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

FORM 10-Q


 Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
Commission File Number: 1-10853
_____________________________
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina56-0939887
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
214 North Tryon Street
Charlotte,North Carolina28202
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant'sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code:(336)733-2000

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 valueTFCNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series F Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PFNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series G Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PGNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series H Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PHNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/4,000th interest in a share of Series I Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PINew York Stock Exchange
5.853% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Normal Preferred Purchase Securities each representing 1/100th interest in a share of Series J Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PJNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series O Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PONew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series R Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PRNew 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 No
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 No
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“large accelerated filer," "accelerated” “accelerated filer," "smaller” “smaller reporting company"company” and "emerging“emerging growth company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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. 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No
At September 30, 2020, 1,348,118,316March 31, 2021, 1,344,845,174 shares of the registrant'sregistrant’s common stock, $5 par value, were outstanding.



TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
Page No.
PART I - Financial Information
Glossary of Defined Terms
Forward-Looking Statements
Item 1.Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders'Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
Note 2. Business CombinationsSecurities Financing Activities
Note 3. Investment Securities Financing Activities
Note 4. Investment SecuritiesLoans and ACL
Note 5. LoansGoodwill and ACLOther Intangible Assets
Note 6. Loan Servicing
Note 6. Goodwill7. Other Assets and Other Intangible AssetsLiabilities
Note 7. Loan Servicing
Note 8. Other Assets and LiabilitiesBorrowings
Note 9. BorrowingsShareholders’ Equity
Note 10. AOCI
Note 11. Income Taxes
Note 12. Benefit Plans
Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies
Note 14. Fair Value Disclosures
Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments
Note 10. Shareholders' Equity16. Computation of EPS
Note 11. AOCI
Note 12. Income Taxes
Note 13. Benefit Plans
Note 14. Commitments and Contingencies
Note 15. Fair Value Disclosures
Note 16. Derivative Financial Instruments
Note 17. Computation of EPS
Note 18. Operating Segments
Item 2.Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (see Market Risk Management in MD&A)
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
PART II - Other Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities - (none)
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures - (not applicable)
Item 5.Other Information - (none to be reported)
Item 6.Exhibits




Glossary of Defined Terms
The following terms may be used throughout this report, including the consolidated financial statements and related notes.
TermDefinition
ACLAllowance for credit losses
AFSAvailable-for-sale
Agency MBSMortgage-backed securities issued by a U.S. government agency or GSE
ALLLAllowance for loan and lease losses
ALMAsset/Liability management
ARRCAlternative Reference Rates Committee of the FRB and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
AOCIAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Basel III RulesRules issued by the FRB, OCC and FDIC on capital adequacy and liquidity requirements in the U.S for banking organizations.
BB&TBB&T Corporation and subsidiaries (changed to "Truist“Truist Financial Corporation"Corporation” effective with the Merger)
BHCBank holding company
BoardTruist'sTruist’s Board of Directors
C&CBCorporate and Commercial Banking, an operating segment
CARES ActThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
CB&WConsumer Banking and Wealth, an operating segment
CCARComprehensive Capital Analysis and Review
CDCertificate of deposit
CDICore deposit intangible
CECLCurrent expected credit loss model
CEOChief Executive Officer
CFOChief Financial Officer
CET1Common equity tier 1
CIBCorporate and Investment Banking
CompanyTruist Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (interchangeable with "Truist"“Truist” below), formerly BB&T Corporation
COVID-19Coronavirus disease 2019
CRACommunity Reinvestment Act of 1977
CRECommercial real estate
CROChief Risk Officer
CVACredit valuation adjustment
EPSEarnings per common share
EVEEconomic value of equity
Exchange ActSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHAFederal Housing Administration
FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank
FHLMCFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMAFederal National Mortgage Association
FRBBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
GAAPAccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GDPGross Domestic Product
GNMAGovernment National Mortgage Association
GrandbridgeGrandbridge Real Estate Capital, LLC
GSEU.S. government-sponsored enterprise
HFIHeld for investment
HTMHeld-to-maturity
IHInsurance Holdings, an operating segment
IPVIndependent price verification
IRSInternal Revenue Service
LCRLiquidity Coverage Ratio
LHFSLoans held for sale
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
LOCOMLower of cost or market
Market Risk RuleMarket risk capital requirements issued jointly by the OCC, U.S. Treasury, FRB, and FDIC
MBSMortgage-backed securities
MD&AManagement'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
MergerMerger of BB&T and SunTrust effective December 6, 2019
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TermDefinition
MRLCCMarket Risk, Liquidity and Capital Committee
MRMModel Risk Management
MSRMortgage servicing right
N/ANANot applicable
NIMNet interest margin, computed on a TE basis
NMNot meaningful
NPANonperforming asset
NPLNonperforming loan
NSFRNet stable funding ratio
NYSENew York Stock Exchange
OASOption adjusted spread
OCCOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCIOther comprehensive income (loss)
OPEBOther post-employment benefit
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TermDefinition
OREOOther real estate owned
OT&COther, Treasury and Corporate
OTCOver-the-counter
Parent CompanyTruist Financial Corporation, the parent company of Truist Bank and other subsidiaries
PCDPurchased credit deteriorated loans
PCIPurchased credit impaired loans
PPPPaycheck Protection Program, established by the CARES Act
PSURe-REMICsPerformance share units
Re-REMICsRe-securitizations of Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
ROU assetsRight-of-use assets
RSARestricted stock award
RSURestricted stock unit
RUFCReserve for unfunded lending commitments
SBICSmall Business Investment Company
SECSCBSecurities and Exchange CommissionStress Capital Buffer
Short-Term BorrowingsFederal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowed funds with original maturities of less than one year
SOFRSecured Overnight Financing Rate
SCBStress Capital Buffer
SunTrustSunTrust Banks, Inc.
TDRTroubled debt restructuring
TETaxable-equivalent
TRSTotal Return Swap
TruistTruist Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (interchangeable with the "Company"“Company” above), formerly BB&T Corporation
Truist BankTruist Bank, formerly Branch Banking and Trust Company
U.S.United States of America
U.S. TreasuryUnited States Department of the Treasury
UPBUnpaid principal balance
VAUnited States Department of the Veterans Affairs
VaRValue-at-risk
VIEVariable interest entity

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and the future performance of Truist. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "projects," "may," "will," "should,"“anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would," "could"” “could” and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead represent management'smanagement’s expectations and assumptions regarding Truist'sTruist’s business, the economy, and other future conditions. Such statements involve inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As such, Truist’s actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements. While there can be no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements include the following, without limitation, as well as the risks and uncertainties more fully discussed underin Part II, Item 1A-Risk Factors in this report and Part I, Item 1A-Risk Factors in Truist’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019:2020:

the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy, adversely impacted Truist’s financial condition and results of operations, including through increased expenses, reduced fee income and net interest margin and increases in the allowance for credit losses, and continuation of current conditions could worsen these impacts and also adversely affect Truist’s capital and liquidity position or cost of capital, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, cause an outflow of deposits, and impair goodwill or other assets;
risks and uncertainties relating to the merger of BB&T and SunTrust ("Merger"), including the ability to successfully integrate the companies or to realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger;
expenses relating to the Merger and integration of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust;
deposit attrition, client loss or revenue loss following completed mergers or acquisitions may be greater than anticipated;
changes in the interest rate environment, including the replacement of LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark, which could adversely affect Truist’s revenue and expenses, the value of assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital, cash flows, and liquidity;
volatility in mortgage production and servicing revenues, and changes in carrying values of Truist’s servicing assets and mortgages held for sale due to changes in interest rates;
management’s ability to effectively manage credit risk;
inability to access short-term funding or liquidity;
loss of client deposits, which could increase Truist’s funding costs;
changes in Truist’s credit ratings, which could increase the cost of funding or limit access to capital markets;
additional capital and liquidity requirements;
regulatory matters, litigation or other legal actions, which may result in, among other things, costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on Truist’s business activities, reputational harm, or other adverse consequences;
risks related to originating and selling mortgages, including repurchase and indemnity demands from purchasers related to representations and warranties on loans sold, which could result in an increase in the amount of losses for loan repurchases;
failure to execute on strategic or operational plans, including the ability to successfully complete and/or integrate mergers and acquisitions;
risks relating to Truist’s role as a servicer of loans, including an increase in the scope or costs of the services Truist is required to perform without any corresponding increase in Truist’s servicing fee, or a breach of Truist’s obligations as servicer;
negative public opinion, which could damage Truist’s reputation;
increased scrutiny regarding Truist’s consumer sales practices, training practices, incentive compensation design and governance;
competition from new or existing competitors, including increased competition from products and services offered by non-bank financial technology companies, may reduce Truist’s client base, cause Truist to lower prices for its products and services in order to maintain market share or otherwise adversely impact Truist’s businesses or results of operations;
Truist’s ability to introduce new products and services in response to industry trends or developments in technology that achieve market acceptance and regulatory approval;
Truist’s success depends on the expertise of key personnel, and if these individuals leave or change their roles without effective replacements, Truist's operations and integration activities could be adversely impacted. This could be exacerbated as Truist continues to integrate the management teams of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust, or if the organization is unable to hire and retain qualified personnel;
legislative, regulatory or accounting changes may adversely affect the businesses in which Truist is engaged;
evolving regulatory standards, including with respect to capital and liquidity requirements, and results of regulatory examinations, may adversely affect Truist's financial condition and results of operations;
accounting policies and processes require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain;
general economic or business conditions, either nationally or regionally, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, slower deposit or asset growth, a deterioration in credit quality or a reduced demand for credit, insurance or other services;
risk management oversight functions may not identify or address risks adequately;
unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings or other claims or regulatory or other governmental investigations or inquiries could result in negative publicity, protests, fines, penalties, restrictions on Truist's operations or ability to expand its business or other negative consequences, all of which could cause reputational damage and adversely impact Truist's financial condition and results of operations;
competitors of Truist may have greater financial resources or develop products that enable them to compete more successfully than Truist and may be subject to different regulatory standards than Truist;
failure to maintain or enhance Truist’s competitive position with respect to technology, whether it fails to anticipate client expectations or because its technological developments fail to perform as desired or are not rolled out in a timely manner or for other reasons, may cause Truist to lose market share or incur additional expense;
fraud or misconduct by internal or external parties, which Truist may not be able to prevent, detect or mitigate;
operational or communications systems, including systems used by vendors or other external parties, may fail or may be the subject of a breach or cyber-attack that, if successful, could adversely impact Truist's financial condition and results of operations;
security risks, including denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks targeting Truist’s employees and clients, malware intrusion or data corruption attempts, and identity theft could result in the disclosure of confidential information, adversely affect Truist’s business or reputation or create significant legal or financial exposure;
natural or other disasters, including acts of terrorism and pandemics, could have an adverse effect on Truist, including a material disruption of Truist's operations or the ability or willingness of clients to access Truist's products and services;
widespread system outages, caused by the failure of critical internal systems or critical services provided by third parties could adversely impact Truist's financial condition and results of operations; and
depressed market values for Truist’s stock and adverse economic conditions sustained over a period of time may require a write down to goodwill.
risks and uncertainties relating to the Merger of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust, including the ability to successfully integrate the companies or to realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger;
expenses relating to the Merger and integration of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust;
deposit attrition, client loss or revenue loss following completed mergers or acquisitions may be greater than anticipated;
the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy, adversely impacted Truist’s financial condition, and results of operations, including through increased expenses, reduced fee income and net interest margin and increases in the allowance for credit losses, and continuation of current conditions could worsen these impacts and also adversely affect Truist’s capital and liquidity position or cost of capital, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, cause an outflow of deposits, and impair goodwill or other assets;
Truist is subject to credit risk by lending or committing to lend money, and may have more credit risk and higher credit losses to the extent that loans are concentrated by loan type, industry segment, borrower type or location of the borrower or collateral;
changes in the interest rate environment, including the replacement of LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark and potentially negative interest rates, which could adversely affect Truist’s revenue and expenses, the value of assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital, cash flows, and liquidity;
inability to access short-term funding or liquidity, loss of client deposits or changes in Truist’s credit ratings, which could increase the cost of funding or limit access to capital markets;
risk management oversight functions may not identify or address risks adequately, and management may not be able to effectively manage credit risk;
risks resulting from the extensive use of models in Truist’s business, which may impact decisions made by management and regulators;
failure to execute on strategic or operational plans, including the ability to successfully complete or integrate mergers and acquisitions;
increased competition, including from (i) new or existing competitors that could have greater financial resources or be subject to different regulatory standards, and (ii) products and services offered by non-bank financial technology companies, may reduce Truist’s client base, cause Truist to lower prices for its products and services in order to maintain market share or otherwise adversely impact Truist’s businesses or results of operations;
failure to maintain or enhance Truist’s competitive position with respect to new products, services and technology, whether it fails to anticipate client expectations or because its technological developments fail to perform as desired or do not achieve market acceptance or regulatory approval or for other reasons, may cause Truist to lose market share or incur additional expense;
negative public opinion, which could damage Truist’s reputation;
increased scrutiny regarding Truist’s consumer sales practices, training practices, incentive compensation design, and governance;
regulatory matters, litigation or other legal actions, which may result in, among other things, costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on Truist’s business activities, reputational harm, negative publicity, or other adverse consequences;
evolving legislative, accounting and regulatory standards, including with respect to capital and liquidity requirements, and results of regulatory examinations may adversely affect Truist’s financial condition and results of operations;
the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and its agencies could have a material adverse effect on profitability;
accounting policies and processes require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain, including the potential write down to goodwill if there is an elongated period of decline in market value for Truist’s stock and adverse economic conditions are sustained over a period of time;
general economic or business conditions, either globally, nationally or regionally, may be less favorable than expected, and instability in global geopolitical matters or volatility in financial markets could result in, among other things, slower deposit or asset growth, a deterioration in credit quality, or a reduced demand for credit, insurance, or other services;
risks related to originating and selling mortgages, including repurchase and indemnity demands from purchasers related to representations and warranties on loans sold, which could result in an increase in the amount of losses for loan repurchases;
risks relating to Truist’s role as a loan servicer, including an increase in the scope or costs of the services Truist is required to perform, without any corresponding increase in servicing fees or a breach of Truist’s obligations as servicer;
Truist’s success depends on hiring and retaining key personnel, and if these individuals leave or change roles without effective replacements, Truist’s operations and integration activities could be adversely impacted, which could be exacerbated as Truist continues to integrate the management teams of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust;
fraud or misconduct by internal or external parties, which Truist may not be able to prevent, detect, or mitigate;
security risks, including denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks targeting Truist’s teammates and clients, malware intrusion, data corruption attempts, system breaches, cyber attacks, and identity theft, could result in the disclosure of confidential information, adversely affect Truist’s business or reputation or create significant legal or financial exposure; and
widespread outages of operational, communication, or other systems, whether internal or provided by third parties, natural or other disasters (including acts of terrorism and pandemics), and the effects of climate change could have an adverse effect on Truist’s financial condition and results of operations, lead to material disruption of Truist’s operations or the ability or willingness of clients to access Truist’s products and services.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, Truist undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$4,194 $4,084 Cash and due from banks$5,097 $5,029 
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks32,914 14,981 Interest-bearing deposits with banks27,035 13,839 
Securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreementsSecurities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements1,300 1,417 Securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements1,349 1,745 
Trading assets at fair valueTrading assets at fair value4,670 5,733 Trading assets at fair value5,094 3,872 
AFS securities at fair valueAFS securities at fair value86,132 74,727 AFS securities at fair value123,807 120,788 
LHFS (including $5,369 and $5,673 at fair value, respectively)5,522 8,373 
LHFS (including $5,465 and $4,955 at fair value, respectively)LHFS (including $5,465 and $4,955 at fair value, respectively)5,668 6,059 
Loans and leasesLoans and leases306,627 299,842 Loans and leases291,511 299,734 
ALLLALLL(5,863)(1,549)ALLL(5,662)(5,835)
Loans and leases, net of ALLLLoans and leases, net of ALLL300,764 298,293 Loans and leases, net of ALLL285,849 293,899 
Premises and equipmentPremises and equipment3,968 3,712 Premises and equipment3,787 3,870 
GoodwillGoodwill23,869 24,154 Goodwill24,356 24,447 
CDI and other intangible assetsCDI and other intangible assets2,840 3,142 CDI and other intangible assets2,825 2,984 
MSRs (including $1,991 and $2,618 at fair value, respectively)1,991 2,630 
Other assets (including $4,914 and $3,310 at fair value, respectively)31,019 31,832 
MSRs at fair valueMSRs at fair value2,365 2,023 
Other assets (including $3,801 and $4,891 at fair value, respectively)Other assets (including $3,801 and $4,891 at fair value, respectively)30,305 30,673 
Total assetsTotal assets$499,183 $473,078 Total assets$517,537 $509,228 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$124,297 $92,405 Noninterest-bearing deposits$136,555 $127,629 
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits246,450 242,322 Interest-bearing deposits259,007 253,448 
Short-term borrowings (including $1,060 and $1,074 at fair value, respectively)6,244 18,218 
Short-term borrowings (including $1,313 and $1,115 at fair value, respectively)Short-term borrowings (including $1,313 and $1,115 at fair value, respectively)5,889 6,092 
Long-term debtLong-term debt41,008 41,339 Long-term debt37,753 39,597 
Other liabilities (including $403 and $366 at fair value, respectively)11,211 12,236 
Other liabilities (including $704 and $555 at fair value, respectively)Other liabilities (including $704 and $555 at fair value, respectively)10,457 11,550 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities429,210 406,520 Total liabilities449,661 438,316 
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders’ EquityShareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $5 par value, liquidation preference of $25,000 per sharePreferred stock, $5 par value, liquidation preference of $25,000 per share8,048 5,102 Preferred stock, $5 par value, liquidation preference of $25,000 per share7,124 8,048 
Common stock, $5 par valueCommon stock, $5 par value6,741 6,711 Common stock, $5 par value6,724 6,745 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital35,774 35,609 Additional paid-in capital35,360 35,843 
Retained earningsRetained earnings18,834 19,806 Retained earnings20,184 19,455 
AOCI, net of deferred income taxesAOCI, net of deferred income taxes470 (844)AOCI, net of deferred income taxes(1,516)716 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests106 174 Noncontrolling interests105 
Total shareholders' equity69,973 66,558 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$499,183 $473,078 
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity67,876 70,912 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$517,537 $509,228 
Common shares outstandingCommon shares outstanding1,348,118 1,342,166 Common shares outstanding1,344,845 1,348,961 
Common shares authorizedCommon shares authorized2,000,000 2,000,000 Common shares authorized2,000,000 2,000,000 
Preferred shares outstandingPreferred shares outstanding280 145 Preferred shares outstanding107 280 
Preferred shares authorizedPreferred shares authorized5,000 5,000 Preferred shares authorized5,000 5,000 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
20212020
Interest IncomeInterest Income    Interest Income  
Interest and fees on loans and leasesInterest and fees on loans and leases$3,174 $1,886 $10,327 $5,611 Interest and fees on loans and leases$3,002 $3,776 
Interest on securitiesInterest on securities393 315 1,331 917 Interest on securities443 494 
Interest on other earning assetsInterest on other earning assets56 17 279 69 Interest on other earning assets49 156 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income3,623 2,218 11,937 6,597 Total interest income3,494 4,426 
Interest ExpenseInterest Expense    Interest Expense  
Interest on depositsInterest on deposits96 271 718 797 Interest on deposits47 421 
Interest on long-term debtInterest on long-term debt152 193 635 578 Interest on long-term debt148 272 
Interest on other borrowingsInterest on other borrowings13 54 124 136 Interest on other borrowings14 83 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense261 518 1,477 1,511 Total interest expense209 776 
Net Interest IncomeNet Interest Income3,362 1,700 10,460 5,086 Net Interest Income3,285 3,650 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses421 117 2,158 444 Provision for credit losses48 893 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit LossesNet Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses2,941 1,583 8,302 4,642 Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses3,237 2,757 
Noninterest IncomeNoninterest Income    Noninterest Income  
Insurance incomeInsurance income518 487 1,648 1,563 Insurance income626 549 
Wealth management incomeWealth management income341 332 
Service charges on depositsService charges on deposits247 188 754 540 Service charges on deposits258 305 
Wealth management income324 175 945 509 
Card and payment related fees200 132 558 399 
Residential mortgage incomeResidential mortgage income221 80 807 220 Residential mortgage income100 245 
Investment banking and trading incomeInvestment banking and trading income244 60 636 135 Investment banking and trading income340 118 
Card and payment related feesCard and payment related fees200 187 
Lending related feesLending related fees100 67 
Operating lease incomeOperating lease income72 36 232 106 Operating lease income68 77 
Commercial real estate related incomeCommercial real estate related income43 44 
Income from bank-owned life insuranceIncome from bank-owned life insurance46 29 135 91 Income from bank-owned life insurance50 44 
Lending related fees77 24 210 77 
Commercial real estate related income55 32 148 68 
Securities gains (losses)Securities gains (losses)104 402 Securities gains (losses)(2)
Other income (loss)Other income (loss)102 60 119 149 Other income (loss)71 (5)
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income2,210 1,303 6,594 3,857 Total noninterest income2,197 1,961 
Noninterest ExpenseNoninterest Expense    Noninterest Expense  
Personnel expensePersonnel expense2,058 1,161 6,038 3,368 Personnel expense2,142 1,972 
Professional fees and outside processingProfessional fees and outside processing350 247 
Net occupancy expenseNet occupancy expense233 122 697 360 Net occupancy expense209 221 
Professional fees and outside processing323 102 859 272 
Software expenseSoftware expense221 77 647 220 Software expense210 210 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles144 165 
Equipment expenseEquipment expense127 64 363 197 Equipment expense113 116 
Marketing and customer developmentMarketing and customer development75 36 215 92 Marketing and customer development66 84 
Operating lease depreciationOperating lease depreciation56 35 204 93 Operating lease depreciation50 71 
Loan-related expenseLoan-related expense59 26 177 81 Loan-related expense54 62 
Amortization of intangibles170 29 513 93 
Regulatory costsRegulatory costs34 20 93 57 Regulatory costs25 29 
Merger-related and restructuring chargesMerger-related and restructuring charges236 34 552 137 Merger-related and restructuring charges141 107 
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debtLoss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt235 Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt(3)
Other expenseOther expense163 134 471 389 Other expense109 147 
Total noninterest expenseTotal noninterest expense3,755 1,840 11,064 5,359 Total noninterest expense3,610 3,431 
EarningsEarnings    Earnings  
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes1,396 1,046 3,832 3,140 Income before income taxes1,824 1,287 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes255 218 670 629 Provision for income taxes351 224 
Net incomeNet income1,141 828 3,162 2,511 Net income1,473 1,063 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests(4)
Net income available to the bank holding companyNet income available to the bank holding company1,138 825 3,153 2,503 Net income available to the bank holding company1,477 1,060 
Dividends on preferred stock70 90 197 177 
Preferred stock dividends and otherPreferred stock dividends and other143 74 
Net income available to common shareholdersNet income available to common shareholders$1,068 $735 $2,956 $2,326 Net income available to common shareholders$1,334 $986 
Basic EPSBasic EPS$0.79 $0.96 $2.20 $3.04 Basic EPS$0.99 $0.73 
Diluted EPSDiluted EPS0.79 0.95 2.18 3.00 Diluted EPS0.98 0.73 
Basic weighted average shares outstandingBasic weighted average shares outstanding1,347,916 766,167 1,346,605 765,428 Basic weighted average shares outstanding1,345,666 1,344,372 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding1,358,122 775,791 1,357,174 774,907 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding1,358,932 1,357,545 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Net income$1,141 $828 $3,162 $2,511 
OCI, net of tax:    
Change in unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs(11)(38)18 (2)
Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges13 30 (80)
Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on AFS securities(375)118 1,267 769 
Other, net(1)
Total OCI, net of tax(377)93 1,314 689 
Total comprehensive income$764 $921 $4,476 $3,200 
Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI:
Change in unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs$(4)$(11)$$
Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges(25)
Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on AFS securities(114)37 389 237 
Other, net(1)
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Net income$1,473 $1,063 
OCI, net of tax:  
Net change in net pension and postretirement costs35 15 
Net change in cash flow hedges36 11 
Net change in AFS securities(2,304)1,721 
Other, net(5)
Total OCI, net of tax(2,232)1,742 
Total comprehensive income$(759)$2,805 
Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI:
Net change in net pension and postretirement costs$11 $
Net change in cash flow hedges11 
Net change in AFS securities(707)527 
Total income taxes related to OCI$(685)$535 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS'SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Shares of Common StockPreferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAOCINoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' EquityUnaudited
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Shares of Common StockPreferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAOCINoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders’ Equity
Balance, July 1, 2019766,010 $3,053 $3,830 $6,889 $19,050 $(1,119)$61 $31,764 
Net income— — — — 825 — 828 
OCI— — — — — 93 — 93 
Issued in connection with equity awards, net293 — — — — 
Issued in connection with preferred stock offerings— 1,683 — — — — — 1,683 
Redemption of preferred stock— (1,679)— — (46)— — (1,725)
Cash dividends declared on common stock— — — — (345)— — (345)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — (44)— — (44)
Equity-based compensation expense— — — 39 — — — 39 
Other, net— — — — — — 
Balance, September 30, 2019766,303 $3,057 $3,832 $6,931 $19,440 $(1,026)$69 $32,303 
Balance, July 1, 20201,347,609 $7,143 $6,738 $35,676 $18,373 $847 $106 $68,883 
Net income— — — — 1,138 — 1,141 
OCI— — — — — (377)— (377)
Issued in connection with equity awards, net509 — (6)— — — (3)
Issued in connection with preferred stock offerings— 905 — — — — — 905 
Cash dividends declared on common stock— — — — (607)— — (607)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — (70)— — (70)
Equity-based compensation expense— — — 104 — — — 104 
Other, net— — — — — — (3)(3)
Balance, September 30, 20201,348,118 $8,048 $6,741 $35,774 $18,834 $470 $106 $69,973 
Balance, January 1, 2019763,326 $3,053 $3,817 $6,849 $18,118 $(1,715)$56 $30,178 
Net income— — — — 2,503 — 2,511 
OCI— — — — — 689 — 689 
Issued in connection with equity awards, net2,977 — 15 (40)— — — (25)
Issued in connection with preferred stock offerings— 1,683 — — — — — 1,683 
Redemption of preferred stock— (1,679)— — (46)— — (1,725)
Cash dividends declared on common stock— — — — (964)— — (964)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — (131)— — (131)
Equity-based compensation expense— — — 119 — — — 119 
Other, net— — — (40)— (32)
Balance, September 30, 2019766,303 $3,057 $3,832 $6,931 $19,440 $(1,026)$69 $32,303 
Balance, January 1, 20201,342,166 $5,102 $6,711 $35,609 $19,806 $(844)$174 $66,558 
Net income— — — — 3,153 — 3,162 
OCI— — — — — 1,314 — 1,314 
Issued in connection with equity awards, net5,952 — 30 (115)(2)— — (87)
Issued in connection with preferred stock offerings— 3,449 — — — — — 3,449 
Redemption of preferred stock— (503)— — — — (500)
Cash dividends declared on common stock— — — — (1,817)— — (1,817)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — (200)— — (200)
Equity-based compensation expense— — — 280 — — — 280 
Cumulative effect adjustment for new accounting standards— — — — (2,109)— — (2,109)
Other, net— — — — — — (77)(77)
Balance, September 30, 20201,348,118 $8,048 $6,741 $35,774 $18,834 $470 $106 $69,973 
Balance, January 1, 2020Balance, January 1, 20201,342,166 $5,102 $6,711 $35,609 $19,806 $(844)$174 $66,558 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 1,060 — 1,063 
OCIOCI— — — — — 1,742 — 1,742 
Issued in connection with equity awards, netIssued in connection with equity awards, net5,295 — 26 (104)(2)— — (80)
Redemption of preferred stockRedemption of preferred stock— (503)— — — — (500)
Cash dividends declared on common stockCash dividends declared on common stock— — — — (605)— — (605)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stockCash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — (77)— — (77)
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense— — — 79 — — — 79 
Cumulative effect adjustment for new accounting standardsCumulative effect adjustment for new accounting standards— — — — (2,109)— — (2,109)
Other, netOther, net— — — — (10)(10)
Balance, March 31, 2020Balance, March 31, 20201,347,461 $4,599 $6,737 $35,584 $18,076 $898 $167 $66,061 
Balance, January 1, 2021Balance, January 1, 20211,348,961 $8,048 $6,745 $35,843 $19,455 $716 $105 $70,912 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 1,477 — (4)1,473 
OCIOCI— — — — — (2,232)— (2,232)
Issued in connection with equity awards, netIssued in connection with equity awards, net5,388 — 27 (111)— — — (84)
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(9,504)— (48)(458)— — — (506)
Redemption of preferred stockRedemption of preferred stock— (924)— — (26)— — (950)
Cash dividends declared on common stockCash dividends declared on common stock— — — — (605)— — (605)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stockCash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — (117)— — (117)
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense— — — 86 — — — 86 
Other, netOther, net— — — — — — (101)(101)
Balance, March 31, 2021Balance, March 31, 20211,344,845 $7,124 $6,724 $35,360 $20,184 $(1,516)$$67,876 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:Cash Flows From Operating Activities:  Cash Flows From Operating Activities:  
Net incomeNet income$3,162 $2,511 Net income$1,473 $1,063 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:  
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses2,158 444 Provision for credit losses48 893 
DepreciationDepreciation694 324 Depreciation201 234 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles513 93 Amortization of intangibles144 165 
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense280 119 Equity-based compensation expense86 79 
Securities gains (losses)(402)
Securities (gains) lossesSecurities (gains) losses
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:Net change in operating assets and liabilities:  Net change in operating assets and liabilities:  
LHFSLHFS1,144 (531)LHFS(510)2,898 
MSRsMSRs639 193 MSRs(342)480 
Pension assetPension asset(417)(838)Pension asset(452)(336)
Derivative assets and liabilitiesDerivative assets and liabilities(3,064)(559)Derivative assets and liabilities1,060 (1,728)
Trading assetsTrading assets1,063 (9)Trading assets(1,222)1,870 
Other assets and other liabilitiesOther assets and other liabilities(299)(61)Other assets and other liabilities(915)(1,590)
Other, netOther, net(442)278 Other, net396 598 
Net cash from operating activitiesNet cash from operating activities5,029 1,964 Net cash from operating activities(33)4,628 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:Cash Flows From Investing Activities:  Cash Flows From Investing Activities:  
Proceeds from sales of AFS securitiesProceeds from sales of AFS securities5,219 4,255 Proceeds from sales of AFS securities60 1,506 
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS securitiesProceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS securities14,917 3,051 Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS securities8,862 2,513 
Purchases of AFS securitiesPurchases of AFS securities(28,242)(17,220)Purchases of AFS securities(15,601)(4,029)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of HTM securities1,762 
Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of sales and principal collectedOriginations and purchases of loans and leases, net of sales and principal collected(4,328)(1,060)Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of sales and principal collected8,249 (18,024)
Net cash received (paid) for FHLB stockNet cash received (paid) for FHLB stock599 (116)Net cash received (paid) for FHLB stock40 (651)
Net cash received (paid) for securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements117 29 
Net cash paid for premises and equipmentNet cash paid for premises and equipment(716)(116)Net cash paid for premises and equipment(99)(464)
Net cash received (paid) for mergers, acquisitions and divestituresNet cash received (paid) for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures(1,811)(33)Net cash received (paid) for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures1,130 (62)
Other, netOther, net158 77 Other, net478 (304)
Net cash from investing activitiesNet cash from investing activities(14,087)(9,371)Net cash from investing activities3,119 (19,515)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:Cash Flows From Financing Activities:Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net change in depositsNet change in deposits38,263 1,096 Net change in deposits14,489 15,474 
Net change in short-term borrowingsNet change in short-term borrowings(11,972)5,317 Net change in short-term borrowings(203)(5,522)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debtProceeds from issuance of long-term debt26,570 5,653 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,299 24,288 
Repayment of long-term debtRepayment of long-term debt(27,667)(4,259)Repayment of long-term debt(3,032)(782)
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(506)
Net proceeds from preferred stock issued3,449 1,683 
Redemption of preferred stockRedemption of preferred stock(500)(1,725)Redemption of preferred stock(950)(500)
Cash dividends paid on common stockCash dividends paid on common stock(1,817)(964)Cash dividends paid on common stock(605)(605)
Cash dividends paid on preferred stockCash dividends paid on preferred stock(200)(131)Cash dividends paid on preferred stock(117)(77)
Net cash received (paid) for hedge unwinds1,111 (156)
Other, netOther, net(136)(47)Other, net(197)(106)
Net cash from financing activitiesNet cash from financing activities27,101 6,467 Net cash from financing activities10,178 32,170 
Net Change in Cash and Cash EquivalentsNet Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents18,043 (940)Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents13,264 17,283 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 119,065 3,844 Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 118,868 19,065 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, September 30$37,108 $2,904 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31$32,132 $36,348 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Net cash paid (received) during the period for:Net cash paid (received) during the period for:Net cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest expenseInterest expense$1,555 $1,486 Interest expense$248 $758 
Income taxesIncome taxes94 409 Income taxes28 11 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 1. Basis of Presentation

General

See the Glossary of Defined Terms at the beginning of this Report for terms used herein. These consolidated financial statements and notes are presented in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q, and, therefore, do not include all information and notes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flow activity required in accordance with GAAP. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations have been made. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited annual financial statements but does not includecontain all of the footnote disclosures required by GAAP.from the annual financial statements. The information contained in the financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 should be referred to in connection with these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. The Company updated its accounting policies in connection with recently adopted accounting standards. There were no other significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies from those disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts reported in prior periods'periods’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change include the determination of the ACL; determination of fair value for financial instruments; valuation of MSRs; goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting related adjustments; benefit plan obligations and expenses; and tax assets, liabilities, and expense.

Investment SecuritiesChanges in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

The Company invests in various debt securities primarily for liquidity management purposes and as part of the overall ALM process to optimize income and market performance over an entire interest rate cycle. Investments in debt securities that are not held for trading purposes are classified as HTM or AFS. Truist does not currently have any securities classified as HTM.

Interest income on securities is recognized in income on an accrual basis. Premiums and discounts are amortized into interest income using the effective interest method over the contractual life of the security. As prepayments are received, a proportionate amount of the related premium or discount is recognized in income so that the effective interest rate on the remaining portion of the security continues unchanged.

AFS securities are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in AOCI, net of deferred income taxes, in the Shareholders' equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains or losses realized from the sale of AFS securities are determined by specific identification and are included in noninterest income.

An unrealized loss exists whenThere were no standards adopted during the current fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position are evaluated at the balance sheet date to determine whether such losses are credit-related. Credit losses are measured on an individual basis and recognized in an ACL. Changes in expected credit losses are recognized in the Provision for credit losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Municipal securities are evaluated for impairment usingyear that had a municipal bond credit scoring tool that leverages historical municipal market data to estimate probability of default and loss given default at the issuer level. U.S. Treasury securities, government guaranteed securities, and other securities issued by GSEs are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the US government, are highly rated by rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses. There was no ACLmaterial effect on the Company’s AFS debt securities at September 30, 2020.

Loansfinancial statements, and Leases

The Company's accounting methods for loans differ dependingno standards not yet adopted by the Company that are expected to have a material effect on whether the loans are originated or purchased, and if purchased, whether or not the loans reflect credit deterioration since the date of origination such that at the date of acquisition there is more than an insignificant deterioration in credit.Company’s financial statements.

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Originated Loans and Leases

Loans and leases that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs, and unamortized fees and costs. Interest and fees on loans and leases includes certain loan fees and deferred direct costs associated with the lending process recognized over the contractual lives of the loans using the effective interest method.

Purchased Loans

Purchased loans are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date.

Fair values for purchased loans are based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considers credit loss expectations, market interest rates and other market factors such as liquidity from the perspective of a market participant. Loans are grouped together according to similar characteristics and treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The probability of default, loss given default and prepayment assumptions are the key factors driving credit losses which are embedded into the estimated cash flows. These assumptions are informed by internal data on loan characteristics, historical loss experience, and current and forecasted economic conditions. The interest and liquidity component of the estimate are determined by discounting interest and principal cash flows through the expected life of the underlying loans. The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity. The discount rates do not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included as a reduction to the estimated cash flows.

Beginning January 1, 2020, purchased loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either PCD, which indicates that the loan reflects more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, or non-PCD. Truist considers a variety of factors in connection with the identification of more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality, including but not limited to risk grades, delinquency, nonperforming status, previous troubled debt restructurings or bankruptcies and other qualitative factors that indicate deterioration in credit quality since origination.

For PCD loans, the initial estimate of expected credit losses is determined using the same methodology as other loans held for investmentand recognized as an adjustment to the acquisition price of the asset; thus, the sum of the loans’ purchase price and initial ALLL estimate represents the initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value is the non-credit discount or premium. For non-PCD loans, the difference between the fair value and the par value is considered the fair value mark. The initial ALLL for non-PCD loans is recorded with a corresponding charge to the Provision for credit losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Subsequent changes in the ALLL related to PCD and non-PCD loans are recognized in the Provision for credit losses.

The non-credit discount or premium related to PCD loans, and the fair value mark on non-PCD loans, is amortized or accreted to Interest and fees on loans and leases over the contractual life of the loans using the effective interest method for amortizing loans, and using a straight-line approach for interest-only loans and loans with revolving privileges. In the event of prepayment, unamortized discounts or premiums are recognized in Interest and fees on loans and leases.

TDRs
Modifications to a borrower's debt agreement are considered TDRs if a concession is granted for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower's financial difficulties that otherwise would not be considered. TDRs are undertaken to improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan and may take the form of modifications made with the stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, other modifications to the structure of the loan that fall outside of normal underwriting policies and procedures, or in certain limited circumstances, forgiveness of principal or interest. A restructuring that results in only a delay in payments that is insignificant is not considered an economic concession. In accordance with the CARES Act, Truist implemented loan modification programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to provide borrowers with flexibility with respect to repayment terms. Truist payment relief assistance includes forbearance, deferrals, extension and re-aging programs, along with certain other modification strategies. The Company elected the accounting policy in the CARES Act to not apply TDR accounting to loans modified for borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company applies this policy to loans modified in response to COVID-19 hardships that were less than 30 days past due at December 31, 2019, or in certain circumstances, at the time that the COVID-19 loan modification program was implemented, unless the loan was previously classified as a TDR.

