Allowance for Credit Losses | Allowance for Credit Losses Management reviews the appropriateness of the ACL on a regular basis. Management considers the accounting policy relating to the allowance to be a critical accounting policy, given the inherent uncertainty in evaluating the levels of the allowance required to cover credit losses in the portfolio and the material effect that assumptions could have on the Company’s results of operations. The Company has developed a methodology to measure the amount of estimated credit loss exposure inherent in the loan portfolio to assure that an appropriate allowance is maintained. The Company’s methodology is based upon guidance provided in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("CECL"), and Financial Instruments - Credit Losses and ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The Company uses a DCF method to estimate expected credit losses for all loan segments excluding the leasing segment. For each of these loan segments, the Company generates cash flow projections at the instrument level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speed, curtailments, recovery lag, probability of default, and loss given default. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds, curtailment rates, and time to recovery are based on internal historical data. The Company uses regression analysis of historical internal and peer data to determine suitable loss drivers to utilize when modeling lifetime probability of default and loss given default. This analysis also determines how expected probability of default and loss given default will react to forecasted levels of the loss drivers. For all loans utilizing the DCF method, management utilizes forecasts of national unemployment rates and a one year percentage change in national gross domestic product as loss drivers in the model. For all DCF models, management has determined that four quarters represents a reasonable and supportable forecast period and reverts back to a historical loss rate over eight quarters on a straight-line basis. Management leverages economic projections from a reputable and independent third party to inform its loss driver forecasts over the four-quarter forecast period. Other internal and external indicators of economic forecasts, and scenario weightings, are also considered by management when developing the forecast metrics. Due to the size and characteristics of the leasing portfolio, the Company uses the remaining life method, using the historical loss rate of the commercial and industrial segment, to determine the allowance for credit losses. The combination of adjustments for credit expectations and timing expectations produces an expected cash flow stream at the instrument level. Instrument effective yield is calculated, net of the impacts of prepayment assumptions, and the instrument expected cash flows are then discounted at that effective yield to produce a net present value of expected cash flows ("NPV"). An ACL is established for the difference between the NPV and amortized cost basis. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2020 using the prospective transition approach for financial assets purchased with credit deterioration ("PCD") that were previously classified as purchased credit impaired ("PCI") and accounted for under ASC 310-30. In accordance with the standard, the Company did not reassess whether PCI assets met the criteria of PCD assets as of the date of adoption. The remaining discount on the PCD assets will be accreted into interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loans. Since the methodology is based upon historical experience and trends, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts, as well as management’s judgment, factors may arise that result in different estimates. While management’s evaluation of the allowance as of December 31, 2022, considers the allowance to be appropriate, under adversely different conditions or assumptions, the Company would need to increase or decrease the allowance. In addition, various federal and State regulatory agencies, as part of their examination process, review the Company's allowance and may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgements and information available to them at the time of their examinations. Loan Commitments and Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans, and