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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 000-50245
 HOPE BANCORP INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware95-4849715
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400
Los Angeles,, California90010
(Address of principal executives offices, including zip code)
(213) (213) 639-1700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock,,par value $0.001 per shareHOPENASDAQ Global Select Market
(Title of class)(Trading Symbol)(Name of exchange on which registered)
______________________________________________ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes     No  
As of May 6,October 28, 2020, there were 123,191,723123,261,443 shares of Hope Bancorp, Inc. common stock outstanding.





Table of Contents
 
Page
Item 1.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
1. Hope Bancorp, Inc.
2. Basis of Presentation
3. Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)
4. Equity Investments
5. Securities Available for Sale
6. Loans Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
7. Leases
8. Deposits
9. Borrowings
10. Subordinated Debentures and Convertible Notes
11. Derivative Financial Instruments
12. Commitments and Contingencies
13. Goodwill, Intangible Assets, and Servicing Assets
14. Income Taxes
15. Fair Value Measurements
16. Stockholders’ Equity
17. Stock-Based Compensation
18. Regulatory Matters
19. Revenue Recognition
20. Subsequent Events
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 1A.RISK FACTORS
Item 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Item 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Item 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Item 5.OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6.EXHIBITS
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations regarding the business environment in which we operate, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, and statements regarding our business strategies, objectives and vision. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “will,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or similar expressions. With respect to any such forward-looking statements, the Company claims the protection provided for in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties, and factors that are beyond the Company’s control or ability to predict. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievements may differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include: the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity, and capitalization,capitalization; liquidity risks; risk of significant non-earning assets, and net credit losses that could occur, particularly in times of weak economic conditions or times of rising interest rates; the failure of or changes to assumptions and estimates underlying the Company’s allowances for credit losses; and regulatory risks associated with current and future regulations. For additional information concerning these and other risk factors, see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Item 1A. Risk Factors in thisour Quarterly ReportReports on Form 10-Q.
The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.



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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements

Item 1.Financial Statements

HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
 September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
ASSETS(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and due from banks$315,336 $283,130 
Interest bearing cash in other banks313,797 415,437 
Total cash and cash equivalents629,133 698,567 
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions30,345 29,162 
Securities available for sale, at fair value2,060,991 1,715,987 
Equity investments49,710 49,090 
Loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value9,170 54,271 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $179,849 and $94,144 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively12,940,376 12,181,863 
Other real estate owned (“OREO”), net18,410 24,091 
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, at cost17,250 19,407 
Premises and equipment, net49,552 52,012 
Accrued interest receivable57,989 30,772 
Deferred tax assets, net43,380 31,663 
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances880 1,117 
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)77,388 76,339 
Investments in affordable housing partnerships73,300 82,600 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net52,308 58,593 
Goodwill464,450 464,450 
Core deposit intangible assets, net10,239 11,833 
Servicing assets, net13,718 16,417 
Other assets135,178 69,206 
Total assets$16,733,767 $15,667,440 
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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
    
 (Unaudited)  
 March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
ASSETS(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Cash and due from banks$255,441
 $283,130
Interest bearing cash in other banks546,592
 415,437
Total cash and cash equivalents802,033
 698,567
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions29,162
 29,162
Securities available for sale, at fair value1,718,702
 1,715,987
Equity investments49,569
 49,090
Loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value8,281
 54,271
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $144,923 and $94,144 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively12,438,493
 12,181,863
Other real estate owned (“OREO”), net23,039
 24,091
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, at cost18,225
 19,407
Premises and equipment, net51,392
 52,012
Accrued interest receivable30,450
 30,772
Deferred tax assets, net28,911
 31,663
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances1,951
 1,117
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)76,429
 76,339
Investments in affordable housing partnerships80,049
 82,600
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net56,696
 58,593
Goodwill464,450
 464,450
Core deposit intangible assets, net11,302
 11,833
Servicing assets, net14,847
 16,417
Other assets117,453
 69,206
Total assets$16,021,434
 $15,667,440
    
(Continued)
HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(Unaudited)
 September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Noninterest bearing$4,488,529 $3,108,687 
Interest bearing:
Money market and NOW accounts4,763,893 3,985,556 
Savings deposits308,943 274,151 
Time deposits4,446,991 5,158,970 
Total deposits14,008,356 12,527,364 
FHLB advances200,000 625,000 
Convertible notes, net203,270 199,458 
Subordinated debentures, net103,889 103,035 
Accrued interest payable21,991 33,810 
Acceptances outstanding880 1,117 
Operating lease liabilities54,798 60,506 
Commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships16,975 28,481 
Other liabilities83,047 52,658 
Total liabilities$14,693,206 $13,631,429 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 150,000,000 authorized shares: issued and outstanding 135,922,341 and 123,260,760 shares, respectively, at September 30, 2020, and issued and outstanding 135,702,090 and 125,756,543 shares, respectively, at December 31, 2019$136 $136 
Additional paid-in capital1,432,773 1,428,066 
Retained earnings774,970 762,480 
Treasury stock, at cost; 12,661,581 and 9,945,547 shares at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019(200,000)(163,820)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net32,682 9,149 
Total stockholders’ equity2,040,561 2,036,011 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$16,733,767 $15,667,440 

HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
    
 (Unaudited)  
 March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
LIABILITIES:   
Deposits:   
Noninterest bearing$3,010,143
 $3,108,687
Interest bearing:   
Money market and NOW accounts4,851,000
 3,985,556
Savings deposits272,577
 274,151
Time deposits4,702,847
 5,158,970
Total deposits12,836,567
 12,527,364
FHLB advances675,000
 625,000
Convertible notes, net200,716
 199,458
Subordinated debentures, net103,318

103,035
Accrued interest payable30,436
 33,810
Acceptances outstanding1,951
 1,117
Operating lease liabilities58,827
 60,506
Commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships20,688
 28,481
Other liabilities75,843
 52,658
Total liabilities$14,003,346
 $13,631,429
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:   
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 150,000,000 shares at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019: issued and outstanding 135,830,985 and 123,169,404 shares, respectively, at March 31, 2020, and issued and outstanding 135,702,090 and 125,756,543 shares, respectively, at December 31, 2019$136
 $136
Additional paid-in capital1,429,275
 1,428,066
Retained earnings752,228
 762,480
Treasury stock, at cost; 12,661,581 and 9,945,547 shares at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019(200,000) (163,820)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net36,449
 9,149
Total stockholders’ equity2,018,088
 2,036,011
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$16,021,434
 $15,667,440


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
    
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
INTEREST INCOME:   
Interest and fees on loans$154,230
 $158,136
Interest on securities10,609
 12,319
Interest on other investments2,029
 2,675
Total interest income166,868
 173,130
INTEREST EXPENSE:   
Interest on deposits41,113
 46,847
Interest on FHLB advances2,647
 2,614
Interest on other borrowings and convertible notes3,817
 4,061
Total interest expense47,577
 53,522
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES119,291
 119,608
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES28,000
 3,000
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES91,291
 116,608
NONINTEREST INCOME:   
Service fees on deposit accounts4,133
 4,317
International service fees790
 933
Loan servicing fees, net365
 730
Wire transfer fees998
 1,089
Net gains on sales of other loans1,855
 741
Other income and fees5,123
 3,612
Total noninterest income13,264
 11,422
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:   
Salaries and employee benefits42,502
 40,429
Occupancy7,410
 7,677
Furniture and equipment4,259
 3,446
Advertising and marketing1,673
 2,062
Data processing and communications2,631
 2,956
Professional fees3,300
 5,380
Investments in affordable housing partnerships expenses2,551
 2,881
FDIC assessments1,559
 1,551
Credit related expenses1,662

678
OREO expense (income), net843
 (152)
Other3,750
 3,925
Total noninterest expense72,140
 70,833
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES32,415
 57,197
INCOME TAX PROVISION6,462
 14,439
NET INCOME$25,953
 $42,758
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE   
Basic$0.21
 $0.34
Diluted$0.21
 $0.34


HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans$134,430 $158,115 $422,850 $474,878 
Interest on securities9,848 11,373 30,348 35,558 
Interest on other investments942 2,929 3,951 8,577 
Total interest income145,220 172,417 457,149 519,013 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest on deposits22,871 49,057 93,435 144,730 
Interest on FHLB advances1,323 3,112 6,208 9,110 
Interest on other borrowings and convertible notes3,389 3,990 10,764 12,086 
Total interest expense27,583 56,159 110,407 165,926 
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES117,637 116,258 346,742 353,087 
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES22,000 2,100 67,500 6,300 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES95,637 114,158 279,242 346,787 
NONINTEREST INCOME:
Service fees on deposit accounts2,736 4,690 9,452 13,423 
International service fees987 1,193 2,443 3,146 
Loan servicing fees, net772 189 2,243 1,656 
Wire transfer fees892 1,058 2,710 3,458 
Swap fees434 1,926 2,450 2,348 
Net gains on sales of other loans2,853 804 6,386 2,611 
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale7,531 153 7,531 282 
Other income and fees1,308 2,982 8,802 9,780 
Total noninterest income17,513 12,995 42,017 36,704 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits40,659 41,607 122,011 121,333 
Occupancy7,264 7,703 21,717 23,219 
Furniture and equipment4,513 3,851 13,426 11,323 
Advertising and marketing1,601 2,377 4,589 6,684 
Data processing and communications2,204 2,821 7,109 8,364 
Professional fees1,513 5,241 6,323 16,580 
Investments in affordable housing partnership expenses3,876 2,334 9,300 7,601 
FDIC assessments1,167 4,378 3,110 
Credit related expenses1,793 1,031 4,816 3,258 
OREO expense (income), net1,770 (743)3,951 (812)
FHLB advance prepayment fee3,584 3,584 
Other3,462 3,773 11,372 11,539 
Total noninterest expense73,406 69,995 212,576 212,199 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES39,744 57,158 108,683 171,292 
INCOME TAX PROVISION9,254 14,566 25,487 43,261 
NET INCOME$30,490 $42,592 $83,196 $128,031 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic$0.25 $0.34 $0.67 $1.01 
Diluted$0.25 $0.34 $0.67 $1.01 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
    
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Net income$25,953
 $42,758
Other comprehensive income:   
Change in unrealized net holding gains on securities available for sale38,853
 24,666
Tax effect(11,553) (7,319)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax27,300
 17,347
Total comprehensive income$53,253
 $60,105



HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income$30,490 $42,592 $83,196 $128,031 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in unrealized net holding (losses) gains on securities available for sale(303)14,160 41,820 71,349 
Change in unrealized net holding (losses) gains on interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges54 (796)
Reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income(7,510)(153)(7,649)(282)
Tax effect2,292 (4,157)(9,842)(21,089)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(5,467)9,850 23,533 49,978 
Total comprehensive income$25,023 $52,442 $106,729 $178,009 


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
               
  Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained
earnings
 Treasury stock Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net Total
stockholders’ equity
  Shares Amount
  (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2018 126,639,912
 $136
 $1,423,405
 $662,375
 $(150,000) $(32,705) $1,903,211
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock plans, net of forfeitures and tax withholding cancellations (4,328) 
 3
       3
Stock-based compensation     621
       621
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.14 per share)       (17,729)     (17,729)
Comprehensive income:              
Net income       42,758
     42,758
Other comprehensive income           17,347
 17,347
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2019 126,635,584
 $136
 $1,424,029
 $687,404
 $(150,000) $(15,358) $1,946,211
               
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2019 125,756,543
 $136
 $1,428,066
 $762,480
 $(163,820) $9,149
 $2,036,011
CECL day 1 impact       (26,729)     (26,729)
CECL day 1 impact tax adjustment       7,947
     7,947
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock plans, net of forfeitures and tax withholding cancellations 128,895
 
 
       
Stock-based compensation     1,209
       1,209
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.14 per share)       (17,423)     (17,423)
Comprehensive income:              
Net income       25,953
     25,953
Other comprehensive income           27,300
 27,300
Repurchase of treasury stock (2,716,034)       (36,180)   (36,180)
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2020 123,169,404
 $136
 $1,429,275
 $752,228
 $(200,000) $36,449
 $2,018,088



HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained
earnings
Treasury stockAccumulated other comprehensive income, netTotal
stockholders’ equity
 SharesAmount
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2019126,673,822 $136 $1,425,262 $712,351 $(150,000)$7,423 $1,995,172 
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock plans, net of forfeitures and tax withholding cancellations24,103 — 0 
Stock-based compensation1,404 1,404 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.14 per share)(17,734)(17,734)
Comprehensive income:
Net income42,592 42,592 
Other comprehensive income9,850 9,850 
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019126,697,925 $136 $1,426,666 $737,209 $(150,000)$17,273 $2,031,284 
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2020123,239,276 $136 $1,430,757 $761,734 $(200,000)$38,149 $2,030,776 
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock plans, net of forfeitures and tax withholding cancellations21,484 — 0 
Stock-based compensation2,016 2,016 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.14 per share)(17,254)(17,254)
Comprehensive income:
Net income30,490 30,490 
Other comprehensive loss(5,467)(5,467)
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020123,260,760 $136 $1,432,773 $774,970 $(200,000)$32,682 $2,040,561 

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained
earnings
Treasury stockAccumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, netTotal
stockholders’ equity
 SharesAmount
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2018126,639,912 $136 $1,423,405 $662,375 $(150,000)$(32,705)$1,903,211 
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock plans, net of forfeitures and tax withholding cancellations58,013 — 3 
Stock-based compensation3,258 3,258 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.42 per share)(53,197)(53,197)
Comprehensive income:
Net income128,031 128,031 
Other comprehensive income49,978 49,978 
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019126,697,925 $136 $1,426,666 $737,209 $(150,000)$17,273 $2,031,284 
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2019125,756,543 $136 $1,428,066 $762,480 $(163,820)$9,149 $2,036,011 
CECL day 1 impact(26,729)(26,729)
CECL day 1 impact tax adjustment7,947 7,947 
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock plans, net of forfeitures and tax withholding cancellations220,251 — 0 
Stock-based compensation4,707 4,707 
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.42 per share)(51,924)(51,924)
Comprehensive income:
Net income83,196 83,196 
Other comprehensive income23,533 23,533 
Repurchase of treasury stock(2,716,034)(36,180)(36,180)
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020123,260,760 $136 $1,432,773 $774,970 $(200,000)$32,682 $2,040,561 


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
    
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES   
Net income$25,953
 $42,758
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:   
Discount accretion, net of depreciation and amortization(2,497) 1,494
Stock-based compensation expense1,990
 815
Provision for credit losses28,000
 3,000
Provision for unfunded loan commitments610
 
Valuation adjustment of OREO765
 60
Net gains on sales other loans(1,855) (741)
Earnings on BOLI(90) (367)
Net change in fair value of derivatives(561) (39)
Net losses on sale and disposal of premises and equipment
 13
Net losses (gains) on sales of OREO61
 (3)
Net change in fair value of equity investments with readily determinable fair value(354) (912)
Losses on investments in affordable housing partnership2,480
 2,886
Net change in deferred income taxes(853) 4,241
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale74,660
 36,919
Originations of loans held for sale(33,061) (17,465)
Originations of servicing assets(377) (327)
Net change in accrued interest receivable322
 (2,606)
Net change in other assets(42,527) 3,782
Net change in accrued interest payable(3,374) 6,137
Net change in other liabilities22,575
 (6,813)
Net cash provided by operating activities71,867
 72,832
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES   
Purchases of interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions(2,205) (3,430)
Redemption of interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions2,205
 2,698
Purchase of securities available for sale(56,355) 
Proceeds from matured, called, or paid-down securities available for sale90,594
 50,923
Proceeds from sales of other loans held for sale previously classified as held for investment1,053
 33,644
Net change in loans receivable(300,852) 22,561
Proceeds from sales of OREO946
 1,632
Purchase of FHLB stock(974) (155)
Redemption of FHLB stock2,156
 4,036
Purchase of premises and equipment(1,398) (1,541)
Proceeds from BOLI death benefits
 256
Investments in affordable housing partnerships(7,793) (5,798)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(272,623) 104,826
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
Net change in deposits309,203
 93,540
Proceeds from FHLB advances800,000
 175,000
Repayment of FHLB advances(750,000) (275,000)
Purchase of treasury stock(36,777) 
Cash dividends paid on common stock(17,423) (17,729)
Taxes paid in net settlement of restricted stock(781) (194)
Issuance of additional stock pursuant to various stock plans
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities304,222
 (24,380)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS103,466
 153,278
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD698,567
 459,606
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$802,033
 $612,884
    
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION   
Interest paid$49,410
 $47,182
Income taxes paid$1,777
 $1,730
    
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES   
Transfer from loans receivable to OREO$979
 $
Transfer from loans receivable to loans held for sale$1,002
 $33,390
Transfer from loans held for sale to loans receivable$1,451
 $5,181
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets$
 $62,833



HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20202019
 (Dollars in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$83,196 $128,031 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Discount accretion, net of depreciation and amortization5,942 2,391 
Stock-based compensation expense5,980 3,897 
Provision for credit losses67,500 6,300 
Provision (credit) for unfunded loan commitments660 (100)
Valuation adjustment of OREO3,492 (1,125)
Net gains on sales of other loans(6,386)(2,611)
Earnings on BOLI(1,049)(1,126)
Net change in fair value of derivatives(35)(57)
Net losses on sale and disposal of premises and equipment357 75 
Net losses on sales of OREO108 14 
Net gains on sales and calls of securities available for sale(7,531)(282)
Net change in fair value of equity investments with readily determinable fair value(542)(1,393)
Losses on investments in affordable housing partnerships9,088 7,523 
Payment of FHLB prepayment fee3,584 
Net change in deferred income taxes(13,728)3,907 
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale251,092 95,926 
Originations of loans held for sale(206,798)(77,678)
Originations of servicing assets(2,326)(1,383)
Net change in accrued interest receivable(27,217)2,482 
Net change in other assets(61,023)(27,110)
Net change in accrued interest payable(11,819)6,823 
Net change in other liabilities29,729 4,352 
Net cash provided by operating activities122,274 148,856 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions(19,103)(18,130)
Redemption of interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions17,920 17,152 
Purchase of securities available for sale(867,723)(174,486)
Proceeds from matured, called, or paid-down securities available for sale388,647 198,743 
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale168,069 115,628 
Proceeds from sale of equity investments201 2,570 
Proceeds from sales of other loans held for sale previously classified as held for investment1,053 83,599 
Net change in loans receivable(832,267)(106,064)
Proceeds from sales of OREO2,458 3,197 
Purchase of FHLB stock(1,346)(155)
Redemption of FHLB stock3,503 6,210 
Purchase of premises and equipment(4,048)(5,190)
Proceeds from BOLI death benefits1,363 
Investments in affordable housing partnerships(11,506)(13,804)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(1,154,142)110,633 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in deposits1,480,992 79,094 
Proceeds from FHLB advances1,010,000 565,000 
Repayment of FHLB advances(1,438,584)(760,000)
Purchase of treasury stock(36,777)
Cash dividends paid on common stock(51,924)(53,197)
Taxes paid in net settlement of restricted stock(1,273)(639)
Issuance of additional stock pursuant to various stock plans
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities962,434 (169,739)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(69,434)89,750 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD698,567 459,606 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$629,133 $549,356 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid$117,560 $155,889 
Income taxes paid$35,365 $44,492 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES
Transfer from loans receivable to OREO$979 $14,651 
Transfer from loans receivable to loans held for sale$1,002 $108,979 
Transfer from loans held for sale to loans receivable$2,384 $5,181 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets$$62,833 


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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HOPE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)




1.Hope Bancorp, Inc.
1.Hope Bancorp, Inc.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“Hope Bancorp” on a parent-only basis and the “Company” on a consolidated basis), headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is the holding company for Bank of Hope (the “Bank”). As of March 31,September 30, 2020, the Bank operated branches in California, Washington, Texas, Illinois, Alabama, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, loan production offices in Colorado, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Georgia, New Jersey, Southern California, and Northern California, and a representative office in Seoul, South Korea. The Company is a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Delaware and a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended.

2.Basis of Presentation
2.Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared without an audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), except for the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2019 which was from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hope Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiaries, principally Bank of Hope. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has made all adjustments, that in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly present the Company’s financial position at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be anticipated for the full year.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
The global pandemic resulting from the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has substantially and negatively impacted the United States economy, disrupted global supply chains, considerably lowered equity market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and materially increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in temporary closures of countless businesses and the institution of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in most states and communities. The Company has, and could continue to, experience a material and adverse effect on its business as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting governmental actions to curtail its spread. It is at least reasonably possible that information which was available to the Company at the date of the financial statements will change in the near term due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that the effect of the change could be material to the financial statements. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the Company’s estimates and assumptions is highly uncertain and the Company is unable to make an estimate, at this time.uncertain.
These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read along with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, also referred to as “CECL”. The FASB subsequently issued ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, ASU 2019-10, ASU 2019-11 and ASU 2020-02 to provide additional clarification, implementation, codification improvements, transition guidance, and adoption guidance related to ASU 2016-13. ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets carried at amortized cost held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted CECL using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of the standard resulted in changes to the Company’s loan and allowance policies. Refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding additional significant accounting policies, including accounting policies in effect prior to the adoption of CECL.
Upon adoption of CECL accounting standard on January 1, 2020, the Company recognized a day 1 increase of its Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) of $26.2 million. The Company adopted CECL without electing the fair value option on eligible financial instruments. Internal controls related to the CECL ACL calculation were finalized prior to adoption. The increase in the ACL was largely driven by longer duration CRE loans due to the capture of lifetime expected credit losses under CECL. On January 1, 2020, the Company also recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment, net of taxes, totaling $18.8 million to decrease retained earnings. In accordance with the revised regulatory CECL transition guidance, the Company has elected to defer the regulatory capital impact of the adoption of CECL for two years, at which time the impact will be phased-in over a three year period. The Company did not record an ACL on its available for sale securities upon adoption of CECL or as of March 31, 2020.
The Company adopted CECL using the prospective transition approach for purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) assets which were previously classified as purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) and accounted for under ASC 310-30. In accordance with CECL standard, the Company did not reassess whether PCI assets met the definition of PCD assets as of the date of the adoption of CECL. On January 1, 2020, the amortized cost basis of the PCD assets of $95.0 million were adjusted to reflect the ACL for loans. The remaining noncredit discount of $29.2 million at March 31, 2020, based on the adjusted amortized cost basis will be accreted into interest income at the effective interest rate over the life of the PCD loans.
Under the CECL ACL methodology, losses are estimated for life of loans split out into three different periods. The initial period uses a forecast of two years for its portfolio segments using economic scenarios from an independent third party to estimate losses. Subsequent to the forecast period, a one year reversion period is used which connects the forecast period to last period of historical loss estimates.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles: Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”. ASU 2017-04 will amend and simplify current goodwill impairment testing to eliminate Step 2 from the current provisions. Under the new guidance, an entity performs the goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. An entity still has the option to perform the quantitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if a quantitative impairment test is necessary. ASU 2017-04 has been adopted for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning January 1, 2020. The Company performed a qualitative assessment during the interim period ended March 31, 2020, and determined that goodwill was 0t impaired as of that date. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement”. ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. ASU 2018-13 removes the disclosure requirement detailing the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. In addition, ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value. Lastly, ASU 2018-13 adds a disclosure requirement for changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective annual periods in fiscal years beginning January 1, 2020, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted upon the issuance of ASU 2018-13. The removed and modified disclosures will be adopted on a retrospective basis, and the new disclosures will be adopted on a prospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2018-13 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 250-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)”. ASU 2018-15 requires an entity in a cloud computing arrangement (i.e., hosting arrangement) that is a service contract to follow the internal-use software guidance in ASC 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. Capitalized implementation costs should be presented in the same line item on the balance sheet as amounts prepaid for the hosted service, if any (generally as an “other asset”). The capitalized costs will be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement, with the amortization expense being presented in the same income statement line item as the fees paid for the hosted service. The Company adopted ASU 2018-15 on January 1, 2020. The adoption of ASU 2018-15 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Pending Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference“Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.Reporting”. The amendments provide temporary, optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The amendments provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments primarily include relief related to contract modifications and hedging relationships, as well as providing a one-time election for the sale or transfer of debt securities classified as held-to-maturity. This guidance is effective immediately and the amendmentsone time election may be applied prospectively throughmade at any time after March 12, 2020, but no later than December 31, 2022. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating ASU 2020-04 to determine whether the Company will make this election and determiningis currently assessing the significance of impact of modifying contracts in consideration of the election of this amendment.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)”. ASU 2020-06 eliminates the beneficial conversion and cash conversion accounting models for convertible instruments. It also amends the accounting for certain contracts in an entity’s own equity that are currently accounted for as derivatives because of specific settlement provisions. The new guidance also modifies how particular convertible instruments and certain contracts that may be settled in cash or shares impact the diluted EPS computation. ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those annual periods. ASU 2020-06 allows companies to adopt the guidance through either a modified retrospective method of transition or a fully retrospective method of transition. The Company plans to early adopt ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2021 using the modified retrospective method of transition and expects to have a cumulative effect adjustment to its retained earnings balance upon adoption. The Company’s consolidated financial statements.convertible notes are currently recorded as separate debt and equity components. After the Company adopts ASU 2020-06, its convertible notes will be accounted for as a single debt instrument. As a result, the Company expects to see a decline in reported interest expense with the reduction of the existing debt discount.
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3.    Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)
Basic EPS does not reflect the possibility of dilution that could result from the issuance of additional shares of common stock upon exercise or conversion of outstanding equity awards or convertible notes and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options, convertible notes, or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock that would then share in earnings. For the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, stock options and restricted share awards of 1,206,040 and 963,400 shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, stock options and restricted shares awards of 660,995876,565 and 969,871986,245 shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive.
The Company previously issued $217.5 million in convertible senior notes maturing on May 15, 2038. The convertible notes can be converted into the Company’s shares of common stock at an initial rate of 45.0760 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the notes (See footnote 10 “Subordinated Debentures and Convertible Notes” for additional information regarding convertible notes issued). For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, shares related to the convertible notes issued were not included in the Company’s diluted EPS calculation. In accordance with the terms of the convertible notes and settlement options available to the Company, no shares would have been delivered to investors of the convertible notes upon assumed conversion based on the Company’s common stock price during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019.
In June 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50.0 million of its common stock.stock which was completed in March 2020. As of December 31, 2019,September 30, 2020, the Company had repurchased 9,945,54712,661,581 shares of common stock totaling $163.8$200.0 million as part of previously announcesannounced share repurchase programs. The Company’s Board of Directors had previously approved the repurchase of $150.0 million in shares of common stock in 2018, all of which were repurchased programs.in the year ended December 31, 2018. The repurchased shares were recorded as treasury stock and reduced the total number of common shares outstanding. As of March 31, 2020, 12,661,581 shares have been repurchased totaling $200.0 million.
The following tables show the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019.2019.
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 20202019
 Net Income
(Numerator)
Weighted-Average Shares
(Denominator)
Earnings
Per
Share
Net Income
(Numerator)
Weighted-Average Shares
(Denominator)
Earnings
Per
Share
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Basic EPS - common stock$30,490 123,251,336 $0.25 $42,592 126,685,921 $0.34 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock,
and ESPP shares
285,429 321,548 
Diluted EPS - common stock$30,490 123,536,765 $0.25 $42,592 127,007,469 $0.34 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019
Net Income
(Numerator)
Weighted-Average Shares
(Denominator)
Earnings
Per
Share
Net Income
(Numerator)
Weighted-Average Shares
(Denominator)
Earnings
Per
Share
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Basic EPS - common stock$83,196 123,581,055 $0.67 $128,031 126,661,798 $1.01 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock,
and ESPP shares
314,029 234,172 
Diluted EPS - common stock$83,196 123,895,084 $0.67 $128,031 126,895,970 $1.01 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020
2019
 
Net Income
(Numerator)
 
Weighted-Average Shares
(Denominator)
 
Earnings
Per
Share
 
Net Income
(Numerator)
 Weighted-Average Shares
(Denominator)
 Earnings
Per
Share
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Basic EPS - common stock$25,953
 124,295,327
 $0.21
 $42,758
 126,640,464
 $0.34
Effect of dilutive securities:           
Stock options, restricted stock,
and ESPP shares
  380,969
     179,208
  
Diluted EPS - common stock$25,953
 124,676,296
 $0.21
 $42,758
 126,819,672
 $0.34
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4.    Equity Investments
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, consisted of mutual funds in the amountamounts of $22.5$22.7 million and $22.1 million, respectively, and iswere included in “Equity investments” on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. During the second quarter of 2019, the Company sold its equity stock in other institutions for $2.6 million. There was 0 change in fair value recorded on the equity investments sold.
The changes in fair value for equity investments with readily determinable fair values for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 were recorded in other noninterest income and fees as summarized in the table below:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Net change in fair value recorded during the period on equity investments with readily determinable fair value$354
 $912
Net change in fair value recorded on equity investments sold during the period
 
Net change in fair value on equity investments with readily determinable fair values$354
 $912
    

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands)
Net change in fair value recorded during the period on equity investments with readily determinable fair value$$168 $542 $1,393 
Net change in fair value recorded on equity investments sold during the period
Net change in fair value on equity investments with readily determinable fair values$$168 $542 $1,393 
At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company also had equity investments without readily determinable fair value which are carried at cost less any determined impairment. The balance of these investments is adjusted for changes in subsequent observable prices. At March 31,September 30, 2020, the total balance of equity investments without readily determinable fair values included in “Equity investments” on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition was $27.1$27.0 million, consisting of $370 thousand in correspondent bank stock, $1.0 million in Community Development Financial Institutions (“CDFI”) investments, and $25.7 million in Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investments. At December 31, 2019, the total balance of equity investments without readily determinable fair values was $27.0 million, consisting of $370 thousand in correspondent bank stock, $1.0 million in CDFI investments, and $25.6 million in CRA investments.
The Company had 0 impairments or subsequent observable price changes for equity investments without readily determinable fair values for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019.

