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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020
Or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to             
Commission file number 1-10706

Comerica Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware38-1998421
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Comerica Bank Tower
1717 Main Street, MC 6404
Dallas, Texas 75201
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(214) 462-6831
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $5 par valueCMANew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ý No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer 


Non-accelerated filer 

Smaller reporting company 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
$5 par value common stock:
Outstanding as of July 27,October 28, 2020: 139,039,348139,087,862 shares


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COMERICA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
(in millions, except share data)(in millions, except share data)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(in millions, except share data)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(unaudited)(unaudited)
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$1,048  $973  Cash and due from banks$988 $973 
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks12,263  4,845  Interest-bearing deposits with banks10,153 4,845 
Other short-term investmentsOther short-term investments153  155  Other short-term investments160 155 
Investment securities available-for-saleInvestment securities available-for-sale12,759  12,398  Investment securities available-for-sale15,090 12,398 
Commercial loansCommercial loans33,826  31,473  Commercial loans32,604 31,473 
Real estate construction loansReal estate construction loans3,952  3,455  Real estate construction loans4,146 3,455 
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans9,925  9,559  Commercial mortgage loans10,002 9,559 
Lease financingLease financing589  588  Lease financing601 588 
International loansInternational loans1,104  1,009  International loans923 1,009 
Residential mortgage loansResidential mortgage loans1,886  1,845  Residential mortgage loans1,927 1,845 
Consumer loansConsumer loans2,164  2,440  Consumer loans2,166 2,440 
Total loansTotal loans53,446  50,369  Total loans52,369 50,369 
Less allowance for loan lossesLess allowance for loan losses(1,007) (637) Less allowance for loan losses(978)(637)
Net loansNet loans52,439  49,732  Net loans51,391 49,732 
Premises and equipmentPremises and equipment450  457  Premises and equipment456 457 
Accrued income and other assetsAccrued income and other assets5,285  4,842  Accrued income and other assets5,393 4,842 
Total assetsTotal assets$84,397  $73,402  Total assets$83,631 $73,402 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$35,582  $27,382  Noninterest-bearing deposits$36,533 $27,382 
Money market and interest-bearing checking depositsMoney market and interest-bearing checking deposits26,895  24,527  Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits26,948 24,527 
Savings depositsSavings deposits2,500  2,184  Savings deposits2,588 2,184 
Customer certificates of depositCustomer certificates of deposit2,656  2,978  Customer certificates of deposit2,300 2,978 
Other time depositsOther time deposits—  133  Other time deposits133 
Foreign office time depositsForeign office time deposits87  91  Foreign office time deposits90 91 
Total interest-bearing depositsTotal interest-bearing deposits32,138  29,913  Total interest-bearing deposits31,926 29,913 
Total depositsTotal deposits67,720  57,295  Total deposits68,459 57,295 
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings752  71  Short-term borrowings10 71 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities1,602  1,440  Accrued expenses and other liabilities1,534 1,440 
Medium- and long-term debtMedium- and long-term debt6,521  7,269  Medium- and long-term debt5,754 7,269 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities76,595  66,075  Total liabilities75,757 66,075 
Fixed rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, series A, 0 par value, $100,000 liquidation preference per share:Fixed rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, series A, 0 par value, $100,000 liquidation preference per share:Fixed rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, series A, 0 par value, $100,000 liquidation preference per share:
Authorized - 4,000 sharesAuthorized - 4,000 sharesAuthorized - 4,000 shares
Issued - 4,000 shares at 6/30/2020395  —  
Issued - 4,000 shares at 9/30/2020Issued - 4,000 shares at 9/30/2020394 
Common stock - $5 par value:Common stock - $5 par value:Common stock - $5 par value:
Authorized - 325,000,000 sharesAuthorized - 325,000,000 sharesAuthorized - 325,000,000 shares
Issued - 228,164,824 sharesIssued - 228,164,824 shares1,141  1,141  Issued - 228,164,824 shares1,141 1,141 
Capital surplusCapital surplus2,173  2,174  Capital surplus2,179 2,174 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)158  (235) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)116 (235)
Retained earningsRetained earnings9,404  9,538  Retained earnings9,511 9,538 
Less cost of common stock in treasury - 89,124,560 shares at 6/30/2020 and 86,069,234 shares at 12/31/2019(5,469) (5,291) 
Less cost of common stock in treasury - 89,095,470 shares at 9/30/2020 and 86,069,234 shares at 12/31/2019Less cost of common stock in treasury - 89,095,470 shares at 9/30/2020 and 86,069,234 shares at 12/31/2019(5,467)(5,291)
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity7,802  7,327  Total shareholders’ equity7,874 7,327 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$84,397  $73,402  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$83,631 $73,402 
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries 

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions, except per share data)(in millions, except per share data)2020201920202019(in millions, except per share data)2020201920202019
INTEREST INCOMEINTEREST INCOMEINTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loansInterest and fees on loans$434  $635  $951  $1,256  Interest and fees on loans$408 $619 $1,359 $1,875 
Interest on investment securitiesInterest on investment securities74  75  148  147  Interest on investment securities72 75 220 222 
Interest on short-term investmentsInterest on short-term investments 17  21  34  Interest on short-term investments17 25 51 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income511  727  1,120  1,437  Total interest income484 711 1,604 2,148 
INTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on depositsInterest on deposits20  67  76  119  Interest on deposits15 73 91 192 
Interest on short-term borrowingsInterest on short-term borrowings    Interest on short-term borrowings
Interest on medium- and long-term debtInterest on medium- and long-term debt19  51  59  102  Interest on medium- and long-term debt11 50 70 152 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense40  124  136  228  Total interest expense26 125 162 353 
Net interest incomeNet interest income471  603  984  1,209  Net interest income458 586 1,442 1,795 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses138  44  549  31  Provision for credit losses35 554 66 
Net interest income after provision for credit lossesNet interest income after provision for credit losses333  559  435  1,178  Net interest income after provision for credit losses453 551 888 1,729 
NONINTEREST INCOMENONINTEREST INCOMENONINTEREST INCOME
Card feesCard fees68  65  127  128  Card fees71 67 198 195 
Fiduciary incomeFiduciary income52  52  106  101  Fiduciary income51 53 157 154 
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts42  51  91  102  Service charges on deposit accounts47 51 138 153 
Commercial lending feesCommercial lending fees17  21  34  43  Commercial lending fees19 23 53 66 
Foreign exchange incomeForeign exchange income 11  20  22  Foreign exchange income11 29 33 
Bank-owned life insuranceBank-owned life insurance 11  21  20  Bank-owned life insurance12 11 33 31 
Letter of credit feesLetter of credit fees 10  18  19  Letter of credit fees10 27 29 
Brokerage feesBrokerage fees  12  14  Brokerage fees17 21 
Net securities gains (losses) —  —  (8) 
Net securities lossesNet securities losses(8)
Other noninterest incomeOther noninterest income35  22  55  47  Other noninterest income29 23 84 70 
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income247  250  484  488  Total noninterest income252 256 736 744 
NONINTEREST EXPENSESNONINTEREST EXPENSESNONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and benefits expenseSalaries and benefits expense249  245  491  510  Salaries and benefits expense257 253 748 763 
Outside processing fee expenseOutside processing fee expense62  65  119  128  Outside processing fee expense58 66 177 194 
Occupancy expenseOccupancy expense37  37  74  74  Occupancy expense40 39 114 113 
Software expenseSoftware expense39  28  76  57  Software expense39 30 115 87 
Equipment expenseEquipment expense12  12  24  24  Equipment expense12 13 36 37 
Advertising expenseAdvertising expense  15  14  Advertising expense10 24 24 
FDIC insurance expenseFDIC insurance expense  16  11  FDIC insurance expense24 17 
Other noninterest expensesOther noninterest expenses25  22  50  39  Other noninterest expenses23 18 73 57 
Total noninterest expensesTotal noninterest expenses440  424  865  857  Total noninterest expenses446 435 1,311 1,292 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes140  385  54  809  Income before income taxes259 372 313 1,181 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes27  87   172  Provision for income taxes48 80 54 252 
NET INCOMENET INCOME113  298  48  637  NET INCOME211 292 259 929 
Less income allocated to participating securities    
Less:Less:
Income allocated to participating securitiesIncome allocated to participating securities
Preferred stock dividendsPreferred stock dividends
Net income attributable to common sharesNet income attributable to common shares$112  $297  $47  $634  Net income attributable to common shares$203 $290 $250 $924 
Earnings per common share:Earnings per common share:Earnings per common share:
BasicBasic$0.81  $1.95  $0.34  $4.10  Basic$1.45 $1.98 $1.79 $6.08 
DilutedDiluted0.80  1.94  0.34  4.06  Diluted1.44 1.96 1.78 6.02 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income97  429  441  864  Comprehensive income169 338 610 1,202 
Cash dividends declared on common stockCash dividends declared on common stock98  100  192  205  Cash dividends declared on common stock94 97 284 302 
Cash dividends declared per common shareCash dividends declared per common share0.68  0.67  1.36  1.34  Cash dividends declared per common share0.68 0.67 2.04 2.01 
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

AccumulatedAccumulated
NonredeemableCommon StockOtherTotalNonredeemableCommon StockOtherTotal
PreferredSharesCapitalComprehensiveRetainedTreasuryShareholders'PreferredSharesCapitalComprehensiveRetainedTreasuryShareholders'
(in millions, except per share data)(in millions, except per share data)StockOutstandingAmountSurplusIncome (Loss)EarningsStockEquity(in millions, except per share data)StockOutstandingAmountSurplusIncome (Loss)EarningsStockEquity
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2019$—  155.4  $1,141  $2,159  $(513) $8,979  $(4,357) $7,409  
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2019BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2019$— 149.8 $1,141 $2,168 $(382)$9,176 $(4,780)$7,323 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  —  —  298  —  298  Net income— — — — — 292 — 292 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax—  —  —  —  131  —  —  131  Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 46 — — 46 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.67 per share)Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.67 per share)—  —  —  —  —  (100) —  (100) Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.67 per share)— — — — — (97)— (97)
Purchase of common stockPurchase of common stock—  (5.7) —  —  —  —  (425) (425) Purchase of common stock— (5.7)— — — — (370)(370)
Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plansNet issuance of common stock under employee stock plans—  0.1  —   —  (1)   Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plans— — (1)— (2)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —   —  —  —   Share-based compensation— — — — — — 
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2019$—  149.8  $1,141  $2,168  $(382) $9,176  $(4,780) $7,323  
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2020$—  139.0  $1,141  $2,168  $174  $9,389  $(5,470) $7,402  
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2019BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2019$— 144.1 $1,141 $2,172 $(336)$9,369 $(5,146)$7,200 
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2020BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2020$395 139.0 $1,141 $2,173 $158 $9,404 $(5,469)$7,802 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  —  —  113  —  113  Net income— — — — — 211 — 211 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax—  —  —  —  (16) —  —  (16) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — (42)— — (42)
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.68 per share)Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.68 per share)—  —  —  —  —  (98) —  (98) Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.68 per share)— — — — — (94)— (94)
Purchase of common stock—  —  —  —  —  —    
Cash dividends declared on preferred stockCash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — — (8)— (8)
Issuance of preferred stockIssuance of preferred stock395  —  —  —  —  —  —  395  Issuance of preferred stock(1)— — — — — — (1)
Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plansNet issuance of common stock under employee stock plans—  —  —   —  —  —   Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plans— 0.1 — — (2)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —   —  —  —   Share-based compensation— — — — — — 
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2020$395  139.0  $1,141  $2,173  $158  $9,404  $(5,469) $7,802  
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2020BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2020$394 139.1 $1,141 $2,179 $116 $9,511 $(5,467)$7,874 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018$—  160.1  $1,141  $2,148  $(609) $8,781  $(3,954) $7,507  BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018$— 160.1 $1,141 $2,148 $(609)$8,781 $(3,954)$7,507 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principleCumulative effect of change in accounting principle—  —  —  —  —  (14) —  (14) Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle— — — — — (14)— (14)
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  —  —  637  —  637  Net income— — — — — 929 — 929 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax—  —  —  —  227  —  —  227  Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 273 — — 273 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($1.34 per share)—  —  —  —  —  (205) —  (205) 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($2.01 per share)Cash dividends declared on common stock ($2.01 per share)— — — — — (302)— (302)
Purchase of common stockPurchase of common stock—  (10.9) —  —  —  —  (859) (859) Purchase of common stock— (16.6)— — — (1,229)(1,229)
Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plansNet issuance of common stock under employee stock plans—  0.6  —  (12) —  (23) 33  (2) Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plans— 0.6 — (13)— (25)37 (1)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —  32  —  —  —  32  Share-based compensation— — — 37 — — — 37 
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2019$—  149.8  $1,141  $2,168  $(382) $9,176  $(4,780) $7,323  
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2019BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2019$— 144.1 $1,141 $2,172 $(336)$9,369 $(5,146)$7,200 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019$—  142.1  $1,141  $2,174  $(235) $9,538  $(5,291) $7,327  BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019$— 142.1 $1,141 $2,174 $(235)$9,538 $(5,291)$7,327 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principleCumulative effect of change in accounting principle—  —  —  —  —  13  —  13  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle— — — — — 13 — 13 
Net incomeNet income—  —  —  —  —  48  —  48  Net income— — — — — 259 — 259 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax—  —  —  —  393  —  —  393  Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 351 — — 351 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($1.36 per share)—  —  —  —  —  (192) —  (192) 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($2.04 per share)Cash dividends declared on common stock ($2.04 per share)— — — — — (284)— (284)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stockCash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — — (8)— (8)
Purchase of common stockPurchase of common stock—  (3.4) —  —  —  —  (194) (194) Purchase of common stock— (3.4)— — — (194)(194)
Issuance of preferred stockIssuance of preferred stock395  —  —  —  —  —  —  395  Issuance of preferred stock394 — — — — — — 394 
Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plansNet issuance of common stock under employee stock plans—  0.3  —  (13) —  (3) 16  —  Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plans— 0.4 — (13)— (7)18 (2)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —  12  —  —  —  12  Share-based compensation— — — 18 — — — 18 
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2020$395  139.0  $1,141  $2,173  $158  $9,404  $(5,469) $7,802  
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2020BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2020$394 139.1 $1,141 $2,179 $116 $9,511 $(5,467)$7,874 
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20202019(in millions)20202019
OPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net incomeNet income$48  $637  Net income$259 $929 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses549  31  Provision for credit losses554 66 
Benefit for deferred income taxes(95) (4) 
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes(104)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization55  57  Depreciation and amortization82 84 
Net periodic defined benefit creditNet periodic defined benefit credit(13) (14) Net periodic defined benefit credit(19)(23)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense12  32  Share-based compensation expense18 37 
Net amortization of securitiesNet amortization of securities  Net amortization of securities
Net securities lossesNet securities losses—   Net securities losses
Net gains on sales of foreclosed propertyNet gains on sales of foreclosed property(1)
Net change in:Net change in:Net change in:
Accrued income receivableAccrued income receivable43  (12) Accrued income receivable32 
Accrued expenses payableAccrued expenses payable(64) (86) Accrued expenses payable(50)(39)
Other, netOther, net208  (225) Other, net(58)(200)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities744  425  Net cash provided by operating activities720 869 
INVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:
Maturities and redemptionsMaturities and redemptions1,311  991  Maturities and redemptions2,344 1,615 
SalesSales—  987  Sales987 
PurchasesPurchases(1,387) (2,043) Purchases(4,796)(2,721)
Net change in loansNet change in loans(3,229) (1,685) Net change in loans(2,185)(1,419)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed propertyProceeds from sales of foreclosed property —  Proceeds from sales of foreclosed property
Net increase in premises and equipmentNet increase in premises and equipment(29) (29) Net increase in premises and equipment(51)(62)
Federal Home Loan Bank stock:Federal Home Loan Bank stock:Federal Home Loan Bank stock:
PurchasesPurchases(51) (49) Purchases(51)(201)
RedemptionsRedemptions30  —  Redemptions92 201 
Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance settlementsProceeds from bank-owned life insurance settlements10   Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance settlements14 
Other, netOther, net
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(3,344) (1,821) Net cash used in investing activities(4,630)(1,590)
FINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in:Net change in:Net change in:
DepositsDeposits10,327  (209) Deposits11,054 1,105 
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings681  1,689  Short-term borrowings(61)
Medium- and long-term debt:Medium- and long-term debt:Medium- and long-term debt:
Maturities and redemptionsMaturities and redemptions(925) (350) Maturities and redemptions(1,675)(350)
Issuances and advancesIssuances and advances—  350  Issuances and advances1,050 
Preferred stock:Preferred stock:Preferred stock:
IssuanceIssuance395  —  Issuance394 
Common stock:Common stock:Common stock:
RepurchasesRepurchases(199) (872) Repurchases(199)(1,242)
Cash dividends paidCash dividends paid(191) (203) Cash dividends paid(282)(303)
Issuances under employee stock plansIssuances under employee stock plans 11  Issuances under employee stock plans12 
Other, netOther, net(2)
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities10,093  416  Net cash provided by financing activities9,233 277 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents7,493  (980) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents5,323 (444)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period5,818  4,561  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period5,818 4,561 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$13,311  $3,581  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$11,141 $4,117 
Interest paidInterest paid$152  $220  Interest paid$186 $347 
Income tax paidIncome tax paid77  161  Income tax paid133 221 
Noncash investing and financing activities:Noncash investing and financing activities:Noncash investing and financing activities:
Loans transferred to other real estateLoans transferred to other real estate  Loans transferred to other real estate
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation were included. The results of operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020. Certain items in prior periods were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report of Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries (the Corporation) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Allowance for Credit Losses
    The allowance for credit losses includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments.
    The Corporation disaggregates the loan portfolio into segments for purposes of determining the allowance for credit losses. These segments are based on the level at which the Corporation develops, documents and applies a systematic methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses. The Corporation's portfolio segments are business loans and retail loans. Business loans include the commercial, real estate construction, commercial mortgage, lease financing and international loan portfolios. Retail loans consist of residential mortgage and consumer loans, including home equity loans.
    Effective January 1, 2020, the Corporation adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," commonly referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) model, for all financial assets, except those accounted for at fair value through net income, using the modified retrospective approach.
    Under Topic 326, current expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual life of the loan portfolio, considering all available relevant information, including historical and current conditions as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events. The previous accounting principle estimated probable, estimable losses inherent in the portfolio.
    At adoption, the Corporation’s estimate of current expected credit losses in accordance with Topic 326 resulted in a $17 million day-one decrease in the overall allowance for credit losses, from $668 million at December 31, 2019 under the incurred loss model. The Corporation recognized a corresponding $13 million increase to retained earnings and a $4 million reduction to deferred tax assets. A similar adjustment at December 31, 2019 would have caused a 2-basis-point increase in the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio. Business loans, comprising approximately 91 percent of the Corporation’s total loan portfolio at transition, consist of loans and lending arrangements with generally short contractual maturities. As a result, the allowance for credit losses for business loans decreased $42 million. The allowance for credit losses increased $25 million for retail loans, given their longer contractual maturities.
    Topic 326 also requires expected credit losses on available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities to be recorded as an allowance for credit losses. For certain types of debt securities, such as U.S. Treasuries and other securities with government guarantees, entities may expect zero credit losses. The zero-loss expectation applies to all the Corporation’s securities and no allowance for credit losses was recorded on its AFS securities portfolio at transition.
Allowance for Loan Losses
    The allowance for loan losses is estimated on a quarterly basis and represents management’s estimates of current expected credit losses in the Corporation’s loan portfolio. Pools of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated while loans that no longer share risk characteristics with loan pools are evaluated individually.
    Collective loss estimates are determined by applying reserve factors, designed to estimate current expected credit losses, to amortized cost balances over the remaining contractual life of the collectively evaluated portfolio. Loans with similar risk characteristics are aggregated into homogeneous pools. Business loans are assigned to pools based primarily on business line and the Corporation’s internal risk rating system. For retail loans, pools are based on loan type, past due status and credit scores. Reserve factors are based on estimated probability of default for each pool, set to a default horizon based on contractual life, and loss given default. Historical estimates are calibrated to economic forecasts over the reasonable and supportable forecast period based on the projected performance of specific economic variables that statistically correlate with each of the probability of default and loss given default pools.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
    The calculation of current expected credit losses is inherently subjective, as it requires management to exercise judgment in determining appropriate factors used to determine the allowance. Some of the most significant factors in the quantitative allowance estimate are assigning internal risk ratings to loans, selecting the economic forecasts used to calibrate the reserve factors and determining the reasonable and supportable forecast period.
Internal Risk Ratings: Loss factors are dependent on loan risk ratings for business loans. Risk ratings are assigned at origination, based on inherent credit risk, and may be updated based on new information that becomes available, periodic reviews of credit quality, a change in borrower performance or modifications to lending agreements.
Economic Forecasts: Management selects economic variables it believes to be most relevant based on the composition of the loan portfolio and customer base, including forecasted levels of employment, gross domestic product, corporate bond and treasury spreads, industrial production levels, consumer and commercial real estate price indices as well as housing statistics. Different economic forecast scenarios ranging from more benign to more severe are evaluated each reporting period to forecast losses over the contractual life of the loan portfolio.
Forecast Period: Economic forecasts are applied over the period management believes it can estimate reasonable and supportable forecasts. Forecast periods may be adjusted in response to changes in the economic environment. To estimate losses for contractual periods that extend beyond the forecast horizon, the Corporation reverts to an average historical loss experience. The Corporation typically forecasts economic variables over a two-year horizon, followed by an immediate reversion to an average historical loss experience that generally incorporates a full economic cycle. Management reviews this methodology on at least an annual basis.
    The allowance for loan losses also includes qualitative adjustments to bring the allowance to the level management believes is appropriate based on factors that have not otherwise been fully accounted for, including adjustments for foresight risk, input imprecision and model imprecision. Foresight risk reflects the inherent imprecision in forecasting economic variables, including determining the depth and duration of economic cycles and their impact to relevant economic variables. The Corporation may make qualitative adjustments based on its evaluation of different forecast scenarios and known recent events impacting relevant economic variables. Input imprecision factors address the risk that certain model inputs may not reflect all available information including (i) risk factors that have not been fully addressed in internal risk ratings, (ii) changes in lending policies and procedures, (iii) changes in the level and quality of experience held by lending management, (iv) imprecision in the risk rating system and (v) limitations in data available for certain loan portfolios. Model imprecision considers known model limitations and model updates not yet fully reflected in the quantitative estimate.
     The determination of the appropriate qualitative adjustment is based on management's analysis of current and expected economic conditions and their impact to the portfolio, as well as internal credit risk movements and a qualitative assessment of the lending environment, including underwriting standards. Management recognizes the sensitivity of various assumptions made in the quantitative modeling of expected losses and may adjust reserves depending upon the level of uncertainty that currently exists in one or more assumptions.
    Credit losses for loans that no longer share risk characteristics with the loan pools are estimated on an individual basis. Individual credit loss estimates are typically performed for nonaccrual loans and modified loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) and are based on one of several methods, including the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, observable market value of similar debt or the present value of expected cash flows. The Corporation considers certain loans to be collateral-dependent if the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and management expects repayment for the loan to be substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. For collateral-dependent loans, loss estimates are based on the fair value of collateral, less estimated cost to sell (if applicable). Collateral values supporting individually evaluated loans are assessed quarterly and appraisals are typically obtained at least annually.
    The total allowance for loan losses is sufficient to absorb expected credit losses over the contractual life of the portfolio. Unanticipated events impacting the economy, including political instability or global events affecting the U.S. economy, could cause changes to expectations for current conditions and economic forecasts that result in an unanticipated increase in the allowance. Significant increases in current portfolio exposures or changes in credit characteristics could also increase the amount of the allowance. Such events, or others of similar nature, may result in the need for additional provision for credit losses in order to maintain an allowance that complies with credit risk and accounting policies.
    Loans deemed uncollectible are charged off and deducted from the allowance. Recoveries on loans previously charged off are added to the allowance.
    Credit losses are not estimated for accrued interest receivable as interest that is deemed uncollectible is written off through interest income.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Allowance for Credit Losses on Lending-Related Commitments
The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments estimates current expected credit losses on collective pools of letters of credit and unused commitments to extend credit based on reserve factors, determined in a manner similar to business loans, multiplied by a probability of draw estimate, based on historical experience and credit risk, applied to commitment amounts. The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the corresponding charge included in the provision for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Goodwill
    Effective January 1, 2020, the Corporation prospectively adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” (ASU 2017-04), eliminating the second step of goodwill impairment testing, under which the implied fair value of goodwill was determined as if the reporting unit were being acquired in a business combination. Under ASU 2017-04, the Corporation will compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for any amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, to the extent that the loss recognized does not exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not impact the Corporation’s current financial condition or results of operations.
    Goodwill, included in accrued income and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, is initially recorded as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination and is subsequently evaluated at least annually for impairment. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level, equivalent to a business segment or one level below. The Corporation has three reporting units: the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank and Wealth Management.
    The Corporation performs its annual evaluation of goodwill impairment in the third quarter of each year and may elect to perform a quantitative impairment analysis or first conduct a qualitative analysis to determine if a quantitative analysis is necessary. Additionally, the Corporation evaluates goodwill impairment on an interim basis if events or changes in circumstances between annual tests indicate additional testing may be warranted to determine if goodwill might be impaired. Factors considered in the assessment of the likelihood of impairment include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, stock performance of the Corporation and its peers, financial performance of the reporting units, and previous results of goodwill impairment tests, amongst other factors. Based on the results of the qualitative analysis, the Corporation determines whether a quantitative test is deemed necessary. The quantitative test compares the estimated fair value of identified reporting units with their carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, an impairment charge would be recorded for the excess, not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.
Software
    Effective January 1, 2020, the Corporation adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2018-15, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract," using a prospective approach for implementation costs incurred subsequent to the adoption of the standard. Amortization expense from capitalized implementation costs of hosting arrangements that are service contracts and fees associated with the hosting elements of the arrangements, are included in software expense in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, along with other software-related expenses. For the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, software expense included $8$9 million and $15$24 million of hosting fees that would have previously been included in outside processing fee expense.
    Capitalized software, stated at cost less accumulated amortization, includes purchased software, capitalizable application development costs associated with internally developed software and cloud computing arrangements, including capitalizable implementation costs associated with hosting arrangements that are service contracts. Amortization, computed on the straight-line method, is charged to software expense in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income over the estimated useful life of the software, generally 5 years, or the term of the hosting arrangement for implementation costs related to service contracts.
    Cloud computing arrangements include software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and other similar hosting arrangements. The Corporation primarily utilizes SaaS and IaaS arrangements.
    Capitalized implementation costs of hosting arrangements that are service contracts were insignificant$3 million for both the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Reference Rate Reform
    In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,” (ASU 2020-04), to provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden of reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective for eligible contract modifications from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Approximately 72 percent of the Corporation’s loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 were tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The Corporation uses interest rate swaps to convert variable-LIBOR rate loans to fixed rates for approximately 1110 percent of the loan portfolio. Additional contracts with exposure to LIBOR include swaps converting fixed-rate long-term debt to variable LIBOR rates. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASU 2020-04 for loan contract modifications as of January 1, 2020 with no impact to its financial condition and for all existing hedging relationships asresults of that date or entered into inoperation at the first quartertime of 2020.adoption.
NOTE 2 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Corporation utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The determination of fair values of financial instruments often requires the use of estimates. In cases where quoted market values in an active market are not available, the Corporation uses present value techniques and other valuation methods to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments. These valuation methods require considerable judgment and the resulting estimates of fair value can be significantly affected by the assumptions made and methods used.
Investment securities available-for-sale, derivatives, deferred compensation plans and equity securities with readily determinable fair values (primarily money market mutual funds) are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Corporation may be required to record other assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as nonaccrual loans and loans classified as TDRs, other real estate (primarily foreclosed property), nonmarketable equity securities and certain other assets and liabilities. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve write-downs of individual assets or application of lower of cost or fair value accounting.
Refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information about the fair value hierarchy, descriptions of the valuation methodologies and key inputs used to measure financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, as well as a description of the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value disclosures for financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
(in millions)(in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3(in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
June 30, 2020
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
Deferred compensation plan assetsDeferred compensation plan assets$92  $92  $—  $—  Deferred compensation plan assets$100 $100 $$
Equity securitiesEquity securities50  50  —  —  Equity securities53 53 
Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securitiesU.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities2,852  2,852  —  —  U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities4,683 4,683 
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)9,907  —  9,907  —  Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)10,407 10,407 
Total investment securities available-for-saleTotal investment securities available-for-sale12,759  2,852  9,907  —  Total investment securities available-for-sale15,090 4,683 10,407 
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts649  —  605  44  Interest rate contracts601 559 42 
Energy derivative contractsEnergy derivative contracts271  —  271  —  Energy derivative contracts214 214 
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts15  —  15  —  Foreign exchange contracts10 10 
Total derivative assetsTotal derivative assets935  —  891  44  Total derivative assets825 783 42 
Total assets at fair valueTotal assets at fair value$13,836  $2,994  $10,798  $44  Total assets at fair value$16,068 $4,836 $11,190 $42 
Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$73  $—  $73  $—  Interest rate contracts$68 $$68 $
Energy derivative contractsEnergy derivative contracts263  —  263  —  Energy derivative contracts209 209 
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts15  —  15  —  Foreign exchange contracts10 10 
Total derivative liabilitiesTotal derivative liabilities351  —  351  —  Total derivative liabilities287 287 
Deferred compensation plan liabilitiesDeferred compensation plan liabilities92  92  —  —  Deferred compensation plan liabilities100 100 
Total liabilities at fair valueTotal liabilities at fair value$443  $92  $351  $—  Total liabilities at fair value$387 $100 $287 $
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Deferred compensation plan assetsDeferred compensation plan assets$95  $95  $—  $—  Deferred compensation plan assets$95 $95 $$
Equity securitiesEquity securities54  54  —  —  Equity securities54 54 
Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securitiesU.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities2,792  2,792  —  —  U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities2,792 2,792 
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)9,606  —  9,606  —  Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)9,606 9,606 
Total investment securities available-for-saleTotal investment securities available-for-sale12,398  2,792  9,606  —  Total investment securities available-for-sale12,398 2,792 9,606 
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts211  —  189  22  Interest rate contracts211 189 22 
Energy derivative contractsEnergy derivative contracts96  —  96  —  Energy derivative contracts96 96 
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts10  —  10  —  Foreign exchange contracts10 10 
Total derivative assetsTotal derivative assets317  —  295  22  Total derivative assets317 295 22 
Total assets at fair valueTotal assets at fair value$12,864  $2,941  $9,901  $22  Total assets at fair value$12,864 $2,941 $9,901 $22 
Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$39  $—  $39  $—  Interest rate contracts$39 $$39 $
Energy derivative contractsEnergy derivative contracts92  —  92  —  Energy derivative contracts92 92 
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts10  —  10  —  Foreign exchange contracts10 10 
Total derivative liabilitiesTotal derivative liabilities141  —  141  —  Total derivative liabilities141 141 
Deferred compensation plan liabilitiesDeferred compensation plan liabilities95  95  —  —  Deferred compensation plan liabilities95 95 
Total liabilities at fair valueTotal liabilities at fair value$236  $95  $141  $—  Total liabilities at fair value$236 $95 $141 $
(a)Issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.

