v3.26.1
MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]  
MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS
6. MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not reported on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents mortgage loans serviced for others by investor:

(dollars in thousands)June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Mortgage loan portfolio serviced for:
Federal National Mortgage Association$720,516 $741,186 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation409,672 429,933 
Federal Home Loan Bank286 303 
Total loans serviced for others$1,130,474 $1,171,422 

The following tables present changes in the carrying value and the fair market value of mortgage servicing rights for the periods presented:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)June 30, 2026June 30, 2025June 30, 2026June 30, 2025
Beginning balance$8,520 $8,418 $8,672 $8,473 
Additions57 223 170 360 
Amortization(213)(205)(478)(397)
Ending balance$8,364 $8,436 $8,364 $8,436 
Fair market value, beginning balance$11,642 $12,079 $11,301 $12,387 
Fair market value, ending balance$11,467 $11,897 $11,467 $11,897 
The Company measures its mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") using the amortization method, amortizing MSRs proportionally over the period of expected net servicing income. New MSRs and amortization are reported within mortgage banking income, while ancillary income is recorded in other operating income. MSRs are recognized when loans are sold with servicing retained and pooled by similar characteristics.
MSRs are initially recorded at fair value at the time of loan sale based on a discounted cash flow model prepared by a third-party service provider using market-based assumptions. Thereafter, MSRs are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value and are evaluated for impairment at each reporting date. Key assumptions used in estimating fair value include mortgage prepayment speeds, discount rates, servicing income, and servicing costs. These assumptions are subjective and require management judgment and are updated periodically to reflect changes in market conditions, loan characteristics, and expected borrower behavior.

MSRs are classified as Level 3 assets within the fair value hierarchy because the valuation relies on significant unobservable inputs. The Company estimates fair value using discounted cash flow models that incorporate expected servicing cash flows, prepayment assumptions, and servicing costs. Changes in prepayment speeds, which are influenced by interest rates, home prices, and borrower behavior, can have a significant impact on MSR fair values. Generally, declining interest rates increase prepayment activity and reduce MSR value, while rising rates decrease prepayment activity and may increase MSR values.

Fair value estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed periodically and, where available, compared with observable market data and third-party valuations.

The following table presents the key assumptions used in estimating the fair market value of MSRs as of the dates presented:

June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Weighted average discount rate9.5 %9.5 %
Weighted average prepayment speed assumption11.2 12.3 

The Company evaluates MSRs for impairment at each reporting date. Impairment exists when the carrying amount of the MSRs exceeds their estimated fair value. Any impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance, with subsequent recoveries recognized to the extent of previously recorded impairment. The Company noted no impairment related to its MSRs as of June 30, 2026.