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, 20172018

Commission file number 001-08918
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Georgia 58-1575035
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
303 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(800) 786-8787
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)



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  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).    
Yes  þ    No  ¨

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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 Act).        Yes  ¨    No  þ

At October 31, 2017, 476,033,2412018, 449,285,214 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $1.00 par value, were outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GLOSSARY OF DEFINED TERMS

2017 Tax Act — Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
ABS — Asset-backed securities.
ACH — Automated clearing house.
AFS — Available for sale.
AIP — Annual Incentive Plan.
ALCO — Asset/Liability Committee.
ALM — Asset/Liability Management.management.
ALLL — Allowance for loan and lease losses.
AOCI — Accumulated other comprehensive income.
APIC — Additional paid-in capital.
ASC — Accounting Standards Codification.
ASU — Accounting Standards Update.
ATE — Additional termination event.
ATM — Automated teller machine.
Bank — SunTrust Bank.
Basel III — the Third Basel Accord, a comprehensive set of reform measures developed by the BCBS.
BCBS — Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
BHC — Bank holding company.
BoardThethe Company’s Board of Directors.
bps — Basis points.
BRC — Board Risk Committee.
CCAR — Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review.
CCB — Capital conservation buffer.
CD — Certificate of deposit.deposit (time deposit).
CDR — Conditional default rate.
CDS — Credit default swaps.
CECL — Current expected credit loss.
CEO — Chief Executive Officer.
CET1 — Common Equity Tier 1 Capital.
CFO — Chief Financial Officer.
CIB — Corporate and investment banking.
C&I — Commercial and industrial.
Class A shares — Visa Inc. Class A common stock.
Class B shares — Visa Inc. Class B common stock.
CLO — Collateralized loan obligation.
CME — Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Company — SunTrust Banks, Inc.
CP — Commercial paper.
CPR — Conditional prepayment rate.
CRE — Commercial real estate.
CSA — Credit support annex.
DDA — Demand deposit account.
Dodd-Frank Act — Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
DOJ — Department of Justice.
DTA — Deferred tax asset.
DTL — Deferred tax liability.
DVA — Debit valuation adjustment.
EBPC — Enterprise Business Practices Committee.
EPS — Earnings per share.
ER — Enterprise Risk.
ERISA — Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
Exchange Act — Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Fannie Mae — Federal National Mortgage Association.
FASB — Financial Accounting Standards Board.
Freddie Mac — Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
FDIC — Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Federal Reserve — Federal Reserve System.
Fed fundsFunds — Federal funds.
FHA — Federal Housing Administration.
FHLB — Federal Home Loan Bank.
FICO — Fair Isaac Corporation.
Fitch — Fitch Ratings Ltd.
FRBBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board.System.
FTE — Fully taxable-equivalent.
FVO — Fair value option.
GenSpring — GenSpring Family Offices, LLC.
Ginnie Mae — Government National Mortgage Association.
GSE — Government-sponsored enterprise.
HAMP — Home Affordable Modification Program.
HUD — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
IPO — Initial public offering.
IRLC — Interest rate lock commitment.
ISDA — International Swaps and Derivatives Association.
LCH — LCH.Clearnet Limited.
LCR — Liquidity coverage ratio.
LGD — Loss given default.
LHFI — Loans held for investment.
LHFS — Loans held for sale.
LIBOR — London InterBank Offered Rate.
LOCOM — Lower of cost or market.
LTI — Long-term incentive.
LTV— Loan to value.
MasterCardMastercardMasterCardMastercard International.
MBS — Mortgage-backed securities.
MD&A — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
Moody’s — Moody’s Investors Service.
MRA Master Repurchase Agreement.
MRM Market Risk Management.
MRMG — Model Risk Management Group.
MSR — Mortgage servicing right.
MVE — Market value of equity.
NCF — National Commerce Financial Corporation.
NOL — Net operating loss.
NOW — Negotiable order of withdrawal account.
NPA — Nonperforming asset.
NPL — Nonperforming loan.
NPR — Notice of proposed rulemaking.
NSFR — Net stable funding ratio.
NYSE — New York Stock Exchange.
OCC — Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
OCI — Other comprehensive income.
OREO — Other real estate owned.
OTC — Over-the-counter.
OTTI — Other-than-temporary impairment.
PAC — Premium Assignment Corporation.
Parent Company — SunTrust Banks, Inc. (the parent Company of SunTrust Bank and other subsidiaries).
PD — Probability of default.
Pillar — substantially all of the assets of the operating subsidiaries of Pillar Financial, LLC.
PPNR— Pre-provision net revenue.
PWM — Private Wealth Management.
REIT — Real estate investment trust.
ROA — Return on average total assets.
ROE — Return on average common shareholders’ equity.
ROTCE — Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity.
RSU — Restricted stock unit.
RWA — Risk-weighted assets.

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S&P — Standard and Poor’s.
SBA — Small Business Administration.
SEC — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
STAS — SunTrust Advisory Services, Inc.
STCC — SunTrust Community Capital, LLC.
STIS — SunTrust Investment Services, Inc.
STM — SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
STRH — SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.
SunTrust — SunTrust Banks, Inc.
TDR — Troubled debt restructuring.
TRS — Total return swaps.
U.S. — United States.
U.S. GAAP — Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States.U.S.
U.S. TreasuryThe United Statesthe U.S. Department of the Treasury.
UPB — Unpaid principal balance.
UTB — Unrecognized tax benefit.
VA —Veterans Administration.— U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VAR —Value— Value at risk.
VI — Variable interest.
VIE — Variable interest entity.
VisaThethe Visa, U.S.A. Inc. card association or its affiliates, collectively.
Visa CounterpartyAa financial institution that purchased the Company's Visa Class B shares.



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, and accordingly do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to comply with Regulation S-X have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2017.2018.



Item 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions and shares in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Interest Income              
Interest and fees on loans
$1,382
 
$1,245
 
$4,009
 
$3,670
Interest and fees on loans held for investment
$1,549
 
$1,382
 
$4,424
 
$4,009
Interest and fees on loans held for sale24
 25
 70
 62
22
 24
 67
 70
Interest and dividends on securities available for sale195
 159
 573
 483
Trading account interest and other34
 22
 95
 70
Interest on securities available for sale 1
212
 191
 628
 560
Trading account interest and other 1
51
 38
 142
 108
Total interest income1,635
 1,451
 4,747
 4,285
1,834
 1,635
 5,261
 4,747
Interest Expense              
Interest on deposits111
 67
 286
 188
193
 111
 484
 286
Interest on long-term debt76
 68
 216
 191
95
 76
 252
 216
Interest on other borrowings18
 8
 46
 29
34
 18
 85
 46
Total interest expense205
 143
 548
 408
322
 205
 821
 548
Net interest income1,430
 1,308
 4,199
 3,877
1,512
 1,430
 4,440
 4,199
Provision for credit losses120
 97
 330
 343
61
 120
 121
 330
Net interest income after provision for credit losses1,310
 1,211
 3,869
 3,534
1,451
 1,310
 4,319
 3,869
Noninterest Income              
Service charges on deposit accounts154

162
 453
 477
144

154
 433
 453
Other charges and fees92

93
 291
 290
Other charges and fees 2
89

89
 264
 270
Card fees86
 83
 255
 243
75
 86
 241
 255
Investment banking income166
 147
 480
 372
Investment banking income 2
150
 169
 453
 501
Trading income51
 65
 148
 154
42
 51
 137
 148
Trust and investment management income79
 80
 229
 230
80
 79
 230
 229
Retail investment services69
 71
 208
 212
74
 69
 219
 208
Mortgage servicing related income43
 46
 138
 148
Mortgage production related income61
 118
 170
 288
40
 61
 118
 170
Mortgage servicing related income46
 49
 148
 164
Commercial real estate related income 1
17
 8
 61
 36
Commercial real estate related income24
 17
 66
 61
Net securities gains


 1
 4



 1
 1
Other noninterest income 1
25

13
 76
 99
Other noninterest income21

25
 108
 76
Total noninterest income846
 889
 2,520
 2,569
782
 846
 2,408
 2,520
Noninterest Expense              
Employee compensation725
 687
 2,152
 1,994
719
 725
 2,141
 2,152
Employee benefits81
 86
 302
 315
76
 81
 310
 302
Outside processing and software203
 225
 612
 626
234
 203
 667
 612
Net occupancy expense94
 93
 280
 256
86
 94
 270
 280
Regulatory assessments47
 47
 143
 127
Marketing and customer development45
 38
 129
 120
45
 45
 127
 129
Equipment expense40
 44
 123
 126
40
 40
 124
 123
Regulatory assessments39
 47
 118
 143
Amortization22
 14
 49
 35
19
 22
 51
 49
Operating (gains)/losses(34) 35
 17
 85
Operating losses/(gains)18
 (34) 40
 17
Other noninterest expense168
 140
 436
 388
108
 168
 343
 436
Total noninterest expense1,391
 1,409
 4,243
 4,072
1,384
 1,391
 4,191
 4,243
Income before provision for income taxes765
 691
 2,146
 2,031
849
 765
 2,536
 2,146
Provision for income taxes225
 215
 606
 611
95
 225
 412
 606
Net income including income attributable to noncontrolling interest540
 476
 1,540
 1,420
754
 540
 2,124
 1,540
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest2
 2
 7
 7
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest2
 2
 7
 7
Net income
$538
 
$474
 
$1,533
 
$1,413
752
 538
 2,117
 1,533
Less: Preferred stock dividends26
 26
 81
 65
Net income available to common shareholders
$512
 
$457
 
$1,468
 
$1,363

$726
 
$512
 
$2,036
 
$1,468
              
Net income per average common share:              
Diluted
$1.06
 
$0.91
 
$3.00
 
$2.70

$1.56
 
$1.06
 
$4.34
 
$3.00
Basic1.07
 0.92
 3.04
 2.72
1.58
 1.07
 4.38
 3.04
Dividends declared per common share0.40
 0.26
 0.92
 0.74
0.50
 0.40
 1.30
 0.92
Average common shares - diluted483,640
 500,885
 489,176
 505,619
Average common shares - basic478,258
 496,304
 483,711
 501,036
Average common shares outstanding - diluted464,164
 483,640
 469,006
 489,176
Average common shares outstanding - basic460,252
 478,258
 464,804
 483,711
1 Beginning January 1, 2017,2018, the Company reclassified equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and began presenting income related to the Company's Pillar, STCC,associated with certain of these equity securities in Trading account interest and Structured Real Estate businesses as a separate line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income titled Commercial real estate related income.other. For periods prior to January 1, 2017, these amounts were2018, this income was previously presented in Interest on securities available for sale and has been reclassified to Trading account interest and other for comparability.
2 Beginning July 1, 2018, the Company began presenting bridge commitment fee income related to capital market transactions in Investment banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For periods prior to July 1, 2018, this income was previously presented in Other noninterest incomecharges and havefees and has been reclassified to Commercial real estate relatedInvestment banking income for comparability.


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions) (Unaudited)2017 2016 2017 2016
Net income
$538
 
$474
 
$1,533
 
$1,413
Components of other comprehensive income/(loss):       
Change in net unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for sale,
net of tax of $24, ($19), $57, and $228, respectively
40
 (32) 97
 383
Change in net unrealized (losses)/gains on derivative instruments,
net of tax of ($1), ($51), ($7), and $81, respectively
(2) (86) (13) 137
Change in credit risk adjustment on long-term debt,
net of tax of $1, ($2), $1, and ($3), respectively 1
1
 (3) 1
 (5)
Change related to employee benefit plans,
net of tax of $2, $2, $3, and $39, respectively
3
 3
 1
 65
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax42
 (118) 86
 580
Total comprehensive income
$580
 
$356
 
$1,619
 
$1,993
1 Related to the Company's early adoption of the ASU 2016-01 provision related to changes in instrument-specific credit risk. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," and Note 17, "Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income," for additional information.
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions) (Unaudited)2018 2017 2018 2017
Net income
$752
 
$538
 
$2,117
 
$1,533
Components of other comprehensive (loss)/income:       
Change in net unrealized (losses)/gains on securities available for sale,
net of tax of ($55), $24, ($223), and $57, respectively
(178) 40
 (726) 97
Change in net unrealized losses on derivative instruments,
net of tax of ($6), ($1), ($55), and ($7), respectively
(20) (2) (179) (13)
Change in credit risk adjustment on long-term debt,
net of tax of $0, $1, $1, and $1, respectively

 1
 3
 1
Change related to employee benefit plans,
net of tax of $1, $2, $1, and $3, respectively
3
 3
 2
 1
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax(195) 42
 (900) 86
Total comprehensive income
$557
 
$580
 
$1,217
 
$1,619


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, December 31,
(Dollars in millions and shares in thousands, except per share data)2017 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Assets(Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  
Cash and due from banks
$7,071
 
$5,091

$6,206
 
$5,349
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell1,182
 1,307
1,374
 1,538
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks25
 25
25
 25
Cash and cash equivalents8,278
 6,423
7,605
 6,912
Trading assets and derivative instruments 1
6,318
 6,067
5,676
 5,093
Securities available for sale 2
31,444
 30,672
Loans held for sale ($2,252 and $3,540 at fair value at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)2,835
 4,169
Loans 3 ($206 and $222 at fair value at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)
144,264
 143,298
Securities available for sale 2, 3
30,984
 30,947
Loans held for sale ($1,822 and $1,577 at fair value at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)1,961
 2,290
Loans held for investment 4 ($168 and $196 at fair value at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)
147,215
 143,181
Allowance for loan and lease losses(1,772) (1,709)(1,623) (1,735)
Net loans142,492
 141,589
Net loans held for investment145,592
 141,446
Premises and equipment, net1,616
 1,556
1,555
 1,734
Goodwill6,338
 6,337
6,331
 6,331
Other intangible assets (Residential MSRs at fair value: $1,628 and $1,572 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)1,706
 1,657
Other assets7,225
 6,405
Other intangible assets (Residential MSRs at fair value: $2,062 and $1,710 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)2,140
 1,791
Other assets 3 ($92 and $56 at fair value at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)
9,432
 9,418
Total assets
$208,252
 
$204,875

$211,276
 
$205,962
      
Liabilities      
Noninterest-bearing deposits
$43,984
 
$43,431

$41,870
 
$42,784
Interest-bearing deposits (CDs at fair value: $207 and $78 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)118,753
 116,967
Interest-bearing deposits ($384 and $236 at fair value at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)118,508
 117,996
Total deposits162,737
 160,398
160,378
 160,780
Funds purchased3,118
 2,116
3,354
 2,561
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,422
 1,633
1,730
 1,503
Other short-term borrowings909
 1,015
2,856
 717
Long-term debt 4 ($758 and $963 at fair value at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)
11,280
 11,748
Long-term debt 5 ($235 and $530 at fair value at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)
14,289
 9,785
Trading liabilities and derivative instruments1,284
 1,351
1,863
 1,283
Other liabilities2,980
 2,996
2,667
 4,179
Total liabilities183,730
 181,257
187,137
 180,808
Shareholders’ Equity      
Preferred stock, no par value1,975
 1,225
2,025
 2,475
Common stock, $1.00 par value550
 550
553
 550
Additional paid-in capital8,985
 9,010
9,001
 9,000
Retained earnings17,021
 16,000
19,111
 17,540
Treasury stock, at cost, and other 5
(3,274) (2,346)
Treasury stock, at cost, and other 6
(4,677) (3,591)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(735) (821)(1,874) (820)
Total shareholders’ equity24,522
 23,618
24,139
 25,154
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$208,252
 
$204,875

$211,276
 
$205,962
      
Common shares outstanding 6
476,001
 491,188
Common shares outstanding 7
458,626
 470,931
Common shares authorized750,000
 750,000
750,000
 750,000
Preferred shares outstanding20
 12
20
 25
Preferred shares authorized50,000
 50,000
50,000
 50,000
Treasury shares of common stock74,053
 58,738
94,038
 79,133
      
1 Includes trading securities pledged as collateral where counterparties have the right to sell or repledge the collateral

$1,043
 
$1,437

$1,362
 
$1,086
2 Includes securities AFS pledged as collateral where counterparties have the right to sell or repledge the collateral
280
 
164
 223
3 Includes loans of consolidated VIEs
186
 211
4 Includes debt of consolidated VIEs
195
 222
5 Includes noncontrolling interest
101
 103
6 Includes restricted shares
9
 11
3 Beginning January 1, 2018, the Company reclassified equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets. Reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts for comparability.
   
4 Includes loans held for investment of consolidated VIEs
159
 179
5 Includes debt of consolidated VIEs
168
 189
6 Includes noncontrolling interest
101
 103
7 Includes restricted shares
7
 9


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Preferred Stock Common Shares Outstanding Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings 
Treasury Stock
and Other 1
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income TotalPreferred Stock Common Shares Outstanding Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings 
Treasury Stock
and Other 1
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Balance, January 1, 2016
$1,225
 509
 
$550
 
$9,094
 
$14,686
 
($1,658) 
($460) 
$23,437
Cumulative effect of credit risk adjustment 2

 
 
 
 5
 
 (5) 
Net income
 
 
 
 1,413
 
 
 1,413
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 580
 580
Change in noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 (7) 
 (7)
Common stock dividends, $0.74 per share
 
 
 
 (370) 
 
 (370)
Preferred stock dividends 3

 
 
 
 (49) 
 
 (49)
Repurchase of common stock
 (15) 
 
 
 (566) 
 (566)
Repurchase of common stock warrants
 
 
 (24) 
 
 
 (24)
Exercise of stock options and stock compensation expense 4

 1
 
 (28) 
 43
 
 15
Restricted stock activity 4

 1
 
 (33) (4) 55
 
 18
Amortization of restricted stock compensation
 
 
 
 
 2
 
 2
Balance, September 30, 2016
$1,225
 496
 
$550
 
$9,009
 
$15,681
 
($2,131) 
$115
 
$24,449
               
Balance, January 1, 2017
$1,225
 491
 
$550
 
$9,010
 
$16,000
 
($2,346) 
($821) 
$23,618

$1,225
 491
 
$550
 
$9,010
 
$16,000
 
($2,346) 
($821) 
$23,618
Net income
 
 
 
 1,533
 
 
 1,533

 
 
 
 1,533
 
 
 1,533
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 86
 86

 
 
 
 
 
 86
 86
Change in noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
 (2)
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
 (2)
Common stock dividends, $0.92 per share
 
 
 
 (443) 
 
 (443)
 
 
 
 (443) 
 
 (443)
Preferred stock dividends 3

 
 
 
 (65) 
 
 (65)
Preferred stock dividends 2

 
 
 
 (65) 
 
 (65)
Issuance of preferred stock, Series G750
 
 
 (7) 
 
 
 743
750
 
 
 (7) 
 
 
 743
Repurchase of common stock
 (17) 
 
 
 (984) 
 (984)
 (17) 
 
 
 (984) 
 (984)
Exercise of stock options and stock compensation expense
 1
 
 (14) 
 27
 
 13

 1
 
 (14) 
 27
 
 13
Restricted stock activity
 1
 
 (4) (4) 31
 
 23

 1
 
 (4) (4) 31
 
 23
Balance, September 30, 2017
$1,975
 476
 
$550
 
$8,985
 
$17,021
 
($3,274) 
($735) 
$24,522

$1,975
 476
 
$550
 
$8,985
 
$17,021
 
($3,274) 
($735) 
$24,522
               
Balance, January 1, 2018
$2,475
 471
 
$550
 
$9,000
 
$17,540
 
($3,591) 
($820) 
$25,154
Cumulative effect adjustment related to ASU adoptions 3

 
 
 
 144
 
 (154) (10)
Net income
 
 
 
 2,117
 
 
 2,117
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 (900) (900)
Change in noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
 (2)
Common stock dividends, $1.30 per share
 
 
 
 (603) 
 
 (603)
Preferred stock dividends 2

 
 
 
 (81) 
 
 (81)
Redemption of preferred stock, Series E(450) 
 
 
 
 
 
 (450)
Repurchase of common stock
 (17) 
 
 
 (1,160) 
 (1,160)
Exercise of stock options and stock compensation expense
 1
 
 
 
 36
 
 36
Exercise of stock warrants
 3
 3
 (3) 
 
 
 
Restricted stock activity
 1
 
 4
 (6) 40
 
 38
Balance, September 30, 2018
$2,025
 459
 
$553
 
$9,001
 
$19,111
 
($4,677) 
($1,874) 
$24,139
1At September 30, 2017,2018, includes ($3,374)4,777) million for treasury stock, less than ($1) million for the compensation element of restricted stock, and $101 million for noncontrolling interest.
At September 30, 2016,2017, includes ($2,232)3,374) million for treasury stock, less than ($1) million for the compensation element of restricted stock, and $101 million for noncontrolling interest.
2 Related toFor the Company's early adoption of the ASU 2016-01 provision related to changes in instrument-specific credit risk, beginning January 1, 2016. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies,"nine months ended September 30, 2018, dividends were $3,044 per share for both Series A and Note 17, "Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income,"B Preferred Stock, $1,469 per share for additional information.Series E Preferred Stock, $4,219 per share for Series F Preferred Stock, $3,788 per share for Series G Preferred Stock, and $4,285 per share for Series H Preferred Stock.
3For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, dividends were $3,044 per share for both Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A and B Preferred Stock, $4,406 per share for PerpetualSeries E Preferred Stock, Series E, $4,219 per share for PerpetualSeries F Preferred Stock, Series F, and $2,090 per share for PerpetualSeries G Preferred Stock Series G.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, dividends were $3,056 per share for both Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A and B, $4,406 per share for Perpetual Preferred Stock Series E, and $4,219 per share for Perpetual Preferred Stock Series F.Stock.
4 3Includes a ($4) million net reclassification of excess tax benefits from Additional paid-in capital to Provision for income taxes, related Related to the Company's adoption of ASU 2016-09.2014-09, ASU 2016-01, ASU 2017-12, and ASU 2018-02 on January 1, 2018. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," for additional information.


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions) (Unaudited)2017 20162018 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities   
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:   
Net income including income attributable to noncontrolling interest
$1,540
 
$1,420

$2,124
 
$1,540
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:   
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion540
 533
535
 540
Origination of servicing rights(262) (198)(260) (262)
Provisions for credit losses and foreclosed property336
 347
130
 336
Stock-based compensation121
 85
118
 121
Net securities gains(1) (4)(1) (1)
Net gain on sale of loans held for sale, loans, and other assets(183) (376)
Net decrease/(increase) in loans held for sale1,488
 (1,647)
Net increase in trading assets(272) (704)
Net increase in other assets(950) (193)
Net (decrease)/increase in other liabilities(267) 155
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities2,090
 (582)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities   
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale, loans, and other assets(83) (183)
Net decrease in loans held for sale382
 1,488
Net increase in trading assets and derivative instruments(818) (272)
Net increase in other assets 1
(1,713) (835)
Net increase/(decrease) in other liabilities478
 (267)
Net cash provided by operating activities892
 2,205
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:   
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and paydowns of securities available for sale3,169
 3,763
2,840
 3,169
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale1,486
 197
2,047
 1,486
Purchases of securities available for sale(5,344) (5,297)(5,534) (5,344)
Net increase in loans, including purchases of loans(1,839) (7,007)(4,566) (1,839)
Proceeds from sales of loans520
 1,482
Purchases of servicing rights
 (101)
Proceeds from sales of loans and leases199
 520
Net cash paid for servicing rights(73) 
Payments for bank-owned life insurance policy premiums 1
(201) (127)
Proceeds from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance 1
8
 3
Capital expenditures(233) (188)(170) (233)
Payments related to acquisitions, including contingent consideration, net of cash acquired
 (23)
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned and other assets183
 171
148
 183
Other investing activities 1
1
 9
Net cash used in investing activities(2,058) (7,003)(5,301) (2,173)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities   
Net increase in total deposits2,339
 9,012
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:   
Net (decrease)/increase in total deposits(402) 2,339
Net increase in funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other short-term borrowings685
 272
3,159
 685
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt2,623
 4,924
5,111
 2,623
Repayments of long-term debt(3,073) (1,448)(484) (3,073)
Proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock743
 

 743
Repurchase of preferred stock(450) 
Repurchase of common stock(984) (566)(1,160) (984)
Repurchase of common stock warrants
 (24)
Common and preferred stock dividends paid(485) (412)(664) (485)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(38) (47)(44) (38)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options13
 15
36
 13
Net cash provided by financing activities1,823
 11,726
5,102
 1,823
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents1,855
 4,141
693
 1,855
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period6,423
 5,599
6,912
 6,423
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$8,278
 
$9,740

$7,605
 
$8,278
      
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Loans transferred from loans held for sale to loans
$16
 
$23
Loans transferred from loans to loans held for sale218
 315
Loans transferred from loans and loans held for sale to other real estate owned43
 46
Loans transferred from loans held for sale to loans held for investment
$23
 
$16
Loans transferred from loans held for investment to loans held for sale449
 218
Loans transferred from loans held for investment and loans held for sale to other real estate owned44
 43
Non-cash impact of debt assumed by purchaser in lease sale9
 74

 9

1 Related to the Company's adoption of ASU 2016-15, certain prior period amounts have been retrospectively reclassified between operating activities and investing activities. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," for additional information.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 
NOTE 1 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included within this report have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP to present interim financial statement information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete, consolidated financial statements. InHowever, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations in these financial statements, have been made.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes; actual results could vary from these estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.
These interim Interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other than

Changes in Significant Accounting Policies
Pursuant to the recently issuedCompany's adoption of certain ASUs as of January 1, 2018, the following significant accounting pronouncements discussed in this section, therepolicies have been no significant changesadded to the Company’s accounting policies, asor updated from those disclosed in the 2016Company's 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K,10-K:

Revenue Recognition
In the ordinary course of business, the Company recognizes revenue as services are rendered, or as transactions occur, and as collectability is reasonably assured. For the Company's revenue recognition accounting policies, see Note 2, “Revenue Recognition.”

Trading Activities and Securities AFS
Trading assets and liabilities are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized within Noninterest income in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
Securities AFS are used primarily as a store of liquidity and as part of the overall ALM process to optimize income and market performance over an entire interest rate cycle. Interest income on securities AFS is recognized on an accrual basis in Interest income in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. Premiums and discounts on securities AFS are amortized or accreted as an adjustment to yield over the life of the security. The Company estimates principal prepayments on securities AFS for which prepayments are probable and the timing and amount of prepayments can be reasonably estimated. The estimates are informed by analyses of both historical prepayments and anticipated macroeconomic conditions, such as spot interest rates compared to implied forward interest rates. The estimate of prepayments for these securities impacts their lives and thereby the amortization or accretion of associated premiums and discounts. Securities AFS are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, included in AOCI as a component of shareholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses, including OTTI, are determined using the specific identification method and are recognized as a
component of Noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Securities AFS are reviewed for OTTI on a quarterly basis. In determining whether OTTI exists for securities AFS in an unrealized loss position, the Company assesses whether it has the intent to sell the security or assesses the likelihood of selling the security prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis. If the Company intends to sell the security or it is more-likely-than-not that couldthe Company will be required to sell the security prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the security is written down to fair value, and the full amount of any impairment charge is recognized as a component of Noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. If the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, only the credit component of any impairment of a security is recognized as a component of Noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income, with the amount of any remaining unrealized losses recorded in OCI.
For additional information on the Company’s trading and securities AFS activities, see Note 4, “Trading Assets and Liabilities and Derivatives,” and Note 5, “Securities Available for Sale.”

Equity Securities
The Company records equity securities that are not classified as trading assets or liabilities within Other assets in its Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values (marketable) are measured at fair value, with changes in the fair value recognized as a component of Noninterest income in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
Investments in equity investments that do not have a material effectreadily determinable fair values (nonmarketable) are accounted for at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer, also referred to as the measurement alternative. Any adjustments to the carrying value of these investments are recorded in Noninterest income in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
For additional information on the Company's financial statements.equity securities, see Note 9, “Other Assets,” and Note 16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement.”

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company records derivative contracts at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends upon whether or not it has been designated in a formal, qualifying hedging relationship. 
Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship are recorded in noninterest income. This includes derivatives that the Company enters into in a dealer capacity to facilitate client transactions and as a risk management tool to economically hedge certain identified risks, along with certain IRLCs on residential mortgage and commercial loans that are a normal part of the Company’s operations. The Company
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



also evaluates contracts, such as brokered deposits and debt, to determine whether any embedded derivatives are required to be bifurcated and separately accounted for as freestanding derivatives.
Certain derivatives used as risk management tools are designated as accounting hedges of the Company’s exposure to changes in interest rates or other identified market risks. The Company prepares written hedge documentation for all derivatives which are designated as hedges of (i) changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge) attributable to a specified risk or (ii) a forecasted transaction, such as the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge). The written hedge documentation includes identification of, among other items, the risk management objective, hedging instrument, hedged item and methodologies for assessing and measuring hedge effectiveness, along with support for management’s assertion that the hedge will be highly effective. Methodologies related to hedge effectiveness include (i) statistical regression analysis of changes in the cash flows of the actual derivative and hypothetical derivatives, or (ii) statistical regression analysis of changes in the fair values of the actual derivative and the hedged item.
For designated hedging relationships, subsequent to the initial assessment of hedge effectiveness, the Company generally performs retrospective and prospective effectiveness testing using a qualitative approach. Assessments of hedge effectiveness are performed at least quarterly. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is highly effective and that has been designated and qualifies as a fair value hedge are recorded in current period earnings, in the same line item with the changes in the fair value of the hedged item that are attributable to the hedged risk. The changes in the fair value of a derivative that is highly effective and that has been designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge is initially recorded in AOCI and reclassified to earnings in the
same period that the hedged item impacts earnings. The amount reclassified to earnings is recorded in the same line item as the earnings effect of the hedged item.
Hedge accounting ceases for hedging relationships that are no longer deemed effective, or for which the derivative has been terminated or de-designated. For discontinued fair value hedges where the hedged item remains outstanding, the hedged item would cease to be remeasured at fair value attributable to changes in the hedged risk and any existing basis adjustment would be recognized as an adjustment to net interest income over the remaining life of the hedged item. For discontinued cash flow hedges, the unrealized gains and losses recorded in AOCI would be reclassified to earnings in the period when the previously designated hedged cash flows occur unless it was determined that transaction was probable to not occur, in which case any unrealized gains and losses in AOCI would be immediately reclassified to earnings.
It is the Company's policy to offset derivative transactions with a single counterparty as well as any cash collateral paid to and received from that counterparty for derivative contracts that are subject to ISDA or other legally enforceable netting arrangements and meet accounting guidance for offsetting treatment. For additional information on the Company’s derivative activities, see Note 15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” and Note 16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement.”

Subsequent Events
The Company evaluated events that occurred between September 30, 20172018 and the date the accompanying financial statements were issued, and there were no material events, other than those already discussed in this Form 10-Q, that would require recognition in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosure in the accompanying Notes.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The following table summarizes ASUs recently issued by the FASB that were adopted during the current year or not yet adopted as of September 30, 2018, that could have a material effect on the Company's financial statements:
StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Standard(s)Standards Adopted in 2017 (or partially adopted previously)2018
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606) and subsequent related ASUs
These ASUs comprise ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersede the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the ASC. The core principle of these ASUs is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
January 1, 2018
The Company adopted these ASUs on a modified retrospective basis beginning January 1, 2018. Upon adoption, the Company recognized an immaterial cumulative effect adjustment that resulted in a decrease to the beginning balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2018. Furthermore, the Company prospectively changed the presentation of certain types of revenue and expenses, such as underwriting revenue within investment banking income which is shown on a gross basis, and certain cash promotions and card network expenses, which were reclassified from noninterest expense to service charges on deposit accounts, card fees, and other charges and fees. The net quantitative impact of these presentation changes decreased both revenue and expenses by $9 million and $16 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively; however, these presentation changes did not have an impact on net income. Prior period balances have not been restated to reflect these presentation changes. See Note 2, “Revenue Recognition,” for disclosures relating to ASC Topic 606.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Standards Adopted in 2018 (continued)
ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities; and

ASU 2018-03, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
The ASU amendsThese ASUs amend ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments-Overall, and addressesaddress certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. The main provisions require most investments in equity securities to be measured at fair value through net income, unless they qualify for a practicability exception,measurement alternative, and require fair value changes arising from changes in instrument-specific credit risk for financial liabilities that are measured under the fair value option to be recognized in other comprehensive income. With the exception of disclosure requirements and the application of the measurement alternative for certain equity investments that will bewas adopted prospectively, the ASUthese ASUs must be adopted on a modified retrospective basis.
January 1, 2018

Early adoption iswas permitted beginning January 1, 2016 or 2017 for the provision related to changes in instrument-specific credit risk for financial liabilities under the FVO.

The Company early adopted the provision related to changes in instrument-specific credit risk beginning January 1, 2016, which resulted in an immaterial cumulative effect adjustment from retained earnings to AOCI. See Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. Theinformation regarding the early adoption of this provision.

Additionally, the Company does not expectadopted the remaining provisions of this ASUthese ASUs beginning January 1, 2018, which resulted in an immaterial cumulative effect adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings. In connection with the adoption of these ASUs, an immaterial amount of equity securities previously classified as securities AFS were reclassified to other assets, as the AFS classification is no longer permitted for equity securities under these ASUs.

Subsequent to adoption of these ASUs, the Company recognized net gains on certain of its equity investments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. For additional information relating to these net gains, see Note 9, “Other Assets,” and Note 16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement.”

The remaining provisions and disclosure requirements of these ASUs did not have a material impact on itsthe Company's Consolidated Financial Statements andor related disclosures.disclosures upon adoption.

Standard(s)ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
This ASU amends ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows, to clarify the classification of certain cash receipts and payments within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. These items include: cash payments for debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; cash outflows for the settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned and bank-owned life insurance policies; distributions received from equity method investees; and beneficial interests acquired in securitization transactions. The ASU also clarifies that when no specific U.S. GAAP guidance exists and the source of the cash flows are not separately identifiable, the predominant source of cash flow should be used to determine the classification for the item. The ASU must be adopted on a retrospective basis.

January 1, 2018
The Company adopted this ASU on a retrospective basis effective January 1, 2018 and changed the presentation of certain cash payments and receipts within its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Specifically, the Company changed the presentation of proceeds from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance policies from operating activities to investing activities. The Company also changed the presentation of cash payments for bank-owned life insurance policy premiums from operating activities to investing activities. Lastly, for contingent consideration payments made more than three months after a business combination, the Company changed the presentation for the portion of the cash payment up to the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration as a financing activity and any amount paid in excess of the acquisition date fair value as an operating activity.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company reclassified $201 million and $127 million, respectively, of cash payments for bank-owned life insurance policy premiums and an immaterial amount of proceeds from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance policies from operating activities to investing activities on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The remaining presentation change described above was immaterial for both the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

ASU 2017-09, Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting
This ASU amends ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation, to provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting per ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation. The amendments clarify that modification accounting only applies to an entity if the fair value, vesting conditions, or classification of the award changes as a result of changes in the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. The ASU should be applied prospectively to awards modified on or after the adoption date.

January 1, 2018The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2018 and upon adoption, the ASU did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Standards Adopted in 2018 (continued)
ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
This ASU amends ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, to simplify the requirements for hedge accounting. Key amendments include: eliminating the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, requiring changes in the value of the hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the earnings effect of the hedged item, and the ability to measure the hedged item based on the benchmark interest rate component of the total contractual coupon for fair value hedges. These changes expand the types of risk management strategies eligible for hedge accounting. The ASU also permits entities to qualitatively assert that a hedging relationship was and continues to be highly effective. New incremental disclosures are required for reporting periods subsequent to the date of adoption. All transition requirements and elections should be applied to hedging relationships existing on the date of adoption using a modified retrospective approach.

January 1, 2019

Early adoption is permitted.
The Company early adopted this ASU beginning January 1, 2018 and modified its measurement methodology for certain hedged items designated under fair value hedge relationships. The Company elected to perform its subsequent assessments of hedge effectiveness using a qualitative, rather than a quantitative, approach. The adoption resulted in an immaterial cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings and a basis adjustment to the related hedged items arising from measuring the hedged items based on the benchmark interest rate component of the total contractual coupon of the fair value hedges. For additional information on the Company’s derivative and hedging activities, see Note 15, “Derivative Financial Instruments.”

ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from AOCI

This ASU amends ASC Topic 220, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income, to allow for a reclassification from AOCI to Retained earnings for the tax effects stranded in AOCI as a result of the remeasurement of DTAs and DTLs for the change in the federal corporate tax rate pursuant to the 2017 Tax Act, which was recognized through the income tax provision in 2017. The Company may apply this ASU at the beginning of the period of adoption or retrospectively to all periods in which the 2017 Tax Act is enacted.

January 1, 2019

Early adoption is permitted.
The Company early adopted this ASU beginning January 1, 2018. Upon adoption of this ASU, the Company elected to reclassify $182 million of stranded tax effects relating to securities AFS, derivative instruments, credit risk on long-term debt, and employee benefit plans from AOCI to retained earnings. This amount was offset by $28 million of stranded tax effects relating to equity securities previously classified as securities AFS, resulting in a net $154 million increase to retained earnings.

ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
This ASU amends ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, to add new disclosure requirements, as well as to modify and remove certain disclosure requirements to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. In the initial period of adoption, the Company will be required to disclose the average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop level 3 fair value measurements and to disclose information about the measurement uncertainty around these measurements on a prospective basis. All other amendments of this ASU must be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon adoption.

January 1, 2020

Early adoption is permitted.

The Company early adopted this ASU beginning September 30, 2018 and modified its fair value disclosures accordingly. The adoption of this ASU did not have an impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement,” for the Company's fair value disclosures.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Standards Not Yet Adopted
ASU 2016-02, Leases (ASC Topic 842) and subsequent related ASUs
TheThis ASU creates ASC Topic 842, Leases, which supersedes ASC Topic 840, Leases. ASC Topic 842 requires lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and associated liabilities that arise from leases, with the exception of short-term leases. The ASU does not make significant changes to lessor accounting; however, there were certain improvements made to align lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. There are several new qualitative and quantitative disclosures required.

Upon transition, lessees and lessors are required to recognizehave the option to:
- Recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach.transition approach, or
- Apply a modified retrospective transition approach as of the date of adoption.

January 1, 2019

Early adoption is permitted.
The Company has formed a cross-functional team to oversee the implementation of this ASU. The Company's implementation efforts are ongoing, including the review of its lease portfolios and related lease accounting policies, the review of its service contracts for embedded leases, and the deployment of a new lease software solution. Additionally, in conjunction with this implementation, the Company is reviewing business processes and evaluating potential changes to its control environment.

The Company's adoption ofCompany will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2019, which will result in an increase in right-of-use assets and associated lease liabilities, arising from operating leases in which the Company is the lessee, on its Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The amount of the right-of-use assets and associated lease liabilities recorded upon adoption will be based primarily on the present value of unpaid future minimum lease payments, the amount of which will depend on the population of leases in effect at the date of adoption. At September 30, 2017,2018, the Company’s estimate of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities that would be recorded on its Consolidated Balance Sheets upon adoption is in excesswas between $1.0 billion and $1.5 billion.

The Company expects to recognize a cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption to increase the beginning balance of $1 billion.retained earnings as of January 1, 2019 for remaining deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions which occurred prior to the date of adoption. The Company had approximately $44 million of deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions as of September 30, 2018. The Company does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on the timing of expense recognition in its Consolidated Statements of Income.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Standard(s) Not Yet Adopted (continued)
ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
TheThis ASU amendsadds ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments-CreditInstruments - Credit Losses, to replace the incurred loss impairment methodology with a CECLcurrent expected credit loss methodology for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and other commitments to extend credit. For this purpose, expected credit losses reflect losses over the remaining contractual life of an asset, considering the effect of voluntary prepayments and considering available information about the collectability of cash flows, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The resulting allowance for credit losses reflects the portion ofis deducted from the amortized cost basis thatof the entity does not expectfinancial assets to collect.reflect the net amount expected to be collected on the financial assets. Additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures are required upon adoption. The change to the allowance for credit losses at the time of the adoption will be made with a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained earnings.

The CECLcurrent expected credit loss model does not apply to AFS debt securities; however, the ASU requires entities to record an allowance when recognizing credit losses for AFS securities, rather than recording a direct write-down of the carrying amount.

January 1, 2020


Early adoption is permitted beginning January 1, 2019.
The Company has formed a cross-functional team to oversee the implementation of this ASUASU. A detailed implementation plan has been developed and substantial progress has been made on the identification and staging of data, development and validation of models, refinement of economic forecasting processes, and documentation of accounting policy decisions. Additionally, a new credit loss platform is assessingbeing implemented to host data and run models in a controlled, automated environment. In conjunction with this implementation, the requiredCompany is reviewing business processes and evaluating potential changes to its credit loss estimation methodologies. the control environment.

The Company plans to adopt this ASU on January 1, 2020, and it is evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures, and thedisclosures. The Company currently anticipates that an increase to the allowance for credit losses will be recognized upon adoption to provide for the expected credit losses over the estimated life of the financial assets. However, since theThe magnitude of the anticipated increase in the allowance for credit losses will be impacted bydepend on economic conditions and trends in the Company’s portfolio at the time of adoption, the quantitative impact cannot yet be reasonably estimated.adoption.

ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
The ASU amends ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows, to clarify the classification of certain cash receipts and payments within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow. These items include: cash payments for debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; cash outflows for the settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies; distributions received from equity method investees; and beneficial interests acquired in securitization transactions. The ASU also clarifies that when no specific U.S. GAAP guidance exists and the source of the cash flows are not separately identifiable, then the predominant source of cash flow should be used to determine the classification for the item. The ASU must be adopted on a retrospective basis.

January 1, 2018

Early adoption is permitted.
The Company is evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Changes in the Company's presentation of certain cash payments and receipts between the operating, financing, and investing sections of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are expected; however, the quantitative impact has not yet been determined.
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers

ASU 2015-14, Deferral of the Effective Date

ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations

ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing

ASU 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients

ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers

These ASUs comprise ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the ASC. The core principle of these ASUs is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. These ASUs may be adopted either retrospectively or on a modified retrospective basis to new contracts and existing contracts, with remaining performance obligations as of the effective date.
January 1, 2018

Early adoption is permitted beginning January 1, 2017.
The Company is completing its evaluation of the anticipated effects that these ASUs will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. The Company conducted a comprehensive scoping exercise to determine the revenue streams that are in the scope of these updates. Results indicate that certain noninterest income financial statement line items, including service charges on deposit accounts, card fees, other charges and fees, investment banking income, trust and investment management income, retail investment services, commercial real estate related income, and other noninterest income, contain revenue streams that are within the scope of these updates. Additionally, the Company's analyses indicate that there will be changes to the presentation of certain types of revenue and expenses within investment banking income, such as underwriting revenue and expenses, which will be shown gross pursuant to the new requirements.

The Company is in the process of developing additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures that will be required upon adoption of these ASUs. The Company plans to adopt these standards beginning January 1, 2018 and expects to use the modified retrospective method of adoption. The Company does not expect these ASUs to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Standard(s) Not Yet Adopted (continued)
ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
TheThis ASU amends ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill, by eliminating Step 2 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. Entities shouldThis ASU requires an entity to recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its fair value, butwith the loss recognized should not exceedlimited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The ASU must be applied on a prospective basis.

January 1, 2020

Early adoption is permitted.
Based on the Company's most recent annual goodwill impairment test performed as of October 1, 2016,2017, there were no reporting units for which the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeded its fair value; therefore, this ASU would not currently have an impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements andor related disclosures. However, if upon the adoption date, which is expected to occur on January 1, 2020, the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company would be impacted byrequired to recognize an impairment charge for the amount of impairment recognized.that the carrying value exceeds the fair value.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
Standards Not Yet Adopted (continued)
ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Targeted ImprovementsDisclosure Framework - Changes to Accountingthe Disclosure Requirements for Hedging ActivitiesDefined Benefit Plans

TheThis ASU amends ASC Topic 815,Subtopic 715-20, Derivatives and Hedging, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General, to simplifyadd new disclosure requirements, as well as to remove certain disclosure requirements to improve the requirements for hedge accounting. Key amendments include: eliminating the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, requiring changeseffectiveness of disclosures in the value of the hedging instrumentnotes to financial statements. The ASU must be presented in the same income statement line as the earnings effect of the hedged item, and the ability to measure the hedged item basedadopted on the benchmark interest rate component of the total contractual coupon for fair value hedges. New incremental disclosures are also required for reporting periods subsequent to the date of adoption. All transition requirements and elections should be applied to hedging relationships existing on the date of adoption using a modified retrospective approach.basis.

January 1, 2019December 31, 2020

Early adoption is permitted.

The Company is evaluatingin the significance and other effects thatprocess of evaluating this ASU willand does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures.

ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract

This ASU amends ASC Subtopic 350-40, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software, to align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The Company may apply this ASU either retrospectively, or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption.

January 1, 2020

Early adoption is permitted.

The Company is in the process of evaluating this ASU. The Company’s current accounting policy for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement generally aligns with the requirements of this ASU. Therefore, the Company's adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures; however, the quantitative impact has not yet been determined.disclosures.




NOTE 2 – REVENUE RECOGNITION
Pursuant to the Company's adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, the following disclosures discuss the Company's revenue recognition accounting policies. The Company recognizes two primary types of revenue: Interest income and noninterest income.
Interest Income
The Company’s principal source of revenue is interest income from loans and securities, which is recognized on an accrual basis using the effective interest method. For additional information on the Company’s policies for recognizing interest income on loans and securities, see Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Company’s 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Interest income is not within the scope of ASC Topic 606.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income includes revenue from various types of transactions and services provided to clients. The following table reflects the Company’s noninterest income disaggregated by the amount of revenue that is in scope and out of scope of ASC Topic 606.
(Dollars in millions)Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
Noninterest income2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue in scope of ASC Topic 606
$508
 
$530
 
$1,514
 
$1,571
Revenue out of scope of ASC Topic 606274
 316
 894
 949
Total noninterest income
$782
 
$846
 
$2,408
 
$2,520

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The following tables further disaggregate the Company’s noninterest income by financial statement line item, business segment, and by the amount of each revenue stream that is in scope or out of scope of ASC Topic 606. The commentary following these tables describes the nature, amount, and timing of the related revenue streams.
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 1
(Dollars in millions)
 Consumer 2
 
 Wholesale 2
 
  Out of Scope 2, 3
 Total
Noninterest income       
Service charges on deposit accounts
$111
 
$33
 
$—
 
$144
Other charges and fees 4
28
 3
 58
 89
Card fees49
 26
 
 75
Investment banking income 4

 101
 49
 150
Trading income
 
 42
 42
Trust and investment management income79
 
 1
 80
Retail investment services73
 
 1
 74
Mortgage servicing related income
 
 43
 43
Mortgage production related income
 
 40
 40
Commercial real estate related income
 
 24
 24
Net securities gains
 
 
 
Other noninterest income5
 
 16
 21
Total noninterest income
$345
 
$163
 
$274
 
$782
1 Amounts are presented in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, except for out of scope amounts.
2 Consumer total noninterest income and Wholesale total noninterest income exclude $100 million and $210 million of out of scope noninterest income, respectively, which are included in the business segment results presented on a management accounting basis in Note 18, "Business Segment Reporting."Out of scope total noninterest income includes these amounts and also includes ($36) million of Corporate Other noninterest income that is not subject to ASC Topic 606.
3 The Company presents out of scope noninterest income for the purpose of reconciling noninterest income amounts within the scope of ASC Topic 606 to noninterest income amounts presented on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
4 Beginning July 1, 2018, the Company began presenting bridge commitment fee income related to capital market transactions in Investment banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For periods prior to July 1, 2018, this income was previously presented in Other charges and fees and has been reclassified to Investment banking income for comparability.


 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 1
(Dollars in millions)
 Consumer 2
 
 Wholesale 2
 
  Out of Scope 2, 3
 Total
Noninterest income       
Service charges on deposit accounts
$119
 
$35
 
$—
 
$154
Other charges and fees 4
29
 3
 57
 89
Card fees58
 27
 1
 86
Investment banking income 4

 106
 63
 169
Trading income
 
 51
 51
Trust and investment management income78
 
 1
 79
Retail investment services69
 
 
 69
Mortgage servicing related income
 
 46
 46
Mortgage production related income
 
 61
 61
Commercial real estate related income
 
 17
 17
Net securities gains
 
 
 
Other noninterest income6
 
 19
 25
Total noninterest income
$359
 
$171
 
$316
 
$846
1 Amounts for periods prior to January 1, 2018 are presented in accordance with ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and have not been restated to conform with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
2 Consumer total noninterest income and Wholesale total noninterest income exclude $123 million and $226 million of out of scope noninterest income, respectively, which are included in the business segment results presented on a management accounting basis in Note 18, "Business Segment Reporting." Out of scope total noninterest income includes these amounts and also includes ($33) million of Corporate Other noninterest income that is not subject to ASC Topic 606.
3 The Company presents out of scope noninterest income for the purpose of reconciling noninterest income amounts within the scope of ASC Topic 606 to noninterest income amounts presented on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
4 Beginning July 1, 2018, the Company began presenting bridge commitment fee income related to capital market transactions in Investment banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For periods prior to July 1, 2018, this income was previously presented in Other charges and fees and has been reclassified to Investment banking income for comparability.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 1
(Dollars in millions)
 Consumer 2
 
 Wholesale 2
 
  Out of Scope 2, 3
 Total
Noninterest income       
Service charges on deposit accounts
$330
 
$103
 
$—
 
$433
Other charges and fees 4
85
 8
 171
 264
Card fees160
 78
 3
 241
Investment banking income 4

 287
 166
 453
Trading income
 
 137
 137
Trust and investment management income228
 
 2
 230
Retail investment services216
 2
 1
 219
Mortgage servicing related income
 
 138
 138
Mortgage production related income
 
 118
 118
Commercial real estate related income
 
 66
 66
Net securities gains
 
 1
 1
Other noninterest income17
 
 91
 108
Total noninterest income
$1,036
 
$478
 
$894
 
$2,408
1 Amounts are presented in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, except for out of scope amounts.
2 Consumer total noninterest income and Wholesale total noninterest income exclude $313 million and $646 million of out of scope noninterest income, respectively, which are included in the business segment results presented on a management accounting basis in Note 18, "Business Segment Reporting." Out of scope total noninterest income includes these amounts and also includes ($65) million of Corporate Other noninterest income that is not subject to ASC Topic 606.
3 The Company presents out of scope noninterest income for the purpose of reconciling noninterest income amounts within the scope of ASC Topic 606 to noninterest income amounts presented on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
4 Beginning July 1, 2018, the Company began presenting bridge commitment fee income related to capital market transactions in Investment banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For periods prior to July 1, 2018, this income was previously presented in Other charges and fees and has been reclassified to Investment banking income for comparability.


 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 1
(Dollars in millions)
 Consumer 2
 
 Wholesale 2
 
  Out of Scope 2, 3
 Total
Noninterest income       
Service charges on deposit accounts
$344
 
$109
 
$—
 
$453
Other charges and fees 4
93
 9
 168
 270
Card fees172
 81
 2
 255
Investment banking income 4

 309
 192
 501
Trading income
 
 148
 148
Trust and investment management income227
 
 2
 229
Retail investment services206
 1
 1
 208
Mortgage servicing related income
 
 148
 148
Mortgage production related income
 
 170
 170
Commercial real estate related income
 
 61
 61
Net securities gains
 
 1
 1
Other noninterest income20
 
 56
 76
Total noninterest income
$1,062
 
$509
 
$949
 
$2,520
1 Amounts for periods prior to January 1, 2018 are presented in accordance with ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and have not been restated to conform with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
2 Consumer total noninterest income and Wholesale total noninterest income exclude $365 million and $660 million of out of scope noninterest income, respectively, which are included in the business segment results presented on a management accounting basis in Note 18, "Business Segment Reporting." Out of scope total noninterest income includes these amounts and also includes ($76) million of Corporate Other noninterest income that is not subject to ASC Topic 606.
3 The Company presents out of scope noninterest income for the purpose of reconciling noninterest income amounts within the scope of ASC Topic 606 to noninterest income amounts presented on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
4 Beginning July 1, 2018, the Company began presenting bridge commitment fee income related to capital market transactions in Investment banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For periods prior to July 1, 2018, this income was previously presented in Other charges and fees and has been reclassified to Investment banking income for comparability.


Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
Service charges on deposit accounts represent fees relating to the Company’s various deposit products. These fees include account maintenance, cash management, treasury management, wire transfers, overdraft and other deposit-related fees. The Company’s execution of the services related to these fees represents its related performance obligations. Each of these
performance obligations are either satisfied over time or at a point in time as the services are provided to the customer. The Company is the principal when rendering these services. Payments for services provided are either withdrawn from the customer’s account as services are rendered or in the billing period following the completion of the service. The transaction
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



price for each of these fees is based on the Company’s predetermined fee schedule.

Other Charges and Fees
Other charges and fees consist primarily of loan commitment and letter of credit fees, operating lease revenue, ATM fees, insurance revenue, and miscellaneous service charges including wire fees and check cashing fees. Loan commitment and letter of credit fees and operating lease revenue are out of scope of ASC Topic 606.
The Company’s execution of the services related to the fees within the scope of ASC Topic 606 represents its related performance obligations, which are either satisfied at a point in time or over time as services are rendered. ATM fees and miscellaneous service charges are recognized at a point in time as the services are provided.
Insurance commission revenue is earned through the sale of insurance products. The commissions are recognized as revenue when the customer executes an insurance policy with the insurance carrier. In some cases, the Company receives payment of trailing commissions each year when the customer pays its annual premium. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized an immaterial amount of insurance trailing commissions related to performance obligations satisfied in prior periods.
Card Fees
Card fees consist of interchange fees from credit and debit cards, merchant acquirer revenue, and other card related services. Interchange fees are earned by the Company each time a request for payment is initiated by a customer at a merchant for which the Company transfers the funds on behalf of the customer. Interchange rates are set by the payment network and are based on purchase volumes and other factors. Interchange fees are received daily and recognized at a point in time when the card transaction is processed. The Company is considered an agent of the customer and incurs costs with the payment network to facilitate the interchange with the merchant; therefore, the related payment network expense is recognized as a reduction of card fees. Prior to the adoption of ASC Topic 606, these expenses were recognized in Outside processing and software in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company offers rewards and/or rebates to its customers based on card usage. The costs associated with these programs are recognized as a reduction of card fees.
The Company also has a revenue sharing agreement with a merchant acquirer. The Company’s referral of a merchant to the merchant acquirer represents its related performance obligation, which is satisfied at a point in time when the referral is made. Monthly revenue is estimated based on the expected amount of transactions processed. Payments are generally made by the merchant acquirer quarterly in the month following the quarter in which the services are rendered.

Investment Banking Income
Investment banking income is comprised primarily of securities underwriting fees, advisory fees, and loan syndication fees. The Company assists corporate clients in raising capital by offering equity or debt securities to potential investors. The underwriting fees are earned on the trade date when the Company, as a member
of an underwriting syndicate, purchases the securities from the issuer and sells the securities to third party investors. Each member of the syndicate is responsible for selling its portion of the underwriting and is liable for the proportionate costs of the underwriting; therefore, the Company’s portion of underwriting revenue and expense is presented gross within noninterest income and noninterest expense. Prior to the adoption of ASC Topic 606, underwriting expense was recorded as a reduction of investment banking income. The transaction price is based on a percentage of the total transaction amount and payments are settled shortly after the trade date.
Loan syndication fees are typically recognized at the closing of a loan syndication transaction. These fees are out of the scope of ASC Topic 606.
The Company also provides merger and acquisition advisory services, including various activities such as business valuation, identification of potential targets or acquirers, and the issuance of fairness opinions. The Company’s execution of these advisory services represents its related performance obligations. The performance obligations relating to advisory services are fulfilled at a point in time upon completion of the contractually specified merger or acquisition. The transaction price is based on contractually specified terms agreed upon with the client for each advisory service. Additionally, payments for advisory services consist of upfront retainer fees and success fees at the date the related merger or acquisition is closed. The retainer fees are typically paid upfront, which creates a contract liability. At September 30, 2018, the contract liability relating to these retainer fees was immaterial.
Revenue related to trade execution services is earned on the trade date and recognized at a point in time. The fees related to trade execution services are due on the settlement date.

Trading Income
The Company recognizes trading income as a result of gains and losses from the sales of trading account assets and liabilities. The Company also recognizes trading income as a result of changes in the fair value of trading account assets and liabilities that it holds. The Company’s trading accounts include various types of debt and equity securities, trading loans, and derivative instruments. For additional information relating to trading income, see Note 15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” and Note 16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement.”

Trust and Investment Management Income
Trust and investment management income includes revenue from custodial services, trust administration, financial advisory services, employee benefit solutions, and other services provided to customers within the Consumer business segment.
The Company generally recognizes trust and investment management revenue over time as services are rendered. Revenue is based on either a percentage of the market value of the assets under management, or advisement, or fixed based on the services provided to the customer. Fees are generally swept from the customer’s account one billing period in arrears based on the prior period’s assets under management or advisement.
Retail Investment Services
Retail investment services consists primarily of investment management, selling and distribution services, and trade
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



execution services. The Company’s execution of these services represents its related performance obligations.
Investment management fees are generally recognized over time as services are rendered and are based on either a percentage of the market value of the assets under management, or advisement, or fixed based on the services provided to the customer. The fees are calculated quarterly and are usually collected at the beginning of the period from the customer’s account and recognized ratably over the related billing period.
The Company also offers selling and distribution services and earns commissions through the sale of annuity and mutual fund products. The Company acts as an agent in these transactions and recognizes revenue at a point in time when the customer enters into an agreement with the product carrier. The Company may also receive trailing commissions and 12b-1 fees related to mutual fund and annuity products, and recognizes this revenue in the period that they are realized since the revenue cannot be accurately predicted at the time the policy becomes effective. The Company recognized revenue of $12 million and $38 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, which relates to mutual fund 12b-1 fees and annuity trailing commissions from performance obligations satisfied in periods prior to September 30, 2018.
Trade execution commissions are earned and recognized on the trade date, when the Company executes a trade for a customer. Payment for the trade execution is due on the settlement date.

Mortgage Servicing Related Income
The Company recognizes as assets the rights to service mortgage loans, either when the loans are sold and the associated servicing rights are retained or when servicing rights are purchased from a third party. Mortgage servicing related income includes servicing fees, modification fees, fees for ancillary services, other fees customarily associated with servicing arrangements, gains or losses from hedging, and changes in the fair value of residential MSRs inclusive of decay resulting from the realization of monthly net servicing cash flows. For additional information relating to mortgage servicing related income, see Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Company’s 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Note 8, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” Note 15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” and Note 16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement,” in this Form 10-Q.

Mortgage Production Related Income
Mortgage production related income is comprised primarily of activity related to the sale of consumer mortgage loans as well as loan origination fees such as closing charges, document review fees, application fees, other loan origination fees, and loan processing fees. For additional information relating to mortgage production related income, see Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Company’s 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Note 15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” and Note 16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement,” in this Form 10-Q.

Commercial Real Estate Related Income
Commercial real estate related income consists primarily of origination fees, such as loan placement and broker fees, gains and losses on the sale of commercial loans, commercial mortgage
loan servicing fees, income from community development investments, gains and losses from the sale of structured real estate, and other fee income, such as asset advisory fees. For additional information relating to commercial real estate related income, see Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Company’s 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Note 8, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” Note 15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” and Note 16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement,” in this Form 10-Q.

Net Securities Gains or Losses
The Company recognizes net securities gains or losses primarily as a result of the sale of securities AFS and the recognition of any OTTI on securities AFS. For additional information relating to net securities gains or losses, see Note 5, “Investment Securities.”

Other Noninterest Income
Other noninterest income within the scope of ASC Topic 606 consists primarily of fees from the sale of customized personal checks. The Company serves as an agent for customers by connecting them with a third party check provider. Revenue from such sales are earned in the form of commissions from the third party check provider and is recognized at a point in time on the date the customer places an order. Commissions for personal check orders are credited to revenue on an ongoing basis, and commissions for commercial check orders are received quarterly in arrears.
Other noninterest income also includes income from bank-owned life insurance policies that is not within the scope of ASC Topic 606. Income from bank-owned life insurance primarily represents changes in the cash surrender value of such life insurance policies held on certain key employees, for which the Company is the owner and beneficiary. Revenue is recognized in each period based on the change in the cash surrender value during the period.

Practical Expedients and Other
The Company has elected the practical expedient to exclude disclosure of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which the Company recognizes revenue at the amount to which the Company has the right to invoice for services performed.
The Company pays sales commissions as a cost to obtain certain contracts within the scope of ASC Topic 606; however, sales commissions relating to these contracts are generally expensed when incurred because the amortization period would be one year or less. Sales commissions are recognized as employee compensation within Noninterest expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.
At September 30, 2018, the Company does not have any material contract assets, liabilities, or other receivables recorded on its Consolidated Balance Sheets, relating to its revenue streams within the scope of ASC Topic 606. Additionally, the Company's contracts generally do not contain terms that require significant judgment to determine the amount of revenue to recognize.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 23 - FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD AND SECURITIES FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Federal Funds Sold and Securities Borrowed or Purchased Under Agreements to Resell
Fed fundsFunds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Fed funds sold
$—
 
$58

$46
 
$65
Securities borrowed371
 270
429
 298
Securities purchased under agreements to resell811
 979
899
 1,175
Total Fed funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$1,182
 
$1,307

$1,374
 
$1,538
Securities purchased under agreements to resell are primarily collateralized by U.S. government or agency securities and are carried at the amounts at which the securities will be subsequently resold, 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 September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the total market value of collateral held was $1.2$1.3 billion and $1.3$1.5 billion, of which $194$112 million and $246$177 million was repledged, respectively.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
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, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(Dollars in millions)Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30-90 days Total Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30-90 days TotalOvernight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30-90 days Total Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30-90 days Total
U.S. Treasury securities
$32
 
$—
 
$—
 
$32
 
$27
 
$—
 
$—
 
$27

$119
 
$23
 
$—
 
$142
 
$95
 
$—
 
$—
 
$95
Federal agency securities58
 25
 
 83
 288
 24
 
 312
64
 43
 
 107
 101
 15
 
 116
MBS - agency738
 94
 
 832
 793
 51
 
 844
772
 148
 
 920
 694
 135
 
 829
CP68
 
 
 68
 49
 
 
 49
19
 
 
 19
 19
 
 
 19
Corporate and other debt securities292
 75
 40
 407
 311
 50
 40
 401
356
 146
 40
 542
 316
 88
 40
 444
Total securities sold under agreements to repurchase
$1,188
 
$194
 
$40
 
$1,422
 
$1,468
 
$125
 
$40
 
$1,633

$1,330
 
$360
 
$40
 
$1,730
 
$1,225
 
$238
 
$40
 
$1,503

For these 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.