    There were 0 transfers of assets or liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis into or out of Level 3 fair value measurements during each of the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019.

Net Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Pretax) Recorded in Earnings (a)Net Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Pretax) Recorded in Earnings (a)
Balance 
at
Beginning
of Period
Balance at End of PeriodBalance at Beginning of PeriodNet Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Pretax) Recorded in Earnings (a)Balance at End of Period
Net Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Pretax) Recorded in Earnings (a)Payments, Sales and RedemptionsNet Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Pretax) Recorded in Earnings (a)SalesBalance at End of Period
(in millions)(in millions)RealizedUnrealizedBalance at End of PeriodBalance at Beginning of PeriodRealizedSalesBalance at End of Period
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$43  $—  $ $—  $44  Interest rate contracts$44 $$(2)$$42 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$14  $—  $ $—  $21  Interest rate contracts$21 $$$(1)$28 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$22  $—  $22  $—  $44  Interest rate contracts$22 $$20 $$42 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$ $—  $12  $—  $21  Interest rate contracts$$$19 $(1)$28 
(a)Realized and unrealized gains and losses due to changes in fair value are recorded in other noninterest income on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
The Corporation may be required to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These include assets that are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, and were recognized at fair value since it was less than cost at the end of the period.
The following table presents assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. NaN liabilities were recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
(in millions)Level 3
JuneSeptember 30, 2020
Loans:
Commercial$146129 
Commercial mortgage
Total assets at fair value$146134 
December 31, 2019
Loans:
Commercial$70 
Total assets at fair value$70 
Level 3 assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 included both nonaccrual loans and TDRs for which a specific allowance was established based on the fair value of collateral. The unobservable inputs were the additional adjustments applied by management to the appraised values to reflect such factors as non-current appraisals and revisions to estimated time to sell. These adjustments are determined based on qualitative judgments made by management on a case-by-case basis and are not quantifiable inputs, although they are used in the determination of fair value.
Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The Corporation typically holds the majority of its financial instruments until maturity and thus does not expect to realize many of the estimated fair value amounts disclosed. The disclosures also do not include estimated fair value amounts for items that are not defined as financial instruments, but which have significant value. These include such items as core deposit intangibles, the future earnings potential of significant customer relationships and the value of trust operations and other fee generating businesses. The Corporation believes the imprecision of an estimate could be significant.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis on the Corporation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
Carrying
Amount
Estimated Fair Value Carrying
Amount
Estimated Fair Value
(in millions)(in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3(in millions)Carrying
Amount
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
June 30, 2020
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$1,048  $1,048  $1,048  $—  $—  Cash and due from banks$988 $988 $988 $$
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks12,263  12,263  12,263  —  —  Interest-bearing deposits with banks10,153 10,153 10,153 
Loans held-for-saleLoans held-for-sale11  11  —  11  —  Loans held-for-sale
Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses (a)Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses (a)52,439  52,273  —  —  52,273  Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses (a)51,391 51,926 51,926 
Customers’ liability on acceptances outstandingCustomers’ liability on acceptances outstanding   —  —  Customers’ liability on acceptances outstanding
Restricted equity investmentsRestricted equity investments269  269  269  —  —  Restricted equity investments207 207 207 
Nonmarketable equity securities (b)Nonmarketable equity securities (b) 10  Nonmarketable equity securities (b)
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing)Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing)35,582  35,582  —  35,582  —  Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing)36,533 36,533 36,533 
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits29,482  29,482  —  29,482  —  Interest-bearing deposits29,626 29,626 29,626 
Customer certificates of depositCustomer certificates of deposit2,656  2,662  —  2,662  —  Customer certificates of deposit2,300 2,302 2,302 
Total depositsTotal deposits67,720  67,726  —  67,726  —  Total deposits68,459 68,461 68,461 
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings752  752  752  —  —  Short-term borrowings10 10 10 
Acceptances outstandingAcceptances outstanding   —  —  Acceptances outstanding
Medium- and long-term debtMedium- and long-term debt6,521  6,465  —  6,465  —  Medium- and long-term debt5,754 5,741 5,741 
Credit-related financial instrumentsCredit-related financial instruments(81) (81) —  —  (81) Credit-related financial instruments(85)(85)(85)
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$973  $973  $973  $—  $—  Cash and due from banks$973 $973 $973 $$
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks4,845  4,845  4,845  —  —  Interest-bearing deposits with banks4,845 4,845 4,845 
Loans held-for-saleLoans held-for-sale  —   —  Loans held-for-sale
Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses (a)Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses (a)49,732  49,975  —  —  49,975  Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses (a)49,732 49,975 49,975 
Customers’ liability on acceptances outstandingCustomers’ liability on acceptances outstanding   —  —  Customers’ liability on acceptances outstanding
Restricted equity investmentsRestricted equity investments248  248  248  —  —  Restricted equity investments248 248 248 
Nonmarketable equity securities (b)Nonmarketable equity securities (b) 10  Nonmarketable equity securities (b)10 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing)Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing)27,382  27,382  —  27,382  —  Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing)27,382 27,382 27,382 
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits26,802  26,802  —  26,802  —  Interest-bearing deposits26,802 26,802 26,802 
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit2,978  2,968  —  2,968  —  Certificates of deposit2,978 2,968 2,968 
Other time depositsOther time deposits133  133  —  133  —  Other time deposits133 133 133 
Total depositsTotal deposits57,295  57,285  —  57,285  —  Total deposits57,295 57,285 57,285 
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings71  71  71  —  —  Short-term borrowings71 71 71 
Acceptances outstandingAcceptances outstanding   —  —  Acceptances outstanding
Medium- and long-term debtMedium- and long-term debt7,269  7,316  —  7,316  —  Medium- and long-term debt7,269 7,316 7,316 
Credit-related financial instrumentsCredit-related financial instruments(57) (57) —  —  (57) Credit-related financial instruments(57)(57)(57)
(a)Included $146$134 million and $70 million of loans recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(b)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES
A summary of the Corporation’s investment securities follows:
(in millions)(in millions)Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value(in millions)Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
June 30, 2020
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securitiesU.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities$2,747  $105  $—  $2,852  U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities$4,590 $93 $$4,683 
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)9,641  266  —  9,907  Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)10,168 241 10,407 
Total investment securities available-for-saleTotal investment securities available-for-sale$12,388  $371  $—  $12,759  Total investment securities available-for-sale$14,758 $334 $$15,090 
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securitiesU.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities$2,745  $47  $—  $2,792  U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities$2,745 $47 $$2,792 
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)9,568  66  28  9,606  Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)9,568 66 28 9,606 
Total investment securities available-for-saleTotal investment securities available-for-sale$12,313  $113  $28  $12,398  Total investment securities available-for-sale$12,313 $113 $28 $12,398 
(a)Issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
A summary of the Corporation’s investment securities in an unrealized loss position as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 follows:
Temporarily Impaired Temporarily Impaired
Less than 12 Months12 Months or moreTotal Less than 12 Months12 Months or moreTotal
(in millions)(in millions)Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(in millions)Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
June 30, 2020
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)$ $—  $—  $—  $ $—  Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)$980 $$$$980 $
Total temporarily impaired securitiesTotal temporarily impaired securities$ $—  $—  $—  $ $—  Total temporarily impaired securities$980 $$$$980 $
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)$1,494  $ $1,906  $21  $3,400  $28  Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)$1,494 $$1,906 $21 $3,400 $28 
Total temporarily impaired securitiesTotal temporarily impaired securities$1,494  $ $1,906  $21  $3,400  $28  Total temporarily impaired securities$1,494 $$1,906 $21 $3,400 $28 
(a)Issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
Unrealized losses resulted from changes in market interest rates and liquidity. The Corporation’s portfolio is comprised of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or government-sponsored enterprises. As such, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the investments. Further, the Corporation does not intend to sell the investments, and it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the investments before recovery of amortized costs.
Interest receivable on investment securities totaled $19 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and $20 million at December 31, 2019 and was included in accrued income and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Sales, calls and write-downs of investment securities available-for-sale resulted in the following gains and losses recorded in net securities gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, computed based on the adjusted cost of the specific security.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2020201920202019(in millions)2020201920202019
Securities gainsSecurities gains$ $—  $ $—  Securities gains$$$$
Securities lossesSecurities losses—  —  (1) (8) Securities losses$$$(1)$(8)
Net securities gains (losses)$ $—  $—  $(8) 
Net securities lossesNet securities losses$$$$(8)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair values of debt securities by contractual maturity. Securities with multiple maturity dates are classified in the period of final maturity. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
(in millions)(in millions)(in millions)
June 30, 2020Amortized CostFair Value
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020Amortized CostFair Value
Contractual maturityContractual maturityContractual maturity
Within one yearWithin one year$780  $796  Within one year$1,150 $1,171 
After one year through five yearsAfter one year through five years2,115  2,212  After one year through five years3,359 3,438 
After five years through ten yearsAfter five years through ten years872  898  After five years through ten years1,011 1,036 
After ten yearsAfter ten years8,621  8,853  After ten years9,238 9,445 
Total investment securitiesTotal investment securities$12,388  $12,759  Total investment securities$14,758 $15,090 
Included in the contractual maturity distribution in the table above were residential mortgage-backed securities with a total amortized cost of $9.6$10.2 billion and a fair value of $9.9$10.4 billion. The actual cash flows of mortgage-backed securities may differ as borrowers of the underlying loans may exercise prepayment options.
At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, investment securities with a carrying value of $5.7$5.3 billion were pledged where permitted or required by law, including $5.2$4.8 billion pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) as collateral for potential future borrowings of approximately $5.0$4.6 billion and $506$522 million to secure $432$439 million of liabilities, primarily public and other deposits of state and local government agencies as well as derivative instruments. For information on FHLB borrowings, refer to Note 7.

































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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
NOTE 4 – CREDIT QUALITY AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The following table presents an aging analysis of the amortized cost basis of loans.
Loans Past Due and Still Accruing   Loans Past Due and Still Accruing   
(in millions)(in millions)30-59
Days
60-89 
Days
90 Days
or More
TotalNonaccrual
Loans
Current
Loans (a)
Total 
Loans
(in millions)30-59
Days
60-89 
Days
90 Days
or More
TotalNonaccrual
Loans
Current
Loans (a)
Total 
Loans
June 30, 2020
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
Business loans:Business loans:Business loans:
CommercialCommercial$48  $53  $24  $125  $200  $33,501  $33,826  Commercial$174 $42 $15 $231 $241 $32,132 $32,604 
Real estate construction:Real estate construction:Real estate construction:
Commercial Real Estate business line (b)Commercial Real Estate business line (b)16  —  —  16  $—  3,531  3,547  Commercial Real Estate business line (b)36 36 3,666 3,702 
Other business lines (c)Other business lines (c)—   —   —  402  405  Other business lines (c)10 12 432 444 
Total real estate constructionTotal real estate construction16   —  19  —  3,933  3,952  Total real estate construction46 48 4,098 4,146 
Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:
Commercial Real Estate business line (b)Commercial Real Estate business line (b)  —  10  $ 2,279  2,292  Commercial Real Estate business line (b)2,325 2,336 
Other business lines (c)Other business lines (c)25    33  18  7,582  7,633  Other business lines (c)69 10 87 17 7,562 7,666 
Total commercial mortgageTotal commercial mortgage26  11   43  21  9,861  9,925  Total commercial mortgage76 11 95 20 9,887 10,002 
Lease financingLease financing—  —  —  —   588  589  Lease financing10 11 589 601 
InternationalInternational—  —    —  1,099  1,104  International923 923 
Total business loansTotal business loans90  67  35  192  222  48,982  49,396  Total business loans306 56 23 385 262 47,629 48,276 
Retail loans:Retail loans:Retail loans:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage27   —  36  24  1,826  1,886  Residential mortgage13 16 40 1,871 1,927 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Home equityHome equity12   —  13  21  1,635  1,669  Home equity20 1,617 1,640 
Other consumerOther consumer —    —  488  495  Other consumer519 526 
Total consumerTotal consumer13    20  21  2,123  2,164  Total consumer10 20 2,136 2,166 
Total retail loansTotal retail loans40  10   56  45  3,949  4,050  Total retail loans16 26 60 4,007 4,093 
Total loansTotal loans$130  $77  $41  $248  $267  $52,931  $53,446  Total loans$322 $60 $29 $411 $322 $51,636 $52,369 
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Business loans:Business loans:Business loans:
CommercialCommercial$27  $ $17  $51  $148  $31,274  $31,473  Commercial$27 $$17 $51 $148 $31,274 $31,473 
Real estate construction:Real estate construction:Real estate construction:
Commercial Real Estate business line (b)Commercial Real Estate business line (b) —  —   —  3,038  3,044  Commercial Real Estate business line (b)3,038 3,044 
Other business lines (c)Other business lines (c)—   —   —  404  411  Other business lines (c)404 411 
Total real estate constructionTotal real estate construction  —  13  —  3,442  3,455  Total real estate construction13 3,442 3,455 
Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:
Commercial Real Estate business line (b)Commercial Real Estate business line (b) —  —    2,165  2,176  Commercial Real Estate business line (b)2,165 2,176 
Other business lines (c)Other business lines (c)16  18   43  12  7,328  7,383  Other business lines (c)16 18 43 12 7,328 7,383 
Total commercial mortgageTotal commercial mortgage25  18   52  14  9,493  9,559  Total commercial mortgage25 18 52 14 9,493 9,559 
Lease financingLease financing —  —   —  587  588  Lease financing587 588 
InternationalInternational—   —   —  1,004  1,009  International1,004 1,009 
Total business loansTotal business loans59  37  26  122  162  45,800  46,084  Total business loans59 37 26 122 162 45,800 46,084 
Retail loans:Retail loans:Retail loans:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage15   —  17  20  1,808  1,845  Residential mortgage15 17 20 1,808 1,845 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Home equityHome equity  —   17  1,685  1,711  Home equity17 1,685 1,711 
Other consumerOther consumer  —   —  724  729  Other consumer724 729 
Total consumerTotal consumer  —  14  17  2,409  2,440  Total consumer14 17 2,409 2,440 
Total retail loansTotal retail loans21  10  —  31  37  4,217  4,285  Total retail loans21 10 31 37 4,217 4,285 
Total loansTotal loans$80  $47  $26  $153  $199  $50,017  $50,369  Total loans$80 $47 $26 $153 $199 $50,017 $50,369 
(a)Includes $4.5 billion$385 million of loans with deferred payments not considered past due in accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) at JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
(b)Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(c)Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
The following table presents loans by credit quality indicator (CQI) and vintage year. CQI is based on internal risk ratings assigned to each business loan at the time of approval and subjected to subsequent reviews, generally at least annually, and to pools of retail loans with similar risk characteristics. Vintage year is the year of origination or major modification.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Vintage YearVintage Year
(in millions)(in millions)20202019201820172016PriorRevolversRevolvers Converted to TermTotalTotal(in millions)20202019201820172016PriorRevolversRevolvers Converted to TermTotalTotal
Business loans:Business loans:Business loans:
Commercial:Commercial:Commercial:
Pass (a)Pass (a)$5,029  (b)$2,673  $1,876  $1,259  $572  $966  $18,708  $16  $31,099  $29,785  Pass (a)$5,220 (b)$2,522 $1,712 $1,176 $496 $887 $17,916 $18 $29,947 $29,785 
Criticized (c)Criticized (c)30  305  239  147  104  205  1,695   2,727  1,688  Criticized (c)32 316 236 117 95 198 1,661 2,657 1,688 
Total commercialTotal commercial5,059  2,978  2,115  1,406  676  1,171  20,403  18  33,826  31,473  Total commercial5,252 2,838 1,948 1,293 591 1,085 19,577 20 32,604 31,473 
Real estate constructionReal estate constructionReal estate construction
Pass (a)Pass (a)127  878  1,293  795  458  218  152  —  3,921  3,424  Pass (a)186 983 1,323 773 426 191 193 4,075 3,424 
Criticized (c)Criticized (c)—    24  —   —  —  31  31  Criticized (c)27 25 71 31 
Total real estate constructionTotal real estate construction127  880  1,297  819  458  219  152  —  3,952  3,455  Total real estate construction189 1,010 1,328 798 435 192 194 4,146 3,455 
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgageCommercial mortgage
Pass (a)Pass (a)1,058  1,713  1,220  1,254  915  2,790  499  —  9,449  9,262  Pass (a)1,662 1,649 1,185 1,161 880 2,509 427 9,473 9,262 
Criticized (c)Criticized (c)31  96  32  47  47  215   —  476  297  Criticized (c)39 118 41 58 49 213 11 529 297 
Total commercial mortgageTotal commercial mortgage1,089  1,809  1,252  1,301  962  3,005  507  —  9,925  9,559  Total commercial mortgage1,701 1,767 1,226 1,219 929 2,722 438 10,002 9,559 
Lease financingLease financingLease financing
Pass (a)Pass (a)63  131  84  56  17  213  —  —  564  579  Pass (a)94 126 78 53 15 208 574 579 
Criticized (c)Criticized (c) 18     —  —  —  25   Criticized (c)18 27 
Total lease financingTotal lease financing64  149  87  58  18  213  —  —  589  588  Total lease financing96 144 82 55 16 208 601 588 
InternationalInternationalInternational
Pass (a)Pass (a)272  185  129  13   75  374  —  1,051  972  Pass (a)283 175 126 11 64 218 879 972 
Criticized (c)Criticized (c) —  —  10    28  —  53  37  Criticized (c)13 17 44 37 
Total internationalTotal international277  185  129  23  11  77  402  —  1,104  1,009  Total international296 175 126 15 10 66 235 923 1,009 
Total business loansTotal business loans6,616  6,001  4,880  3,607  2,125  4,685  21,464  18  49,396  46,084  Total business loans7,534 5,934 4,710 3,380 1,981 4,273 20,444 20 48,276 46,084 
Retail loans:Retail loans:Retail loans:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgageResidential mortgage
Pass (a)Pass (a)355  251  149  305  255  538  —  —  1,853  1,823  Pass (a)587 248 137 237 226 447 1,882 1,823 
Criticized (c)Criticized (c)—  —     21  —  —  33  22  Criticized (c)10 27 45 22 
Total residential mortgageTotal residential mortgage355  251  154  309  258  559  —  —  1,886  1,845  Total residential mortgage590 249 139 247 228 474 1,927 1,845 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Home equityHome equityHome equity
Pass (a)Pass (a)—  —  —  —  —  19  1,544  82  1,645  1,682  Pass (a)17 1,531 69 1,617 1,682 
Criticized (c)Criticized (c)—  —  —  —  —   17   24  29  Criticized (c)16 23 29 
Total home equityTotal home equity—  —  —  —  —  20  1,561  88  1,669  1,711  Total home equity18 1,547 75 1,640 1,711 
Other consumerOther consumerOther consumer
Pass (a)Pass (a)13  79  19    58  306  —  485  722  Pass (a)47 52 17 52 339 516 722 
Criticized (c)Criticized (c)—    —  —  —   —  10   Criticized (c)10 
Total other consumerTotal other consumer13  80  22    58  312  —  495  729  Total other consumer47 53 20 52 345 526 729 
Total consumerTotal consumer13  80  22    78  1,873  88  2,164  2,440  Total consumer47 53 20 70 1,892 75 2,166 2,440 
Total retail loansTotal retail loans368  331  176  313  264  637  1,873  88  4,050  4,285  Total retail loans637 302 159 249 235 544 1,892 75 4,093 4,285 
Total loansTotal loans$6,984  $6,332  $5,056  $3,920  $2,389  $5,322  $23,337  $106  $53,446  $50,369  Total loans$8,171 $6,236 $4,869 $3,629 $2,216 $4,817 $22,336 $95 $52,369 $50,369 
(a)Includes all loans not included in the categories of special mention, substandard or nonaccrual.
(b)Includes $3.8 billion of Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
(c)Includes loans with an internal rating of special mention, substandard loans for which the accrual of interest has not been discontinued and nonaccrual loans. Special mention loans have potential credit weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention, such as loans to borrowers who may be experiencing financial difficulties that may result in deterioration of repayment prospects from the borrower at some future date. Accruing substandard loans have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, such as loans to borrowers who may be experiencing losses from operations or inadequate liquidity of a degree and duration that jeopardizes the orderly repayment of the loan. Substandard loans are also distinguished by the distinct possibility of loss in the future if these weaknesses are not corrected. Nonaccrual loans are loans for which the accrual of interest has been discontinued. For further information regarding nonaccrual loans, refer to the Nonperforming Assets subheading in Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies - on page F-51 in the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report. These categories are generally consistent with the "special mention" and "substandard" categories as defined by regulatory authorities. A minority of nonaccrual loans are consistent with the "doubtful" category.
Loan interest receivable totaled $132 million and $172 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and was included in accrued income and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table details the changes in the allowance for credit losses.
20202019 20202019
(in millions)(in millions)Business LoansRetail LoansTotalBusiness LoansRetail LoansTotal(in millions)Business LoansRetail LoansTotalBusiness LoansRetail LoansTotal
Three Months Ended June 30
Three Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30
Balance at beginning of period:Balance at beginning of period:Balance at beginning of period:
Allowance for loan lossesAllowance for loan losses$861  $55  $916  $608  $39  $647  Allowance for loan losses$943 $64 $1,007 $618 $39 $657 
Allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitmentsAllowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments52  10  62  27   30  Allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments50 59 28 31 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses913  65  978  635  42  677  Allowance for credit losses993 73 1,066 646 42 688 
Loan charge-offsLoan charge-offs(56) (1) (57) (43) (1) (44) Loan charge-offs(53)(53)(59)(2)(61)
Recoveries on loans previously charged-offRecoveries on loans previously charged-off   10   11  Recoveries on loans previously charged-off18 20 17 19 
Net loan charge-offsNet loan charge-offs(50) —  (50) (33) —  (33) Net loan charge-offs(35)(33)(42)(42)
Provision for credit losses:Provision for credit losses:Provision for credit losses:
Provision for loan lossesProvision for loan losses132   141  43  —  43  Provision for loan losses15 (11)39 (2)37 
Provision for credit losses on lending-related commitmentsProvision for credit losses on lending-related commitments(2) (1) (3)  —   Provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments(2)(2)
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses130   138  44  —  44  Provision for credit losses16 (11)37 (2)35 
Balance at end of period:Balance at end of period:Balance at end of period:
Allowance for loan lossesAllowance for loan losses943  64  1,007  618  39  657  Allowance for loan losses923 55 978 615 37 652 
Allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitmentsAllowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments50   59  28   31  Allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments51 60 26 29 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses$993  $73  $1,066  $646  $42  $688  Allowance for credit losses$974 $64 $1,038 $641 $40 $681 
Six Months Ended June 30
Nine Months Ended September 30Nine Months Ended September 30
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period
Allowance for loan lossesAllowance for loan losses$601  $36  $637  $627  $44  $671  Allowance for loan losses$601 $36 $637 $627 $44 $671 
Allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitmentsAllowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments28   31  26   30  Allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments28 31 26 30 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses629  39  668  653  48  701  Allowance for credit losses629 39 668 653 48 701 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principleCumulative effect of change in accounting principle(42) 25  (17) —  —  —  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle(42)25 (17)
Loan charge-offsLoan charge-offs(143) (3) (146) (62) (2) (64) Loan charge-offs(196)(3)(199)(121)(4)(125)
Recoveries on loans previously charged-offRecoveries on loans previously charged-off11   12  18   20  Recoveries on loans previously charged-off29 32 35 39 
Net loan charge-offsNet loan charge-offs(132) (2) (134) (44) —  (44) Net loan charge-offs(167)(167)(86)(86)
Provision for credit losses:Provision for credit losses:Provision for credit losses:
Provision for loan lossesProvision for loan losses516   521  35  (5) 30  Provision for loan losses531 (6)525 74 (7)67 
Provision for credit losses on lending-related commitmentsProvision for credit losses on lending-related commitments22   28   (1)  Provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments23 29 (1)(1)
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses538  11  549  37  (6) 31  Provision for credit losses554 554 74 (8)66 
Balance at end of period:Balance at end of period:Balance at end of period:
Allowance for loan lossesAllowance for loan losses943  64  1,007  618  39  657  Allowance for loan losses923 55 978 615 37 652 
Allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitmentsAllowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments50   59  28   31  Allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments51 60 26 29 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses$993  $73  $1,066  $646  $42  $688  Allowance for credit losses$974 $64 $1,038 $641 $40 $681 
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loansAllowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans1.91 %1.59 %1.88 %1.30 %0.89 %1.27 %Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans1.91 %1.35 %1.87 %1.30 %0.86 %1.27 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans excluding PPP loansAllowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans excluding PPP loans2.07 %n/a2.03 %n/an/an/aAllowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans excluding PPP loans2.07 n/a2.01 n/an/an/a
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loansAllowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans2.01 %1.82 %1.99 %1.36 %0.96 %1.33 %Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans2.02 1.57 1.98 1.36 0.92 1.32 
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans excluding PPP loansAllowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans excluding PPP loans2.18 %n/a2.15 %n/an/an/aAllowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans excluding PPP loans2.19 n/a2.14 n/an/an/a
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Nonaccrual Loans
The following table presents additional information regarding nonaccrual loans. NaN interest income was recognized on nonaccrual loans for the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(in millions)(in millions)Nonaccrual
Loans with
No Related
Allowance
Nonaccrual
Loans with
Related
Allowance
Total
Nonaccrual
Loans
(in millions)Nonaccrual
Loans with
No Related
Allowance
Nonaccrual
Loans with
Related
Allowance
Total
Nonaccrual
Loans
June 30, 2020
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
Business loans:Business loans:Business loans:
CommercialCommercial$32  $168  $200  Commercial$39 $202 $241 
Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:
Commercial Real Estate business line (a)Commercial Real Estate business line (a)   Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)Other business lines (b) 12  18  Other business lines (b)11 17 
Total commercial mortgageTotal commercial mortgage 13  21  Total commercial mortgage12 20 
Lease financingLease financing—    Lease financing
Total business loansTotal business loans40  182  222  Total business loans47 215 262 
Retail loans:Retail loans:Retail loans:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage24  —  24  Residential mortgage40 40 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Home equityHome equity21  —  21  Home equity20 20 
Total retail loansTotal retail loans45  —  45  Total retail loans60 60 
Total nonaccrual loansTotal nonaccrual loans$85  $182  $267  Total nonaccrual loans$107 $215 $322 
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Business loans:Business loans:Business loans:
CommercialCommercial$29  $119  $148  Commercial$29 $119 $148 
Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:
Commercial Real Estate business line (a)Commercial Real Estate business line (a) —   Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)Other business lines (b) 11  12  Other business lines (b)11 12 
Total commercial mortgageTotal commercial mortgage 11  14  Total commercial mortgage11 14 
Total business loansTotal business loans32  130  162  Total business loans32 130 162 
Retail loans:Retail loans:Retail loans:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage20  —  20  Residential mortgage20 20 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Home equityHome equity17  —  17  Home equity17 17 
Total retail loansTotal retail loans37  —  37  Total retail loans37 37 
Total nonaccrual loansTotal nonaccrual loans$69  $130  $199  Total nonaccrual loans$69 $130 $199 
(a)Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

Foreclosed Properties
Foreclosed properties totaled $10 million and $11 million at both JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.2019, respectively. There were 0 retail loans secured by residential real estate properties in process of foreclosure included in nonaccrual loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following table details the amortized cost basis at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019 of loans considered to be TDRs that were restructured during the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, by type of modification. In cases of loans with more than one type of modification, the loans were categorized based on the most significant modification.
2020201920202019
Type of ModificationType of ModificationType of ModificationType of Modification
(in millions)(in millions)Principal Deferrals (a)Interest Rate ReductionsTotal ModificationsPrincipal Deferrals (a)Interest Rate ReductionsTotal Modifications(in millions)Principal Deferrals (a)Interest Rate ReductionsTotal ModificationsPrincipal Deferrals (a)Interest Rate ReductionsTotal Modifications
Three Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
CommercialCommercial$11 $$11 $11 $$11 
Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:
Other business lines (b)Other business lines (b)
Total business loansTotal business loans12 12 11 11 
Retail loans:Retail loans:
Home equity (b)$—  $—  $—  $—  $ $ 
Consumer:Consumer:
Home equity (c)Home equity (c)
Total loansTotal loans$—  $—  $—  $—  $ $ Total loans$12 $$13 $11 $$11 
Six Months Ended June 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Business loans:Business loans:Business loans:
CommercialCommercial$16  $—  $16  $11  $—  $11  Commercial$26 $$26 $19 $$19 
Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:Commercial mortgage:
Other business lines (c) —  $  —   
Other business lines (b)Other business lines (b)
Total business loansTotal business loans17  —  17  12  —  12  Total business loans28 28 19 19 
Retail loans:Retail loans:Retail loans:
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Home equity (b)—  —  —  —    
Home equity (c)Home equity (c)
Total loansTotal loans$17  $—  $17  $12  $ $13  Total loans$28 $$29 $19 $$20 
(a)Primarily represents loan balances where terms were extended by more than an insignificant time period, typically more than 180 days, at or above contractual interest rates. Also includes commercial loans restructured in bankruptcy.
(b)Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.
(c)Includes bankruptcy loans for which the court has discharged the borrower's obligation and the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt.
(c)Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.
The Corporation charges interest on principal balances outstanding during deferral periods. Additionally, none of the modifications involved forgiveness of principal. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose terms have been modified in TDRs totaled $2$1 million and $3 million, respectively. On an ongoing basis, the Corporation monitors the performance of modified loans to their restructured terms. The allowance for loan losses continues to be reassessed on the basis of an individual evaluation of the loan.
For principal deferrals, incremental deterioration in the credit quality of the loan, represented by a downgrade in the risk rating of the loan, for example, due to missed interest payments or a reduction of collateral value, is considered a subsequent default. For interest rate reductions, a subsequent payment default is defined in terms of delinquency, when a principal or interest payment is 90 days past due. Of the TDRs modified during the twelve-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, subsequent defaults of principal deferrals totaled $6 million and $15$11 million in the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, respectively, compared to NaN$17 million in both of the comparable periods in 2019. There were 0 subsequent defaults of interest rate reductions during either of the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019.

