Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses | Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses The Bank makes loans to customers primarily in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and surrounding communities. A substantial portion of the Bank’s loan portfolio consists of loans to businesses secured by real estate and other business assets. Loans, net of unamortized net deferred fees, at December 31, 2018 and 2017 are summarized by type as follows: December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands) Amount % Amount % Commercial $ 1,553,112 22 % $ 1,375,939 21 % Income producing - commercial real estate 3,256,900 46 % 3,047,094 48 % Owner occupied - commercial real estate 887,814 13 % 755,444 12 % Real estate mortgage - residential 106,418 2 % 104,357 2 % Construction - commercial and residential 1,039,815 15 % 973,141 15 % Construction - C&I (owner occupied) 57,797 1 % 58,691 1 % Home equity 86,603 1 % 93,264 1 % Other consumer 2,988 — 3,598 — Total loans 6,991,447 100 % 6,411,528 100 % Less: allowance for credit losses (69,944 ) (64,758 ) Net loans $ 6,921,503 $ 6,346,770 Unamortized net deferred fees amounted to $26.5 million and $23.9 million at December 31, 2018 and 2017, of which $60 thousand and $93 thousand at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, represented net deferred costs on home equity loans. Loans acquired from Virginia Heritage Bank (“Virginia Heritage”) totaled $804 million at fair value, comprised of $801 million of loans that were not considered impaired at the acquisition date and $3.0 million of loans that were determined to be impaired at the time of acquisition. The impaired loans were accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 310-30 “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Bank serviced $111.1 million and $195.3 million, respectively, of multifamily FHA loans, SBA loans and other loan participations, which are not reflected as loan balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Loan Origination/Risk Management The Company’s goal is to mitigate risks in the event of unforeseen threats to the loan portfolio as a result of economic downturn or other negative influences. Plans for mitigating inherent risks in managing loan assets include carefully enforcing loan policies and procedures, evaluating each borrower’s business plan during the underwriting process and throughout the loan term, identifying and monitoring primary and alternative sources for loan repayment, and obtaining collateral to mitigate economic loss in the event of liquidation. Specific loan reserves are established based upon credit and/or collateral risks on an individual loan basis. A risk rating system is employed to proactively estimate loss exposure and provide a measuring system for setting general and specific reserve allocations. The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio is heavily weighted toward commercial real estate, both owner occupied and income producing. At December 31, 2018, owner occupied commercial real estate and construction - C&I (owner occupied) represent approximately 14% of the loan portfolio while non-owner occupied commercial real estate and real estate construction represented approximately 61% of the loan portfolio. The combined owner occupied and commercial real estate loans represented approximately 75% of the loan portfolio. Real estate also serves as collateral for loans made for other purposes, resulting in 85% of all loans being secured by real estate. These loans are underwritten to mitigate lending risks typical of this type of loan such as declines in real estate values, changes in borrower cash flow and general economic conditions. The Bank typically requires a maximum loan to value of 80% and minimum cash flow debt service coverage of 1.15 to 1.0. Personal guarantees may be required, but may be limited. In making real estate commercial mortgage loans, the Bank generally requires that interest rates adjust not less frequently than five years. The Company is also an active traditional commercial lender providing loans for a variety of purposes, including working capital, equipment and account receivable financing. This loan category represents approximately 22% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2018 and was generally variable or adjustable rate. Commercial loans meet reasonable underwriting standards, including appropriate collateral and cash flow necessary to support debt service. Personal guarantees are generally required, but may be limited. SBA loans represent approximately 2% of the commercial loan category. In originating SBA loans, the Company assumes the risk of non-payment on the unguaranteed portion of the credit. The Company generally sells the guaranteed portion of the loan generating noninterest income from the gains on sale, as well as servicing income on the portion participated. SBA loans are subject to the same cash flow analyses as other commercial loans. SBA loans are subject to a maximum loan size established by the SBA as well as internal loan size guidelines. Approximately 1% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2018 consists of home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer loans. These credits, while making up a small portion of the loan portfolio, demand the same emphasis on underwriting and credit evaluation as other types of loans advanced by the Bank. Approximately 2% of the loan portfolio consists of residential mortgage loans. The repricing duration of these loans was 22 months. These credits represent first liens on residential property loans originated by the Bank. While the Bank’s general practice is to originate and sell (servicing released) loans made by its Residential Lending department, from time to time certain loan characteristics do not meet the requirements of third party investors and these loans are instead maintained in the Bank’s portfolio until they are resold to another investor at a later date or mature. Loans are secured primarily by duly recorded first deeds of trust or mortgages. In some cases, the Bank may accept a recorded junior trust position. In general, borrowers will have a proven ability to build, lease, manage and/or sell a commercial or residential project and demonstrate satisfactory financial condition. Additionally, an equity contribution toward the project is customarily required. Construction loans require that the financial condition and experience of the general contractor and major subcontractors be satisfactory to the Bank. Guaranteed, fixed price contracts are required whenever appropriate, along with payment and performance bonds or completion bonds for larger scale projects. Loans intended for residential land acquisition, lot development and construction are made on the premise that the land: 1) is or will be developed for building sites for residential structures, and; 2) will ultimately be utilized for construction or improvement of residential zoned real properties, including the creation of housing. Residential development and construction loans will finance projects such as single family subdivisions, planned unit developments, townhouses, and condominiums. Residential land acquisition, development and construction loans generally are underwritten with a maximum term of 36 months, including extensions approved at origination. Commercial land acquisition and construction loans are secured by real property where loan funds will be used to acquire land and to construct or improve appropriately zoned real property for the creation of income producing or owner user commercial properties. Borrowers are generally required to put equity into each project at levels determined by the appropriate Loan Committee. Commercial land acquisition and construction loans generally are underwritten with a maximum term of 24 months. Substantially all construction draw requests must be presented in writing on American Institute of Architects documents and certified either by the contractor, the borrower and/or the borrower’s architect. Each draw request shall also include the borrower’s soft cost breakdown certified by the borrower or their Chief Financial Officer. Prior to an advance, the Bank or its contractor inspects the project to determine that the work has been completed, to justify the draw requisition. Commercial permanent loans are generally secured by improved real property which is generating income in the normal course of operation. Debt service coverage, assuming stabilized occupancy, must be satisfactory to support a permanent loan. The debt service coverage ratio is ordinarily at least 1.15 to 1.0. As part of the underwriting process, debt service coverage ratios are stress tested assuming a 200 basis point increase in interest rates from their current levels. Commercial permanent loans generally are underwritten with a term not greater than 10 years or the remaining useful life of the property, whichever is lower. The preferred term is between 5 to 7 years, with amortization to a maximum of 25 years. The Company’s loan portfolio includes ADC real estate loans including both investment and owner occupied projects. ADC loans amounted to $1.62 billion at December 31, 2018. A portion of the ADC portfolio, both speculative and non-speculative, includes loan funded interest reserves at origination. ADC loans that provide for the use of interest reserves represent approximately 70% of the outstanding ADC loan portfolio at December 31, 2018. The decision to establish a loan-funded interest reserve is made upon origination of the ADC loan and is based upon a number of factors considered during underwriting of the credit including: (1) the feasibility of the project; (2) the experience of the sponsor; (3) the creditworthiness of the borrower and guarantors; (4) borrower equity contribution; and (5) the level of collateral protection. When appropriate, an interest reserve provides an effective means of addressing the cash flow characteristics of a properly underwritten ADC loan. The Company does not significantly utilize interest reserves in other loan products. The Company recognizes that one of the risks inherent in the use of interest reserves is the potential