Netting of Securities - Repurchase and Resell Agreements
The Company has various financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements or similar agreements. The Company's derivatives that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements or similar agreements are discussed in Note 13,15, "Derivative Financial Instruments."
The following table presents the Company's securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell and securities
sold under agreements to repurchase that
are subject to MRAs. Generally, MRAs require collateral to exceed the asset or liability recognized on the balance sheet. Transactions subject to these agreements are treated as collateralized financings, and those with a single counterparty are permitted to be presented net on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, provided certain criteria are met that permit balance sheet netting. At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, there were no such transactions subject to legally enforceable MRAs that were eligible for balance sheet netting.
The following table includes the amount of collateral pledged or received related to exposures subject to enforceable MRAs. While these agreements are typically over-collateralized, the amount of collateral presented in this table is limited to the amount of the related recognized asset or liability for each counterparty.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued


(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Amount
 
Amount
Offset
 
Net Amount
Presented in
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Held/Pledged Financial
Instruments
 
Net
Amount
September 30, 2017         
Financial assets:         
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$1,182
 
$—
 
$1,182
1 

$1,165
 
$17
Financial liabilities:         
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,422
 
 1,422
 1,422
 
          
December 31, 2016         
Financial assets:         
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$1,249
 
$—
 
$1,249
1 

$1,241
 
$8
Financial liabilities:         
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,633
 
 1,633
 1,633
 

(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Amount
 
Amount
Offset
 
Net Amount
Presented in
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Held/Pledged Financial
Instruments
 
Net
Amount
September 30, 2018         
Financial assets:         
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$1,328
 
$—
 
$1,328
1 

$1,309
 
$19
Financial liabilities:         
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,730
 
 1,730
 1,730
 
          
December 31, 2017         
Financial assets:         
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$1,473
 
$—
 
$1,473
1 

$1,462
 
$11
Financial liabilities:         
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,503
 
 1,503
 1,503
 
1 Excludes $0$46 million and $58$65 million of Fed fundsFunds sold, which are not subject to a master netting agreement at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 34 - TRADING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The fair values of the components of trading assets and liabilities and derivative instruments are presented in the following table:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Trading Assets and Derivative Instruments:      
U.S. Treasury securities
$366
 
$539

$247
 
$157
Federal agency securities303
 480
507
 395
U.S. states and political subdivisions53
 134
91
 61
MBS - agency666
 567
743
 700
CLO securities
 1
Corporate and other debt securities665
 656
820
 655
CP383
 140
408
 118
Equity securities30
 49
67
 56
Derivative instruments 1
898
 984
622
 802
Trading loans 2
2,954
 2,517
2,171
 2,149
Total trading assets and derivative instruments
$6,318
 
$6,067

$5,676
 
$5,093
      
Trading Liabilities and Derivative Instruments:      
U.S. Treasury securities
$555
 
$697

$742
 
$577
MBS - agency
 1
Corporate and other debt securities347
 255
411
 289
Equity securities5
 
12
 9
Derivative instruments 1
377
 398
698
 408
Total trading liabilities and derivative instruments
$1,284
 
$1,351

$1,863
 
$1,283
1 Amounts include the impact of offsetting cash collateral received from and paid to the same derivative counterparties, and the impact of netting derivative assets and derivative liabilities when a legally enforceable master netting agreement or similar agreement exists.
2 Includes loans related to TRS.

Various trading and derivative instruments are used as part of the Company’s overall balance sheet management strategies and to support client requirements executed through the Bank and/or STRH, a broker/dealer subsidiary of the Company. The Company manages the potential market volatility associated with trading instruments by using appropriate risk management strategies. The size, volume, and nature of the trading products and derivative instruments can vary based on economic conditions as well as client-specific and Company-specific asset or liability positions.
Product offerings to clients include debt securities, loans traded in the secondary market, equity securities, derivative contracts, and other similar financial instruments. Other trading-
 
related activities include acting as a market maker for certain debt and equity security transactions, derivative instrument transactions, and foreign exchange transactions. The Company also uses derivatives to manage its interest rate and market risk from non-trading activities. The Company has policies and procedures to manage market risk associated with client trading and non-trading activities, and assumes a limited degree of market risk by managing the size and nature of its exposure. For valuation assumptions and additional information related to the Company's trading products and derivative instruments, see Note 13,15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” and the “Trading Assets and Derivative Instruments and Investment Securities Available for Sale” section of Note 14,16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement.”
Pledged trading assets are presented in the following table:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Pledged trading assets to secure repurchase agreements 1

$756
 
$968
Pledged trading assets to secure certain derivative agreements291
 471
Pledged trading assets to secure other arrangements51
 40
1 Repurchase agreements secured by collateral totaled $721 million and $928 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Pledged trading assets are presented in the following table:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Pledged trading assets to secure repurchase agreements 1

$1,284
 
$1,016
Pledged trading assets to secure certain derivative agreements76
 72
Pledged trading assets to secure other arrangements40
 41
1 Repurchase agreements secured by collateral totaled $1.2 billion and $975 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.



NOTE 45INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Investment Securities Portfolio Composition
September 30, 2017September 30, 2018
(Dollars in millions)Amortized
Cost
 Unrealized
Gains
 Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 Unrealized
Gains
 Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
Securities AFS:       
U.S. Treasury securities
$4,300
 
$9
 
$48
 
$4,261

$4,275
 
$—
 
$142
 
$4,133
Federal agency securities266
 5
 1
 270
224
 2
 3
 223
U.S. states and political subdivisions558
 9
 4
 563
621
 3
 22
 602
MBS - agency24,860
 287
 167
 24,980
MBS - agency residential23,112
 111
 718
 22,505
MBS - agency commercial2,713
 1
 112
 2,602
MBS - non-agency commercial943
 
 38
 905
Corporate and other debt securities14
 
 
 14
Total securities AFS
$31,902
 
$117
 
$1,035
 
$30,984
       
 December 31, 2017 1
(Dollars in millions)Amortized
Cost
 Unrealized
Gains
 Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
Securities AFS:       
U.S. Treasury securities
$4,361
 
$2
 
$32
 
$4,331
Federal agency securities257
 3
 1
 259
U.S. states and political subdivisions618
 7
 8
 617
MBS - agency residential22,616
 222
 134
 22,704
MBS - agency commercial2,121
 3
 38
 2,086
MBS - non-agency residential59
 4
 1
 62
55
 4
 
 59
MBS - non-agency commercial747
 6
 3
 750
862
 7
 3
 866
ABS6
 2
 
 8
6
 2
 
 8
Corporate and other debt securities33
 
 
 33
17
 
 
 17
Other equity securities 1
518
 1
 2
 517
Total securities AFS
$31,347
 
$323
 
$226
 
$31,444

$30,913
 
$250
 
$216
 
$30,947
       
December 31, 2016
(Dollars in millions)Amortized
Cost
 Unrealized
Gains
 Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
U.S. Treasury securities
$5,486
 
$5
 
$86
 
$5,405
Federal agency securities310
 5
 2
 313
U.S. states and political subdivisions279
 5
 5
 279
MBS - agency23,642
 313
 293
 23,662
MBS - non-agency residential71
 3
 
 74
MBS - non-agency commercial257
 
 5
 252
ABS8
 2
 
 10
Corporate and other debt securities34
 1
 
 35
Other equity securities 1
642
 1
 1
 642
Total securities AFS
$30,729
 
$335
 
$392
 
$30,672
1 At September 30, 2017,Beginning January 1, 2018, the fair value of otherCompany reclassified equity securities was comprised ofpreviously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets on the following: $68 million of FHLB of Atlanta stock, $403 million of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock, $41 million of mutual fund investments, and $5 million of other.Consolidated Balance Sheets. Reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts for comparability. See Note 9, "Other Assets," for additional information.
At December 31, 2016, the fair value of other equity securities was comprised of the following: $132 million of FHLB of Atlanta stock, $402 million of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock, $102 million of mutual fund investments, and $6 million of other.

The following table presents interest and dividends on securities AFS:
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Taxable interest
$187
 
$154
 
$551
 
$470

$207
 
$187
 
$614
 
$551
Tax-exempt interest4
 2
 9
 4
5
 4
 14
 9
Dividends4
 3
 13
 9
Total interest and dividends on securities AFS
$195
 
$159
 
$573
 
$483
Total interest on securities AFS 1

$212
 
$191
 
$628
 
$560
1 Beginning January 1, 2018, the Company reclassified equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and began presenting income associated with certain of these equity securities in Trading account interest and other on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For periods prior to January 1, 2018, this income was previously presented in Interest on securities available for sale and has been reclassified to Trading account interest and other for comparability.

Securities AFS
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Investment securities pledged to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements, trusts, certain derivative agreements, and other funds had a fair value of $3.3$3.4 billion and $2.0$4.3 billion at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The following table presents the amortized cost, fair value, and weighted average yield of investments in debt the Company's investment
securities AFS at September 30, 2017,2018, by remaining contractual maturity, with the exception of MBS, and ABS, which are based on estimated average life. Receipt of cash flows may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.
Distribution of Remaining MaturitiesDistribution of Remaining Maturities
(Dollars in millions)Due in 1 Year or Less Due After 1 Year through 5 Years Due After 5 Years through 10 Years Due After 10 Years TotalDue in 1 Year or Less Due After 1 Year through 5 Years Due After 5 Years through 10 Years Due After 10 Years Total
Amortized Cost:                  
Securities AFS:         
U.S. Treasury securities
$—
 
$2,002
 
$2,298
 
$—
 
$4,300

$15
 
$2,695
 
$1,565
 
$—
 
$4,275
Federal agency securities126
 46
 4
 90
 266
113
 28
 8
 75
 224
U.S. states and political subdivisions6
 46
 179
 327
 558
3
 72
 25
 521
 621
MBS - agency1,475
 9,092
 13,785
 508
 24,860
MBS - non-agency residential
 59
 
 
 59
MBS - agency residential1,619
 6,488
 14,736
 269
 23,112
MBS - agency commercial1
 467
 1,937
 308
 2,713
MBS - non-agency commercial5
 12
 730
 
 747

 12
 931
 
 943
ABS
 6
 
 
 6
Corporate and other debt securities23
 10
 
 
 33

 14
 
 
 14
Total debt securities AFS
$1,635
 
$11,273
 
$16,996
 
$925
 
$30,829
Total securities AFS
$1,751
 
$9,776
 
$19,202
 
$1,173
 
$31,902
Fair Value:                  
Securities AFS:         
U.S. Treasury securities
$—
 
$1,996
 
$2,265
 
$—
 
$4,261

$15
 
$2,615
 
$1,503
 
$—
 
$4,133
Federal agency securities129
 47
 4
 90
 270
114
 28
 8
 73
 223
U.S. states and political subdivisions6
 48
 185
 324
 563
3
 75
 25
 499
 602
MBS - agency1,544
 9,199
 13,730
 507
 24,980
MBS - non-agency residential
 62
 
 
 62
MBS - agency residential1,674
 6,341
 14,230
 260
 22,505
MBS - agency commercial1
 448
 1,859
 294
 2,602
MBS - non-agency commercial5
 12
 733
 
 750

 12
 893
 
 905
ABS
 8
 
 
 8
Corporate and other debt securities23
 10
 
 
 33

 14
 
 
 14
Total debt securities AFS
$1,707
 
$11,382
 
$16,917
 
$921
 
$30,927
Total securities AFS
$1,807
 
$9,533
 
$18,518
 
$1,126
 
$30,984
Weighted average yield 1
3.51% 2.35% 2.67% 3.15% 2.62%3.22% 2.38% 2.94% 3.12% 2.79%
1 Weighted average yields are based on amortized cost.cost and presented on an FTE basis.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Investment Securities AFS in an Unrealized Loss Position
The Company held certain investment securities AFS where amortized cost exceeded fair value, resulting in unrealized loss positions. Market changes in interest rates and credit spreads may result in temporary unrealized losses as the market prices of securities fluctuate. At September 30, 2017,2018, the Company did not intend to sell these securities nor was it more-likely-than-not
 
that the Company would be required to sell these securities before their anticipated recovery or maturity. The Company reviewed its portfolio for OTTI in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Securities AFSInvestment securities in an unrealized loss position at period end are presented in the following tables:
September 30, 2017September 30, 2018
Less than twelve months Twelve months or longer TotalLess than twelve months Twelve months or longer Total
(Dollars in millions)Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
2
 Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
2
 Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
2
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
1
 Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
1
 Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
1
Temporarily impaired securities AFS:                      
U.S. Treasury securities
$1,092
 
$9
 
$1,382
 
$39
 
$2,474
 
$48

$2,554
 
$77
 
$1,579
 
$65
 
$4,133
 
$142
Federal agency securities43
 
 33
 1
 76
 1
16
 
 62
 3
 78
 3
U.S. states and political subdivisions178
 1
 119
 3
 297
 4
210
 7
 280
 15
 490
 22
MBS - agency9,571
 92
 2,709
 75
 12,280
 167
MBS - agency residential10,347
 276
 8,772
 442
 19,119
 718
MBS - agency commercial1,029
 25
 1,519
 87
 2,548
 112
MBS - non-agency commercial207
 2
 47
 1
 254
 3
781
 30
 124
 8
 905
 38
ABS
 
 5
 
 5
 
Corporate and other debt securities10
 
 
 
 10
 

 
 9
 
 9
 
Other equity securities
 
 3
 2
 3
 2
Total temporarily impaired securities AFS11,101
 104

4,298

121

15,399

225
14,937
 415

12,345

620

27,282

1,035
OTTI securities AFS 1:
           
MBS - non-agency residential14
 1
 
 
 14
 1
ABS
 
 1
 
 1
 
OTTI securities AFS 2:
           
Total OTTI securities AFS14
 1
 1
 
 15
 1

 
 
 
 
 
Total impaired securities AFS
$11,115
 
$105
 
$4,299
 
$121
 
$15,414
 
$226

$14,937
 
$415
 
$12,345
 
$620
 
$27,282
 
$1,035
1 Unrealized losses less than $0.5 million are presented as zero within the table.
2OTTI securities AFS are impaired securities for which OTTI credit losses have been previously recognized in earnings.

 
December 31, 2017 1
 Less than twelve months Twelve months or longer Total
(Dollars in millions)
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
 Losses 2
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
 Losses 2
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
 Losses 2
Temporarily impaired securities AFS:           
U.S. Treasury securities
$1,993
 
$12
 
$841
 
$20
 
$2,834
 
$32
Federal agency securities23
 
 60
 1
 83
 1
U.S. states and political subdivisions267
 3
 114
 5
 381
 8
MBS - agency residential8,095
 38
 4,708
 96
 12,803
 134
MBS - agency commercial887
 9
 915
 29
 1,802
 38
MBS - non-agency commercial134
 1
 93
 2
 227
 3
ABS
 
 4
 
 4
 
Corporate and other debt securities10
 
 
 
 10
 
Total temporarily impaired securities AFS11,409
 63
 6,735
 153
 18,144
 216
OTTI securities AFS 3:
           
ABS
 
 1
 
 1
 
Total OTTI securities AFS
 
 1
 
 1
 
Total impaired securities AFS
$11,409
 
$63
 
$6,736
 
$153
 
$18,145
 
$216
1 Beginning January 1, 2018, the Company reclassified equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts for comparability.
2Unrealized losses less than $0.5 million are presented as zero within the table.

 December 31, 2016
 Less than twelve months Twelve months or longer Total
(Dollars in millions)
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
 Losses 2
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
2
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
 Losses 2
Temporarily impaired securities AFS:           
U.S. Treasury securities
$4,380
 
$86
 
$—
 
$—
 
$4,380
 
$86
Federal agency securities96
 2
 3
 
 99
 2
U.S. states and political subdivisions149
 5
 
 
 149
 5
MBS - agency14,622
 285
 451
 8
 15,073
 293
MBS - non-agency commercial184
 5
 
 
 184
 5
ABS
 
 5
 
 5
 
Corporate and other debt securities12
 
 
 
 12
 
Other equity securities
 
 4
 1
 4
 1
Total temporarily impaired securities AFS19,443
 383
 463
 9
 19,906
 392
OTTI securities AFS 1:
           
MBS - non-agency residential16
 
 
 
 16
 
ABS
 
 1
 
 1
 
Total OTTI securities AFS16
 
 1
 
 17
 
Total impaired securities AFS
$19,459
 
$383
 
$464
 
$9
 
$19,923
 
$392
1 3OTTI securities AFS are impaired securities for which OTTI credit losses have been previously recognized in earnings.
2 Unrealized losses less than $0.5 million are presented as zero within the table.

At September 30, 2017,The Company does not consider the unrealized losses on temporarily impaired securities AFS that have been in anto be credit-related. These unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer included agency MBS, U.S. Treasury securities, municipal securities, non-agency commercial MBS, federallosses were due primarily to market interest rates
 
agency securities, one ABS collateralized by 2004 vintage home equity loans,being higher than the securities' stated coupon rates, and one equity security. The Company continues to receive contractual distributions on the temporarily impaired ABS and dividends on the equity security. Boththerefore, are recorded in AOCI, net of thesetax.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



securities are evaluated quarterly for OTTI. Unrealized losses on the remaining temporarily impaired securities were due to market interest rates being higher than the securities' stated coupon rates. Unrealized losses on securities AFS that relate to factors other than credit are recorded in AOCI, net of tax.
Realized Gains and Losses and Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Securities AFS
Net securities gains/(losses)gains or losses are comprised of gross realized gains, gross realized losses, and OTTI credit losses recognized in earnings. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, gross realized gains and gross realized losses were immaterial and there were no OTTI credit losses recognized in earnings. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, no gross realized gains were recognized and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, gross realized gains were $4 million. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, gross realized losses were immaterial and there were no OTTI credit losses recognized in earnings.
Securities AFS
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2018 2017 2018 2017
Gross realized gains
$—
 
$1
 
$7
 
$2
Gross realized losses
 (1) (6) (1)
OTTI credit losses recognized in earnings
 
 
 
Net securities gains
$—
 
$—
 
$1
 
$1

Investment securities in an unrealized loss position are evaluated quarterly for other-than-temporary credit impairment, which is determined using cash flow analyses that take into account security specific collateral and transaction structure. Future expected credit losses are determined using various assumptions, the most significant of which include default rates, prepayment rates, and loss severities. If, based on this analysis, a security is in an unrealized loss position and the Company does not expect
to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security, the
expected cash flows are then discounted at the security’s initial effective interest rate to arrive at a present value amount. Credit losses on the OTTI security are recognized in earnings and reflect the difference between the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis of the security. Subsequent credit losses may be recorded on OTTI securities without a corresponding further decline in fair value when there has been a decline in expected cash flows. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company's policy on securities AFS and related impairments.
The Company seeks to reduce existing exposure on OTTI securities primarily through paydowns. In certain instances, the amount of credit losses recognized in earnings on a debt security exceeds the total unrealized losses on the security, which may result in unrealized gains relating to factors other than credit recorded in AOCI, net of tax.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, there were no credit impairment losses recognized on securities AFS held at the end of each period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company sold securities AFS that had accumulated OTTI credit losses of $23 million and recognized an associated gain on sale of $6 million in Net securities gains on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The accumulated balance of OTTI credit losses recognized in earnings on securities AFS held at period end was zero and $22 million at September 30, 2018 and 2017, and $24 million at September 30, 2016. Subsequent credit losses may be recorded on securities without a corresponding further decline in fair value when there has been a decline in expected cash flows.respectively.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 56 - LOANS
Composition of Loan Portfolio
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Commercial loans:      
C&I 1

$67,758
 
$69,213

$68,203
 
$66,356
CRE5,238
 4,996
6,618
 5,317
Commercial construction3,964
 4,015
3,137
 3,804
Total commercial loans76,960
 78,224
Residential loans:   
Total commercial LHFI77,958
 75,477
Consumer loans:   
Residential mortgages - guaranteed497
 537
452
 560
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed 2
27,041
 26,137
28,187
 27,136
Residential home equity products10,865
 11,912
9,669
 10,626
Residential construction327
 404
197
 298
Total residential loans38,730
 38,990
Consumer loans:   
Guaranteed student6,559
 6,167
7,039
 6,633
Other direct8,597
 7,771
10,100
 8,729
Indirect11,952
 10,736
12,010
 12,140
Credit cards1,466
 1,410
1,603
 1,582
Total consumer loans28,574
 26,084
Total consumer LHFI69,257
 67,704
LHFI
$144,264
 
$143,298

$147,215
 
$143,181
LHFS 3

$2,835
 
$4,169

$1,961
 
$2,290
1 Includes $3.5$3.8 billion and $3.7 billion of lease financing, and $764$838 million and $729$778 million of installment loans at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
2Includes $206$168 million and $222$196 million of LHFI measured at fair value at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
3 Includes $2.3$1.8 billion and $3.5$1.6 billion of LHFS measured at fair value at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
During the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the Company transferred $91$122 million and $153$91 million of LHFI to LHFS, and $6$5 million and $13$6 million of LHFS to LHFI, respectively. In addition to sales of residential and commercial mortgage LHFS in the normal course of business, the Company sold $285$14 million and $1.2 billion$285 million of loans and leases for a net loss of $1 million and a net gain of $8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively.respectively, at a price approximating their recorded investment.
During the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the Company transferred $218$449 million and $315$218 million of LHFI to LHFS, and transferred $16$23 million and $23$16 million of LHFS to LHFI, respectively. In addition to sales of residential and commercial mortgage LHFS in the normal course of business, the Company sold $513$187 million and $1.5 billion$513 million of loans and leases for an immaterial net gain and a net gain of $6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively.respectively, at a price approximating their recorded investment.
During the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the Company purchased $333$433 million and $506$333 million, respectively, of guaranteed student loans. During the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company purchased $213 million of consumer indirect loans. No consumer indirect loans inwere purchased during the normal coursethree months ended September 30, 2017. During each of business. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company purchased $1.4 billion of guaranteed student loans, and purchased $229 million and $99 million, respectively, of consumer indirect loans, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company purchased $1.6 billion of guaranteed student loans.
 
At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had $23.9$26.1 billion and $22.6$24.3 billion of net eligible loan collateral pledged to the Federal Reserve discount window to support $17.8$19.8 billion and $17.0$18.2 billion of available, unused borrowing capacity, respectively.
At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had $38.2$39.4 billion and $36.9$38.0 billion of net eligible loan collateral pledged to the FHLB of Atlanta to support $30.8$31.5 billion and $31.9$30.5 billion of available borrowing capacity, respectively. The available FHLB borrowing capacity at September 30, 20172018 was used to support $1.3$3.0 billion of long-term debt and $5.0$4.3 billion of letters of credit issued on the Company's behalf. At December 31, 2016,2017, the available FHLB borrowing capacity was used to support $2.8 billion$4 million of long-term debt and $7.3$6.7 billion of letters of credit issued on the Company's behalf.
Credit Quality Evaluation
The Company evaluates the credit quality of its loan portfolio by employing a dual internal risk rating system, which assigns both PD and LGD ratings to derive expected losses. Assignment of these ratings are predicated upon numerous factors, including consumer credit risk scores, rating agency information, borrower/guarantor financial capacity, LTV ratios, collateral type, debt service coverage ratios, collection experience, other internal metrics/analyses, and/or qualitative assessments.
For the commercial portfolio, the Company believes that the most appropriate credit quality indicator is an individual loan’s risk assessment expressed according to the broad regulatory agency classifications of Pass or Criticized. The Company conforms to the following regulatory classifications for Criticized assets: Other Assets Especially Mentioned (or Special Mention), Adversely Classified,Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss. However, for the purposes of disclosure, management believes the most meaningful distinction within the Criticized categories is between Criticized accruing (which includes Special Mention and a portion of Adversely Classified)Substandard) and Criticized nonaccruing (which includes a portion of Adversely Classified andSubstandard as well as Doubtful and Loss). This distinction identifies those relatively higher risk loans for which there is a basis to believe that the Company will not collect all amounts due under those loan agreements. The Company's risk rating system is more granular, with multiple risk ratings in both the Pass and Criticized categories. Pass ratings reflect relatively low PDs, whereas, Criticized assets have higher PDs. The granularity in Pass ratings assists in establishing pricing, loan structures, approval requirements, reserves, and ongoing credit management requirements. Commercial risk ratings are refreshed at least annually, or more frequently as appropriate, based upon considerations such as market conditions, borrower characteristics, and portfolio trends. Additionally, management routinely reviews portfolio risk ratings, trends, and concentrations to support risk identification and mitigation activities.
For consumer and residential loans, the Company monitors credit risk based on indicators such as delinquencies and FICO scores. The Company believes that consumer credit risk, as assessed by the industry-wide FICO scoring method, is a relevant credit quality indicator. Borrower-specific FICO scores are obtained at origination as part of the Company’s formal underwriting
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



underwriting process, and refreshed FICO scores are obtained by the Company at least quarterly.
For government-guaranteedguaranteed loans, the Company monitors the credit quality based primarily on delinquency status, as it is a more relevant indicator of credit quality due to the government guarantee. At both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016, 32% and 29%, respectively, of the guaranteed residential loan2017,
 
portfolio was28% of guaranteed residential mortgages were current with respect to payments. At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016, 76%2017, 74% and 75%, respectively, of the guaranteed student loan portfolio wasloans were current with respect to payments. The Company's loss exposure on guaranteed residential mortgages and student loans is mitigated by the government guarantee.

LHFI by credit quality indicator are presented in the following tables:
Commercial LoansCommercial Loans
C&I CRE Commercial ConstructionC&I CRE Commercial Construction
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Risk rating:                      
Pass
$65,768
 
$66,961
 
$4,933
 
$4,574
 
$3,882
 
$3,914

$66,224
 
$64,546
 
$6,418
 
$5,126
 
$3,038
 
$3,770
Criticized accruing1,698
 1,862
 300
 415
 81
 84
1,723
 1,595
 157
 167
 99
 33
Criticized nonaccruing292
 390
 5
 7
 1
 17
256
 215
 43
 24
 
 1
Total
$67,758
 
$69,213
 
$5,238
 
$4,996
 
$3,964
 
$4,015

$68,203
 
$66,356
 
$6,618
 
$5,317
 
$3,137
 
$3,804


Residential Loans 1
 Consumer Loans 1
Residential Mortgages -
Nonguaranteed
 Residential Home Equity Products Residential Construction
Residential Mortgages -
Nonguaranteed
 Residential Home Equity Products Residential Construction
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Current FICO score range:                      
700 and above
$23,444
 
$22,194
 
$9,067
 
$9,826
 
$274
 
$292

$24,968
 
$23,602
 
$8,208
 
$8,946
 
$163
 
$240
620 - 6992,769
 3,042
 1,334
 1,540
 43
 96
2,499
 2,721
 1,046
 1,242
 27
 50
Below 620 2
828
 901
 464
 546
 10
 16
720
 813
 415
 438
 7
 8
Total
$27,041
 
$26,137
 
$10,865
 
$11,912
 
$327
 
$404

$28,187
 
$27,136
 
$9,669
 
$10,626
 
$197
 
$298

Consumer Loans 3
Other Direct Indirect Credit CardsOther Direct Indirect Credit Cards
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Current FICO score range:                      
700 and above
$7,778
 
$7,008
 
$8,907
 
$7,642
 
$1,000
 
$974

$9,197
 
$7,929
 
$8,967
 
$9,094
 
$1,084
 
$1,088
620 - 699783
 703
 2,339
 2,381
 370
 351
866
 757
 2,321
 2,344
 401
 395
Below 620 2
36
 60
 706
 713
 96
 85
37
 43
 722
 702
 118
 99
Total
$8,597
 
$7,771
 
$11,952
 
$10,736
 
$1,466
 
$1,410

$10,100
 
$8,729
 
$12,010
 
$12,140
 
$1,603
 
$1,582
1 Excludes $497$7.0 billion and $6.6 billion of guaranteed student loans and $452 million and $537$560 million of guaranteed residential loansmortgages at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016, respectively.2017, respectively, for which there was nominal risk of principal loss due to the government guarantee.
2 For substantially all loans with refreshed FICO scores below 620, the borrower’s FICO score at the time of origination exceeded 620 but has since deteriorated as the loan has seasoned.
3 Excludes $6.6 billion and $6.2 billion of guaranteed student loans at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




The LHFI portfolio by payment status for the LHFI portfolio is presented in the following tables:

September 30, 2018
September 30, 2017Accruing    
(Dollars in millions)
Accruing
Current
 
Accruing
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
Accruing
90+ Days
Past Due
 
 Nonaccruing 2
 TotalCurrent 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90+ Days
Past Due
 
 Nonaccruing 1
 Total
Commercial loans:                  
C&I
$67,396
 
$55
 
$15
 
$292
 
$67,758

$67,897
 
$40
 
$10
 
$256
 
$68,203
CRE5,231
 1
 1
 5
 5,238
6,572
 2
 1
 43
 6,618
Commercial construction3,963
 
 
 1
 3,964
3,137
 
 
 
 3,137
Total commercial loans76,590
 56
 16
 298
 76,960
Residential loans:         
Total commercial LHFI77,606
 42
 11
 299
 77,958
Consumer loans:         
Residential mortgages - guaranteed161
 50
 286
 
 497
127
 38
 287
 
3 
452
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed 1
26,802
 73
 5
 161
 27,041
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed 2
27,880
 73
 9
 225
 28,187
Residential home equity products10,559
 92
 
 214
 10,865
9,449
 70
 1
 149
 9,669
Residential construction315
 1
 
 11
 327
185
 1
 2
 9
 197
Total residential loans37,837
 216
 291
 386
 38,730
Consumer loans:         
Guaranteed student4,974
 567
 1,018
 
 6,559
5,175
 711
 1,153
 
3 
7,039
Other direct8,547
 38
 6
 6
 8,597
10,050
 39
 4
 7
 10,100
Indirect11,815
 130
 
 7
 11,952
11,905
 99
 
 6
 12,010
Credit cards1,441
 13
 12
 
 1,466
1,573
 15
 15
 
 1,603
Total consumer loans26,777
 748
 1,036
 13
 28,574
Total consumer LHFI66,344
 1,046
 1,471
 396
 69,257
Total LHFI
$141,204
 
$1,020
 
$1,343
 
$697
 
$144,264

$143,950
 
$1,088
 
$1,482
 
$695
 
$147,215
1 Includes $206 million of loans measured at fair value, the majority of which were accruing current.
2 Nonaccruing loansnonaccruing LHFI past due 90 days or more totaled $333of $348 million. Nonaccruing loansLHFI past due fewer than 90 days include modified nonaccrual loans reported asmodified in TDRs, performing second lien loans where the first lien loan is nonperforming, and certain energy-related commercial loans.


 December 31, 2016
(Dollars in millions)
Accruing
Current
 
Accruing
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
Accruing
90+ Days
Past Due
 
 Nonaccruing 2
 Total
Commercial loans:         
C&I
$68,776
 
$35
 
$12
 
$390
 
$69,213
CRE4,988
 1
 
 7
 4,996
Commercial construction3,998
 
 
 17
 4,015
Total commercial loans77,762
 36
 12
 414
 78,224
Residential loans:         
Residential mortgages - guaranteed155
 55
 327
 
 537
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed 1
25,869
 84
 7
 177
 26,137
Residential home equity products11,596
 81
 
 235
 11,912
Residential construction389
 3
 
 12
 404
Total residential loans38,009
 223
 334
 424
 38,990
Consumer loans:         
Guaranteed student4,637
 603
 927
 
 6,167
Other direct7,726
 35
 4
 6
 7,771
Indirect10,608
 126
 1
 1
 10,736
Credit cards1,388
 12
 10
 
 1,410
Total consumer loans24,359
 776
 942
 7
 26,084
Total LHFI
$140,130
 
$1,035
 
$1,288
 
$845
 
$143,298
1 2Includes $222Includes $168 million of loans measured at fair value, the majority of which were accruing current.
23 NonaccruingGuaranteed loans are not placed on nonaccruing regardless of delinquency status because collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured by the government. 


 December 31, 2017
 Accruing    
(Dollars in millions)Current 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90+ Days
Past Due
 
 Nonaccruing 1
 Total
Commercial loans:         
C&I
$66,092
 
$42
 
$7
 
$215
 
$66,356
CRE5,293
 
 
 24
 5,317
Commercial construction3,803
 
 
 1
 3,804
Total commercial LHFI75,188
 42
 7
 240
 75,477
Consumer loans:         
Residential mortgages - guaranteed159
 55
 346
 
3 
560
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed 2
26,778
 148
 4
 206
 27,136
Residential home equity products10,348
 75
 
 203
 10,626
Residential construction280
 7
 
 11
 298
Guaranteed student4,946
 659
 1,028
 
3 
6,633
Other direct8,679
 36
 7
 7
 8,729
Indirect12,022
 111
 
 7
 12,140
Credit cards1,556
 13
 13
 
 1,582
Total consumer LHFI64,768
 1,104
 1,398
 434
 67,704
Total LHFI
$139,956
 
$1,146
 
$1,405
 
$674
 
$143,181
1 Includes nonaccruing LHFI past due 90 days or more totaled $360of $357 million. Nonaccruing loansLHFI past due fewer than 90 days include modified nonaccrual loans reported asmodified in TDRs, performing second lien loans where the first lien loan is nonperforming, and certain energy-related commercial loans.
2 Includes $196 million of loans measured at fair value, the majority of which were accruing current.
3 Guaranteed loans are not placed on nonaccruing regardless of delinquency status because collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured by the government.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the agreement. Commercial nonaccrual loans greater than $3 million and certain commercial residential, and consumer loans whose terms have been modified in a TDR are individually evaluated for
 
for impairment. Smaller-balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and loans measured at fair value are not included in the following tables. Additionally, the following tables exclude guaranteed student loans and guaranteed residential mortgages for which there was nominal risk of principal loss.loss due to the government guarantee.

September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Amortized
 Cost 1
 
Related
ALLL
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Amortized
 Cost 1
 
Related
ALLL
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
 Carrying 1
Value
 
Related
ALLL
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
 Carrying 1
Value
 
Related
ALLL
Impaired LHFI with no ALLL recorded:Impaired LHFI with no ALLL recorded:          Impaired LHFI with no ALLL recorded:          
Commercial loans:                      
C&I
$79
 
$72
 
$—
 
$266
 
$214
 
$—

$51
 
$32
 
$—
 
$38
 
$35
 
$—
Total commercial loans79
 72
 
 266
 214
 
Residential loans:           
CRE21
 20
 
 
 
 
Total commercial LHFI with no ALLL recorded72
 52
 
 38
 35
 
Consumer loans:           
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed461
 365
 
 466
 360
 
483
 378
 
 458
 363
 
Residential construction16
 9
 
 16
 8
 
12
 6
 
 15
 9
 
Total residential loans477
 374
 
 482
 368
 
Total consumer LHFI with no ALLL recorded495
 384
 
 473
 372
 
                      
Impaired LHFI with an ALLL recorded:                      
Commercial loans:                      
C&I171
 153
 30
 225
 151
 31
189
 165
 26
 127
 117
 19
CRE
 
 
 26
 17
 2
25
 21
 2
 21
 21
 2
Total commercial loans171
 153
 30
 251
 168
 33
Residential loans:           
Total commercial LHFI with an ALLL recorded214
 186
 28
 148
 138
 21
Consumer loans:           
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed1,161
 1,132
 124
 1,277
 1,248
 150
1,049
 1,027
 101
 1,133
 1,103
 113
Residential home equity products945
 885
 55
 863
 795
 54
873
 821
 49
 953
 895
 54
Residential construction97
 96
 8
 109
 107
 11
83
 81
 6
 93
 90
 7
Total residential loans2,203
 2,113
 187
 2,249
 2,150
 215
Consumer loans:           
Other direct59
 59
 1
 59
 59
 1
57
 57
 1
 59
 59
 1
Indirect118
 117
 7
 103
 103
 5
131
 131
 6
 123
 122
 7
Credit cards25
 6
 1
 24
 6
 1
29
 8
 1
 26
 7
 1
Total consumer loans202
 182
 9
 186
 168
 7
Total consumer LHFI with an ALLL recorded2,222
 2,125
 164
 2,387
 2,276
 183
Total impaired LHFI
$3,132
 
$2,894
 
$226
 
$3,434
 
$3,068
 
$255

$3,003
 
$2,747
 
$192
 
$3,046
 
$2,821
 
$204
1 Amortized costCarrying value reflects charge-offs that have been recognized plus other amounts that have been applied to adjust the net book balance.



Included in the impaired LHFI balancescarrying values above at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 20162017 were $2.5$2.3 billion and $2.4 billion of accruing TDRs, at amortized cost, of which 97% and 96% were current, for each period.respectively. See Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information regarding the Company’s loan impairment policy.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued





Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Amortized
Cost
 
Interest
Income
Recognized1
 
Average
Amortized
Cost
 
Interest
Income
Recognized1
 
Average
Amortized
Cost
 
Interest
Income
Recognized1
 
Average
Amortized
Cost
 
Interest
Income
Recognized1
Average
Carrying Value
 
 Interest 1
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Carrying Value
 
 Interest 1
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
 Interest 1
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
 Interest 1
Income
Recognized
Impaired LHFI with no ALLL recorded:Impaired LHFI with no ALLL recorded:      Impaired LHFI with no ALLL recorded:      
Commercial loans:                              
C&I
$70
 
$—
 
$268
 
$1
 
$81
 
$—
 
$200
 
$1

$44
 
$—
 
$70
 
$—
 
$45
 
$1
 
$81
 
$—
Total commercial loans70
 
 268
 1
 81
 
 200
 1
Residential loans:               
CRE20
 
 
 
 20
 
 
 
Total commercial LHFI with no ALLL recorded64
 
 70
 
 65
 1
 81
 
Consumer loans:               
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed364
 4
 364
 4
 361
 11
 368
 12
381
 4
 364
 4
 386
 11
 361
 11
Residential construction9
 
 8
 
 9
 
 8
 
7
 
 9
 
 7
 
 9
 
Total residential loans373
 4
 372
 4
 370
 11
 376
 12
Total consumer LHFI with no ALLL recorded388
 4
 373
 4
 393
 11
 370
 11
                              
Impaired LHFI with an ALLL recorded:Impaired LHFI with an ALLL recorded:            Impaired LHFI with an ALLL recorded:            
Commercial loans:                              
C&I150
 
 188
 
 145
 2
 185
 1
177
 
 150
 
 176
 3
 145
 2
Total commercial loans150
 
 188
 
 145
 2
 185
 1
Residential loans:               
CRE21
 
 
 
 22
 
 
 
Total commercial LHFI with an ALLL recorded198
 
 150
 
 198
 3
 145
 2
Consumer loans:               
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed1,135
 14
 1,288
 15
 1,146
 45
 1,292
 48
1,027
 13
 1,135
 14
 1,031
 39
 1,146
 45
Residential home equity products890
 8
 771
 7
 901
 24
 780
 22
824
 9
 890
 8
 833
 27
 901
 24
Residential construction96
 2
 112
 1
 98
 4
 114
 4
80
 1
 96
 2
 82
 4
 98
 4
Total residential loans2,121
 24
 2,171
 23
 2,145
 73
 2,186
 74
Consumer loans:               
Other direct58
 1
 10
 
 59
 3
 11
 
57
 1
 58
 1
 58
 3
 59
 3
Indirect120
 2
 109
 1
 128
 4
 115
 4
134
 2
 120
 2
 141
 5
 128
 4
Credit cards6
 
 6
 
 6
 1
 6
 
8
 
 6
 
 8
 1
 6
 1
Total consumer loans184
 3
 125
 1
 193
 8
 132
 4
Total consumer LHFI with an ALLL recorded2,130
 26
 2,305
 27
 2,153
 79
 2,338
 81
Total impaired LHFI
$2,898
 
$31
 
$3,124
 
$29
 
$2,934
 
$94
 
$3,079
 
$92

$2,780
 
$30
 
$2,898
 
$31
 
$2,809
 
$94
 
$2,934
 
$94
1 Of the interest income recognized during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, cash basis interest income was less than $1 million and $3 million, respectively.immaterial.
Of the interest income recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, cash basis interest income was less than $1 million and $2 million, respectively.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




NPAs are presented in the following table:

(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Nonaccrual/NPLs:   
Commercial loans:   
NPAs:   
Commercial NPLs:   
C&I
$292
 
$390

$256
 
$215
CRE5
 7
43
 24
Commercial construction1
 17

 1
Residential loans:   
Consumer NPLs:   
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed161
 177
225
 206
Residential home equity products214
 235
149
 203
Residential construction11
 12
9
 11
Consumer loans:   
Other direct6
 6
7
 7
Indirect7
 1
6
 7
Total nonaccrual/NPLs 1
697
 845
Total nonaccrual loans/NPLs 1
695
 674
OREO 2
57
 60
52
 57
Other repossessed assets7
 14
7
 10
Nonperforming LHFS31
 
Total NPAs
$792
 
$919

$754
 
$741
1 Nonaccruing restructured loans are included in total nonaccrual/nonaccrual loans/NPLs.
2 Does not include foreclosed real estate related to loans insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA. Proceeds due from the FHA and the VA are recorded as a receivable in otherOther assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets until the property is conveyed and the funds are received. The receivable related to proceeds due from the FHA orand the VA totaled $50$49 million and $45 million at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.



The Company's recorded investment of nonaccruing loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings arewere in process at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 20162017 was $72$89 million and $85$73 million, respectively. The Company's recorded investment of accruing loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings arewere in process at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 20162017 was $94$108 million and $122$101 million, of which $90$100 million and $114$97 million were insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA, respectively.
 
At September 30, 2018, OREO included $49 million of foreclosed residential real estate properties and $2 million of foreclosed commercial real estate properties, with the remaining $1 million related to land.
At December 31, 2017, OREO included $50$51 million of foreclosed residential real estate properties and $4 million of foreclosed commercial real estate properties, with the remaining $3 million related to land.
At December 31, 2016, OREO included $50 million of foreclosed residential real estate properties and $7 million of foreclosed commercial real estate properties, with the remaining $3$2 million related to land.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




Restructured Loans
A TDR is a loan for which the Company has granted an economic concession to a borrower in response to certain instances of financial difficulty experienced by the borrower, which the Company would not have considered otherwise. When a loan is modified under the terms of a TDR, the Company typically offers the borrower an extension of the loan maturity date and/or a reduction in the original contractual interest rate. In certainlimited situations, the Company may offer to restructure a loan in a manner that
 
manner that ultimately results in the forgiveness of a contractually specified principal balance.
At both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had $1 million and $29 million, respectively,an immaterial amount of commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose terms have been modified in a TDR. The number and amortized costcarrying value of loans modified under the terms of a TDR, by type of modification, are presented in the following tables:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 1
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 1
(Dollars in millions)Number of Loans Modified Rate Modification Term Extension and/or Other Concessions TotalNumber of Loans Modified Rate Modification Term Extension and/or Other Concessions Total
Commercial loans:              
C&I76
 
$2
 
$7
 
$9
47
 
$—
 
$16
 
$16
Residential loans:       
Consumer loans:       
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed41
 6
 4
 10
48
 3
 7
 10
Residential home equity products696
 18
 45
 63
130
 1
 11
 12
Consumer loans:       
Other direct135
 
 2
 2
141
 
 2
 2
Indirect738
 
 17
 17
559
 
 14
 14
Credit cards182
 1
 
 1
345
 1
 
 1
Total TDR additions1,868
 
$27
 
$75
 
$102
1,270
 
$5
 
$50
 
$55
1 Includes loans modified under the terms of a TDR that were charged-off during the period.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 1
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 1
(Dollars in millions)Number of Loans Modified Rate Modification Term Extension and/or Other Concessions TotalNumber of Loans Modified Rate Modification Term Extension and/or Other Concessions Total
Commercial loans:              
C&I136
 
$2
 
$86
 
$88
122
 
$—
 
$75
 
$75
Residential loans:       
Consumer loans:       
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed119
 17
 8
 25
267
 18
 46
 64
Residential home equity products1,971
 18
 172
 190
410
 1
 34
 35
Consumer loans:       
Residential construction4
 
 
 
Other direct
425
 
 6
 6
469
 
 6
 6
Indirect2,034
 
 50
 50
1,954
 
 46
 46
Credit cards615
 3
 
 3
1,079
 4
 
 4
Total TDR additions5,300
 
$40
 
$322
 
$362
4,305
 
$23
 
$207
 
$230
1 Includes loans modified under the terms of a TDR that were charged-off during the period.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 1
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 1
(Dollars in millions)Number of Loans Modified Rate Modification Term Extension and/or Other Concessions TotalNumber of Loans Modified Rate Modification Term Extension and/or Other Concessions Total
Commercial loans:              
C&I19
 
$—
 
$49
 
$49
76
 
$2
 
$7
 
$9
Residential loans:       
Consumer loans:       
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed102
 22
 3
 25
41
 6
 4
 10
Residential home equity products569
 
 55
 55
696
 18
 45
 63
Consumer loans:       
Other direct2
 
 
 
135
 
 2
 2
Indirect351
 
 9
 9
738
 
 17
 17
Credit cards149
 1
 
 1
182
 1
 
 1
Total TDR additions1,192
 
$23
 
$116
 
$139
1,868
 
$27
 
$75
 
$102
1 Includes loans modified under the terms of a TDR that were charged-off during the period.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 1
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 1
(Dollars in millions)Number of Loans Modified Rate Modification Term Extension and/or Other Concessions TotalNumber of Loans Modified Rate Modification Term Extension and/or Other Concessions Total
Commercial loans:              
C&I48 
$—
 
$95
 
$95
136
 
$2
 
$86
 
$88
Commercial construction1
 
 
 
Residential loans:       
Consumer loans:       
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed339 80
 11
 91
119
 17
 8
 25
Residential home equity products2,030 9
 182
 191
1,971
 18
 172
 190
Consumer loans:       
Other direct34 
 1
 1
425
 
 6
 6
Indirect1,217 
 30
 30
2,034
 
 50
 50
Credit cards501 2
 
 2
615
 3
 
 3
Total TDR additions4,170
 
$91
 
$319
 
$410
5,300
 
$40
 
$322
 
$362
1 Includes loans modified under the terms of a TDR that were charged-off during the period.


TDRs that defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, which were first modified within the previous 12 months, were immaterial. The majority of loansloans that were modified under the terms of a TDR and subsequently became 90 days or more delinquent have remained on nonaccrual status since the time of delinquency.

Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company does not have a significant concentration of credit risk to any individual client except for the U.S. government and its agencies. However, a geographic concentration arises because the Company operates primarily withinmajority of the Company's LHFI portfolio represents borrowers that reside in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. The Company engages in limited international banking activities. The Company’s totalcross-border outstanding loans totaled $1.4 billion at both September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
 
cross-border outstanding loans were $1.5 billion and $2.2 billion at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
With respect to collateral concentration, the Company's recorded investment in residential real estate secured LHFI totaled $38.5 billion at September 30, 2018 and represented 26% of total LHFI. At December 31, 2017, the Company owned $38.7 billionCompany's recorded investment in loans secured by residential real estate representingsecured LHFI totaled $38.6 billion and represented 27% of total LHFI. Additionally, at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had $10.1 billion in commitments to extend credit on home equity lines of $10.2 billion and $4.1$10.1 billion, inand had residential mortgage loan commitments outstanding atof $3.8 billion and $3.0 billion, respectively. At both September 30, 2017. At2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, 1% of the Company owned $39.0 billion in loansCompany's LHFI secured by residential real estate representing 27% of total LHFI, and had $10.3 billion in commitments to extend credit on home equity lines and $4.2 billion in residential mortgage loan commitments outstanding. At both September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 1% of residential loans owned werewas insured by the FHA or guaranteed by a federal agency or a GSE, respectively.the VA.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 67 - ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The allowance for credit losses consists of the ALLL and the unfunded commitments reserve. Activity in the allowance for credit losses by loan segment is summarizedpresented in the following table:tables:
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 2016
Balance, beginning of period
$1,803
 
$1,840
 
$1,776
 
$1,815
Provision for loan losses119
 95
 324
 338
Provision for unfunded commitments1
 2
 6
 5
Loan charge-offs(109) (150) (357) (428)
Loan recoveries31
 24
 96
 81
Balance, end of period
$1,845
 
$1,811
 
$1,845
 
$1,811
        
Components:       
ALLL    
$1,772
 
$1,743
Unfunded commitments reserve 1
    73
 68
Allowance for credit losses    
$1,845
 
$1,811
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(Dollars in millions)Commercial Consumer Total Commercial Consumer Total
ALLL, beginning of period
$1,068
 
$582
 
$1,650
 
$1,101
 
$634
 
$1,735
Provision for loan losses36
 25
 61
 37
 91
 128
Loan charge-offs(51) (71) (122) (95) (234) (329)
Loan recoveries9
 25
 34
 19
 70
 89
ALLL, end of period1,062
 561
 1,623
 1,062
 561
 1,623
            
Unfunded commitments reserve, beginning of period 1
72
 
 72
 79
 
 79
Benefit for unfunded commitments
 
 
 (7) 
 (7)
Unfunded commitments reserve, end of period 1
72
 
 72
 72
 
 72
            
Allowance for credit losses, end of period
$1,134
 
$561
 
$1,695
 
$1,134
 
$561
 
$1,695
1 The unfunded commitments reserve is recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Activity
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(Dollars in millions)Commercial Consumer Total Commercial Consumer Total
ALLL, beginning of period
$1,140
 
$591
 
$1,731
 
$1,124
 
$585
 
$1,709
Provision for loan losses5
 114
 119
 89
 235
 324
Loan charge-offs(33) (76) (109) (122) (235) (357)
Loan recoveries11
 20
 31
 32
 64
 96
ALLL, end of period1,123
 649
 1,772
 1,123
 649
 1,772
            
Unfunded commitments reserve, beginning of period 1
72
 
 72
 67
 
 67
Provision for unfunded commitments1
 
 1
 6
 
 6
Unfunded commitments reserve, end of period 1
73
 
 73
 73
 
 73
            
Allowance for credit losses, end of period
$1,196
 
$649
 
$1,845
 
$1,196
 
$649
 
$1,845
1 The unfunded commitments reserve is recorded in Other liabilities in the ALLL by loan segment is presented in the following tables:
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
(Dollars in millions)Commercial Residential Consumer Total
Balance, beginning of period
$1,140
 
$337
 
$254
 
$1,731
Provision for loan losses5
 29
 85
 119
Loan charge-offs(33) (23) (53) (109)
Loan recoveries11
 8
 12
 31
Balance, end of period
$1,123
 
$351
 
$298
 
$1,772
     
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
(Dollars in millions)Commercial Residential Consumer Total
Balance, beginning of period
$1,147
 
$439
 
$188
 
$1,774
Provision/(benefit) for loan losses81
 (36) 50
 95
Loan charge-offs(78) (28) (44) (150)
Loan recoveries7
 7
 10
 24
Balance, end of period
$1,157
 
$382
 
$204
 
$1,743
        
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(Dollars in millions)Commercial Residential Consumer Total
Balance, beginning of period
$1,124
 
$369
 
$216
 
$1,709
Provision for loan losses89
 33
 202
 324
Loan charge-offs(122) (78) (157) (357)
Loan recoveries32
 27
 37
 96
Balance, end of period
$1,123
 
$351
 
$298
 
$1,772
        
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
(Dollars in millions)Commercial Residential Consumer Total
Balance, beginning of period
$1,047
 
$534
 
$171
 
$1,752
Provision/(benefit) for loan losses293
 (72) 117
 338
Loan charge-offs(209) (102) (117) (428)
Loan recoveries26
 22
 33
 81
Balance, end of period
$1,157
 
$382
 
$204
 
$1,743

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued


Balance Sheets.

As discussed in Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the ALLL is composed of both specific allowances for certain nonaccrual loans and TDRs, and general allowances for groups of loans with
similar risk characteristics. No allowance is required for loans
measured at fair value. Additionally, the Company records an immaterial allowance for loan products that are insured by federal agencies or guaranteed by government agencies,GSEs, as there is nominal risk of principal loss.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The Company’s LHFI portfolio and related ALLL isare presented in the following tables:
September 30, 2017September 30, 2018
Commercial Residential Consumer TotalCommercial Loans Consumer Loans Total
(Dollars in millions)
Carrying
Value
 
Related
ALLL
 
Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
 
Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
 
Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
Carrying
Value
 
Related
ALLL
 
Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
 
Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
LHFI evaluated for impairment:LHFI evaluated for impairment:                         
Individually evaluated
$225
 
$30
 
$2,487
 
$187
 
$182
 
$9
 
$2,894
 
$226

$238
 
$28
 
$2,509
 
$164
 
$2,747
 
$192
Collectively evaluated76,735
 1,093
 36,037
 164
 28,392
 289
 141,164
 1,546
77,720
 1,034
 66,580
 397
 144,300
 1,431
Total evaluated76,960
 1,123
 38,524
 351
 28,574
 298
 144,058
 1,772
77,958
 1,062
 69,089
 561
 147,047
 1,623
LHFI measured at fair value
 
 206
 
 
 
 206
 

 
 168
 
 168
 
Total LHFI
$76,960
 
$1,123
 
$38,730
 
$351
 
$28,574
 
$298
 
$144,264
 
$1,772

$77,958
 
$1,062
 
$69,257
 
$561
 
$147,215
 
$1,623

December 31, 2016December 31, 2017
Commercial Residential Consumer TotalCommercial Loans Consumer Loans Total
(Dollars in millions)Carrying
Value
 
Related
ALLL
 Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
 Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
 Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
Carrying
Value
 
Related
ALLL
 Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
 Carrying
Value
 Related
ALLL
LHFI evaluated for impairment:

LHFI evaluated for impairment:

                         
Individually evaluated
$382
 
$33
 
$2,518
 
$215
 
$168
 
$7
 
$3,068
 
$255

$173
 
$21
 
$2,648
 
$183
 
$2,821
 
$204
Collectively evaluated77,842
 1,091
 36,250
 154
 25,916
 209
 140,008
 1,454
75,304
 1,080
 64,860
 451
 140,164
 1,531
Total evaluated78,224
 1,124
 38,768
 369
 26,084
 216
 143,076
 1,709
75,477
 1,101
 67,508
 634
 142,985
 1,735
LHFI measured at fair value
 
 222
 
 
 
 222
 

 
 196
 
 196
 
Total LHFI
$78,224
 
$1,124
 
$38,990
 
$369
 
$26,084
 
$216
 
$143,298
 
$1,709

$75,477
 
$1,101
 
$67,704
 
$634
 
$143,181
 
$1,735




NOTE 78 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
As discussed in Note 16, "Business Segment Reporting," the Company realigned its business segment structure from three segments to two segments in the second quarter of 2017. As a result, the Company reassessed the composition of its goodwill reporting units and combined the Consumer Banking and Private Wealth Management reporting unit and Mortgage Banking reporting unit into a single Consumer goodwill reporting unit. The Mortgage Banking reporting unit did not have any associated goodwill prior to this change. The composition of the Wholesale Banking reporting unit was not impacted by the business segment structure realignment.
The Company conducts a goodwill impairment test at the reporting unit level at least annually, or more frequently as events occur or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional
information regarding the Company's goodwill accounting policy.
The Company performed qualitative goodwill assessments inIn the first, second, and third quarters of 2017,2018, the Company performed qualitative goodwill assessments on its Consumer and Wholesale reporting units, considering changes in key assumptions as well as other events and circumstances occurring since the most recent annual goodwill impairment test performed as of October 1, 2016.2017. The Company concluded, based on the totality of factors observed, that it is not more-likely-than-not
that the fair values of its reportable segments are less than their respective carrying values. Accordingly, goodwill was not required to be quantitatively tested for impairment during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2018.
ChangesIn the second quarter of 2018, certain business banking clients were transferred from the Wholesale segment to the Consumer segment, resulting in the reallocation of $128 million in goodwill. See Note 18, "Business Segment Reporting," for additional information. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 are presented in the following table. There were no material changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017.

(Dollars in millions)Consumer Wholesale Total
Balance, January 1, 2017
$4,262
 
$2,075
 
$6,337
Measurement period adjustment related to the acquisition of Pillar
 1
 1
Balance, September 30, 2017
$4,262
 
$2,076
 
$6,338
(Dollars in millions)Consumer Wholesale Total
Balance, January 1, 2018
$4,262
 
$2,069
 
$6,331
Reallocation related to intersegment transfer of business banking clients128
 (128) 
Balance, September 30, 2018
$4,390
 
$1,941
 
$6,331

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Other Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying amountsamount of other intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30 are presented in the following table:
(Dollars in millions)Residential MSRs - Fair Value Other TotalResidential MSRs - Fair Value Commercial Mortgage Servicing Rights and Other Total
Balance, January 1, 2018
$1,710
 
$81
 
$1,791
Amortization 1

 (13) (13)
Servicing rights originated250
 10
 260
Servicing rights purchased89
 
 89
Changes in fair value:    
Due to changes in inputs and assumptions 2
198
 
 198
Other changes in fair value 3
(183) 
 (183)
Servicing rights sold(2) 
 (2)
Balance, September 30, 2018
$2,062
 
$78
 
$2,140
     
Balance, January 1, 2017
$1,572
 
$85
 
$1,657

$1,572
 
$85
 
$1,657
Amortization 1

 (16) (16)
 (16) (16)
Servicing rights originated252
 10
 262
252
 10
 262
Changes in fair value:    
    

Due to changes in inputs and assumptions 2
(27) 
 (27)(27) 
 (27)
Other changes in fair value 3
(168) 
 (168)(168) 
 (168)
Servicing rights sold(1) 
 (1)(1) 
 (1)
Other 4

 (1) (1)
 (1) (1)
Balance, September 30, 2017
$1,628
 
$78
 
$1,706

$1,628
 
$78
 
$1,706
     
Balance, January 1, 2016
$1,307
 
$18
 
$1,325
Amortization 1

 (6) (6)
Servicing rights originated198
 
 198
Servicing rights purchased104
 
 104
Changes in fair value:    

Due to changes in inputs and assumptions 2
(328) 
 (328)
Other changes in fair value 3
(160) 
 (160)
Servicing rights sold(2) 
 (2)
Balance, September 30, 2016
$1,119
 
$12
 
$1,131
1 Does not include expense associated with non-qualified community development investments. See Note 8,10, "Certain Transfers of Financial Assets and Variable Interest Entities," for additional information.
2 Primarily reflects changes in option adjusted spreads and prepayment speed assumptions, due to changes in interest rates.
3 Represents changes due to the collection of expected cash flows, net of accretion due to the passage of time.
4 Represents the first quarter of 2017 measurement period adjustment on other intangible assets acquired previously in the Pillar acquisition.


The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets are presented in the following table:
 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(Dollars in millions)Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value
Amortized other intangible assets 1:
           
Commercial mortgage servicing rights
$89
 
($25) 
$64
 
$79
 
($14) 
$65
Other19
 (17) 2
 32
 (28) 4
Unamortized other intangible assets:           
Residential MSRs2,062
 
 2,062
 1,710
 
 1,710
Other12
 
 12
 12
 
 12
Total other intangible assets
$2,182
 
($42) 
$2,140
 
$1,833
 
($42) 
$1,791
1 Excludes other intangible assets that are indefinite-lived, carried at fair value, or fully amortized.