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5.    Securities Available for Sale
The following is a summary of securities available for sale as of the dates indicated:
 At March 31, 2020
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Allowance For
Investment
Credit Losses
 

Fair
Value
 (Dollars in thousands)
Debt securities:         
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:         
Collateralized mortgage obligations$679,805
 $21,773
 $(31) $
 $701,547
Mortgage-backed securities:         
Residential375,183
 10,213
 
 
 385,396
Commercial524,969
 18,921
 (559) 
 543,331
Corporate securities5,000
 
 (656) 
 4,344
Municipal securities82,746
 1,577
 (239) 
 84,084
Total investment securities available for sale$1,667,703
 $52,484
 $(1,485) $
 $1,718,702
          
 At December 31, 2019
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Allowance For
Investment
Credit Losses
 
Fair
Value
 (Dollars in thousands)
Debt securities:         
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:         
Collateralized mortgage obligations$735,094
 $4,220
 $(2,659) N/A
 $736,655
Mortgage-backed securities:         
Residential353,073
 1,422
 (1,598) N/A
 352,897
Commercial541,043
 13,441
 (2,360) N/A
 552,124
Corporate securities5,000
 
 (800) N/A
 4,200
Municipal securities69,631
 831
 (351) N/A
 70,111
Total investment securities available for sale$1,703,841
 $19,914
 $(7,768) N/A
 $1,715,987

 At September 30, 2020
 Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance For
Investment
Credit Losses

Fair
Value
 (Dollars in thousands)
Debt securities:
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:
Collateralized mortgage obligations$779,720 $13,975 $(99)$$793,596 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential671,027 6,294 (582)676,739 
Commercial474,963 25,761 500,724 
Corporate securities5,000 (1,112)3,888 
Municipal securities83,845 2,199 86,044 
Total investment securities available for sale$2,014,555 $48,229 $(1,793)$$2,060,991 
At December 31, 2019
 Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance For
Investment
Credit Losses

Fair
Value
 (Dollars in thousands)
Debt securities:
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:
Collateralized mortgage obligations$735,094 $4,220 $(2,659)N/A$736,655 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential353,073 1,422 (1,598)N/A352,897 
Commercial541,043 13,441 (2,360)N/A552,124 
Corporate securities5,000 (800)N/A4,200 
Municipal securities69,631 831 (351)N/A70,111 
Total investment securities available for sale$1,703,841 $19,914 $(7,768)N/A$1,715,987 
 
As of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.
During the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, and 2019, the Company recognized 0$7.5 million in net gains on sales and calls of securities available for sale. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 andSeptember 30, 2019, there were nothe Company recognized net gains on sales of securities available for sale.sale of $153 thousand and $282 thousand, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company received proceeds from sale of $168.1 million of securities available for sale, which consisted of $34.6 million commercial mortgage-backed securities, $113.2 million residential mortgage-backed securities and $20.2 million collateralized mortgage obligations. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company received proceeds from the sale of $46.5 million in investment securities, which consisted of $2.3 million municipal securities and $44.2 million residential mortgage-backed securities sold. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company received proceeds from the sale of $115.6 million in investment securities, which consisted of $41.8 million municipal securities and $73.9 million residential mortgage-backed securities sold.
At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $36.4$33.2 million and $9.1 million in unrealized gains on securities available for sale net of taxes, respectively, were included in accumulated other comprehensive income. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, $7.5 million was reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings as gain on sales of investments securities available for sale. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, there were 0 reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.

earnings as gains on sales of investments securities available for sale were $153 thousand and $282 thousand, respectively.

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at March 31,September 30, 2020,, by contractual maturity, is presented in the table below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without call or prepayment penalties. Collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities are not due at a single maturity date and their total balances are shown separately.
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
 (Dollars in thousands)
Available for sale:
Due within one year$350 $351 
Due after one year through five years
Due after five years through ten years5,441 5,477 
Due after ten years83,054 84,104 
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:
Collateralized mortgage obligations779,720 793,596 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential671,027 676,739 
Commercial474,963 500,724 
Total$2,014,555 $2,060,991 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 (Dollars in thousands)
Available for sale:   
Due within one year$80
 $80
Due after one year through five years349
 351
Due after five years through ten years
 
Due after ten years87,317
 87,997
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:   
Collateralized mortgage obligations679,805
 701,547
Mortgage-backed securities:   
Residential375,183
 385,396
Commercial524,969
 543,331
Total$1,667,703
 $1,718,702


Securities with carrying values of approximately $356.8$371.6 million and $340.9 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, for various borrowings, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
The following tables show the Company’s investments’ gross unrealized losses and estimated fair values, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of the dates indicated.    
 As of March 31, 2020As of September 30, 2020
 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer TotalLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
Description of
Securities
 Number 
of
Securities
 
Fair 
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Number 
of
Securities
 
Fair 
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Number 
of
Securities
 
Fair 
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Description of
Securities
Number 
of
Securities
Fair 
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number 
of
Securities
Fair 
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number 
of
Securities
Fair 
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (Dollars in thousands)
  (Dollars in thousands)
Collateralized mortgage obligations* 3
 $16,760
 $(31) 
 $
 $
 3
 $16,760
 $(31)Collateralized mortgage obligations*$94,580 $(99)$$$94,580 $(99)
Mortgage-backed securities:                  Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential* 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential*114,906 (582)114,906 (582)
Commercial* 8
 99,878
 (559) 
 
 
 8
 99,878
 (559)Commercial*
Corporate securities 
 
 
 1
 4,344
 (656) 1
 4,344
 (656)Corporate securities3,888 (1,112)3,888 (1,112)
Municipal securities 1
 3,588
 (15) 3
 14,462
 (224) 4
 18,050
 (239)Municipal securities
Total 12
 $120,226
 $(605) 4
 $18,806
 $(880) 16
 $139,032
 $(1,485)Total15 $209,486 $(681)$3,888 $(1,112)16 $213,374 $(1,793)
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* Investments in U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises


  As of December 31, 2019
  Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
Description of
Securities
 
Number 
of
Securities
 
Fair 
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Number 
of
Securities
 
Fair 
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Number 
of
Securities
 
Fair 
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   (Dollars in thousands)
Collateralized mortgage obligations* 20
 $108,236
 $(721) 32
 $183,050
 $(1,938) 52
 $291,286
 $(2,659)
Mortgage-backed securities:                  
Residential* 6
 84,107
 (267) 16
 129,457
 (1,331) 22
 213,564
 (1,598)
Commercial* 7
 68,452
 (1,037) 5
 73,697
 (1,323) 12
 142,149
 (2,360)
Corporate securities 
 
 
 1
 4,200
 (800) 1
 4,200
 (800)
Municipal securities 2
 8,942
 (39) 3
 15,437
 (312) 5
 24,379
 (351)
Total 35
 $269,737
 $(2,064) 57
 $405,841
 $(5,704) 92
 $675,578
 $(7,768)
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As of December 31, 2019
Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
Description of
Securities
Number 
of
Securities
Fair 
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number 
of
Securities
Fair 
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number 
of
Securities
Fair 
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  (Dollars in thousands)
Collateralized mortgage obligations*20 $108,236 $(721)32 $183,050 $(1,938)52 $291,286 $(2,659)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential*84,107 (267)16 129,457 (1,331)22 213,564 (1,598)
Commercial*68,452 (1,037)73,697 (1,323)12 142,149 (2,360)
Corporate securities4,200 (800)4,200 (800)
Municipal securities8,942 (39)15,437 (312)24,379 (351)
Total35 $269,737 $(2,064)57 $405,841 $(5,704)92 $675,578 $(7,768)

* Investments in U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
The Company had a1 corporate security and municipal securities that werewas in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer with fair value of $3.9 million as of March 31,September 30, 2020. The corporate security that was in a continuous loss position for twelve months or longer had unrealized losses of $656 thousand at March 31, 2020. Municipal securities that were in a continuous loss position for twelve months or longer had unrealized losses of $224 thousand at March 31, 2020. The market value declines for these securities were primarily due to movements in interest rates and are not reflective of management’s expectations of the Company’s ability to fully recover these investments, which may be at maturity. With the adoption of CECL, the length of time that the fair value of investment securities have been less than amortized cost is not considered when assessing for credit impairment.
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and implemented the CECL methodology for allowance for credit losses on its investment securities available for sale. The new CECL methodology replaces the other-than-temporary impairment model that previously existed. The Company did not have a day 1 allowance impact attributable to its investment securities portfolio and did not have an allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2020.September 30, 2020. The Company has elected to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost of its investment securities available for sale. Accrued interest receivable for investment securities available for sale at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, totaled $4.2$4.4 million and $4.3 million, respectively.
The Company evaluates securities in unrealized loss position for impairment related to credit losses on at least a quarterly basis. Securities in unrealized loss positions are first assessed as to whether we intend to sell, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If one of the criteria is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through current earnings. For securities that do not meet these criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value resulted from credit losses or other factors. In evaluating whether a credit loss exists, the Company has set up an initial filter for impairment triggers. Once the quantitative filters have been triggered, the securities are placed on a watch list and an additional assessment is performed to identify whether a credit impairment exists. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security and the issuer, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, we compare the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security.basis. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis for the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value of the security is less than its amortized cost basis. Any impairmentUnrealized losses that hashave not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. NaN allowance for credit losses for available for sale securities was recorded at March 31,September 30, 2020.
Approximately 95%96% of the Company’s investment portfolio at March 31,September 30, 2020 consisted of securities that were issued by U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises. Although a government guarantee exists on these investments, these entities are not legally backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government, and the current support they receive is subject to a cap as part of the agreement entered into in 2008. Nonetheless, at this time we do not foresee any set of circumstances in which the government would not fund its commitments on these investments as the issuers are an integral part of the U.S. housing market in providing liquidity and stability. Therefore, we concluded that a zero allowance approach for these investment securities is appropriate. The Company had also had 1 corporate security, 8 collateralized mortgage obligations, and 4 municipal7 mortgage-backed securities in unrealized loss positions at March 31,September 30, 2020. The Company performed an assessment of these investments for credit impairment and concluded that no0 allowance for credit losses was required at March 31,September 30, 2020.
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6.    Loans Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, or CECL, using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures.
The following is a summary of loans receivable by major category:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Loan portfolio composition(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:
Residential$54,585 $52,558 
Commercial8,347,358 8,316,470 
Construction311,593 295,523 
Total real estate loans8,713,536 8,664,551 
Commercial business1
3,700,020 2,721,183 
Residential mortgage659,876 835,188 
Consumer and other46,793 55,085 
Loans receivable13,120,225 12,276,007 
Allowance for credit losses(179,849)(94,144)
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses$12,940,376 $12,181,863 

 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Loan portfolio composition(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:   
Residential$56,727
 $52,558
Commercial8,342,643
 8,316,470
Construction281,852
 295,523
Total real estate loans8,681,222
 8,664,551
Commercial business3,067,132
 2,721,183
Residential mortgage786,833
 835,188
Consumer and other48,229
 55,085
Loans receivable12,583,416
 12,276,007
Allowance for credit losses(144,923) (94,144)
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses$12,438,493
 $12,181,863

1
Commercial Business loans as of September 30, 2020 includes $464.6 million in SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Loans receivable is stated at the amount of unpaid principal, adjusted for net deferred fees and costs, premiums and discounts, purchase accounting fair value adjustments, and an allowance for credit losses. Loan balances as of December 31, 2019 have been reclassified based on the Company’s current presentation and representsrepresent amortized costscost balances which are net of deferred fees and costs. NetThe Company had net deferred fees of $3.5$5.4 million and net deferred costs of $2.7 million increased the carrying value of loans as of March 31,at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
The loan portfolio consists of 4 segments: real estate, loans, commercial business, residential mortgage, and consumer and other.other loans. Real estate loans are extended for the purchase and refinance of commercial real estate and are generally secured by first deeds of trust and are collateralized by residential or commercial properties. Commercial business loans are loans provided to businesses for various purposes such as for working capital, purchasing inventory, debt refinancing, business acquisitions, international trade finance activities, and other business related financing needs.needs and also include warehouse lines of credit and SBA Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans. Residential mortgage loans are extended for personal, family, or household use and are secured by a mortgage or deed of trust. Consumer and other loans consist of home equity, credit cards,card, and other personal loans.
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, or CECL, using the modified retrospective method for all of its loans measured at amortized cost. With the adoption of CECL, the Company reassessed its loan portfolio segments and classes of loanloans receivable and made changes based on the new allowance for credit losses methodology. As a result, the Company now discloses residential mortgage loans as a separate segment and class of receivable. Trade finance loans, which waswere previously disclosed as a distinct segment and class of receivable, isare now combined with commercial business loans. Prior period balances have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation.

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The tables below detaildetails the activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019. Accrued interest receivable on loans totaled $26.1$53.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. During the three months ended March$26.2 million at December 31, 2020, the Company charged off $4.7 million in PCD loans as a result of the adoption of CECL.2019.
Real EstateCommercial BusinessResidential MortgageConsumer and OtherTotal
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance, beginning of period$119,030 $35,493 $5,868 $1,380 $161,771 
Provision (credit) for credit losses15,748 7,265 (1,169)156 22,000 
Loans charged off(5,313)(800)(237)(6,350)
Recoveries of charge offs159 2,251 18 2,428 
Balance, end of period$129,624 $44,209 $4,699 $1,317 $179,849 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance, beginning of period$53,593 $33,032 $5,925 $1,594 $94,144 
CECL day 1 adoption27,791 (1,022)(543)(26)26,200 
Provision (credit) for credit losses55,773 11,663 (683)747 67,500 
Loans charged off(7,884)(4,294)(1,033)(13,211)
Recoveries of charge offs351 4,830 35 5,216 
Balance, end of period$129,624 $44,209 $4,699 $1,317 $179,849 


Real EstateCommercial BusinessResidential MortgageConsumer and OtherTotal
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Balance, beginning of period$54,084 $32,364 $5,514 $2,104 $94,066 
Provision (credit) for loan losses(87)2,286 (207)108 2,100 
Loans charged off(1,197)(1,124)(281)(2,602)
Recoveries of charge offs246 528 780 
PCI allowance adjustment(462)(462)
Balance, end of period$53,046 $34,054 $5,307 $1,475 $93,882 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Balance, beginning of period$56,767 $28,484 $5,207 $2,099 $92,557 
Provision (credit) for loan losses(4,225)9,693 176 656 6,300 
Loans charged off(1,439)(4,083)(76)(834)(6,432)
Recoveries of charge offs1,943 838 16 2,797 
PCI allowance adjustment(878)(462)(1,340)
Balance, end of period$53,046 $34,054 $5,307 $1,475 $93,882 
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 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 Real Estate Commercial Business Residential Mortgage Consumer and Other Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$53,593
 $33,032
 $5,925
 $1,594
 $94,144
CECL day 1 adoption27,791
 (1,022) (543) (26) 26,200
Provision for credit losses15,491
 11,549
 397
 563
 28,000
Loans charged off(2,397) (3,035) 
 (525) (5,957)
Recoveries of charge offs167
 2,359
 
 10
 2,536
Balance, end of period$94,645
 $42,883
 $5,779
 $1,616
 $144,923




 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 Real Estate Commercial Business Residential Mortgage Consumer and Other Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$56,767
 $28,484
 $5,207
 $2,099
 $92,557
Provision (credit) for loan losses(4,697) 6,718
 886
 93
 3,000
Loans charged off(60) (1,408) (76) (210) (1,754)
Recoveries of charge offs1,127
 158
 
 7
 1,292
PCI allowance adjustment
 (878) 
 
 (878)
Balance, end of period$53,137
 $33,074
 $6,017
 $1,989
 $94,217
The following tables break out the allowance for credit losses and loan balance by measurement methodology at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 20192019:
September 30, 2020
Real EstateCommercial BusinessResidential MortgageConsumer and OtherTotal
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for credit losses:
Individually evaluated$2,339 $4,485 $21 $50 $6,895 
Collectively evaluated127,285 39,724 4,678 1,267 172,954 
Total$129,624 $44,209 $4,699 $1,317 $179,849 
Loans outstanding:
Individually evaluated$76,025 $24,930 $3,775 $802 $105,532 
Collectively evaluated8,637,511 3,675,090 656,101 45,991 13,014,693 
Total$8,713,536 $3,700,020 $659,876 $46,793 $13,120,225 
:
 March 31, 2020
 Real Estate Commercial Business Residential Mortgage Consumer and Other Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for credit losses:         
Individually evaluated$842
 $4,568
 $37
 $81
 $5,528
Collectively evaluated93,803
 38,315
 5,742
 1,535
 139,395
Total$94,645
 $42,883
 $5,779
 $1,616
 $144,923
          
Loans outstanding:         
Individually evaluated$87,708
 $27,763
 $2,574
 $654
 $118,699
Collectively evaluated8,593,514
 3,039,369
 784,259
 47,575
 12,464,717
Total$8,681,222
 $3,067,132
 $786,833
 $48,229
 $12,583,416

 December 31, 2019
 Real Estate Commercial Business Residential Mortgage Consumer and Other Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:         
Individually evaluated for impairment$312
 $3,073
 $10
 $7
 $3,402
Collectively evaluated for impairment48,616
 26,914
 5,913
 1,220
 82,663
PCI loans4,665
 3,045
 2
 367
 8,079
Total$53,593
 $33,032
 $5,925
 $1,594
 $94,144
          
Loans outstanding:         
Individually evaluated for impairment$64,598
 $22,842
 $2,753
 $301
 $90,494
Collectively evaluated for impairment8,502,603
 2,689,468
 831,259
 53,872
 12,077,202
PCI loans97,764
 6,900
 158
 747
 105,569
Total$8,664,965
 $2,719,210
 $834,170
 $54,920
 $12,273,265

December 31, 2019
Real EstateCommercial BusinessResidential MortgageConsumer and OtherTotal
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment$312 $3,073 $10 $$3,402 
Collectively evaluated for impairment48,616 26,914 5,913 1,220 82,663 
PCI loans4,665 3,045 367 8,079 
Total$53,593 $33,032 $5,925 $1,594 $94,144 
Loans outstanding:
Individually evaluated for impairment$64,684 $22,905 $2,762 $301 $90,652 
Collectively evaluated for impairment8,502,103 2,691,378 832,268 54,037 12,079,786 
PCI loans97,764 6,900 158 747 105,569 
Total$8,664,551 $2,721,183 $835,188 $55,085 $12,276,007 
As of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the reservereserves for unfunded loan commitments recorded in other liabilities was $1.2were $1.3 million and $636 thousand, respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company recorded additions to reserves for unfunded commitments recorded in credit related expenses totaling $610 thousand. The$0 and $660 thousand, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company did 0t set aside anyrecorded reductions to reserves for unfunded commitments for the three months ended March 31, 2019.recorded in credit related expenses totaling to $100 thousand.

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Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if principal and/or interest payments become 90 days or more past due and/or management deems the collectability of the principal and/or interest to be in question, as well as when required by regulatory requirements. Loans to customers whose financial condition hasconditions have deteriorated are considered for nonaccrual status whether or not the loan is 90 days or more past due. Generally, payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal reductions. Loans are returned to accrual status only when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. The Company does not recognize interest income while loans are on nonaccrual status.
The tables below representsrepresent the recorded investment of nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 or more days and still on accrual status by class of loans and broken out by loans with ana recorded ACL and those without a recorded ACL as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and total nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 or more days and still on accrual status by class of loans as of December 31, 2019.
September 30, 2020
Nonaccrual with No ACLNonaccrual with an ACL
Total Nonaccrual (1)
Accruing Loans Past Due 90 or More Days
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$$$$
Real estate – commercial
Retail8,023 3,688 11,711 
Hotel & motel14,280 2,260 16,540 
Gas station & car wash351 928 1,279 
Mixed use1,531 815 2,346 293 
Industrial & warehouse4,618 1,950 6,568 
Other4,576 2,121 6,697 
Real estate – construction6,598 6,598 
Commercial business4,351 8,671 13,022 
Residential mortgage2,335 1,440 3,775 
Consumer and other669 669 1,244 
Total$46,663 $22,542 $69,205 $1,537 

December 31, 2019
Nonaccrual Loans(1)(2)
Accruing Loans Past Due 90 or More Days
 (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$$
Real estate – commercial
Retail2,934 449 
Hotel & motel10,901 
Gas station & car wash271 
Mixed use665 634 
Industrial & warehouse10,544 
Other5,455 919 
Real estate – construction10,165 3,850 
Commercial business10,893 1,096 
Residential mortgage2,753 
Consumer and other204 599 
Total$54,785 $7,547 

(1)    Total nonaccrual loans exclude the guaranteed portion of SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $26.2 million and $28.1 million, at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(2)    Nonaccrual loans exclude PCI loans of $18.3 million at MarchDecember 31, 2020 includes $14.7 million in PCD loans (formerly PCI loans) that were previously excluded from nonaccrual status prior to the adoption of CECL.2019.
  March 31, 2020
  Nonaccrual with No ACL Nonaccrual with an ACL 
Total Nonaccrual (1)
 Accruing Loans Past Due 90 or More Days
  (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential $
 $
 $
 $
Real estate – commercial     
  
Retail 5,269
 1,927
 7,196
 
Hotel & motel 14,510
 810
 15,320
 
Gas station & car wash 353
 607
 960
 
Mixed use 1,043
 893
 1,936
 
Industrial & warehouse 9,540
 3,930
 13,470
 
Other 6,382
 1,358
 7,740
 
Real estate – construction 10,165
 
 10,165
 
Commercial business 2,295
 10,452
 12,747
 
Residential mortgage 1
 2,573
 2,574
 
Consumer and other 
 531
 531
 387
Total $49,558
 $23,081
 $72,639
 $387
 December 31, 2019
 
Nonaccrual Loans(1)(2)
 Accruing Loans Past Due 90 or More Days
 (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$
 $
Real estate – commercial   
Retail2,934
 449
Hotel & motel10,901
 
Gas station & car wash271
 
Mixed use665
 634
Industrial & warehouse10,544
 
Other5,455
 919
Real estate – construction10,165
 3,850
Commercial business10,893
 1,096
Residential mortgage2,753
 
Consumer and other204
 599
Total$54,785
 $7,547

(1)
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Total nonaccrual loans exclude guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $37.3 million and $29.2 million, at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(2)
Nonaccrual loans exclude PCI loans of $13.2 million at December 31, 2019.



The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans as of March 31,September 30, 2020:
September 30, 2020
Real Estate CollateralOther CollateralTotal
(Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate - Residential$$$
Real Estate - Commercial55,024 55,024 
Real Estate - Construction6,598 6,598 
Commercial Business7,581 5,415 12,996 
Residential Mortgage2,335 2,335 
Consumer and Other11 11 
Total$71,549 $5,415 $76,964 
  March 31, 2020
  Real Estate Collateral Other Collateral Total
  (Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate - Residential $
 $
 $
Real Estate - Commercial 59,080
 
 59,080
Real Estate - Construction 10,165
 
 10,165
Commercial Business 5,971
 4,861
 10,832
Residential Mortgage 1,440
 
 1,440
Consumer and Other 
 
 
Total $76,656
 $4,861
 $81,517
       


The reduction in interestInterest income associated withreversals due to loans being placed on nonaccrual status was approximately $37$76 thousand and $769$85 thousand for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Nonaccrual interest income reversals for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $611 thousand and $1.1 million, respectively.
The following tables presenttable presents the recorded investment of past due loans, including nonaccrual loans past due 30 or more days, by the number of days past due as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 by class of loans:
 As of September 30, 2020As of December 31, 2019
 30-59 Days
Past Due 
60-89 Days 
Past Due
90 or More Days
Past Due 
Total
Past Due
30-59 Days
Past Due 
60-89 Days 
Past Due
90 or More Days
Past Due 
Total
Past Due
(1)
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$$$$$$$$
Real estate – commercial
Retail328 44,776 10,074 55,178 1,083 1,424 3,037 5,544 
Hotel & motel534 2,081 13,679 16,294 1,346 936 6,409 8,691 
Gas station & car wash461 763 1,224 997 2,038 196 3,231 
Mixed use551 1,348 1,899 593 801 1,394 
Industrial & warehouse467 1,095 3,735 5,297 94 45 3,946 4,085 
Other2,054 2,671 1,120 5,845 811 785 3,704 5,300 
Real estate – construction8,122 6,598 14,720 14,015 14,015 
Commercial business638 575 6,740 7,953 401 352 5,717 6,470 
Residential mortgage1,185 2,456 2,821 6,462 9,676 792 2,038 12,506 
Consumer and other66 509 1,853 2,428 176 122 614 912 
Total Past Due$6,284 $62,285 $48,731 $117,300 $15,177 $6,494 $40,477 $62,148 

(1)    Past due loans at December 31, 2019 exclude PCI loans totaling $15.0 million.
 As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019
 
30-59 Days
Past Due 
 
60-89 Days 
Past Due
 
90 or More Days
Past Due 
 
Total
Past Due
 30-59 Days
Past Due 
 60-89 Days 
Past Due
 
90 or More Days
Past Due 
 
Total
Past Due
(1)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Real estate – commercial               
Retail585
 
 6,380
 6,965
 1,083
 1,424
 3,037
 5,544
Hotel & motel10,888
 1,767
 11,163
 23,818
 1,346
 936
 6,409
 8,691
Gas station & car wash1,015
 795
 416
 2,226
 997
 2,038
 196
 3,231
Mixed use1,463
 91
 1,179
 2,733
 593
 
 801
 1,394
Industrial & warehouse3,988
 1,796
 6,728
 12,512
 94
 45
 3,946
 4,085
Other2,343
 115
 3,452
 5,910
 811
 785
 3,704
 5,300
Real estate – construction8,613
 
 10,165
 18,778
 
 
 14,015
 14,015
Commercial business4,620
 653
 7,481
 12,754
 401
 352
 5,717
 6,470
Residential mortgage11,181
 619
 1,925
 13,725
 9,676
 792
 2,038
 12,506
Consumer and other636
 104
 733
 1,473
 176
 122
 614
 912
Total Past Due$45,332
 $5,940
 $49,622
 $100,894
 $15,177
 $6,494
 $40,477
 $62,148
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(1)
Past due loans at December 31, 2019 exclude PCI loans totaling $15.0 million.

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, including, but not limited to, current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends. Homogeneous loans (i.e., home mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, overdraft loans, express business loans, and automobile loans) are not risk rated and credit risk is analyzed largely by the number of days past due. This analysis is performed at least on a quarterly basis.
The definitions for risk ratings are as follows:
Pass: Loans that meet a preponderance or more of the Company’s underwriting criteria and evidence an acceptable level of risk.
Special Mention: Loans that have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard: Loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or by the collateral pledged, if any. Loans in this classification have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans that have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.