NOTE 5 - DERIVATIVE AND CREDIT-RELATED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
In the normal course of business, the Corporation enters into various transactions involving derivative and credit-related financial instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rate, foreign currency and other market risks and to meet the financing needs of customers (customer-initiated derivatives). These financial instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of market and credit risk. Market and credit risk are included in the determination of fair value.
Market risk is the potential loss that may result from movements in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or energy commodity prices that cause an unfavorable change in the value of a financial instrument. The Corporation manages this risk by establishing monetary exposure limits and monitoring compliance with those limits. Market risk inherent in interest rate

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and energy contracts entered into on behalf of customers is mitigated by taking offsetting positions, except in those circumstances when the amount, tenor and/or contract rate level results in negligible economic risk, whereby the cost of purchasing an offsetting contract is not economically justifiable. The Corporation mitigates most of the inherent market risk in foreign exchange contracts entered into on behalf of customers by taking offsetting positions and manages the remainder through individual foreign currency position limits and aggregate value-at-risk limits. These limits are established annually and positions are monitored quarterly. Market risk inherent in derivative instruments held or issued for risk management purposes is typically offset by changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged.

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Credit risk is the possible loss that may occur in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to a financial instrument. The Corporation attempts to minimize credit risk arising from customer-initiated derivatives by evaluating the creditworthiness of each customer, adhering to the same credit approval process used for traditional lending activities and obtaining collateral as deemed necessary. Derivatives with dealer counterparties are either cleared through a clearinghouse or settled directly with a single counterparty. For derivatives settled directly with dealer counterparties, the Corporation utilizes counterparty risk limits and monitoring procedures as well as master netting arrangements and bilateral collateral agreements to facilitate the management of credit risk. Master netting arrangements effectively reduce credit risk by permitting settlement of positive and negative positions and offset cash collateral held with the same counterparty on a net basis. Bilateral collateral agreements require daily exchange of cash or highly rated securities issued by the U.S. Treasury or other U.S. government entities to collateralize amounts due to either party. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, counterparties with bilateral collateral agreements deposited $216$133 million of cash with the Corporation to secure the fair value of contracts in an unrealized gain position, and the Corporation had pledged $56$51 million of marketable investment securities and posted $30$37 million of cash as collateral for contracts in an unrealized loss position. For those counterparties not covered under bilateral collateral agreements, collateral is obtained, if deemed necessary, based on the results of management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral varies, but may include cash, investment securities, accounts receivable, equipment or real estate. Included in the fair value of derivative instruments are credit valuation adjustments reflecting counterparty credit risk. These adjustments are determined by applying a credit spread for the counterparty or the Corporation, as appropriate, to the total expected exposure of the derivative. There were 0 derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a liability position at JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative instruments utilized by the Corporation are negotiated over-the-counter and primarily include swaps, caps and floors, forward contracts and options, each of which may relate to interest rates, energy commodity prices or foreign currency exchange rates. Swaps are agreements in which two parties periodically exchange cash payments based on specified indices applied to a specified notional amount until a stated maturity. Caps and floors are agreements which entitle the buyer to receive cash payments based on the difference between a specified reference rate or price and an agreed strike rate or price, applied to a specified notional amount until a stated maturity. Forward contracts are over-the-counter agreements to buy or sell an asset at a specified future date and price. Options are similar to forward contracts except the purchaser has the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the asset during a specified period or at a specified future date.
Over-the-counter contracts are tailored to meet the needs of the counterparties involved and, therefore, contain a greater degree of credit risk and liquidity risk than exchange-traded contracts, which have standardized terms and readily available price information. The Corporation reduces exposure to market and liquidity risks from over-the-counter derivative instruments entered into for risk management purposes, and transactions entered into to mitigate the market risk associated with customer-initiated transactions, by taking offsetting positions with investment grade domestic and foreign financial institutions and subjecting counterparties to credit approvals, limits and collateral monitoring procedures similar to those used in making other extensions of credit. In addition, certain derivative contracts executed bilaterally with a dealer counterparty in the over-the-counter market are cleared through a clearinghouse, whereby the clearinghouse becomes the counterparty to the transaction.




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The following table presents the composition of the Corporation’s derivative instruments held or issued for risk management purposes or in connection with customer-initiated and other activities at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The table excludes commitments and warrants accounted for as derivatives.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019 September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
 Fair Value Fair Value  Fair Value Fair Value
(in millions)(in millions)Notional/
Contract
Amount (a)
Gross Derivative AssetsGross Derivative LiabilitiesNotional/
Contract
Amount (a)
Gross Derivative AssetsGross Derivative Liabilities(in millions)Notional/
Contract
Amount (a)
Gross Derivative AssetsGross Derivative LiabilitiesNotional/
Contract
Amount (a)
Gross Derivative AssetsGross Derivative Liabilities
Risk management purposesRisk management purposesRisk management purposes
Derivatives designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:
Swaps - fair value - receive fixed/pay floatingSwaps - fair value - receive fixed/pay floating$2,650  $—  $—  $3,325  $—  $—  Swaps - fair value - receive fixed/pay floating$2,650 $$$3,325 $$
Swaps - cash flow - receive fixed/pay floatingSwaps - cash flow - receive fixed/pay floating5,550  —  —  4,550  —  —  Swaps - cash flow - receive fixed/pay floating5,550 4,550 
Derivatives used as economic hedgesDerivatives used as economic hedgesDerivatives used as economic hedges
Foreign exchange contracts:Foreign exchange contracts:Foreign exchange contracts:
Spot, forwards and swapsSpot, forwards and swaps330    330  —   Spot, forwards and swaps328 330 
Total risk management purposesTotal risk management purposes8,530    8,205  —   Total risk management purposes8,528 8,205 
Customer-initiated and other activitiesCustomer-initiated and other activitiesCustomer-initiated and other activities
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:
Caps and floors writtenCaps and floors written601  —   671  —  —  Caps and floors written745 671 
Caps and floors purchasedCaps and floors purchased601   —  671  —  —  Caps and floors purchased745 671 
SwapsSwaps20,039  648  72  16,485  211  39  Swaps20,263 601 68 16,485 211 39 
Total interest rate contractsTotal interest rate contracts21,241  649  73  17,827  211  39  Total interest rate contracts21,753 601 68 17,827 211 39 
Energy contracts:Energy contracts:Energy contracts:
Caps and floors writtenCaps and floors written439  —  46  477  —  23  Caps and floors written447 36 477 23 
Caps and floors purchasedCaps and floors purchased439  46  —  477  23  —  Caps and floors purchased447 36 477 23 
SwapsSwaps2,137  225  217  2,135  73  69  Swaps2,126 177 173 2,135 73 69 
Total energy contractsTotal energy contracts3,015  271  263  3,089  96  92  Total energy contracts3,020 214 209 3,089 96 92 
Foreign exchange contracts:Foreign exchange contracts:Foreign exchange contracts:
Spot, forwards, options and swapsSpot, forwards, options and swaps968  14  13  1,013  10   Spot, forwards, options and swaps1,173 10 1,013 10 
Total customer-initiated and other activitiesTotal customer-initiated and other activities25,224  934  349  21,929  317  139  Total customer-initiated and other activities25,946 825 285 21,929 317 139 
Total gross derivativesTotal gross derivatives$33,754  $935  $351  $30,134  $317  $141  Total gross derivatives$34,474 $825 $287 $30,134 $317 $141 
Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Netting adjustment - Offsetting derivative assets/liabilitiesNetting adjustment - Offsetting derivative assets/liabilities(54) (54) (63) (63) Netting adjustment - Offsetting derivative assets/liabilities(72)(72)(63)(63)
Netting adjustment - Cash collateral received/postedNetting adjustment - Cash collateral received/posted(214) (28) (11) (12) Netting adjustment - Cash collateral received/posted(118)(36)(11)(12)
Net derivatives included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (b)Net derivatives included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (b)667  269  243  66  Net derivatives included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (b)635 179 243 66 
Amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:Amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:Amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Marketable securities pledged under bilateral collateral agreementsMarketable securities pledged under bilateral collateral agreements—  (53) —  (21) Marketable securities pledged under bilateral collateral agreements(48)(21)
Net derivatives after deducting amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet derivatives after deducting amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets$667  $216  $243  $45  Net derivatives after deducting amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets$635 $131 $243 $45 
(a)Notional or contractual amounts, which represent the extent of involvement in the derivatives market, are used to determine the contractual cash flows required in accordance with the terms of the agreement. These amounts are typically not exchanged, significantly exceed amounts subject to credit or market risk and are not reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(b)Net derivative assets are included in accrued income and other assets and net derivative liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Included in the fair value of net derivative assets and net derivative liabilities are credit valuation adjustments reflecting counterparty credit risk and credit risk of the Corporation. The fair value of net derivative assets included credit valuation adjustments for counterparty credit risk of $25$31 million and $9 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

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Risk Management
The Corporation's derivative instruments used for managing interest rate risk currently comprise swaps converting fixed-rate long-term debt to variable rates and variable-rate loans to fixed rates.
The following table details the effects of fair value hedging on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Interest on Medium- and Long-Term DebtInterest on Medium- and Long-Term Debt
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2020201920202019(in millions)2020201920202019
Total interest on medium- and long-term debt (a)Total interest on medium- and long-term debt (a)$19  $51  $59  $102  Total interest on medium- and long-term debt (a)$11 $50 $70 $152 
Fair value hedging relationships:Fair value hedging relationships:Fair value hedging relationships:
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:
Hedged itemsHedged items28  26  58  52  Hedged items26 28 84 80 
Derivatives designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives designated as hedging instruments(12) —  (18)  Derivatives designated as hedging instruments(16)(2)(34)(1)
(a) Includes the effects of hedging.
    For information on accumulated net gains on cash flow hedges, refer to Note 8.
    The following table summarizes the expected weighted average remaining maturity of the notional amount of risk management interest rate swaps, the carrying amount of the related hedged items and the weighted average interest rates associated with amounts expected to be received or paid on interest rate swap agreements as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Cash flow swaps - receive fixed/pay floating rate on variable-rate loans:
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(dollar amounts in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Derivative notional amountDerivative notional amount$5,550  $4,550  Derivative notional amount$5,550 $4,550 
Weighted average:Weighted average:Weighted average:
Remaining maturity (in years) Remaining maturity (in years)2.8  3.0   Remaining maturity (in years)2.5 3.0 
Receive rate Receive rate1.87 %1.94 % Receive rate1.87 %1.94 %
Pay rate (a) Pay rate (a)0.17  1.71   Pay rate (a)0.16 1.71 
(a)Variable rates paid on receive fixed swaps designated as cash flow hedges are based on one-month LIBOR rates in effect at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Fair value swaps - receive fixed/pay floating rate on medium- and long-term debt:
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(dollar amounts in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Derivative notional amountDerivative notional amount$2,650  $3,325  Derivative notional amount$2,650 $3,325 
Carrying value of hedged items (a)Carrying value of hedged items (a)2,971  3,469  Carrying value of hedged items (a)2,954 3,469 
Weighted average:Weighted average:Weighted average:
Remaining maturity (in years) Remaining maturity (in years)5.1  4.6   Remaining maturity (in years)4.9 4.6 
Receive rate Receive rate3.68 %3.44 % Receive rate3.68 %3.44 %
Pay rate (b) Pay rate (b)1.54  2.80   Pay rate (b)1.16 2.80 
(a)Included $322$305 million and $146 million of cumulative hedging adjustments at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, which included $6 million and $7 million, respectively, of hedging adjustment on a discontinued hedging relationship.
(b)Variable rates paid on receive fixed swaps designated as fair value hedges are based on one- and six-month LIBOR rates in effect at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Foreign exchange rate risk arises from changes in the value of certain assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. The Corporation employs spot and forward contracts in addition to swap contracts to manage exposure to these and other risks. These instruments are used as economic hedges, and net gains or losses are included in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.




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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Customer-Initiated and Other
The Corporation enters into derivative transactions at the request of customers and generally takes offsetting positions with dealer counterparties to mitigate the inherent market risk. Income primarily results from the spread between the customer derivative and the offsetting dealer position.
For customer-initiated foreign exchange contracts where offsetting positions have not been taken, the Corporation manages the remaining inherent market risk through individual foreign currency position limits and aggregate value-at-risk limits. These limits are established annually and reviewed quarterly. For those customer-initiated derivative contracts which were not offset or where the Corporation holds a position within the limits described above, the Corporation recognized 0 significant gains or losses in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for both the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019.
Fair values of customer-initiated and other derivative instruments represent the net unrealized gains or losses on such contracts and are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in fair value are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The net gains recognized in income on customer-initiated derivative instruments, net of the impact of offsetting positions, were as follows.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)Location of Gain2020201920202019(in millions)Location of Gain2020201920202019
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsOther noninterest income$ $ $16  $12  Interest rate contractsOther noninterest income$$$17 $16 
Energy contractsEnergy contractsOther noninterest income    Energy contractsOther noninterest income
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contractsForeign exchange income 11  20  22  Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange income11 29 33 
TotalTotal $19  $19  $39  $37  Total $10 $16 $49 $53 
Credit-Related Financial Instruments
The Corporation issues off-balance sheet financial instruments in connection with commercial and consumer lending activities. The Corporation’s credit risk associated with these instruments is represented by the contractual amounts indicated in the following table.
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Unused commitments to extend credit:Unused commitments to extend credit:Unused commitments to extend credit:
Commercial and otherCommercial and other$22,588  $23,681  Commercial and other$23,322 $23,681 
Bankcard, revolving check credit and home equity loan commitmentsBankcard, revolving check credit and home equity loan commitments3,275  3,180  Bankcard, revolving check credit and home equity loan commitments3,276 3,180 
Total unused commitments to extend creditTotal unused commitments to extend credit$25,863  $26,861  Total unused commitments to extend credit$26,598 $26,861 
Standby letters of creditStandby letters of credit$3,185  $3,320  Standby letters of credit$3,191 $3,320 
Commercial letters of creditCommercial letters of credit19  18  Commercial letters of credit26 18 
The Corporation maintains an allowance to cover current expected credit losses on lending-related commitments, including unused commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees. The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments, included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $59$60 million and $31 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Unused Commitments to Extend Credit
Commitments to extend credit are legally binding agreements to lend to a customer, provided there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many commitments expire without being drawn upon, the total contractual amount of commitments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements of the Corporation. Commercial and other unused commitments are primarily variable rate commitments. The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments included $47$50 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and $25 million at December 31, 2019 for current expected credit losses on the Corporation’s unused commitments to extend credit.
Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit
Standby letters of credit represent conditional obligations of the Corporation which guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing and similar transactions. Commercial letters of credit are issued to finance foreign or domestic trade transactions. These contracts expire in decreasing amounts through the year 2028. The Corporation may enter

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into participation arrangements with third parties that effectively reduce the maximum amount of future payments which may be required under standby and commercial letters of credit. These risk participations covered $163$169 million and $161 million, respectively, of the $3.2 billion and $3.3 billion standby and commercial letters of credit outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
The carrying value of the Corporation’s standby and commercial letters of credit, included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, totaled $34$35 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, including $22$25 million in deferred fees and $12$10 million in the allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments. At December 31, 2019, the comparable amounts were $32 million, $26 million and $6 million, respectively.
The following table presents a summary of criticized standby and commercial letters of credit at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Corporation's criticized list is generally consistent with the Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful categories defined by regulatory authorities. The Corporation manages credit risk through underwriting, periodically reviewing and approving its credit exposures using Board committee approved credit policies and guidelines.
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(dollar amounts in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Total criticized standby and commercial letters of creditTotal criticized standby and commercial letters of credit$83  $44  Total criticized standby and commercial letters of credit$91 $44 
As a percentage of total outstanding standby and commercial letters of creditAs a percentage of total outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit2.6 %1.3 %As a percentage of total outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit2.8 %1.3 %
Other Credit-Related Financial Instruments
The Corporation enters into credit risk participation agreements, under which the Corporation assumes credit exposure associated with a borrower’s performance related to certain interest rate derivative contracts. The Corporation is not a party to the interest rate derivative contracts and only enters into these credit risk participation agreements in instances in which the Corporation is also a party to the related loan participation agreements for such borrowers. The Corporation manages credit risk on credit risk participation agreements by monitoring the creditworthiness of the borrowers, based on the normal credit review process as if the Corporation had entered into the derivative instruments directly with the borrowers. The notional amount of such credit risk participation agreements reflects the pro-rata share of the derivative instrument, consistent with the Corporation's share of the related participated loan. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the total notional amount of the credit risk participation agreements was approximately $1.1 billion and $786 million, respectively, and the fair value was $3 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and insignificant at December 31, 2019. The maximum estimated exposure to these agreements, as measured by projecting a maximum value of the guaranteed derivative instruments, assuming 100 percent default by all obligors on the maximum values, was $76$71 million and $20 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In the event of default, the lead bank has the ability to liquidate the assets of the borrower, in which case the lead bank would be required to return a percentage of the recouped assets to the participating banks. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the weighted average remaining maturity of outstanding credit risk participation agreements was 4.74.5 years.

NOTE 6 - VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (VIEs)
The Corporation evaluates its interest in certain entities to determine if these entities meet the definition of a VIE and whether the Corporation is the primary beneficiary and should consolidate the entity based on the variable interests it held both at inception and when there is a change in circumstances that requires a reconsideration.
The Corporation holds ownership interests in funds in the form of limited partnerships or limited liability companies (LLCs) investing in affordable housing projects that qualify for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC). The Corporation also directly invests in limited partnerships and LLCs which invest in community development projects, which generate similar tax credits to investors (other tax credit entities). As an investor, the Corporation obtains income tax credits and deductions from the operating losses of these tax credit entities. These tax credit entities meet the definition of a VIE; however, the Corporation is not the primary beneficiary of the entities, as the general partner or the managing member has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entities and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be significant to the entities.
The Corporation accounts for its interests in LIHTC entities using the proportional amortization method. Ownership interests in other tax credit entities are accounted for under either the cost or equity method. Exposure to loss as a result of the Corporation's involvement in LIHTC entities and other tax credit entities at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 was limited to $451$450 million and $10 million, respectively.
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on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for all legally binding unfunded commitments to fund tax credit entities ($173171 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020). Amortization and other write-downs of LIHTC investments are presented on a net basis as a component of the provision for income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, while amortization and write-downs of other tax credit investments are recorded in other noninterest income. The income tax credits and deductions are recorded as a reduction of income tax expense and a reduction of federal income taxes payable.
The Corporation provided 0 financial or other support that was not contractually required to any of the above VIEs during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019.
The following table summarizes the impact of these tax credit entities on the Corporation’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2020201920202019(in millions)2020201920202019
Other noninterest income:Other noninterest income:Other noninterest income:
Amortization of other tax credit investmentsAmortization of other tax credit investments$—  $—  $—  $ Amortization of other tax credit investments$$$$
Provision for income taxes:Provision for income taxes:Provision for income taxes:
Amortization of LIHTC investmentsAmortization of LIHTC investments17  17  34  32  Amortization of LIHTC investments17 16 51 48 
Low income housing tax creditsLow income housing tax credits(16) (15) (32) (30) Low income housing tax credits(17)(16)(49)(46)
Other tax benefits related to tax credit entitiesOther tax benefits related to tax credit entities(3) (4) (7) (7) Other tax benefits related to tax credit entities(4)(3)(11)(10)
Total provision for income taxesTotal provision for income taxes$(2) $(2) $(5) $(5) Total provision for income taxes$(4)$(3)$(9)$(8)
For further information on the Corporation’s consolidation policy, see Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report.

NOTE 7 - MEDIUM- AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Medium- and long-term debt is summarized as follows:
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Parent companyParent companyParent company
Subordinated notes:Subordinated notes:Subordinated notes:
3.80% subordinated notes due 2026 (a)3.80% subordinated notes due 2026 (a)$284  $264  3.80% subordinated notes due 2026 (a)$282 $264 
Medium- and long-term notes:Medium- and long-term notes:Medium- and long-term notes:
3.70% notes due 2023 (a)3.70% notes due 2023 (a)917  884  3.70% notes due 2023 (a)911 884 
4.00% notes due 2029 (a)4.00% notes due 2029 (a)647  587  4.00% notes due 2029 (a)643 587 
Total medium- and long-term notesTotal medium- and long-term notes1,564  1,471  Total medium- and long-term notes1,554 1,471 
Total parent companyTotal parent company1,848  1,735  Total parent company1,836 1,735 
SubsidiariesSubsidiariesSubsidiaries
Subordinated notes:Subordinated notes:Subordinated notes:
4.00% subordinated notes due 2025 (a)4.00% subordinated notes due 2025 (a)383  360  4.00% subordinated notes due 2025 (a)382 360 
7.875% subordinated notes due 2026 (a)7.875% subordinated notes due 2026 (a)213  202  7.875% subordinated notes due 2026 (a)210 202 
Total subordinated notesTotal subordinated notes596  562  Total subordinated notes592 562 
Medium- and long-term notes:Medium- and long-term notes:Medium- and long-term notes:
2.50% notes due 2020 (a)2.50% notes due 2020 (a)—  674  2.50% notes due 2020 (a)674 
2.50% notes due 2024 (a)2.50% notes due 2024 (a)527  498  2.50% notes due 2024 (a)526 498 
Total medium- and long-term notesTotal medium- and long-term notes527  1,172  Total medium- and long-term notes526 1,172 
FHLB advances:FHLB advances:FHLB advances:
Floating-rate based on FHLB auction rate due 2026Floating-rate based on FHLB auction rate due 20262,800  2,800  Floating-rate based on FHLB auction rate due 20262,800 2,800 
Floating-rate based on FHLB auction rate due 2028Floating-rate based on FHLB auction rate due 2028750  1,000  Floating-rate based on FHLB auction rate due 20281,000 
Total FHLB advancesTotal FHLB advances3,550  3,800  Total FHLB advances2,800 3,800 
Total subsidiariesTotal subsidiaries4,673  5,534  Total subsidiaries3,918 5,534 
Total medium- and long-term debtTotal medium- and long-term debt$6,521  $7,269  Total medium- and long-term debt$5,754 $7,269 
(a)The fixed interest rates on these notes have been swapped to a variable rate and designated in a hedging relationship. Accordingly, carrying value has been adjusted to reflect the change in the fair value of the debt as a result of changes in the benchmark rate.
    Subordinated notes with remaining maturities greater than one year qualify as Tier 2 capital.
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the FHLB advances resets between four and eight weeks, based on the FHLB auction rate. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the weighted-average rate on the FHLB advances was 0.31%0.22%. Each note may be prepaid in full, without penalty, at each scheduled reset date. Borrowing capacity is contingent on the amount of collateral available to be pledged to the FHLB. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, $18.3$19.0 billion of real estate-related loans and $5.2$4.8 billion of investment securities were pledged to the FHLB as collateral for outstanding short- and long-term advances of $750 million and $3.6$2.8 billion respectively, with an additional capacity for potential future borrowings of approximately $10.1$11.7 billion.
    Unamortized debt issuance costs deducted from the carrying amount of medium- and long-term debt totaled $11$10 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and $12 million at December 31, 2019.

NOTE 8 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following table presents a reconciliation of the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and details the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, including the amount of income tax expense (benefit) allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss).income.
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20202019(in millions)20202019
Accumulated net unrealized gains on investment securities:Accumulated net unrealized gains on investment securities:Accumulated net unrealized gains on investment securities:
Balance at beginning of period, net of taxBalance at beginning of period, net of tax$65  $(138) Balance at beginning of period, net of tax$65 $(138)
Net unrealized holding gains arising during the periodNet unrealized holding gains arising during the period286  229  Net unrealized holding gains arising during the period247 267 
Less: Provision for income taxesLess: Provision for income taxes68  54  Less: Provision for income taxes58 62 
Net unrealized holding gains arising during the period, net of taxNet unrealized holding gains arising during the period, net of tax218  175  Net unrealized holding gains arising during the period, net of tax189 205 
Less:Less:Less:
Net realized losses included in net securities lossesNet realized losses included in net securities losses—  (8) Net realized losses included in net securities losses(8)
Less: Benefit for income taxesLess: Benefit for income taxes—  (2) Less: Benefit for income taxes(2)
Reclassification adjustment for net securities losses included in net income, net of taxReclassification adjustment for net securities losses included in net income, net of tax—  (6) Reclassification adjustment for net securities losses included in net income, net of tax(6)
Change in net unrealized gains on investment securities, net of taxChange in net unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax218  181  Change in net unrealized gains on investment securities, net of tax189 211 
Balance at end of period, net of taxBalance at end of period, net of tax$283  $43  Balance at end of period, net of tax$254 $73 
Accumulated net gains on cash flow hedges:Accumulated net gains on cash flow hedges:Accumulated net gains on cash flow hedges:
Balance at beginning of period, net of taxBalance at beginning of period, net of tax$34  $—  Balance at beginning of period, net of tax$34 $
Net cash flow hedge gains arising during the periodNet cash flow hedge gains arising during the period233  51  Net cash flow hedge gains arising during the period232 69 
Less: Provision for income taxesLess: Provision for income taxes56  12  Less: Provision for income taxes56 16 
Change in net cash flow hedge gains arising during the period, net of taxChange in net cash flow hedge gains arising during the period, net of tax177  39  Change in net cash flow hedge gains arising during the period, net of tax176 53 
Less:Less:Less:
Net cash flow hedge gains (losses) included in interest and fees on loansNet cash flow hedge gains (losses) included in interest and fees on loans22  (1) Net cash flow hedge gains (losses) included in interest and fees on loans46 (1)
Less: Provision for income taxesLess: Provision for income taxes —  Less: Provision for income taxes12 
Reclassification adjustment for net cash flow hedge gains (losses) included in net income, net of taxReclassification adjustment for net cash flow hedge gains (losses) included in net income, net of tax15  (1) Reclassification adjustment for net cash flow hedge gains (losses) included in net income, net of tax34 (1)
Change in net cash flow hedge gains, net of taxChange in net cash flow hedge gains, net of tax162  40  Change in net cash flow hedge gains, net of tax142 54 
Balance at end of period, net of tax (a)Balance at end of period, net of tax (a)$196  $40  Balance at end of period, net of tax (a)$176 $54 
Accumulated defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment:Accumulated defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment:Accumulated defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment:
Balance at beginning of period, net of taxBalance at beginning of period, net of tax$(334) $(471) Balance at beginning of period, net of tax$(334)$(471)
Amortization of actuarial net lossAmortization of actuarial net loss31  21  Amortization of actuarial net loss47 30 
Amortization of prior service creditAmortization of prior service credit(14) (13) Amortization of prior service credit(21)(20)
Amounts recognized in other noninterest expensesAmounts recognized in other noninterest expenses17   Amounts recognized in other noninterest expenses26 10 
Less: Provision for income taxesLess: Provision for income taxes  Less: Provision for income taxes
Change in defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment, net of taxChange in defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment, net of tax13   Change in defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment, net of tax20 
Balance at end of period, net of taxBalance at end of period, net of tax$(321) $(465) Balance at end of period, net of tax$(314)$(463)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period, net of taxTotal accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period, net of tax$158  $(382) Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period, net of tax$116 $(336)
(a)The Corporation expects to reclassify $73$72 million of net gains, net of tax, from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings over the next twelve months if interest yield curves and notional amounts remain at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 levels.

