference to Oriental’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report, except with respect to the information set forth below under Item 12.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Oriental’s 2007 Omnibus Performance Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “Omnibus Plan”), provides for equity-based compensation incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted units and dividend equivalents, as well as equity-based performance awards. The Omnibus Plan was adopted in 2007, amended and restated in 2008, and further amended in 2010.

The following table shows certain information pertaining to the awards under the Omnibus Plan as of December 31, 2019:

| (a) |  | (b) |  | (c)
|  |  |  |  | Number of Securities
| Number of Securities to be |  | Weighted-Average |  | Remaining Available for
| Issued Upon Exercise of |  | Exercise Price of |  | Future Issuance Under Equity
| Outstanding Options, |  | Outstanding Options, |  | Compensation Plans (excluding
| Warrants and Rights |  | Warrants and Rights |  | those reflected in column (a))
Plan Category |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Omnibus Plan |  | 1,013,444 | (1) | $ | 9.14 | (2) | $ | 707,046
|  | 1,013,444 |  | $ | 9.14 |  |  | 707,046
(1) Includes 634,294 stock options and 379,150 restricted stock units.
(2) Exercise price related to stock options.

Oriental recorded $2.134 million, $1.401 million and $1.109 million related to stock-based compensation expense during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Other information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to Oriental’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

The following financial statements are filed as part of this report under Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting |
Financial Statements: |
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting |
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |

Financial Statement Schedules

No schedules are presented because the information is not applicable or is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements or in the notes thereto described above.

ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

Not applicable.

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Exhibits

Exhibit No.: | Description Of Document:
2.1 | Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 26, 2019, between The Bank of Nova Scotia and Oriental Bank, and, solely for the purposes expressly provided therein, OFG Bancorp. (1)
2.2 | Sale and Purchase Agreement (USVI) dated June 26, 2019, between The Bank of Nova Scotia and Oriental Bank, and, solely for the purposes expressly provided therein, OFG Bancorp. (2)
2.3 | Sale and Purchase Agreement (PR) dated June 26, 2019, between The Bank of Nova Scotia and Oriental Bank, and, solely for the purposes expressly provided therein, OFG Bancorp. (3)
3.1 | Composite Certificate of Incorporation. (4)
3.2 | By-Laws.(5)
4.1 | Certificate of Designation of the 7.125% Noncumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series A. (6)
4.2 | Certificate of Designation of the 7.0% Noncumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series B. (7)
4.3 | Certificate of Designations of 7.125% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D.(8)
4.4 | Form of Certificate for the 7.125% Noncumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series A.(9)
4.5 | Form of Certificate for the 7.0% Noncumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series B. (10)
4.6 | Form of Certificate for the 7.125% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D.(8)
10.1 | Change in Control Compensation Agreement between Oriental and José R. Fernández.(11)
10.2 | Change in Control Compensation Agreement between Oriental and Ganesh Kumar (12)
10.3 | Technology Outsourcing Agreement dated as of January 26, 2007, between Oriental and Metavante Corporation.(13)
10.4 | OFG Bancorp 2007 Omnibus Performance Incentive Polan, as amended and restated. (14)
10.5 | Form of qualified stock option award and agreement (15)
10.6 | Form of restricted stock award and agreement (16)
10.7 | Form of restricted unit award and agreement (17)
10.8 | Form of performance shares award and agreement (18)
10.9 | Employment Agreement dated as of February 28, 2018 between Oriental and José R. Fernández (19)
10.10 | Amendment dated as of May 31, 2018 to Technology Outsourcing Agreement between Oriental and Metavante Corporation (20)
12.1 | Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends (included in Item 6 hereof )
21.1 | List of subsidiaries
23.1 | Consent of KPMG LLP
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.1 | The following materials from Oriental’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, and (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow.

(1) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Oriental’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 2, 2019. Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.

(2) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of Oriental’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 2, 2019. Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.

(3) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.3 of Oriental’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 2, 2019. Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.

(4) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Oriental’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 14, 2016.

(5) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Oriental’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 30, 2018.

(6) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Oriental’s registration statement on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on April 30, 1999.

(7) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Oriental’s registration statement on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on September 26, 2003.

(8) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Oriental’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 8, 2012.

(9) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Oriental’s registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on April 2, 1999.

(10) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Oriental’s registration statement on Form S-3, as amended, filed with the SEC on September 23, 2003.

(11) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of Oriental’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 13, 2005.

(12) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of Oriental’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 13, 2005.

(13) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of Oriental’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 2007. Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.

(14) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Oriental’s registration statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC on October 7, 2013.

(15) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Oriental’s registration statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC on November 30, 2007.

(16) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Oriental’s registration statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC on November 30, 2007.

(17) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Oriental’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 8, 2015.

(18) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Oriental’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 2, 2018.

(19) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Oriental’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 4, 2018.

(20) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Oriental’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 3, 2018. Portions of this exhibit have been

omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

OFG BANCORP

By: | /s/ José Rafael Fernández |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
José Rafael Fernández |  |  |
President and Chief Executive Officer |  |  |
By: | /s/ Maritza Arizmendi Díaz |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
Maritza Arizmendi Díaz |  |  |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |  |  |

By: | /s/ Krisen Aguirre Torres |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
Krisen Aguirre Torres |  |  |
Vice President Financial Reporting and Accounting Control |  |  |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the date indicated.

By: | /s/ Julian Inclán |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
Julian Inclán |  |  |
Chairman of the Board |  |  |
By: | /s/ José Rafael Fernández |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
José Rafael Fernández |  |  |
Vice Chairman of the Board |  |  |
By: | /s/ Juan Carlos Aguayo |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
Juan Carlos Aguayo |  |  |
Director |  |  |
By: | /s/ Jorge Colón Gerena |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
Jorge Colón Gerena |  |  |
Director |  |  |
By: | /s/ Pedro Morazzani |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
Pedro Morazzani |  |  |
Director |  |  |
By: | /s/ Edwin Pérez Hernández |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
Edwin Pérez Hernández |  |  |
Director |  |  |
By: | /s/ Néstor de Jesús |  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
Néstor de Jesús |  |  |
Director |  |  |
|  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
By: | /s/ Susan S. Harnett
Susan s. Harnett
Director |  |  |
|  |  | Dated: March 2, 2020
By: | /s/ Christa Steele
Christa Steele |  |  |
Director |  |  |

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