TDRs can be classified as performing or nonperforming, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower and an evaluation as to whether the borrower will be able to repay the loan based on the modified terms. In circumstances where the TDR involves charging off a portion of the loan balance, Truist classifies these TDRs as nonperforming.

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The decision to maintain a commercial TDR on performing status is based on a current, well documented credit evaluation of the borrower's financial condition and prospects for repayment under the modified terms. This evaluation includes consideration of the borrower's current capacity to pay, which among other things may include a review of the borrower's current financial statements, an analysis of cash flow available to pay debt obligations, and an evaluation of secondary sources of payment from the borrower and any guarantors. This evaluation also includes an evaluation of the borrower's current willingness to pay, which may include a review of past payment history, an evaluation of the borrower's willingness to provide information on a timely basis, and consideration of offers from the borrower to provide additional collateral or guarantor support. The credit evaluation may also include review of cash flow projections, consideration of the adequacy of collateral to cover all principal and interest and trends indicating improving profitability and collectability of receivables.

The evaluation of mortgage and other consumer loans includes an evaluation of the client's debt-to-income ratio, credit report, property value and certain other client-specific factors that impact the clients’ ability to make timely principal and interest payments on the loan.

TDR classification may be removed due to the passage of time if the loan: (1) did not include a forgiveness of principal or interest, (2) has performed in accordance with the modified terms (generally a minimum of six consecutive months), (3) was reported as a TDR over a year-end reporting period, and (4) reflected an interest rate on the modified loan that was no less than a market rate at the date of modification. TDR classification may also be removed for an accruing loan upon the occurrence of a subsequent non-concessionary modification granted at market terms and within current underwriting guidelines.

NPAs
NPAs include NPLs and foreclosed property. Foreclosed property consists of real estate and other assets acquired as a result of clients' loan defaults.

Truist's policies for placing loans on nonperforming status conform to guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. Truist classifies loans and leases as past due when the payment of principal and interest based upon contractual terms is greater than 30 days delinquent or if one payment is past due. Payment deferrals granted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic do not result in a loan becoming past due. The following table summarizes the delinquency thresholds that are a factor used in evaluating nonperforming classification and the timing of charge-off evaluations:
(number of days)Placed on Nonperforming (1)Evaluation for Charge-off
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial90(2)90(2)
CRE90(2)90(2)
Commercial construction90(2)90(2)
Lease financing90(2)90(2)
Consumer:
Residential mortgage (3)90to18090to210
Residential home equity and direct (3)90to12090to180
Indirect auto (3)90120
Indirect other (3)90to120120to180
Student (4) (5)NA120to180
Credit card (6)NA90to180
(1)    Loans may be returned to performing status when they become current as to both principal and interest and concern no longer exists as to the collectability of principal and interest, generally indicated by 180 days of sustained payment performance.
(2)    Or when it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible, whichever occurs first.
(3)    Depends on product type, loss mitigation status, status of the government guaranty, if applicable, and certain other product-specific factors.
(4)    Student loans are not placed in nonperforming status, which reflects consideration of governmental guarantees or accelerated charge-off policies related to certain non-guaranteed portfolios.
(5)    Claims related to government guaranteed loans may be filed once the loans reach 270 days past due. The non-guaranteed balance, which ranges from 2-3%, is charged off once the claim proceeds related to the guaranteed portion have been received.
(6)    Credit cards are generally not placed on nonperforming status, but are fully charged off at specified delinquency dates consistent with regulatory guidelines.

When commercial loans are placed on nonperforming status, a charge-off is recorded, as applicable, to decrease the carrying value of such loans to the estimated recoverable amount. Consumer and credit card loans are subject to charge-off at a specified delinquency date consistent with regulatory guidelines.

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Certain past due loans may remain on performing status if management determines that it does not have concern over the collectability of principal and interest. Generally, when loans are placed on nonperforming status, accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income in the current period and amortization of deferred loan fees and expenses for originated loans, and fair value marks for purchased loans, is suspended. For commercial loans and certain consumer loans, payments received for interest and lending fees thereafter are applied as a reduction to the remaining principal balance as long as concern exists as to the ultimate collection of the principal. Interest income on nonperforming loans is recognized after the principal has been reduced to zero. If and when borrowers demonstrate the ability to repay a loan classified as nonperforming in accordance with its contractual terms, the loan may be returned to performing status upon meeting all regulatory, accounting and internal policy requirements.

Accrued interest is included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accrued interest receivable balances are not considered in connection with the ACL estimation process, as such amounts are generally reversed against interest income when the loan is placed in nonperforming status. Interest has been deferred on loans that have been provided payment relief assistance in connection with the CARES Act that based on management's best estimate may ultimately prove to be uncollectible.

Assets acquired as a result of foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less estimated cost to sell and subsequently carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value equals fair value less estimated selling costs. Any excess of cost over net realizable value at the time of foreclosure is charged to the ALLL. NPAs are subject to periodic revaluations of the collateral underlying impaired loans and foreclosed real estate. The periodic revaluations are generally based on the appraised value of the property and may include additional liquidity adjustments based upon the expected retention period. Truist's policies require that valuations be updated at least annually and that upon foreclosure, the valuation must not be more than six months old, otherwise an update is required. Any subsequent changes in value as well as gains or losses from the disposition of these assets are recognized in Other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. For additional information on the Company’s loan and lease activities, see "Note 5. Loans and ACL.”

ACL

The ACL includes the ALLL and RUFC. The ACL represents management's best estimate of expected future credit losses related to loan and lease portfolios and off-balance sheet lending commitments at the balance sheet date. The ALLL is a valuation account that is deducted from or added to the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on loans. The entire amount of the ACL is available to absorb losses on any loan category or lending-related commitment. Loan or lease balances deemed to be uncollectible are charged off against the ALLL. Expected recoveries of amounts previously charged off are incorporated into the ALLL estimate, with such amounts capped at the aggregate of amounts previously charged off. Changes to the ACL are made by charges to the Provision for credit losses, which is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The RUFC is recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Portfolio segments represent the level at which Truist develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its ACL. Truist’s loan and lease portfolio consists of three portfolio segments; commercial, consumer and credit card. The expected credit loss models are generally developed one level below the portfolio segment level. In certain instances, loans are further disaggregated by similar risk characteristics, such as business sector, client type, funding type, type of collateral, whether loan payments are interest-only and whether interest rates are fixed or variable. Larger loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics or that are considered collateral-dependent are individually evaluated. For these loans, the ALLL is determined through review of data specific to the borrower and related collateral, if any. Such estimates may be based on current loss forecasts, an evaluation of the fair value of the underlying collateral or in certain circumstances the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest as described further below. The commercial portfolio segment models use a risk rating approach to estimate the ALLL. The consumer and credit card models use a delinquency-based approach to estimate the ALLL. In addition to these quantitatively calculated components, the ALLL includes qualitatively calculated components.

Truist maintains a collectively calculated ALLL for loans with similar risk characteristics. The collectively calculated ALLL is estimated using relevant available information from internal and external sources relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Truist maintains quantitative models to forecast expected credit losses. The credit loss forecasting models use portfolio balances, macroeconomic scenarios, portfolio composition and loan attributes as the primary inputs. Loss estimates are informed by historical loss experience adjusted for macroeconomic forecasts and current and expected portfolio risk characteristics. Expected losses are estimated through contractual maturity unless the borrower has a right to renew that is not cancellable or it is reasonably expected that the loan will be modified as a TDR.

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The Scenario Committee provides guidance, selection, and approval for enterprise-sanctioned macroeconomic scenarios, including the macroeconomic forecasts for use in the ACL process. Forecasted economic conditions are developed using third party macroeconomic scenarios adjusted based on management’s expectations over a reasonable and supportable forecast period of two years. Assumptions revert to long term historic averages gradually over a one year period. Macroeconomic factors used in estimating the expected losses vary by loan portfolio and include employment factors, estimated collateral values and market indicators as described by portfolio segment below. A qualitative allowance which incorporates management’s judgement is also included in the estimation of expected future loan and lease losses, including qualitative adjustments in circumstances where the model output is inconsistent with management’s expectations with respect to expected credit losses. This allowance is used to adjust for limitations in modeled results related to the current economic conditions and capture risks in the portfolio such as considerations with respect to the impact of current economic events, the outcomes of which are uncertain. These events may include, but are not limited to, political conditions, legislation that may directly or indirectly affect the banking industry and economic conditions affecting specific geographical areas and industries in which Truist conducts business.

The methodology for determining the RUFC is inherently similar to that used to determine the funded component of the ALLL and is measured over the period there is a contractual obligation to extend credit that is not unconditionally cancellable. The RUFC is adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and exposure at default.

The ACL is monitored by the ACL Committee. The ACL Committee approves the ACL estimate and may recommend adjustments where necessary based on portfolio performance and other items that may impact credit risk.

The following provides a description of accounting policies, methodologies and credit quality indicators related to each of the portfolio segments:

Commercial

The majority of loans in the commercial lending portfolio are assigned risk ratings based on an assessment of conditions that affect the borrower's ability to meet contractual obligations under the loan agreement. This process includes reviewing borrowers' financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and other information specific to each borrower. Risk ratings are reviewed on an annual basis, or more frequently for many relationships based on the policy requirements regarding various risk characteristics. While this review is largely focused on the borrower's ability to repay the loan, Truist also considers the capacity and willingness of a loan's guarantors to support the loan as a secondary source of repayment. When a guarantor exhibits the documented capacity and willingness to support the loan, Truist may consider extending the loan maturity and/or temporarily deferring principal payments if the ultimate collection of both principal and interest is reasonably assured. In these cases, Truist may determine the loan is not impaired due to the documented capacity and willingness of the guarantor to repay the loan. Loans are considered impaired when the borrower (or guarantor in certain circumstances) does not have the cash flow capacity or willingness to service the debt according to contractual terms, or it does not appear reasonable to assume that the borrower will continue to pay according to the contractual agreement. The following table summarizes risk ratings that Truist uses to monitor credit quality in its commercial portfolio:
Risk RatingDescription
PassLoans not considered to be problem credits
Special MentionLoans that have a potential weakness deserving management's close attention
SubstandardLoans for which a well-defined weakness has been identified that may put full collection of contractual cash flows at risk
NonperformingLoans for which full collection of principal and interest is not considered probable

Loans are generally pooled one level below the portfolio segment for the collectively calculated ALLL based on factors such as business sector, project and property type, line of business, collateral, loan type, obligor exposure, and risk grade or score. Commercial loss forecasting models are expected loss frameworks that use macroeconomic scenarios and current portfolio attributes as inputs. The models forecast probability of default, exposure at default and loss given default. The primary macroeconomic drivers for the commercial portfolios include unemployment trends, U.S. real GDP, corporate credit spreads, rental rates and property values.

Truist's policy is to review and individually evaluate the reserve for all nonperforming lending relationships and TDRs with an outstanding balance of $5 million or more, as such lending relationships do not typically share similar risk characteristics with others. Individually evaluated reserves are based on current forecasts, the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or the value of collateral, which is generally based on appraisals, recent sales of foreclosed properties and/or relevant property-specific market information. Truist has elected to measure expected credit losses on collateral-dependent loans based on the fair value of the collateral. Loans are considered collateral dependent when it is probable that Truist will be unable to collect principal and interest according to the contractual terms of the agreement and repayment is expected to be provided substantially by the sale or continued operation of the underlying collateral. Commercial loans are typically secured by real estate, business equipment, inventories and other types of collateral.

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Consumer and Credit Card

The majority of the ALLL related to the consumer and credit card lending portfolios is calculated on a collective basis. Loans are pooled one level below the portfolio segment for the collectively calculated ALLL based on factors such as collateral, loan type, line of business and sales channel. Consumer portfolio models are expected loss frameworks that use macroeconomic scenarios and current portfolio attributes as inputs. The models forecast probability of default, exposure at default and loss given default. The primary macroeconomic drivers for the consumer portfolios include unemployment trends, home price indices and used car prices.

Residential mortgages and revolving home equity lines of credit are generally collateralized by one-to-four-family residential real estate, typically have loan-to-collateral value ratios of 80% or less at origination, and are made to borrowers in good credit standing. The indirect auto and indirect other portfolios include secured indirect installment loans to consumers for the purchase of new and used automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles. The student loan portfolio is composed of government-guaranteed student loans and certain private student loans originated by third parties. The government guarantee mitigates substantially all of the risk related to principal and interest repayment for this component of the portfolio. Private student loans purchased from third-party originators with credit enhancements partially mitigate the Company’s credit exposure. The credit card portfolio and other arrangements within the indirect other and residential home equity and direct portfolios are generally unsecured and are actively managed.

Truist uses performing status to monitor credit quality in its consumer and credit card portfolios. Delinquency status is the primary factor considered in determining whether a loan should be classified as nonperforming.

The ALLL for loans classified as a TDR is based on analyses capturing the expected credit losses and the impact of the concession over the remaining life of the asset.

Expected recoveries for consumer and credit card loans are included in the estimation of the ALLL based on historical experience.

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements
Standard / Adoption DateDescriptionEffects on the Financial Statements
Standards Adopted During the Current Year
Credit Losses /
January 1, 2020
Replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with an expected credit loss methodology and requires consideration of a broader range of information to determine credit loss estimates. Financial assets measured at amortized cost are presented at the net amount expected to be collected by using an allowance for credit losses. Purchased credit deteriorated loans receive an allowance for expected credit losses. Any credit impairment on AFS debt securities for which the fair value is less than cost is recorded through an allowance for expected credit losses. The standard also requires expanded disclosures related to credit losses and asset quality.Truist adopted this standard using the modified retrospective approach.

The adoption of this standard resulted in a $3.1 billion increase to the ALLL and a $2.1 billion decrease to Retained earnings adjusted for deferred taxes and other impacts.

A policy election was made to dissolve the existing PCI loan pools. The amortized cost basis of PCD assets was increased by $378 million at January 1, 2020, which reflects the initial estimate of credit losses for these assets. The remaining noncredit discount will be accreted to Interest and fee income on loans and leases over the contractual lives of the underlying assets using an effective interest method for amortizing loans and a straight-line approach for interest-only loans and loans with revolving privileges.

The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the AFS securities portfolio.
Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment /
January 1, 2020
Simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill, by eliminating the second step from the goodwill impairment test. The amendments require an entity to perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. The standard requires an entity to recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its fair value, with the loss limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The standard must be applied on a prospective basis.The standard does not currently have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements; however, if subsequent to adoption, the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its respective fair value, the Company would be required to recognize an impairment charge for the amount that the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill assigned to the reporting unit.
Reference Rate Reform /
March 12, 2020
Provides optional expedients and exceptions regarding the accounting for contract modifications, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform. The standard was issued March 12, 2020, is effective upon issuance and can be applied through December 31, 2022.The application of this standard did not have a material impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements. The standard allows for certain practical expedients not yet elected by the Company, which may simplify the accounting for reference rate reform, if elected in the future.
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NOTE 2. Business Combinations

Effective December 6, 2019, the Company completed its Merger with SunTrust. The Merger was accounted for as a business combination. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair values as of the Merger date. The determination of fair value requires management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and subject to change. Fair value estimates related to the acquired assets and liabilities are subject to adjustment until all necessary information related to the valuation process has been received. Adjustments must be finalized within one year of the closing date of the Merger. The Company’s purchase price allocation is considered preliminary as certain estimates related to leveraged leases, premises and equipment, and certain other assets and liabilities are subject to continuing refinement. Immaterial amounts of the intangible assets recognized are deductible for income tax purposes. For additional information, see “Note 2. Business Combinations” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The following table sets forth a preliminary allocation of Merger consideration to the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of SunTrust as of December 6, 2019:
(Dollars in millions)UPBFair Value
Fair value of Merger consideration$33,547 
Assets
Cash and due from banks1,621 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks4,668 
Securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements1,191 
Trading assets5,710 
AFS securities30,986 
LHFS3,759 
Loans and leases:
Commercial and industrial$68,687 67,101 
CRE9,509 9,357 
Commercial Construction2,136 2,096 
Commercial Leases3,967 3,882 
Mortgage Loans28,191 27,180 
Home Equity and Direct Lending15,917 15,628 
Indirect Auto12,373 12,203 
Indirect Other4,678 4,445 
Student Lending6,867 6,657 
Credit Card2,518 2,500 
PCI3,652 3,126 
Total loans and leases$158,495 154,175 
Premises and equipment1,555 
CDI and other intangible assets2,737 
MSRs1,605 
Other assets13,723 
Total assets221,730 
Liabilities and Equity
Deposits(170,633)
Short-term borrowings(6,837)
Long-term debt(19,484)
Other liabilities(5,120)
Total liabilities(202,074)
Noncontrolling interest(108)
Less: Net assets19,548 
Goodwill$13,999 

For a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets and liabilities, see “Note 2. Business Combinations” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

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Branch Divestitures

In July 2020, Truist completed the divestiture of 30 branches to First Horizon Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Horizon National Corporation, to satisfy regulatory requirements in connection with the Merger. The branches were located in North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. There were $425 million in loans and leases and $2.2 billion in deposits divested as part of this transaction.

NOTE 3. Securities Financing Activities

Securities purchased under resale agreements are primarily collateralized by U.S. government or agency securities and are carried at the amounts at which the securities will be subsequently sold, plus accrued interest. Securities borrowed are primarily collateralized by corporate securities. The Company borrows securities and purchases securities under agreements to resell as part of its securities financing activities. On the acquisition date of these securities, the Company and the related counterparty agree on the amount of collateral required to secure the principal amount loaned under these arrangements. The Company monitors collateral values daily and calls for additional collateral to be provided as warranted under the respective agreements. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the total market value of collateral held was $1.3 billion and $1.7 billion, of which amounts repledged were immaterial at March 31, 2021 and $27 million at December 31, 2020. The following table presents securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Securities purchased under resale agreementsSecurities purchased under resale agreements$846 $986 Securities purchased under resale agreements$705 $1,158 
Securities borrowedSecurities borrowed454 431 Securities borrowed644 587 
Total securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreementsTotal securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements$1,300 $1,417 Total securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements$1,349 $1,745 

For securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the Company would be obligated to provide additional collateral in the event of a significant decline in fair value of the collateral pledged. This risk is managed by monitoring the liquidity and credit quality of the collateral, as well as the maturity profile of the transactions. Refer to "Note 14.“Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies"Contingencies” for additional information related to pledged securities. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are accounted for as secured borrowings. The following table presents the Company’s related activity, by collateral type and remaining contractual maturity:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Overnight and ContinuousUp to 30 daysTotalOvernight and ContinuousUp to 30 days30-90 daysTotal(Dollars in millions)Overnight and ContinuousUp to 30 daysTotalOvernight and ContinuousUp to 30 daysTotal
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$244 $55 $299 $115 $35 $$150 U.S. Treasury$244 $13 $257 $305 $31 $336 
GSEGSE88 97 87 37 124 GSE20 21 45 54 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential483 484 928 41 100 1,069 Agency MBS - residential675 109 784 442 448 
Corporate and other debt securitiesCorporate and other debt securities149 251 400 310 316 626 Corporate and other debt securities218 213 431 204 179 383 
Total securities sold under agreements to repurchaseTotal securities sold under agreements to repurchase$964 $316 $1,280 $1,440 $429 $100 $1,969 Total securities sold under agreements to repurchase$1,138 $355 $1,493 $996 $225 $1,221 

There were no securities financing transactions subject to legally enforceable master netting arrangements that were eligible for balance sheet netting for the periods presented.

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NOTE 4.3. Investment Securities

The following tables summarize the Company'sCompany’s AFS securities:
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized CostGross UnrealizedFair Value
GainsLosses
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized CostGross UnrealizedFair Value
GainsLosses
AFS securities:AFS securities:    AFS securities:    
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$2,218 $32 $$2,250 U.S. Treasury$1,763 $19 $14 $1,768 
GSEGSE1,842 86 1,928 GSE1,839 64 1,903 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential77,072 1,930 78,994 Agency MBS - residential117,401 1,273 2,223 116,451 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial2,311 78 2,388 Agency MBS - commercial3,174 41 38 3,177 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions498 42 537 States and political subdivisions440 38 476 
OtherOther35 35 Other31 32 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities$83,976 $2,168 $12 $86,132 Total AFS securities$124,648 $1,436 $2,277 $123,807 
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized CostGross UnrealizedFair Value
GainsLosses
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized CostGross UnrealizedFair Value
GainsLosses
AFS securities:AFS securities:    AFS securities:    
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$2,275 $$$2,276 U.S. Treasury$1,721 $25 $$1,746 
GSEGSE1,847 34 1,881 GSE1,840 77 1,917 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential67,983 411 158 68,236 Agency MBS - residential111,589 1,975 23 113,541 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial1,335 13 1,341 Agency MBS - commercial2,987 72 3,057 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions557 34 585 States and political subdivisions447 47 493 
Non-agency MBS190 178 368 
OtherOther40 40 Other34 34 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities$74,227 $677 $177 $74,727 Total AFS securities$118,618 $2,196 $26 $120,788 

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Certain securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC exceeded 10%10 percent of shareholders'shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The FNMA investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $18.9$33.6 billion and $19.4$33.0 billion, respectively. The FHLMC investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $16.2$33.7 billion and $16.6$32.9 billion, respectively.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities portfolio by contractual maturity are shown in the following table. The expected life of MBS may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay their obligations with or without penalties.
Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Due in one year or lessDue after one year through five yearsDue after five years through ten yearsDue after ten yearsTotalDue in one year or lessDue after one year through five yearsDue after five years through ten yearsDue after ten yearsTotal
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Due in one year or lessDue after one year through five yearsDue after five years through ten yearsDue after ten yearsTotalDue in one year or lessDue after one year through five yearsDue after five years through ten yearsDue after ten yearsTotal
AFS securities:AFS securities:AFS securities:
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$1,343 $875 $$$2,218 $1,350 $900 $$$2,250 U.S. Treasury$250 $1,513 $$$1,763 $250 $1,518 $$$1,768 
GSEGSE102 1,667 73 1,842 104 1,745 79 1,928 GSE340 1,430 69 1,839 346 1,485 72 1,903 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential469 76,602 77,072 484 78,509 78,994 Agency MBS - residential389 117,011 117,401 402 116,048 116,451 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial2,300 2,311 10 2,376 2,388 Agency MBS - commercial12 3,161 3,174 12 3,163 3,177 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions54 115 125 204 498 55 119 140 223 537 States and political subdivisions39 110 100 191 440 40 114 112 210 476 
OtherOther27 35 27 35 Other24 31 25 32 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities$1,500 $2,666 $604 $79,206 $83,976 $1,510 $2,773 $635 $81,214 $86,132 Total AFS securities$630 $3,061 $501 $120,456 $124,648 $637 $3,126 $526 $119,518 $123,807 

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The following tables present the fair values and gross unrealized losses of investments based on the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotalLess than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
AFS securities:AFS securities:      AFS securities:      
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$704 $14 $$$704 $14 
GSEGSE
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential71,675 2,221 165 71,840 2,223 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial2,080 382,083 38 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions42 132 74 
TotalTotal$74,504 $2,274 $200 $$74,704 $2,277 
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
AFS securities:AFS securities:      
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$17 $$$$17 $
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential$2,893 $$251 $$3,144 $Agency MBS - residential4,028 21 203 4,231 23 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial277 15 292 Agency MBS - commercial463 467 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions48 31 79 States and political subdivisions20 32 52 
OtherOther32 32 Other
TotalTotal$3,250 $$297 $$3,547 $12 Total$4,534 $23 $239 $$4,773 $26 
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
AFS securities:      
U.S. Treasury$702 $$$$702 $
GSE
Agency MBS - residential20,328 145 1,326 13 21,654 158 
Agency MBS - commercial545 124 669 
States and political subdivisions65 144 209 
Total$21,646 $157 $1,594 $20 $23,240 $177 

At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, 0 ACL was established for AFS securities. Substantially all of the unrealized losses on the securities portfolio were the result of changes in market interest rates compared to the date the securities were acquired rather than the credit quality of the issuers or underlying loans. The majority of the unrealized loss on states and political subdivisions securities was the result of fair value hedge basis adjustments that are a component of amortized cost.

The following table presents gross securities gains and losses recognized in earnings:
(Dollars in millions)Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Gross realized gainsGross realized gains$104 $$404 $42 Gross realized gains$$
Gross realized lossesGross realized losses(2)(42)Gross realized losses(2)
Securities gains (losses), netSecurities gains (losses), net$104 $$402 $Securities gains (losses), net$$(2)

For 2020, the realized gains primarily relate to the sales of non-agency and agency MBS in the second and third quarter, respectively.
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NOTE 5.4. Loans and ACL

The following tables present loans and leases HFI by aging category. Government guaranteed loans are not placed on nonaccrual status regardless of delinquency because collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured. The past due status of loans that received a deferral under the CARES Act is generally frozen during the deferral period. In certain limited circumstances, accommodation programs result in the delinquency status being reset to current.
AccruingAccruing
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Current30-89 Days Past Due90 Days Or More Past DueNonperformingTotal
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Current30-89 Days Past Due90 Days Or More Past DueNonperformingTotal
Commercial:Commercial:     Commercial:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$140,206 $155 $$507 $140,874 Commercial and industrial$134,850 $117 $14 $451 $135,432 
CRECRE27,407 52 27,474 CRE25,832 58 25,899 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction6,765 6,772 Commercial construction6,542 13 6,559 
Lease financingLease financing5,452 32 5,493 Lease financing4,825 35 23 4,883 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage48,805 796 573 205 50,379 Residential mortgage42,456 577 975 290 44,298 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct26,270 103 180 26,558 Residential home equity and direct25,068 82 11 172 25,333 
Indirect autoIndirect auto24,803 321 137 25,269 Indirect auto25,950 328 158 26,438 
Indirect otherIndirect other11,468 52 11,527 Indirect other10,579 45 10,631 
StudentStudent6,244 666 570 7,480 Student5,885 556 1,037 7,478 
Credit cardCredit card4,738 39 24 4,801 Credit card4,493 35 32 4,560 
TotalTotal$302,158 $2,148 $1,197 $1,124 $306,627 Total$286,480 $1,788 $2,072 $1,171 $291,511 
AccruingAccruing
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Current30-89 Days Past Due90 Days Or More Past DueNonperformingTotal
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Current30-89 Days Past Due90 Days Or More Past DueNonperformingTotal
Commercial:Commercial:     Commercial:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$129,873 $94 $$212 $130,180 Commercial and industrial$137,726 $83 $13 $532 $138,354 
CRECRE26,817 10 26,832 CRE26,506 14 75 26,595 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction6,204 6,205 Commercial construction6,472 14 6,491 
Lease financingLease financing6,112 6,122 Lease financing5,206 28 5,240 
Consumer:Consumer:    Consumer:    
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage50,975 498 543 55 52,071 Residential mortgage45,333 782 841 316 47,272 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct26,846 122 67 27,044 Residential home equity and direct25,751 98 10 205 26,064 
Indirect autoIndirect auto23,771 560 11 100 24,442 Indirect auto25,498 495 155 26,150 
Indirect otherIndirect other11,011 85 11,100 Indirect other11,102 68 11,177 
StudentStudent5,905 650 188 6,743 Student5,823 618 1,111 7,552 
Credit cardCredit card5,541 56 22 5,619 Credit card4,759 51 29 4,839 
PCI2,126 140 1,218 3,484 
TotalTotal$295,181 $2,213 $1,994 $454 $299,842 Total$294,176 $2,220 $2,008 $1,330 $299,734 

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans by origination year and credit quality indicator:
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination YearRevolving CreditLoans Converted to TermOther (1)
20202019201820172016Prior Total
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination YearRevolving CreditLoans Converted to TermOther (1)
20212020201920182017Prior Total
Commercial:Commercial:    Commercial:    
Commercial and industrial:Commercial and industrial:Commercial and industrial:
PassPass$30,936 $20,479 $14,176 $8,793 $5,599 $10,056 $43,246 $123 $(780)$132,628 Pass$9,085 $28,582 $17,269 $11,717 $6,896 $12,834 $42,694 $$(608)$128,469 
Special mentionSpecial mention509 617 347 92 159 218 2,276 4,226 Special mention73 480 466 325 93 255 1,778 3,470 
SubstandardSubstandard371 401 441 147 134 236 1,798 (17)3,513 Substandard132 364 444 331 119 364 1,289 (1)3,042 
NonperformingNonperforming22 42 99 31 33 67 232 (27)507 Nonperforming39 57 41 24 99 183 451 
TotalTotal31,838 21,539 15,063 9,063 5,925 10,577 47,552 141 (824)140,874 Total9,297 29,465 18,236 12,414 7,132 13,552 45,944 (608)135,432 
CRE:CRE:CRE:
PassPass3,635 6,711 4,983 2,892 1,593 2,618 652 (75)23,009 Pass987 4,110 6,311 4,138 2,582 3,267 561 (63)21,893 
Special mentionSpecial mention263 853 655 204 178 210 2,363 Special mention39 125 546 337 85 146 1,278 
SubstandardSubstandard240 609 426 293 184 292 2,050 Substandard84 418 843 606 304 410 2,670 
NonperformingNonperforming42 52 Nonperforming45 58 
TotalTotal4,139 8,173 6,065 3,391 1,960 3,162 659 (75)27,474 Total1,112 4,654 7,700 5,082 2,980 3,868 566 (63)25,899 
Commercial construction:Commercial construction:Commercial construction:
PassPass810 2,103 2,037 418 28 185 564 16 6,161 Pass315 1,132 2,166 1,570 177 113 594 6,071 
Special mentionSpecial mention105 122 41 271 Special mention187 50 240 
SubstandardSubstandard95 80 83 17 52 333 Substandard62 42 65 63 235 
NonperformingNonperformingNonperforming13 
TotalTotal909 2,291 2,242 436 75 237 566 16 6,772 Total317 1,195 2,397 1,685 248 114 598 6,559 
Lease financing:Lease financing:Lease financing:
PassPass832 1,451 939 888 287 993 (52)5,338 Pass268 1,327 937 677 658 910 (66)4,711 
Special mentionSpecial mention10 12 39 Special mention34 16 61 
SubstandardSubstandard38 31 84 Substandard33 45 88 
NonperformingNonperforming10 (12)32 Nonperforming10 23 
TotalTotal843 1,509 958 907 300 1,040 (64)5,493 Total268 1,329 1,008 702 674 968 (66)4,883 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgage:Residential mortgage:Residential mortgage:
PerformingPerforming6,743 7,456 4,347 5,022 6,056 20,329 221 50,174 Performing2,055 8,040 5,729 3,137 3,687 21,240 120 44,008 
NonperformingNonperforming11 193 (17)205 Nonperforming14 20 13 241 290 
TotalTotal6,743 7,461 4,358 5,028 6,063 20,522 204 50,379 Total2,055 8,042 5,743 3,157 3,700 21,481 120 44,298 
Residential home equity and direct:Residential home equity and direct:Residential home equity and direct:
PerformingPerforming3,562 3,523 1,635 580 270 622 14,395 1,730 61 26,378 Performing1,375 3,944 2,721 1,190 387 653 11,448 3,413 30 25,161 
NonperformingNonperforming68 83 13 180 Nonperforming57 96 172 
TotalTotal3,563 3,526 1,637 581 271 630 14,463 1,813 74 26,558 Total1,375 3,946 2,726 1,192 388 660 11,505 3,509 32 25,333 
Indirect auto:Indirect auto:Indirect auto:
PerformingPerforming7,361 8,207 4,508 2,766 1,474 674 142 25,132 Performing2,881 9,678 6,664 3,528 2,043 1,335 151 26,280 
NonperformingNonperforming41 39 27 17 14 (7)137 Nonperforming22 52 40 26 24 (6)158 
TotalTotal7,367 8,248 4,547 2,793 1,491 688 135 25,269 Total2,881 9,700 6,716 3,568 2,069 1,359 145 26,438 
Indirect other:Indirect other:Indirect other:
PerformingPerforming3,854 3,419 1,953 961 498 802 36 11,523 Performing952 3,923 2,542 1,467 703 1,011 27 10,625 
NonperformingNonperforming(1)Nonperforming
TotalTotal3,855 3,420 1,954 961 498 804 35 11,527 Total952 3,925 2,543 1,468 703 1,013 27 10,631 
Student:
Performing33 113 99 82 66 7,094 (7)7,480 
Nonperforming
Total33 113 99 82 66 7,094 (7)7,480 
StudentStudent24 104 89 75 7,200 (14)7,478 
Credit cardCredit card4,757 38 4,801 Credit card4,525 35 4,560 
TotalTotal$59,290 $56,280 $36,923 $23,242 $16,649 $44,754 $67,997 $1,992 $(500)$306,627 Total$18,257 $62,280 $47,173 $29,357 $17,969 $50,215 $63,138 $3,544 $(422)$291,511 
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December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination YearRevolving CreditLoans Converted to TermOther (1)
20202019201820172016PriorTotal
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial:
Pass$34,858 $18,881 $13,312 $7,713 $5,174 $8,888 $42,780 $231 $(579)$131,258 
Special mention471 434 343 98 120 157 1,808 (1)3,435 
Substandard461 445 339 121 144 256 1,353 12 (2)3,129 
Nonperforming38 92 48 29 25 61 233 532 
Total35,828 19,852 14,042 7,961 5,463 9,362 46,174 252 (580)138,354 
CRE:
Pass4,563 6,600 4,427 2,752 1,473 2,096 617 (69)22,459 
Special mention171 599 585 116 77 141 1,689 
Substandard410 776 438 281 182 280 2,372 
Nonperforming15 43 75 
Total5,145 7,990 5,451 3,158 1,738 2,560 622 (69)26,595 
Commercial construction:
Pass1,052 2,141 1,889 232 27 110 534 5,987 
Special mention108 64 175 
Substandard70 106 73 59 315 
Nonperforming14 
Total1,123 2,358 2,026 299 33 111 536 6,491 
Lease financing:
Pass1,377 1,139 775 746 241 760 27 5,065 
Special mention39 20 72 
Substandard34 31 75 
Nonperforming28 
Total1,380 1,217 801 764 248 803 27 5,240 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage:
Performing8,197 6,729 3,735 4,374 5,424 18,333 164 46,956 
Nonperforming13 16 13 14 257 316 
Total8,200 6,742 3,751 4,387 5,438 18,590 164 47,272 
Residential home equity and direct:
Performing4,513 3,126 1,416 481 214 557 13,886 1,619 47 25,859 
Nonperforming87 101 205 
Total4,514 3,130 1,418 482 215 564 13,973 1,720 48 26,064 
Indirect auto:
Performing10,270 7,436 4,015 2,401 1,220 506 147 25,995 
Nonperforming13 50 44 27 15 12 (6)155 
Total10,283 7,486 4,059 2,428 1,235 518 141 26,150 
Indirect other:
Performing4,433 3,019 1,706 826 431 718 39 11,172 
Nonperforming
Total4,434 3,020 1,707 826 431 720 39 11,177 
Student22 110 95 81 64 7,185 (5)7,552 
Credit card4,802 37 4,839 
Total$70,929 $51,905 $33,350 $20,386 $14,865 $40,413 $66,107 $2,012 $(233)$299,734 
(1)Includes certain deferred fees and costs, unapplied payments, and other adjustments.

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The following table presents the carrying amount of loans by risk rating and performing status. Student loans are excluded as there is nominal risk of credit loss due to government guarantees or other credit enhancements. PCI loans were excluded because their related ALLL is determined by loan pool performance, and credit card loans were excluded as these loans are charged-off rather than reclassified as nonperforming:
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)Commercial & IndustrialCRECommercial ConstructionLease Financing
Commercial:
Pass$127,229 $26,393 $6,037 $6,039 
Special mention1,264 145 37 19 
Substandard1,475 284 131 56 
Nonperforming212 10 
Total$130,180 $26,832 $6,205 $6,122 
December 31, 2019
Residential MortgageResidential home equity and directIndirect autoIndirect Other
Consumer:
Performing$52,016 $26,977 $24,342 $11,098 
Nonperforming55 67 100 
Total$52,071 $27,044 $24,442 $11,100 

ACL

The following tables present activity in the ACL:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jul 1, 2019Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)OtherBalance at Sep 30, 2019(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jan 1, 2020 (1)Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)Other (2)Balance at Mar 31, 2020
Commercial:Commercial:     Commercial:      
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$574 $(28)$$25 $$576 Commercial and industrial$560 $(39)$17 $371 $904 $1,813 
CRECRE157 (2)(6)152 CRE150 (1)68 82 299 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction44 44 Commercial construction52 (3)22 16 88 
Lease financingLease financing10 (1)10 Lease financing10 (2)(23)94 79 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:     
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage224 (3)(22)199 Residential mortgage176 (11)(4)264 427 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct106 (24)19 107 Residential home equity and direct107 (68)15 102 451 607 
Indirect autoIndirect auto300 (92)12 80 300 Indirect auto304 (142)23 189 818 1,192 
Indirect otherIndirect other59 (14)14 62 Indirect other60 (18)12 152 213 
StudentStudent(8)34 120 146 
Credit cardCredit card113 (25)21 115 Credit card122 (53)95 175 347 
PCIPCIPCI(8)
ALLLALLL1,595 (189)36 131 1,573 ALLL1,549 (345)73 866 3,068 5,211 
RUFCRUFC94 (14)80 RUFC340 27 33 400 
ACLACL$1,689 $(189)$36 $117 $$1,653 ACL$1,889 $(345)$73 $893 $3,101 $5,611 
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jan 1, 2021Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)Other (2)Balance at Mar 31, 2021
Commercial:Commercial:      
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$2,156 $(73)$19 $(11)$$2,091 
CRECRE573 (4)(26)544 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction81 (2)(3)77 
Lease financingLease financing48 (6)45 
Consumer:Consumer:     
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage368 (11)(16)343 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct714 (55)18 30 707 
Indirect autoIndirect auto1,198 (105)22 61 1,176 
Indirect otherIndirect other208 (17)(10)187 
StudentStudent130 (3)131 
Credit cardCredit card359 (40)33 361 
ALLLALLL5,835 (316)78 63 5,662 
RUFCRUFC364 (15)349 
ACLACL$6,199 $(316)$78 $48 $$6,011 
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(1)
(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jul 1, 2020Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)Other (2)Balance at Sep 30, 2020
Commercial: 
Commercial and industrial$2,137 $(112)$20 $140 $$2,185 
CRE391 (44)155 502 
Commercial construction134 (19)17 134 
Lease financing59 (44)34 53 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage431 (4)(6)424 
Residential home equity and direct697 (52)16 43 704 
Indirect auto1,190 (72)22 49 1,189 
Indirect other213 (8)13 222 
Student123 (6)11 130 
Credit card327 (44)29 320 
ALLL5,702 (405)79 485 5,863 
RUFC431 (64)(1)366 
ACL$6,133 $(405)$79 $421 $$6,229 
(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jan 1, 2019Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)OtherBalance at Sep 30, 2019
Commercial:      
Commercial and industrial$546 $(67)$19 $78 $$576 
CRE142 (28)33 152 
Commercial construction48 (6)44 
Lease financing11 (2)10 
Consumer:     
Residential mortgage232 (13)(21)199 
Residential home equity and direct104 (68)20 51 107 
Indirect auto298 (263)39 226 300 
Indirect other58 (43)12 35 62 
Credit card110 (72)15 62 115 
PCI(1)
ALLL1,558 (556)114 457 1,573 
RUFC93 (13)80 
ACL$1,651 $(556)$114 $444 $$1,653 
(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jan 1, 2020 (1)Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)Other (2)Balance at Sep 30, 2020
Commercial:      
Commercial and industrial$560 $(274)$58 $937 $904 $2,185 
CRE150 (59)325 82 502 
Commercial construction52 (22)10 78 16 134 
Lease financing10 (50)(5)94 53 
Consumer:     
Residential mortgage176 (50)26 265 424 
Residential home equity and direct107 (185)46 282 454 704 
Indirect auto304 (294)63 298 818 1,189 
Indirect other60 (46)18 40 150 222 
Student(20)24 125 130 
Credit card122 (147)22 148 175 320 
PCI(8)
ALLL1,549 (1,147)233 2,153 3,075 5,863 
RUFC340 21 366 
ACL$1,889 $(1,147)$233 $2,158 $3,096 $6,229 
(1) Balance is prior to the adoption of CECL.
(2) Other activity includesIncludes the adoption of CECL, the ALLL for PCD acquisitions, and other activity.
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The adoption of CECL increased the ALLL $3.1 billion. The following discussion of the changes in the factors that influenced Truist’s ACL estimate and the reasons for those changes excludes the impact at adoption and certain other activity.

