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FAIR VALUE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
FAIR VALUE  
FAIR VALUE

14.

FAIR VALUE

Fair value represents the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other 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.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Bank used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

Available-for-sale debt securities: Except for the Bank’s U.S. Treasury securities, its private label mortgage-backed security, and its TRUP investment, the fair value of AFS debt securities is typically determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities, but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

The Bank’s U.S. Treasury securities are based on quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs) and considered highly liquid.

The Bank’s private label mortgage-backed security remains illiquid, and as such, the Bank classifies this security as a Level 3 security in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. Based on this determination, the Bank utilized an income valuation model (present value model) approach in determining the fair value of this security.

See in this section of the filing under Footnote 2 “Investment Securities” for additional discussion regarding the Bank’s private label mortgage-backed security.

The Company acquired its TRUP investment in 2015 and considered the most recent bid price for the same instrument to approximate market value as of December 31, 2024. The Company’s TRUP investment is considered highly illiquid and also valued using Level 3 inputs, as the most recent bid price for this instrument is not always considered generally observable.

Equity securities with readily determinable fair value: Quoted market prices in an active market are available for the Bank’s CRA mutual fund investment and fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of the Company’s Freddie Mac preferred stock is determined based on market prices of similar securities, as described above (Level 2 inputs).

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value: The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is determined using quoted secondary market prices. Mortgage loans held for sale are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Consumer loans held for sale, at fair value: The fair value for these loans is based on contractual sales terms, Level 3 inputs.

Mortgage Banking derivatives: Mortgage banking derivatives used in the ordinary course of business primarily consist of mandatory forward sales contracts (“forward contracts”) and interest rate lock loan commitments. The fair value of the Bank’s derivative instruments is primarily measured by obtaining pricing from broker-dealers recognized to be market participants. The pricing is derived from market observable inputs that can generally be verified and do not typically involve significant judgment by the Bank. Forward contracts and rate lock loan commitments are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Interest rate swap agreements: Interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company values its interest rate swaps using a third-party valuation service and classifies such valuations as Level 2. Valuations of these interest rate swaps are also received from the relevant dealer counterparty and validated against the Company’s calculations. The Company has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap assets and has considered its own credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap liabilities.

Collateral-dependent loans: Collateral-dependent loans generally reflect partial charge-downs to their respective fair value, which is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals or BPOs. These appraisals or BPOs may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the process by the independent experts to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Collateral-dependent loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Other real estate owned: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals or BPOs. These appraisals or BPOs may utilize a single approach or a combination of approaches, including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the process by the independent experts to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Appraisals for collateral-dependent loans, impaired premises and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Bank. Once the appraisal is received, a member of the Bank’s CCAD reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal, as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources, such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On at least an annual basis, the Bank performs a back test of collateral appraisals by comparing actual selling prices on recent collateral sales to the most recent appraisal of such collateral. Back tests are performed for each collateral class, e.g., residential real estate or commercial real estate, and may lead to additional adjustments to the value of unliquidated collateral of similar class.

Mortgage servicing rights: At least quarterly, MSRs are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the MSRs as compared to carrying amount. If the carrying amount of an individual tranche exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded, and the respective individual tranche is carried at fair value. If the carrying amount of an individual tranche does not exceed fair value, impairment is reversed if previously recognized and the carrying value of the individual tranche is based on the amortization method. The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and can generally be validated against available market data (Level 2).

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Bank has elected the fair value option, are summarized below:

Fair Value Measurements at 

December 31, 2024 Using:

    

Quoted Prices in

    

Significant

    

    

    

    

Active Markets

Other

Significant

for Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Total

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

Fair

(in thousands)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Value

Financial assets:

Available-for-sale debt securities:

U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies

$

84,775

$

304,311

$

$

389,086

Private label mortgage-backed security

 

 

 

1,550

 

1,550

Mortgage-backed securities - residential

 

 

168,233

 

 

168,233

Collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

19,243

 

 

19,243

Corporate bonds

2,009

2,009

Trust preferred security

 

 

 

4,034

 

4,034

Total available-for-sale debt securities

$

84,775

$

493,796

$

5,584

$

584,155

Equity securities with readily determinable fair value:

Freddie Mac preferred stock

$

$

693

$

$

693

Total equity securities with readily determinable fair value

$

$

693

$

$

693

Mortgage loans held for sale

$

$

8,312

$

$

8,312

Consumer loans held for sale

5,443

5,443

Rate lock commitments

 