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NOTE 9 - NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic and diluted net income per common share are presented in the following table.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions, except per share data)(in millions, except per share data)2020201920202019(in millions, except per share data)2020201920202019
Basic and dilutedBasic and dilutedBasic and diluted
Net incomeNet income$113  $298  $48  $637  Net income$211 $292 $259 $929 
Less: Income allocated to participating securities    
Net income attributable to common share$112  $297  $47  $634  
Less:Less:
Income allocated to participating securitiesIncome allocated to participating securities
Preferred stock dividendsPreferred stock dividends
Net income attributable to common sharesNet income attributable to common shares$203 $290 $250 $924 
Basic average common sharesBasic average common shares139  152  140  155  Basic average common shares139 147 139 152 
Basic net income per common shareBasic net income per common share$0.81  $1.95  $0.34  $4.10  Basic net income per common share$1.45 $1.98 $1.79 $6.08 
Basic average common sharesBasic average common shares139  152  140  155  Basic average common shares139 147 139 152 
Dilutive common stock equivalents:Dilutive common stock equivalents:Dilutive common stock equivalents:
Net effect of the assumed exercise of stock awardsNet effect of the assumed exercise of stock awards—     Net effect of the assumed exercise of stock awards
Diluted average common sharesDiluted average common shares139  153  141  156  Diluted average common shares140 148 140 154 
Diluted net income per common shareDiluted net income per common share$0.80  $1.94  $0.34  $4.06  Diluted net income per common share$1.44 $1.96 $1.78 $6.02 
The following average shares related to outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share because the options were anti-dilutive for the period.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(average outstanding options in thousands)(average outstanding options in thousands)2020201920202019
Average outstanding optionsAverage outstanding options2,056,133  470,162  1,633,078  446,610  Average outstanding options2,029 814 1,497 570 
Range of exercise pricesRange of exercise prices$39.10 - $95.25$79.01 - $95.25$39.10 - $95.25$79.01 - $95.25Range of exercise prices$39.10 - $95.25$67.53 - $95.25$49.51 - $95.25$67.53 - $95.25
In May 2020, the Corporation issued and sold 400,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th ownership interest in a share of 5.625% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, without par value, with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share (equivalent of $1,000 per depositary share). Holders of the depositary shares will be entitled to all proportional rights and preferences of the Series A preferred stock (including dividend, voting, redemption and liquidation rights). The $400 million issuance yielded $395$394 million in proceeds net of underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Dividends on the Series A preferred stock will accrue on a non-cumulative basis and will be payable in arrears when, as and if authorized by the Corporation’s boardBoard of directorsDirectors or a duly authorized committee of the boardBoard and declared by the Corporation, on the first day of January, April, July and October of each year, commencing on October 1, 2020. Under the terms of the Series A preferred stock, the ability of the Corporation to pay dividends on, make distributions with respect to, or to repurchase, redeem or acquire its common stock or any other stock ranking on parity with or junior to the Series A preferred stock, is subject to restrictions in the event that the Corporation does not declare and either pay or set aside a sum sufficient for payment of dividends on the Series A Preferred Stockpreferred stock for the immediately preceding dividend period. The Series A preferred stock is perpetual and has no maturity date, but is redeemable at specified times subject to regulatory considerations.considerations.
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NOTE 10 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Net periodic defined benefit cost (credit) is comprised of service cost and other components of net benefit cost (credit). Service cost is included in salaries and benefits expense and other components of net benefit cost (credit) are included in other noninterest expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For further information on the Corporation's employee benefit plans, refer to Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements in the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report.
The components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the Corporation's qualified pension plan, non-qualified pension plan and postretirement benefit plan are as follows.
Qualified Defined Benefit Pension PlanQualified Defined Benefit Pension PlanThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Qualified Defined Benefit Pension PlanThree Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2020201920202019(in millions)2020201920202019
Service costService cost$ $ $16  $15  Service cost$$$24 $23 
Other components of net benefit credit:Other components of net benefit credit:Other components of net benefit credit:
Interest costInterest cost17  20  35  40  Interest cost18 20 53 60 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(42) (41) (85) (83) Expected return on plan assets(43)(41)(128)(124)
Amortization of prior service creditAmortization of prior service credit(5) (4) (10) (9) Amortization of prior service credit(5)(5)(15)(14)
Amortization of net lossAmortization of net loss13   27  17  Amortization of net loss13 40 25 
Total other components of net benefit creditTotal other components of net benefit credit(17) (17) (33) (35) Total other components of net benefit credit(17)(18)(50)(53)
Net periodic defined benefit creditNet periodic defined benefit credit$(9) $(10) $(17) $(20) Net periodic defined benefit credit$(9)$(10)$(26)$(30)
Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Pension PlanNon-Qualified Defined Benefit Pension PlanThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Pension PlanThree Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2020201920202019(in millions)2020201920202019
Service costService cost$—  $ $ $ Service cost$$$$
Other components of net benefit cost:Other components of net benefit cost:Other components of net benefit cost:
Interest costInterest cost    Interest cost
Amortization of prior service creditAmortization of prior service credit(2) (2) (4) (4) Amortization of prior service credit(2)(2)(6)(6)
Amortization of net lossAmortization of net loss    Amortization of net loss
Total other components of net benefit costTotal other components of net benefit cost    Total other components of net benefit cost
Net periodic defined benefit costNet periodic defined benefit cost$ $ $ $ Net periodic defined benefit cost$$$$
Postretirement Benefit PlanPostretirement Benefit PlanThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Postretirement Benefit PlanThree Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2020201920202019(in millions)2020201920202019
Other components of net benefit credit:Other components of net benefit credit:Other components of net benefit credit:
Interest costInterest cost$—  $—  $—  $ Interest cost$$$$
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(1) —  (1) (1) Expected return on plan assets(1)(1)(2)(2)
Net periodic defined benefit creditNet periodic defined benefit credit$(1) $—  $(1) $—  Net periodic defined benefit credit$$(1)$(1)$(1)

NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES AND TAX-RELATED ITEMS
At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, net unrecognized tax benefits were $18 million, compared to $17 million at December 31, 2019. The Corporation anticipates that it is reasonably possible that final settlement of federal and state tax issues will result in a decrease in net unrecognized tax benefits of $1 million within the next twelve months. Included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets was a liability for tax-related interest and penalties of $6 million and $8 million on JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Net deferred tax assets were $11$34 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to $42 million at December 31, 2019, primarily driven by increases to deferred tax liabilities related to unrealized lossesgains on investment securities available-for-sale and net hedging gains,gains. These were partially offset by increases to deferred tax assets related to the allowance for loan losses and deferred loan origination fees and costs as well as a decrease in deferred tax liabilities related to the allowance for depreciation. Included in deferred tax assets at both JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $3 million of state net operating loss carryforwards, which expire between 2020 and 2029. The Corporation believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain of these state net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized and, accordingly, maintained a valuation allowance of $3 million at both JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The determination regarding valuation allowance was based on evidence of loss carryback capacity, projected future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences to absorb the deferred tax assets and assumptions made regarding future events.
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In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation enters into certain transactions that have tax consequences. From time to time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or other tax jurisdictions may review and/or challenge specific interpretive tax
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positions taken by the Corporation with respect to those transactions. The Corporation believes its tax returns were filed based upon applicable statutes, regulations and case law in effect at the time of the transactions. The IRS or other tax jurisdictions, an administrative authority or a court, if presented with the transactions, could disagree with the Corporation’s interpretation of the tax law.
Based on current knowledge and probability assessment of various potential outcomes, the Corporation believes that current tax reserves are adequate, and the amount of any potential incremental liability arising is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Probabilities and outcomes are reviewed as events unfold, and adjustments to the reserves are made when necessary.

NOTE 12 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Legal Proceedings
As previously reported in the Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and FormForms 10-Q for the periodperiods ended March 31, 2020 Comericaand June 30, 2020, the Bank a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, was named in November 2011 as a third-party defendant in Butte Local Development v. Masters Group v. Comerica Bank (the case), for lender liability. The case was initially tried in January 2014, in the Montana Second District Judicial Court for Silver Bow County in Butte, Montana. On January 17, 2014, a jury found for Masters, resulting in an award against the Bank. On July 1, 2015, after an appeal filed by the Bank, the Montana Supreme Court reversed the judgment against the Bank and remanded the case for a new trial with instructions that Michigan contract law should apply and dismissing all other claims. In January 2017, the case was retried, without a jury, in the Second District Court, Silver Bow County, Montana. In November 2019, the court found the Bank breached its forbearance agreement. On January 17, 2020, the court conducted a hearing on the amount of costs and interest that Masters is entitled to recover. On June 12, 2020, the court found Masters is entitled to attorneys' fees, interest and costs. The Bank is considering its options, including additional appeals.appealing the decision. Management believes that current reserves related to this case are adequate in the event of an adverse outcome.
The Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries are subject to various other pending or threatened legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business or operations. The Corporation believes it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against it in its other currently outstanding legal proceedings and, with respect to such legal proceedings, intends to continue to defend itself vigorously, litigating or settling cases according to management’s judgment as to what is in the best interests of the Corporation and its shareholders. Settlement may result from the Corporation's determination that it may be more prudent financially to settle, rather than litigate, and should not be regarded as an admission of liability. On at least a quarterly basis, the Corporation assesses its potential liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. On a case-by-case basis, reserves are established for those legal claims for which it is probable that a loss will be incurred either as a result of a settlement or judgment, and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving these claims may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts reserved. Based on current knowledge, and after consultation with legal counsel, management believes current reserves are adequate, and the amount of any incremental liability arising from these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Legal fees of $5 million and $4 million were included in other noninterest expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for both the three-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $7$12 million and $5$10 million for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
For matters where a loss is not probable, the Corporation has not established legal reserves. The Corporation believes the estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses, in excess of reserves established, for all legal proceedings in which it is involved is from 0 to approximately $46$45 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. This estimated aggregate range of reasonably possible losses is based upon currently available information for those proceedings in which the Corporation is involved, taking into account the Corporation’s best estimate of such losses for those cases for which such estimate can be made. For certain cases, the Corporation does not believe that an estimate can currently be made. The Corporation’s estimate involves significant judgment, given the varying stages of the proceedings (including the fact many are currently in preliminary stages), the existence in certain proceedings of multiple defendants (including the Corporation) whose share of liability has yet to be determined, the numerous yet-unresolved issues in many of the proceedings (including issues regarding class certification and the scope of many of the claims) and the attendant uncertainty of the various potential outcomes of such proceedings. Accordingly, the Corporation’s estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may be more or less than the current estimate.
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In the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the Corporation's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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For information regarding income tax contingencies, refer to Note 11.

NOTE 13 - BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Corporation has strategically aligned its operations into 3 major business segments: the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank and Wealth Management. These business segments are differentiated based on the type of customer and the related products and services provided. In addition to the 3 major business segments, the Finance Division is also reported as a segment. Business segment results are produced by the Corporation’s internal management accounting system. This system measures financial results based on the internal business unit structure of the Corporation. The performance of the business segments is not comparable with the Corporation's consolidated results and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other financial institution. Additionally, because of the interrelationships of the various segments, the information presented is not indicative of how the segments would perform if they operated as independent entities. The management accounting system assigns balance sheet and income statement items to each business segment using certain methodologies, which are regularly reviewed and refined. From time to time, the Corporation may make reclassifications among the segments to more appropriately reflect management's current view of the segments, and methodologies may be modified as the management accounting system is enhanced and changes occur in the organizational structure and/or product lines. For comparability purposes, amounts in all periods are based on business unit structure and methodologies in effect at JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
The following discussion provides information about the activities of each business segment. A discussion of the financial results and the factors impacting performance can be found in the section entitled "Business Segments" in the financial review.
The Commercial Bank meets the needs of small and middle market businesses, multinational corporations and governmental entities by offering various products and services including commercial loans and lines of credit, deposits, cash management, capital market products, international trade finance, letters of credit, foreign exchange management services and loan syndication services.
The Retail Bank includes a full range of personal financial services, consisting of consumer lending, consumer deposit gathering and mortgage loan origination. This business segment offers a variety of consumer products including deposit accounts, installment loans, credit cards, student loans, home equity lines of credit and residential mortgage loans. In addition, this business segment offers a subset of commercial products and services to micro-businesses whose primary contact is through the branch network.
Wealth Management offers products and services consisting of fiduciary services, private banking, retirement services, investment management and advisory services, investment banking and brokerage services. This business segment also offers the sale of annuity products, as well as life, disability and long-term care insurance products.
The Finance segment includes the Corporation’s securities portfolio and asset and liability management activities. This segment is responsible for managing the Corporation’s funding, liquidity and capital needs, performing interest sensitivity analysis and executing various strategies to manage the Corporation’s exposure to liquidity, interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk.
The Other category includes the income and expense impact of equity and cash, tax benefits not assigned to specific business segments, charges of an unusual or infrequent nature that are not reflective of the normal operations of the business segments and miscellaneous other expenses of a corporate nature.
For further information on the methodologies which form the basis for these results refer to Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements in the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report.
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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Business segment financial results are as follows:
Commercial
Bank
Retail
Bank
Wealth ManagementFinanceOtherTotalCommercial
Bank
Retail
Bank
Wealth ManagementFinanceOtherTotal
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)FinanceOtherTotal
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)$402  $120  $40  $(95) $ $471  
Provision for credit losses117   16  —  —  138  
Noninterest income144  24  66  11   247  
Noninterest expenses207  155  73    440  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes47  (4)  (20)  27  
Net income (loss)$175  $(12) $14  $(65) $ $113  
Net credit-related charge-offs$48  $ $ $—  $—  $50  
Selected average balances:
Assets$47,392  $3,306  $5,191  $14,500  $11,255  $81,644  
Loans45,914  2,479  5,077  —  28  53,498  
Deposits36,318  22,647  4,217  950  150  64,282  
Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)1.49 %(0.21)%1.00 %n/mn/m0.55 %
Efficiency ratio (b)37.67  107.15  69.86  n/mn/m61.14  
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$420  $146  $46  $(23) $14  $603  Net interest income (expense)$413 $127 $42 $(125)$$458 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses52   (5) —  (4) 44  Provision for credit losses14 (2)(7)
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income136  33  68  13  —  250  Noninterest income135 28 64 16 252 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses195  147  67  —  15  424  Noninterest expenses206 153 76 11 446 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes71   13  (4) —  87  Provision (benefit) for income taxes67 (26)(1)48 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$238  $24  $39  $(6) $ $298  Net income (loss)$261 $$29 $(83)$$211 
Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$35  $—  $(2) $—  $—  $33  Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$36 $(1)$(2)$$$33 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
AssetsAssets$45,321  $2,839  $5,071  $13,907  $4,114  $71,252  Assets$45,636 $3,487 $5,198 $15,909 $14,038 $84,268 
LoansLoans43,932  2,107  4,930  —  (6) 50,963  Loans44,248 2,678 5,094 (7)52,013 
DepositsDeposits28,251  20,649  3,740  2,174  181  54,995  Deposits39,535 23,604 4,439 1,004 181 68,763 
Statistical data:Statistical data:Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)Return on average assets (a)2.11 %0.44 %3.10 %n/mn/m1.68 %Return on average assets (a)2.27 %0.05 %2.24 %n/mn/m0.99 %
Efficiency ratio (b)Efficiency ratio (b)34.98  82.26  58.99  n/mn/m49.65  Efficiency ratio (b)37.60 98.29 71.72 n/mn/m62.79 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$420 $142 $47 $(38)$15 $586 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses39 (2)(3)35 
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income140 31 69 12 256 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses199 149 69 (1)19 435 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes74 12 (8)(3)80 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$248 $21 $38 $(17)$$292 
Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$43 $$(2)$$$42 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
AssetsAssets$45,460 $2,871 $5,032 $14,061 $4,312 $71,736 
LoansLoans43,904 2,114 4,884 (15)50,887 
DepositsDeposits28,917 20,761 3,775 2,049 214 55,716 
Statistical data:Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)Return on average assets (a)2.17 %0.39 %3.01 %n/mn/m1.61 %
Efficiency ratio (b)Efficiency ratio (b)35.62 84.54 59.79 n/mn/m51.54 
(a)Return on average assets is calculated based on the greater of average assets or average liabilities and attributed equity.
(b)Noninterest expenses as a percentage of the sum of net interest income and noninterest income excluding net gains (losses)losses from securities and a derivative contract tied to the conversion rate of Visa Class B shares.
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Commercial BankRetail BankWealth ManagementFinanceOtherTotalCommercial BankRetail BankWealth ManagementFinanceOtherTotal
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)FinanceOtherTotal
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)$782  $245  $81  $(139) $15  $984  
Provision for credit losses513   28  —  —  549  
Noninterest income271  52  136  25  —  484  
Noninterest expenses401  304  145   14  865  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes27  (4)  (28)   
Net income (loss)$112  $(11) $35  $(87) $(1) $48  
Net credit-related charge-offs$131  $ $ $—  $—  $134  
Selected average balances:
Assets$45,823  $3,085  $5,134  $14,393  $9,019  $77,454  
Loans44,253  2,277  5,007  —  14  51,551  
Deposits33,274  21,921  4,120  1,043  166  60,524  
Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)0.49 %(0.10)%1.34 %n/mn/m0.12 %
Efficiency ratio (b)38.05  101.41  67.00  n/mn/m58.80  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$832  $292  $93  $(37) $29  $1,209  Net interest income (expense)$1,195 $372 $123 $(264)$16 $1,442 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses46  (3) (10) —  (2) 31  Provision for credit losses527 21 554 
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income272  64  132  17   488  Noninterest income406 80 200 41 736 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses393  292  139   32  857  Noninterest expenses607 457 221 25 1,311 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes153  16  23  (8) (12) 172  Provision (benefit) for income taxes94 (4)17 (54)54 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$512  $51  $73  $(13) $14  $637  Net income (loss)$373 $(7)$64 $(170)$(1)$259 
Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$47  $—  $(3) $—  $—  $44  Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$167 $$(1)$$$167 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
AssetsAssets$44,619  $2,826  $5,121  $13,747  $4,202  $70,515  Assets$45,764 $3,221 $5,156 $14,902 $10,699 $79,742 
LoansLoans43,241  2,105  4,983  —  (6) 50,323  Loans44,256 2,413 5,035 51,706 
DepositsDeposits28,356  20,560  3,770  1,655  157  54,498  Deposits35,376 22,486 4,228 1,030 171 63,291 
Statistical data:Statistical data:Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)Return on average assets (a)2.31 %0.49 %2.88 %n/mn/m1.82 %Return on average assets (a)1.09 %(0.04)%1.65 %n/mn/m0.43 %
Efficiency ratio (b)Efficiency ratio (b)35.61  81.80  61.67  n/mn/m50.23  Efficiency ratio (b)37.89 100.27 68.54 n/mn/m60.10 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$1,252 $434 $140 $(75)$44 $1,795 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses85 (5)(13)(1)66 
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income412 95 201 29 744 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses592 441 208 51 1,292 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes227 21 35 (16)(15)252 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$760 $72 $111 $(30)$16 $929 
Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$90 $$(5)$$$86 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
AssetsAssets$44,902 $2,841 $5,092 $13,853 $4,239 $70,927 
LoansLoans43,465 2,108 4,950 (9)50,514 
DepositsDeposits28,545 20,628 3,772 1,788 176 54,909 
Statistical data:Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)Return on average assets (a)2.26 %0.46 %2.92 %n/mn/m1.75 %
Efficiency ratio (b)Efficiency ratio (b)35.61 82.70 61.04 n/mn/m50.66 
(a)Return on average assets is calculated based on the greater of average assets or average liabilities and attributed equity.
(b)Noninterest expenses as a percentage of the sum of net interest income and noninterest income excluding net gains (losses)losses from securities and a derivative contract tied to the conversion rate of Visa Class B shares.
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The Corporation operates in 3 primary markets - Texas, California and Michigan, as well as in Arizona and Florida, with select businesses operating in several other states and in Canada and Mexico. The Corporation produces market segment results for the Corporation’s 3 primary geographic markets as well as Other Markets. Other Markets includes Florida, Arizona, the International Finance division and businesses with a national perspective. The Finance & Other category includes the Finance segment and the Other category as previously described. Market segment results are provided as supplemental information to the business segment results and may not meet all operating segment criteria as set forth in GAAP. For comparability purposes, amounts in all periods are based on market segments and methodologies in effect at JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
A discussion of the financial results and the factors impacting performance can be found in the section entitled "Market Segments" in the financial review.
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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Market segment financial results are as follows:
MichiganCaliforniaTexasOther
Markets
Finance
& Other
TotalMichiganCaliforniaTexasOther
Markets
Finance
& Other
Total
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Other
Markets
Finance
& Other
Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$159  $176  $116  $111  $(91) $471  Net interest income (expense)$168 $179 $117 $118 $(124)$458 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses40  51  31  16  —  138  Provision for credit losses19 11 (25)
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income64  36  30  104  13  247  Noninterest income66 33 28 100 25 252 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses139  103  91  102   440  Noninterest expenses139 102 89 105 11 446 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes 13   21  (19) 27  Provision (benefit) for income taxes13 21 17 24 (27)48 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$36  $45  $20  $76  $(64) $113  Net income (loss)$63 $78 $64 $89 $(83)$211 
Net credit-related charge-offsNet credit-related charge-offs$—  $ $46  $—  $—  $50  Net credit-related charge-offs$$16 $11 $$$33 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
AssetsAssets$13,643  $18,948  $11,597  $11,732  $25,724  $81,644  Assets$13,280 $18,357 $11,365 $11,322 $29,944 $84,268 
LoansLoans13,014  18,663  11,184  10,640  (3) 53,498  Loans12,607 18,095 10,923 10,399 (11)52,013 
DepositsDeposits23,460  18,463  10,209  11,050  1,100  64,282  Deposits24,759 20,130 10,654 12,035 1,185 68,763 
Statistical data:Statistical data:Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)Return on average assets (a)0.59 %0.93 %0.68 %2.53 %n/m0.55 %Return on average assets (a)0.95 %1.46 %2.14 %2.68 %n/m0.99 %
Efficiency ratio (b)Efficiency ratio (b)62.08  48.61  61.88  47.41  n/m61.14  Efficiency ratio (b)59.79 47.98 61.16 48.22 n/m62.79 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$186  $208  $124  $94  $(9) $603  Net interest income (expense)$185 $203 $125 $96 $(23)$586 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses(10) (4) 49  13  (4) 44  Provision for credit losses(1)(6)50 (9)35 
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income72  40  34  91  13  250  Noninterest income74 41 31 94 16 256 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses134  99  84  92  15  424  Noninterest expenses139 102 86 90 18 435 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes30  39   16  (4) 87  Provision (benefit) for income taxes27 37 22 (11)80 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$104  $114  $19  $64  $(3) $298  Net income (loss)$94 $111 $15 $87 $(15)$292 
Net credit-related charge-offs$—  $ $26  $—  $—  $33  
Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$$$34 $(3)$$42 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
AssetsAssets$13,239  $19,108  $11,342  $9,542  $18,021  $71,252  Assets$13,205 $18,595 $11,462 $10,100 $18,374 $71,736 
LoansLoans12,704  18,806  10,684  8,775  (6) 50,963  Loans12,554 18,261 10,805 9,282 (15)50,887 
DepositsDeposits19,816  16,314  8,668  7,842  2,355  54,995  Deposits20,164 16,705 8,705 7,879 2,263 55,716 
Statistical data:Statistical data:Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)Return on average assets (a)2.01 %2.38 %0.69 %2.75 %n/m1.68 %Return on average assets (a)1.79 %2.37 %0.48 %3.45 %n/m1.61 %
Efficiency ratio (b)Efficiency ratio (b)52.04  40.07  52.86  49.36  n/m49.65  Efficiency ratio (b)53.30 41.70 55.57 47.08 n/m51.54 
(a)Return on average assets is calculated based on the greater of average assets or average liabilities and attributed equity.
(b)Noninterest expenses as a percentage of the sum of net interest income and noninterest income excluding net gains (losses)losses from securities and a derivative contract tied to the conversion rate of Visa Class B shares.
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MichiganCaliforniaTexasOther MarketsFinance & OtherTotalMichiganCaliforniaTexasOther MarketsFinance & OtherTotal
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Other MarketsFinance & OtherTotal
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$322  $358  $231  $197  $(124) $984  Net interest income (expense)$490 $537 $348 $315 $(248)$1,442 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses64  102  321  62  —  549  Provision for credit losses83 113 296 62 554 
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income136  72  60  191  25  484  Noninterest income202 105 88 291 50 736 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses279  201  175  195  15  865  Noninterest expenses418 303 264 300 26 1,311 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes23  30  (46) 25  (26)  Provision (benefit) for income taxes36 51 (29)49 (53)54 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$92  $97  $(159) $106  $(88) $48  Net income (loss)$155 $175 $(95)$195 $(171)$259 
Net credit-related charge-offsNet credit-related charge-offs$ $15  $116  $—  $—  $134  Net credit-related charge-offs$$31 $127 $$$167 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
AssetsAssets$13,269  $18,664  $11,371  $10,754  $23,396  $77,454  Assets$13,272 $18,563 $11,369 $10,943 $25,595 $79,742 
LoansLoans12,601  18,346  10,870  9,735  (1) 51,551  Loans12,604 18,263 10,889 9,955 (5)51,706 
DepositsDeposits22,104  17,965  9,705  9,541  1,209  60,524  Deposits22,995 18,691 10,026 10,378 1,201 63,291 
Statistical data:Statistical data:Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)Return on average assets (a)0.81 %1.02 %(2.82)%1.99 %n/m0.12 %Return on average assets (a)0.86 %1.18 %(1.10)%2.28 %n/m0.43 %
Efficiency ratio (b)Efficiency ratio (b)60.46  46.77  60.07  50.25  n/m58.80  Efficiency ratio (b)60.20 47.16 60.41 49.60 n/m60.10 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$373  $411  $248  $185  $(8) $1,209  Net interest income (expense)$558 $614 $373 $281 $(31)$1,795 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses(5) (5) 38   (2) 31  Provision for credit losses(6)(11)88 (4)(1)66 
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income144  80  66  178  20  488  Noninterest income218 121 97 272 36 744 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses273  199  169  183  33  857  Noninterest expenses412 301 255 273 51 1,292 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes56  76  25  35  (20) 172  Provision (benefit) for income taxes83 113 30 57 (31)252 
Net income$193  $221  $82  $140  $ $637  
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$287 $332 $97 $227 $(14)$929 
Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$ $ $39  $(3) $—  $44  Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$10 $$73 $(6)$$86 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
AssetsAssets$13,157  $19,020  $11,128  $9,261  $17,949  $70,515  Assets$13,170 $18,877 $11,240 $9,548 $18,092 $70,927 
LoansLoans12,631  18,730  10,474  8,494  (6) 50,323  Loans12,605 18,572 10,586 8,760 (9)50,514 
DepositsDeposits19,854  16,276  8,682  7,874  1,812  54,498  Deposits19,959 16,420 8,690 7,876 1,964 54,909 
Statistical data:Statistical data:Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)Return on average assets (a)1.89 %2.35 %1.47 %3.06 %n/m1.82 %Return on average assets (a)1.85 %2.36 %1.13 %3.20 %n/m1.75 %
Efficiency ratio (b)Efficiency ratio (b)52.85  40.49  53.74  50.30  n/m50.23  Efficiency ratio (b)53.00 40.89 54.35 49.20 n/m50.66 
(a)Return on average assets is calculated based on the greater of average assets or average liabilities and attributed equity.
(b)Noninterest expenses as a percentage of the sum of net interest income and noninterest income excluding net gains (losses)losses from securities and a derivative contract tied to the conversion rate of Visa Class B shares.
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NOTE 14 - REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Revenue from contracts with customers comprises the noninterest income earned by the Corporation in exchange for services provided to customers. The following table presents the composition of revenue from contracts with customers, segregated from other sources of noninterest income, by business segment.
Commercial
Bank
Retail
Bank
Wealth ManagementFinance & OtherTotalCommercial
Bank
Retail
Bank
Wealth ManagementFinance & OtherTotal
(in millions)(in millions)Commercial
Bank
Retail
Bank
Wealth ManagementFinance & OtherTotal
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:
Card feesCard fees$59  $ $ $—  $68  Card fees$60 $11 $$$71 
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts30  11   —  42  Service charges on deposit accounts33 12 47 
Fiduciary incomeFiduciary income—  —  52  —  52  Fiduciary income51 51 
Commercial loan servicing fees (a)Commercial loan servicing fees (a) —  —  —   Commercial loan servicing fees (a)
Brokerage feesBrokerage fees—  —   —   Brokerage fees
Other noninterest income (b)Other noninterest income (b)11    —  17  Other noninterest income (b)14 
Total revenue from contracts with customersTotal revenue from contracts with customers104  21  63  —  188  Total revenue from contracts with customers106 25 62 193 
Other sources of noninterest incomeOther sources of noninterest income40    13  59  Other sources of noninterest income29 25 59 
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income$144  $24  $66  $13  $247  Total noninterest income$135 $28 $64 $25 $252 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:
Card feesCard fees$54  $10  $ $—  $65  Card fees$55 $11 $$$67 
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts33  17   —  51  Service charges on deposit accounts32 18 51 
Fiduciary incomeFiduciary income—  —  52  —  52  Fiduciary income53 53 
Commercial loan servicing fees (a)Commercial loan servicing fees (a) —  —  —   Commercial loan servicing fees (a)
Brokerage feesBrokerage fees—  —   —   Brokerage fees
Other noninterest income (b)Other noninterest income (b)   —  10  Other noninterest income (b)
Total revenue from contracts with customersTotal revenue from contracts with customers93  31  65  —  189  Total revenue from contracts with customers93 30 67 190 
Other sources of noninterest incomeOther sources of noninterest income43    13  61  Other sources of noninterest income47 16 66 
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income$136  $33  $68  $13  $250  Total noninterest income$140 $31 $69 $16 $256 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:
Card feesCard fees$108  $17  $ $—  $127  Card fees$168 $28 $$$198 
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts62  27   —  91  Service charges on deposit accounts95 39 138 
Fiduciary incomeFiduciary income—  —  106  —  106  Fiduciary income157 157 
Commercial loan servicing fees (a)Commercial loan servicing fees (a) —  —  —   Commercial loan servicing fees (a)13 13 
Brokerage feesBrokerage fees—  —  12  —  12  Brokerage fees17 17 
Other noninterest income (b)Other noninterest income (b)15    —  29  Other noninterest income (b)23 13 43 
Total revenue from contracts with customersTotal revenue from contracts with customers193  49  131  —  373  Total revenue from contracts with customers299 74 193 566 
Other sources of noninterest incomeOther sources of noninterest income78    25  111  Other sources of noninterest income107 50 170 
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income$271  $52  $136  $25  $484  Total noninterest income$406 $80 $200 $50 $736 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:
Card feesCard fees$107  $19  $ $—  $128  Card fees$162 $30 $$$195 
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts66  34   —  102  Service charges on deposit accounts98 52 153 
Fiduciary incomeFiduciary income—  —  101  —  101  Fiduciary income154 154 
Commercial loan servicing fees (a)Commercial loan servicing fees (a) —  —  —   Commercial loan servicing fees (a)13 13 
Brokerage feesBrokerage fees—  —  14  —  14  Brokerage fees21 21 
Other noninterest income (b)Other noninterest income (b)   —  20  Other noninterest income (b)14 27 
Total revenue from contracts with customersTotal revenue from contracts with customers185  60  128  —  373  Total revenue from contracts with customers278 90 195 563 
Other sources of noninterest incomeOther sources of noninterest income87    20  115  Other sources of noninterest income134 36 181 
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income$272  $64  $132  $20  $488  Total noninterest income$412 $95 $201 $36 $744 
(a)Included in commercial lending fees on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
(b)Excludes derivative, warrant and other miscellaneous income.
    Adjustments to revenue during the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019 for refunds or credits relating to prior periods were not significant.
    Revenue from contracts with customers did not generate significant contract assets and liabilities.
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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, the Corporation may make other written and oral communications from time to time that contain such statements. All statements regarding the Corporation's expected financial position, strategies and growth prospects and general economic conditions expected to exist in the future are forward-looking statements. The words, "anticipates," "believes," "contemplates," "feels," "expects," "estimates," "seeks," "strives," "plans," "intends," "outlook," "forecast," "position," "target," "mission," "assume," "achievable," "potential," "strategy," "goal," "aspiration," "opportunity," "initiative," "outcome," "continue," "remain," "maintain," "on track," "trend," "objective," "looks forward," "projects," "models," and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "might," "can," "may" or similar expressions, as they relate to the Corporation or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are predicated on the beliefs and assumptions of the Corporation's management based on information known to the Corporation's management as of the date of this report and do not purport to speak as of any other date. Forward-looking statements may include descriptions of plans and objectives of the Corporation's management for future or past operations, products or services and forecasts of the Corporation's revenue, earnings or other measures of economic performance, including statements of profitability, business segments and subsidiaries as well as estimates of credit trends and global stability. Such statements reflect the view of the Corporation's management as of this date with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks materialize or should underlying beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, the Corporation's actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include credit risks (unfavorable developments concerning credit quality; declines or other changes in the businesses or industries of the Corporation's customers, in particular the energy industry; and changes in customer behavior); market risks (changes in monetary and fiscal policies; fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on deposit pricing; and transitions away from LIBOR towards new interest rate benchmarks); liquidity risks (the Corporation's ability to maintain adequate sources of funding and liquidity; reductions in the Corporation's credit rating; and the interdependence of financial service companies); technology risks (cybersecurity risks and heightened legislative and regulatory focus on cybersecurity and data privacy); operational risks (operational, systems or infrastructure failures; reliance on other companies to provide certain key components of business infrastructure; the impact of legal and regulatory proceedings or determinations; losses due to fraud; and controls and procedures failures); compliance risks (changes in regulation or oversight; the effects of stringent capital requirements; and the impacts of future legislative, administrative or judicial changes to tax regulations); financial reporting risks (changes in accounting standards and the critical nature of the Corporation's accounting policies); strategic risks (damage to the Corporation's reputation; the Corporation's ability to utilize technology to efficiently and effectively develop, market and deliver new products and services; competitive product and pricing pressures among financial institutions within the Corporation's markets; the implementation of the Corporation's strategies and business initiatives; management's ability to maintain and expand customer relationships; management's ability to retain key officers and employees; and any future strategic acquisitions or divestitures); and other general risks (changes in general economic, political or industry conditions; the effectiveness of methods of reducing risk exposures; the effects of catastrophic events; impacts from the COVID-19 global pandemic; and the volatility of the Corporation's stock price). The Corporation cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not all-inclusive. For discussion of factors that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, please refer to “Item 1A. Risk Factors” beginning on page 12 of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" beginning on page 6567 of the Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Corporation does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. For any forward-looking statements made in this report or in any documents, the Corporation claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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SERVING CUSTOMERS, COLLEAGUES AND COMMUNITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
        The COVID-19 outbreak has affected countless people world-wide and continues to negatively impact the global economy. While the full effects of the pandemic remain unknown, the Corporation is committed to supporting its customers, colleagues and communities during this difficult time. The Corporation offers hardship relief assistance to customers, including the consideration of various loan payment deferral and fee waiver options, and encourages customers to reach out for assistance to support their individual circumstances. As a Small Business Administration preferred lender, the Corporation was well positioned to assist business customers in accessing funds available through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other lending initiatives. Through June 30, 2020, the Corporation funded $3.9 billion of PPP loans, granted payment deferrals for $4.5 billion in loans (primarily commercial), including $57 million of loans on their second deferral, and waived overdraft, late payment, ATM and other customer fees. The Corporation has continued to serve customers at banking center drive-throughs and offer lobby hours by appointment while adhering to social distancing standards.
        In response to the pandemic, the Corporation activated its disaster recovery protocol, successfully avoiding significant disruptions to internal and external functions. The Corporation has supported colleagues through additional compensation and benefits to those most impacted by the pandemic, as well as awarded bonuses for extraordinary service in support of the PPP process.
        The Corporation and the Comerica Charitable Foundation have pledged $8 million to support business needs and community service organizations that care for and provide critical services to our communities.