The commercial ALLL increased $153decreased $101 million as of March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020 due to lower loan balances and $1.0 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The increase for the nine month period is primarily attributed to a more pessimistic outlook with respect to futureimproving economic conditions driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and specific consideration of the risks associated with exposures to certain industries, including oil and gas, hospitality, and lending to small businesses. The modest increase for the three month period reflects continued monitoring of clients’ financial position and associated re-grading actions as well as uncertainty related to performance after the expiration of relief packages.conditions.

The consumer ALLL increased $15decreased $74 million and $214 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.as of March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020. The increase for the nine month perioddecrease reflects the impact of the more pessimistic outlook described above, with the largest increases seen in the unsecured portfolios and the non-prime auto lending portfolio. The modest increase for the three month period reflects the uncertainty related to the pandemic and performance after the expiration of relief packages partially offset by the reduction inlower loan balances primarily in residential mortgage.

The ALLL for credit card decreased $7 millionthe mortgage and increased $23 million for the threeindirect other portfolios and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The decrease for the quarter reflects lower loan balances; the year-to-date increase reflects risks associated with COVID-19 and a more pessimisticimproved economic outlook.conditions.

The RUFC decreased $65$15 million and $43 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.as of March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020. The net decrease reflects the reductiona change in the utilization estimate for conditionally cancellable commitments.composition of unfunded commitments and the improving economic forecast.

Truist’s ACL estimate represents management’s best estimate of expected credit losses related to the loan and lease portfolio, including unfunded commitments, at the balance sheet date. This estimate incorporates both quantitatively-derived output, as well as qualitative components that represent expected losses not otherwise captured by the models.

The quantitative models have been designed to estimate losses using macro-economic forecasts over a reasonable and supportable forecast period, which management has determined to be two years, followed by a reversion to long-term historical loss conditions over a one-year period. These macro-economic forecasts include a number of key economic variables utilized in loss forecasting that include, but are not limited to, unemployment trends, US real GDP, corporate credit spreads, rental rates, property values, the primary 30-year mortgage rate, home price indices and used car prices.
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The primary economic forecast incorporates a third -party baseline forecast that is adjusted to reflect Truist’s interest rate outlook. Management also considered multiple third-party macro-economic forecasts that reflected a range of possible outcomes in order to capture uncertainty in the economic environment caused by the pandemic. The economic forecast shaping the ACL estimate at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 included an extendeda GDP recovery to pre-pandemic levels in the third quarter of 2021 with an improving unemployment rate to the mid-single-digits through the two-year reasonable and supportable forecast period with a high single-digit unemployment rate through the middleend of 2021 followed by continued improvement through the remainder of the reasonable and supportable period.

Quantitative models have certain limitations with respect to estimating expected losses in times of rapidly changing macro-economic forecasts. As a result, management believes that the qualitative component of the ACL, which incorporates management’s expert judgment related to expected future credit losses, will continue to represent a significant portion of the ACL for the foreseeable future. The September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 ACL estimate includes qualitative adjustments to adjust foraddress limitations in modeled results with respect to forecasted economic conditions that are well outside of historic economic conditionsranges used to develop the models and tomodels. These adjustments give consideration to other risks in the portfolio, including the impact of government relief programs, stimulus and client accommodations, that are not directly considered in the quantitative models.

PCD Loan Activity

For PCD loans, the initial estimate of expected credit losses is recognized in the ALLL on the date of acquisition using the same methodology as other loans held for investment. The following table provides a summary of purchased student loans with credit deterioration at acquisition:
NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Par value$480122 
ALLL at acquisition(6)(2)
Non-credit premium (discount)(2)
Purchase price$472120 

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Nonperforming and Impaired LoansNPAs

The following table provides a summary of nonperforming loans, excluding LHFS. Interest income recognized on nonperforming loans HFI was $7$10 million and $8 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and $22 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.respectively.
Recorded InvestmentMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Without an ALLLWith an ALLL
Recorded InvestmentRecorded Investment
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Without an ALLLWith an ALLLWithout an ALLLWith an ALLL
Commercial:Commercial: Commercial: 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$88 $419 Commercial and industrial$104 $347 $82 $450 
CRECRE26 26 CRE36 22 63 12 
Commercial constructionCommercial constructionCommercial construction13 14 
Lease financingLease financing30 Lease financing23 28 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage201 Residential mortgage287 312 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct178 Residential home equity and direct170 203 
Indirect autoIndirect auto137 Indirect auto157 154 
Indirect otherIndirect otherIndirect other
TotalTotal$126 $998 Total$146 $1,025 $152 $1,178 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding impairedpresents a summary of nonperforming assets and residential mortgage loans excluding PCI and LHFS, that were individually evaluated for impairment. This table excludes guaranteed student loans and guaranteed residential mortgages for which there was nominal riskin the process of principal loss due to the government guarantee or other credit enhancements.foreclosure.
UPBRecorded InvestmentRelated ALLLAverage Recorded InvestmentInterest Income Recognized
As of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Without an ALLLWith an ALLL
Commercial:     
Commercial and industrial$339 $124 $167 $20 $298 $
CRE29 26 71 
Commercial construction39 38 
Lease financing18 
Consumer:     
Residential mortgage650 92 527 42 799 34 
Residential home equity and direct76 24 37 65 
Indirect auto367 349 64 334 53 
Indirect other
Credit card31 31 12 28 
Total$1,554 $259 $1,182 $153 $1,606 $98 
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Nonperforming loans and leases HFI$1,171 $1,330 
Nonperforming LHFS72 
Foreclosed real estate18 20 
Other foreclosed property38 32 
Total nonperforming assets$1,299 $1,387 
Residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure$128 $140 

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TDRs

The following table presents a summary of TDRs:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Performing TDRs:Performing TDRs:  Performing TDRs:  
Commercial:Commercial:  Commercial:  
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$84 $47 Commercial and industrial$142 $78 
CRECRE36 CRE47 47 
Commercial construction37 
Lease financingLease financingLease financing59 60 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage640 470 Residential mortgage733 648 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct71 51 Residential home equity and direct109 88 
Indirect autoIndirect auto336 333 Indirect auto399 392 
Indirect otherIndirect otherIndirect other
StudentStudentStudent
Credit cardCredit card38 31 Credit card35 37 
Total performing TDRsTotal performing TDRs1,217 980 Total performing TDRs1,539 1,361 
Nonperforming TDRsNonperforming TDRs140 82 Nonperforming TDRs207 164 
Total TDRsTotal TDRs$1,357 $1,062 Total TDRs$1,746 $1,525 
ALLL attributable to TDRsALLL attributable to TDRs$246 $132 ALLL attributable to TDRs$278 $260 

The primary reason loan modifications were classified as TDRs is summarized in the tables below. BalancesNew TDR balances represent the recorded investment at the end of the quarter in which the modification was made. The prior quarter balance represents recorded investment at the beginning of the quarter in which the modification was made. Rate modifications consist of TDRs made with below market interest rates, including those that also have modifications of loan structures.
As of / For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020As of / For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Type of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period EndType of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period End
(Dollars in millions)RateStructureRateStructure
Newly designated TDRs:
Commercial:   
Commercial and industrial$13 $49 $70 $$46 $53 $118 $12 
CRE10 15 28 11 32 
Lease financing
Consumer:
Residential mortgage167 72 244 311 119 443 19 
Residential home equity and direct31 13 45 
Indirect auto20 25 98 26 129 17 
Indirect other
Student
Credit card24 23 
Re-modification of previously designated TDRs10 36 11 
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As of / For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019As of / For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Type of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period EndType of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period End
(Dollars in millions)RateStructureRateStructure
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Type of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period End
RateStructure
Newly designated TDRs:Newly designated TDRs:Newly designated TDRs:
Commercial:Commercial:Commercial:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$$$$$52 $11 $55 $Commercial and industrial$27 $93 $135 $12 
CRECRECRE10 12 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage51 54 173 21 181 15 Residential mortgage53 93 145 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct25 28 
Indirect autoIndirect auto60 63 12 156 166 33 Indirect auto19 33 56 
Indirect otherIndirect otherIndirect other
StudentStudent
Credit cardCredit card
Re-modification of previously designated TDRsRe-modification of previously designated TDRs14 14 
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Type of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period End
RateStructure
Newly designated TDRs:Newly designated TDRs:
Commercial:Commercial:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$28 $$36 $
CRECRE
Lease financingLease financing
Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage77 15 94 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct17 23 
Indirect autoIndirect auto56 14 73 
Indirect otherIndirect other
StudentStudent
Credit cardCredit card17 12 Credit card10 10 
Re-modification of previously designated TDRsRe-modification of previously designated TDRs12 49 18 Re-modification of previously designated TDRs18 

Charge-offs and forgiveness of principal and interest for TDRs were immaterial for all periods presented.

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The re-default balance for modifications that had been classified as TDRs during the previous 12 months that experienced a payment default was $41$14 million and $19$21 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $80 million and $58 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Payment default is defined as movement of the TDR to nonperforming status, foreclosure, or charge-off, whichever occurs first.

NPAs

The following table presents a summary of nonperforming assets and residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure.
(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019
Nonperforming loans and leases HFI (1)$1,124 $454 
Nonperforming LHFS130 107 
Foreclosed real estate30 82 
Other foreclosed property30 41 
Total nonperforming assets$1,314 $684 
Residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure$216 $409 
(1) Beginning January 1, 2020, nonperforming loans and leases include certain assets previously classified as PCI.

Unearned Income, Discounts and Net Deferred Loan Fees and Costs

The following table presents additional information about loans and leases:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Unearned income, discounts and net deferred loan fees and costs, excluding PCI$2,677 $4,069 
Unearned income, discounts and net deferred loan fees and costsUnearned income, discounts and net deferred loan fees and costs$1,926 $2,219 

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NOTE 6.5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill attributable to operating segments are reflected in the table below. The adjustments for 2020 include measurement period adjustments to the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities and the reallocation of net assets to the underlying reporting units. Adjustments to the fair value of acquired assets include a $193 million reduction in the fair value mark for loans and leases and a $202 million increase in CDI and other intangibles, each recorded to goodwill net of deferred taxes. The adjustments to CDI and other intangibles did not have a material impact to estimated amortization expense for the next five years. Adjustments to the reallocation of net assets to Truist's reporting units include updates to the estimated operating results, and the finalization of corporate expense allocations based on the various drivers that Truist applies in allocating such costs. Refer to “Note 2. Business Combinations” and “Note 18. Operating Segments” for additional information.
(Dollars in millions)CB&WC&CBIHTotal
Goodwill, January 1, 2019$3,906 $3,938 $1,974 $9,818 
Mergers and acquisitions10,134 4,187 21 14,342 
Adjustments(6)(6)
Goodwill, December 31, 2019$14,040 $8,125 $1,989 $24,154 
Mergers and acquisitions37 37 
Adjustments1,397 (1,719)(322)
Goodwill, September 30, 2020$15,437 $6,406 $2,026 $23,869 

The following table, which excludes fully amortized intangibles, presents information for identifiable intangible assets:
 September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
CDI$2,599 $(730)$1,869 $2,474 $(365)$2,109 
Other, primarily client relationship intangibles1,910 (939)971 1,808 (775)1,033 
Total$4,509 $(1,669)$2,840 $4,282 $(1,140)$3,142 

TruistCompany performed a qualitative assessment of current events and circumstances during the first quarter of 2021, including the continuing effectsmacroeconomic and market factors, industry and banking sector events, Truist specific performance indicators, and a comparison of the COVID-19 pandemic,management’s forecast and assumptions to those used in its October 1, 2020 quantitative impairment test, concluding that it was not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is below its respective carrying amount as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, and therefore no triggering event occurred that required a quantitative goodwill impairment test. See “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” and “Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional information.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill attributable to operating segments are reflected in the table below. The adjustments for 2021 to CB&W reflect the divestiture of certain businesses. Refer to “Note 17. Operating Segments” for additional information on segments.
(Dollars in millions)CB&WC&CBIHTotal
Goodwill, January 1, 2020$14,040 $8,125 $1,989 $24,154 
Mergers and acquisitions450 450 
Adjustments and other1,801 (1,958)(157)
Goodwill, December 31, 202015,841 6,167 2,439 24,447 
Mergers and acquisitions13 13 
Adjustments and other(124)12 (104)
Goodwill, March 31, 2021$15,717 $6,175 $2,464 $24,356 

The following table, which excludes fully amortized intangibles, presents information for identifiable intangible assets:
 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
CDI$2,600 $(947)$1,653 $2,600 $(852)$1,748 
Other, primarily client relationship intangibles2,155 (983)1,172 2,217 (981)1,236 
Total$4,755 $(1,930)$2,825 $4,817 $(1,833)$2,984 

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NOTE 7.6. Loan Servicing

The Company acquires servicing rights and retains servicing rights for certain of its sales or securitizations of residential mortgages and commercial loans. Servicing rights on residential and commercial mortgages are capitalized by the Company as MSRs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income earned by the Company on its residential MSRs is derived primarily from contractually specified mortgage servicing fees and late fees, net of curtailment costs. Income earned by the Company on its commercial mortgage servicing rights is derived primarily from contractually specified servicing fees and other ancillary fees.

Residential Mortgage Activities
The following tables summarize residential mortgage servicing activities:
(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019
UPB of residential mortgage loan servicing portfolio$253,468 $279,558 
UPB of residential mortgage loans serviced for others, primarily agency conforming fixed rate198,881 219,347 
Mortgage loans sold with recourse356 371 
Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability217 212 
Indemnification, recourse and repurchase reserves95 44 
As of / For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019
UPB of residential mortgage loans sold from LHFS$36,069 $11,108 
Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale828 90 
Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others480 187 
Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others0.32 %0.28 %
Weighted average interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others3.92 4.09 
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(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
UPB of residential mortgage loan servicing portfolio$228,636 $239,034 
UPB of residential mortgage loans serviced for others, primarily agency conforming fixed rate179,836 188,341 
Mortgage loans sold with recourse304 328 
Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability188 201 
Indemnification, recourse and repurchase reserves90 93 
As of / For the Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
UPB of residential mortgage loans sold from LHFS$9,489 $12,669 
Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale119 188 
Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others141 169 
Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others0.31 %0.31 %
Weighted average interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others3.76 4.02 

The following table presents a roll forward of the carrying value of residential MSRs recorded at fair value:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Residential MSRs, carrying value, January 1Residential MSRs, carrying value, January 1$2,371 $957 Residential MSRs, carrying value, January 1$1,778 $2,371 
AdditionsAdditions490 101 Additions174 178 
Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:
Prepayment speedsPrepayment speeds(612)(213)Prepayment speeds219 (522)
OASOAS53 36 OAS141 45 
Servicing costsServicing costs
Realization of expected net servicing cash flows, passage of time and otherRealization of expected net servicing cash flows, passage of time and other(209)(148)
Residential MSRs, carrying value, March 31Residential MSRs, carrying value, March 31$2,103 $1,924 
Realization of expected net servicing cash flows, passage of time and other(539)(105)
Residential MSRs, carrying value, September 30$1,763 $776 

The sensitivity of the fair value of the Company'sCompany’s residential MSRs to changes in key assumptions is presented in the following table:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
RangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted Average
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)MinMaxMinMax(Dollars in millions)MinMaxMinMax
Prepayment speedPrepayment speed14.4 %31.0 %16.4 %8.4 %18.6 %9.6 %Prepayment speed8.8 %28.6 %13.0 %12.8 %30.8 %15.4 %
Effect on fair value of a 10% increaseEffect on fair value of a 10% increase$(91)$(102)Effect on fair value of a 10% increase$(100)$(89)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increaseEffect on fair value of a 20% increase(173)(195)Effect on fair value of a 20% increase(191)(171)
OASOAS2.9 %13.9 %7.5 %4.0 %13.5 %6.7 %OAS2.7 %15.0 %5.3 %3.5 %13.7 %7.3 %
Effect on fair value of a 10% increaseEffect on fair value of a 10% increase$(44)$(54)Effect on fair value of a 10% increase$(45)$(45)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increaseEffect on fair value of a 20% increase(86)(106)Effect on fair value of a 20% increase(87)(88)
Composition of loans serviced for others:Composition of loans serviced for others:   Composition of loans serviced for others:   
Fixed-rate residential mortgage loansFixed-rate residential mortgage loans98.7 %98.5 %Fixed-rate residential mortgage loans98.9 %98.8 %
Adjustable-rate residential mortgage loansAdjustable-rate residential mortgage loans1.3 1.5 Adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans1.1 1.2 
TotalTotal  100.0 %  100.0 %Total  100.0 %  100.0 %
Weighted average lifeWeighted average life  4.5 years  5.4 yearsWeighted average life  5.4 years  4.8 years

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The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the above table, the effect of an adverse variation in one assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which may magnify or counteract the effect of the change. See "Note 15.“Note 14. Fair Value Disclosures"Disclosures” for additional information on the valuation techniques used.

Commercial Mortgage Activities

The following table summarizes commercial mortgage servicing activities for the periods presented:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
UPB of CRE mortgages serviced for othersUPB of CRE mortgages serviced for others$36,410 $70,404 UPB of CRE mortgages serviced for others$37,089 $36,670 
CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisionsCRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions8,640 8,676 CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions9,604 9,019 
Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages sold with recourse liabilityMaximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages sold with recourse liability2,545 2,479 Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages sold with recourse liability2,754 2,624 
Recorded reserves related to recourse exposureRecorded reserves related to recourse exposure18 13 Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure18 18 
CRE mortgages originated during the year-to-date periodCRE mortgages originated during the year-to-date period4,063 8,062 CRE mortgages originated during the year-to-date period1,305 6,739 
Commercial MSRs at fair valueCommercial MSRs at fair value228 247 Commercial MSRs at fair value262 245 

In the third quarter of 2020, the Company transferred certain servicing activities involving cancellable servicing rights to third parties, resulting in a decrease in the UPB of CRE mortgages serviced for others. This transfer did not materially impact commercial MSRs.

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NOTE 8.7. Other Assets and Liabilities

Lessee Operating and Finance Leases

The Company leases certain assets, consisting primarily of real estate, and assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. At September 30, 2020, the Company had $37 million of operating leases that had not yet commenced. The following tables present additional information on leases, and excludes assetsexcluding leases related to the lease financing businesses:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases(Dollars in millions)Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
ROU assetsROU assets$1,547 $38 $1,823 $113 ROU assets$1,277 $31 $1,333 $36 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities1,927 45 2,121 123 Lease liabilities1,812 38 1,896 42 
Weighted average remaining termWeighted average remaining term7.0 years6.5 years7.7 years11.4 yearsWeighted average remaining term6.8 years6.2 years6.9 years6.3 years
Weighted average discount rateWeighted average discount rate2.5 %4.9 %2.6 %3.4 %Weighted average discount rate2.4 %4.2 %2.4 %4.8 %

Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)2020201920202019
Operating lease costsOperating lease costs$87 $48 $280 $146 Operating lease costs$85 $96 

Lessor Operating Leases

The Company’s two primary lessor businesses are equipment financing and structured real estate with income recorded in Operating lease income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The following table presents a summary of assets under operating leases and activity related to assets under operating leases. This table excludes subleases on assets included in premises and equipment.
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Assets held under operating leases (1)Assets held under operating leases (1)$2,155 $2,236 Assets held under operating leases (1)$1,976 $2,144 
Accumulated depreciationAccumulated depreciation(512)(391)Accumulated depreciation(458)(517)
NetNet$1,643 $1,845 Net$1,518 $1,627 
(1) Includes certain land parcels subject to operating leases that have indefinite lives.

The residualcarrying value of assets no longerpreviously under operating leases was immaterial.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

Bank-owned life insurance consists of life insurance policies held on certain employeesteammates for which the Company is the beneficiary. These policies provide the Company an efficient form of funding for retirement and other employee benefits costs. The carrying value of bank-owned life insurance was $6.5 billion at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and $6.4 billion December 31, 2019.2020.

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NOTE 9.8. Borrowings

The following table presents a summary of short-term borrowings:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Federal funds purchasedFederal funds purchased$60 $259 Federal funds purchased$130 $79 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchaseSecurities sold under agreements to repurchase1,280 1,969 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,493 1,221 
FHLB advancesFHLB advances2,650 13,480 FHLB advances2,000 2,649 
Dealer collateral463 682 
Collateral in excess of derivative exposuresCollateral in excess of derivative exposures367 385 
Master notesMaster notes718 493 Master notes578 621 
Other short-term borrowingsOther short-term borrowings1,073 1,335 Other short-term borrowings1,321 1,137 
Total short-term borrowingsTotal short-term borrowings$6,244 $18,218 Total short-term borrowings$5,889 $6,092 

The following table presents a summary of long-term debt:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Truist Financial Corporation:Truist Financial Corporation:Truist Financial Corporation:
Fixed rate senior notesFixed rate senior notes$16,029 $14,431 Fixed rate senior notes$15,191 $15,984 
Floating rate senior notesFloating rate senior notes900 1,749 Floating rate senior notes600 900 
Fixed rate subordinated notesFixed rate subordinated notes1,288 1,227 Fixed rate subordinated notes1,277 1,283 
Capital notesCapital notes614 611 Capital notes617 615 
Structured notes (1)Structured notes (1)109 112 Structured notes (1)109 108 
Truist Bank:Truist Bank:Truist Bank:
Fixed rate senior notesFixed rate senior notes12,544 11,560 Fixed rate senior notes11,170 11,907 
Floating rate senior notesFloating rate senior notes1,751 1,554 Floating rate senior notes1,451 1,567 
Fixed rate subordinated notesFixed rate subordinated notes5,156 3,872 Fixed rate subordinated notes5,128 5,142 
FHLB advancesFHLB advances881 4,141 FHLB advances874 878 
Other long-term debt (2)Other long-term debt (2)1,091 1,133 Other long-term debt (2)1,139 1,014 
Nonbank subsidiaries:Nonbank subsidiaries:Nonbank subsidiaries:
Other long-term debt (3)Other long-term debt (3)645 949 Other long-term debt (3)197 199 
Total long-term debtTotal long-term debt$41,008 $41,339 Total long-term debt$37,753 $39,597 
(1)Consist of notes with various terms that include fixed or floating rate interest or returns that are linked to an equity index.
(2)Includes debt associated with finance leases, tax credit investments, and other.
(3)Includes debt associated with structured real estate leases.

During the second quarter of 2020, theThe Company redeemed $20.0 billion of FHLB advances,does not consolidate certain wholly-owned trusts which were issued duringformed for the first quartersole purpose of 2020, resultingissuing trust preferred securities. The proceeds from the trust preferred securities issuances were invested in loss on early extinguishmentcapital notes of long-term debtthe Parent Company. The Parent Company’s obligations constitute a full and unconditional guarantee of $235 million.the trust preferred securities.

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NOTE 10. Shareholders'9. Shareholders’ Equity

Common Stock Dividends

The following table presents the dividends declared relatedper share of common stock:
Three Months Ended March 31,20212020
Cash dividends declared per share$0.45 $0.45 

Share Repurchase Activity

In December 2020, Truist announced the Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of common stock. For information relatedstock beginning in the first quarter of 2021 to preferredoptimize Truist’s capital position. During the first quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased $506 million of common stock, dividends, see “Note 12. Shareholders' Equity”which represented 9.5 million shares, through a combination of open market and accelerated share repurchases. Repurchased shares revert to the Annual Report on Form 10-K forstatus of authorized and unissued shares upon repurchase. At March 31, 2021, Truist had remaining authorization to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of common stock under the year ended December 31, 2019.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Cash dividends declared per share$0.450 $0.450 $1.350 $1.260 
Board approved repurchase plan.

Preferred Stock

On March 16, 2020,During the first quarter of 2021, the Company redeemed all 18,000 outstanding 5,000 shares of its perpetual preferred stock series KF and the corresponding depositary shares representing fractional interests in eachsuch series for $450 million, and all 20,000 outstanding shares of its perpetual preferred stock series G and the corresponding depositary shares representing fractional interests in such series for $500 million plus any unpaid dividends. The preferred stock redemption was in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, effective as of December 6, 2019.million.

During 2020, Truist issued a totalIn April 2021, the Company announced the redemption of $3.5 billion in preferred stock to further strengthenall 18,600 outstanding shares of its capital position. With its first issuance on May 27, 2020, Truist issued $575 million of series O non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock with a stated dividend rate of 5.250% per annum for net proceeds of $559 million. Dividends, if declared byseries H and the Board of Directors, are payable on the first day of March, June, September and December of each year, commencing on September 1, 2020. Truist issuedcorresponding depositary shares each of which represents a 1/1,000th ownership interestrepresenting fractional interests in a share of the 23,000 shares of the Company'ssuch series O preferred stock. The preferred stock has no stated maturity and redemption is solely at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, within 90 days following a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined in the prospectus. In addition, the preferred stock may be redeemed in whole or in part, on June 1, 2025, or on any dividend payment date thereafter.for $465 million.

On June 1, 2020, Truist issued $1.0 billion of series P non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock in its second issuance during 2020 with a stated dividend rate of 4.950% per annum for net proceeds of $992 million. Dividends, if declared by the Board of Directors, are payable on the first day of June and December of each year, commencing on December 1, 2020. The dividend rate will reset on December 1, 2025, and on each following fifth anniversary of the reset date to the five-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 4.605%. Truist issued depositary shares, each of which represents a 1/25th fractional ownership interest in a share of the 40,000 shares of the Company's series P preferred stock. The preferred stock has no stated maturity and redemption is solely at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, within 90 days following a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined in the prospectus. In addition, the preferred stock may be redeemed in whole or in part during the three-months prior to and including each reset date.

On June 19, 2020, Truist issued $1.0 billion of series Q non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock in its third issuance during 2020 with a stated dividend rate of 5.100% per annum for net proceeds of $992 million. Dividends, if declared by the Board of Directors, are payable on the first day of March and September of each year, commencing on March 1, 2021. The dividend rate will reset on September 1, 2030, and on each following tenth anniversary of the reset date to the ten-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 4.349%. Truist issued depositary shares, each of which represents a 1/25th fractional ownership interest in a share of the 40,000 shares of the Company's series Q preferred stock. The preferred stock has no stated maturity and redemption is solely at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, within 90 days following a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined in the prospectus. In addition, the preferred stock may be redeemed in whole or in part during the six-month period prior to and including the reset date.

On August 3, 2020, Truist issued $925 million of series R non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock in its fourth issuance during 2020 with a stated dividend rate of 4.750% per annum for net proceeds of $907 million. Dividends, if declared by the Board of Directors, are payable on the first day of March, June, September and December of each year, commencing on December 1, 2020. Truist issued depositary shares, each of which represents a 1/1,000th ownership interest in a share of the 37,000 shares of the Company's series R preferred stock. The preferred stock has no stated maturity and redemption is solely at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, within 90 days following a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined in the prospectus. In addition, the preferred stock may be redeemed in whole or in part, on September 1, 2025, or on any dividend payment date thereafter.

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NOTE 11.10. AOCI

AOCI includes the after-tax change in unrecognized net costs related to defined benefit pension and OPEB plans as well as unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges and AFS securities.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Pension and OPEB CostsCash Flow HedgesAFS SecuritiesOther, netTotal
AOCI balance, July 1, 2019$(1,128)$(124)$151 $(18)$(1,119)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Pension and OPEB CostsCash Flow HedgesAFS SecuritiesOther, netTotal
AOCI balance, January 1, 2020AOCI balance, January 1, 2020$(1,122)$(101)$380 $(1)$(844)
OCI before reclassifications, net of taxOCI before reclassifications, net of tax(58)116 61 OCI before reclassifications, net of tax1,690 (5)1,685 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     
Before taxBefore tax27 14 43 Before tax20 15 41 76 
Tax effectTax effect11 Tax effect10 19 
Amounts reclassified, net of taxAmounts reclassified, net of tax20 10 32 Amounts reclassified, net of tax15 11 31 57 
Total OCI, net of taxTotal OCI, net of tax(38)13 118 93 Total OCI, net of tax15 11 1,721 (5)1,742 
AOCI balance, September 30, 2019$(1,166)$(111)$269 $(18)$(1,026)
AOCI balance, July 1, 2020$(1,093)$(79)$2,022 $(3)$847 
AOCI balance, March 31, 2020AOCI balance, March 31, 2020$(1,107)$(90)$2,101 $(6)$898 
AOCI balance, January 1, 2021AOCI balance, January 1, 2021$(875)$(64)$1,654 $$716 
OCI before reclassifications, net of taxOCI before reclassifications, net of tax(25)(380)(404)OCI before reclassifications, net of tax28 (2,408)(2,379)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     
Before taxBefore tax18 10 35 Before tax47 136 192 
Tax effectTax effectTax effect11 32 45 
Amounts reclassified, net of taxAmounts reclassified, net of tax14 27 Amounts reclassified, net of tax36 104 147 
Total OCI, net of taxTotal OCI, net of tax(11)(375)(377)Total OCI, net of tax35 36 (2,304)(2,232)
AOCI balance, September 30, 2020$(1,104)$(71)$1,647 $(2)$470 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Pension and OPEB CostsCash Flow HedgesAFS SecuritiesOther, netTotal
AOCI balance, March 31, 2021AOCI balance, March 31, 2021$(840)$(28)$(650)$$(1,516)
AOCI balance, January 1, 2019$(1,164)$(31)$(500)$(20)$(1,715)
OCI before reclassifications, net of tax(58)(88)776 632 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     
Before tax74 11 (10)75 
Tax effect18 (3)18 
Amounts reclassified, net of tax56 (7)57 
Total OCI, net of tax(2)(80)769 689 
AOCI balance, September 30, 2019$(1,166)$(111)$269 $(18)$(1,026)
AOCI balance, January 1, 2020$(1,122)$(101)$380 $(1)$(844)
OCI before reclassifications, net of tax(26)1,411 (1)1,384 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     
Before tax58 39 (189)(92)
Tax effect14 (45)(22)
Amounts reclassified, net of tax44 30 (144)(70)
Total OCI, net of tax18 30 1,267 (1)1,314 
AOCI balance, September 30, 2020$(1,104)$(71)$1,647 $(2)$470 
Primary income statement location of amounts reclassified from AOCIPrimary income statement location of amounts reclassified from AOCIOther expenseNet interest incomeSecurities gains (losses) and Net interest incomeNet interest incomePrimary income statement location of amounts reclassified from AOCIOther expenseNet interest income and Other expenseSecurities gains (losses) and Net interest incomeNet interest income

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NOTE 12.11. Income Taxes

For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, the provision for income taxes was $255$351 million and $218$224 million, respectively, representing effective tax rates of 18.3%19.2 percent and 20.8%, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the provision for income taxes was $670 million and $629 million, respectively, representing effective tax rates of 17.5% and 20.0%,17.4 percent, respectively. The lowerhigher effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was primarily due to higher favorable permanentpre-tax income and discrete tax items, including interest income from lendingexpenses due to tax-exempt entities and income tax credits earnedthe divestiture of certain businesses in the current year. The Company calculated the provision for income taxes by applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date pre-tax income and adjusting for discrete items that occurred during the period.

NOTE 13.12. Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans are summarized in the following table:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location2020201920202019
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Income Statement Location20212020
Service costService costPersonnel expense$141 $52 $377 $161 Service costPersonnel expense$158 $118 
Interest costInterest costOther expense78 58 234 169 Interest costOther expense79 78 
Estimated return on plan assetsEstimated return on plan assetsOther expense(217)(116)(650)(343)Estimated return on plan assetsOther expense(249)(216)
Amortization and otherAmortization and otherOther expense20 29 58 80 Amortization and otherOther expense19 
Net periodic (benefit) costNet periodic (benefit) cost$22 $23 $19 $67 Net periodic (benefit) cost$(4)$(1)

Truist makes contributions to the qualified pension plans in amounts between the minimum required for funding and the maximum deductible for federal income tax purposes. Discretionary contributions totaling $373$387 million were made to the Truist pension plan during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. There are no required contributions for the remainder of 2020.2021.

NOTE 14.13. Commitments and Contingencies

Truist utilizes a variety of financial instruments to meet the financing needs of clients and to reducemitigate exposure to fluctuations in interest rates.risks. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees and derivatives. Truist also has commitments to fund certain affordable housing investments and contingent liabilities related to certain sold loans.

Tax Credit and Certain Equity Investments

The Company invests in certain affordable housing projects throughout its market area as a means of supporting local communities. Truist receives tax credits related to these investments, for which the Company typically acts as a limited partner and therefore does not exert control over the operating or financial policies of the partnerships. The following table summarizes certain tax credit private equity, and certain other equity method investments.investments:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Balance Sheet LocationSep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Balance Sheet LocationMar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Investments in affordable housing projects:Investments in affordable housing projects:  Investments in affordable housing projects:  
Carrying amountCarrying amountOther assets$3,877 $3,684 Carrying amountOther assets$3,753 $3,823 
Amount of future funding commitments included in carrying amountAmount of future funding commitments included in carrying amountOther liabilities1,142 1,271 Amount of future funding commitments included in carrying amountOther liabilities983 1,057 
Lending exposureLending exposureNA623 647 Lending exposureNA544 546 
Renewable energy investments:Renewable energy investments:Renewable energy investments:
Carrying amountCarrying amountOther assets148 81 Carrying amountOther assets160 167 
Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountAmount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountNA163 246 Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountNA72 76 
Private equity and certain other equity method investments:Private equity and certain other equity method investments:Private equity and certain other equity method investments:
Carrying amountCarrying amountOther assets1,460 1,556 Carrying amountOther assets1,569 1,574 
Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountAmount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountNA418 331 Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountNA438 471 

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The following table presents a summary of tax credits and amortization associated with the Company'sCompany’s tax credit investment activity:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location2020201920202019(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location20212020
Tax credits:Tax credits:Tax credits:
Investments in affordable housing projectsInvestments in affordable housing projectsProvision for income taxes$116 $113 $347 $293 Investments in affordable housing projectsProvision for income taxes$120 $117 
Other community development investmentsOther community development investmentsProvision for income taxes23 68 Other community development investmentsProvision for income taxes23 22 
Renewable energy investmentsRenewable energy investmentsNA32 134 Renewable energy investmentsNA (1)39 
Amortization and other changes in carrying amount:Amortization and other changes in carrying amount:Amortization and other changes in carrying amount:
Investments in affordable housing projectsInvestments in affordable housing projectsProvision for income taxes$119 $65 $346 $203 Investments in affordable housing projectsProvision for income taxes$119 $114 
Other community development investmentsOther community development investmentsOther noninterest income19 57 Other community development investmentsOther noninterest income19 20 
Renewable energy investmentsRenewable energy investmentsOther noninterest incomeRenewable energy investmentsOther noninterest income
(1)Tax credits received for these investments are recorded as a reduction to the carrying value of these investments.

Letters of Credit and Financial Guarantees

In the normal course of business, Truist utilizes certain financial instruments to meet the financing needs of clients and to mitigate exposure to risks. Such financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and certain contractual agreements, including standby letters of credit and financial guarantee arrangements.

The following is a summary of selected notional amounts of off-balance sheet financial instruments:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit$182,731 $177,598 
Commitments to extend, originate, or purchase creditCommitments to extend, originate, or purchase credit$195,882 $186,731 
Residential mortgage loans sold with recourseResidential mortgage loans sold with recourse356 371 Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse304 328 
CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisionsCRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions8,640 8,676 CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions9,604 9,019 
Letters of creditLetters of credit4,929 5,181 Letters of credit5,077 5,066 

Total Return Swaps

The Company facilitates matched book TRS transactions on behalf of clients, whereby a VIE purchases reference assets identified by a client and the Company enters into a TRS with the VIE, with a mirror-image TRS facing the client. The Company provides senior financing to the VIE in the form of demand notes to fund the purchase of the reference assets. Reference assets are fixed income instruments primarily composed of syndicated bank loans. The TRS contracts pass through interest and other cash flows on the reference assets to the third party clients, along with exposing those clients to decreases in value on the assets and providing them with the rights to appreciation on the assets. The terms of the TRS contracts require the third parties to post initial margin collateral, as well as ongoing margin as the fair values of the underlying reference assets change.