 

223

 

 

223

Mandatory forward contracts

70

70

Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer

6,588

6,588

Financial liabilities:

Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer

$

$

6,588

$

$

6,588

Interest rate swap agreements on FHLB advances

647

647

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2023 Using:

    

Quoted Prices in

    

Significant

    

    

    

    

Active Markets

Other

Significant

for Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Total

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

Fair

(in thousands)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Value

Financial assets:

Available-for-sale debt securities:

U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies

$

177,784

$

229,249

$

$

407,033

Private label mortgage-backed security

 

 

 

1,773

 

1,773

Mortgage-backed securities - residential

 

 

154,710

 

 

154,710

Collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

21,659

 

 

21,659

Corporate bonds

2,020

2,020

Trust preferred security

 

 

 

4,118

 

4,118

Total available-for-sale debt securities

$

177,784

$

407,638

$

5,891

$

591,313

Equity securities with readily determinable fair value:

Freddie Mac preferred stock

$

$

174

$

$

174

Total equity securities with readily determinable fair value

$

$

174

$

$

174

Mortgage loans held for sale

$

$

3,227

$

$

3,227

Consumer loans held for sale

7,914

7,914

Rate lock commitments

 

 

243

 

 

243

Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer

 

 

8,933

 

 

8,933

Financial liabilities:

Mandatory forward contracts

$

$

61

$

$

61

Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer

8,933

 

8,933

All transfers between levels are generally recognized at the end of each quarter. There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, 2 or 3 assets during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Private Label Mortgage-Backed Security

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Bank’s private label mortgage-backed security measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

(in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Balance, beginning of period

$

1,773

$

2,127

$

2,731

Total gains or losses included in earnings:

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

 

99

 

46

 

(29)

Principal paydowns

 

(322)

 

(400)

 

(575)

Balance, end of period

$

1,550

$

1,773

$

2,127

The fair value of the Bank’s single private label mortgage-backed security is supported by analysis prepared by an independent third party. The third party’s approach to determining fair value involved several steps: 1) detailed collateral analysis of the underlying mortgages, including consideration of geographic location, original loan-to-value, and the weighted average FICO score of the borrowers; 2) collateral performance projections for each pool of mortgages underlying the security (probability of default, severity of default, and prepayment probabilities) and 3) discounted cash flow modeling.

The significant unobservable inputs in the fair value measurement of the Bank’s single private label mortgage-backed security are prepayment rates, probability of default, and loss severity in the event of default. Significant fluctuations in any of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly different fair value measurement.

The following tables present quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

    

    

    

    

    

 

December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands)

Fair Value

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Range (1)

 

Private label mortgage-backed security

$

1,550

 

Discounted cash flow

 

(1) Constant prepayment rate

 

1.5% - 2.6%

 

(2) Probability of default

 

0.5% - 9.1%

 

(3) Loss severity

 

25%

(1) The bank owns one private label mortgage-back security; therefore, the range presented is equivalent to the weighted average range.

    

Fair

    

Valuation

    

    

    

 

December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands)

Value

Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Range (1)

 

Private label mortgage-backed security

$

1,773

 

Discounted cash flow

 

(1) Constant prepayment rate

 

3.9% - 4.5%

 

(2) Probability of default

 

1.8% - 9.4%

 

(3) Loss severity

 

25% - 35%

(1) The bank owns one private label mortgage-back security; therefore, the range presented is equivalent to the weighted average range.

Trust Preferred Security

The Company invested in its TRUP in November 2015. The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s TRUP measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022:

    

Years Ended December 31, (in thousands)

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Balance, beginning of period

$

4,118

$

3,855

$

3,847

Total gains or losses included in earnings:

Discount accretion

62

59

57

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

 

(146)

 

204

 

(49)

Balance, end of period

$

4,034

$

4,118

$

3,855

The fair value of the Company’s TRUP investment is based on the most recent bid price for this instrument, as provided by a third-party broker.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

The Bank has elected the fair value option for mortgage loans held for sale. These loans are intended for sale and the Bank believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loans and in accordance with Bank policy for such instruments. None of these loans were past due 90-days-or-more or on nonaccrual as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the aggregate fair value, contractual balance (including accrued interest), and unrealized gain was as follows:

December 31, (in thousands)

    

 

2024

    

2023

 

Aggregate fair value

$

8,312

$

3,227

Contractual balance

 