Servicing Rights
The Company acquires servicing rights and retains servicing rights for certain of its sales or securitizations of residential mortgage, consumer indirect,mortgages and commercial loans. MSRsServicing rights on residential mortgage loans and servicing rights on commercial and consumer indirect loansmortgages are the only material servicing assets capitalized by the Company and are classified within otheras Other intangible assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights
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. Such income earned forcosts, and is presented in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $100 million and $301 million, respectively, and $94 million and $272 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. These amounts are reportedfollowing table.
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2018 2017 2018 2017
Income from residential MSRs 1

$108
 
$100
 
$322
 
$301
1 Recognized in mortgageMortgage servicing related income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the total
The UPB of residential mortgage loans serviced was $165.3 billion
and $160.2 billion, respectively. Included in these amounts at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $135.4 billion and $129.6 billion, respectively, of loans serviced for third parties. parties is presented in the following table:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
UPB of loans underlying residential MSRs
$139,955
 
$136,071
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The Company purchased MSRs on residential loans with a UPB of $10.9$7.0 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018; $5.9 billion of which are reflected in the UPB amounts above and the transfer of servicing for the remainder is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2018. No MSRs on residential loans were purchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the Company sold MSRs on residential loans, at a price approximating their fair value, with a UPB of $350$781 million and $464$350 million, respectively.
The Company measures the fair value of its residential MSRs using a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income using prepayment projections, spreads, and other assumptions. The Consumer Valuation Committee reviews and approves all significant assumption changes at least quarterly, evaluating these inputs compared toannually, drawing upon various market and empirical data sources. Changes to valuation model inputs are reflected in the periods' results. See Note 14,16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement,” for further information regarding the Company's residential MSR valuation methodology.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



A summary of the keysignificant unobservable inputs used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s residential MSRs at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and the sensitivityuncertainty of the fair values in response to immediate 10% and 20% adverse changes in those inputs at the reporting date, are presented in the following table.
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Fair value of residential MSRs
$1,628
 
$1,572

$2,062
 
$1,710
Prepayment rate assumption (annual)13% 9%12% 13%
Decline in fair value from 10% adverse change
$91
 
$50

$91
 
$85
Decline in fair value from 20% adverse change167
 97
173
 160
Option adjusted spread (annual)4% 8%3% 4%
Decline in fair value from 10% adverse change
$41
 
$63

$52
 
$47
Decline in fair value from 20% adverse change80
 122
100
 90
Weighted-average life (in years)5.2
 7.0
5.8
 5.4
Weighted-average coupon4.0% 4.0%4.0% 3.9%
These residentialResidential MSR sensitivitiesuncertainties are hypothetical and should be used with caution. Changes in fair value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because (i) the relationship of the change in an assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear and (ii) changes in one assumption may result in changes in another, which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.uncertainties. The sensitivitiesuncertainties do not reflect the effect of hedging activity undertaken by the Company to offset changes in the fair value of MSRs. See Note 13,15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” for further information regarding these hedging activities.
Consumer Loan Servicing Rights
In June 2015, the Company completed the securitization of $1.0 billion of indirect auto loans, with servicing rights retained, and recognized a $13 million servicing asset at the time of sale. See Note 8, “Certain Transfers of Financial Assets and Variable Interest Entities,” for additional information on the Company's securitization transactions.
Income earned by the Company on its consumer loan servicing rights is derived primarily from contractually specified servicing fees and other ancillary fees. Such income earned was immaterial for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and was $2 million and $5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, reported in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the total UPB of consumer indirect loans serviced for third parties was $337 million and $512 million, respectively. No consumer loan servicing rights were purchased or sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
Consumer loan servicing rights are accounted for at amortized cost and are monitored for impairment on an ongoing basis. The Company calculates the fair value of consumer servicing rights using a discounted cash flow model. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the amortized cost of the Company's consumer loan servicing rights was $2 million and $4 million, respectively.
Commercial Mortgage Servicing Rights
In December 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of the operating subsidiaries of Pillar, and as a result, the Company recognized a $62 million servicing asset. See Note 2, "Acquisitions/Dispositions," to the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on the Pillar acquisition.
Income earned by the Company on its commercial mortgage servicing rights is derived primarily from contractually specified servicing fees and other ancillary fees. Such income earned for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $6 million and $17 million, respectively, and is reported in commercial real estate related income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. There was no income earned on commercial mortgage servicing rights for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.
The Company also earns income from subservicing certain third party commercial mortgages for which the Company does not record servicing
rights. SuchThe following table presents the Company's income earned for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $3 million and $11 million, respectively, and is reportedfrom servicing commercial mortgages.
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2018 2017 2018 2017
Income from commercial mortgage servicing rights 1

$5
 
$6
 
$20
 
$17
Income from subservicing third party commercial mortgages 1
3
 3
 9
 11
1 Recognized in commercialCommercial real estate related income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. There was no income earned from such subservicing arrangements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.
At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the total
The UPB of commercial mortgage loans serviced for third parties was $30.2 billion and $27.7 billion, respectively. Includedis presented in these amounts at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $5.3 billion and $4.8 billion, respectively, of loans serviced for third parties for which the Company records servicing rights, and $24.9 billion and $22.9 billion, respectively, of loans subserviced for third parties for which the Company does not record servicing rights. following table:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
UPB of commercial mortgages subserviced for third parties
$26,206
 
$24,294
UPB of loans underlying commercial mortgage servicing rights6,039
 5,760
Total UPB of commercial mortgages serviced for third parties
$32,245
 
$30,054

No commercial mortgage servicing rights were purchased or sold during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Commercial mortgage servicing rights are accounted for at amortized cost and are monitored for impairment on an ongoing basis. The Company calculates the fair value of commercial servicing rights based on the present value of estimated future net servicing income, considering prepayment projections and other assumptions. Impairment, if any, is recognized when the carrying value of the servicing asset exceeds the fair value at the measurement date. The amortized cost of the Company's commercial mortgage servicing rights were $61was $64 million and $62$65 million at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
A summary of the keysignificant unobservable inputs used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s commercial mortgage servicing rights and the uncertainty of the fair values in response to 10% and 20% adverse changes in those inputs at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,the reporting date, are presented in the following table.
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Fair value of commercial mortgage servicing rights
$69
 
$62
Discount rate (annual)12% 12%
Prepayment rate assumption (annual)7
 6
Float earnings rate (annual)1.0
 0.5
Weighted-average life (in years)7.1
 7.0
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Fair value of commercial mortgage servicing rights
$77
 
$75
Discount rate (annual)12% 12%
Decline in fair value from 10% adverse change
$3
 
$3
Decline in fair value from 20% adverse change6
 6
Prepayment rate assumption (annual)6% 7%
Decline in fair value from 10% adverse change
$1
 
$1
Decline in fair value from 20% adverse change2
 2
Weighted-average life (in years)7.8
 7.0
Float earnings rate (annual)1.1% 1.1%
Commercial mortgage servicing right uncertainties are hypothetical and should be used with caution.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 9 - OTHER ASSETS
The components of other assets are presented in the following table:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Equity securities 1:
   
Marketable equity securities 2:
   
Mutual fund investments
$65
 
$49
Other equity 3
27
 7
Nonmarketable equity securities:   
Federal Reserve Bank stock 2
403
 403
FHLB stock 2
142
 15
Other equity 3
50
 26
Lease assets2,110
 1,528
Tax credit investments 4
1,583
 1,272
Bank-owned life insurance1,619
 1,411
Accrued income1,059
 880
Accounts receivable669
 2,201
Pension assets, net518
 464
Prepaid expenses248
 319
OREO52
 57
Other887
 786
Total other assets
$9,432
 
$9,418
1 Equity securities held for trading purposes are classified in Trading assets and derivative instruments or Trading liabilities and derivative instruments on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
2 Beginning January 1, 2018, the Company reclassified equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts for comparability.
3 During the second quarter of 2018, the Company reclassified $22 million of equity securities from nonmarketable to marketable equity securities due to readily determinable fair value information observed in active markets.
4 See Note 10, "Certain Transfers of Financial Assets and Variable Interest Entities," for additional information.
Equity Securities Not Classified as Trading Assets or Liabilities
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values (marketable) that are not held for trading purposes are recorded at fair value and include mutual fund investments and other publicly traded equity securities.
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values (nonmarketable) that are not held for trading purposes include Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and FHLB of Atlanta capital stock, both held at cost, as well as other equity securities that the Company elected to account for under the measurement alternative, pursuant to its adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018. See the “Equity Securities” and “Accounting Pronouncements” sections of Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” for additional information on the Company's adoption of ASU 2016-01 and for policy updates related to equity securities.
The following table summarizes net gains/(losses) for equity securities not classified as trading assets:
(Dollars in millions)Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Net (losses)/gains from marketable equity securities 1

($4) 
$10
Net gains/(losses) from nonmarketable equity securities:   
Remeasurement losses and impairment
 
Remeasurement gains 1
7
 30
Less: Net realized gains from sale
 
Total net unrealized gains from non-trading equity securities
$3
 
$40
1 Recognized in Other noninterest income in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
Lease Assets
Lease assets consist primarily of operating leases in which the Company is the lessor. In these scenarios, the Company leases assets and receives periodic rental payments. Depreciation on the leased asset is recognized over the term of the operating lease. Any impairment on the leased asset is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of the asset is not recoverable and is greater than its fair value.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance
Bank-owned life insurance consists of life insurance policies held on certain employees for which the Company is the beneficiary. These policies provide the Company an efficient form of funding for retirement and other employee benefits costs.
Accrued Income
Accrued income consists primarily of interest and other income accrued on the Company's LHFI. Interest income on loans, except those classified as nonaccrual, is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amounts using the effective yield method. See Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Company's 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company's accounting policy for loans.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists primarily of receivables from brokers, dealers, and customers related to pending loan trades, unsettled trades of securities, loan-related advances, and investment securities income due but not received. Additionally, includes proceeds due from the FHA and the VA on foreclosed real estate related to loans insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA.
Pension Assets
Pension assets (net) represent the funded status of the Company's overfunded pension and other postretirement benefits plans, measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation at period end.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 810 - CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
The Company has transferred loans and securities in sale or securitization transactions for which the Company retains certain beneficial interests, servicing rights, and/or recourse. These transfers of financial assets include certain residential mortgage loans, commercial and corporateguaranteed student loans, and consumercommercial loans, as discussed in the following section, "Transfers of Financial Assets." Cash receipts on beneficial interests held related to these transfers were $4 million and $9 millionimmaterial for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018 and $4 million and $10 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The servicing fees related to these asset transfers (excluding servicing fees for residential and commercial mortgage loan transfers to GSEs, which are discussed in Note 7, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”) were immaterial for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.2017.
When a transfer or other transaction occurs with a VIE, the Company first determines whether it has a VI in the VIE. A VI is typically in the form of securities representing retained interests in transferred assets and, at times, servicing rights, and for commercial mortgage loans sold to Fannie Mae, the loss share guarantee. See Note 14, “Guarantees,” for further discussion of the Company's loss share guarantee. When determining whether to consolidate the VIE, the Company evaluates whether it is a primary beneficiary which has both (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses, or the right to receive benefits, that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
To determine whether a transfer should be accounted for as a sale or a secured borrowing, the Company evaluates whether: (i) the transferred assets are legally isolated, (ii) the transferee has the right to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (iii) the Company has relinquished effective control of the transferred assets. If all three conditions are met, then the transfer is accounted for as a sale.
Except as specifically noted herein, the Company is not required to provide additional financial support to any of the entities to which the Company has transferred financial assets, nor has the Company provided any support it was not otherwise obligated to provide. No events occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 that changed the Company’s previous conclusions regarding whether it is the primary beneficiary of the VIEs described herein. Furthermore, no events occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 that changed the Company’s sale conclusion with regards to previously transferred residential mortgage loans, indirect auto loans,guaranteed student loans, or commercial and corporate loans.
Transfers of Financial Assets
The following discussion summarizes transfers of financial assets to entities for which the Company has retained some level of continuing involvement.
Consumer Loans
Residential Mortgage Loans
The Company typically transfers first lien residential mortgage loans in conjunction with Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac securitization transactions, whereby the loans are exchanged for cash or securities that are readily redeemable for cash, and servicing rights are retained.
The Company sold residential mortgage loans to Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, (collectively, "the Agencies"), which resulted in pre-tax net gains of $46 million and $53 million for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2018, and pre-tax net gains of $73 million and $152 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and pre-tax net gains of $131 million and $288 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Net gains/losses on the sale of residential mortgage LHFS are recorded at inception of the associated IRLCs and reflect the change in value of the loans resulting from changes in interest rates from the time the Company enters into the related IRLCs with borrowers until the loans are sold, but do not include the results of hedging activities initiated by the Company to mitigate this market risk. See Note 13,15, "Derivative Financial Instruments," for further discussion of the Company's hedging activities. The Company has made certain representations and warranties with respect to the transfer of these loans. See Note 12,14, “Guarantees,” for additional information regarding representations and warranties.
In a limited number of securitizations, the Company has received securities in addition to cash in exchange for the transferred loans, while also retaining servicing rights. The securities received are measured at fair value and classified as securities AFS. AtDuring the second quarter of 2018, the Company sold the majority of these securities for a net gain of $6 million, recognized in Net securities gains on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the2018. The fair value of retained securities receivedwas immaterial at September 30, 2018 and totaled $24$22 million and $30 million, respectively.at December 31, 2017.
The Company evaluates securitization entities in which it has a VI for potential consolidation under the VIE consolidation model. Notwithstanding the Company's role as servicer, the Company typically does not have power over the securitization entities as a result of rights held by the master servicer. In certain transactions, the Company does have power as the servicer, but does not have an obligation to absorb losses, or the right to receive benefits, that could potentially be significant. In all such cases, the Company does not consolidate the securitization entity. Total assetsDue to the aforementioned sale of securities AFS in the second quarter of 2018, the Company’s remaining VI in the securitization entity was immaterial at September 30, 2018. Assets of the unconsolidated entities in which the Company has a VI were $161 million and $203totaled $147 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.2017.
The Company’s maximum exposure to loss related to these unconsolidated residential mortgage loan securitizations is comprised of the loss of value of any interests it retains, which was $24 million and $30 millionimmaterial at September 30, 20172018 and totaled $22 million at December 31, 2016, respectively, and2017, as well as any repurchase obligations or other losses it incurs as a result of any guarantees related to these securitizations, which is discussed further in Note 12,14, “Guarantees.”

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Commercial and Corporate Loans
In connection with the Pillar acquisition completed in December 2016, the Company acquired licenses and approvals to originate and sell certain commercial mortgage loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to originate FHA insured loans, and to issue and sell Ginnie Mae commercial MBS secured by FHA insured loans. The Company transferred commercial loans to these Agencies, which resulted in pre-tax net gains of $9 million and $33 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The loans are exchanged for cash or securities that are readily redeemable for cash, with servicing rights retained. The Company has made certain representations and warranties with respect to the transfer of these loans and has entered into a loss share guarantee related to certain loans transferred to Fannie Mae. See Note 12, “Guarantees,” for additional information regarding the commercial mortgage loan loss share guarantee.

Consumer Loans
Guaranteed Student Loans
The Company has securitized government-guaranteed student loans through a transfer of loans to a securitization entity and retained the residual interest in the entity. The Company concluded that this entity 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, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company’s Consolidated
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Balance Sheets reflected $198$171 million and $225$192 million of assets held by the securitization entity and $195$168 million and $222$189 million of debt issued by the entity, respectively, inclusive of related accrued interest.
To the extent that the securitization entity incurs losses on its assets, the securitization entity has recourse to the guarantor of the underlying loan, which is backed by the Department of Education up to a maximum guarantee of 98%, or in the event of death, disability, or bankruptcy, 100%. When not fully guaranteed, losses reduce the amount of available cash payable
to the Company as the owner of the residual interest. To the extent that losses result from a breach of servicing responsibilities, the Company, which functions as the master servicer, may be required to repurchase the defaulted loan(s) at par value. If the breach was caused by the subservicer, the Company would seek reimbursement from the subservicer up to the guaranteed amount. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss related to the securitization entity would arise from a breach of its servicing responsibilities. To date, loss claims filed with the guarantor that have been denied due to servicing errors have either been, or are in the process of being cured, or reimbursement has been
provided to the Company by the subservicer, or in limited cases, absorbed by the Company.

Indirect AutoCommercial Loans
In June 2015, theThe Company originates and sells certain commercial mortgage loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, originates FHA insured loans, and issues and sells Ginnie Mae commercial MBS secured by FHA insured loans. The Company transferred indirect autocommercial loans to a securitization entity,these Agencies and GSEs, which was determined to be a VIE,resulted in pre-tax net gains of $8 million and accounted$22 million for the transfer as a sale.three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, and pre-tax net gains of $9 million and $33 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The loans are exchanged for cash or securities that are readily redeemable for cash, with servicing rights retained. The Company retained servicing rights forhas made certain representations and warranties with respect to the transfer of these loans and has entered into a loss share guarantee related to certain loans transferred loans, but did not retain any debt or equity interest in the securitization entity. The fees received for servicing do not represent a VI and, therefore, the Company does not consolidate the securitization entity.to Fannie Mae. See Note 7, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,"14, “Guarantees,” for additional information regarding the servicing asset recognized in this transaction.
To the extent that losses on the transferred loans are the result of a breach of representations and warranties related to either the initial transfer or the Company's ongoing servicing responsibilities, the Company may be obligated to either cure the breach or repurchase the affected loans. The Company’s maximum exposure tocommercial mortgage loan loss related to the loans transferred to the securitization entity would arise from a breach of representations and warranties and/or a breach of the Company's servicing obligations. Potential losses suffered by the securitization entity that the Company may be liable for are limited to approximately $338 million, which reflects the total remaining UPB of transferred loans and the carrying value of the servicing asset.share guarantee.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The Company's total managed loans, including the LHFI portfolio and other transferred loans (securitized and unsecuritized), are presented in the following table by portfolio balance and delinquency status (accruing loans 90 days or more past due and all nonaccrual loans) at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, as well as the related net charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Portfolio Balance Past Due and Nonaccrual Net Charge-offs Portfolio Balance Past Due and Nonaccrual Net Charge-offs 
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 
(Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016  2018 2017 2018 2017 
LHFI portfolio:                                
Commercial
$76,960
 
$78,224
 
$314
 
$426
 
$22
 
$71
 
$90
 
$183
 
$77,958
 
$75,477
 
$310
 
$247
 
$42
 
$22
 
$76
 
$90
 
Residential38,730
 38,990
 677
 758
 15
 21
 51
 80
 
Consumer28,574
 26,084
 1,049
 949
 41
 34
 120
 84
 69,257
 67,704
 1,867
 1,832
 46
 56
 164
 171
 
Total LHFI portfolio144,264
 143,298
 2,040
 2,133
 78
 126
 261
 347
 147,215
 143,181
 2,177
 2,079
 88
 78
 240
 261
 
Managed securitized loans 1:
                
Commercial 2
5,385
 4,761
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential133,052
 126,641
 96
 114
 2
3 
2
3 
5
3 
6
3 
Managed securitized loans:                
Commercial 1
6,039
 5,760
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer337
 512
 
 1
 1
 1
 2
 2
 138,747
 134,160
 226
 171
 1
2 
3
2 
5
2 
7
2 
Total managed securitized loans138,774
 131,914
 96
 115
 3
 3
 7
 8
 144,786
 139,920
 226
 171
 1
 3
 5
 7
 
Managed unsecuritized loans 4
2,359
 2,985
 351
 438
 
 
 
 
 
Managed unsecuritized loans 3
1,380
 2,200
 190
 340
 
 
 
 
 
Total managed loans
$285,397
 
$278,197
 
$2,487
 
$2,686
 
$81
 
$129
 
$268
 
$355
 
$293,381
 
$285,301
 
$2,593
 
$2,590
 
$89
 
$81
 
$245
 
$268
 
1 Excludes loans that have completed the foreclosure or short sale process (i.e., involuntary prepayments).
2 Comprised of commercial mortgages sold through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae securitizations, whereby servicing has been retained by the Company.
32 Net charge-offs areAmounts associated with $336$429 million and $410$602 million of managed securitized residential loans at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. Net charge-off data is not reported to the Company for the remaining balance of $132.7$138.3 billion and $126.2$133.6 billion of managed securitized residential loans at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
43 Comprised of unsecuritized residential loans the Company originated and sold to private investors with servicing rights retained. Net charge-offs on these loans are not presented in the table as the data is not reported to the Company by the private investors that own these related loans.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Other Variable Interest Entities
In addition to exposure to VIEs arising from transfers of financial assets, the Company also has involvement with VIEs from other business activities.
Tax Credit Investments
The following table provides information related to the Company's investments in tax credit VIEs that it does not consolidate:
 Community Development Investments Renewable Energy Partnerships
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Carrying value of investments 1

$1,515
 
$1,272
 
$68
 
$—
Maximum exposure to loss related to investments 2
2,173
 1,905
 165
 
1
At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the carrying value of community development investments excludes $67 million and $59 million of investments in funds that do not qualify for tax credits, respectively.
2
At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company's maximum exposure to loss related to community development investments includes $484 million and $354 million of loans and $648 million and $627 million of unfunded equity commitments, respectively. At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company's maximum exposure to loss related to renewable energy partnerships includes $97 million and $0 of unfunded equity commitments, respectively.


Community Development Investments
The Company invests in multi-family affordable housing partnership developments and other community development entities as a limited partner and/or a lender. The carrying value of these investments is recorded in Other assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company receives tax credits for its limited partner investments, which are recorded in Provision for income taxes in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. Amortization recognized on qualified affordable housing partnerships is recorded in the Provision for income taxes, net of the related tax benefits, in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. Amortization recognized on other community development investments is recorded in Amortization in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company has determined that the majority of the related partnerships are VIEs.
The Company has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of these investments when it invests as a limited partner and there is a third party general partner. The general partner, or an affiliate of the general partner, often provides guarantees to the limited partner, which protects the Company from construction and operating losses and tax credit allocation deficits. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss would result from the loss of its limited partner investments, net of liabilities, along with loans or interest rate swap exposures related to these investments as well as unfunded equity commitments that the Company is required to fund if certain conditions are met.
The following table presents tax credits and amortization associated with the Company’s investments in community development investments.
 Tax Credits Amortization
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Qualified affordable housing partnerships
$28
 
$27
 
$87
 
$77
 
$29
 
$27
 
$92
 
$76
Other community development investments23
 25
 62
 60
 19
 19
 49
 45


Renewable Energy Partnerships
In the second quarter of 2018, the Company began investing in entities that promote renewable energy sources as a limited partner. The carrying value of these renewable energy partnership investments is recorded in Other assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the associated tax credits received for these investments are recorded as a reduction to the carrying value of these investments. The Company has determined that these renewable energy tax credit partnerships are VIEs.
The Company has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs because it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs' financial performance and therefore, it is not required to consolidate these VIEs. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss related to these investments is comprised of its equity investments in these partnerships and any additional unfunded equity commitments.
Total Return Swaps
At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the outstanding notional amountsamount of the Company's VIE-facing TRS contracts were $2.5totaled $1.9 billion and $2.1$1.7 billion, and related senior financingloans outstanding to VIEs were $2.5totaled $1.9 billion and $2.1$1.7 billion, respectively. These financings were measured at fair value and classified within tradingTrading assets and derivative instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company entered into client-facing TRS contracts of the same outstanding notional amounts. The notional amounts of the TRS contracts with VIEs represent the Company’s maximum exposure to loss, although this exposure has been mitigated via the TRS contracts with third party clients. For additional information on the Company’s TRS contracts and its involvement with these VIEs, see Note 1315, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” in this Form 10-Q, as well as Note 10, "Certain Transfers of Financial Assets and Variable Interest Entities," to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Community Development Investments
As part of its community reinvestment initiatives, the Company invests in multi-family affordable housing developments and other community development entities as a limited partner and/or a debt provider. The Company receives tax credits for its limited partner investments. The Company has determined that the majority of the related partnerships are VIEs.
The Company has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of affordable housing partnerships when it invests as a limited partner and there is a third party general partner. The investments are accounted for in accordance with the accounting guidance for investments in affordable housing projects. The general partner, or an affiliate of the general partner, often provides guarantees to the limited partner, which protects the Company from construction and operating losses and tax credit allocation deficits. Assets of $2.3 billion and $1.7 billion in these and other community development partnerships were not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The Company's limited partner interests had carrying values of $1.0 billion and $780 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and are recorded in other assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss for these investments totaled $1.3 billion and $1.1 billion at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss would result from the loss of its limited partner investments, net of liabilities, along with $338 million and $306 million of loans, interest-rate swap fair value exposures, or letters of credit issued by the Company to the entities at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The remaining exposure to loss is primarily attributable to unfunded equity commitments that the Company is required to fund if certain conditions are met.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The Company also owns noncontrolling interests in funds whose purpose is to invest in community developments. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company's investment in these funds totaled $244 million and $200 million, respectively. The Company's maximum exposure to loss on its investment in these funds is comprised of its equity investments in the funds, loans issued, and any additional unfunded equity commitments, which totaled $604 million and $562 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized $27 million and $77 million of tax credits for qualified affordable housing projects, and $27 million and $76 million of amortization on these qualified affordable housing projects, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized $27 million and $65 million of tax credits for qualified affordable housing projects, and $23 million and $62
million of amortization on these qualified affordable housing projects, respectively. These tax credits and amortization, net of the related tax benefits, are recorded in the provision for income taxes.
Certain of the Company's community development investments do not qualify as affordable housing projects for accounting purposes. The Company recognized tax credits for these investments of $25 million and $60 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $18 million and $46 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, in the provision for income taxes. Amortization recognized on these investments totaled $19 million and $45 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $13 million and $33 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, recorded in amortization in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.



NOTE 911 – NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Reconciliations of net income to net income available to common shareholders and average basic common shares outstanding to average diluted common shares outstanding are presented in the following table.
Equivalent shares of less than 1 million and 8 million related to common stock options and common stock warrants outstanding at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, were excluded from the computations of diluted net income per average common share because they would have been anti-dilutive.
Reconciliations of net income to net income available to common shareholders and the difference between average basic common shares outstanding and average diluted common shares outstanding are presented in the following table.
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share data)2017 2016 2017 2016
Net income
$538
 
$474
 
$1,533
 
$1,413
Less:       
Preferred stock dividends(26) (17) (65) (49)
Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested common share awards
 
 
 (1)
Net income available to common shareholders
$512
 
$457
 
$1,468
 
$1,363
        
Average basic common shares outstanding478
 496
 484
 501
Add dilutive securities:       
Stock options1
 2
 1
 2
RSUs, warrants, and restricted stock5
 3
 4
 3
Average diluted common shares outstanding484
 501
 489
 506
        
Net income per average common share - diluted
$1.06
 
$0.91
 
$3.00
 
$2.70
Net income per average common share - basic1.07
 0.92
 3.04
 2.72
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share data)2018 2017 2018 2017
Net income
$752
 
$538
 
$2,117
 
$1,533
Less:       
Preferred stock dividends(26) (26) (81) (65)
Net income available to common shareholders
$726
 
$512
 
$2,036
 
$1,468
        
Average common shares outstanding - basic460.3
 478.3
 464.8
 483.7
Add dilutive securities:       
RSUs3.0
 2.9
 2.8
 2.9
Common stock warrants, options, and restricted stock0.9
 2.4
 1.4
 2.6
Average common shares outstanding - diluted464.2
 483.6
 469.0
 489.2
        
Net income per average common share - diluted
$1.56
 
$1.06
 
$4.34
 
$3.00
Net income per average common share - basic1.58
 1.07
 4.38
 3.04



NOTE 1012 - INCOME TAXES
For the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the provision for income taxes was $225$95 million and $215$225 million, representing effective tax rates of 29%11% and 31%29%, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the provision for income taxes was $606$412 million and $611$606 million, representing effective tax rates of 28%16% and 30%28%, respectively. The effective tax ratesrate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was favorably impacted by a net $71 million discrete income tax benefit, while the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 werewas favorably impacted by a net $26 million discrete income tax benefit related primarily to share-based compensation.
The $71 million net discrete income tax benefits related primarily tobenefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was driven by a $55 million tax benefit for the income tax effects of the 2017 Tax Act, a $22 million tax benefit for share-based compensation, and an $8 million tax benefit related to the release of $26certain UTBs due to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitation. These income tax benefits were offset partially by a $14 million discrete tax expense resulting from the merger of the Company's STM and $13Bank legal entities, which includes the $35 million respectively.discrete tax expense in the first quarter of 2018 related to the increase in the valuation allowance recorded for STM's state carryforwards and a $21 million discrete tax benefit in the third quarter of 2018 related to the net adjustment of STM’s state DTAs and DTLs upon completion of the merger. The $55 million adjustment for
 
the income tax effects of the 2017 Tax Act reflects the final adjustment to the Company's December 31, 2017 DTAs and DTLs at the reduced federal corporate income tax rate of 21%. This adjustment completed the Company's accounting for the income tax effects of the 2017 Tax Act.
At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had a valuation allowance against its state carryforwards and certain state DTAs of $89 million and $143 million, respectively. This decrease in the valuation allowance was due primarily to the reversal of the valuation allowance that was recorded against certain of STM's pre-merger state NOL carryforwards that could not be carried forward by the Bank after the merger. The reversal of the valuation allowance was offset by the write-off of the related state NOL carryforwards. See Note 18, “Business Segment Reporting,” for additional information regarding the merger of STM and the Bank.
The provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes and differs from the provision using statutory rates due primarily to favorable permanent tax items such as interest income from lending to tax-exempt entities, tax credits, from community reinvestment activities, and amortization expense related to qualified affordable housing investment costs. The Company calculated the provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 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.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 1113 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company sponsors various compensation and benefit programs to attract and retain talent. Aligned with a pay for performance culture, the Company's plans and programs include short-term incentives, AIP, and various LTI plans. See Note 15,
 
"Employee Benefit Plans," to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company's employee benefit plans.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized in employeeEmployee compensation in the Consolidated Statements of Income consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
RSUs
$14
 
$13
 
$64
 
$44

$21
 
$14
 
$82
 
$64
Phantom stock units 1
17
 16
 57
 39
10
 17
 36
 57
Restricted stock
 
 
 2
Total stock-based compensation expense
$31
 
$29
 
$121
 
$85

$31
 
$31
 
$118
 
$121
              
Stock-based compensation tax benefit 2

$12
 
$11
 
$46
 
$32

$8
 
$12
 
$28
 
$46
1 Phantom stock units are settled in cash. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company paid $1 million and $76 million, respectively, related to these share-based liabilities. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company paid $2 million and $79 million, respectively, related to these share-based liabilities.
2Does not include excess tax benefits or deficiencies recognized in the Provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income.


Components of net periodic benefit related to the Company's pension and other postretirement benefits plans are presented in the following table and are recognized in employeeEmployee benefits in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
Pension Benefits 1
 Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension Benefits 1
 Other Postretirement Benefits
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Service cost
$1
 
$1
 
$4
 
$4
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—

$1
 
$1
 
$4
 
$4
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
Interest cost24
 24
 71
 73
 
 
 1
 1
23
 24
 68
 71
 
 
 1
 1
Expected return on plan assets(49) (46) (146) (140) (1) (1) (4) (3)(47) (49) (140) (146) (1) (1) (4) (4)
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 
 
 (1) (1) (4) (4)
 
 
 
 (2) (1) (5) (4)
Amortization of actuarial loss6
 6
 18
 19
 
 
 
 
6
 6
 17
 18
 
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit
($18) 
($15) 
($53) 
($44) 
($2) 
($2) 
($7) 
($6)
($17) 
($18) 
($51) 
($53) 
($3) 
($2) 
($8) 
($7)
1 Administrative fees are recognized in service cost for each of the periods presented.


In the second quarter of 2017, the Company amended its NCF Retirement Plan in accordance with its decision to terminate the pension plan effective as of July 31, 2017. The Company expects
to reclassify approximately $61 million of pre-tax deferred losses from AOCI into net income upon settlement of the NCF pension plan, terminationwhich is expectedon schedule to be completed by the end of 2018 and2018.
the Company is in process of evaluating the impact of the termination and expected future settlement accounting on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 1214 – GUARANTEES
The Company has undertaken certain guarantee obligations in the ordinary course of business. The issuance of a guarantee imposes an obligation for the Company to stand ready to perform and make future payments should certain triggering events occur. Payments may be in the form of cash, financial instruments, other assets, shares of stock, or through provision of the Company’s services. The following is a discussion of the guarantees that the Company has issued at September 30, 2017.2018. The Company has also entered into certain contracts that are similar to guarantees, but that are accounted for as derivative instruments as discussed in Note 13,15, “Derivative Financial Instruments.”

Letters of Credit
Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company, generally to guarantee the performance of a client to a third party in borrowing arrangements, such as CP, bond financing, or similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to clients but may be reduced by selling participations to third parties. The Company issues letters of credit that are classified as financial standby, performance standby, or commercial letters of credit; however, commercial letters of credit are considered guarantees of funding and are not subject to the disclosure requirements of guarantee obligations.
At both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the maximum potential exposure to loss related to the Company's issued letters of credit was $2.9 billion.$3.1 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively. The Company’s outstanding letters of credit generally have a term of more than one year. Some standby letters of credit are designed to be drawn upon in the normal course of business and others are drawn upon only in circumstances of dispute or default in the underlying transaction to which the Company is not a party. In all cases, the Company is entitled to reimbursement from the client. If a letter of credit is drawn upon and reimbursement is not provided by the client, the Company may take possession of the collateral securing the letter of credit, where applicable.
The Company monitors its credit exposure under standby letters of credit in the same manner as it monitors other extensions of credit in accordance with its credit policies. Consistent with the methodologies used for all commercial borrowers, an internal assessment of the PD and loss severity in the event of default is performed. The management ofCompany's credit risk management for letters of credit leverages the risk rating process to focus greater visibility on higher risk and higher dollar letters of credit. The allowance associated with letters of credit is a component of the unfunded commitments reserve recorded in otherOther liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is included in the allowance for credit losses as disclosed in Note 6,7, “Allowance for Credit Losses.” Additionally, unearned fees relating to letters of credit are recorded in otherOther liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net carrying amount of unearned fees was immaterial at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017.

Loan Sales and Servicing
STM, a consolidated subsidiary of theThe Company originates and purchases residential mortgage loans, a portion of which are sold to outside investors in the normal course of business through a combination of whole loan sales to GSEs, Ginnie Mae, and non-
agencynon-agency investors. In connection with the December 2016 acquisition of Pillar, theThe Company also originates and sells certain commercial mortgage loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, originates FHA insured loans, and issues and sells Ginnie Mae commercial MBS secured by FHA insured loans.
When loans are sold, representations and warranties regarding certain attributes of the loans are made to third party purchasers. Subsequent to the sale, if a material underwriting deficiency or documentation defect is discovered, the Company may be obligated to repurchase the loan or to reimburse an investor for losses incurred (make whole requests), if such deficiency or defect cannot be cured by the Company within the specified period following discovery. Additionally, servicing representations and warranties can result in loan repurchases, as well as adversely affect the valuation of servicing rights, servicing advances, or other loan-related exposures. These representations and warranties may extend through the life of the loan. The Company’s risk of loss under its representations and warranties is partially driven by borrower payment performance since investors will perform extensive reviews of delinquent loans as a means of mitigating losses.
Residential loans sold to Ginnie Mae are insured by the FHA or are guaranteed by the VA. As servicer, the Company may elect to repurchase delinquent loans in accordance with Ginnie Mae guidelines; however, the loans continue to be insured. The Company may also indemnify the FHA and VA for losses related to loans not originated in accordance with their guidelines.
The Company previously reached agreements with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that relieve the Company of certain existing and future repurchase obligations related to residential loans sold from 2000-2008 to Freddie Mac and residential loans sold from 2000-2012 to Fannie Mae. The Company experienced significantly fewer repurchase claims and losses related to loans sold since 2009, relative to pre-2009 vintages, as a result of stronger credit performance, more stringent credit guidelines, and underwriting process improvements.
Residential repurchase requests from GSEs, Ginnie Mae, and non-agency investors, for all vintages, are presented in the following table that summarizes demand activity.
 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016
Pending repurchase requests, beginning of period
$14
 
$17
Repurchase requests received29
 30
Repurchase requests resolved:   
Repurchased(11) (15)
Cured(23) (23)
Total resolved(34) (38)
Pending repurchase requests, end of period 1

$9
 
$9
    
Percent from non-agency investors:  
Pending repurchase requests, end of period1.5% 49.9%
Repurchase requests received3.3
 
1 Comprised of $9 million and $4 million from the GSEs, and less than $1 million and $4 million from non-agency investors at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The repurchase and make whole requests received have been due primarily to alleged material breaches of representations related to compliance with the applicable underwriting standards, including borrower misrepresentation and appraisal issues. The Company performs a loan-by-loan review of all requests and contests demands to the extent they are not considered valid.
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s reserve for residential mortgage loan repurchases:
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 2016
Balance, beginning of period
$40
 
$51
 
$40
 
$57
Repurchase provision/(benefit)
 (3) 
 (9)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries(1) 
 (1) 
Balance, end of period
$39
 
$48
 
$39
 
$48

A significant degree of judgment is used to estimate the mortgage repurchase liability as the estimation process is inherently uncertain and subject to imprecision. The Company believes that its reserve appropriately estimates incurred losses based on its current analysis and assumptions, inclusive of the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae settlement agreements, GSE owned loans serviced by third party servicers, loans sold to private investors, and other indemnifications.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned agreements with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae settling certain aspects of the Company's repurchase obligations, those institutions preserve their right to require repurchases arising from certain types of events, and that preservation of rights can impact future losses of the Company. While the mortgage repurchase reserve includes the estimated cost of settling claims related to required repurchases, the Company's estimate of losses depends on its assumptions regarding GSE and other counterparty behavior, loan performance, home prices, and other factors. The liability is recorded in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the related repurchase provision/(benefit) is recognized in mortgage production related income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 15, "Contingencies," for additional information on current legal matters related to loan sales.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company's outstanding repurchased residential mortgage loans:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Outstanding repurchased residential mortgage loans:  
Performing LHFI
$209
 
$230
Nonperforming LHFI13
 12
Total carrying value of outstanding repurchased residential mortgages
$222
 
$242

In addition to representations and warranties related to loan sales, the Company makes representations and warranties that it will service the loans in accordance with investor servicing guidelines and standards, which may include (i) collection and remittance of principal and interest, (ii) administration of escrow for taxes and insurance, (iii) advancing principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and collection expenses on delinquent accounts, and
(iv) loss mitigation strategies, including loan modifications and foreclosures.
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s reserve for residential mortgage loan repurchases:
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2018 2017 2018 2017
Balance, beginning of period
$36
 
$40
 
$39
 
$40
Repurchase provision/(benefit)1
 
 (2) 
Charge-offs, net of recoveries(1) (1) (1) (1)
Balance, end of period
$36
 
$39
 
$36
 
$39

A significant degree of judgment is used to estimate the mortgage repurchase liability as the estimation process is inherently uncertain and subject to imprecision. The Company normally retains servicing rights when loans are transferred; however, servicing rights are occasionally sold to third parties. When servicing rights are sold,believes that its reserve appropriately estimates incurred losses based on its current analysis and assumptions. While the Company makes representations and warrantiesmortgage repurchase reserve includes the estimated cost of settling claims related to servicing standardsrequired repurchases, the Company's estimate of losses depends on its assumptions regarding GSE and obligations,other counterparty behavior, loan performance, home prices, and records aother factors. The liability for contingent lossesis recorded in otherOther liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. This liability, whichSheets, and the related repurchase provision/(benefit) is separate fromrecognized in Mortgage production related income in the mortgage repurchase reserve and separate from the commercial mortgageConsolidated Statements of Income. See Note 17, "Contingencies," for additional information on current legal matters related to loan loss share guarantee described below, totaled $3 million and $7 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.sales.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company's outstanding repurchased residential mortgage loans:
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Outstanding repurchased residential mortgage loans:
Performing LHFI
$189
 
$203
Nonperforming LHFI17
 16
Total carrying value of outstanding repurchased residential mortgages
$206
 
$219
Residential mortgage loans sold to Ginnie Mae are insured by the FHA or are guaranteed by the VA. As servicer, the Company may elect to repurchase delinquent loans in accordance with Ginnie Mae guidelines; however, the loans continue to be insured. The Company may also indemnify the FHA and VA for losses related to loans not originated in accordance with their guidelines.
Commercial Mortgage Loan Loss Share Guarantee
In connection with the December 2016 acquisition of Pillar, the Company assumed a loss share obligation associated with the terms of a master loss sharing agreement with Fannie Mae for multi-family commercial mortgage loans that were sold by Pillar to Fannie Mae under Fannie Mae’s delegated underwriting and servicing program. Upon the acquisition of Pillar, the Company entered into a lender contract amendment with Fannie Mae for multi-family commercial mortgage loans that Pillar sold to Fannie Mae prior to acquisition and that the Company sold to Fannie Mae subsequent to acquisition, whereby the Company bears a risk of loss of up to one-third of the incurred losses resulting from borrower defaults. The breach of any representation or warranty related to a loan sold to Fannie Mae could increase the Company's level of risk-sharing associated with the loan. The outstanding UPB of loans sold subject to the loss share guarantee was $3.3 billion and $2.9$3.4 billion at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016, respectively.2017. The maximum potential exposure to loss was $924$978 million and $787$962 million at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. Using probability of default and severity of loss estimates, the Company's loss share liability was $7$12 million and $6$11 million at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, and is recorded in otherOther liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Visa
The Company executes credit and debit transactions through Visa and MasterCard.Mastercard. The Company is a defendant, along with Visa and MasterCardMastercard (the “Card Associations”), as well as several other banks, in one of several antitrust lawsuits challenging the practices of the Card Associations (the “Litigation”). The Company entered into judgment and loss sharing agreements with Visa and certain other banks in order to apportion financial responsibilities arising from any potential adverse judgment or negotiated settlements related to the Litigation. Additionally, in connection with Visa's restructuring in 2007, shares of Visa common stock were issued to its financial institution members and the Company received its proportionate number of shares of Visa Inc. common stock, which were subsequently converted to Class B shares of Visa Inc. upon completion of Visa’s IPO in 2008. A provision of the original Visa By-Laws, which was
restated in Visa's certificate of incorporation, contains a general indemnification provision between a Visa member and Visa that explicitly provides that each member's indemnification obligation is limited to losses
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



arising from its own conduct and the specifically defined Litigation. While the district court approved a class action settlement of the Litigation in 2012 that settled the claims of both a damages class and an injunctive relief class, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed the district court's approval of the settlement on June 30, 2016. The U.S. Supreme Court denied plaintiffs' petition for certiorari on March 27, 2017, and the case returned to the district court for further action. Since being remanded to the district court, plaintiffs have pursued two separate class actions—one class action seeking damages that names, among others, the Company as a defendant, and one class action seeking injunctive relief that does not name the Company as a defendant, but for which the Company could bear some responsibility under the judgment and loss sharing agreement described above. An agreement to resolve the claims of the damages class has been filed with the district court and is awaiting court approval.
Agreements associated with Visa's IPO have provisions that Visa will fund a litigation escrow account, established for the purpose of funding judgments in, or settlements of, the Litigation. If the escrow account is insufficient to cover the Litigation losses, then Visa will issue additional Class A shares (“loss shares”). The proceeds from the sale of the loss shares would then be deposited in the escrow account. The issuance of the loss shares will cause a dilution of Visa's Class B shares as a result of an adjustment to lower the conversion factor of the Class B shares to Class A shares. Visa U.S.A.'s members are responsible for any portion of the settlement or loss on the Litigation after the escrow account is depleted and the value of the Class B shares is fully diluted.
In May 2009, the Company sold its 3.2 million Class B shares to the Visa Counterparty and entered into a derivative with the Visa Counterparty. Under the derivative, the Visa
Counterparty is compensated by the Company for any decline in the conversion factor as a result of the outcome of the Litigation. Conversely, the Company is compensated by the Visa Counterparty for any increase in the conversion factor. The amount of payments made or received under the derivative is a function of the 3.2 million shares sold to the Visa Counterparty, the change in conversion rate, and Visa’s share price. The Visa Counterparty, as a result of its ownership of the Class B shares, is impacted by dilutive adjustments to the conversion factor of the Class B shares caused by the Litigation losses. Additionally, the Company will make periodic payments based on the notional of the derivative and a fixed rate until the date on which the Litigation is settled. The fair value of the derivative is estimated based on unobservable inputs consisting of management's estimate of the probability of certain litigation scenarios and the timing of the resolution of the Litigation due in large part to the aforementioned decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The fair value of the derivative liability was $7 million and $15 million at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017, respectively. The fair value of the derivative is estimated based on the Company's expectations regarding the resolution of the Litigation. The ultimate impact to the Company could be significantly different based on the Litigation outcome.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 1315 - DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company enters into various derivative financial instruments, both in a dealer capacity to facilitate client transactions and as an end user as a risk management tool. The Company generally manages the risk associated with these derivatives within the established MRM and credit risk management frameworks. Derivatives may be used by the Company to hedge various economic or client-related exposures. In such instances, derivative positions are typically monitored using a VAR methodology, with exposures reviewed daily. Derivatives are also used as a risk management tool to hedge the Company’s balance sheet exposure to changes in identified cash flow and fair value risks, either economically or in accordance with hedge accounting provisions. The Company’s Corporate Treasury function is responsible for employing the various hedge strategies to manage these objectives. The Company enters into IRLCs on residential and commercial mortgage loans that are accounted for as freestanding derivatives. Additionally, certain contracts containing embedded derivatives are measured, in their entirety, at fair value. All derivatives, including both freestanding as well as any embedded derivatives that the Company bifurcates from the host contracts, are measured at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in tradingTrading assets and derivative instruments and tradingTrading liabilities and derivative instruments. The associated gains and losses are either recognized in AOCI, net of tax, or within the Consolidated Statements of Income, depending upon the use and designation of the derivatives.

Credit and Market Risk Associated with Derivative Instruments
Derivatives expose the Company to risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract does not perform as expected. The
Company manages its exposure to counterparty credit risk associated with derivatives by entering into transactions with counterparties with defined exposure limits based on their credit quality and in accordance with established policies and procedures. All counterparties are reviewed regularly as part of the Company’s credit risk management practices and appropriate action is taken to adjust the exposure limits to certain counterparties as necessary. The Company’s derivative transactions are generally governed by ISDA agreements or other legally enforceable industry standard master netting agreements. In certain cases and depending on the nature of the underlying derivative transactions, bilateral collateral agreements are also utilized. Furthermore, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to OTC derivative clearing requirements, which require certain derivatives to be cleared through central clearing houses, such as LCH.Clearnet Limited ("LCH")LCH and the CME. These clearing houses require the Company to post initial and variation margin to mitigate the risk of non-payment, the latter of which is received or paid daily based on the net asset or liability position of the contracts. Effective January 3, 2017, the CME amended its rulebook to legally characterize variation margin cash payments for cleared OTC derivatives as settlement rather than as collateral. Consistent with the CME's amended requirements, LCH amended its rulebook effective January 16, 2018, to legally characterize variation margin cash payments for cleared OTC derivatives as settlement rather than as collateral. As a result, in the first quarter of 2017,2018, the Company began reducing the corresponding derivative asset and liability balances for CMELCH-cleared-
cleared OTC derivatives to reflect the settlement of those positions via the exchange of variation margin. Variation margin payments for LCH-cleared OTC derivatives continue to be subject to collateral accounting and characterized by the Company as collateral.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



When the Company has more than one outstanding derivative transaction with a single counterparty, and there exists a legal right of offset with that counterparty, the Company considers its exposure to the counterparty to be the net fair value of its derivative positions with that counterparty. If the net fair value is positive, then the corresponding asset value also reflects cash collateral held. At September 30, 2017,2018, the economic exposure of these net derivative asset positions was $636$404 million, reflecting $974$889 million of net derivative gains, adjusted for cash and other collateral of $338$485 million that the Company held in relation to these positions. At December 31, 2016,2017, the economic exposure of net derivative asset positions was $774$541 million, reflecting $1.1 billion$940 million of net derivative gains, adjusted for cash and other collateral held of $339$399 million.
Derivatives also expose the Company to market risk arising from the adverse effects that changes in market factors, such as interest rates, currency rates, equity prices, commodity prices, or implied volatility, may have on the value of a derivative.the Company's derivatives. The Company manages this risk by establishing and monitoring limits on the types and degree of risk that may be undertaken. The Company measures its market risk exposure using a VAR methodology for derivatives designated as trading instruments. Other tools and risk measures are also used to actively manage risk associated with derivatives including scenario analysis and stress testing.
Derivative instruments are priced using observable market inputs at a mid-market valuation point and take into consideration appropriate valuation adjustments for collateral, market liquidity, and counterparty credit risk. For purposes of determining fair value adjustments to its OTC derivative positions, the Company takes into consideration the credit profile and likelihood of default by counterparties and itself, as well as its net exposure, which considers legally enforceable master netting agreements and collateral along with remaining maturities. The expected loss of each counterparty is estimated using market-based views of counterparty default probabilities observed in the single-name CDS market, when available and of sufficient liquidity. When single-name CDS market data is not available or not of sufficient liquidity, the probability of default is estimated using a combination of the Company's internal risk rating system and sector/rating based CDS data.
For purposes of estimating the Company’s own credit risk on derivative liability positions, the DVA, the Company uses probabilities of default from observable, sector/rating based CDS data. The Company adjusted the net fair value of itsthe Company's derivative contracts were adjusted by an immaterial amount for estimates of counterparty credit risk by approximately $6 millionand its own credit risk at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017. For additional information on the Company's fair value measurements, see Note 14,16, "Fair Value Election and Measurement."
Currently, the industry standard master netting agreements governing the majority of the Company’s derivativesCompany's derivative transactions with counterparties contain contingencies that relatebilateral events of default and acceleration provisions related to the creditworthiness of the Bank. These contingencies, which are contained in industry standard master netting agreements, may be considered events of default.Bank and the counterparty. Should the Bank be in default under any of these
provisions, the Bank’s counterparties would be
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



permitted to close out transactions with the Bank on a net basis, at amounts that would approximate the fair values of the derivatives, resulting in a single sum due by one party to the other. The counterparties would have the right to apply any collateral posted by the Bank against any net amount owed by the Bank. Additionally, certain of the Company’s derivative liability positions, totaling $1.3$1.0 billion and $1.1 billion in fair value at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, contain provisions conditioned on downgrades of the Bank’s credit rating. These provisions, if triggered, would either give rise to an ATE that permits the counterparties to close-out net and apply collateral or, where a CSA is present, require the Bank to post additional collateral.
At September 30, 2017,2018, the Bank held senior long-term debt credit ratings of Baal/A-/A- from Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch, respectively. At September 30, 2017,2018, ATEs have been triggered for less than $1 million in fair value liabilities. The maximum additional liability that could be triggered from ATEs was approximately $16$18 million at September 30, 2017.2018. At September 30, 2017, $1.32018, $1.0 billion in fair value of derivative liabilities were subject to CSAs, against which the Bank has posted $1.2 billion$918 million in collateral, primarily in the form of cash. If requested by the counterparty pursuant
Pursuant to the terms of the CSA, the Bank would be required to post additional collateral of approximately $2 million against these contracts if the Bank were downgraded to Baa3/BBB-.Baa2/BBB+. Further downgrades to Baa3/BBB and Ba1/BBB- would require the Bank to post an additional $3 million and $2 million of collateral, respectively. Any downgrades below Ba2/BB+ or below do not contain predetermined collateral posting levels.

Notional and Fair Value of Derivative Positions
The following tables presenttable presents the Company’s derivative positions at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017. The notional amounts in the tablestable are presented on a gross basis and have been classified within derivative assets or derivative liabilities based on the estimated fair value of the individual contract at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017. Gross positive and gross negative fair value amounts associated with respective notional amounts are presented without consideration of any netting agreements, including collateral arrangements. Net fair value derivative amounts are adjusted on an aggregate basis, where applicable, to take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements, including any cash collateral received or paid, and are recognized in tradingTrading assets and derivative instruments or tradingTrading liabilities and derivative instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For contracts constituting a combination of options that contain a written option and a purchased option (such as a collar), the notional amount of each option is presented separately, with the purchased notional amount generally being presented as a derivative asset and the written notional amount being presented as a derivative liability. For contracts that contain a combination of options, the fair value is generally presented as a single value with the purchased notional amount if the combined fair value is positive, and with the written notional amount if the combined fair value is negative.Sheets.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




September 30, 2017September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives  Fair Value   Fair Value
(Dollars in millions)
Notional
Amounts
 
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amounts
 
Fair
Value
Notional
 Amounts
 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives 
Notional
Amounts
 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
Derivative instruments designated in cash flow hedging relationships 1
       
Derivative instruments designated in hedging relationshipsDerivative instruments designated in hedging relationships          
Cash flow hedges: 1
           
Interest rate contracts hedging floating rate LHFI
$3,150
 
$3
 
$10,550
 
$187

$12,900
 
$2
 
$1
 
$14,200
 
$2
 
$252
       
Derivative instruments designated in fair value hedging relationships 2
       
Subtotal12,900
 2
 1
 14,200
 2
 252
Fair value hedges: 2
           
Interest rate contracts hedging fixed rate debt500
 
 5,420
 36
7,705
 2
 
 5,920
 1
 58
Interest rate contracts hedging brokered CDs30
 
 30
 
Total530
 
 5,450
 36
Interest rate contracts hedging brokered time deposits60
 
 
 60
 
 
Subtotal7,765
 2
 
 5,980
 1
 58
                  
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments 3
       
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments 3
          
Interest rate contracts hedging:                  
Residential MSRs 4
23,954
 145
 15,062
 128
25,690
 18
 20
 42,021
 119
 119
LHFS, IRLCs 5
5,628
 13
 4,218
 13
5,485
 15
 4
 7,590
 9
 6
LHFI90
 2
 85
 2
183
 
 
 175
 2
 2
Trading activity 6
73,673
 1,126
 57,454
 1,014
127,059
 595
 894
 126,366
 1,066
 946
Foreign exchange rate contracts hedging trading activity3,668
 126
 3,468
 112
Foreign exchange rate contracts hedging loans and trading activity7,418
 106
 91
 7,058
 110
 102
Credit contracts hedging:                  
LHFI
 
 620
 8
825
 
 23
 515
 
 11
Trading activity 7
2,517
 17
 2,534
 13
3,869
 25
 23
 3,454
 15
 12
Equity contracts hedging trading activity 6
16,512
 2,315
 28,295
 2,836
37,362
 2,384
 2,648
 38,907
 2,499
 2,857
Other contracts:                  
IRLCs and other 8
1,786
 26
 820
 22
1,886
 13
 9
 2,017
 18
 16
Commodity derivatives756
 39
 744
 37
1,678
 118
 116
 1,422
 63
 61
Total128,584
 3,809
 113,300
 4,185
Subtotal211,455
 3,274
 3,828
 229,525
 3,901
 4,132
           
Total derivative instruments
$132,264
 
$3,812
 
$129,300
 
$4,408

$232,120
 
$3,278
 
$3,829
 
$249,705
 
$3,904
 
$4,442
                  
Total gross derivative instruments, before netting  
$3,812
   
$4,408
Total gross derivative instruments (before netting)  
$3,278
 
$3,829
   
$3,904
 
$4,442
Less: Legally enforceable master netting agreements  (2,611)   (2,611)  (2,185) (2,185)   (2,731) (2,731)
Less: Cash collateral received/paid  (303)   (1,420)  (471) (946)   (371) (1,303)
Total derivative instruments, after netting  
$898
   
$377
Total derivative instruments (after netting)  
$622
 
$698
   
$802
 
$408
1 See “Cash Flow Hedges” in this Note for further discussion.
2 See “Fair Value Hedges” in this Note for further discussion.
3 See “Economic Hedging and Trading Activities” in this Note for further discussion.
4 Amount includes $13.3 billion of notional amounts related to interest rate futures. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table.
5 Amount includes $497 million of notional amounts related to interest rate futures. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table.
6 Amounts include $10.1 billion of notional amounts related to interest rate futures and $180 million of notional amounts related to equity futures. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table. Amounts also include notional amounts related to interest rate swaps hedging fixed rate debt.
7 Asset and liability amounts include $5 million and $11 million, respectively, of notional amounts from purchased and written credit risk participation agreements, whose notional is calculated as the notional of the derivative participated adjusted by the relevant RWA conversion factor.
8 Includes $49 million notional amount that is based on the 3.2 million of Visa Class B shares, the conversion ratio from Class B shares to Class A shares, and the Class A share price at the derivative inception date of May 28, 2009. This derivative was established upon the sale of Class B shares in the second quarter of 2009. See Note 12, “Guarantees” for additional information.
1
See “Cash Flow Hedging” in this Note for further discussion.
2
See “Fair Value Hedging” in this Note for further discussion.
3
See “Economic Hedging Instruments and Trading Activities” in this Note for further discussion.
4
Notional amounts include $5.6 billion and $16.6 billion related to interest rate futures at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table.
5
Notional amounts include $302 million and $190 million related to interest rate futures at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table.
6
Notional amounts include $4.9 billion and $9.8 billion related to interest rate futures at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and $274 million and $1.2 billion related to equity futures at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table. Notional amounts also include amounts related to interest rate swaps hedging fixed rate debt.
7
Notional amounts include $7 million and $4 million from purchased credit risk participation agreements at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and $33 million and $11 million from written credit risk participation agreements at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. These notional amounts are calculated as the notional of the derivative participated adjusted by the relevant RWA conversion factor.
8
Notional amounts include $41 million and $49 million related to the Visa derivative liability at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. See Note 14, "Guarantees" for additional information.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




 December 31, 2016
 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
(Dollars in millions)
Notional
Amounts
 
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amounts
 
Fair
Value
Derivative instruments designated in cash flow hedging relationships 1
       
Interest rate contracts hedging floating rate LHFI
$6,400
 
$34
 
$11,050
 
$265
        
Derivative instruments designated in fair value hedging relationships 2
       
Interest rate contracts hedging fixed rate debt600
 2
 4,510
 81
Interest rate contracts hedging brokered CDs60
 
 30
 
Total660
 2
 4,540
 81
        
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments 3
       
Interest rate contracts hedging:       
Residential MSRs 4
12,165
 413
 18,774
 335
LHFS, IRLCs 5
11,774
 134
 8,306
 58
LHFI100
 2
 36
 1
Trading activity 6
70,599
 1,536
 67,477
 1,401
Foreign exchange rate contracts hedging trading activity3,231
 161
 3,360
 148
Credit contracts hedging:       
LHFI15
 
 620
 8
Trading activity 7
2,128
 34
 2,271
 33
Equity contracts hedging trading activity 6
17,225
 2,095
 28,658
 2,477
Other contracts:       
IRLCs and other 8
2,412
 28
 668
 22
Commodity derivatives747
 75
 746
 73
Total120,396
 4,478
 130,916
 4,556
Total derivative instruments
$127,456
 
$4,514
 
$146,506
 
$4,902
        
Total gross derivative instruments, before netting  
$4,514
   
$4,902
Less: Legally enforceable master netting agreements  (3,239)   (3,239)
Less: Cash collateral received/paid  (291)   (1,265)
Total derivative instruments, after netting  
$984
   
$398
1 See “Cash Flow Hedges” in this Note for further discussion.
2 See “Fair Value Hedges” in this Note for further discussion.
3 See “Economic Hedging and Trading Activities” in this Note for further discussion.
4 Amount includes $6.7 billion of notional amounts related to interest rate futures. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table.
5 Amount includes $720 million of notional amounts related to interest rate futures. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table.
6 Amounts include $12.3 billion of notional amounts related to interest rate futures and $629 million of notional amounts related to equity futures. These futures contracts settle in cash daily, one day in arrears. The derivative asset or liability associated with the one day lag is included in the fair value column of this table. Amounts also include notional amounts related to interest rate swaps hedging fixed rate debt.
7 Asset and liability amounts include $5 million and $13 million, respectively, of notional amounts from purchased and written credit risk participation agreements, whose notional is calculated as the notional of the derivative participated adjusted by the relevant RWA conversion factor.
8 Includes $49 million notional amount that is based on the 3.2 million of Visa Class B shares, the conversion ratio from Class B shares to Class A shares, and the Class A share price at the derivative inception date of May 28, 2009. This derivative was established upon the sale of Class B shares in the second quarter of 2009. See Note 12, “Guarantees” for additional information.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Shareholders’ Equity
The impacts of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income and the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are presented in the following tables. The impacts are segregated between derivatives that are designated in hedge accounting relationships and those that are
used for economic hedging or trading purposes, with further identification of the underlying risks in the derivatives and the hedged items, where appropriate. The tables do not disclose the financial impact of the activities that these derivative instruments are intended to hedge.

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Classification of Pre-tax Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
(Dollars in millions)
Amount of 
Pre-tax Gain
Recognized
in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
 
Amount of
Pre-tax Gain Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Amount of 
Pre-tax Gain
Recognized
in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
 
Amount of
Pre-tax Gain Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships:        
Interest rate contracts hedging floating rate LHFI 1

$10
 
$3
 
$61
 
$37
 Interest and fees on loans
1 During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company also reclassified $10 million and $44 million of pre-tax gains from AOCI into net interest income, respectively. These gains related to hedging relationships that have been terminated and are reclassified into earnings consistent with the pattern of net cash flows expected to be recognized.

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(Dollars in millions)
Amount of Loss on Derivatives
Recognized
in Income
 
Amount of Gain
on Related Hedged Items
Recognized
in Income
 
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized
in Income
on Hedges
(Ineffective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain on Derivatives
Recognized
in Income
 
Amount of Loss
on Related Hedged Items
Recognized
in Income
 
Amount of Gain
Recognized
in Income
on Hedges
(Ineffective Portion)
Derivative instruments in fair value hedging relationships:      
Interest rate contracts hedging fixed rate debt 1

($3) 
$3
 
$—
 
$5
 
($4) 
$1
Interest rate contracts hedging brokered CDs 1

 
 
 
 
 
Total
($3) 
$3
 
$—
 
$5
 
($4) 
$1
1 Amounts are recognized in trading income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

(Dollars in millions)
Classification of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
 
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income
on Derivatives During
the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
 
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income
on Derivatives During
the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments:    
Interest rate contracts hedging:     
Residential MSRsMortgage servicing related income 
$14
 
$34
LHFS, IRLCsMortgage production related income (20) (57)
LHFIOther noninterest income 
 (1)
Trading activityTrading income 11
 33
Foreign exchange rate contracts hedging trading activityTrading income (10) (43)
Credit contracts hedging:     
LHFIOther noninterest income (1) (3)
Trading activityTrading income 8
 19
Equity contracts hedging trading activityTrading income (1) (1)
Other contracts:     
IRLCs and other
Mortgage production related income,
Commercial real estate related income
 49
 154
Commodity derivativesTrading income 
 1
Total  
$50
 
$136
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued





 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Classification of Pre-tax Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
(Dollars in millions)Amount of 
Pre-tax Loss
Recognized
in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
 Amount of
Pre-tax Gain
Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 Amount of 
Pre-tax Gain
Recognized
in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
 Amount of
Pre-tax Gain
Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships:    
   
Interest rate contracts hedging floating rate LHFI 1

($78) 
$36
 
$408
 
$113
 Interest and fees on loans
1 During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company also reclassified $23 million and $77 million of pre-tax gains from AOCI into net interest income, respectively. These gains related to hedging relationships that have been terminated and are reclassified into earnings consistent with the pattern of net cash flows expected to be recognized.

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
(Dollars in millions)Amount of Loss on Derivatives
Recognized
in Income
 Amount of Gain on Related Hedged Items
Recognized
in Income
 Amount of Gain
Recognized
in Income
on Hedges
(Ineffective Portion)
 Amount of Gain on Derivatives
Recognized
in Income
 Amount of Loss on Related Hedged Items
Recognized
in Income
 Amount of Gain
Recognized
in Income
on Hedges
(Ineffective Portion)
Derivative instruments in fair value hedging relationships:      
Interest rate contracts hedging fixed rate debt 1

($10) 
$11
 
$1
 
$20
 
($19) 
$1
Interest rate contracts hedging brokered CDs 1

 
 
 
 
 
Total
($10) 
$11
 
$1
 
$20
 
($19) 
$1
1 Amounts are recognized in trading income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

(Dollars in millions)
Classification of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
 
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income
on Derivatives During
the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
 
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income
on Derivatives During
the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments:    
Interest rate contracts hedging:     
Residential MSRsMortgage servicing related income 
$15
 
$306
LHFS, IRLCsMortgage production related income (35) (162)
LHFIOther noninterest income 
 (3)
Trading activityTrading income 11
 24
Foreign exchange rate contracts hedging trading activityTrading income 36
 52
Credit contracts hedging:     
LHFIOther noninterest income (1) (3)
Trading activityTrading income 5
 14
Equity contracts hedging trading activityTrading income 1
 5
Other contracts:  
 
IRLCsMortgage production related income 122
 291
Commodity derivativesTrading income 1
 2
Total  
$155
 
$526

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Netting of Derivative Instruments
The Company has various financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements or similar agreements. The Company's securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements or similar agreements, are discussed in Note 2,3, "Federal Funds Sold and Securities Financing Activities." The Company enters into ISDA or other legally enforceable industry standard master netting agreements with derivative counterparties. Under the terms of the master netting agreements, all transactions between the Company and the counterparty constitute a single business relationship such that in the event of default, the nondefaulting party is entitled to set off claims and apply property held by that party in respect of any transaction against obligations owed. Any payments, deliveries, or other transfers may be applied against each other and netted.
 