commercial letters of credit. The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded. The Company records an allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures, unless the commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancellable, through a charge to credit loss expense for off-balance sheet credit exposures included in provision expense in the Company's consolidated statements of income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are summarized as follows: Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans and Leases (In thousands) 2022 2021 2020 Total allowance at beginning of year $ 42,843 $ 51,669 $ 39,892 Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 0 0 (2,534) Provision (credit) for credit loss expense 2,499 (2,805) 16,151 Recoveries on loans and leases 1,798 1,725 631 Charge-offs on loans and leases (1,206) (7,746) (2,471) Total allowance at end of year $ 45,934 $ 42,843 $ 51,669 Allowance for Credit Losses - Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures (In thousands) 2022 2021 2020 Liabilities for off-balance sheet credit exposures at beginning of period $ 2,506 $ 1,920 $ 476 Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 0 0 382 Provision for credit loss expense related to off-balance sheet credit exposures 290 586 1,062 Liabilities for off-balance sheet credit exposures at end of period $ 2,796 $ 2,506 $ 1,920 The following tables detail activity in the allowance for credit losses for loans for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. The allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories. December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Commercial Commercial Residential Consumer Finance Total Allowance for credit losses: Beginning balance $ 6,335 $ 24,813 $ 10,139 $ 1,492 $ 64 $ 42,843 Charge-offs (559) (50) (53) (544) 0 (1,206) Recoveries 195 951 346 306 0 1,798 Provision for credit loss expense 68 1,573 722 104 32 2,499 Ending Balance $ 6,039 $ 27,287 $ 11,154 $ 1,358 $ 96 $ 45,934 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Commercial Commercial Residential Consumer Finance Total Allowance for credit losses: Beginning balance $ 9,239 $ 30,546 $ 10,257 $ 1,562 $ 65 $ 51,669 Charge-offs (274) (6,957) (77) (438) 0 (7,746) Recoveries 118 1,175 236 196 0 1,725 (Credit) provision for credit loss expense (2,748) 49 (277) 172 (1) (2,805) Ending Balance $ 6,335 $ 24,813 $ 10,139 $ 1,492 $ 64 $ 42,843 The following tables presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans, which are individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses, and the related allowance for credit losses allocated to these loans as of December 31, 2022 and 2021: December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Real Estate Business Assets Other Total ACL Allocation Commercial and Industrial $ 642 $ 28 $ 0 $ 670 $ 0 Commercial Real Estate 13,209 0 78 13,287 0 Residential Real Estate 188 0 0 188 3 Total $ 15,554 $ 28 $ 78 $ 15,660 $ 3 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Real Estate Business Assets Other Total ACL Allocation Commercial and Industrial $ 142 $ 395 $ 328 $ 865 $ 26 Commercial Real Estate 13,334 0 1,931 15,265 40 Residential Real Estate 32 0 0 32 1 Total $ 13,508 $ 395 $ 2,259 $ 16,162 $ 67 Troubled Debt Restructuring Loans are considered modified in a TDR when, due to a borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company makes a concession(s) to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. When modifications are provided for reasons other than as a result of the financial distress of the borrower, these loans are not classified as TDRs or impaired. These modifications primarily include, among others, an extension of the term of the loan, and granting a period when interest-only payments can be made, with the principal payments and interest caught up over the remaining term of the loan or at maturity, among others. The Company's TDRs added during 2022 totaled $714,000, compared to $219,000 in 2021. At December 31, 2022, the Company was not committed to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that were classified as TDRs. The provisions of the CARES Act and the interagency guidance issued by Federal banking regulators provided clarification related to modifications and deferral programs to assist borrowers who are negatively impacted by the COVID-19 