The Company concluded that the associated VIEs should be consolidated because the Company has (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits, that could potentially be significant. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected $1.5 billion of assets and $40$66 million of other liabilities of the VIEs. At December 31, 2019,2020, the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected $2.7$1.3 billion of assets and $116$41 million of other liabilities of the VIEs. Assets at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 include $1.4 billion and $2.6$1.3 billion in trading loans respectively.and bonds. The activities of the VIEs are restricted to buying and selling the reference assets and the risks/benefits of any such assets owned by the VIEs are passed to the third party clients via the TRS contracts.

For additional information on the Company’s TRS contracts and its involvement with thesethe related VIEs, see "Note 16.“Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments.”

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Pledged Assets

Certain assets were pledged to secure municipal deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, certain derivative agreements, and borrowings or borrowing capacity, as well as for other purposes as required or permitted by law. Assets pledged to the FHLB and FRB are subject to applicable asset discounts when determining borrowing capacity. The Company obtains secured financing and letters of credit from the FRB and FHLB. The Company’s letters of credit from the FHLB can be used to secure various client deposits, including public fund relationships. Excluding assets related to employee benefit plans, the majority of the agreements governing the pledged assets do not permit the other party to sell or repledge the collateral. Additional assets were pledged to the FRB of Richmond in the first quarter of 2020 following the Merger. The following table provides the total carrying amount of pledged assets by asset type.type:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Pledged securitiesPledged securities$21,586 $11,283 Pledged securities$24,174 $24,974 
Pledged loans:Pledged loans:Pledged loans:
FRBFRB74,644 30,238 FRB76,006 75,615 
FHLBFHLB73,207 80,816 FHLB68,551 69,994 
Unused borrowing capacity:Unused borrowing capacity:Unused borrowing capacity:
FRBFRB51,839 21,169 FRB53,844 52,831 
FHLBFHLB54,424 37,303 FHLB51,921 52,274 

Litigation and Regulatory Matters

Truist and/or its subsidiaries are routinely parties to numerous legal proceedings, including private, civil litigation, and regulatory investigations, arising from the ordinary conduct of its regular business activities. The matters range from individual actions involving a single plaintiff to class action lawsuits with multiple class members and can involve claims for substantial amounts. Investigations involve both formal and informal proceedings, by both governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations. These legal proceedings are at varying stages of adjudication, arbitration, or investigation and may consist of a variety of claims, including common law tort and contract claims, andas well as statutory antitrust, securities, and consumer protection claims, and theclaims. The ultimate resolution of any proceedingsproceeding is uncertain and inherently difficult to predict. It is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations, or consolidated cash flows of Truist.

In accordance with the provisions of U.S. GAAP for contingencies, Truist establishes accruals for legal matters when potential losses associated with the actions become probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. There is no assurance that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not significantly exceed the amounts that Truist has currently accrued. On a quarterly basis, Truist evaluates its outstandingAccruals for legal proceedings to assess litigation accruals and adjust such accruals upwards or downward, as appropriate,matters are based on management’s best judgment after consultation with counsel and others, as warranted.others.

The Company’s estimate ofCompany estimates reasonably possible losses, in excess of amounts accrued, ranges from 0of up to approximately $200 million as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. This estimated rangeestimate is based upon currently available information and involves considerable judgment, given that claims often include significant legal uncertainties, damages alleged by plaintiffs are often unspecified or overstated, discovery may not have started or may not be complete and material facts may be disputed or unsubstantiated, among other factors. In addition, the matters underlying this estimated rangeestimate will change from time to time and actual losses may vary significantly from this estimate. ForAs a result, the same reasons stated above, we doCompany does not believe that an estimate of reasonably possible losses can be made for certain matters and therefore suchmatters. Such matters are not reflected in the rangeestimate provided here.herein.

The following is a description of a certain legal proceedingsproceeding in which Truist is involved:

Bickerstaff v. SunTrust Bank

This class action case was filed in the Fulton County State Court on July 12, 2010, and an amended complaint was filed on August 9, 2010. Plaintiff asserts that all overdraft fees charged to his account which related to debit card and ATM transactions are actually interest charges and therefore subject to the usury laws of Georgia. Plaintiff has brought claims for violations of civil and criminal usury laws, conversion, and money had and received. On October 6, 2017, the trial court granted plaintiff'splaintiff’s motion for class certification and defined the class as “Every Georgia citizen who had or has one or more accounts with SunTrust Bank and who, from July 12, 2006, to October 6, 2017 (i) had at least one overdraft of $500.00 or less resulting from an ATM or debit card transaction (the “Transaction”); (ii) paid any Overdraft Fees as a result of the Transaction; and (iii) did not receive a refund of those Fees”Fees,” and the granting of a certified class was affirmed on appeal. On April 8, 2020, the Company filed a motion seeking to narrow the scope of this class, and on May 29, 2020, it filed a renewed motion to compel arbitration of the claims of some of the class members. Discovery has commenced.On February 9, 2021, the trial court denied both motions as premature but held that the issues could be raised again after the conclusion of discovery, which is currently underway. The Company believes that the claims are without merit.

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NOTE 15.14. Fair Value Disclosures

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received on the measurement date to sell an asset or the price paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market available to the entity in an orderly transaction between market participants, with a three level measurement hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets
Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable

The following tables present fair value information for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Netting Adjustments (1)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Netting Adjustments (1)
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Trading assets:Trading assets:Trading assets:
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$998 $$998 $$— U.S. Treasury$767 $$767 $$— 
GSEGSE257 257 — GSE191 191 — 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential731 731 — Agency MBS - residential1,220 1,220 — 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial31 31 — 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions29 29 — States and political subdivisions77 77 — 
Corporate and other debt securitiesCorporate and other debt securities721 721 — Corporate and other debt securities1,008 1,008 — 
LoansLoans1,819 1,819 — Loans1,543 1,543 — 
OtherOther115 105 10 — Other257 226 31 — 
Total trading assetsTotal trading assets4,670 105 4,565 — Total trading assets5,094 226 4,868 — 
AFS securities:AFS securities: AFS securities: 
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury2,250 2,250 — U.S. Treasury1,768 1,768 — 
GSEGSE1,928 1,928 — GSE1,903 1,903 — 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential78,994 78,994 — Agency MBS - residential116,451 116,451 — 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial2,388 2,388 — Agency MBS - commercial3,177 3,177 — 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions537 537 — States and political subdivisions476 476 — 
OtherOther35 35 — Other32 32 — 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities86,132 86,132 — Total AFS securities123,807 123,807 — 
LHFS at fair valueLHFS at fair value5,369 5,369 — LHFS at fair value5,465 5,465 — 
MSRs at fair valueMSRs at fair value1,991 1,991 — MSRs at fair value2,365 2,365 — 
Other assets:Other assets:Other assets:
Derivative assetsDerivative assets4,049 684 5,309 228 (2,172)Derivative assets2,926 666 4,068 47 (1,855)
Equity securitiesEquity securities865 824 41 — Equity securities875 807 68 — 
Total assetsTotal assets$103,076 $1,613 $101,416 $2,219 $(2,172)Total assets$140,532 $1,699 $138,276 $2,412 $(1,855)
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilitiesDerivative liabilities$403 $480 $2,975 $14 $(3,066)Derivative liabilities$704 $283 $3,184 $57 $(2,820)
Securities sold shortSecurities sold short1,060 30 1,030 — Securities sold short1,313 12 1,301 — 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$1,463 $510 $4,005 $14 $(3,066)Total liabilities$2,017 $295 $4,485 $57 $(2,820)
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December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Netting Adjustments (1)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Netting Adjustments (1)
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Trading assets:Trading assets:Trading assets:
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$227 $$227 $$— U.S. Treasury$793 $$793 $$— 
GSEGSE296 296 — GSE164 164 — 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential497 497 — Agency MBS - residential599 599 — 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial68 68 — Agency MBS - commercial21 21 — 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions82 82 — States and political subdivisions34 34 — 
Non-agency MBS277 277 — 
Corporate and other debt securitiesCorporate and other debt securities1,204 1,204 — Corporate and other debt securities545 545 — 
LoansLoans2,948 2,948 — Loans1,586 1,586 — 
OtherOther134 90 44 — Other130 123 — 
Total trading assetsTotal trading assets5,733 90 5,643 — Total trading assets3,872 123 3,749 — 
AFS securities:AFS securities:    AFS securities:    
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury2,276 2,276 — U.S. Treasury1,746 1,746 — 
GSEGSE1,881 1,881 — GSE1,917 1,917 — 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential68,236 68,236 — Agency MBS - residential113,541 113,541 — 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial1,341 1,341 — Agency MBS - commercial3,057 3,057 — 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions585 585 — States and political subdivisions493 493 — 
Non-agency MBS368 368 — 
OtherOther40 40 — Other34 34 — 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities74,727 74,359 368 — Total AFS securities120,788 120,788 — 
LHFS5,673 5,673 — 
MSRs2,618 2,618 — 
LHFS at fair valueLHFS at fair value4,955 4,955 — 
MSRs at fair valueMSRs at fair value2,023 2,023 — 
Other assets:Other assets:    Other assets:    
Derivative assetsDerivative assets2,053 606 3,620 34 (2,207)Derivative assets3,837 752 4,903 186 (2,004)
Equity securitiesEquity securities817 815 — Equity securities1,054 996 58 — 
Private equity investments440 440 — 
Total assetsTotal assets$92,061 $1,511 $89,297 $3,460 $(2,207)Total assets$136,529 $1,871 $134,453 $2,209 $(2,004)
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilitiesDerivative liabilities$366 $204 $3,117 $15 $(2,970)Derivative liabilities$555 $386 $3,263 $14 $(3,108)
Securities sold shortSecurities sold short1,074 18 1,056 — Securities sold short1,115 1,112 — 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$1,440 $222 $4,173 $15 $(2,970)Total liabilities$1,670 $389 $4,375 $14 $(3,108)
(1)Refer to "Note 16.“Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments"Instruments” for additional discussion on netting adjustments.

During the second quarter of 2020, as a result of a change in control of the funds’ manager, the Company deconsolidated certain SBIC funds for which it had previously concluded that it was the primary beneficiary. Following the deconsolidation, the investments in SBIC funds are valued based on net asset value per unit, as provided by the fund manager as a practical expedient, which approximates the fair value,At March 31, 2021 and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The SBIC funds in which the Company invests primarily focus on equity and subordinated debt investments in privately-held middle market companies. The majority of these VIE investments are not redeemable and distributions are received as the underlying assets of the funds liquidate. The timing of distributions, which are expected to occur on various dates through 2030, is uncertain and dependent on various events such as recapitalizations, refinance transactions and ownership changes among others. As of September 30, 2020, restrictions on the ability to sell the investments include, but are not limited to, consent of a majority member or general partner approval for transfer of ownership. These investments are spread over numerous privately-held middle market companies, and thus the sensitivity to a change in fair value for any single investment is limited. At September 30,December 31, 2020, investments totaling $281$371 million and $387 million, respectively, have been excluded from the table above as they are valued based on net asset value as a practical expedient. These investments primarily consist of certain SBIC funds.

For a description ofadditional information on the valuation techniques and significant inputs for Level 2 and Level 3 assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, see “Note 18. Fair Value Disclosures” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

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Activity for Level 3 assets and liabilities is summarized below:
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Trading AssetsNon-agency MBSMSRsNet DerivativesPrivate Equity InvestmentsThree Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Non-agency MBSMSRsNet DerivativesPrivate Equity Investments
Balance at July 1, 2019$$382 $970 $$449 
Balance at January 1, 2020Balance at January 1, 2020$368 $2,618 $19 $440 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earningsIncluded in earnings15 (79)53 Included in earnings(526)111 
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCIIncluded in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI(8)Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI(64)
Purchases(1)34 
IssuancesIssuances69 30 Issuances187 155 
Sales(4)(1)
SettlementsSettlements(15)(41)(85)(21)Settlements(9)(129)(142)(21)
Balance at September 30, 2019$$374 $919 $$467 
Balance at July 1, 2020$$$2,077 $203 $
Balance at March 31, 2020Balance at March 31, 2020$298 $2,150 $143 $448 
Balance at January 1, 2021Balance at January 1, 2021$$2,023 $172 $
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earningsIncluded in earnings(54)128 Included in earnings374 (164)
IssuancesIssuances192 229 Issuances192 96 
SettlementsSettlements(224)(346)— Settlements(224)(114)
Balance at September 30, 2020$$$1,991 $214 $
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at September 30, 2020$$$(54)$209 $
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Trading AssetsNon-agency MBSMSRsNet DerivativesPrivate Equity Investments
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 2021$$2,365 $(10)$
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2021Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2021$$374 $(45)$
Balance at January 1, 2019$$391 $1,108 $12 $393 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):   
Included in earnings10 (184)74 30 
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI
Purchases19 (1)102 
Issuances121 64 
Sales(22)(35)
Settlements(31)(126)(135)(23)
Transfers into Level 3(10)
Balance at September 30, 2019$$374 $919 $$467 
Balance at January 1, 2020$$368 $2,618 $19 $440 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings306 (616)365 
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI(178)
Purchases27 
Issuances523 655 
Sales(481)
Settlements(15)(534)(825)(21)
Transfers out of level 3 and other(448)
Balance at September 30, 2020$$$1,991 $214 $
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at September 30, 2020$$$(601)$222 $
Primary income statement location of realized gains (losses) included in earningsPrimary income statement location of realized gains (losses) included in earningsNet interest incomeGain on sale of securitiesResidential mortgage income and Commercial real estate related incomeResidential mortgage income and Commercial real estate related incomeOther incomePrimary income statement location of realized gains (losses) included in earningsSecurities gains (losses)Residential mortgage income and Commercial real estate related incomeResidential mortgage income and Commercial real estate related incomeOther income

In the second quarter ofDuring 2020, Truist sold non-agency MBS previously categorized as Level 3 that represented ownership interests in various tranches of Re-REMIC trusts. These securities were valued atAdditionally during 2020, as a discount, which was unobservableresult of a change in the market, to the fair valuecontrol of the underlying securities owned byfunds’ manager, the trusts. The Re-REMIC tranches did not have an active market and therefore were categorized as Level 3.Company deconsolidated certain SBIC funds for which it had previously concluded that it was the primary beneficiary.

Refer to "Note 7.“Note 6. Loan Servicing"Servicing” for additional information on valuation techniques and inputs for MSRs.
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Fair Value Option

The following table details the fair value and UPB of LHFS that were elected to be measured at fair value. Trading loans, included in other trading assets, were also elected to be measured at fair value.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Fair ValueUPBDifferenceFair ValueUPBDifference(Dollars in millions)Fair ValueUPBDifferenceFair ValueUPBDifference
Trading loansTrading loans$1,819 $1,916 $(97)$2,948 $2,982 $(34)Trading loans$1,543 $1,532 $11 $1,586 $1,619 $(33)
LHFS at fair valueLHFS at fair value5,369 5,113 256 5,673 5,563 110 LHFS at fair value5,465 5,407 58 4,955 4,736 219 

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table provides information about certain assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.basis still held as of period end. The carrying values represent end of period values, which approximate the fair value measurements that occurred on the various measurement dates throughout the period. These assets are considered to be Level 3 assets.
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Carrying value:
LHFS$160 $979 
Loans and leases181 142 
Other129 92 

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The following table provides information about valuation adjustments for certain assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The valuation adjustments represent the amounts recorded during the period regardless of whether the asset is still held at period end. These assets are considered to be Level 3 assets (2019 excludes PCI).
20202019
As of / For The Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)
Carrying ValueValuation AdjustmentsCarrying ValueValuation Adjustments
LHFS$104 $(52)$$
Loans and leases98 (38)98 (21)
Foreclosed real estate and other foreclosed property60 (129)62 (180)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Valuation adjustments:Valuation adjustments:
LHFSLHFS$(16)$(25)
Loans and leasesLoans and leases(30)(7)
OtherOther(95)(88)

At September 30, 2020, LHFS with valuation adjustments in the table above consisted primarily of residential mortgages and commercial loans that were valued using market prices and measured at the lower of cost or market. LHFS as of December 31, 2020 includes the small ticket loan and lease portfolio that was sold during the first quarter of 2021. The table above excludes $49$43 million and $125 million of LHFS carried at cost at September 30,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, that did not require a valuation adjustment during the period. The remainder of LHFS is carried at fair value. Excluding government guaranteed loans, theThe Company held $130$72 million in nonperforming LHFS at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and $107$5 million of nonperforming LHFS at December 31, 2019.2020. LHFS that were 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest were not material at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

Loans and leases consists of larger commercial loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics that are primarily collateral dependent and may be subject to liquidity adjustments. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional discussion of individually evaluated loans and leases. Foreclosed

Other includes foreclosed real estate, and other foreclosed property, isROU assets, premises and equipment, and OREO, and consists primarily of residential homes, commercial properties, vacant lots, and automobiles. ROU assets are measured based on the fair value of the assets, which considers the potential for sublease income. The remaining assets are measured at the lower of cost or fair value, less costs to sell and consists primarily of residential homes, commercial properties, vacant lots and automobiles.sell.

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value

For financial instruments not recorded at fair value, estimates of fair value are based on relevant market data and information about the instruments. Values obtained relate to trading without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership, possible tax ramifications, estimated transaction costs that may result from bulk sales or the relationship between various instruments.

An active market does not exist for certain financial instruments. Fair value estimates for these instruments are based on current economic conditions and interest rate risk characteristics, loss experience and other factors. Many of these estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and cannot be determined with precision. Therefore, the fair value estimates in many instances cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets. In addition, changes in assumptions could significantly affect these fair value estimates. Financial assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value are summarized below:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Fair Value HierarchyCarrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value(Dollars in millions)Fair Value HierarchyCarrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Financial assets:Financial assets:    Financial assets:    
Loans and leases HFI, net of ALLLLoans and leases HFI, net of ALLLLevel 3$300,764 $303,210 $298,293 $298,586 Loans and leases HFI, net of ALLLLevel 3$285,849 $288,956 $293,899 $295,461 
Financial liabilities:Financial liabilities:  Financial liabilities:  
Time depositsTime depositsLevel 225,900 26,085 35,896 35,885 Time depositsLevel 219,192 19,314 21,941 22,095 
Long-term debtLong-term debtLevel 241,008 42,186 41,339 42,051 Long-term debtLevel 237,753 38,060 39,597 40,864 

The carrying value of the RUFC, which approximates the fair value of unfunded commitments, was $366$349 million and $373$364 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. The carrying value at December 31, 2019 includes deferred fees.

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NOTE 16.15. Derivative Financial Instruments

Impact of Derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following table presents the gross notional amounts and estimated fair value of derivative instruments employed by the Company. Truist held 0 cash flow hedges as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019 and 0 fair value hedges at September 30, 2020.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities(Dollars in millions)AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Fair value hedges:Fair value hedges:   Fair value hedges:   
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:   Interest rate contracts:   
Swaps hedging long-term debt$$$$23,701 $113 $(25)
Options hedging long-term debt3,407 (2)
Swaps hedging commercial loans44 
Total27,152 113 (27)
Swaps hedging AFS securitiesSwaps hedging AFS securities$19,809 $$$17,765 $$
Not designated as hedges:Not designated as hedges:      Not designated as hedges:      
Client-related and other risk management:Client-related and other risk management:      Client-related and other risk management:      
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:      Interest rate contracts:      
SwapsSwaps148,742 3,872 (924)144,473 1,817 (673)Swaps154,617 2,394 (843)156,338 3,399 (862)
OptionsOptions25,194 51 (18)25,938 28 (19)Options25,598 39 (15)25,386 45 (18)
Forward commitmentsForward commitments2,907 (2)7,907 (7)Forward commitments4,033 17 (8)4,847 (11)
OtherOther2,884 1,807 Other2,091 2,573 
Equity contractsEquity contracts37,202 1,693 (2,131)38,426 1,988 (2,307)Equity contracts28,298 1,702 (2,189)31,152 1,856 (2,297)
Credit contracts:Credit contracts:Credit contracts:
Loans and leasesLoans and leases738 (5)894 (34)Loans and leases1,120 (4)1,056 (5)
Risk participation agreementsRisk participation agreements7,958 (11)6,696 (2)Risk participation agreements7,743 (10)7,802 (13)
Total return swapsTotal return swaps1,482 47 (16)2,531 27 (11)Total return swaps1,355 (30)1,296 13 (33)
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts13,175 140 (130)12,986 144 (164)Foreign exchange contracts12,185 131 (105)12,066 189 (219)
CommodityCommodity3,053 162 (158)2,659 67 (65)Commodity3,688 239 (232)2,872 130 (124)
TotalTotal243,335 5,967 (3,395)244,317 4,077 (3,282)Total240,728 4,526 (3,436)245,388 5,642 (3,582)
Mortgage banking:Mortgage banking:      Mortgage banking:      
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:      Interest rate contracts:      
SwapsSwaps486 535 Swaps686 687 
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments10,470 228 (4)4,427 34 (2)Interest rate lock commitments6,371 47 (47)8,609 186 (3)
When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitmentsWhen issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitments17,684 15 (70)11,997 10 (18)When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitments11,185 204 (17)11,691 (73)
OtherOther772 603 Other530 466 
TotalTotal29,412 243 (74)17,562 46 (20)Total18,772 253 (64)21,453 192 (76)
MSRs:MSRs:      MSRs:      
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:      Interest rate contracts:      
SwapsSwaps28,387 19,196 Swaps26,510 36,161 (5)
OptionsOptions216 1,519 22 (2)Options101 101 
When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitmentsWhen issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitments1,508 5,560 (5)When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitments2,008 (24)1,314 
OtherOther790 567 Other3,683 760 
TotalTotal30,901 11 26,842 24 (7)Total32,302 (24)38,336 (5)
Total derivatives not designated as hedgesTotal derivatives not designated as hedges303,648 6,221 (3,469)288,721 4,147 (3,309)Total derivatives not designated as hedges291,802 4,781 (3,524)305,177 5,841 (3,663)
Total derivativesTotal derivatives$303,648 6,221 (3,469)$315,873 4,260 (3,336)Total derivatives$311,611 4,781 (3,524)$322,942 5,841 (3,663)
Gross amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:Gross amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:    Gross amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:    
Amounts subject to master netting arrangementsAmounts subject to master netting arrangements(1,707)1,707  (1,708)1,708 Amounts subject to master netting arrangements(1,471)1,471  (1,561)1,561 
Cash collateral (received) posted for amounts subject to master netting arrangementsCash collateral (received) posted for amounts subject to master netting arrangements (465)1,359  (499)1,262 Cash collateral (received) posted for amounts subject to master netting arrangements (384)1,349  (443)1,547 
Net amountNet amount $4,049 $(403) $2,053 $(366)Net amount $2,926 $(704) $3,837 $(555)

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The following table presents the offsetting of derivative instruments including financial instrument collateral related to legally enforceable master netting agreements and amounts held or pledged as collateral. U.S. GAAP does not permit netting of non-cash collateral balances in the consolidated balance sheet:Consolidated Balance Sheets:
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Amount
Amount
Offset
Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsHeld/Pledged Financial InstrumentsNet Amount
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Gross AmountAmount OffsetNet Amount in Consolidated Balance SheetsHeld/Pledged Financial InstrumentsNet Amount
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$3,931 $(1,855)$2,076 $(2)$2,074 
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement467 467 467 
Exchange traded derivativesExchange traded derivatives383 383 383 
Total derivative assetsTotal derivative assets$4,781 $(1,855)$2,926 $(2)$2,924 
Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$(3,236)$2,815 $(421)$43 $(378)
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement(288)(283)(283)
Total derivative liabilitiesTotal derivative liabilities$(3,524)$2,820 $(704)$43 $(661)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Gross AmountAmount OffsetNet Amount in Consolidated Balance SheetsHeld/Pledged Financial InstrumentsNet Amount
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$4,786 $(1,693)$3,093 $(4)$3,089 Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$4,383 $(1,618)$2,765 $(2)$2,763 
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement751 751 (1)750 Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement705 705 (1)704 
Exchange traded derivativesExchange traded derivatives684 (479)205 205 Exchange traded derivatives753 (386)367 367 
Total derivative assetsTotal derivative assets$6,221 $(2,172)$4,049 $(5)$4,044 Total derivative assets$5,841 $(2,004)$3,837 $(3)$3,834 
Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$(2,839)$2,587 $(252)$20 $(232)Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$(3,103)$2,722 $(381)$35 $(346)
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement(150)(150)10 (140)Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement(174)(174)(174)
Exchange traded derivativesExchange traded derivatives(480)479 (1)(1)Exchange traded derivatives(386)386 
Total derivative liabilitiesTotal derivative liabilities$(3,469)$3,066 $(403)$30 $(373)Total derivative liabilities$(3,663)$3,108 $(555)$35 $(520)
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Amount
Amount
Offset
Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsHeld/Pledged Financial InstrumentsNet Amount
Derivative assets:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$3,516 $(2,003)$1,513 $(17)$1,496 
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement138 138 (1)137 
Exchange traded derivatives606 (204)402 402 
Total derivative assets$4,260 $(2,207)$2,053 $(18)$2,035 
Derivative liabilities:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$(2,939)$2,761 $(178)$22 $(156)
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement(193)(188)11 (177)
Exchange traded derivatives(204)204 
Total derivative liabilities$(3,336)$2,970 $(366)$33 $(333)

The following table presents the carrying value of hedged items in fair value hedging relationships:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Hedge Basis AdjustmentHedge Basis AdjustmentHedge Basis AdjustmentHedge Basis Adjustment
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Hedged Asset / Liability BasisItems Currently DesignatedDiscontinued HedgesHedged Asset / Liability BasisItems Currently DesignatedDiscontinued Hedges(Dollars in millions)Hedged Asset / Liability BasisItems Currently DesignatedDiscontinued HedgesHedged Asset / Liability BasisItems Currently DesignatedDiscontinued Hedges
AFS securities(1)AFS securities(1)$429 $$51 $473 $$65 AFS securities(1)$101,804 $(557)$48 $100,988 $(33)$50 
Loans and leasesLoans and leases482 19 528 15 Loans and leases463 17 470 18 
Long-term debtLong-term debt28,429 1,015 28,557 174 23 Long-term debt24,924 848 27,725 930 

(1)
The amortized cost of AFS securities was $103.2 billion at March 31, 2021 and $99.4 billion at December 31, 2020.
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Impact of Derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments under GAAP

No portion of the change in fair value of derivatives designated as hedges has been excluded from effectiveness testing.

The following table summarizes amounts related to cash flow hedges, which consist of interest rate contracts.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)2020201920202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
Pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in OCI:Pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in OCI:Pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in OCI:
DepositsDeposits$$$$(42)Deposits$$
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings
Long-term debtLong-term debt(76)Long-term debt
TotalTotal$$$$(116)Total$$
Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into interest expense:Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into interest expense:Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into interest expense:
DepositsDeposits$(2)(1)$(8)$Deposits$(1)$(2)
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings(5)(5)(13)(4)Short-term borrowings(5)(4)
Long-term debtLong-term debt(3)(8)(18)(7)Long-term debt(5)(8)
TotalTotal$(10)$(14)$(39)$(11)Total$(11)$(14)
Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into other expense: (1)Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into other expense: (1)
DepositsDeposits$(12)$
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings(20)
Long-term debtLong-term debt(4)0
TotalTotal$(36)$
(1)Represents the accelerated amortization of amounts reclassified from AOCI, where management determined that the forecasted transaction is probable of not occurring.

The following table summarizes the impact on net interest income related to fair value hedges:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)2020201920202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
AFS securities:AFS securities:AFS securities:
Amounts related to interest settlementsAmounts related to interest settlements$$$$Amounts related to interest settlements$(11)$
Recognized on derivativesRecognized on derivatives(16)Recognized on derivatives524 
Recognized on hedged itemsRecognized on hedged items(3)(3)(7)10 Recognized on hedged items(526)(2)
Net income (expense) recognizedNet income (expense) recognized(3)(2)(7)(6)Net income (expense) recognized(13)(2)
Loans and leases:Loans and leases:Loans and leases:
Amounts related to interest settlements(1)(1)
Recognized on derivativesRecognized on derivatives(3)(22)Recognized on derivatives(3)
Recognized on hedged itemsRecognized on hedged items(1)21 Recognized on hedged items(1)
Net income (expense) recognizedNet income (expense) recognized(1)(1)(3)(1)Net income (expense) recognized(1)(1)
Long-term debt:Long-term debt:Long-term debt:
Amounts related to interest settlementsAmounts related to interest settlements78 (17)182 (55)Amounts related to interest settlements16 
Recognized on derivativesRecognized on derivatives(99)35 831 343 Recognized on derivatives922 
Recognized on hedged itemsRecognized on hedged items112 (30)(817)(326)Recognized on hedged items79 (922)
Net income (expense) recognizedNet income (expense) recognized91 (12)196 (38)Net income (expense) recognized79 16 
Net income (expense) recognized, totalNet income (expense) recognized, total$87 $(15)$186 $(45)Net income (expense) recognized, total$65 $13 

The following table presents information about the Company'sCompany’s cash flow and fair value hedges:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:
Net unrecognized after-tax gain (loss) on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI (to be recognized in earnings through 2022)Net unrecognized after-tax gain (loss) on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI (to be recognized in earnings through 2022)$(71)$(101)Net unrecognized after-tax gain (loss) on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI (to be recognized in earnings through 2022)$(28)$(64)
Estimated portion of net after-tax gain (loss) on active and terminated hedges to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 monthsEstimated portion of net after-tax gain (loss) on active and terminated hedges to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months(37)(37)Estimated portion of net after-tax gain (loss) on active and terminated hedges to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months(24)(42)
Fair value hedges:Fair value hedges:Fair value hedges:
Unrecognized pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges (to be recognized as interest primarily through 2029)Unrecognized pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges (to be recognized as interest primarily through 2029)$945 $(57)Unrecognized pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges (to be recognized as interest primarily through 2029)$783 $862 
Portion of pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest during the next 12 monthsPortion of pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest during the next 12 months306 (6)Portion of pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest during the next 12 months271 292 

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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under GAAP

The Company also enters into derivatives that are not designated as accounting hedges under GAAP to economically hedge certain risks as well as in a trading capacity with its clients.

The following table presents pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in income for derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location2020201920202019(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location20212020
Client-related and other risk management:Client-related and other risk management:  Client-related and other risk management:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income$14 $33 $(13)$59 Interest rate contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income$102 $(64)
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income(50)31 Foreign exchange contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income26 107 
Equity contractsEquity contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income(2)(4)(2)Equity contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income(8)(10)
Credit contractsCredit contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income(68)238 Credit contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income(34)459 
Commodity contractsCommodity contractsInvestment banking and trading incomeCommodity contractsInvestment banking and trading income
Mortgage banking:Mortgage banking:  Mortgage banking:  
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsResidential mortgage income(137)(21)(285)(55)Interest rate contractsResidential mortgage income91 (122)
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsCommercial real estate related incomeInterest rate contractsCommercial real estate related income(1)
MSRs:MSRs:  MSRs:  
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsResidential mortgage income(3)84 534 221 Interest rate contractsResidential mortgage income(333)495 
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsCommercial real estate related income22 Interest rate contractsCommercial real estate related income(12)20 
TotalTotal$(239)$101 $529 $231 Total$(167)$890 

Credit Derivative Instruments

As part of the Company’s corporate investment banking business, the Company enters into contracts that are, in form or substance, written guarantees; specifically, credit default swaps, risk participations, and TRS. The Company accounts for these contracts as derivatives.

The Company has entered into TRS contracts on loans. To mitigate its credit risk, the Company typically receives initial margin from the counterparty upon entering into the TRS and variation margin if the fair value of the underlying reference assets deteriorates. For additional information on the Company’s TRS contracts, see "Note 14.“Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies.”

Truist has entered into risk participation agreements to share the credit exposure with other financial institutions on client-related interest rate derivative contracts. Under these agreements, the Company has guaranteed payment to a dealer counterparty in the event the dealercounterparty experiences a loss on the derivative such as an interest rate swap, due to a failure to pay by the client, on that derivative.counterparty’s client. The Company manages its payment risk on its risk participations by monitoring the creditworthiness of the underlying client through the normal credit review process that the Company would have performed had it entered into a derivative directly with the obligors. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the remaining terms on these risk participations ranged from less than one year to 10 years. The potential future exposure represents the Company’s maximum estimated exposure to written risk participations, as measured by projecting a maximum value of the guaranteed derivative instruments based on scenario simulations and assuming 100%100 percent default by all obligors on the maximum value.

The following table presents additional information related to interest rate derivative risk participation agreements and total return swaps:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Risk participation agreements:Risk participation agreements:Risk participation agreements:
Maximum potential amount of exposureMaximum potential amount of exposure$525 $291 Maximum potential amount of exposure$503 $530 
Total return swaps:Total return swaps:Total return swaps:
Cash collateral heldCash collateral held501 653 Cash collateral held345 374 

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The following table summarizes collateral positions with counterparties:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Dealer and other counterparties:Dealer and other counterparties:  Dealer and other counterparties:  
Cash and other collateral received from counterpartiesCash and other collateral received from counterparties$470 $514 Cash and other collateral received from counterparties$387 $446 
Derivatives in a net gain position secured by collateral receivedDerivatives in a net gain position secured by collateral received580 615 Derivatives in a net gain position secured by collateral received565 585 
Unsecured positions in a net gain with counterparties after collateral postingsUnsecured positions in a net gain with counterparties after collateral postings110 101 Unsecured positions in a net gain with counterparties after collateral postings46 49 
Cash collateral posted to dealer counterpartiesCash collateral posted to dealer counterparties1,365 1,255 Cash collateral posted to dealer counterparties1,392 1,524 
Derivatives in a net loss position secured by collateralDerivatives in a net loss position secured by collateral1,415 1,300 Derivatives in a net loss position secured by collateral1,484 1,604 
Additional collateral that would have been posted had the Company's credit ratings dropped below investment grade12 
Additional collateral that would have been posted had the Company’s credit ratings dropped below investment gradeAdditional collateral that would have been posted had the Company’s credit ratings dropped below investment grade
Central counterparties clearing:Central counterparties clearing:Central counterparties clearing:
Cash collateral, including initial margin, posted to central clearing partiesCash collateral, including initial margin, posted to central clearing parties128 30 Cash collateral, including initial margin, posted to central clearing parties52 172 
Derivatives in a net loss positionDerivatives in a net loss position29 31 Derivatives in a net loss position10 90 
Derivatives in a net gain positionDerivatives in a net gain positionDerivatives in a net gain position
Securities pledged to central counterparties clearingSecurities pledged to central counterparties clearing775 513 Securities pledged to central counterparties clearing1,223 1,281 

NOTE 17.16. Computation of EPS

Basic and diluted EPS calculations are presented in the following table:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)2020201920202019
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
20212020
Net income available to common shareholdersNet income available to common shareholders$1,068 $735 $2,956 $2,326 Net income available to common shareholders$1,334 $986 
Weighted average number of common sharesWeighted average number of common shares1,347,916 766,167 1,346,605 765,428 Weighted average number of common shares1,345,666 1,344,372 
Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awardsEffect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards10,206 9,624 10,569 9,479 Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards13,266 13,173 
Weighted average number of diluted common sharesWeighted average number of diluted common shares1,358,122 775,791 1,357,174 774,907 Weighted average number of diluted common shares1,358,932 1,357,545 
Basic EPSBasic EPS$0.79 $0.96 $2.20 $3.04 Basic EPS$0.99 $0.73 
Diluted EPSDiluted EPS$0.79 $0.95 $2.18 $3.00 Diluted EPS$0.98 $0.73 
Anti-dilutive awardsAnti-dilutive awards1,647 3,267 Anti-dilutive awards376 1,725 

NOTE 18.17. Operating Segments

Truist operates and measures business activity across 3 segments: Consumer Banking and Wealth, Corporate and Commercial Banking, and Insurance Holdings, with functional activities included in Other, Treasury and Corporate. The Company'sCompany’s business segment structure is based on the manner in which financial information is evaluated by management as well as the products and services provided or the type of client served. For additional information, see "Note“Note 21. Operating Segments"Segments” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

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The following table presents results by segment:
Three Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)
CB&WC&CBIHOT&C (1)Total
2020201920202019202020192020201920202019
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
CB&WC&CBIHOT&C (1)Total
2021202020212020202120202021202020212020
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$1,856 $855 $1,235 $729 $31 $39 $240 $77 $3,362 $1,700 Net interest income (expense)$1,752 $1,860 $1,208 $1,534 $24 $36 $301 $220 $3,285 $3,650 
Net intersegment interest income (expense)Net intersegment interest income (expense)338 229 41 (89)(7)(11)(372)(129)Net intersegment interest income (expense)386 397 (211)(4)(11)(383)(175)
Segment net interest incomeSegment net interest income2,194 1,084 1,276 640 24 28 (132)(52)3,362 1,700 Segment net interest income2,138 2,257 1,209 1,323 20 25 (82)45 3,285 3,650 
Allocated provision for credit lossesAllocated provision for credit losses181 115 311 14 (71)(14)421 117 Allocated provision for credit losses100 437 (35)399 (18)56 48 893 
Segment net interest income after provisionSegment net interest income after provision2,013 969 965 626 24 26 (61)(38)2,941 1,583 Segment net interest income after provision2,038 1,820 1,244 924 19 24 (64)(11)3,237 2,757 
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income990 576 609 271 524 491 87 (35)2,210 1,303 Noninterest income921 1,066 694 457 633 557 (51)(119)2,197 1,961 
Noninterest expense1,934 931 843 338 446 435 532 136 3,755 1,840 
Income (loss) before income taxes1,069 614 731 559 102 82 (506)(209)1,396 1,046 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes252 149 148 118 25 21 (170)(70)255 218 
Segment net income (loss)$817 $465 $583 $441 $77 $61 $(336)$(139)$1,141 $828 
Identifiable assets (period end)$166,361 $74,145 $191,091 $89,139 $6,999 $6,744 $134,732 $66,722 $499,183 $236,750 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)
CB&WC&CBIHOT&C (1)Total
2020201920202019202020192020201920202019
Net interest income (expense)$5,559 $2,518 $4,120 $2,219 $100 $108 $681 $241 $10,460 $5,086 
Net intersegment interest income (expense)1,049 641 (228)(310)(28)(33)(793)(298)
Segment net interest income6,608 3,159 3,892 1,909 72 75 (112)(57)10,460 5,086 
Allocated provision for credit losses888 368 1,244 85 19 (16)2,158 444 
Segment net interest income after provision5,720 2,791 2,648 1,824 65 68 (131)(41)8,302 4,642 
Noninterest income3,062 1,665 1,687 756 1,679 1,576 166 (140)6,594 3,857 
Noninterest expense5,895 2,711 2,606 970 1,334 1,296 1,229 382 11,064 5,359 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles79 100 38 42 26 18 144 165 
Other noninterest expenseOther noninterest expense1,831 1,904 744 827 453 422 438 113 3,466 3,266 
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes2,887 1,745 1,729 1,610 410 348 (1,194)(563)3,832 3,140 Income (loss) before income taxes1,049 882 1,156 512 173 141 (554)(248)1,824 1,287 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes680 423 329 336 102 89 (441)(219)670 629 Provision (benefit) for income taxes246 207 248 91 42 36 (185)(110)351 224 
Segment net income (loss)Segment net income (loss)$2,207 $1,322 $1,400 $1,274 $308 $259 $(753)$(344)$3,162 $2,511 Segment net income (loss)$803 $675 $908 $421 $131 $105 $(369)$(138)$1,473 $1,063 
Identifiable assets (period end)Identifiable assets (period end)$166,361 $74,145 $191,091 $89,139 $6,999 $6,744 $134,732 $66,722 $499,183 $236,750 Identifiable assets (period end)$159,352 $169,896 $182,459 $202,214 $8,062 $7,009 $167,664 $127,110 $517,537 $506,229 
(1)Includes financial data from business units below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds requiring disclosure.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Introduction

This MD&A is intended to assist readers in their analysis of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and supplemental financial information. It should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, andthe accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q, other information contained in this document, as well as information contained in the December 31, 2019with Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Government Response to COVID-19

Congress, the FRB and the other U.S. state and federal financial regulatory agencies, as well as state legislatures and officials, have taken actions to mitigate disruptions to economic activity and financial stability resulting from COVID-19 and may continue to evolve such approaches and requirements in ways that further impact the business of the Company. The descriptions below summarize certain significant government actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the particular statutory or regulatory provisions or government programs summarized.