The following tables present total gross derivative instrument assets and liabilities at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, which are adjusted to reflect the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral received or paid when calculating the net amount reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Also included in the tables are financial instrument collateral related to legally enforceable master netting agreements that represents securities collateral received or pledged and customer cash collateral held at third party custodians. These amounts are not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets but are shown as a reduction to total derivative instrument assets and liabilities to derive net derivative assets and liabilities. These amounts are limited to the derivative asset/liability balance, and accordingly, do not include excess collateral received/pledged.
(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Amount
 
Amount
Offset
 
Net Amount
Presented in
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Held/Pledged
Financial
Instruments
 
Net
Amount
Gross
Amount
 
Amount
Offset
 
Net Amount
Presented in
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
 
Held/Pledged
Financial
Instruments
 
Net
Amount
September 30, 2017         
September 30, 2018         
Derivative instrument assets:                  
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement
$3,436
 
$2,768
 
$668
 
$35
 
$633

$2,940
 
$2,525
 
$415
 
$14
 
$401
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement26
 
 26
 
 26
14
 
 14
 
 14
Exchange traded derivatives350
 146
 204
 
 204
324
 131
 193
 
 193
Total derivative instrument assets
$3,812
 
$2,914
 
$898
1 

$35
 
$863

$3,278
 
$2,656
 
$622
1 

$14
 
$608
                  
Derivative instrument liabilities:                  
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement
$4,146
 
$3,885
 
$261
 
$54
 
$207

$3,587
 
$3,000
 
$587
 
$58
 
$529
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement115
 
 115
 
 115
111
 
 111
 
 111
Exchange traded derivatives147
 146
 1
 
 1
131
 131
 
 
 
Total derivative instrument liabilities
$4,408
 
$4,031
 
$377
2 

$54
 
$323

$3,829
 
$3,131
 
$698
2 

$58
 
$640
                  
December 31, 2016         
December 31, 2017         
Derivative instrument assets:                  
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement
$4,193
 
$3,384
 
$809
 
$48
 
$761

$3,491
 
$2,923
 
$568
 
$28
 
$540
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement27
 
 27
 
 27
18
 
 18
 
 18
Exchange traded derivatives294
 146
 148
 
 148
395
 179
 216
 
 216
Total derivative instrument assets
$4,514
 
$3,530
 
$984
1 

$48
 
$936

$3,904
 
$3,102
 
$802
1 

$28
 
$774
                  
Derivative instrument liabilities:                  
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement
$4,649
 
$4,358
 
$291
 
$33
 
$258

$4,128
 
$3,855
 
$273
 
$27
 
$246
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement105
 
 105
 
 105
130
 
 130
 
 130
Exchange traded derivatives148
 146
 2
 
 2
184
 179
 5
 
 5
Total derivative instrument liabilities
$4,902
 
$4,504
 
$398
2 

$33
 
$365

$4,442
 
$4,034
 
$408
2 

$27
 
$381
1 At September 30, 2017, $8982018, $622 million, net of $303$471 million offsetting cash collateral, is recognized in tradingTrading assets and derivative instruments within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 31, 2016, $9842017, $802 million, net of $291$371 million offsetting cash collateral, is recognized in tradingTrading assets and derivative instruments within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
2 At September 30, 2017, $3772018, $698 million, net of $1.4 billion$946 million offsetting cash collateral, is recognized in tradingTrading liabilities and derivative instruments within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 31, 2016, $3982017, $408 million, net of $1.3 billion offsetting cash collateral, is recognized in tradingTrading liabilities and derivative instruments within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Fair Value Hedging
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements as part of its risk management objectives for hedging exposure to changes in fair value due to changes in interest rates. These hedging arrangements convert certain fixed rate long-term debt and CDs to floating rates. Subsequent to the adoption of ASU 2017-12, changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the same income statement line as the earnings impact from the hedged item. There were no components of derivative gains or losses excluded in the Company’s assessment of hedge effectiveness related to the fair value hedges. For additional information on the Company's adoption of ASU 2017-12 and related policy updates, see Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies.”
Cash Flow Hedging
The Company utilizes a comprehensive risk management strategy to monitor sensitivity of earnings to movements in interest rates. Specific types of funding and principal amounts hedged are determined based on prevailing market conditions and the shape of the yield curve. In conjunction with this strategy, the Company may employ various interest rate derivatives as risk management tools to hedge interest rate risk from recognized assets and liabilities or from forecasted transactions. The terms and notional amounts of derivatives are determined based on management’s assessment of future interest rates, as well as other factors.
The Company enters into interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedging instruments to hedge its exposure to benchmark interest rate risk associated with floating rate loans. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the amount of pre-tax loss recognized in OCI on derivative instruments was $48 million and $274 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the amount of pre-tax gain recognized in OCI on derivative instruments was $10 million and $61 million, respectively. At September 30, 2018, the maturities for hedges of floating rate loans ranged from less than one year to seven years, with the weighted average being 3.1 years. At December 31, 2017, the maturities for hedges of floating rate loans ranged from less than one year to five years, with the weighted average being 3.6 years. These hedges have been highly effective in offsetting the designated risks. At September 30, 2018, $135 million of deferred net pre-tax losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on floating rate loans recognized in AOCI are expected to be reclassified into net interest income during the next twelve months. The amount to be reclassified into income incorporates the impact from both active and terminated cash flow hedges, including the net interest income earned on the active hedges, assuming no changes in LIBOR. The Company may choose to terminate or de-designate a hedging relationship due to a change in the risk management objective for that specific hedge item, which may arise in conjunction with an overall balance sheet management strategy.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Pursuant to the adoption of ASU 2017-12, the following table presents gains and losses on derivatives in fair value and cash flow hedging relationships by contract type and by income statement line item for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 the amounts presented below were not conformed to the new hedge accounting guidance. The table does not disclose the financial impact of the activities that these derivative instruments are intended to hedge.
 Net Interest Income 
Noninterest
Income
  
(Dollars in millions)Interest and fees on LHFI Interest on Long-term Debt Interest on Deposits Trading Income Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018         
Interest income/(expense), including the effects of fair value and cash flow hedges
$1,549
 
($95) 
($193) 
$42
 
$1,303
          
(Loss)/gain on fair value hedging relationships:         
Interest rate contracts:         
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives
$—
 
($2) 
$—
 
$—
 
($2)
Recognized on derivatives
 (33) 
 
 (33)
Recognized on hedged items
 31
1 

 
 31
Net expense recognized on fair value hedges
$—
 
($4) 
$—
 
$—
 
($4)
          
Loss on cash flow hedging relationships:         
Interest rate contracts:         
Amount of pre-tax loss reclassified from AOCI into income
($22)
2 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
($22)
Net expense recognized on cash flow hedges
($22) 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
($22)
          
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018         
Interest income/(expense), including the effects of fair value and cash flow hedges
$4,424
 
($252) 
($484) 
$137
 
$3,825
          
(Loss)/gain on fair value hedging relationships:         
Interest rate contracts:         
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives
$—
 
($1) 
$—
 
$—
 
($1)
Recognized on derivatives
 (130) 
 
 (130)
Recognized on hedged items
 124
1 

 
 124
Net expense recognized on fair value hedges
$—
 
($7) 
$—
 
$—
 
($7)
          
Loss on cash flow hedging relationships:         
Interest rate contracts:         
Amount of pre-tax loss reclassified from AOCI into income
($39)
2 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
($39)
Net expense recognized on cash flow hedges
($39) 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
($39)
          
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017         
Interest income/(expense), including the effects of fair value and cash flow hedges
$1,382
 
($76) 
($111) 
$51
 
$1,246
          
Gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships:         
Interest rate contracts:         
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives
$—
 
$3
 
$—
 
$—
 
$3
Recognized on derivatives
 
 
 (3) (3)
Recognized on hedged items
 
 
 3
 3
Net income recognized on fair value hedges
$—
 
$3
 
$—
 
$—
 
$3
          
Gain on cash flow hedging relationships:         
Interest rate contracts:         
Amount of pre-tax gain reclassified from AOCI into income
$13
2 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$13
Net income recognized on cash flow hedges
$13
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$13
          
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017         
Interest income/(expense), including the effects of fair value and cash flow hedges
$4,009
 
($216) 
($286) 
$148
 
$3,655
          
Gain/(loss) on fair value hedging relationships:         
Interest rate contracts:         
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives
$—
 
$12
 
$—
 
$—
 
$12
Recognized on derivatives
 
 
 5
 5
Recognized on hedged items
 
 
 (4) (4)
Net income recognized on fair value hedges
$—
 
$12
 
$—
 
$1
 
$13
          
Gain on cash flow hedging relationships:         
Interest rate contracts:         
Amount of pre-tax gain reclassified from AOCI into income
$81
2 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$81
Net income recognized on cash flow hedges
$81
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$81
1 Includes amortization from de-designated fair value hedging relationships.
2 These amounts include pre-tax gains/(losses) related to cash flow hedging relationships that have been terminated and were reclassified into earnings consistent with the pattern of net cash flows expected to be recognized.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The following table presents the carrying amount of hedged liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in fair value hedging relationships and the associated cumulative basis adjustment related to the application of hedge accounting:
   Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of Hedged Liabilities
(Dollars in millions)Carrying Amount of Hedged Liabilities Hedged Items Currently Designated Hedged Items No Longer Designated
September 30, 2018     
Long-term debt
$6,495
 
($170) 
($73)
Brokered time deposits29
 
 


Economic Hedging Instruments and Trading Activities
In addition to designated hedge accounting relationships, the Company also enters into derivatives as an end user to economically hedge risks associated with certain non-derivative and derivative instruments, along with entering into derivatives in a trading capacity with its clients.
The primary risks that the Company economically hedges are interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and credit risk. The Company mitigates these risks by entering into offsetting derivatives either on an individual basis or collectively on a macro basis.
The Company utilizes interest rate derivatives as economic hedges related to:
Residential MSRs. The Company hedges these instruments with a combination of interest rate derivatives, including forward and option contracts, futures, and forward rate agreements.
Residential mortgage IRLCs and LHFS. The Company hedges these instruments using forward and option contracts, futures, and forward rate agreements.
The Company is exposed to volatility and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with certain commercial loans. To hedge against this foreign exchange rate risk, the Company enters into foreign exchange rate contracts that provide for the future receipt and delivery of foreign currency at previously agreed-upon terms.
The Company enters into CDS to hedge credit risk associated with certain loans held within its Wholesale segment. The Company accounts for these contracts as derivatives, and accordingly, recognizes these contracts at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in Other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Trading activity primarily includes interest rate swaps, equity derivatives, CDS, futures, options, foreign exchange rate contracts, and commodity derivatives. These derivatives are entered into in a dealer capacity to facilitate client transactions, or are utilized as a risk management tool by the Company as an end user (predominantly in certain macro-hedging strategies).

The impacts of derivative instruments used for economic hedging or trading purposes on the Consolidated Statements of Income are presented in the following table:
 Classification of (Loss)/Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives Amount of (Loss)/Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives During the Three Months Ended September 30 Amount of (Loss)/Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives During the Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments:        
Interest rate contracts hedging:         
Residential MSRsMortgage servicing related income 
($54) 
$17
 
($210) 
$41
LHFS, IRLCsMortgage production related income 10
 (20) 57
 (57)
LHFIOther noninterest income 1
 
 3
 (1)
Trading activityTrading income 18
 11
 48
 33
Foreign exchange rate contracts hedging loans and trading activityTrading income 9
 (10) 49
 (43)
Credit contracts hedging:         
LHFIOther noninterest income (5) (1) (5) (3)
Trading activityTrading income 5
 8
 16
 19
Equity contracts hedging trading activityTrading income 6
 (1) 8
 (1)
Other contracts:         
IRLCs and otherMortgage production related income,
Commercial real estate related income
 19
 49
 39
 154
Commodity derivativesTrading income 
 
 
 1
Total  
$9
 
$53
 
$5
 
$143

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Credit Derivative Instruments
As part of the Company's trading businesses, the Company enters into contracts that are, in form or substance, written guarantees; specifically, CDS, risk participations, and TRS. The Company accounts for these contracts as derivatives, and accordingly, records these contracts at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in tradingTrading income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
At September 30, 2017 and2018, there were no purchased CDS contracts designated as trading instruments. At December 31, 2016,2017, the gross notional amount of purchased CDS contracts designated as trading instruments was $10 million and $135 million, respectively.$5 million. The fair value of purchased CDS was immaterial at September 30, 2017 and $3 million at December 31, 2016.2017.
The Company has also entered into TRS contracts on loans. The Company’s TRS business consists of matched trades, such that when the Company pays depreciation on one TRS, it receives the same amount on the matched TRS. To mitigate its credit risk, the Company typically receives initial cash collateral from the counterparty upon entering into the TRS and is entitled to additional collateral if the fair value of the underlying reference assets deteriorates. There were $2.5$1.9 billion and $2.1$1.7 billion of outstanding TRS notional balances at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. The fair values of these TRS assets and liabilities at September 30, 20172018 were $17$25 million and $13$23 million, respectively, and related cash collateral held at September 30, 20172018 was $552$486 million. The fair values of the TRS assets and liabilities at December 31, 20162017 were $34$15 million and $31$13 million, respectively, and related cash collateral held at December 31, 20162017 was $450$368 million. For additional information on the Company's TRS contracts, see Note 8,10, "Certain Transfers of Financial Assets and Variable Interest
Entities," as well as Note 14,16, "Fair Value Election and Measurement."
The Company writes risk participations, which are credit derivatives, whereby the Company has guaranteed payment to a dealer counterparty in the event the counterparty experiences a loss on a derivative, such as an interest rate swap, due to a failure to pay by the counterparty’s customer (the “obligor”) on that derivative. The Company manages its payment risk on its risk participations by monitoring the creditworthiness of the obligors, which are all corporations or partnerships, through the normal credit review process that the Company would have performed had it entered into a derivative directly with the obligors. To date, no material losses have been incurred related to the Company’s written risk participations. At September 30, 2018, the remaining terms on these risk participations generally ranged from less than one year to 11 years, with a weighted average term on the maximum estimated exposure of 6.4 years. At December 31, 2017, the remaining terms on these risk participations generally ranged from less than one year to nine years, with a weighted average term on the maximum estimated exposure of 5.6 years. At December 31, 2016, the remaining terms on these risk participations generally ranged from less than one year to thirty-one years, with a weighted average term on the maximum estimated exposure of 8.55.5 years. The Company’s maximum estimated exposure to written risk participations, as measured by projecting a maximum value of the guaranteed derivative instruments based on interest rate curve simulations and assuming 100% default by all obligors on the maximum values, was approximately $60$230 million and $95$55 million at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. The fair values of the written risk participations were immaterial at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.
Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
The Company utilizes a comprehensive risk management strategy to monitor sensitivity of earnings to movements in interest rates. Specific types of funding and principal amounts hedged are determined based on prevailing market conditions and the shape of the yield curve. In conjunction with this strategy, the Company may employ various interest rate derivatives as risk management tools to hedge interest rate risk from recognized assets and liabilities or from forecasted transactions. The terms and notional amounts of derivatives are determined based on management’s assessment of future interest rates, as well as other factors.
Interest rate swaps have been designated as hedging the exposure to the benchmark interest rate risk associated with floating rate loans. At September 30, 2017, the maturities for hedges of floating rate loans ranged from less than one year to five years, with the weighted average being 3.8 years. At December 31, 2016, the maturities for hedges of floating rate loans ranged from less than one year to six years, with the weighted average being 4.1 years. These hedges have been highly effective in offsetting the designated risks, yielding an immaterial amount of ineffectiveness for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. At September 30, 2017, $28 million of deferred net pre-tax gains on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on floating rate loans recognized in AOCI are expected to be reclassified into net interest income during the next twelve months. The amount to be reclassified into income incorporates the impact from both active and terminated cash flow hedges, including the net interest income earned on the active hedges, assuming no changes in LIBOR. The Company may choose to terminate or de-designate a hedging relationship due to a change in the risk management objective for that specific hedge item, which may arise in conjunction with an overall balance sheet management strategy.
Fair Value Hedging Instruments
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements as part of the Company’s risk management objectives for hedging its exposure to changes in fair value due to changes in interest rates. These hedging arrangements convert certain fixed rate long-term debt and CDs to floating rates. Consistent with this objective, the Company reflects the accrued contractual interest on the hedged item and the related swaps as part of current period interest expense. There were no components of derivative gains or losses excluded in the Company’s assessment of hedge effectiveness related to the fair value hedges.
Economic Hedging Instruments and Trading Activities
In addition to designated hedge accounting relationships, the Company also enters into derivatives as an end user to economically hedge risks associated with certain non-derivative and derivative instruments, along with entering into derivatives in a trading capacity with its clients.
The primary risks that the Company economically hedges are interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and credit risk. The Company mitigates these risks by entering into offsetting derivatives either on an individual basis or collectively on a macro basis.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The Company utilizes interest rate derivatives as economic hedges related to:
Residential MSRs. The Company hedges these instruments with a combination of interest rate derivatives, including forward and option contracts, futures, and forward rate agreements.
Residential mortgage IRLCs and LHFS. The Company hedges these instruments using forward and option contracts, futures, and forward rate agreements.
The Company is exposed to volatility and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with certain commercial loans. To hedge against this foreign exchange rate risk, the Company enters into foreign exchange rate contracts that provide for the future
receipt and delivery of foreign currency at previously agreed-upon terms.
The Company enters into CDS to hedge credit risk associated with certain loans held within its Wholesale segment. The Company accounts for these contracts as derivatives, and accordingly, recognizes these contracts at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Trading activity primarily includes interest rate swaps, equity derivatives, CDS, futures, options, foreign exchange rate contracts, and commodity derivatives. These derivatives are entered into in a dealer capacity to facilitate client transactions, or are utilized as a risk management tool by the Company as an end user (predominantly in certain macro-hedging strategies).2017.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




NOTE 1416 - FAIR VALUE ELECTION AND MEASUREMENT
The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value, which are classified as level 1, 2, or 3 within the fair value hierarchy, as shown below, on the basis of whether the measurement employs observable or unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s own assumptions, taking into account information about market participant assumptions that is readily available.
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 and significant value drivers are observable in active markets
Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company’s recurring fair value measurements are based on either a requirement to measure such assets and liabilities at fair value or on the Company’s election to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. Assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis include trading securities, securities AFS, and derivative financial instruments. Assets and liabilities that the Company has elected to measure at fair value on a recurring basis include its residential MSRs, trading loans, and certain LHFS, LHFI, brokered time deposits, and fixed ratelong-term debt issuances.
The Company elects to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value to better align its financial performance with the economic value of actively traded or hedged assets or liabilities. The use of fair value also enables the Company to mitigate non-economic earnings volatility caused from financial assets and liabilities being measured using different bases of accounting, as well as to more accurately portray the active and dynamic management of the Company’s balance sheet.
The Company uses various valuation techniques and assumptions in estimating fair value. The assumptions used to estimate the value of an instrument have varying degrees of
impact to the overall fair value of an asset or liability. This process involves gathering multiple sources of information, including broker quotes, values provided by pricing services, trading activity in other identical or similar securities, market indices, and pricing matrices. When observable market prices for the asset or liability are not available, the Company employs various
modeling techniques, such as discounted cash flow analyses, to estimate fair value. Models used to produce material financial reporting information are validated prior to use and following any material change in methodology. Their performance is monitored at least quarterly, and any material deterioration in model performance is escalated. This review is performed by different internal groups depending on the type of fair value asset or liability.
The Company has formal processes and controls in place to support the appropriateness of its fair value estimates. For fair values obtained from a third party, or those that include certain trader estimates of fair value, there is an independent price validation function that provides oversight for these estimates. For level 2 instruments and certain level 3 instruments, the validation generally involves evaluating pricing received from two or more third party pricing sources that are widely used by market participants. The Company evaluates this pricing information from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective and determines whether any pricing differences exceed acceptable thresholds. If thresholds are exceeded, the Company assesses differences in valuation approaches used, which may include contacting a pricing service to gain further insight into the valuation of a particular security or class of securities to resolve the pricing variance, which could include an adjustment to the price used for financial reporting purposes.
The Company classifies instruments within level 2 in the fair value hierarchy when it determines that external pricing sources estimated fair value using prices for similar instruments trading in active markets. A wide range of quoted values from pricing sources may imply a reduced level of market activity and indicate that significant adjustments to price indications have been made. In such cases, the Company evaluates whether the asset or liability should be classified as level 3.
Determining whether to classify an instrument as level 3 involves judgment and is based on a variety of subjective factors, including whether a market is inactive. A market is considered inactive if significant decreases in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have been observed. In making this determination the Company evaluates the number of recent transactions in either the primary or secondary market, whether or not price quotations are current, the nature of market participants, the variability of price quotations, the breadth of bid/ask spreads, declines in, or the absence of, new issuances, and the availability of public information. When a market is determined to be inactive, significant adjustments may be made to price indications when estimating fair value. In making these adjustments the Company seeks to employ assumptions a market participant would use to value the asset or liability, including consideration of illiquidity in the referenced market.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present certain information regarding assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the changes in fair value for those specific financial instruments for which fair value has been elected.
September 30, 2017September 30, 2018
Fair Value Measurements    Fair Value Measurements    
(Dollars in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Netting
 Adjustments 1
 
Assets/Liabilities
at Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Netting
 Adjustments 1
 
Assets/Liabilities
at Fair Value
Assets                  
Trading assets and derivative instruments:                  
U.S. Treasury securities
$366
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$366

$247
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$247
Federal agency securities
 303
 
 
 303

 507
 
 
 507
U.S. states and political subdivisions
 53
 
 
 53

 91
 
 
 91
MBS - agency
 666
 
 
 666

 743
 
 
 743
Corporate and other debt securities
 665
 
 
 665

 820
 
 
 820
CP
 383
 
 
 383

 408
 
 
 408
Equity securities30
 
 
 
 30
67
 
 
 
 67
Derivative instruments350
 3,439
 23
 (2,914) 898
324
 2,942
 12
 (2,656) 622
Trading loans
 2,954
 
 
 2,954

 2,171
 
 
 2,171
Total trading assets and derivative instruments746
 8,463
 23
 (2,914) 6,318
638
 7,682
 12
 (2,656) 5,676
                  
Securities AFS:                  
U.S. Treasury securities4,261
 
 
 
 4,261
4,133
 
 
 
 4,133
Federal agency securities
 270
 
 
 270

 223
 
 
 223
U.S. states and political subdivisions
 563
 
 
 563

 602
 
 
 602
MBS - agency
 24,980
 
 
 24,980
MBS - non-agency residential
 
 62
 
 62
MBS - agency residential
 22,505
 
 
 22,505
MBS - agency commercial
 2,602
 
 
 2,602
MBS - non-agency commercial
 750
 
 
 750

 905
 
 
 905
ABS
 
 8
 
 8
Corporate and other debt securities
 28
 5
 
 33

 14
 
 
 14
Other equity securities 2
44
 
 473
 
 517
Total securities AFS4,305
 26,591
 548
 
 31,444
Total securities AFS 2
4,133
 26,851
 
 
 30,984

                  
LHFS
 2,251
 1
 
 2,252

 1,822
 
 
 1,822
LHFI
 
 206
 
 206

 
 168
 
 168
Residential MSRs
 
 1,628
 
 1,628

 
 2,062
 
 2,062
Other assets 2
92
 
 
 
 92
                  
Liabilities                  
Trading liabilities and derivative instruments:                  
U.S. Treasury securities555
 
 
 
 555
742
 
 
 
 742
Corporate and other debt securities
 347
 
 
 347

 411
 
 
 411
Equity securities5
 
 
 
 5
12
 
 
 
 12
Derivative instruments147
 4,244
 17
 (4,031) 377
132
 3,688
 9
 (3,131) 698
Total trading liabilities and derivative instruments707
 4,591
 17
 (4,031) 1,284
886
 4,099
 9
 (3,131) 1,863
                  
Brokered time deposits
 207
 
 
 207

 384
 
 
 384
Long-term debt
 758
 
 
 758

 235
 
 
 235
1 Amounts represent offsetting cash collateral received from, and paid to, the same derivative counterparties, and the impact of netting derivative assets and derivative liabilities when a legally enforceable master netting agreement or similar agreement exists. See Note 13,15, "Derivative Financial Instruments," for additional information.
2 Includes $41 million of mutual fund investments, $68 million of FHLB of Atlanta stock, $403 million of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock, and $5 million of other.Beginning January 1, 2018, the Company reclassified equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts for comparability. See Note 9, "Other Assets," for additional information.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued






December 31, 2016December 31, 2017
Fair Value Measurements    Fair Value Measurements    
(Dollars in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Netting
 Adjustments 1
 
Assets/Liabilities
at Fair Value
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Netting
 Adjustments 1
 
Assets/Liabilities
at Fair Value
Assets                  
Trading assets and derivative instruments:                  
U.S. Treasury securities
$539
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$539

$157
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$157
Federal agency securities
 480
 
 
 480

 395
 
 
 395
U.S. states and political subdivisions
 134
 
 
 134

 61
 
 
 61
MBS - agency
 567
 
 
 567

 700
 
 
 700
CLO securities
 1
 
 
 1
Corporate and other debt securities
 656
 
 
 656

 655
 
 
 655
CP
 140
 
 
 140

 118
 
 
 118
Equity securities49
 
 
 
 49
56
 
 
 
 56
Derivative instruments293
 4,193
 28
 (3,530) 984
395
 3,493
 16
 (3,102) 802
Trading loans
 2,517
 
 
 2,517

 2,149
 
 
 2,149
Total trading assets and derivative instruments881
 8,688
 28
 (3,530) 6,067
608
 7,571
 16
 (3,102) 5,093
                  
Securities AFS:                  
U.S. Treasury securities5,405
 
 
 
 5,405
4,331
 
 
 
 4,331
Federal agency securities
 313
 
 
 313

 259
 
 
 259
U.S. states and political subdivisions
 275
 4
 
 279

 617
 
 
 617
MBS - agency
 23,662
 
 
 23,662
MBS - agency residential
 22,704
 
 
 22,704
MBS - agency commercial
 2,086
 
 
 2,086
MBS - non-agency residential
 
 74
 
 74

 
 59
 
 59
MBS - non-agency commercial
 252
 
 
 252

 866
 
 
 866
ABS
 
 10
 
 10

 
 8
 
 8
Corporate and other debt securities
 30
 5
 
 35

 12
 5
 
 17
Other equity securities 2
102
 
 540
 
 642
Total securities AFS5,507
 24,532
 633
 
 30,672
Total securities AFS 2
4,331
 26,544
 72
 
 30,947
                  
LHFS
 3,528
 12
 
 3,540

 1,577
 
 
 1,577
LHFI
 
 222
 
 222

 
 196
 
 196
Residential MSRs
 
 1,572
 
 1,572

 
 1,710
 
 1,710
Other assets 2
56
 
 
 
 56
                  
Liabilities                  
Trading liabilities and derivative instruments:                  
U.S. Treasury securities697
 
 
 
 697
577
 
 
 
 577
MBS - agency
 1
 
 
 1
Corporate and other debt securities
 255
 
 
 255

 289
 
 
 289
Equity securities9
 
 
 
 9
Derivative instruments149
 4,731
 22
 (4,504) 398
183
 4,243
 16
 (4,034) 408
Total trading liabilities and derivative instruments846
 4,987
 22
 (4,504) 1,351
769
 4,532
 16
 (4,034) 1,283
                  
Brokered time deposits
 78
 
 
 78

 236
 
 
 236
Long-term debt
 963
 
 
 963

 530
 
 
 530
1 Amounts represent offsetting cash collateral received from, and paid to, the same derivative counterparties, and the impact of netting derivative assets and derivative liabilities when a legally enforceable master netting agreement or similar agreement exists. See Note 13,15, "Derivative Financial Instruments," for additional information.
2 Includes $102 million of mutual fund investments, $132 million of FHLB of Atlanta stock, $402 million of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock, and $6 million of other.Beginning January 1, 2018, the Company reclassified equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts for comparability. See Note 9, "Other Assets," for additional information.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The following tables present the difference between fair value and the aggregate UPB for which the FVO has been elected for certain trading loans, LHFS, LHFI, brokered time deposits, and long-term debt instruments.
(Dollars in millions)
Fair Value at
September 30, 2017
 
Aggregate UPB at
September 30, 2017
 
Fair Value
Over/(Under)
Unpaid Principal
Fair Value at
September 30, 2018
 
Aggregate UPB at
September 30, 2018
 
Fair Value
Over/(Under)
Unpaid Principal
Assets:          
Trading loans
$2,954
 
$2,917
 
$37

$2,171
 
$2,160
 
$11
LHFS:          
Accruing2,252
 2,180
 72
1,822
 1,775
 47
LHFI:          
Accruing203
 208
 (5)162
 171
 (9)
Nonaccrual3
 4
 (1)6
 8
 (2)

Liabilities:
          
Brokered time deposits207
 208
 (1)384
 379
 5
Long-term debt758
 736
 22
235
 230
 5
          
(Dollars in millions)
Fair Value at
December 31, 2016
 
Aggregate UPB at
December 31, 2016
 

Fair Value
Over/(Under)
Unpaid Principal
Fair Value at
December 31, 2017
 
Aggregate UPB at
December 31, 2017
 

Fair Value
Over/(Under)
Unpaid Principal
Assets:          
Trading loans
$2,517
 
$2,488
 
$29

$2,149
 
$2,111
 
$38
LHFS:          
Accruing3,540
 3,516
 24
1,576
 1,533
 43
Past due 90 days or more1
 1
 
LHFI:          
Accruing219
 225
 (6)192
 198
 (6)
Nonaccrual3
 4
 (1)4
 6
 (2)

Liabilities:
          
Brokered time deposits78
 80
 (2)236
 233
 3
Long-term debt963
 924
 39
530
 517
 13


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The following tables present the changechanges in fair value during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 of financial instruments for which the FVO has been elected, as well as for residential MSRs.elected. The tables do not reflect the change in fair value attributable to related economic hedges that the Company uses to mitigate market-related risks associated with the financial instruments. Generally, changes in the fair value of
economic hedges are recognized in tradingTrading income, mortgageMortgage production related income, mortgage Mortgage
servicing related income, commercialCommercial real estate related income, or otherOther noninterest income as appropriate, and are designed to partially offset the change in fair value of the financial instruments referenced in the tables below. The Company’s economic hedging activities are deployed at both the instrument and portfolio level.

Fair Value Gain/(Loss) for the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 for Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the FVO
 
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 for Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the FVO
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) for the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018 for Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the FVO
 
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018 for Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the FVO
(Dollars in millions)Trading Income 
Mortgage Production Related
 Income 1
 Mortgage Servicing Related Income Other Noninterest Income 
Total Changes in Fair Values Included in Earnings 2
 Trading Income 
Mortgage Production Related
Income
1
 Mortgage Servicing Related Income Other Noninterest Income 
Total Changes in Fair Values Included in Earnings 2
Trading Income 
Mortgage Production Related
 Income 1
 Mortgage Servicing Related Income Other Noninterest Income 
Total Changes in Fair Values Included in Earnings 2
 
Trading
Income
 
Mortgage
Production
Related
Income
1
 
Mortgage
Servicing
Related
Income
 
Other
Noninterest
Income
 
Total
Changes in
Fair Values
Included in
 Earnings 2
Assets:                                      
Trading loans
$8
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$8
 
$16
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$16

$3
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$3
 
$10
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$10
LHFS
 21
 
 
 21
 
 44
 
 
 44

 5
 
 
 5
 
 (3) 
 
 (3)
LHFI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1
 1

 
 
 (1) (1) 
 
 
 (4) (4)
Residential MSRs
 1
 (70) 
 (69) 
 3
 (195) 
 (192)
 3
 (11) 
 (8) 
 7
 15
 
 22
Liabilities:
                                      
Brokered time deposits
 
 
 
 
 2
 
 
 
 2
(4) 
 
 
 (4) 6
 
 
 
 6
Long-term debt5
 
 
 
 5
 16
 
 
 
 16
1
 
 
 
 1
 6
 
 
 
 6
1 Income related to LHFS does not include income from IRLCs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, income related to residential MSRs includes income recognized upon the sale of loans reported at LOCOM.
2 Changes in fair value for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 exclude accrued interest for the period then ended. Interest income or interest expense on trading loans, LHFS, LHFI, brokered time deposits, and long-term debt that have been elected to be measured at fair value are recognized in Interest income or Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.


 
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) for the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 for Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the FVO
 
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 for Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the FVO
(Dollars in millions)Trading Income 
Mortgage Production Related
 Income 1
 Mortgage Servicing Related Income Other Noninterest Income 
Total Changes in Fair Values Included in Earnings 2
 Trading
Income
 
Mortgage
Production
Related
Income
1
 Mortgage
Servicing
Related
Income
 Other
Noninterest
Income
 
Total
Changes in
Fair Values
Included in
Earnings
2
Assets:                   
Trading loans
$8
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$8
 
$16
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$16
LHFS
 21
 
 
 21
 
 44
 
 
 44
LHFI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1
 1
Residential MSRs
 1
 (70) 
 (69) 
 3
 (195) 
 (192)
Liabilities:                   
Brokered time deposits
 
 
 
 
 2
 
 
 
 2
Long-term debt5
 
 
 
 5
 16
 
 
 
 16
1 Income related to LHFS does not include income from IRLCs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, income related to residential MSRs includes income recognized upon the sale of loans reported at LOCOM.
2 Changes in fair value for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 exclude accrued interest for the period then ended. Interest income or interest expense on trading loans, LHFS, LHFI, brokered time deposits, and long-term debt that have been elected to be measured at fair value are recognized in interestInterest income or interestInterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.


 
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) for the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016 for Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the FVO
 
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016 for Items Measured at Fair Value
Pursuant to Election of the FVO
(Dollars in millions)Trading Income 
Mortgage Production Related
 Income 1
 Mortgage Servicing Related Income Other Noninterest Income 
Total Changes in Fair Values Included in Earnings 2
 Trading Income 
Mortgage Production Related
 Income 1
 Mortgage Servicing Related Income Other Noninterest Income 
Total Changes in Fair Values Included in Earnings 2
Assets:                   
Trading loans
$6
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$6
 
$11
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$11
LHFS
 15
 
 
 15
 
 92
 
 
 92
LHFI
 
 
 (1) (1) 
 
 
 5
 5
Residential MSRs
 
 (56) 
 (56) 
 2
 (488) 
 (486)
 
Liabilities:
                   
Brokered time deposits1
 
 
 
 1
 1
 
 
 
 1
Long-term debt7
 
 
 
 7
 10
 
 
 
 10
1 Income related to LHFS does not include income from IRLCs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, income related to residential MSRs includes income recognized upon the sale of loans reported at LOCOM.
2 Changes in fair value for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 exclude accrued interest for the period then ended. Interest income or interest expense on trading loans, LHFS, LHFI, brokered time deposits, and long-term debt that have been elected to be measured at fair value are recognized in interest income or interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The following is a discussion of the valuation techniques and inputs used in estimating fair value for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as level 1, 2, and/or 3.basis.

Trading Assets and Derivative Instruments and Investment Securities Available for Sale
Unless otherwise indicated, trading assets are priced by the trading desk and investment securities AFS are valued by an independent third party pricing service. The third party pricing service gathers relevant market data and observable inputs, such as new issue data, benchmark curves, reported trades, credit spreads, and dealer bids and offers, and integrates relevant credit information, market movements, and sector news into its matrix pricing and other market-based modeling techniques.

U.S. Treasury Securities
The Company estimates the fair value of its U.S. Treasury securities based on quoted prices observed in active markets; as such, these investments are classified as level 1.

Federal Agency Securities
The Company includes in this classification securities issued by federal agencies and GSEs. Agency securities consist of debt obligations issued by HUD, FHLB, and other agencies, oras well as securities collateralized by loans that are guaranteed by the SBA, and thus, are therefore, backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. For SBA instruments, the Company estimates fair value based on pricing from observable trading activity for similar securities or from a third party pricing service. Accordingly, the Company classified these instruments are classified as level 2.
U.S. States and Political Subdivisions
The Company’s investments in U.S. states and political subdivisions (collectively “municipals”) include obligations of county and municipal authorities and agency bonds, which are general obligations of the municipality or are supported by a specified revenue source. Holdings are geographically dispersed, with no significant concentrations in any one state or municipality. Additionally, all AFS municipal obligations classified as level 2 are highly rated or are otherwise collateralized by securities backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government.
At December 31, 2016, level 3 AFS municipal securities included an immaterial amount of bonds redeemable with the issuer at par and cannot be traded in the market. As such, no significant observable market data for these instruments was available; therefore, these securities were priced at par. These level 3 AFS municipal securities matured during the second quarter of 2017.
MBS – Agency
Agency MBS includes pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by GSEs and U.S. government agencies, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. Each security contains a guarantee by the issuing GSE or agency. For agency MBS, the Company estimates fair value based on pricing from observable trading activity for similar securities or from a third party pricing service; accordingly, the Company has classified these instruments as level 2.
MBS – Non-agencyNon-Agency
Non-agency residential MBS includes purchased interests in third party securitizations, as well as retained interests in
Company-sponsored securitizations of 2006 and 2007 vintage residential mortgages (including both prime jumbo fixed rate collateral and floating rate collateral). At the time of purchase or origination, these securities had high investment grade ratings; however, through the credit crisis, they have experienced deterioration in credit quality leading to downgrades to non-investment grade levels. The
Company obtains pricing for these securities from an independent pricing service. The Company evaluates third party pricing to determine the reasonableness of the information relative to changes in market data, such as any recent trades, information received from market participants and analysts, and/or changes in the underlying collateral performance. TheAt December 31, 2017, the Company continued to classifyclassified non-agency residential MBS as level 3, as the Company believes that available third party pricing relies on significant unobservable assumptions, as evidenced by a persistently wide bid-ask price range and variability in pricing from the pricing services, particularly for the vintage and exposures held by the Company.3.
Non-agency commercial MBS at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consists of purchased interests in third party securitizations. These interests have high investment grade ratings, and the Company obtains pricing for these securities from an independent pricing service. The Company has classified these non-agency commercial MBS as level 2, as the Company believes that the independentthird party pricing service relies on observable data for similar securities in active markets.
CLO Securities
CLO preference share exposure is estimated at fair value based on pricing from observable trading activity for similar securities. Accordingly, the Company has classified these instruments as level 2.
Asset-Backed Securities
ABS classified as securities AFS includes purchased interests in third party securitizations collateralized by home equity loans and are valued based on third party pricing with significant unobservable assumptions; as such, they areloans. At December 31, 2017, the Company classified ABS as level 3.
Corporate and Other Debt Securities
Corporate debt securities are comprised predominantly of senior and subordinate debt obligations of domestic corporations and are classified as level 2. Other debt securities classified as AFS in level 3 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 include bonds that are redeemable with the issuer at parpar. At September 30, 2018 and cannot be traded inDecember 31, 2017, the market. As such, observable market data for these instruments is not available.Company classified other debt securities AFS as level 2 and level 3, respectively.
Commercial Paper
The Company acquires CP that is generally short-term in nature (maturity of less than 30 days) and highly rated. The Company estimates the fair value of this CP based on observable pricing from executed trades of similar instruments; as such, CP is classified as level 2.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Equity Securities
The Company estimates the fair value of its equity securities classified as trading assets based on quoted prices observed in active markets; accordingly, these investments are classified as level 1.
Other equity securities classified as securities AFS include primarily FHLB of Atlanta stock and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock, which are redeemable with the issuer at cost and cannot be traded in the market; as such, these instruments are classified as level 3. The Company accounts for the stock based on industry guidance that requires these investments be carried at cost and evaluated for impairment based on the ultimate recovery of cost. The Company estimates the fair value of its mutual fund investments and certain other equity securities classified as securities AFS based on quoted prices observed in active markets; therefore, these investments are classified as level 1.

Derivative Instruments
The Company holds derivative instruments for both trading and risk management purposes. Level 1 derivative instruments generally include exchange-traded futures or option contracts for which pricing is readily available. The Company’s level 2 instruments are predominantly OTC swaps, options, and forwards, measured using observable market assumptions for interest rates, foreign exchange, equity, and credit. Because fair values for OTC contracts are not readily available, the Company estimates fair values using internal, but standard, valuation models. The selection of valuation models is driven by the type of contract: for option-based products, the Company uses an appropriate option pricing model such as Black-Scholes. For forward-based products, the Company’s valuation methodology is generally a discounted cash flow approach.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The Company's derivative instruments classified as level 2 are primarily transacted in the institutional dealer market and priced with observable market assumptions at a mid-market valuation point, with appropriate valuation adjustments for liquidity and credit risk. To this end, the Company has evaluated liquidity premiums required by market participants, as well as the credit risk of its counterparties and its own credit. See Note 13,15, “Derivative Financial Instruments, for additional information on the Company's derivative instruments.
The Company's derivative instruments classified as level 3 include IRLCs that satisfy the criteria to be treated as derivative financial instruments. The fair value of IRLCs on residential and commercial LHFS, while based on interest rates observable in the market, is highly dependent on the ultimate closing of the loans. These “pull-through” rates are based on the Company’s historical data and reflect the Company’s best estimate of the likelihood that a commitment will result in a closed loan. As pull-through rates increase, the fair value of IRLCs also increases. Servicing value is included in the fair value of IRLCs, and the fair value of servicing is determined by projecting cash flows, which are then discounted to estimate an expected fair value. The fair value of servicing is impacted by a variety of factors, including prepayment assumptions, discount rates, delinquency rates, contractually specified servicing fees, servicing costs, and underlying portfolio characteristics. Because these inputs are not transparent in market trades, IRLCs are considered to be level 3
assets. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company transferred $26 million and $43 million, respectively, of net IRLC assets out of level 3 as the associated loans were closed. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company transferred $51 million and $157 million, respectively, of net IRLCs out of level 3 as the associated loans were closed. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company transferred $116 million and $232 million, respectively, of net IRLCsIRLC assets out of level 3, as the associated loans were closed.
    
Trading Loans
The Company engages in certain businesses whereby electing to measure loans at fair value for financial reporting aligns with the underlying business purpose. Specifically, loans included within this classification include trading loans that are:are (i) made or acquired in connection with the Company’s TRS business, (ii) part of the loan sales and trading business within the Company’s Wholesale segment, or (iii) backed by the SBA. See Note 8,10, "Certain Transfers of Financial Assets and Variable Interest Entities," and Note 13,15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” for further discussion of this business. All of these loans are classified as level 2 due to the nature of market data that the Company uses to estimate fair value.
The loans made in connection with the Company’s TRS business are short-term, senior demand loans supported by a pledge agreement granting first priority security interest to the Bank in all the assets held by the borrower, a VIE with assets comprised primarily of corporate loans. While these TRS-related loans do not trade in the market, the Company believes that the par amount of the loans approximates fair value and no unobservable assumptions are used by the Company to value these loans. At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had $2.5$1.9 billion and $2.1$1.7 billion, respectively, of these short-term loans outstanding, measured at fair value, respectively.value.
The loans from the Company’s sales and trading business are commercial and corporate leveraged loans that are either traded in the market or for which similar loans trade. The Company elected to measure these loans at fair value since they
are actively traded. For botheach of the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the Company recognized an immaterial amount of gains/(losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Income due to changes in fair value attributable to instrument-specific credit risk. The Company is able to obtain fair value estimates for substantially all of these loans through a third party valuation service that is broadly used by market participants. While most of the loans are traded in the market, the Company does not believe that trading activity qualifies the loans as level 1 instruments, as the volume and level of trading activity is subject to variability and the loans are not exchange-traded. At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016, $4222017, $65 million and $356$48 million, respectively, of loans related to the Company’s trading business were held in inventory.
SBA loans are similar to SBA securities discussed herein under “Federal agency securities,” except for their legal form. In both cases, the Company trades instruments that are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government as to contractual principal and interest and there is sufficient observable trading activity upon which to base the estimate of fair value. As these SBA loans are fully guaranteed, the changes in fair value are attributable to factors other than instrument-specific credit risk. At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company held $182 million and $368 million of SBA loans in inventory, respectively.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Loans Held for Sale and Loans Held for Investment
Residential Mortgage LHFS
The Company values certain newly-originated residential mortgage LHFS at fair value based upon defined product criteria. The Company chooses to fair value these residential mortgage LHFS to eliminate the complexities and inherent difficulties of achieving hedge accounting and to better align reported results with the underlying economic changes in value of the loans and related hedge instruments. Any origination fees are recognized within mortgageMortgage production related income in the Consolidated Statements of Income when earned at the time of closing. The servicing value is included in the fair value of the loan and is initially recognized at the time the Company enters into IRLCs with borrowers. The Company employs derivative instruments to economically hedge changes in interest rates and the related impact on servicing value in the fair value of the loan. The mark-to-market adjustments related to LHFS and the associated economic hedges are captured in mortgageMortgage production related income.
LHFS classified as level 2 are primarily agency loans which trade in active secondary markets and are priced using current market pricing for similar securities, adjusted for servicing, interest rate risk, and credit risk. Non-agency residential mortgagesmortgage LHFS are also included in level 2 LHFS. Transfers of certain residential mortgage LHFS into level 3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were largely due to borrower defaults or the identification of other loan defects impacting the marketability of the loans.2.
For residential loansmortgages that the Company has elected to measure at fair value, the Company recognized an immaterial amount of gains/(losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Income due to changes in fair value attributable to borrower-specific credit risk for botheach of the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017. In addition to borrower-specific credit risk, there are other more significant variables that drive changes in the fair values of the loans, including interest rates and general market conditions.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Commercial Mortgage LHFS
The Company values certain commercial mortgage LHFS at fair value based upon observable current market prices for similar loans. These loans are generally transferred to agencies within 90 days of origination. The Company had commitments from agencies to purchase these loans at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016;2017; therefore, they are classified as level 2. Origination fees are recognized within commercialCommercial real estate related income in the Consolidated Statements of Income when earned at the time of closing. To mitigate the effect of interest rate risk inherent in entering into IRLCs with borrowers, the Company enters into forward contracts with investors at the same time that it enters into IRLCs with borrowers. The mark-to-market adjustments related to commercial mortgage LHFS, IRLCs, and forward contracts are recognized in commercialCommercial real estate related income. For commercial loansmortgages that the Company has elected to measure at fair value, the Company recognized no gains/(losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Income due to changes in fair value attributable to borrower-specific credit risk for botheach of the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
LHFI
LHFI classified as level 3 includes predominantly mortgage loans that are not marketable, largely due to the identification of loan defects. The Company chooses to measure these mortgage LHFI at fair value to better align reported results with the underlying economic changes in value of the loans and any related hedging instruments. The Company values these loans using a discounted cash flow approach based on assumptions that are generally not observable in current markets, such as prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severity rates, and discount rates. Level 3 LHFI also includes mortgage loans that are valued using collateral based pricing. Changes in the applicable housing price index since the time of the loan origination are considered and applied to the loan's collateral value. An additional discount representing the return that a buyer would require is also considered in the overall fair value.
Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Company records residential MSR assets at fair value using a discounted cash flow approach. The fair values of residential MSRs are impacted by a variety of factors, including prepayment assumptions, discount rates, delinquency rates, contractually specified servicing fees, servicing costs, and underlying portfolio characteristics. The underlying assumptions and estimated values are corroborated by values received from independent third parties based on their review of the servicing portfolio, and comparisons to market transactions. Because these inputs are not transparent in market trades, residential MSRs are classified as level 3 assets. For additional information see Note 7,8, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."
Other Assets
The Company estimates the fair value of its mutual fund investments and other equity securities with readily determinable fair values based on quoted prices observed in active markets; therefore, these investments are classified as level 1. During the second quarter of 2018, the Company reclassified $22 million of nonmarketable equity securities to
marketable equity securities due to newly available, readily determinable fair value information observed in active markets.
Liabilities
Trading Liabilities and Derivative Instruments
Trading liabilities are comprised primarily of derivative contracts, including IRLCs that satisfy the criteria to be treated as derivative financial instruments, as well as various contracts (primarily U.S. Treasury securities, corporate and other debt securities) that the Company uses in certain of its trading businesses. The Company's valuation methodologies for these derivative contracts and securities are consistent with those discussed within the corresponding sections herein under “Trading Assets and Derivative Instruments and Investment Securities Available for Sale.”
During the second quarter of 2009, in connection with its sale of Visa Class B shares, the Company entered into a derivative contract whereby the ultimate cash payments received or paid, if any, under the contract are based on the ultimate resolution of the Litigation involving Visa. The fair value of the derivative is estimated based on the Company’s expectations regarding the ultimate resolution of that Litigation. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the derivative involve a high degree of judgment and subjectivity; accordingly, the derivative liability is classified as level 3. See Note 12,14, "Guarantees," for a discussion of the valuation assumptions.
Brokered Time Deposits
The Company has elected to measure certain CDs that contain embedded derivatives at fair value. This fair value election better aligns the economics of the CDs with the Company’s risk
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



management strategies. The Company evaluated, on an instrument by instrument basis, whether a new issuance would be measured at fair value.
On January 1, 2016, the Company partially adopted ASU 2016-01, which requires changes in credit spreads for financial liabilities measured at fair value pursuant to a fair value option to be recognized in OCI. The impact to OCI is determined from the change in credit spreads above LIBOR swap spreads. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the impact on AOCI due to changes in credit spreads was immaterial. For additional information on the Company's partial adoption of ASU 2016-01, see Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies."
The Company has classified CDs measured at fair value as level 2 instruments due to the Company's ability to reasonably measure all significant inputs based on observable market variables. The Company employs a discounted cash flow approach based on observable market interest rates for the term of the CD and an estimate of the Bank's credit risk. For any embedded derivative features, the Company uses the same valuation methodologies as if the derivative were a standalone derivative, as discussed herein underin the "Derivative instruments."Instruments" section above.
Long-termLong-Term Debt
The Company has elected to measure at fair value certain fixed rate issuances of public debt that are valued by obtaining price indications from a third party pricing service and utilizing broker
quotes to corroborate the reasonableness of those marks. Additionally, information from market data of recent observable trades and indications from buy side investors, if available, are taken into consideration as additional support for the value. Due to the availability of this information, the Company determined that the appropriate classification forclassifies these debt issuances isas level 2. The Company utilizes derivative instruments to convert interest rates on its fixed rate debt to floating rates. The Company elected to measure certain fixed rate debt issuances at fair value to align the accounting for the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



debt with the accounting for offsetting derivative positions, without having to apply complex hedge accounting.
On January 1, 2016,The Company has elected to measure certain debt issuances that contain embedded derivatives at fair value. This fair value election better aligns the economics of the debt with the Company’s risk management strategies. The Company partially adopted ASU 2016-01, which requires changes in credit spreads for certain financial instruments elected toevaluated, on an instrument by instrument basis, whether a new issuance would be measured at fair value to be recognized in OCI.value. The impact to OCI for public debtCompany has classified these instruments measured at fair value is determinedas level 2
instruments due to the Company's ability to reasonably measure all significant inputs based on observable market variables. The Company employs a discounted cash flow approach based on observable market interest rates for the changeterm of the debt and an estimate of the Parent Company's credit risk. For any embedded derivative features, the Company uses the same valuation methodologies that would be used if the derivative were a standalone derivative, as discussed in credit spreads above LIBOR swap spreads. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the impact on AOCI from changes in credit spreads resulted in an immaterial gain, net of tax. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the impact on AOCI from changes in credit spreads resulted in losses of $3 million and $5 million, respectively, net of tax. For additional information on the Company's partial adoption of ASU 2016-01, see Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies.""Derivative Instruments" section above.


The valuation technique and range, including weighted average, of the unobservable inputs associated with the Company's level 3 assets and liabilities are as follows:
  Level 3 Significant Unobservable Input Assumptions
(Dollars in millions)
Fair value
September 30, 20172018
 Valuation Technique 
Unobservable Input1
 
Range
(weighted average) (Weighted Average) 1
Assets       
Trading assets and derivative instruments:      
Derivative instruments, net 2

$63
 Internal model Pull through rate 46-100% (79%40-100% (82%)
 MSR value 27-16028-173 bps (104(116 bps)
Securities AFS:
MBS - non-agency residential62
Third party pricingN/A
ABS8
Third party pricingN/A
Corporate and other debt securities5
CostN/A
Other equity securities473
CostN/A
Residential LHFS1
Monte Carlo/Discounted cash flowOption adjusted spread125 bps (125 bps)
Conditional prepayment rate5-30 CPR (14 CPR)
Conditional default rate0-2 CDR (0.5 CDR)
LHFI203162
 Monte Carlo/Discounted cash flow Option adjusted spread 62-784 bps (188(177 bps)
Conditional prepayment rate3-364-27 CPR (11(12 CPR)
Conditional default rate0-90-2 CDR (1.4(0.7 CDR)
36
Collateral based pricingAppraised value
NM 3
Residential MSRs1,6282,062
 Monte Carlo/Discounted cash flow Conditional prepayment rate 7-295-30 CPR (13 CPR)
 Option adjusted spread 0-111% (4%0-113% (3%)
1 For certain assets and liabilities whereUnobservable inputs were weighted by the Company utilizes third party pricing,relative fair value of the unobservable inputs and their ranges are not reasonably available, and therefore, have been noted as not applicable ("N/A").financial instruments.
2Amount represents the net of IRLC assets and liabilities and includes the derivative liability associated with the Company's sale of Visa shares. Refer to the "Trading Liabilities and Derivative Instruments" section herein for a discussion of valuation assumptions related to the Visa derivative liability.
3 Not meaningful.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued





  Level 3 Significant Unobservable Input Assumptions
(Dollars in millions)
Fair value
December 31, 20162017
 Valuation Technique 
Unobservable Input 1
 
Range
(weighted average)Weighted Average) 2
Assets       
Trading assets and derivative instruments:      
Derivative instruments, net 23

$6
 Internal model Pull through rate 40-100%41-100% (81%)
 MSR value 22-17041-190 bps (106(113 bps)
Securities AFS:       
U.S. states and political subdivisions4
CostN/A
MBS - non-agency residential7459
 Third party pricing N/A  
ABS108
 Third party pricing N/A  
Corporate and other debt securities5
 Cost N/A  
Other equity securities540
CostN/A
Residential LHFS12
Monte Carlo/Discounted cash flowOption adjusted spread104-125 bps (124 bps)
Conditional prepayment rate2-28 CPR (7 CPR)
Conditional default rate0-3 CDR (0.4 CDR)
LHFI219192
 Monte Carlo/Discounted cash flow Option adjusted spread 62-784 bps (184(215 bps)
 Conditional prepayment rate 3-362-34 CPR (13(11 CPR)
 Conditional default rate 0-5 CDR (2.1(0.7 CDR)
34
 Collateral based pricing Appraised value 
NM 34
Residential MSRs1,5721,710
 Monte Carlo/Discounted cash flow Conditional prepayment rate 1-256-30 CPR (9(13 CPR)
 Option adjusted spread 0-122% (8%1-125% (4%)
1 For certain assets and liabilities where the Company utilizes third party pricing, the unobservable inputs and their ranges are not reasonably available, and therefore, have been noted as not applicable ("N/A").
2Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the financial instruments.
3 Amount represents the net of IRLC assets and liabilities and includes the derivative liability associated with the Company's sale of Visa shares. Refer to the "Trading Liabilities and Derivative Instruments" section herein for a discussion of valuation assumptions related to the Visa derivative liability.
34 Not meaningful.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



The following tables present a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (other than servicing rights which are disclosed in Note 7,8, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”). Transfers into and out
of the fair value hierarchy levels are assumed to occur at the end
of the period in which the transfer occurred. None of the transfers into or out of level 3 have been the result of using alternative valuation approaches to estimate fair values. There were no transfers between level 1 and 2 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
 
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
(Dollars in millions)Beginning
Balance
July 1,
2017
 Included
in
Earnings
 OCI Purchases Sales Settlements Transfers to/from Other Balance Sheet Line Items Transfers
into
Level 3
 Transfers
out of
Level 3
 Fair Value
September 30,
2017
 
Included in
Earnings
(held at
September 30, 2017 1)
 
Assets                      
Trading assets:                      
Derivative instruments, net
$4
 
$52
2 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$1
 
($51) 
$—
 
$—
 
$6
 
$19
2 
Securities AFS:                      
MBS - non-agency residential67
 
 1
3 

 
 (6) 
 
 
 62
 
 
ABS9
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
 8
 
 
Corporate and other debt securities5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5
 
 
Other equity securities547
 
 
 
 
 (74) 
 
 
 473
 
 
Total securities AFS628
 
 1
3 

 
 (81) 
 
 
 548
 
 
                       
Residential LHFS2
 
 
 
 (2) (1) (1) 3
 
 1
 
 
LHFI214
 
 
 
 
 (9) 1
 
 
 206
 
 

 
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
(Dollars in millions)Beginning
Balance
January 1,
2017
 Included
in
Earnings
 OCI Purchases Sales Settlements Transfers to/from Other Balance Sheet Line Items Transfers
into
Level 3
 Transfers
out of
Level 3
 Fair Value
September 30,
2017
 
Included in
Earnings
(held at
September 30, 2017 1)
 
Assets                      
Trading assets:                      
Derivative instruments, net
$6
 
$157
2 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
($157) 
$—
 
$—
 
$6
 
$17
2 
Securities AFS:                      
U.S. states and political subdivisions4
 
 
 
 
 (4) 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS - non-agency residential74
 
 1
3 

 
 (13) 
 
 
 62
 
 
ABS10
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
 
 
 8
 
 
Corporate and other debt securities5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5
 
 
Other equity securities540
 
 1
3 
75
 
 (138) 
 
 (5) 473
 
 
Total securities AFS633
 

2
3 
75
 
 (157) 
 
 (5) 548
 
 
                       
Residential LHFS12
 
 
 
 (22) (1) (3) 17
 (2) 1
 
 
LHFI222
 1
4 

 
 
 (24) 3
 4
 
 206
 1
4 
 
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Dollars in millions)Beginning
Balance
July 1,
2018
 Included
in
Earnings
 OCI Purchases Sales Settlements Transfers to/from Other Balance Sheet Line Items Transfers
into
Level 3
 Transfers
out of
Level 3
 Fair Value
September 30,
2018
Assets                   
Trading assets:                   
Derivative instruments, net
$3
 
$18
1 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$8
 
($26) 
$—
 
$—
 
$3
                    
LHFI177
 
2 

 
 
 (9) 
 
 
 168


 
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Dollars in millions)Beginning
Balance
January 1,
2018
 Included
in
Earnings
 OCI Purchases Sales Settlements Transfers to/from Other Balance Sheet Line Items Transfers
into
Level 3
 Transfers
out of
Level 3
 Fair Value
September 30,
2018
Assets                   
Trading assets:                   
Derivative instruments, net
$—
 
$36
1 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$10
 
($43) 
$—
 
$—
 
$3
Securities AFS:                   
MBS - non-agency residential59
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
 
 (57) 
ABS8
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 (7) 
Corporate and other debt securities5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (5) 
Total securities AFS72
 


 
 
 (3) 
 
 (69) 
                    
LHFI196
 (3)
2 

 
 
 (26) 
 1
 
 168
1 Change in unrealized gains/(losses) included in earnings during the period related to financial assets still held at September 30, 2017.
2 Includes issuances, fair value changes, and expirations. Amount related to residential IRLCs is recognized in mortgageMortgage production related income, amount related to commercial IRLCs is recognized in commercialCommercial real estate related income, and amount related to Visa derivative liability is recognized in otherOther noninterest expense. Included $10 million and $7 million in earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, related to changes in unrealized gains on net derivative instruments still held at September 30, 2018.
32 Amounts are generally included in Mortgage production related income; however, the mark on certain fair value loans is included in Other noninterest income. Included $0 and $4 million in earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, related to changes in unrealized losses on LHFI still held at September 30, 2018.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued




 
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Dollars in millions)Beginning
Balance
July 1,
2017
 Included
in
Earnings
 OCI Purchases Sales Settlements Transfers to/from Other Balance Sheet Line Items Transfers
into
Level 3
 Transfers
out of
Level 3
 Fair Value
September 30,
2017
Assets                   
Trading assets:                   
Derivative instruments, net
$4
 
$52
1 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$1
 
($51) 
$—
 
$—
 
$6
Securities AFS:                   
U.S. states and political subdivisions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS - non-agency residential67
 
 1
2 

 
 (6) 
 
 
 62
ABS9
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
 8
Corporate and other debt securities5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5
Total securities AFS81
 
 1
2 

 
 (7) 
 
 
 75
                    
Residential LHFS2
 
 
 
 (2) (1) (1) 3
 
 1
LHFI214
 
3 

 
 
 (9) 1
 
 
 206


 
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Dollars in millions)Beginning
Balance
January 1,
2017
 Included
in
Earnings
 OCI Purchases Sales Settlements Transfers to/from Other Balance Sheet Line Items Transfers
into
Level 3
 Transfers
out of
Level 3
 Fair Value
September 30,
2017
Assets                   
Trading assets:                   
Derivative instruments, net
$6
 
$157
1 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
($157) 
$—
 
$—
 
$6
Securities AFS:                   
U.S. states and political subdivisions4
 
 
 
 
 (4) 
 
 
 
MBS - non-agency residential74
 
 1
2 

 
 (13) 
 
 
 62
ABS10
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
 
 
 8
Corporate and other debt securities5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5
Total securities AFS93
 

1
2 

 
 (19) 
 
 
 75
                    
Residential LHFS12
 
 
 
 (22) (1) (3) 17
 (2) 1
LHFI222
 1
3 

 
 
 (24) 3
 4
 
 206
1 Includes issuances, fair value changes, and expirations. Amount related to residential IRLCs is recognized in Mortgage production related income, amount related to commercial IRLCs is recognized in Commercial real estate related income, and amount related to Visa derivative liability is recognized in Other noninterest expense. Included $19 million and $17 million in earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, related to changes in unrealized gains on net derivative instruments still held at September 30, 2017.
2 Amounts recognized in OCI are included in change in net unrealized gains on securities AFS, net of tax.
43 Amounts are generally included in mortgageMortgage production related income; however, the mark on certain fair value loans is included in otherOther noninterest income.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



 
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
(Dollars in millions)Beginning
Balance
July 1,
2016
 Included
in
Earnings
 OCI Purchases Sales Settlements Transfers to/from Other Balance Sheet Line Items Transfers
into
Level 3
 Transfers
out of
Level 3
 Fair Value
September 30,
2016
 
Included in
Earnings
(held at
September 30,
2016 1)
 
Assets                      
Trading assets:                      
Derivative instruments, net
$60
 
$118
2 

$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$2
 
($116) 
$—
 
$—
 
$64
 
$73
2 
Securities AFS:                      
U.S. states and political subdivisions4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4
 
 
MBS - non-agency residential83
 
 
 
 
 (7) 
 
 
 76
 
 
ABS11
 
 1
3 

 
 (1) 
 
 
 11
 
 
Corporate and other debt securities5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5
 
 
Other equity securities610
 
 
 
 
 (59) 
 
 
 551
 
 
Total securities AFS713
 
 1
3 

 
 (67) 
 
 
 647
 
 
                       
Residential LHFS4
 
 
 
 (13) 
 (2) 14
 
 3
 
 
LHFI246
 (2)
4 

 
 
 (10) (2) 2
 
 234
 (2)
4 

 
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
(Dollars in millions)Beginning
Balance
January 1,
2016
 Included
in
Earnings
 OCI Purchases Sales Settlements Transfers to/from Other Balance Sheet Line Items Transfers
into
Level 3
 Transfers
out of
Level 3
 Fair Value
September 30,
2016
 
Included in
Earnings
(held at
September 30,
2016 1)
 
Assets                      
Trading assets:                      
Corporate and other debt securities
$89
 
($1)
5 

$—
 
$—
 
($88) 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
 
Derivative instruments, net15
 279
2 

 
 
 2
 (232) 
 
 64
 68
2 
Total trading assets104
 278
 
 
 (88) 2
 (232) 
 
 64
 68
 
Securities AFS:                      
U.S. states and political subdivisions5
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
 4
 
 
MBS - non-agency residential94
 
 (1)
3 

 
 (17) 
 
 
 76
 
 
ABS12
 
 1
3 

 
 (2) 
 
 
 11
 
 
Corporate and other debt securities5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5
 
 
Other equity securities440
 
 1
3 
276
 
 (166) 
 
 
 551
 
 
Total securities AFS556
 

1
3 
276
 
 (186) 
 
 
 647
 
 
                       
Residential LHFS5
 
 
 
 (27) 
 (4) 31
 (2) 3
 
 
LHFI257
 4
4 

 
 
 (32) (1) 6
 
 234
 4
4 
Liabilities                      
Other liabilities23
 
 
 
 
 (23) 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Change in unrealized gains/(losses) included Included $0 and $1 million in earnings during the periodthree and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, related to financial assets/liabilitieschanges in unrealized gains on LHFI still held at September 30, 2016.
2 Includes issuances, fair value changes, and expirations. Amount related to residential IRLCs is recognized in mortgage production related income and amount related to Visa derivative liability is recognized in other noninterest expense.
3 Amounts recognized in OCI are included in change in net unrealized gains/(losses) on securities AFS, net of tax.
4 Amounts are generally included in mortgage production related income; however, the mark on certain fair value loans is included in other noninterest income.
5 Amounts included in earnings are recognized in trading income.2017.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present gains and losses recognized on assets still held at period end, and measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and the year ended December 31, 2016.2017. Adjustments to fair value generally result from the application of LOCOM or through
 
of LOCOM, or the measurement alternative, or through write-downs of individual assets. The tables do not reflect changes in fair value attributable to economic hedges the Company may have used to mitigate interest rate risk associated with LHFS.
  Fair Value Measurements 
Losses for the
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017
 
Losses for the
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
  Fair Value Measurements 
(Losses)/Gains for the
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 
(Losses)/Gains for the
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 September 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
LHFS
$46
 
$—
 
$46
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—

$12
 
$—
 
$12
 
$—
 
$—
 
$—
LHFI76
 
 
 76
 
 
17
 
 
 17
 
 
OREO20
 
 
 20
 (2) (4)22
 
 1
 21
 (3) (4)
Other assets50
 
 7
 43
 (21) (35)63
 
 44
 19
 3
 18
                      
  Fair Value Measurements 
Losses for the
Year Ended
December 31, 2016
    Fair Value Measurements 
Losses for the
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
  
(Dollars in millions)December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
LHFS
$13
 
$—
 
$13
 
$—
 
$—
  
LHFI
$75
 
$—
 
$—
 
$75
 
$—
  49
 
 
 49
 
  
OREO17
 
 
 17
 (2)  24
 
 1
 23
 (4)  
Other assets112
 
 58
 54
 (36)  53
 
 4
 49
 (43)  

Discussed below are the valuation techniques and inputs used in estimating fair values for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and classified as level 2 and/or 3.
Loans Held for Sale
At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, LHFS classified as level 2 consisted of commercial loans that were valued using market prices and measured at LOCOM. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company transferred $31 million of C&I NPLs to LHFS as the Company elected to actively market these loans for sale. As a result of transferring the C&I NPLs to LHFS, the Company recognized a $5 million charge-off to reflect the loans' estimated market value. There were no gains/(losses) recognized in earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 or during the year ended December 31, 2017 as the charge-offs related to these loans are a component of the ALLL.

