Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

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, 2024. 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, US. government agency mortgage-backed securities, and 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.

Equity securities

The fair value of the Company's equity investments is estimated by a third party utilizing readily determinable fair values quoted on an active market.

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.

Commitments to originate mortgage loans and mortgage loan contract assets/liabilities

The Company’s forward commitments are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets in an active market with

inputs that are observable.

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:


	December 31, 2024
	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale securities
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies	$	1,801	$	—	$	1,801	$	—
State and municipal	201,834		—		201,834		—
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities	14,543		—		14,543		—
Corporate notes	15,499		—		15,499		—
Total available for sale securities	233,677		—		233,677		—
Equity securities	595		595		—		—
Interest rate swap agreements asset	28,817		—		28,817		—
Commitments to originate mortgage loans	202		—		202		—
Mortgage loan contracts	27		—		27		—
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements liability	(28,817)		—		(28,817)		—


	December 31, 2023
	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale securities
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies	$	64,377	$	—	$	64,377	$	—
State and municipal	304,030		—		304,030		—
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities	140,877		—		140,877		—
Corporate notes	37,967		—		37,967		—
Total available for sale securities	547,251		—		547,251		—
Equity securities (1)	628		628		—		—
Interest rate swap agreements asset	26,556		—		26,556		—
Commitments to originate mortgage loans	125		—		125		—
Mortgage loan contracts	33		—		33		—
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements liability	(24,024)		—		(24,024)		—
(1) Prior period equity securities were included in available-for-sale. Updated to align with comparable period.

Certain other assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring 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):


	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
December 31, 2024
Collateral dependent loans	$	3,797	$	—	$	—	$	3,797

December 31, 2023
Collateral dependent loans	$	2,918	$	—	$	—	$	2,918

Collateral Dependent Loans: For loans 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.

Loans Transferred to Held for Sale: Once a decision has been made to sell loans not previously classified as held for sale, these loans are transferred into the held for sale category and carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell. At the time of transfer into held for sale classification, any amount by which cost exceeds fair value is accounted for as a valuation allowance. This activity generally pertains to loans with observable inputs, and

therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, should these loans include adjustments for changes in loan characteristics based on unobservable inputs, the loans would then be classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were $64.8 million and $0 loans transferred to held for sale on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.

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, 2024 and 2023.

December 31, 2024

Carrying Amount

Valuation
Technique

Unobservable
Inputs

Range
(Weighted Average)

Collateral dependent loans

3,797

Collateral based measurement

Discount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability

16.1%–40.1% (36.6%)

December 31, 2023