The CARES Act

The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020 and subsequently has been amended several times. Among other provisions the CARES Act includes funding10-K for the Small Business Administration to expand lending, relief from certain U.S. GAAP requirements to allow COVID-19-related loan modifications to not be categorized as troubled debt restructurings and a range of incentives to encourage deferment, forbearance or modification of loans. One of the key CARES Act programs is the PPP, which temporarily expands the Small Business Administration’s business loan guarantee program through August 8, 2020. PPP loans are available to a broader range of entities than ordinary Small Business Administration loans, require deferral of principal and interest repayment, and the loan may be forgiven in an amount equal to payroll costs and certain other expenses during either an eight-week or 24-week covered period.

The CARES Act contains additional protections for homeowners and renters of properties with federally backed mortgages, including a 60-day moratorium on the initiation of foreclosure proceedings beginning on March 18, 2020 and a 120-day moratorium on initiating eviction proceedings effective March 27, 2020. Borrowers of federally backed mortgages have the right under the CARES Act to request up to 360 days of forbearance on their mortgage payments if they experience financial hardship directly or indirectly due to the coronavirus-related public health emergency. FNMA, FHLMC, FHA and VA have extended their moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for single-family federally backed mortgages until at leastyear ended December 31, 2020.

Also pursuant to the CARES Act, the U.S. Treasury has the authority to provide loans, guarantees and other investments in support of eligible businesses, states and municipalities affected by the economic effects of COVID-19. Some of these funds have been used to support the several FRB programs and facilities described below or additional programs or facilities that are established by the FRB under its Section 13(3) authority and meeting certain criteria.

FRB Actions

The FRB has taken a range of actions to support the flow of credit to households and businesses. For example, on March 15, 2020, the FRB reduced the target range for the federal funds rate to 0 to 0.25% and announced that it would increase its holdings of U.S. Treasury securities and agency mortgage-backed securities and begin purchasing agency commercial mortgage-backed securities. The FRB has also encouraged depository institutions to borrow from the discount window and has lowered the primary credit rate for such borrowing by 150 basis points while extending the term of such loans up to 90 days. Reserve requirements have been reduced to zero as of March 26, 2020.

In addition, the FRB has established, or has taken steps to establish, a range of facilities and programs to support the U.S. economy and U.S. marketplace participants in response to economic disruptions associated with COVID-19. Through these facilities and programs, the FRB, relying on its authority under Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, has taken steps to directly or indirectly purchase assets from, or make loans to, U.S. companies, financial institutions, municipalities and other market participants.

FRB facilities and programs established, or in the process of being established, include:

a PPP Liquidity Facility to provide financing related to PPP loans made by banks;
three Main Street Loan Facilities to purchase loan participations, under specified conditions, from banks lending to small and medium sized U.S. businesses;
a Primary Dealer Credit Facility to provide liquidity to primary dealers through a secured lending facility;
a Commercial Paper Funding Facility to purchase the commercial paper of certain U.S. issuers;
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a Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility to purchase corporate bonds directly from, or make loans directly to, eligible participants;
a Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility to purchase corporate bonds trading in secondary markets, including from exchange-traded funds, that were issued by eligible participants;
a Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility to make loans secured by asset-backed securities;
a Municipal Liquidity Facility to purchase bonds directly from U.S. state, city and county issuers; and
a Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility to purchase certain assets from, or make loans to, financial institutions providing financing to eligible money market mutual funds.

Regulatory Considerations

The regulatory framework applicable to banking organizations is intended primarily for the protection of depositors and the stability of the financial system, rather than for the protection of shareholders and creditors. Truist is subject to banking laws and regulations, and various other laws and regulations, which affect the operations and management of Truist and its ability to make distributions to shareholders. Truist and its subsidiaries are also subject to supervision and examination by multiple regulators. Refer to Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for additional disclosures with respect to significant laws and regulations affecting Truist.

The descriptions below summarize updates since the filing of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 to state and federal laws to which Truist is subject. These descriptions do not summarize all possible or proposed changes in current laws or regulations, and are not intended to be a substitute for the related statues or regulatory provisions.

Stress Capital Buffer and CCAR

The FRB has adopted a final rule that integrates its annual capital planning and stress testing requirements with existing regulatory capital requirements. For risk-based capital requirements, the stress capital buffer replaces the capital conservation buffer, which was 2.5% through September 30, 2020. Under the final rule, beginning in the 2020 CCAR cycle,On March 19, 2021, the FRB will notify Truistannounced the temporary exclusion of its SCB requirements, which is equal to the greater of (i) the difference between its starting and minimum projected CET1 capital ratios under the severely adverse scenario in the supervisory stress test, plus the sum of the dollar amount of Truist’s planned common stock dividends for each of the fourth through seventh quarters of the planning horizon as a percentage of risk-weighted assets, or (ii) 2.5%.

The final rule also makes related changes to the capital planning and stress testing process. Among other changes, the revised capital plan rule eliminates the assumption that Truist’s balance sheet assets would increase over the planning horizon. In addition, provided that Truist is otherwise in compliance with automatic restrictions on distributions under the FRB’s capital rules, Truist will no longer be required to seek prior approval to make capital distributions in excess of those included in its capital plan.

The FRB assigned Truist a SCB of 2.7%, which is effective from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Consistent with the FRB’s mandate across the industry, Truist will update and resubmit its capital plan in early November 2020 to reflect changes in financial markets and the macroeconomic outlook, and the FRB will conduct additional analysis each quarter to determine if adjustments to this response are appropriate.

The FRB also took several actions following its stress tests in light of the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, for the third and fourth quarter of 2020, the FRB is requiring certain large banking organizations, including Truist, to suspend share repurchases, cap common dividends per share to the amount paid in the second quarter, and further limit dividends according to a formula based on recent income. The FRB is also requiring banks to re-evaluate their longer-term capital plans.

Revisions to Definition of Eligible Retained Income

The U.S. banking agencies have adopted a final rule altering the definition of eligible retained income in their respective capital rules. Under the new rule, eligible retained income is the greater of a firm’s (i) net income for the four preceding calendar quarters, net of any distributions and associated tax effects not already reflected in net income, and (ii) average net income over the preceding four quarters. This definition applies with respect to all of Truist’s capital requirements.

Current Expected Credit Losses Methodology

The U.S. banking agencies have adopted a final rule that permits banking organizations that implement CECL before the end of 2020 to elect to follow the three-year transition available under the prior rule or a new five-year transition to phase in the effects of CECL on regulatory capital. Under the five-year transition, the banking organization would defer for two years 100% of the day-one effect of adopting CECL and 25% of the cumulative increase in the allowance for credit losses since adoption of CECL. Following the first two years, the electing organization will phase out the aggregate capital effects over the next three years consistent with the transition in the original three-year transition rule. Truist has elected to use the five-year transition to phase in the impacts of CECL on regulatory capital.
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Supplementary Leverage Ratio

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FRB has adopted an interim final rule that temporarily changes the supplementary leverage ratio to exclude U.S. Treasury securities and deposits at Federal Reserve Banksthe FRB from the calculation of a firm’sthe supplementary leverage exposure. The interim final rule applies to BHCs, became effective April 1, 2020 andratio will remain in effect throughexpire as scheduled on March 31, 2021; this temporary relief added 24 basis points to the Company’s supplementary leverage ratio as of March 31, 2021. The FRB also announced plans to propose several potential modifications to the supplementary leverage ratio to ensure that the supplementary leverage ratio remains effective in an environment of higher reserves, though such proposal had not been published as of the date of this report.

Loan modifications

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, banking regulators have encouraged financial institutions to support borrowers impacted by COVID-19. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” for Truist’s policy related to COVID-19 loan modifications.

CARES Act

In addition to authorizing several programs to provide loans, guarantees and other investments in support of eligible organizations, states and municipalities affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act also includes several measures that temporarily adjust existing laws or regulations. These include providing the FDIC with additional authority to guarantee the deposits of solvent insured depository institutions held in noninterest-bearing business transaction accounts to a maximum amount specified by the FDIC, reinstating the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Authority to guarantee debt obligations of solvent insured depository institutions or depository institution holding companies, and temporarily allowing the Treasury to fully guarantee money market mutual funds. The CARES Act also provides financial institutions with the option to suspend certain GAAP requirements for coronavirus-related loan modifications that would otherwise constitute troubled debt restructurings and further requires the federal banking agencies to defer to financial institutions’ determinations in making such suspensions. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” for Truist’s policy related to COVID-19 loan modifications.

Volcker Rule

In June 2020, the five regulatory agencies charged with implementing the Volcker Rule finalized amendments to the Volcker Rule’s restrictions on ownership interests in and relationships with covered funds. Among other things, these amendments permit banking entities to have relationships with and offer additional financial services to additional types of funds and investment vehicles. These requirements are not expected to have a material impact on Truist's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NSFR Rule

The U.S. banking agencies have finalized a rule to implement the NSFR in the United States. The NSFR rule requires each of Truist and Truist Bank to maintain an amount of available stable funding, which is a weighted measure of a company’s funding sources over a one-year time horizon, calculated by applying standardized weightings to the company’s equity and liabilities based on their expected stability, that is no less than the amount of required stable funding, which is calculated by applying standardized weightings to assets, derivatives exposures and certain other items based on their liquidity characteristics. As a Category III banking organization, Truist and Truist Bank are subject to an NSFR requirement equal to 85% of the full requirement. These requirements will become effective as of July 1, 2021.
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Executive Overview

OverviewTruist had a strong financial performance in the first quarter of Significant Events2021 and Financial Resultsseveral significant milestones that are reflective of its purpose in action. Truist continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on stakeholders and the financial markets and is actively supporting teammates, clients, and communities. Truist also continues to make significant progress on Merger integration and conversion efforts.

Integration Efforts

Recent Events

Effective December 6, 2019, the Company completed the Merger. Reported results for Truist reflect heritage BB&T prior to the completion of the Merger and results from both BB&T and SunTrust from the Merger closing date forward. As such, comparative income statement data in
this MD&A for 2019 is only for heritage BB&T. Significant Merger updateshighlights include:

In January 2020, Truist officially launched the Truist brand and visual identity, and Truist’s purpose: “Inspire and build better lives and communities,” along withreaffirmed its mission and values.
In March 2020, the purchase of the new Charlotte, NC headquarters building was completed and the building was renamed Truist Center.
Purchase accounting valuations for loans and intangibles were updated during 2020 resulting in a $193 million reduction in the fair value mark for loans, a $202 million increase in CDI and other intangibles and a $322 million reduction in goodwill.
In July 2020, Truist completed the previously announced divestiture of 30 branches with $425 million in loans and leases and $2.2 billion in deposits.
Completed the first major brand milestone in the client-facing conversion of Truist Securities.
Recently announced Truist Ventures, which is about building strategic partnerships and making investments in innovative companies and solutions.
Launched the “blended branch” pilot program, which is a key step towards closing branches that are very close to one another while continuing to take care of clients.
Truist remains committedcommitment to achieving $1.6 billion in net cost saves on a run rate basis by the fourth quarter of 2022, excluding changes in net pension costs2022.
Completed the Wealth brokerage and trust transitions.
Continued the mortgage transition, enabling clients to get the best of both heritage SunTrust and heritage BB&T to meet their homeownership needs.
Activated the Integrated Relationship Management approach. Truist’s Integrated Relationship Management approach is designed to deepen client relationships that brings the full breadth and depth of products and services to meet clients’ financial needs.
Completed testing protocols for 2021 and 2022.core bank transition events.
Launched teammate pilot program for digital experience.

The Company is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on clients, counterparties and the financial markets in which the Company conducts business. The Company expects the effects of this health crisis, which include disruptions or restrictions in clients’ supply chains, closures of clients’ facilities or decreases in demand for clients’ products and services, to continue to adversely impact economic conditions. Also related to the health crisis, the U.S. has been operating under a presidential declared emergency since March 13, 2020, with various actions by the U.S. Congress and regulatory agencies. As a result of COVID-19, the Company experienced the decline of asset prices, reduction in interest rates, widening of credit spreads, borrower and counterparty credit deterioration and market volatility. Although the Company is unable to estimate the extent of the impact, the continuing pandemic and related global economic crisis is likely to adversely impact its future operating results.Supporting Clients

Truist acted swiftlyis continuing to support ourwork closely with clients teammates and communities duringas they experience challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The following are some significant actions relatedTruist supported clients by being the sixth largest commercial bank in the second round of PPP funding and through the forgiveness process, and continues to our crisis response.

Truist funded extensive line draws for commercialsupport clients to help them fund liquidity and working capital needs during the onset of the pandemic. Additionally, Truist created an online, automated process for the PPP and began to accept applications during the first weekend of the program. Truist Served as the fourth largest PPP lender based on gross fundings.they transition from payment relief programs. The carrying value of PPP loans was $12.2$10.1 billion as of September 30, 2020.
Provided accommodations to commercial and consumer clients. Of clients that have exited accommodation programs, 98.0% of commercial clients, and 94.5% of consumer and credit card clients, respectively, are current on or have paid-off their loans.
Pledged $50 million in philanthropic support through the Truist Cares initiative that is providing aid for basic needs, medical supplies and financial hardship across the nation, as well as grants to Truist’s community partners to support and expand technology initiatives and programs for youth, seniors, small businesses and people to rebuild, restore and create thriving communities.
Provided support for clients through payment relief assistance, including payments deferrals, waiving certain fees and offering additional accommodations.
Implemented multiple strategies to keep teammates and clients safe, including temporarily limiting branch lobby access and the extensive use of drive-thrus. Approximately 90% of branches are open and unlocked, or open with controlled access. Truist continues to follow appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols, including proper social distancing. Additionally, alternative work assignments for certain teammates currently working remotely have been extended until JanuaryMarch 31, 2021.
Provided support for teammates including additional paid time off, flexibility and family care benefits. Provided teammates who have base pay below $100,000 annually a one-time pre-tax bonus of $1,200 in March to recognize their ongoing commitment to our clients and help alleviate some of the financial pressures caused by the pandemic. Enabled alternative work strategies that allowed more than half of our teammates to work remotely. Temporarily paid an additional onsite special pay rate of $6.25 per hour or $50 per day for teammates required to work in offices.
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From mid-October to the end of 2020, Truist is providing teammates search tools for their in-home needs at no cost, including caregiver search tools, virtual academic support, child care priority and discounts, nanny placement services, elder care resources, and pet sitters and housekeepers. Additionally, eligible teammates will be eligible to receive a child care reimbursement of $50/day for a limited timeframe.

See Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding risks related to the effects of COVID-19.Supporting Teammates

This quarter, Truist is committedsigned the Hispanic Promise, a first-of-its-kind national pledge to addressing racialprepare, hire, promote, retain, and social inequitycelebrate Hispanics in the workplace. Truist was also recognized for its commitment to stand for better by the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index with a perfect 100 score, by ‘FORTUNE ’ as one of the world’s most admired companies, and has takenas a number of actions to expand efforts towards advancing equity, economic empowermenttop 50 employer by both ‘Equal Opportunity’ and education for clients, communities and teammates, including:‘CAREERS & the disABLED’ magazines.

Truist’s various foundations provided a donation of $40 million to help establish CornerSquare Community Capital, formed to support community development financial institutions focused on providing funding to racially and ethnically diverse small business owners, women and individuals in low- and moderate-income communities, with a particular focus on African American-owned small businesses. The $40 million contribution to CornerSquare Community Capital consisted of two $20 million contributions made through the Truist Foundation, Inc. and the Truist Charitable Fund. These amounts did not impact Truist Financial Corporation's earnings.
Implemented a Truist Bank Community Benefits Plan under which the Company will lend or invest $60 billion to low- and moderate-income borrowers and in low- and moderate-income communities over a three-year period.
As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility report, Truist announced its commitment to increasing the number of racially and ethnically diverse employees among senior leadership positions from approximately 12% to at least 15% in three years. Truist also committed to ensuring regular, ongoing pay equity reviews for teammates.
Hosted more than 260 “Days of Understanding” sessions to date touching over 24,500 teammates, with more scheduled this year, that are designed to encourage bold dialogue on real-world topics in an open, trusting environment.
Scheduled virtual town hall meetings and discussion forums for teammates to share candid, personal experiences.
Began hosting unconscious bias training with Executive Leadership, Executive Leadership’s directs and other leaders. A total 22 sessions have been completed or scheduled with over 300 leaders being trained.
Hosted more than 100 Business Resource Group events to date this year to bring teammates together and discuss a broad range of cultural topics to create awareness and understanding of different communities. Many of these events are celebrations of inclusion months, but we also host executive panels on pertinent topics to lead with empathy, including the racial injustices that have occurred.
CEO Kelly King signed the pledge with CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The entire Executive Leadership Team is part of the Truist Executive Inclusion and Diversity Council, which provides oversight and accountability.
To advance equity in a meaningful way, Truist launched a working group led by two members of our Executive Leadership Team and leaders of our African American Business Resource Group. Truist has also asked several community partners to help shape and guide its long-term actions.
Observed Juneteenth holiday.

Executive Leadership Changes

On June 30, 2020, Truist announced that Kimberly Moore-Wright, Chief Human Resources Officer, has been named to the Truist Executive Leadership team, effectively immediately. In December 2019, Moore-Wright was named Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to that, Moore-Wright was the Director of Marketing and Digital Sales between January 2016 and November 2019 and the Director of Retail and Commercial Marketing Strategy between January 2012 and December 2015.

As part of the new reporting structure to elevate the areas of human resources and inclusion and diversity, both Moore-Wright and Ellen Fitzsimmons, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Enterprise Diversity, will report directly to the Chairman and CEO, Kelly King.
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Supporting Communities

In February 2021, Truist issued its first social bond for $1.3 billion, becoming the first U.S. regional bank to issue a social bond. Truist also became the lead investor for Greenwood, an innovative digital banking platform designed for Black and Latinx consumers and business owners. In addition, Truist received an ‘Outstanding’ CRA rating for its community development efforts and continued to make great progress towards the Company’s $60 billion Community Benefits Plan, after ending 2020 at 114 percent of the annual target.

Financial Results

Net income available to common shareholders for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 totaled $1.1$1.3 billion, up 45.3%,35.3 percent, compared with the thirdfirst quarter last year. On a diluted per common share basis, earnings for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 were $0.79, a decrease$0.98, an increase of $0.16$0.25 compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2019. Truist's2020. Truist’s results of operations for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 produced an annualized return on average assets of 0.91%1.17 percent and an annualized return on average common shareholders'shareholders’ equity of 6.87%8.69 percent compared to prior year returns of 1.41%0.90 percent and 10.04%,6.58 percent, respectively. Results for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 included merger-related and restructuring charges of $236$141 million ($181108 million after-tax), incremental operating expenses related to the Merger of $152$175 million ($115134 million after-tax), securities gainsand an acceleration of $104loss recognition related to certain terminated cash flow hedges of $36 million ($80 million after-tax) and a charitable contribution of $50 million ($3828 million after-tax). Results for the thirdfirst quarter of 20192020 included $34$107 million ($2682 million after-tax) of merger-related and restructuring charges and $52$74 million ($4057 million after-tax) of incremental operating expenses related to the Merger and an after-tax reduction in net income available to common shareholders of $46 million from the redemption of preferred stock.Merger.

Truist’s revenue for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 was $5.6$5.5 billion. On a TE basis, revenue was also $5.6$5.5 billion for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020, an increase2021, a decrease of $2.6 billion$138 million compared to the same period in 2019,2020, reflecting an increasea decrease of $1.7 billion$374 million in TE net interest income, and an increase of $907$236 million in noninterest income. The increase in revenue was primarily due to the Merger.

NIM was 3.10%3.01 percent for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, down 2757 basis points compared to the prior year. Average earning assets increased $232.0$30.4 billion, as average securities increased $46.5 billion, partially offset by a decline in average loans and leases increased $163.6of $8.2 billion, and average securities increased $30.9 billion. In addition, average other earning assets increased $34.0 billion primarily due to higher interest bearing balances at the Federal Reserve.of $6.3 billion. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $155.0decreased $7.8 billion and noninterest-bearing deposits increased $71.5$35.4 billion. The annualized TE yield on the total loan portfolio for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 was 4.04%,4.09 percent, down 9489 basis points compared to the prior year. The annualized TE yield on the average securities portfolio was 1.97%,1.45 percent, down 63117 basis points compared to the prior year. The average costs of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.35%,0.28 percent, down 11274 basis points compared to the prior year.

The provision for credit losses was $421$48 million compared to $117$893 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The earlier quarter included an increase in the provision for credit losses reflects a modest build to the allowanceACL for credit losses primarily due to monitoring of clients’ financial position and associated re-grading actions, as well asthe significant uncertainty related to performance after the expiration of relief packages and COVID-19, the impact of the Merger, andeconomic impacts resulting from the effectonset of applying the CECL methodology in the current quarter compared to the incurred methodology in the prior year.pandemic. Net charge-offs for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 totaled $326$238 million compared to $153$272 million in the prior year. Higher net charge-offs also contributed to the increase in the provision for credit losses and primarily reflect increases as a result of the Merger.earlier quarter. The net charge-off rate for the current quarter of 0.42% of average loans and leases0.33 percent was up onedown three basis pointpoints compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020.

Noninterest income for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 increased $907$236 million compared to the earlier quarter. The current quarter, includes $104driven by increases in insurance income of $77 million, and investment banking and trading income of securities gains. Excluding the securities gains, noninterest$222 million. Other income increased $803$76 million with nearly all categories of noninterest income being impacted by the Merger. In addition to these impacts, insurance income increased $31 millionprimarily due to strong production and premium growth and residential mortgage banking income from assets held for certain post-retirement benefits, which is primarily offset by higher personnel expense. Other income also includes a $37 million gain from the divestiture of certain businesses, which was up due to strong production and refinance activity drivenmostly offset by gains from credit default swaps recorded in the lower rate environment,earlier quarter. Lending related fees increased $33 million. These increases were partially offset by lower valuationsa decline in residential mortgage income of mortgage servicing rights. Service$145 million, as well as a decline in service charges on deposits partially rebounded during the third quarter due to increased overdraft incident rates and reduced refunds and waivers to accommodate clients impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.of $47 million.

Noninterest expense for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 was up $1.9 billion$179 million compared to the earlier quarter. Merger-related and restructuring charges increased $34 million and other incremental operating expenses related to the Merger increased $202 million and $100 million, respectively. In addition, the$101 million. The current quarter was impacted by a $50also includes $36 million charitable contributionof expense associated with an acceleration of loss recognition related to the Truist Charitable Fund.certain terminated cash flow hedges. Excluding the items mentioned above, changes in amortization of intangibles, and the impact of an increase of $141 million of amortization expense for intangibles,a small gain from debt extinguishment, adjusted noninterest expense was up $1.4 billion primarily reflecting the impact of the Merger. In addition to the impacts of the Merger, operating costs were elevated due to COVID-19, which resulted in an additional $26$32 million of expenses compared to the third quarterearlier quarter. Additionally, increases in personnel expense of 2019. This was primarily related to$170 million were partially offset by declines in net occupancy costs for enhanced cleaning.expense, marketing and customer development, and operating lease depreciation.

The provision for income taxes was $255$351 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, compared to $218$224 million for the earlier quarter. This produced an effective tax rate for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 of 18.3%,19.2 percent, compared to 20.8%17.4 percent for the earlier quarter. The lowerhigher effective tax rate isin the first quarter of 2021 was primarily due to higher favorable permanentpre-tax income and discrete tax items and income tax credits earnedexpenses resulting from the divestiture of certain businesses in the current year.

Truist'sTruist’s total assets at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 were $499.2$517.5 billion, an increase of $26.1$8.3 billion compared to December 31, 2019.2020. The increase in total assets was primarily driven bya result of an increase of $17.9$13.2 billion in interest-bearing deposits with banks reflectingdriving higher balances held at the Federal Reserve and an increase of $11.4$3.0 billion in AFS securities and a $3.9 billion increase in total loans and leases.securities. These increases were partially offset by a $4.3an $8.6 billion increasedecline in the ALLLtotal loans and a $1.1 billion decrease in trading assets.leases.

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Total deposits at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 were $370.7$395.6 billion, an increase of $36.0$14.5 billion compared to December 31, 2019. The2020. Deposit growth in deposits reflects solidwas strong for the first quarter of 2021 driven by growth in all non-time deposit products due to a flight to quality and theresulting from additional government stimulus programs and pandemic-related client behavior, partially offset by a declinedecrease in time deposits primarily due to maturitiesthe maturity of wholesale negotiable certificates of deposit and higher-cost personal and business accounts.

Asset quality ratios were relatively stable at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, nonperforming assets were 0.26%0.25 percent of total assets. The allowance for loan and lease loss coverage ratio was 5.22x4.84x nonperforming loans and leases held for investment, compared to 3.41x4.39x at December 31, 2019. The higher coverage ratio reflects the CECL adoption build, as well as a reserve build in 2020 in connection with COVID-19 and the economic downturn.2020.

Truist maintained strong capital and liquidity. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the CET1 ratio was 10.0%10.1 percent and the average LCR was 117%.111 percent. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020,first quarter of 2021, Truist issued $3.5 billion of preferred stock and redeemed $500completed $506 million of Series Kshare repurchases and also redeemed $950 million of preferred stock. The Company also issued $6.5$1.3 billion of senior and subordinated long-term debt. In connection with the redemptions of preferred stock, net income available to common shareholders was reduced by $26 million to recognize the difference between the redemption price and the carrying value. Truist declared common dividends of $0.450$0.45 per share during the thirdfirst quarter of 2020. The2021, resulting in dividend and total payout ratios for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 were 56.8%.2021 of 45.4 percent and 83.3 percent, respectively. In October 2020,April 2021, Truist declared common dividends of $0.450$0.45 per share for the fourthsecond quarter of 2020.2021. Additionally in April 2021, the Company announced the redemption of $465 million in preferred stock for Series H.
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Analysis of Results of Operations

Net Interest Income and NIM

ThirdFirst Quarter 20202021 compared to ThirdFirst Quarter 20192020

Net interest margin was 3.10%,3.01 percent, down 2757 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. Average earning assets increased $232.0 billion. The increase in average earning assets reflects a $163.6 billion increase in average total loans and leases and a $30.9 billion increase in average securities. Average other earning assets increased $34.0 billion primarily due to higher interest-earning balances at the Federal Reserve. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $155.0 billion compared to the earlier quarter. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $138.8 billion, average long-term debt increased $18.3 billion and average short-term borrowings decreased $2.1 billion. The significant increases in earning assets and liabilities are primarily due to the Merger, as well as impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting government stimulus programs.

The yield on the total loan portfolio for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 was 4.04%,4.09 percent, down 9489 basis points compared to the earlier quarter, reflecting the impact of rate decreases and deferred interest for loans granted an accommodation in connection with COVID-19, partially offset bylower purchase accounting accretion from merged loans. The yield on the average securities portfolio was 1.97%,1.45 percent, down 63117 basis points compared to the earlier quarter primarily due to lower yields on new purchases and higher premium amortization.purchases.

The average cost of total deposits was 0.10%,0.05 percent, down 5746 basis points compared to the earlier quarter and the average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.15%,0.07 percent, down 8463 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. The average rate on short-term borrowings was 0.85%,0.82 percent, down 17094 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. The average rate on long-term debt was 1.48%,1.57 percent, down 19477 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. The lower rates on interest-bearing liabilities reflect the lower rate environment. The lower rates on long-term debt also reflect the amortization of the fair value mark on the assumed debt and the issuance of new long-term debt.

Nine Months of 2020 compared to Nine Months of 2019

The net interest margin was 3.26% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, down 17 basis points compared to the earlier period. Average earning assets increased $231.3 billion, which primarily reflects a $165.8 billion increase in average total loans and leases, a $32.0 billion increase in average other earning assets, a $29.6 billion increase in average securities and a $3.8 billion increase in interest earning trading assets. The increase in average other earning assets primarily reflects higher interest-bearing balances at the Federal Reserve. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $169.3 billion. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $140.7 billion, average long-term debt increased $24.6 billion and average short-term borrowings increased $3.9 billion. The significant increases in earnings assets and liabilities are primarily due to the Merger, as well as impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting government stimulus programs.

The yield on the total loan portfolio for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 4.39%, down 64 basis points compared to the earlier period, reflecting the impact of rate decreases and deferred interest for loans granted an accommodation in connection with COVID-19, partially offset by purchase accounting accretion from merged loans. The yield on the average securities portfolio for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 2.31%, down 30 basis points compared to the earlier period primarily due lower yields on new purchases and higher premium amortization.

The average cost of total deposits was 0.27%, down 39 basis points compared to the earlier period. The average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.39%, down 60 basis points compared to the earlier period. The average rate on short-term borrowings was 1.46%, down 98 basis points compared to the earlier period. The average rate on long-term debt was 1.78%, down 157 basis points compared to the earlier period. The lower rates on interest-bearing liabilities reflect the lower rate environment. The lower rates on long-term debt also reflect the amortization of the fair value mark on the assumed debt and the issuance of new long-term debt.

As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the remaining unamortized fair value marks on the loan and lease portfolio, deposits, and long-term debt were $2.7$2.1 billion, $26$15 million, and $238$196 million, respectively. The remaining unamortized fair value mark on loans and leases consists of $1.2$1.1 billion for commercialconsumer loans and leases, and $1.5 billion$978 million for consumercommercial loans and leases. These amounts will be recognized over the remaining contractual lives of the underlying instruments or as prepaymentspaydowns occur.

The major components of net interest income and the related annualized yields as well as the variances between the periods caused by changes in interest rates versus changes in volumes are summarized below.
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Table 1-1: Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)
Table 1: Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)Table 1: Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)
Three Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)
Average Balances (5)Annualized Yield/RateIncome/ExpenseIncr.
(Decr.)
Change due to
202020192020201920202019RateVolume
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Average Balances (5)Annualized Yield/RateIncome/ExpenseIncr.
(Decr.)
Change due to
202120202021202020212020RateVolume
AssetsAssets         Assets         
Total securities, at amortized cost: (2)Total securities, at amortized cost: (2)         Total securities, at amortized cost: (2)         
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$2,218 $2,240 1.78 %2.04 %$10 $11 $(1)$(1)$— U.S. Treasury$1,759 $2,274 0.89 %1.93 %$$11 $(7)$(5)$(2)
GSEGSE1,842 2,449 2.33 2.25 10 14 (4)— (4)GSE1,839 1,856 2.33 2.33 11 10 — 
Agency MBSAgency MBS75,232 43,415 1.95 2.57 366 279 87 (80)167 Agency MBS118,171 70,816 1.44 2.60 426 461 (35)(257)222 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions499 566 5.03 3.44 (1)States and political subdivisions444 530 3.52 3.56 (1)— (1)
Non-agency MBSNon-agency MBS— 198 — 18.77 — (9)(5)(4)Non-agency MBS— 185 — 16.72 — (8)(4)(4)
OtherOther37 32 1.99 3.67 — — Other33 40 1.92 3.01 — — — — — 
Total securitiesTotal securities79,828 48,900 1.97 2.60 394 318 76 (82)158 Total securities122,246 75,701 1.45 2.62 445 495 (50)(266)216 
Interest earning trading assetsInterest earning trading assets4,056 668 3.23 2.02 32 29 26 Interest earning trading assets4,742 6,334 2.79 4.04 32 64 (32)(18)(14)
Other earning assets (3)Other earning assets (3)35,819 1,798 0.26 2.92 24 14 10 (22)32 Other earning assets (3)17,417 23,750 0.37 1.55 16 92 (76)(56)(20)
Loans and leases, net of unearned income: (4)Loans and leases, net of unearned income: (4)        Loans and leases, net of unearned income: (4)        
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial143,452 63,768 3.02 4.18 1,087 671 416 (229)645 Commercial and industrial136,051 131,743 3.10 4.33 1,040 1,419 (379)(423)44 
CRECRE27,761 17,042 2.88 4.83 203 209 (6)(104)98 CRE26,211 27,046 2.90 4.25 189 287 (98)(89)(9)
Commercial ConstructionCommercial Construction6,861 3,725 3.26 5.11 55 47 (22)30 Commercial Construction6,557 6,409 3.04 4.87 48 76 (28)(30)
Lease financingLease financing5,626 2,260 3.71 3.17 52 18 34 30 Lease financing4,975 6,070 4.28 4.27 53 65 (12)— (12)
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage51,500 28,410 4.47 4.02 576 285 291 35 256 Residential mortgage45,823 52,993 4.42 4.48 507 594 (87)(8)(79)
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct26,726 11,650 5.86 5.92 394 173 221 (2)223 Residential home equity and direct25,658 27,564 5.81 6.60 368 452 (84)(53)(31)
Indirect autoIndirect auto24,732 11,810 6.51 8.84 405 262 143 (84)227 Indirect auto26,363 24,975 6.56 6.89 426 428 (2)(23)21 
Indirect otherIndirect other11,530 6,552 7.05 6.61 204 110 94 86 Indirect other10,848 10,950 6.98 7.37 187 201 (14)(12)(2)
StudentStudent7,446 — 4.30 — 80 — 80 — 80 Student7,519 7,787 3.96 5.38 73 104 (31)(28)(3)
Credit cardCredit card4,810 3,036 9.03 9.18 109 71 38 (1)39 Credit card4,645 5,534 9.24 9.68 106 133 (27)(6)(21)
PCI— 411 — 24.23 — 25 (25)— (25)
Total loans and leases HFITotal loans and leases HFI310,444 148,664 4.06 5.00 3,165 1,871 1,294 (395)1,689 Total loans and leases HFI294,650 301,071 4.11 5.02 2,997 3,759 (762)(672)(90)
LHFSLHFS5,247 3,378 2.78 4.16 37 35 (14)16 LHFS4,891 6,677 2.59 3.14 32 53 (21)(8)(13)
Total loans and leasesTotal loans and leases315,691 152,042 4.04 4.98 3,202 1,906 1,296 (409)1,705 Total loans and leases299,541 307,748 4.09 4.98 3,029 3,812 (783)(680)(103)
Total earning assetsTotal earning assets435,394 203,408 3.34 4.38 3,652 2,241 1,411 (510)1,921 Total earning assets443,946 413,533 3.20 4.33 3,522 4,463 (941)(1,020)79 
Nonearning assetsNonearning assets65,432 29,012       Nonearning assets64,887 64,017       
Total assetsTotal assets$500,826 $232,420       Total assets$508,833 $477,550       
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity        
Liabilities and Shareholders’ EquityLiabilities and Shareholders’ Equity        
Interest-bearing deposits:Interest-bearing deposits:        Interest-bearing deposits:        
Interest-checkingInterest-checking$96,707 $27,664 0.06 0.67 15 47 (32)(71)39 Interest-checking$104,744 $85,008 0.06 0.61 15 129 (114)(138)24 
Money market and savingsMoney market and savings123,598 64,920 0.06 0.95 19 156 (137)(213)76 Money market and savings129,303 120,936 0.03 0.59 10 178 (168)(179)11 
Time depositsTime deposits27,940 16,643 0.89 1.62 62 67 (5)(39)34 Time deposits20,559 35,570 0.44 1.29 22 114 (92)(56)(36)
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing— 265 — 2.13 — (1)— (1)
Total interest-bearing deposits (6)Total interest-bearing deposits (6)248,245 109,492 0.15 0.99 96 271 (175)(323)148 Total interest-bearing deposits (6)254,606 241,514 0.07 0.70 47 421 (374)(373)(1)
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings6,209 8,307 0.85 2.55 13 54 (41)(30)(11)Short-term borrowings6,731 18,900 0.82 1.76 14 83 (69)(31)(38)
Long-term debtLong-term debt40,919 22,608 1.48 3.42 152 193 (41)(146)105 Long-term debt37,820 46,547 1.57 2.34 148 272 (124)(79)(45)
Total interest-bearing liabilitiesTotal interest-bearing liabilities295,373 140,407 0.35 1.47 261 518 (257)(499)242 Total interest-bearing liabilities299,157 306,961 0.28 1.02 209 776 (567)(483)(84)
Noninterest-bearing deposits (6)Noninterest-bearing deposits (6)123,966 52,500        Noninterest-bearing deposits (6)128,579 93,135        
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities11,853 6,769        Other liabilities11,050 12,042        
Shareholders' equity69,634 32,744        
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$500,826 $232,420        
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity70,047 65,412        
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$508,833 $477,550        
Average interest-rate spreadAverage interest-rate spread  2.99 %2.91 %     Average interest-rate spread  2.92 %3.31 %     
NIM/net interest incomeNIM/net interest income  3.10 %3.37 %$3,391 $1,723 $1,668 $(11)$1,679 NIM/net interest income  3.01 %3.58 %$3,313 $3,687 $(374)$(537)$163 
Taxable-equivalent adjustmentTaxable-equivalent adjustment    $29 $23    Taxable-equivalent adjustment    $28 $37    
(1) Yields are stated on a TE basis utilizing federal tax rate. The change in interest not solely due to changes in rate or volume has been allocated based on the pro-rata absolute dollar amount of each. Interest income includes certain fees, deferred costs, and dividends.
(2) Total securities include AFS and HTM securities.
(3) Includes cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits with banks, FHLB stock and other earning assets.
(4) Fees, which are not material for any of the periods shown, are included for rate calculation purposes. NPLs are included in the average balances.
(5) Excludes basis adjustments for fair value hedges.
(6) Total deposit costs were 0.10%0.05 percent and 0.67%0.51 percent for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
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Table 1-2: Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)
Average Balances (5)Annualized Yield/RateIncome/ExpenseIncr.
(Decr.)
Change due to
202020192020201920202019RateVolume
Assets         
Total securities, at amortized cost: (2)         
U.S. Treasury$2,243 $2,731 1.86 %2.03 %$31 $41 $(10)$(3)$(7)
GSE1,847 2,436 2.33 2.25 32 41 (9)(10)
Agency MBS72,152 41,202 2.29 2.57 1,240 795 445 (95)540 
States and political subdivisions512 583 4.04 3.85 16 17 (1)(2)
Non-agency MBS115 271 16.78 14.34 15 29 (14)(18)
Other37 34 2.44 3.83 — — — 
Total securities76,906 47,257 2.31 2.61 1,335 924 411 (92)503 
Interest earning trading assets4,695 910 3.85 2.20 135 15 120 18 102 
Other earning assets (3)33,708 1,702 0.57 4.30 144 55 89 (87)176 
Loans and leases, net of unearned income: (4)   
Commercial and industrial142,731 62,576 3.47 4.28 3,710 2,006 1,704 (442)2,146 
CRE27,538 16,894 3.46 4.93 717 626 91 (223)314 
Commercial Construction6,673 3,912 3.92 5.26 192 151 41 (47)88 
Lease financing5,872 2,135 4.24 3.26 187 52 135 20 115 
Residential mortgage52,288 30,604 4.53 4.05 1,778 930 848 121 727 
Residential home equity and direct27,161 11,673 6.08 5.94 1,237 517 720 13 707 
Indirect auto24,809 11,586 6.68 8.73 1,240 756 484 (212)696 
Indirect other11,255 6,277 7.19 6.60 606 310 296 30 266 
Student7,622 — 4.75 — 271 — 271 — 271 
Credit card5,097 2,976 9.34 9.05 356 203 153 146 
PCI— 433 — 21.20 — 69 (69)— (69)
Total loans and leases HFI311,046 149,066 4.42 5.04 10,294 5,620 4,674 (733)5,407 
LHFS5,575 1,742 3.00 4.17 126 54 72 (19)91 
Total loans and leases316,621 150,808 4.39 5.03 10,420 5,674 4,746 (752)5,498 
Total earning assets431,930 200,677 3.72 4.44 12,034 6,668 5,366 (913)6,279 
Nonearning assets65,780 28,429        
Total assets$497,710 $229,106        
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity         
Interest-bearing deposits:         
Interest-checking$93,205 $27,665 0.28 0.64 199 132 67 (106)173 
Money market and savings123,536 63,885 0.27 0.98 254 469 (215)(475)260 
Time deposits32,157 16,256 1.10 1.57 265 190 75 (70)145 
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing— 355 — 2.36 — (6)— (6)
Total interest-bearing deposits (6)248,898 108,161 0.39 0.99 718 797 (79)(651)572 
Short-term borrowings11,350 7,443 1.46 2.44 124 136 (12)(67)55 
Long-term debt47,643 23,027 1.78 3.35 635 578 57 (359)416 
Total interest-bearing liabilities307,891 138,631 0.64 1.46 1,477 1,511 (34)(1,077)1,043 
Noninterest-bearing deposits (6)110,375 52,489        
Other liabilities12,133 6,449        
Shareholders' equity67,311 31,537        
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$497,710 $229,106        
Average interest-rate spread  3.08 %2.98 %     
NIM/net interest income  3.26 %3.43 %$10,557 $5,157 $5,400 $164 $5,236 
Taxable-equivalent adjustment    $97 $71    
(1) Yields are stated on a TE basis utilizing federal tax rate. The change in interest not solely due to changes in rate or volume has been allocated based on the pro-rata absolute dollar amount of each. Interest income includes certain fees, deferred costs and dividends.
(2) Total securities include AFS and HTM securities.
(3) Includes cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits with banks, FHLB stock and other earning assets.
(4) Fees, which are not material for any of the periods shown, are included for rate calculation purposes. NPLs are included in the average balances.
(5) Excludes basis adjustments for fair value hedges.
(6) Total deposit costs were 0.27% and 0.66% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Provision for Credit Losses

ThirdFirst Quarter 20202021 compared to ThirdFirst Quarter 20192020

The provision for credit losses was $421$48 million, compared to $117$893 million for the earlier quarter. The increase inearlier quarter included the provision for credit losses reflects a modest build to the allowance for credit losses primarily due to monitoring of clients’ financial position and associated re-grading actions, as well assignificant uncertainty related to performance after the expiration of relief packages and COVID-19, the impact of the Merger, andeconomic impacts resulting from the effectonset of applying the CECL methodology in the current quarter compared to the incurred loss methodology in the earlier quarter.pandemic. Net charge-offs for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 totaled $326$238 million compared to $153$272 million in the earlier quarter. Higher net charge-offs also contributed to the increase in the provision for credit losses and primarily reflect increases as a result of the Merger. The net charge-off rate for the current quarter of 0.42%0.33 percent was up onedown three basis pointpoints compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.