Loans Held for Investment
At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, LHFI classified as level 3 consisted primarily of consumer and residential real estate loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy that had not been reaffirmed by the borrower, as well as nonperforming CRE loans for which specific reserves had been recognized. Cash proceeds from the sale of the underlying collateral is the expected source of repayment for a majority of these loans. Accordingly, the fair value of these loans is derived from the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, incorporating market data if available. There were no gains/(losses) recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 or during the year ended December 31, 2016, as the charge-offs related to these loans are a component of the ALLL. Due to the lack of market data for similar assets, all of these loans are classified as level 3. There were no gains/(losses) recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 or during the year ended December 31, 2017, as the charge-offs related to these loans are a component of the ALLL.

OREO
OREO is measured at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. Level 2 OREO classified as levelconsists primarily of residential homes, commercial properties, and vacant lots and land for which binding purchase agreements exist. Level 3 OREO consists primarily of residential homes, commercial properties, and vacant lots and land for which initial valuations are based on property-specific appraisals, broker pricing opinions, or other limited, highly
 
limited, highly subjective market information. Updated value estimates are received regularly for level 3 OREO.

Other Assets
Other assets consistsconsist of cost and equity method investments, other repossessed assets, assets under operating leases where the Company is the lessor, branch properties, land held for sale, and software.
InvestmentsPursuant to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018, the Company elected the measurement alternative for measuring certain equity securities without readily determinable fair values, which are adjusted based on any observable price changes in costorderly transactions. These equity securities are classified as level 2 based on the valuation methodology and associated inputs. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized remeasurement gains of $7 million and $30 million on these equity methodsecurities, respectively.
Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-01, equity investments arewere evaluated for potential impairment based on the expected remaining cash flows to be received from these assets discounted at a market rate that is commensurate with the expected risk, considering relevant Company-specificcompany-specific valuation multiples, where applicable. Based on the valuation methodology and associated unobservable inputs, these investments are classified as level 3. The Company recognized $1 million of impairment charges on equity investments during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, the Company recognized an immaterial amount of impairment charges of $8 million on its equity investments.
Other repossessed assets comprisesinclude repossessed personal property that is measured at fair value less cost to sell. These assets are classified as level 3 as their fair value is determined based on a variety of subjective, unobservable factors. There were no losses recognized in earnings by the Company on other repossessed assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 or during the year ended December 31, 2016, 2017,
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as the impairment charges on repossessed personal property were a component of the ALLL.
The Company monitors the fair value of assets under operating leases where the Company is the lessor and recognizes impairment on the leased asset to the extent the carrying value is not recoverable and is greater than its fair value. Fair value is determined using collateral specific pricing digests, external appraisals, broker opinions, recent sales data from industry
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equipment dealers, and the discounted cash flows derived from the underlying lease agreement. As market data for similar assets and lease arrangements is available and used in the valuation, these assets are considered level 2. TheDuring each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized an immaterial amount of impairment charges during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 attributable to changes in the fair value of various personal property under operating leases. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized impairment charges of $12 million attributable to changes in the fair value of various personal property under operating leases.
Branch properties are classified as level 3, as their fair value is based on market comparablesproperty-specific appraisals and broker opinions. DuringThe Company recognized an immaterial amount of impairment on
branch properties during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized impairment charges of $11 million on branch properties. No related impairment charges were recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized impairment charges of $12$10 million on branch properties.
Land held for sale is recorded at the lesser of carrying value or fair value less cost to sell, and is considered level 3 as its fair
value is determined based on market comparablesproperty-specific appraisals and broker opinions. DuringThe Company recognized no impairment charges on land held for sale during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized impairment charges of $2 million on land held for sale. No related impairment charges were recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2017.2018. During the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, the Company recognized an immaterial amount of impairment charges of $4 million on land held for sale.
Software consisted primarily of external software licenses and internally developed software. External software licenses are classified as level 2, as theirthat were impaired and for which fair value is based on available vendor pricing from comparable software licenses. Internally developed software is classified aswas determined using a level 3 and is measured based on capitalized software development costs. The Company recognizedmeasurement. This resulted in impairment charges of $20$8 million during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. During2018, and $28 million during the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized no2017. No impairment charges on software.were recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2018.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
September 30, 2017 Fair Value Measurements  September 30, 2018 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in millions)
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Measurement
Category
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents
$8,278
 
$8,278
 
$8,278
 
$—
 
$—
(a) Amortized cost 
$7,605
 
$7,605
 
$7,605
 
$—
 
$—
Trading assets and derivative instruments6,318
 6,318
 746
 5,549
 23
(b) Fair value 5,676
 5,676
 638
 5,026
 12
Securities AFS31,444
 31,444
 4,305
 26,591
 548
(b) Fair value 30,984
 30,984
 4,133
 26,851
 
LHFS2,835
 2,849
 
 2,653
 196
(c) Amortized cost 139
 142
 
 110
 32
LHFSFair value 1,822
 1,822
 
 1,822
 
142,492
 142,482
 
 121
 142,361
(d)Amortized cost 145,424
 144,480
 
 
 144,480
LHFI, netFair value 168
 168
 
 
 168
Amortized cost 545
 545
 
 
 545
Other 1
Fair value 92
 92
 92
 
 
 
Deposits162,737
 162,590
 
 162,590
 
(e) 
Consumer and other time depositsAmortized cost 15,166
 14,889
 
 14,889
 
Brokered time depositsAmortized cost 662
 738
 
 738
 
Fair value 384
 384
 
 384
 
Short-term borrowings5,449
 5,449
 
 5,449
 
(f) Amortized cost 7,940
 7,940
 
 7,940
 
Long-term debt11,280
 11,389
 
 10,363
 1,026
(f) Amortized cost 14,054
 14,125
 
 12,396
 1,729
Long-term debtFair value 235
 235
 
 235
 
1,284
 1,284
 707
 560
 17
(b) Fair value 1,863
 1,863
 886
 968
 9
1 Other financial assets recorded at amortized cost consist of FHLB of Atlanta stock and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock. Other financial assets recorded at fair value consist of mutual fund investments and other equity securities with readily determinable fair values.

December 31, 2016 Fair Value Measurements  December 31, 2017 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in millions)
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Measurement Category 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents
$6,423
 
$6,423
 
$6,423
 
$—
 
$—
(a) Amortized cost 
$6,912
 
$6,912
 
$6,912
 
$—
 
$—
Trading assets and derivative instruments6,067
 6,067
 881
 5,158
 28
(b) Fair value 5,093
 5,093
 608
 4,469
 16
Securities AFS30,672
 30,672
 5,507
 24,532
 633
(b) Fair value 30,947
 30,947
 4,331
 26,544
 72
LHFS4,169
 4,178
 
 4,161
 17
(c) Amortized cost 713
 716
 
 662
 54
LHFSFair value 1,577
 1,577
 
 1,577
 
141,589
 140,516
 
 282
 140,234
(d)Amortized cost 141,250
 141,379
 
 
 141,379
LHFI, netFair value 196
 196
 
 
 196
Amortized cost 418
 418
 
 
 418
Other 1
Fair value 56
 56
 56
 
 
 
Deposits160,398
 160,280
 
 160,280
 
(e) 
Consumer and other time depositsAmortized cost 12,076
 11,906
 
 11,906
 
Brokered time depositsAmortized cost 749
 725
 
 725
 
Fair value 236
 236
 
 236
 
Short-term borrowings4,764
 4,764
 
 4,764
 
(f) Amortized cost 4,781
 4,781
 
 4,781
 
Long-term debt11,748
 11,779
 
 11,051
 728
(f) Amortized cost 9,255
 9,362
 
 8,304
 1,058
Long-term debtFair value 530
 530
 
 530
 
1,351
 1,351
 846
 483
 22
(b) Fair value 1,283
 1,283
 769
 498
 16
1 Other financial assets recorded at amortized cost consist of FHLB of Atlanta stock and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock. Other financial assets recorded at fair value consist of mutual fund investments and other equity securities with readily determinable fair values.

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The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of financial instruments:
(a)Cash and cash equivalents are valued at their carrying amounts, which are reasonable estimates of fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments.
(b)Trading assets and derivative instruments, securities AFS, and trading liabilities and derivative instruments that are classified as level 1 are valued based on quoted prices observed in active markets. For those instruments classified as level 2 or 3, refer to the respective valuation discussions within this footnote.
(c)LHFS are generally valued based on observable current market prices or, if quoted market prices are not available, quoted market prices of similar instruments. Refer to the LHFS section within this footnote for further discussion. When valuation assumptions are not readily observable in the market, instruments are valued based on the best available data to approximate fair value. This data may be internally developed and considers risk premiums that a market participant would require under then-current market conditions.
(d)LHFI fair values are based on a hypothetical exit price, which does not represent the estimated intrinsic value of the loan if held for investment. The assumptions used are expected to approximate those that a market participant purchasing the loans would use to value the loans, including a market risk premium and liquidity discount. Estimating the fair value of the loan portfolio when loan sales and trading markets are illiquid or nonexistent requires significant judgment.
Generally, the Company measures fair value for LHFI based on estimated future discounted cash flows using current origination rates for loans with similar terms and credit quality, which derived an estimated value of 101% on the loan portfolio’s net carrying value at both September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The value derived from origination rates likely does not represent an exit price; therefore, an incremental market risk and liquidity discount was applied when estimating the fair value of these loans. The discounted value is a function of a market participant’s required yield in the current environment and is not a reflection of the expected cumulative losses on the loans.
(e)Deposit liabilities with no defined maturity such as DDAs, NOW/money market accounts, and savings accounts have
a fair value equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow approach that applies current interest rates to a schedule of aggregated expected maturities. The assumptions used in the discounted cash flow analysis are expected to approximate those that market participants would use in valuing deposits. The value of long-term relationships with depositors is not taken into account in estimating fair values. Refer to the respective valuation section within this footnote for valuation information related to brokered time deposits that the Company measures at fair value as well as those that are carried at amortized cost.
(f)Fair values for short-term borrowings and certain long-term debt are based on quoted market prices for similar instruments or estimated discounted cash flows utilizing the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of instruments. Refer to the respective valuation section within this footnote for valuation information related to long-term debt that the Company measures at fair value. For level 3 debt, the terms are unique in nature or there are no similar instruments that can be used to value the instrument without using significant unobservable assumptions. In these situations, the Company reviews current borrowing rates along with the collateral levels that secure the debt in determining an appropriate fair value adjustment.
Unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit are not included in the table above. At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had $65.3$71.1 billion and $67.2$66.4 billion, respectively, of unfunded commercial loan commitments and letters of credit. A reasonable estimate of the fair value of these instruments is the carrying value of deferred fees plus the related unfunded commitments reserve, which was a combined $78
$74 million and $71$84 million at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. No active trading market exists for these instruments, and the estimated fair value does not include value associated with the borrower relationship. The Company does not estimate the fair values of consumer unfunded lending commitments which can generally be canceled by providing notice to the borrower.

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NOTE 1517 – CONTINGENCIES
Litigation and Regulatory Matters
In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to numerous civil claims and lawsuits and subject to regulatory examinations, investigations, and requests for information. Some of these matters involve claims for substantial amounts. The Company’s experience has shown that the damages alleged by plaintiffs or claimants are often overstated, based on unsubstantiated legal theories, unsupported by facts, and/or bear no relation to the ultimate award that a court might grant. Additionally, the outcome of litigation and regulatory matters and the timing of ultimate resolution are inherently difficult to predict. These factors make it difficult for the Company to provide a meaningful estimate of the range of reasonably possible outcomes of claims in the aggregate or by individual claim. However, on a case-by-case basis, reserves are established for those legal claims in which it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company's financial statements at September 30, 20172018 reflect the Company's current best estimate of probable losses associated with these matters, including costs to comply with various settlement agreements, where applicable. The actual costs of resolving these claims may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts reserved.
For a limited number of legal matters in which the Company is involved, the Company is able to estimate a range of reasonably possible losses in excess of related reserves, if any. Management currently estimates these losses to range from $0 to approximately $160 million. This estimated range of reasonably possible losses represents the estimated possible losses over the life of such legal matters, which may span a currently indeterminable number of years, and is based on information available at September 30, 2017.2018. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from this estimate. Those matters for which an estimate is not possible are not included within this estimated range; therefore, this estimated range does not represent the Company’s maximum loss exposure. Based on current knowledge, it is the opinion of management that liabilities arising from legal claims in excess of the amounts currently reserved, if any, will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. However, in light of the significant uncertainties involved in these matters and the large or indeterminate damages sought in some of these matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows for any given reporting period.
The following is a description of certain litigation and regulatory matters:
Card Association Antitrust Litigation
The Company is a defendant, along with Visa and MasterCard,Mastercard, as well as several other banks, in several antitrust lawsuits challenging their practices. For a discussion regarding the Company’s involvement in this litigation matter, see Note 12,14, “Guarantees.”

 
Bickerstaff v. SunTrust Bank
This 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, and purports to bring the action on behalf of all Georgia citizens who incurred such overdraft fees within the four years before the complaint was filed where the overdraft fee resulted in an interest rate being charged in excess of the usury rate. The Bank filed a motion to compel arbitration and on March 16, 2012, the Court entered an order holding that the Bank's arbitration provision is enforceable but that the named plaintiff in the case had opted out of that provision pursuant to its terms. The Court explicitly stated that it was not ruling at that time on the question of whether the named plaintiff could have opted out for the putative class members. The Bank filed an appeal of this decision, but this appeal was dismissed based on a finding that the appeal was prematurely granted. On April 8, 2013, the plaintiff filed a motion for class certification and that motion was denied on February 19, 2014. Plaintiff appealedbut the denial of class certificationruling was later reversed and on September 8, 2015,remanded by the Georgia Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal. On January 4, 2016, the Georgia Supreme Court heard oral argument on the appeal. On July 8, 2016, the Georgia Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals of Georgia and remanded the case for further proceedings.Court. On October 6, 2017, the trial court granted plaintiff's motion for class certification. Thecertification and the Bank has until November 6, 2017 to appeal the trial court's decision.
ERISA Class Actions
Company Stock Class Action
Beginning in July 2008, the Company and certain officers, directors, and employees of the Company were named in a class action alleging that they breached their fiduciary duties under ERISA by offering the Company's common stock as an investment option in the SunTrust Banks, Inc. 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”). The plaintiffs sought to represent all current and former Plan participants who held the Company stock in their Plan accounts from May 15, 2007 to March 30, 2011 and seek to recover alleged losses these participants supposedly incurred as a result of their investment in Company stock.
This case was originally filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida but was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division (the “District Court”), in November 2008. On October 26, 2009, an amended complaint was filed. On December 9, 2009, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On October 25, 2010, the District Court granted in part and denied in part defendants' motion to dismiss the amended complaint.
On April 14, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (“the Circuit Court”) granted defendants and plaintiffs permission to pursue interlocutory review in separate appeals. The Circuit Court subsequently stayed these appeals pending decision of a separate appeal involving The Home Depot
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in which substantially similar issues are presented. On May 8, 2012, the Circuit Court decided that appeal in favor of The Home Depot. On March 5, 2013, the Circuit Court issued an order remanding the case to the District Court for further proceedings in light of its decision in The Home Depot case. On September 26, 2013, the District Court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiffs' claims. Plaintiffs filed an appeal of thisthe decision in the Circuit Court. Subsequent to the filing of this appeal, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Fifth Third Bancorp v. Dudenhoeffer, which held that employee stock ownership plan fiduciaries receive no presumption of prudence with respect to employer stock plans. The Circuit Court remanded the case back to the District Court for further proceedings in light of Dudenhoeffer. On June 18, 2015, the Court entered an order granting in part and denying in part the Company’s motion to dismiss.
On August 17, 2016, the District Court entered an order that among other things granted certain of the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. According to the Order, the class is defined as "All persons, other than Defendants and members of their immediate families, who were participants in or beneficiaries of the SunTrust Banks, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan (the "Plan") at any time between May 15, 2007 and March 30, 2011, inclusive (the "Class Period") and whose accounts included investments in SunTrust common stock ("SunTrust Stock") during that time period and who sustained a loss to their account as a result of the investment in SunTrust Stock."
On August 1, 2016, certain non-fiduciary defendants filed a motion for summary judgment as it relates to them, which was granted by the District Court on October 5, 2016. Discovery is ongoing.November 3, 2017.
Mutual Funds ERISA Class ActionsAction
On March 11, 2011, the Company and certain officers, directors, and employees of the Company were named in a putative class action alleging that they breached their fiduciary duties under ERISA by offering certain STI Classic Mutual Funds as investment options in the Plan. The plaintiffs purport to represent all current and former Plan participants who held the STI Classic Mutual Funds in their Plan accounts from April 2002 through December 2010 and seek to recover alleged losses these Plan participants supposedly incurred as a result of their investment in the STI Classic Mutual Funds. This action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division (the “District Court”). On June 6, 2011, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, and, on June 20, 2011, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On March 12, 2012, the Court granted in part and denied in part the motion to dismiss. The Company filed a subsequent motion to dismiss the remainder of the case on the ground that the Court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the remaining claims. On October 30, 2012, the Court dismissed all claims in this action. Immediately thereafter,Subsequently, plaintiffs' counsel initiated a substantially similar lawsuit against the Company naming two new plaintiffs and also filed an appeal of the dismissal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The Company filed a motion to dismiss in the new action and this motion was granted. On February 26, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld the District Court's dismissal. On March 18, 2014, the plaintiffs' counsel filed a motion for reconsideration with the Eleventh Circuit. On
August 26, 2014, plaintiffs in the original action filed a Motion for Consolidation of Appeals requesting that the Court consider this appeal jointly with the appeal in the second action. This motion was granted on October 9, 2014 and plaintiffs filed their consolidated appeal on December 16, 2014.
plaintiffs. On June 27, 2014, the Company and certain current and former officers, directors, and employees of the Company were named in Brown, et al. v. SunTrust Banks, Inc., et al., another putative class action alleging breach of fiduciary duties associated with the inclusion of STI Classic Mutual Funds as investment options in the Plan. This case, Plan,Brown, et al. v. SunTrust Banks, Inc., et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. On September 3, 2014, the U.S. District Court forColumbia but then was transferred to the District of Columbia issued an order transferring the case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. On November 12, 2014, the Court granted plaintiffs’ motion to stay this case until the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Tibble v. Edison International. On May 18, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Tibble and held that plan fiduciaries have a duty, separate and apart from investment selection, to monitor and remove imprudent investments.Court.
After Tibble,various appeals, the cases pending on appeal were remanded to the District Court. On March 25, 2016, a consolidated amended complaint was filed, consolidating all of these pending actions into one case. The Company filed an answer to the consolidated amended complaint on June 6, 20162016. Subsequent to the closing of fact discovery, plaintiffs filed their second amended consolidated complaint on December 19, 2017 which among other things named five new defendants. On January 2, 2018, defendants filed their answer to the second amended consolidated complaint. Defendants' motion for partial summary judgment was filed on January 12, 2018, and discovery is ongoing.on January 16, 2018 the plaintiffs filed for motion for class certification. Defendants' motion for partial summary judgment was granted by the District Court on May 2, 2018, which held that all claims prior to March 11, 2005 have been dismissed as well as dismissing three individual defendants from action. On June 27, 2018, the District Court granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. An additional motion for partial summary judgment was filed by defendants on October 5, 2018.
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Intellectual Ventures II v. SunTrust Banks, Inc. and SunTrust Bank
This action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on July 24, 2013. Plaintiff allegesalleged that SunTrust violates five patents held by plaintiff in connection with SunTrust’s provision of online banking services and other systems and services. Plaintiff seeks damages for alleged patent infringement of an unspecified amount, as well as attorney’s fees and expenses. The matter was stayed on October 7, 2014 pending inter partes reviewreviews of a number of the claims asserted against SunTrust. On August 1, 2017,After completion of those reviews, plaintiff dismissed its claims regarding four of the five patents.patents on August 1, 2017.

Consent Order with the Federal Reserve
On April 13, 2011, SunTrust, SunTrust Bank, and STM entered into a Consent Order with the FRB in which SunTrust, SunTrust Bank, and STM agreed to strengthen oversight of, and improve risk management, internal audit, and compliance programs concerning the residential mortgage loan servicing, loss mitigation, and foreclosure activities of STM.
On July 25, 2014, the FRB imposed a $160 million civil money penalty as a result of the FRB’s review of the Company’s residential mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure processing practices that preceded the Consent Order. The Company believes that it has fully satisfied this penalty by having provided consumer relief and certain cash payments as contemplated by the settlement with the U.S. and the states' Attorneys General regarding certain mortgage servicing claims, discussed below at “United States Mortgage Servicing Settlement.” SunTrust continues its engagement with the FRB to demonstrate compliance with its commitments under the Consent Order.
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United States Mortgage Servicing Settlement
In the second quarter of 2014, STM and the U.S., through the DOJ, HUD, and Attorneys General for several states, reached a final settlement agreement related to the National Mortgage Servicing Settlement. The settlement agreement became effective on September 30, 2014 when the court entered the Consent Judgment. Pursuant to the settlements, STM made $50 million in cash payments, and committed to provideprovided $500 million of consumer relief, by the fourth quarter of 2017 and to implementimplemented certain mortgage servicing standards. STM implemented all of the prescribed servicing standards within the required timeframes. In an August 10, 2017 report, the independent Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight ("OMSO"), appointed to review and certify compliance with the provisions of the settlement, confirmed that the CompanySTM fulfilled its consumer relief commitments.commitments of the settlement. STM's compliance with the servicing standards continues to be monitored, tested, and reported quarterly by an internal review group and semi-annually by the OMSO. The Company does not expect costs associated with remainingmortgage servicing standard obligations to have a material impactconcluded on the Company's financial results.

Residential Funding Company, LLC v. SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
STM has been named as a defendant in a complaint filed December 17, 2013 in the Southern District of New York by Residential Funding Company, LLC ("RFC"), a Chapter 11 debtor-affiliate of GMAC Mortgage, LLC, alleging breaches of representations and warranties made in connection with loan sales and seeking indemnification against losses allegedly suffered by RFC as a result of such alleged breaches. The case was transferred to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.March 31, 2018. On August 1, 2017,22, 2018, the parties reached an agreement to resolveOMSO issued its final compliance report confirming that STM completed its obligations under the matter and it is now closed. The settlement did not have a material impact on the Company's financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.settlement.
United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York Foreclosure Expense Investigation
In April 2013, STM began cooperating with the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (the "Southern District") in a broad-based industry investigation regarding claims for foreclosure-related expenses charged by law firms in connection with the foreclosure of loans guaranteed or insured by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or FHA. The investigation relates to a private litigant qui tam lawsuit filed under seal and remains in early stages. The Southern District has not yet advised STM how it will proceed in this matter. The
Southern District and STM engaged in dialogue regarding potential resolution of this matter as part of the National Mortgage Servicing Settlement, but were unable to reach agreement.
LR Trust v. SunTrust Banks, Inc., et al.
In November 2016, the Company and certain officers and directors were named as defendants in a shareholder derivative action alleging that defendants failed to take action related to activities at issue in the National Mortgage Servicing, HAMP, and FHA Originations settlements, and certain other legal
matters or to ensure that the alleged activities in each were remedied and otherwise appropriately addressed. Plaintiff sought an award in favor of the Company for the amount of damages sustained by the Company, disgorgement of alleged benefits obtained by defendants, and enhancements to corporate governance and internal controls. On September 18, 2017, the district court dismissed this matter and on October 16, 2017, Plaintiffplaintiff filed an appeal. A settlement of the matter was reached in which the defendants agreed to pay $585,000 and the Company committed to certain non-monetary corporate governance activities through March 2021. Preliminary approval of the settlement was granted by the district court on September 18, 2018.

SEC Investment Adviser 12b-1 FeesMillennium Lender Claim Trust v. STRH and SunTrust Bank, et al.
In August 2017, the Trustee of the Millennium Lender Claim Trust filed a suit in the New York State Court against STRH, SunTrust Bank, and other lenders of the $1.775 B Millennium Health LLC f/k/a Millennium Laboratories LLC (“Millennium”) syndicated loan. The SEC Division of Enforcement investigated whether STIS committed fraud under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("IAA"), by purchasing mutual fund shares on behalf of clients that imposed an SEC Rule 12b-1 marketing fee on the investment if share classes existed which did not impose such a fee, and informed the Company that it made a preliminary determination to recommendTrustee alleges that the SEC bring an enforcement action against STIS. Specifically,loan was actually a security and that defendants misrepresented or omitted to state material facts in the proposed action would allege violationsoffering materials and communications provided concerning the legality of Sections 206(1), 206(2), 206(4),Millennium's sales, marketing, and 207billing practices and the known risks posed by a pending government investigation into the illegality of such practices. The Trustee brings claims for violation of the IAA and Rule 206(4)-7 ofCalifornia Corporate Securities Law, the Code of Federal Regulations.
On September 14, 2017, pursuant to a settlement agreed to byMassachusetts Uniform Securities Act, the parties, the SEC issued an administrative order against STIS, instituting administrative and cease and desist proceedings pursuant to Section 15(b) of the ExchangeColorado Securities Act, and Sections 203(e)the Illinois Securities Law, as well as negligent misrepresentation and 203(k)seeks rescission of sales of securities as well as unspecified rescissory damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, interest, and attorneys' fees and costs. The defendants have removed the IAA, making findings and imposing remedial sanctions and a cease and desist order (the "OIP"). The OIP imposed a civil monetary penalty of $1.1 million upon STIS and required STIS to refund to current and former clients $1.3 million of avoidable 12b-1 fees they paid, including interest. Refundscase to the affected clients are substantially complete.
On September 14, 2017,U.S. District Court for the SEC DivisionSouthern District of Corporation Finance notifiedNew York and Trustee's motion to remand the Company that its request for a waiver of ineligible issuer status under Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 had been granted and that its status as a well-known seasoned issuer would continue notwithstanding issuance of the OIP.case back to state court was denied.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 1618 - BUSINESS SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company operates and measures business activity across two segments: Consumer and Wholesale,, with functional activities included in Corporate Other. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company realigned itsThe Company's business segment structure from three segments to two segmentsis based on among other things, the manner in which financial information is evaluated by management as well as the products and in conjunction with Company-wide organizational changes that were announced duringservices provided or the firsttype of client served. In the second quarter of 2017. Specifically, the Company retained the previous composition of2018, certain business banking clients within Commercial Banking were transferred from the Wholesale Banking segment and changed the basis of presentation ofto the Consumer Bankingsegment to create greater consistency in delivering tailored solutions to business banking clients through the alignment of client coverage and Private Wealth Managementclient service in branches. Prior period business segment results were revised to conform with this updated business segment structure. Additionally, the transfer resulted in a reallocation of goodwill from Wholesale to Consumer, as disclosed in Note 8, "Goodwill and Mortgage Banking segment such that those segments were combined into a single Consumer segment.Other Intangible Assets."
The following is a description of the segments and their primary businesses at September 30, 2017.2018.

The Consumer segment is made up of four primary businesses:
Consumer Banking provides services to individual consumers, and branch-managed small business, and business banking clients through an extensive network of traditional and in-store branches, ATMs, the internetonline banking (www.suntrust.com), mobile banking, and by telephone (1-800-SUNTRUST). Financial products and services offered to consumers and small business clients include deposits and payments, loans, and various fee-based services. Consumer Banking also serves as an entry point for clients and provides services for other businesses.
Consumer Lending offers an array of lending products to individual consumers and small business clients via the Company's Consumer Banking and PWM businesses, through the internet (www.suntrust.com and www.lightstream.com), as well as through various national offices and partnerships. Products offered include home equity lines, personal credit lines and loans, direct auto, indirect auto, student lending, credit cards, and other lending products.
PWM provides a full array of wealth management products and professional services to individual consumers and institutional clients, including loans, deposits, brokerage, professional investment advisory, and trust services to clients seeking active management of their financial resources. Institutional clients are served by the Institutional Investment Solutions business. Discount/online and full-service brokerage products are offered to individual clients through STIS. Investment advisory products and services are offered to clients by STAS, an SEC registered investment advisor. PWM also includes GenSpring,GFO Advisory Services, LLC, which provides family office solutions to ultra-high net worth individualsclients and their families. Utilizing teams of multi-disciplinary specialists with expertise in investments, tax, accounting, estate planning, and other wealth management disciplines, GenSpring helps families to help them manage and sustain wealth across multiple generations.generations, including family meeting facilitation, consolidated reporting, expense management, specialty asset management, and business transition advice, as well as other wealth management disciplines.
Mortgage Banking offers residential mortgage products nationally through its retail and correspondent channels, the internet (www.suntrust.com), and by telephone (1-800-SUNTRUST). 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.
The Company successfully merged its STM and Bank legal entities in the third quarter of 2018. Subsequent to the merger, mortgage operations have continued under the Bank’s charter. This merger will simplify the Company's organizational structure and allow it to more fully serve the needs of clients. There were no material financial impacts associated with the merger, other than the tax impacts described in Note 12, “Income Taxes.”

The Wholesale segment is made up of three primary businesses and the Treasury & Payment Solutions product group:
CIB delivers comprehensive capital markets solutions, including advisory, capital raising, and financial risk management, with the goal of serving the needs of both public and private companies in the Wholesale segment and PWM business. Investment Banking and Corporate Banking teams within CIB serve clients across the nation, offering a full suite of traditional banking and investment banking products and services to companies with annual revenues typically greater than $150 million. Investment Banking serves select industry segments including consumer and retail, energy, technology, financial services, healthcare, industrials, and technology, media and communications. Corporate Banking serves clients across diversified industry sectors based on size, complexity, and frequency of capital markets issuance. Also managed within CIB isalso includes the EquipmentCompany's Asset Finance Group, which provides leaseoffers a full complement of asset-based financing solutions (through SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing).
such as securitizations, asset-based lending, equipment financing, and structured real estate arrangements.
Commercial & Business Banking offers an array of traditional banking products, including lending, cash management, and investment banking solutions via STRHCIB, to commercial clients (generally clients with revenues between $1$5 million and $150$250 million), including not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities, as well ashealthcare and aging services, and auto dealer financing (floor plan inventory financing). Also managed within Commercial & Business Banking is PAC, which provides corporate insurance premium financing solutions.Local teams deliver these solutions along with the Company's industry expertise to commercial clients to help them achieve smart growth.
In September 2017, the Company announced that it reached a definitive agreement to sell its PAC subsidiary. PAC had $1.3 billion in assets at September 30, 2017. The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017, subject to various customary closing conditions.
Commercial Real Estate provides a full range of financial solutions for commercial real estate developers, owners,credit and operators, including construction, mini-perm, and permanent real estate financing,deposit services as well as tailored financingfee-based product offerings to privately held real estate companies and equity investment solutions via STRH. Withinstitutional funds operating within the acquisition of the assets of Pillar in December of 2016, commercial real estateoffice, retail, multifamily, and industrial property sectors. Commercial Real Estate also provides multi-family agency lending and servicing, as well as loan administration, advisory, and commercial mortgage brokerage services.services via its Agency Lending division. Additionally, Commercial Real Estate offers tailored financing and equity investment
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



solutions for community development and affordable housing projects through STCC, with particular expertise in Low Income Housing Tax Credits and New Market Tax Credits. The Institutional Property Group business targets relationships with REITs, pension fund advisors, private funds, homebuilders, and insurance companies and the Regional business focuses on private real estate owners and developers through a regional delivery structure. Commercial Real Estate alsoThe Investor Services Group offers tailored financingloan administration, special servicing, valuation, and equity investment solutions for community development
Notesadvisory services to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



and affordable housing projects through STCC, with particular expertise in Low Income Housing Tax Credits and New Market Tax Credits.third party clients.
Treasury & Payment Solutions provides business clients in the Wholesale clients segment 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. Treasury & Payment Solutions operates all electronic and paper payment types, including card, wire transfer, ACH, check, and cash. It also provides clients the means to manage their accounts electronically online, both domestically and internationally.

Corporate Other includes management of the Company’s investment securities portfolio, long-term debt, end user derivative instruments, short-term liquidity and funding activities, balance sheet risk management, and most real estate assets. Additionally, Corporate Other includesassets, as well as the Company's functional activities such as marketing, SunTrust online, human resources, finance, ER, legal, and compliance, communications, procurement, enterprise information services, corporate real estate, and executive management.management, among others. Additionally, for all periods prior to January 1, 2018, the results of PAC were reported in the Wholesale segment and were reclassified to Corporate Other for enhanced comparability of the Wholesale segment results excluding PAC. See Note 2, "Acquisitions/Dispositions," in the Company's 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information related to the sale of PAC in December 2017.
Because business segment results are presented based on management accounting practices, the transition to the consolidated results prepared under U.S. GAAP creates certain differences, which are reflected in Reconciling Items.reconciling items. Business segment reporting conventions are described below:below.
Net interest income-FTE – is reconciled from netNet interest income and is grossed-up on an FTE basis to make income from tax-exempt assets comparable to other taxable
products. Segment results reflect matched maturity funds transfer pricing, which ascribes credits or charges based on the economic value or cost created by assets and liabilities of each segment. Differences between these credits and charges are captured as reconciling items. The change in this variance is generally attributable to corporate balance sheet management strategies.
Provision/(benefit)Provision for credit losses – represents net charge-offs by segment combined with an allocation to the segments for the provision/(benefit)provision attributable to each segment's quarterly change in the ALLL and unfunded commitments reserve balances.
Noninterest income – includes federal and state tax credits that are grossed-up on a pre-tax equivalent basis, related primarily to certain community development investments.
Provision for income taxes-FTE – is calculated using a blended income tax rate for each segment and includes reversals of the tax adjustments and credits described above. The difference between the calculated provision for income taxes at the segment level and the consolidated provision for income taxes is reported as reconciling items.
The segment’s financial performance is comprised of direct financial results and allocations for various corporate functions that provide management an enhanced view of the segment’s financial performance. Internal allocations include the following:
Operational costs – expenses are charged to segments based on a methodicalan activity-based costing process, which also allocates residual expenses to the segments. Generally, recoveries of these costs are reported in Corporate Other.
Support and overhead costs – expenses not directly attributable to a specific segment are allocated based on various drivers (number of equivalent employees, number of PCs/laptops, net revenue, etc.). Recoveries for these allocations are reported in Corporate Other.
The application and development of management reporting methodologies is an active process and undergoes periodic enhancements. The implementation of these enhancements to the internal management reporting methodology may materially affect the results disclosed for each segment, with no impact on consolidated results. If significant changes to management reporting methodologies take place, the impact of these changes is quantified and prior period information is revised, when practicable.
In the second quarter of 2017, in conjunction with the aforementioned business segment structure realignment, the Company made certain adjustments to its internal funds transfer pricing methodology. Prior period information was revised to conform to the new business segment structure and the updated internal funds transfer pricing methodology.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
(Dollars in millions)Consumer Wholesale Corporate Other Reconciling
Items
 Consolidated
Balance Sheets:         
Average loans
$73,378
 
$71,255
 
$76
 
($3) 
$144,706
Average consumer and commercial deposits103,066
 56,211
 202
 (60) 159,419
Average total assets83,161
 85,280
 34,763
 2,534
 205,738
Average total liabilities103,964
 61,820
 15,388
 (7) 181,165
Average total equity
 
 
 24,573
 24,573
Statements of Income:         
Net interest income
$941
 
$571
 
($23) 
($59) 
$1,430
FTE adjustment
 36
 1
 
 37
Net interest income-FTE 1
941
 607
 (22) (59) 1,467
Provision/(benefit) for credit losses 2
136
 (16) 
 
 120
Net interest income after provision/(benefit) for credit losses-FTE805
 623
 (22) (59) 1,347
Total noninterest income473
 406
 19
 (52) 846
Total noninterest expense899
 459
 39
 (6) 1,391
Income before provision for income taxes-FTE379
 570
 (42) (105) 802
Provision for income taxes-FTE 3
138
 211
 (22) (65) 262
Net income including income attributable to noncontrolling interest241
 359
 (20) (40) 540
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 2
 
 2
Net income
$241
 
$359
 
($22) 
($40) 
$538
1 Presented on a matched maturity funds transfer price basis for the segments.
2 Provision/(benefit) for credit losses represents net charge-offs by segment combined with an allocation to the segments for the provision/(benefit) attributable to quarterly changes in the ALLL and unfunded commitment reserve balances.
3 Includes regular provision for income taxes as well as FTE income and tax credit adjustment reversals.

 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 1
(Dollars in millions)Consumer Wholesale Corporate Other Reconciling
Items
 Consolidated
Balance Sheets:         
Average loans
$70,560
 
$71,625
 
$74
 
($2) 
$142,257
Average consumer and commercial deposits99,730
 55,489
 157
 (63) 155,313
Average total assets80,298
 85,762
 32,479
 2,937
 201,476
Average total liabilities100,698
 61,078
 15,351
 (61) 177,066
Average total equity
 
 
 24,410
 24,410
Statements of Income:         
Net interest income
$872
 
$505
 
$23
 
($92) 
$1,308
FTE adjustment
 34
 1
 (1) 34
Net interest income-FTE 2
872
 539
 24
 (93) 1,342
Provision for credit losses 3
29
 68
 
 
 97
Net interest income after provision for credit losses-FTE843
 471
 24
 (93) 1,245
Total noninterest income555
 355
 20
 (41) 889
Total noninterest expense985
 424
 4
 (4) 1,409
Income before provision for income taxes-FTE413
 402
 40
 (130) 725
Provision for income taxes-FTE 4
155
 150
 12
 (68) 249
Net income including income attributable to noncontrolling interest258
 252
 28
 (62) 476
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 2
 
 2
Net income
$258
 
$252
 
$26
 
($62) 
$474
1 Beginning in the second quarter of 2017, the Company realigned its business segment structure from three segments to two segments. Specifically, the Company retained the previous composition of the Wholesale Banking segment and changed the basis of presentation of the Consumer Banking and Private Wealth Management segment and Mortgage Banking segment such that those segments were combined into a single Consumer segment. Accordingly, business segment information presented for the three months ended September 30, 2016 has been revised to conform to the new business segment structure and updated internal funds transfer pricing methodology for consistent presentation.
2 Presented on a matched maturity funds transfer price basis for the segments.
3 Provision for credit losses represents net charge-offs by segment combined with an allocation to the segments for the provision attributable to quarterly changes in the ALLL and unfunded commitment reserve balances.
4 Includes regular provision for income taxes as well as FTE income and tax credit adjustment reversals.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(Dollars in millions)Consumer Wholesale Corporate Other Reconciling
Items
 ConsolidatedConsumer Wholesale Corporate Other Reconciling
Items
 Consolidated
Balance Sheets:                  
Average loans
$72,200
 
$72,005
 
$74
 
($3) 
$144,276
Average LHFI
$75,414
 
$70,485
 
$96
 
$—
 
$145,995
Average consumer and commercial deposits102,686
 56,326
 162
 (29) 159,145
111,930
 47,773
 212
 (567) 159,348
Average total assets82,071
 85,638
 34,420
 2,704
 204,833
86,112
 84,766
 35,612
 905
 207,395
Average total liabilities103,616
 61,990
 15,089
 7
 180,702
112,879
 54,284
 16,481
 (524) 183,120
Average total equity
 
 
 24,131
 24,131

 
 
 24,275
 24,275
Statements of Income:                  
Net interest income
$2,748
 
$1,670
 
($17) 
($202) 
$4,199

$1,079
 
$550
 
($49) 
($68) 
$1,512
FTE adjustment
 105
 2
 
 107

 22
 1
 (1) 22
Net interest income-FTE 1
2,748
 1,775
 (15) (202) 4,306
1,079
 572
 (48) (69) 1,534
Provision for credit losses 2
299
 31
 
 
 330
36
 25
 
 
 61
Net interest income after provision for credit losses-FTE2,449
 1,744
 (15) (202) 3,976
1,043
 547
 (48) (69) 1,473
Total noninterest income1,401
 1,194
 59
 (134) 2,520
445
 373
 10
 (46) 782
Total noninterest expense2,832
 1,399
 26
 (14) 4,243
994
 433
 (38) (5) 1,384
Income before provision for income taxes-FTE1,018
 1,539
 18
 (322) 2,253
494
 487
 
 (110) 871
Provision for income taxes-FTE 3
367
 572
 (26) (200) 713
113
 115
 (52) (59) 117
Net income including income attributable to noncontrolling interest651
 967
 44
 (122) 1,540
381
 372
 52
 (51) 754
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 7
 
 7

 
 2
 
 2
Net income
$651
 
$967
 
$37
 
($122) 
$1,533

$381
 
$372
 
$50
 
($51) 
$752
1 Presented on a matched maturity funds transfer price basis for the segments.
2 Provision for credit losses represents net charge-offs by segment combined with an allocation to the segments for the provision attributable to quarterly changes in the ALLL and unfunded commitment reserve balances.
3 Includes regular provision for income taxes as well as FTE income and tax credit adjustment reversals.


 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 1
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 1, 2
(Dollars in millions)Consumer Wholesale Corporate Other Reconciling
Items
 ConsolidatedConsumer Wholesale Corporate Other Reconciling
Items
 Consolidated
Balance Sheets:                  
Average loans
$69,075
 
$71,489
 
$66
 
($2) 
$140,628
Average LHFI
$74,742
 
$68,568
 
$1,399
 
($3) 
$144,706
Average consumer and commercial deposits98,751
 54,099
 122
 (61) 152,911
109,774
 49,515
 189
 (59) 159,419
Average total assets78,378
 85,392
 31,510
 2,333
 197,613
84,345
 82,573
 36,286
 2,534
 205,738
Average total liabilities99,746
 59,798
 14,019
 (26) 173,537
110,713
 55,054
 15,406
 (8) 181,165
Average total equity
 
 
 24,076
 24,076

 
 
 24,573
 24,573
Statements of Income:                  
Net interest income
$2,578
 
$1,488
 
$83
 
($272) 
$3,877

$999
 
$511
 
($5) 
($75) 
$1,430
FTE adjustment
 103
 2
 
 105

 36
 1
 
 37
Net interest income-FTE 2
2,578
 1,591
 85
 (272) 3,982
Provision for credit losses 3
90
 253
 
 
 343
Net interest income after provision for credit losses-FTE2,488
 1,338
 85
 (272) 3,639
Net interest income-FTE 3
999
 547
 (4) (75) 1,467
Provision/(benefit) for credit losses 4
140
 (19) 
 (1) 120
Net interest income after provision/(benefit) for credit losses-FTE859
 566
 (4) (74) 1,347
Total noninterest income1,568
 996
 112
 (107) 2,569
482
 397
 19
 (52) 846
Total noninterest expense2,839
 1,243
 3
 (13) 4,072
927
 421
 48
 (5) 1,391
Income before provision for income taxes-FTE1,217
 1,091
 194
 (366) 2,136
414
 542
 (33) (121) 802
Provision for income taxes-FTE 4
455
 407
 54
 (200) 716
Provision for income taxes-FTE 5
150
 201
 (18) (71) 262
Net income including income attributable to noncontrolling interest762
 684
 140
 (166) 1,420
264
 341
 (15) (50) 540
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 7
 
 7

 
 2
 
 2
Net income
$762
 
$684
 
$133
 
($166) 
$1,413

$264
 
$341
 
($17) 
($50) 
$538
1
During the second quarter of 2018, certain of the Company's business banking clients were transferred from the Wholesale business segment to the Consumer business segment. For all periods prior to the second quarter of 2018, the corresponding financial results have been transferred to the Consumer business segment for comparability purposes.
2
During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company sold PAC, the results of which were previously reported within the Wholesale business segment. For all periods prior to January 1, 2018, PAC's financial results, including the gain on sale, have been transferred to Corporate Other for enhanced comparability of the Wholesale business segment excluding PAC.
3
Presented on a matched maturity funds transfer price basis for the segments.
4
Provision/(benefit) for credit losses represents net charge-offs by segment combined with an allocation to the segments for the provision/(benefit) attributable to quarterly changes in the ALLL and unfunded commitment reserve balances.
5
Includes regular provision for income taxes as well as FTE income and tax credit adjustment reversals.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(Dollars in millions)Consumer Wholesale Corporate Other Reconciling
Items
 Consolidated
Balance Sheets:         
Average LHFI
$75,122
 
$69,155
 
$93
 
($2) 
$144,368
Average consumer and commercial deposits111,025
 48,259
 205
 (330) 159,159
Average total assets85,124
 83,001
 35,563
 1,682
 205,370
Average total liabilities111,928
 54,383
 15,038
 (303) 181,046
Average total equity
 
 
 24,324
 24,324
Statements of Income:         
Net interest income
$3,144
 
$1,605
 
($120) 
($189) 
$4,440
FTE adjustment
 63
 2
 
 65
Net interest income-FTE 1
3,144
 1,668
 (118) (189) 4,505
Provision for credit losses 2
101
 19
 
 1
 121
Net interest income after provision for credit losses-FTE3,043
 1,649
 (118) (190) 4,384
Total noninterest income1,349
 1,124
 50
 (115) 2,408
Total noninterest expense2,995
 1,307
 (95) (16) 4,191
Income before provision for income taxes-FTE1,397
 1,466
 27
 (289) 2,601
Provision for income taxes-FTE 3
316
 346
 (29) (156) 477
Net income including income attributable to noncontrolling interest1,081
 1,120
 56
 (133) 2,124
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 7
 
 7
Net income
$1,081
 
$1,120
 
$49
 
($133) 
$2,117
1Beginning in the second quarter of 2017, the Company realigned its business segment structure from three segments to two segments. Specifically, the Company retained the previous composition of the Wholesale Banking segment and changed the basis of presentation of the Consumer Banking and Private Wealth Management segment and Mortgage Banking segment such that those segments were combined into a single Consumer segment. Accordingly, business segment information presented for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 has been revised to conform to the new business segment structure and updated internal funds transfer pricing methodology for consistent presentation.
2 Presented on a matched maturity funds transfer price basis for the segments.
32 Provision for credit losses represents net charge-offs by segment combined with an allocation to the segments for the provision attributable to quarterly changes in the ALLL and unfunded commitment reserve balances.
43 Includes regular provision for income taxes as well as FTE income and tax credit adjustment reversals.


 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 1, 2
(Dollars in millions)Consumer Wholesale Corporate Other Reconciling
Items
 Consolidated
Balance Sheets:         
Average LHFI
$73,613
 
$69,303
 
$1,362
 
($2) 
$144,276
Average consumer and commercial deposits109,301
 49,724
 149
 (29) 159,145
Average total assets83,310
 82,916
 35,903
 2,704
 204,833
Average total liabilities110,264
 55,322
 15,110
 6
 180,702
Average total equity
 
 
 24,131
 24,131
Statements of Income:         
Net interest income
$2,915
 
$1,490
 
$29
 
($235) 
$4,199
FTE adjustment
 105
 2
 
 107
Net interest income-FTE 3
2,915
 1,595
 31
 (235) 4,306
Provision for credit losses 4
310
 19
 
 1
 330
Net interest income after provision for credit losses-FTE2,605
 1,576
 31
 (236) 3,976
Total noninterest income1,427
 1,169
 59
 (135) 2,520
Total noninterest expense2,939
 1,284
 34
 (14) 4,243
Income before provision for income taxes-FTE1,093
 1,461
 56
 (357) 2,253
Provision for income taxes-FTE 5
395
 544
 (11) (215) 713
Net income including income attributable to noncontrolling interest698
 917
 67
 (142) 1,540
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 7
 
 7
Net income
$698
 
$917
 
$60
 
($142) 
$1,533
1
During the second quarter of 2018, certain of the Company's business banking clients were transferred from the Wholesale business segment to the Consumer business segment. For all periods prior to the second quarter of 2018, the corresponding financial results have been transferred to the Consumer business segment for comparability purposes.
2
During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company sold PAC, the results of which were previously reported within the Wholesale business segment. For all periods prior to January 1, 2018, PAC's financial results, including the gain on sale, have been transferred to Corporate Other for enhanced comparability of the Wholesale business segment excluding PAC.
3
Presented on a matched maturity funds transfer price basis for the segments.
4
Provision for credit losses represents net charge-offs by segment combined with an allocation to the segments for the provision attributable to quarterly changes in the ALLL and unfunded commitment reserve balances.
5
Includes regular provision for income taxes as well as FTE income and tax credit adjustment reversals.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



NOTE 1719 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOMELOSS
Changes in the components of AOCI, net of tax, are presented in the following table:
(Dollars in millions)Securities AFS Derivative Instruments Brokered Time Deposits Long-Term Debt Employee Benefit Plans TotalSecurities AFS Derivative Instruments Brokered Time Deposits Long-Term Debt Employee Benefit Plans Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018           
Balance, beginning of period
($519) 
($459) 
($1) 
($2) 
($698) 
($1,679)
Net unrealized losses arising during the period(178) (37) 
 
 
 (215)
Amounts reclassified to net income
 17
 
 
 3
 20
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax(178) (20) 
 
 3
 (195)
Balance, end of period
($697) 
($479) 
($1) 
($2) 
($695) 
($1,874)
           
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017                      
Balance, beginning of period
($5) 
($168) 
($1) 
($7) 
($596) 
($777)
($5) 
($168) 
($1) 
($7) 
($596) 
($777)
Net unrealized gains arising during the period40
 6
 
 1
 
 47
40
 6
 
 1
 
 47
Amounts reclassified to net income
 (8) 
 
 3
 (5)
 (8) 
 
 3
 (5)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax40
 (2) 
 1
 3
 42
40
 (2) 
 1
 3
 42
Balance, end of period
$35
 
($170) 
($1) 
($6) 
($593) 
($735)
$35
 
($170) 
($1) 
($6) 
($593) 
($735)
                      
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016           
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018           
Balance, beginning of period
$550
 
$310
 
$—
 
($7) 
($620) 
$233

($1) 
($244) 
($1) 
($4) 
($570) 
($820)
Net unrealized losses arising during the period(32) (49) 
 (3) 
 (84)
Cumulative effect adjustment related to ASU adoption 1
30
 (56) 
 (1) (127) (154)
Net unrealized (losses)/gains arising during the period(725) (209) 
 3
 (7) (938)
Amounts reclassified to net income
 (37) 
 
 3
 (34)(1) 30
 
 
 9
 38
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax(32) (86) 
 (3) 3
 (118)(726) (179) 
 3
 2
 (900)
Balance, end of period
$518
 
$224
 
$—
 
($10) 
($617) 
$115

($697) 
($479) 
($1) 
($2) 
($695) 
($1,874)
                      
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017                      
Balance, beginning of period
($62) 
($157) 
($1) 
($7) 
($594) 
($821)
($62) 
($157) 
($1) 
($7) 
($594)

($821)
Net unrealized gains arising during the period98
 38
 
 1
 
 137
Amounts reclassified to net income(1) (51) 
 
 1
 (51)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax97
 (13) 
 1
 1
 86
Balance, end of period
$35
 
($170) 
($1) 
($6) 
($593) 
($735)
           
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016           
Balance, beginning of period
$135
 
$87
 
$—
 
$—
 
($682)

($460)
Cumulative credit risk adjustment 1

 
 
 (5) 
 (5)
Net unrealized gains/(losses) arising during the period386
 256
 
 (5) 
 637
98
 38
 
 1
 (9) 128
Amounts reclassified to net income(3) (119) 
 
 65
 (57)(1) (51) 
 
 10
 (42)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax383
 137
 
 (5) 65
 580
97
 (13) 
 1
 1
 86
Balance, end of period
$518
 
$224
 
$—
 
($10) 
($617) 
$115

$35
 
($170) 
($1) 
($6) 
($593) 
($735)
1 Related to the Company's early adoption of the ASU 2016-01 provision related to changes in instrument-specific credit risk.2018-02 on January 1, 2018. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," for additional information.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued



Reclassifications from AOCI to netNet income, and the related tax effects, are presented in the following table:
(Dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 Impacted Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 Impacted Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income
Details About AOCI Components 2017 2016 2017 2016  2018 2017 2018 2017 
Securities AFS:                  
Realized gains on securities AFS 
$—
 
$—
 
($1) 
($4) Net securities gains
Net realized gains on securities AFS 
$—
 
$—
 
($1) 
($1) Net securities gains
Tax effect 
 
 
 1
 Provision for income taxes 
 
 
 
 Provision for income taxes
 
 
 (1) (3)  
 
 (1) (1) 
Derivative Instruments:                  
Realized gains on cash flow hedges (13) (59) (81) (190) Interest and fees on loans
Net realized losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges 22
 (13) 39
 (81) Interest and fees on loans held for investment
Tax effect 5
 22
 30
 71
 Provision for income taxes (5) 5
 (9) 30
 Provision for income taxes
 17
 (8) 30
 (51) 
 (8) (37) (51) (119)          
Employee Benefit Plans:                  
Amortization of prior service credit (1) (1) (4) (4) Employee benefits (2) (1) (5) (4) Employee benefits
Amortization of actuarial loss 6
 6
 18
 19
 Employee benefits 6
 6
 17
 18
 Employee benefits
Adjustment to funded status of employee benefit obligation 
 
 (10) 89
 Other assets/other liabilities
 5
 5
 4
 104
  4
 5
 12
 14
 
Tax effect (2) (2) (3) (39) Provision for income taxes (1) (2) (3) (4) Provision for income taxes
 3
 3
 1
 65
  3
 3
 9
 10
 
                  
Total reclassifications from AOCI to net income 
($5) 
($34) 
($51)

($57)  
$20
 
($5) 
$38
 
($42) 

Item 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

Important Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements
This reportQuarterly Report contains forward-looking statements. Statements regarding: (i) 2018 on track to be the seventh consecutive year of growth in EPS, improved efficiency, and higher capital returns; (ii) future levels of net interest margin, deposit costs, premium amortization, expenses,noninterest income, the tangible efficiency delinquencies, charge-offs, hurricane related losses,ratio, share repurchases, the net charge-offcharge-offs to total average LHFI ratio, the ALLL to period-end LHFI ratio, the NPLs to period-end LHFI ratio, and the provision for loan losses,losses; (iii) the pace of expansion in our net charge-offs,interest margin; (iv) the timing of our capital ratios, and share repurchases; (ii) tangible efficiency ratio goals; (iii)(v) continued migration towards higher cost deposit products; (vi) future trends or increases in deposit costs; (vii) our access to alternative funding sources; (viii) potential acceleration of share repurchases; (ix) the possible purchase of additional, or termination of existing, interest rate swaps; (x) the amount and timing of closingpre-tax deferred losses that will be reclassified from AOCI into net income related to the termination and settlement of the NCF pension plan; (xi) growth opportunities in our sale of PAC; (iv) the asset sensitivity of our balance sheet and our exposure to interest rate risk in future periods; (v)Wholesale segment; (xii) future changes in the size and composition of the securities AFS portfolio; (vi) future issuances(xiii) our flexibility to use our securities AFS portfolio to manage our interest rate risk profile; (xiv) the estimated impact of preferred stock; (vii) future impactsproposed regulatory capital rules and changes in banking laws, rules, and regulations; (xv) the impact of ASUs not yet adopted; (viii) the provision for income taxes; (ix) future optimization ofa gradual shift in interest rates on our capital structureMVE; and balance sheet; and (x)(xvi) future credit ratings and outlook, are forward-looking statements. Also, any statement that does not describe historical or current facts is a forward-looking statement. These statements often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “target,” “forecast,” “future,” “strategy,” “goal,” “initiative,” “plan,” “opportunity,” “potentially,” “probably,” “project,” “outlook,” or similar expressions or future conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could.” Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and on information currently available to management. They speak as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the statements made herein or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements in light of new information or future events.
Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on such statements. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Part I, Item 1A., "Risk Factors"“Risk Factors,” in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018, and also include risks discussed in this reportQuarterly Report and in other periodic 2018 reports that we filefiled with the SEC. AdditionalSuch factors include: current and future legislation and regulation could require us to change our business practices, reduce revenue, impose additional costs, or otherwise adversely affect business operations or competitiveness; we are subject to stringent capital adequacy and liquidity requirements and our failure to meet these would adversely affect our financial condition; the monetary and
fiscal policies of the federal government and its agencies could have a material adverse effect on our earnings; our financial results have been, and may continue to be, materially affected by general economic conditions, and a deterioration of economic conditions or of the financial markets may materially adversely affect our lending and other businesses and our financial results and condition; changes in market interest rates or capital markets could adversely affect our revenue and expenses, the value of assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital and liquidity; interestinterest rates on our outstanding financial instruments might be subject to change based on regulatory developments, which could adversely affect our revenue, expenses, and the value of those financial instruments;instruments; our
earnings may be affected by volatility in mortgage production and servicing revenues, and by changes in carrying values of our servicing assets and mortgages held for sale due to changes in interest rates; disruptions in our ability to access global capital markets may adversely affect our capital resources and liquidity; we are subject to credit risk; we may have more credit risk and higher credit losses to the extent that our loans are concentrated by loan type, industry segment, borrower type, or location of the borrower or collateral; we rely on the mortgage secondary market and GSEs for some of our liquidity; loss of customer deposits could increase our funding costs; any reduction in our credit rating could increase the cost of our funding from the capital markets; we are subject to litigation, and our expenses related to this litigation may adversely affect our results; we may incur fines, penalties and other negative consequences from regulatory violations, possibly even inadvertent or unintentional violations; we are subject to certain risks related to originating and selling mortgages, and may be required to repurchase mortgage loans or indemnify mortgage loan purchasers as a result of breaches of representations and warranties, or borrower fraud, and this could harm our liquidity, results of operations, and financial condition; we face risks as a servicer of loans; we are subject to risks related to delays in the foreclosure process; consumers and small businesses may decide not to use banks to complete their financial transactions, which could affect net income; we have businesses other than banking which subject us to a variety of risks; negative public opinion could damage our reputation and adversely impact business and revenues; we may face more intense scrutiny of our sales, training, and incentive compensation practices; we rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure; competition in the financial services industry is intense and we could lose business or suffer margin declines as a result; we continually encounter technological change and must effectively develop and implement new technology; maintaining or increasing market share depends on market acceptance and regulatory approval of new products and services; we have in the past and may in the future pursue acquisitions, which could affect costs and from which we may not be able to realize anticipated benefits; we depend on the expertise of key personnel, and if these individuals leave or change their roles without effective replacements, operations may suffer; we may not be able to hire or retain additional qualified personnel and recruiting and

compensation costs may increase as a result of turnover, both of which may increase costs and reduce profitability and may adversely impact our ability to implement our business strategies; our framework for managing risks may not be effective in mitigating risk and loss to us; our controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud; we are at risk of increased losses from fraud; our operational and communications systems and infrastructure may fail or may be the subject of a breach or cyber-attack that, if successful, could adversely affect our business; and disrupt business continuity; a disruption, breach, or failure in the operational systems and infrastructure of our third party vendors and other service providers, including as a result of cyber-attacks, could adversely

affect our business;business; natural disasters and other catastrophic events could have a material adverse impact on our operations
or our financial condition and results; the soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect us; we depend on the accuracy and completeness of information about clients and counterparties; our accounting policies and processes are critical to how we report our financial condition and results of operation, and they require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain; depressed market values for our stock and adverse economic conditions sustained over a period of time may require us to write down all or some portion of our goodwill; our financial instruments measured at fair value expose us to certain market risks; our stock price can be volatile; we might not pay dividends on our stock; our ability to receive dividends from our subsidiaries or other investments could affect our liquidity and ability to pay dividends; and certain banking laws and certain provisions of our articles of incorporation may have an anti-takeover effect.


INTRODUCTION
We are a leading provider of financial services, with our headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. We are an organization driven by our Company purpose of Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being — helping instill a sense of confidence in the financial circumstances of clients, communities, teammates, and shareholders is at the center of everything we do. Our principal banking subsidiary, SunTrust Bank, offers a full line of financial services for consumers, businesses, corporations, institutions, and institutions,not-for-profit entities, both through its branches (located primarily in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia) and through other digital and national delivery channels. In addition to deposit, credit, mortgage banking, and trust and investment services offered by the Bank, our other subsidiaries provide capital markets, mortgage banking, securities brokerage, online consumer lending, and assetinvestment banking, and wealth management services. We operate two business segments: Consumer and Wholesale, with our functional activities included in Corporate Other. See Note 16,18, "Business Segment Reporting," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for a description of our business segments and related business segment structure realignment from three segments to two segments in the second quarter of 2017.segments.
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 and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1
of this Form 10-Q, as well as other information contained in this document and in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. When we refer to “SunTrust,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” in this narrative,report, we mean SunTrust Banks, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
In thethis MD&A, consistent with SEC guidance in Industry Guide 3 that contemplates the calculation of tax exempt income on a tax equivalent basis, we present net interest income, net interest margin, total revenue, and efficiency ratios on an FTE basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax-favored status of net interest income from certain loans and investments using a federal tax rate of 21% for all periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and 35% andfor all periods prior to January 1, 2018, as well as state income taxes, where applicable, to increase tax-exempt interest income to a taxable-equivalent basis. We believe this measure to bethe FTE basis is the preferred industry measurement ofbasis for net interest income, net interest margin, total revenue, and efficiency ratios, and that it enhances comparability of net interest income and total revenue arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. Additionally, we present other non-U.S. GAAP metrics to assist investors in understanding
management’s view of particular financial measures, as well as to align presentation of these financial measures with peers in the industry who may also provide a similar presentation. Reconcilements for all non-U.S. GAAP measures are provided in Table 20.


EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Financial Performance
We
Aided by a favorable operating environment, we delivered 47% year-over-year diluted EPS growth, reflecting ongoing efficiency improvements, solid revenueloan growth, higher capital return, and continued strong credit quality. Our sustained performance in these areas and our momentum going into the fourth quarter indicate that we are on track to realize our seventh consecutive year of growth in EPS, improved efficiency, and higher capital returns in the third quarter of 2017, resulting in strong EPS growth. Our performance was driven by consistent execution against our core strategies and provides further evidence that our differentiated value proposition continues to resonate with clients. returns.
Total revenue for the third quarter of 2017 increased 2%2018 was down 1% sequentially and 4% compared to the third quarter of 2016, drivenstable year-over-year, as lower noninterest income was largely offset by higher net interest income and strong investment banking performance.income.
Net interest income was $1.5 billion for the third quarter of 2017,2018, an increase of 2% sequentially and 9% compared5% relative to the third quarter of 2016, due2017, driven by growth in average earning assets relative to both comparative periods and net interest margin expansion and growth in average earning assets. Noninterest income increased 2% sequentially and decreased 5% compared to the third quarter of 2016. The sequential increase was due primarily to our continued success in meeting more of our clients' capital markets needs across the entire Wholesale segment, evidenced by the $24 million increase in capital markets-related income as mergers and acquisitions advisory and equity offerings both had strong quarters. The year-over-year decrease in noninterest income was driven by lower mortgage-related income, offset partially by higher investment banking and commercial real estate related income.
year-over-year. Our net interest margin increaseddecreased one basis point sequentially and 19increased 12 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2016,2017. The year-over-year increase was driven primarily by higher earning asset yields arising from higher benchmark interest rates, continued favorable mix shift in the LHFI portfolio,and securities AFS portfolios, and lower MBS premium amortization expense, offset partially by funding costs.higher rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities. Looking forward to the fourth quarter of 2017,2018, we expect net interest margin to decline by oneincrease between zero and two basis points compared to three basis points. Beyond that, we anticipate future net interest margin expansion if the short endthird quarter of 2018, largely as a result of the yield curve continues to rise.September 2018 Fed Funds rate increase. See additional discussion related to revenue, noninterest income, and net interest income and margin in the "Noninterest Income" and "Net Interest Income/Margin" sections of this MD&A. Also in this MD&A, see Table 12, "Net Interest Income Asset Sensitivity," for an analysis of potential changes in net interest income due to instantaneous moves in benchmark interest rates.
Noninterest income decreased 6% sequentially and 8% compared to the third quarter of 2017. The sequential decrease was due primarily to lower capital markets-related income, other noninterest income, and client transaction-related fees, which was offset partially by higher commercial real estate related income and wealth management-related income. Year-over-year, the decrease in noninterest income was driven by lower mortgage and capital markets-related income as well as lower client transaction-related fees. We expect noninterest income in the fourth quarter of 2018 to increase relative to the third quarter of 2018, given our solid capital markets pipelines and seasonally higher fee income in certain categories, including mortgage servicing and commercial real estate related income.
Noninterest expense remained stabledecreased $6 million compared to the prior quarter and declined $18$7 million, or 1%, compared to the third quarter of 2016. Sequentially,2017. The sequential decrease was driven largely by lower employee compensation and benefits, other noninterest expense, net occupancy expense, and equipment expense, offset partially by higher severanceoutside processing and software costs and marketing and customer development costs. The decrease compared to the third quarter of 2017 was due to reductions in most expense categories, offset largely by higher outside processing and software writedowns, and higher personnel costs were offset byexpense in the current quarter as well as the favorable resolution of several legal matters duringin the current quarter. The decrease comparedthird quarter of 2017.
Separately, in accordance with our previously announced decision to terminate a pension plan that we acquired as part of the prior yearNCF acquisition in 2004, we expect to reclassify approximately $61 million of pre-tax deferred losses from AOCI into net income upon settlement of the pension plan in the fourth quarter was driven by the aforementioned legal accrual reversals and reduced outside processing and software expenses during the current quarter. Though our expense base has and will vary from quarter to quarter, we remain focused on reducing less productive expenses to provide funding for investments in talent, technology, and improved product offerings.of 2018. See additional

discussion related to noninterest expense in the "Noninterest Expense" section of this MD&A.
DuringFor the third quarter of 2017,2018, our efficiency and tangible efficiency ratios were 60.1%59.8% and 59.2%58.9%, respectively, both of which improved meaningfullyrepresent slight increases compared to the prior quarter ratios of 61.2%59.4% and 60.6%58.7%, and improvements compared to the third quarter of 20162017 ratios of 63.1%60.1% and 62.5%59.2%, respectively. Our current quarter efficiency ratios benefited fromGiven the favorable resolution of several legal matters, which was offset partially by higher severance costs and software-related writedowns. Notwithstanding the impact of this net benefit, our core efficiency continued to improve. This progress combined with our positive revenue momentum and ongoing efficiency initiatives that we have been executing for several years, has driven positive operating leverage and enables us to remainmade, we are on track to achieve our full-year tangible efficiency ratio goalsgoal of between 61% and 62% for 2017, and below 60% by 2019. We remain focused on continuing to create capacity to invest in technology and talent given the compelling opportunities we have to invest in growth, which we believe will create the most long-term value for our clients and our shareholders. See Table 20, "Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures," in this MD&A for additional information regarding, and a reconciliation of, our tangible efficiency ratio.
Overall asset quality remained verywas strong during the third quarter and first nine months of 2017,2018, evidenced by our 0.21%0.24% annualized net charge-offcharge-offs to total average LHFI ratio and 0.48%0.47% NPL to period-end LHFI ratio. In addition, our ALLL to period-end LHFI ratio (excluding loans measured at fair value) decreased four basis points sequentially due primarily to improved economic and credit conditions. These low levels reflect the relative strength across our entire LHFI portfolio, notwithstanding anticipated losses incurred fromparticularly in C&I, CRE, and residential mortgages, though we recognize that there could be variability moving forward. We expect to operate within an annualized net charge-offs to total average LHFI ratio of between 25 and 30 basis points for the recent hurricanes, which resulted in a slight increase infourth quarter of 2018. Additionally, we expect the ALLL to period-end LHFI ratio compared to the prior quarter. Our solid position reflects the proactive actions we have taken over the past several years to de-risk, diversify, and improve the quality of our loan portfolio. As it relates to hurricane impacts, we expect a modest increasestabilize, which would result in delinquencies and charge-offs over the next several quarters, driven primarily by the residential and consumer loan portfolios. We believe that losses from the recent hurricanes are very manageable in the context of the overall Company, given the strength and diversity of our LHFI portfolio. Overall, we expect to operate within a net charge-off ratio of between 25 and 35 basis points over the near term. We also continue to forecast a provision for loan losses that generally approximatesmodestly exceeds net charge-offs.charge-offs, given loan growth. See additional discussion of our credit and asset quality, in the “Loans,” “Allowance for Credit Losses,” and “Nonperforming Assets” sections of this MD&A.
Average total LHFI increased 2% compared to the third quarter of 2016,grew 1% both sequentially and year-over-year as improved lending trends continued. These increases were driven largely by growth across allin CRE, consumer loan portfolios as well as growth in commercial construction loansdirect, and nonguaranteed residential mortgages. These increases weremortgages, offset partially by declinesa decline in residential home equity products and CRE loans. Our consumer lending initiatives continue to produce solid loan growth through each of our major channels, while furthering the positive mix shift within the LHFI portfolio and improving our return profile.products. See additional loan discussiondiscussions in the “Loans,” “Nonperforming Assets,” and "Net Interest Income/Margin" sections of this MD&A.
Average consumer and commercial deposits remained stable sequentially and year-over-year. Our clients continue to migrate from lower-cost deposits to CDs, in part due to our targeted strategy that allows us to retain our existing depositors and capture new market share, while also managing our asset sensitivity profile. We believe this is an effective strategy and we expect this migration towards CDs to continue as interest rates rise. Rates paid on our interest-bearing consumer and commercial deposits increased 3% compared to the prior quarter and the third quarter of 2016, driven by broad-based growth across most of our product categories, particularly NOW accounts and time deposits. Rates paid on our deposits increased 14 basis points compared2017 in response to the third quarter of 2016 resulting from the increase inrising benchmark interest rates. The strongrates, the move towards higher-cost deposits, and the pickup in

lending activity. We expect deposit growth we have produced overcosts to continue to trend upwards, with the past several years, in addition to our access to low-cost funding, enables us to prudently manage
our funding basetrajectory influenced by the absolute level of interest rates, the pace of interest rate increases, and more effectively manage our deposit costs.loan growth. We remain focused on maximizing the value proposition of deposits for our clients, outside of rates paid, by meeting more of our clients' needs through strategic investments in talent and technology.rate paid. Our access to alternative funding is strong should deposit growth prove to be slower than expected. See additional discussion regarding average deposits in the "Net Interest Income/Margin" section of this MD&A.
Capital and Liquidity
Our regulatory capital ratios increasedcontinue to be well above regulatory requirements. The CET1 ratio decreased slightly to 9.60% at September 30, 2018, a 14 basis point decline compared to December 31, 2016, with a CET1 ratio of 9.62% at September 30, 2017, driven primarily by growth in risk weighted assets, offset partially by an increase in retained earnings. Additionally,Our Tier 1 capital and Total capital ratios declined compared to December 31, 2017, due to the impact of our CET1 ratio, on a fully phased-in basis, was estimated to be 9.48% at September 30, 2017, which is well aboveredemption of all outstanding shares of Series E Preferred Stock in the current regulatory requirement.first quarter of 2018. Our book value and tangible book value per common share both increasedremained relatively stable compared to December 31, 2016, due primarily to earnings growth.2017, as higher accumulated other comprehensive loss was offset largely by growth in retained earnings. See additional details related to our capital in the “Capital Resources” section of this MD&A and in Note 13, "Capital," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Also see Table 20, "Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures," in this MD&A for additional information regarding, and reconciliationsa reconciliation of, tangible book value per common share and our fully phased-in CET1 ratio.share.
In June 2017,2018, we announced capital plans in response to the Federal Reserve's review of and non-objection to our 20172018 capital plan submitted in conjunction with the 20172018 CCAR. Accordingly, during the third quarter of 2017,2018, we increased our quarterly common stock dividend by 54%25% to $0.40$0.50 per common share. We also repurchased $330$500 million of our outstanding common stock during the third quarter of 20172018 in conjunction with the 20172018 capital plan. At September 30, 2017,2018, we had $990 million$1.5 billion of remaining common stock repurchase capacity available under this plan, which we expect to conductplan. We will repurchase a minimum of $500 million of our outstanding common stock in relatively even quarterly increments through the end of the secondfourth quarter of 2018. See additional details related to our capital actions and share repurchases in the “Capital Resources” section of this MD&A and in Part II, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.
Business Segments Highlights
Consumer
Our investments across Consumer netLending, together with our strategic partnerships, have collectively improved our growth, returns, and diversity. Enhanced analytics, new product offerings, and increased referrals have been key contributors to our growth in LightStream and direct consumer lending. This growth has been offset partially by declines in home equity loan balances and certain lower return portfolios such as indirect auto.
Net interest income increased $14$21 million sequentially and decreased $17$80 million compared to the third quarter of 2016. The sequential increase was driven by revenue2017, resulting from continued balance sheet growth and the favorable resolutionincreased deposit spreads. The average balance of legal matters during the current quarter, offset by an increase in provision for credit losses due to anticipated losses incurred from recent hurricanes. The year-over-year decreaseour LHFI portfolio was driven primarily by lower mortgage production related income. Net interest income increased 3% stable
sequentially and increased 1% compared to the third quarter of 2017. Noninterest income decreased 2% sequentially and decreased 8% compared to the third quarter of 2016, resulting from strong loan and deposit growth and continued balance sheet optimization. The average balance of our LHFI portfolio2017, due primarily to lower mortgage-related income.
We continue to demonstrate positive underlying trends within PWM, as assets under management increased 2%3% sequentially and 4%7% compared to the third quarter of 2016. Deposit growth continues to be a key contributor to our net interest income momentum, with average balances up 3% year-over-year. Noninterest2017 and wealth management-related noninterest income increased 2% sequentially4% year-over-year. Our value proposition for our targeted client segments is resonating in the marketplace, continuing to drive growth in new clients and decreased 15%in deepening relationships with existing clients.
Our efficiency ratio was 65.3% for the third quarter of 2018, compared to 62.6% for the same period in 2016.third quarter of 2017. The sequential increase was driven by higher mortgage-related income, which has begun to stabilize. The year-over-year decrease was due primarily to lower mortgage-related income,

as a result of lower production volume due to decreased refinancing activity. Noninterest expense decreased 5% sequentially and 9% compared to the prior year quarter. The decreases were due primarily to the favorable resolution of a legal mattersmatter during the current quarter. Overall,third quarter of 2017, which resulted in a $55 million discrete benefit. Our branch count is down 5%, which is largely enabled by our increasing digital adoption rates and our broader strategy to leverage technology to enhance our efficiency. Our digital capabilities have received national recognition for online and mobile banking and we are making progress inremain committed to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Consumer segment as evidenced by continued growth in digital channels and a 7% year-over-year reduction in our branches. Our strong loan and deposit growth, as well as our investments in an improved client experience are expectedthrough all of our delivery channels.
We completed the merger of our STM and Bank legal entities in the third quarter of 2018. This merger will simplify our organizational structure, enable operational efficiencies, and allow us to further strengthenmore fully serve the needs of our Consumer segment.clients irrespective of whether they began their SunTrust relationship with a mortgage or another lending or deposit product. Subsequent to the merger, mortgage operations have continued under the Bank’s charter. See Note 18, “Business Segment Reporting,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information.

Wholesale
Our consistent strategy within the Wholesale delivered record revenuesegment continues to drive good results. We saw solid loan growth across CIB, Commercial Banking, and net income dueCommercial Real Estate, reflecting our client's increased optimism in the economy, which has led to strong capital market conditions, continued strategicslightly higher utilization rates and increased mergers and acquisition activity. This growth also reflects the investments we have made to meet a broader set of client needs, particularly within Commercial Real Estate and strong asset quality performance. aging services, in addition to our geographic expansion within Commercial Banking.
Total revenue was stable compared to the prior quarter and the third quarter of 2017. Net interest income increased $37$16 million sequentially and increased $119$25 million compared to the third quarter of 2016, due primarily to2017. These increases in net interest income investment bankingwere due primarily to the aforementioned loan growth. Noninterest income and the incremental revenue from Pillar. Net interest income was a key contributor to our strong revenue growth, up 3%decreased $15 million sequentially and 13%$24 million compared to the third quarter of 2016 as a result of improved loan yields. Investment banking income continues to be strong across the majority of products as we continue to expand and deepen client
relationships to meet the capital markets needs of all Wholesale clients. Noninterest expense was stable sequentially and increased 8% compared to the prior year quarter. The year-over-year increase was driven by higher compensation due to strong business performance, the acquisition of Pillar, and ongoing investments in technology. In September 2017, we announced that we reached a definitive agreement to sell our PAC subsidiary, which had $1.3 billion in assets at September 30, 2017. The saleprimary driver of these declines is expected to close inthe timing of certain transactions, which were pushed into the fourth quarter of 2017, subject2018. Notwithstanding these declines, our underlying momentum within capital markets is strong, with mergers and acquisition and equity-related income up 7% and capital market fees from Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, and PWM clients up 37% year-to-date. We are still in the early stages of executing this component of our strategy, but we are highly encouraged by our progress and believe we are uniquely positioned to various customary closing conditions. Additionally, we recently announced an expansionsucceed in this space, given our full set of Commercial & Business Banking into new markets in Ohiocapabilities and Texas to further expand our differentiated value proposition to new clients. OneTeam approach.

Overall, while market conditions can drivecreate quarterly variability, our pipelines are strong and we continue to be optimistic about growth opportunities within Wholesale, as our differentiated business model in Wholesale continues to deliver strong resultsattracts clients from new and we expect to see further growth in 2018.existing markets.

Additional information related to our business segments can be found in Note 16,18, "Business Segment Reporting," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q, and further discussion of our business segment results for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 20162017 can be found in the "Business Segment Results" section of this MD&A.


Consolidated Daily Average Balances, Income/Expense, and Average Yields Earned/Rates Paid Table 1 
 Three Months Ended  
 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 Increase/(Decrease)
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balances
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
 
Yields/
Rates
ASSETS               
LHFI: 1
               
C&I
$68,277
 
$583
 3.39% 
$68,242
 
$536
 3.13% 
$35
 0.26
CRE5,227
 47
 3.57
 5,975
 44
 2.92
 (748) 0.65
Commercial construction3,918
 38
 3.86
 2,909
 24
 3.28
 1,009
 0.58
Residential mortgages - guaranteed512
 5
 3.57
 540
 5
 3.34
 (28) 0.23
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed26,687
 255
 3.82
 26,022
 243
 3.74
 665
 0.08
Residential home equity products10,778
 120
 4.40
 12,075
 119
 3.93
 (1,297) 0.47
Residential construction333
 4
 4.68
 379
 4
 4.47
 (46) 0.21
Consumer student - guaranteed6,535
 73
 4.44
 5,705
 58
 4.03
 830
 0.41
Consumer other direct8,426
 104
 4.91
 7,090
 81
 4.56
 1,336
 0.35
Consumer indirect11,824
 105
 3.51
 11,161
 96
 3.41
 663
 0.10
Consumer credit cards1,450
 37
 10.32
 1,224
 31
 10.12
 226
 0.20
Nonaccrual 2
739
 11
 5.90
 935
 4
 1.70
 (196) 4.20
Total LHFI144,706
 1,382
 3.79
 142,257
 1,245
 3.48
 2,449
 0.31
Securities AFS:               
Taxable30,669
 191
 2.49
 28,460
 157
 2.21
 2,209
 0.28
Tax-exempt504
 4
 2.99
 181
 2
 3.41
 323
 (0.42)
Total securities AFS31,173
 195
 2.50
 28,641
 159
 2.22
 2,532
 0.28
Fed funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell1,189
 3
 0.89
 1,171
 
 0.11
 18
 0.78
LHFS2,477
 24
 3.89
 2,867
 25
 3.47
 (390) 0.42
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks25
 
 1.88
 24
 
 0.38
 1
 1.50
Interest earning trading assets5,291
 31
 2.38
 5,563
 22
 1.57
 (272) 0.81
Total earning assets184,861
 1,635
 3.51
 180,523
 1,451
 3.20
 4,338
 0.31
ALLL(1,748)     (1,756)     (8)  
Cash and due from banks5,023
     5,442
     (419)  
Other assets16,501
     14,822
     1,679
  
Noninterest earning trading assets and derivative instruments948
     1,538
     (590)  
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net153
     907
     (754)  
Total assets
$205,738
     
$201,476
     
$4,246
  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY               
Interest-bearing deposits:               
NOW accounts
$44,604
 
$37
 0.33% 
$41,160
 
$15
 0.14% 
$3,444
 0.19
Money market accounts53,278
 43
 0.32
 54,500
 29
 0.21
 (1,222) 0.11
Savings6,535
 
 0.02
 6,304
 
 0.03
 231
 (0.01)
Consumer time5,675
 11
 0.76
 5,726
 10
 0.69
 (51) 0.07
Other time5,552
 16
 1.14
 3,981
 10
 0.97
 1,571
 0.17
Total interest-bearing consumer and commercial deposits115,644
 107
 0.37
 111,671
 64
 0.23
 3,973
 0.14
Brokered time deposits947
 3
 1.28
 959
 3
 1.31
 (12) (0.03)
Foreign deposits295
 1
 1.13
 130
 
 0.37
 165
 0.76
Total interest-bearing deposits116,886
 111
 0.38
 112,760
 67
 0.24
 4,126
 0.14
Funds purchased1,689
 5
 1.15
 784
 1
 0.36
 905
 0.79
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,464
 4
 1.07
 1,691
 2
 0.45
 (227) 0.62
Interest-bearing trading liabilities912
 6
 2.84
 930
 5
 2.11
 (18) 0.73
Other short-term borrowings1,797
 3
 0.56
 1,266
 
 0.19
 531
 0.37
Long-term debt11,204
 76
 2.70
 12,257
 68
 2.21
 (1,053) 0.49
Total interest-bearing liabilities133,952
 205
 0.61
 129,688
 143
 0.44
 4,264
 0.17
Noninterest-bearing deposits43,775
     43,642
     133
  
Other liabilities3,046
     3,356
     (310)  
Noninterest-bearing trading liabilities and derivative instruments392
     380
     12
  
Shareholders’ equity24,573
     24,410
     163
  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$205,738
     
$201,476
     
$4,262
  
Interest rate spread    2.90%     2.76%   0.14
Net interest income 3
  
$1,430
     
$1,308
      
Net interest income-FTE 3, 4
  
$1,467
     
$1,342
      
Net interest margin 5
    3.07%     2.88%   0.19
Net interest margin-FTE 4, 5
    3.15
     2.96
   0.19
Consolidated Daily Average Balances, Income/Expense, and Average Yields Earned/Rates Paid Table 1 
 Three Months Ended (Decrease)/Increase
 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balances
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
 
Yields/
Rates
ASSETS               
LHFI: 1
               
C&I
$67,632
 
$659
 3.87% 
$68,277
 
$583
 3.39% 
($645) 0.48
CRE6,418
 68
 4.19
 5,227
 47
 3.57
 1,191
 0.62
Commercial construction3,300
 40
 4.76
 3,918
 38
 3.86
 (618) 0.90
Residential mortgages - guaranteed502
 3
 2.76
 512
 5
 3.57
 (10) (0.81)
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed27,584
 268
 3.89
 26,687
 255
 3.82
 897
 0.07
Residential home equity products9,632
 121
 4.97
 10,778
 120
 4.40
 (1,146) 0.57
Residential construction193
 2
 4.75
 333
 4
 4.68
 (140) 0.07
Consumer student - guaranteed6,912
 88
 5.05
 6,535
 73
 4.44
 377
 0.61
Consumer other direct9,726
 135
 5.49
 8,426
 104
 4.91
 1,300
 0.58
Consumer indirect11,770
 114
 3.86
 11,824
 105
 3.51
 (54) 0.35
Consumer credit cards1,573
 46
 11.71
 1,450
 37
 10.32
 123
 1.39
Nonaccrual 2
753
 5
 2.70
 739
 11
 5.90
 14
 (3.20)
Total LHFI145,995
 1,549
 4.21
 144,706
 1,382
 3.79
 1,289
 0.42
Securities AFS: 3
               
Taxable30,927
 207
 2.68
 30,089
 187
 2.49
 838
 0.19
Tax-exempt625
 5
 2.99
 504
 4
 2.99
 121
 
Total securities AFS31,552
 212
 2.69
 30,593
 191
 2.49
 959
 0.20
Fed funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell1,426
 7
 1.79
 1,189
 3
 0.89
 237
 0.90
LHFS2,022
 22
 4.40
 2,477
 24
 3.89
 (455) 0.51
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks25
 
 3.90
 25
 
 1.88
 
 2.02
Interest earning trading assets4,789
 39
 3.18
 5,291
 31
 2.38
 (502) 0.80
Other earning assets 3
535
 5
 3.79
 580
 4
 3.06
 (45) 0.73
Total earning assets186,344
 1,834
 3.90
 184,861
 1,635
 3.51
 1,483
 0.39
ALLL(1,665)     (1,748)     (83)  
Cash and due from banks4,575
     5,023
     (448)  
Other assets18,192
     16,501
     1,691
  
Noninterest earning trading assets and derivative instruments668
     948
     (280)  
Unrealized (losses)/gains on securities AFS, net(719)     153
     (872)  
Total assets
$207,395
     
$205,738
     
$1,657
  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY               
Interest-bearing deposits:               
NOW accounts
$45,345
 
$65
 0.57% 
$44,604
 
$37
 0.33% 
$741
 0.24
Money market accounts49,926
 73
 0.58
 53,278
 43
 0.32
 (3,352) 0.26
Savings6,658
 
 0.02
 6,535
 
 0.02
 123
 
Consumer time6,413
 17
 1.03
 5,675
 11
 0.76
 738
 0.27
Other time8,357
 33
 1.55
 5,552
 16
 1.14
 2,805
 0.41
Total interest-bearing consumer and commercial deposits116,699
 188
 0.64
 115,644
 107
 0.37
 1,055
 0.27
Brokered time deposits1,041
 4
 1.54
 947
 3
 1.28
 94
 0.26
Foreign deposits172
 1
 1.94
 295
 1
 1.13
 (123) 0.81
Total interest-bearing deposits117,912
 193
 0.65
 116,886
 111
 0.38
 1,026
 0.27
Funds purchased1,352
 7
 1.94
 1,689
 5
 1.15
 (337) 0.79
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,638
 8
 1.85
 1,464
 4
 1.07
 174
 0.78
Interest-bearing trading liabilities1,233
 10
 3.33
 912
 6
 2.84
 321
 0.49
Other short-term borrowings2,259
 9
 1.57
 1,797
 3
 0.56
 462
 1.01
Long-term debt12,922
 95
 2.92
 11,204
 76
 2.70
 1,718
 0.22
Total interest-bearing liabilities137,316
 322
 0.93
 133,952
 205
 0.61
 3,364
 0.32
Noninterest-bearing deposits42,649
     43,775
     (1,126)  
Other liabilities2,465
     3,046
     (581)  
Noninterest-bearing trading liabilities and derivative instruments690
     392
     298
  
Shareholders’ equity24,275
     24,573
     (298)  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$207,395
     
$205,738
     
$1,657
  
Interest rate spread    2.97%     2.90%   0.07
Net interest income 4
  
$1,512
     
$1,430
      
Net interest income-FTE 4, 5
  
$1,534
     
$1,467
      
Net interest margin 6
    3.22%     3.07%   0.15
Net interest margin-FTE 5, 6
    3.27
     3.15
   0.12
1 Interest income includes loan fees of $45$43 million and $40$45 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.
2 Income on consumer and residential nonaccrual loans, if recognized, is recognized on a cash basis.
3 Beginning January 1, 2018, we began presenting certain equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale as Other earning assets. For periods prior to January 1, 2018, these equity securities have been reclassified to Other earning assets for comparability.
4 Derivative instruments employed to manage our interest rate sensitivity increaseddecreased net interest income by $16 million and $63$22 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016, respectively.increased net interest income by $16 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017.  
45 See Table 20, "Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures," in this MD&A for additional information and reconciliations of non-U.S. GAAP performance measures. Approximately 95% of the total FTE adjustment for both the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 20162017 was attributed to C&I loans.
56 Net interest margin is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income by average total earning assets.

Consolidated Daily Average Balances, Income/Expense, and Average Yields Earned/Rates Paid (continued)
Nine Months Ended  Nine Months Ended  
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 Increase/(Decrease)September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 (Decrease)/Increase
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balances
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
 
Yields/
Rates
Average
Balances
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
 
Yields/
Rates
ASSETS                              
LHFI: 1
                              
C&I
$68,822
 
$1,711
 3.32% 
$68,405
 
$1,599
 3.12% 
$417
 0.20

$67,042
 
$1,880
 3.75% 
$68,822
 
$1,711
 3.32% 
($1,780) 0.43
CRE5,141
 130
 3.38
 6,032
 132
 2.91
 (891) 0.47
5,787
 175
 4.04
 5,141
 130
 3.38
 646
 0.66
Commercial construction4,032
 109
 3.63
 2,578
 63
 3.27
 1,454
 0.36
3,534
 120
 4.53
 4,032
 109
 3.63
 (498) 0.90
Residential mortgages - guaranteed537
 13
 3.19
 587
 16
 3.72
 (50) (0.53)576
 13
 3.09
 537
 13
 3.19
 39
 (0.10)
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed26,234
 749
 3.81
 25,383
 720
 3.78
 851
 0.03
27,159
 780
 3.83
 26,234
 749
 3.81
 925
 0.02
Residential home equity products11,117
 354
 4.26
 12,461
 368
 3.94
 (1,344) 0.32
9,929
 356
 4.79
 11,117
 354
 4.26
 (1,188) 0.53
Residential construction360
 12
 4.29
 374
 12
 4.44
 (14) (0.15)223
 8
 4.81
 360
 12
 4.29
 (137) 0.52
Consumer student - guaranteed6,426
 209
 4.36
 5,404
 162
 4.00
 1,022
 0.36
6,778
 249
 4.91
 6,426
 209
 4.36
 352
 0.55
Consumer other direct8,100
 298
 4.92
 6,641
 225
 4.53
 1,459
 0.39
9,236
 365
 5.28
 8,100
 298
 4.92
 1,136
 0.36
Consumer indirect11,322
 295
 3.48
 10,739
 273
 3.39
 583
 0.09
11,834
 330
 3.72
 11,322
 295
 3.48
 512
 0.24
Consumer credit cards1,404
 105
 10.03
 1,142
 87
 10.17
 262
 (0.14)1,541
 133
 11.47
 1,404
 105
 10.03
 137
 1.44
Nonaccrual 2
781
 24
 4.04
 882
 13
 1.98
 (101) 2.06
729
 15
 2.77
 781
 24
 4.04
 (52) (1.27)
Total LHFI144,276
 4,009
 3.72
 140,628
 3,670
 3.49
 3,648
 0.23
144,368
 4,424
 4.10
 144,276
 4,009
 3.72
 92
 0.38
Securities AFS:               
Securities AFS: 3
               
Taxable30,638
 564
 2.45
 27,847
 479
 2.29
 2,791
 0.16
30,912
 614
 2.65
 30,037
 551
 2.45
 875
 0.20
Tax-exempt380
 9
 3.01
 161
 4
 3.54
 219
 (0.53)630
 14
 2.99
 380
 9
 3.01
 250
 (0.02)
Total securities AFS31,018
 573
 2.46
 28,008
 483
 2.30
 3,010
 0.16
31,542
 628
 2.66
 30,417
 560
 2.45
 1,125
 0.21
Fed funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell1,221
 6
 0.63
 1,210
 1
 0.15
 11
 0.48
1,411
 16
 1.52
 1,221
 6
 0.63
 190
 0.89
LHFS2,436
 70
 3.82
 2,235
 62
 3.69
 201
 0.13
2,055
 67
 4.35
 2,436
 70
 3.82
 (381) 0.53
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks25
 
 1.05
 24
 
 0.38
 1
 0.67
25
 1
 2.70
 25
 
 1.05
 
 1.65
Interest earning trading assets5,204
 89
 2.27
 5,495
 69
 1.69
 (291) 0.58
4,677
 110
 3.16
 5,204
 89
 2.27
 (527) 0.89
Other earning assets 3
529
 15
 3.75
 601
 13
 3.00
 (72) 0.75
Total earning assets184,180
 4,747
 3.45
 177,600
 4,285
 3.22
 6,580
 0.23
184,607
 5,261
 3.81
 184,180
 4,747
 3.45
 427
 0.36
ALLL(1,724)     (1,754)     (30)  (1,691)     (1,724)     (33)  
Cash and due from banks5,158
     4,863
     295
  4,706
     5,158
     (452)  
Other assets16,235
     14,713
     1,522
  17,678
     16,235
     1,443
  
Noninterest earning trading assets and derivative instruments918
     1,484
     (566)  650
     918
     (268)  
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net66
     707
     (641)  
Unrealized (losses)/gains on securities AFS, net(580)     66
     (646)  
Total assets
$204,833
     
$197,613
     
$7,160
  
$205,370
     
$204,833
     
$537
  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                              
Interest-bearing deposits:                              
NOW accounts
$44,595
 
$90
 0.27% 
$40,285
 
$38
 0.12% 
$4,310
 0.15

$45,755
 
$162
 0.47% 
$44,595
 
$90
 0.27% 
$1,160
 0.20
Money market accounts54,120
 114
 0.28
 53,586
 77
 0.19
 534
 0.09
50,102
 182
 0.49
 54,120
 114
 0.28
 (4,018) 0.21
Savings6,530
 1
 0.02
 6,294
 1
 0.03
 236
 (0.01)6,684
 1
 0.03
 6,530
 1
 0.02
 154
 0.01
Consumer time5,573
 30
 0.72
 5,937
 33
 0.75
 (364) (0.03)6,261
 45
 0.95
 5,573
 30
 0.72
 688
 0.23
Other time4,830
 38
 1.06
 3,892
 30
 1.01
 938
 0.05
7,680
 81
 1.41
 4,830
 38
 1.06
 2,850
 0.35
Total interest-bearing consumer and commercial deposits115,648
 273
 0.32
 109,994
 179
 0.22
 5,654
 0.10
116,482
 471
 0.54
 115,648
 273
 0.32
 834
 0.22
Brokered time deposits931
 9
 1.28
 924
 9
 1.34
 7
 (0.06)1,026
 11
 1.45
 931
 9
 1.28
 95
 0.17
Foreign deposits563
 4
 0.86
 60
 
 0.36
 503
 0.50
121
 2
 1.85
 563
 4
 0.86
 (442) 0.99
Total interest-bearing deposits117,142
 286
 0.33
 110,978
 188
 0.23
 6,164
 0.10
117,629
 484
 0.55
 117,142
 286
 0.33
 487
 0.22
Funds purchased1,242
 9
 0.97
 1,071
 3
 0.36
 171
 0.61
1,112
 15
 1.74
 1,242
 9
 0.97
 (130) 0.77
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,583
 10
 0.85
 1,742
 6
 0.41
 (159) 0.44
1,630
 20
 1.66
 1,583
 10
 0.85
 47
 0.81
Interest-bearing trading liabilities968
 20
 2.70
 984
 17
 2.36
 (16) 0.34
1,219
 28
 3.11
 968
 20
 2.70
 251
 0.41
Other short-term borrowings1,852
 7
 0.54
 1,611
 3
 0.25
 241
 0.29
2,051
 22
 1.41
 1,852
 7
 0.54
 199
 0.87
Long-term debt11,094
 216
 2.60
 10,477
 191
 2.44
 617
 0.16
11,635
 252
 2.89
 11,094
 216
 2.60
 541
 0.29
Total interest-bearing liabilities133,881
 548
 0.55
 126,863
 408
 0.43
 7,018
 0.12
135,276
 821
 0.81
 133,881
 548
 0.55
 1,395
 0.26
Noninterest-bearing deposits43,497
     42,917
     580
  42,677
     43,497
     (820)  
Other liabilities2,961
     3,299
     (338)  2,424
     2,961
     (537)  
Noninterest-bearing trading liabilities and derivative instruments363
     458
     (95)  669
     363
     306
  
Shareholders’ equity24,131
     24,076
     55
  24,324
     24,131
     193
  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$204,833
     
$197,613
     
$7,220
  
$205,370
     
$204,833
     
$537
  
Interest rate spread    2.90%     2.79%   0.11
    3.00%     2.90%   0.10
Net interest income 3
  
$4,199
     
$3,877
      
Net interest income-FTE 3, 4
  
$4,306
     
$3,982
      
Net interest margin 5
    3.05%     2.92%   0.13
Net interest margin-FTE 4, 5
    3.13
     2.99
   0.14
Net interest income 4
  
$4,440
     
$4,199
      
Net interest income-FTE 4, 5
  
$4,505
     
$4,306
      
Net interest margin 6
    3.22%     3.05%   0.17
Net interest margin-FTE 5, 6
    3.26
     3.13
   0.13
 
1 Interest income includes loan fees of $135$121 million and $124$135 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.
2 Income on consumer and residential nonaccrual loans, if recognized, is recognized on a cash basis.
3 Beginning January 1, 2018, we began presenting certain equity securities previously presented in Securities available for sale as Other earning assets. For periods prior to January 1, 2018, these equity securities have been reclassified to Other earning assets for comparability.
4 Derivative instruments employed to manage our interest rate sensitivity increaseddecreased net interest income $93 million and $203by $43 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016, respectively.increased net interest income by $93 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
45 See Table 20, "Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures," in this MD&A for additional information and reconciliations of non-U.S. GAAP performance measures. Approximately 95% of the total FTE adjustment for both the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 20162017 was attributed to C&I loans.
56 Net interest margin is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income by average total earning assets.

NET INTEREST INCOME/MARGIN (FTE)
Third Quarter of 20172018
Net interest income was $1.5 billion duringfor the third quarter of 2017,2018, an increase of $125$67 million, or 9%5%, compared to the third quarter of 2016. This year-over-year increase was a result of a higher net interest margin and growth in average earning assets.
2017. Net interest margin forincreased 12 basis points, to 3.27%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 was 3.15%, a 19 basis point increase compared to the same period of last year.2017. The increase was driven primarily by higher earning asset yields arising from higher benchmark interest rates as well as continued balance sheet optimization. Specifically, average earning asset yields increased 31 basis points, driven by a 3139 basis point increase in average earning asset yields as a result of higher benchmark interest rates, favorable mix shift, and lower premium amortization expense. Specifically, average LHFI yields withincreased 42 basis points, driven by broad-based increases in yield notedyields across allmost loan categories. Yieldscategories, while yields on securities AFS increased 2820 basis points due primarily to changes in portfolio mix, lower premium amortization, and higher interest rates.points. These increases were offset partially by higher rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities.
Rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities increased 1732 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2016,2017, driven by increases in rates paid on NOW, money market accounts, and time deposits as well as short-term borrowings and long-term debt. Compared to the third quarter of 2016, theacross all interest-bearing liability categories. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased 1427 basis points.points relative to the third quarter of 2017.
Looking forward to the fourth quarter of 2017,2018, we expect net interest margin to decline by oneincrease between zero and two basis points compared to three basis points. Beyond that, we anticipate future net interest margin expansion if the short endthird quarter of 2018, largely as a result of the yield curve continues to rise. See Table 12, "Net Interest Income Asset Sensitivity," in this MD&A for an analysis of potential changes in net interest income due to instantaneous moves in benchmark interest rates.September 2018 Fed Funds rate increase.
Average earning assets increased $4.3$1.5 billion, or 2%1%, compared to the third quarter of 2016,2017, driven primarily by a $2.4$1.3 billion, or 2%1%, increase in average LHFI due primarily to growth in consumer direct and CRE loans, as well as by a $2.5 billion,$959 million, or 9%3%, increase in average securities AFS. The increase in average LHFI was driven by growth across all consumer loan portfolios as well as growth in commercial construction loans and nonguaranteed residential mortgages. These increases were offset partially by declinesa $1.1 billion decline in residential home equity products and CRE loans as paydowns exceeded new originationsdecreases in other earning asset categories, led by a $502 million, or 9%, decrease in average interest earning trading assets and draws. See the "Loans" sectiona $455 million, or 18%, decrease in this MD&A for additional discussion regarding loan activity.average LHFS.
Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $4.3$3.4 billion, or 3%, compared to the third quarter of 2016,2017, due primarily to growthincreases in average long-term debt, most consumer and commercial deposits as well as increases in funds purchaseddeposit categories, and other short-term borrowings. Average interest-bearing consumer and commercial deposits increased $4.0$1.1 billion, or 4%1%, compared to the same period last year,third quarter of 2017, due primarily to growth in NOWaverage time deposits in response to our targeted focus on CDs and timecertain corporate deposits. The continued movement from lower cost deposits to CDs allows us to retain our existing depositors and capture new market share, while also managing our asset sensitivity profile, and we expect this trend to continue as interest rates rise. These increases were offset largely by a decline in money market accounts.
Average long-term debt increased $1.7 billion, or 15%, compared to the third quarter of 2017, due primarily to our first quarter of 2018 issuances of $500 million of 5-year fixed rate senior notes and $750 million of 3-year fixed-to-floating rate senior notes under the Global Bank Note program, our second quarter of 2018 issuance of $850 million of 7-year fixed rate senior notes under the Parent Company SEC shelf registration, and our third quarter of 2018 issuances of $500 million of 4-year and $500 million of 6-year fixed-to-floating rate senior notes as well as $300 million of 4-year floating rate senior notes under the Global Bank Note program. The effect of these issuances was offset partially by a decrease in money market accounts. Average other short-term borrowings increased $531 million, or 42%, driven by an increase in short-termterminations and maturities of senior notes
and long-term FHLB advances.advances during the fourth quarter of 2017. See the "Borrowings" section inof this MD&A for additional information regarding otherour short-term borrowings.borrowings and long-term debt.
We utilize interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk. These instruments are primarily receive-fixed, pay-variable swaps that synthetically convert a portion of our commercial loan portfolio from floating rates, based on LIBOR, to fixed rates. At September 30, 2017,2018, the outstanding notional balance of active
swaps that qualified as cash flow hedges on variable rate commercial loans was $13.7$12.2 billion, compared to active swaps of $16.7$12.1 billion at December 31, 2016.2017, respectively.
In addition to the income recognized from active swaps, we recognize interest income or expense from terminated swaps that were previously designated as cash flow hedges on variable rate commercial loans. Interest incomeexpense from our commercial loan swaps decreasedwas $22 million during the third quarter of 2018, compared to income of $13 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $59 million during the third quarter of 2016 due primarily to an increase in LIBOR. As we manage our interest rate risk we may continue to purchase additional and/or terminate existing interest rate swaps.
Remaining swaps on commercial loans have maturities through 20222025 and have an average maturity of 3.83.1 years at September 30, 2017.2018. The weighted average rate on the receive-fixed rate leg of the commercial loan swap portfolio was 1.35%1.71%, and the weighted average rate on the pay-variable leg was 1.23%2.26%, at September 30, 2017.2018.

First Nine Months of 20172018
Net interest income was $4.3$4.5 billion duringfor the first nine months of 2017,2018, an increase of $324$199 million, or 8%5%, compared to the first nine months of 2016.2017. Net interest margin for the first nine months of 20172018 increased 1413 basis points, to 3.13%3.26%, compared to the same periodfirst nine months of 2016.2017. The increase was driven by a 38 basis point increase in average earning asset yields due to the same factors as discussed above for the third quarter of 2017. Specifically, average earning asset yields increased 23 basis points, driven by a 23 basis point increase in average LHFI yields, with notable increases in yield on average commercial loans, residential home equity products, guaranteed student loans, and consumer direct loans. In addition, yields on securities AFS increased 16 basis points due primarily to lower premium amortization. These increases were offset partially by higher rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities.2018.
Rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities increased 1226 basis points compared to the first nine months of 2016,2017, driven primarily by the same factors that impacted the quarter-over-quarter increase. Compared to the first nine months of 2016, theincreases in rates paid across all interest-bearing liability categories. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased 1022 basis points.
Average earning assets increased $6.6 billion, or 4%,$427 million, compared to the first nine months of 2016,2017, driven primarily by a $3.6$1.1 billion, or 3%, increase in average LHFI and a $3.0 billion, or 11%4%, increase in average securities AFS. The increaseAFS, offset in part by a $527 million, or 10%, decrease in average LHFI was driven by growth across all consumer loan portfolios as well as growthinterest earning trading assets and a $381 million, or 16%, decrease in commercial construction, C&I, and nonguaranteed residential mortgages. These increases were offset partially by declines in residential home equity products and CRE loans as paydowns exceeded new originations and draws.average LHFS. See the "Loans" section in this MD&A for additional discussion regarding loan activity.
Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $7.0$1.4 billion, or 6%1%, compared to the first nine months of 2016,2017, due primarily to growth inincreases across most consumer and commercial depositsdeposit categories as well as an increaseaverage long-term debt, offset largely by declines in long-term debt.money market accounts and foreign deposits. Average interest-bearing consumer and commercial deposits increased $5.7 billion, or 5%, compared to the first nine months of 2016, due primarily to growth in NOW account balances resulting from continued success in deepening

client relationships. Average long-term debt increased $617$834 million, or 6%1%, compared to the first nine months of 2016, due primarily to the issuancessame factors as discussed above for the third quarter of $1.0 billion of 3-year fixed rate senior notes, $300 million of 3-year floating rate senior notes and our second quarter issuance of $1.0 billion of 5-year fixed rate senior notes under our Global Bank Note program, partially offset by decreases in long-term FHLB advances. See the "Borrowings" section in this MD&A for additional information regarding long-term debt.2018.


Foregone Interest
Foregone interest income from NPLs had an immaterial effect on net interest margin during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. Forgone interest income from NPLs reduced net interest margin by one basis point and two basis points for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. The effect of foregone interest income from NPLs on net interest margin was less than one basis point for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. See additional discussion ofregarding our expectations of future
credit quality in the “Loans,” “Allowance for Credit Losses,” and “Nonperforming Assets” sections of this MD&A. In addition, Table 1 ofin this MD&A contains more detailed information concerningregarding average balances, yields earned, rates paid, and rates paid.associated impacts on net interest income.



NONINTEREST INCOME                      
          Table 2
          Table 2
Three Months Ended September 30   Nine Months Ended September 30  Three Months Ended September 30   Nine Months Ended September 30  
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 
% Change 2
 2017 2016 % Change2018 2017 % Change 2018 2017 % Change
Service charges on deposit accounts
$154
 
$162
 (5)% 
$453
 
$477
 (5)%
$144
 
$154
 (6)% 
$433
 
$453
 (4)%
Other charges and fees92
 93
 (1) 291
 290
 
Other charges and fees 1
89
 89
 
 264
 270
 (2)
Card fees86
 83
 4
 255
 243
 5
75
 86
 (13) 241
 255
 (5)
Investment banking income166
 147
 13
 480
 372
 29
Investment banking income 1
150
 169
 (11) 453
 501
 (10)
Trading income51
 65
 (22) 148
 154
 (4)42
 51
 (18) 137
 148
 (7)
Trust and investment management income79
 80
 (1) 229
 230
 
80
 79
 1
 230
 229
 
Retail investment services69
 71
 (3) 208
 212
 (2)74
 69
 7
 219
 208
 5
Mortgage servicing related income43
 46
 (7) 138
 148
 (7)
Mortgage production related income61
 118
 (48) 170
 288
 (41)40
 61
 (34) 118
 170
 (31)
Mortgage servicing related income46
 49
 (6) 148
 164
 (10)
Commercial real estate related income 1
17
 8
 NM
 61
 36
 69
Commercial real estate related income24
 17
 41
 66
 61
 8
Net securities gains
 
 
 1
 4
 (75)
 
 
 1
 1
 
Other noninterest income 1
25
 13
 92
 76
 99
 (23)
Other noninterest income21
 25
 (16) 108
 76
 42
Total noninterest income
$846
 
$889
 (5)% 
$2,520
 
$2,569
 (2)%
$782
 
$846
 (8)% 
$2,408
 
$2,520
 (4)%
1 Beginning January 1, 2017, we began presenting income related to our Pillar, STCC, and Structured Real Estate businesses as a separate line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income titled Commercial real estate related income. For periods prior to January 1, 2017, these amounts were previously presented in Other noninterest income and have
1
Beginning July 1, 2018, we began presenting bridge commitment fee income related to capital market transactions in Investment banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For periods prior to July 1, 2018, this income was previously presented in Other charges and fees and has been reclassified to Investment banking income for comparability. Capital market bridge fee income totaled $7 million and $3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and $12 million and $21 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Noninterest income decreased $64 million, or 8%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and decreased $112 million, or 4%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These decreases were driven primarily by lower mortgage and capital markets-related income as well as lower client transaction-related fees. The decrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was offset partially by a $32 million, or 42%, increase in other noninterest income.
Client transaction-related fee income, which includes service charges on deposit accounts, other charges and fees, and card fees, decreased $21 million, or 6%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and decreased $40 million, or 4%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These decreases were driven, in part, by a change in our process for recognizing card rewards expenses, which effectively resulted in four months of rewards expenses being recognized in the third quarter of 2018, as well as the impact of our January 1, 2018 adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard, which resulted in the netting of certain expense items against this income. The revenue recognition accounting standard decreased client transaction-related fee income by $13 million and $28 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our adoption of this accounting standard.
Investment banking income decreased $19 million, or 11%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and decreased $48 million, or 10%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease compared to the third quarter of 2017 was driven primarily by lower loan syndication and investment grade bond origination activity. The decrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was due primarily to decreased activity in loan syndications, leveraged finance, mergers and acquisitions, and investment grade bond originations. The declines compared to both prior year periods were offset partially by strong deal flow activity in equity offerings as well as the impact of our January 1, 2018 adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard. The revenue recognition accounting standard increased investment banking income by $4 million and $13 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.
Trading income decreased $9 million, or 18%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and decreased $11 million, or 7%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These decreases were due largely to lower fixed income sales and trading revenue.
Retail investment services income increased $5 million, or 7%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and increased $11 million, or 5%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These increases were driven primarily by growth in assets under management.

Mortgage servicing related income decreased $3 million, or 7%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and decreased $10 million, or 7%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These decreases were due to lower net hedge performance and higher servicing asset decay, offset largely by higher servicing fee income. The UPB of mortgage loans in the servicing portfolio was $170.5 billion at September 30, 2018, compared to $165.3 billion at September 30, 2017.
Mortgage production related income decreased $21 million, or 34%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and decreased $52 million, or 31%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These decreases were driven by lower gain on sale margins and reduced refinance activity as well as less favorable channel mix. Mortgage application volume decreased 1% and closed loan volume remained relatively stable compared to the third quarter of 2017. Compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017, both mortgage application and closed loan volume decreased 3%.
Commercial real estate related income increased $7 million, or 41%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and increased $5 million, or 8%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These increases were due primarily to higher transactional activity in our agency lending business as well as higher tax credit-related income from our investments in affordable housing partnerships.
Other noninterest income decreased $4 million, or 16%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and increased $32 million, or 42%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease compared to the third quarter of 2017 was driven primarily by mark-to-market adjustments on equity investments and a decrease in net gains on the sale of leases recognized in the current quarter. The increase compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was due primarily to $16 million of mark-to-market net gains on equity investments recognized during the first nine months of 2018 as well as a $23 million remeasurement gain on an equity investment recognized in the first quarter of 2018, following our full adoption of the recognition and measurement of financial assets accounting standard on January 1, 2018. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for comparability.additional information regarding our adoption of this accounting standard.
We expect noninterest income in the fourth quarter of 2018 to increase relative to the third quarter of 2018, given our solid capital markets pipelines and seasonally higher fee income in certain categories, including mortgage servicing and commercial real estate related income.


NONINTEREST EXPENSE           
           Table 3
 Three Months Ended September 30   Nine Months Ended September 30  
(Dollars in millions)2018 2017 
% Change 1
 2018 2017 
% Change 1
Employee compensation
$719
 
$725
 (1)% 
$2,141
 
$2,152
 (1)%
Employee benefits76
 81
 (6) 310
 302
 3
Total personnel expenses795
 806
 (1) 2,451
 2,454
 
Outside processing and software234
 203
 15
 667
 612
 9
Net occupancy expense86
 94
 (9) 270
 280
 (4)
Marketing and customer development45
 45
 
 127
 129
 (2)
Equipment expense40
 40
 
 124
 123
 1
Regulatory assessments39
 47
 (17) 118
 143
 (17)
Amortization19
 22
 (14) 51
 49
 4
Operating losses/(gains)18
 (34) NM
 40
 17
 NM
Other noninterest expense108
 168
 (36) 343
 436
 (21)
Total noninterest expense
$1,384
 
$1,391
 (1)% 
$4,191
 
$4,243
 (1)%
21 "NM" - Not meaningful. Those changes over 100 percent were not considered to be meaningful.

Noninterest incomeexpense decreased $43$7 million, or 5%1%, compared to the third quarter of 20162017 and decreased $49 million, or 2%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease compared to the third quarter of 2016 was driven by reduced mortgage-related income, partially offset by higher investment banking income. The decrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was driven by lower mortgage-related income and other noninterest income as well as reduced service charges on deposit accounts, offset by higher capital markets and commercial real estate related income.
Client transaction-related-fees, which include service charges on deposit accounts, other charges and fees, and card fees, decreased $6 million, or 2%, compared to the third quarter of 2016 and decreased $11$52 million, or 1%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. These decreases were driven by our enhanced posting order process that was instituted during2017. The decrease compared to the fourththird quarter of 2016.2017 was due to reductions in most expense categories, offset largely by higher outside processing and software expense in the current quarter as well as the favorable resolution of several legal matters in the third quarter of 2017. The decrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was driven largely by lower other noninterest expense related to ongoing efficiency initiatives, offset partially by higher outside processing and software expense.
Investment banking income increased $19
Personnel expenses decreased $11 million, or 13%1%, compared to the third quarter of 20162017 and decreased $3 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The $11 million decrease compared to the third quarter of 2017 was due primarily to lower compensation and benefit-related costs in the current quarter, offset partially by higher contract programming costs.
Outside processing and software expense increased $31 million, or 15%, compared to the third quarter of 2017 and increased $108$55 million, or 29%9%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. These increases were due to strong deal flow activity across most product categories, particularly equity offerings, mergersdriven primarily by higher software-related costs resulting from the amortization of new and acquisitions advisory, and syndicated finance.upgraded technology assets.
Trading income
Net occupancy expense decreased $14$8 million, or 22%9%, compared to the third quarter of 20162017 and decreased $6$10 million, or 4%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. These decreases were driven by lower client trading activitylease termination gains recognized in the second and higher counterparty credit valuation reserves.third quarters of 2018.
Mortgage production related incomeRegulatory assessments expense decreased $57$8 million, or 48%17%, compared to the third quarter of 20162017 and decreased $118$25 million, or 41%17%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. These decreases were driven by lower gain
FDIC insurance premiums as a result of our improved earnings profile and higher levels of unsecured debt.
on sale margins and lower production volume due to decreased refinancing activity. Mortgage application volume decreased 35% and closed loan volume decreased 27% compared to the third quarter of 2016. Mortgage application volume decreased 27% and closed loan volume decreased 13% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Mortgage servicing related incomeAmortization expense decreased $3 million, or 6%14%, compared to the third quarter of 2016 and decreased $16 million, or 10%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. These decreases were due to lower net hedge performance and higher servicing asset decay, offset partially by higher servicing fees. The UPB of mortgage loans in the servicing portfolio was $165.3 billion at September 30, 2017 compared to $154.0 billion at September 30, 2016.
Commercial real estate related income increased $9 million compared to the third quarter of 2016 and increased $25 million, or 69%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. These increases were due to income generated from Pillar, which we acquired in December 2016, offset partially by lower structured real estate revenue.
Other noninterest income increased $12 million, or 92%, compared to the third quarter of 2016 and decreased $23 million, or 23%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase compared to the third quarter of 2016 was due primarily to certain asset impairment charges recognized in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was driven primarily by $44 million of net asset-related gains we benefited from in the second quarter of 2016, offset largely by a $24 million increase in net gains recognized on the sale of leases and commercial LHFS during the first nine months of 2017.


NONINTEREST EXPENSE           
           Table 3
 Three Months Ended September 30   Nine Months Ended September 30  
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 
% Change 1
 2017 2016 % Change
Employee compensation
$725
 
$687
 6 % 
$2,152
 
$1,994
 8 %
Employee benefits81
 86
 (6) 302
 315
 (4)
Total personnel expenses806
 773
 4
 2,454
 2,309
 6
Outside processing and software203
 225
 (10) 612
 626
 (2)
Net occupancy expense94
 93
 1
 280
 256
 9
Regulatory assessments47
 47
 
 143
 127
 13
Marketing and customer development45
 38
 18
 129
 120
 8
Equipment expense40
 44
 (9) 123
 126
 (2)
Amortization22
 14
 57
 49
 35
 40
Operating (gains)/losses(34) 35
 NM
 17
 85
 (80)
Other noninterest expense168
 140
 20
 436
 388
 12
Total noninterest expense
$1,391
 
$1,409
 (1%) 
$4,243
 
$4,072
 4 %
1 “NM” - Not meaningful. Those changes over 100 percent were not considered to be meaningful.

Noninterest expense decreased $18 million, or 1%, compared to the third quarter of 2016 and increased $171$2 million, or 4%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. The decrease compared to the third quarter of 20162017 was driven by the favorable resolution of several legal matters during the current quarter as well as reduced outside processing and softwarelower amortization expense offset partially by higher employee compensation and higheron other noninterest expense.intangible assets. The increase compared to the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 was driven largely by higher employee compensation (as a result of improved business performance and the acquisition of Pillar), together with increases in net occupancy expense, other noninterest expense, and regulatory assessments, offset partially by the aforementioned favorable resolution of several legal matters and lower outside processing and software expense.
Personnel expenses increased $33 million, or 4%, compared to the third quarter of 2016 and increased $145 million, or 6%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. These increases were due primarily to higher employee compensation costs associated with improved revenue growth as well as the incremental compensation costs associated with the Pillar acquisition in December 2016.
Outside processing and software expense decreased $22 million, or 10%, compared to the third quarter of 2016 and decreased $14 million, or 2%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. These decreases were due primarily to lower transaction volume, efficiencies generated with third party providers, and insourcing of certain activities, partially offset by higher software related investments.
Net occupancy expense increased $24 million, or 9%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016 in response to reduced amortized gains from prior sale leaseback transactions.
Regulatory assessments expense increased $16 million, or 13%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
This increase was driven by the FDIC surcharge on large banks that became effective in the third quarter of 2016, and a larger assessment base attributable to balance sheet growth.
Marketing and customer development expense increased $7 million, or 18%, compared to the third quarter of 2016 and increased $9 million, or 8%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. These increases were driven by increased sponsorship costs together with variability in advertising and client development costs.
Amortization expense increased $8 million, or 57%, compared to the third quarter of 2016 and increased $14 million, or 40%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. These increases were driven by an increase in our community development investments, which are amortized over the life of the related tax credits that these investments generate. See the "Community Development Investments" section of Note 8,10, "Certain Transfers of Financial Assets and Variable Interest Entities," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding these investments.
Operating losses decreased $69increased $52 million compared to the third quarter of 2016, resulting in a $342017 and increased $23 million operating gain for the current quarter. Comparedcompared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, operating losses decreased $68 million, or 80%.2017. These decreasesincreases were driven bydue primarily to the favorable resolution of several legal matters in the third quarter of 2017, which aggregated toresulted in $58 million during the current quarter.of discrete benefits.
Other noninterest expense increased $28decreased $60 million, or 20%36%, compared to the third quarter of 20162017 and increased $48decreased $93 million, or 12%21%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. These increasesdecreases were duedriven primarily to higher severance costsby lower severance-related expenses and software-relatedsoftware writedowns recognized in the current quarter.
Separately, in accordance with our previously announced decision to terminate a pension plan that we acquired as part of the NCF acquisition in 2004, we expect to reclassify approximately $61 million of pre-tax deferred losses from AOCI into net income upon settlement of the pension plan in the fourth quarter associated with ongoing efficiency initiatives.
of 2018.


LOANS
Our disclosures about the credit quality of our loan portfolio and the related credit reserves (i) describe the nature of credit risk inherent in the loan portfolio, (ii) provide information on how we analyze and assess credit risk in arriving at an adequate and appropriate ALLL, and (iii) explain changes in the ALLL as well as reasons for those changes.
Our loan portfolio consists of threetwo loan segments: commercial, residential,Commercial loans and consumer.Consumer loans. Loans are assigned to these segments based on the type of borrower, purpose, collateral, and/or our underlying credit management processes. Additionally, we further disaggregate each loan segment into loan types based on common characteristics within each loan segment.
Commercial Loans
C&I loans include loans to fund business operations or activities, loans secured by owner-occupied properties, corporate credit cards, and other wholesale lending activities. Commercial loans secured by owner-occupied properties are classified as C&I loans because the primary source of loan repayment for these properties is business income and not real estate operations. CRE and commercialCommercial construction loans include investor loans where repayment is largely dependent upon the operation, refinance, or sale of the underlying real estate.

ResidentialConsumer Loans
Residential mortgages, both government-guaranteedguaranteed (by a federal agency or GSE) and nonguaranteed, consist of loans secured by 1-4 family homes,homes; mostly prime, first-lien loans. Residential home equity products consist of equity lines of credit and closed-end equity loans secured by residential real estate that may be in either a first lien or junior lien position. Residential construction loans include residential real estate secured owner-occupied residential construction-to-perm loans and residential lot loans.
Consumer Loans
Consumer loans also include government-guaranteedGuaranteed student loans, indirectIndirect loans (consisting of loans secured by automobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles), otherOther direct loans (consisting primarily of unsecured loans, direct auto loans, loans secured by negotiable collateral, and private student loans), and consumer creditCredit cards.
The composition of our loan portfolio is presented in Table 4:
Loan Portfolio by Types of LoansLoan Portfolio by Types of LoansTable 4
Loan Portfolio by Types of LoansTable 4
   
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Commercial loans:      
C&I 1

$67,758
 
$69,213

$68,203
 
$66,356
CRE5,238
 4,996
6,618
 5,317
Commercial construction3,964
 4,015
3,137
 3,804
Total commercial loans76,960
 78,224
Residential loans:   
Total commercial LHFI77,958
 75,477
Consumer loans:   
Residential mortgages - guaranteed497
 537
452
 560
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed 2
27,041
 26,137
28,187
 27,136
Residential home equity products10,865
 11,912
9,669
 10,626
Residential construction327
 404
197
 298
Total residential loans38,730
 38,990
Consumer loans:   
Guaranteed student6,559
 6,167
7,039
 6,633
Other direct8,597
 7,771
10,100
 8,729
Indirect11,952
 10,736
12,010
 12,140
Credit cards1,466
 1,410
1,603
 1,582
Total consumer loans 28,574
 26,084
Total consumer LHFI69,257
 67,704
LHFI
$144,264
 
$143,298

$147,215
 
$143,181
LHFS 3

$2,835
 
$4,169

$1,961
 
$2,290
1 Includes $3.5$3.8 billion and $3.7 billion of lease financing and $764$838 million and $729$778 million of installment loans at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
2 Includes $206$168 million and $222$196 million of LHFI measured at fair value at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
3Includes $2.3$1.8 billion and $3.5$1.6 billion of LHFS measured at fair value at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.