OUTLOOK FOR THIRD QUARTER 2020 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER 2020
Based on current management expectations for recessionary conditions:
Decline in average loans reflects lending to small businesses with a full quarter benefit of PPP, more than offset by decreases in Mortgage Banker Finance, Large Corporate and National Dealer Services.
Average deposits relatively stable as customers utilize economic stimulus proceeds.
Decrease in net interest income resulting from a $10 million to $15 million net impact of lower interest rates (assumes one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) of 17 basis points and interest-bearing deposit cost of 20 basis points). Lower loan balances expected to be offset by lower wholesale debt and one additional day.
Provision for credit losses reflective of economic environment, including the effects resulting from the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Decline in noninterest income due to reduced card fees related to transaction activity and lower market-based investment banking and derivative fees, partially offset by higher service charges on deposit accounts due to increased activity. Higher securities trading income and deferred compensation levels in second quarter 2020 not expected to repeat.
Increase in noninterest expenses, reflecting technology and occupancy projects as well as higher charitable contributions and seasonal impacts of marketing and staff insurance expenses, mostly offset by continued expense discipline and reduction in COVID-19-related costs.
Capital reflects declaration of first preferred stock dividend and a focus on supporting customers' financing needs, as well as maintaining an attractive common dividend.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net income for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 was $113$211 million, a decrease of $185$81 million compared to $298$292 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The decrease in net income reflected the net impact of lower short-terminterest rates. ResultsNet income for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 were also impactedwas $259 million, a decrease of $670 million compared to $929 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in net income was driven by an increase in the provision for credit losses, calculated using the current expected credit loss (CECL) model, which continues to reflectreflects the forecasted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued pressures on the Energy portfolio. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $48 million, a decrease of $589 million compared to $637 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in net income was driven by an increase in the provision for credit lossesportfolio, as well as the net impact of lower short-terminterest rates.
Net income per diluted common share was $0.80$1.44 and $1.94$1.96 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, a decrease of $1.14$0.52 per diluted common share. Net income per diluted common share was $0.34$1.78 and $4.06$6.02 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, a decrease of $3.72$4.24 per diluted common share.



























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Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019
Analysis of Net Interest Income
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Rate
Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Rate
(dollar amounts in millions)Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Rate
Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Rate
Commercial loans (a)Commercial loans (a)$33,944  $271  3.22 %$32,607  $405  4.99 %Commercial loans (a)$32,226 $255 3.15 %$32,329 $392 4.82 %
Real estate construction loansReal estate construction loans3,887  35  3.60  3,319  47  5.74  Real estate construction loans4,037 34 3.35 3,344 47 5.53 
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans9,800  76  3.12  9,060  116  5.12  Commercial mortgage loans9,978 71 2.85 9,264 112 4.82 
Lease financingLease financing592   3.34  546   2.32  Lease financing601 2.94 578 3.83 
International loansInternational loans1,137  10  3.51  1,025  14  5.30  International loans1,052 3.25 1,007 13 5.12 
Residential mortgage loansResidential mortgage loans1,895  17  3.49  1,943  19  3.92  Residential mortgage loans1,961 16 3.41 1,920 18 3.84 
Consumer loansConsumer loans2,243  20  3.62  2,463  31  5.02  Consumer loans2,158 18 3.45 2,445 31 4.92 
Total loans (b)Total loans (b)53,498  434  3.26  50,963  635  5.00  Total loans (b)52,013 408 3.13 50,887 619 4.83 
Mortgage-backed securities(c)Mortgage-backed securities(c)9,785  57  2.39  9,326  58  2.45  Mortgage-backed securities(c)9,759 54 2.28 9,408 58 2.45 
Other investment securities2,857  17  2.47  2,765  17  2.47  
U.S. Treasury securities (d)U.S. Treasury securities (d)4,091 18 1.77 2,795 17 2.45 
Total investment securitiesTotal investment securities12,642  74  2.41  12,091  75  2.45  Total investment securities13,850 72 2.13 12,203 75 2.45 
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks9,709   0.11  2,694  16  2.37  Interest-bearing deposits with banks12,534 0.10 3,049 16 2.13 
Other short-term investmentsOther short-term investments140   0.48  142   1.34  Other short-term investments158 — 0.29 146 1.28 
Total earning assetsTotal earning assets75,989  511  2.71  65,890  727  4.42  Total earning assets78,555 484 2.47 66,285 711 4.26 
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks848  900  Cash and due from banks911 864 
Allowance for loan lossesAllowance for loan losses(932) (660) Allowance for loan losses(1,002)(673)
Accrued income and other assetsAccrued income and other assets5,739  5,122  Accrued income and other assets5,804 5,260 
Total assetsTotal assets$81,644  $71,252  Total assets$84,268 $71,736 
Money market and interest-bearing checking depositsMoney market and interest-bearing checking deposits$26,320  12  0.18  $22,913  53  0.93  Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits$27,671 0.12 $23,497 57 0.97 
Savings depositsSavings deposits2,394  —  0.02  2,169  —  0.03  Savings deposits2,560 0.02 2,155 0.04 
Customer certificates of depositCustomer certificates of deposit2,801   1.21  2,346   1.10  Customer certificates of deposit2,495 0.87 2,627 1.30 
Other time depositsOther time deposits—  —  —  1,156   2.46  Other time deposits— — — 1,085 2.46 
Foreign office time depositsForeign office time deposits81  —  0.34  13  —  1.54  Foreign office time deposits103 — 0.10 13 — 1.45 
Total interest-bearing depositsTotal interest-bearing deposits31,596  20  0.26  28,597  67  0.94  Total interest-bearing deposits32,829 15 0.17 29,377 73 0.99 
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings882   0.25  927   2.46  Short-term borrowings218 — 0.25 268 2.33 
Medium- and long-term debtMedium- and long-term debt7,206  19  1.09  6,712  51  3.05  Medium- and long-term debt5,940 11 0.78 7,100 50 2.78 
Total interest-bearing sourcesTotal interest-bearing sources39,684  40  0.41  36,236  124  1.37  Total interest-bearing sources38,987 26 0.27 36,745 125 1.34 
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits32,686  26,398  Noninterest-bearing deposits35,934 26,339 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities1,682  1,333  Accrued expenses and other liabilities1,513 1,398 
Total shareholders’ equity7,592  7,285  
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity7,834 7,254 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$81,644  $71,252  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$84,268 $71,736 
Net interest income/rate spreadNet interest income/rate spread$471  2.30  $603  3.05  Net interest income/rate spread$458 2.20 $586 2.92 
Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of fundsImpact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds 0.20  0.61  Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds 0.13 0.60 
Net interest margin (as a percentage of average earning assets)Net interest margin (as a percentage of average earning assets) 2.50 % 3.66 %Net interest margin (as a percentage of average earning assets) 2.33 % 3.52 %
(a)Includes hedge income (losses)Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans with average balance of $19 million and $(1) million$3.8 billion for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively.2020.
(b)Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances reported and in the calculation of average rates.
(c)Average balances included $254 million and $28 million of unrealized gains and losses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively; yields calculated gross of these unrealized gains and losses.
(d)Average balances included $99 million and $51 million of unrealized gains and losses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively; yields calculated gross of these unrealized gains and losses.


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Rate/Volume Analysis
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
June 30, 2020/June 30, 2019September 30, 2020/September 30, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)Decrease Due to RateIncrease Due to Volume (a)Net Decrease(in millions)Decrease Due to RateIncrease (Decrease) Due to Volume (a)Net Decrease
Interest Income:Interest Income:Interest Income:
LoansLoans$(221) $20  $(201) Loans$(219)$$(211)
Investment securitiesInvestment securities(2)  (1) Investment securities(5)(3)
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks(16)  (14) Interest-bearing deposits with banks(15)(12)
Other short-term investmentsOther short-term investments(1)— (1)
Total interest incomeTotal interest income(239) 23  (216) Total interest income(240)13 (227)
Interest Expense:Interest Expense:Interest Expense:
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits(49)  (47) Interest-bearing deposits(59)(58)
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings(5) —  (5) Short-term borrowings(2)— (2)
Medium- and long-term debtMedium- and long-term debt(34)  (32) Medium- and long-term debt(34)(5)(39)
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense(88)  (84) Total interest expense(95)(4)(99)
Net interest incomeNet interest income$(151) $19  $(132) Net interest income$(145)$17 $(128)
(a)Rate/volume variances are allocated to variances due to volume.
Net interest income was $471$458 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, a decrease of $132$128 million compared to $603$586 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The decrease in net interest income primarily reflected the impact of lower short-term rates partially offset by the impact of a $2.5interest rates. The $1.1 billion increase in average loans was primarily in commercial mortgage and real estate construction. Average commercial loans for third quarter 2020 included $3.8 billion in lower-yielding PPP loans. The decline in rates led to the 116119 basis point decrease in the net interest margin, to 2.502.33 percent for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 from 3.663.52 percent for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.
Provision for Credit Losses
    The provision for credit losses, which includes the provision for loan losses and the provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments, calculated under the CECL model for the three months ended September 30, 2020, was $138$5 million, compared to $35 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to $44 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The provision for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2020, which was calculated under the CECL model, increased primarily due to the forecasted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the economic impacts of social distancing, and sustained pressures on the Energy portfolio. Net loan charge-offs increased $17decreased $9 million to $50 million, or 0.37 percent of average total loans for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $33 million, or 0.26 percent of average total loans for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to $42 million, or 0.33 percent of average total loans for the three months ended September 30, 2019. TheEnergy net charge-offs decreased $25 million, including a $13 million increase in recoveries, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019, which was drivenpartially offset by a $20$16 million increase in net charge-offs of Energyon general Middle Market loans.
    An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and a summary of nonperforming assets are presented under the "Credit Risk" subheading in the "Risk Management" section of this financial review. Further information about the adoption of CECL, which resulted in a $17 million decrease to the allowance for credit losses as of January 1, 2020, is presented in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.









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Noninterest Income
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20202019(in millions)20202019
Card feesCard fees$68  $65  Card fees$71 $67 
Fiduciary incomeFiduciary income52  52  Fiduciary income51 53 
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts42  51  Service charges on deposit accounts47 51 
Commercial lending feesCommercial lending fees17  21  Commercial lending fees19 23 
Foreign exchange incomeForeign exchange income 11  Foreign exchange income11 
Bank-owned life insuranceBank-owned life insurance 11  Bank-owned life insurance12 11 
Letter of credit feesLetter of credit fees 10  Letter of credit fees10 
Brokerage feesBrokerage fees  Brokerage fees
Net securities gains —  
Other noninterest income (a)Other noninterest income (a)35  22  Other noninterest income (a)29 23 
Total noninterest income Total noninterest income$247  $250   Total noninterest income$252 $256 
(a)The table below provides further details on certain categories included in other noninterest income.
    Noninterest income decreased $3$4 million to $247$252 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, including a reductionreductions in service charges on deposit accounts reflecting the impacts of social distancing, syndication agent fees (a component of commercial lending fees), brokerage fees and smaller decreasesfiduciary income, partially offset by an increase in other categories, partially offsetcard fees resulting from higher activity related to stimulus payments. Noninterest income was also impacted by higher securities trading income and deferred compensation asset returns (offset in noninterest expenses), as well as lower customer derivative income (bothand income on principal investing and warrants, included in other noninterest income and detailed below), as well as an increase in card fees.below.
    The following table presents certain categories included in other noninterest income on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20202019(in millions)20202019
Customer derivative income$10  $ 
Deferred compensation asset returns (a)Deferred compensation asset returns (a)$$
Securities trading incomeSecurities trading income10   Securities trading income
Investment banking feesInvestment banking fees  Investment banking fees
Deferred compensation asset returns (a) —  
Income from principal investing and warrantsIncome from principal investing and warrants—   Income from principal investing and warrants
Customer derivative income (b)Customer derivative income (b)— 
All other noninterest incomeAll other noninterest income 11  All other noninterest income10 
Other noninterest incomeOther noninterest income$35  $22  Other noninterest income$29 $23 
(a)    Compensation deferred by the Corporation's officers and directors is invested based on investment selections of the officers and directors. Income earned on these assets is reported in other noninterest income and the offsetting change in deferred compensation plan liabilities is reported in salaries and benefits expense.
(b) Customer derivative income included unfavorable valuation adjustments of $6 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Noninterest Expenses
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20202019(in millions)20202019
Salaries and benefits expenseSalaries and benefits expense$249  $245  Salaries and benefits expense$257 $253 
Outside processing fee expense (a)Outside processing fee expense (a)62  65  Outside processing fee expense (a)58 66 
Occupancy expenseOccupancy expense37  37  Occupancy expense40 39 
Software expense (a)Software expense (a)39  28  Software expense (a)39 30 
Equipment expenseEquipment expense12  12  Equipment expense12 13 
Advertising expenseAdvertising expense  Advertising expense10 
FDIC insurance expenseFDIC insurance expense  FDIC insurance expense
Other noninterest expensesOther noninterest expenses25  22  Other noninterest expenses23 18 
Total noninterest expensesTotal noninterest expenses$440  $424  Total noninterest expenses$446 $435 
(a)    Amounts reported for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 included an $8a $9 million classification adjustment for costs incurred in cloud computing arrangements, reducing outside processing fee expense and increasing software expense due to the prospective adoption of ASU No. 2018-15, effective January 1, 2020.
Noninterest expenses increased $16$11 million to $440 million. Excluding the $8$446 million, classification adjustment for the prospective adoption of ASU No. 2018-15, the increase in noninterest expenses primarily reflectedreflecting higher outside processing fee expense, salaries and benefits expense and software expense.charitable contributions as well as smaller increases in various categories. The increase in salaries and benefits expense was driven by higher deferred compensation expense (offset in noninterest income) and annual merit increases, and the payment of COVID-19-related stipends, partially offset by lower incentive compensation and technology-related labor costs.


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SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019
Analysis of Net Interest Income
Six Months EndedNine Months Ended
June 30, 2020June 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Rate
Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Rate
(dollar amounts in millions)Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Rate
Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Rate
Commercial loans (a)Commercial loans (a)$32,321  $585  3.64 %$32,037  $799  5.03 %Commercial loans (a)$32,289 $840 3.48 %$32,135 $1,191 4.96 %
Real estate construction loansReal estate construction loans3,725  78  4.19  3,279  93  5.74  Real estate construction loans3,830 112 3.90 3,301 140 5.67 
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans9,719  177  3.66  9,028  230  5.13  Commercial mortgage loans9,806 248 3.38 9,108 342 5.02 
Lease financingLease financing587  10  3.49  533   3.08  Lease financing592 15 3.30 548 14 3.34 
International loansInternational loans1,071  21  3.96  1,019  27  5.33  International loans1,064 30 3.73 1,015 40 5.26 
Residential mortgage loansResidential mortgage loans1,875  34  3.58  1,954  38  3.89  Residential mortgage loans1,904 50 3.52 1,943 56 3.87 
Consumer loansConsumer loans2,253  46  4.12  2,473  61  5.00  Consumer loans2,221 64 3.90 2,464 92 4.98 
Total loans (b)Total loans (b)51,551  951  3.71  50,323  1,256  5.03  Total loans (b)51,706 1,359 3.51 50,514 1,875 4.96 
Mortgage-backed securities(c)Mortgage-backed securities(c)9,649  114  2.40  9,275  114  2.43  Mortgage-backed securities(c)9,686 168 2.36 9,320 172 2.44 
Other investment securities2,837  34  2.47  2,748  33  2.40  
U.S. Treasury securities (d)U.S. Treasury securities (d)3,258 52 2.18 2,764 50 2.42 
Total investment securitiesTotal investment securities12,486  148  2.42  12,023  147  2.42  Total investment securities12,944 220 2.31 12,084 222 2.43 
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks7,558  20  0.55  2,773  33  2.38  Interest-bearing deposits with banks9,229 24 0.35 2,866 49 2.29 
Other short-term investmentsOther short-term investments147   0.80  138   1.34  Other short-term investments151 0.62 140 1.32 
Total earning assetsTotal earning assets71,742  1,120  3.15  65,257  1,437  4.43  Total earning assets74,030 1,604 2.91 65,604 2,148 4.37 
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks843  912  Cash and due from banks866 896 
Allowance for loan lossesAllowance for loan losses(812) (666) Allowance for loan losses(876)(668)
Accrued income and other assetsAccrued income and other assets5,681  5,012  Accrued income and other assets5,722 5,095 
Total assetsTotal assets$77,454  $70,515  Total assets$79,742 $70,927 
Money market and interest-bearing checking depositsMoney market and interest-bearing checking deposits$25,486  57  0.45  $22,763  100  0.88  Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits$26,220 65 0.33 $23,010 157 0.91 
Savings depositsSavings deposits2,298  —  0.04  2,169  —  0.04  Savings deposits2,386 0.03 2,164 0.04 
Customer certificates of depositCustomer certificates of deposit2,900  19  1.32  2,258  11  0.96  Customer certificates of deposit2,764 25 1.18 2,383 19 1.09 
Other time depositsOther time deposits35  —  2.00  661   2.45  Other time deposits23 — 2.00 804 15 2.45 
Foreign office time depositsForeign office time deposits82  —  0.82  13  —  1.54  Foreign office time deposits89 — 0.54 13 — 1.51 
Total interest-bearing depositsTotal interest-bearing deposits30,801  76  0.50  27,864  119  0.86  Total interest-bearing deposits31,482 91 0.39 28,374 192 0.91 
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings519   0.34  576   2.45  Short-term borrowings418 0.32 472 2.43 
Medium- and long-term debtMedium- and long-term debt7,266  59  1.63  6,703  102  3.07  Medium- and long-term debt6,821 70 1.38 6,837 152 2.97 
Total interest-bearing sourcesTotal interest-bearing sources38,586  136  0.71  35,143  228  1.30  Total interest-bearing sources38,721 162 0.56 35,683 353 1.32 
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits29,723  26,634  Noninterest-bearing deposits31,809 26,535 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities1,630  1,367  Accrued expenses and other liabilities1,590 1,377 
Total shareholders’ equity7,515  7,371  
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity7,622 7,332 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$77,454  $70,515  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$79,742 $70,927 
Net interest income/rate spreadNet interest income/rate spread$984  2.44  $1,209  3.13  Net interest income/rate spread$1,442 2.35 $1,795 3.05 
Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of fundsImpact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds 0.33  0.60  Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds 0.26 0.60 
Net interest margin (as a percentage of average earning assets)Net interest margin (as a percentage of average earning assets) 2.77 % 3.73 %Net interest margin (as a percentage of average earning assets) 2.61 % 3.65 %
(a)Includes hedge income (losses)PPP loans with average balance of $22 million and $(1) million$2.1 billion for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.2020.
(b)Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances reported and in the calculation of average rates.

(c)
Average balances included $212 million and $(62) million of unrealized gains and losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively; yields calculated gross of these unrealized gains and losses.
(d)Average balances included $94 million and $23 million of unrealized gains and losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively; yields calculated gross of these unrealized gains and losses.

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Rate/Volume Analysis
Six Months EndedNine Months Ended
June 30, 2020/June 30, 2019September 30, 2020/September 30, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)Decrease Due to RateIncrease Due to Volume (a)Net (Decrease) Increase(in millions)Decrease Due to RateIncrease Due to Volume (a)Net Decrease
Interest Income:Interest Income:Interest Income:
LoansLoans$(329) $24  $(305) Loans$(547)$31 $(516)
Investment securitiesInvestment securities—    Investment securities(5)(2)
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks(26) 13  (13) Interest-bearing deposits with banks(42)17 (25)
Other short-term investmentsOther short-term investments(1)— (1)
Total interest incomeTotal interest income(355) 38  (317) Total interest income(595)51 (544)
Interest Expense:Interest Expense:Interest Expense:
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits(47)  (43) Interest-bearing deposits(110)(101)
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings(6) —  (6) Short-term borrowings(8)— (8)
Medium- and long-term debtMedium- and long-term debt(46)  (43) Medium- and long-term debt(82)— (82)
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense(99)  (92) Total interest expense(200)(191)
Net interest incomeNet interest income$(256) $31  $(225) Net interest income$(395)$42 $(353)
(a)Rate/volume variances are allocated to variances due to volume.
Net interest income was $984 million$1.4 billion for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, a decrease of $225$353 million compared to $1.2$1.8 billion for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. Net interest margin was 2.772.61 percent for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, a decrease of 96104 basis points compared to 3.733.65 percent for the comparable period in 2019. The decrease in net interest income and margin reflected the impact of lower short-terminterest rates, partially offset by the impact of a $1.2 billion increase in loans. The average loans, primarily fromloan balance in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 included $2.1 billion in lower-yielding PPP loans.
For further discussion of the effects of market rates on net interest income, refer to the "Market and Liquidity Risk" section of this financial review.
Provision for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses, which includes both the provision for loan losses and the provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments, was $549$554 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to $31$66 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The provision for credit losses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, which was calculated under the CECL model, increased primarily due to the forecasted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the economic impacts of social distancing, and sustained pressures on the Energy portfolio. Net loan charge-offs increased $90$81 million to $134$167 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to $44$86 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, driven by a $79$54 million increase in net charge-offs of Energy loans.
An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and nonperforming assets is presented under the "Credit Risk" subheading in the "Risk Management" section of this financial review.
Noninterest Income
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20202019(in millions)20202019
Card feesCard fees$127  $128  Card fees$198 $195 
Fiduciary incomeFiduciary income106  101  Fiduciary income157 154 
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts91  102  Service charges on deposit accounts138 153 
Commercial lending feesCommercial lending fees34  43  Commercial lending fees53 66 
Foreign exchange incomeForeign exchange income20  22  Foreign exchange income29 33 
Bank-owned life insuranceBank-owned life insurance21  20  Bank-owned life insurance33 31 
Letter of credit feesLetter of credit fees18  19  Letter of credit fees27 29 
Brokerage feesBrokerage fees12  14  Brokerage fees17 21 
Net securities lossesNet securities losses—  (8) Net securities losses— (8)
Other noninterest income (a)Other noninterest income (a)55  47  Other noninterest income (a)84 70 
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income$484  $488  Total noninterest income$736 $744 
(a)The table below provides further details on certain categories included in other noninterest income.
    Noninterest income decreased $4$8 million to $484$736 million, includingwhich reflected a reductiondecline in service charges on deposit accounts, and syndication agent fees (includedprimarily resulting from pandemic-driven reductions in commercial lending fees), as well as smaller decreases in other categories. These declines were partially offset by higher fiduciary income as well as increases included in other noninterest incomeactivity levels and detailednon-sufficient funds and

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below, primarilyoverdraft fees. Additionally, declines in syndication agent fees (included in commercial lending fees), income from principal investing and warrants, foreign exchange income and brokerage fees were partially offset by higher securities trading income customer derivativeand investment banking fees (included in other noninterest income investment bankingand detailed below) as well as increases in fiduciary income, card fees and the impact of losses related to securities repositioning during the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.
    The following table presents certain categories included in other noninterest income on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20202019(in millions)20202019
Securities trading incomeSecurities trading income$20 $
Customer derivative income (a)Customer derivative income (a)$19  $13  Customer derivative income (a)19 19 
Securities trading income12   
Investment banking feesInvestment banking fees  Investment banking fees
Deferred compensation asset returns (b)Deferred compensation asset returns (b)
Income from principal investing and warrantsIncome from principal investing and warrants—   Income from principal investing and warrants
Deferred compensation asset returns (b)(1)  
All other noninterest incomeAll other noninterest income18  22  All other noninterest income28 30 
Other noninterest incomeOther noninterest income$55  $47  Other noninterest income$84 $70 
(a)Customer derivative income included unfavorable valuation adjustments of $16$22 million and $5$10 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(b)    Compensation deferred by the Corporation's officers and directors is invested based on investment selections of the officers and directors. Income earned on these assets is reported in other noninterest income and the offsetting change in deferred compensation plan liabilities is reported in salaries and benefits expense.
Noninterest Expenses
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)20202019(in millions)20202019
Salaries and benefits expenseSalaries and benefits expense$491  $510  Salaries and benefits expense$748 $763 
Outside processing fee expense (a)Outside processing fee expense (a)119  128  Outside processing fee expense (a)177 194 
Occupancy expenseOccupancy expense74  74  Occupancy expense114 113 
Software expense (a)Software expense (a)76  57  Software expense (a)115 87 
Equipment expenseEquipment expense24  24  Equipment expense36 37 
Advertising expenseAdvertising expense15  14  Advertising expense24 24 
FDIC insurance expenseFDIC insurance expense16  11  FDIC insurance expense24 17 
Other noninterest expensesOther noninterest expenses50  39  Other noninterest expenses73 57 
Total noninterest expensesTotal noninterest expenses$865  $857  Total noninterest expenses$1,311 $1,292 
(a)    Amounts reported for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 included a $15$24 million classification adjustment for costs incurred in cloud computing arrangements, reducing outside processing fee expense and increasing software expense due to the prospective adoption of ASU No. 2018-15, effective January 1, 2020.    
Noninterest expenses increased $8$19 million to $865 million. Excluding$1.3 billion. The increase in noninterest expenses primarily reflected increases within other noninterest expenses including higher operational losses, charitable contributions and other defined benefit costs. Additionally, excluding the $15$24 million classification adjustment for the prospective adoption of ASU No. 2018-15, the increase in noninterest expenses primarily reflected higher operational losses (included in other noninterest expenses), outside processing fee expensefees and FDIC insurance expense,expenses as well as smaller increases in other categories partially offset by a decreasedecreases in salaries and benefits expense.expense and a reduction in travel and entertainment expense due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in charitable contributions included amounts previously pledged in response to the pandemic to support business needs and community service organizations that care for and provide critical services to communities served by the Corporation. The decline in salaries and benefits expense included lower incentive and annual stock-based compensation, as well as a reduction in technology-related contingent labor costs, partially offset by annual merit increasesincreases.