Nine Months of 2020 compared to Nine Months of 2019

The provision for credit losses was $2.2 billion, compared to $444 million for the earlier period. The increase in the provision for credit losses
for the first nine months of 2020 reflects the significant builds to the allowance for credit losses in the first and second quarters of the year due to increased economic stress associated with the pandemic and specific consideration of its impact on certain industries, as well as uncertainty related to performance after the expiration of relief packages and COVID-19, the impact of the Merger, and the effect of applying the CECL methodology in the current period compared to the incurred loss methodology in the earlier period. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $914 million, compared to $442 million for the earlier period. Higher net charge-offs also contributed to the increase in the provision for credit losses and primarily reflect increases as a result of the Merger. The net charge-off rate of 0.39% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was down one basis point compared to the earlier period.2020.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income is a significant contributor to Truist'sTruist’s financial results. Management focuses on diversifying its sources of revenue to reduce Truist'sTruist’s reliance on traditional spread-based interest income, as certain fee-based activities are a relatively stable revenue source during periods of changing interest rates.
Table 2: Noninterest IncomeTable 2: Noninterest IncomeTable 2: Noninterest Income
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)20202019% Change20202019% Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
% Change
202120202021 vs. 2020
Insurance incomeInsurance income$518 $487 6.4 %$1,648 $1,563 5.4 %Insurance income$626 $549 14.0 %
Wealth management incomeWealth management income341 332 2.7 
Service charges on depositsService charges on deposits247 188 31.4 754 540 39.6 Service charges on deposits258 305 (15.4)
Wealth management income324 175 85.1 945 509 85.7 
Card and payment related fees200 132 51.5 558 399 39.8 
Residential mortgage incomeResidential mortgage income221 80 176.3 807 220 NMResidential mortgage income100 245 (59.2)
Investment banking and trading incomeInvestment banking and trading income244 60 NM636 135 NMInvestment banking and trading income340 118 188.1 
Card and payment related feesCard and payment related fees200 187 7.0 
Lending related feesLending related fees100 67 49.3 
Operating lease incomeOperating lease income72 36 100.0 232 106 118.9 Operating lease income68 77 (11.7)
Commercial real estate related incomeCommercial real estate related income43 44 (2.3)
Income from bank-owned life insuranceIncome from bank-owned life insurance46 29 58.6 135 91 48.4 Income from bank-owned life insurance50 44 13.6 
Lending related fees77 24 NM210 77 172.7 
Commercial real estate related income55 32 71.9 148 68 117.6 
Securities gains (losses)Securities gains (losses)104 — NM402 — NMSecurities gains (losses)— (2)NM
Other income (loss)Other income (loss)102 60 70.0 119 149 (20.1)Other income (loss)71 (5)NM
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income$2,210 $1,303 69.6 $6,594 $3,857 71.0 Total noninterest income$2,197 $1,961 12.0 

ThirdFirst Quarter 20202021 compared to ThirdFirst Quarter 20192020

Noninterest income for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 increased $907$236 million compared to the earlier quarter. The current quarter includes $104 million of securities gains. Excluding the securities gains, noninterestInvestment banking and trading income increased $803 million, with nearly all categories of noninterest income being impacted by the Merger. In addition to the impacts from the Merger, insurance income increased $31$222 million due to the impact from CVA recoveries in the current period compared to losses in the earlier quarter and strong productioninvestment banking income from equity originations, loan syndications, and premium growthasset securitization transactions. Insurance income increased $77 million due to new business and residentialhigher retention, as well as acquisitions. Other income increased $76 million primarily due to income from assets held for certain post-retirement benefits, which was primarily offset by higher personnel expense. Other income also includes a $37 million gain from the divestiture of certain businesses, which was mostly offset by gains from credit default swaps recorded in the earlier quarter. Lending related fees increased $33 million due to gains from the sale of finance leases. Residential mortgage banking income was updecreased $145 million primarily due to stronglower production related revenues as a result of lower gain on sale margins and refinance activity driven byvolumes, as well as lower servicing income due to a reduction in the lower rate environment, partially offset by lower valuationsthird-party servicing portfolio as a result of the mortgage servicing rights.prepayments. Service charges on deposits partially rebounded during the third quarterdecreased $47 million due to increasedreduced overdraft incident rates and reduced refunds and waivers to accommodate clients impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.rates.

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Nine Months of 2020 compared to Nine Months of 2019

Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased $2.7 billion compared to the earlier period. The current period includes $402 million of net securities gains primarily from the sale of non-agency mortgage-backed securities in the second quarter of 2020 and agency mortgage-backed securities in the third quarter of 2020. Excluding the net securities gains, noninterest income increased $2.3 billion, with nearly all categories of noninterest income being impacted by the Merger. In addition to the impacts from the Merger, insurance income increased $85 million due to strong production and premium growth and residential mortgage banking income was up due to strong production and refinance activity driven by the lower rate environment, partially offset by lower valuations of the mortgage servicing rights. Service charges on deposits were up despite reduced overdraft incident rates and refunds and waivers to support clients impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, investment banking and trading income was up, but was negatively impacted by credit valuation adjustments on the derivatives portfolio primarily related to the decline in interest rates and widening of credit spreads. Other income decreased $30 million primarily due to less income from private equity investments.

Noninterest Expense

The following table provides a breakdown of Truist'sTruist’s noninterest expense:
Table 3: Noninterest ExpenseTable 3: Noninterest ExpenseTable 3: Noninterest Expense
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)20202019% Change20202019% Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
% Change
202120202021 vs. 2020
Personnel expensePersonnel expense$2,058 $1,161 77.3 %$6,038 $3,368 79.3 %Personnel expense$2,142 $1,972 8.6 %
Professional fees and outside processingProfessional fees and outside processing350 247 41.7 
Net occupancy expenseNet occupancy expense233 122 91.0 697 360 93.6 Net occupancy expense209 221 (5.4)
Professional fees and outside processing323 102 NM859 272 NM
Software expenseSoftware expense221 77 187.0 647 220 194.1 Software expense210 210 — 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles144 165 (12.7)
Equipment expenseEquipment expense127 64 98.4 363 197 84.3 Equipment expense113 116 (2.6)
Marketing and customer developmentMarketing and customer development75 36 108.3 215 92 133.7 Marketing and customer development66 84 (21.4)
Operating lease depreciationOperating lease depreciation56 35 60.0 204 93 119.4 Operating lease depreciation50 71 (29.6)
Loan-related expenseLoan-related expense59 26 126.9 177 81 118.5 Loan-related expense54 62 (12.9)
Amortization of intangibles170 29 NM513 93 NM
Regulatory costsRegulatory costs34 20 70.0 93 57 63.2 Regulatory costs25 29 (13.8)
Merger-related and restructuring chargesMerger-related and restructuring charges236 34 NM552 137 NMMerger-related and restructuring charges141 107 31.8 
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debtLoss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt— — 235 — NMLoss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt(3)— NM
Other expenseOther expense163 134 21.6 471 389 21.1 Other expense109 147 (25.9)
Total noninterest expenseTotal noninterest expense$3,755 $1,840 104.1 $11,064 $5,359 106.5 Total noninterest expense$3,610 $3,431 5.2 

ThirdFirst Quarter 20202021 compared to ThirdFirst Quarter 20192020

Noninterest expense for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 was up $1.9 billion$179 million compared to the earlier quarter. Merger-related and restructuring charges increased $34 million and other incremental operating expenses related to the Merger increased $202$101 million, primarily reflected in professional fees and $100 million, respectively. In addition, theoutside processing. The current quarter was impacted by a $50also includes $36 million charitable contributionof expense associated with an acceleration of loss recognition related to the Truist Charitable Fund.certain terminated cash flow hedges. Excluding the items mentioned above and the impactchanges in amortization of an increase of $141 million of amortization expense for intangibles and a small gain from debt extinguishment, adjusted noninterest expense was up $1.4 billion primarily reflecting the impact of the Merger. In addition to the impacts of the Merger, operating costs were elevated due to COVID-19, which resulted in an additional $26$32 million of expenses compared to the third quarterearlier quarter. Personnel expense increased $170 million primarily due to higher incentive expenses due to improved performance, higher equity-based compensation expense, higher other employee benefits, partially offset by lower salaries due to fewer FTEs. Other expense also includes decreases of 2019. This$42 million for non-service-related pension cost components and $20 million for teammate travel. There was primarily related toalso a decrease of $51 million from net occupancy costs for enhanced cleaning.expense, marketing and customer development and operating lease depreciation.

Nine Months of 2020 compared to Nine Months of 2019
Noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was up $5.7 billion compared to the earlier period. Merger-related and restructuring charges and other incremental operating expenses related to the Merger increased $415 million and $292 million, respectively. In addition, the current period was impacted by $235 million of losses on the early extinguishment of long-term debt and a $50 million charitable contribution to the Truist Charitable Fund. Excluding the items mentioned above and the impact of an increase of $420 million of amortization expense for intangibles, noninterest expense was up $4.3 billion, primarily reflecting the impact of the Merger. In addition to the impacts of the Merger, operating costs were elevated due to COVID-19, which resulted in an additional $206 million of expenses compared to the earlier period. This was primarily related to additional on-site pay and bonuses for certain teammates, net occupancy costs for enhanced cleaning and teammate support expenses.

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Merger-Related and Restructuring Charges

The following table presents a summary of merger-related and restructuring charges and the related accruals:
Table 4: Merger-Related and Restructuring Accrual ActivityTable 4: Merger-Related and Restructuring Accrual ActivityTable 4: Merger-Related and Restructuring Accrual Activity
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Accrual at Jul 1, 2020ExpenseUtilizedAccrual at Sep 30, 2020Accrual at Jan 1, 2020ExpenseUtilizedAccrual at Sep 30, 2020(Dollars in millions)Accrual at Jan 1, 2021ExpenseUtilizedAccrual at Mar 31, 2021
Severance and personnel-relatedSeverance and personnel-related$84 $37 $(84)$37 $46 $172 $(181)$37 Severance and personnel-related$36 $26 $(50)$12 
Occupancy and equipmentOccupancy and equipment— 78 (78)— — 126 (126)— Occupancy and equipment— 54 (54)— 
Professional servicesProfessional services96 (97)42 191 (231)Professional services16 54 (41)29 
Systems conversion and related costsSystems conversion and related costs— 16 (16)— — 19 (19)— Systems conversion and related costs— (7)— 
Other adjustments14 44 (31)14 
OtherOther11 — — 11 
Total (1)Total (1)$88 $236 $(271)$53 $89 $552 $(588)$53 Total (1)$63 $141 $(152)$52 
(1)    In connection with the Merger, theThe Company recognized $229$130 million of expenseexpenses for the third quarter of 2020 and $525 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021 related to the Merger. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had an accrual of $42 million related to the Merger. The remaining expense and accrual relate to activities other than the Merger.restructuring activities.

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Segment Results

See "Note 18.“Note 17. Operating Segments"Segments” herein and "Note“Note 21. Operating Segments"Segments” in Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020 for additional disclosures related to Truist'sTruist’s reportable business segments, including additional details related to results of operations. Fluctuations in noninterest income and noninterest expense are more fully discussed in the Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense sections above.

Table 5: Net Income by Reportable SegmentTable 5: Net Income by Reportable SegmentTable 5: Net Income by Reportable Segment
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020% Change
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)20202019% Change20202019% Change
Consumer Banking and WealthConsumer Banking and Wealth$817 $465 75.7 %$2,207 $1,322 66.9 %Consumer Banking and Wealth$803 $675 19.0 %
Corporate and Commercial BankingCorporate and Commercial Banking583 441 32.2 1,400 1,274 9.9 Corporate and Commercial Banking908 421 115.7 
Insurance HoldingsInsurance Holdings77 61 26.2 308 259 18.9 Insurance Holdings131 105 24.8 
Other, Treasury & CorporateOther, Treasury & Corporate(336)(139)141.7(753)(344)118.9 Other, Treasury & Corporate(369)(138)167.4 
Truist Financial CorporationTruist Financial Corporation$1,141 $828 37.8 $3,162 $2,511 25.9 Truist Financial Corporation$1,473 $1,063 38.6 

ThirdFirst Quarter 20202021 compared to ThirdFirst Quarter 20192020

Consumer Banking and Wealth

CB&W serves individuals and small business clients by offering a variety of loan and deposit products, payment services, bankcard products, and other financial services by connecting clients to a wide range of financial products and services. CB&W includes Retail Community Bank, which serves retail, premierprovides banking, borrowing, investing, insurance solutions, and advice through Premier Banking to individuals and small business clients delivering on the banking needs of all clients through aan extensive network of branches and ATMs, digital channels, and contact centers. Financial products and services offered include deposits and payments, credit cards, loans, mortgages, brokerage and investment advisory services, and insurance solutions. CB&W also includes Dealer Retail Services, which originates loans on an indirect basis to individuals for the purchase of automobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles. Additionally, CB&W includes National Consumer Finance &and Payments, which provides a comprehensive set of technology-enabled lending solutions to individuals and small businesses through several national channels, as well as merchant services and payment processing solutions to business clients. CB&W also includes Mortgage Banking, which offers residential mortgage products nationally through its retail and correspondent channels, the internet, and by telephone. These products are either sold in the secondary market, primarily with servicing rights retained or held in the Company’s loan portfolio. Mortgage Banking also services loans for other investors, in addition to loans held in the Company’s loan portfolio. Mortgage Banking also includes Mortgage Warehouse Lending, which provides short-term lending solutions to finance first-lien residential mortgage LHFS by independent mortgage companies. Wealth delivers investment management, financial planning, banking, fiduciary services, and related solutions to institutions, affluent and high net worth individuals, and families, with financial expertise and industry-specific insights in the medical, legal, sports, and entertainment industries.

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CB&W net income was $817$803 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, an increase of $352$128 million compared to the earlier quarter. Segment net interest income increased $1.1 billiondecreased $119 million primarily due to a decline in the Merger.funding credit provided on liabilities and lower purchase accounting accretion. Noninterest income increased $414decreased $145 million due to the Merger and higher residential mortgage production income as a result of the lower rate environment driving mortgage production through refinance activity, partially offsetdriven by lower residential mortgage servicing income drivendue to lower gain on sale margins and volumes, partially offset by higher prepayment as a resultgains from the divestiture of the lower rate environment and an MSR fair value adjustment in the current quarter.certain businesses. The allocated provision for credit losses increased $66decreased $337 million reflecting an allowance build during the first quarter of 2020 resulting from the deteriorating economic outlook caused by the onset of the pandemic, as well as a benefit from lower charge offs in the auto portfolios compared to the prior year. Noninterest expense decreased $94 million primarily due to the Merger as well as increased economic stress associated with the pandemic. Noninterest expense increased $1.0 billion primarily due to operating expenses andlower amortization of intangibles, related tomerger-related expenses, and occupancy expenses in the Merger.current quarter.

CB&W average loans held for investment were up $73.9decreased $6.4 billion for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 compared to the earlier quarter, primarily driven by the Merger.lower residential mortgage lending due to elevated prepayments and home equity lending, partially offset by increased mortgage warehouse lending and indirect auto lending. Average total deposits were up $132.0increased $30.6 billion for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 compared to the earlier quarter primarily due to the Merger, along with reducedimpact of the government stimulus programs and lower consumer spending and inflows from stimulus payments in the Retail Community Bank related to COVID-19.spending.

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Corporate and Commercial Banking

C&CB serves large, medium, and small business clients by offering a variety of loan and deposit products, and connecting clients to the combined organization’s broad array of financial services. C&CB includes Corporate and Investment Banking, (“CIB”), which delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, financing, liquidity, and investment solutions to both public and private companies in the C&CB segment and Wealth. Additionally, C&CB includes Commercial Community Banking, which offers an array of traditional banking products, including lending, cash management and investment banking to commercial clients via CIB.Corporate and Investment Banking. C&CB also includes Commercial Real Estate, which provides a range of credit and deposit services as well as fee-based product offerings to privately held developers, operators and investors in commercial real estate properties. C&CB also includes Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, which is a fully integrated commercial mortgage banking company that originates commercial and multi-family real estate loans, services loan portfolios, and provides asset and portfolio management, as well as real estate brokerage services. Treasury Solutions, within C&CB, provides business clients across the organization with services required to manage their payments and receipts, combined with the ability to manage and optimize their deposits across all aspects of their business.

C&CB net income was $583$908 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, an increase of $142$487 million compared to the earlier quarter. Segment net interest income increased $636decreased $114 million primarily due to the Merger.reduced funding credit on liabilities and lower purchase accounting accretion. Noninterest income increased $338$237 million also primarily due to the Merger.driven by investment banking, recovery of previously recorded CVA losses and lending related fees. The allocated provision for credit losses increased $297decreased $434 million primarily reflecting the impact of a significant allowance build in the first quarter of 2020 resulting from the deteriorating economic outlook caused by the onset of the pandemic. Noninterest expense decreased $87 million primarily due to the Merger as well as increased economic stress associated with the pandemic. Noninterest expense increased $505 million primarily due to operatinglower personnel related expenses, merger-related expenses, and amortization of intangibles related to the Mergeroperating lease depreciation in the current quarter.

C&CB average loans held for investment were up $87.7 billiondecreased $418 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 compared to the earlier quarter, primarily driven by the Merger coupled with PPP loan originations. Average total deposits were up $76.8 billion for the third quarter of 20202021 compared to the earlier quarter, primarily due to reduced dealer floor plan and commercial real estate lending as well as lower utilization rates for corporate client lines offset by growth in commercial and industrial loans through the Merger, along with deposit inflows relatedPPP. Average total deposits increased $21.9 billion for the first quarter of 2021 compared to PPP loans, line drawsthe earlier quarter, primarily due to government stimulus programs and reduced spending from commercial clients.

Insurance Holdings

Truist’s IH segment is one of the largest insurance brokers in the world, providing property and casualty, employee benefits and life insurance to businesses and individuals. It also provides small business and corporate services, such as workers compensation and professional liability, as well as surety coverage and title insurance. In addition, IH provides premium financing for property and casualty insurance.

IH net income was $77$131 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, an increase of $16$26 million compared to the earlier quarter. Noninterest income increased $33$76 million primarily due to higher production.property and casualty insurance production, as well as acquisitions. Noninterest expense increased $11$39 million primarily due to increased personnel expense, partially offset by lower travelhigher performance-based incentives and marketing expenses.amortization of intangibles related to the acquisitions.

Other, Treasury & Corporate

Net income in OT&C can vary due to the changing needs of the Corporation, including the size of the investment portfolio, the need for wholesale funding and variability associated with derivatives used to hedge the balance sheet.

OT&C generated a net loss of $336$369 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, compared to a net loss of $139$138 million in the earlier quarter. Segment net interest income decreased $80 million. Noninterest income increased $122$127 million primarily due to the gainlower net funding charges to other segments due to lower market rates, partially offset by lower interest expense on sale of securities in the current quarter.borrowings. Noninterest income increased $68 million primarily due to income from assets held for certain post-retirement benefits. The allocated provision for credit losses decreased $57$74 million due to changes in the reserve for unfunded commitments and an allowance build in the earlier quarter resulting from the onset of the pandemic. Noninterest expense increased $321 million primarily due to a reduction in the provision for unfunded commitments. Noninterest expense increased $396 million primarily due tohigher incremental operating expenses related to the Merger and higher Merger-relatedmerger-related charges in the current quarter. The benefit for income taxes increased $100$75 million primarily due to a higher pre-tax loss.loss in the current quarter.

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Nine Months of 2020 compared to Nine Months of 2019

Consumer Banking and Wealth

CB&W net income was $2.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, an increase of $885 million compared to the same period of the prior year. Segment net interest income increased $3.4 billion primarily due to the Merger. Noninterest income increased $1.4 billion due to the Merger and higher residential mortgage income as a result of the lower rate environment driving mortgage production through refinance activity, partially offset by lower residential mortgage servicing income driven by higher prepayment as a result of the lower rate environment and an MSR fair value adjustment in the current year. The allocated provision for credit losses increased $520 million primarily due to the Merger, as well as increased economic stress associated with the pandemic. Noninterest expense increased $3.2 billion primarily due to operating expenses and amortization of intangibles related to the Merger and impacts from COVID-19 in the current year.

CB&W average loans held for investment were up $73.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the prior year primarily due to the merged loans. Average total deposits were up $124.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the prior year, primarily due to the merged deposits and reduced consumer spending in the current year related to COVID-19.

Corporate and Commercial Banking

C&CB net income was $1.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, an increase of $126 million compared to the same period of the prior year. Segment net interest income increased $2.0 billion primarily due to the Merger. Noninterest income increased $931 million due to the Merger, partially offset by losses in trading income primarily related to the decline in interest rates and widening of credit spreads. The allocated provision for credit losses increased $1.2 billion primarily due to the Merger, as well as increased economic stress associated with the pandemic and increased losses. Noninterest expense increased $1.6 billion primarily due to operating expenses and amortization of intangibles related to the Merger in the current year.

C&CB average loans held for investment were up $88.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the prior year primarily due to the merged loans and growth in commercial and industrial loans in the current year related to COVID-19. Average total deposits were up $70.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the prior year, primarily due to the merged deposits, deposit inflows related to PPP loans, line draws and reduced spending from commercial clients.

Insurance Holdings

IH net income was $308 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, an increase of $49 million compared to the same period of the prior year. Noninterest income increased $103 million primarily due to higher production. Noninterest expense increased $38 million primarily due to commissions on higher production in the current year.

Other, Treasury and Corporate

OT&C generated a net loss of $753 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a net loss of $344 million in the same period of the prior year. Segment net interest income decreased $55 million. Noninterest income increased $306 million primarily due to the gain on sale of securities in the current year, partially offset by lower income related to certain post-employment benefits. The allocated provision for credit losses increased $35 million primarily due to the provision for unfunded commitments. Noninterest expense increased $847 million primarily due to the loss on early extinguishment of long-term debt, operating expenses related to the Merger, and higher Merger-related charges in the current year. The benefit for income taxes increased $222 million primarily due to a higher pre-tax loss.

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Analysis of Financial Condition

Investment Activities

The securities portfolio totaled $86.1$123.8 billion at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $74.7$120.8 billion at December 31, 2019.2020. The increase was due primarily to an $11.8a $3.0 billion increase in Agency MBS, offset partially by a $368 million decrease in Non-agency MBS. The increase in the Agency MBS portfolio includesreflecting the redeployment of approximately $5 billion of excess reserves at the Federal Reserve. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company sold Non-agency MBS andliquidity associated with deposit inflows during the third quarter of 2020, the Company sold and reinvested $3.2 billion in residential Agency MBS. These sales were the primary drivers for the gains of $402 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.quarter.

As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, approximately 3.0%1.6 percent of the securities portfolio was variable rate, compared to 3.6%1.9 percent as of December 31, 2019.2020. The effective duration of the securities portfolio was 3.26.0 years at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to 4.74.0 years at December 31, 2019.2020.

U.S. Treasury, GSE, and Agency MBS represented 99.3%99.6 percent of the total securities portfolio as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, unchanged compared to 98.7% as of the prior year end.

Lending Activities

The following tables summarize the loans and leases HFI portfolio for each of the last five quarters:
Table 6: Loans and Leases as of Period End
(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$140,874 $147,141 $149,161 $130,180 $64,324 
CRE27,474 27,963 27,532 26,832 17,080 
Commercial construction6,772 6,891 6,630 6,205 3,804 
Lease financing5,493 5,783 5,984 6,122 2,356 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage50,379 51,671 53,096 52,071 28,297 
Residential home equity and direct26,558 26,935 27,629 27,044 11,646 
Indirect auto25,269 24,509 25,146 24,442 11,871 
Indirect other11,527 11,592 10,980 11,100 6,590 
Student7,480 7,484 7,771 6,743 — 
Credit card4,801 4,856 5,300 5,619 3,058 
PCI— — — 3,484 387 
Total loans and leases HFI$306,627 $314,825 $319,229 $299,842 $149,413 

Total loans and leases held for investment were $306.6 billion at September 30, 2020, compared to $299.8 billion at December 31, 2019. In connection with the adoption of CECL, all loans previously in the PCI portfolio transitioned to PCD loans and were transferred to their respective portfolios. The growth in the commercial and industrial portfolio was primarily due to PPP loans. During the first quarter of 2020 many commercial clients drew down lines of credit, but the majority of those were repaid in the second and third quarter of 2020 as the government programs were implemented in response to the pandemic and clients better understood their liquidity needs.

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The following table presents the composition of average loans and leases for each of the last five quarters:leases:
Table 7: Average Loans and Leases
Table 6: Average Loans and LeasesTable 6: Average Loans and Leases
For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019
For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Commercial:Commercial:Commercial:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$143,452 $152,991 $131,743 $81,853 $63,768 Commercial and industrial$136,051 $139,223 $143,452 $152,991 $131,743 
CRECRE27,761 27,804 27,046 19,896 17,042 CRE26,211 27,030 27,761 27,804 27,046 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction6,861 6,748 6,409 4,506 3,725 Commercial construction6,557 6,616 6,861 6,748 6,409 
Lease financingLease financing5,626 5,922 6,070 3,357 2,260 Lease financing4,975 5,401 5,626 5,922 6,070 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage51,500 52,380 52,993 34,824 28,410 Residential mortgage45,823 48,847 51,500 52,380 52,993 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct26,726 27,199 27,564 15,810 11,650 Residential home equity and direct25,658 26,327 26,726 27,199 27,564 
Indirect autoIndirect auto24,732 24,721 24,975 15,390 11,810 Indirect auto26,363 25,788 24,732 24,721 24,975 
Indirect otherIndirect other11,530 11,282 10,950 7,772 6,552 Indirect other10,848 11,291 11,530 11,282 10,950 
StudentStudent7,446 7,633 7,787 1,825 — Student7,519 7,519 7,446 7,633 7,787 
Credit cardCredit card4,810 4,949 5,534 3,788 3,036 Credit card4,645 4,818 4,810 4,949 5,534 
PCI— — — 1,220 411 
Total average loans and leases HFITotal average loans and leases HFI$310,444 $321,629 $301,071 $190,241 $148,664 Total average loans and leases HFI$294,650 $302,860 $310,444 $321,629 $301,071 

Average loans and leases held for investment for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 were $310.4$294.7 billion, down $11.2$8.2 billion compared to the secondfourth quarter of 20202020.

Average commercial loans decreased $4.5 billion primarily due to a decline$1.8 billion decrease in the commercial portfolio.

The declineaverage PPP loans, an $819 million decrease in the commercial portfolio was primarily in commercial and industrialaverage CRE loans, and reflects the repayment of revolver usage. Within the commercial and industrial portfolio, Truist experienced growth in loans from mortgage warehouse lendinga $647 million decrease due to the declinetransfer of $1.0 billion of certain loans and leases to held for sale late in ratesthe fourth quarter of 2020, and increased refinance activity, as well as growth in premium finance lending and equipment finance lending. Growth in these portfolios was partially offset by a decline in dealer floor plan lending.continued paydowns on revolving credit lines.

Average consumer loans decreased $1.3$3.6 billion primarily due to refinance activity resulting in a decline in residential mortgages and residential home equity and direct loans. This was partially offset by an increase in indirect other loans due to demand for loans for recreational and power sports equipment.auto loans.

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COVID-19 Lending Activities

The CARES Act created the PPP, which has temporarily expanded the Small Business Administration’s business loan guarantee program. The carrying value of PPP loans was $10.1 billion as of March 31, 2021. The CARES Act additionally includes provisions that were designed to encourage financial institutions to support borrowers impacted by COVID-19. These modifications are generally not considered a TDR as disclosed inTDR. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation.” Truist paymentPresentation” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional disclosures related to modifications and TDRs. Payment relief assistance includes forbearance, deferrals, extension and re-aging programs, along with certain other modification strategies. The following table provides a summary of accommodations as of September 30, 2020:March 31, 2021:
Table 8: Client Accommodations (1)
Table 7: Client Accommodations (1)Table 7: Client Accommodations (1)
Active AccommodationsExited AccommodationsActive AccommodationsExited Accommodations
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Total CountOutstanding BalanceOutstanding Balance% Paid-off or Current (2)Types of Accommodations
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Total CountOutstanding BalanceOutstanding Balance% Paid-off or Current (2)Types of Accommodations
CommercialCommercial1,056 $692 $21,479 98.0 %Clients may elect to defer loan or lease payments for up to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges continuing to accrue.Commercial659 $18 $20,550 97.8 %Clients may elect to defer loan or lease payments for up to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges continuing to accrue.
ConsumerConsumer164,303 6,113 6,062 94.3 Clients may elect to defer loan payments for time periods that range from 30 to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges generally continuing to accrue.Consumer48,339 1,721 9,266 90.8 Clients may elect to defer loan payments for time periods that generally range from 30 to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges generally continuing to accrue. The Company’s residential mortgage forbearance program generally provides up to 180 days of relief. Additional relief may be provided in certain circumstances.
Credit cardCredit card9,998 53 165 95.5 Clients may elect to defer payments for up to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with financing charges accruing. In addition, Truist provided credit card clients with 5% cash back on qualifying card purchases for certain important basic needs.Credit card3,574 19 180 88.3 Clients may elect to defer payments for up to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges accruing. In addition, Truist provided credit card clients with 5 percent cash back on qualifying card purchases for certain important basic needs.
TotalTotal175,357 $6,858 $27,706 Total52,572 $1,758 $29,996 
(1)Excludes approximately 64,00036,000 of active accommodations related to government guaranteed loans totaling approximately $3$2.3 billion.
(2)Calculated based on accommodation count.

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The CARES Act also created the PPP, which temporarily expands the Small Business Administration’s business loan guarantee program. Truist served as the fourth largest PPP lender based on gross fundings and carrying value of PPPcount; includes loans was $12.2 billion as of Septemberthat are less than 30 2020.days past due.