masking of underlying problems with the project and/or the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. In order to mitigate this inherent risk, the Company employs a series of reporting and monitoring mechanisms on all ADC loans, whether or not an interest reserve is provided, including: (1) construction and development timelines which are monitored on an ongoing basis which track the progress of a given project to the timeline projected at origination; (2) a construction loan administration department independent of the lending function; (3) third party independent construction loan inspection reports; (4) monthly interest reserve monitoring reports detailing the balance of the interest reserves approved at origination and the days of interest carry represented by the reserve balances as compared to the then current anticipated time to completion and/or sale of speculative projects; and (5) quarterly commercial real estate construction meetings among senior Company management, which includes monitoring of current and projected real estate market conditions. If a project has not performed as expected, it is not the customary practice of the Company to increase loan funded interest reserves. The following tables detail activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories. Income Producing - Owner Occupied - Real Estate Construction - Commercial Commercial Mortgage Commercial and Home Other (dollars in thousands) Commercial Real Estate Real Estate Residential Residential Equity Consumer Total Year Ended December 31, 2018 Allowance for credit losses: Balance at beginning of period $ 13,102 $ 25,376 $ 5,934 $ 944 $ 18,492 $ 770 $ 140 $ 64,758 Loans charged-off (3,491 ) (121 ) (132 ) — (1,160 ) — (81 ) (4,985 ) Recoveries of loans previously charged-off 340 2 3 6 1,009 133 18 1,511 Net loans (charged-off) recoveries (3,151 ) (119 ) (129 ) 6 (151 ) 133 (63 ) (3,474 ) Provision for credit losses 5,906 2,777 437 15 (166 ) (304 ) (5 ) 8,660 Ending balance $ 15,857 $ 28,034 $ 6,242 $ 965 $ 18,175 $ 599 $ 72 $ 69,944 For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 Allowance for credit losses: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 4,803 $ 2,465 $ 600 $ — $ 1,050 $ — $ — $ 8,918 Collectively evaluated for impairment 11,054 25,569 5,642 965 17,125 599 72 61,026 Ending balance $ 15,857 $ 28,034 $ 6,242 $ 965 $ 18,175 $ 599 $ 72 $ 69,944 Year Ended December 31, 2017 Allowance for credit losses: Balance at beginning of period $ 14,700 $ 21,105 $ 4,010 $ 1,284 $ 16,487 $ 1,328 $ 160 $ 59,074 Loans charged-off (747 ) (1,470 ) — — (2,158 ) (100 ) (100 ) (4,575 ) Recoveries of loans previously charged-off 681 80 3 6 492 5 21 1,288 Net loans (charged-off) recoveries (66 ) (1,390 ) 3 6 (1,666 ) (95 ) (79 ) (3,287 ) Provision for credit losses (1,532 ) 5,661 1,921 (346 ) 3,671 (463 ) 59 8,971 Ending balance $ 13,102 $ 25,376 $ 5,934 $ 944 $ 18,492 $ 770 $ 140 $ 64,758 For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Allowance for credit losses: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 3,259 $ 2,380 $ 1,382 $ — $ 500 $ — $ 80 $ 7,601 Collectively evaluated for impairment 9,843 22,996 4,552 944 17,992 770 60 57,157 Ending balance $ 13,102 $ 25,376 $ 5,934 $ 944 $ 18,492 $ 770 $ 140 $ 64,758 The Company’s recorded investments in loans as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows: Income Producing - Commercial Owner Occupied - Commercial Real Estate Construction - Commercial and Home Other (dollars in thousands) Commercial Real Estate Real Estate Residential Residential Equity Consumer Total December 31, 2018 Recorded investment in loans: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 8,738 $ 61,747 $ 5,307 $ 1,228 $ 7,012 $ 487 $ — $ 84,519 Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,544,374 3,195,153 882,507 105,190 1,090,600 86,116 2,988 6,906,928 Ending balance $ 1,553,112 $ 3,256,900 $ 887,814 $ 106,418 $ 1,097,612 $ 86,603 $ 2,988 $ 6,991,447 December 31, 2017 Recorded investment in loans: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 8,726 $ 10,192 $ 5,501 $ 478 $ 4,709 $ 494 $ 91 $ 30,191 Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,367,213 3,036,902 749,943 103,879 1,027,123 92,770 3,507 6,381,337 Ending balance $ 1,375,939 $ 3,047,094 $ 755,444 $ 104,357 $ 1,031,832 $ 93,264 $ 3,598 $ 6,411,528 At December 31, 2018, nonperforming loans acquired from Fidelity & Trust Financial Corporation (“Fidelity”) and Virginia Heritage have a carrying value of $282 thousand and $202 thousand, respectively, and an unpaid principal balance of $332 thousand and $995 thousand, respectively, and were evaluated separately in accordance with ASC Topic 310-30, “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality Credit Quality Indicators The Company uses several credit quality indicators to manage credit risk in an ongoing manner. The Company’s primary credit quality indicators are to use an internal credit risk rating system that categorizes loans into pass, watch, special mention, or classified categories. Credit risk ratings are applied individually to those classes of loans that