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OUTLOOK FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2020 COMPARED TO THIRD QUARTER 2020
This outlook is based on management expectations for gradual improvement in economic conditions. While some modest forgiveness of PPP loans is expected by the end of the year, given the current level of uncertainty, any impact from loan forgiveness on loans, net interest income and expenses is excluded from this outlook.
Decline in average loans reflects decreases in Mortgage Banker Finance due to a reduction in activity and the paymentcyclical impacts on Middle Market, Large Corporate and Energy, partially offset by growth in National Dealer Services as inventory levels begin to slowly rebuild.
Average deposits to remain strong and relatively stable (excluding the benefit of COVID-19-related stipends.possible additional fiscal stimulus).
Net interest income relatively stable with lower loan balances as well as the impact of lower LIBOR and securities yields, mostly offset by careful management of loan and deposit pricing, the full quarter benefit of the larger securities portfolio and lower wholesale funding.
Provision for credit losses reflects pace of economic recovery; net charge-offs modestly higher.
Decrease in noninterest income as third quarter levels of deferred compensation, securities trading income and bank-owned life insurance not to repeat. Reduced card fees as economic stimulus benefits recede, offset by growth in several fee categories due to improving economic conditions.
Increase in noninterest expenses reflects technology projects and seasonal impact of staff insurance, mostly offset by third quarter levels of deferred compensation and charitable contributions not expected to repeat.
Maintain strong capital levels with a focus on supporting growth as well as providing an attractive return to our shareholders.

STRATEGIC LINES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETS
The Corporation has strategically aligned its operations into three major business segments: the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank and Wealth Management. These business segments are differentiated based on the type of customer and the related products and services provided. In addition to the three major business segments, the Finance Division is also reported as a segment. The Other category includes items not directly associated with these business segments or the Finance segment. The performance of the business segments is not comparable with the Corporation's consolidated results and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other financial institution. Additionally, because of the interrelationships of the various segments, the information presented is not indicative of how the segments would perform if they operated as independent entities. Market segment results are also provided for the Corporation's three primary geographic markets: Michigan, California and Texas. In addition to the three primary geographic markets, Other Markets is also reported as a market segment. Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements describes the business activities of each business segment and presents financial results of the business and market segments for the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019.
The Corporation's management accounting system assigns balance sheet and income statement items to each segment using certain methodologies, which are regularly reviewed and refined. These methodologies may be modified as the management accounting system is enhanced and changes occur in the organizational structure and/or product lines. Note 22 to

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the consolidated financial statements in the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report describes the Corporation's segment reporting methodology.
Net interest income for each segment reflects the interest income generated by earning assets less interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities plus the net impact from associated internal funds transfer pricing (FTP). The FTP methodology allocates credits to each business segment for deposits and other funds provided as well as charges for loans and other assets being funded. FTP crediting rates for deposits and other funds provided reflect the long-term value of deposits and other funding sources based on their implied maturities. FTP charge rates for funding loans and other assets reflect a matched cost of funds based on the pricing and duration characteristics of the assets. Therefore, net interest income for each segment primarily reflects the volume and associated FTP impacts of loan and deposit levels. As overall interest rates decreased, business segments, particularly those focused on generating deposits, were impacted by lower FTP crediting rates on deposits in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 compared to the same period in the prior year. Similarly, FTP charges for funding loans decreased in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to the same period in the prior year.
Business Segments
The following sections present a summary of the performance of each of the Corporation's business segments for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 compared to the same period in the prior year.

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Commercial Bank
Six Months EndedPercent
Change
Nine Months EndedPercent
Change
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020June 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest incomeNet interest income$782  $832  $(50) (6)%Net interest income$1,195 $1,252 $(57)(5)%
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses513  46  467  n/mProvision for credit losses527 85 442 n/m
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income271  272  (1) (1) Noninterest income406 412 (6)(1)
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses401  393    Noninterest expenses607 592 15 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes27  153  (126) (82) Provision for income taxes94 227 (133)(58)
Net incomeNet income$112  $512  $(400) (78)%Net income$373 $760 $(387)(51)%
Net credit-related charge-offsNet credit-related charge-offs$131  $47  $84  n/mNet credit-related charge-offs$167 $90 $77 85 %
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
LoansLoans$44,253  $43,241  $1,012  %Loans$44,256 $43,465 $791 %
DepositsDeposits33,274  28,356  4,918  17  Deposits35,376 28,545 6,831 24 
n/m - not meaningful
The $1.0 billion$791 million increase in average loans reflected growth in Commercial Real Estate, Mortgage Banker Finance Corporateand Business Banking, and Environmental Services, partially offset by decreasesa decrease in National Dealer Services due to an imbalance in supply and Energy.demand resulting in lower inventory. Average PPP loans totaled $1.0$1.7 billion. Average deposits increased $4.9$6.8 billion, reflecting increases in all deposit categories as customers conserved cash due to increased liquidity in the banking system from stimulus programs.uncertainty. The Commercial Bank's net income decreased $400$387 million to $112$373 million. Net interest income decreased $50$57 million to $782 million,$1.2 billion, due to a $293$505 million decrease in loan interest income, partially offset by decreases of $220$396 million in allocated net FTP charges and $23$52 million in deposit costs. The provision for credit losses increased $467$442 million to $513$527 million primarily due to the forecasted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the economic impacts of social distancing and sustained pressures on the Energy portfolio, while net credit-related charge-offs increased $84$77 million to $131$167 million, primarily due to Energy net charge-offs of $112 million.charge-offs. Noninterest income was stable, while noninterest expenses increased $8decreased $6 million, primarily reflecting a $4decrease of $13 million in commercial lending fees as well as lower warrant, foreign exchange and derivative income, partially offset by an increase of $14 million in transfer chargessecurities trading income as well as higher card and investment banking fees. Noninterest expenses increased $15 million, primarily reflecting a $9 million increase in corporate overhead as well as higher FDIC insurance expense, operational losses, legal fees and outside processing fee expense,litigation-related costs, partially offset by lower incentive and stock-based compensation.

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Retail Bank
Six Months EndedPercent
Change
Nine Months EndedPercent
Change
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020June 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest incomeNet interest income$245  $292  $(47) (16)%Net interest income$372 $434 $(62)(14)%
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses (3) 11  n/mProvision for credit losses(5)11 n/m
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income52  64  (12) (17) Noninterest income80 95 (15)(16)
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses304  292  12   Noninterest expenses457 441 16 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(Benefit) provision for income taxes(4) 16  (20) n/m(Benefit) provision for income taxes(4)21 (25)n/m
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(11) $51  $(62) n/mNet (loss) income$(7)$72 $(79)n/m
Net credit-related charge-offsNet credit-related charge-offs$ $—  $ n/mNet credit-related charge-offs$$$— 
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
LoansLoans$2,277  $2,105  $172  %Loans$2,413 $2,108 $305 14 %
DepositsDeposits21,921  20,560  1,361   Deposits22,486 20,628 1,858 
n/m - not meaningful
Average loans increased $172$305 million due to loans to small businesses, including PPP.PPP loans. Average deposits increased $1.4$1.9 billion, reflecting increases in all deposit categories. The Retail Bank's net income decreased $62$79 million to a net loss of $11$7 million. Net interest income decreased $47$62 million to $245$372 million, due to decreases of $40$64 million in allocated net FTP credits and $8$13 million in loan income, partially offset by a $1$15 million decrease in deposit costs. The provision for credit losses increased $11 million from a benefit of $3$5 million. Noninterest income decreased $12$15 million, including a $7$13 million decrease in service charges on deposit accounts. Noninterest expenses increased $12$16 million, which included a $7primarily due to increases of $6 million increase in operational losses.losses and $5 million in salaries and benefits expense, as well as smaller increases in other categories.


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Wealth Management
Six Months EndedPercent
Change
Nine Months EndedPercent
Change
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020June 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest incomeNet interest income$81  $93  $(12) (13)%Net interest income$123 $140 $(17)(12)%
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses28  (10) 38  n/mProvision for credit losses21 (13)34 n/m
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income136  132    Noninterest income200 201 (1)(1)
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses145  139    Noninterest expenses221 208 13 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes 23  (14) (59) Provision for income taxes17 35 (18)(51)
Net incomeNet income$35  $73  $(38) (53)%Net income$64 $111 $(47)(43)%
Net credit-related charge-offs (recoveries)$ $(3) $ n/m
Net credit-related recoveriesNet credit-related recoveries$(1)$(5)$(90)
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
LoansLoans$5,007  $4,983  $24  — %Loans$5,035 $4,950 $85 %
DepositsDeposits4,120  3,770  350   Deposits4,228 3,772 456 12 
n/m - not meaningful
    Average loans remained relatively stable at $5.0 billion. Average deposits increased $350$456 million, reflecting increases in all deposit categories. Wealth Management's net income decreased $38$47 million to $35$64 million. Net interest income decreased $12$17 million to $81$123 million, due to a $27$45 million decrease in loan income, partially offset by decreases of $12$20 million in allocated net FTP charges and $3$8 million in deposit costs. The provision for credit losses increased $38$34 million from a benefit of $10$13 million. Noninterest income increased $4 million, primarily due to increased fiduciary income,was stable, while noninterest expenses increased $6$13 million, primarily reflecting increases of $5$6 million in salaries and benefits expense and $3$5 million in software expense.
Market Segments
The following sections present a summary of the performance of each of the Corporation's market segments for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 compared to the same period in the prior year.

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Michigan
Six Months EndedPercent
Change
Nine Months EndedPercent
Change
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020June 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest incomeNet interest income$322  $373  $(51) (13)%Net interest income$490 $558 $(68)(12)%
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses64  (5) 69  n/mProvision for credit losses83 (6)89 n/m
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income136  144  (8) (6) Noninterest income202 218 (16)(8)
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses279  273    Noninterest expenses418 412 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes23  56  (33) (59) Provision for income taxes36 83 (47)(57)
Net incomeNet income$92  $193  $(101) (52)%Net income$155 $287 $(132)(46)%
Net credit-related charge-offsNet credit-related charge-offs$ $ $(1) (26)%Net credit-related charge-offs$$10 $(1)(4)%
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
LoansLoans$12,601  $12,631  $(30) — %Loans$12,604 $12,605 $(1)— %
DepositsDeposits22,104  19,854  2,250  11  Deposits22,995 19,959 3,036 15 
n/m - not meaningful
Average loans were relatively stable at $12.6 billion, and included loans to middle market and small businesses, including PPP loans. Averagewhile average deposits increased $2.3$3.0 billion, reflecting increases in all deposit categories as customers conserved cash due to increased liquidity in the banking system from stimulus programs.uncertainty. The Michigan market's net income decreased $101$132 million to $92$155 million. Net interest income decreased $51$68 million to $322$490 million, due to an $84a $144 million decrease in loan income, partially offset by a $27$52 million increase in allocated net FTP credits and a $6$25 million decrease in deposit costs. The provision for credit losses increased $69$89 million from a benefit of $5$6 million, primarily reflecting increases in general Middle Market and Business Banking. Noninterest income decreased $8$16 million, including a $5an $8 million decrease in service charges on deposit accounts and a $3 million decline in both card and brokerage fees. Noninterest expenses increased $6 million, including a $3 millionprimarily due to an increase in operational losses.
California
Six Months EndedPercent
Change
(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020June 30, 2019Change
Earnings summary:
Net interest income$358  $411  $(53) (13)%
Provision for credit losses102  (5) 107  n/m
Noninterest income72  80  (8) (10) 
Noninterest expenses201  199    
Provision for income taxes30  76  (46) (60) 
Net income$97  $221  $(124) (56)%
Net credit-related charge-offs$15  $ $11  n/m
Selected average balances:
Loans$18,346  $18,730  $(384) (2)%
Deposits17,965  16,276  1,689  10  
n/m - not meaningful
Average loans decreased $384 million, primarily reflecting a decrease in National Dealer Services. Average deposits increased $1.7 billion, reflecting increases in all deposit categories. The California market's net income decreased $124 million to $97 million. Net interest income decreased $53 million to $358 million, due to a $138 million decrease in loan income, partially offset by decreases of $72 million in allocated net FTP charges and $13 million in deposit costs. The provision for credit losses increased $107 million from a benefit of $5 million, primarily reflecting increases in general Middle Market, Commercial Real Estate and Private Banking. Net credit-related charge-offs increased $11 million to $15 million, primarily reflecting increases in Technology and Life Sciences, Private Banking and general Middle Market. Noninterest income decreased $8 million, including declines in card fees and commercial lending fees, while noninterest expenses were relatively stable.

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Nine Months EndedPercent
Change
(dollar amounts in millions)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019Change
Earnings summary:
Net interest income$537 $614 $(77)(12)%
Provision for credit losses113 (11)124 n/m
Noninterest income105 121 (16)(12)
Noninterest expenses303 301 
Provision for income taxes51 113 (62)(54)
Net income$175 $332 $(157)(47)%
Net credit-related charge-offs$31 $$22 n/m
Selected average balances:
Loans$18,263 $18,572 $(309)(2)%
Deposits18,691 16,420 2,271 14 
n/m - not meaningful
Average loans decreased $309 million, primarily reflecting a decrease in National Dealer Services. Average deposits increased $2.3 billion, reflecting increases in all deposit categories. The California market's net income decreased $157 million to $175 million. Net interest income decreased $77 million to $537 million, due to a $231 million decrease in loan income, partially offset by decreases of $124 million in allocated net FTP charges and $30 million in deposit costs. The provision for credit losses increased $124 million from a benefit of $11 million, primarily reflecting increases in Commercial Real Estate, general Middle Market, and smaller increases in other categories. Net credit-related charge-offs increased $22 million to $31 million, primarily reflecting an increase in general Middle Market. Noninterest income decreased $16 million, including declines in commercial lending fees, card fees and smaller decreases in other categories, while noninterest expenses were relatively stable.
Texas
Six Months EndedPercent
Change
Nine Months EndedPercent
Change
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020June 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest incomeNet interest income$231  $248  $(17) (7)%Net interest income$348 $373 $(25)(6)%
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses321  38  283  n/mProvision for credit losses296 88 208 n/m
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income60  66  (6) (8) Noninterest income88 97 (9)(10)
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses175  169    Noninterest expenses264 255 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(Benefit) provision for income taxes(46) 25  (71) n/m(Benefit) provision for income taxes(29)30 (59)n/m
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(159) $82  $(241) n/mNet (loss) income$(95)$97 $(192)n/m
Net credit-related charge-offsNet credit-related charge-offs$116  $39  $77  n/mNet credit-related charge-offs$127 $73 $54 75 %
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
LoansLoans$10,870  $10,474  $396  %Loans$10,889 $10,586 $303 %
DepositsDeposits9,705  8,682  1,023  12  Deposits10,026 8,690 1,336 15 
n/m - not meaningful
Average loans increased $396$303 million, primarily reflecting increases in Commercial Real Estate and Corporate Banking, partially offset by decreases in Energy and National Dealer Services. Average deposits increased $1.0$1.3 billion, reflecting increases in all deposit categories. The Texas market's net income decreased $241$192 million to a net loss of $159$95 million. Net interest income decreased $17$25 million to $231$348 million, due to a $67$118 million decrease in loan income, partially offset by decreases of $48$88 million in allocated net FTP charges and $2$6 million in deposit costs. The provision for credit losses increased $283$208 million, primarily reflecting an increase in Energy, while net credit-related charge-offs included $112$121 million in Energy net charge-offs. Noninterest income decreased $6$9 million, primarily reflecting lower service charges on deposit accounts and commercial lending fees. Noninterest expenses increased $6$9 million, primarily due to higher corporate overhead and smaller increases in other categories.

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Other Markets
Six Months EndedPercent
Change
Nine Months EndedPercent
Change
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020June 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019ChangePercent
Change
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest incomeNet interest income$197  $185  $12  %Net interest income$315 $281 $34 11 %
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses62   57  n/mProvision for credit losses62 (4)66 n/m
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income191  178  13   Noninterest income291 272 19 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses195  183  12   Noninterest expenses300 273 27 10 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes25  35  (10) (28) Provision for income taxes49 57 (8)(14)
Net incomeNet income$106  $140  $(34) (24)%Net income$195 $227 $(32)(15)%
Net credit-related recoveriesNet credit-related recoveries$—  $(3) $ n/mNet credit-related recoveries$— $(6)$n/m
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
LoansLoans$9,735  $8,494  $1,241  15 %Loans$9,955 $8,760 $1,195 14 %
DepositsDeposits9,541  7,874  1,667  21  Deposits10,378 7,876 2,502 32 
n/m - not meaningful
Average loans increased $1.2 billion, primarily reflecting increases in general Middle Market and Mortgage Banker Finance, partially offset by a decrease in National Dealer Services. Average deposits increased $1.7$2.5 billion, including increases in noninterest-bearing and relationship-based interest-bearing deposits. Other Markets' net income decreased $34$32 million to $106$195 million. Net interest income increased $12$34 million to $197$315 million due to decreases of $46$91 million in allocated net FTP charges and $6$11 million in deposit costs, partially offset by a $40$70 million decrease in loan income. The provision for credit losses increased $57$66 million to $62 million, primarily reflecting increases in Corporate Banking and Environmental Services.Technology and Life Sciences. Net credit-related recoveries decreased $6 million, primarily due to a decrease in Private Banking. Noninterest income increased $13$19 million, including $5increases of $11 million increaseseach in securities trading income and card fees as well as higher fiduciaryand securities trading income. Noninterest expenses increased $12$27 million, primarily reflecting increases of $6 million each in operational losses and $4 millionsoftware expense as well as smaller increases in software expense.other categories.

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Finance & Other
Six Months EndedPercent ChangeNine Months EndedPercent Change
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020June 30, 2019ChangePercent ChangeSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2019ChangePercent Change
Earnings summary:Earnings summary:
Net interest income$(124) $(8) $(116) n/m
Net interest expenseNet interest expense$(248)$(31)$(217)n/m
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses—  (2)  n/mProvision for credit losses— (1)n/m
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income25  20   25  Noninterest income50 36 14 38 
Noninterest expensesNoninterest expenses15  33  (18) (54) Noninterest expenses26 51 (25)(49)
Benefit for income taxesBenefit for income taxes(26) (20) (6) 31  Benefit for income taxes(53)(31)(22)73 
Net (loss) income$(88) $ $(89) n/m
Net lossNet loss$(171)$(14)$(157)n/m
Selected average balances:Selected average balances:Selected average balances:
LoansLoans$(1) $(6) $ (73)%Loans$(5)$(9)$(49)%
DepositsDeposits1,209  1,812  (603) (33) Deposits1,201 1,964 (763)(39)
n/m - not meaningful
Average deposits decreased $603$763 million, primarily reflecting a decrease in other time deposits. Net incomeloss for the Finance & Other category decreased $89increased $157 million to a net loss of $88 million, from net income of $1$171 million. Net interest incomeexpense decreased $116$217 million, primarily reflecting a decrease in net FTP revenue as a result of lower rates charged to the business segments under the Corporation's internal FTP methodologymethodology. Noninterest income increased $14 million, primarily driven by increases of $8 million in net securities losses, due to securities repositioning in 2019, and higher levels of wholesale funding.$4 million in derivative income. Noninterest expenses decreased $18$25 million, driven by lower salaries and benefits expense.

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The following table lists the Corporation's banking centers by geographic market segment.
June 30,September 30,
2020201920202019
MichiganMichigan190  192  Michigan189 192 
TexasTexas123  123  Texas123 123 
CaliforniaCalifornia96  96  California96 96 
Other MarketsOther Markets25  25  Other Markets25 25 
TotalTotal434  436  Total433 436 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION
SecondThird Quarter 2020 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2019
Period-End Balances
Total assets increased $11.0$10.2 billion to $84.4$83.6 billion, primarily due todriven by increases of $7.4$5.3 billion in interest-bearing deposits with banks, $2.7 billion in investment securities available-for-sale and $3.1$2.0 billion in loans. The growth in interest-bearing deposits with banks (primarily deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank) resulted from growth in relationship-based deposits as customers conserve cash in an uncertain environment, while investment securities increased as a portion of excess liquidity was invested in the banking system from stimulus programs.U.S. Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities. The increase in loans reflected growth in Mortgage Banker Finance, due to seasonality and elevated refinancing activity as well as increases in Business Banking, Commercial Real Estate, general Middle Market,Business and Retail Banking (small businesses) and Corporate Banking, partially offset by decreasesa decrease in National Dealer Services and Equity Fund Services. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, PPP loans totaled $3.8 billion, driving the growth in general Middle Market, Business Banking and Retail Banking (small businesses). as well as offsetting a decline in general Middle Market.
Total liabilities increased $10.5$9.7 billion to $76.6$75.8 billion, reflecting increases of $8.2$9.2 billion and $2.2$2.0 billion in noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing deposits, respectively, aspartially offset by a decrease of $1.5 billion in medium- and long-term debt. The increases in noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing deposits was primarily driven by customers conserved liquidity as described in the asset discussion above.conserving liquidity. Total shareholders' equity increased $475$547 million, including net proceeds of $395$394 million from the issuance of preferred stock in May 2020.
Average Balances
Total assets increased $8.5$11.1 billion to $81.6$84.3 billion, primarily due to increases of $4.9$7.7 billion in interest-bearing deposits with banks, $1.6 billion in investment securities and $3.0$1.5 billion in loans. The following table provides information about the change in the Corporation's average loan portfolio by loan type and geographic market.
Three Months EndedPercent
Change
Three Months EndedPercent
Change
(average balances; dollar amounts in millions)(average balances; dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019ChangePercent
Change
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019ChangePercent
Change
By Loan Type:By Loan Type:
Commercial loans (a)Commercial loans (a)$33,944  $31,808  $2,136  %Commercial loans (a)$32,226 $31,808 $418 %
Real estate construction loansReal estate construction loans3,887  3,398  489  14  Real estate construction loans4,037 3,398 639 19 
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans9,800  9,356  444   Commercial mortgage loans9,978 9,356 622 
Lease financingLease financing592  586    Lease financing601 586 15 
International loansInternational loans1,137  1,030  107  10  International loans1,052 1,030 22 
Residential mortgage loansResidential mortgage loans1,895  1,887   —  Residential mortgage loans1,961 1,887 74 
Consumer loansConsumer loans2,243  2,440  (197) (8) Consumer loans2,158 2,440 (282)(12)
Total loansTotal loans$53,498  $50,505  $2,993  %Total loans$52,013 $50,505 $1,508 %
Loans By Geographic Market:Loans By Geographic Market:Loans By Geographic Market:
MichiganMichigan$13,014  $12,399  $615  %Michigan$12,607 $12,399 $208 %
CaliforniaCalifornia18,663  17,943  720   California18,095 17,943 152 
TexasTexas11,184  10,708  476   Texas10,923 10,708 215 
Other Markets and FinanceOther Markets and Finance10,637  9,455  1,182  13  Other Markets and Finance10,388 9,455 933 10 
Total loansTotal loans$53,498  $50,505  $2,993  %Total loans$52,013 $50,505 $1,508 %
(a)Includes PPP loans of $2.6$3.8 billion for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
The increase in loans reflected growth in Corporate Banking,Mortgage Banker Finance, Commercial Real Estate, general Middle Market, Mortgage Banker Finance (due to seasonalityBusiness and elevated refinancing activity) and BusinessRetail Banking, partially offset by a decrease in National Dealer Services and Energy.Services. The average balance of PPP loans for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 was $2.6$3.8 billion, driving the growth in general Middle MarketBusiness and BusinessRetail Banking.
Total liabilities increased $8.1$10.5 billion to $74.1$76.4 billion, reflecting increases of $5.7$9.0 billion and $1.4$2.6 billion in noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing deposits, respectively.respectively, partially offset by a decrease of $1.4 billion in medium- and long-term debt. Total shareholders' equity increased $355$597 million to $7.6$7.8 billion, resulting primarilyincluding net proceeds of $394 million from the same reasons as describedissuance of preferred stock in the period-end discussion above.

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Capital
The following table presents a summary of changes in total shareholders' equity for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
(in millions)
  
Balance at January 1, 2020$7,327 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (a)
13 
Net income48259 
Cash dividends declared on common stock(192)(284)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock(8)
Purchase of common stock(194)
Issuance of preferred stock395394 
Other comprehensive income:
Investment securities$218189 
Cash flow hedges162142 
Defined benefit and other postretirement plans13 20 
Total other comprehensive income393351 
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans(2)
Share-based compensation1218 
Balance at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 $7,8027,874 
(a)Effective January 1, 2020, the Corporation adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" (Topic 326). For further information, refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
The following table summarizes the Corporation's repurchase activity during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
(shares in thousands)(shares in thousands)Total Number of Shares Purchased as 
Part of Publicly Announced Repurchase Plans or Programs
Remaining Share
Repurchase
Authorization (a)
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (b)
Average Price
Paid Per 
Share
(shares in thousands)Total Number of Shares Purchased as 
Part of Publicly Announced Repurchase Plans or Programs
Remaining Share
Repurchase
Authorization (a)
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (b)
Average Price
Paid Per 
Share
Total first quarter 2020Total first quarter 20203,227  4,870  3,322  $58.70  Total first quarter 20203,227 4,870 3,322 $58.70 
April 2020—  4,870   28.63  
May 2020—  4,870  —  —  
June 2020—  4,870  —  —  
Total second quarter 2020—  4,870   28.62  
Total second quarter 2020Total second quarter 2020— 4,870 28.62 
July 2020July 2020— 4,870 37.26 
August 2020August 2020— 4,870 36.52 
September 2020September 2020— 4,870 42.09 
Total third quarter 2020Total third quarter 2020— 4,870 37.94 
Total 2020 year-to-dateTotal 2020 year-to-date3,227  4,870  3,328  58.65  Total 2020 year-to-date3,227 4,870 3,335 58.60 
(a)Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the publicly announced plans or programs.
(b)Includes approximately 101,000108,000 shares purchased pursuant to deferred compensation plans and shares purchased from employees to pay for taxes related to restricted stock vesting under the terms of an employee share-based compensation plan during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. These transactions are not considered part of the Corporation's repurchase program.
In March 2020, the Corporation suspended its share repurchase program, with a focus on deploying capital to meet customers' growing financing requirements, resulting in no share repurchases under the program during the second quarterand third quarters of 2020. The Corporation will continue to assess the resumption of repurchases subject to various factors including financial performance, capital needs and market conditions. Since itsthe inception of the share repurchase program in 2010, a total of 87.2 million shares have been authorized for repurchase. There is no expiration date for the share repurchase program.
In May 2020, the Corporation issued $400 million of 5.625% non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, which yielded $395$394 million in proceeds net of underwriting discounts and offering expenses. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for further information about the terms of the preferred stock.
    The Corporation is prepared to continue using capital and liquidity in a responsible way to assist customers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis with a target of attaining and maintaining a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio of approximately 10 percent. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Corporation's estimated CET1 capital ratio was 9.9710.26 percent, a decreasean increase of 16 thousand13 basis points compared to December 31, 2019. In 2020, the Corporation elected regulatory relief to defer the impact of adopting the CECL model for measuring credit losses on regulatory capital, which resulted incapital. At September 30, 2020, $83 million, or a cumulative 13-basis-point12-basis-point benefit to the estimated CET1 capital ratio at June 30, 2020.ratios, was deferred. Also in 2020, the Corporation adopted capital rules issued by federal banking agencies that simplified certain regulatory capital rules, including the capital treatment of mortgage servicing assets, certain deferred tax assets, investments in the capital instruments of unconsolidated financial institutions and minority interests.