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s exposure related to loans that have exited accommodations:
Table 9:8: Accommodations Exposure
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
(Dollars in billions)millions)
Exposure
Current$27,27328,971 
Past due and still accruing229368 
Nonperforming204657 
Total$27,70629,996 

The following table provides a summary of exposure to industries that management believes are most vulnerable in the current economicCOVID-19 environment. These selected industry exposures represent 9.1%9.2 percent of loans held for investment at September 30, 2020. Of the $27.9 billion in selected industry exposures, $1.5 billion are PPP loans.March 31, 2021. Truist is actively managing these portfolios and will continue to make underwriting or risk acceptance adjustments as appropriate. These exposures decreased $2.2 billion, or 7.3% during the third quarter, primarily in Hotels, Resorts and Cruise Lines, as well as the Oil and Gas Portfolio. In addition, management is closely monitoring its leveraged lending and small secured real estate portfolios which comprised 2.8% and 1.5% of loans held for investment at September 30, 2020, respectfully. Leveraged loans and small secured real estate loans, which totaled $1.5 billion and $0.2 billion, respectively, as of September 30, 2020, are also included in the selected industry credit exposures. Leveraged lending loans decreased 9.5% during the third quarter.
Table 10: Selected Credit Exposures
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in billions)
Outstanding BalancePercentage of Loans HFI
Table 9: Selected Credit ExposuresTable 9: Selected Credit Exposures
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in billions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in billions)
Outstanding BalancePercentage of Loans HFI
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise LinesHotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines$6.8 2.2 %Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines$6.2 2.1 %
Senior CareSenior Care6.0 2.0 Senior Care6.1 2.1 
Acute Care FacilitiesAcute Care Facilities5.3 1.8 
Oil & Gas PortfolioOil & Gas Portfolio5.2 1.7 Oil & Gas Portfolio4.5 1.5 
Acute Care Facilities4.7 1.5 
RestaurantsRestaurants2.9 1.0 Restaurants2.9 1.0 
Sensitive RetailSensitive Retail2.3 0.7 Sensitive Retail2.0 0.7 
TotalTotal$27.9 9.1 %Total$27.0 9.2 %
Additional exposures (inclusive of above industries):
Leveraged lending$8.6 2.8 %
Small secured real estate4.6 1.5 

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Asset Quality

The following tables summarize asset quality information for each of the last five quarters:information:
Table 11: Asset Quality
Table 10: Asset QualityTable 10: Asset Quality
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
NPAs:NPAs:     NPAs:     
NPLs:NPLs:     NPLs:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$507 $428 $443 $212 $172 Commercial and industrial$451 $532 $507 $428 $443 
CRECRE52 42 18 10 27 CRE58 75 52 42 18 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction13 — Commercial construction13 14 13 
Lease financingLease financing32 56 27 Lease financing23 28 32 56 27 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage205 198 248 55 106 Residential mortgage290 316 205 198 248 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct180 192 170 67 56 Residential home equity and direct172 205 180 192 170 
Indirect autoIndirect auto137 155 125 100 81 Indirect auto158 155 137 155 125 
Indirect otherIndirect otherIndirect other
Total NPLs HFITotal NPLs HFI1,124 1,087 1,034 454 447 Total NPLs HFI1,171 1,330 1,124 1,087 1,034 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale130 102 41 107 — Loans held for sale72 130 102 41 
Total nonaccrual loans and leasesTotal nonaccrual loans and leases1,254 1,189 1,075 561 447 Total nonaccrual loans and leases1,243 1,335 1,254 1,189 1,075 
Foreclosed real estateForeclosed real estate30 43 63 82 33 Foreclosed real estate18 20 30 43 63 
Other foreclosed propertyOther foreclosed property30 20 39 41 29 Other foreclosed property38 32 30 20 39 
Total nonperforming assetsTotal nonperforming assets$1,314 $1,252 $1,177 $684 $509 Total nonperforming assets$1,299 $1,387 $1,314 $1,252 $1,177 
TDRs:TDRs:     TDRs:     
Performing TDRs:Performing TDRs:Performing TDRs:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$84 $57 $65 $47 $69 Commercial and industrial$142 $78 $84 $57 $65 
CRECRE36 22 CRE47 47 36 22 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction36 36 37 Commercial construction— — 36 36 
Lease financingLease financing— — Lease financing59 60 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage640 533 513 470 570 Residential mortgage733 648 640 533 513 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct71 71 66 51 54 Residential home equity and direct109 88 71 71 66 
Indirect autoIndirect auto336 342 350 333 324 Indirect auto399 392 336 342 350 
Indirect otherIndirect otherIndirect other
StudentStudent— — Student
Credit cardCredit card38 37 35 31 29 Credit card35 37 38 37 35 
Total performing TDRsTotal performing TDRs$1,217 $1,107 $1,079 $980 $1,057 Total performing TDRs1,539 1,361 1,217 1,107 1,079 
Nonperforming TDRsNonperforming TDRs140 111 121 82 115 Nonperforming TDRs207 164 140 111 121 
Total TDRsTotal TDRs$1,357 $1,218 $1,200 $1,062 $1,172 Total TDRs$1,746 $1,525 $1,357 $1,218 $1,200 
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing: (1)Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing: (1)Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing: (1)
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$$$$$— Commercial and industrial$14 $13 $$$
CRECRE— — CRE— — 
Lease financingLease financing— — — — Lease financing— — — — 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage573 521 610 543 347 Residential mortgage975 841 573 521 610 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct10 Residential home equity and direct11 10 10 
Indirect autoIndirect auto10 11 11 Indirect auto10 11 
Indirect otherIndirect other— Indirect other
StudentStudent570 478 1,068 188 — Student1,037 1,111 570 478 1,068 
Credit cardCredit card24 38 41 22 15 Credit card32 29 24 38 41 
PCI— — — 1,218 24 
Total loans 90 days or more past due and still accruingTotal loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing$1,197 $1,072 $1,748 $1,994 $403 Total loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing$2,072 $2,008 $1,197 $1,072 $1,748 
Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing: (1)Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing: (1)     Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing: (1)     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$155 $282 $262 $94 $34 Commercial and industrial$117 $83 $155 $282 $262 
CRECRECRE14 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction— 16 — Commercial construction— 16 
Lease financingLease financing10 Lease financing35 10 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage796 703 679 498 432 Residential mortgage577 782 796 703 679 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct103 108 156 122 56 Residential home equity and direct82 98 103 108 156 
Indirect autoIndirect auto321 265 521 560 380 Indirect auto328 495 321 265 521 
Indirect otherIndirect other52 50 74 85 43 Indirect other45 68 52 50 74 
StudentStudent666 442 593 650 — Student556 618 666 442 593 
Credit cardCredit card39 34 57 56 29 Credit card35 51 39 34 57 
PCI— — — 140 16 
Total loans 30-89 days past due and still accruingTotal loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing$2,148 $1,901 $2,374 $2,213 $992 Total loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing$1,788 $2,220 $2,148 $1,901 $2,374 
(1)The past due status of loans that received a deferral under the CARES Act is generally frozen during the deferral period.
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Overall asset quality ratios were relatively stable at September 30, 2020 compared to June 30, 2020.

Nonperforming assets totaled $1.3 billion at September 30, 2020, up $62March 31, 2021, down $88 million compared to June 30,December 31, 2020. Nonperforming loans and leases represented 0.42 percent of total loans and leases, down two basis points compared to December 31, 2020. Nonperforming loans and leases held for investment represented 0.37% of loansdecreased $159 million, primarily in the commercial and leases held for investment, up 2 basis points compared to June 30, 2020. The increase inindustrial portfolio, while nonperforming loans held for investment issale increased $67 million as a portfolio of residential mortgage loans was transferred to held for sale during the quarter.

Performing TDRs were up $178 million during the first quarter primarily in the residential mortgage and commercial and industrial portfolios. The increase in residential mortgage was driven by modifications of loans that were not eligible for relief in accordance with the provisions of the CARES Act. The increase in commercial and industrial loan modifications was driven by an increase in the volume of loans which was partially offset by a decline in commercial leases due to a charge-off on a PCD loan related to the implementation of CECL. Within the consumer portfolio, indirect automobile nonaccrual loans declined as some states lifted the moratorium on repossessions. Performing TDRs were up $110 million during the third quarter primarily in residential mortgage loans.entering workout agreements.

Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing totaled $1.2$2.1 billion at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, up $125$64 million compared to the prior quarter. The increase was primarily in government guaranteed student loans as forbearance programs in connection with the CARES Act have ended. In addition, residential mortgage loans 90 days or more past due increased primarily due to the repurchase of delinquent government guaranteed loans. The ratio of loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases was 0.39%0.71 percent at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, up fivefour basis points from the prior quarter. Excluding government guaranteed loans, the ratio of loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases was 0.03%0.04 percent at September 30, 2020, down one basis pointMarch 31, 2021, unchanged from June 30,December 31, 2020.

Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing totaled $2.1$1.8 billion at September 30, 2020, up $247March 31, 2021, down $432 million compared to the prior quarter. StudentThe decrease was primarily in consumer loans 30-89 days past due increased $224 million, which almost entirely relates to government guaranteed loans as forbearance programs in connection with the CARES Act have ended. In addition,for residential mortgage loans and indirect automobile loans increased, while commercialdue to seasonality and industrial loans declined.consumers receiving stimulus funds. The ratio of loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases was 0.70%0.61 percent at September 30, 2020, up 10March 31, 2021 down, 13 basis points from the prior quarter.

Problem loans include NPLs and loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing as disclosed in Table 11.10. In addition, for the commercial portfolio segment, loans that are rated special mention or substandard performing are closely monitored by management as potential problem loans. Refer to "Note 5.“Note 4. Loans and ACL"ACL” for additional disclosures related to these potential problem loans.
Table 12: Asset Quality Ratios
Table 11: Asset Quality RatiosTable 11: Asset Quality Ratios
As of / For the Three Months EndedAs of / For the Three Months EndedSep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019As of / For the Three Months EndedMar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFILoans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.70 %0.60 %0.74 %0.74 %0.66 %Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.61 %0.74 %0.70 %0.60 %0.74 %
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFILoans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.39 0.34 0.55 0.66 0.27 Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.71 0.67 0.39 0.34 0.55 
NPLs as a percentage of loans and leases HFINPLs as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.37 0.35 0.32 0.15 0.30 NPLs as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.40 0.44 0.37 0.35 0.32 
Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of loans and leases (1)0.40 0.37 0.33 0.18 0.30 
NPLs as a percentage of total loans and leases (1)NPLs as a percentage of total loans and leases (1)0.42 0.44 0.40 0.37 0.33 
NPAs as a percentage of:NPAs as a percentage of:NPAs as a percentage of:
Total assets (1)Total assets (1)0.26 0.25 0.23 0.14 0.22 Total assets (1)0.25 0.27 0.26 0.25 0.23 
Loans and leases HFI plus foreclosed propertyLoans and leases HFI plus foreclosed property0.39 0.37 0.36 0.19 0.34 Loans and leases HFI plus foreclosed property0.42 0.46 0.39 0.37 0.36 
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases HFINet charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases HFI0.42 0.39 0.36 0.40 0.41 Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases HFI0.33 0.27 0.42 0.39 0.36 
ALLL as a percentage of loans and leases HFIALLL as a percentage of loans and leases HFI1.91 1.81 1.63 0.52 1.05 ALLL as a percentage of loans and leases HFI1.94 1.95 1.91 1.81 1.63 
Ratio of ALLL to:Ratio of ALLL to:Ratio of ALLL to:
Net charge-offsNet charge-offs4.52x4.49x4.76x2.03x2.59xNet charge-offs5.87x7.15x4.52x4.49x4.76x
NPLsNPLs5.22x5.24x5.04x3.41x3.52xNPLs4.84x4.39x5.22x5.24x5.04x
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI excluding PPP, other government guaranteed and PCI loans(2)0.03 %0.04 %0.04 %0.03 %0.04 %
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI, excluding PPP and other government guaranteed (2)Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI, excluding PPP and other government guaranteed (2)0.04 %0.04 %0.03 %0.04 %0.04 %
Applicable ratios are annualized.
(1)Includes LHFS.
(2)This asset quality ratio has been adjusted to remove the impact of government guaranteed mortgage, student, and student loans and PCI, as applicable.PPP loans. Management believes the inclusion of such assets in this asset quality ratio results in distortion of this ratio such that it might not be reflective of asset collectability or might not be comparable to other periods presented or to other portfolios that do not have government guarantees or were not impacted by PCI accounting requirements.guarantees.

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The following table presents activity related to NPAs:
Table 13: Rollforward of NPAs
Table 12: Rollforward of NPAsTable 12: Rollforward of NPAs
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)20202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
Balance, January 1Balance, January 1$684 $585 Balance, January 1$1,387 $684 
New NPAs (1)New NPAs (1)2,467 904 New NPAs (1)563 1,032 
Advances and principal increasesAdvances and principal increases255 127 Advances and principal increases102 86 
Disposals of foreclosed assets (2)Disposals of foreclosed assets (2)(333)(354)Disposals of foreclosed assets (2)(112)(158)
Disposals of NPLs (3)Disposals of NPLs (3)(521)(120)Disposals of NPLs (3)(41)(106)
Charge-offs and lossesCharge-offs and losses(443)(215)Charge-offs and losses(112)(124)
PaymentsPayments(553)(312)Payments(300)(147)
Transfers to performing statusTransfers to performing status(258)(106)Transfers to performing status(183)(85)
Other, netOther, net16 — Other, net(5)(5)
Ending balance, September 30$1,314 $509 
Ending balance, March 31Ending balance, March 31$1,299 $1,177 
(1)For 2020, includes approximately $500 million of loans previously classified as PCI that would have otherwise been nonperforming as of December 31, 2019.
(2)Includes charge-offs and losses recorded upon sale of $99$46 million and $165$53 million for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
(3)Includes charge-offs and losses recorded upon sale of $126$5 million and $20$10 million for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.

TDRs occur when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties in the near term and a concession has been granted to the borrower. As a result, Truist works with borrowers to prevent further difficulties and to improve the likelihood of recovery on thea loan. To facilitate this process, a concessionary modification that would not otherwise be considered may be granted, resulting in classification of the loan as a TDR. In accordance with the CARES Act, Truist implemented loan modification programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to provide borrowers with flexibility with respect to repayment terms. These loanPayment relief assistance provided by Truist includes forbearance, deferrals, extension, and re-aging programs, along with certain other modification strategies. The Company adopted certain provisions of the CARES Act and other regulatory guidance that provide relief from the requirement to apply TDR accounting to (1) certain modifications are generally not considered TDRs at the time of modification to the extent thatfederally backed mortgages upon request from the borrower, wasand (2) certain modifications of other non-federally backed mortgages for borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and wasthat were less than 30 days past due at December 31, 2019, or2019. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” in certain circumstances, atTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the time thatyear ended December 31, 2020 for the policies related to TDRs and COVID-19 loan modification program was implemented, unless the loan was previously classified as a TDR.modifications.

TDRs identified by SunTrust prior to the Merger date are not included in Truist'sTruist’s TDR disclosure because all such loans were recorded at fair value and a new accounting basis was established as of the Merger date. Subsequent modifications will beare evaluated for potential treatment as TDRs in accordance with Truist'sTruist’s accounting policies.

The following table provides a summary of performing TDR activity:
Table 14: Rollforward of Performing TDRs
Table 13: Rollforward of Performing TDRsTable 13: Rollforward of Performing TDRs
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)20202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
Balance, January 1Balance, January 1$980 $1,119 Balance, January 1$1,361 $980 
InflowsInflows646 404 Inflows294 183 
Payments and payoffs(1)Payments and payoffs(1)(167)(144)Payments and payoffs(1)(57)(15)
Charge-offsCharge-offs(34)(48)Charge-offs(13)(18)
Transfers to nonperforming TDRs(2)Transfers to nonperforming TDRs(2)(65)(57)Transfers to nonperforming TDRs(2)(13)(19)
Removal due to the passage of timeRemoval due to the passage of time(6)(17)Removal due to the passage of time(7)(4)
Non-concessionary re-modificationsNon-concessionary re-modifications(2)(8)Non-concessionary re-modifications(12)(1)
Transferred to LHFS and/or sold(135)(192)
Transferred to LHFS, sold and otherTransferred to LHFS, sold and other(14)(27)
Balance, September 30$1,217 $1,057 
Balance, March 31Balance, March 31$1,539 $1,079 

(1)
Includes scheduled principal payments, prepayments, and payoffs of amounts outstanding.
(2)Represent loans that no longer meet the requirements necessary to reflect the loan in accruing status.
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The following table provides further details regarding the payment status of TDRs outstanding at September 30, 2020:March 31, 2021:
Table 15: Payment Status of TDRs (1)
September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
CurrentPast Due 30-89 DaysPast Due 90 Days Or MoreTotal
Table 14: Payment Status of TDRs (1)Table 14: Payment Status of TDRs (1)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
CurrentPast Due 30-89 DaysPast Due 90 Days Or MoreTotal
Performing TDRs:Performing TDRs:       Performing TDRs:       
Commercial:Commercial:Commercial:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$84 100.0 %$— — %$— — %$84 Commercial and industrial$142 100.0 %$— — %$— — %$142 
CRECRE36 100.0 — — — — 36 CRE47 100.0 — — — — 47 
Commercial construction100.0 — — — — 
Lease financingLease financing100.0 — — — — Lease financing59 100.0 — — — — 59 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage376 58.8 114 17.8 150 23.4 640 Residential mortgage480 65.5 91 12.4 162 22.1 733 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct68 95.8 4.2 — — 71 Residential home equity and direct104 95.4 4.6 — — 109 
Indirect autoIndirect auto306 91.1 30 8.9 — — 336 Indirect auto357 89.5 42 10.5 — — 399 
Indirect otherIndirect other100.0 — — — — Indirect other100.0 — — — — 
StudentStudent100.0 — — — — Student100.0 — — — — 
Credit cardCredit card34 89.5 7.9 2.6 38 Credit card32 91.4 5.7 2.9 35 
Total performing TDRsTotal performing TDRs916 75.3 150 12.3 151 12.4 1,217 Total performing TDRs1,236 80.3 140 9.1 163 10.6 1,539 
Nonperforming TDRsNonperforming TDRs72 51.5 23 16.4 45 32.1 140 Nonperforming TDRs105 50.7 24 11.6 78 37.7 207 
Total TDRsTotal TDRs$988 72.9 $173 12.7 $196 14.4 $1,357 Total TDRs$1,341 76.8 $164 9.4 $241 13.8 $1,746 
(1)Past due performing TDRs are included in past due disclosures and nonperforming TDRs are included in NPL disclosures.

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ACL

Activity related to the ACL is presented in the following tables:
Table 16: Activity in ACL
Table 15: Activity in ACLTable 15: Activity in ACL
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
Quarters ended
(Dollars in millions)
Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 201920202019

(Dollars in millions)

(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$6,133 $5,611 $1,889 $1,653 $1,689 $1,889 $1,651 Balance, beginning of period$6,199 $6,229 $6,133 $5,611 $1,889 
CECL adoption - impact to retained earnings before taxCECL adoption - impact to retained earnings before tax— — 2,762 — — 2,762 — CECL adoption - impact to retained earnings before tax— — — — 2,762 
CECL adoption - reserves on PCD assetsCECL adoption - reserves on PCD assets— — 378 — — 378 — CECL adoption - reserves on PCD assets— — — — 378 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses421 844 893 171 117 2,158 444 Provision for credit losses48 177 421 844 893 
Charge-offs:Charge-offs:       Charge-offs:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial(112)(123)(39)(23)(28)(274)(67)Commercial and industrial(73)(84)(112)(123)(39)
CRECRE(44)(14)(1)(5)(2)(59)(28)CRE(4)(19)(44)(14)(1)
Commercial constructionCommercial construction(19)— (3)— — (22)— Commercial construction(2)(8)(19)— (3)
Lease financingLease financing(44)(4)(2)(9)(1)(50)(2)Lease financing(6)(4)(44)(4)(2)
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage(4)(35)(11)(8)(3)(50)(13)Residential mortgage(11)(6)(4)(35)(11)
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct(52)(65)(68)(25)(24)(185)(68)Residential home equity and direct(55)(46)(52)(65)(68)
Indirect autoIndirect auto(72)(80)(142)(107)(92)(294)(263)Indirect auto(105)(84)(72)(80)(142)
Indirect otherIndirect other(8)(20)(18)(19)(14)(46)(43)Indirect other(17)(14)(8)(20)(18)
StudentStudent(6)(6)(8)— — (20)— Student(3)(3)(6)(6)(8)
Credit cardCredit card(44)(50)(53)(37)(25)(147)(72)Credit card(40)(35)(44)(50)(53)
Total charge-offsTotal charge-offs(405)(397)(345)(233)(189)(1,147)(556)Total charge-offs(316)(303)(405)(397)(345)
Recoveries:Recoveries:       Recoveries:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial20 21 17 58 19 Commercial and industrial19 34 20 21 17 
CRECRE— — — CRE— — 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction— 10 Commercial construction
Lease financingLease financing— — — Lease financing— — — — 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage— Residential mortgage
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct16 15 15 10 46 20 Residential home equity and direct18 20 16 15 15 
Indirect autoIndirect auto22 18 23 13 12 63 39 Indirect auto22 24 22 18 23 
Indirect otherIndirect other18 12 Indirect other
StudentStudent— — — — — Student— — — — 
Credit cardCredit card22 15 Credit card10 
Total recoveriesTotal recoveries79 81 73 41 36 233 114 Total recoveries78 98 79 81 73 
Net charge-offsNet charge-offs(326)(316)(272)(192)(153)(914)(442)Net charge-offs(238)(205)(326)(316)(272)
OtherOther(6)(39)257 — (44)— Other(2)(6)(39)
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$6,229 $6,133 $5,611 $1,889 $1,653 $6,229 $1,653 Balance, end of period$6,011 $6,199 $6,229 $6,133 $5,611 
ALLL (excluding PCD / PCI loans)$5,675 $5,408 $4,880 $1,541 $1,565 
ALLL for PCD / PCI loans188 294 331 
ALLL (excluding PCD loans)ALLL (excluding PCD loans)$5,506 $5,668 $5,675 $5,408 $4,880 
ALLL for PCD loansALLL for PCD loans156 167 188 294 331 
RUFCRUFC366 431 400 340 80 RUFC349 364 366 431 400 
Total ACLTotal ACL$6,229 $6,133 $5,611 $1,889 $1,653 Total ACL$6,011 $6,199 $6,229 $6,133 $5,611 

The ACL totaled $6.2 billion at September 30, 2020, compared to $1.9 billion at December
At March 31, 2019. The increase in2021, the allowance for credit losses was primarily due to$6.0 billion and includes $5.7 billion for loans and leases and $349 million for the adoption of CECL. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a $3.1 billion increase in thereserve for unfunded commitments. The allowance for creditloan and lease losses including $2.8 billion that was chargedrepresented 1.94 percent of loans and leases held for investment compared to retained earnings before tax, and $378 million related to the gross up for PCD loans.1.95 percent at December 31, 2020. The remaining increase in the allowance for creditloan and lease losses primarily reflects deteriorated economic conditions. As of September 30, 2020,covered nonperforming loans and leases held for investment 4.84 times compared to 4.39 times at December 31, 2020. At March 31, 2021, the allowance for loan and lease losses was 1.91% of loans and leases held for investment. The allowance for credit losses includes $5.9 billion for loans and leases and $366 million for the reserve for unfunded commitments.

At September 30, 2020, the allowance for loan and lease losses was 5.22 times nonperforming loans and leases held for investment, compared to 5.24 times at June 30, 2020. At September 30, 2020, the allowance for loan and lease losses was 4.525.87 times annualized net charge-offs, compared to 4.497.15 times at June 30,December 31, 2020.
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Net charge-offs during the thirdfirst quarter totaled $326$238 million, up $10$33 million compared to the prior quarter. As a percentage of average loans and leases, annualized net charge-offs were 0.42%,0.33 percent, up threesix basis points compared to the prior quarter. Current quarterThe increase in net charge-offs includes $97 million of charge-offs relatedwas primarily in the indirect auto portfolio due to the implementation of CECL, which required a gross-up of loan carrying values in connection with the establishment of an allowance on PCD loans. Management performed a comprehensive review of PCD assets during the third quarter and concluded in certain situations that a charge-off was required. Excluding these additional charge-offs, net charge-offs would have been an annualized 0.29% of average loans and leases for the third quarter of 2020, down 10 basis points compared to the prior quarter.seasonality.

The following table presents an allocation of the ALLL. The entire amount of the allowance is available to absorb losses occurring in any category of loans and leases.
Table 17: Allocation of ALLL by Category
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)Amount% ALLL in Each Category% Loans in Each CategoryAmount% ALLL in Each Category% Loans in Each Category
Commercial and industrial$2,185 37.2 %45.9 %$560 36.1 %43.4 %
CRE502 8.6 9.0 150 9.7 8.9 
Commercial construction134 2.3 2.2 52 3.4 2.1 
Lease financing53 0.9 1.8 10 0.6 2.0 
Residential mortgage424 7.2 16.4 176 11.4 17.4 
Residential home equity and direct704 12.0 8.7 107 6.9 9.0 
Indirect auto1,189 20.3 8.2 304 19.6 8.2 
Indirect other222 3.8 3.8 60 3.9 3.7 
Student130 2.2 2.4 — — 2.2 
Credit card320 5.5 1.6 122 7.9 1.9 
PCI— — — 0.5 1.2 
Total ALLL5,863 100.0 %100.0 %1,549 100.0 %100.0 %
RUFC366  340  
Total ACL$6,229  $1,889  
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Table 16: Allocation of ALLL by Category
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)Amount% ALLL in Each Category% Loans in Each CategoryAmount% ALLL in Each Category% Loans in Each Category
Commercial and industrial$2,091 36.8 %46.3 %$2,156 37.0 %46.2 %
CRE544 9.6 8.9 573 9.8 8.9 
Commercial construction77 1.4 2.3 81 1.4 2.2 
Lease financing45 0.8 1.7 48 0.8 1.7 
Residential mortgage343 6.1 15.2 368 6.3 15.8 
Residential home equity and direct707 12.5 8.7 714 12.2 8.7 
Indirect auto1,176 20.8 9.1 1,198 20.5 8.7 
Indirect other187 3.3 3.6 208 3.6 3.7 
Student131 2.3 2.6 130 2.2 2.5 
Credit card361 6.4 1.6 359 6.2 1.6 
Total ALLL5,662 100.0 %100.0 %5,835 100.0 %100.0 %
RUFC349  364  
Total ACL$6,011  $6,199  

Truist monitors the performance of its home equity loans and lines secured by second liens similarly to other consumer loans and utilizes assumptions specific to these loans in determining the necessary ALLL. Truist also receives notification when the first lien holder, whether Truist or another financial institution, has initiated foreclosure proceedings against the borrower. When notified that the first lien is in the process of foreclosure, Truist obtains valuations to determine if any additional charge-offs or reserves are warranted. These valuations are updated at least annually thereafter.

Truist has limited ability to monitor the delinquency status of the first lien, unless the first lien is held or serviced by Truist. As a result, using migration assumptions that are based on historical experience and adjusted for current trends, Truist estimates the volume of second lien positionsloans where the first lien is delinquent and adjusts the ALLL to reflectbased on historical experience; the increased risk of loss on these credits. Finally, Truist also provides additional reserves for second lien positions whencredits is reflected in the estimated combined current loan to value ratio for the credit exceeds 100%.ALLL. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Truist held or serviced the first lien on 30.8%30.2 percent of its second lien positions.

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Other Assets

The components of otherOther assets are presented in the following table:
Table 18: Other Assets as of Period End
Table 17: Other Assets as of Period EndTable 17: Other Assets as of Period End
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Bank-owned life insuranceBank-owned life insurance$6,461 $6,383 Bank-owned life insurance$6,488 $6,479 
Tax credit and other private equity investmentsTax credit and other private equity investments5,615 5,448 Tax credit and other private equity investments5,612 5,685 
Prepaid pension assetsPrepaid pension assets3,996 3,579 Prepaid pension assets4,810 4,358 
Derivative assetsDerivative assets2,926 3,837 
Accrued incomeAccrued income1,959 1,934 
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable1,832 2,418 Accounts receivable2,252 1,833 
Derivative assets4,049 2,053 
Leased assets and related assetsLeased assets and related assets1,808 1,897 Leased assets and related assets1,870 1,810 
ROU assetsROU assets1,547 1,823 ROU assets1,277 1,333 
Accrued income1,938 1,807 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses1,194 1,254 Prepaid expenses1,197 1,247 
Equity securities at fair valueEquity securities at fair value875 1,054 
Structured real estateStructured real estate836 987 Structured real estate383 390 
Equity securities at fair value865 817 
FHLB stockFHLB stock165 764 FHLB stock124 164 
OtherOther713 2,602 Other532 549 
Total other assetsTotal other assets$31,019 $31,832 Total other assets$30,305 $30,673 

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Funding Activities

Deposits

The following table presents deposits for each of the last five quarters:average deposits:
Table 19: Deposits as of Period End
(Dollars in millions)Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Table 18: Average DepositsTable 18: Average Deposits
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$124,297 $122,694 $97,618 $92,405 $52,667 Noninterest-bearing deposits$128,579 $127,103 $123,966 $113,875 $93,135 
Interest checkingInterest checking98,694 99,005 92,950 85,492 27,723 Interest checking104,744 99,866 96,707 97,863 85,008 
Money market and savingsMoney market and savings121,856 123,974 124,072 120,934 64,454 Money market and savings129,303 124,692 123,598 126,071 120,936 
Time depositsTime deposits25,900 30,562 35,539 35,896 16,526 Time deposits20,559 23,605 27,940 33,009 35,570 
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing— — — — 910 
Total deposits$370,747 $376,235 $350,179 $334,727 $162,280 
Total average depositsTotal average deposits$383,185 $375,266 $372,211 $370,818 $334,649 

Deposits totaled $370.7Average deposits for the first quarter of 2021 were $383.2 billion, at September 30, 2020, an increase of $36.0$7.9 billion compared to the prior quarter. Average interest checking and money market and savings deposit growth was strong for the first quarter of 2021 driven by growth resulting from December 31, 2019. The growth in deposits reflects solid growth in all non-time deposit products due to a flight to quality and theadditional government stimulus programs. Timeprograms and pandemic-related client behavior. Average noninterest bearing deposits grew 4.7 percent compared to the prior quarter and represented 33.6 percent of total deposits for the first quarter of 2021, compared to 33.9 percent for the prior quarter.

Average time deposits decreased primarily due to maturitiesthe maturity of wholesale negotiable certificates of deposit and higher-cost personal and business accounts.

The following table presents average deposits for each of the last five quarters:
Table 20: Average Deposits
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Noninterest-bearing deposits$123,966 $113,875 $93,135 $64,485 $52,500 
Interest checking96,707 97,863 85,008 43,246 27,664 
Money market and savings123,598 126,071 120,936 79,903 64,920 
Time deposits27,940 33,009 35,570 23,058 16,643 
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing— — — 24 265 
Total average deposits$372,211 $370,818 $334,649 $210,716 $161,992 

Average deposits for the third quarter of 2020 were $372.2 billion, an increase of $1.4 billion compared to the prior quarter. Average noninterest-bearing deposit growth was strong for the third quarter of 2020 due to a continuation of the flight to quality and the government stimulus programs. Average time deposits decreased primarily due to maturities of wholesale negotiable certificates of deposit and higher-cost personal and business accounts.

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Average noninterest-bearing deposits represented 33.3% of total deposits for the third quarter of 2020, compared to 30.7% for the prior quarter. The cost of average total deposits was 0.10%0.05 percent for the thirdfirst quarter, down 12two basis points compared to the prior quarter. The cost of average interest-bearing deposits was 0.15%0.07 percent for the thirdfirst quarter, down 17four basis points compared to the prior quarter.

In September 2020, the FDIC published data from the Annual Summary of Deposits as of June 30, 2020. Truist is the 6th largest commercial bank in the United States based on deposits and maintained a first or second market position in thirteen of the company's Top 20 MSAs.

Borrowings

At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, short-term borrowings totaled $6.2$5.9 billion, a decrease of $12.0 billion$203 million compared to December 31, 2019,2020, due primarily to a decrease of $10.8 billion$649 million in short-term FHLB advances. These borrowing sources were replaced with strong deposit growth.advances, partially offset by an increase of $272 million in securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

Average short-term borrowings were $6.2$6.7 billion or 1.5%1.6 percent of total funding for the thirdfirst quarter 2020,of 2021, as compared to $8.3$18.9 billion or 4.3%4.7 percent for the prior year quarteryear. Average short-term borrowings decreased as thesea percentage of funding sources were largely replaced by thedue to strong deposit growth.

Long-term debt provides funding and, to a lesser extent, regulatory capital, and primarily consists of senior and subordinated notes issued by Truist and Truist Bank. Long-term debt totaled $41.0$37.8 billion at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, a decrease of $331 million$1.8 billion compared to December 31, 2019.2020. During 2020, the Company issued $4.82021, $3.0 billion of senior notes with interest rates from 1.125% to 1.95% maturing in 2023 to 2030, $500 million in floating rate senior notes maturing in 2023 andmatured. These maturities were partially offset by issuances of $1.3 billion of subordinatedsenior notes with an interest rate of 2.25%1.27 percent maturing in 2030. These issuances were partially offset by the redemption2027. FHLB advances represented 2.3 percent of $3.7 billion of senior notes during 2020 and a decrease of $3.3 billion intotal outstanding long-term FHLB advances.debt at March 31, 2021, compared to 2.2 percent at December 31, 2020. The average cost of long-term debt was 1.78%1.57 percent for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, down 15777 basis points compared to the same period in 2019. FHLB advances represented 2.1% of total outstanding long-term debt at September 30, 2020, compared to 10.0% at December 31, 2019. Truist entered into $20 billion of FHLB advances during the first quarter of 2020 to build liquidity and ensure the Company was able to meet the funding needs of its clients. As market conditions stabilized and deposits increased, these advances were redeemed during the second quarter of 2020 and the Company recognized a loss of $235 million on the early extinguishment of debt. The redemption of these advances will improve net interest income, the net interest margin and the leverage ratios.2020.

In October 2020,April 2021, Truist redeemed $300$1.3 billion of fixed rate senior notes due in May 2021. In May 2021, Truist redeemed $250 million of floating rate senior bank notes due October 2021 and $600 million fixed-to-floating rate senior bank notes due Octoberin June 2021.

Shareholders'Shareholders’ Equity

Total shareholders'shareholders’ equity was $70.0$67.9 billion at September 30, 2020, an increaseMarch 31, 2021, a decrease of $3.4$3.0 billion from December 31, 2019.2020. This increasedecrease includes the issuancea decrease of $3.5$2.2 billion in AOCI, redemptions of $950 million in preferred stock during the year, $3.2for Series F and G, $722 million in dividends and $506 million in repurchases of common stock, partially offset by $1.5 billion in net income available to common shareholders and an increase of $1.3 billion in AOCI, which was partially offset by $2.1 billion related to the adoption of CECL and $2.0 billion for common and preferred dividends. In addition, Truist redeemed $500 million of its Series K preferred stock during 2020. Truist'sshareholders. Truist’s book value per common share at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $45.86,$45.17, compared to $45.66$46.52 at December 31, 2019.2020.

In connection with the redemptions of preferred stock, net income available to common shareholders was reduced by $26 million to recognize the difference between the redemption price and the carrying value. Refer to "Note 10. Shareholders' Equity"“Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity” for additional disclosures related to preferred stock issuances.redemptions.

Truist has approximately $1.5 billion authorization remaining under the share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in December 2020.

In April 2021, the Company announced the redemption of $465 million in preferred stock for Series H.
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Risk Management

Truist maintains a comprehensive risk management framework supported by people, processes, and systems to identify, measure, monitor, manage, and report significant risks arising from its exposures and business activities. Effective risk management involves appropriately managing risk to optimizeoptimizing risk and return and operatewhile operating in a safe and sound manner, while ensuringand promoting compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company’s risk management framework is designed to ensure thatpromotes the execution of business strategies and objectives are executed in alignment with its risk appetite.

Truist has developed and employs a risk taxonomy that further guides business functions in identifying, measuring, responding to, monitoring, and reporting on possible exposures to the organization. The risk taxonomy drives internal risk conversations and enables Truist to clearly and transparently communicate to stakeholders the level of potential risk the Company faces, both presently and in the future, and the Company’s position on managing risk to acceptable levels.

Truist is committed to fostering a culture that supports transparencyidentification and escalation of risks across the organization. All teammates are responsible for upholding the Company’s purpose, mission, and values, and are encouraged to speak up if there is any activity or behavior that is inconsistent with the Company’s culture. The Truist code of ethics guides the Company’s decision making and informs teammates on how to act in the absence of specific guidance.

Truist seeks an appropriate return for the risk taken in its business operations. Risk-taking activities are evaluated and prioritized to identify those that present attractive risk-adjusted returns, while preserving asset value and capital.

Compensation decisions take into account a teammate'steammate’s adherence to and successful implementation of Truist'sTruist’s risk values and associated policies and procedures. The Company'sCompany’s compensation structure supports its core values and sound risk management practices in an effort to promote judicious risk-taking behavior.
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Truist employs a comprehensive change management program to manage the risks associated with integrating heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust. The Board and Executive Leadership oversee the change management program, which is designed to ensure key decisions are reviewed and that there is appropriate oversight of integration activities.

Refer to Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for additional disclosures under the section titled "Risk“Risk Management."

Market risk managementRisk

Market risk is the risk to current or anticipated earnings, capital, or economic value arising from changes in the market value of portfolios, securities, or other financial instruments. Market risk results from changes in the level, volatility, or correlations among financial market risk factors or prices, including interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates, equity, and commodity prices.

Effective management of market risk is essential to achieving Truist'sTruist’s strategic financial objectives. Truist'sTruist’s most significant market risk exposure is to interest rate risk in its balance sheet; however, market risk also results from underlying product liquidity risk, price risk, and volatility risk in Truist'sTruist’s BUs. Interest rate risk results from differences between the timing of rate changes and the timing of cash flows associated with assets and liabilities (re-pricing risk); from changing rate relationships among different yield curves affecting bank activities (basis risk); from changing rate relationships across the spectrum of maturities (yield curve risk); and from interest-related options inherently embedded in bank products (options risk).

The primary objectives of effective market risk management are to minimize adverse effects from changes in market risk factors on net interest income, net income, and capital, and to offset the risk of price changes for certain assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. At Truist, market risk management also includes the enterprise-wide IPV function.

Interest rate market risk (other than trading)Rate Market Risk

As a financial institution, Truist is exposed to interest rate risk both on its assets and on its liabilities. Since interest rate changes are out of the control of any private sector institution, Truist actively manages its interest rate risk exposure through the strategic repricing of its assets and liabilities, taking into account the volumes, maturities, and mix, with the goal of keeping net interest margin as stable as possible. Truist primarily uses three methods to measure and monitor its interest rate risk: (i) simulations of possible changes to net interest income over the next two years based on gradual changes in interest rates; (ii) analysis of interest rate shock scenarios; and (iii) analysis of economic value of equity based on changes in interest rates.

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The Company’s simulation model takes into account assumptions related to prepayment trends, using a combination of market data and internal historical experiences for deposits and loans, as well as scheduled maturities and payments, and the expected outlook for the economy and interest rates. These assumptions are reviewed and adjusted monthly to reflect changes in current interest rates compared to the rates applicable to Truist’s assets and liabilities. The model also considers Truist'sTruist’s current and prospective liquidity position, current balance sheet volumes, and projected growth and/or contractions, accessibility of funds for short-term needs and capital maintenance.

Deposit betas are an important assumption in the interest rate risk modeling process. Truist applies an average deposit beta (the sensitivity of deposit rate changes relative to market rate changes) of approximately 50%50 percent to its non-maturity interest-bearing deposit accounts forwhen determining its interest rate sensitivity. Non-maturity, interest-bearing deposit accounts include interest checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts that do not have a contractual maturity. Truist also regularly conducts sensitivity analyses on other key variables, including noninterest-bearing deposits, to determine the impact these variables could have on the Company’s interest rate risk position. The predictive value of the simulation model depends upon the accuracy of the assumptions, but management believes that it provides helpful information for the management of interest rate risk.

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The following table shows the effect that the indicated changes in interest rates would have on net interest income as projected for the next 12 months assuming a gradual change in interest rates as described below.
Table 21: Interest Sensitivity Simulation Analysis
Table 19: Interest Sensitivity Simulation AnalysisTable 19: Interest Sensitivity Simulation Analysis
Interest Rate ScenarioInterest Rate ScenarioAnnualized Hypothetical Percentage Change in Net Interest IncomeInterest Rate ScenarioAnnualized Hypothetical Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Linear Change in Prime Rate (bps)Linear Change in Prime Rate (bps)Prime RateLinear Change in Prime Rate (bps)Prime Rate
Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2019Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2020
Up 100Up 1004.25 %6.00 %3.43 %(0.56)%Up 1004.25 %4.25 %3.74 %2.56 %
Up 50Up 503.75 5.50 2.68 (0.14)Up 503.75 3.75 2.92 2.00 
No ChangeNo Change3.25 5.00 — — No Change3.25 3.25 — — 
Down 25 (1)Down 25 (1)3.00 4.75 (1.62)(0.22)Down 25 (1)3.00 3.00 (1.32)(2.11)
Down 50 (1)Down 50 (1)2.75 4.50 (1.94)(0.55)Down 50 (1)2.75 2.75 (1.75)(3.86)
(1)The Down 25 and 50 rates are floored at one basis point and may not reflect Down 25 and 50 basis points for all rate indices.