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The following table presents by credit quality indicator, loan class, and year of origination, the amortized cost basis of the Company’s loans receivable by class, credit quality indicator, and year of origination as of as of March 31, 2020.September 30, 2020.
As of September 30, 2020
Term Loan by Origination YearRevolving LoansTotal
20202019201820172016Prior
(Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate - Residential
Pass/Not Rated$5,818 $16,509 $11,599 $4,352 $7,592 $5,061 $3,429 $54,360 
Special mention— 
Substandard140 85 225 
Doubtful/Loss
Subtotal$5,818 $16,509 $11,739 $4,352 $7,592 $5,146 $3,429 $54,585 
Real Estate - Commercial
Pass/Not Rated$1,112,640 $1,587,016 $1,605,796 $1,297,459 $868,639 $1,468,638 $104,518 $8,044,706 
Special mention2,047 12,923 17,203 1,681 10,082 43,936 
Substandard12,090 25,640 24,666 41,610 151,514 3,196 258,716 
Doubtful/Loss
Subtotal$1,112,640 $1,601,153 $1,644,359 $1,339,328 $911,930 $1,630,234 $107,714 $8,347,358 
Real Estate - Construction
Pass/Not Rated$29,382 $38,336 $109,419 $82,598 $5,608 $10,031 $$275,374 
Special mention5,774 5,124 10,898 
Substandard10,601 8,122 18,723 
Doubtful/Loss6,598 6,598 
Subtotal$29,382 $38,336 $109,419 $99,797 $11,382 $23,277 $$311,593 
Commercial Business
Pass/Not Rated$979,904 $628,028 $246,008 $134,655 $90,613 $55,025 $1,437,781 $3,572,014 
Special mention5,990 27,099 31,111 15,083 6,503 3,007 9,644 98,437 
Substandard1,485 851 6,534 4,459 6,864 5,071 4,263 29,527 
Doubtful/Loss42 42 
Subtotal$987,379 $655,978 $283,653 $154,197 $104,022 $63,103 $1,451,688 $3,700,020 
Residential Mortgage
Pass/Not Rated$4,881 $111,963 $251,894 $184,337 $60,122 $42,747 $$655,944 
Special mention
Substandard122 1,448 1,717 645 3,932 
Doubtful/Loss
Subtotal$4,881 $112,085 $253,342 $184,337 $61,839 $43,392 $$659,876 
Consumer and Other
Pass/Not Rated$5,747 $2,602 $2,051 $2,687 $5,203 $2,881 $24,726 $45,897 
Special mention117 117 
Substandard40 739 779 
Doubtful/Loss
Subtotal$5,747 $2,602 $2,051 $2,804 $5,243 $3,620 $24,726 $46,793 
Total Loans
Pass/Not Rated$2,138,372 $2,384,454 $2,226,767 $1,706,088 $1,037,777 $1,584,383 $1,570,454 $12,648,295 
Special mention5,990 29,146 44,034 32,403 13,958 18,213 9,644 153,388 
Substandard1,485 13,063 33,762 39,726 50,231 166,176 7,459 311,902 
Doubtful/Loss6,598 42 6,640 
Total$2,145,847 $2,426,663 $2,304,563 $1,784,815 $1,102,008 $1,768,772 $1,587,557 $13,120,225 
  As of March 31, 2020
  Term Loan by Origination Year Revolving Loans Total
  2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior 
  (Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate - Residential               
Pass/Not Rated $3,192
 $16,669
 $11,741
 $4,815
 $8,429
 $5,805
 $5,621
 $56,272
Special mention 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard 
 
 143
 
 
 312
 
 455
Doubtful/Loss 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subtotal $3,192
 $16,669
 $11,884
 $4,815
 $8,429
 $6,117
 $5,621
 $56,727
Real Estate - Commercial               
Pass/Not Rated $425,593
 $1,627,041
 $1,678,190
 $1,386,616
 $935,192
 $1,891,862
 $101,870
 $8,046,364
Special mention 
 17,222
 16,163
 7,159
 7,737
 28,113
 
 76,394
Substandard 
 3,372
 10,840
 22,044
 30,302
 150,132
 3,195
 219,885
Doubtful/Loss 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subtotal $425,593
 $1,647,635
 $1,705,193
 $1,415,819
 $973,231
 $2,070,107
 $105,065
 $8,342,643
Real Estate - Construction                
Pass/Not Rated $9,276
 $34,362
 $99,616
 $80,338
 $10,294
 $4,601
 $
 $238,487
Special mention 
 
 
 9,435
 5,774
 9,931
 
 25,140
Substandard 
 
 
 10,165
 
 8,060
 
 18,225
Doubtful/Loss 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subtotal $9,276
 $34,362
 $99,616
 $99,938
 $16,068
 $22,592
 $
 $281,852
Commercial Business                
Pass/Not Rated $389,340
 $801,118
 $301,969
 $169,835
 $106,825
 $75,423
 $1,165,155
 $3,009,665
Special mention 
 2,649
 5,188
 43
 297
 6
 12,412
 20,595
Substandard 540
 1,853
 7,835
 4,180
 7,826
 4,870
 9,756
 36,860
Doubtful/Loss 
 
 
 
 
 12
 
 12
Subtotal $389,880
 $805,620
 $314,992
 $174,058
 $114,948
 $80,311
 $1,187,323
 $3,067,132
Residential Mortgage                
Pass/Not Rated $3,367
 $143,296
 $300,555
 $214,927
 $72,358
 $49,601
 $
 $784,104
Special mention 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Substandard 
 123
 225
 
 1,719
 662
 
 2,729
Doubtful/Loss 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subtotal $3,367
 $143,419
 $300,780
 $214,927
 $74,077
 $50,263
 $
 $786,833
Consumer and Other                
Pass/Not Rated $275
 $2,004
 $3,083
 $3,621
 $6,865
 $3,470
 $28,144
 $47,462
Special mention 
 
 
 144
 
 6
 
 150
Substandard 
 
 5
 
 31
 581
 
 617
Doubtful/Loss 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subtotal $275
 $2,004
 $3,088
 $3,765
 $6,896
 $4,057
 $28,144
 $48,229
Total Loans                
Pass/Not Rated $831,043
 $2,624,490
 $2,395,154
 $1,860,152
 $1,139,963
 $2,030,762
 $1,300,790
 $12,182,354
Special mention 
 19,871
 21,351
 16,781
 13,808
 38,056
 12,412
 122,279
Substandard 540
 5,348
 19,048
 36,389
 39,878
 164,617
 12,951
 278,771
Doubtful/Loss 
 
 
 
 
 12
 
 12
Total $831,583
 $2,649,709
 $2,435,553
 $1,913,322
 $1,193,649
 $2,233,447
 $1,326,153
 $12,583,416
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For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, there were 0 revolving loans converted to term loans.
The following table presents by loan class and credit quality indicator, the recorded investment in the Company’s loans by loan class and leasescredit risk rating as of December 31, 2019.
 As of December 31, 2019
 Pass/Not Rated Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$51,977
 $
 $460
 $
 $52,437
Real estate – commercial         
Retail2,206,855
 32,920
 48,761
 
 2,288,536
Hotel & motel1,630,045
 1,395
 32,158
 
 1,663,598
Gas station & car wash831,840
 2,161
 7,513
 
 841,514
Mixed use699,454
 4,906
 16,355
 
 720,715
Industrial & warehouse973,442
 11,680
 45,754
 
 1,030,876
Other1,698,267
 25,416
 47,460
 
 1,771,143
Real estate – construction253,766
 24,641
 17,739
 
 296,146
Commercial business2,641,936
 38,167
 39,094
 13
 2,719,210
Residential mortgage831,139
 
 3,031
 
 834,170
Consumer and other53,801
 166
 953
 
 54,920
Total$11,872,522
 $141,452
 $259,278
 $13
 $12,273,265

 As of December 31, 2019
 Pass/Not RatedSpecial MentionSubstandardDoubtfulTotal
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$52,096 $$462 $$52,558 
Real estate – commercial8,039,751 78,519 198,200 8,316,470 
Real estate – construction253,173 24,620 17,730 295,523 
Commercial business2,643,814 38,185 39,171 13 2,721,183 
Residential mortgage832,149 3,039 835,188 
Consumer and other53,966 166 953 55,085 
Total$11,874,949 $141,490 $259,555 $13 $12,276,007 
The Company may reclassify loans held for investment to loans held for sale in the event that the Company plans to sell loans that were originated with the intent to hold to maturity. Loans transferred from held for investment to held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. The breakdown of loans by type that were reclassified from held for investment to held for sale for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 is presented in the following table:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Transfer of loans held for investment to held for sale(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate - commercial$
 $
Residential mortgage1,002
 33,390
Total$1,002
 $33,390

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Transfer of loans held for investment to held for sale(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate - commercial$$25,988 $$25,988 
Residential mortgage1,002 82,991 
Total$$25,988 $1,002 $108,979 
On January 1, 2020 the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, or CECL which significantly changed the credit losses estimation model for loans and investments. The discussion below relates to the Company’s CECL allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) methodology. For a discussion of the Company’s former incurred loss allowance for loan losses methodology, please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The Company calculates its ACL by estimating expected credit losses on a collective basis for loans that share similar risk characteristics. Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with other loans are evaluated for credit losses on an individual basis. The Company uses a combination of a modeled and non-modeled approach that incorporates current and future economic conditions to estimate lifetime expected losses on a collective basis. The Company uses Probability of Default (“PD”), Loss Given Default (“LGD”), and Exposure at Default (“EAD”) methodologies with quantitative factors and qualitative considerations in calculation of the allowance for credit losses for collectively assessed loans. The Company uses a reasonable and supportable period of 2 years at which point loss assumptions revert back to historical loss information by means of 1 year reversion period.
The ACL for the Company’s construction, credit card, and certain consumer loans is calculated based on a non-modeled approach utilizing historical loss rate approachrates to estimate losses. A non-modeled approach was chosen for these loans as fewer data points exist which could result in high levels of estimated loss volatility under a modeled approach. In aggregate, non-modeled loans represented less than 3% of the Company’s total loan portfolio as of March 31,September 30, 2020.

With the adoption of CECL, the Company formed an Economic Forecast Committee (“EFC”) to review economic forecast scenarios that are incorporated in the Company’s ACL. The EFC reviews multiple scenarios provided to the Company by an independent third party and chooses a single scenario that best aligns with management’s expectation of future economic conditions. The forecast scenario contains certain macroeconomic variables that are incorporated into the Company’s modeling process, including GDP, unemployment rates, interest rates, and housingcommercial real estate prices. As of March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company chose a forecast scenario that incorporates the effect of the recent COVID-19 pandemic into estimates of future economic conditions. The scenario assumesWe experienced a large decline in GDP and an increase in unemployment for the second quarterfirst half of 2020 followed byand the forecast scenarios project a return to GDP growth byin the endsecond half of 2020, while unemployment remains slightly elevated through 2023. Subsequent to the completion of the ACL calculation as of March 31, 2020, the Company received updated macroeconomic forecast scenarios in April 2020, which reflects more projected deterioration in GDP and unemployment compared to the scenario incorporated into the Company’s ACL as of March 31, 2020. The updated April 2020 forecast scenario information was not reflected in the Company’s ACL as of March 31, 2020. If those forecasts remain unchanged or decline further, the Company would expect additional increases in ACL and additional provision for credit losses expense.2022.
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Additionally, in order to systematically quantify the credit risk impact of other trends and changes within the loan portfolio, the Company utilizes qualitative adjustments to the modeled and non-modeled estimated loss approaches. The parameters for making adjustments are established under a Credit Risk Matrix that provides different possible scenarios for each of the factors below. The Credit Risk Matrix and the possible scenarios enable the Bank to qualitatively adjust the Loss Migration Ratio by as much as 25 basis points for each loan type pool. This matrix considers the following seven factors, which are patterned after the guidelines provided under the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (“FFIEC”) Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, updated to reflect the adoption of CECL:
Changes in lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge off, and recovery practices;
Changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio;
Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff;
Changes in the trends of the volume and severity of past due loans, classified loans, nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructurings, and other loan modifications;
Changes in the quality of the loan review system and the degree of oversight by the Directors;
The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; and
The effect of external factors, such as competition, legal requirements, and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated losses in the loan portfolio.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company recorded additional ACL as part of its modeled and qualitative assessments to account for the additional risks associated with the increase in loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to account for the Company’s concentration of hotel/motel loans for which the industry was particularly hard hit by the pandemic.
For loans which do not share the similar risk characteristics such as nonaccrual and TDR loans above $500 thousand, the Company evaluates these loans on an individual basis in accordance with ASC 326. These nonaccrual and TDR loans are considered to have a different risk profiles than performing loans and therefore are evaluated separately from performing loan pools.separately. The Company decided to collectively assess the TDRs and nonaccrual loans with balances below $500 thousand along with the performing and accrual loans in order to reduce the operational burden of individually assessing small TDR and nonaccrual loans with immaterial balances. For these individually assessed loans, the ACL is measured using either 1) the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; 2) the loan’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. For the collateral dependent loans, managementthe Company obtains a new appraisal to determine the fair value of collateral. The appraisals are based on an “as-is” valuation. To ensure that appraised values remain current, managementthe Company either obtains updated appraisals every twelve months from a qualified independent appraiser or an internal evaluation of the collateral is performed by qualified personnel. If the third party market data indicates that the value of the collateral property has declined since the most recent valuation date, management adjusts the value of the property downward to reflect current market conditions. If the fair value of the collateral is less than the amortized balance of the loan, the Company recognizes an ACL with a corresponding charge to the provision for credit losses.

The Company maintains a separate ACL for its off-balance sheet unfunded loan commitments. The Company uses a funding rate to allocate the allowance to undrawn exposures. This funding rate is used as a credit conversion factor to capture how much undrawn can potentially become drawn at any point. FundingThe funding rate is determined based on a lookback period of 8 quarters. Credit loss is not estimated for off-balance sheet credit exposures that are unconditionally cancellable by the Company.

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The following table presentstables present a breakdown of loans by recorded ACL, broken out by loans evaluated individually and collectively at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:2019:
 As of September 30, 2020
 Real Estate –
Residential
Real Estate –
Commercial
Real Estate –
Construction
Commercial
Business
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Individually evaluated loans$$69,427 $6,598 $24,930 $3,775 $802 $105,532 
ACL on individually evaluated loans$$2,339 $$4,485 $21 $50 $6,895 
Individually evaluated loans ACL coverageN/A3.37 %N/A17.99 %0.56 %6.23 %6.53 %
Collectively evaluated loans$54,585 $8,277,931 $304,995 $3,675,090 $656,101 $45,991 $13,014,693 
ACL on collectively evaluated loans$208 $125,144 $1,933 $39,724 $4,678 $1,267 $172,954 
Collectively evaluated loans ACL coverage0.38 %1.51 %0.63 %1.08 %0.71 %2.75 %1.33 %
Total loans$54,585 $8,347,358 $311,593 $3,700,020 $659,876 $46,793 $13,120,225 
Total ACL$208 $127,483 $1,933 $44,209 $4,699 $1,317 $179,849 
Total ACL to total loans0.38 %1.53 %0.62 %1.19 %0.71 %2.81 %1.37 %
 As of March 31, 2020
 
Real Estate –
Residential
 
Real Estate –
Commercial
 
Real Estate –
Construction
 
Commercial
Business
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
and Other
 Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Individually evaluated loans$
 $77,543
 $10,165
 $27,763
 $2,574
 $654
 $118,699
ACL on individually evaluated loans$
 $842
 $
 $4,568
 $37
 $81
 $5,528
Individually evaluated loans ACL coverageN/A
 1.09% N/A
 16.45% 1.44% 12.39% 4.66%
Collectively evaluated loans$56,727
 $8,265,100
 $271,687
 $3,039,369
 $784,259
 $47,575
 $12,464,717
ACL on collectively evaluated loans$399
 $91,718
 $1,686
 $38,315
 $5,742
 $1,535
 $139,395
Collectively evaluated loans ACL coverage0.70% 1.11% 0.62% 1.26% 0.73% 3.23% 1.12%
Total loans$56,727
 $8,342,643
 $281,852
 $3,067,132
 $786,833
 $48,229
 $12,583,416
Total ACL$399
 $92,560
 $1,686
 $42,883
 $5,779
 $1,616
 $144,923
Total ACL to total loans0.70% 1.11% 0.60% 1.40% 0.73% 3.35% 1.15%
 As of December 31, 2019
 
Real Estate –
Residential
 
Real Estate –
Commercial
 
Real Estate –
Construction
 
Commercial
Business
 
Residential
Mortgage
 
Consumer
and Other
 Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans
(recorded investment)
$
 $54,433
 $10,165
 $22,842
 $2,753
 $301
 $90,494
Specific allowance$
 $312
 $
 $3,073
 $10
 $7
 $3,402
Specific allowance to impaired loansN/A
 0.57% N/A
 13.45% 0.36% 2.33% 3.76%
Other loans$52,437
 $8,261,949
 $285,981
 $2,696,368
 $831,417
 $54,619
 $12,182,771
General allowance$204
 $51,400
 $1,677
 $29,959
 $5,915
 $1,587
 $90,742
General allowance to other loans0.39% 0.62% 0.59% 1.11% 0.71% 2.91% 0.74%
Total loans$52,437
 $8,316,382
 $296,146
 $2,719,210
 $834,170
 $54,920
 $12,273,265
Total allowance for loan losses$204
 $51,712
 $1,677
 $33,032
 $5,925
 $1,594
 $94,144
Total allowance to total loans0.39% 0.62% 0.57% 1.21% 0.71% 2.90% 0.77%


 As of December 31, 2019
 Real Estate –
Residential
Real Estate –
Commercial
Real Estate –
Construction
Commercial
Business
Residential
Mortgage
Consumer
and Other
Total
 (Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans
(recorded investment)
$$54,519 $10,165 $22,905 $2,762 $301 $90,652 
Specific allowance$$312 $$3,073 $10 $$3,402 
Specific allowance to impaired loansN/A0.57 %%13.42 %0.36 %2.33 %3.75 %
Other loans$52,558 $8,261,951 $285,358 $2,698,278 $832,426 $54,784 $12,185,355 
General allowance$204 $51,400 $1,677 $29,959 $5,915 $1,587 $90,742 
General allowance to other loans0.39 %0.62 %0.59 %1.11 %0.71 %2.90 %0.74 %
Total loans$52,558 $8,316,470 $295,523 $2,721,183 $835,188 $55,085 $12,276,007 
Total allowance for loan losses$204 $51,712 $1,677 $33,032 $5,925 $1,594 $94,144 
Total allowance to total loans0.39 %0.62 %0.57 %1.21 %0.71 %2.89 %0.77 %
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Under certain circumstances, the Company provides borrowers relief through loan modifications. These modifications are either temporary in nature (“temporary modifications”) or are more substantive. The temporary modifications generally consist of interest only payments for a three to six month period, whereby principal payments are deferred. At the end of the modification period, the remaining principal balance is re-amortized based on the original maturity date. Loans subject to temporary modifications are generally downgraded to Special Mention or Substandard. At the end of the modification period, the loan either 1) returns to the original contractual terms; 2) is further modified and accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring in accordance with ASC 310-10-35; or 3) is disposed of through foreclosure or liquidation.
TDR loans are individually evaluated for individually in accordance with ASC 310 and ASC 326. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including reduction in the stated interest rate, reduction in the amount of principal amortization, forgiveness of a portion of a loan balance or accrued interest, or extension of the maturity date. In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed on the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on their debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Bank’s internal underwriting policy. At March 31,September 30, 2020,, total TDR loans were $61.2$49.5 million, compared to $46.7 million at December 31, 2019.
The balance of loans with modified terms due to COVID-19 as of September 30, 2020 totaled $1.15 billion. The majority of these loans were modified in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act. The CARES Act provides banks the option to temporarily suspend certain requirements under U.S. GAAP related to TDR for a limited period of time to account for the effects of COVID-19 if (i) the loan modification is made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of December 31, 2020 or 60 days after the end of the coronavirus emergency declaration and (ii) the applicable loan was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. As such, all modified loans that met the criteria outlined within Section 4013 of the CARES Act were not classified as TDR loans as of September 30, 2020, unless the loans were TDR prior to the COVID-19 modification. As of September 30, 2020, real estate loans accounted for a little less than 90% of the loans modified due to hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic. The modifications consisted of full payment deferrals, interest only payments, and a hybrid of full payment deferrals for a period of time followed by interest only payments. The modifications were granted mostly for periods from 3 to 9 months (see “COVID-19 Related Loan Modifications” in the Financial Condition section of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for more information).
A summary of the recorded investment of TDR loans on accrual and nonaccrual status by type of concession as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is presented below:
As of September 30, 2020
TDR Loans on Accrual StatusTDR Loans on Nonaccrual StatusTotal TDRs
Real EstateCommercial BusinessResidential MortgageOtherReal EstateCommercial BusinessResidential MortgageOther
(Dollars in thousands)
Payment concession$5,944 $925 $$41 $7,323 $332 $$$14,565 
Maturity / amortization concession11,874 10,730 93 178 4,244 118 27,237 
Rate concession5,822 439 1,434 7,695 
Total$23,640 $11,655 $$134 $7,940 $6,010 $$118 $49,497 

As of December 31, 2019
TDR Loans on Accrual StatusTDR Loans on Nonaccrual StatusTotal
TDRs
Real EstateCommercial BusinessResidential MortgageOtherReal EstateCommercial BusinessResidential MortgageOther
(Dollars in thousands)
Payment concession$4,708 $886 $$54 $4,306 $259 $$$10,213 
Maturity / amortization concession14,537 10,778 43 5,931 122 31,411 
Rate concession4,419 181 103 334 65 5,102 
Total$23,664 $11,845 $$200 $4,640 $6,255 $$122 $46,726 

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 As of March 31, 2020
 TDR Loans on Accrual Status TDR Loans on Nonaccrual Status
Total
TDRs
 Real Estate Commercial Business Residential Mortgage Other Real Estate Commercial Business Residential Mortgage Other 
 (Dollars in thousands)
Payment concession$6,134
 $822
 $
 $50
 $8,460
 $243
 $
 $
 $15,709
Maturity / amortization concession18,592
 12,088
 
 73
 1,497
 5,202
   120
 37,572
Rate concession5,925
 105
 
 
 453
 1,443
   
 7,926
Total$30,651
 $13,015
 $
 $123
 $10,410
 $6,888
 $
 $120
 $61,207

 As of December 31, 2019
 TDR Loans on Accrual Status TDR Loans on Nonaccrual Status 
Total
TDRs
 Real Estate Commercial Business Residential Mortgage Other Real Estate Commercial Business Residential Mortgage Other 
 (Dollars in thousands)
Payment concession$4,708
 $886
 $
 $54
 $4,306
 $259
 $
 $
 $10,213
Maturity / amortization concession14,537
 10,778
 
 43
 
 5,931
 
 122
 31,411
Rate concession4,419
 181
 
 103
 334
 65
 
 
 5,102
Total$23,664
 $11,845
 $
 $200
 $4,640
 $6,255
 $
 $122
 $46,726

TDR loans on accrual status are comprised of loans that were accruing at the time of restructuring and for which the Company anticipates full repayment of both principal and interest under the restructured terms. TDR loans that are on nonaccrual status can be returned to accrual status after a period of sustained performance, generally determined to be six months of timely payments as modified. Sustained performance includes the periods prior to the modification and if the prior performance met or exceeded the modified terms. TDR loans on accrual status at March 31,September 30, 2020 were comprised of 30 commercial real estate loans totaling $30.7$23.6 million, 4329 commercial business loans totaling $13.0$11.7 million, and 16 consumer and other loans totaling $123$134 thousand. TDR loans on accrual status at December 31, 2019 were comprised of 15 commercial real estate loans totaling $23.7 million, 27 commercial business loans totaling $11.8 million, and 12 consumer and other loans totaling $200 thousand. The Company expects that TDR loans on accrual status as of March 31,September 30, 2020, which were all performing in accordance with their restructured terms, to continue to comply with the restructured terms because of the reduced principal or interest payments on these loans. TDR loans that were restructured at market interest rates and had sustained performance as agreed under the modified loan terms may be reclassified as non-TDR after each year end but are reserved for under ASC 310-10.
The Company recorded an allowance totaling $8.6$4.9 million and $3.1 million for TDR loans as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. 

The following tables present the recorded investment of loans classified as TDR during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 by class of loans:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Number of LoansBalanceNumber of LoansBalance
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate residential
$$
Real estate commercial
 
Retail1,007 328 
Hotel & motel574 
Gas station & car wash
Mixed use767 
Industrial & warehouse
Other
Real estate construction
Commercial business169 
Residential mortgage
Consumer and other11 
Total$1,785 $1,071 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Number of
Loans 
 Pre-
Modification
 Post-
Modification 
 
Number of
Loans 
 
Pre-
Modification
 
Post-
Modification 
Number of LoansBalanceNumber of LoansBalance
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate residential

 $
 $
 
 $
 $
Real estate – residential$$
Real estate commercial
   
  
      Real estate – commercial
Retail
 
 
 1
 101
 101
Retail1,613 449 
Hotel & motel
 
 
 1
 152
 152
Hotel & motel1,439 
Gas station & car wash1
 54
 54
 
 
 
Gas station & car wash515 
Mixed use
 
 
 
 
 
Mixed use1,233 
Industrial & warehouse1
 261
 261
 
 
 
Industrial & warehouse259 
Other1
 788
 788
 1
 140
 140
Other1,055 
Real estate construction

 
 
 
 
 
Real estate – construction
Commercial business1
 294
 294
 7
 5,407
 5,407
Commercial business481 14 2,999 
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
Consumer and other1
 18
 18
 6
 33
 33
Consumer and other34 10 55 
Total5
 $1,415
 $1,415
 16
 $5,833
 $5,833
Total15 $4,135 33$5,997 
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For TDRs modified during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company recorded $49$342 thousand and $661 thousand, respectively in ACL. Total charge-offs of TDR loans modified during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 totaled $0. For TDR loans modified during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company recorded $1.6 million$17 thousand and $47 thousand, respectively, in allowance. There were 0allowance for loan losses. Total charge-offs of TDR loans modified during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019.September 30, 2019 totaled $0, and $33 thousand, respectively.


The following table presentstables present loans modified as TDRs within the previous twelve months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 that subsequently had payment defaults during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Number of LoansBalanceNumber of LoansBalance
 (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$$
Real estate – commercial  
Retail606 96 
Hotel & motel
Gas station & car wash
Mixed Use
Industrial & warehouse2,326 
Other133 101 
Real estate – construction
Commercial business31 
Residential mortgage
Consumer and other20 37 
Subtotal$3,085 12 $265 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Number of LoansBalanceNumber of LoansBalance
(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$$
Real estate – commercial  
Retail606 96 
Hotel & motel
Gas station & car wash471 
Mixed Use466 
Industrial & warehouse2,586 
Other133 101 
Real estate – construction
Commercial business14 31 
Residential mortgage
Consumer and other24 11 42 
Total12 $4,300 16 $270 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 Number of Loans Balance Number of Loans Balance
 (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – commercial       
Retail
 $
 1
 $48
Hotel & motel
 
 1
 73
Gas station & car wash
 
 
 
Mixed Use
 
 
 
Industrial & warehouse
 
 1
 236
Other2
 293
 
 
Real estate – construction
 
 
 
Commercial business2
 292
 7
 5,311
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
Consumer and other3
 10
 1
 5
Total7
 $595
 11
 $5,673


A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms. The Company recorded $136$4 thousand and $67 thousand in ACL for TDR loans that had payment defaults during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020.September 30, 2020, respectively. Total charge offs for TDR loans that had payment defaults during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 was $14 thousand.$0.
The Company recorded $134$5 thousand inof allowance for the TDR loans that had payment defaults during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. There were 0Total charge offs for TDR loans that had payment defaults during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019.September 30, 2019 totaled $33 thousand .
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7.    Leases
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”, using the modified retrospective approach under ASC 842.842 and recorded $64.2 million in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets at adoption. The Company’s operating leases are real estate leases which are comprised of bank branches,branch locations, loan production offices, and office spaces with remaining lease terms ranging from 1 to 1110 years as of March 31,September 30, 2020. Certain lease arrangements contain extension options which are typically around 5 years. As these extension options are not generally considered reasonably certain of exercise, they are not included in the lease term. 
At March 31,September 30, 2020, operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”)ROU assets and related liabilities were $56.7$52.3 million and $58.8$54.8 million, respectively. At March 31,September 30, 2020, the short term operating lease liability totaled $13.0$13.7 million and the long-term operating lease liability totaled $45.8$41.1 million. The Company defines short-term operating lease liabilities as liabilities due in twelve months or less and long term lease liabilities are defined as liabilities that are due in more than twelve months at the end of each reporting period. The Company did not have any finance leases at March 31,September 30, 2020. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company extended 36 leases and hadentered into 0 new leases.lease contracts. Lease extensions were forterms ranged from twenty-two months to five years each and the Company reassessed the ROU assetassets and lease liabilityliabilities related to these leases.
Operating lease ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use the underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date. Operating lease expense, which is comprised of amortization of the ROU asset and the implicit interest accreted on the operating lease liability, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is recorded in occupancy expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company’s occupancy expense also includes variable lease costs which is comprised of the Company's share of actual costs for utilities, common area maintenance, property taxes, and insurance that are not included in lease liabilities and are expensed as incurred. Variable lease costs can also include rent escalations based on changes to indices, such as the Consumer Price Index, where the Company estimates future rent increases and records the actual difference to variable costs.
The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate to present value lease payments in order to recognize a ROU asset and the related lease liability. The Company calculates its incremental borrowing rate by adding a spread to the FHLB borrowing interest rate at a given period.
The table below summarizes the Company’s net lease cost:
 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Operating lease cost$3,945
 $4,123
Short term lease cost
 9
Variable lease cost767
 703
Sublease income(212) (157)
Net lease cost$4,500
 $4,678

Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands)
Operating lease cost$3,928 $3,850 $11,752 $12,130 
Short term lease cost
Variable lease cost864 875 2,403 2,411 
Sublease income(169)(157)(595)(470)
Net lease cost$4,623 $4,568 $13,560 $14,080 

Rent expense for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 was $4.6 million and $13.7 million, respectively. Rent expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $4.5$4.6 million and $4.7$14.2 million, respectively.
The table below summarizes other information related to the Company’s operating leases:
At or for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
At or for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows for operating leases$11,320 $11,021 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities, net65,263 
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases5.3 years6.0 years
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases2.99 %3.11 %
 At or for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 At or for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:   
Operating cash outflows for operating leases$3,724
 $3,663
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities, net1,279
 62,360
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases5.7 years
 6.2 years
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases3.07% 3.20%

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The table below summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
 March 31, 2020
 (Dollars in thousands)
2020$11,014
202114,127
202210,038
20237,905
20246,357
2025 and thereafter15,042
Total lease payments64,483
Less: imputed interest5,656
Total lease obligations$58,827

September 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
2020$3,806 
202114,796 
202210,615 
20238,402 
20246,769 
2025 and thereafter15,251 
Total lease payments59,639 
Less: imputed interest4,841 
Total lease obligations$54,798 
As of March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company did not have any additional operating lease commitments that have not yet commenced.

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8.    Deposits
The aggregate amountamounts of time deposits in denominations of more than $250 thousand at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, was $1.85$1.98 billion and $1.86 billion, respectively. Included in time deposits of more than $250 thousand were $300.0 million in California State Treasurer’s deposits at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The California State Treasurer’s deposits are subject to withdrawal based on the State’s periodic evaluations. The Company is required to pledge eligible collateral of at least 110% of outstanding deposits. At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, securities with fair values of approximately $339.8$360.9 million and $333.2 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral for the California State Treasurer’s deposit.
The Company also utilizes brokered deposits as a secondary source of funds. Total brokered deposits at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, totaled $1.75$1.00 billion and $1.48 billion, respectively. Brokered deposits at March 31,September 30, 2020 consisted of $1.11 billion$501.0 million in money market and NOW accounts and $647.3$500.6 million in time deposits accounts. Brokered deposits at December 31, 2019 consisted of $538.2 million in money market and NOW accounts and $1.20 billion$940.5 million in time deposit accounts.