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Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets4.5 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets6.0 
Total capital to risk-weighted assets8.0 
Capital conservation buffer (a)2.5 
Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets (leverage ratio)4.0 
(a)In addition to the minimum risk-based capital requirements, the Corporation is required to maintain a minimum capital conservation buffer, in the form of common equity, in order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses.
The Corporation's capital ratios exceeded minimum regulatory requirements as follows:
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Capital/AssetsRatioCapital/AssetsRatio(dollar amounts in millions)Capital/AssetsRatioCapital/AssetsRatio
Common equity tier 1 (a), (b)Common equity tier 1 (a), (b)$6,698  9.97 %$6,919  10.13 %Common equity tier 1 (a), (b)$6,805 10.26 %$6,919 10.13 %
Tier 1 risk-based (a), (b)Tier 1 risk-based (a), (b)7,093  10.56  6,919  10.13  Tier 1 risk-based (a), (b)7,199 10.86 6,919 10.13 
Total risk-based (a)Total risk-based (a)8,686  12.93  8,282  12.13  Total risk-based (a)8,712 13.14 8,282 12.13 
Leverage (a)Leverage (a)7,093  8.76  6,919  9.51  Leverage (a)7,199 8.59 6,919 9.51 
Common equityCommon equity7,407  8.78  7,327  9.98  Common equity7,480 8.94 7,327 9.98 
Tangible common equity (b)Tangible common equity (b)6,769  8.08  6,688  9.19  Tangible common equity (b)6,843 8.24 6,688 9.19 
Risk-weighted assets (a)Risk-weighted assets (a)67,156  68,273  Risk-weighted assets (a)66,299 68,273 
(a)    JuneSeptember 30, 2020 capital, risk-weighted assets and ratios are estimated and reflect deferral of CECL model impact as calculated per regulatory guidance.
(b)    See Supplemental Financial Data section for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures and regulatory ratios.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The following updated information should be read in conjunction with the "Risk Management" section on pages F-20 through F-33 in the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report.
Credit Risk
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments. Effective January 1, 2020, the allowance for credit losses reflected the adoption of Topic 326, which requires companies to estimate credit losses using the CECL framework. As a percentage of total loans, the allowance for credit losses was 1.991.98 percent at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to 1.33 percent at December 31, 2019. Excluding $3.8 billion in PPP loans, which are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, the allowance for credit losses was 2.152.14 percent of total loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The allowance for credit losses covered 3.93.2 times and 3.3 times total nonperforming loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
At adoption on January 1, 2020, the scope and severity of the economic crisis resulting from the eventual COVID-19 pandemic were unknown. As such, the economic scenario used by the Corporation to develop its estimate of CECL as of the adoption date reflected a continued moderate U.S. economic expansion compared to 2019 levels and a stable interest rate environment, with the federal funds rate remaining in the 1.50- to 1.75-percent range. Other assumptions included resolution of trade tensions, a calmer global economy and a strong U.S. dollar, all of which supported modest industrial production growth and stable oil prices. The economic scenarioforecast also assumed strong labor market conditions to support the consumer sector. Management also considered the level of uncertainty regarding its economic assumptions as part of the qualitative adjustment. The adoption of CECL resulted in a $17 million day-one decrease in the allowance for credit losses, from $668 million at December 31, 2019 under the incurred loss model. See Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for further information about the adoption of CECL.
The allowance for credit losses increased by $415$387 million from adoption date to $1.1$1.0 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, primarily reflecting the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response by domestic and global governmental authorities, including quarantines and other social distancing policies aimed at fighting the spread of the virus. Energy markets, which were already experiencing already reduced capital market activitystress prior to the pandemic, showed continued stress throughwere further impacted by the first half of 2020.rapid decline in demand resulting from social distancing policies. Demand improved slightly in the third quarter as the economy began to recover, but energy markets remain uncertain. The U.S. economy contracted into a recession with unusual speed and force, ending the longest expansionary period in U.S. history. The U.S. government and the Federal Reserve responded to the pandemic with unprecedented measures. In addition to the Federal Reserve reducing the target federal funds rate to zero to 0.25 percent, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that included an estimated $2 trillion stimulus package. During second quarter 2020,In recent months, states across the U.S. began loosening social distancing policies, stimulating economic activity. While economic conditionsthe economy showed signs of improvement towarda recovery during the end of the secondthird quarter, 2020, there continues to be uncertainty regarding the impact to the U.S. economy from a secondary wave of COVID-19 cases as jurisdictions begin to reopen across the country and the mitigating impacts of government intervention. These developments shaped the 2-year

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path of the economic recovery, with the potential for future waves of COVID-19 cases as jurisdictions continue to reopen across the country, the mitigating impacts of previous and possible future government interventions, as well as the effects of the results of the upcoming elections.
These factors shaped the 2-year reasonable and supportable forecast used by the Corporation in its calculation of the CECL estimate at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. After a sharp declinepartial rebound in GDP growth in secondthird quarter 2020, forecasted GDP reaches pre-pandemic, fourth quarter 2019 levels by the forecast reflects growth through the endlatter portion of 2020,2021, normalizing tointo historical growth rates by the end of the forecast period. Forecasts for other key economic variables, including the unemployment rate and oil prices, and industrial production levels, are generally in line with GDP projections. Interest rates remain low, reflecting the Federal Reserve's expectation that rates will remain at current levels in the near-to mid-term, while corporate bond rates reflect decreasing default risk as the economy recovers. Economic forecasts for third quarter 2020 were generally consistent with second quarter 2020 forecasts. The following table summarizes the forecasts for the economic variables most impactful to the allowance for credit losses estimate at JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
Economic VariableBase Forecast
Real GDP growthGrows by 24Growth of 8 percent in thirdfourth quarter 2020, normalizing into a long-term growth rate of 2 percent by the end of the forecast period.second quarter 2022.
Unemployment rateRemaining above 10Below 9 percent through thirdin fourth quarter 2020, gradually decreasing to 76 percent by the end of the forecast period.
Corporate BBB bond to 10-year Treasury bond spreadsThird quarter 2020 spread of 3 percent reflects residual impacts of economic uncertainty, followed by a sharp, short-term decline then normalizing to a rate ofSpreads at normalized levels between 1.70 and 2 percent by the end ofthroughout the forecast period.
Oil PricesPrices below $30$40 per barrel in thirdfourth quarter increase in line with GDP through the forecast period, stabilizing at2020 gradually stabilize to $50 per barrel by firstthird quarter 2022.2021.
Due to the high degree of uncertainty regarding the ultimate economic consequences of the pandemic, as well as the effectiveness of the government's stimulus packages, management also considered other economic scenarios to make appropriate qualitative adjustments for certain sectors of its lending portfolio, including more benign and more severe forecasts.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimates of current expected credit losses in the Corporation’s loan portfolio. Pools of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated, while loans that no longer share risk characteristics with loan pools are evaluated individually.
Collective loss estimates are determined by applying reserve factors, designed to estimate current expected credit losses, to amortized cost balances over the remaining contractual life of the collectively evaluated portfolio. Loans with similar risk characteristics are aggregated into homogeneous pools. The allowance for loan losses also includes qualitative adjustments to bring the allowance to the level management believes is appropriate based on factors that have not otherwise been fully accounted for, including adjustments for foresight risk, input imprecisions and model imprecision. Credit losses for loans that no longer share risk characteristics with the loan pools are estimated on an individual basis. Individual credit loss estimates are typically performed for nonaccrual loans and modified loans classified as TDRstroubled debt restructurings (TDRs) and are based on one of several methods, including the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, observable market value of similar debt or the present value of expected cash flows.    
As a percentage of total loans, the allowance for loan losses was 1.881.87 percent at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to 1.27 percent at December 31, 2019. Excluding PPP loans, the allowance for loan losses was 2.032.01 percent of total loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The allocation of reserves for Energy loans remains above 10 percent in response to sustained pressures on the Energy portfolio. Nonperforming loans were 0.510.62 percent of total loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to 0.40 percent at December 31, 2019, and the allowance for loan losses covered 3.73.0 times and 3.1 times total nonperforming loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Lending-Related Commitments
    The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments estimates current expected credit losses on collective pools of letters of credit and unused commitments to extend credit based on reserve factors, determined in a manner similar to business loans, multiplied by a probability of draw estimate based on historical experience and credit risk, applied to commitment amounts. The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments totaled $59$60 million and $31 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
    For additional information regarding the allowance for credit losses, refer to the "Critical Accounting Policies" section and Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.

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Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets include loans on nonaccrual status, TDRs which have been renegotiated to less than the original contractual rates (reduced-rate loans) and foreclosed property. TDRs include performing and nonperforming loans, with nonperforming TDRs on either nonaccrual or reduced-rate status. Certain provisions within the CARES Act encourage financial institutions to practice prudent efforts to work with borrowers impacted by COVID-19. Under these provisions, modifications

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deemed to be COVID-19-related would not be considered a TDR if the loan was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 and the deferral was executed between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of 60 days after the date of termination of the COVID-19 national emergency or December 31, 2020. The banking regulators issued similar guidance, which also clarified that a COVID-19-related modification should not be considered a TDR if the borrower was current on payments at the time the underlying loan modification program was implemented and if the modification was considered to be short-term. Modifications are first evaluated for eligibility under the CARES Act, then the interagency guidance if they do not qualify for the CARES Act relief. Modifications that are not eligible for either program continue to follow the Corporation’s established TDR policy. For loans not otherwise reportable as past due or nonaccrual, financial institutions are generally not expected to designate loans with deferrals granted due to COVID-19 as past due or nonaccrual. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Corporation grantedpandemic-related payment deferrals fortotaled $385 million, representing approximately 2,100300 obligors with an aggregate loan balanceand consisting of $4.5 billion, which primarily consisted of60 percent commercial loans including $57 million ofand 40 percent retail loans, on theirprimarily residential mortgages. The decrease in deferrals since second deferral.quarter 2020 reflects customers adjusting to the new environment as initial deferrals have expired and new requests have been nominal.
The following table presents a summary of nonperforming assets and past due loans.
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(dollar amounts in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Nonaccrual loans:Nonaccrual loans:Nonaccrual loans:
Business loans:Business loans:Business loans:
CommercialCommercial$200  $148  Commercial$241 $148 
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgage21  14  Commercial mortgage20 14 
Lease financingLease financing —  Lease financing— 
Total nonaccrual business loansTotal nonaccrual business loans222  162  Total nonaccrual business loans262 162 
Retail loans:Retail loans:Retail loans:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage24  20  Residential mortgage40 20 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Home equityHome equity21  17  Home equity20 17 
Total nonaccrual retail loansTotal nonaccrual retail loans45  37  Total nonaccrual retail loans60 37 
Total nonaccrual loansTotal nonaccrual loans267  199  Total nonaccrual loans322 199 
Reduced-rate loansReduced-rate loans  Reduced-rate loans
Total nonperforming loansTotal nonperforming loans271  204  Total nonperforming loans325 204 
Foreclosed propertyForeclosed property11  11  Foreclosed property10 11 
Total nonperforming assetsTotal nonperforming assets$282  $215  Total nonperforming assets$335 $215 
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loansNonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans0.51 %0.40 %Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans0.62 %0.40 %
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans and foreclosed propertyNonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans and foreclosed property0.53  0.43  Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans and foreclosed property0.64 0.43 
Allowance for credit losses as a multiple of total nonperforming loansAllowance for credit losses as a multiple of total nonperforming loans3.9x3.3xAllowance for credit losses as a multiple of total nonperforming loans3.2x3.3x
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruingLoans past due 90 days or more and still accruing$41  $26  Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing$29 $26 
Nonperforming assets increased $67$120 million to $282$335 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, from $215 million at December 31, 2019. The increase in nonperforming assets primarily reflected a $59$98 million increase in nonperforming Energy loans, which are a component of commercial loans.
The following table presents a summary of TDRs at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The table does not include loanLoan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic.pandemic were insignificant at September 30, 2020.
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Nonperforming TDRs:Nonperforming TDRs:Nonperforming TDRs:
Nonaccrual TDRsNonaccrual TDRs$46  $36  Nonaccrual TDRs$47 $36 
Reduced-rate TDRsReduced-rate TDRs  Reduced-rate TDRs
Total nonperforming TDRsTotal nonperforming TDRs50  41  Total nonperforming TDRs50 41 
Performing TDRs (a)Performing TDRs (a)40  69  Performing TDRs (a)41 69 
Total TDRsTotal TDRs$90  $110  Total TDRs$91 $110 
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During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, $22 million of previously performing Energy TDRs were transferred to nonaccrual or charged off. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, Energy TDRs totaled $23$12 million, all of which were on nonaccrual status, compared to $14 million at December 31, 2019.

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The following table presents a summary of changes in nonaccrual loans.
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019(in millions)September 30, 2020June 30, 2020March 31, 2020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$235  $199  $220  Balance at beginning of period$267 $235 $199 
Loans transferred to nonaccrual (a)Loans transferred to nonaccrual (a)96  137  48  Loans transferred to nonaccrual (a)161 96 137 
Nonaccrual loan gross charge-offsNonaccrual loan gross charge-offs(57) (89) (27) Nonaccrual loan gross charge-offs(53)(57)(89)
Loans transferred to accrual status (a)Loans transferred to accrual status (a)—  —  (7) Loans transferred to accrual status (a)— — — 
Nonaccrual loans soldNonaccrual loans sold—  —  (10) Nonaccrual loans sold(14)— — 
Payments/other (b)Payments/other (b)(7) (12) (25) Payments/other (b)(39)(7)(12)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$267  $235  $199  Balance at end of period$322 $267 $235 
(a)Based on an analysis of nonaccrual loans with book balances greater than $2 million.
(b)Includes net changes related to nonaccrual loans with balances less than $2 million, payments on nonaccrual loans with book balances greater than $2 million and transfers of nonaccrual loans to foreclosed property.
There were eight14 borrowers with a balance greater than $2 million, totaling $96$161 million, transferred to nonaccrual status in secondthird quarter 2020, compared to eight borrowers totaling $96 million in second quarter 2020 and 13 borrowers totaling $137 million in first quarter 2020 and six borrowers totaling $48 million in fourth quarter 2019.2020. For further information about the composition of loans transferred to nonaccrual during the current period, refer to the nonaccrual information by industry category table below.
The following table presents the composition of nonaccrual loans by balance and the related number of borrowers at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Number of
Borrowers
BalanceNumber of
Borrowers
Balance(dollar amounts in millions)Number of
Borrowers
BalanceNumber of
Borrowers
Balance
Under $2 millionUnder $2 million687  $78  708  $74  Under $2 million688 $80 708 $74 
$2 million - $5 million$2 million - $5 million19  62   22  $2 million - $5 million21 72 22 
$5 million - $10 million$5 million - $10 million 49   49  $5 million - $10 million23 49 
$10 million - $25 million$10 million - $25 million 52   54  $10 million - $25 million11 147 54 
Greater than $25 million 26  —  —  
TotalTotal718  $267  726  $199  Total723 $322 726 $199 

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The following table presents a summary of nonaccrual loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and loans transferred to nonaccrual and net loan charge-offs (recoveries) for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, based primarily on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) categories.
June 30, 2020Three Months Ended June 30, 2020September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Nonaccrual LoansLoans Transferred 
to
Nonaccrual (a)
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries)(dollar amounts in millions)Nonaccrual LoansLoans Transferred 
to
Nonaccrual (a)
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries)
Industry CategoryIndustry CategoryNonaccrual LoansLoans Transferred 
to
Nonaccrual (a)
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries)
Mining, Quarrying and Oil & Gas ExtractionMining, Quarrying and Oil & Gas Extraction$102  38 %$87  91 %$45  88 %Mining, Quarrying and Oil & Gas Extraction$141 44 %$104 64 %$26 %
Residential MortgageResidential Mortgage40 12 14 — — 
Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade41  15    (1) (1) Wholesale Trade31 10 — — 10 
Residential Mortgage24   —  —  —  —  
ManufacturingManufacturing21   —  —  (2) (3) Manufacturing28 11 (1)(2)
ServicesServices13   —  —    Services21 16 10 20 
Information & CommunicationInformation & Communication12   —  —  —  —  Information & Communication12 — — — — 
Retail Trade  —  —    
Real Estate & Home BuildersReal Estate & Home Builders    —  —  Real Estate & Home Builders— — — — 
Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance  —  —    Health Care & Social Assistance
Retail TradeRetail Trade— — 
ContractorsContractors  —  —  —  —  Contractors— — — — 
Arts, Entertainment, and RecreationArts, Entertainment, and Recreation14 14 42 
Other (b)Other (b)30  11  —  —  —  —  Other (b)27 — — (2)(7)
TotalTotal$267  100 %$96  100 %$50  100 %Total$322 100 %$161 100 %$33 100 %
(a)Based on an analysis of nonaccrual loans with book balances greater than $2 million.
(b)Consumer, excluding residential mortgage and certain personal purpose nonaccrual loans and net charge-offs, are included in the Other category.
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, which generally are well collateralized and in the process of collection, increased $15$3 million to $41$29 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to $26 million at December 31, 2019. Loans past due 30-89 days and still accruing interest increased $80$255 million to $207$382 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to $127 million at December 31, 2019. Loans past due 30 days or more and still accruing interest as a percentage of total loans were 0.460.79 percent and 0.30 percent at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. An aging analysis of loans included in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements provides further information about the balances comprising past due loans.

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The following table presents a summary of total criticized loans. The Corporation's criticized list is consistent with the Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful categories defined by regulatory authorities. Risk ratings are adjusted as appropriate based on dialogue with borrowers and review of current and projected financial performance, including liquidity and cash flow forecasts as well as receivable and inventory levels. Criticized loans with balances of $2 million or more on nonaccrual status or loans with balances of $1 million or more whose terms have been modified in a TDR are individually subjected to quarterly credit quality reviews, and the Corporation may establish specific allowances for such loans. A table of loans by credit quality indicator included in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements provides further information about the balances comprising total criticized loans.
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019(dollar amounts in millions)September 30, 2020June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Total criticized loansTotal criticized loans$3,379  $2,457  $2,120  Total criticized loans$3,406 $3,379 $2,120 
As a percentage of total loansAs a percentage of total loans6.3 %4.6 %4.2 %As a percentage of total loans6.5 %6.3 %4.2 %
The $1.3 billion increase in criticized loans during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 included increases of $564$584 million in general Middle Market and $475$354 million in Energy.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentrations of credit risk may exist when a number of borrowers are engaged in similar activities, or activities in the same geographic region, and have similar economic characteristics that would cause them to be similarly impacted by changes in economic or other conditions. The Corporation has concentrations of credit risk with the automotive and commercial real estate industries. All other industry concentrations, as defined by management, individually represented less than 10 percent of total loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2020.

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Automotive Lending - Dealer:
The following table presents a summary of dealer loans.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)Loans
Outstanding
Percent of
Total Loans
Loans
Outstanding
Percent of
Total Loans
(in millions)Loans
Outstanding
Percent of
Total Loans
Loans
Outstanding
Percent of
Total Loans
Dealer:Dealer:Dealer:
Floor planFloor plan$1,971  $3,967  Floor plan$1,964 $3,967 
OtherOther3,077  3,447  Other3,391 3,447 
Total dealerTotal dealer$5,048  9.4 %$7,414  14.7 %Total dealer$5,355 10.2 %$7,414 14.7 %
Substantially all dealer loans are in the National Dealer Services business line and primarily include floor plan financing and other loans to automotive dealerships. Floor plan loans, included in commercial loans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, totaled $2.0 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, a decrease of $2.0 billion compared to $4.0 billion at December 31, 2019 due to an imbalance in supply and demand resulting in lower automotive inventory precipitated by the interruption in automotive production.inventory. At Juneboth September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, other loans to automotive dealers in the National Dealer Services business line totaled $3.1 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively, including $2.1 billion and $2.0 billion of owner-occupied commercial real estate mortgage loans at both JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
NonaccrualThere were no nonaccrual dealer loans totaled $1 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and $9 million at December 31, 2019. Dealer loan net charge-offs totaled $1$2 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to none for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.
Automotive Lending- Production:
The following table presents a summary of loans to borrowers involved with automotive production.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)Loans
Outstanding
Percent of
Total Loans
Loans
Outstanding
Percent of
Total Loans
(in millions)Loans
Outstanding (a)
Percent of
Total Loans (a)
Loans
Outstanding
Percent of
Total Loans
Production:Production:Production:
DomesticDomestic$1,040  $963  Domestic$869 $963 
ForeignForeign432  286  Foreign359 286 
Total productionTotal production$1,472  2.8 %$1,249  2.5 %Total production$1,228 2.5 %$1,249 2.5 %
(a)Excludes PPP loans.
Loans to borrowers involved with automotive production, primarily Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, totaled $1.5 billion and $1.2 billion at Juneboth September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2019. These borrowers could face financial difficulties due to disruptions in auto production as well as their supply chains and logistics operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, management prudently continued to increase allocated reserves for this portfolio as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020.

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Nonaccrual loans to borrowers involved with automotive production totaled $9$5 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and $10 million at December 31, 2019. Criticized automotive production loans were 2125 percent of the automotive production portfolio at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to 15 percent at December 31, 2019. Automotive production loan net charge-offs totaled $2$1 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to net recoveries of $1 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.
Commercial Real Estate Lending
The following table summarizes the Corporation's commercial real estate loan portfolio by loan category.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)Commercial Real Estate business line (a)Other (b)TotalCommercial Real Estate business line (a)Other (b)Total(in millions)Commercial Real Estate business line (a)Other (b)TotalCommercial Real Estate business line (a)Other (b)Total
Real estate construction loansReal estate construction loans$3,547  $405  $3,952  $3,044  $411  $3,455  Real estate construction loans$3,702 $444 $4,146 $3,044 $411 $3,455 
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans2,292  7,633  9,925  2,176  7,383  9,559  Commercial mortgage loans2,336 7,666 10,002 2,176 7,383 9,559 
Total commercial real estateTotal commercial real estate$5,839  $8,038  $13,877  $5,220  $7,794  $13,014  Total commercial real estate$6,038 $8,110 $14,148 $5,220 $7,794 $13,014 
(a)Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.
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Commercial real estate loans, consisting of real estate construction and commercial mortgage loans, totaled $13.9$14.1 billion, or 27 percent of total loans, at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, an increase of $863 million$1.1 billion compared to December 31, 2019, of which $5.8$6.0 billion, or 4243 percent, were to borrowers in the Commercial Real Estate business line, including loans to real estate developers. The remaining $8.0$8.1 billion, or 5857 percent, of commercial real estate loans in other business lines consisted primarily of owner-occupied commercial mortgages, which bear credit characteristics similar to non-commercial real estate business loans.
The real estate construction loan portfolio primarily contains loans made to long-tenured customers with satisfactory completion experience. Criticized real estate construction loans in the Commercial Real Estate business line totaled $17$54 million and $31 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In other business lines, there were $14 million criticized real estate construction loans totaled $17 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to none at December 31, 2019. There were no real estate construction loan charge-offs in either of the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019.
Commercial mortgage loans are loans where the primary collateral is a lien on any real property and are primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate. Real property is generally considered primary collateral if the value of that collateral represents more than 50 percent of the commitment at loan approval. Loans in the commercial mortgage portfolio generally mature within three to five years. Criticized commercial mortgage loans in the Commercial Real Estate business line totaled $54$64 million and $55 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In other business lines, $422$465 million and $242 million of commercial mortgage loans were criticized at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Commercial mortgage loan net recoveries were $3 million and $2 million for both the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019.2019, respectively.
Residential Real Estate Lending
Residential real estate loans, which consist of traditional residential mortgages and home equity loans and lines of credit, totaled $3.6 billion, or 7 percent of total loans, at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The following table summarizes the Corporation's residential mortgage and home equity loan portfolios by geographic market.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Residential
Mortgage
Loans
% of
Total
Home
Equity
Loans
% of
Total
Residential
Mortgage
Loans
% of
Total
Home
Equity
Loans
% of
Total
(dollar amounts in millions)Residential
Mortgage
Loans
% of
Total
Home
Equity
Loans
% of
Total
Residential
Mortgage
Loans
% of
Total
Home
Equity
Loans
% of
Total
Geographic market:Geographic market:Geographic market:
MichiganMichigan$440  23 %$570  34 %$412  22 %$603  35 %Michigan$444 23 %$558 34 %$412 22 %$603 35 %
CaliforniaCalifornia953  51  700  42  932  51  699  41  California983 51 687 42 932 51 699 41 
TexasTexas260  14  338  20  275  15  346  20  Texas261 14 332 20 275 15 346 20 
Other MarketsOther Markets233  12  61   226  12  63   Other Markets239 12 63 226 12 63 
TotalTotal$1,886  100 %$1,669  100 %$1,845  100 %$1,711  100 %Total$1,927 100 %$1,640 100 %$1,845 100 %$1,711 100 %
The residential real estate portfolio is principally located within the Corporation's primary geographic markets. Substantially all residential real estate loans past due 90 days or more are placed on nonaccrual status, and substantially all junior lien home equity loans that are current or less than 90 days past due are placed on nonaccrual status if full collection of the senior position is in doubt. At no later than 180 days past due, such loans are charged off to current appraised values less costs to sell.

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Residential mortgages totaled $1.9 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, and were primarily larger, variable-rate mortgages originated and retained for certain private banking relationship customers. Of the $1.9 billion of residential mortgage loans outstanding, $24$40 million were on nonaccrual status at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The home equity portfolio totaled $1.7$1.6 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, of which $1.6$1.5 billion was outstanding under primarily variable-rate, interest-only home equity lines of credit, $88$75 million were in amortizing status and $20$18 million were closed-end home equity loans. Of the $1.7$1.6 billion of home equity loans outstanding, $21$20 million were on nonaccrual status at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. A majority of the home equity portfolio was secured by junior liens at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. 
Energy Lending
The Corporation has a portfolio of Energy loans included in commercial loans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Customers in the Corporation's Energy line of business (approximately 140 relationships) are engaged in three segments of the oil and gas business: exploration and production (E&P), midstream and energy services. E&P generally includes such activities as searching for potential oil and gas fields, drilling exploratory wells and operating active wells. Commitments to E&P borrowers are generally subject to semi-annual borrowing base re-determinations based on a variety of factors including updated pricing (reflecting market and competitive conditions), energy reserve levels and the impact of hedging. The midstream sector is generally involved in the transportation, storage and marketing of crude and/or refined oil and gas products. The Corporation's energy services customers provide products and services primarily to the E&P segment.

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The following table summarizes information about loans in the Corporation's Energy business line.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)OutstandingsNonaccrualCriticized (a)OutstandingsNonaccrualCriticized (a)(dollar amounts in millions)OutstandingsNonaccrualCriticized (a)OutstandingsNonaccrualCriticized (a)
Exploration and production (E&P)Exploration and production (E&P)$1,662  80 %$102  $750  $1,741  78 %$43  $289  Exploration and production (E&P)$1,451 79 %$141 $648 $1,741 78 %$43 $289 
MidstreamMidstream374  18  —  57  432  20  —  63  Midstream338 18 — 59 432 20 — 63 
ServicesServices50   —  34  48   —  14  Services46 — 13 48 — 14 
Total Energy business lineTotal Energy business line$2,086  100 %$102  $841  $2,221  100 %$43  $366  Total Energy business line$1,835 100 %$141 $720 $2,221 100 %$43 $366 
As a percentage of total Energy loansAs a percentage of total Energy loans%40 %%16 %As a percentage of total Energy loans%39 %%16 %
(a)    Includes nonaccrual loans.
Loans in the Energy business line totaled $2.1$1.8 billion, or 4 percent of total loans, at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2019, a decrease of $135$386 million. Total exposure, including unused commitments to extend credit and letters of credit, was $3.4$3.3 billion (a utilization rate of 55 percent) and $4.3 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
The decrease in total exposure in the Energy business line primarily reflected reduced borrowing bases as a result of lower oil and gas prices.prices as well as reduced production activity. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Corporation had completed approximately 90 percent of the Springstarted Fall borrowing base re-determinations, resultingand expects a slight increase in an average reduction to the borrowing bases of 20 percent. Utilization increased to 60 percent primarily as a result of the reduction in exposure at June 30, 2020.bases. The value and coverage benefit of hedging contracts are dependent upon the oil/gas price in each contract, as well as the operational costs, which are different for each borrower. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, 7374 percent of the Corporation's E&P customers had at least 50 percent of their oil and/or gas production hedged up to one year and 3738 percent of customers had at least 50 percent of production hedged for two years or more.
The Corporation's allowance methodology considers the various risk elements within the loan portfolio. When merited, the Corporation may incorporate a qualitative reserve component for Energy loans. The allocation of reserves for Energy loans remained over 10 percent of the Energy portfolio at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 in response2020. Energy markets, which were already experiencing stress prior to oil market supply/demand imbalances as well as reduced capital market activity. The supply/demand imbalance has been exacerbatedthe pandemic, were further impacted by the economic impactsrapid decline in demand resulting from social distancing policies. Demand improved slightly in the COVID-19 pandemic, further stressingthird quarter as the Energy portfolio.economy began to recover, but energy markets remain uncertain. Net credit-related Energy charge-offs were $45$9 million and $112$121 million for the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $25$34 million and $33$67 million for the same periods in 2019. Nonaccrual Energy loans increased $59$98 million to $102$141 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020, compared to December 31, 2019. Criticized Energy loans increased $475$354 million to $841$720 million, or 2521 percent of total criticized loans, at JuneSeptember 30, 2020.
Leveraged Loans
Certain loans in the Corporation's commercial portfolio are considered leveraged transactions. These loans are typically used for mergers, acquisitions, business recapitalizations, refinancing and equity buyouts. To help mitigate the risk associated with these loans, the Corporation focuses on middle market companies with highly capable management teams, strong sponsors and solid track records of financial performance. Industries prone to cyclical downturns and acquisitions with a high degree of integration risk are generally avoided. Other considerations include the sufficiency of collateral, the level of balance sheet leverage and the adequacy of financial covenants. During the underwriting process, cash flows are stress-tested to evaluate the borrowers' abilities to handle economic downturns and an increase in interest rates. Management considers the leveraged loan portfolio to be one of the most sensitive to economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and

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social distancing policies and has continued to set aside increased reserves for this portfolio as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020. Certain energy, automotive production and loans in other portfolios specifically identified as subject to additional stress due to COVID-19 impacts are also considered leveraged transactions.
The FDIC defines higher-risk commercial and industrial (HR C&I) loans for assessment purposes as loans generally with leverage of four times total debt to earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation (EBITDA) as well as three times senior debt to EBITDA, excluding certain collateralized loans.
The following table summarizes information about HR C&I loans.
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
OutstandingsOutstandings$2,436  $2,553  Outstandings$2,464 $2,553 
CriticizedCriticized440  169  Criticized500 169 
Net loan charge-offsNet loan charge-offs20202019Net loan charge-offs20202019
Three Months Ended June 30,$ $—  
Six Months Ended June 30,13   
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,$$
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,20 