Rate sensitivity increased compared to the prior periods, primarily driven by loan and deposit mix changes related to the Merger and recent activity, increased fixed rate funding, and increased noninterest-bearing deposits.deposits as a result of government stimulus programs.

Management considers how the interest rate risk position could be impacted by changes in balance sheet mix. Liquidity in the banking industry has been very strong during the current economic cycle. Much of this liquidity increase has resulted in growth in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. Consistent with the industry, Truist has seen a significant increase in this funding source. The behavior of these deposits is one of the most important assumptions used in determining the interest rate risk position of Truist. A lossdecrease in the amount of these deposits in the future would reduce the asset sensitivity of Truist’s balance sheet asbecause the Company would increase interest-bearing funds to offset the loss of this advantageous funding source.

The following table shows the results of Truist'sTruist’s interest-rate sensitivity position assuming the loss of demand deposits and an associated increase in managed rate deposits under various scenarios. For purposes of this analysis, Truist modeled the incremental beta of managed rate deposits for the replacement of the demand deposits at 100%.100 percent.
Table 22: Deposit Mix Sensitivity Analysis
Table 20: Deposit Mix Sensitivity AnalysisTable 20: Deposit Mix Sensitivity Analysis
Linear Change in Rates (bps)Linear Change in Rates (bps)Base Scenario at March 31, 2021 (1)Results Assuming a Decrease in Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits
Linear Change in Rates (bps)Base Scenario at September,30,2020 (1)Results Assuming a td0 Billion Decrease in Noninterest-Bearing Demand Depositstd0 Billion$40 Billion
Up 100Up 1003.43 %3.02 %Up 1003.74 %2.92 %2.09 %
Up 50Up 502.68 2.38 Up 502.92 2.32 1.72 
(1)The base scenario is equal to the annualized hypothetical percentage change in net interest income at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 as presented in the preceding table.

If rates increased 100 basis points, Truist could absorb the loss of $82.8 billion, or 66.6%, of noninterest-bearing deposit balances and replace them with managed rate deposits with a beta of 100% before becoming neutral to interest rate changes.

Truist also uses an EVE analysis to focus on longer-term projected changes in asset and liability values given potential changes in interest rates. This measure allows Truist to analyze interest rate risk that falls outside the net interest income simulation period. The EVE model is a discounted cash flow of the portfolio of assets, liabilities, and derivative instruments. The difference in the present value of assets minus the present value of liabilities is defined as EVE.

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The following table shows the effect that the indicated changes in interest rates would have on EVE:
Table 23: EVE Simulation Analysis
Table 21: EVE Simulation AnalysisTable 21: EVE Simulation Analysis
Change in Interest Rates (bps)Change in Interest Rates (bps)Hypothetical Percentage Change in EVEChange in Interest Rates (bps)Hypothetical Percentage Change in EVE
Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2019Change in Interest Rates (bps)Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2020
Up 100Up 1007.4 %3.2 %Up 100(2.2)%4.8 %
No ChangeNo Change— — No Change— — 
Down 100Down 100(6.8)(13.2)Down 100(1.9)(10.7)

Truist uses financial instruments including derivatives to manage interest rate risk related to securities, commercial loans, MSRs, and mortgage banking operations, long-term debt, and other funding sources. During October 2020, Truist initiated a new investment securities fair value hedging program, whereby pay fixed interest rate swaps are utilized. Truist also uses derivatives to facilitate transactions on behalf of its clients and as part of associated hedging activities. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Truist had derivative financial instruments outstanding with notional amounts totaling $303.6$311.6 billion, with an associated net fair value of $3.6$2.2 billion. See "Note 16.“Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments"Instruments” for additional disclosures.

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LIBOR in its current form maywas anticipated to no longer be available after 2021. For most tenors of U.S. dollar LIBOR, the administrator of LIBOR is extending publication until June 30, 2023. Tenors used infrequently by Truist, including one week and two month U.S. dollar LIBOR, are still anticipated to cease publication at December 31, 2021, based on this new guidance. Truist has U.S. dollar LIBOR-based contracts that extend beyond 2021.June 30, 2023. To prepare for the possible transition to an alternative reference rate, management has formed a cross-functional project team to address the LIBOR transition. The project team has performed an assessment to identify the potential risks related to the transition from LIBOR to a new index. The project team provides updates to managementExecutive Leadership and the Board.

The project team is reviewing contractContract fallback language for existing loans and leases is under review and noted that certain contracts will need updated provisions for the transition,transition. Current fallback language used for new, renewed, and the teammodified contracts is coordinating with impacted lines of business to update LIBOR fallback language generally consistent with ARRC recommendations. Updates to current fallback language will be evaluated according to new regulatory guidance for the ARRC recommendation.extension of timelines for the transition and expectations for production of U.S. dollar LIBOR contracts during 2021. Truist is continuingcontinues to evaluatemanage the impact onof these contracts and other financial instruments, systems implications, hedging strategies, and other related operational and market risks.risks on established project plans for business and operational readiness for the transition. Market risks associated with this change are dependent on the alternative reference rates available and market conditions at transition. For a further discussion of the various risks associated with the potential cessation of LIBOR and the transition to alternative reference rates, refer to the section titled "Item 1A.“Item1A. Risk Factors"Factors” in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. In October 2020, Truist began offering SOFR-based lending solutions to wholesale and retail clients.consumer clients and entered into SOFR-based derivative contracts. Truist expects SOFR to become a more commonly-used pricing benchmark across the industry. Truist continues to evaluate SOFR for additional product offerings and other alternative reference rates as replacements for LIBOR.

Market risk from trading activities

As a financial intermediary, Truist provides its clients access to derivatives, foreign exchange and securities markets, which generate market risks. Trading market risk is managed using a comprehensive risk management approach, which includes measuring risk using VaR, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis. Risk metrics are monitored against a suite of limits on a daily basis at both the trading desk level and at the aggregate portfolio level, which is intended to ensure that exposures are in line with Truist'sTruist’s risk appetite.

Truist is also subject to risk-based capital guidelines for market risk under the Market Risk Rule.

Covered trading positionsTrading Positions

Covered positions subject to the Market Risk Rule include trading assets and liabilities, specifically those held for the purpose of short-term resale or with the intent of benefiting from actual or expected short-term price movements or to lock in arbitrage profits. Truist’s trading portfolio of covered positions results primarily from market making and underwriting services for ourthe Company’s clients, as well as associated risk mitigating hedging activity. The trading portfolio, measured in terms of VaR, consists primarily of four sub-portfolios of covered positions: (i) credit trading, (ii) fixed income securities, (iii) interest rate derivatives, and (iv) equity derivatives. As a market maker across different asset classes, Truist’s trading portfolio also contains other sub-portfolios, including foreign exchange, loan trading, and commodity derivatives; however, these portfolios do not generate material trading risk exposures.

Valuation policies procedures, and methodologies exist for all covered positions. Additionally, trading positions are subject to independent price verification. See "Note 16.“Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments,” "Note 15.“Note 14. Fair Value Disclosures,” and “Critical Accounting Policies” herein for discussion of valuation policies procedures and methodologies.

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Securitizations

As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the aggregate market value of on-balance sheet securitization positions subject to the Market Risk Rule was $5$30 million, all of which were non-agency asset backed securities positions. Consistent with the Market Risk Rule requirements, the Company performs pre-purchase due diligence on each securitization position to identify the characteristics including, but not limited to, deal structure and the asset quality of the underlying assets, that materially affect valuation and performance. Securitization positions are subject to Truist’s comprehensive risk management framework, which includes daily monitoring against a suite of limits. There were no off-balance sheet securitization positions during the reporting period.

Correlation trading positionsTrading Positions

The trading portfolio of covered positions did not contain any correlation trading positions as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

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VaR-based measuresVaR-Based Measures

VaR measures the potential loss of a given position or portfolio of positions at a specified confidence level and time horizon. Truist utilizes a historical VaR methodology to measure and aggregate risks across its covered trading positions. Prior to the integration of the two institutional broker dealer businesses to form Truist Securities in the third quarter of 2020, Truist operated two historical VaR models and the aggregate company-wide VaR across the systems was determined additively with no benefit of diversification. The heritage BB&T VaR model was retired following the formation of Truist Securities. Following the formation of Truist Securities, VaR is calculated on a consolidated basis using the Truist VaR engine. For risk management purposes, the VaR calculation is based on a historical simulation approach and measures the potential trading losses using a one-day holding period at a one-tail, 99%99 percent confidence level. For Market Risk Rule purposes, the Company calculates VaR using a 10-day holding period and a 99%99 percent confidence level. Due to inherent limitations of the VaR methodology, such as the assumption that past market behavior is indicative of future market performance, VaR is only one of several tools used to measure and manage market risk. Other tools used to actively manage market risk include stress testing, profit and loss attribution, and stop loss limits.

The trading portfolio’s VaR profile is influenced by a variety of factors, including the size and composition of the portfolio, market volatility, and the correlation between different positions. A portfolio of trading positions is typically less risky than the sum of the risk from each of the individual sub-portfolios. As such,sub-portfolios, because, under normal market conditions, risk within each category partially offsets the exposure to other risk categories thereby creating a portfolio diversification benefit.categories. The following table summarizes certain VaR-based measures for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and 2019. The increase from the prior year was mainly due to the integration of the heritage SunTrust trading business and the2020. Heightened market volatility due toexperienced during March 2020 significantly impacted the COVID-19 pandemic. As illustrated in the table below, the inclusion of volatility levels observed in March and April in the 12 month VaR historic look back window led to a convergence between VaR and Stressed VaR measures.year-over-year comparison.
Table 24: VaR-based Measures
Table 22: VaR-based MeasuresTable 22: VaR-based Measures
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,20212020

(Dollars in millions)

(Dollars in millions)
10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period(Dollars in millions)10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period
VaR-based Measures:VaR-based Measures:VaR-based Measures:
MaximumMaximum$65 $11 $$$65 $11 $$Maximum$68 $16 $30 $10 
AverageAverage31 — 23 — Average39 10 10 
MinimumMinimum13 — — — — Minimum
Period-endPeriod-end46 — 46 — Period-end19 
VaR by Risk Class:VaR by Risk Class:VaR by Risk Class:
Interest Rate RiskInterest Rate Risk— — Interest Rate Risk
Credit Spread RiskCredit Spread Risk10 — 10 — Credit Spread Risk
Equity Price RiskEquity Price Risk— — Equity Price Risk
Foreign Exchange RiskForeign Exchange Risk— — — — Foreign Exchange Risk— — 
Portfolio DiversificationPortfolio Diversification(6)— (6)— Portfolio Diversification(5)(9)
Period-endPeriod-end— — Period-end

For most of the first quarter of 2021, the rolling 12-month VaR historic look-back window incorporated the peak March 2020 volatility, which contributed to the increase in Average and Maximum VaR. VaR as of March 31, 2021 declined compared to March 31, 2020 as this volatile period in March 2020 aged out of the 12-month VaR look-back window, partially offset by the normalization of inventory levels in March 2021 compared to March 2020.

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Stressed VaR-based measures

Stressed VaR, another component of market risk capital, is calculated using the same internal models as used for the VaR-based measure. Stressed VaR is calculated over a ten-day holding period at a one-tail, 99%99 percent confidence level and employs a historical simulation approach based on a continuous twelve-month historical window selected to reflect a period of significant financial stress for ourthe Company’s trading portfolio. The following table summarizes Stressed VaR-based measures:
Table 25: Stressed VaR-based Measures - 10 Day Holding Period
Table 23: Stressed VaR-based Measures - 10 Day Holding PeriodTable 23: Stressed VaR-based Measures - 10 Day Holding Period
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)2020201920202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
MaximumMaximum$65 $$65 $Maximum$72 $65 
AverageAverage31 31 Average54 33 
MinimumMinimum14 13 Minimum26 16 
Period-endPeriod-end46 46 Period-end64 19 

The increase from the prior year in stressed VaR-based measures was due to inclusion of volatility levels from March 2020 in the integration12-month Stressed VaR window and normalization of heritage SunTrust trading business after the Merger and the market volatilitymaking inventory levels in March 2021 compared to March 2020 when inventory levels were lower due to the COVID-19 pandemic.market volatility.

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Specific risk measuresRisk Measures

Specific risk is a measure of idiosyncratic risk that could result from risk factors other than broad market movements (e.g. default, event risks). The Market Risk Rule provides fixed risk weights under a standardized measurement method while also allowing a model-based approach, subject to regulatory approval. Truist utilizes the standardized measurement method to calculate the specific risk component of market risk regulatory capital. As such, incremental risk capital requirements do not apply.

VaR model backtestingModel Backtesting

In accordance with the Market Risk Rule, the Company evaluates the accuracy of its VaR model through daily backtesting by comparing aggregate daily trading gains and losses (excluding fees, commissions, reserves, net interest income, and intraday trading) from covered positions with the corresponding daily VaR-based measures generated by the model.

There As illustrated in the following graph, there were eight company-wideno Company-wide VaR backtesting exceptions during the twelve months ended September 30, 2020, primarily driven byMarch 31, 2021. The total number of Company-wide VaR backtesting exceptions over the COVID-19 pandemic which ledpreceding twelve months is used to determine the multiplication factor for the VaR-based capital requirement under the Market Risk Rule. The capital multiplication factor increases from a minimum of three to a sudden and significant repricingmaximum of financial markets duringfour, depending on the first and second quarternumber of 2020, amid an increase in market volatility and deterioration in overall market liquidity. In accordance with established policy and procedure, all company-wideexceptions. All Company-wide VaR backtesting exceptions are thoroughly reviewed in the context of VaR model use and performance. Following such reviews, itThere was determined thatno change in the VaR model performed in line with expectations. However,capital multiplication factor over the extreme moves in underlying market risk factors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic would not typically have been captured within the 1-day VaR measure.preceding twelve months.

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Model risk managementRisk Management

MRM is responsible for the independent model validation of all decision tools and models including trading market risk models. The validation activities are conducted in accordance with MRM policy, which incorporates regulatory guidance related to the evaluation of model conceptual soundness, ongoing monitoring, and outcomes analysis. As part of ongoing monitoring efforts, the performance of all trading risk models are reviewed regularly to preemptively address emerging developments in financial markets, assess evolving modeling approaches, and to identify potential model enhancement.

Stress testingTesting

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The Company uses a comprehensive range of stress testing techniques to help monitor risks across trading desks and to augment standard daily VaR and other risk limits reporting. The stress testing framework is designed to quantify the impact of extreme, but plausible, stress scenarios that could lead to large unexpected losses. Stress tests include simulations for historical repeats and hypothetical risk factor shocks. All trading positions within each applicable market risk category (interest rate risk, equity risk, foreign exchange rate risk, credit spread risk, and commodity price risk) are included in the Company'sCompany’s comprehensive stress testing framework. Management reviews stress testing scenarios on an ongoing basis and makes updates, as necessary, which is intended to ensure that both current and emerging risks are captured appropriately. Management also utilizes stress analyses to support the Company’s capital adequacy assessment standards. See the “Capital” section of this MD&A for additional discussion of capital adequacy.

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the continuing ability to meet funding needs, including deposit withdrawals, repayment of borrowings and other liabilities, and funding of loan commitments. In addition to the level of liquid assets, such as cash, cash equivalents, and AFS securities, other factors affect the ability to meet liquidity needs, including access to a variety of funding sources, maintaining borrowing capacity, growing core deposits, loan repayment, and the ability to securitize or package loans for sale.

Truist monitors the ability to meet client demand for funds under both normal and stressed market conditions. In considering its liquidity position, management evaluates Truist'sTruist’s funding mix based on client core funding, client rate-sensitive funding and national markets funding. In addition, management evaluates exposure to rate-sensitive funding sources that mature in one year or less. Management also measures liquidity needs against 30 days of stressed cash outflows for Truist and Truist Bank. To ensure a strong liquidity position and compliance with regulatory requirements, management maintains a liquid asset buffer of cash on hand and highly liquid unencumbered securities. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019, Truist's2020, Truist’s liquid asset buffer, as a percent of total assets, was 18.6%23.2 percent and 16.5%,20.2 percent, respectively.

The LCR rule directs large U.S. banking organizations to hold unencumbered high-quality liquid assets sufficient to withstand projected 30-day total net cash outflows, each as defined under the LCR rule. As of January 1, 2020, Truist is subject to the Category III reduced LCR requirements. Truist'sTruist’s average LCR was 117%111 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, well above the regulatory minimum.minimum of 100 percent.

The ability to raise funding at competitive prices is affected by the rating agencies'agencies’ views of the Parent Company'sCompany’s and Truist Bank'sBank’s credit quality, liquidity, capital, and earnings. Management meets with the rating agencies on a regular basis to discuss current outlooks. In April 2020, DBRS revised its outlook forThere were no changes to the ratings of Truist andor Truist Bank from “positive” to “stable,” citing economic deterioration related to COVID-19. DBRS affirmed all other ratings for Truist and Truist Bank. Additionally, Fitch revised its outlook for Truist and Truist Bank from “stable” to “negative,” also citing pandemic-related economic deterioration. Fitch downgraded Truist’s subordinated debt to A-, and upgraded Truist’s preferred stock to BBB, in order to align these ratings to its recently revised bankby the major rating methodology.

In July 2020, Fitch completedagencies during the implementation of its revised bank rating methodology. As a result, Fitch downgraded Truist’s senior unsecured debt to A and affirmed Truist Bank’s senior unsecured and subordinated debt ratings. This rating action taken by Fitch was solely a function of implementing its revised bank rating methodology and did not reflect a change in Fitch’s current or expected view of Truist’s or Truist Bank’s credit fundamentals.

quarter ended March 31, 2021. See "Liquidity"the “Liquidity” section of the MD&A of thein Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for additional information regarding credit ratings.

Parent Company

The Parent Company serves as the primary source of capital for the operating subsidiaries. The Parent Company'sCompany’s assets consist primarily of cash on deposit with Truist Bank, equity investments in subsidiaries, advances to subsidiaries, and accountsnotes receivable from subsidiaries. The principal obligations of the Parent Company are payments on long-term debt. The main sources of funds for the Parent Company are dividends and management fees from subsidiaries, repayments of advances to subsidiaries, and proceeds from the issuance of equity and long-term debt. The primary uses of funds by the Parent Company are investments in subsidiaries, advances to subsidiaries, dividend payments to common and preferred shareholders, retirement of common stock, and payments on long-term debt.

See "Note“Note 22. Parent Company Financial Information" of theInformation” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for additional information regarding dividends from subsidiaries and debt transactions.

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Access to funding at the Parent Company is more sensitive to market disruptions. Therefore, Truist prudently manages cash levels at the Parent Company to cover a minimum of one year of projected cash outflows which includes unfunded external commitments, debt service, common and preferred dividends and scheduled debt maturities, without the benefit of any new cash inflows. Truist maintains a significant buffer above the projected one year of cash outflows. In determining the buffer, Truist considers cash requirements for common and preferred dividends, unfunded commitments to affiliates, serving as a source of strength to Truist Bank, and being able to withstand sustained market disruptions that could limit access to the capital markets. At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Parent Company had 4640 months and 2943 months, respectively, of cash on hand to satisfy projected cash outflows, and 22 months and 20 months, respectively,at each such date when including the payment of common stock dividends.

Truist Bank

Truist carefully manages liquidity risk at Truist Bank. Truist Bank'sBank’s primary source of funding is client deposits. Continued access to client deposits is highly dependent on public confidence in the stability of Truist Bank and its ability to return funds to clients when requested.

Truist Bank maintains a number of diverse funding sources to meet its liquidity requirements. These sources include unsecured borrowings from the capital markets through the issuance of senior or subordinated bank notes, institutional CDs, overnight and term Federal funds markets, and retail brokered CDs. Truist Bank also maintains access to secured borrowing sources including FHLB advances, repurchase agreements, and the FRB discount window. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Truist Bank had approximately $169.5$203.4 billion of available secured borrowing capacity, which represents approximately 8.310.7 times the amount of one-year wholesale funding maturities.maturities in one-year or less. In addition to secured borrowing sources, Truist had excess eligible cash at the Federal Reserve Bank of $32.6$26.8 billion at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

Contractual Obligations, Commitments, Contingent Liabilities, and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Refer to Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for discussion with respect to Truist'sTruist’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about its fixed and determinable contractual obligations. Truist'sTruist’s commitments include investments in affordable housing projects throughout its market area, renewable energy credits, private equity funds, derivative contracts to manage various financial risks, as well as other commitments. Refer to "Note 14.“Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies,” “Note 15.14. Fair Value Disclosures”Disclosures,” and “Note 16.15. Derivative Financial Instruments” in this Form 10-Q, and “Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies"Contingencies” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of these commitments.

Capital

The maintenance of appropriate levels of capital is a management priority and is monitored on a regular basis. Truist'sTruist’s principal goals related to the maintenance of capital are to provide adequate capital to support Truist'sTruist’s risk profile consistent with the Board-approved risk appetite, provide financial flexibility to support future growth and client needs, comply with relevant laws, regulations, and supervisory guidance, achieve optimal credit ratings for Truist and its subsidiaries, and provide a competitive return to shareholders. Risk-based capital ratios, which include CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital, and Total capital are calculated based on regulatory guidance related to the measurement of capital and risk-weighted assets.

Truist regularly performs stress testing on its capital levels and is required to periodically submit the Company'sCompany’s capital plans and stress testing results to the banking regulators. Management regularly monitors the capital position of Truist on both a consolidated and bank-level basis. In this regard, management'smanagement’s overriding policy is to maintain capital at levels that are in excess of internal capital targets, which are above the regulatory "well capitalized"“well capitalized” minimums. Management has implemented stressed capital ratio minimum targets to evaluate whether capital ratios calculated after the effect of alternative capital actions are likely to remain above minimums specified by the FRB for the annual CCAR process. Breaches of stressed minimum targets prompt a review of the planned capital actions included in Truist'sTruist’s capital plan.
Table 26: Capital Requirements and Targets
Table 24: Capital Requirements and TargetsTable 24: Capital Requirements and Targets
Minimum CapitalWell CapitalizedMinimum Capital Plus Capital Conservation Buffer (3)Truist Targets (1) Minimum CapitalWell CapitalizedMinimum Capital Plus Stress Capital Buffer (3)Truist Targets (1)
TruistTruist BankInterim Operating (2)StressedMinimum CapitalTruistTruist BankMinimum Capital Plus Stress Capital Buffer (3)Interim Operating (2)Stressed
CET1CET14.5 %NA6.5 %7.0 %8.0 %7.0 %CET1NA6.5 %8.0 %7.2 %
Tier 1 capitalTier 1 capital6.0 6.08.0 8.5 9.3 8.5 Tier 1 capital6.0 6.08.0 8.7 9.3 8.7 
Total capitalTotal capital8.0 10.010.0 10.5 11.3 10.5 Total capital8.0 10.010.0 10.7 11.3 10.7 
Leverage ratioLeverage ratio4.0 NA5.0 NA7.5 7.0 Leverage ratio4.0 NA5.0 NA7.5 7.0 
Supplementary leverage ratioSupplementary leverage ratio3.0 NANANA6.5 6.0 Supplementary leverage ratio3.0 NANANA6.5 6.0 
(1)The Truist targets are subject to revision based on finalization of pending regulatory guidance, feedback, and other strategic factors.
(2)Truist'sTruist’s goal is to maintain capital levels above all regulatory minimums.
(3)The current capital conservation buffer of 250 basis points was replaced by theReflects a SCB of 270 basis points effective October 1, 2020.for Truist.

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During the first quarter of 2020, as market conditions evolved, Truist received Board approval to establish new interim operating targets that provide for sufficient capital levels while allowing the company to support clients through the economic downturn. These interim operating targets will be evaluated as economic conditions evolve.

While nonrecurring events or management decisions may result in the Company temporarily falling below its operating minimum guidelinestargets for one or more of these ratios, it is management'smanagement’s intent to return to these targeted operating minimumstargets within a reasonable period of time through capital planning. Such temporary decreases below the operating minimums shown above are not considered an infringement of Truist'sTruist’s overall capital policy, provided a return above the minimums is forecasted to occur within a reasonable time period.

In August 2020,Truist has approximately $1.5 billion authorization remaining under the Federal Reserve informed Truist of its final SCB of 270 basis points for risk-based capital ratios. This buffer, which was determined based on stress testing results developedshare repurchase program approved by the Federal Reserve,Board of Directors in December 2020. Management’s intention is 20 basis points aboveto maintain an approximate 10 percent Common Equity Tier 1 ratio after considering strategic actions such as non-bank acquisitions or stock repurchases, as well as changes in risk-weighted assets. For the Capital Conservation Buffer. The SCB will be effective from October 1, 2020 through September 30,second quarter of 2021, at which point a revised SCB will be calculated and providedTruist intends to Truist. Consistentexecute share repurchases consistent with the Federal Reserve’s mandate across the industry, Truistcapital restrictions announced on March 25, 2021. In addition to these restrictions, any future stock repurchase activity will updatebe informed by economic and resubmit itsregulatory considerations, as well as Truist’s capital plan in early November 2020 to reflect changes in financial marketsposition, dividends, earnings outlook, and the macroeconomic outlook. Truist’s review of the results of the 2020 CCAR supervisory stress test notes that the modeled outcomes shown by the FRB differ from those calculated by the Company. Truist believes those differences are attributable to the application of purchase accounting associated with the Merger. Purchase accounting adjustments could result in a reduction in provision expense and an increase in pre-provision net revenue. These differences could result in higher capital ratios than were reflected in the CCAR results.deployment priorities.

Truist'sTruist’s capital ratios are presented in the following table:
Table 27: Capital Ratios - Truist Financial Corporation
Table 25: Capital Ratios - Truist Financial CorporationTable 25: Capital Ratios - Truist Financial Corporation
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)Sep 30, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Risk-based:Risk-based:(preliminary) Risk-based:(preliminary) 
CET1 capital to risk-weighted assetsCET1 capital to risk-weighted assets10.0 %9.5 %CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets10.1 %10.0 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assetsTier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets12.2 10.8 Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets12.0 12.1 
Total capital to risk-weighted assetsTotal capital to risk-weighted assets14.6 12.6 Total capital to risk-weighted assets14.3 14.5 
Leverage ratioLeverage ratio9.6 14.7 Leverage ratio9.4 9.6 
Supplementary leverage ratioSupplementary leverage ratio8.9 NASupplementary leverage ratio8.3 8.7 
Non-GAAP capital measure (1):Non-GAAP capital measure (1):  Non-GAAP capital measure (1):  
Tangible common equity per common shareTangible common equity per common share$26.63 $25.93 Tangible common equity per common share$25.53 $26.78 
Calculation of tangible common equity (1):Calculation of tangible common equity (1):  Calculation of tangible common equity (1):  
Total shareholders' equity$69,973 $66,558 
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity$67,876 $70,912 
Less:Less:  Less:  
Preferred stockPreferred stock8,048 5,102 Preferred stock7,124 8,048 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests106 174 Noncontrolling interests— 105 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred taxesGoodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred taxes25,923 26,482 Goodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred taxes26,413 26,629 
Tangible common equityTangible common equity$35,896 $34,800 Tangible common equity$34,339 $36,130 
Risk-weighted assetsRisk-weighted assets$377,045 $376,056 Risk-weighted assets$378,522 $379,153 
Common shares outstanding at end of periodCommon shares outstanding at end of period1,348,118 1,342,166 Common shares outstanding at end of period1,344,845 1,348,961 
(1)Tangible common equity and related measures are non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of intangible assets, net of deferred taxes, and their related amortization. These measures are useful for evaluating the performance of a business consistently, whether acquired or developed internally. Truist'sTruist’s management uses these measures to assess the quality of capital and returns relative to balance sheet risk. These capital measures are not necessarily comparable to similar capital measures that may be presented by other companies.

Capital ratios improved compared to year-end 2019, due to growth in CET1 capital, partially offset by higher risk-weighted assets. Truist's capital levels remainremained strong compared to the regulatory levels for well capitalized banks at September 30, 2020. Truist’s other capital measures also improved as Truist issued various capital instruments to strengthen its capital position. Truist issued $3.5 billion of preferred stock and redeemed $500 million of Series K preferred stock during the first nine months of 2020. In addition, Truist issued $1.3 billion of subordinated debt.banks. Truist declared common dividends of $0.450$0.45 per share during the thirdfirst quarter of 2020.2021 and completed $506 million of share repurchases. The dividend and total payout ratios for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 were 56.8%.45.4 percent and 83.3 percent, respectively. Truist also redeemed $950 million of preferred stock during the quarter to optimize the Company’s capital position. In connection with the redemptions of preferred stock, net income available to common shareholders was reduced by $26 million to recognize the difference between the redemption price and the carrying value.

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Share Repurchase Activity
Table 28: Share Repurchase Activity
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)Total Shares Repurchased (1)Average Price Paid Per Share (2)Total Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced PlanMaximum Remaining Dollar Value of Shares Available for Repurchase Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan
July 2020$36.42 — $— 
August 2020— — — — 
September 2020— — — — 
Total36.42 — 
Table 26: Share Repurchase Activity
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)Total Shares Repurchased (1)Average Price Paid Per Share (2)Total Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan (3)Maximum Remaining Dollar Value of Shares Available for Repurchase Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan
January 20212,339 $49.50 2,339 $1,884 
February 20217,165 54.46 7,165 1,494 
March 202164 59.48 — 1,494 
Total9,568 53.28 9,504 
(1)Includes shares exchanged or surrendered in connection with the exercise of equity-based awards under equity-based compensation plans.
(2)Excludes commissions.
(3)Pursuant to the 2020 Repurchase Plan, announced in December 2020, authorizing up to $2.0 billion of share repurchases beginning in the first quarter of 2021.

Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of Truist are in accordance with GAAP and conform to the accounting and reporting guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. Truist'sTruist’s financial position and results of operations are affected by management'smanagement’s application of accounting policies, including estimates, assumptions, and judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities, and amounts reported for revenues and expenses. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in the consolidated financial position and/or consolidated results of operations, and related disclosures. The more critical policies include accounting for the ACL, determining fair value of financial instruments, intangible assets, income taxes, and costs and benefit obligations associated with pension and postretirement benefit plans. Understanding Truist'sTruist’s accounting policies is fundamental to understanding the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations. The critical accounting policies are discussed in MD&A in Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Significant accounting policies and changes in accounting principles and effects of new accounting pronouncements are discussed in “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Additional disclosures regarding the effects of new accounting pronouncements are included in the “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” included herein. Except for the itemsitem noted below, there have been no other changes to the significant accounting policies during 2020.2021.

Intangible Assets

The severe economic disruption and related financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted Truist’s businesses. Truist’s commercial clients have experienced varying levels of disruptions to business activity, supply chains and demand for products and services. Additionally, many consumer clients have experienced interrupted income or unemployment. The pandemic also has resulted in continuing volatility to the global and U.S. financial markets, although intensive relief actions by the U.S. Congress and regulatory agencies intended to mitigate the extent of adverse economic effects have stabilized financial markets and liquidity, including with respect to equity prices and corporate credit spreads for Truist and the banking sector, in comparison to earlier in the year.

As a result of these considerations, TruistCompany performed a qualitative assessment of current events and circumstances during the goodwill carried by the CB&W, C&CB and IH reporting units for impairment in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 to determine whether it was more-likely-than-not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units was below its respective carrying amount as of period-end. In performing this assessment, Truist considered2021, including macroeconomic and market factors, industry and banking sector events, Truist specific performance indicators, and a sensitivity analysis oncomparison of management’s forecast and assumptions and Truist specific performance indicators, including any changes from when the Merger closedto those used in December 2019. Despite the adverse economic and still uncertain environment caused by the pandemic, Truist’s third quarterits October 1, 2020 results reflected profitable performance across each of its reporting units; strong capital and liquidity levels that have facilitated swift actions in support of clients, teammates and communities; and Truist’s affirmation that it remains committed to achieving its Merger value proposition, including targeted net cost saves.

Based on the qualitative assessment performed, Truist concludedquantitative impairment test, concluding that it was not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is below its respective carrying amount as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, and therefore no triggering event occurred that required a quantitative goodwill impairment test. If economic conditions deteriorate, or the pandemic’s effects prolong or worsen, it may be more-likely-than-not that the fair value of one or more of Truist’s reporting units falls below its respective carrying amount, which would require a quantitative goodwill impairment test.

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ACL

Truist's policy is to maintain an ACL, which represents management's best estimate of expected future credit losses related to the loan and lease portfolios and off-balance sheet lending commitments at the balance sheet date. Estimates of expected future loan and lease losses are determined by using statistical models and management’s judgement. The models are designed to forecast probability of default, exposure at default and loss given default by correlating certain macroeconomic variables to historical experience. The models are generally applied at the portfolio level to pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. The macroeconomic data used in the models is based on forecasted variables for the reasonable and supportable period of two years. Beyond this forecast period the models gradually revert to long-term historical loss conditions over a one year period. Expected losses are estimated through contractual maturity, giving appropriate consideration to expected prepayments unless the borrower has a right to renew that is not cancellable or it is reasonably expected that the loan will be modified as a TDR.

A qualitative allowance which incorporates management’s judgement is also included in the estimation of expected future loan and lease losses, including qualitative adjustments in circumstances where the model output is inconsistent with management’s expectations with respect to expected credit losses. This allowance is used to adjust for limitations in modeled results related to the current economic conditions and capture risks in the portfolio such as considerations with respect to the impact of current economic events, the outcomes of which are uncertain. These events may include, but are not limited to, political conditions, legislation that may directly or indirectly affect the banking industry and economic conditions affecting specific geographical areas and industries in which Truist conducts business.

Loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics and significant loans that are considered collateral-dependent are individually evaluated. For these loans, the ALLL is determined through review of data specific to the borrower and related collateral, if any. For TDRs, default expectations and estimated prepayment speeds that are specific to each of the restructured loan populations are incorporated in the determination of the ALLL.

The methodology used to determine an estimate for the RUFC is similar to that used to determine the funded component of the ALLL and is measured over the period there is a contractual obligation to extend credit that is not unconditionally cancellable. The RUFC is adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and exposure at default. A detailed discussion of the methodology used in determining the ACL is included in "Note 1. Basis of Presentation."

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the management of the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company'sCompany’s CEO and CFO, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls, and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management of Truist is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.

There were no changes in the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Refer to the Legal ProceedingLitigation and Regulatory Matters section in “Note 14.13. Commitments and Contingencies,” which is incorporated by reference into this item.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following risk factor supplementsThere have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to Truist or that management has deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect Truist'sTruist’s business, financial condition, or operating results.

The effects of COVID-19 have adversely impacted, and will likely continue to adversely impact, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted almost all economic activity in the U.S. Despite the partial lifting of federal and state shelter-in-place orders, some of which have been renewed, it remains unknown when there will be a return to normal economic activity due to continued significant numbers of new cases, and increased economic stress associated with the pandemic. Truist temporarily limited access to certain offices, limited branches to drive-thru and appointment only, suspended some services and the majority of the Company’s workforce is working remotely, which may increase cybersecurity risks to the Company. Approximately 90% of branches are open and unlocked, or open with controlled access. Truist continues to follow appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols, including proper social distancing. Commercial clients are experiencing varying levels of disruptions or restrictions on their business activity and supply chains, closures of facilities or decreases in demand for their products and services. Consumer clients are experiencing interrupted income or unemployment. Certain industries have been particularly susceptible to the effects of the pandemic, such as hotels, resorts, cruise lines, oil and gas companies, senior and acute care facilities, restaurants, and other sensitive retail businesses, and Truist has outstanding loans to clients in these industries. In addition, in March 2020, Moody’s Investor Services downgraded its outlook on U.S. banks to “negative” from “stable” due in part to the concerns presented by the pandemic. The global financial markets have also experienced significant volatility. The duration of this severe economic disruption and its related financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

The effects of the pandemic have already resulted in an increase in the allowance for credit losses, a reduction of fee income, a reduction of net interest margin and an increase in expenses. Prolonged continuation of current conditions could worsen these impacts and also affect the Company’s capital and liquidity position, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair the value of collateral securing loans, cause an outflow of deposits, cause significant property damage, in case of civil unrest or vandalism, influence the recognition of credit losses on loans and securities and further increase the allowance for credit losses, result in additional lost revenue, cause additional increases in expenses, result in goodwill impairment charges, result in the impairment of other financial and nonfinancial assets, and increase the Company’s cost of capital.

Intensive government actions to mitigate the economic suffering caused by the pandemic may not be successful or may result in increased pressure on the banking sector. Net interest margin has been, and is likely to continue to be, affected by the very low interest rate environment. The application of forbearance and payment deferral policies beyond any statutory requirements may impact Truist’s interest income. Truist participated in the SBA’s PPP as an eligible lender with the benefit of a government guaranty of loans to small business clients, many of whom may face difficulties even after being granted such a loan. The Company has registered to participate in Federal Reserve supported lending programs for Main Street-eligible borrowers as well. The Company faces increased risks, in terms of credit, fraud risk and litigation, in light of participation in these programs. Truist has already been named in several lawsuits relating to its participation in the PPP.

It is possible that the pandemic and its aftermath will lead to a prolonged economic slowdown or recession in the U.S. economy or the world economy in general. The ultimate impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operation, and liquidity and capital position will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the pandemic and the actions to contain or treat its impact. Moreover, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will heighten the other risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Refer to the Share Repurchase Activity section in the MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this item.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.DescriptionLocation
3.1Articles of Amendment of the Company with respect to Series R Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock filed on July 31, 2020.
10.1*Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Category 2 Employee) for the Truist Financial Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan (effective 2021).
10.2*Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Executive Officers) for the Truist Financial Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan (effective 2021).
10.3*Form of LTIP Award Agreement for the Truist Financial Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan (effective 2021).
10.4*Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement for the Truist Financial Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan (effective 2021).
11Statement re computation of earnings per share.
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.Filed herewith.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.Filed herewith.
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.Filed herewith.
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.Filed herewith.
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.Filed herewith.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase.Filed herewith.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits101).Filed herewith.
*    Management compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

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.
 
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date:November 2, 2020May 3, 2021By:/s/ Daryl N. Bible
  Daryl N. Bible
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date:November 2, 2020May 3, 2021By:/s/ Cynthia B. Powell
  Cynthia B. Powell
Executive Vice President and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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