The following is breakdown of the Company’s deposits at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
At September 30, 2020At December 31, 2019
BalancePercentage (%)BalancePercentage (%)
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest bearing demand deposits$4,488,529 32 %$3,108,687 25 %
Money market and NOW accounts4,763,893 34 %3,985,556 32 %
Saving deposits308,943 %274,151 %
Time deposits4,446,991 32 %5,158,970 41 %
Total deposits$14,008,356 100 %$12,527,364 100 %

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9.    Borrowings
The Company maintains a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of San Francisco as a secondary source of funds. The borrowing capacity with the FHLB is limited to the lower of 25% of the Bank’s total assets or the Bank’s collateral capacity, which was $3.92$4.29 billion at March 31,September 30, 2020, and $3.85 billion at December 31, 2019. The terms of this credit facility require the Company to pledge eligible collateral with the FHLB equal to at least 100% of outstanding advances. The Company also has an unsecured credit facility with the FHLB that totaled $81.2 million at September 30, 2020 and $95.0 million at both MarchDecember 31, 2019.
At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, real estate secured loans with a carrying amount of approximately $7.04$7.02 billion and $6.76 billion, respectively, were pledged at the FHLB for outstanding advances and remaining borrowing capacity. At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, other than FHLB stock, no0 securities were pledged as collateral at the FHLB. The purchase of FHLB stock is a prerequisite to become a member of the FHLB system, and the Company is required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock based on outstanding borrowings.
At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, FHLB advances totaled $675.0$200.0 million and $625.0 million, respectively, and had weighted average interest rates of 1.41%1.32% and 1.84%, respectively. FHLB advances at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 had various maturities through December 2022. The interest raterates of FHLB advances as of March 31,September 30, 2020 ranged between 0.21%0.25% and 2.39%. During the third quarter of 2020, the Company incurred a $3.6 million prepayment penalty related to the early payoff of $300.0 million in FHLB borrowings. At March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company’s remaining borrowing capacity with the FHLB was $3.20$4.05 billion.
Although theThe Company maintains unsecured borrowing lines with other banks, therebanks. There were 0 federal funds purchased from other banks at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
At March 31,September 30, 2020, the contractual maturities for outstanding FHLB advances were as follows:
September 30, 2020
Scheduled maturities in:(Dollars in thousands)
2020$100,000 
2021
2022100,000 
Total$200,000 

March 31, 2020
Scheduled maturities in:(Dollars in thousands)
2020$385,000
2021145,000
2022145,000
Total$675,000


As a member of the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) system, the Bank may also borrow from the FRB of San Francisco. The maximum amount that the Bank may borrow from the FRB’s discount window is up to 95%99% of the fair market value of the qualifying loans and securities that are pledged. At March 31,September 30, 2020, the outstanding principal balance of the qualifying loans pledged at the FRB was $960.1$812.5 million and there were 0was 1 investment securitiessecurity pledged to borrow against the discount window.window with book value totaling $5.9 million. At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the total available borrowing capacity at the FRB discount window was $762.1$631.5 million and $740.6 million, respectively. There were 0 borrowings outstanding atwith the FRB discount window as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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10.    Subordinated Debentures and Convertible Notes
Subordinated Debt
At March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company had 9 wholly owned subsidiary grantor trusts that had issued $126.0 million of pooled trust preferred securities. Trust preferred securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the indentures. The trusts used the net proceeds from the offering to purchase a like amount of subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”). The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. The Company’s obligations under the subordinated debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the trusts. The trust preferred securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. The Company has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole (but not in part) on a quarterly basis at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date. The Company also has a right to defer consecutive payments of interest on the debentures for up to five years.years.
The following table is a summary of trust preferred securities and Debentures at March 31, 2020:September 30, 2020:
Issuance TrustIssuance
Date
Trust
Preferred
Security
Amount
Carrying
Value of
Debentures
Rate
Type
Current RateMaturity
Date
(Dollars in thousands)
Nara Capital Trust III06/05/2003$5,000 $5,155 Variable3.40%06/15/2033
Nara Statutory Trust IV12/22/20035,000 5,155 Variable3.13%01/07/2034
Nara Statutory Trust V12/17/200310,000 10,310 Variable3.20%12/17/2033
Nara Statutory Trust VI03/22/20078,000 8,248 Variable1.90%06/15/2037
Center Capital Trust I12/30/200318,000 14,400 Variable3.13%

01/07/2034
Wilshire Trust II03/17/200520,000 15,911 Variable2.04%03/17/2035
Wilshire Trust III09/15/200515,000 11,277 Variable1.65%09/15/2035
Wilshire Trust IV07/10/200725,000 18,259 Variable1.63%09/15/2037
Saehan Capital Trust I03/30/200720,000 15,174 Variable1.84%06/30/2037
Total$126,000 $103,889 
Issuance Trust
Issuance
Date

Trust
Preferred
Security
Amount

Carrying
Value of
Debentures

Rate
Type

Current Rate
Maturity
Date
    (Dollars in thousands)      
Nara Capital Trust III
06/05/2003
$5,000

$5,155

Variable
3.89%
06/15/2033
Nara Statutory Trust IV
12/22/2003
5,000

5,155

Variable
4.68%
01/07/2034
Nara Statutory Trust V
12/17/2003
10,000

10,310

Variable
3.79%
12/17/2033
Nara Statutory Trust VI
03/22/2007
8,000

8,248

Variable
2.39%
06/15/2037
Center Capital Trust I
12/30/2003
18,000

14,290

Variable
4.68%
01/07/2034
Wilshire Trust II 03/17/2005 20,000
 15,799
 Variable 2.63% 03/17/2035
Wilshire Trust III 09/15/2005 15,000
 11,181
 Variable 2.14% 09/15/2035
Wilshire Trust IV 07/10/2007 25,000
 18,114
 Variable 2.12% 09/15/2037
Saehan Capital Trust I 03/30/2007 20,000
 15,066
 Variable 2.99% 06/30/2037
Total


$126,000

$103,318








The carrying value of Debentures at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $103.3$103.9 million and $103.0 million, respectively. At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, acquired Debentures had remaining discounts of $26.6$26.0 million and $26.9 million, respectively. The carrying balance of Debentures is net of remaining discounts and includes common trust securities.
The Company’s investment in the common trust securities of the issuer trusts was $3.9 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and is included in other assets. Although the subordinated debt issued by the trusts are not included as a component of stockholders’ equity in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, the debt is treated as capital for regulatory purposes. The Company’s trust preferred security debt issuances (less common trust securities) are includable in Tier 1 capital up to a maximum of 25% of capital on an aggregate basis as they were grandfathered in under BASEL III. Any amount that exceeds 25% qualifies as Tier 2 capital.
Convertible Notes
In 2018, the Company issued $200$217.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.00% convertible senior notes maturing on May 15, 2038 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Subsequently on June 7, 2018, an additional $17.5 million in convertible notes were issued as part of the initial offering over-allotment option. In total, the Company issued $217.5 million in convertible notes during the second quarter of 2018. The convertible notes can be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial rate of 45.0760 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $22.18 per share of common stock which represents a premium of 22.5%22.50% to the closing stock price on the date of the pricing of the notes). Holders of the convertible notes have the option to convert all or a portion of the notes at any time on or after February 15, 2023. Prior to February 15, 2023, the convertible notes cannot be converted unless under certain specified scenarios. The convertible notes can be called by the Company, in part or in whole, on or after May 20, 2023 for 100% of the principal amount in cash. Holders of the convertible notes also have the option to put the notes back to the Company on May 15, 2023, May 15, 2028, or May 15, 2033 for 100% of the principal amount in cash. The convertible notes can be settled in cash, stock, or a combination of stock and cash at the option of the Company.

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The convertible notes were issued as part of the Company’s plan to repurchase its common stock. The net proceeds from the offering, after deducting the initial purchaser’s discount, was approximately $213.2 million. Of the total net proceeds, $113.2 million was down-streamed to the Bank as equity and the remaining $100.0 million was allocated for share repurchases.
In accordance with accounting principles, the convertible notes issued by the Company were separated into a debt component and an equity component which represents the stock conversion option. The present value of the convertible notes was calculated based on a discount rate of 4.25%, which represented the current offering rate for similar types of debt without conversion options. The effective life of the convertible notes was estimated to be five years based on the first call and put date. The difference between the principal amount of the notes and the present value was recorded as the convertible note discount and additional paid-in capital. The issuance costs related to the offering were also allocated into a debt component to be capitalized, and an equity component in the same percentage allocation of debt and equity of the convertible note. The value of the convertible note at issuance and the carrying value as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 isare presented in the tables below:
As of September 30, 2020
Amortization/
Capitalization
Period
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization / Capitalization
Carrying Amount
(Dollars in thousands)
Convertible notes principal balance$217,500 $— $217,500 
Discount5 years(21,880)9,861 (12,019)
Issuance costs to be capitalized5 years(4,119)1,908 (2,211)
Carrying balance of convertible notes$191,501 $11,769 $203,270 
   As of March 31, 2020As of December 31, 2019
 
Amortization/
Capitalization
Period
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization / Capitalization
 Carrying AmountAmortization/
Capitalization
Period
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization / Capitalization
Carrying Amount
   (Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Convertible notes principal balance $217,500
 $
 $217,500
Convertible notes principal balance$217,500 $— $217,500 
Discount 5 years (21,880) 7,715
 (14,165)Discount5 years(21,880)6,659 (15,221)
Issuance costs to be capitalized 5 years (4,119) 1,500
 (2,619)Issuance costs to be capitalized5 years(4,119)1,298 (2,821)
Carrying balance of convertible notes $191,501
��$9,215
 $200,716
Carrying balance of convertible notes$191,501 $7,957 $199,458 
      As of December 31, 2019
  
Amortization/
Capitalization
Period
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization / Capitalization
 Carrying Amount
    (Dollars in thousands)
Convertible notes principal balance   $217,500
 $
 $217,500
Discount 5 years (21,880) 6,659
 (15,221)
Issuance costs to be capitalized 5 years (4,119) 1,298
 (2,821)
Carrying balance of convertible notes   $191,501
 $7,957
 $199,458

Interest expense on the convertible notes for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, totaled $2.4 million and $7.1 million, respectively. Interest expense on the convertible notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 both totaled $2.3 million.million and $6.9 million, respectively. Interest expense for the Company’s convertible notes includes accrued interest on the convertible note coupon, non-cash interest expense representing the conversion option or note discount, and interest expense from capitalized issuance costs. Non-cash interest expense and issuance cost capitalization expense will only be recorded for the first five outstanding years of the convertible notes. Subsequent to May 15, 2023, interest expense on the convertible notes will consist of only accrued interest on the coupon.

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11.    Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company offers a loan hedging program to certain loan customers. Through this program, the Company originates a variable rate loan with the customer. The Company and the customer will then enter into a fixed interest rate swap. Lastly, an identical offsetting swap is entered into by the Company with a correspondent bank. These “back-to-back” swap arrangements are intended to offset each other and allow the Company to book a variable rate loan, while providing the customer with a contract for fixed interest payments. In these arrangements, the Company’s net cash flow is equal to the interest income received from the variable rate loan originated with the customer. These customer swaps are not designated as hedging instruments and are recorded at fair value in other assets and other liabilities. The changes in fair value is recognized in the income statement inas other income and fees.
At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, interest rate swaps related to the Company’s loan hedging program that were outstanding isare presented in the following table:
  March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
  (Dollars in thousands)
Interest rate swaps on loans with correspondent banks
(included in other assets)
    
Notional amount $
 $137,890
Weighted average remaining term (years) 
 7.2
Pay fixed rate (weighted average) % 3.62%
Received variable rate (weighted average) % 3.83%
Estimated fair value $
 $739
     
Interest rate swaps on loans with correspondent banks
(included in other liabilities)
    
Notional amount $448,308
 $282,326
Weighted average remaining term (years) 7.0
 6.9
Pay fixed rate (weighted average) 3.35% 4.48%
Received variable rate (weighted average) 4.03% 3.98%
Estimated fair value $(37,890) $(9,614)
     
Back to back interest rate swaps with loan customers
(included in other liabilities)
    
Notional amount $
 $137,890
Weighted average remaining term (years) 
 7.2
Received fixed rate (weighted average) % 3.62%
Pay variable rate (weighted average) % 3.83%
Estimated fair value $
 $(739)
     
Back to back interest rate swaps with loan customers
(included in other assets)
    
Notional amount $448,308
 $282,326
Weighted average remaining term (years) 7.0
 6.9
Received fixed rate (weighted average) 4.03% 4.48%
Pay variable rate (weighted average) 3.35% 3.98%
Estimated fair value $37,890
 $9,614

September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest rate swaps on loans with correspondent banks
(included in other assets)
Notional amount$$137,890 
Weighted average remaining term (years)— 7.2
Pay fixed rate (weighted average)%3.62 %
Received variable rate (weighted average)%3.83 %
Estimated fair value$$739 
Interest rate swaps on loans with correspondent banks
(included in other liabilities)
Notional amount$496,879 $282,326 
Weighted average remaining term (years)6.86.9
Pay fixed rate (weighted average)3.90 %4.48 %
Received variable rate (weighted average)2.28 %3.98 %
Estimated fair value$(40,617)$(9,614)
Back to back interest rate swaps with loan customers
(included in other liabilities)
Notional amount$$137,890 
Weighted average remaining term (years)— 7.2
Received fixed rate (weighted average)%3.62 %
Pay variable rate (weighted average)%3.83 %
Estimated fair value$$(739)
Back to back interest rate swaps with loan customers
(included in other assets)
Notional amount$496,879 $282,326 
Weighted average remaining term (years)6.86.9
Received fixed rate (weighted average)3.90 %4.48 %
Pay variable rate (weighted average)2.28 %3.98 %
Estimated fair value$40,617 $9,614 
 
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At September 30, 2020, the Company had 1 risk participation agreement with an outside counterparty for an interest rate swap related to a loan in which it is a participant. The risk participation agreement provides credit protection to the financial institution should the borrower fail to perform on its interest rate derivative contract. Risk participation agreements are credit derivatives not designated as hedges. Credit derivatives are not speculative and are not used to manage interest rate risk in assets or liabilities. Changes in the fair value in credit derivatives are recognized directly in earnings. The fee received, less the estimate of the loss for credit exposure, was recognized in earnings at the time of the transaction. At September 30, 2020, the notional amount of the risk participation agreement sold was $62.8 million with a credit valuation adjustment of $199 thousand.
As part of the overall liability management, the Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements to help manage interest rate risk positions. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps do not represent the amount exchanged by the parties. The exchange of cash flows is determined by reference to the notional amounts and the other terms of the interest rate swap agreements.
The Company had 1 existing interest rate swap agreement as of September 30, 2020 with a notional amount of $100.0 million designated as cash flow hedges of certain LIBOR-based debt. The swap was entered into during the second quarter of 2020 and was determined to be fully effective during the period presented. The aggregate fair value of the swap is recorded in derivative liabilities with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and is subsequently reclassified into interest expense and interest income in the period during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in AOCI related to interest rate swap derivatives will be reclassified to interest income and interest expense as interest payments are received or paid on the Company’s derivatives. The Company expects the hedge to remain fully effective during the remaining term of the swap. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company reclassified $(21) thousand and $118 thousand from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense, respectively. There were 0 reclassifications from accumulated comprehensive income to interest expense during three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedge (included in other liabilities)
Notional amount$100,000 $
Weighted average remaining term (years)4.5— 
Received variable rate (weighted average)0.40 %%
Pay fixed rate (weighted average)0.49 %%
Estimated fair value$(796)$
The Company enters into various stand-alone mortgage-banking derivatives in order to hedge the risk associated with the fluctuation of interest rates. Changes in fair value are recorded as mortgage banking revenue. Residential mortgage loans funded with interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors are considered derivatives. At March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company had approximately $65.2$31.7 million in interest rate lock commitments and total forward sales commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans. At December 31, 2019, the Company had approximately $10.5 million in interest rate lock commitments and total forward sales commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans.
The following table reflects the notional amount and fair value of mortgage banking derivatives for the dates indicated:
As of September 30, 2020As of December 31, 2019
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Interest rate lock commitments$31,689 $757 $10,540 $84 
Forward sale contracts related to mortgage banking$$$4,532 $11 
Liabilities:
Interest rate lock commitments$$$$
Forward sale contracts related to mortgage banking$31,689 $(445)$6,008 $(16)
 As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019
 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:       
Interest rate lock commitments$46,818
 $444
 $10,540
 $84
Forward sale contracts related to mortgage banking$39,840
 $478
 $4,532
 $11
        
Liabilities:       
Interest rate lock commitments$18,367
 $(112) $
 $
Forward sale contracts related to mortgage banking$25,345
 $(170) $6,008
 $(16)


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12.    Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk that are used to meet the financing needs of customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, commercial letters of credit, and commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships, and mortgage derivatives.partnerships. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance on commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as the Company does for extending loan facilities to customers. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on the Company’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. The types of collateral that the Company may hold can vary and may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing properties.
Commitments at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are summarized as follows:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit$1,645,443
 $1,864,947
Standby letters of credit126,448
 113,720
Other letters of credit28,924
 37,627
Commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships20,688
 28,480

September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit$2,184,404 $1,864,947 
Standby letters of credit118,509 113,720 
Other letters of credit32,228 37,627 
Commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships16,975 28,481 
In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various legal claims. The Company has reviewed all legal claims against the Company with counsel and has taken into consideration the views of such counsel as to the potential outcome of the claims. Loss contingencies for all legal claims totaled $595 thousand$1.4 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 and $440 thousand at December 31, 2019. It is reasonably possible that the Company may incur losses in addition to the amounts currently accrued. However, at this time, the Company is unable to estimate the range of additional losses that are reasonably possible because of a number of factors, including the fact that certain of these litigation matters are still in their early stages and involve claims that the Company believes has little to no merit. The Company has considered these and other possible loss contingencies and does not expect the amounts to be material to the consolidated financial statements.

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13.    Goodwill, Intangible Assets, and Servicing Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the sum of the estimated fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired less the estimated fair value of the liabilities assumed. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is evaluated for impairment annually or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the asset’s fair value. At December 31, 2019, the Company assessed the qualitative factors related to intangible assets and goodwill and for the year to determine whether it was more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the Company was less than its carrying amount. As the Company operates as single business unit, goodwill impairment is assessed based on the Company as a whole. Based on the analysis of these factors, management determined that it was more-likely-than-not that intangible assets were not impaired and that the fair value of the Company exceeded the carrying value. Goodwill is not amortized for book purposes and is not tax deductible.
Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, economic forecasts for the future expected economic performance has deteriorated substantially. In addition, USU.S. equity markets experienced a significant declines duringdecline since the first quarter of 2020. In line with these trends, the Company’s stock price also experienced a large declinereduction during the first quarter of 2020.nine months ended September 30, 2020 where it continued to trade below the Company’s tangible book value. These factors contributed to the Company performing an interim goodwill impairment analysis during the firstthird quarter of 2020. The Company assessed qualitative factors related to goodwill for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and determined that ita Step 1 goodwill impairment analysis was more-likely-than-notwarranted as of September 30, 2020. The Company performed a Step 1 fair value assessment and determined that goodwill was not impaired and thatas of September 30, 2020 as the fair value of goodwillthe reporting unit exceeded the carryingbook value. As the Company operates as a single reporting unit, the fair value of the Company as a whole was estimated. Therefore, there was 0 impairment of goodwill recorded during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020.
The carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $464.5 million.
Core deposit intangible assets are amortized over their estimated lives, which range from seven to ten years. Amortization expense related to core deposit intangible assets totaled $531 thousand and $557 thousand for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The amortization expense related to core deposit intangible assets totaled $1.6 million and $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The following table provides information regarding the core deposit intangibles at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
  As of September 30, 2020As of December 31, 2019
Core Deposit Intangibles Related To:Amortization PeriodGross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization
Carrying Amount
 (Dollars in thousands)
Center Financial acquisition7 years$4,100 $(4,100)$$(4,100)$
Pacific International Bank acquisition7 years604 (603)(602)
Foster Bankshares acquisition10 years2,763 (2,272)491 (2,120)643 
Wilshire Bancorp acquisition10 years18,138 (8,391)9,747 (6,950)11,188 
Total$25,605 $(15,366)$10,239 $(13,772)$11,833 
      As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019
Core Deposit Intangibles Related To: Amortization Period 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Carrying Amount Accumulated
Amortization
 Carrying Amount
    
 (Dollars in thousands)
Center Financial acquisition 7 years $4,100
 $(4,100) $
 $(4,100) $
Pacific International Bank acquisition 7 years 604
 (602) 2
 (602) 2
Foster Bankshares acquisition 10 years 2,763
 (2,171) 592
 (2,120) 643
Wilshire Bancorp acquisition 10 years 18,138
 (7,430) 10,708
 (6,950) 11,188
Total   $25,605
 $(14,303) $11,302
 $(13,772) $11,833


Servicing assets are recognized when SBA and residential mortgage loans are sold with the servicing retained by the Company and the related income is recorded as a component of gains on sales of loans. Servicing assets are initially recorded at fair value based on the present value of the contractually specified servicing fee, net of servicing costs, over the estimated life of the loan, using a discount rate. The Company’s servicing costs approximates the industry average servicing costs of 40 basis points. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.
Management periodically evaluates servicing assets for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to the carrying amount. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into groupings based on loan type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. As of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company did not have a valuation allowance on it servicing assets.

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The changes in servicing assets for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$14,164 $19,997 $16,417 $23,132 
Additions through originations of servicing assets1,190 437 2,326 1,383 
Amortization(1,636)(2,569)(5,025)(6,650)
Balance at end of period$13,718 $17,865 $13,718 $17,865 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2020 2019
  (Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period $16,417
 $23,132
Additions through originations of servicing assets 377
 327
Amortization (1,947) (2,052)
Balance at end of period $14,847
 $21,407


Loans serviced for others are not reported as assets. The principal balances of loans serviced for other institutions were $1.35$1.28 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and $1.35 billion as of December 31, 2019.
The Company utilizes the discounted cash flow method to calculate the initial excess servicing assets. The inputs used in evaluating servicing assets for impairment at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are presented below.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
SBA Servicing Assets:
Weighted-average discount rate10.21%9.19%
Constant prepayment rate14.56%14.17%
Mortgage Servicing Assets:
Weighted-average discount rate8.38%9.25%
Constant prepayment rate8.55%9.57%
  March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
SBA Servicing Assets:    
Weighted-average discount rate 10.41% 9.19%
Constant prepayment rate 14.17% 14.17%
Mortgage Servicing Assets:    
Weighted-average discount rate 9.00% 9.25%
Constant prepayment rate 9.46% 9.57%


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14.    Income Taxes
For the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company had an income tax provision totaling $6.5$9.3 million on pretax income of $32.4$39.7 million, representing an effective tax rate of 19.94%23.28%, compared with an income tax provision of $14.4$14.6 million on pretax income of $57.2 million, representing an effective tax rate of 25.24%25.48% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company had an income tax provision totaling $25.5 million on pretax income of $108.7 million, representing an effective tax rate of 23.45%, compared with an income tax provision of $43.3 million on pretax income of $171.3 million, representing an effective tax rate of 25.26% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The reduction in the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31,periods 2019 was primarily due to affordable housing partnership investment tax credits benefits. The Company reduced itsbenefit having a larger effect on lower annual projected annual pre-tax book income for 2020 taking into consideration the recent COVID-19 pandemic which increased the tax effect of the Company’s affordable housing partnership investment tax credits, reducing the overall tax rate for the first quarter of 2020.income.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as state income taxes. The Company had total unrecognized tax benefits of $141$68 thousand at March 31,September 30, 2020 and $141 thousand at December 31, 2019, that relate to uncertainties associated with federal and state income tax matters. The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company recorded approximately $37$17 thousand and $34 thousand, for accrued interest (0 portion was related to penalties) at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Management believes it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $141$68 thousand in the next twelve months due to a settlement with the state tax authorities.
The statute of limitations for the assessment of income taxes related to the consolidated federal income tax returnsreturn is closed for all tax years up to and including 2015. The expiration of the statute of limitations for the assessment of income and franchise taxes related to the various state income and franchise tax returns varies by state. During 2020, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance concluded the 2016, 2017, and 2018 examination and State of Ohio Department of Taxation concluded the examination for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 tax years with no material adjustments. The Company is currently under examination by the New York StateCity Department of Taxation and Finance for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 tax years and the New York City Department of Finance for the 2016 and 2017 tax years. While the outcome of the examinations is unknown, the Company expects no material adjustments.
Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities (without regard to certain changes to deferred taxes). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management evaluates both positive and negative evidence, including the existence of any cumulative losses in the current year and the prior two years, the amount of taxes paid in available carry-back years, the forecasts of future income, applicable tax planning strategies, and assessments of current and future economic and business conditions. This analysis is updated quarterly and adjusted as necessary. Based on the analysis, the Company has determined that a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was not required as of March 31,September 30, 2020.

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15.    Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange 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 reflecting assumptions that a market participant would use when pricing an asset or liability. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. The fair value inputs of the instruments are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories pursuant to ASC 820:
Level 1 -Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. The quoted price shall not be adjusted for any blockage factor (i.e., size of the position relative to trading volume).
Level 1 -    Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. The quoted price shall not be adjusted for any blockage factor (i.e., size of the position relative to trading volume).
Level 2 - Pricing inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies, including the use of pricing matrices. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
The Company uses the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments. Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis are listed as follows:
Securities Available for Sale
The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).
The fair values of the Company’s Level 3 securities available for sale were measured using an income approach valuation technique. The primary inputs and assumptions used in the fair value measurement was derived from the security’s underlying collateral, which included discount rate, prepayment speeds, payment delays, and an assessment of the risk of default of the underlying collateral, among other factors. Significant increases or decreases in any of the inputs or assumptions could result in a significant increase or decrease in the fair value measurement.
Equity Investments With Readily Determinable Fair Value
The fair value of the Company’s equity investments with readily determinable fair value is comprised of mutual funds. The fair value for these investments is obtained from unadjusted quoted prices in active markets on the date of measurement and is therefore classified as Level 1.
Interest Rate Swaps
The Company offers interest rate swaps to certain loan customers to allow them to hedge the risk of rising interest rates on their variable rate loans. The Company originates a variable rate loan and enters into a variable-to-fixed interest rate swap with the customer. The Company also enters into an offsetting swap with a correspondent bank. These back-to-back agreements are intended to offset each other and allow the Company to originate a variable rate loan, while providing a contract for fixed interest payments for the customer. The net cash flow for the Company is equal to the interest income received from a variable rate loan originated with the customer. The fair value of these derivatives is based on a discounted cash flow approach. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of these derivative contracts, the valuation of interest rate swaps is classified as Level 2.
Mortgage banking derivativesBanking Derivatives
Mortgage banking derivative instruments consist of interest rate lock commitments and forward sale contracts that trade in liquid markets. The fair value is based on the prices available from third party investors. Due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value, the valuation of mortgage banking derivatives areis classified as Level 2.
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Other Derivatives

Other derivatives consist of interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges and risk participation agreements. The fair values of these other derivative financial instruments are based upon the estimated amount the Company would receive or pay to terminate the instruments, taking into account current interest rates and, when appropriate, the current credit worthiness of the counterparties. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges are classified within Level 2. Credit derivatives such as risk participation agreements are valued based on credit worthiness of the underlying borrower which is a significant unobservable input and therefore is classified as Level 3.

