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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company follows ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. This codification clarifies that fair value of certain assets and liabilities is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants.
 
ASC 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 based on these two types of inputs are as follows:
 
Level 1  
 
Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
 
 
 
Level 2
 
Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the markets.
 
 
 
Level 3  
 
Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.  These unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about what market participants would use and information that is reasonably available under the circumstances without undue cost and effort.
 
The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements.
 
Derivative instruments
As discussed in Note 7 “Derivatives”, the Company records derivative instruments at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company utilizes derivative instruments as part of the management of interest rate risk to modify the re-pricing characteristics of certain portions of the Company’s interest-bearing assets and liabilities. The Company has contracted with a third party vendor to provide valuations for derivatives using standard valuation techniques and therefore classifies such valuations as Level 2. Third party valuations are validated by the Company using Bloomberg Valuation Service’s derivative pricing functions. The Company has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its derivative assets and has considered its own credit risk in the valuation of its derivative liabilities.
 
During the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into interest rate lock commitments related to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale as well as best effort forward delivery commitments to mitigate interest rate risk; these instruments are recorded at estimated fair value based on the value of the underlying loan, which in turn is based on quoted prices for similar loans in the secondary market. However, this value is adjusted by a pull-through rate which considers the likelihood that the loan in a lock position will ultimately close. The pull-through rate is derived from the Company’s internal data and is adjusted using significant management judgment. The pull-through rate is largely dependent on the loan processing stage that a loan is currently in and the change in prevailing interest rates from the time of the rate lock. As such, interest rate lock commitments are classified as Level 3. An increase in the pull-through rate utilized in the fair value measurement of the interest rate lock commitment derivative will result in positive fair value adjustments while a decrease in the pull-through rate will result in a negative fair value adjustment. The Company’s weighted average pull-through rate was approximately 80% as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. As of September 30, 2016, the interest rate lock commitments are recorded as a component of “Other Assets” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
Securities available for sale
Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data (Level 2). If the inputs used to provide the evaluation for certain securities are unobservable and/or there is little, if any, market activity, then the security would fall to the lowest level of the hierarchy (Level 3).
 
The Company’s investment portfolio is primarily valued using fair value measurements that are considered to be Level 2. The Company has contracted with a third party portfolio accounting service vendor for valuation of its securities portfolio. The vendor’s primary source for security valuation is Interactive Data Corporation (“IDC”), which evaluates securities based on market data. IDC utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. Generally, the methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, vast descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs.
 
The vendor utilizes proprietary valuation matrices for valuing all municipals securities. The initial curves for determining the price, movement, and yield relationships within the municipal matrices are derived from industry benchmark curves or sourced from a municipal trading desk. The securities are further broken down according to issuer, credit support, state of issuance, and rating to incorporate additional spreads to the industry benchmark curves.
 
The Company primarily uses Bloomberg Valuation Service, an independent information source that draws on quantitative models and market data contributed from over 4,000 market participants, to validate third party valuations. Any material differences between valuation sources are researched by further analyzing the various inputs that are utilized by each pricing source. No material differences were identified during the validation as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
The carrying value of restricted Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of each entity and is therefore excluded from the following table.
 
Loans held for sale
Loans held for sale are carried at fair value. These loans currently consist of residential loans originated for sale in the secondary market. Fair value is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data which is not materially different than cost due to the short duration between origination and sale (Level 2). Gains and losses on the sale of loans are recorded within the mortgage segment and are reported on a separate line item in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2016 using
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance
ASSETS
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Securities available for sale:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
$

 
$
279,223

 
$

 
$
279,223

Corporate and other bonds

 
121,747

 

 
121,747

Mortgage-backed securities

 
540,596

 

 
540,596

Other securities

 
13,418

 

 
13,418

Loans held for sale

 
46,814

 

 
46,814

Derivatives:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swap

 
12,218

 

 
12,218

Cash flow hedges

 
343

 

 
343

Interest rate lock commitments

 

 
1,422

 
1,422

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivatives:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swap
$

 
$
12,218

 
$

 
$
12,218

Cash flow hedges

 
16,087

 

 
16,087

Fair value hedges

 
3,529

 

 
3,529

 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 using
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance
ASSETS
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Securities available for sale:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
$

 
$
268,079

 
$

 
$
268,079

Corporate and other bonds

 
75,979

 

 
75,979

Mortgage-backed securities

 
548,171

 

 
548,171

Other securities

 
11,063

 

 
11,063

Loans held for sale

 
36,030

 

 
36,030

Derivatives:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swap

 
3,758

 

 
3,758

Cash flow hedges

 
946

 

 
946

Interest rate lock commitments

 

 
701

 
701

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivatives:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swap
$

 
$
3,758

 
$

 
$
3,758

Cash flow hedges

 
10,352

 

 
10,352

Fair value hedges

 
888

 

 
888


 
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements.

Impaired loans
Loans are designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreements will not be collected. The measurement of loss associated with impaired loans can be based on either the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral. Collateral dependent loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is solely from the underlying value of the collateral. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. The vast majority of the Company’s collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing an income or market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser using observable market data. When evaluating the fair value, management may discount the appraisal further if, based on their understanding of the market conditions, it is determined the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value (Level 3). For the periods ending September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Level 3 weighted averages related to impaired loans were 12.4% and 7.0%, respectively. The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal, of one year or less, if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business’s financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivables collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3). Collateral dependent impaired loans allocated to the allowance for loan losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
Other real estate owned
OREO is evaluated for impairment at least quarterly by the Bank’s Special Asset Loan Committee and any necessary write downs to fair values are recorded as impairment and included as a component of noninterest expense. Fair values of OREO are carried at fair value less selling costs. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral, or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the foreclosed asset as Level 3 valuation. For the nine and twelve month periods ending September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Level 3 weighted averages related to OREO were approximately 24.7% and 32.0%, respectively.
 