8,117

 

3,168

Unrealized gain

 

195

 

59

The total amount of gains and losses from changes in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale included in earnings for 2024, 2023, and 2022 are presented in the following table:

    

Years Ended December 31, (in thousands)

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Interest income

$

627

$

282

$

519

Change in fair value

 

136

 

22

 

(688)

Total included in earnings

$

763

$

304

$

(169)

Consumer Loans Held for Sale

RCS carries loans originated through its installment loan program at fair value. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with Bank policy for such instruments. None of these loans were past due 90-days-or-more or on nonaccrual as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The significant unobservable inputs in the fair value measurement of the Bank’s short-term installment loans are the net contractual premiums and level of loans sold at a discount price. Significant fluctuations in any of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower/higher fair value measurement.

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value measurement inputs for installment loans:

    

Fair

    

Valuation

    

    

    

December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands)

Value

Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Rate

Consumer loans held for sale

$

5,443

 

Contract Terms

 

(1) Net Premium

 

0.15%

 

(2) Discounted Sales

 

10.00%

    

Fair

    

Valuation

    

    

    

December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands)

Value

Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Rate

Consumer loans held for sale

$

7,914

 

Contract Terms

 

(1) Net Premium

 

0.15%

 

(2) Discounted Sales

 

10.00%

The aggregate fair value, contractual balance, and unrealized gain on consumer loans held for sale, at fair value, were as follows:

December 31, (in thousands)

    

2024

2023

Aggregate fair value

$

5,443

$

7,914

Contractual balance

 

5,476

 

7,964

Unrealized loss

 

(33)

 

(50)

The total amount of net gains from changes in fair value included in earnings for consumer loans held for sale, at fair value, are presented in the following table:

Years Ended December 31, (in thousands)

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Interest income

$

5,025

$

4,242

$

9,970

Change in fair value

 

17

 

(22)

 

(142)

Total included in earnings

$

5,042

$

4,220

$

9,828

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2024 Using:

    

Quoted Prices in

    

Significant

    

    

    

Active Markets

Other

Significant

for Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Total

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

Fair

(in thousands)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Value

Collateral-dependent loans:

Residential real estate:

Owner-occupied

$

$

$

201

$

201

Total collateral-dependent loans*

$

$

$

201

$

201

Other real estate owned:

Commercial real estate

$

$

$

1,160

$

1,160

Total other real estate owned

$

$

$

1,160

$

1,160

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2023 Using:

    

Quoted Prices in

    

Significant

    

    

    

Active Markets

Other

Significant

for Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Total

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

Fair

(in thousands)

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Value

Collateral-dependent loans:

Residential real estate:

Owner-occupied

$

$

$

1,580

$

1,580

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

795

 

795

Home equity

 

 

 

104

 

104

Total collateral-dependent loans*

$

$

$

2,479

$

2,479

Other real estate owned:

Residential real estate

$

$

$

1,370

$

1,370

Total other real estate owned

$

$

$

1,370

$

1,370

* The difference between the carrying value and the fair value of collateral dependent or impaired loans measured at fair value is reconciled in a subsequent table of this Footnote.

The following tables present quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Range

Fair

Valuation

Unobservable

(Weighted

December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands)

Value

Technique

Inputs

Average)

Collateral-dependent loans - residential real estate owner-occupied

$

201

 

Appraisal

 

Appraisal discounts

 

3% (3%)

Other real estate owned - commercial real estate

$

1,160

 

Appraisal

 

Appraisal discounts

 

57% (57%)

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Range

Fair

Valuation

Unobservable

(Weighted

December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands)

Value

Technique

Inputs

Average)

Collateral-dependent loans - residential real estate owner-occupied

$

1,580

 

Sales comparison approach

 

Adjustments determined for differences between comparable sales

 

0% - 27% (4%)

Collateral-dependent loans - commercial real estate

$

795

 

Sales comparison approach

 

Adjustments determined for differences between comparable sales

 

11% (11%)

Collateral-dependent loans - home equity

$

104

 

Sales comparison approach

 

Adjustments determined for differences between comparable sales

 

5% (5%)

Other real estate owned - commercial real estate

$

1,370

 

Sales comparison approach

 

Adjustments determined for differences between comparable sales

 

39% (39%)