Table 5 presents our LHFI portfolio by geography (based on the U.S. Census Bureau's classifications of U.S. regions):
             Table 5
         Table 5
September 30, 2017September 30, 2018
Commercial Residential Consumer Total LHFICommercial LHFI Consumer LHFI Total LHFI
(Dollars in millions)Balance % of Total Commercial Balance % of Total Residential Balance % of Total Consumer Balance % of Total LHFIBalance % of Total Commercial Balance % of Total Consumer Balance % of Total LHFI
South region:                          
Florida
$12,953
 17% 
$9,212
 24% 
$4,247
 15% 
$26,412
 18%
$13,035
 17% 
$13,250
 19% 
$26,285
 18%
Georgia10,148
 13
 5,905
 15
 2,500
 9
 18,553
 13
10,519
 13
 8,485
 12
 19,004
 13
Virginia6,425
 8
 5,817
 15
 1,757
 6
 13,999
 10
6,349
 8
 7,457
 11
 13,806
 9
Maryland4,058
 5
 4,601
 12
 1,459
 5
 10,118
 7
4,317
 6
 6,148
 9
 10,465
 7
North Carolina4,582
 6
 3,517
 9
 1,830
 6
 9,929
 7
4,667
 6
 5,354
 8
 10,021
 7
Texas3,718
 5
 550
 1
 3,508
 12
 7,776
 5
4,166
 5
 4,512
 7
 8,678
 6
Tennessee4,305
 6
 1,929
 5
 1,056
 4
 7,290
 5
4,248
 5
 2,938
 4
 7,186
 5
South Carolina1,209
 2
 1,692
 4
 690
 2
 3,591
 2
1,505
 2
 2,396
 3
 3,901
 3
District of Columbia1,488
 2
 895
 2
 106
 
 2,489
 2
1,653
 2
 1,063
 2
 2,716
 2
Other Southern states3,537
 5
 654
 2
 1,697
 6
 5,888
 4
2,669
 3
 2,536
 4
 5,205
 4
Total South region52,423
 68
 34,772
 90
 18,850
 66
 106,045
 74
53,128
 68
 54,139
 78
 107,267
 73
Northeast region:                          
New York4,933
 6
 116
 
 999
 3
 6,048
 4
5,184
 7
 1,226
 2
 6,410
 4
Pennsylvania1,497
 2
 108
 
 1,085
 4
 2,690
 2
1,664
 2
 1,254
 2
 2,918
 2
New Jersey1,460
 2
 128
 
 557
 2
 2,145
 1
1,427
 2
 731
 1
 2,158
 1
Other Northeastern states2,702
 4
 213
 1
 663
 2
 3,578
 2
2,691
 3
 948
 1
 3,639
 2
Total Northeast region10,592
 14
 565
 1
 3,304
 12
 14,461
 10
10,966
 14
 4,159
 6
 15,125
 10
West region:                          
California4,510
 6
 1,973
 5
 1,334
 5
 7,817
 5
4,349
 6
 3,463
 5
 7,812
 5
Other Western states2,474
 3
 871
 2
 1,333
 5
 4,678
 3
2,466
 3
 2,588
 4
 5,054
 3
Total West region6,984
 9
 2,844
 7
 2,667
 9
 12,495
 9
6,815
 9
 6,051
 9
 12,866
 9
Midwest region:                          
Illinois1,687
 2
 227
 1
 665
 2
 2,579
 2
1,903
 2
 1,074
 2
 2,977
 2
Ohio744
 1
 37
 
 632
 2
 1,413
 1
792
 1
 763
 1
 1,555
 1
Missouri914
 1
 460
 1
 1,374
 1
Other Midwestern states3,073
 4
 285
 1
 2,381
 8
 5,739
 4
2,084
 3
 2,534
 4
 4,618
 3
Total Midwest region5,504
 7
 549
 1
 3,678
 13
 9,731
 7
5,693
 7
 4,831
 7
 10,524
 7
Foreign loans1,457
 2
 
 
 75
 
 1,532
 1
1,356
 2
 77
 
 1,433
 1
Total
$76,960
 100% 
$38,730
 100% 
$28,574
 100% 
$144,264
 100%
$77,958
 100% 
$69,257
 100% 
$147,215
 100%

December 31, 2016December 31, 2017
Commercial Residential Consumer Total LHFICommercial LHFI Consumer LHFI Total LHFI
(Dollars in millions)Balance % of Total Commercial Balance % of Total Residential Balance % of Total Consumer Balance % of Total LHFIBalance % of Total Commercial Balance % of Total Consumer Balance % of Total LHFI
South region:                          
Florida
$13,143
 17% 
$9,416
 24% 
$4,071
 16% 
$26,630
 19%
$12,792
 17% 
$13,474
 20% 
$26,266
 18%
Georgia9,991
 13
 5,909
 15
 2,215
 8
 18,115
 13
10,250
 14
 8,462
 12
 18,712
 13
Virginia6,727
 9
 5,924
 15
 1,614
 6
 14,265
 10
6,580
 9
 7,545
 11
 14,125
 10
Maryland4,100
 5
 4,536
 12
 1,377
 5
 10,013
 7
4,104
 5
 6,095
 9
 10,199
 7
North Carolina4,211
 5
 3,509
 9
 1,645
 6
 9,365
 7
4,482
 6
 5,354
 8
 9,836
 7
Texas3,954
 5
 4,122
 6
 8,076
 6
Tennessee4,631
 6
 2,003
 5
 989
 4
 7,623
 5
4,101
 5
 2,985
 4
 7,086
 5
Texas3,794
 5
 485
 1
 2,995
 11
 7,274
 5
South Carolina1,707
 2
 1,723
 4
 599
 2
 4,029
 3
1,155
 2
 2,385
 4
 3,540
 2
District of Columbia1,330
 2
 874
 2
 102
 
 2,306
 2
1,501
 2
 1,022
 2
 2,523
 2
Other Southern states3,884
 5
 583
 1
 1,547
 6
 6,014
 4
2,791
 4
 2,452
 4
 5,243
 4
Total South region53,518
 68
 34,962
 90
 17,154
 66
 105,634
 74
51,710
 69
 53,896
 80
 105,606
 74
Northeast region:                          
New York4,906
 6
 127
 
 917
 4
 5,950
 4
4,731
 6
 1,139
 2
 5,870
 4
Pennsylvania1,534
 2
 108
 
 981
 4
 2,623
 2
1,458
 2
 1,189
 2
 2,647
 2
New Jersey1,353
 2
 133
 
 504
 2
 1,990
 1
1,327
 2
 689
 1
 2,016
 1
Other Northeastern states2,856
 4
 216
 1
 625
 2
 3,697
 3
2,387
 3
 895
 1
 3,282
 2
Total Northeast region10,649
 14
 584
 1
 3,027
 12
 14,260
 10
9,903
 13
 3,912
 6
 13,815
 10
West region:                          
California4,137
 5
 2,069
 5
 1,269
 5
 7,475
 5
4,893
 6
 3,246
 5
 8,139
 6
Other Western states2,384
 3
 845
 2
 1,232
 5
 4,461
 3
2,172
 3
 2,235
 3
 4,407
 3
Total West region6,521
 8
 2,914
 7
 2,501
 10
 11,936
 8
7,065
 9
 5,481
 8
 12,546
 9
Midwest region:                          
Illinois1,614
 2
 213
 1
 559
 2
 2,386
 2
1,637
 2
 922
 1
 2,559
 2
Ohio638
 1
 41
 
 581
 2
 1,260
 1
718
 1
 688
 1
 1,406
 1
Missouri922
 1
 395
 1
 1,317
 1
Other Midwestern states3,157
 4
 276
 1
 2,193
 8
 5,626
 4
2,211
 3
 2,336
 3
 4,547
 3
Total Midwest region5,409
 7
 530
 1
 3,333
 13
 9,272
 6
5,488
 7
 4,341
 6
 9,829
 7
Foreign loans2,127
 3
 
 
 69
 
 2,196
 2
1,311
 2
 74
 
 1,385
 1
Total
$78,224
 100% 
$38,990
 100% 
$26,084
 100% 
$143,298
 100%
$75,477
 100% 
$67,704
 100% 
$143,181
 100%

Loans Held for Investment
LHFI totaled $144.3$147.2 billion at September 30, 2017,2018, an increase of $966 million, or 1%,$4.0 billion from December 31, 2016,2017, driven largely by growthincreases in C&I, consumer loans,direct, CRE, nonguaranteed residential mortgages, and CREguaranteed student loans, offset partially by decreases in C&I loans and residential home equity products.products, commercial construction, and consumer indirect loans.
Average LHFI duringfor the third quarter of 20172018 totaled $144.7$146.0 billion, up $266 million$1.8 billion, or 1%, compared to the prior quarter, driven primarily by growththe same factors as discussed above related to the change in consumer loans, commercial construction loans,period end LHFI. See Table 1 and nonguaranteed residential mortgages. These increases were offset partially by declines in residential home equity products and CRE loans. See the "Net Interest Income/Margin" section ofin this MD&A for more detailed information regarding average loan balances.LHFI balances, yields earned, and associated impacts on net interest income.
Commercial loans decreased $1.3increased $2.5 billion, or 2%3%, during the first nine months of 2017 compared to December 31, 2016. This decrease was due to2018, driven by a $1.5$1.8 billion, or 2%3%, declineincrease in C&I loans resulting from growth in a number of industry verticals and client segments. CRE loans also increased $1.3 billion, or 24%, driven by elevated paydownsportfolio diversification and lower revolver utilization. The decrease in C&I loans wasincreased loan production, offset partially by a $242$667 million, or 5%18%, decrease in commercial construction loans due to payoffs and paydowns.
Consumer loans increased $1.6 billion during the first nine months of 2018, driven by a $1.4 billion, or 16%, increase in CRE loans due to organic loan productionother direct, a $1.1 billion, or 4%, increase in nonguaranteed residential mortgages, and draws on existing commitments.
Residential loans decreased $260a $406 million, or 1%6%, compared to December 31, 2016, driven largelyincrease in guaranteed student loans. These increases were offset partially by a $1.0 billion,$957 million, or 9%, decrease in residential home equity products as payoffs and paydowns exceeded new originations and drawsa $130 million, or 1%, decline in indirect loans during the first nine months of 2017. The decrease in residential home equity products was offset largely by a $904 million, or 3%, increase in nonguaranteed residential mortgages.2018.
At September 30, 2017,2018, 40% of our residential home equity products wereproduct balance was in a first lien position and 60% werewas in a junior
lien position. For residential home equity products in a junior lien position at September 30, 2018, we own or service 31%32% of the balance of loans that are senior to the home equity product. Approximately 11% of the home equity line portfolio is due to convert to amortizing term loans by the end of 2017 and an additional
Loans Held for Sale
LHFS decreased $329 million, or 14% enter the conversion phase over the following three years.
We perform credit management activities to limit our loss exposure on home equity accounts. These activities may result in the suspension of available credit and curtailment of available draws of most home equity junior lien accounts when the first lien position is delinquent, including when the junior lien is still current. We monitor the delinquency status of first mortgages serviced by other parties and actively monitor refreshed credit bureau scores of borrowers with junior liens, as these scores are highly sensitive to first lien mortgage delinquency. The average borrower FICO score related to loans in our home equity portfolio was approximately 770 and 765, and the average outstanding loan size was approximately $45,000 and $46,000 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The loss severity on home equity junior lien accounts that incurred charge-offs was approximately 72% and 74% at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Consumer loans increased $2.5 billion, or 10%, during the first nine months of 2017, driven by growth across all consumer2018, due primarily to loan categories as our consumer lending initiatives continue to be well received by our clients. Specifically, indirect loans increased $1.2 billion, or 11%, other direct loans increased $826 million, or 11%, and guaranteed student loans increased $392 million, or 6%.sales exceeding mortgage production.

Loans Held for Sale
LHFS decreased $1.3 billion, or 32%, during the first nine months of 2017, as loan sales exceeded conventional mortgage production into LHFS.
Asset Quality
Our asset quality metrics remained verywere strong during the third quarter and first nine months of 2017, driven by economic growth, improved residential housing markets, and significant progress in working through problem energy-related exposures, which is2018, evidenced by our modestlow annualized net charge-offcharge-offs to total average LHFI ratio and NPL ratios.low NPLs to period-end LHFI ratio. These low levels reflect the relative strength ofacross our LHFI portfolio, particularly in response to proactive stepsC&I, CRE, and residential mortgages, though we have taken over the past several years to de-risk, diversify, and improve the quality of our loan portfolio. Our current quarter financial results were impacted by recent hurricanes, which caused the slight increase in the ALLL to period-end LHFI ratio compared to the prior quarter as well as the sequential quarter increase in the provision for credit losses.recognize that there could be variability moving forward. See the “Allowance for Credit Losses” sectionand “Nonperforming Assets” sections of this MD&A for additionaldetailed information regarding our ALLLnet charge-offs and provision for credit losses.NPLs.
NPAs decreased $127increased $13 million, or 14%2%, compared to December 31, 2016,during the first nine months of 2018, driven primarily by C&I and CRE borrower downgrades as well as the continued resolutionimpact of problem energy-related exposures.hurricane-related forbearances, offset largely by charge-offs, paydowns, and the return to accrual status of certain nonperforming home equity products. At both September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the ratio of NPLs to period-end LHFI was 0.48%, a decrease0.47%.
Early stage delinquencies were 0.74% and 0.80% of 11 basis points compared tototal loans at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017, respectively. Early stage delinquencies, excluding government-guaranteed loans, were 0.24% and 0.32% at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The reductions in early
Net charge-offs were $78 million during
stage delinquencies resulted primarily from improvements in consumer loans.
For the third quarter of 2017,2018, net charge-offs totaled $88 million, compared to $70$73 million duringin the prior quarter and $126$78 million duringin the third quarter of 2016.2017. The annualized net charge-offcharge-offs to total average LHFI ratio
was 0.24% and 0.21% for the third quarter of 2018 and 2017, compared torespectively, and was 0.20% for the prior quarterquarter. For the first nine months of 2018 and 0.35% for2017, net charge-offs totaled $240 million and $261 million, and the third quarter of 2016.annualized net charge-offs to total average LHFI ratio was 0.22% and 0.24%, respectively. The decreasedecline in net charge-offs compared to the prior year quarterfirst nine months of 2017 was driven primarily by overall asset quality improvements and lower commercial net charge-offs associated with energy-related exposures, offset partially by higher net charge-offs associated with consumer loans. For the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, net charge-offs were $261 million and $347 million, and the net charge-off ratio was 0.24% and 0.33%, respectively.charge-offs.
Early stage delinquencies were 0.71%, 0.66%, and 0.72% of total loans at September 30, 2017, June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. Early stage delinquencies, excluding government-guaranteed loans, were 0.29%, 0.22%, and 0.27% at September 30, 2017, June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. The increases in early stage delinquencies described above resulted primarily from impacts associated with the recent hurricanes.
As it relates to hurricane impacts, we expect a modest increase in delinquencies and charge-offs over the next several quarters, driven primarily by the residential and consumer loan portfolios. We believe that losses from the recent hurricanes are very manageable in the context of the overall Company, given the strength and diversity of our LHFI portfolio. Overall, we expect to operate within aan annualized net charge-offcharge-offs to total average LHFI ratio of between 25 and 3530 basis points overfor the near term. We also continuefourth quarter of 2018. Additionally, we expect the ALLL to forecastperiod-end LHFI ratio to stabilize, which would result in a provision for loan losses that generally approximatesmodestly exceeds net charge-offs.charge-offs, given loan growth.


ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The allowance for credit losses consists of the ALLL and the reserve for unfunded commitments. A rollforward of our allowance for credit losses and summarized credit loss experience is shown in Table 6. See Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," and the "Critical Accounting Policies"
 
MD&A section of our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as Note 6,7, "Allowance for Credit Losses," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for further information regarding our ALLL accounting policy, determination, and allocation.

Summary of Credit Losses Experience          Table 6
Summary of Credit Losses Experience Table 6
Three Months Ended September 30   Nine Months Ended September 30         
Three Months Ended September 30   Nine Months Ended September 30  
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 
% Change 4
 2017 2016 
% Change 4
2018 2017 
% Change 4
 2018 2017 
% Change 4
Allowance for Credit Losses                      
Balance - beginning of period
$1,803
 
$1,840
 (2)% 
$1,776
 
$1,815
 (2)%
$1,722
 
$1,803
 (4)% 
$1,814
 
$1,776
 2 %
Provision for unfunded commitments1
 2
 (50) 6
 5
 20
Provision/(benefit) for loan losses:           
Commercial loans5
 81
 (94) 89
 293
 (70)
Residential loans29
 (36) NM
 33
 (72) NM
Consumer loans85
 50
 70
 202
 117
 73
Provision/(benefit) for unfunded commitments
 1
 (100) (7) 6
 NM
Provision for loan losses:           
Commercial LHFI36
 5
 NM
 37
 89
 (58)
Consumer LHFI25
 114
 (78) 91
 235
 (61)
Total provision for loan losses119
 95
 25
 324
 338
 (4)61
 119
 (49) 128
 324
 (60)
Charge-offs:          
          
Commercial loans(33) (78) (58) (122) (209) (42)
Residential loans(23) (28) (18) (78) (102) (24)
Consumer loans(53) (44) 20
 (157) (117) 34
Commercial LHFI(51) (33) 55
 (95) (122) (22)
Consumer LHFI(71) (76) (7) (234) (235) 
Total charge-offs(109) (150) (27) (357) (428) (17)(122) (109) 12
 (329) (357) (8)
Recoveries:                      
Commercial loans11
 7
 57
 32
 26
 23
Residential loans8
 7
 14
 27
 22
 23
Consumer loans12
 10
 20
 37
 33
 12
Commercial LHFI9
 11
 (18) 19
 32
 (41)
Consumer LHFI25
 20
 25
 70
 64
 9
Total recoveries31
 24
 29
 96
 81
 19
34
 31
 10
 89
 96
 (7)
Net charge-offs(78) (126) (38) (261) (347) (25)(88) (78) 13
 (240) (261) (8)
Balance - end of period
$1,845
 
$1,811
 2 % 
$1,845
 
$1,811
 2 %
$1,695
 
$1,845
 (8)% 
$1,695
 
$1,845
 (8)%
Components:                      
ALLL    

 
$1,772
 
$1,743
 2 %    

 
$1,623
 
$1,772
 (8)%
Unfunded commitments reserve 1
    

 73
 68
 7
    

 72
 73
 (1)
Allowance for credit losses

 

 

 
$1,845
 
$1,811
 2 %

 

 

 
$1,695
 
$1,845
 (8)%
Average LHFI
$144,706
 
$142,257
 2 % 
$144,276
 
$140,628
 3 %
$145,995
 
$144,706
 1 % 
$144,368
 
$144,276
  %
Period-end LHFI outstanding      144,264
 141,532
 2
      147,215
 144,264
 2
Ratios:                      
ALLL to period-end LHFI 2
      1.23% 1.23%  %      1.10% 1.23% (11)%
ALLL to NPLs 3
      2.55x
 1.84x
 39
      2.35x
 2.55x
 (8)
Net charge-offs to total average LHFI (annualized)0.21% 0.35% (40) 0.24% 0.33% (27)0.24% 0.21% 14
 0.22% 0.24% (8)
1 The unfunded commitments reserve is recorded in otherOther liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
2 $206$168 million and $234$206 million of LHFI measured at fair value at September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively, were excluded from period-end LHFI in the calculation, as no allowance is recorded for loans measured at fair value. We believe that this presentation more appropriately reflects the relationship between the ALLL and loans that attract an allowance.
3 $36 million and $2$3 million of NPLs measured at fair value at September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively, were excluded from NPLs in the calculation, as no allowance is recorded for NPLs measured at fair value. We believe that this presentation more appropriately reflects the relationship between the ALLL and NPLs that attract an allowance.
4 "NM" - Not meaningful. Those changes over 100 percent were not considered to be meaningful.


Provision for Credit Losses
The total provision for credit losses includes the provision/(benefit)provision for loan losses and the provision/(benefit) for unfunded commitments. The provision for loan losses is the result of a detailed analysis performed to estimate an appropriate and adequate ALLL. For the third quarter of 2017,2018, the total provision for loan losses increased $24decreased $58 million compared to the third quarter of 2016, entirely2017, due to losses incurred fromelevated hurricane-related reserves in the recent hurricanes, which were largely offset bythird quarter of 2017 and improved economic and credit conditions resulting in a lower net charge-offs associated with energy-related exposures.ALLL. For the first nine months of 2017,2018, the total provision for loan losses decreased $14$196 million compared to the same period in 2016,2017, driven primarily by a lower ALLL and lower net charge-offs associated with energy-related exposures, offset partially by the aforementioned losses from recent hurricanes as well as higher net charge-offs associated with the consumer loan portfolio.charge-offs.
Our quarterly review processes to determine the level of reserves and provision are informed by trends in our LHFI portfolio (including historical loss experience, expected loss calculations, delinquencies, performing status, size and composition of the loan portfolio, and concentrations within the portfolio) combined with a view on economic conditions. In addition to internal credit quality metrics, the ALLL estimate is impacted by other indicators of credit risk associated with the portfolio, such as geopolitical and economic risks, and the increasing availability of credit and resultant higher levels of leverage for consumers and commercial borrowers.








 
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
ALLL by Loan Segment Table 7
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
ALLL:   
Commercial loans
$1,123
 
$1,124
Residential loans351
 369
Consumer loans298
 216
Total
$1,772
 
$1,709
Segment ALLL as a % of total ALLL:
Commercial loans63% 66%
Residential loans20
 21
Consumer loans17
 13
Total100% 100%
Segment LHFI as a % of total LHFI:
Commercial loans53% 55%
Residential loans27
 27
Consumer loans20
 18
Total100% 100%
ALLL by Loan Segment Table 7
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
ALLL:   
Commercial LHFI
$1,062
 
$1,101
Consumer LHFI561
 634
Total
$1,623
 
$1,735
Segment ALLL as a % of total ALLL:
Commercial LHFI65% 63%
Consumer LHFI35
 37
Total100% 100%
Segment LHFI as a % of total LHFI:
Commercial LHFI53% 53%
Consumer LHFI47
 47
Total100% 100%

The ALLL increased $63decreased $112 million, or 4%6%, from December 31, 2016,2017, to $1.8$1.6 billion at September 30, 2017.2018. The increasedecrease was due primarily to a reduction in the amount of reserves held for hurricane-related losses incurred from recent hurricanes and higher reserves associated with consumer loans,improved economic and credit conditions, offset partially by lower reserves associated with residential loans.loan growth. The ALLL to period-end LHFI ratio (excluding loans measured at fair value) increased fourdecreased 11 basis points from December 31, 2016,2017, to 1.23%1.10% at September 30, 2017.2018. The ratio of the ALLL to NPLs (excluding NPLs measured at fair value) increaseddecreased to 2.55x2.35x at September 30, 2017,2018, compared to 2.03x2.59x at December 31, 2016, reflecting2017, due to a decrease in NPLs due primarily to the continued resolution of problem energy-related exposuresALLL and lower inflows of new residential NPLs as well as an increase in the ALLL.NPLs.


NONPERFORMING ASSETS

Table 8 presents our NPAs:
    Table 8
NPA and TDR Composition and Other Credit Data    Table 8
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 
% Change 3
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 % Change
Nonaccrual/NPLs:     
Commercial loans:     
NPAs:     
Commercial NPLs:     
C&I
$292
 
$390
 (25)%
$256
 
$215
 19 %
CRE5
 7
 (29)43
 24
 79
Commercial construction1
 17
 (94)
 1
 (100)
Total commercial NPLs298
 414
 (28)299
 240
 25
Residential loans:     
Consumer NPLs:     
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed161
 177
 (9)225
 206
 9
Residential home equity products214
 235
 (9)149
 203
 (27)
Residential construction11
 12
 (8)9
 11
 (18)
Total residential NPLs386
 424
 (9)
Consumer loans:     
Other direct6
 6
 
7
 7
 
Indirect7
 1
 NM
6
 7
 (14)
Total consumer NPLs13
 7
 86
396
 434
 (9)
Total nonaccrual/NPLs 1

$697
 
$845
 (18)%
Total nonaccrual loans/NPLs 1

$695
 
$674
 3 %
OREO 2

$57
 
$60
 (5)%
$52
 
$57
 (9)%
Other repossessed assets7
 14
 (50)7
 10
 (30)
Nonperforming LHFS31
 
 NM
Total NPAs
$792
 
$919
 (14)%
$754
 
$741
 2 %
Accruing LHFI past due 90 days or more
$1,343
 
$1,288
 4 %
$1,482
 
$1,405
 5 %
Accruing LHFS past due 90 days or more
 1
 (100)2
 2
 
TDRs:          
Accruing restructured loans
$2,501
 
$2,535
 (1)%
$2,327
 
$2,468
 (6)%
Nonaccruing restructured loans 1
304
 306
 (1)345
 286
 21
Ratios:          
NPLs to period-end LHFI0.48% 0.59% (19)%0.47% 0.47%  %
NPAs to period-end LHFI, nonperforming LHFS, OREO, and other repossessed assets0.55
 0.64
 (14)
NPAs to period-end LHFI, OREO, and other repossessed assets0.51
 0.52
 (2)
1 Nonaccruing restructured loans are included in total nonaccrual/nonaccrual loans/NPLs.
2Does not include foreclosed real estate related to loans insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA. Proceeds due from the FHA and the VA are recorded as a receivable in otherOther assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets until the property is conveyed and the funds are received. The receivable related to proceeds due from the FHA orand the VA totaled $50$49 million and $45 million at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
3 "NM" - not meaningful. Those changes over 100 percent were not considered to be meaningful.


Problem loans or loans with potential weaknesses, such as nonaccrual loans, loans over 90 days past due and still accruing, and TDR loans, are disclosed in the NPA table above. Loans with known potential credit problems that may not otherwise be disclosed in this table include accruing criticized commercial loans, which are disclosed along with additional credit quality information in Note 5,6, “Loans,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q. At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, there were no known significant potential problem loans that are not otherwise disclosed. See the "Critical Accounting Policies" MD&A section of our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding our policy on loans classified as nonaccrual.
NPAs decreased $127increased $13 million, or 14%2%, during the first nine months of 2018. The increase in NPAs was driven primarily by commercial borrower downgrades and hurricane-related forbearances on residential mortgage loans, offset largely by the return to accrual status of certain nonperforming home equity products.

Nonperforming Loans
NPLs at September 30, 2018 totaled $695 million, an increase of $21 million, or 3%, from December 31, 2017, driven primarily by increases in C&I, CRE, and theresidential mortgage NPLs, offset largely by a decrease in home equity NPLs. The ratio of NPLs to period-end LHFI was 0.48%0.47% at both September 30, 2017, down 11 basis points from
2018 and December 31, 2016. These declines were driven primarily by continued improvements in the energy and residential portfolios.
Nonperforming Loans
NPLs at September 30, 2017 totaled $697 million, a decrease of $148 million, or 18%, from December 31, 2016, driven primarily by a decline in commercial NPLs.2017.
Commercial NPLs decreased $116 million, or 28%, driven by a $98increased $59 million, or 25%, reduction in C&I NPLs due to paydowns, sales, and the return to accrual status of certain energy-related NPLs during the first nine months of 2017. Additionally, commercial construction2018 driven by increases in C&I and CRE NPLs decreased $16of $41 million, or 94%19%, and $19 million, or 79%, respectively, due primarily to the sale of an NPL in the third quarter of 2017.borrower downgrades, offset partially by charge-offs and paydowns.
ResidentialConsumer NPLs decreased $38 million, or 9%, from December 31, 2016, due primarily2017, driven by the return to continued improvements

in the residential portfolio resulting in lower inflowsaccrual status of new residential NPLs. Consumer NPLs increased $6 million, or 86%, from December 31, 2016, drivencertain home equity products, offset partially by an increase in consumer indirect NPLs.residential mortgage NPLs due primarily to hurricane-related forbearances.
Interest income on consumer and residential nonaccrual loans, if received, is recognized on a cash basis. Interest income on commercial nonaccrual loans is not generally recognized until after the principal amount has been reduced to zero. We Interest income

recognized $11 million and $4 million of interest income related toon nonaccrual loans (which includes out-of-period interest for certain commercial nonaccrual loans) duringtotaled $5 million and $11 million for the third quarter of 2018 and 2017, and 2016,totaled $15 million and $24 million and $13 million duringfor the first nine months of 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. If all such loans had been accruing interest according to their original contractual terms, estimated interest income of $11$12 million and $13$11 million would have been recognized duringfor the third quarter of 2018 and 2017, and 2016,$34 million and $33 million and $35 million duringfor the first nine months of 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.

Other Nonperforming Assets
OREO decreased $3$5 million, or 5%9%, during the first nine months of 20172018 to $57$52 million at September 30, 2017.2018. Sales of OREO resulted in proceeds of $47 million and $46 million during both the first nine months of 20172018 and 2016,2017, resulting in net gains of $7 million and $8 million, for both periods,respectively, inclusive of valuation reserves.
Most of our OREO properties are located in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, and Virginia.South Carolina. Residential and commercial real estate properties comprised 88%93% and 7%4%, respectively, of the $57 million in total OREO at September 30, 2017,2018, with the remainder related to land. Upon foreclosure, the values of these properties were re-evaluated and, if necessary, written down to their then-current estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. Any further decreases in property values could result in additional losses as they are regularly revalued. See the "Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements" section within Note 14,16, "Fair Value Election and Measurement," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Gains and losses on the sale of OREO are recorded in otherOther noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Sales of OREO and the related gains or losses are highly dependent on our disposition strategy. We are actively managing and disposing of these foreclosed assets to minimize future losses and to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more are included in LHFI and LHFS, and totaled $1.3$1.5 billion and $1.4 billion at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017, respectively. Of these, 97% and 98% were government-guaranteed at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017, respectively. Accruing LHFI past due 90 days or more increased $55$77 million, or 4%5%, during the first nine months of 2017,2018, driven by a $91$125 million, or 12%, increase in guaranteed student loans, offset partially by a $41$59 million, or 17%, decrease in guaranteed residential mortgages.
Restructured Loans
To maximize the collection of loan balances, we evaluate troubled loans on a case-by-case basis to determine if a loan modification is appropriate. We pursue loan modifications when there is a reasonable chance that an appropriate modification would allow our client to continue servicing the debt. For loans secured by residential real estate, if the client demonstrates a loss of income such that the client cannot reasonably support a modified loan, we may pursue short sales and/or deed-in-lieu arrangements. For loans secured by income producing commercial properties, we perform an in-depth and ongoing programmatic review of a number of factors, including cash flows, loan structures, collateral values, and guarantees to identify loans within our income producing commercial loan portfolio that are most likely to experience distress.
Based on our review of the aforementioned factors and our assessment of overall risk, we evaluate the benefits of proactively initiating discussions with our clients to improve a loan’s risk profile. In some cases, we may renegotiate terms of their loans so that they have a higher likelihood of continuing to perform. To date, we have restructured loans in a variety of ways to help our clients service their debt and to mitigate the potential for additional losses. The restructuring methods being offered to our residential clients are reductions in interest rates, extensions of terms, or forgiveness of principal. For home equity lines nearing the end of the draw period and for commercial loans, the primary restructuring method is an extension of terms.
Loans with modifications deemed to be economic concessions resulting from borrower financial difficulties are reported as TDRs. Accruing loans may retain accruing status at the time of restructure and the status is determined by, among other things, the nature of the restructure, the borrower's repayment history, and the borrower's repayment capacity.
Nonaccruing loans that are modified and demonstrate a sustainable history of repayment performance in accordance with their modified terms, typically six months, are usually reclassified to accruing TDR status. Generally, once a residential loan becomes a TDR, we expect that the loan will continue to be reported as a TDR for its remaining life, even after returning to accruing status (unless the modified rates and terms at the time of modification were available in the market at the time of the modification, or if the loan is subsequently remodified at market rates). Some restructurings may not ultimately result in the complete collection of principal and interest (as modified by the terms of the restructuring), culminating in default, which could result in additional incremental losses. These potential incremental losses are factored into our ALLL estimate. The level of re-defaults will likely be affected by future economic conditions. See Note 5, “Loans,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information.


Table 9 presents our recorded investment of residential TDRs by payment status. Guaranteed residential loans that have been repurchased from Ginnie Mae under an early buyout clause and subsequently modified have been excluded from the table. Such loans totaled approximately $60 million and $53 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Residential TDR Data          Table 9
 September 30, 2017
 Accruing TDRs Nonaccruing TDRs
(Dollars in millions)Current 
Delinquent 1
 Total Current 
Delinquent 1
 Total
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed
$1,419
 
$34
 
$1,453
 
$15
 
$67
 
$82
Residential home equity products720
 26
 746
 100
 39
 139
Residential construction99
 1
 100
 
 5
 5
Total residential TDRs
$2,238
 
$61
 
$2,299
 
$115
 
$111
 
$226
            
 December 31, 2016
 Accruing TDRs Nonaccruing TDRs
(Dollars in millions)Current 
Delinquent 1
 Total Current 
Delinquent 1
 Total
Residential mortgages - nonguaranteed
$1,527
 
$36
 
$1,563
 
$12
 
$73
 
$85
Residential home equity products628
 23
 651
 108
 36
 144
Residential construction110
 1
 111
 
 4
 4
Total residential TDRs
$2,265
 
$60
 
$2,325
 
$120
 
$113
 
$233
1 TDRs considered delinquent for purposes of this table were those at least thirty days past due.

At September 30, 2017,2018, our total TDR portfolio was $2.8totaled $2.7 billion and was comprised of $2.5 billion, or 90%95%, of residentialconsumer loans (predominantly first and second lien residential mortgages and home equity lines of credit), $182 and $128 million, or 6%5%, of consumer loans, and $98 million, or 4%, of commercial loans. Total TDRs decreased $36$82 million from December 31, 2016, driven by2017, as a $34$141 million, or 1%6%, reductiondecrease in accruing TDRs during the first nine months of 2017 due primarily to paydowns and payoffs in the residential portfolio. Nonaccruing TDRs decreased $2was offset partially by a $59 million, or 1%21%, from December 31, 2016.increase in nonaccruing TDRs.
Generally, interest income on restructured loans that have met sustained performance criteria and returned to accruing
status is recognized according to the terms of the restructuring. Such recognized interest income recognized was $27totaled $26 million and $28$27 million for the third quarter of 2018 and 2017, and 2016,totaled $80 million and $81 million and $84 million for the first nine months of 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. If all such loans had been accruing interest according to their original contractual terms, estimated interest income of $32$30 million and $34$32 million for the third quarter of 2018 and 2017, and 2016,$93 million and $98 million and $105 million for the first nine months of 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively, would have been recognized.
For additional information regarding our restructured loans and associated accounting policies, see Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," and the "Nonperforming Assets" MD&A section in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as Note 6, “Loans,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

SELECTED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE
The following is a discussion of the more significant financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017. For a complete discussion of our financial instruments measured at fair value and the methodologies used to estimate the fair values of our financial instruments, see Note 14,16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

Trading Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments
Trading assets and derivative instruments increased $251$583 million, or 4%11%, compared to December 31, 2016.2017. This increase was due primarily to increases in trading loansCP, corporate and CP, offset largely by decreases inother debt securities, federal agency securities, U.S. Treasury securities, agency MBS, and municipal securities.securities, offset partially by a decrease in derivative instruments. These changes were driven
by normal activity in the trading portfolio product mix as we
manage our business and continue to meet our clients' needs. Trading liabilities and derivative instruments decreased $67increased $580 million, or 5%45%, compared to December 31, 2016, due primarily to decreases2017, driven by increases in derivative instruments, U.S. Treasury securities, and net derivative instruments, offset partially by an increase in corporate and other debt securities. For composition and valuation assumptions related to our trading products, as well as additional information on our derivative instruments, see Note 3,4, “Trading Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments,” Note 13,15, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” and the “Trading Assets and Derivative Instruments and Investment Securities Available for Sale” section of Note 14,16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q. Also, for a discussion of market risk associated with our trading activities, refer to the “Market Risk ManagementMarket Risk from Trading Activities” section of this MD&A.



Securities Available for Sale       
       Table 10
 September 30, 2017
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
U.S. Treasury securities
$4,300
 
$9
 
$48
 
$4,261
Federal agency securities266
 5
 1
 270
U.S. states and political subdivisions558
 9
 4
 563
MBS - agency24,860
 287
 167
 24,980
MBS - non-agency residential59
 4
 1
 62
MBS - non-agency commercial747
 6
 3
 750
ABS6
 2
 
 8
Corporate and other debt securities33
 
 
 33
Other equity securities 1
518
 1
 2
 517
Total securities AFS
$31,347
 
$323
 
$226
 
$31,444
1 At September 30, 2017, the fair value of other equity securities was comprised of the following: $68 million of FHLB of Atlanta stock, $403 million of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock, $41 million of mutual fund investments, and $5 million of other.
Investment Securities       
        
Investment Securities Portfolio Composition

      Table 9
 September 30, 2018
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Securities AFS:       
U.S. Treasury securities
$4,275
 
$—
 
$142
 
$4,133
Federal agency securities224
 2
 3
 223
U.S. states and political subdivisions621
 3
 22
 602
MBS - agency residential23,112
 111
 718
 22,505
MBS - agency commercial2,713
 1
 112
 2,602
MBS - non-agency commercial943
 
 38
 905
Corporate and other debt securities14
 
 
 14
Total securities AFS
$31,902
 
$117
 
$1,035
 
$30,984

December 31, 2016
 December 31, 2017 1
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Securities AFS:       
U.S. Treasury securities
$5,486
 
$5
 
$86
 
$5,405

$4,361
 
$2
 
$32
 
$4,331
Federal agency securities310
 5
 2
 313
257
 3
 1
 259
U.S. states and political subdivisions279
 5
 5
 279
618
 7
 8
 617
MBS - agency23,642
 313
 293
 23,662
MBS - agency residential22,616
 222
 134
 22,704
MBS - agency commercial2,121
 3
 38
 2,086
MBS - non-agency residential71
 3
 
 74
55
 4
 
 59
MBS - non-agency commercial257
 
 5
 252
862
 7
 3
 866
ABS8
 2
 
 10
6
 2
 
 8
Corporate and other debt securities34
 1
 
 35
17
 
 
 17
Other equity securities 1
642
 1
 1
 642
Total securities AFS
$30,729
 
$335
 
$392
 
$30,672

$30,913
 
$250
 
$216
 
$30,947
1 At December 31, 2016, the fair value of otherBeginning January 1, 2018, we reclassified equity securities was comprised ofpreviously presented in Securities available for sale to Other assets on the following: $132 million of FHLB of Atlanta stock, $402 million of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock, $102 million of mutual fund investments, and $6 million of other.Consolidated Balance Sheets. Reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts for comparability. See Note 9, "Other Assets," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information.

The investment securities AFS portfolio is managed as part of our overall liquidity management and ALM process to optimize income and portfolio value over an entire interest rate cycle while mitigating the associated risks. Changes in the size and composition of the portfolio reflect our efforts to maintain a high quality, liquid portfolio, while managing our interest rate risk profile. The amortized cost of the portfolio increased $618$989 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, due primarily to increased holdings of agency commercial and residential MBS as well as non-agency commercial MBS, and municipal securities, offset largelypartially by a decline indecreased holdings of U.S. Treasury securities, non-agency residential MBS, and a reduction in other equity securities due to decreased holdings of FHLB of Atlanta stock and mutual fund investments.federal agency securities. The fair value of the securities AFS portfolio increased $772$37 million compared to December 31, 2016,2017, due primarily to the aforementioned changesincreases in the portfolio mix andsecurities holdings, offset largely by a $154$952 million increase in net unrealized gains.losses associated with increased market interest rates. At September 30, 2017,2018, the overall securities AFS portfolio was in a $97$918 million net unrealized gainloss position, compared to a net unrealized lossgain position of $57$34 million at December 31, 2016.2017. The securities AFS portfolio had an effective duration of 4.8 years at September 30, 2018 compared to 4.5 years at December 31, 2017.
Net realized gains related to the sale of securities AFS were immaterial for both the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and $4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. There were no OTTI credit losses recognized in earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017. For additional information on our accounting policies, composition, and valuation
assumptions related to the securities AFS portfolio, see Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," to our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as Note 4, "Securities Available for Sale,5, "Investment Securities," Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies," and the “TradingTrading Assets and Derivative Instruments and Investment Securities Available for Sale” section of Note 14,16, “Fair Value Election and Measurement,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
For the three months ended September 30, 2017,2018, the average yield on the securities AFS portfolio was 2.50%2.69%, compared to 2.22%2.49% for the three months ended September 30, 2016.2017. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, the average yield on the securities AFS portfolio was 2.46%2.66%, compared to 2.30%2.45% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. The increases in average yield were due primarily to shifts in portfolio mix, lower MBS premium amortization, and higher benchmark interest rates, in the current periods.favorable mix shift, and lower premium amortization. See additional discussion related to average yields on securities AFS in the "Net Interest Income/Margin" section of this MD&A.
The securities AFS portfolio had an effective duration of 4.4 years at September 30, 2017 compared to 4.6 years at December 31, 2016. Effective duration is a measure of price sensitivity of a bond portfolio to an immediate change in market interest rates, taking into consideration embedded options. An effective duration of 4.4 years suggests an expected price change

of approximately 4.4% for a 100 basis point instantaneous and parallel change in market interest rates.
The credit quality and liquidity profile of theour investment securities AFS portfolio remained strong at September 30, 2017 and, consequently, we believe that we have the flexibility to respond to changes in the economic environment and take actions as opportunities arise to manage our interest rate risk profile and balance liquidity risk against investment returns.2018. Over the longer term, the size and composition of the investment securities AFS portfolio will reflect balance sheet trends and our overall liquidity objectives, and interest rate risk management objectives. Accordingly, the size and composition of the investment securities AFS portfolio could change over time.
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock
We previously acquired capital stock in the FHLB of Atlanta as a precondition for becoming a member of that institution. As a member, we are able to take advantage of competitively priced advances as a wholesale funding source and to access grants and low-cost loans for affordable housing and community development projects, among other benefits. At September 30, 2017, we held a total of $68 million of capital stock in the FHLB of Atlanta, a decrease of $64 million compared to December 31, 2016 due to a decline in long-term FHLB advances over the same period. See additional information regarding changes in our long-term debt in the "Borrowings" section of this MD&A. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recognized an immaterial amount of dividends related to FHLB capital stock.
Similarly, to remain a member of the Federal Reserve System, we are required to hold a certain amount of capital stock, determined as either a percentage of the Bank’s capital or as a percentage of total deposit liabilities. At September 30, 2017, we held $403 million of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock, an increase of $1 million compared to December 31, 2016. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized dividends related to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock of $2 million and $7 million, respectively, compared to $2 million and $5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

BORROWINGS

Short-Term Borrowings
Our short-termShort-term borrowings at September 30, 2017 increased $685 million, or 14%, from December 31, 2016, driven by a $1.0 billion increase ininclude funds purchased, offset partially by decreases of $211 million and $106 million in securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other short-term borrowings. Our short-term borrowings at September 30, 2018 increased $3.2 billion, or 66%, from December 31, 2017, driven by increases of $2.1 billion, $793 million, and $227 million in other short-term borrowings, funds purchased, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, respectively. The decreaseincrease in other short-term borrowings was due primarily to a $127 million decrease$2.0 billion increase in master notes outstanding.outstanding FHLB advances.

Long-Term Debt
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, our long-term debt decreasedincreased by $468 million,$4.5 billion, or 4%46%. This decreaseincrease was driven by $1.5 billion of FHLB advance terminations, $850 million of senior note maturities, and $188 million of subordinated note maturities in(i) the Bank's first quarter of 2017, as well
as $451 million of senior note maturities in the third quarter of 2017. Largely offsetting these reductions were our2018 issuances of $1.0 billion of 3-year fixed rate senior notes, $300$500 million of 3-year floating rate senior notes, and $1.0 billion of 5-year fixed rate senior notes and $750 million of 3-year fixed-to-floating rate senior notes under ourthe Global Bank Note program, (ii) our second quarter of 2018 issuance of $850 million of 7-year fixed rate senior notes under the Parent Company SEC shelf registration, (iii) the Bank's third quarter of 2018 issuances of $500 million of 4-year and $500 million of 6-year fixed-to-floating rate senior notes as well as an increase$300 million of 4-year floating rate senior notes under the Global Bank Note program, and (iv) increases of $1.0 billion and $542 million in outstanding FHLB advances and direct finance leases, of $220 millionrespectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These2018. Partially offsetting these increases was $314 million of subordinated note maturities during the first nine months of 2018.
Table 10 presents our October 2018 issuances allowed usof long-term debt under the Global Bank Note program (completed subsequent to supplement our funding sources at favorable borrowing rates and pay down maturing borrowings.the current reporting period).
Issuances Subsequent to September 30, 2018Table 10
Bank IssuancesPrincipal AmountInterest RateOptional RedemptionMaturity Date
7-year fixed rate senior notes$500 million4.050% per annumCallable either (i) on or after September 3, 2025, or (ii) on or after 180 days from October 26, 2018 and prior to September 3, 2025 under a "make-whole" provisionNovember 3, 2025
3-year fixed-to-floating rate senior notes$600 millionFixed annual rate of 3.525% until October 25, 2020 and floating rate thereafter of 3-month LIBOR plus 50 basis pointsCallable on October 26, 2020October 26, 2021
3-year floating rate senior notes$300 million3-month LIBOR plus 50 basis pointsCallable on or after October 26, 2020October 26, 2021

CAPITAL RESOURCES
Regulatory Capital
Our primary federal regulator, the Federal Reserve, measures capital adequacy within a framework that sets capital requirements relative to the risk profiles of individual banks. The framework assigns risk weights to assets and off-balance sheet risk exposures according to predefined classifications, creating a base from which to compare capital levels. We measure capital adequacy using the standardized approach to the FRB's Basel III Final Rule.
In January 2017, the FRB released a final rule that revises Basel III capital plan and stress test rules, whereby certain BHCs, such as us, will no longer be subject to the qualitative component of the annual CCAR. The final rule also modifies certain regulatory reports to collect additional information on nonbank assets and to reduce reporting burdens for large and noncomplex firms. This final rule has no impact on our minimum capital requirements.
The OCC, the FRB, and the FDIC recently issued two NPRs in an effort to simplify certain aspects of the capital rules. In August 2017, a Transitions NPR was issued, which would extend certain transition provisions currently in the capital rules for banks with less than $250 billion in total consolidated assets. In September 2017, a Simplifications NPR was issued, which would apply a simpler treatment for certain exposures and capital calculations for banks with less than $250 billion in total consolidated assets. The Simplifications NPR also includes certain clarifications and technical amendments to the capital rules.categories are discussed below.
CET1 is limited to common equity and related surplus (net of treasury stock), retained earnings, AOCI, and common equity minority interest, subject to limitations. Certain regulatory adjustments and exclusions are made to CET1, including removal of goodwill, other intangible assets, certain DTAs, and certain defined benefit pension fund net assets. Further, banks employingnot subject to the standardized approach to Basel IIIadvanced approaches risk-based capital rules were granted a one-time permanent election to exclude AOCI from the calculation of regulatory capital. We elected to exclude AOCI from the calculation of our CET1.
Tier 1 capital includes CET1, qualified preferred equity instruments, qualifying minority interest not included in CET1, subject to limitations, and certain other regulatory deductions. Tier 2 capital includes qualifying portions of subordinated debt, trust preferred securities and minority interest not included in Tier 1 capital, ALLL up to a maximum of 1.25% of RWA, and a limited percentage of unrealized gains on equity securities. Total capital consists of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital.
To be considered "adequately capitalized," we are subject to minimum CET1, Tier 1 capital, and Total capital ratios of 4.5%, 6%, and 8%, respectively, plus, in 2018, 2017, and 2016, CCB

amounts of 1.875%, 1.25%, and 0.625%, respectively, are required to be maintained above the minimum capital ratios. The CCB will continue to increase each year through January 1, 2019, when the CCB amount will be fully phased-in at 2.5% above the minimum capital ratios.ratios on January 1, 2019. The CCB places restrictions on the amount of retained earnings that may be used for capital distributions or discretionary bonus payments as risk-based capital ratios approach their respective “adequately capitalized” minimum capital ratios plus the CCB. To be considered “well-capitalized,” Tier 1 and Total capital ratios of 6% and 10%, respectively, are required.

In April 2018, the FRB issued an NPR that included proposed modifications to minimum regulatory capital requirements as well as proposed changes to assumptions used in the stress testing process. The modifications would replace the 2.5% CCB with a Stress Capital Buffer ("SCB"). The SCB is the greater of the difference between the actual CET1 ratio and the minimum forecasted CET1 ratio under a severely adverse scenario, plus four quarters of planned common stock dividends, or 2.5%, based on modeling and projections performed by the Federal Reserve. If finalized, the SCB would be calculated based on the 2019 CCAR process and be incorporated into capital requirements effective as of the fourth quarter of 2019.
We are also subject to a Tier 1 leverage ratio requirement, which measures Tier 1 capital against average total assets less certain deductions, as calculated in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The minimum leverage ratio threshold is 4% and is not subject to the CCB.
A transition period appliespreviously applied to certain capital elements and risk weighted assets, where phase-in percentages arewere applicable in the calculations of capital and RWA. One of the more significant transitions required by the Basel III Final Rule relates to the risk weighting applied to MSRs, which will impactimpacted the CET1 ratio during the transition period when compared to the CET1 ratio that is calculated on a fully phased-in basis. Specifically, the fully phased-in risk weight of MSRs iswould have been 250%, while the risk weight to be applied during the transition period iswas 100%.
In the third quarter of 2017, the OCC, FRB, and FDIC issued two NPRs in an effort to simplify certain aspects of the capital rules, a Transitions NPR and a Simplifications NPR. The Transitions NPR proposed to extend certain transition periodprovisions in the capital rules for banks with less than $250 billion in total consolidated assets. The Transitions NPR was finalized in November 2017, resulting in the MSR risk weight of 100% being extended indefinitely. The rule became effective on January 1, 2018. The Simplifications NPR would simplify the capital treatment for certain acquisition, development, and construction loans, mortgage servicing assets, certain deferred tax assets, investments in the capital instruments of unconsolidated financial institutions, and minority interest.
In May 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act ("the Act") was signed into law, which provides certain limited amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act as well as certain targeted modifications to other post-financial crisis regulatory requirements. While certain of the Act's provisions could impact our capital planning and strategy execution, the extent of the impact is applicable fromyet to be determined given that federal banking regulators have not yet conformed current regulations to the provisions of the Act.
In September 2018, the OCC, FRB, and FDIC issued an NPR that would revise the definition of high volatility commercial real estate exposure ("HVCRE") to conform with the statutory definition of a high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development, or construction loan, in accordance with the Act. The revised definition would exclude any loans made prior to January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017. and certain other loans currently classified as HVCRE. We are currently evaluating the impact of this NPR on our capital ratios.
In October 2018, the OCC, FRB, and FDIC issued an NPR that would establish four risk-based categories of standards for determining applicability of capital and liquidity requirements for large U.S. banking organizations. The proposal is consistent with a separate NPR issued concurrently by the FRB that would amend certain prudential standards, including standards relating to liquidity, risk management, stress testing, and single-counterparty credit limits, to reflect the risk profiles of banking organizations. We are currently evaluating the impact of these NPRs.
In October 2018, the OCC, FRB, and FDIC issued an NPR that introduced a new approach for calculating the exposure amount of derivative contracts for regulatory capital purposes, the standardized approach for counterparty credit risk ("SA-CCR"). If finalized, we would be permitted to utilize the SA-CCR in place of the current exposure methodology for determining counterparty credit risk exposures. We are currently evaluating the impact of this NPR.
Table 11 presents the Company's transitional Basel III regulatory capital metrics.

metrics:
Regulatory Capital Metrics 1
Regulatory Capital Metrics 1
 Table 11
Regulatory Capital Metrics 1
 Table 11
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Regulatory capital:      
CET1
$17,025
 
$16,953

$17,543
 
$17,141
Tier 1 capital19,009
 18,186
19,591
 19,622
Total capital22,459
 21,685
22,791
 23,028
Assets:      
RWA
$176,931
 
$176,825

$182,729
 
$175,950
Average total assets for leverage ratio200,090
 197,272
202,786
 200,141
Risk-based ratios:   
Risk-based ratios 2:
   
CET19.62% 9.59%9.60% 9.74%
CET1 - fully phased-in 2
9.48
 9.43
Tier 1 capital10.74
 10.28
10.72
 11.15
Total capital12.69
 12.26
12.47
 13.09
Leverage9.50
 9.22
9.66
 9.80
Total shareholders’ equity to assets11.78
 11.53
11.43
 12.21
1 We calculated these measures based on the methodology specified by our primary regulator, which may differ from the calculations used by other financial services companies that present similar metrics.
2 The CET1 ratio on a fully phased-in basis at September 30, 2017 is estimated. See Table 20, "Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures," in this MD&ABasel III capital ratios are calculated under the standardized approach using regulatory capital methodology applicable to us for a reconciliation of our transitional CET1 ratio to our fully phased-in, estimated CET1 ratio.each period presented.

All of our capital ratios increasedOur CET1 ratio decreased compared to December 31, 2016,2017, driven primarily by growth in retained earnings,risk weighted assets, offset partially by an increase in treasury stock and a slight increase in RWA due to increased on- and off-balance sheet exposures. In addition, theretained earnings. The Tier 1 capital and Total capital ratios were both favorably impacted bydeclined compared to December 31, 2017, due to the impact of our redemption of all outstanding shares of Series G preferred stock issuance in May 2017, detailedE Preferred Stock in the "Capital Actions" section below.first quarter of 2018. Specifically, we used net proceeds from our November 2017 Series H Preferred Stock issuance to redeem all 4,500 shares of our outstanding higher cost Series E Preferred Stock in the first quarter of 2018. At
September 30, 2017,2018, our capital ratios were well above current regulatory requirements.
Our estimate of the fully phased-in CET1 ratio of 9.48% at September 30, 2017 considers a 250% risk-weighting for MSRs, which is the primary driver for the difference in the transitional CET1 ratio compared to the estimated fully phased-in ratio at September 30, 2017. Our estimated fully phased-in ratio is in excess of the 4.5% minimum CET1 ratio, and is also in excess of the 7.0% limit that includes the minimum level of 4.5% plus the 2.5% fully phased-in CCB. See Table 20, "Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures," in this MD&A for a reconciliation of our fully phased-in CET1 ratio. Also see Note 13, "Capital," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding our regulatory capital adequacy requirements and metrics.

Capital Actions
We declared and paid common stock dividends of $603 million, or $1.30 per common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $443 million, or $0.92 per common share, duringfor the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $370 million, or $0.74 per common share, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. Additionally, we declared dividends on our preferred stock of $65$81 million and $49$65 million during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.
Various regulations administered by federal and state bank regulatory authorities restrict the Bank's ability to distribute its retained earnings. At September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Bank's capacity to pay cash dividends to the Parent Company under these regulations totaled approximately $2.1 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively.
During each of the first quarterand second quarters of 2017,2018, we repurchased $414 million of our outstanding common stock, which included $240 million under our 2016 capital plan and an incremental $174 million pursuant to the 1% of Tier 1 capital de minimis exception allowed under the applicable 2016 Capital Plan Rule. During the second quarter of 2017, we repurchased an additional $240$330 million of our outstanding common stock at market value, which completed our $1.32 billion of authorized $960 million of common equity repurchases as approved by the Board in conjunction with the 20162017 capital plan.
In June 2017,2018, we announced capital plans in response to the Federal Reserve's review of and non-objection to our 20172018 capital plan submitted in conjunction with the 20172018 CCAR. Our 20172018 capital plan includes increases in our share repurchase program and quarterly common stock dividend, while maintaining our level of preferred stock dividends. Specifically, the 20172018 capital plan authorized the repurchase of up to $1.32$2.0 billion of our outstanding common stock to be completed between the third quarter of 20172018 and the second quarter of 2018,2019, as well as a 54%25% increase in our quarterly common stock dividend from $0.26$0.40 per share to $0.40$0.50 per share, beginning in the third quarter of 2017. 2018.
During the third quarter of 2017,2018, we repurchased $330$500 million of our outstanding common stock at market value as a part of this 20172018 capital plan. We will repurchase a minimum of $500 million of our outstanding common stock in the fourth quarter of 2018.
See Item 5 and Note 13, "Capital," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as Part II, Item 2 in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our 2016 capital plan and related share repurchase activity.
actions.

In May 2017, we issued depositary shares representing ownership interest in 7,500 shares of Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series G, with no par value and $100,000 liquidation preference per share (the "Series G Preferred Stock"). As a result of this issuance, we received net proceeds of approximately $743 million after the underwriting discount, but before expenses. The Series G Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and will not be subject to any sinking fund or other obligation to redeem, repurchase, or retire the shares. Dividends for the shares are noncumulative and, if declared, will be payable semi-annually beginning on December 15, 2017 through June 15, 2022 at a rate per annum of 5.05%, and payable quarterly beginning on September 15, 2022 at a rate per annum equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 3.10%. By its terms, we may redeem the Series G Preferred Stock on any dividend payment date occurring on or after June 15, 2022 or at any time within 90 days following a regulatory capital event, at a redemption price of $1,000 per depositary share plus any declared and unpaid dividends. Except in certain limited circumstances, the Series G Preferred Stock does not have any voting rights. Over time, we plan to further optimize our capital structure by issuing additional preferred stock and reducing our CET1 ratio.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
There have been no significant changes to our Critical Accounting Policies asfrom those described in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT
Except as noted below, there have been no other significant changes in our Enterprise Risk Management practices asfrom those described in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In the firstsecond quarter of 2017,2018, we established antwo additional executive committeecommittees:
The Strategic Initiative Review Committee ("SIRC") was formed to further support ER oversight, referred to as the Enterprise Business Practices Committee ("EBPC").executive level review of strategic initiatives. The EBPCSIRC is chaired by the Chief Human ResourcesRisk Officer and is responsible for ensuringidentifying constraints to business accelerations, challenging assumptions or execution strategies, and validating alignment with our purpose, risk appetite, and strategic direction.
The Technology Management Committee ("TMC") was formed to provide the Executive Council, comprised of the CEO and his direct reports, with a forum to discuss, debate, and challenge technology strategies and investments to ensure alignment of our business practices with our core purpose, principles, and values.technology strategy execution across the Executive Council. The EBPC also serves asTMC is chaired by the forum for enterprise reputational risk exposures.
Additionally, in the second quarter of 2017, we made a number of organizational changes within ER to align with our updated business segment structure and to augment synergies across risk disciplines.Chief Information Officer.

Credit Risk Management
There have been no significant changes in our Credit Risk Management practices asfrom those described in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Operational Risk Management
There have been no significant changes in our Operational Risk Management practices asfrom those described in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Market Risk Management
Market risk refers to potential losses arising fromThere have been no significant changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, commodity
prices, and other relevant market rates or prices. Interest rate risk, defined as the exposure of net interest income and MVE to changes in interest rates, is our primary market risk and mainly arisesMarket Risk Management practices from changes in the structure and composition of our balance sheet. Variable rate loans, prior to any hedging related actions, were approximately 58% of total loans at September 30, 2017, and after giving consideration to hedging related actions, were approximately 49% of total loans. Approximately 4% of our variable rate loans at September 30, 2017 had coupon rates that were equal to a contractually specified interest rate floor. In addition to interest rate risk, we are also exposed to market riskthose described in our trading instruments measured at fair value. Our ALCO meets regularly and is responsible for reviewing our ALM and liquidity risk position2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, other than those already discussed in conformance with the established policies and limits designed to measure, monitor, and control market risk.this section.

Market Risk from Non-Trading Activities
The primary goal of interest rate risk management is to control exposure to interest rate risk within policy limits approved by the Board. These limits reflect our appetite for interest rate risk over both short-term and long-term horizons. No limit breaches occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
The major sources of our non-trading interest rate risk are timing differences in the maturity and repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities, changes in the absolute level and shape of the yield curve, as well as the embedded optionality in our products and related customer behavior. We measure these risks and their impact by identifying and quantifying exposures through the use of sophisticated simulation and valuation models, which, as described in additional detail below, are employed by management to understand net interest income sensitivity and MVE sensitivity. These measures show that our interest rate risk profile is moderately asset sensitive at September 30, 2017.
MVE and net interest income sensitivity are complementary interest rate risk metrics and should be viewed together. Net interest income sensitivity captures asset and liability repricing differences for one year, inclusive of forecast balance sheet changes, and is considered a shorter term measure. MVE sensitivity captures the change in the discounted net present value of all on- and off-balance sheet items and is considered a longer term measure.
Positive net interest income sensitivity in a rising rate environment indicates that over the forecast horizon of one year, asset based interest income will increase more quickly than liability based interest expense due to balance sheet composition. A negative MVE sensitivity in a rising rate environment indicates that the value of financial assets will decrease more than the value of financial liabilities.
One of the primary methods that we use to quantify and manage interest rate risk is simulation analysis, which we use to model net interest income from assets, liabilities, and derivative positions under various interest rate scenarios and balance sheet structures. This analysis measures the sensitivity of net interest income over a two-year time horizon, which differs from the interest rate sensitivities in Table 12, which reflect a one-year time horizon. Key assumptions in the simulation analysis (and in the valuation analysis discussed below) relate to the behavior of interest rates and spreads, the changes in product balances,

and the behavior of loan and deposit clients in different rate environments. This analysis incorporates several assumptions, the most significant of which relate to the repricing and behavioral fluctuations of deposits with indeterminate or non-contractual maturities.
As the future path of interest rates is not known, we use simulation analysis to project net interest income under various scenarios including implied forward, deliberately extreme, and other scenarios that are unlikely. The analyses may include rapid and gradual ramping of interest rates, rate shocks, basis risk analysis, and yield curve twists. Specific strategies are also analyzed to determine their impact on net interest income levels and sensitivities.
The sensitivity analysis presented in Table 12 is measured as a percentage change in net interest income due to instantaneous moves in benchmark interest rates. Estimated changes below are dependent upon material assumptions such as those previously discussed.described in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Net Interest Income Asset SensitivityNet Interest Income Asset SensitivityTable 12Net Interest Income Asset SensitivityTable 12
  
Estimated % Change in
Net Interest Income Over 12 Months 1
Estimated % Change in
Net Interest Income Over 12 Months 1
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Rate Change  
+200 bps3.2% 3.3%2.0% 2.4%
+100 bps1.8% 1.9%1.1% 1.4%
-25 bps(0.6)% (0.6)%
-100 bps(6.7)% 
NM 2
-50 bps(0.8)% (1.0)%
1 Estimated % change of net interest income is reflected on a non-FTE basis.
2 "NM"- Not meaningful. A downward rate change of 100 basis points would imply a negative interest rate environment during the period and was not considered to be meaningful.

Net interest income asset sensitivity at September 30, 20172018 decreased slightly compared to December 31, 2016,2017, driven primarily by growthchanges in fixed rate consumer loans and a decrease in floating rate commercial loans.our funding profile. See additional discussion related to net interest income in the "Net Interest Income/Margin" section of this MD&A.
We also perform valuation analyses, which we use for discerning levels of risk present in the balance sheet and derivative positions that might not be taken into account in the net interest income simulation horizon. Whereas a net interest income simulation highlights exposures over a relatively short time horizon, our valuation analysis incorporates all cash flows over the estimated remaining life of all balance sheet and derivative positions.
The valuation of the balance sheet, at a point in time, is defined as the discounted present value of asset and derivative cash flows minus the discounted present value of liability cash flows, the net of which is referred to as MVE. The sensitivity of MVE to changes in the level of interest rates is a measure of the longer-term repricing risk and embedded optionality in the balance sheet. Similar to the net interest income simulation, MVE uses instantaneous changes in rates. However, MVE values only the current balance sheet and does not incorporate originations of new/replacement business or balance sheet growth that are used in the net interest income simulation model. As with the net interest income simulation model, assumptions about the timing and variability of balance sheet cash flows are
critical in the MVE analysis. Significant MVE assumptions include those that drive prepayment speeds, expected changes in balances, and pricing of the indeterminate deposit portfolios.
At September 30, 2017,2018, the MVE profile in Table 13 indicates a decline in net balance sheet value due to instantaneous upward changes in rates. This MVE sensitivity is reported for both upward and downward rate shocks. 
Market Value of Equity SensitivityMarket Value of Equity SensitivityTable 13Market Value of Equity SensitivityTable 13
  
Estimated % Change in MVEEstimated % Change in MVE
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Rate Change  
+200 bps(7.7)% (9.1)%(7.5)% (7.6)%
+100 bps(3.4)% (4.2)%(3.5)% (3.3)%
-25 bps0.5% 0.8%
-50 bps1.3% 0.8%
The decrease in MVE sensitivity for downward rate shocks at September 30, 20172018 increased compared to December 31, 2016 was due to lower balance sheet duration,2017, driven primarily by a decline in our outstanding, active notional balancehigher absolute levels of receive-fixed, pay-variable commercial loan swaps. The 10-year swap rate at September 30, 2017 decreased five basis points to 2.29%, compared to 2.34% at December 31, 2016.interest rates. While an instantaneous and severe shift in interest rates was used in this analysis to provide an estimate of exposure under these rate scenarios, we believe that a gradual shift in interest rates would have a much more modest impact.
Since MVE measures the discounted present value of cash flows over the estimated lives of instruments, the change in MVE does not directly correlate to the degree that earnings would be impacted over a shorter time horizon (i.e., the current year). Furthermore, MVE does not take into account factors such as future balance sheet growth, changes in product mix, changes in yield curve relationships, and changing product spreads that could mitigate the impact of changes in interest rates. The net interest income simulation and valuation analyses do not include
actions that management may undertake to manage this risk in response to anticipated changes in interest rates.