have significant or unique credit characteristics that benefit from a case-by-case evaluation. These are typically loans to businesses or individuals in the classes which comprise the commercial portfolio segment. Groups of loans that are underwritten and structured using standardized criteria and characteristics, such as statistical models (e.g., credit scoring or payment performance), are typically risk rated and monitored collectively. These are typically loans to individuals in the classes which comprise the consumer portfolio segment. The following are the definitions of the Company’s credit quality indicators: Pass: Loans in all classes that comprise the commercial and consumer portfolio segments that are not adversely rated, are contractually current as to principal and interest, and are otherwise in compliance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Management believes that there is a low likelihood of loss related to those loans that are considered pass. Watch: Loan paying as agreed with generally acceptable asset quality; however the obligor’s performance has not met expectations. Balance sheet and/or income statement has shown deterioration to the point that the obligor could not sustain any further setbacks. Credit is expected to be strengthened through improved obligor performance and/or additional collateral within a reasonable period of time. Special Mention: Loans in the classes that comprise the commercial portfolio segment that have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If not addressed, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan. The special mention credit quality indicator is not used for classes of loans that comprise the consumer portfolio segment. Management believes that there is a moderate likelihood of some loss related to those loans that are considered special mention. Classified: Classified (a) Substandard Classified (b) Doubtful The Company’s credit quality indicators are updated generally on a quarterly basis, but no less frequently than annually. The following table presents by class and by credit quality indicator, the recorded investment in the Company’s loans and leases as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. Watch and Total (dollars in thousands) Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Loans December 31, 2018 Commercial $ 1,505,477 $ 25,584 $ 22,051 $ — $ 1,553,112 Income producing - commercial real estate 3,182,903 1,536 82,885 — 3,256,900 Owner occupied - commercial real estate 844,286 38,221 5,307 — 887,814 Real estate mortgage 3 residential 104,543 647 1,228 — 106,418 Construction - commercial and residential 1,090,600 — 7,012 — 1,097,612 Home equity 85,434 682 487 — 86,603 Other consumer 2,988 — — — 2,988 Total $ 6,816,231 $ 66,670 $ 118,970 $ — $ 6,991,447 December 31, 2017 Commercial $ 1,333,050 $ 34,163 $ 8,726 $ — $ 1,375,939 Income producing - commercial real estate 3,033,046 3,856 10,192 — 3,047,094 Owner occupied - commercial real estate 696,754 53,189 5,501 — 755,444 Real estate mortgage - residential 103,220 659 478 — 104,357 Construction - commercial and residential 1,027,123 — 4,709 — 1,031,832 Home equity 92,084 686 494 — 93,264 Other consumer 3,505 2 91 — 3,598 Total $ 6,288,782 $ 92,555 $ 30,191 $ — $ 6,411,528 Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. The following table presents, by class of loan, information related to nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Commercial $ 7,115 $ 3,493 Income producing - commercial real estate 1,766 832 Owner occupied - commercial real estate 2,368 5,501 Real estate mortgage - residential 1,510 775 Construction - commercial and residential 3,031 2,052 Home equity 487 494 Other consumer — 91 Total nonaccrual loans (1)(2) $ 16,277 $ 13,238 (1) Excludes troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) that were performing under their restructured terms totaling $24.0 million at December 31, 2018, and $12.3 million at December 31, 2017. (2) Gross interest income of $1.0 million and $939 thousand would have been recorded in 2018 and 2017, respectively, if nonaccrual loans shown above had been current and in accordance with their original terms, while interest actually recorded on such loans were $265 thousand and $101 thousand at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the Company’s policy for placing loans on nonaccrual status. The following table presents, by class of loan, an aging analysis and the recorded investments in loans past due as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. Loans Loans Loans Total Recorded 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90 Days or Total Past Current Investment in (dollars in thousands) Past Due Past Due More Past Due Due Loans Loans Loans December 31, 2018 Commercial $ 4,535 $ 2,870 $ 7,115 $ 14,520 $ 1,538,592 $ 1,553,112 Income producing - commercial real estate 5,855 27,479 1,766 35,100 3,221,800 3,256,900 Owner occupied - commercial real estate 5,051 2,370 2,368 9,789 878,025 887,814 Real estate mortgage – residential 2,456 1,698 1,510 5,664 100,754 106,418 Construction - commercial and residential 