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Other Sectors Most at Risk due to Economic Stress Resulting from COVID-19 Impacts
    The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and increased unemployment levels. The resulting temporary closure of many businesses and the implementation of social distancing and sheltering in place policies mayhas impacted, and will continue to impact, many of the Corporation’s customers. In addition to the energy, automotive production and leveraged loan portfolios, the Corporation considers the following sectors of its loan portfolio to be most vulnerable to financial risks from business disruptions caused by the pandemic spread mitigation efforts. During third quarter 2020, the Corporation removed casinos and sports franchises from the vulnerable classification as these sectors experienced no negative migration, and the criticized and nonaccrual loans within these sectors were well below the total sector average. Additionally, there was no indication at September 30, 2020 that these sectors should be considered to be at elevated risk. For further discussion, see Item 1.A "Risk Factors" on page 6567 of this report.
June 30, 2020September 30, 2020
Sector based on NAICS category (dollar amounts in millions)
Sector based on NAICS category (dollar amounts in millions)
LoansPercent of Total LoansPercent Criticized (a)
Sector based on NAICS category (dollar amounts in millions)
Loans (a)Percent of Total Loans (a)Percent Criticized (b)Percent Nonaccrual (c)
Retail Commercial Real Estate (b)(d)Retail Commercial Real Estate (b)(d)$784  1.5 %— %Retail Commercial Real Estate (b)(d)$781 1.6 %4.7 %— %
Hotels/Casinos748  1.4  5.4  
HotelsHotels559 1.2 9.5 — 
Retail Goods and ServicesRetail Goods and Services261 0.5 14.5 — 
Arts/RecreationArts/Recreation357  0.7  14.0  Arts/Recreation248 0.5 28.5 — 
Sports Franchises321  0.6  0.2  
Retail Goods and Services283  0.5  8.2  
All other impacted sectors (c)(e)All other impacted sectors (c)(e)1,038  1.9  8.2  All other impacted sectors (c)(e)1,032 2.1 9.9 0.4 
TotalTotal$3,531  6.6 %5.6 %Total$2,881 5.9 %10.4 %0.1 %
(a)Excludes PPP loans.
(b)Sector criticized loans as a percentage of sector total loans.
(b)(c)Sector nonaccrual loans as a percentage of sector total loans.
(d)Loans in the retail commercial real estate sector are primarily included in the Corporation's commercial real estate portfolio.
(c)(e)Includes airlines, restaurants and bars, childcare, coffee shops, cruise lines, education, gasoline and convenience stores, religious organizations, senior living, freight, as well as travel arrangements.
Market and Liquidity Risk
Market risk represents the risk of loss due to adverse movement in prices, including interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. Liquidity risk represents the risk that the Corporation does not have sufficient access to funds to maintain its normal operations at all times, or does not have the ability to raise or borrow funds at a reasonable cost at all times.
The Asset and Liability Policy Committee (ALCO) of the Corporation establishes and monitors compliance with the policies and risk limits pertaining to market and liquidity risk management activities. ALCO meets regularly to discuss and review market and liquidity risk management strategies and consists of executive and senior management from various areas of the Corporation, including treasury, finance, economics, lending, deposit gathering and risk management. Corporate Treasury mitigates market and liquidity risk under the direction of ALCO through the actions it takes to manage the Corporation's market, liquidity and capital positions.
In addition to assessing liquidity risk on a consolidated basis, Corporate Treasury also monitors the parent company's liquidity and has established limits for the minimum number of months into the future in which the parent company can meet existing and forecasted obligations without the support of additional dividends from subsidiaries. ALCO's liquidity policy requires the parent company to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet expected capital and debt obligations with a target of 24 months but no less than 18 months.
Corporate Treasury and the Enterprise Risk Division support ALCO in measuring, monitoring and managing interest rate risk as well as all other market risks. Key activities encompass: (i) providing information and analyses of the Corporation's

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balance sheet structure and measurement of interest rate and all other market risks; (ii) monitoring and reporting of the Corporation's positions relative to established policy limits and guidelines; (iii) developing and presenting analyses and strategies to adjust risk positions; (iv) reviewing and presenting policies and authorizations for approval; and (v) monitoring of industry trends and analytical tools to be used in the management of interest rate and all other market and liquidity risks.
Interest Rate Risk
Net interest income is the primary source of revenue for the Corporation. Interest rate risk arises in the normal course of business due to differences in the repricing and cash flow characteristics of assets and liabilities, primarily through the Corporation's core business activities of extending loans and acquiring deposits. The Corporation's balance sheet is predominantly characterized by floating-rate loans funded by core deposits. Including the impact of interest rate swaps converting floating-rate loans to fixed, the Corporation's loan composition at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 was 5355 percent 30-day LIBOR, 87 percent other LIBOR (primarily 60-and 90-day), 1312 percent prime and 26 percent fixed rate. At September 30, 2020,

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16 percent of total loans, primarily tied to the 30-day LIBOR, had non-zero interest rate floors protecting against future rate declines. This creates sensitivity to interest rate movements due to the imbalance between the faster repricing of the floating-rate loan portfolio versus deposit products. In addition, the growth and/or contraction in the Corporation's loans and deposits may lead to changes in sensitivity to interest rate movements in the absence of mitigating actions. Examples of such actions are purchasing fixed-rate investment securities, which provide liquidity to the balance sheet and act to mitigate the inherent interest sensitivity, as well as hedging with interest rate swaps and options. Other mitigating factors include interest rate floors on a portion of the loan portfolio. The Corporation actively manages its exposure to interest rate risk with the principal objective of optimizing net interest income and the economic value of equity while operating within acceptable limits established for interest rate risk and maintaining adequate levels of funding and liquidity.
Since no single measurement system satisfies all management objectives, a combination of techniques is used to manage interest rate risk. These techniques examine the impact of interest rate risk on net interest income and the economic value of equity under a variety of alternative scenarios, including changes in the level, slope and shape of the yield curve utilizing multiple simulation analyses. Simulation analyses produce only estimates of net interest income as the assumptions used are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ from simulated results due to many factors, including, but not limited to, the timing, magnitude and frequency of changes in interest rates, market conditions, regulatory impacts and management strategies.
Sensitivity of Net Interest Income to Changes in Interest Rates
The analysis of the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income under various interest rate scenarios is management's principal risk management technique. Management models a base-case net interest income under an unchanged interest rate environment. Existing derivative instruments entered into for risk management purposes as of the balance sheet dates are included in the analysis, but no additional hedging is forecasted. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, these derivative instruments comprise interest rate swaps that convert $2.7 billion of fixed-rate medium- and long-term debt to variable rates through fair value hedges and convert $5.6 billion of variable-rate loans to fixed rates through cash flow hedges. Additionally, included in this analysis are $8.4 billion of loans that were subject to an average interest rate floor of 0.9 percent at September 30, 2020. This base-case net interest income is then compared against interest rate scenarios in which rates rise or decline 100 basis points (with a floor of zero percent) in a linear, non-parallel fashion from the base case over 12 months, resulting in an average increase or decrease in short-term interest rates of 50 basis points over the period.
Each scenario includes assumptions such as loan growth, investment security prepayment levels, depositor behavior, yield curve changes, loan and deposit pricing, and overall balance sheet mix and growth. In this low rate environment, depositors have maintained a higher level of liquidity and their historical behavior may be less indicative of future trends. As a result, the rising rate scenario reflects a greater decrease in deposits than experienced historically as rates rise. Changes in actual economic activity may result in a materially different interest rate environment as well as a balance sheet structure that is different from the changes management included in its simulation analysis.
The table below, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, displays the estimated impact on net interest income during the next 12 months by relating the base case scenario results to those from the rising and declining rate scenarios described above.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Amount%Amount%(dollar amounts in millions)Amount%Amount%
Change in Interest Rates:Change in Interest Rates:Change in Interest Rates:Change in Interest Rates:Change in Interest Rates:
Rising 100 basis pointsRising 100 basis points$130  %Rising 100 basis points$90  %Rising 100 basis points$130 %Rising 100 basis points$90 %
Declining to zero percentDeclining to zero percent(32) (2) Declining 100 basis points(135) (6) Declining to zero percent(33)(2)Declining 100 basis points(135)(6)
The change in sensitivity
Sensitivity to declining interest rates decreased from December 31, 2019 to JuneSeptember 30, 2020 was drivendue to changes in balance sheet composition, as well as limited remaining downward movement in rates before hitting zero percent floors. Sensitivity to rising interest rates increased due to changes in balance sheet composition, partially offset by fixed-rate Paycheck Protection Program lending, growth in fixed-rate loans, as well asthe securities portfolio and the addition of swaps converting variable-rate loans to fixed rates, partially offset by growth in core deposits. Also, decreased sensitivity to declining interest rates was related to limited downward movement in interest rates before hitting zero percent.

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rates.
Sensitivity of Economic Value of Equity to Changes in Interest Rates
In addition to the simulation analysis on net interest income, an economic value of equity analysis provides an alternative view of the interest rate risk position. The economic value of equity is the difference between the estimate of the economic value of the Corporation's financial assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments, derived through discounting cash flows based on actual rates at the end of the period, and the estimated economic value after applying the estimated impact of rate movements. The Corporation primarily monitors the percentage change on the base-case economic value of equity. The economic value of equity analysis is based on an immediate parallel 100 basis point shock.shock with a floor of zero percent.

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The table below, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, displays the estimated impact on the economic value of equity from the interest rate scenario described above.
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)Amount%Amount%(dollar amounts in millions)Amount%Amount%
Change in Interest Rates:Change in Interest Rates:Change in Interest Rates:Change in Interest Rates:Change in Interest Rates:
Rising 100 basis pointsRising 100 basis points$1,319  15 %Rising 100 basis points$716  %Rising 100 basis points$1,238 13 %Rising 100 basis points$716 %
Declining to zero percentDeclining to zero percent(479) (54) Declining 100 basis points(1,178) (12) Declining to zero percent(479)(5)Declining 100 basis points(1,178)(12)
The sensitivity of the economic value of equity to rising rates increased from December 31, 2019 to JuneSeptember 30, 2020 due to changes in deposit pay rates and expected lives. The sensitivity to declining rates decreased due to changes in balance sheet composition as well as limited remaining downward movement in rates before hitting modeled zero-percent floors.
LIBOR Transition
On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, publicly announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates after 2021. The Corporation has substantial exposure to LIBOR-based products, including loans, securities, derivatives and hedges, and is preparing for a transition from LIBOR toward alternative rates. A dedicated program office and governance structure, has been established, with direction and oversight from the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer. AOfficer, continues to guide a cross-functional implementation team has been tasked with execution ofto execute an enterprise LIBOR transition plan road map.plan. Comerica’s enterprise transition milestones alignare closely aligned with recommendations from the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC) for both best practices and recommended 2020 objectives. As of theBeginning in second quarter of 2020, customer disclosure information for both consumer and commercial loans are beingwere provided for new originations. The Corporation began indexing new retail adjustable rate mortgages to SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) in third quarter 2020. Execution plansactivities are in placeprocess to incorporate fallback language in legacy LIBOR-based commercial loans targeted to begin incorporating fallback language related to legacy LIBOR commercial loans by the end ofin fourth quarter 2020. Additional milestones for products originated on alternative reference rates will be executed in alignment with market and industry decisions. The Corporation continues to monitor market developments and regulatory updates, as well as collaborate with regulators and industry groups on the transition. For a discussion of the various risks facing the Corporation in relation to the transition away from LIBOR, refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" beginning on page 12 of the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report.
Wholesale Funding
The Corporation may access the purchased funds market when necessary, which includes a variety of funding sources. Capacity for incremental purchased funds at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 included short-term Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances, the ability to purchase federal funds, sell securities under agreements to repurchase as well as issue deposits through brokers. Purchased funds increaseddecreased to $839$100 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 compared to $295 million at December 31, 2019, driven by increasesdecreases in short-term FHLB advances. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the Bank had pledged loans totaling $21.2$19.1 billion which provided for up to $16.2$14.9 billion of available collateralized borrowing with the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB).
The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Dallas, Texas, which provides short- and long-term funding to its members through advances collateralized by real estate-related assets. Actual borrowing capacity is contingent on the amount of collateral available to be pledged to the FHLB. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, $18.3$19.0 billion of real estate-related loans and $5.2$4.8 billion of investment securities were pledged to the FHLB as collateral for current and potential future borrowings. The Corporation had $3.6$2.8 billion of FHLB long-term advances, maturing betweenin 2026, and 2028, as well as $750 million in short-term advances outstanding at June 30, 2020, and capacity for potential future borrowings of approximately $10.1$11.7 billion. The Corporation expects to repay $1.0 billion of its outstanding FHLB long-term advances in third quarter 2020.
Additionally, the Bank had the ability to issue up to $13.5 billion of debt at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 under an existing $15.0 billion note program which allows the issuance of debt with maturities between three months and 30 years. The Corporation also maintains a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission from which it may issue debt and/or equity securities.

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The ability of the Corporation and the Bank to raise funds at competitive rates may be impacted by rating agencies' views of the credit quality, liquidity, capital and earnings of the Corporation and the Bank. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the three major rating agencies had assigned the ratings below to long-term senior unsecured obligations of the Corporation and the Bank. A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
Comerica IncorporatedComerica Bank
JuneSeptember 30, 2020RatingOutlookRatingOutlook
Standard and Poor’sBBB+NegativeA-Negative
Moody’s Investors ServiceA3StableA3Stable
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The Corporation satisfies liquidity needs with either liquid assets or various funding sources. Liquid assets totaled $20.5$21.0 billion and $17.9 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Liquid assets include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits with banks, other short-term investments and unencumbered investment securities.
The Corporation performs monthly liquidity stress testing to evaluate its ability to meet funding needs in hypothetical stressed environments. Such environments cover a series of broad events, distinguished in terms of duration and severity. The evaluation as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 projected sufficient sources of liquidity were available under each series of events.
Total liquidity sources, comprised of liquid assets and remaining borrowing capacity with the FRB and the FHLB, totaled $46.8$47.6 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. On a stand-alone basis, the Corporation had liquid assets of $1.5 billion on an unconsolidated basis at September 30, 2020.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the application of accounting policies, the most significant of which are described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report. These policies require numerous estimates and strategic or economic assumptions, which may prove inaccurate or subject to variations. Changes in underlying factors, assumptions or estimates could have a material impact on the Corporation’s future financial condition and results of operations. At December 31, 2019, the most critical of these significant accounting policies were the policies related to the allowance for credit losses, fair value measurement, goodwill, pension plan accounting and income taxes. These policies were reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors and are discussed more fully on pages F-34 through F-36 in the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report. Below are significant changes to the Corporation's critical accounting policies or estimates since the Corporation's 2019 Annual Report.
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The Corporation adopted new accounting guidance for estimating credit losses, known as the CECL framework, in first quarter 2020. In accordance with CECL, the allowance for credit losses, which includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments, is calculated with the objective of maintaining a reserve for current expected credit losses over the remaining contractual life of the portfolio.
In determining the allowance for credit losses for the majority of its lending portfolio, the Corporation uses reserve factors, based on estimated probability of default for internal risk ratings and loss given default. Management applies reserve factors to pools of loans and lending-related commitments with similar risk characteristics, calibrates these factors using economic forecasts and incorporates qualitative adjustments. For further discussion of the methodology used in the determination of the allowance for credit losses, refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. For further discussion on the economic forecast incorporated into the secondthird quarter 2020 model, refer to the “Risk Management” section of this report.financial review.
Management's determination of the appropriateness of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio, lending-related commitments, current as well as forecasted economic factors and other relevant factors. The calculation is inherently subjective and requires management to exercise significant judgment in developing assumptions into the estimate, the most significant of which are the loan risk rating process, development of economic forecasts and application of qualitative adjustments. Sensitivities are disclosed to demonstrate how changes in loan risk ratings and economic forecast scenarios may impact the allowance for credit losses. Sensitivities only consider changes to each specific assumption in isolation and their impact to the quantitative modeled results; however, they do not contemplate impacts to the qualitative framework.
Loan Risk Rating Process
Loss factors are applied to pools of loans based on the Corporation's internal risk rating system; therefore, loss estimates are highly dependent on the accuracy of the risk rating assigned to each loan. The inherent imprecision in the risk rating system resulting from inaccuracy in assigning and/or entering risk ratings in the loan accounting system is monitored by the Corporation's asset quality review function. Changes to internal risk ratings, beyond the forecasted migration inherent in the credit models, would result in a different estimated allowance for credit losses. To illustrate, if five5 percent of the individual risk ratings were adjusted down by one rating across all pools, the allowance for loan losses as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 would change by approximately $13$15 million.
Forecasted Economic Variables
Historical loss factor estimates are calibrated to economic forecasts over the reasonable and supportable forecast period based on the projected performance of specific economic variables that statistically correlate with the probability of default and loss given default pools. Loss estimates revert to historical loss experience for contractual lives beyond the forecast period. Management selects economic variables it believes to be most relevant based on the composition of the loan portfolio and customer base, including forecasted levels of employment, gross domestic product, corporate bond and treasury spreads, industrial production levels, consumer and commercial real estate price indices as well as housing statistics.
The allowance for credit losses is highly sensitive to the economic forecasts used to develop the estimate. Due to the high level of uncertainty regarding significant assumptions, such as the ultimate impact of the global pandemic and effectiveness of the government stimulus programs, the Corporation evaluated a range of economic scenarios, including a more severe economic forecast scenario, with varying speeds of recovery. The following table summarizes the more severe forecast scenario for the economic variables that are most impactful.



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Economic VariableMore Severe Forecast
Real GDP growthGrowsContracts by 134 percent in thirdfourth quarter 2020, followed by a short-term contraction, then reaches agradually improving to 5 percent growth rate of 7 percentin 2022 as the forecast period ends part-way through an economic recovery.
Unemployment rateRemains at elevatedCurrent levels betweenbelow 10 percent and 12increase to 11 percent throughoutin early 2021, maintaining such levels for several quarters before decreasing below 10 percent near the end of the forecast period.
Corporate BBB bond to 10-year Treasury bond spreadsRemains between 3.75 percent and 4.15Spreads widen to 4 percent in the near-term beforenear term, gradually normalizing into spreadsto below 2 percent by the end of the forecast period.2022.
Oil PricesPrice remains low throughoutContinue to decline to below $25 per barrel part-way through the forecast period, improving to above $25nearly $30 per barrel by the secondthird quarter 2022.
Selecting a different forecast in the current environment could result in a significantly different estimated allowance for credit losses. To illustrate, absent model overlays and other qualitative adjustments that are part of the quarterly reserving process, if the Corporation selected the more severe scenario to inform its models, the allowance for credit losses as of JuneSeptember 30, 2020 would increase by approximately $1.6$1 billion. However, factoring in model overlays and qualitative adjustments could result in a materially different estimate under a more severe scenario.
Qualitative Adjustments
The Corporation includes qualitative adjustments, as appropriate, intended to capture the impact of uncertainties not reflected in the quantitative estimate, including foresight risk, model imprecisions and input imprecisions. Qualitative adjustments for foresight risk, reflect the inherent imprecision in economic forecasts and may be included based on management’s evaluation of different forecast scenarios, ranging from more benign to more severe, and known recent events impacting the Corporation’s portfolio. Model imprecision adjustments and model overlays may be included to mitigate known limitations in the quantitative models. Input imprecision includes adjustments for portfolios where recent historical losses exceed expected losses or known recent events are expected to alter risk ratings once evidence is acquired, as well as a qualitative assessment of the lending environment, including underwriting standards, current economic and political conditions, and other factors affecting credit quality. Qualitative reserves at JuneSeptember 30, 2020 primarily included adjustments for uncertainties related to forecasted economic variables and model imprecision.
Other Considerations
To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provision for credit losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods. The allowance is assigned to business segments and any earnings impact resulting from actual outcomes differing from management estimates would primarily affect the Commercial Bank segment.
GOODWILL
Goodwill is initially recorded as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination and is subsequently evaluated at least annually for impairment. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level, equivalent to a business segment or one level below. The Corporation has three reporting units: the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank and Wealth Management. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, goodwill totaled $635 million, including $473 million allocated to the Commercial Bank, $101 million allocated to the Retail Bank and $61 million allocated to Wealth Management.
The Corporation performs its annual evaluation of goodwill impairment in the third quarter of each year and may elect to perform a quantitative impairment analysis or first conduct a qualitative analysis to determine if a quantitative analysis is necessary. Additionally, the Corporation evaluates goodwill impairment on an interim basis if events or changes in circumstances between annual tests indicate additional testing may be warranted to determine if goodwill might be impaired.
In the first quarter of 2020, economic conditions deteriorated significantly with the spread of the coronavirus global pandemic. The outbreak resulted in social distancing requirements throughout the world, severely restricting the economy. In response to the crisis, the Federal Reserve lowered the Federal Funds rate in March 2020 to close to zero. Additionally, the U.S. government initiated numerous measures to support the economy, including the CARES Act. Given the economic deterioration in the first quarter of 2020, the Corporation assessed whether the events and circumstances resulted in it being more likely than not that the fair value of any reporting unit was less than its carrying value. Impairment indicators considered comprised economic conditions, including projections of the duration of current conditions and timing of a potential recovery; industry and market considerations; government intervention and regulatory updates; the impact of recent events to financial performance and cost factors of the reporting units; performance of the Corporation’s stock and other relevant events. The Corporation further considered the amount by which fair value exceeded book value for each unit in the most recent quantitative analysis

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and sensitivities performed. At the conclusion of the first quarter 2020 assessment, the Corporation determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value.
In second quarter 2020, the Corporation performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test in response to continued macroeconomic deterioration and the ongoing impacts to the banking industry and markets in which the Corporation operates. The estimated fair values of the reporting units were determined using a blend of two commonly used valuation techniques: the market approach and the income approach. For the market approach, valuations of reporting units considered a combination of earnings and equity multiples from companies with characteristics similar to theeach reporting unit. Since the fair values determined under the market approach are representative of noncontrolling interests, the valuations incorporated a control premium. For the income approach, estimated future cash flows were derived from internal forecasts and economic expectations for each reporting unit. In the short- and mid-term, forecasts incorporated current economic conditions and ongoing impacts of the global pandemic, including a federal funds target near zero and an elevated allowance for credit losses. Long-term projections reflected normalized rate and credit environments, as well as a long-term rate of return for each reporting unit. Projections were discounted using an applicable discount rate to calculate fair value. The discount rate was based on the imputed cost of equity capital appropriate for each reporting unit, which incorporatesincorporated the risk-free rate of return, the level of non-diversified risk associated with companies with characteristics similar to the reporting unit, a size risk premium and a market equity risk premium. The discount rate further reflected the uncertainty of current economic conditions and potential impacts to the forecasted financial information. The combined fair value of all units was compared to the Corporation’s market capitalization for reasonableness. At the conclusion of the quantitative impairment test in second quarter 2020, the estimated fair values of all reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying amounts, including goodwill.
The annual goodwill impairment test was performed as of the beginning of third quarter 2020. The Corporation assessed qualitative factors to determine whether it was more likely than not that the fair value of any reporting unit was less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. Qualitative factors included evaluationeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance, regulatory developments and performance of the Corporation’s stock, among other events and circumstances. At the conclusion of the qualitative assessment in third quarter 2020, the Corporation determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value.
Analyzing goodwill includes consideration of various factors that continue to rapidly evolve and for which significant uncertainty remains, including the impact of the coronavirus global pandemic to the economy and ongoing government intervention to mitigate that impact. Further weakening in the economic environment, such as continued decline in the performance of the reporting units or other factors, could cause the fair value of one or more of the reporting units to fall below their carrying value, resulting in a goodwill impairment charge. Additionally, new legislative or regulatory changes not anticipated in management's expectations may cause the fair value of one or more of the reporting units to fall below the carrying value, resulting in a goodwill impairment charge. Any impairment charge would not affect the Corporation's regulatory capital ratios, tangible common equity ratio or liquidity position.



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SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
The Corporation believes non-GAAP measures are meaningful because they reflect adjustments commonly made by management, investors, regulators and analysts to evaluate the adequacy of common equity and our performance trends. Tangible common equity is used by the Corporation to measure the quality of capital and the return relative to balance sheet risk.
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio removes preferred stock from the Tier 1 capital ratio as defined by and calculated in conformity with bank regulations. The tangible common equity ratio removes the effect of intangible assets from capital and total assets. Tangible common equity per share of common stock removes the effect of intangible assets from common shareholders' equity per share of common stock.
The following table provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and regulatory ratios used in this financial review with financial measures defined by GAAP.
(dollar amounts in millions)(dollar amounts in millions)June 30, 2020December 31, 2019(dollar amounts in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (a):Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (a):Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (a):
Tier 1 capitalTier 1 capital$7,093  $6,919  Tier 1 capital$7,199 $6,919 
Less:Less:Less:
Fixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stockFixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock395  —  Fixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock394 — 
Common equity tier 1 capitalCommon equity tier 1 capital$6,698  $6,919  Common equity tier 1 capital$6,805 $6,919 
Risk-weighted assetsRisk-weighted assets$67,156  $68,273  Risk-weighted assets$66,299 $68,273 
Tier 1 capital ratioTier 1 capital ratio10.56 %10.13 %Tier 1 capital ratio10.86 %10.13 %
Common equity tier 1 capital ratioCommon equity tier 1 capital ratio9.97  10.13  Common equity tier 1 capital ratio10.26 10.13 
Tangible Common Equity Ratio:Tangible Common Equity Ratio:Tangible Common Equity Ratio:
Total shareholders' equityTotal shareholders' equity$7,802  $7,327  Total shareholders' equity$7,874 $7,327 
Less:Less:Less:
Fixed-rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stockFixed-rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock395  —  Fixed-rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock394 — 
Common shareholders' equityCommon shareholders' equity$7,480 $7,327 
Less:Less:
GoodwillGoodwill635  635  Goodwill635 635 
Other intangible assetsOther intangible assets  Other intangible assets
Tangible common equityTangible common equity$6,769  $6,688  Tangible common equity$6,843 $6,688 
Total assetsTotal assets$84,397  $73,402  Total assets$83,631 $73,402 
Less:Less:Less:
GoodwillGoodwill635  635  Goodwill635 635 
Other intangible assetsOther intangible assets  Other intangible assets
Tangible assetsTangible assets$83,759  $72,763  Tangible assets$82,994 $72,763 
Common equity ratioCommon equity ratio8.78 %9.98 %Common equity ratio8.94 %9.98 %
Tangible common equity ratioTangible common equity ratio8.08  9.19  Tangible common equity ratio8.24 9.19 
Tangible Common Equity per Share of Common Stock:Tangible Common Equity per Share of Common Stock:Tangible Common Equity per Share of Common Stock:
Common shareholders' equityCommon shareholders' equity$7,407  $7,327  Common shareholders' equity$7,480 $7,327 
Tangible common equityTangible common equity6,769  6,688  Tangible common equity6,843 6,688 
Shares of common stock outstanding (in millions)Shares of common stock outstanding (in millions)139  142  Shares of common stock outstanding (in millions)139 142 
Common shareholders' equity per share of common stockCommon shareholders' equity per share of common stock$53.28  $51.57  Common shareholders' equity per share of common stock$53.78 $51.57 
Tangible common equity per share of common stockTangible common equity per share of common stock48.69  47.07  Tangible common equity per share of common stock49.20 47.07 
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Quantitative and qualitative disclosures for the current period can be found in the "Market and Liquidity Risk" section of "Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Corporation maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Corporation's management, including the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management has evaluated, with the participation of the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on the evaluation, the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
(b)Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. During the period to which this report relates, there have not been any changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, such controls.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
For information regarding the Corporation's legal proceedings, see "Part I. Item 1. Note 12 – Contingent Liabilities," which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
    Other than as set forth below, there have been no material changes in the Corporation’s risk factors as previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 in response to Part I, Item 1A. of such Form 10-K. Such risk factors are incorporated herein by reference.     
    The following risk factor is added under "General Risk":

The COVID-19 pandemic has impactedand will likely continue to adversely impact our business, and the ultimate impact on our business and financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains, lowered equity market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in temporary closures of many businesses and the institution of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in many states and communities. As a result, the demand for our products and services mayhas been, and is expected to continue to be, significantly impacted. Furthermore, the pandemic has influenced and could further influence the recognition of credit losses in our loan portfolios and has increased and could further increase our allowance for credit losses, particularly as some businesses remain closed or are forced to close again and as more customers may draw on their lines of credit or seek additional loans to help finance their businesses. Certain industries have been particularly susceptible to the effects of the pandemic, such as retail commercial real estate, retail goods and services, hotels, arts/recreation, airlines, restaurants and bars, childcare, coffee shops, cruise lines, education, gasoline and convenience stores, religious organizations, senior living, freight and travel arrangements, and Comerica has outstanding loans to clients in these industries, as described above under "Other Sectors Most at Risk due to Economic Stress Resulting from COVID-19 Impacts." Similarly, because of changing economic and market conditions affecting issuers, the securities we hold may lose value. OurWe have temporarily closed certain of our branches and offices and our business operations may also be disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively long-term, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or

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other restrictions in connection with the pandemic, and we have already temporarily closed certain of our branches and offices.pandemic. In response to the pandemic, we have also enacted hardship relief assistance for customers experiencing financial difficulty as a result of COVID-19, including fee and penalty waivers, loan deferrals or other scenarios that may help our customers. As of September 30, 2020, pandemic-related payment deferrals totaled $385 million, representing approximately 300 obligors and consisting of 60 percent commercial loans and 40 percent retail loans, primarily residential mortgages.

As well, we are a lender for the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") and other SBA, Federal Reserve or United States Treasury programs that have been or may be created in the future in response to the pandemic. These programs are new and

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their effects on Comerica's business are uncertain. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.

    Below we amend the following risk factor discussed under "Credit Risk" in Part II, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A. of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

Declines in the businesses or industries of Comerica's customers - in particular, the energy industry - could cause increased credit losses or decreased loan balances, which could adversely affect Comerica.

Comerica's business customer base consists, in part, of customers in volatile businesses and industries such as the automotive, commercial real estate, residential real estate and energy industries. These industries are sensitive to global economic conditions, supply chain factors and/or commodities prices. Any decline in one of these businesses or industries could cause increased credit losses, which in turn could adversely affect Comerica. Further, any decline in these businesses or industries could cause decreased borrowings, either due to reduced demand or reductions in the borrowing base available for each customer loan.

In particular, oil and gas pricesenergy markets have fallen since the beginningshown continued stress for most of 2020 due to global events.and remain uncertain. Loans in the Energy business line were $2.1$1.8 billion, or approximately 4 percent of total loans, at JuneSeptember 30, 2020. At JuneSeptember 30, 2020, the reserve allocation for Energy loans was over 10 percent of total Energy loans. If oil and gas prices continue to remain depressed for a prolonged period of time, Comerica's energy portfolio could experience increased credit losses, which could adversely affect Comerica's financial results. Furthermore, a prolonged period of low oil prices could also have a negative impact on the Texas economy, which could have a material adverse effect on Comerica’s business, financial condition and results of operations. For more information regarding Comerica's energy portfolio, please see “Energy Lending” beginning on page 5657 of this report.

For more information regarding certain of Comerica's lines of business, please see "Concentration of Credit Risk," "Automotive Lending," "Commercial Real Estate Lending," "Residential Real Estate Lending" and “Energy Lending” on pages F-25 through F-27 of Comerica’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.     


ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
For information regarding the Corporation's purchase of equity securities, see "Part I. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Capital," which is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4[In accordance with Regulation S-K Item No. 601(b)(4)(iii), the Registrant is not filing copies of instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt because none of those instruments authorizes debt in excess of 10% of the total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.]
4.1
10.1H†
10.11†
10.12†
31.1
31.2
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101Financial statements from Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited), (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (unaudited), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
104The cover page from the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101).
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COMERICA INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
/s/ Mauricio A. Ortiz
Mauricio A. Ortiz
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer and
Duly Authorized Officer
Date: JulyOctober 30, 2020

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