Total valuation expenses related to OREO properties for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 totaled $479,000 and $879,000 and $473,000 and $1.8 million, respectively.
 
The following tables summarize the Company’s financial assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands):

 
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2016 using
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance
ASSETS
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Impaired loans
$

 
$

 
$
2,573

 
$
2,573

Other real estate owned

 

 
10,581

 
10,581

 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 using
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance
ASSETS
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Impaired loans
$

 
$

 
$
2,214

 
$
2,214

Other real estate owned

 

 
15,299

 
15,299


 
ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure about fair value of financial instruments for interim periods and excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
 
Cash and cash equivalents
For those short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
Held to Maturity Securities
The Company’s investment portfolio is primarily valued using fair value measurements that are considered to be Level 2. The Company has contracted with a third party portfolio accounting service vendor for valuation of its securities portfolio. The vendor’s primary source for security valuation is IDC, which evaluates securities based on market data. IDC utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. Generally, the methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, vast descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs.
 
The vendor utilizes proprietary valuation matrices for valuing all municipals securities. The initial curves for determining the price, movement, and yield relationships within the municipal matrices are derived from industry benchmark curves or sourced from a municipal trading desk. The securities are further broken down according to issuer, credit support, state of issuance, and rating to incorporate additional spreads to the industry benchmark curves.
 
The Company primarily uses Bloomberg Valuation Service, an independent information source that draws on quantitative models and market data contributed from over 4,000 market participants, to validate third party valuations. Any material differences between valuation sources are researched by further analyzing the various inputs that are utilized by each pricing source. No material differences were identified during the validation as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
Loans
The fair value of performing loans is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using a yield curve that is constructed by adding a loan spread to a market yield curve. Loan spreads are based on spreads currently observed in the market for loans of similar type and structure. Fair value for impaired loans and their respective level within the fair value hierarchy, are described in the previous disclosure related to fair value measurements of assets that are measured on a nonrecurring basis.
 
Bank owned life insurance
The carrying value of bank owned life insurance approximates fair value. The Company records these policies at their cash surrender value, which is estimated using information provided by insurance carriers.
 
Deposits
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
 
Borrowings
The carrying value of the Company’s repurchase agreements is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Other borrowings are discounted using the current yield curve for the same type of borrowing. For borrowings with embedded optionality, a third party source is used to value the instrument. The Company validates all third party valuations for borrowings with optionality using Bloomberg’s derivative pricing functions.
 
Accrued interest
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
 
The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2016 using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Total Fair
Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance
ASSETS
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
156,175

 
$
156,175

 
$

 
$

 
$
156,175

Securities available for sale
954,984

 

 
954,984

 

 
954,984

Held to maturity securities
200,839

 

 
209,717

 

 
209,717

Restricted stock
63,204

 

 
63,204

 

 
63,204

Loans held for sale
46,814

 

 
46,814

 

 
46,814

Net loans
6,112,376

 

 

 
6,144,971

 
6,144,971

Derivatives:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate lock commitments
1,422

 

 

 
1,422

 
1,422

Interest rate swap
12,218

 

 
12,218

 

 
12,218

Cash flow hedges
343

 

 
343

 

 
343

Accrued interest receivable
22,084

 

 
22,084

 

 
22,084

Bank owned life insurance
177,847

 

 
177,847

 

 
177,847

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits
$
6,258,506

 
$

 
$
6,258,166

 
$

 
$
6,258,166

Borrowings
925,627

 

 
905,653

 

 
905,653

Accrued interest payable
1,581

 

 
1,581

 

 
1,581

Derivatives:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swap
12,218

 

 
12,218

 

 
12,218

Cash flow hedges
16,087

 

 
16,087

 

 
16,087

Fair value hedges
3,529

 

 
3,529

 

 
3,529

 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Total Fair
Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Balance
ASSETS
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
142,660

 
$
142,660

 
$

 
$

 
$
142,660

Securities available for sale
903,292

 

 
903,292

 

 
903,292

Held to maturity securities
205,374

 

 
209,437

 

 
209,437

Restricted stock
51,828

 

 
51,828

 

 
51,828

Loans held for sale
36,030

 

 
36,030

 

 
36,030

Net loans
5,637,415

 

 

 
5,671,155

 
5,671,155

Derivatives:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate lock commitments
701

 

 

 
701

 
701

Interest rate swap
3,758

 

 
3,758

 

 
3,758

Cash flow hedges
946

 

 
946

 

 
946

Accrued interest receivable
20,760

 

 
20,760

 

 
20,760

Bank owned life insurance
173,687

 

 
173,687

 

 
173,687

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits
$
5,963,936

 
$

 
$
5,957,484

 
$

 
$
5,957,484

Borrowings
680,175

 

 
659,364

 

 
659,364

Accrued interest payable
1,578

 

 
1,578

 

 
1,578

Derivatives:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swap
3,758

 

 
3,758

 

 
3,758

Cash flow hedges
10,352

 

 
10,352

 

 
10,352

Fair value hedges
888

 

 
888

 

 
888


 
The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations. As a result, the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to minimize interest rate risk. However, borrowers with fixed rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling rate environment. Management monitors rates and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by adjusting terms of new loans and deposits and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company’s overall interest rate risk.