Note 23 – Disclosures about fair value of assets and liabilities

The Fair Value Measurements topic of the FASB ASC defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:


Level 1		Quoted prices in active markets for 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 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

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques during the period ended December 31, 2014. For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.

Available for sale securities

When quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. Level 2 securities include U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities, state and municipal securities, federal agency mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed pools, private-label mortgage-backed pools and corporate notes. Level 2 securities are valued by a third party pricing service commonly used in the banking industry utilizing observable inputs. Observable inputs include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flow analysis, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment spreads and available credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions. The pricing provider utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary based on asset class. These models incorporate available market information including quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics and, because many fixed-income securities do not trade on a daily basis, apply available information through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector grouping, and matrix pricing. In addition, model processes, such as an option adjusted spread model is used to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios for securities with prepayment features.

Hedged loans

Certain fixed rate loans have been converted to variable rate loans by entering into interest rate swap agreements. The fair value of those fixed rate loans is based on discounting the estimated cash flows using interest rates determined by the respective interest rate swap agreement. Loans are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy based on the unobservable inputs used.

Interest rate swap agreements

The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements is estimated by a third party using inputs that are primarily unobservable including a yield curve, adjusted for liquidity and credit risk, contracted terms and discounted cash flow analysis, and therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying financial statements measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the FASB ASC fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at the following:


				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
	Fair Value			(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
December 31, 2014
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies	$	26,823		$	—	$	26,823		$	—
State and municipal		47,952			—		47,952			—
Federal agency collateralized mortgage obligations		122,860			—		122,860			—
Federal agency mortgage-backed pools		125,395			—		125,395			—
Private labeled mortgage-backed pools		689			—		689			—
Corporate notes		45			—		45			—

Total available-for-sale securities		323,764			—		323,764			—
Hedged loans		101,445			—		101,445			—
Forward sale commitments		447			—		447			—
Interest rate swap agreements		(4,546	)		—		(4,546	)		—
Commitments to originate loans		—			—		—			—
December 31, 2013
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies	$	43,134		$	—	$	43,134		$	—
State and municipal		177,898			—		177,898			—
Federal agency collateralized mortgage obligations		114,706			—		114,706			—
Federal agency mortgage-backed pools		170,894			—		170,894			—
Private labeled mortgage-backed pools		1,226			—		1,226			—
Corporate notes		733			—		733			—
Total available-for-sale securities		508,591			—		508,591			—

Hedged loans		95,372			—		95,372			—
Forward sale commitments		212			—		212			—
Interest rate swap agreements		(2,773	)		—		(2,773	)		—
Commitments to originate loans		(22	)		—		(22	)		—

Realized gains and losses included in net income for the periods are reported in the consolidated statements of income as follows:


	Years Ended December 31
	2014			2013			2012
Non Interest Income
Total gains and losses from:
Hedged loans	$	1,261		$	(2,267	)	$	28
Fair value interest rate swap agreements		(1,261	)		2,267			(28	)
Derivative loan commitments		256			(667	)		196

	$	256		$	(667	)	$	196

Certain other assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the ordinary course of business and are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment):


			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	Fair Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
December 31, 2014
Impaired loans	$	9,464	$	—	$	—	$	9,464
Mortgage servicing rights		7,642		—		—		7,642
December 31, 2013
Impaired loans	$	6,114	$	—	$	—	$	6,114
Mortgage servicing rights		7,039		—		—		7,039

Impaired (collateral dependent): Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans.

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.

Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.

Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs): MSRs do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, the fair value of these assets is classified as Level 3. The Company determines the fair value of MSRs using an income approach model based upon the Company’s month-end interest rate curve and prepayment assumptions. The model utilizes assumptions to estimate future net servicing income cash flows, including estimates of time decay, payoffs and changes in valuation inputs and assumptions. The Company reviews the valuation assumptions against this market data for reasonableness and adjusts the assumptions if deemed appropriate. The carrying amount of the MSRs were reduced by $338,000 in 2014 and $389,000 in 2013 for the fair value.

The following table presents qualitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements, other than goodwill, at December 31, 2014.


	Fair Value at December 31, 2014		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$	9,464	Collateral based measurement	Discount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability	10% -15% (12%)
Mortgage servicing rights	$	7,642	Discounted cashflows	Discount rate, Constant prepayment rate, Probably of default	10% -15% (12%), 4% - 7% (4.6%), 1% - 10% (4.5%)

	Fair Value at December 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans	$	6,114	Collateral based measurement	Discount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability	10% -15% (12%)
Mortgage servicing rights	$	7,039	Discounted cashflows	Discount rate, Constant prepayment rate, Probably of default	10% - 15% (12%), 4% - 7% (4.6%), 1% - 10% (4.5%)