Collateral Dependent Loans
The fair values of collateral dependent loans are generally measured for ACL using the practical expedients permitted by ASC 326-20-35-5 including collateral dependent loans measured at an observable market price (if available), or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral (if the loan is collateral dependent). Fair value of the loan’s collateral, when the loan is dependent on collateral, is determined by appraisals or independent valuation, less costs to sell of 8.5%. Appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and income approach. Adjustment may be made in the appraisal process by the independent appraiser to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available for similar loans and the underlying collateral. For commercial and industrial and asset backed loans, independent valuations may include a 20-60% discount for eligible accounts receivable and a 50-70% discount for inventory. These result in a Level 3 classification.
OREO
OREO is fair valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon and the asset is transferred to OREO. The value is based primarily on third party appraisals, less costs to sell of up to 8.5% and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. OREO is reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted to lower of cost or market accordingly, based on the same factors identified above.
Loans held for saleHeld For Sale
Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors, or based on recent comparable sales (Level 2 inputs), if available, and if not available, are based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk (Level 3 inputs) or may be assessed based upon the fair value of the collateral, which is obtained from recent real estate appraisals (Level 3 inputs). These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
  Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 September 30, 2020Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:
Collateralized mortgage obligations$793,596 $$793,596 $
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential676,739 676,739 
Commercial500,724 500,724 
Corporate securities3,888 3,888 
Municipal securities86,044 84,996 1,048 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair value22,665 22,665 
Interest rate swaps40,617 40,617 
Mortgage banking derivatives757 757 
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps40,617 40,617 
Mortgage banking derivatives445 445 
Other derivatives995 796 199 

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Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 March 31, 2020
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:






Securities available for sale:






U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:      ��
Collateralized mortgage obligations$701,547
 $
 $701,547
 $
Mortgage-backed securities:  
   
Residential385,396
 
 385,396
 
Commercial543,331
 
 543,331
 
Corporate securities4,344



4,344


Municipal securities84,084



83,005

1,079
Equity investments with readily determinable fair value22,478
 22,478
 
 
Interest rate swaps37,890
 
 37,890
 
Mortgage banking derivatives922
 
 922
 
        
Liabilities:       
Interest rate swaps37,890
 
 37,890
 
Mortgage banking derivatives282
 
 282
 


   
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 December 31, 2019 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:       
Securities available for sale:       
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:       
Collateralized mortgage obligations$736,655
 $
 $736,655
 $
Mortgage-backed securities:       
Residential352,897
 
 352,897
 
Commercial552,124
 
 552,124
 
Corporate securities4,200
 
 4,200
 
Municipal securities70,111
 
 69,035
 1,076
Equity investments with readily determinable fair value22,123
 22,123
 
 
Interest rate swaps10,353
 
 10,353
 
Mortgage banking derivatives95
 
 95
 
        
Liabilities:       
Interest rate swaps10,353
 
 10,353
 
Mortgage banking derivatives16
 
 16
 

  Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 December 31, 2019Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Securities available for sale:
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises:
Collateralized mortgage obligations$736,655 $$736,655 $
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential352,897 352,897 
Commercial552,124 552,124 
Corporate securities4,200 4,200 
Municipal securities70,111 69,035 1,076 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair value22,123 22,123 
Interest rate swaps10,353 10,353 
Mortgage banking derivatives95 95 
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps10,353 10,353 
Mortgage banking derivatives16 16 
There were no transfers between Level 1, 2, and 3 during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019.
The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains (losses) for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning Balance$1,066 $1,087 $1,076 $1,059 
Change in fair value included in other comprehensive income (loss)(18)21 (28)49 
Ending Balance$1,048 $1,108 $1,048 $1,108 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2020 2019
  (Dollars in thousands)
Beginning Balance $1,076
 $1,059
Change in fair value included in other comprehensive income (loss) 3
 9
Ending Balance $1,079
 $1,068
     

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The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis including collateral dependent loans (excludes PCI loans at December 31, 2019), loans held for sale, and OREO. These fair value adjustments result from individually evaluated ACL recognized during the period, application of the lower of cost or fair value on loans held for sale, and the application of fair value less cost to sell on OREO.
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
  Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 September 30, 2020Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Collateral dependent loans at fair value:
Real estate loans$33,012 $$$33,012 
Commercial business9,876 9,876 
Consumer11 11 
OREO17,549 17,549 
 
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
March 31, 2020
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2019Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:       Assets:
Collateral dependent loans at fair value:       Collateral dependent loans at fair value:
Real estate loans$13,381

$

$

$13,381
Real estate loans$9,519 $$$9,519 
Commercial business9,101





9,101
Commercial business8,942 8,942 
OREO18,725





18,725
OREO19,086 19,086 

   
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 December 31, 2019 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:       
Collateral dependent loans at fair value:       
Real estate loans$9,519
 $
 $
 $9,519
Commercial business8,942
 
 
 8,942
OREO19,086
 
 
 19,086

For assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, the total net gains (losses), which include charge offs, recoveries, recorded ACL, valuations, and recognized gains and losses on sales are summarized below:
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2020201920202019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Collateral dependent loans at fair value:
Real estate loans$(5,951)$(891)$(8,108)$682 
Commercial business(2,902)1,630 (5,470)(2,270)
Consumer(276)(904)
Loans held for sale, net(599)(599)
OREO(1,682)1,277 (4,118)1,112 
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets:   
Collateral dependent loans at fair value:   
Real estate loans$(4,659) $1,048
Commercial business(4,656) (3,231)
Consumer(608) (285)
OREO(826) 62

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, not previously presented, at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:
 September 30, 2020
 Carrying AmountEstimated Fair ValueFair Value Measurement
Using
 (Dollars in thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$629,133 $629,133 Level 1
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions30,345 30,391 Level 2
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values27,045 27,045 Level 2
Loans held for sale9,170 9,420 Level 2
Loans receivable—net12,940,376 12,958,185 Level 3
Accrued interest receivable57,989 57,989 Level 2/3
Servicing assets, net13,718 16,461 Level 3
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances880 880 Level 2
Financial Liabilities:
Noninterest bearing deposits$4,488,529 $4,488,529 Level 2
Saving and other interest bearing demand deposits5,072,836 5,072,836 Level 2
Time deposits4,446,991 4,460,696 Level 2
FHLB advances200,000 204,938 Level 2
Convertible notes, net203,270 181,613 Level 1
Subordinated debentures103,889 93,804 Level 2
Accrued interest payable21,991 21,991 Level 2
Acceptances outstanding880 880 Level 2
 December 31, 2019
 Carrying AmountEstimated Fair ValueFair Value Measurement
Using
 (Dollars in thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$698,567 $698,567 Level 1
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions29,162 29,235 Level 2
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values26,967 26,967 Level 2
Loans held for sale54,271 56,011 Level 2
Loans receivable—net12,181,863 12,143,727 Level 3
Accrued interest receivable30,772 30,772 Level 2/3
Servicing assets, net16,417 18,966 Level 3
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances1,117 1,117 Level 2
Financial Liabilities:
Noninterest bearing deposits$3,108,687 $3,108,687 Level 2
Saving and other interest bearing demand deposits4,259,707 4,259,707 Level 2
Time deposits5,158,970 5,182,405 Level 2
FHLB advances625,000 628,903 Level 2
Convertible notes, net199,458 206,210 Level 1
Subordinated debentures103,035 114,690 Level 2
Accrued interest payable33,810 33,810 Level 2
Acceptances outstanding1,117 1,117 Level 2
 March 31, 2020
 Carrying Amount
Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Measurement
Using
 (Dollars in thousands)
Financial Assets:


 
Cash and cash equivalents$802,033

$802,033
 Level 1
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions29,162
 29,250
 Level 2
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values27,091
 27,091
 Level 2
Loans held for sale8,281

8,489
 Level 2
Loans receivable—net12,438,493

12,373,370
 Level 3
Accrued interest receivable30,450

30,450
 Level 2/3
Servicing assets, net14,847
 16,780
 Level 3
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances1,951

1,951
 Level 2
Financial Liabilities:     
Noninterest bearing deposits$3,010,143

$3,010,143
 Level 2
Saving and other interest bearing demand deposits5,123,577

5,123,577
 Level 2
Time deposits4,702,847

4,729,396
 Level 2
FHLB advances675,000

692,331
 Level 2
Convertible notes, net200,716
 178,933
 Level 1
Subordinated debentures103,318

105,822
 Level 2
Accrued interest payable30,436

30,436
 Level 2
Acceptances outstanding1,951

1,951
 Level 2
      
 December 31, 2019
 Carrying Amount
Estimated Fair Value 
Fair Value Measurement
Using
 (Dollars in thousands)
Financial Assets:


  
Cash and cash equivalents$698,567

$698,567
 Level 1
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions29,162
 29,235
 Level 2
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values26,967
 26,967
 Level 2
Loans held for sale54,271

56,011
 Level 2
Loans receivable—net12,181,863

12,143,727
 Level 3
Accrued interest receivable30,772

30,772
 Level 2/3
Servicing assets, net16,417
 18,966
 Level 3
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances1,117

1,117
 Level 2
Financial Liabilities:     
Noninterest bearing deposits$3,108,687

$3,108,687
 Level 2
Saving and other interest bearing demand deposits4,259,707

4,259,707
 Level 2
Time deposits5,158,970

5,182,405
 Level 2
FHLB advances625,000

628,903
 Level 2
Convertible debt199,458
 206,210
 Level 1
Subordinated debentures103,035

114,690
 Level 2
Accrued interest payable33,810

33,810
 Level 2
Acceptances outstanding1,117

1,117
 Level 2

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The Company measures assets and liabilities for its fair value disclosures based on an exit price notion. Although the exit price notion represents the value that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, the actual price received for a sale of assets or paid to transfer liabilities could be different from exit price disclosed. The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows:
The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, savings and other interest bearing demand deposits, equity investments without readily determinable fair values, customer’s and Bank’s liabilities on acceptances, noninterest bearing deposits, short-term debt, secured borrowings and variable rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. For loans theThe fair value of loans is determined through a discounted cash flow analysis which incorporates probability of default and loss given default rates on an individual loan basis. The discount rate is based on the LIBOR Swap Rate for fixed rate loans, while variable loans start with the corresponding index rate and an adjustment was made on certain loans which considered factors such as servicing costs, capital charges, duration, asset type incremental costs, and use of projected cash flows. Residential real estate loans fair values includedinclude Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prepayment speed assumptions or a third party index based on historical prepayment speeds. Fair value of time deposits is based discounted cash flow analysis using recent issuance rates over the prior three months and a market rate analysis of recent offering rates for retail products. Wholesale time deposits fair values incorporatedincorporate brokered time deposit offering rates. The fair value of the Company’s debt is based on current rates for similar financing. Fair value for the Company’s convertible notes is based on the actual last traded price of the notes. The fair value of commitments to fund loans represents fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements with similar remaining maturities and is not presented herein. The fair value of these financial instruments is not material to the consolidated financial statements.

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16.    Stockholders’ Equity
Total stockholders’ equity at March 31,September 30, 2020 was $2.02$2.04 billion, compared to $2.04 billion at December 31, 2019.
As of December 31, 2019, the Company had repurchased 9,945,547 shares of its common stock totaling $163.8 million as part of the repurchase programs that were authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors. During the three months endedIn March 31, 2020, the Company completed the $50.0 million repurchase plan though the repurchase of 2,716,034 shares of common stock totaling $36.2 million completing.
Formillion. There were 0 shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had repurchased a total of 12,661,581 shares of its common stock totaling $200.0 million as part of all previous repurchase programs that were authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors.
The Company paid dividends of $0.14 per common share for both the third quarter of 2020 and 2019. For both the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company paid dividends of $0.14$0.42 per common share.
The following table presents the quarterly changes to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019:
Three Months Ended,Nine Months Ended,
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$38,149 $7,423 $9,149 $(32,705)
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale(303)14,160 41,820 71,349 
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps used for cash flow hedge54 (796)
Reclassification adjustments for net gains realize in net income(7,510)(153)(7,649)(282)
Tax effect2,292 (4,157)(9,842)(21,089)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$(5,467)$9,850 $23,533 $49,978 
Balance at end of period$32,682 $17,273 $32,682 $17,273 
 Three Months Ended,
 March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$9,149
 $(32,705)
    
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale38,853
 24,666
Reclassification adjustments for net gains realize in net income
 
Tax effect(11,553) (7,319)
Total other comprehensive income$27,300
 $17,347
Balance at end of period$36,449
 $(15,358)


Reclassifications for net gains realized in net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 relate to net gains from the sale of investment securities and gains on interest rate swaps used for cash flow hedges. Gains on interest rate swaps are recorded in noninterest income under other income and fee in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Reclassifications for net gains realized in net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 relate to investment securities sold and is recorded in net gains on sales of securities available for sale in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
For the three and nine months ended and March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, there were 0 other reclassifications outthe Company recorded reclassification adjustments of accumulated$7.5 million and $7.6 million, respectively, from other comprehensive income (loss).to net gains on sales of securities available for sale and gains and losses from cash flow hedge relationships. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded reclassification adjustments of $153 thousand and $282 thousand, respectively, from other comprehensive income to net gains on sales of securities available for sale.

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17.    Stock-Based Compensation
On May 23, 2019, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2019 stock-based incentive plan (the “2019 Plan”), which provides for grants of stock options, SARs, restricted stock, performance shares, and performance units to non-employee directors, employees, and potentially consultants of the Company. Stock options may be either incentive stock options (“ISOs”), as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or nonqualified stock options (“NQSOs”). The 2019 Plan replaces the 2016 Plan and stipulates that no further awards shall be made under prior plans. Therefore, future awards will only be issued from the 2019 Plan.
The 2019 Plan provides the Company flexibility to (i) attract and retain qualified non-employee directors, executives, other key employees, and potentially consultants with appropriate equity-based awards to; (ii) motivate high levels of performance; (iii) recognize employee and potentially consultants’ contributions to the Company’s success; and (iv) align the interests of the participants with those of the Company’s stockholders. The 2019 Plan initially had 4,400,000 shares that were available for grant to participants. The exercise price for shares under an ISO may not be less than 100% of fair market value on the date the award is granted under the Code. Similarly, under the terms of the plans,2019 Plan, the exercise price for SARs and NQSOs may not be less than 100% of fair market value on the date of grant. Performance units are awarded to participants at the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of award (after the lapse of the restriction period and the attainment of the performance criteria). All options not exercised generally expire 10 years after the date of grant.
ISOs, SARs, and NQSOs have vesting periods of three to five years and have 10-year contractual terms. Restricted stock, performance shares, and performance units are granted with a restriction period of not less than one year from the grant date for performance-based awards and not more than three years from the grant date for time-based vesting of grants. Compensation expense for awards is recognized over the vesting period. 
Under the 2019 Plan, 3,611,8492,933,222 shares were available for future grants as of March 31,September 30, 2020.
With the exception of the shares underlying stock options and restricted stock awards, the Board of Directors may choose to settle the awards by paying the equivalent cash value or by delivering the appropriate number of shares.
The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the threenine months ended March 31,2020:September 30, 2020:
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Exercise Price Per ShareWeighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(Dollars in thousands)
Outstanding - January 1, 2020935,211 $15.34 
Granted
Exercised
Expired(21,495)16.13 
Forfeited(4,000)17.18 
Outstanding - September 30, 2020909,716 $15.32 4.73$267 
Options exercisable - September 30, 2020867,716 $15.23 4.67$267 
 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 Aggregate Intrinsic Value
       (Dollars in thousands)
Outstanding - January 1, 2020935,211
 $15.34
    
Granted
 
    
Exercised
 
    
Expired(14,461) 16.70
    
Forfeited
 
    
Outstanding - March 31, 2020920,750
 $15.32
 5.24 $350
Options exercisable - March 31, 2020847,211
 $15.12
 5.12 $350


The following is a summary of the Company’s restricted stock and performance unit activity for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020:
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding (unvested) - January 1, 20201,035,744 $14.08 
Granted1,160,202 9.16 
Vested(341,740)14.97 
Forfeited(121,391)12.05 
Outstanding (unvested) - September 30, 20201,732,815 $10.75 
 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding (unvested) - January 1, 20201,035,744
 $14.08
Granted416,585
 11.66
Vested(201,722) 14.53
Forfeited(37,032) 12.81
Outstanding (unvested) - March 31, 20201,213,575
 $13.21


The total fair value of restricted stock and performance units vested for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $2.0$3.3 million and $347 thousand,$1.6 million, respectively.
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In 2017, the Company adopted the Hope Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), which allows eligible employees to purchase the Company’s common shares through payroll deductions which build up between the offering date and the purchase date. At the purchase date, the Company uses the accumulated funds to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock on behalf of the participating employees at a 10% discount to the closing price of the Company’s common shares. The closing price is the lower of either the closing price on the first day of the offering period or on the closing price on the purchase date. The dollar amount of common shares purchased under the ESPP must not exceed 20% of the participating employee’s base salary, subject to a cap of $25 thousand in stock value based on the grant date. The ESPP is considered compensatory under GAAP and compensation expense for the ESPP is recognized as part of the Company’s stock-based compensation expenses.expense. The compensation expense for the ESPP during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $71$108 thousand and $75$57 thousand, respectively. The compensation expense for the ESPP during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $205 thousand and $182 thousand, respectively.
The total amountamounts charged against income related to stock-based payment arrangements, including the ESPP, was $2.0were $2.2 million and $815$1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, $6.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of stock-based payment arrangements were charged against income. The income tax benefit recognized was approximately $507 thousand and $400 thousand for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The income tax benefit recognized was approximately $397 thousand and $206 thousand for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, was approximately $1.4 million and $984 thousand, respectively.
At March 31,September 30, 2020, the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock option grants was $202$125 thousand and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 1.420.92 years. Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock and performance units was $11.3$10.7 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 1.831.75 years.

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18.    Regulatory Matters
The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s business, financial condition and results of operation, such as restrictions on growth or the payment of dividends or other capital distributions or management fees. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
In July 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies adopted final regulations, which revised their risk-based and leverage capital requirements for banking organizations to meet requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act and to implement the Basel III international agreements reached by the Basel Committee. The final rules became effective for the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2015 and were subject to a phase-in period through January 1, 2019. The final rules that had an impact on the Company and the Bank include:
An increase in the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio from 4.00% to 6.00% of risk-weighted assets;
A new category and a required 4.50% of risk-weighted assets ratio was established for “Common Equity Tier 1” as a subset of Tier 1 capital limited to common equity;
A minimum non-risk-based leverage ratio was set at 4.00%, eliminating a 3.00% exception for higher rated banks;
Changes in the permitted composition of Tier 1 capital to exclude trust preferred securities, mortgage servicing rights and certain deferred tax assets and include unrealized gains and losses on available for sale debt and equity securities;
The risk-weights of certain assets for purposes of calculating the risk-based capital ratios are changed for high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development and construction loans, certain past due non-residential mortgage loans and certain mortgage-backed and other securities exposures; and
A new additional capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk weighted assets over each of the required capital ratios was added and must be met to avoid limitations on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay discretionary bonuses. As of September 30, 2020, the capital ratios for the Company and the Bank were in excess of all regulatory minimum capital ratios with the addition of the conservation buffer.
A new additional capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk weighted assets over each of the required capital ratios was added and must be met to avoid limitations on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay discretionary bonuses. As of March 31, 2020, the capital conservation buffer for the Company stood at 2.50%, and the capital ratios for the Company and the Bank were sufficient to meet the fully phased-in conservation buffer.
With the adoption of the CECL standard on January 1, 2020, the Company recorded a Day 1 adjustment, net of taxes to retained earnings totaling $18.8 million. In accordance with the revised regulatory CECL transition guidance, the Company has elected to defer the impact of the adoption of CECL for two years, at which time the impact will be phased-in over a three year period.
As of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the most recent regulatory notification categorized the Bank as “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To generally be categorized as “well-capitalized”, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, common equity Tier 1, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since the most recent notification from regulators that management believes has changed the institution’s category.



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The Company’s and the Bank’s levels and ratios are presented in the tabletables below for the dates indicated:
 Actual Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes 
Minimum Capital Adequacy
With Capital Conservation Buffer
 Required To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
As of March 31, 2020Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
 (Dollars in thousands)
Common equity Tier 1 capital
(to risk weighted assets):
            
Company$1,527,666
 11.44% $600,667
 4.50% $943,371
 7.00%  N/A
  N/A
Bank$1,804,000
 13.52% $600,600
 4.50% $934,267
 7.00% $867,533
 6.50%
Total capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
            
Company$1,746,523
 13.08% $1,067,853
 8.00% $1,401,557
 10.50%  N/A
  N/A
Bank$1,950,169
 14.61% $1,067,733
 8.00% $1,401,400
 10.50% $1,334,667
 10.00%
Tier 1 capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
            
Company$1,627,083
 12.19% $800,890
 6.00% $1,134,594
 8.50%  N/A
  N/A
Bank$1,804,000
 13.52% $800,800
 6.00% $934,267
 8.50% $1,067,733
 8.00%
Tier 1 capital
(to average assets):
            
Company$1,627,083
 10.88% $598,392
 4.00% N/A
 N/A
  N/A
  N/A
Bank$1,804,000
 12.05% $598,682
 4.00% N/A
 N/A
 $748,353
 5.00%
ActualRequired For Capital Adequacy PurposesMinimum Capital Adequacy
With Capital Conservation Buffer
Required To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Actual Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes Minimum Capital Adequacy
With Capital Conservation Buffer
 Required To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
As of December 31, 2019Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
As of September 30, 2020As of September 30, 2020AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Common equity Tier 1 capital
(to risk weighted assets):
Common equity Tier 1 capital
(to risk weighted assets):
            Common equity Tier 1 capital
(to risk weighted assets):
Company$1,553,697
 11.76% $594,373
 4.50% $924,581
 7.00% N/A
 N/A
Company$1,554,838 11.36 %$616,132 4.50 %$958,428 7.00 % N/A N/A
Bank$1,811,862
 13.72% $594,320
 4.50% $924,498
 7.00% $858,462
 6.50%Bank$1,835,738 13.41 %$616,072 4.50 %$958,334 7.00 %$889,882 6.50 %
Total capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Total capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
  
  
      
  
Total capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Company$1,747,611
 13.23% $1,056,664
 8.00% $1,386,871
 10.50% N/A
 N/A
Company$1,806,112 13.19 %$1,095,346 8.00 %$1,437,641 10.50 % N/A N/A
Bank$1,906,642
 14.44% $1,056,569
 8.00% $1,386,747
 10.50% $1,320,711
 10.00%Bank$1,987,025 14.51 %$1,095,239 8.00 %$1,437,501 10.50 %$1,369,049 10.00 %
Tier 1 capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Tier 1 capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
            Tier 1 capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Company$1,652,831
 12.51% $792,498
 6.00% $1,122,705
 8.50% N/A
 N/A
Company$1,654,826 12.09 %$821,509 6.00 %$1,163,805 8.50 % N/A N/A
Bank$1,811,862
 13.72% $792,427
 6.00% $924,498
 8.50% $1,056,569
 8.00%Bank$1,835,738 13.41 %$821,429 6.00 %$1,163,692 8.50 %$1,095,239 8.00 %
Tier 1 capital
(to average assets):
Tier 1 capital
(to average assets):
            Tier 1 capital
(to average assets):
Company$1,652,831
 11.22% $589,367
 4.00% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Company$1,654,826 10.02 %$660,470 4.00 %N/AN/A N/A N/A
Bank$1,811,862
 12.29% $589,604
 4.00% N/A
 N/A
 $737,005
 5.00%Bank$1,835,738 11.12 %$660,464 4.00 %N/AN/A$825,580 5.00 %


 ActualRequired For Capital Adequacy PurposesMinimum Capital Adequacy
With Capital Conservation Buffer
Required To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
As of December 31, 2019AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
 (Dollars in thousands)
Common equity Tier 1 capital
(to risk weighted assets):
Company$1,553,697 11.76 %$594,373 4.50 %$924,581 7.00 %N/AN/A
Bank$1,811,862 13.72 %$594,320 4.50 %$924,498 7.00 %$858,462 6.50 %
Total capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Company$1,747,611 13.23 %$1,056,664 8.00 %$1,386,871 10.50 %N/AN/A
Bank$1,906,642 14.44 %$1,056,569 8.00 %$1,386,747 10.50 %$1,320,711 10.00 %
Tier 1 capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Company$1,652,831 12.51 %$792,498 6.00 %$1,122,705 8.50 %N/AN/A
Bank$1,811,862 13.72 %$792,427 6.00 %$1,122,605 8.50 %$1,056,569 8.00 %
Tier 1 capital
(to average assets):
Company$1,652,831 11.22 %$589,367 4.00 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Bank$1,811,862 12.29 %$589,604 4.00 %N/AN/A$737,005 5.00 %

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19.    Revenue Recognition
With the adoption of ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606), the Company recognizes revenue when obligations under the terms of a contract with customers are satisfied. Topic 606 does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, including revenue from loans and securities. In addition, certain noninterest income streams such as fees associated with mortgage servicing rights, financial guarantees, derivatives, and certain credit card fees are also out of scope of the new guidance. Topic 606 is applicable to noninterest revenue streams such as deposit related fees, wire transfer fees, and certain OREO related net gains or expenses. However, the recognition of these revenue streams for the Company did not change significantly upon adoption of Topic 606. Noninterest revenue streams within the scope of Topic 606 are discussed below.
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts and Wire Transfer Fees
Service charges on noninterest and interest bearing deposit accounts consist of monthly service charges, customer analysis charges, non-sufficient funds (“NSF”) charges, and other deposit account related charges. The Company’s performance obligation for account analysis charges and monthly service charges is generally satisfied, and the related revenue is recognized over the period in which the service is provided. NSF charges, other deposit account related charges, and wire transfer fees are transaction based, and therefore the Company’s performance obligation is satisfied at the point of the transaction, and related revenue recognized at that point in time. Payment for service charges on deposit accounts is primarily received immediately or in the following month through a direct charge to customers’ accounts.
Service charges on deposit accounts and wire transfers are summarized below:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest bearing deposit account income:
Monthly service charges$303 $395 $1,001 $1,224 
Customer analysis charges1,693 2,194 5,074 5,788 
NSF charges608 1,887 2,824 5,754 
Other service charges110 195 484 605 
Total noninterest bearing deposit account income2,714 4,671 9,383 13,371 
Interest bearing deposit account income:
Monthly service charges22 19 69 52 
Total service fees on deposit accounts$2,736 $4,690 $9,452 $13,423 
Wire transfer fee income:
Wire transfer fees$812 $963 $2,383 $3,063 
Foreign exchange fees80 95 327 395 
Total wire transfer fees$892 $1,058 $2,710 $3,458 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest bearing deposit account income:   
Monthly service charges$368
 $423
Customer analysis charges1,870
 1,723
NSF charges1,655
 1,941
Other service charges216
 214
Total noninterest bearing deposit account income4,109
 4,301
    
Interest bearing deposit account income:   
Monthly service charges24
 16
    
Total service fees on deposit accounts$4,133
 $4,317
    
Wire transfer fee income:   
Wire transfer fees$806
 $934
Foreign exchange fees192
 155
Total wire transfer fees$998
 $1,089

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OREO Income (Expense)
OREO are often sold in transactions that, under ASC 606, may not be considered a contract with a customer because the sale of the asset may not be an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. However, sales of nonfinancial assets, including in-substance nonfinancial assets, should be accounted for in accordance with ASC 610-20, “Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets”, which requires the Company to apply certain measurement and recognition concepts of ASC 606. Accordingly, the Company recognizes the sale of a real estate property, along with any associated gain or loss, when control of the property transfers to the buyer. For sales of existing real estate properties, this generally will occur at the point of sale. When the Company finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Company must assess whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. Application of the new revenue recognition standard does not materially change the amount and the timing of the gain/loss on sale of OREO and other nonfinancial assets. Further, there were no open OREO/nonfinancial assets sale contracts at the adoption date that required an evaluation under Topic 606. TheFor the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized a net losslosses on salesales of OREO in the amountamounts of $61$27 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2020.and $108 thousand, respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company recognized a gainnet losses on salesales of OREO in the amountamounts of $3 thousand.$1 thousand and $14 thousand, respectively.

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20.    Subsequent EventsItem 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)
A provision in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act created the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which is administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The PPP is intended to provide loans to small businesses to pay their employees, rent, mortgage interest and utilities. The loans may be forgiven conditioned upon the borrower providing payroll documentation evidencing their compliant use of funds and otherwise complying with the terms of the program. The Bank is an approved SBA lender and began accepting applications for the program in April 2020. As of May 6, 2020, the Company had processed approximately $500 million in PPP loans.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a loan modification program was designed and implemented to assist the Bank’s borrowers experiencing financial stress resulting from the economic impacts caused by the global pandemic. The Company is offering modifications to borrowers impacted by the pandemic who were not delinquent over 30 days on payments as of December 31, 2019. For commercial borrowers, the Company is providing short-term modifications including interest only payments and payment deferrals. Borrowers with residential mortgage loans are being provided temporary forbearance plans initially for 90 days during which period credit reporting will be suspended and late charges will be waived. The Company’s credit card customers upon request are being provided a deferral of minimum payments for up to 2 payment cycles without penalty.
During the first quarter of 2020, only a minimal number of loans were modified under the Company’s COVID-19 related modification program. However, the Company has subsequently received a significant number of modification requests and has increased processing for COVID-19 related modifications. As of May 6, 2020, the Company had processed modifications under the Company’s COVID-19 related modification program for borrowers across various loan types and industries, including those areas directly affected by the pandemic such as the CRE hospitality and retail sectors, whose aggregate loan balance represents approximately $1.41 billion. Recent revised interagency guidance from the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation confirmed with the FASB that modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, do not require TDR classification. The Company believes its loan modification program satisfies the applicable requirements.

Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


GENERAL

We offer a full range of commercial and retail banking loan and deposit products through Bank of Hope. We have 58 banking offices in California, New York/New Jersey, Illinois, Washington, Texas, Virginia, and Alabama. We have loan production offices located in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Fremont, and in Southern California. We offer our banking services through our network of banking offices and loan production offices to our customers who typically are small to medium-sized businesses in our market areas. We accept deposits and originate a variety of loans including real estate loans, commercial business loans, residential mortgage loans, SBA loans, and consumer loans.
Our principal business involves earning interest on loans and investment securities that are funded primarily by customer deposits, wholesale deposits, and other borrowings. Our operating income and net income are derived primarily from the difference between interest income received from interest earning assets and interest expense paid on interest bearing liabilities and, to a lesser extent, from fees received in connection with servicing loan and deposit accounts and income from the sale of loans. Our major expenses are the interest we pay on deposits and borrowings, provisions for loan losses and general operating expenses, which primarily consist of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy costs, and other operating expenses. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control, such as changes in the national economy and in the related monetary policies of the FRB, inflation, unemployment, consumer spending and political changes and events. We cannot predict the impact that these factors and future changes in domestic and foreign economic and political conditions might have on our performance.

COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a material and adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and any further impact will depend on future developments that cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the economic implications of the same, and the actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially and negatively impacted the United States economy, disrupted global supply chains, considerably lowered equity market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and materially increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in permanent and temporary closures of countless businesses and the institution of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in most states and communities. Although some states and business have reopened, a recent wave of COVID-19 cases will likely result in further shutdowns and closures. As a result, the demand for our products and services has been and likely will continue to be significantly adversely impacted, which couldwould continue to materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, the pandemic could result in the recognition of amplified credit losses in our loan portfolios and increases in our allowance for credit losses, particularly ifas more and more businesses remain closed and our customers draw on their lines of credit.are closed. Similarly, because of changing economic and market conditions, we may be required to recognize impairments on goodwill or impairment on other financial instruments we hold. Our business operations may also be further disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively, because of challenges arising as a result offrom circumstances related to working from home, illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic, and we have alreadypreviously temporarily closed certain of our branches. In response to the pandemic,accordance with both federal and state moratoriums, we have also suspended residential property foreclosure sales,and commercial foreclosures, evictions, and involuntary automobile repossessions, and are offering payment deferrals and other expanded assistance for credit card, mortgage and small business lending customers, and futurecustomers. Future governmental actions may require these and other types of customer-related responses. In addition, we may take capital actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments that cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the economic implications of the same, and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.

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On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act in response to the global pandemic. The CARES Act providesprovided approximately $2.2 trillion in emergency economic relief funds, expandsexpanded SBA lending through the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), and providesprovided temporary relief of certain modifications from TDR classification. In response, weWe have begunbeen actively assisting our customers in taking advantageavailing themselves of the concessions offered throughcertain provisions of the CARES Act through this difficult time by originating SBA PPP loans on a full-time basis and providing loan modifications to borrowers consisting of mostly initial payment deferrals for up to three months. We expect the number of loan modifications under the CARES Act will increase significantlydeferrals. In addition, we funded $480.1 million in SBA PPP loans in the next few quarters based onsecond quarter of 2020 (see “COVID-19 Related Loan Modifications” in the current numberFinancial Conditions section of requests.

the MD&A for more information).
At March 31,September 30, 2020, all of our regulatory capital ratios for Hope Bancorp and the Holding Company and Bank were in excess of the minimum requirements set by our regulators. While we currently believe that we have sufficient excess capital and liquidity to withstand the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, further economic deterioration or an extended recession could adversely impact our capital and liquidity positions.

Pandemic Response Plan
With the onset of the COVID-19 virus, we activated a Pandemic Response Plan in January 2020, well in advance of the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the Pandemic Response Plan, a Pandemic Response Team and a Business Continuity Program Team waswere formed which closely monitorsmonitor the COVID-19 situation, identifying issues and developing responses to reduce risks related to COVID‐19COVID-19 to our customers, employees, and communities. As part of our overall efforts to help contain the spread of the virus, we made a number of adjustments in our branch operations:
Nationwide, we reduced the operating hours;
For some of our branches with drive-thru service facilities, we limited in-branch services by appointment only;
We have also temporarily closed a number of branches that are in close proximity to another branch location;
We implemented social distancing procedures limiting the number of customers in a branch at a given time; requiring the use of face masks and hand sanitizers by all customers entering a branch, and added aisle lines to help guide customers in maintaining a minimum of 6 feet of separation;
We limited operations to every other teller station as warranted to maintain the minimum 6-feet distance;
We installed sneeze guards at all teller stations and customer service areas;
We have provided our branch staff with facial masks, as well as face shields; and
We implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols at all of our branches.

