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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
15.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Company follows a uniform framework for estimating and classifying the fair value of financial instruments. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are detailed below. The following disclosures should not be considered a representation of the liquidation value of the Company, but rather represent a good-faith estimate of the increase or decrease in value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination or issuance.

Fair Value Hierarchy

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods, including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, the Company often utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market-corroborated or generally unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair value. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1 — Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 — Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third-party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities.
Level 3 — Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer or broker-traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.

 

The Company rarely transfers assets and liabilities measured at fair value between Level 1 and Level 2 measurements. Trading account assets and securities available-for-sale may be periodically transferred to or from Level 3 valuation based on management’s conclusion regarding the best method of pricing for an individual security. Such transfers are accounted for as if they occurred at the beginning of a reporting period. There were no such transfers during the six months ended June 30, 2025 or the year ended December 31, 2024.

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

Securities Available-for-Sale

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury securities. Level 2 securities include government sponsored agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset-backed and other securities. Level 2 fair values are obtained from quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. In certain cases, where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Derivative Agreements

Derivative agreements include those used by the Company to mitigate risk associated with changes in interest rates, as well as credit derivatives associated with risk participation agreements in certain loans. The fair value of these agreements is based on information obtained from third-party financial institutions. This information is periodically evaluated by the Company and, as necessary, corroborated against other third-party valuations. The Company classifies these derivative assets within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2025 Using

 

 

 

Totals At
June 30,
2025

 

 

Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Investment securities, available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

$

88,957

 

 

$

 

 

$

88,957

 

 

$

 

Commercial

 

 

10,374

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,374

 

 

 

 

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies

 

 

10,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,325

 

 

 

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

1,296

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,296

 

 

 

 

Corporate notes

 

 

16,535

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,535

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury securities

 

 

29,089

 

 

 

29,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets - interest rate floors

 

 

302

 

 

 

 

 

 

302

 

 

 

 

Other assets - interest rate swaps

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities - credit risk participation agreements

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2024 Using

 

 

 

Totals At
December 31,
2024

 

 

Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
For Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Investment securities, available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

$

85,282

 

 

$

 

 

$

85,282

 

 

$

 

Commercial

 

 

11,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,920

 

 

 

 

Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies

 

 

10,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,834

 

 

 

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

1,549

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,549

 

 

 

 

Corporate notes

 

 

15,944

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,944

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury securities

 

 

42,359

 

 

 

42,359

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets - interest rate swaps

 

 

678

 

 

 

 

 

 

678

 

 

 

 

Other assets - interest rate floors

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities - credit risk participation agreements

 

 

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements on a Non-recurring Basis

 

Collateral Dependent Loans

Loans are considered collateral dependent when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. These loans are evaluated separately in accordance with the Company’s policies for calculating the ACL on loans and leases. The fair value of collateral dependent loans with specific allocations of the ACL on loans and leases is typically based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Appraised values are discounted by management for estimated costs to sell and may be discounted further based on management’s knowledge of the collateral, changes in market conditions since the most recent appraisal and/or management’s knowledge of the borrower and the borrower’s

business. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in 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 of the borrower’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Collateral dependent loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis and adjusted accordingly.

 

OREO and Other Assets Held-for-Sale

OREO consists of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans and is recorded at net realizable value, less estimated cost to sell. Estimates of fair value are generally based on third-party appraisals of the property and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The appraisals are sometimes discounted based on management’s knowledge of the property and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal. Such discounts are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value.

As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, included within OREO were certain assets that were formerly included as premises and equipment but have been removed from service, and as of the balance sheet date, were designated as assets to be disposed of by sale. These include assets associated with branches of the Company that have been closed. When an asset is designated as held-for-sale, the Company ceases depreciation of the asset, and the asset is recorded at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less estimated cost to sell. Estimates of fair value are generally based on third-party appraisals of the property and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The appraisals are sometimes discounted based on management’s knowledge of the property and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal. Such discounts are typically unobservable inputs for determining fair value.

The following table presents the balances of collateral dependent loans, OREO and other assets held-for-sale measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2025 Using

 

 

 

Totals At
June 30,
2025

 

 

Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Collateral dependent loans

 

$

871

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

871

 

OREO and other assets held-for-sale

 

 

1,298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,298

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2024 Using

 

 

 

Totals At
December 31,
2024

 

 

Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Collateral dependent loans

 

$

2,026

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,026

 

OREO and other assets held-for-sale

 

 

1,509

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,509

 

 

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following tables present information regarding assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The tables include the valuation techniques and the significant unobservable inputs utilized. The range of each unobservable input and the weighted average within the range utilized as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are both included. Following the table is a description of the valuation technique and the sensitivity of the technique to changes in the significant unobservable input.