national emergency. The guidance and clarifications detail certain provisions whereby banks are permitted to make deferrals and modifications to the terms of a loan which would not require the loan to be reported as a TDR. In accordance with the CARES Act. Appropriations Act, and the interagency guidance, the Company elected to adopt the provisions to not report qualified loan modifications as TDRs during 2021. The following tables present loans by class modified in 2022 and 2021 as troubled debt restructurings. Post-modification balances reflect paydowns and charge-offs at time of modification. December 31, 2022 Year Ended Defaulted TDRs 2 (In thousands) Number of Pre- Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Number of Post- Residential real estate Mortgages 7 $ 714 $ 714 1 $ 87 Total 7 $ 714 $ 714 1 $ 87 1 Represents the following concessions: extension of term and reduction of rate. 2 TDRs that defaulted during the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, that had been restructured in the prior twelve months. December 31, 2021 Year Ended Defaulted TDRs 2 (In thousands) Number of Pre- Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Number of Post- Residential real estate Home equity 1 2 $ 219 $ 219 1 $ 201 Total 2 $ 219 $ 219 1 $ 201 1 Represents the following concessions: extension of term and reduction of rate. 2 TDRs that defaulted during the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, that had been restructured in the prior twelve months. The following table presents credit quality indicators by total loans on an amortized cost basis by origination year as of December 31, 2022. (In thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis Revolving Loans Converted to Term Total Loans Commercial and Industrial - Other: Pass $ 124,190 $ 79,861 $ 38,158 $ 41,391 $ 33,238 $ 156,038 $ 215,890 $ 6,466 $ 695,232 Special Mention 0 127 421 285 271 1,380 501 0 2,985 Substandard 0 111 442 35 733 503 5,659 0 7,483 Total Commercial and Industrial - Other $ 124,190 $ 80,099 $ 39,021 $ 41,711 $ 34,242 $ 157,921 $ 222,050 $ 6,466 $ 705,700 Commercial and Industrial - PPP: Pass $ 0 $ 416 $ 340 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 756 Special Mention 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Substandard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Commercial and Industrial - PPP $ 0 $ 416 $ 340 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 756 Commercial and Industrial - Agriculture: Pass $ 16,694 $ 4,120 $ 4,944 $ 4,186 $ 7,734 $ 4,883 $ 42,097 $ 215 $ 84,873 Special Mention 0 58 0 0 0 0 50 0 108 Substandard 0 0 71 0 0 16 5 0 92 Total Commercial and Industrial - Agriculture $ 16,694 $ 4,178 $ 5,015 $ 4,186 $ 7,734 $ 4,899 $ 42,152 $ 215 $ 85,073 Commercial Real Estate Pass $ 342,311 $ 367,104 $ 311,607 $ 279,587 $ 203,016 $ 812,563 $ 10,906 $ 24,503 $ 2,351,597 Special Mention 643 3,406 1,688 11,462 2,555 25,361 0 0 45,115 Substandard 78 110 0 3,394 1,692 35,221 132 0 40,627 Total Commercial Real Estate $ 343,032 $ 370,620 $ 313,295 $ 294,443 $ 207,263 $ 873,145 $ 11,038 $ 24,503 $ 2,437,339 Commercial Real Estate - Agriculture: Pass $ 33,241 $ 24,125 $ 22,831 $ 25,576 $ 37,835 $ 65,112 $ 3,131 $ 1,235 $ 213,086 Special Mention 0 0 0 401 0 1,142 0 0 1,543 Substandard 0 0 0 186 38 110 0 0 334 Total Commercial Real Estate - Agriculture $ 33,241 $ 24,125 $ 22,831 $ 26,163 $ 37,873 $ 66,364 $ 3,131 $ 1,235 $ 214,963 Commercial Real Estate - Construction Pass $ 23,105 $ 75,245 $ 27,584 $ 14,842 $ 9,083 $ 7,268 $ 42,701 $ 1,288 $ 201,116 Special Mention 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Substandard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Commercial Real Estate - Construction $ 23,105 $ 75,245 $ 27,584 $ 14,842 $ 9,083 $ 7,268 $ 42,701 $ 1,288 $ 201,116 The following table presents credit quality indicators by total loans on an amortized cost basis by origination year as of December 31, 2022, continued. (In thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis Revolving Loans Converted to Term Total Loans Residential - Home Equity Performing $ 3,030 $ 1,062 $ 637 $ 992 $ 792 $ 3,183 $ 175,451 $ 1,085 $ 186,232 Nonperforming 0 0 0 14 0 25 2,352 0 2,391 Total Residential - Home Equity $ 3,030 $ 1,062 $ 637 $ 1,006 $ 792 $ 3,208 $ 177,803 $ 1,085 $ 188,623 Residential - Mortgages Performing $ 187,129 $ 272,235 $ 239,584 $ 117,391 $ 66,605 $ 452,221 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,335,165 Nonperforming 218 335 628 682 1,552 7,738 0 0 11,153 Total Residential - Mortgages $ 187,347 $ 272,570 $ 240,212 $ 118,073 $ 68,157 $ 459,959 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,346,318 Consumer - Direct Performing $ 31,243 $ 13,999 $ 7,372 $ 6,138 $ 4,386 $ 8,029 $ 4,070 $ 0 $ 75,237 Nonperforming 0 0 3 93 76 0 3 $ 0 175 Total Consumer - Direct $ 31,243 $ 13,999 $ 7,375 $ 6,231 $ 4,462 $ 8,029 $ 4,073 $ 0 $ 75,412 Consumer - Indirect Performing $ 0 $ 156 $ 146 $ 1,092 $ 635 $ 101 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,130 Nonperforming 0 0 0 76 10 8 0 0 94 Total Consumer - Indirect $ 0 $ 156 $ 146 $ 1,168 $ 645 $ 109 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,224 The following tables present credit quality indicators (internal risk grade) by class of commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate loans as of December 31, 2021. (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis Revolving Loans Converted to Term Total Loans Commercial and Industrial - Other: Pass $ 123,996 $ 58,432 $ 54,116 $ 42,093 $ 35,725 $ 239,093 $ 125,476 $ 10,039 $ 688,970 Special Mention 156 770 450 100 201 393 1,417 0 3,487 Substandard 179 584 47 575 0 637 4,642 0 6,664 Total Commercial and Industrial - Other $ 124,331 $ 59,786 $ 54,613 $ 42,768 $ 35,926 $ 240,123 $ 131,535 $ 10,039 $ 699,121 Commercial and Industrial - Agriculture: Pass $ 8,573 $ 6,782 $ 5,700 $ 10,136 $ 6,867 $ 3,186 $ 53,145 $ 595 $ 94,984 Special Mention 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 23 Substandard 0 85 11 0 93 2,316 1,660 0 4,165 Total Commercial and Industrial - Agriculture $ 8,573 $ 6,867 $ 5,711 $ 10,159 $ 6,960 $ 5,502 $ 54,805 $ 595 $ 99,172 Commercial and Industrial - PPP: Pass $ 71,260 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 71,260 Special Mention 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Substandard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Commercial and Industrial - PPP $ 71,260 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 71,260 Commercial Real Estate Pass $ 325,874 $ 271,680 $ 249,266 $ 201,992 $ 212,991 $ 810,713 $ 44,264 $ 43,225 $ 2,160,005 Special Mention 0 1,763 11,772 3,217 2,167 61,723 358 0 81,000 Substandard 3,482 0 2,262 2,518 8,509 20,401 422 0 37,594 Total Commercial Real Estate $ 329,356 $ 273,443 $ 263,300 $ 207,727 $ 223,667 $ 892,837 $ 45,044 $ 43,225 $ 2,278,599 Commercial Real Estate - Agriculture: Pass $ 23,151 $ 21,856 $ 28,943 $ 41,064 $ 23,195 $ 50,809 $ 1,949 $ 2,850 $ 193,817 Special Mention 0 479 0 0 0 350 35 0 864 Substandard 0 0 0 39 0 1,253 0 0 1,292 Total Commercial Real Estate - Agriculture $ 23,151 $ 22,335 $ 28,943 $ 41,103 $ 23,195 $ 52,412 $ 1,984 $ 2,850 $ 195,973 Commercial Real Estate - Construction Pass $ 12,840 $ 10,025 $ 16,325 $ 7,542 $ 1,274 $ 6,559 $ 112,537 $ 10,037 $ 177,139 Special Mention 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Substandard 0 0 0 0 0 643 800 0 1,443 Total Commercial Real Estate - Construction $ 12,840 $ 10,025 $ 16,325 $ 7,542 $ 1,274 $ 7,202 $ 113,337 $ 10,037 $ 178,582 The following table presents credit quality indicators by total loans on an amortized cost basis by origination year as of December 31, 2021, continued. (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis Revolving Loans Converted to Term Total Loans Residential - Home Equity Performing $ 2,033 $ 1,142 $ 3,041 $ 1,600 $ 1,572 $ 3,144 $ 161,630 $ 6,050 $ 180,212 Nonperforming 0 0 16 0 0 604 1,839 0 2,459 Total Residential - Home Equity $ 2,033 $ 1,142 $ 3,057 $ 1,600 $ 1,572 $ 3,748 $ 163,469 $ 6,050 $ 182,671 Residential - Mortgages Performing $ 324,967 $ 282,202 $ 162,574 $ 97,778 $ 124,221 $ 275,133 $ 14,112 $ 1,205 $ 1,282,192 Nonperforming 0 0 241 702 693 7,060 23 0 8,719 Total Residential - Mortgages $ 324,967 $ 282,202 $ 162,815 $ 98,480 $ 124,914 $ 282,193 $ 14,135 $ 1,205 $ 1,290,911 Consumer - Direct Performing $ 20,653 $ 10,735 $ 9,397 $ 5,542 $ 4,849 $ 10,602 $ 5,435 $ 0 $ 67,213 Nonperforming 0 9 44 117 12 0 1 $ 0 183 Total Consumer - Direct $ 20,653 $ 10,744 $ 9,441 $ 5,659 $ 4,861 $ 10,602 $ 5,436 $ 0 $ 67,396 Consumer - Indirect Performing $ 1,809 $ 854 $ 812 $ 506 $ 362 $ 66 $ 0 $ 0 $ 4,409 Nonperforming 0 2 148 81 1 14 0 0 246 Total Consumer - Indirect $ 1,809 $ 856 $ 960 $ 587 $ 363 $ 80 $ 0 $ 0 $ 4,655 |