We have also implemented a number of changes to our back-office operations including:
Enabling the majority of our employees with remote work capabilities and implementing a remote rotation strategy with the general goal of having approximately 50% of the department staff working onsite and the remainder working remotely;
In-person meetings have been prohibited to the extent possible;
In line with social distancing guidelines, certain employee workstations have been temporarily modified to allow for a minimum separation of approximately six feet between each employee;
Common break areas have been closed; and
We have implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols for our non-branch locations.
For the communities in which we serve, we are in the process of donating 20,000+ KN-95 masks to various organizations, including elderly homes, police stations, and fire stations, among others. The goal of the Pandemic Response Plan is to protect the health of our customers, employeeemployees, and communities while continuing to meet the needs of our customers. The Pandemic Response Team and Business Continuity Program Team will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and take additional actions as necessaryin an effort to ensure the safe continued operations of the Bank. We have also implemented a number of programs to help support our customers through this difficult time including actively participating in the SBA’s PPP and implementing loan modification programs for customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (see “COVID-19 Pandemic” section above and footnote 20 “Subsequent Events” for more information).

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Selected Financial Data
The following tables set forth a performance overview concerning the periods indicated and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the following Results of Operations and Financial Condition sections in the MD&A.
At or for the Three Months Ended
September 30,
At or for the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020201920202019
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Income Statement Data:
Interest income$145,220 $172,417 $457,149 $519,013 
Interest expense27,583 56,159 110,407 165,926 
Net interest income117,637 116,258 346,742 353,087 
Provision for credit losses22,000 2,100 67,500 6,300 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses95,637 114,158 279,242 346,787 
Noninterest income17,513 12,995 42,017 36,704 
Noninterest expense73,406 69,995 212,576 212,199 
Income before income tax provision39,744 57,158 108,683 171,292 
Income tax provision9,254 14,566 25,487 43,261 
Net income$30,490 $42,592 $83,196 $128,031 
Per Share Data:
Earnings per common share - basic$0.25 $0.34 $0.67 $1.01 
Earnings per common share - diluted$0.25 $0.34 $0.67 $1.01 
Book value per common share (period end)$16.55 $16.03 $16.55 $16.03 
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.14 $0.14 $0.42 $0.42 
Tangible book value per common share (period end) (1)
$12.70 $12.27 $12.70 $12.27 
Number of common shares outstanding (period end)123,260,760 126,697,925 123,260,760 126,697,925 
Weighted average shares - basic123,251,336 126,685,921 123,581,055 126,661,798 
Weighted average shares - diluted123,536,765 127,007,469 123,895,084 126,895,970 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)
9.63 %10.43 %9.63 %10.43 %
Average Balance Sheet Data:
Assets$17,020,795 $15,154,661 $16,411,150 $15,209,668 
Securities available for sale2,010,907 1,798,239 1,825,046 1,810,068 
Loans receivable and loans held for sale12,728,558 11,911,658 12,581,703 11,985,936 
Deposits14,140,731 12,030,515 13,381,388 12,057,374 
Stockholders’ equity2,039,555 2,010,458 2,028,074 1,964,146 

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 At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Income Statement Data:   
Interest income$166,868
 $173,130
Interest expense47,577
 53,522
Net interest income119,291
 119,608
Provision for credit losses28,000
 3,000
Net interest income after provision for credit losses91,291
 116,608
Noninterest income13,264
 11,422
Noninterest expense72,140
 70,833
Income before income tax provision32,415
 57,197
Income tax provision6,462
 14,439
Net income$25,953
 $42,758
Per Share Data:   
Earnings per common share - basic$0.21
 $0.34
Earnings per common share - diluted$0.21
 $0.34
Book value per common share (period end)$16.38
 $15.37
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.14
 $0.14
Tangible book value per common share (period end) (1)
$12.52
 $11.59
Number of common shares outstanding (period end)123,169,404
 126,635,584
Weighted average shares - basic124,295,327
 126,640,464
Weighted average shares - diluted124,676,296
 126,819,672
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)
9.92% 9.84%
    
Average Balance Sheet Data:   
Assets$15,446,807
 $15,290,338
Securities available for sale1,712,033
 1,827,612
Loans receivable and loans held for sale12,259,848
 12,088,169
Deposits12,342,022
 12,089,643
Stockholders’ equity2,027,595
 1,920,492
    


For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020 2019 2020201920202019
Selected Performance Ratios:   Selected Performance Ratios:
Return on average assets (2)
0.67% 1.12%
Return on average assets (2)
0.72 %1.12 %0.68 %1.12 %
Return on average stockholders’ equity (2)
5.12% 8.91%
Return on average stockholders’ equity (2)
5.98 %8.47 %5.47 %8.69 %
Return on average tangible equity (1) (2)
6.69% 11.86%
Return on average tangible equity (1) (2)
7.80 %11.11 %7.14 %11.48 %
Dividend payout ratio (dividends per share / diluted EPS)67.24% 41.52%Dividend payout ratio (dividends per share / diluted EPS)56.73 %41.74 %62.55 %41.63 %
Efficiency ratio (3)
54.42% 54.06%
Efficiency ratio (3)
54.31 %54.15 %54.68 %54.44 %
Net interest spread2.77% 2.79%Net interest spread2.55 %2.59 %2.56 %2.68 %
Net interest margin (4)
3.31% 3.39%
Net interest margin (4)
2.91 %3.25 %2.99 %3.31 %
   
At March 31, At September 30,
2020 2019 20202019
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Statement of Financial Condition Data - at Period End:Statement of Financial Condition Data - at Period End:  Statement of Financial Condition Data - at Period End:
Assets$16,021,434
 $15,398,669
Assets$16,733,767 $15,379,878 
Securities available for sale1,718,702
 1,818,343
Securities available for sale2,060,991 1,772,322 
Loans receivable12,583,416
 12,054,004
Loans receivable13,120,225 12,104,682 
Deposits12,836,567
 12,249,196
Deposits14,008,356 12,234,750 
FHLB advances675,000
 720,000
FHLB advances200,000 625,000 
Convertible notes, net200,716
 195,754
Convertible notes, net203,270 198,211 
Subordinated debentures103,318
 102,201
Subordinated debentures103,889 102,755 
Stockholders’ equity2,018,088
 1,946,211
Stockholders’ equity2,040,561 2,031,284 
   
Regulatory Capital Ratios (5)
   
Regulatory Capital Ratios (5)
Leverage capital ratio10.88% 10.66%Leverage capital ratio10.02 %11.18 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio11.44% 11.59%Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio11.36 %11.89 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio12.19% 12.36%Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio12.09 %12.65 %
Total risk-based capital ratio13.08% 13.10%Total risk-based capital ratio13.19 %13.38 %
   
Asset Quality Ratios:   Asset Quality Ratios:
Allowance for credit losses to loans receivable1.15% 0.78%Allowance for credit losses to loans receivable1.37 %0.78 %
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans199.51% 108.75%Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans259.88 %222.28 %
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans (7)
124.06% 71.25%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans (6)(7)
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans (6)(7)
169.40 %121.37 %
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming assets (8)
103.62% 68.03%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming assets (8)
144.36 %97.06 %
Nonaccrual loans to loans receivable0.58% 0.72%Nonaccrual loans to loans receivable0.53 %0.35 %
Nonperforming loans to loans receivable (7)
0.93% 1.10%
Nonperforming loans to loans receivable (6)(7)
Nonperforming loans to loans receivable (6)(7)
0.81 %0.64 %
Nonperforming assets to loans receivable and OREO (8)
1.11% 1.15%
Nonperforming assets to loans receivable and OREO (8)
0.95 %0.80 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets (8)
0.87% 0.90%
Nonperforming assets to total assets (8)
0.74 %0.63 %
   

(1)
Tangible book value per common share, tangible common equity to tangible assets, and return on average tangible equity are non-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide investors with information useful in understanding our financial performance and position. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is provided on the following page.
(2)
Annualized.
(3)
Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for credit losses and noninterest income.
(4)
Net interest margin is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income by average total interest earning assets.
(5)
The ratios generally required to meet the definition of a “well-capitalized” financial institution under certain banking regulations are 5.0% leverage capital, 6.5% common equity tier 1 capital, 8.0% Tier 1 risk-based capital, and 10.0% total risk-based capital.
(1)Tangible book value per common share, tangible common equity to tangible assets, and return on average tangible equity are non-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide investors with information useful in understanding our financial performance and position. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is provided on the following page.
(2)Annualized.
(3)Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for credit losses and noninterest income.
(4)Net interest margin is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income by average total interest earning assets.
(5)The ratios generally required to meet the definition of a “well-capitalized” financial institution under certain banking regulations are 5.0% leverage capital, 6.5% common equity tier 1 capital, 8.0% Tier 1 risk-based capital, and 10.0% total risk-based capital.
(6) Calculations are based on average quarterly asset balances.
(7) Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, and accruing restructured loans (excludes PCI loans at March 31,September 30, 2019).
(8) Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and OREO.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measurements
We provide certain non‑GAAPnon-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide investors with meaningful supplemental information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and position. The methodologies for determining non-GAAP measures may differ among companies. The following tables reconciles non-GAAP financial measures used in this Form 10-Q to the most comparable GAAP performance measures:
 At March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Total stockholders’ equity$2,018,088
 $1,946,211
Less: Goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, net(475,752) (477,954)
Tangible common equity$1,542,336
 $1,468,257
    
Total assets$16,021,434
 $15,398,669
Less: Goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, net(475,752) (477,954)
Tangible Assets$15,545,682
 $14,920,715
    
Common shares outstanding123,169,404
 126,635,584
    
Tangible book value per common share$12.52
 $11.59
Tangible common equity to tangible assets9.92% 9.84%

At September 30,
20202019
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Total stockholders’ equity$2,040,561 $2,031,284 
Less: Goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, net(474,689)(476,840)
Tangible common equity$1,565,872 $1,554,444 
Total assets$16,733,767 $15,379,878 
Less: Goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, net(474,689)(476,840)
Tangible Assets$16,259,078 $14,903,038 
Common shares outstanding123,260,760 126,697,925 
Tangible book value per common share$12.70 $12.27 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets9.63 %10.43 %

Tangible book value per common share is calculated by subtracting goodwill and core deposit intangible assets from total stockholders’ equity and dividing the difference by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is calculated by subtracting goodwill and core deposit intangible assets from total stockholders’ equity and dividing the difference by total assets after subtracting goodwill and core deposit intangible assets.

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income$30,490 $42,592 $83,196 $128,031 
Average stockholders’ equity$2,039,555 $2,010,458 $2,028,074 $1,964,146 
Less: Average goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, net(475,010)(477,159)(475,530)(477,730)
Average tangible equity$1,564,545 $1,533,299 $1,552,544 $1,486,416 
Return on average tangible equity (annualized)7.80 %11.11 %7.14 %11.48 %
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Net income$25,953
 $42,758
    
Average stockholders’ equity$2,027,595
 $1,920,492
Less: Average goodwill and core deposit intangible assets, net(476,053) (478,309)
Average tangible equity$1,551,542
 $1,442,183
    
Return on average tangible equity6.69% 11.86%

Return on average tangible equity is calculated by dividing net income for the period by average stockholders’ equity for the period after subtracting average goodwill and core deposit intangible assets for the period.


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Results of Operations
Overview
Net income for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was $26.0$30.5 million, or $0.21$0.25 per diluted common share, compared to $42.8$42.6 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share, for the same period of 2019, which was a decrease of $16.8$12.1 million, or 39.3%28.4%. The decrease in net income was due mostly to an increase in the provision for credit losses.losses to reflect the decline in the economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Net interest income before provision for credit losses increased by $1.4 million for the third quarter of 2020 to $117.6 million compared to $116.3 million for the third quarter of 2019.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $83.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share, compared to $128.0 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, for the same period of 2019, which was a decrease of $44.8 million, or 35.0%. The decrease in net income was due to an increase in provision for credit losses to reflect the decline in the economy as result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Net interest income before provision for credit losses decreased by $317 thousand$6.3 million for the first quarter ofnine months ended September 30, 2020 to $119.3$346.7 million compared to $119.6$353.1 million infor the first quarter ofnine months ended September 30, 2019.
The following table summarizes the accretion and amortization adjustments resulting from prior acquisitions that arewere included in net income for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019:2019
Three months ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020 20192020201920202019
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Accretion of discounts on purchased performing loans$1,059
 $2,166
Accretion of discounts on purchased performing loans$747 $2,046 $2,464 $6,011 
Accretion of discounts on PCD (formerly PCI) loans9,449
 5,833
Accretion of discounts on PCD (formerly PCI) loans4,584 5,234 17,079 17,916 
Amortization of premiums on purchased investments in affordable housing partnerships(71) (76)Amortization of premiums on purchased investments in affordable housing partnerships(71)(75)(212)(227)
Amortization of premiums on assumed FHLB advances
 1,280
Amortization of premiums on assumed FHLB advances— — — 1,280 
Accretion of discounts on assumed subordinated debt(283) (273)Accretion of discounts on assumed subordinated debt(287)(278)(854)(826)
Amortization of core deposit intangibles(531) (557)Amortization of core deposit intangibles(531)(557)(1,594)(1,671)
Total$9,623
 $8,373
Total$4,442 $6,370 $16,883 $22,483 
   
The annualized return on average assets was 0.67%0.72% for the firstthird quarter of 2020 compared to 1.12% for the same period of 2019. The annualized return on average stockholders’ equity was 5.12%5.98% for the firstthird quarter of 2020 compared to 8.91%8.47% for the same period of 2019. The efficiency ratio was 54.42%54.31% for the firstthird quarter of 2020 compared to 54.06%54.15% for the same period of 2019.
The annualized return on average assets was 0.68% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to 1.12% for the same period of 2019. The annualized return on average stockholders’ equity was 5.47% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to 8.69% for the same period of 2019. The efficiency ratio was 54.68% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to 54.44% for the same period of 2019.
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Net Interest Income
A principal component of our earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments and the interest paid on deposits, borrowed funds, and convertible notes. Net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest earning assets is referred to as the net interest margin. The net interest spread is the yield on average interest earning assets less the cost of average interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income is affected by changes in the balances of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and changes in the yields earned on interest earning assets and the rates paid on interest bearing liabilities.
Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2020 with the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019
Net interest income before provision for credit losses was $119.3$117.6 million for the firstthird quarter of 2020 compared to $119.6$116.3 million for the same period of 2019, a decreasean increase of $317 thousand,$1.4 million, or 0.3%1.2%. The decreaseincrease in net interest income was due to the reduction in interest income on loan and investments securitiesexpense for the firstthird quarter of 2020 compared to the firstthird quarter of 2019 offset partly by a decrease in deposit interest expense.income.
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Interest income for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was $166.9$145.2 million, a decrease of $6.3$27.2 million, or 3.6%15.8%, compared to $173.1$172.4 million for the same period of 2019. The decrease in interest income was primarily attributable to the decline in interest rates, which impacted a portion of our variable rate loans as well as a reduction inand the interest rates on new loan originations. The FOMC reduced the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points each in July, September, and October 2019. More recently, asAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact to the USU.S. economy, the FOMC lowered the target federal funds rate by a total of 1.50% in March 2020 to 0.00%-0.25%. The reduction in interest rates in March 2020, only had a minimallarge impact on our loan yields and interest income and is expected to have a larger impact in the second quarter of 2020 as most of our variable rate loans reprice on a monthly basis.repriced to lower interest rates and new loans were originated at lower rates.
Interest expense for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was $47.6$27.6 million, a decrease of $5.9$28.6 million, or 11.1%50.9%, compared to $53.5$56.2 million for the same period of 2019. The decrease in interest expense was due to the overall decline in our cost of deposits from the repricing of time deposits to lower rates as well as a reduction in rates on money market and NOW accounts. We reduced our deposit rates in conjunction with the reduction in rates experienced in 2019 and 2020, to reduce our cost of deposits and to offset the decline in loan yields. We expect interest expense to continue to decline for the next few quarters as higher cost time deposits continue to renew to lower rates.
Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 with the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Net interest income before provision for credit losses was $346.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $353.1 million for the same period of 2019, a decrease of $6.3 million, or 1.8%. The decrease in net interest income was due to the reduction in interest income on loan and investments securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 offset partly by a decrease in interest expense.
Interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $457.1 million, a decrease of $61.9 million, or 11.9%, compared to $519.0 million for the same period of 2019. The decrease in interest income was primarily attributable to the decline in interest rates, which impacted our variable rate loans and the interest rates on new loan originations.
Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $110.4 million, a decrease of $55.5 million, or 33.5%, compared to $165.9 million for the same period of 2019. The decrease in interest expense was due to the repricing of time deposits to lower rates as well as a reduction in rates on money market and nowNOW accounts.

Net Interest Margin
Our net interest margin is impacted by the weighted average rates we earn on interest earning assets and pay on interest bearing liabilities and the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments. The net interest margin for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was 3.31%2.91%, a decrease of 834 basis points from 3.39%3.25% for the same period of 2019. The net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 2.99%, a decrease of 32 basis points from 3.31% for the same period of 2019. The decline in net interest margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was due to the decline in loan yields as a result of the decrease in interest rates during the twelve months ended September 30, 2020. Net interest margin for the periods in 2020 were also impacted by the large increase in interest bearing cash included in FHLB stock and other investments. Soon after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, we increased our excess liquidity as a precautionary measure which also negatively impacted our net interest margin. Most of the excess liquidity was utilized during the third quarter of 2020 to payoff brokered deposits, FHLB borrowings, and to fund loans, but the bulk of the utilization occurred late in the quarter and will have a larger impact on net interest margin in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The weighted average yield on loans decreased to 5.06%4.20% for the firstthird quarter of 2020 from 5.31%5.27% for the firstthird quarter of 2019. The weighted average yield on loans decreased to 4.49% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 from 5.30% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in loan yields for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the same periodperiods in 2019 was mostly due to the decrease in interest rates experienced in 2019.2019 and 2020 and a decline in accretion income on acquired loans. The decrease in interest rates led to a decreasedecline in rates on our variable rate loans and decrease in rates for new loan originations, which resulted in aan overall decline in loan yields. At March 31,September 30, 2020, variable interest rate loans made up 39%approximately 38% of the loan portfolio and the remaining 61%62% of the loan portfolio consisted of loans with fixed interest rates. Fixed rate loans include hybrid loans that had fixed interest rates at the end of the period but will eventually change to a variable interest rate after a certain period of time. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, the average weighted rate on new loan originations was 3.98%2.87% compared to 5.52%5.16% for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019. The decline in the average weighted rate on new loan originations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was impacted by the originations of SBA PPP loans which all have an interest rate of 1.00%. Excluding SBA PPP loans, the average weighted rate on new loan originations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 3.37%.
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Discount accretion income on acquired loans was $10.5$5.3 million and $19.5 million, for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $8.0$7.3 million and $23.9 million, for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in accretion income on acquired loans for 2020 compared toSeptember 30, 2019, was largely due to $5.6 million in discount accreted from a large loan payoff during the first quarter of 2020.respectively.
The weighted average yield on securities available for sale for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was 2.49%1.95% compared to 2.73%2.51% for the same period of 2019. The weighted average yield on securities available for sale for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 2.22% compared to 2.63% for the same period of 2019. The change in weighted average yield on securities available for sale for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the same periodperiods of 2019 was due to the reduction in interest rates, which impacted our variable rate investments. The decline in yields was also due to fluctuations in the overall investment portfolio yield due to the purchase, sale, pay-downs, and calls/maturities of investment securities during the twelvenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020.
The weighted average yield on FHLB stock and other investments for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was 1.57%0.28% compared to 2.67%2.41% for the same period of 2019. The weighted average yield on FHLB stock and other investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 0.50% compared to 2.55% for the same period of 2019. The decrease in weighted average yield on FHLB stock and other investments for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the same periodperiods of 2019 was due to the decreasesdecline in interest rates experienced in 2019 and 2020. The decline in interest rates led to a decrease in interest earned on interest bearing cash balances at the Federal Reserve, and with other banks which resulted in a decrease in yield on FHLB stock and other investments. The dividend rate on FHLB stock has remained the same throughoutwas also reduced to 5.00% for 2020 compared to a 7.00% dividend rate for 2019.
The weighted average cost of deposits for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was 1.34%0.64%, a decrease of 2398 basis points from 1.57%1.62% for the same period of 2019. The weighted average cost of deposits for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 0.93%, a decrease of 67 basis points from 1.60% for the same period of 2019. The decline in interest rates experienced in 2019 and 2020 resulted in a decrease in the weighted average cost of deposits for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the same periodperiods of 2019. Management reduced rates on certain depositsmost of its deposit products during the second half of 2019 and more recentlyseveral times in March 2020 in light of the FOMC interest rate cuts.cuts and to offset some of the decline in loan yields.
The weighted average cost of FHLB advances for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was 1.79%1.49%, an increasea decrease of 4846 basis points from 1.31%1.95% for the same period of 2019. The increaseweighted average cost of FHLB advances for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 1.62%, a decrease of 8 basis points from 1.70% for the same period of 2019. The decrease in cost of FHLB advances for the first quarter ofthree and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period of the prior yearthree and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was due to the overall decline in FHLB borrowing rates as a result of the decline in interest rates and the early payoff of $300.0 million in FHLB advances during the third quarter of 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, we prepaid $300.0 million in FHLB advances with an average weighted rate of 1.69%. These advances had maturities ranging from December 2020 to August 2022. We paid an early prepayment penalty of $3.6 million to payoff these advances, which was offset by gains from the sale of investment securities. Cost of FHLB advances for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 included $1.0 million in accelerated amortization of $1.0 million in premiums for FHLB advances that were paid off during the first quarter of 2019. The amortization of the remaining premiums had the effect of reducing interest expense on FHLB advances, which lowered the overall cost of FHLB advances for the first quarter of 2019.period.
The carrying balance of our convertible notes areis net of discount to be amortized and issuance costs to be capitalized. The weighted average cost of our convertible notes was 4.64%4.58% and 4.62% for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 4.71%4.60% and 4.66% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019.September 30, 2019, respectively. The cost of our convertible notes consists of the 2.00% coupon rate, the non-cash conversion option rate, and the issuance cost capitalization rate. In 2023,We currently plan to adopt the recently issued accounting update ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2021. Once adopted, the cost of convertible notes is expected to be reduced as the discount amortization on our convertible notes is expected to be eliminated based on the new guidance. Therefore following adoption, the cost of convertible notes will decline as the non-cash conversion discount will be fully amortized and the issuance costs will be fully capitalized leavingmuch closer to the coupon rate as the only remaining cost.of 2.00%.
The weighted average cost of other borrowings (subordinated debentures) for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was 5.86%3.99%, a decrease of 133262 basis points from 7.19%6.61% for the same period of 2019. The weighted average cost of other borrowings for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 4.87%, a decrease of 204 basis points from 6.91% for the same period of 2019. Subordinated debentures have variable interest rates that are tied to the three month LIBOR rate. The decline in the three month LIBOR rate during the twelve months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 resulted in a decline in the weighted average cost of other borrowings.

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The following table presents our consolidated average balance sheet information, together with interest rates earned and paid on the various sources and uses of funds for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,
 20202019
 Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate*
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate*
 (Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST EARNINGS ASSETS:
Loans(1) (2)
$12,728,558 $134,430 4.20 %$11,911,658 $158,115 5.27 %
Securities available for sale(3)
2,010,907 9,848 1.95 %1,798,239 11,373 2.51 %
FHLB stock and other investments1,342,641 942 0.28 %482,952 2,929 2.41 %
Total interest earning assets16,082,106 145,220 3.59 %14,192,849 172,417 4.82 %
Total noninterest earning assets938,689 961,812 
Total assets$17,020,795 $15,154,661 
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Demand, interest bearing$4,895,101 $6,546 0.53 %$3,450,749 $15,802 1.82 %
Savings302,882 907 1.19 %252,780 675 1.06 %
Time deposits4,703,640 15,418 1.30 %5,368,753 32,580 2.41 %
Total interest bearing deposits9,901,623 22,871 0.92 %9,072,282 49,057 2.15 %
FHLB advances353,587 1,323 1.49 %632,500 3,112 1.95 %
Convertible notes, net202,470 2,370 4.58 %197,410 2,322 4.60 %
Other borrowings, net99,819 1,019 3.99 %98,690 1,668 6.61 %
Total interest bearing liabilities10,557,499 27,583 1.04 %10,000,882 56,159 2.23 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities and equity:
Noninterest bearing demand deposits4,239,108 2,958,233 
Other liabilities184,633 185,088 
Stockholders’ equity2,039,555 2,010,458 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$17,020,795 $15,154,661 
Net interest income/net interest spread$117,637 2.55 %$116,258 2.59 %
Net interest margin2.91 %3.25 %
Cost of deposits0.64 %1.62 %

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Average
Yield/
Rate*
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Average
Yield/
Rate*
 (Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST EARNINGS ASSETS:           
Loans(1) (2)
$12,259,848
 $154,230
 5.06% $12,088,169
 $158,136
 5.31%
Securities available for sale(3)
1,712,033
 10,609
 2.49% 1,827,612
 12,319
 2.73%
FHLB stock and other investments519,309
 2,029
 1.57% 405,660
 2,675
 2.67%
Total interest earning assets14,491,190
 166,868
 4.63% 14,321,441
 173,130
 4.90%
Total noninterest earning assets955,617
     968,897
    
Total assets$15,446,807
     $15,290,338
    
            
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:           
Deposits:           
Demand, interest bearing$4,204,406
 $14,880
 1.42% $3,042,524
 $12,987
 1.73%
Savings274,075
 808
 1.19% 223,531
 565
 1.03%
Time deposits4,900,405
 25,425
 2.09% 5,936,842
 33,295
 2.27%
Total interest bearing deposits9,378,886
 41,113
 1.76% 9,202,897
 46,847
 2.06%
FHLB advances594,890
 2,647
 1.79% 810,857
 2,614
 1.31%
Convertible notes, net199,960
 2,346
 4.64% 194,969
 2,298
 4.71%
Other borrowings, net99,252
 1,471
 5.86% 98,126
��1,763
 7.19%
Total interest bearing liabilities10,272,988
 47,577
 1.86% 10,306,849
 53,522
 2.11%
Noninterest bearing liabilities and equity:           
Noninterest bearing demand deposits2,963,136
     2,886,746
    
Other liabilities183,088
     176,251
    
Stockholders’ equity2,027,595
     1,920,492
    
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$15,446,807
     $15,290,338
    
            
Net interest income/net interest spread  $119,291
 2.77%   $119,608
 2.79%
Net interest margin    3.31%     3.39%
Cost of deposits    1.34%     1.57%
*    Annualized
__________________________________(1)Interest income on loans includes loan fees
*Annualized
(1)
(2)Average balances of loans consist of loans receivable and loans held for sale
(3)Interest income and yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis
Interest income on loans includes loan fees
(2)
Average balances of loans consist of loans receivable and loans held for sale
(3)
Interest income and yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate*
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate*
(Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST EARNINGS ASSETS:
Loans(1) (2)
$12,581,703 $422,850 4.49 %$11,985,936 $474,878 5.30 %
Securities available for sale(3)
1,825,046 30,348 2.22 %1,810,068 35,558 2.63 %
FHLB stock and other investments1,060,699 3,951 0.50 %450,028 8,577 2.55 %
Total interest earning assets15,467,448 457,149 3.95 %14,246,032 519,013 4.87 %
Total noninterest earning assets943,702 963,636 
Total assets$16,411,150 $15,209,668 
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Demand, interest bearing$4,668,594 $28,988 0.83 %$3,197,313 $42,807 1.79 %
Savings287,060 2,578 1.20 %234,203 1,848 1.05 %
Time deposits4,852,286 61,869 1.70 %5,694,778 100,075 2.35 %
Total interest bearing deposits9,807,940 93,435 1.27 %9,126,294 144,730 2.12 %
FHLB advances513,376 6,208 1.62 %715,814 9,110 1.70 %
Convertible notes, net201,204 7,074 4.62 %196,217 6,930 4.66 %
Other borrowings, net99,536 3,690 4.87 %98,410 5,156 6.91 %
Total interest bearing liabilities10,622,056 110,407 1.39 %10,136,735 165,926 2.19 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities and equity:
Noninterest bearing demand deposits3,573,448 2,931,080 
Other liabilities187,572 177,707 
Stockholders’ equity2,028,074 1,964,146 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$16,411,150 $15,209,668 
Net interest income/net interest spread$346,742 2.56 %$353,087 2.68 %
Net interest margin2.99 %3.31 %
Cost of deposits0.93 %1.60 %

*    Annualized

(1)Interest income on loans includes loan fees
(2)Average balances of loans consist of loans receivable and loans held for sale
(3)Interest income and yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis
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Changes in net interest income are a function of changes in interest rates and volumes of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. The following table sets forth information regarding the changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. The total change for each category of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities is segmented into the change attributable to variations in volume (changes in volume multiplied by the old rate) and the change attributable to variations in interest rates (changes in rates multiplied by the old volume). Nonaccrual loans are included in average loans used to compute this table.
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020 over March 31, 2019
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2020 over September 30, 2019
Net
Increase
(Decrease)
 Change due to: Net
Increase
(Decrease)
Change due to:
Rate Volume RateVolume
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST INCOME:     INTEREST INCOME:
Loans, including fees$(3,906) $(6,456) $2,550
Loans, including fees$(23,685)$(33,836)$10,151 
Securities available for sale(1,710) (996) (714)Securities available for sale(1,525)(2,752)1,227 
FHLB stock and other investments(646) (1,285) 639
FHLB stock and other investments(1,987)(4,110)2,123 
Total interest income$(6,262) $(8,737) $2,475
Total interest income$(27,197)$(40,698)$13,501 
INTEREST EXPENSE:     INTEREST EXPENSE:
Demand, interest bearing$1,893
 $(2,575) $4,468
Demand, interest bearing$(9,256)$(14,102)$4,846 
Savings243
 99
 144
Savings232 90 142 
Time deposits(7,870) (2,526) (5,344)Time deposits(17,162)(13,510)(3,652)
FHLB advances33
 834
 (801)FHLB advances(1,789)(626)(1,163)
Convertible notes, net48
 (26) 74
Convertible notes, net48 (11)59 
Other borrowings, net(292) (313) 21
Other borrowings, net(649)(667)18 
Total interest expense$(5,945) $(4,507) $(1,438)Total interest expense$(28,576)$(28,826)$250 
NET INTEREST INCOME$(317) $(4,230) $3,913
NET INTEREST INCOME$1,379 $(11,872)$13,251 
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020 over September 30, 2019
 Net
Increase
(Decrease)
Change due to:
 RateVolume
 (Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans, including fees$(52,028)$(74,876)$22,848 
Securities available for sale(5,210)(5,504)294 
FHLB stock and other investments(4,626)(10,396)5,770 
Total interest income$(61,864)$(90,776)$28,912 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Demand, interest bearing$(13,819)$(28,669)$14,850 
Savings730 276 454 
Time deposits(38,206)(24,845)(13,361)
FHLB advances(2,902)(441)(2,461)
Convertible notes, net144 (49)193 
Other borrowings, net(1,466)(1,523)57 
Total interest expense$(55,519)$(55,251)$(268)
NET INTEREST INCOME$(6,345)$(35,525)$29,180 
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Provision for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses reflects our judgment of the current period cost associated with credit risk inherent in our loan portfolio. The provision for credit losses for each period is dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, assessments by management, third parties’ and regulators’ examination of the loan portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral on problem loans, the general economic conditions in our market areas, and future projections of the economy. Specifically, the provision for credit losses represents the amount charged against current period earnings to achieve an allowance for credit losses that, in our judgment, is adequate to absorb probable lifetime losses inherent in our loan portfolio. Periodic fluctuations in the provision for credit losses result from management’s assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; however, actual credit losses may vary in material respects from current estimates. If the allowance for credit losses is inadequate, we may be required to record additional provision, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The provision for credit losses for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was $28.0$22.0 million, an increase of $25.0$19.9 million from $3.0$2.1 million for the same period last year. The provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $67.5 million, an increase of $61.2 million from $6.3 million for the same period last year. The increase in provision for credit losses for periods in 2020 compared to periods in 2019 was due to the implementation of CECL which now estimates credit losses on the life of loans. In addition, due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we recorded additional reserves to reflect the economic decline that has resulted fromcontinues to impact the pandemic. We usedglobal economy, including additional risks associated with the large amount of loans that were modified as a third party economic forecastresult of economic performance which projects a significant decline in macroeconomic variables during the second quarter 2020.hardships experienced by borrowers due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
See the “Financial Condition” section of this MD&A for additional information and further discussion.