4,392 — 3,031 7,423 1,090,189 1,097,612 Home equity 630 47 487 1,164 85,439 86,603 Other consumer — — — — 2,988 2,988 Total $ 22,919 $ 34,464 $ 16,277 $ 73,660 $ 6,917,787 $ 6,991,447 December 31, 2017 Commercial $ 2,705 $ 748 $ 3,493 $ 6,946 $ 1,368,993 $ 1,375,939 Income producing - commercial real estate 4,398 6,930 832 12,160 3,034,934 3,047,094 Owner occupied - commercial real estate 522 3,906 5,501 9,929 745,515 755,444 Real estate mortgage – residential 6,993 1,244 775 9,012 95,345 104,357 Construction - commercial and residential — 5,268 2,052 7,320 1,024,512 1,031,832 Home equity 307 — 494 801 92,463 93,264 Other consumer 45 6 91 142 3,456 3,598 Total $ 14,970 $ 18,102 $ 13,238 $ 46,310 $ 6,365,218 $ 6,411,528 Impaired Loans Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of a similar nature and on an individual loan basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible. The following table presents, by class of loan, information related to impaired loans for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. Unpaid Recorded Recorded Total Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized Principal With No With Recorded Related Quarter Year Quarter Year (dollars in thousands) Balance Allowance Allowance Investment Allowance To Date To Date To Date To Date December 31, 2018 Commercial $ 8,613 $ 2,057 $ 6,084 $ 8,141 $ 4,803 $ 10,306 $ 8,359 $ (126 ) $ 190 Income producing - commercial real estate 21,402 1,720 19,682 21,402 2,465 15,331 12,309 189 550 Owner occupied - commercial real estate 5,731 4,361 1,370 5,731 600 5,746 6,011 47 196 Real estate mortgage – residential 1,510 1,510 — 1,510 — 1,516 1,688 — 2 Construction - commercial and residential 3,031 3,031 — 3,031 1,050 3,031 2,028 — 68 Home equity 487 487 — 487 — 487 491 — — Other consumer — — — — — 46 69 — — Total $ 40,774 $ 13,166 $ 27,136 $ 40,302 $ 8,918 $ 36,463 $ 27,836 $ 110 $ 1,006 December 31, 2017 Commercial $ 5,644 $ 1,777 $ 3,748 $ 5,525 $ 3,259 $ 5,764 $ 5,765 $ 48 $ 145 Income producing - commercial real estate 10,044 781 9,263 10,044 2,380 10,068 10,127 120 493 Owner occupied - commercial real estate 6,596 1,095 5,501 6,596 1,382 6,743 5,210 27 73 Real estate mortgage – residential 775 775 — 775 — 538 423 17 17 Construction - commercial and residential 2,052 1,534 518 2,052 500 3,491 3,731 (14 ) — Home equity 494 494 — 494 — 544 346 — 2 Other consumer 91 — 91 91 80 92 93 — — Total $ 25,696 $ 6,456 $ 19,121 $ 25,577 $ 7,601 $ 27,240 $ 25,695 $ 198 $ 730 Modifications A modification of a loan constitutes a TDR when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession. The Company offers various types of concessions when modifying a loan. Commercial and industrial loans modified in a TDR often involve temporary interest-only payments, term extensions, and converting revolving credit lines to term loans. Additional collateral, a co-borrower, or a guarantor is often requested. Commercial mortgage and construction loans modified in a TDR often involve reducing the interest rate for the remaining term of the loan, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or substituting or adding a new borrower or guarantor. Construction loans modified in a TDR may also involve extending the interest-only payment period. As of December 31, 2018, all performing TDRs were categorized as interest-only modifications. Loans modified in a TDR for the Company may have the financial effect of increasing the specific allowance associated with the loan. An allowance for impaired consumer and commercial loans that have been modified in a TDR is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the estimated fair value of the collateral, less any selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent. Management exercises significant judgment in developing these estimates. The following table presents, by class, the recorded investment of loans modified in TDRs held by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands) Number of Commercial Income Producing - Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied - Commercial Real Estate Construction - Commercial Real Estate Total Troubled debt restructurings Restructured accruing 9 $ 1,026 $ 19,636 $ 3,363 $ — $ 24,025 Restructured nonaccruing 3 544 — — — 544 Total 12 $ 1,570 $ 19,636 $ 3,363 $ — $ 24,569 Specific allowance $ — $ 3,000 $ — $ — $ 3,000 Restructured and subsequently defaulted $ 408 $ 937 $ — $ — $ 1,345 For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands) Number of Contracts Commercial Income Producing - Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied - Commercial Real Estate Construction - Commercial Real Estate Total Troubled debt restructings Restructured accruing 9 $ 2,032 $ 9,212 $ 1,095 $ — $ 12,339 Restructured nonaccruing 5 867 121 — — 988 Total 14 $ 2,899 $ 9,333 $ 1,095 $ — $ 13,327 Specific allowance $ 595 $ 2,350 $ — $ — $ 2,945 Restructured and subsequently defaulted $ 237 $ — $ — $ — $ 237 The Company had twelve TDRs at December 31, 2018, totaling approximately $24.6 million, as compared to fourteen TDRs totaling approximately $13.3 million at December 31, 2017. At