 

 

 

Level 3 Significant Unobservable Input Assumptions

 

 

Fair Value
June 30,
2025

 

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Input

 

Quantitative Range
of Unobservable
Inputs
(Weighted Average)

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-recurring fair value measurements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral dependent loans

 

$

871

 

 

Multiple data points,
including discount to
appraised value of
collateral based on
recent market activity

 

Appraisal comparability
adjustment (discount)

 

9%-10%

 

9.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OREO and other assets held-for-sale

 

$

1,298

 

 

Discount to appraised
value of property
based on recent
market activity for
sales of similar
properties

 

Appraisal comparability
adjustment (discount)

 

9%-10%

 

9.5%

 

 

 

Level 3 Significant Unobservable Input Assumptions

 

 

Fair Value
December 31, 2024

 

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Input

 

Quantitative Range
of Unobservable
Inputs
(Weighted Average)

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-recurring fair value measurements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral dependent loans

 

$

2,026

 

 

Multiple data points,
including discount to
appraised value of
collateral based on
recent market activity

 

Appraisal comparability
adjustment (discount)

 

9%-10%

 

9.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OREO and other assets held-for-sale

 

$

1,509

 

 

Discount to appraised
value of property
based on recent
market activity for
sales of similar
properties

 

Appraisal comparability
adjustment (discount)

 

9%-10%

 

9.5%

 

 

Collateral Dependent Loans

Collateral dependent loans are valued based on multiple data points indicating the fair value for each loan. The primary data point is the appraisal value of the underlying collateral, to which a discount is applied. Management establishes this discount or comparability adjustment

based on recent sales of similar property types. As liquidity in the market increases or decreases, the comparability adjustment and the resulting asset valuation are impacted.

 

OREO

OREO under a binding contract for sale is valued based on contract price. If no sales contract is pending for a specific property, management establishes a comparability adjustment to the appraised value based on historical activity, considering proceeds for properties sold versus the corresponding appraised value. Increases or decreases in realization for properties sold impact the comparability adjustment for similar assets remaining on the balance sheet.

Other Assets Held-for-Sale

Assets designated as held-for-sale that are under a binding contract are valued based on the contract price. If no sales contract is pending for a specific property, management establishes a comparability adjustment to the appraised value based on historical activity, considering proceeds for properties sold versus the corresponding appraised value. Increases or decreases in realization for properties sold impact the comparability adjustment for similar assets remaining on the balance sheet.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value.

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements: Federal funds sold and securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements all contain maturities of 30 days or less, and therefore, their carrying amounts approximate fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock: Based on the redemption provision of the FHLB, the stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost.

Investment securities: Fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on market prices of comparable instruments.

Derivative instruments: The fair value of derivative instruments is based on information obtained from a third-party financial institution. This information is periodically evaluated by the Company and, as necessary, corroborated against other third-party information.

Accrued interest receivable and payable: The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates fair value.

Loans, net: The fair value of loans is estimated on an exit price basis incorporating contractual cash flow, prepayment discount spreads, credit loss and liquidity premiums.

Demand and savings deposits: The fair values of demand deposits are equal to the carrying value of such deposits. Demand deposits include non-interest-bearing demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and money market demand accounts.

Time deposits: The fair values of relatively short-term time deposits are equal to their carrying values. Discounted cash flows are used to value long-term time deposits. The discount rate used is based on interest rates currently offered by the Company on comparable deposits as to amount and term.

Short-term borrowings: These borrowings may consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and the floating rate borrowings from the FHLB account. Due to the short-term nature of these borrowings, fair values approximate carrying values.

Long-term debt: The fair value of this debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements as of the determination date.

Off-balance sheet instruments: The carrying amount of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit approximates fair value. The carrying amount of the off-balance sheet financial instruments is based on fees currently charged to enter into such agreements.

The estimated fair value and related carrying or notional amounts, as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy, of the Company’s financial instruments as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were as follows:

 

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

 

Carrying
Amount

 

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

53,955

 

 

$

53,955

 

 

$

53,955

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Investment securities available-for-sale

 

 

156,576

 

 

 

156,576

 

 

 

29,089

 

 

 

127,487

 

 

 

 

Investment securities held-to-maturity

 

 

561

 

 

 

535

 

 

 

 

 

 

535

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements

 

 

4,850

 

 

 

4,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,850

 

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

 

1,741

 

 

 

1,741

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,741

 

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses

 

 

860,043

 

 

 

816,348

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

816,348

 

Other assets - interest rate floors

 

 

302

 

 

 

302

 

 

 

 

 

 

302

 

 

 

 

Other assets - interest rate swaps

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

986,846

 

 

 

930,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

930,474

 

 

 

 

Short-term borrowings

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

 

Long-term borrowings

 

 

10,909

 

 

 

9,865

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,865

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities - credit risk participation agreements

 

 

75

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

 

Carrying
Amount

 

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

47,216

 

 

$

47,216

 

 

$

47,216

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Investment securities available-for-sale

 

 

167,888

 

 

 

167,888

 

 

 

42,359

 

 

 

125,529

 

 

 

 

Investment securities held-to-maturity

 

 

682

 

 

 

642

 

 

 

 

 

 

642

 

 

 

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

5,727

 

 

 

5,727

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,727

 

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

 

1,256

 

 

 

1,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,256

 

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses

 

 

812,855

 

 

 

759,870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

759,870

 

Other assets - interest rate swaps

 

 

678

 

 

 

678

 

 

 

 

 

 

678

 

 

 

 

Other assets - interest rate floors

 

 

18

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

972,557

 

 

 

893,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

893,814

 

 

 

 

Short-term borrowings

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

Long-term borrowings

 

 

10,872

 

 

 

9,590

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,590

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities - credit risk participation agreements

 

 

54

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

54