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Noninterest Income
Noninterest income is primarily comprised of service fees on deposit accounts, international service fees (fees received on trade finance letters of credit), loan servicing fees, wire transfer fees, net gains on sales of loans, net gains on sales and calls of securities available for sale, and other income which includes earnings on bank owned life insurance, swap fee income, changes in the fair value of our equity investments with readily determinable fair value, and other miscellaneous income. Noninterest income for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was $13.3$17.5 million compared to $11.4$13.0 million for the firstthird quarter of 2019, an increase of $1.8$4.5 million, or 16.1%34.8%. Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $42.0 million compared to $36.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, an increase of $5.3 million, or 14.5%.
Noninterest income by category is summarized in the table below:
 Three Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)
 20202019AmountPercent (%)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Service fees on deposit accounts$2,736 $4,690 $(1,954)(41.7)%
International service fees987 1,193 (206)(17.3)%
Loan servicing fees, net772 189 583 308.5 %
Wire transfer fees892 1,058 (166)(15.7)%
Swap fees434 1,926 (1,492)(77.5)%
Net gains on sales of other loans2,853 804 2,049 254.9 %
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale7,531 153 7,378 4,822.2 %
Other income and fees1,308 2,982 (1,674)(56.1)%
Total noninterest income$17,513 $12,995 $4,518 34.8 %
 Nine Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)
 20202019AmountPercent (%)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Service fees on deposit accounts$9,452 $13,423 $(3,971)(29.6)%
International service fees2,443 3,146 (703)(22.3)%
Loan servicing fees, net2,243 1,656 587 35.4 %
Wire transfer fees2,710 3,458 (748)(21.6)%
Swap fees2,450 2,348 102 4.3 %
Net gains on sales of other loans6,386 2,611 3,775 144.6 %
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale7,531 282 7,249 2,570.6 %
Other income and fees8,802 9,780 (978)(10.0)%
Total noninterest income$42,017 $36,704 $5,313 14.5 %
 Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
 2020
2019 Amount Percent (%)
 (Dollars in thousands)  
Service fees on deposit accounts$4,133
 $4,317
 $(184) (4.3)%
International service fees790
 933
 (143) (15.3)%
Loan servicing fees, net365
 730
 (365) (50.0)%
Wire transfer fees998
 1,089
 (91) (8.4)%
Net gains on sales of other loans1,855
 741
 1,114
 150.3 %
Other income and fees5,123
 3,612
 1,511
 41.8 %
Total noninterest income$13,264
 $11,422
 $1,842
 16.1 %

The increase in noninterest income for the firstthird quarter of 2020 compared to the firstthird quarter of 2019 was due mostly to an increase in innet gains on sales and calls of securities available for sale and net gains on sales of other loans offset partially by a decrease in service fees on deposit accounts and other income and fees offset by declinesfees. The increase in other noninterest income line items.for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period of the prior year was also due to an increase in net gains on sales and calls of securities available for sale and net gains on sales of other loans offset partially by a decrease in service fees on deposit accounts and other income and fees.
The decrease in service fees on deposit accounts for the first quarter ofthree and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the first quarter ofthree and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was due to a decrease in non-sufficient funds fees collected on deposit accounts. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stay at home orders issued by many states, deposit activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was greatly reduced compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. As a result, demand deposit account transactions and non-sufficient funds had significant declines during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

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International service fees declined for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the same periodperiods of 2019 due to a decline in fees generated from trade finance loans. International service fees are earned mostly from trade finance loans and as the balance of these loans have declined, ourthe associated fee income earned has also declined. Trade finance loans declined to $151.2$106.6 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 from $172.3$161.0 million at March 31,September 30, 2019.
Loan servicing fees, net represents income earned from servicing SBA and residential mortgage loans that were previously sold. We retain servicing on most of the loans that we choose to sell. The decreaseincrease in loan servicing fees, net for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 was due to the shift to not selling SBA loans and an increasea reduction in payoffs of loans that we service.serviced loans. Payoffs of serviced loans resultswere higher during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, which resulted in the full amortization of the remaining servicing asset, which is recorded as a reduction to loan servicing fee income.
Wire transfer fees declined for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods of 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a significant decline in deposit related transactions, including wire transfers. Wire transactions increased during the third quarter of 2020 compared to the prior two quarters, but not yet to the level experienced in 2019.
Swap fee income net.represents fees earned from back to back swap transactions for our loan customers. Due to the volatility in interest rates we have experienced in the past twelve months, the number of swap transactions increased during the first half of 2020 which resulted in an increase in swap fee income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. However, swap fee transactions declined for the three months ended September 30, 2020 which led to a decline in swap fee income compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019.
Net gains on sales of other loans represents net gains from the sale of residential mortgage loans. Residential mortgage loans sold during the firstthird quarter of 2020 totaled $73.9$104.5 million compared to $69.8$30.9 million sold during the firstthird quarter of 2019. Residential mortgage loans sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $245.8 million compared to $176.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in net gains on sales of other loans for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 was due to an increase in loans sold for periods in 2020 compared to periods in 2019 in addition to discount accretion income recognized on residential mortgage loans sold during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020. During the first quarter of 2020, we sold $38.9 million in residential mortgage loans previously classified as held for investment in a bulk sale transaction mosttransaction. Most of whichthe loans sold were acquired loans with remaining discounts.discounts, which increased the gain on sale income recognized.
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to an increase in investment securities sold during the third quarter of 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, we sold investment securities with a total book value of $160.5 million for sale for a net gain of $7.5 million. There were no investments sold during the first half of 2020. This compares to investment securities with a total book value of $46.3 million and $115.3 million sold during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. During the third quarter of 2020, we prepaid $300.0 million in FHLB advances paying a penalty of $3.6 million. To offset the prepayment penalty paid, we sold a portion of our investment securities and recorded a net gain.
Other income and fees decreased for the first quarter ofthree and nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased by $1.5 million compared to the first quartersame periods of 2019 due mostlylargely to an increasethe decline in swapfair value of our interest rate lock commitments and equity investments as well a decline in various fees and incomes earned through normal operations. Other income and fees include income from bank owned life insurance, recoveries on acquired loans that were fully charged-off at acquisition, debit card/credit card fee income. Swap fee transactions have increased since March 31, 2019 which has led to an overall increase in income, earned from swap transactions.fair value changes on our derivatives and equity investments, and other miscellaneous income.

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Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense for the firstthird quarter of 2020 was $72.1$73.4 million, an increase of $1.3$3.4 million, or 1.8%4.9%, from $70.8$70.0 million for the same period of 2019. Noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $212.6 million, an increase of $377 thousand, or 0.2%, from $212.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
The breakdown of changes in noninterest expense by category is shown in the following table:
 Three Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)
 20202019AmountPercent (%)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits$40,659 $41,607 $(948)(2.3)%
Occupancy7,264 7,703 (439)(5.7)%
Furniture and equipment4,513 3,851 662 17.2 %
Advertising and marketing1,601 2,377 (776)(32.6)%
Data processing and communications2,204 2,821 (617)(21.9)%
Professional fees1,513 5,241 (3,728)(71.1)%
Investments in affordable housing partnership expenses3,876 2,334 1,542 66.1 %
FDIC assessments1,167 — 1,167 100.0 %
Credit related expenses1,793 1,031 762 73.9 %
OREO (income) expense, net1,770 (743)2,513 N/A
FHLB prepayment fee3,584 — 3,584 100.0 %
Other3,462 3,773 (311)(8.2)%
Total noninterest expense$73,406 $69,995 $3,411 4.9 %
 Nine Months Ended September 30,Increase (Decrease)
 20202019AmountPercent (%)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits$122,011 $121,333 $678 0.6 %
Occupancy21,717 23,219 (1,502)(6.5)%
Furniture and equipment13,426 11,323 2,103 18.6 %
Advertising and marketing4,589 6,684 (2,095)(31.3)%
Data processing and communications7,109 8,364 (1,255)(15.0)%
Professional fees6,323 16,580 (10,257)(61.9)%
Investments in affordable housing partnership expenses9,300 7,601 1,699 22.4 %
FDIC assessments4,378 3,110 1,268 40.8 %
Credit related expenses4,816 3,258 1,558 47.8 %
OREO (income) expense, net3,951 (812)4,763 N/A
FHLB prepayment fee3,584 — 3,584 100.0 %
Other11,372 11,539 (167)(1.4)%
Total noninterest expense$212,576 $212,199 $377 0.2 %
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 Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
 2020 2019 Amount Percent (%)
 (Dollars in thousands)  
Salaries and employee benefits$42,502
 $40,429
 $2,073
 5.1 %
Occupancy7,410
 7,677
 (267) (3.5)%
Furniture and equipment4,259
 3,446
 813
 23.6 %
Advertising and marketing1,673
 2,062
 (389) (18.9)%
Data processing and communications2,631
 2,956
 (325) (11.0)%
Professional fees3,300
 5,380
 (2,080) (38.7)%
Investments in affordable housing partnership expenses2,551
 2,881
 (330) (11.5)%
FDIC assessments1,559
 1,551
 8
 0.5 %
Credit related expenses1,662
 678
 984
 145.1 %
OREO (income) expense, net843
 (152) 995
 N/A
Other3,750
 3,925
 (175) (4.5)%
Total noninterest expense$72,140
 $70,833
 $1,307
 1.8 %
        

The increase in noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019 was due primarily to an increase in salaries and employee benefits, furniture and equipment expense, credit related expenses, and OREO expenses, net offset by a decline in professional fees.
Salaries and employee benefits expense increased $2.1 milliondecreased $948 thousand for the firstthird quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 and increased $678 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increasedecrease in salaries and benefits for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 was due to a decrease in group insurance costs, temporary personnel expenses, and bonus provision expenses offset partially by an increase in employee salaries. Salaries and benefits for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to an increase in employees’employee salaries and stock compensation expenses offset partially by a decline in commissions paidgroup insurance costs, temporary personnel expenses, and temporary staffbonus provision expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, salaries and employee benefits also included deferred originations costs which was recorded from the origination of $480.1 million in SBA PPP loans during the second quarter of 2020. SBA PPP loan origination costs of $5.3 million was recorded during the second quarter of 2020 which initially reduced salaries and benefits and going forward is amortized through the life of the loans as a reduction to interest income. The number of full-time equivalent employees decreased from 1,4681,439 at March 31,September 30, 2019 to 1,4581,416 at March 31,September 30, 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, we implemented a 4% reduction in staff in light of the impact that COVID-19 is having on our operations. The staff reduction is expected to result in approximately $6.4 million in annual savings to salaries and employee benefits.
Furniture and equipmentOccupancy expense increased $813declined $439 thousand for the firstthird quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 and declined $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decline in occupancy expense for periods in 2020 compared to periods in 2019 was due to the decline in rent expenses and other occupancy related expenditures. Our Board of Directors recently approved a branch consolidation plan in which we plan to close six branch offices in early 2021. As a result, we expect to record approximately $3.1 million in restructuring costs during the fourth quarter of 2020 related to the early termination of lease contracts, severance payments, and other costs. The branch consolidation is estimated to result in approximately $2.6 million in annual cost savings starting in 2021.
Furniture and equipment expense increased $662 thousand for the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 and increased $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in furniture and equipment expensethese expenses reflect additional expenditures made for software subscriptions, licenses, and IT related equipment.equipment and services.
Advertising and marketing expense decreased $776 thousand for the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 and decreased $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decline in advertising and marketing expense reflects reductions in public sponsorship fees. Starting in 2020, we no longer sponsor the Ladies Professional Golf Association Founders Cup for which sponsorship fees were $1.5 million per year.
Data process and communications expense decreased $617 thousand for the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 and decreased $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decline in data processing and communications expenses for periods in 2020 compared to the periods in 2019 was due to an overall decline in core data processing fees as the number of loan and deposit transactions have declined.
Professional fees experienced a decrease of $2.1$3.7 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and decreased by $10.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in professional fees for periods in 2020 compared to periods in 2019 was due to decreases in professional fees related to the implementation of CECL, IT related professional fees, and internal audit service fees. With the expansion of our internal audit department, we were able to significantly reduce internal audit service fees in 2020 as much more of the work is now performed internally.
We make investments in affordable housing partnerships and receive Community Reinvestment Act credits and tax credits, which reduces our overall tax provision rate. Investments in affordable housing partnership expenses are recorded based on benefit schedules of individual investment projects under the equity method of accounting. The benefit schedules show tax loss/deductions investors can take each year. We amortize the initial cost of investments in affordable housing partnership by tax loss/deductions. This amortization expense is more than offset by both tax credits received, which reduces our tax provision expense dollar for dollar and the tax benefits related to any tax losses generated through the affordable housing project’s expenditures. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, total tax credits related to our investment in affordable housing partnership investment was approximately $2.6 million and $7.8 million, respectively. The balance of investments in affordable housing partnerships decreased from $84.3 million at September 30, 2019 to $73.3 million at September 30, 2020.
The FDIC assessment premium utilizes an initial base assessment rate, which is calculated as a percentage of our average consolidated total assets less average tangible equity. In addition to the initial assessment base, adjustments are added based upon our regulatory rating and selected financial measures. The increase in FDIC assessment fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was largely due to a $1.5 million
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small bank assessment credit that was received during the third quarter of 2019 which reduced FDIC assessment fees for periods in 2019. There were no recorded credits for 2020 which resulted in an increase in these fees.
Credit related expensesexpense increased $984$762 thousand for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and increased $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in credit related expense was due to an overall increase provisionin expenses and fees related to the collection and servicing of loans. Provision for off balance sheet loan commitments are included in credit related expense. Provision for off balance sheet loan commitments for the three and loan collection expenses fornine months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $0 and $660 thousand, respectively, compared to a credit for off balance sheet loan commitments of $100 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
OREO (income) expense, net experienced an increase of $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and increased $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increases in OREO (income) expense, net for periods in 2020 compared to periods in 2019 was due to an increase in OREO valuation allowance expenses.
Other noninterest expense for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 remained largely unchanged compared to expenses for the same periodperiods of the prior year.

Provision for Income Taxes
Income tax provision expense was $6.5$9.3 million and $14.4$14.6 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The effective income tax rates were 19.94%23.28% and 25.24%25.48% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Income tax provision expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $25.5 million and $43.3 million, respectively. The reduction in effective tax rate for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31,and 2019 was due to the significant reduction in the23.45% and 25.26%, respectively. The Company reduced its projected annual pre-tax book income for 2020 as a result of taking into consideration the current and expected impact ofthat the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the economy. The reduction in projected pre-tax book income for 2020Company which increased the tax effect of the Company’s affordable housing partnership investment tax credits, reducing the overall tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020.September 30, 2020 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.


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Financial Condition
At March 31,September 30, 2020, our total assets were $16.02$16.73 billion, an increase of $354.0 million,$1.07 billion, or 2.3%6.8%, from $15.67 billion at December 31, 2019. The increase in total assets was due to the increase in loans receivable and cash and cash equivalentsinvestment securities during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020.
Equity Investments
Total equity investments include equity investments with readily determinable fair values and equity investment without readily determinable fair values. Equity investments at March 31,September 30, 2020 totaled $49.6$49.7 million, an increase of $479$620 thousand, or 1.0%1.3%, from $49.1 million at December 31, 2019.
At March 31,September 30, 2020, total equity investments with readily determinable fair values totaled $22.5$22.7 million consisting of mutual funds. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values at December 31, 2019 totaled $22.1 million also consisting of mutual funds. Changes to the fair value of equity investments with readily determinable fair values is recorded in other noninterest income.
We also had $27.1 million and $27.0 million in equity investments without readily determinable fair values as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2019. At March 31,September 30, 2020, equity investments without readily determinable fair values included $25.7 million in Community Reinvestment ActCRA investments, $1.0 million in Community Development Financial InstitutionsCDFI investments, and $370 thousand in correspondent bank stock. Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are carried at cost, less impairment, and adjustments are made to the carrying balance based on observable price changes. There were no impairments or observable price changes for equity investments without readily determinable fair values during the three or nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Investment Securities Portfolio
At March 31,September 30, 2020, we had $1.72$2.06 billion in available for sale securities compared to $1.72 billion at December 31, 2019. The net unrealized gain on the available for sale securities at March 31,September 30, 2020 was $51.0$46.4 million compared to a net unrealized gain on securities of $12.1 million at December 31, 2019. The change in unrealized gain on investment securities from December 31, 2019 to March 31,September 30, 2020 was due to a decline in treasury rates as a result of the recent decline in interest rates.
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, $56.4$867.7 million in investment securities were purchased and $90.6$388.6 million in investment securities were paid down. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, $80 thousand and $160.5 million in investment securities were matured and sold, respectively.
We adopted ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020 and implemented the CECL methodology for our investment securities available for sale. At the time of adoption, we did not record a day 1 CECL adjustment on our investment securities available for sale as we determined that a credit impairment did not exist. Subsequently, we performed an analysis on our investment portfolio as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and found an allowance for credit losses was not required. The majority of our investment portfolio consists of securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, which we determined have zero loss expectation. At March 31,September 30, 2020, we also had corporate and municipal securitiessecurity not issued by U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government sponsored enterprises that werewas in an unrealized loss positions.position. Based on our analysis of these investments,this investment, we concluded a credit loss did not exist due to the strength of the issuer, high bond ratings, and/orand because we still expect full payment of principal and interest.
Investments in Affordable Housing Partnerships
At March 31,September 30, 2020, we had $80.0$73.3 million in investments in affordable housing partnerships compared to $82.6 million at December 31, 2019. The decrease in investments in affordable housing partnerships was due to recorded losses and premium amortizations recorded during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020. Commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships totaled $20.7$17.0 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to $28.5 million at December 31, 2019. The decline in commitments to fund investments in affordable housing partnerships during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 was due to cash contributions, which reduced the remaining commitment balances.

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Loan Portfolio
At March 31,September 30, 2020, loans receivable totaled $12.58$13.12 billion, an increase of $307.4$844.2 million from $12.28 billion at December 31, 2019. The following table summarizes our loan portfolio by amount and percentage of total loans outstanding in each major loan category as of the dates indicated:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Amount
Percent (%)
Amount
Percent (%)
Amount 
Percent (%)
 Amount 
Percent (%)
 (Dollars in thousands) 
Loan portfolio composition  (Dollars in thousands)  Loan portfolio composition
Real estate loans:       Real estate loans:
Residential$56,727
 % $52,558
 %Residential$54,585 — %$52,558 — %
Commercial8,342,643
 67% 8,316,470
 68%Commercial8,347,358 64 %8,316,470 68 %
Construction281,852
 2% 295,523
 3%Construction311,593 %295,523 %
Total real estate loans8,681,222
 69% 8,664,551
 71%Total real estate loans8,713,536 67 %8,664,551 71 %
Commercial business3,067,132
 25% 2,721,183
 22%Commercial business3,700,020 28 %2,721,183 22 %
Residential mortgage786,833
 6% 835,188
 7%Residential mortgage659,876 %835,188 %
Consumer and other48,229
 % 55,085
 %Consumer and other46,793 — %55,085 — %
Total loans receivable, net of deferred costs and fees12,583,416
 100% 12,276,007
 100%Total loans receivable, net of deferred costs and fees13,120,225 100 %12,276,007 100 %
Allowance for credit losses(144,923)   (94,144)  Allowance for credit losses(179,849)(94,144)
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses$12,438,493
   $12,181,863
  Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses$12,940,376 $12,181,863 
Our total loans increased from December 31, 2019 to March 31,September 30, 2020 largely due to an increase in commercial business loans during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020. Commercial business loans increased $346.0$978.8 million from December 31, 2019 to March 31,September 30, 2020 due to a combination of new loan originations, and line of credit commitment drawdowns.draw-downs, and SBA PPP originations. Warehouse lines of credit, included in commercial business loans, increased $449.6 million from $378.9 million at December 31, 2019 to $828.5 million at September 30, 2020. During the firstsecond quarter of 2020, we saw slightly elevated line utilization ratesoriginated $480.1 million in SBA PPP loans, which are categorized as a resultcommercial business loans. As of economic uncertainty brought about bySeptember 30, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic.balance of SBA PPP loans totaled $464.6 million. The increase in commercial business loans was somewhatpartially offset by a decline in residential mortgage loans of $48.4$175.3 million due to sales, pay-downs, and payoffs.
We normally do not extend lines of credit or make loan commitments to business customers for periods in excess of one year. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for providing loan facilities to our customers. We perform annual reviews of such commitments prior to renewal.
The following table shows our loan commitments and letters of credit outstanding at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit$2,184,404 $1,864,947 
Standby letters of credit118,509 113,720 
Other commercial letters of credit32,228 37,627 
Total$2,335,141 $2,016,294 

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 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit$1,645,443
 $1,864,947
Standby letters of credit126,448
 113,720
Other commercial letters of credit28,924
 37,627
Total$1,800,815
 $2,016,294



Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets, which consist of nonaccrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and on accrual status, accruing restructured loans, and OREO totaled $139.9$124.6 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to $122.1 million at December 31, 2019. The ratio of nonperforming assets to loans receivable and OREO was 1.11%0.95% at March 31,September 30, 2020 and 0.99% at December 31, 2019.
The following table summarizes the composition of our nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.
March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans (1)
$72,639
 $54,785
Nonaccrual loans (1)
$69,205 $54,785 
Loans 90 days or more days past due, still accruing387
 7,547
Loans 90 days or more days past due, still accruing1,537 7,547 
Accruing restructured loans43,789
 35,709
Accruing restructured loans35,429 35,709 
Total nonperforming loans116,815
 98,041
Total nonperforming loans106,171 98,041 
OREO23,039
 24,091
OREO18,410 24,091 
Total nonperforming assets$139,854
 $122,132
Total nonperforming assets$124,581 $122,132 
   
Nonperforming loans to loans receivable0.93% 0.80%Nonperforming loans to loans receivable0.81 %0.80 %
Nonperforming assets to loans receivable and OREO1.11% 0.99%Nonperforming assets to loans receivable and OREO0.95 %0.99 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.87% 0.78%Nonperforming assets to total assets0.74 %0.78 %
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans124.06% 96.03%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming assets103.62% 77.08%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans (2)
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans (2)
169.40 %96.03 %
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming assets (2)
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming assets (2)
144.36 %77.08 %

(1)
(1)    Nonaccrual loans exclude guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $26.2 million as of September 30, 2020 and $28.1 million as of December 31, 2019. Nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2019 excludes PCI loans totaling $18.3 million.
(2)    Allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2020 was calculated under the CECL methodology while allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2019 was calculated under the incurred loss methodology.

Nonaccrual loans exclude guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $28.8 million as of March 31, 2020 and $37.3 million as of December 31, 2019. Nonaccrual loans for December 31, 2019 also excludes PCI loans.

Allowance for Credit Losses
On January 1, 2020 the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, or CECL, which significantly changed the credit losses estimation model for loan and investments. On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the CARES Act in response to the global pandemic. The CARES Act includes a provision that temporarily delays the required implementation date of ASU 2016-13. However, we chose not to elect to delay the adoption of ASU 2016-13 and implementsimplemented the CECL methodology as of January 1, 2020. On January 1, 2020, we recorded a $26.2 million day 1 CECL adjustment as a result of adopting the new standard.
The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was $144.9$179.8 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to allowance for loan losses of $94.1 million at December 31, 2019. The ACL was 1.15%1.37% of loans receivable at March 31,September 30, 2020 and 0.77% of loans receivable at December 31, 2019. The ACL to loans receivable ratio does not include non-credit related discount on acquired loans. Total discount on acquired loans at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 totaled $36.5$27.0 million and $45.9 million, respectively. ACL on individually evaluated loans increased to $5.5$6.9 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 from $3.4 million at December 31, 2019.
Subsequent to the completion of the ACL calculation as of March 31, 2020, we received updated macroeconomic forecast scenarios in April 2020, which reflects more projected deterioration in GDP and unemployment compared to the scenario incorporated into our ACL calculation as of March 31, 2020. The updated April 2020 forecast scenario information was not reflected in our ACL as of March 31, 2020. If those forecasts remain unchanged or decline further, we would expect additional increases in ACL and additional provision for credit losses expense.
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The following table reflects our allocation of the ACL by loan type and the ratio of each loan segment to total loans as of the dates indicated:
 Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses
 September 30, 2020June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
 Allowance for
Credit Losses
Percent of
Allowance to
Loans Receivable
Allowance for
Credit Losses
Percent of
Allowance to
Loans Receivable
Allowance for Loan LossesPercent of
Allowance to
Loans Receivable
 (Dollars in thousands)
Loan Type
Real estate – residential$208 0.38 %$460 0.84 %$204 0.39 %
Real estate – commercial127,483 1.53 %114,668 1.37 %51,712 0.62 %
Real estate – construction1,933 0.62 %3,902 1.35 %1,677 0.57 %
Commercial business44,209 1.19 %35,493 1.04 %33,032 1.21 %
Residential mortgage4,699 0.71 %5,868 0.81 %5,925 0.71 %
Consumer and other1,317 2.81 %1,380 2.98 %1,594 2.89 %
Total$179,849 1.37 %$161,771 1.26 %$94,144 0.77 %
 Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 
Allowance for
Credit Losses
 
Loans
Receivable*
 
Percent of
Allowance to
Loans Receivable
 
Allowance for
Loan Losses
 
Loans
Receivable*
 
Percent of
Allowance to
Loans Receivable
 (Dollars in thousands)
Loan Type           
Real estate – residential$399
 $56,727
 0.70% $204
 $52,558
 0.39%
Real estate – commercial92,560
 8,342,643
 1.11% 51,712
 8,316,470
 0.62%
Real estate – construction1,686
 281,852
 0.60% 1,677
 295,523
 0.57%
Commercial business42,883
 3,067,132
 1.40% 33,032
 2,721,183
 1.21%
Residential mortgage5,779
 786,833
 0.73% 5,942
 835,188
 0.71%
Consumer and other1,616
 48,229
 3.35% 1,577
 55,085
 2.86%
Total$144,923
 $12,583,416
 1.15% $94,144
 $12,276,007
 0.77%
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*
Held-for-sale loans of $8.3 million and $54.3 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, were excluded.

ACL coverage ratio for commercial real estate and construction loans increased as of September 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019. The increase in ACL coverage ratio for these loan types was due to the adoption of CECL as we now estimate a lifetime of expected losses compared to losses at a point in time under the previous incurred model. The ACL as of September 30, 2020 also reflects an increase in estimated losses due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting risks associated with a deteriorated economy and an increase in COVID-19 related modifications. Residential real estate, commercial business, and consumer and other loans experienced a small decline in ACL coverage ratio from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020. The decline in the ACL coverage ratio for commercial business and consumer and other loans is due to the overall shorter life for these loans which resulted in less estimated losses under the CECL model. In addition, commercial business loans at September 30, 2020, includes $464.6 million in SBA PPP loans which have no associated ACL as the loans are fully guaranteed by the government. The ACL coverage ratio excluding SBA PPP loans at September 30, 2020 was 1.42%. Commercial business loans also include $828.5 million in warehouse lines of credit, which experienced an increase of 118.7% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Warehouse lines of credit have minimal ACL due to the low associated risk as the lines are fully secured by residential mortgage loans and the lines are usually paid off within 30 days.
The increase in ACL as of September 30, 2020 compared to June 30, 2020 reflects additional reserves to account for the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to account for the risk associated with the large amount of COVID-19 modifications. A significant portion of the increase in ACL during the three months ended September 30, 2020 was allocated to hotel/motel loans as these loans make up a significant portion of our commercial real estate loan portfolio. The hotel/motel industry has been hard hit by the pandemic and the recovery for this industry is expected to take longer than other industries impacted by COVID-19.