Market Risk from Trading Activities
We manage market risk associated with trading activities using a comprehensive risk management approach, which includes VAR metrics, stress testing, and sensitivity analyses. Risk metrics are measured and monitored on a daily basis at both the trading desk and at the aggregate portfolio level to ensure exposures are in line with our risk appetite. Our risk measurement for covered positions subject to the Market Risk Rule takes into account trading exposures resulting from interest rate risk, equity risk, foreign exchange rate risk, credit spread risk, and commodity price risk.
For trading portfolios, VAR measures the estimated maximum loss from one or more trading positions, given a specified confidence level and time horizon. VAR results are monitored daily against established limits. For risk management purposes, our VAR calculation is based on a historical simulation and measures the potential trading losses using a one-day holding period at a one-tail, 99% confidence level. This means that, on average, trading losses could exceed VAR one out of 100 trading days or two to three times per year. 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 manage market risk. Other tools used to actively manage market risk include scenario analysis, stress testing, profit and loss attribution, and stop loss limits.
In addition to VAR, as required by the Market Risk Rule issued by the U.S. banking regulators, we calculate Stressed VAR, which is used as a component of the total market risk capital charge. We calculate the Stressed VAR risk measure using a ten-day holding period at a one-tail, 99% confidence level and employ a historical simulation approach based on a continuous twelve-month historical window selected to reflect a period of significant financial stress for our trading portfolio. The historical period used in the selection of the stress window encompasses all recent financial crises including the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. Our Stressed VAR calculation uses the same methodology and models as regular VAR, which is a requirement under the Market Risk Rule. Table 14 presents VAR and Stressed VAR for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, as well as VAR by Risk Factor at September 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Value at Risk ProfileValue at Risk Profile   Table 14 Value at Risk Profile   Table 14 
              
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
VAR (1-day holding period):VAR (1-day holding period):      VAR (1-day holding period):      
Period end
$2
 
$2
 
$2
 
$2

$2
 
$2
 
$2
 
$2
High3
 3
 3
 3
2
 3
 3
 3
Low1
 1
 1
 1
1
 1
 1
 1
Average2
 2
 2
 3
2
 2
 2
 2
       
Stressed VAR (10-day holding period):
Period end
$69
 
$72
 
$69
 
$72

$60
 
$69
 
$60
 
$69
High100
 87
 100
 87
81
 100
 103
 100
Low44
 11
 22
 8
25
 44
 25
 22
Average65
 39
 53
 31
55
 65
 61
 53
       
VAR by Risk Factor at period end (1-day holding period):
Equity risk    
$1
 
$1
    
$2
 
$1
Interest rate risk    1
 2
    1
 1
Credit spread risk    3
 5
    2
 3
VAR total at period end (1-day diversified)VAR total at period end (1-day diversified) 2
 2
VAR total at period end (1-day diversified) 2
 2
The trading portfolio, measured in terms of VAR, is predominantly comprised of four sub-portfolios of covered positions: (i) credit trading, (ii) fixed income securities, (iii) interest rate derivatives, and (iv) equity derivatives. The trading portfolio also contains other sub-portfolios, including foreign
exchange rate and commodity derivatives; however, these trading risk exposures are not material. Our covered positions originate primarily from underwriting, market making and associated risk mitigating hedging activity, and other services for our clients. The trading portfolio's VAR profile, as illustratedpresented in Table 14, is influenced by a variety of factors, including the size and composition of the portfolio, market volatility, and the correlation between different positions, andpositions. Notwithstanding normal quarterly variations in the specificVAR associated with individual risk measure being reported. Average daily VAR was unchanged for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, andfactors, average daily VAR was lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior year. These results were driven primarily by favorable market conditions and strong client demand, which resulted in higher average balance sheet usage within our credit trading portfolio, as well as lower levels of market volatility during the first nine months of 2017, which largely offset the impact of higher balance sheet usage on theperiod end VAR calculation. Stressed VAR, which is not influenced by current levels of market volatility, increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 remained largely unchanged compared to the same periods in 2016, driven by both2017. Stressed VAR remained within historic ranges throughout the aforementioned increasefirst nine months of 2018, reflecting typical fluctuations in portfolio composition and balance sheet usage and higher stressed exposures associated with our equity derivatives portfolio. Nonetheless, our Stressed VAR remains within historical ranges.usage. The trading portfolio of covered positions did not contain any correlation trading positions or on- or off-balance sheet securitization positions during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 or 2016.2017.
In accordance with the Market Risk Rule, we evaluate the accuracy of our 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. As illustrated in the following graph, for the twelve months ended September 30, 2017, there were no firmwide VAR backtesting exceptions during this period. There was a near VAR backtest exception in November 2016, due largely to the post-election sell-off in U.S. bond markets, which temporarily impacted our fixed income and credit trading portfolios.twelve months ended September 30, 2018. The total number of VAR backtesting exceptions over the preceding 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 maximum of four, depending on the number of exceptions. There was no change in the capital multiplication factor over the preceding twelve months.


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We have valuation policies, procedures, and methodologies for all covered positions. Additionally, trading positions are reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and are subject to independent price verification. See Note 13,15, "Derivative Financial Instruments"Instruments," and Note 14,16, "Fair Value Election and Measurement"Measurement," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q, as well as the "Critical Accounting Policies" MD&A section of our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of valuation policies, procedures, and methodologies.

Model risk management: Our approach regarding the validation and evaluation of the accuracy of our internal models, external models, and associated processes, includes developmental and implementation testing as well as ongoing monitoring and maintenance performed by the various model developers, in conjunction with model owners. Our MRMG is responsible for the independent model validation of all trading risk models. The validation typically includes evaluation of all model documentation as well as model monitoring and maintenance plans. In addition, the MRMG performs its own independent testing. We regularly review the performance of all trading risk models through our model monitoring and maintenance process to preemptively address emerging developments in financial markets, assess evolving modeling approaches, and to identify potential model enhancement.
Stress testing: We use 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. Our stress tests include historical repeats and
simulations using 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 our comprehensive stress testing framework. We review stress testing scenarios on an ongoing basis and make updates as necessary to ensure that both current and emerging risks are captured appropriately.
Trading portfolio capital adequacy: We assess capital adequacy on a regular basis, which is based on estimates of our risk profile and capital positions under baseline and stressed scenarios. Scenarios consider significant risks, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. Our assessment of capital adequacy arising from market risk includes a review of risk arising from material portfolios of covered positions. See the “Capital Resources” section in this MD&A for additional discussion of capital adequacy.

Liquidity Risk Management
Liquidity risk is the risk of being unable, at a reasonable cost, to meet financial obligations as they come due. We manage liquidity risk consistent with our ER management practices in order to mitigate our three primary liquidity risks: (i) structural liquidity risk, (ii) market liquidity risk, and (iii) contingency liquidity risk. Structural liquidity risk arises from our maturity transformation activities and balance sheet structure, which may create differences in the timing of cash inflows and outflows. Market liquidity risk, which we also describe as refinancing or refunding risk, constitutes the risk that we could lose access to the financial markets or the cost of such access may rise to undesirable levels. Contingency liquidity risk arises from rare

and severely adverse liquidity events; these events may be idiosyncratic or systemic, or a combination thereof.
We mitigate these risks utilizing a variety of tested liquidity management techniques in keeping with regulatory guidance and industry best practices. For example, we mitigate structural liquidity risk by structuring our balance sheet prudently so that we fund less liquid assets, such as loans, with stable funding sources, such as consumer and commercial deposits, long-term debt, and capital. We mitigate market liquidity risk by maintaining diverse borrowing resources to fund projected cash needs and structuring our liabilities to avoid maturity concentrations. We test contingency liquidity risk from a range of potential adverse circumstances in our contingency funding scenarios. These scenarios inform the amount of contingency liquidity sources we maintain as a liquidity buffer to ensure we can meet our obligations in a timely manner under adverse contingency liquidity events.
Governance. We maintain a comprehensive liquidity risk governance structure in keeping with regulatory guidance and industry best practices. Our Board, through the BRC, oversees liquidity risk management and establishes our liquidity risk appetite via a set of cascading risk limits. The BRC reviews and approves risk policies to establish these limits and regularly reviews reports prepared by senior management to monitor compliance with these policies. The Board charges the CEO with determining corporate strategies in accordance with its risk appetite and the CEO is a member of our ALCO, which is the executive level committee with oversight of liquidity risk management. The ALCO regularly monitors our liquidity and compliance with liquidity risk limits, and also reviews and approves liquidity management strategies and tactics.
Management and Reporting Framework. Corporate Treasury, under the oversight of the ALCO, is responsible for managing consolidated liquidity risks we encounter in the course of our business. In so doing, Corporate Treasury develops and implements short-term and long-term liquidity management strategies, funding plans, and liquidity stress tests, and also monitors early warning indicators; all of which assist in identifying, measuring, monitoring, reporting, and managing our liquidity risks. Corporate Treasury primarily monitors and manages liquidity risk at the Parent Company and Bank levels as the non-bank subsidiaries are relatively small and ultimately rely upon the Parent Company as a source of liquidity in adverse environments. However, Corporate Treasury also monitors liquidity developments of, and maintains a regular dialogue with, our other legal entities.
MRM conducts independent oversight and governance of liquidity risk management activities. For example, MRM works with Corporate Treasury to ensure our liquidity risk management practices conform to applicable laws and regulations and evaluates key assumptions incorporated in our contingency funding scenarios.
Further, the internal audit function performs the risk assurance role for liquidity risk management. Internal audit conducts an independent assessment of the adequacy of internal controls, including procedural documentation, approval processes, reconciliations, and other mechanisms employed by liquidity risk management and MRM to ensure that liquidity risk
is consistent with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
LCR requirements under Regulation WW became effective for us on January 1, 2016. The LCR requiresrequire 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 a prescribed liquidity stress scenario. We have metthe LCR requirements within the regulatory timelines and atrule. At September 30, 2017,2018, our LCR calculated pursuant to the rule was above the 100% minimum regulatory requirement.
On December 19, 2016, the FRB published a final rule implementing public disclosure requirements for BHCs subject to the LCR that will require them to publicly disclose quantitative and qualitative information regarding their respective LCR calculations on a quarterly basis. We will be required to begin disclosing elements under this final rule for quarterly periods ending after October 1, 2018.
On May 3, 2016, the FRB, OCC, and the FDIC issued a joint proposed rule to implement the NSFR. The proposal would require large U.S. banking organizations to maintain a stable funding profile over a one-year horizon. The FRB proposed a modified NSFR requirement for BHCs with greater than $50 billion but less than $250 billion in total consolidated assets, and less than $10 billion in total on balance sheet foreign exposure. The proposed NSFR requirement seeks to (i) reduce
vulnerability to liquidity risk in financial institution funding structures and (ii) promote improved standardization in the measurement, management and disclosure of liquidity risk. The proposed rule contains an implementation date of January 1, 2018; however, a final rule has not yet been issued.
Uses of Funds. Our primary uses of funds include the extension of loans and credit, the purchase of investment securities, working capital, and debt and capital service. The Bank borrows from the money markets using instruments such as Fed funds,Funds, Eurodollars, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. At September 30, 2017,2018, the Bank retained a material cash position in its Federal Reserve account. The Parent Company also retainsretained a material cash position in its account with the Bank in accordance with our policies and risk limits, discussed in greater detail below.
Sources of Funds. Our primary source of funds is a large, stable deposit base. Core deposits, predominantly made up of consumer and commercial deposits originated primarily from our retail branch network and Wholesale client base, are our largest and most cost-effective source of funding. Total deposits increaseddecreased to $162.7$160.4 billion at September 30, 2017,2018, from $160.4$160.8 billion at December 31, 2016.2017.
We also maintain access to diversified sources for both secured and unsecured wholesale funding. These uncommitted sources include Fed fundsFunds purchased from other banks, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, FHLB advances, and Global Bank Notes. Aggregate borrowings increased modestly to $16.7$22.2 billion at September 30, 2017,2018, from $16.5$14.6 billion at December 31, 2016.2017. These additional borrowings include a mix of both secured and unsecured funding and have primarily been used to support loan growth.

As mentioned above, the Bank and Parent Company maintain programs to access the debt capital markets. The Parent Company maintains an SEC shelf registration from which it may issue senior or subordinated notes and various capital securities, such as common or preferred stock. OurIn August 2018, our Board hasapproved a new SEC shelf registration, which authorized

the issuance of up to $6.0 billion of such securities, of which $6.0 billion of issuance capacity remained available at September 30, 2018. Under our previous SEC shelf registration, the Board authorized the issuance of up to $5.0 billion of such securities, under the SEC shelf registration, of which $2.2 billion and $3.0$1.7 billion of issuance capacity remained available at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The reduction in2017. In April 2018, the Parent Company issued $850 million of 7-year fixed rate senior notes under our previous SEC shelf registration issuance capacity during the first nine months of 2017 was driven by the Parent Company's May 2017 issuance of $750 million of Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series G. See the "Capital Resources" section of this MD&A for additional information regarding our stock issuances.registration.
The Bank maintains a Global Bank Note program under which it may issue senior or subordinated debt with various terms. In January 2017, the Bankfirst quarter of 2018, we issued $1.0 billion$500 million of 3-year5-year fixed rate senior notes and $750 million of 3-year fixed-to-floating rate senior notes under this program. In the third quarter of 2018, we issued $500 million of 4-year and $500 million of 6-year fixed-to-floating rate senior notes as well as $300 million of 3-year4-year floating rate senior notes under this program. In July 2017, we issued $1.0 billion of 5-year senior notes that pay a fixed annual coupon rate of 2.45% under our Global Bank Note program. At September 30, 2017,2018, the Bank retained $34.9$32.9 billion of remaining capacity to issue notes under the Global Bank Note program. See the “Recent Developments” section below for a description of issuances subsequent to September 30, 2018 under this program.
Our issuance capacity under these Bank and Parent Company programs refers to authorization granted by our Board, which is a formal program capacity and not a commitment to purchase by any investor. Debt and equity securities issued under these programs are designed to appeal primarily to domestic and international institutional investors. Institutional investor demand for these securities depends upon numerous factors, including, but not limited to, our credit ratings, investor perception of financial market conditions, and the health of the banking sector. Therefore, our ability to access these markets in the future could be impaired for either idiosyncratic or systemic reasons.
We assess liquidity needs that may occur in both the normal course of business and during times of unusual, adverse events, considering both on and off-balance sheet arrangements and commitments that may impact liquidity in certain business environments. We have contingency funding scenarios and plans that assess liquidity needs that may arise from certain stress events such as severe economic recessions, financial market disruptions, and credit rating downgrades. In particular, a ratings downgrade could adversely impact the cost and availability of some of our liquid funding sources. Factors that affect our credit ratings include, but are not limited to, the credit risk profile of
our assets, the adequacy of our ALLL, the level and stability of
our earnings, the liquidity profile of both the Bank and the Parent Company, the economic environment, and the adequacy of our capital base.
As illustrated in Table 15, at September 30, 2018, S&P revisedhas assigned a “Positive” outlook on our credit rating, outlook from “Stable” to “Positive” in the third quarter of 2017, while both Moody’s and Fitch maintained “Stable” outlooks. Future credit rating downgrades are possible, although not currently anticipated given these “Positive” and “Stable” credit rating outlooks.
Credit Ratings and OutlookTable 15
 September 30, 20172018
 Moody’s S&P Fitch
SunTrust Banks, Inc.:     
Senior debtBaa1 BBB+ A-
Preferred stockBaa3 BB+ BB
      
SunTrust Bank:     
Long-term depositsA1 A- A
Short-term depositsP-1 A-2 F1
Senior debtBaal A- A-
OutlookStable Positive Stable
Our investment securities portfolio is a use of funds and we manage the portfolio primarily as a store of liquidity that is managed as part of our overall liquidity management and ALM process to optimize income and portfolio value, maintaining the majority of our securities in liquid and high-grade asset classes, such as agency MBS, agency debt, and U.S. Treasury securities; nearly all of these securities qualify as high-quality liquid assets under the U.S. LCR Final Rule. At September 30, 2017,2018, our securities AFS portfolio contained $27.4 billion of unencumbered high-quality, liquid securities at market value.
As mentioned above, we evaluate contingency funding scenarios to anticipate and manage the likely impact of impaired capital markets access and other adverse liquidity circumstances. Our contingency plans also provide for continuous monitoring of net borrowed funds dependence and available sources of contingency liquidity. These contingency liquidity sources include available cash reserves, the ability to sell, pledge, or borrow against unencumbered securities in our investment portfolio, the capacity to borrow from the FHLB system or the Federal Reserve discount window, and the ability to sell or securitize certain loan portfolios.

Table 16 presents period end and average balances of our contingency liquidity sources for the third quarters of 20172018 and 2016.2017. These sources exceed our contingency liquidity needs as measured in our contingency funding scenarios.

Contingency Liquidity SourcesContingency Liquidity Sources     Table 16
Contingency Liquidity Sources     Table 16
         
As of Average for the Three Months Ended ¹ As of Average for the Three Months Ended ¹ 
(Dollars in billions)September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
Excess reserves
$4.5
 
$5.7
 
$2.8
 
$3.4

$3.8
 
$4.5
 
$2.4
 
$2.8
Free and liquid investment portfolio securities27.4
 25.0
 27.8
 25.0
27.4
 27.4
 27.4
 27.8
Unused FHLB borrowing capacity24.5
 23.7
 23.2
 22.6
24.2
 24.5
 25.3
 23.2
Unused discount window borrowing capacity17.8
 17.1
 17.8
 17.5
19.8
 17.8
 19.4
 17.8
Total
$74.2
 
$71.5
 
$71.6
 
$68.5

$75.2
 
$74.2
 
$74.5
 
$71.6
1 Average based upon month-end data, except excess reserves, which is based upon a daily average.

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock. We previously acquired capital stock in the FHLB of Atlanta as a precondition for becoming a member of that institution. As a member, we are able to take advantage of competitively priced advances as a wholesale funding source and to access grants and low-cost loans for affordable housing and community development projects, among other benefits. At September 30, 2018, we held $142 million of capital stock in the FHLB of Atlanta, an increase of $127 million compared to December 31, 2017 due to an increase in short-term FHLB advances over the same period. For each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we recognized an immaterial amount of dividends related to FHLB capital stock.
Similarly, to remain a member of the Federal Reserve System, we are required to hold a certain amount of capital stock, determined as either a percentage of the Bank’s capital or as a percentage of total deposit liabilities. At both September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we held $403 million of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock. For both the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we recognized an immaterial amount of dividends related to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we recognized dividends related to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta stock of $9 million and $7 million, respectively.

Parent Company Liquidity. Our primary measure of Parent Company liquidity is the length of time the Parent Company can meet its existing and forecasted obligations using its cash resources. We measure and manage this metric using forecasts from both normal and adverse conditions. Under adverse conditions, we measure how long the Parent Company can meet its capital and debt service obligations after experiencing material attrition of short-term unsecured funding and without the support of dividends from the Bank or access to the capital markets. In accordance with these risk limits established by ALCO and the Board, we manage the Parent Company’s liquidity by structuring its net maturity schedule to minimize the amount of debt maturing within a short period of time. A majority of the Parent Company’s liabilities are long-term in nature, coming from the proceeds of issuances of our capital securities and long-term senior and subordinated notes. See the "Borrowings" section of this MD&A, as well as Note 11, “Borrowings and Contractual Commitments,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information regarding our debt.
We manage the Parent Company to maintain most of its liquid assets in cash and securities that it can quickly convert into cash. Unlike the Bank, it is not typical for the Parent Company to maintain a material investment portfolio of publicly traded securities. We manage the Parent Company cash balance to provide sufficient liquidity to fund all forecasted obligations (primarily debt and capital service) for an extended period of months in accordance with our risk limits.
The primary uses of Parent Company liquidity include debt service, dividends on capital instruments, the periodic purchase
of investment securities, loans to our subsidiaries, and common share repurchases. See further details of the authorized common share repurchases in the "Capital Resources"“Capital Resources” section of this MD&A and in Part II, Item 2, "Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds" in this Form 10-Q. We fund corporate dividends with Parent Company cash, the primary sources of which are dividends from our banking subsidiary and proceeds from the issuance of debt and
capital securities. We are subject to both state and federal banking regulations that limit our ability to pay common stock dividends in certain circumstances.

Recent Developments. In October 2018, the Bank issued $500 million of 7-year fixed rate senior notes, $600 million of 3-year fixed-to-floating rate senior notes, and $300 million of 3-year floating rate senior notes under our Global Bank Note program. Similar to our debt issuances in the first nine months of 2018, these issuances allowed us to supplement our funding sources and pay down other borrowings. See Table 10 in “Borrowings” for additional details regarding debt issuances we completed subsequent to September 30, 2018.
Other Liquidity Considerations. As presented in Table 17, we had an aggregate potential obligation of $87.0$92.5 billion to our clients in unused lines of credit at September 30, 2017.2018. Commitments to extend credit are arrangements to lend to clients who have complied with predetermined contractual obligations. We also had $2.9$3.2 billion in letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2017,2018, most of which are standby letters of credit, which require that we provide funding if certain future events occur. Approximately $263$196 million of these letters supportedwere available to support variable rate demand obligations at September 30, 2017.2018. Unused commercial lines of credit have decreasedincreased since December 31, 2016,2017, driven by revolver utilization.an increase in commercial line of credit commitments during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Residential mortgage commitments also decreasedincreased since December 31, 2016, due primarily to2017, driven by the decreaseincrease in IRLC volume outpacing the decreaseincrease in closed loan volume during the first nine months of 2017.ended September 30, 2018. Additionally, unused CRE lines of credit decreasedincreased since December 31, 2016,2017, driven primarily by increased utilizationan increase in CRE line of existing CRE lines of credit.credit commitments during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.


Unfunded Lending CommitmentsUnfunded Lending Commitments     Table 17
Unfunded Lending Commitments     Table 17
As of Average for the Three Months EndedAs of Average for��the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
Unused lines of credit:              
Commercial
$58,616
 
$59,803
 
$57,807
 
$57,175

$63,400
 
$59,625
 
$62,728
 
$57,807
Residential mortgage commitments 1
4,076
 4,240
 4,268
 7,222
3,777
 3,036
 3,810
 4,268
Home equity lines10,116
 10,336
 10,159
 10,420
10,200
 10,086
 10,165
 10,159
CRE 2
3,786
 4,468
 3,953
 4,485
4,534
 4,139
 4,263
 3,953
Credit card10,442
 9,798
 10,338
 9,495
10,601
 10,533
 10,602
 10,338
Total unused lines of credit
$87,036
 
$88,645
 
$86,525
 
$88,797

$92,512
 
$87,419
 
$91,568
 
$86,525
              
Letters of credit:              
Financial standby
$2,813
 
$2,777
 
$2,722
 
$2,662

$3,041
 
$2,453
 
$2,912
 
$2,722
Performance standby117
 130
 121
 129
101
 125
 101
 121
Commercial17
 19
 14
 17
37
 14
 34
 14
Total letters of credit
$2,947
 
$2,926
 
$2,857
 
$2,808

$3,179
 
$2,592
 
$3,047
 
$2,857
1 Includes residential mortgage IRLCs with notional balances of $2.3$1.6 billion and $2.6$1.7 billion at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
2 Includes commercial mortgage IRLCs and other commitments with notional balances of $282$262 million and $395$240 million at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.


Other Market Risk
Except as discussed below, there have been no other significant changes to other market risk as described in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We measure our residential MSRs at fair value on a recurring basis and hedge the risk associated with changes in fair value. Residential MSRs totaled $1.6$2.1 billion and $1.7 billion at both September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, and are managed and monitored as part of a comprehensive risk governance process, which includes established risk limits.
We originated residential MSRs with fair values at the time of origination of $100 million and $250 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and $90 million and $252 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $88 million and $198 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Additionally, we purchased residential MSRs with a fair value of approximately $27$14 million and $104$89 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018, respectively. No residential MSRs were purchased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
We recognized a mark-to-market decreasesdecrease in the fair value of our residential MSRs of $10 million and an increase of $15 million during the residential MSR portfoliothree and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and decreases of $70 million and $195 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized mark-to-market decreases of $56 million and $488 million, respectively. Changes in fair value include the decay resulting from the realization of monthly net servicing cash flows. We recognized net losses related to residential MSRs, inclusive of fair value changes and related hedges, of $64 million and $184 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and $54 million and $153 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $44 million and $107 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Compared to the prior year periods, the increase in net losses related to residential MSRs was primarily driven by higher decay combined with a decrease inlower net hedge performance in the current periods. Higher decay was driven by an increase in residential MSR asset value as well as an increase in the size of the servicing portfolio, offset partially
by a decrease in payoff volume. All other servicing rights, which include commercial mortgage and consumer indirect loan servicing
rights, are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and therefore, are not subject to the same market risks associated with residential MSRs.


OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
In the ordinary course of business we engage in certain activities that are not reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, generally referred to as "off-balance sheet arrangements." These activities involve transactions with unconsolidated VIEs as well as other arrangements, such as commitments and guarantees, to meet the financing needs of our customersclients and to support ongoing operations. Additional information regarding these types of activities is included in the "Liquidity Risk Management" section of this MD&A, Note 8,10, "Certain Transfers of Financial Assets and Variable Interest Entities," and Note 12,14, "Guarantees," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q, as well as in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contractual Obligations
In the normal course of business, we enter into certain contractual obligations, including obligations to make future payments on our borrowings, partnership investments, and lease arrangements, as well as commitments to lend to clients and to fund capital expenditures and service contracts.
Except for changes in unfunded lending commitments (presented in Table 17 within the "Liquidity Risk Management"
section of this MD&A), borrowings (presented in the "Borrowings" section of this MD&A), and pension and other postretirement benefit plans (disclosed in Note 11,13, "Employee Benefit Plans," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q), there have been no material changes in our contractual obligations from those disclosed in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.



BUSINESS SEGMENTS
See Note 16,18, "Business Segment Reporting," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for a description of our business segments, basis of presentation, internal management reporting methodologies, and business segment structure
 
realignment from three segments to two segments in the second quarter of 2017.reporting methodologies, and additional information. Table 18 presents net income for our reportable business segments:

Net Income by Business Segment      Table 18
      Table 18
              
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 20162018 
  2017 1, 2
 2018 
  2017 1, 2
Consumer
$241
 
$258
 
$651
 
$762

$381
 
$264
 
$1,081
 
$698
Wholesale359
 252
 967
 684
372
 341
 1,120
 917
              
Corporate Other(22) 26
 37
 133
50
 (17) 49
 60
Reconciling Items 1
(40) (62) (122) (166)
Reconciling Items 3
(51) (50) (133) (142)
Total Corporate Other(62) (36) (85) (33)(1) (67) (84) (82)
Consolidated Net Income
$538
 
$474
 
$1,533
 
$1,413

$752
 
$538
 
$2,117
 
$1,533
1
During the second quarter of 2018, certain business banking clients were transferred from the Wholesale business segment to the Consumer business segment. For all periods prior to the second quarter of 2018, the corresponding financial results have been transferred to the Consumer business segment for comparability purposes.
2
During the fourth quarter of 2017, we sold PAC, the results of which were previously reported within the Wholesale business segment. For all periods prior to January 1, 2018, PAC's financial results, including the gain on sale, have been transferred to Corporate Other for enhanced comparability of the Wholesale business segment excluding PAC.
3
Reflects differences between net income reported for each business segment using management accounting practices and U.S. GAAP. Prior period information has been restated to reflect changes in internal reporting methodology. See additional information in Note 18, "Business Segment Reporting," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
1 Includes differences between net income reported for each business segment using management accounting practices and U.S. GAAP. Prior period information has been restated to reflect changes in internal reporting methodology. See additional information in Note 16, "Business Segment Reporting," to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.


Table 19 presents average loansLHFI and average deposits for our reportable business segments:
Average Loans and Deposits by Business Segment     Table 19
Average LHFI and Deposits by Business SegmentAverage LHFI and Deposits by Business Segment     Table 19
 
Three Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30
Average Loans Average Consumer
and Commercial Deposits
Average LHFI Average Consumer
and Commercial Deposits
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 20162018 
  2017 1, 2
 2018 
  2017 1, 2
Consumer
$73,378
 
$70,560
 
$103,066
 
$99,730

$75,414
 
$74,742
 
$111,930
 
$109,774
Wholesale71,255
 71,625
 56,211
 55,489
70,485
 68,568
 47,773
 49,515
Corporate Other73
 72
 142
 94
96
 1,396
 (355) 130

Nine Months Ended September 30Nine Months Ended September 30
Average Loans Average Consumer
and Commercial Deposits
Average LHFI Average Consumer
and Commercial Deposits
(Dollars in millions)2017 2016 2017 20162018 
  2017 1, 2
 2018 
  2017 1, 2
Consumer
$72,200
 
$69,075
 
$102,686
 
$98,751

$75,122
 
$73,613
 
$111,025
 
$109,301
Wholesale72,005
 71,489
 56,326
 54,099
69,155
 69,303
 48,259
 49,724
Corporate Other71
 64
 133
 61
91
 1,360
 (125) 120
1
During the second quarter of 2018, certain business banking clients were transferred from the Wholesale business segment to the Consumer business segment. For all periods prior to the second quarter of 2018, the corresponding financial results have been transferred to the Consumer business segment for comparability purposes.
2
During the fourth quarter of 2017, we sold PAC, the assets and liabilities of which were previously reported within the Wholesale business segment. For all periods prior to January 1, 2018, PAC's assets and liabilities, including loans and deposits, have been transferred to Corporate Other for enhanced comparability of the Wholesale business segment excluding PAC.



BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20172018 versus Nine Months Ended September 30, 20162017
Consumer
Consumer reported net income of $651 million$1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease2018, an increase of $111$383 million, or 15%55%, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease was driven primarily by higher provisionnet interest income and lower provisions for credit losses and lower mortgage production related income taxes, offset partially by lower noninterest income and higher net interest income.noninterest expense.
Net interest income was $2.7$3.1 billion, an increase of $170$229 million, or 7%8%, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, driven by growth in average loan andimproved spreads on deposit balances as well as improved deposit spreads.balances. Net interest income related to deposits increased $138$235 million, or 10%14%, driven by an 11a 25 basis point increase in deposit spreadspreads and a $3.9$1.7 billion, or 4%2%, increase in average deposit balances. Net interest income related to LHFI increased $45$8 million, or 4%1%, driven primarily by growtha $1.5 billion, or 2%, increase in average LHFI balances, offset partially by a three basis point decrease in loan balances.spreads. Consumer loan growth was driven by increases in residential mortgages, consumer direct, indirect, and guaranteed student loans, offset partially by declines in home equity products.
Provision for credit losses was $299$101 million, an increasea decrease of $209 million, compared to the same period in 2016 as a result of higher net charge-offs and increased hurricane-related reserves during the third quarter of 2017.
Total noninterest income was $1.4 billion, a decrease of $167 million, or 11%67%, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The decrease was driven by lower net charge-offs, improved credit quality, and the release of hurricane-related ALLL reserves.
Total noninterest income was $1.3 billion, a decrease of $78 million, or 5%, compared to the same period in 2017. The decrease was driven primarily by lower mortgage-relatedmortgage related income and lower client transaction-related fee income (which includes service charges on depositsdeposit accounts, other charges and fees, and card fees), offset partially by increases in retail investment services and other noninterest income. The decline in client transaction-related fee income was due primarily to the enhanced posting orderimpact of our adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard on January 1, 2018 and by a change in our process instituted duringfor recognizing card rewards expenses, which resulted in four months of rewards expenses being recognized in card fee income in the fourththird quarter of 2016.2018.
Total noninterest expense was $2.8$3.0 billion, a decreasean increase of $7$56 million, or 2%, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease was driven primarily by higher outside processing and software costs due to lower staff expense, lower outside processing costs, investments in technology and accrual reversals related tofavorable developments with certain legal matters in the favorable resolutionthird quarter of previous legal matters,2017, offset partially by increased expenses associated with corporate support and technology, occupancy and branch network-related activities, and marketing investments.revenue recognition accounting impacts in the current period.
Wholesale
Wholesale reported net income of $967 million$1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, an increase of $283$203 million, or 41%22%, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The year-over-year increase was attributabledue to higher net interest income noninterest income, and lower provision for credit losses,income taxes, offset partially by lower noninterest income and higher noninterest expense associated with revenue growth and the acquisition of Pillar.expense.
Net interest income was $1.8$1.7 billion, an increase of $184$73 million, or 12%5%, compared to the same period in 2016,2017, driven primarily by growth in average deposit balances as well as improved deposit spreads.and equity spreads, offset partially by declines in loan and deposit volume. Net interest income related to deposits increased $112$84 million, or 19%15%, drivenas a
result of improved spreads, offset partially by a 21 basis point increase indecreased deposit spreads.volumes. Average deposit balances grew $2.2decreased $1.5 billion, or 4%3%, driven primarily by an increase in interest-bearing
commercial DDA and business CD balances, offset partially by declinesas a result of decreases in money market accounts and noninterest-bearingnon-interest-bearing commercial DDAs.DDAs, offset partially by increases in interest-bearing commercial DDAs and business CD products. Net interest income related to LHFI increased $54decreased $44 million, or 6%5%, as average LHFI grew $516a result of lower tax exempt loan and lease spreads, which were specifically impacted by the 2017 Tax Act. Net interest income related to equity increased $40 million, or 1%. Growth in loan-related net interest income was32%, due to improved spreads on C&I loanshigher equity balances and growth in CRE loan balances.spreads.
Provision for credit losses was $31$19 million, stable compared to the same period in 2017.
Total noninterest income was $1.1 billion, a decrease of $222$45 million, or 88%4%, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The decrease was due primarily todriven largely by lower energy-related net charge-offs.investment banking income, which decreased $32 million, or 7%, as a result of lower syndication and high yield bond fees. The gross-up of tax credits decreased $21 million, or 17%, driven by the lower effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Commercial credit related income was down $10 million, or 4%, as a result of lower bridge commitment fees and service charges, which were down $5 million, or 4%. These decreases were offset partially by $30 million of remeasurement gains on an equity investment following our adoption of the recognition and measurement of financial assets accounting standard on January 1, 2018 and a $4 million, or 3%, increase in trading income resulting from higher client-related derivative activity.
Total noninterest incomeexpense was $1.2$1.3 billion, an increase of $198$23 million, or 20%2%, compared to the same period in 2016. The year-over-year increase was driven primarily by higher investment banking income, which increased $108 million, or 29%, with broad-based growth across several products and services, particularly in mergers and acquisitions advisory, syndicated finance, bonds and equity origination. Additionally, Pillar contributed $52 million of fee income on a year-over-year basis with the remainder of the increase attributable to structured lease gains and card fees.
Total noninterest expense was $1.4 billion, an increase of $156 million, or 13%, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The increase was due primarily to Pillar-relatedhigher investment banking transaction expenses related to the impact of our adoption of the revenue recognition accounting standard on January 1, 2018, higher compensation associated with improved business performance, ongoing investment in technology,functional support expense, and higher amortization expense related to increasedassociated with STCC community development investments.tax credit investments, offset partially by lower headcount and incentive related compensation.
Corporate Other
Corporate Other net income was $37$49 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, a decrease of $96$11 million, or 72%18%, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The decrease in net income was due primarily to lower net interest income.
Net interest income was a net expense of $15$118 million, a decrease of $100$149 million compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The decrease was driven by lower commercial loan swap-relatedloan-related swap income due to higher LIBORbenchmark interest rates. Average long-term debt remained stable and average short-term borrowings increased $527$316 million, or 6%15%, compared to the same period in 2016, driven by balance sheet management activities.
Total noninterest income was $59$50 million, a decrease of $53$9 million, or 47%15%, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The decrease was due todriven primarily by a decline in capital markets related income, which decreased $15 million, or 82%, offset partially by a mark-to-market net gain of $9 million recognized on an equity investment for the sale-leaseback of one of our office buildings in the second quarter of 2016.nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Total noninterest expense was $26a benefit of $95 million an increase of $23for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The benefit increased $129 million compared to the same period in 2016. The increase was2017 due primarily to higher severance costs.recoveries of internal expense allocations during the current period.


Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP MeasuresSelected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures   Table 20
Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures   Table 20
(Dollars in millions and shares in thousands, except per share data)          
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
Selected Financial Data2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Summary of Operations:              
Interest income
$1,635
 
$1,451
 
$4,747
 
$4,285

$1,834
 
$1,635
 
$5,261
 
$4,747
Interest expense205
 143
 548
 408
322
 205
 821
 548
Net interest income1,430
 1,308
 4,199
 3,877
1,512
 1,430
 4,440
 4,199
Provision for credit losses120
 97
 330
 343
61
 120
 121
 330
Net interest income after provision for credit losses1,310
 1,211
 3,869
 3,534
1,451
 1,310
 4,319
 3,869
Noninterest income846
 889
 2,520
 2,569
782
 846
 2,408
 2,520
Noninterest expense1,391
 1,409
 4,243
 4,072
1,384
 1,391
 4,191
 4,243
Income before provision for income taxes765
 691
 2,146
 2,031
849
 765
 2,536
 2,146
Provision for income taxes225
 215
 606
 611
95
 225
 412
 606
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest2
 2
 7
 7
2
 2
 7
 7
Net income
$538
 
$474
 
$1,533
 
$1,413

$752
 
$538
 
$2,117
 
$1,533
Net income available to common shareholders
$512
 
$457
 
$1,468
 
$1,363

$726
 
$512
 
$2,036
 
$1,468
Net interest income-FTE 1

$1,467
 
$1,342
 
$4,306
 
$3,982

$1,534
 
$1,467
 
$4,505
 
$4,306
Total revenue2,276
 2,197
 6,719
 6,446
2,294
 2,276
 6,848
 6,719
Total revenue-FTE 1
2,313
 2,231
 6,826
 6,551
2,316
 2,313
 6,913
 6,826
Net income per average common share:              
Diluted
$1.06
 
$0.91
 
$3.00
 
$2.70

$1.56
 
$1.06
 
$4.34
 
$3.00
Basic1.07
 0.92
 3.04
 2.72
1.58
 1.07
 4.38
 3.04
Dividends paid per average common share0.40
 0.26
 0.92
 0.74
Dividends declared per common share0.50
 0.40
 1.30
 0.92
Book value per common share    47.16
 46.63
    48.00
 47.16
Tangible book value per common share 2
    34.34
 34.33
    34.51
 34.34
Market capitalization    28,451
 21,722
    30,632
 28,451
Market price per common share:       
Market price per common share (NYSE trading symbol “STI”):       
High
$60.04
 
$44.61
 
$61.69
 
$44.61

$75.08
 
$60.04
 
$75.08
 
$61.69
Low51.96
 38.75
 51.96
 31.07
65.82
 51.96
 64.32
 51.96
Close59.77
 43.80
 59.77
 43.80
66.79
 59.77
 66.79
 59.77
Selected Average Balances:              
Total assets
$205,738
 
$201,476
 
$204,833
 
$197,613

$207,395
 
$205,738
 
$205,370
 
$204,833
Earning assets184,861
 180,523
 184,180
 177,600
186,344
 184,861
 184,607
 184,180
LHFI144,706
 142,257
 144,276
 140,628
145,995
 144,706
 144,368
 144,276
Consumer and commercial deposits159,419
 155,313
 159,145
 152,911
Intangible assets including residential MSRs8,009
 7,415
 8,019
 7,509
8,396
 8,009
 8,332
 8,019
Residential MSRs1,589
 1,065
 1,599
 1,157
1,987
 1,589
 1,922
 1,599
Consumer and commercial deposits159,348
 159,419
 159,159
 159,145
Preferred stock1,975
 1,225
 1,643
 1,225
2,025
 1,975
 2,145
 1,643
Total shareholders’ equity24,573
 24,410
 24,131
 24,076
24,275
 24,573
 24,324
 24,131
Average common shares - diluted483,640
 500,885
 489,176
 505,619
464,164
 483,640
 469,006
 489,176
Average common shares - basic478,258
 496,304
 483,711
 501,036
460,252
 478,258
 464,804
 483,711
Financial Ratios (Annualized):              
ROA1.04% 0.94% 1.00% 0.96%1.44% 1.04% 1.38% 1.00%
ROE9.03
 7.89
 8.77
 8.01
13.01
 9.03
 12.33
 8.77
ROTCE 3
12.45
 10.73
 12.09
 10.96
18.06
 12.45
 17.14
 12.09
Net interest margin3.07
 2.88
 3.05
 2.92
3.22
 3.07
 3.22
 3.05
Net interest margin-FTE 1
3.15
 2.96
 3.13
 2.99
3.27
 3.15
 3.26
 3.13
Efficiency ratio 4
61.12
 64.13
 63.16
 63.17
60.34
 61.12
 61.20
 63.16
Efficiency ratio-FTE 1, 4
60.14
 63.14
 62.17
 62.16
59.76
 60.14
 60.62
 62.17
Tangible efficiency ratio-FTE 1, 4, 5
59.21
 62.54
 61.44
 61.63
58.94
 59.21
 59.89
 61.44
Total average shareholders’ equity to total average assets11.94
 12.12
 11.78
 12.18
11.71
 11.94
 11.84
 11.78
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 6
    8.10
 8.57
    7.72
 8.10
Common dividend payout ratio    37.2
 28.2
    31.6
 37.2

Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures (continued)Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures (continued)    Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures (continued)
        
Selected Financial Data (continued) Nine Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
Capital Ratios at period end 7:
 2017 2016 2018 2017
CET1 9.62% 9.78% 9.60% 9.62%
CET1 - fully phased-in 9.48
 9.66
Tier 1 capital 10.74
 10.50
 10.72
 10.74
Total capital 12.69
 12.57
 12.47
 12.69
Leverage 9.50
 9.28
 9.66
 9.50

              
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Net interest margin3.07 % 2.88 % 3.05 % 2.92 %3.22 % 3.07 % 3.22 % 3.05 %
Impact of FTE adjustment0.08
 0.08
 0.08
 0.07
0.05
 0.08
 0.04
 0.08
Net interest margin-FTE 1
3.15 % 2.96 % 3.13 % 2.99 %3.27 % 3.15 % 3.26 % 3.13 %
              
Efficiency ratio 4
61.12 % 64.13 % 63.16 % 63.17 %60.34 % 61.12 % 61.20 % 63.16 %
Impact of FTE adjustment(0.98) (0.99) (0.99) (1.01)(0.58) (0.98) (0.58) (0.99)
Efficiency ratio-FTE 1, 4
60.14
 63.14
 62.17
 62.16
59.76
 60.14
 60.62
 62.17
Impact of excluding amortization related to intangible assets and certain tax credits(0.93) (0.60) (0.73) (0.53)(0.82) (0.93) (0.73) (0.73)
Tangible efficiency ratio-FTE 1, 4, 5
59.21 % 62.54 % 61.44 % 61.63 %58.94 % 59.21 % 59.89 % 61.44 %
              
ROE9.03 % 7.89 % 8.77 % 8.01 %13.01 % 9.03 % 12.33 % 8.77 %
Impact of removing average intangible assets other than residential MSRs and other servicing rights from average common shareholders' equity, and removing related pre-tax amortization expense from net income available to common shareholders3.42
 2.84
 3.32
 2.95
5.05
 3.42
 4.81
 3.32
ROTCE 3
12.45% 10.73% 12.09% 10.96%18.06% 12.45% 17.14% 12.09%
              
Net interest income
$1,430
 
$1,308
 
$4,199
 
$3,877

$1,512
 
$1,430
 
$4,440
 
$4,199
FTE adjustment37
 34
 107
 105
22
 37
 65
 107
Net interest income-FTE 1
1,467
 1,342
 4,306
 3,982
1,534
 1,467
 4,505
 4,306
Noninterest income846
 889
 2,520
 2,569
782
 846
 2,408
 2,520
Total revenue-FTE 1

$2,313
 
$2,231
 
$6,826
 
$6,551

$2,316
 
$2,313
 
$6,913
 
$6,826
              
              
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)    September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016    September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
Total shareholders’ equity    
$24,522
 
$24,449
    
$24,139
 
$24,522
Goodwill, net of deferred taxes 8
    (6,084) (6,089)    (6,171) (6,084)
Other intangible assets (including residential MSRs and other servicing rights)    (1,706) (1,131)    (2,140) (1,706)
Residential MSRs and other servicing rights    1,690
 1,124
    2,126
 1,690
Tangible equity 6
    18,422
 18,353
    17,954
 18,422
Noncontrolling interest    (101) (101)    (101) (101)
Preferred stock    (1,975) (1,225)    (2,025) (1,975)
Tangible common equity 6
    
$16,346
 
$17,027
    
$15,828
 
$16,346
              
Total assets    
$208,252
 
$205,091
    
$211,276
 
$208,252
Goodwill    (6,338) (6,337)    (6,331) (6,338)
Other intangible assets (including residential MSRs and other servicing rights)Other intangible assets (including residential MSRs and other servicing rights)   (1,706) (1,131)    (2,140) (1,706)
Residential MSRs and other servicing rights    1,690
 1,124
    2,126
 1,690
Tangible assets    
$201,898
 
$198,747
    
$204,931
 
$201,898
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 6
    8.10 % 8.57 %    7.72 % 8.10 %
Tangible book value per common share 2
    
$34.34
 
$34.33
    
$34.51
 
$34.34

Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures (continued)Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures (continued)  Selected Financial Data and Reconcilement of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures (continued)  
      
Reconciliation of fully phased-in CET1 Ratio 7
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
CET19.62 % 9.78 %
Less:   
MSRs(0.13) (0.10)
Other 9
(0.01) (0.02)
CET1 - fully phased-in9.48 % 9.66 %
   
   
(Dollars in millions)      
Reconciliation of PPNR 10
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Reconciliation of PPNR 9
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Income before provision for income taxes
$765
 
$2,146

$849
 
$2,536
Provision for credit losses120
 330
61
 121
Less:      
Net securities gains
 1

 1
PPNR
$885
 
$2,475

$910
 
$2,656

1 We present net interest income-FTE, total revenue-FTE, net interest margin-FTE, efficiency ratio-FTE, and tangible efficiency ratio-FTE on a fully taxable-equivalent ("FTE") basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax-favored status of net interest income from certain loans and investments using a federal tax rate of 21% for all periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and 35% andfor all periods prior to January 1, 2018, as well as state income taxes, where applicable, to increase tax-exempt interest income to a taxable-equivalent basis. We believe the FTE basis is the preferred industry measurement basis for these measures and that it enhances comparability of net interest income and total revenue arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. Total revenue-FTE is calculated as net interest income-FTE plus noninterest income. Net interest margin-FTE is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income-FTE by average total earning assets.
2 We present tangible book value per common share, which removes the after-tax impact of purchase accounting intangible assets, noncontrolling interest, and preferred stock from shareholders' equity. We believe this measure is useful to investors because, by removing the amount of intangible assets that result from merger and acquisition activity, and removing the amounts of noncontrolling interest and preferred stock that do not represent our common shareholders' equity, it allows investors to more easily compare our capital position to other companies in the industry.
3 
We present ROTCE, which removes the after-tax impact of purchase accounting intangible assets from average common shareholders' equity and removes the related intangible asset amortization from net income available to common shareholders. We believe this measure is useful to investors because, by removing the amount of intangible assets that result from merger and acquisition activity and related pre-tax amortization expense (the level of which may vary from company to company), it allows investors to more easily compare our ROTCE to other companies in the industry who present a similar measure. We also believe that removing these items provides a more relevant measure of our return on common shareholders' equity. This measure is utilized by management to assess our profitability.
4 Efficiency ratio is computed by dividing noninterest expense by total revenue. Efficiency ratio-FTE is computed by dividing noninterest expense by total revenue-FTE.
5 We present tangible efficiency ratio-FTE, which excludes amortization related to intangible assets and certain tax credits. We believe this measure is useful to investors because, by removing the impact of amortization (the level of which may vary from company to company), it allows investors to more easily compare our efficiency to other companies in the industry. This measure is utilized by management to assess our efficiency and that of our lines of business.
6 We present certain capital information on a tangible basis, including tangible equity, tangible common equity, and the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible equity, and tangible common equity, which removes the after-tax impact of purchase accounting intangible assets. We believe these measures are useful to investors because, by removing the amount of intangible assets that result from merger and acquisition activity (the level of which may vary from company to company), it allows investors to more easily compare our capital position to other companies in the industry. These measures are utilized by management to analyze capital adequacy.
7 The CET1 ratio on a fully phased-in basis at September 30, 2017 is estimated and is presented to provide investors with an indication of ourBasel III capital adequacyratios are calculated under the future CET1 requirements, which will applystandardized approach using regulatory capital methodology applicable to us beginning on January 1, 2018.for each period presented. Refer to the "Capital Resources" section of this MD&A for additional regulatory capital information.
8 Net of deferred taxes of $254$160 million and $248$254 million at September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.
9Primarily includes the deduction from capital of certain carryforward DTAs, the overfunded pension asset, and other intangible assets.
10 We present the reconciliation of PPNR because it is a performance metric utilized by management and in certain of our compensation plans. PPNR impacts the level of awards if certain thresholds are met. We believe this measure is useful to investors because it allows investors to compare our PPNR to other companies in the industry who present a similar measure.









Item 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
See the “Enterprise Risk Management” section of thein Part I, Item 2, MD&A, in this Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.



Item 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The CompanyCompany's management conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) at September 30, 2017.2018. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its CEO and CFO, as
appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon the evaluation, the CEO and CFO
concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at September 30, 2017.2018.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted several new accounting standards and implemented relevant changes to its control activities and processes to monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls over financial reporting. There have beenwere no other changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Refer to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.





PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to numerous claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of its business activities, some of which involve claims for substantial amounts. Although the ultimate outcome of these suits cannot be ascertained at this time, it is the opinion of management that none of these matters, when resolved, will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition. For additional information, see Note 15,17, “Contingencies,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 1A.RISK FACTORS
The risks described in this report and in the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known, or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial, also may adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, or future results. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A., "Risk“Risk Factors," in the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018, which could materially affect the Company's business, financial condition, or future results, should be carefully considered.
Additionally, we update the "Risk Factors" section“Risk Factors” sections contained in the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K by adding the following risk factor:
Interest rates on our outstanding financial instruments might be subject to change based on regulatory developments, which could adversely affect our revenue, expenses, and the value of those financial instruments.
LIBOR and certain other “benchmarks” are the subject of recent national, international, and other regulatory guidance and proposals for reform. These reforms may cause such benchmarks to perform differently than in the past or have other consequences which cannot be predicted. On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, publicly announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates after 2021. It is unclear whether, at that time, LIBOR will cease to exist or if new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established. If LIBOR ceases to exist or if the methods of calculating LIBOR change from current methods for any reason, interest rates on our floating rate obligations, loans, deposits, derivatives, and other financial instruments tied to LIBOR rates, as well as the revenue and expenses associated with those financial instruments, may be adversely affected. Further, any uncertainty regarding the continued use and reliability of LIBOR as a benchmark interest rate could adversely affect the value of our floating rate obligations, loans, deposits, derivatives, and other financial instruments tied to LIBOR rates.

We also update the "Risk Factors" section contained in the Company's 2016 AnnualQuarterly Report on Form 10-K10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018 by replacing the existing risk factor, “A failure in, or breach of, ourOur operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of our third party vendors and other service providers, including as a result of cyber- attacks, could disrupt our businesses, result in the disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information, damage our reputation, increase our costs and cause losses,” with the following two risk factors:
Our operationalcommunications systems and infrastructure may fail or may be the subject of a breach or cyber-attack that, if successful, could adversely affect our business.business and disrupt business continuity,” with the following risk factor:

Our operational and communications systems and infrastructure may fail or may be the subject of a breach or cyber-attack that, if successful, could adversely affect our business and disrupt business continuity.
We depend on our ability to process, record, and monitor a large number of client transactions and to communicate with clients and other institutions on a continuous basis. As client, industry, public, and regulatory expectations regarding operational and information security have increased, our operational systems and infrastructure continue to be safeguarded and monitored for potential failures, disruptions, and breakdowns, whether as a result of human errorevents beyond our control or intentional attack. otherwise.
Our business, financial, accounting, data processing, or other operating systems and facilities may stop operating properly or become disabled or damaged as a result of a number of factors, including events that are wholly or partially beyond our control. For example, there could be sudden increases in client transaction volume; electrical or telecommunications


outages; natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes; disease pandemics; events arising from local or larger scale political or social matters, including terrorist acts; occurrences of employee error, fraud, theft, or malfeasance; disruptions caused by technology implementation, including hardware deployment and software updates; and, as described below, cyber-attacks.
Although we have business continuity plans and other safeguards in place, our operations and communications may be adversely affected by significant and widespread disruption to our systems and infrastructure that support our businesses and clients. While we continue to evolve and modify our business continuity plans, there can be no assurance in an escalating threat environment that they will be effective in avoiding disruption and business impacts. Our insurance may not be adequate to compensate us for all resulting losses.losses, and the cost to obtain adequate coverage may increase for us or the industry.
In particular, information securitySecurity risks for financial institutions such as ours have substantiallydramatically increased in recent years in part because of the proliferation of new technologies, the use of the internet and telecommunications technologies to conduct financial transactions, and the increased sophistication, resources, and activities of hackers, terrorists, activists, industrial spies, insider bad actors, organized crime, and other external parties, including hostile nation state actors. In addition, to access our products and services, our clients may use devices or software that are beyond our control environment, which may provide additional avenues for bad actorsattackers to gain access to confidential information. Although we have information security procedures and controls in place, our technologies, systems, networks, and our clients' devices and software may become the target of cyber-attacks, or information security breaches, or information theft that could result in the unauthorized release, gathering, monitoring, misuse, loss, change, or destruction of our or our clients' confidential, proprietary and other information (including personal identifying


information of individuals), or otherwise disrupt our or our clients' or other third parties' business operations. Other U.S. financial institutions and financial service companies have
reported breaches in the security of their websites or other systems, including attempts to shut down access to their networks and systems in an attempt to extract compensation from them to regain control. Several financialFinancial institutions, including SunTrust, have experienced distributed denial-of-service attacks, a sophisticated and targeted attack intended to disable or degrade internet service or to sabotage systems.
Although we are not aware of any material breach of our networks, systems and data or material losses relating to cyber-attacks or other information security breaches, weWe and others in our industry are regularly the subject of attempts by bad actorsattackers to gain unauthorized access to our networks, systems, and data, or to obtain, change, or destroy confidential data (including personal identifying information of individuals) through a variety of means, including computer viruses, malware, and phishing. In the future, theseThese attacks may result in unauthorized individuals obtaining access to our confidential information or that of our clients, or otherwise accessing, damaging, or disrupting our systems or infrastructure.
We mustare continuously developdeveloping and enhanceenhancing our controls, processes, and practices designed to protect our systems, computers, software, data, and networks from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. This continued development and enhancement will require us to expend additional resources, including to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities that may be detected. Despite our ongoing investments in security measures, including employee training,resources, talent, and business practices, we are unable to assure that any security measures that require action by employees may notwill be subject to human error.effective.
If our systems and infrastructure were to be breached, damaged, or disrupted, or if we were to experience a loss of our confidential information or that of our clients, we could be subject to serious negative consequences, including disruption of our operations, damage to our reputation, a loss of trust in us on the part of our clients, vendors or other counterparties, client attrition, reimbursement or other
costs, increased compliance costs, significant litigation exposure and legal liability, or regulatory fines, penalties or intervention. Any of these could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, and/orour financial condition.
A disruption, breach, or failure in the operational systems and infrastructure of our third party vendors and other service providers, including as a result of cyber-attacks, could adversely affect our business.
Third parties perform significant operational services on our behalf. These third parties with whom we do business or that facilitate our business activities, including exchanges, clearing houses, financial intermediaries, or vendors that provide services or security solutions for our operations, could also be sources of operational and information security risk to us, including from breakdowns or failures of their own systems or capacity constraints. In particular, operating our business requires us to provide access to client and other sensitive company information to our contractors, consultants, and other third parties and authorized entities. Controls and oversight mechanisms are in place to limit access to this information and protect it from unauthorized disclosure, theft, and disruption. However, control systems and policies pertaining to system access are subject to errors in design, oversight failure, software failure, human error, intentional subversion or other compromise resulting in theft, error, loss, or inappropriate use of information or systems to commit fraud, cause embarrassment to us condition, and/or our executives or to gain competitive advantage. In addition, regulators expect financial institutions to be responsible for all aspects of their performance, including aspects which they delegate to third parties. If a disruption, breach, or failure in the system or infrastructure of any third party with whom we do business occurred, our business may be materially and adversely affected in a manner similar to if our own systems or infrastructure had been compromised. Our systems and infrastructure may also be attacked, compromised, or damaged as a result of, or as the intended target of, any disruption, breach, or failure in the systems or infrastructure of any third party with whom we do business.share price.





Item 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a) None.
(b) None.
(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities:
    Table 21    Table 21
Common Stock 1
 Common Stock 1, 2
Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share 
Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar Value
of Equity that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Plans
or Programs at Period End
(in millions)
Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share 
Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar Value
of Equity that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Plans
or Programs at Period End
(in millions)
January 1 - 31
 $— 
 $4804,550,359
 $68.03 4,550,359
 $350
February 1 - 281,904,300
   59.54 1,904,300
   367287,254
   71.08 287,254
   330
March 1 - 31 2
5,108,154
   58.85 2,110,532
   240
Total during first quarter of 20177,012,454
   59.04 4,014,832
   240
March 1 - 31
  
   330
Total during first quarter of 20184,837,613
 68.22 4,837,613
   330
        
April 1 - 302,281,000
   57.17 2,281,000
   1104,910,576
   67.20 4,910,576
 
May 1 - 311,898,455
   57.73 1,898,455
 
  
 
June 1 - 30
  
 
  
 
Total during second quarter of 20174,179,455
   57.42 4,179,455
 
Total during second quarter of 20184,910,576
   67.20 4,910,576
 
        
July 1 - 311,721,800
   57.14 1,721,800
   1,2224,487,600
   69.90 4,487,600
   1,686
August 1 - 314,045,893
   57.25 4,045,893
   9902,556,079
   72.88 2,556,079
   1,500
September 1 - 30
  
   990
  
   1,500
Total during third quarter of 20175,767,693
   57.22 5,767,693
   990
Total during third quarter of 20187,043,679
   70.99 7,043,679
   1,500
        
Total year-to-date 201716,959,602
 $58.02 13,961,980
 $990
Total year-to-date 201816,791,868
 $69.08 16,791,868
 $1,500
1The principal market in which SunTrust common stock is traded is the NYSE (trading symbol “STI”).
2 During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, no shares of SunTrust common stock were surrendered by participants in SunTrust's employee stock option plans, where participants may pay the exercise price upon exercise of SunTrust stock options by surrendering shares of SunTrust common stock that the participant already owns. SunTrust considers any such shares surrendered by participants in SunTrust's employee stock option plans to be repurchased pursuant to the authority and terms of the applicable stock option plan rather than pursuant to publicly announced share repurchase programs.
2 During March 2017, the Company repurchased $174 million of its outstanding common stock at market value under the 1% of Tier 1 capital de minimis exception allowed under the applicable 2016 Capital Plan Rule. This repurchase was incremental to and separate from the $960 million of authorized share repurchases under the Company's 2016 capital plan submitted in connection with the 2016 CCAR.

On June 28, 2017,2018, the Company announced that the Federal Reserve had no objections to the repurchase of up to $1.32$2.0 billion of the Company's outstanding common stock to be completed between July 1, 20172018 and June 30, 2018,2019, as part of the Company's 20172018 capital plan submitted in connection with the 20172018 CCAR. During the third quarter of 2017,2018, the Company repurchased $330$500 million of its outstanding common stock at market value as part of this publicly announced 20172018 capital plan. At September 30, 2017,2018, the Company had $990 million$1.5 billion of remaining common stock repurchase capacity available under its 20172018 capital plan (reflected in the table above).
At September 30, 2017, 7.1 million2018, a total of 387,950 Series A and B warrants to purchase the Company's common stock remained outstanding. The Series A and B warrants have expiration dates of December 31, 2018 and November 14, 2018, respectively.
 
In the first quarter of 2018, the Company redeemed all 4,500 issued and outstanding shares of its Series E Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms of the Series E Preferred Stock. The Company did not repurchase any shares of its Series A Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares, Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock Depositary Shares, Series F Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares, or Series G Preferred Stock, Depositary Sharesor Series H Preferred Stock during the third quarterfirst nine months of 2017,2018, and at September 30, 2018, there was no unused Board authority to repurchase any shares of Series A Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares, Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock Depositary Shares, Series F Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares, or the Series G Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares.or Series H Preferred Stock.
Refer to the Company's 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company's equity securities.




Item 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.



Item 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.



Item 5.OTHER INFORMATION
(a) None.
(b) Effective October 15, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company approved and adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company's Bylaws (as so amended and restated, the "Bylaws") to implement proxy access and make certain other changes. A new Section 4 has been added to Article II of the Bylaws to permit a shareholder, or a group of up to twenty shareholders, owning three percent or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock continuously for at least three years, to nominate and include in the Company’s annual meeting proxy materials director nominees constituting up to the greater of two individuals or twenty percent of the Board, provided that the shareholder(s) and the nominee(s) satisfy the requirements specified in the Bylaws. The proxy access provision will first be available to shareholders in connection with the Company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The foregoing summary is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Bylaws, which are included as Exhibit 3.2 to this Form 10-Q.



Item 6.EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description  
3.1 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, restated effective January 20, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 22, 2009, as further amended by (i) Articles of Amendment dated December 13, 2012, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 and 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 20, 2012, (ii) the Articles of Amendment dated November 6, 2014, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 and 4.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 7, 2014, and (iii) the Articles of Amendment dated May 2, 2017, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 2, 2017, and (iv) the Articles of Amendment dated November 13, 2017, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 14, 2017.

 *
     
 
Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended and restated on August 11, 2015,October 15, 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's QuarterlyCurrent Report on Form 10-Q8-K filed August 13, 2015.October 15, 2018.
 *
     
 
Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 **
     
 
Certification of Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 **
     
 
Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 **
     
 
Certification of Corporate Executive Vice President 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.
 **
     
101.1 Interactive Data File. **

*incorporated by reference
**filed herewith

  
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
   SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
   (Registrant)
    
Date:November 3, 20172, 2018 
By: /s/ R. Ryan Richards
   
R. Ryan Richards,
Senior Vice President and Controller
(on behalf of the registrant and as Principal Accounting Officer)
    



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