Collateral Dependent Loans

Collateral-dependent loans are generally measured for loss using the fair value for reasonable disposition of the underlying collateral. The Bank’s practice is to obtain new or updated appraisals or BPOs on the loans subject to the initial review and then to evaluate the need for an update to this value on an as necessary or possibly annual basis thereafter (depending on the market conditions impacting the value of the collateral). The Bank may discount the valuation amount as necessary for selling costs and past due real estate taxes. If a new or updated appraisal or BPO is not available at the time of a loan’s loss review, the Bank may apply a discount to the existing value of an old valuation to reflect the property’s current estimated value if it is believed to have deteriorated in either: (i) the physical or economic aspects of the subject property or (ii) material changes in market conditions. The review generally results in a partial charge-off of the loan if fair value, less selling costs, are below the loan’s carrying value. Collateral-dependent loans are valued within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

    

 

Years Ended December 31, (in thousands)

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Provision on collateral-dependent loans

$

13

$

(4)

$

7

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned, which is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, is periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date. Fair value is determined from external appraisals or BPOs using judgments and estimates of external professionals. Many of these inputs are not observable and, accordingly, these measurements are classified as Level 3.

Details of other real estate owned carrying value and write downs follow:

    

December 31, (in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

 

Other real estate owned carried at fair value

$

1,160

$

1,370

$

1,581

Total carrying value of other real estate owned

$

1,160

$

1,370

$

1,581

Other real estate owned write-downs during the years ended

$

210

$

211

$

211

Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts and estimated exit price fair values of financial instruments, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 follow:

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2024:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Total

Carrying

Fair

(in thousands)

Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Value

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

432,151

$

432,151

$

$

$

432,151

Available-for-sale debt securities

 

584,155

 

84,775

 

493,796

 

5,584

 

584,155

Held-to-maturity debt securities

 

10,778

 

 

10,735

 

 

10,735

Equity securities with readily determinable fair values

693

693

693

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value

 

8,312

 

 

8,312

 

 

8,312

Consumer loans held for sale, at fair value

5,443

5,443

5,443

Consumer loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value

18,632

18,714

18,714

Loans, net

 

5,347,488

 

 

 

5,209,571

 

5,209,571

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

24,478

 

 

 

 

NA

Accrued interest receivable

 

20,128

 

 

20,128

 

 

20,128

Mortgage servicing rights

6,975

17,159

17,159

Rate lock commitments

223

223

223

Mandatory forward contracts

70

70

70

Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer

6,588

6,588

6,588

Liabilities:

Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

1,207,764

$

$

1,207,764

$

$

1,207,764

Transaction deposits

 

3,231,738

 

 

3,231,738

 

 

3,231,738

Time deposits

 

771,044

 

 

773,415

 

 

773,415

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings

 

103,318

 

 

103,318

 

 

103,318

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

395,000

 

 

395,814

 

 

395,814

Accrued interest payable

 

5,153

 

 

5,153

 

 

5,153

Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer

6,588

6,588

6,588

Interest rate swap agreements on FHLB advances

647

647

647

NA - Not applicable

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2023:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Total

Carrying

Fair

(in thousands)

Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Value

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

316,567

$

316,567

$

$

$

316,567

Available-for-sale debt securities

 

591,313

 

177,784

 

407,638

 

5,891

 

591,313

Held-to-maturity debt securities

 

76,387

 

 

76,167

 

 

76,167

Equity securities with readily determinable fair values

174

174

174

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value

 

3,227

 

 

3,227

 

 

3,227

Consumer loans held for sale, at fair value

7,914

7,914

7,914

Consumer loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value

16,094

16,094

16,094

Loans, net

 

5,157,731

 

 

 

4,874,974

 

4,874,974

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

23,770

 

 

 

 

NA

Accrued interest receivable

 

18,447

 

 

4,097

 

14,350

 

18,447

Mortgage servicing rights

7,411

16,054

16,054

Rate lock commitments

243

243

243

Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer

8,933

8,933

8,933

Liabilities:

Noninterest-bearing deposits

$

1,676,998

$

$

1,676,998

$

$

1,676,998

Transaction deposits

 

2,924,114

 

 

2,924,114

 

 

2,924,114

Time deposits

 

452,051

 

 

446,218

 

 

446,218

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings

 

99,530

 

 

99,530

 

 

99,530

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

380,000

 

 

382,062

 

 

382,062

Accrued interest payable

 

4,073

 

 

4,073

 

 

4,073

Rate lock commitments

 

243

243

243

Mandatory forward contracts

61

61

61

Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer

8,933

8,933

8,933

NA - Not applicable