December 31, 2018, nine of these TDR loans, totaling approximately $24.0 million, are performing under their modified terms, as compared to the same period in 2017, there were nine performing TDR loans totaling approximately $12.3 million. During 2018, there were two performing TDRs totaling $460 thousand that defaulted on their modified terms which were reclassified to nonperforming loans, as compared to the same period in 2017, there were five performing TDR loans totaling approximately $988 thousand that defaulted on their modified terms and were reclassified to nonperforming loans. A default is considered to have occurred once the TDR is past due 90 days or more, or it has been placed on nonaccrual. During 2018 there were four defaulted loans totaling approximately $1.4 million that were charged off during the year, as compared to the same period in 2017, there was one defaulted loan totaling approximately $237 thousand that was charged off. There were two loan payoffs on performing loans in 2018 totaling approximately $3.9 million that were modified during the year. During 2018, there was a pay down of approximately $176 thousand on one nonperforming loan totaling approximately $183 thousand at December 31, 2017. During 2017, there was a pay down of approximately $4.8 million resulting from the sale of the underlying collateral on one nonperforming loan totaling approximately $4.9 million at December 31, 2016. Commercial and consumer loans modified in a TDR are closely monitored for delinquency as an early indicator of possible future default. If loans modified in a TDR subsequently default, the Company evaluates the loan for possible further impairment. The allowance may be increased, adjustments may be made in the allocation of the allowance, or partial charge-offs may be taken to further write-down the carrying value of the loan. During 2018, there were two loans modified in a TDR totaling approximately $12.8 million, as compared to the same period in 2017, there were four loans totaling approximately $5.3 million modified in a TDR. The criteria used to determine if a loan should be considered for charge off relates to its ultimate collectability includes the following: ● All or a portion of the loan is deemed uncollectible; ● Repayment is dependent upon secondary sources, such as liquidation of collateral, other assets, or judgment liens that may require an indefinite time period to collect. Loans may be identified for charge off in whole or in part based upon an impairment analysis consistent with ASC 310. If all or a portion of a loan is deemed uncollectible, such amount shall be charged off in the month in which the loan or portion thereof is determined to be uncollectible. Loans approved for non-accrual status, or charge off, are managed by the Chief Credit Officer or as dictated by the Directors Loan Committee and/or Credit Review Committee. The Chief Credit Officer is expected to position the loan in the best possible posture for recovery, including, among other actions, liquidating collateral, obtaining additional collateral, filing suit to obtain judgment or restructuring of repayment terms. A review of charged off loans is made on a monthly basis to assess the possibility of recovery from renewed collection efforts. All charged off loans that are deemed to have the possibility of recovery, whether partial or full, shall be actively pursued. Charged off loans that are deemed uncollectible will be placed in an inactive file with documentation supporting the suspension of further collection efforts. In the process of collecting problem loans the Bank may resort to the acquisition of collateral through foreclosure and repossession actions, or may accept the transfer of assets in partial or full satisfaction of the debt. These actions may in turn result in the necessity of carrying real property or chattels as an asset of the Company pending sale. For purchased loans acquired that are not deemed impaired at acquisition, credit marks representing the principal losses expected over the life of the loans are a component of the initial fair value. Subsequent to the purchase date, the methods utilized to estimate the required allowance for credit losses for these loans is similar to originated loans; however, the Company records a provision for loan losses only when the required allowance exceeds any remaining credit mark. The differences between the initial fair value and the unpaid principal balance at the date of acquisition are recorded in interest income over the life of the loans. The following table presents changes in the credit mark accretable yield, which includes income recognized from contractual interest cash flows, for the dates indicated. (dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 Balance at January 1, $ (2,459 ) $ (4,444 ) Net reclassifications from nonaccretable yield — — Accretion 964 1,985 Balance at December 31, $ (1,495 ) $ (2,459 ) Related Party Loans Certain directors and executive officers have had loan transactions with the Company. Such loans were made in the ordinary course of the Company’s lending business, we |