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The following table shows the provisions for credit losses, the amount of loans charged off, and the recoveries on loans previously charged off, together with the balance of the ACL at the beginning and end of each period, the balance of average loans and loans receivable outstanding, and certain other ratios as of the dates and for the periods indicated:
 At or for the Three Months Ended
March 31,
At or for the Three Months Ended
September 30,
At or for the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2020 2019 2020201920202019
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
LOANS:    LOANS:
Average loans, including loans held for sale $12,259,848
 $12,088,169
Average loans, including loans held for sale$12,728,558 $11,911,658 $12,581,703 $11,985,936 
Loans receivable $12,583,416
 $12,054,004
Loans receivable$13,120,225 $12,104,682 $13,120,225 $12,104,682 
    
ALLOWANCE:    ALLOWANCE:
Balance, beginning of period $94,144
 $92,557
Balance, beginning of period$161,771 $94,066 $94,144 $92,557 
Less loan charge offs:    Less loan charge offs:
Real estate – commercial (2,397) (60)Real estate – commercial(5,313)(1,197)(7,884)(1,439)
Commercial business (3,035) (1,408)Commercial business(800)(1,124)(4,294)(4,083)
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage— — — (76)
Consumer and other (525) (286)Consumer and other(237)(281)(1,033)(834)
Total loan charge offs (5,957) (1,754)Total loan charge offs(6,350)(2,602)(13,211)(6,432)
Plus loan recoveries:    Plus loan recoveries:
Real estate – commercial 167
 1,127
Real estate – commercial159 246 351 1,943 
Commercial business 2,359
 158
Commercial business2,251 528 4,830 838 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage— — — — 
Consumer and other 10
 7
Consumer and other18 35 16 
Total loans recoveries 2,536
 1,292
Total loans recoveries2,428 780 5,216 2,797 
Net loan charge offs (3,421) (462)Net loan charge offs(3,922)(1,822)(7,995)(3,635)
CECL day 1 adoption impact 26,200
 
CECL day 1 adoption impact— — 26,200 — 
Provision for credit losses 28,000
 3,000
Provision for credit losses22,000 2,100 67,500 6,300 
PCI allowance adjustment 
 (878)PCI allowance adjustment— (462)— (1,340)
Balance, end of period $144,923
 $94,217
Balance, end of period$179,849 $93,882 $179,849 $93,882 
    
Net loan charge offs to average loans, including loans held for sale* 0.11% 0.02%Net loan charge offs to average loans, including loans held for sale*0.12 %0.06 %0.08 %0.04 %
Allowance for credit losses to loans receivable at end of period 1.15% 0.78%Allowance for credit losses to loans receivable at end of period1.37 %0.78 %1.37 %0.78 %
Net loan charge offs to allowance for credit losses* 9.44% 1.96%Net loan charge offs to allowance for credit losses*8.72 %7.76 %5.93 %5.16 %
Net loan charge offs to provision for credit losses 12.22% 15.40%Net loan charge offs to provision for credit losses17.83 %86.76 %11.84 %57.70 %

*Annualized
*    Annualized
We believe the ACL as of March 31,September 30, 2020 was adequate to absorb lifetime losses in the loan portfolio. However, no assurance can be given that actual losses will not exceed the estimated amounts. If the effecteffects of the COVID-19 pandemic are worse than we currently expect, or if the effects are prolonged, actual losses could exceed the estimated amounts, which could have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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COVID-19 Related Loan Modifications
During the first quarter of 2020, we received a large number of modification requests from borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently many of those requests for modifications were granted during the second quarter of 2020. Many of these modifications had deferral periods that expired during the third quarter of 2020 and some of these loans were granted a second modification. As of June 30, 2020, loans that were modified due to hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic totaled $3.12 billion, which represented approximately 24.2% of our total loan portfolio. As of September 30, 2020, COVID-19 related modifications totaled $1.15 billion or approximately 8.8% of our total loan portfolio, which represents a reduction of $1.97 billion compared to June 30, 2020.
To assist our customers during this difficult time, we provided various types of modifications to fit the needs of each borrower. Of the COVID-19 related modifications as of September 30, 2020, $502.0 million or 44% consisted of full payment deferrals, $372.7 million or 32% consisted of a hybrid of full payment deferral for a period followed by interest only payments, $261.9 million or 23% consisted of interest only payments, and the remaining modifications were either fixed payment or maturity extensions. The length of time for the modified loans ranged from 2 to 18 months, but most of the modifications had terms of either 3 months or 9 months (modification terms are not stated on a cumulative basis).
The following table presents total COVID-19 related modifications by loan type as of September 30, 2020:
 COVID-19 Modifications
 September 30, 2020
 Modified LoansLoans
Receivable
Percentage of Loans ModifiedAccrued Interest Receivable on Modified Loans
 (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate – residential$1,099 $54,585 2.0 %$29 
Real estate – commercial
Retail235,626 2,298,411 10.3 %4,818 
Hotel & motel474,383 1,628,237 29.1 %11,311 
Gas station & car wash5,972 820,782 0.7 %300 
Mixed use91,464 701,420 13.0 %2,191 
Industrial & warehouse70,953 1,019,473 7.0 %1,237 
Other93,977 1,879,035 5.0 %2,100 
Real estate – construction45,128 311,593 14.5 %1,236 
Commercial business30,927 3,700,020 0.8 %493 
Residential mortgage98,282 659,876 14.9 %1,670 
Consumer and other809 46,793 1.7 %23 
Total$1,148,620 $13,120,225 8.8 %$25,408 
Approximately 41% of all of the COVID-19 related modifications were loans secured by hotel/motel and retail properties (includes some construction loans secured by hotel/motel and retail properties) as these industries were hard hit by the pandemic. Our hotel/motel loan portfolio consists mostly of limited services facilities, which were less impacted by the pandemic compared to destination hotel properties. Although occupancy trends have stabilized for many of our hotel/motel operators, approximately half of the hotel/motel borrowers that had a modification at June 30, 2020 required a second round of modifications as of September 30, 2020. The majority of our hotel/motel loans are secured with personal guarantees.
Modified loans secured by retail properties consist mostly of strip mall type properties anchored by grocery markets with tenants of these properties made up of largely service oriented businesses. Commercial real estate loans secured by retail properties represented approximately 21% of all COVID-19 modifications as of September 30, 2020. Many of these businesses are now operating again, although at a limited level due to a social distancing requirement as a result of the pandemic. As a result, we recorded additional qualitative reservesonly 30% of retail commercial real estate loans modified as of June 30, 2020 were modified at September 30, 2020.
In accordance with the CARES Act and interagency guidance, qualifying modifications provide banks the option to temporarily suspend certain requirements under U.S. GAAP related to TDRs for a limited period of time to account for potential credit risk from the expectedeffects of COVID-19. As of September 30, 2020, loans modified under Section 4013 of the CARES Act and interagency guidance were not included as TDRs unless the loans were previously classified as TDR prior to the modification.
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At September 30, 2020, we had $53.5 million in accrued interest receivables on our loans compared to $26.2 million at December 31, 2019. A significant portion of the interest increase in accrued interest receivables on loans was due to loan deferral modifications underrelated to COVID-19. Total accrued interest receivables related to loans modified due to COVID-19 totaled $25.4 million at September 30, 2020. We set aside a total $1.0 million in additional ACL for the CARES Act.accrued interest receivables that relate to COVID-19 loan deferrals. The ACL was recorded as part of our qualitative assessment and was calculated by applying the same loss rate on COVID-19 modified loans from our CECL calculation to the related accrued interest balances by loan type as of September 30, 2020.
OREO
At March 31,September 30, 2020, OREO, net totaled $23.0$18.4 million, a decrease of $1.1$5.7 million compared to $24.1 million at December 31, 2019. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, one loan was transferred to OREO totaling $980 thousand and we sold threeseven OREO that had a carrying balance of $1.0totaling $2.6 million. OREO valuation allowance for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 totaled $1.0 million.


$1.7 million and $3.8 million, respectively.
Deposits, Other Borrowings, and Convertible Notes
Deposits
Deposits are our primary source of funds used in lending and investment activities. At March 31,September 30, 2020, deposits increased $309.2 million,$1.48 billion, or 2.5%11.8%, to $12.84$14.01 billion from $12.53 billion at December 31, 2019. The increase in deposits was primarily due to an increase in demand deposit and money market and NOW account balances offset by a decline in time deposit balances, demandbalances. Demand deposits and savings.increased $1.38 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 due to an increase in retail deposits.
At March 31,September 30, 2020, 23.5%32.1% of total deposits were noninterest bearing demand deposits, 36.6%31.7% were time deposits, and 39.9%36.2% were interest bearing demand and savings deposits. At December 31, 2019, 24.8% of total deposits were noninterest bearing demand deposits, 41.2% were time deposits, and 34.0% were interest bearing demand and savings deposits.
At March 31,September 30, 2020, we had $1.75$1.00 billion in brokered deposits and $300.0 million in California State Treasurer deposits compared to $1.48 billion in brokered deposits and $300.0 million in California State Treasurer deposits at December 31, 2019. The California State Treasurer time deposits at March 31,September 30, 2020 had original maturities ranging fromof three to six months, had a weighted average interest rate of 1.37%0.17%, and were collateralized with securities with a fair value of $339.8$360.9 million. Time deposits of more than $250 thousand at March 31,September 30, 2020 totaled $1.85$1.98 billion compared to $1.86 billion at December 31, 2019. We increaseddecreased our brokered deposit balances during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, particularly during the third quarter of 2020 where we utilized our excess liquidity to enhancepayoff a portion of our overall liquidity in consideration of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. However, since the declaration of the pandemic, we have not experienced any meaningful deposit run-off.brokered deposits.
The following is a schedule of certificates of deposit maturities as of September 30, 2020:
BalancePercent (%)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three months or less$1,629,345 37 %
Over three months through six months1,049,941 23 %
Over six months through nine months1,032,832 23 %
Over nine months through twelve months655,194 15 %
Over twelve months79,679 %
Total time deposits$4,446,991 100 %
March 31, 2020:
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 Balance Percent (%)
 (Dollars in thousands)  
Three months or less$1,459,587
 31%
Over three months through six months1,265,321
 27%
Over six months through nine months892,536
 19%
Over nine months through twelve months1,000,726
 21%
Over twelve months84,677
 2%
Total time deposits$4,702,847
 100%


FHLB Advances and Other Borrowings
We utilize FHLB advances as a secondary source of funds in addition to deposits, which we consider our primary source of funding. FHLB advances are typically secured by pledged loans and/or securities with a market value at least equal to the outstanding advances plus our investment in FHLB stock.
At March 31,September 30, 2020, FHLB advances totaled $675.0$200.0 million and had an average weighted remaining maturity of 1.0 year1.1 years compared to $625.0 million in FHLB advances with an average weighted remaining maturity of 1.2 years at December 31, 2019. TotalDuring the third quarter of 2020, we utilized a portion of our excess liquidity to payoff $300.0 million in FHLB advances. These advances at March 31, 2020were paid off before maturity and December 31, 2019 did not include any FHLB advance premiums.resulted in a prepayment fee of $3.6 million.
We did not have federal funds purchased at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Trust Preferred Securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the related indentures for the securities. The trusts used the net proceeds from their respective offerings to purchase a like amount of subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”) issued by us. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. Our obligations under the Debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by us of the obligations of the trusts. Subordinated debentures totaled $103.3$103.9 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 and $103.0 million at December 31, 2019. The Trust Preferred Securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. We have the right to redeem the Debentures in whole (but not in part) on or after specific dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date.


Convertible Notes
During the second quarter ofIn 2018, we issued $217.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.00% convertible senior notes maturing on May 15, 2038 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. The convertible notes were issued as part of our plan to repurchase common stock. The convertible notes pay interest on a semi-annual basis to holders of the notes. The convertible notes can be called by us, in whole or in part, at any time after five years for the original issued amount in cash. Holders of the notes can put the notes for cash on the fifth, tenth, and fifteenth year of the notes. The net carrying balance of convertible notes at March 31,September 30, 2020 was $200.7$203.3 million, net of $16.8$14.2 million in discounts, which represents the conversion option discount and capitalized issuance costs. At December 31, 2019, the net carrying balance of convertible notes was $199.5 million, net of $18.0 million in discounts and issuance costs. (See footnote 10 “Subordinated Debentures and Convertible Notes” for additional information regarding convertible notes issued)
Off-Balance-Sheet Activities and Contractual Obligations
We routinely engage in activities that involve, to varying degrees, elements of risk that are not reflected, in whole or in part, in the consolidated financial statements. These activities are part of our normal course of business and include traditional off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments, interest rate swap contracts, and long-term debt.
Traditional off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments are primarily commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These activities could require us to make cash payments to third parties if certain specified future events occur. The contractual amounts represent the extent of our exposure in these off-balance-sheet activities. These activities are necessary to meet the financing needs of our customers.
We enter into interest rate swap contracts under which we are required to either receive cash from or pay cash to counterparties depending on changes in interest rates. We utilize interest rate swap contracts, interest rate floors, and interest rate caps to help manage the risk of changing interest rates. We also sell interest rate swaps to certain adjustable rate commercial loan customers to fix the interest rate on their floating rate loans. When the fixed rate swap is originated with the customer, an identical offsetting swap is also entered into by us with a correspondent bank.
We have an outstanding risk participation agreement which is a part of a syndicated loan transaction that we participated in as a means to earn additional fee income. Risk participation agreements are credit derivatives not designated as hedges in which we share in the risk related to the interest rate swap on participated loans. Credit derivatives are not speculative and are not used to manage interest rate risk in assets or liabilities.
We enter into various stand-alone mortgage-banking derivatives in order to hedge the risk associated with the fluctuation of interest rates. The first type of derivative, an interest rate lock commitment, is a commitment to originate loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding. To mitigate interest rate risk on these rate lock commitments we also enter into forward commitments, or commitments to deliver residential mortgage loans on a future date, also considered derivatives. Net change in the fair value of derivatives represents income recorded from changes in fair value for these mortgage derivatives instruments.
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We do not anticipate that our current off-balance-sheet activities will have a material impact on our future results of operations or our financial condition. Further information regarding our financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk can be found in Item 3 “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”
Stockholders’ Equity and Regulatory Capital
Historically, our primary source of capital has been the retention of earnings, net of interest payments on Debentures and convertible notes and dividend payments to stockholders. We seek to maintain capital at a level sufficient to assure our stockholders, customers, and regulators that we and the Bank are financially sound. For this purpose, we perform ongoing assessments of capital related risks, components of capital, as well as projected sources and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and levels of risks.
Total stockholders’ equity was $2.02$2.04 billion at March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to $2.04 billion at December 31, 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, shareholders’ equity was increased by $83.2 million from net income earned, $23.5 million from the increase in other comprehensive income, and $4.7 million due to stock compensation adjustments. These increases were offset by $36.2 million in share repurchases, $51.9 million in cash dividends paid, and a decrease of $18.8 million due to the Day 1 impact from the adoption of CECL, net of taxes. We elected to defer the $18.8 million Day 1 CECL impact to regulatory capital for two years in accordance with the revised regulatory CECL transition guidance.
The federal banking agencies require a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%8.00%, a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6.0%6.00%, and a minimum ratio of Tier 1 common equity capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%4.50%, to generally be considered “adequately capitalized” under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, federal banking agencies require banking organizations to maintain a minimum amount of Tier 1 capital to average total assets, referred to as the leverage ratio, of 4.0%4.00% to generally be considered “adequately capitalized” under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations. Federal banking agencies also require a capital conservation buffer of 2.50% in addition to the ratios required to generally be considered “adequately capitalized” under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations. Failure to maintain this capital conservation buffer results in limits or prohibitions on capital distributions and discretionary compensation payments. Capital requirements apply to us and the Bank separately. In addition to these uniform risk-based capital guidelines and leverage ratios that apply across the industry, the regulators have the discretion to set individual minimum capital requirements for specific institutions at rates significantly above the minimum guidelines and ratios.

At March 31,September 30, 2020, our common equity Tier 1 capital was $1.53$1.55 billion compared to $1.55 billion at December 31, 2019. Our Tier 1 capital, defined as stockholders’ equity less intangible assets and includes our trust preferred securities, was $1.63$1.65 billion at March 31,September 30, 2020 and $1.65 billion at December 31, 2019. At March 31,September 30, 2020, the common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 11.44%11.36%. The total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 13.08%13.19% and the Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 12.19%12.09%. The Tier 1 leverage capital ratio at March 31,September 30, 2020 was 10.88%10.02%.
At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the most recent regulatory notification generally categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the general regulatory framework for Prompt Corrective Action. To be generally categorized as “well-capitalized” the Bank must maintain minimum common equity Tier 1 capital, total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage capital ratios as set forth in the table below:below.

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As of March 31, 2020 As of September 30, 2020
Actual To Be Well-Capitalized Excess ActualTo Be Well-CapitalizedExcess
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Hope Bancorp, Inc.           Hope Bancorp, Inc.
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,527,666
 11.44% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,554,838 11.36 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Total risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,746,523
 13.08% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Total risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,806,112 13.19 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,627,083
 12.19% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,654,826 12.09 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Tier 1 capital to total assets
(to average assets)
$1,627,083
 10.88% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Tier 1 capital to total assets
(to average assets)
$1,654,826 10.02 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Bank of Hope           Bank of Hope
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,804,000
 13.52% $867,533
 6.50% $936,467
 7.02%
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,835,738 13.41 %$889,882 6.50 %$945,856 6.91 %
Total risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,950,169
 14.61% $1,334,667
 10.00% $615,502
 4.61%
Total risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,987,025 14.51 %$1,369,049 10.00 %$617,976 4.51 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,804,000
 13.52% $1,067,733
 8.00% $736,267
 5.52%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,835,738 13.41 %$1,095,239 8.00 %$740,499 5.41 %
Tier 1 capital to total assets
(to average assets)
$1,804,000
 12.05% $748,353
 5.00% $1,055,647
 7.05%
Tier 1 capital to total assets
(to average assets)
$1,835,738 11.12 %$825,580 5.00 %$1,010,158 6.12 %
           
As of December 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2019
Actual To Be Well-Capitalized Excess ActualTo Be Well-CapitalizedExcess
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Hope Bancorp, Inc.           Hope Bancorp, Inc.
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,553,697
 11.76% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,553,697 11.76 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Total risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,747,611
 13.23% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Total risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,747,611 13.23 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,652,831
 12.51% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,652,831 12.51 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Tier 1 capital to total assets
(to average assets)
$1,652,831
 11.22% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Tier 1 capital to total assets
(to average assets)
$1,652,831 11.22 %N/AN/AN/AN/A
Bank of Hope           Bank of Hope
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,811,862
 13.72% $858,462
 6.50% $953,400
 7.22%
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,811,862 13.72 %$858,462 6.50 %$953,400 7.22 %
Total risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,906,642
 14.44% $1,320,711
 10.00% $585,931
 4.44%
Total risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,906,642 14.44 %$1,320,711 10.00 %$585,931 4.44 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,811,862
 13.72% $1,056,569
 8.00% $755,293
 5.72%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
(to risk-weighted assets)
$1,811,862 13.72 %$1,056,569 8.00 %$755,293 5.72 %
Tier 1 capital to total assets
(to average assets)
$1,811,862
 12.29% $737,005
 5.00% $1,074,857
 7.29%
Tier 1 capital to total assets
(to average assets)
$1,811,862 12.29 %$737,005 5.00 %$1,074,857 7.29 %
        

  

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Liquidity Management
Liquidity risk is the risk of reduction in our earnings or capital that would result if we were not able to meet our obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses. Liquidity risk includes the risk of unplanned decreases or changes in funding sources and changes in market conditions that affect our ability to liquidate assets quickly and with minimum loss of value. Factors considered in liquidity risk management are the stability of the deposit base; the marketability, maturity, and pledging of our investments; the availability of alternative sources of funds; and our demand for credit. The objective of our liquidity management is to have funds available to meet cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in deposit levels and the demands of daily operations, which include funding of securities purchases, providing for customers’ credit needs, and ongoing repayment of borrowings.
Our primary sources of liquidity are derived from financing activities, which include customer and broker deposits, federal funds facilities, and borrowings from the FHLB and the FRB Discount Window. These funding sources are augmented by payments of principal and interest on loans and securities, proceeds from sale of loans, and the liquidation or sale of securities from our available for sale portfolio. Primary uses of funds include withdrawal of and interest payments on deposits, originations of loans, purchases of investment securities, and payment of operating expenses.
At March 31,September 30, 2020, our total borrowing capacity from the FHLB was $3.92$4.29 billion of which $3.20$4.05 billion was unused and available to borrow. At March 31,September 30, 2020, our total borrowing capacity from the FRB Discount Window was $762.1$631.5 million, all of which was unused and available to borrow. In addition to these lines, our liquid assets, consisting of cash and cash equivalents, interest bearing cash deposits and time deposits with other banks, liquid investment securities available for sale, and equity investments were $2.08$2.26 billion at March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to $1.95 billion at December 31, 2019. Cash and cash equivalents were $802.0$629.1 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to $698.6 million at December 31, 2019. We believe our liquidity sources are sufficient to meet all reasonably foreseeable short-term and intermediate-term needs.
As a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we revieware reviewing our liquidity position on a dailymore frequent basis. The pandemic has not yet materially impacted our liquidity position. We have not experienced any meaningful deposit run off and our sources of funds remain fully available for use.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The objective of our asset and liability management activities is to maximize our earnings while maintaining adequate liquidity and an exposure to interest rate risk deemed by management to be acceptable by adjusting the type and mix of assets and liabilities to seek to effectively address changing conditions and risks. Through overall management of our balance sheet and by seeking to manage various risks, we seek to optimize our financial returns within safe and sound parameters. Our operating strategies for attaining this objective include managing net interest margin through appropriate risk/return pricing of assets and liabilities and emphasizing growth in retail deposits, as a percentage of interest bearing liabilities, to reduce our cost of funds. We also seek to improve earnings by controlling noninterest expense and enhancing noninterest income. We also use various methods to protect against our exposure to interest rate fluctuations with the objective of reducing the effects fluctuations might have on associated cash flows or values. Finally, we perform internal analysis to measure, evaluate, and monitor risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk impacting us. Interest rate risk occurs when interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities do not reprice simultaneously and in equal volumes. A key objective of asset and liability management is to manage interest rate risk associated with changing asset and liability cash flows, values of our assets and liabilities, and market interest rate movements. The management of interest rate risk is governed by policies reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors. Our Board delegates responsibility for interest rate risk management to the Asset and Liability Board Committee (“ALCO”) and to the Asset and Liability Management Committee (“ALM”), which is composed of the Bank’s senior executives and other designated officers.
The fundamental objective of our ALM is to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations while maintaining adequate levels of liquidity and capital. Our ALM meets regularly to monitor interest rate risk, the sensitivity of our assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of our assets and liabilities, and our investment activities. It also directs changes in the composition of our assets and liabilities. Our strategy has been to reduce the sensitivity of our earnings to interest rate fluctuations by more closely matching the effective maturities or repricing characteristics of our assets and liabilities. Certain assets and liabilities, however, may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Furthermore, interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate prior to changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag behind changes in market interest rates. We consider the anticipated effects of these factors when implementing our interest rate risk management objectives.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
We monitor interest rate risk through the use of a simulation model that provides us with the ability to simulate our net interest income. In order to measure, at March 31,September 30, 2020, the sensitivity of our forecasted net interest income to changing interest rates, both rising and falling interest rate scenarios were projected and compared to base market interest rate forecasts. One application of our simulation model measures the impact of market interest rate changes on the net present value of estimated cash flows from our assets and liabilities, defined as our market value of equity. This analysis assesses the changes in market values of interest rate sensitive financial instruments that would occur in response to immediate and parallel changes in market interest rates.
The impacts on our net interest income and market value of equity exposed to immediate and parallel hypothetical changes in market interest rates as projected by the model we use for this purpose are illustrated in the following table:
 September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Simulated Rate ChangesEstimated Net
Interest Income
Sensitivity
Market Value
Of Equity
Volatility
Estimated Net
Interest Income
Sensitivity
Market Value
Of Equity
Volatility
 + 200 basis points8.31 %7.26 %1.57 %1.84 %
 + 100 basis points4.19 %4.45 %0.88 %(0.42)%
 - 100 basis points(0.79)%(7.63)%(1.10)%(1.12)%
 - 200 basis points(0.81)%(8.29)%(2.68)%(4.43)%

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 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Simulated Rate Changes
Estimated Net
Interest Income
Sensitivity
 
Market Value
Of Equity
Volatility
 
Estimated Net
Interest Income
Sensitivity
 
Market Value
Of Equity
Volatility
   
 + 200 basis points2.21 % 0.86 % 1.57 % 1.84 %
 + 100 basis points1.12 % 1.15 % 0.88 % (0.42)%
 - 100 basis points(1.96)% (3.95)% (1.10)% (1.12)%
 - 200 basis points(2.13)% (3.83)% (2.68)% (4.43)%



LIBOR Transition
On July 27, 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates after December 31, 2021. As a result, it is expected that after 2021, LIBOR rates will no longer be available or will no longer be viewed as an acceptable benchmark rate. The Company has financial instruments that are indexed to LIBOR including investment securities available for sale, loans, derivatives, subordinated debentures, and other financial contracts that mature after December 31, 2021. At this time, the Company cannot predict the overall effect of the modification or discontinuation of LIBOR. The Company has formed a committee to overoversee the transition process and assess the impact and associated risks from this transition and explore potential alternatives that can be used for its financial instruments that are indexed to LIBOR.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 which provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The new guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The ASU is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period.period and the committee overseeing our transition process is evaluating the optional guidance.

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Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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 our management, including our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
In designing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31,September 30, 2020.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
    
In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various legal claims. Management has reviewed all legal claims against the Company with counsel and has taken into consideration the views of such counsel as to the potential outcome of the claims in determining our accrued loss contingency. Accrued loss contingencies for all legal claims totaled approximately $595 thousand$1.4 million at March 31,September 30, 2020. It is reasonably possible the Company may incur losses in addition to the amounts currently accrued. However, at this time, the Company is unable to estimate the range of additional losses that are reasonably possible because of a number of factors, including the fact that certain of these litigation matters are still in their early stages and involve claims for which, at this point, management believes have little to no merit. Management has considered these and other possible loss contingencies and does not expect the amounts to be material to the consolidated financial statements.

Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 1A.Risk Factors

For information regarding factors that could affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, see the risk factors discussed in Part 1,I, Item 1A, of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The2019, as well as the update of those risk factors by the addition of the risk factors discussed in Part II, Item 1A, of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. In addition, the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as updated by the addition of the risk factors discussed in Part II, Item 1A, of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, are updated by adding the following risk factor:factor.
TheWe are subject to increasing credit risk as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has hadwhich could adversely impact our profitability.
Our business depends on our ability to successfully measure and manage credit risk. As a lender, we are exposed to the risk that the principal of, or interest on, a loan will not be paid timely or at all or that the value of any collateral supporting a loan will be insufficient to cover our outstanding exposure. In addition, we are exposed to risks with respect to the risks resulting from changes in economic and industry conditions and risks inherent in dealing with individual loans and borrowers. As the overall economic climate in the U.S., generally, and in our market areas specifically, experiences material disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our borrowers may experience difficulties in repaying their loans and governmental actions may provide payment relief to borrowers affected by COVID-19 and preclude our ability to initiate foreclosure proceedings in certain circumstances and, as a result, the collateral we hold may decrease in value or become illiquid, and the level of our nonperforming loans, charge-offs, and delinquencies could rise and require significant additional provisions for credit losses.
We are actively working to support our borrowers to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on them and on our loan portfolio, including through loan modifications that defer payments for those who experienced a hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although recent regulatory guidance provides that such loan modifications are exempt from the reporting of TDRs and loan delinquencies, we cannot predict whether such loan modifications may ultimately have an adverse impact on our profitability in future periods. Inability to successfully manage the increased credit risk caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could have a material and adverse impacteffect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations,operations.
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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and the further impact will depend on future developments that cannot be predicted, including the scope and durationUse of the pandemic, the economic implications of the same, and the actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic.Proceeds
The novel COVID-19 pandemic has substantially and negatively impacted the United States economy, disrupted global supply chains, considerably lowered equity market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and materially increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in temporary closures of countless businesses and the institution of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in most states and communities. As a result, the demand for our products and services has been and likely will continue to be significantly adversely impacted, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, the pandemic could result in the recognition of amplified credit losses in our loan portfolios and increases in our allowance for credit losses, particularly if businesses remain closed and our customers draw on their lines of credit. Similarly, because of changing economic and market conditions, we may be required to recognize impairments on goodwill or the securities we hold. Our business operations may also be further disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively, including because of challenges arising as a result of circumstances related to working from home, illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic, and we have already temporarily closed certain of our branches. In response to the pandemic, we have also suspended residential property foreclosure sales, evictions, and involuntary automobile repossessions, and are offering payment deferrals and other expanded assistance for credit card, mortgage and small business lending customers, and future governmental actions may require these and other types of customer-related responses. In addition, we may take capital actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments that cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the economic implications of the same and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.None.


Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The Company did not have any unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2020.Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
In June 2019 the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50.0 million of its common stock. The Company completed the repurchase of $50.0 million in common stock in March 2020. The Company repurchased approximately $36.2 million in common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2020.None.
The following table summarizes share repurchase activities during the three months ended March 31, 2020:
Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
        (Dollars in thousands)
January 1, 2020 to January 31, 2020 1,057,867
 $14.41
 1,057,867
 $20,941
February 1, 2020 to February 29, 2020 830,000
 13.49
 830,000
 9,745
March 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 828,167
 11.77
 828,167
 
Total 2,716,034
 $13.32
 2,716,034
 

         

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
 
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.


Item 5.Other Information

Item 5.Other Information
None.


Item 6.Exhibits
Item 6.Exhibits
See “Index to Exhibits.”


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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit No.Description
Exhibit No.Description
101.INSThe instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)*

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
HOPE BANCORP, INC.
HOPE BANCORP, INC.
Date:November 4, 2020
Date:May 11, 2020/s/ Kevin S. Kim
Kevin S. Kim
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Date:May 11,November 4, 2020/s/ Alex Ko
Alex Ko
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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