Loans, net and allowance for loan losses | 5. Loans, net and allowance for loan losses: The major classifications of loans outstanding, net of deferred loan origination fees and costs at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are summarized as follows. The Company had net deferred loan origination fees of $3,093 at September 30, 2020 due to the origination of $217.5 million of PPP loans and $7.0 million of SBA processing fees during 2020. At December 31, 2019, we had net deferred loan costs of $908. September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Commercial $ 698,612 $ 522,957 Real estate: Commercial 1,111,645 1,011,423 Residential 290,604 301,378 Consumer 87,602 102,482 Total $ 2,188,463 $ 1,938,240 The PPP loans are included in the commercial loan classification and had an outstanding balance at September 30, 2020 of $217,478. The PPP loans are risk rated ‘Pass’ and do not carry an allowance for loan losses due to a 100% SBA guarantee. The outstanding balance is considered current at September 30, 2020. The changes in the allowance for loan losses account by major classification of loan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are summarized as follows: Real estate September 30, 2020 Commercial Commercial Residential Consumer Total Allowance for loan losses: Beginning Balance July 1, 2020 $ 8,487 $ 13,855 $ 3,567 $ 1,048 $ 26,957 Charge-offs (1,354) (66) (71) (51) (1,542) Recoveries 51 14 9 45 119 Provisions 1,271 (5) (159) (57) 1,050 Ending balance $ 8,455 $ 13,798 $ 3,346 $ 985 $ 26,584 Real estate September 30, 2019 Commercial Commercial Residential Consumer Total Allowance for loan losses: Beginning Balance July 1, 2019 $ 6,142 $ 11,042 $ 3,615 $ 1,131 $ 21,930 Charge-offs (26) (34) (104) (144) (308) Recoveries 12 11 47 70 Provisions (205) 762 34 109 700 Ending balance $ 5,923 $ 11,770 $ 3,556 $ 1,143 $ 22,392 Real estate September 30, 2020 Commercial Commercial Residential Consumer Total Allowance for loan losses: Beginning Balance January 1, 2020 $ 6,888 $ 11,496 $ 3,226 $ 1,067 $ 22,677 Charge-offs (2,339) (113) (206) (299) (2,957) Recoveries 349 14 22 129 514 Provisions 3,557 2,401 304 88 6,350 Ending balance $ 8,455 $ 13,798 $ 3,346 $ 985 $ 26,584 Real estate September 30, 2019 Commercial Commercial Residential Consumer Total Allowance for loan losses: Beginning Balance January 1, 2019 $ 5,516 $ 10,736 $ 3,892 $ 1,235 $ 21,379 Charge-offs (113) (383) (406) (356) (1,258) Recoveries 22 27 122 171 Provisions 498 1,417 43 142 2,100 Ending balance $ 5,923 $ 11,770 $ 3,556 $ 1,143 $ 22,392 The Company’s allowance for loan losses increased $3.9 million or 17.2% in 2020, due largely to the adjustment during the first six months of 2020 of several qualitative factors in our allowance for loan losses methodology, which reflected economic decline and expectation of increased credit losses due to COVID-19’s adverse impact on economic and business operating conditions. The allowance for loan losses equaled $26.6 million or 1.21% of loans, net at September 30, 2020 compared to $22.7 million or 1.17% of loans, net, at December 31, 2019. Excluding PPP loans that do not carry an allowance for loan losses due to a 100% government guarantee, the ratio equaled 1.35% at September 30, 2020. Loans charged-off, net of recoveries, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, equaled $2.4 million or 0.16% of average loans, compared to $1.1 million or 0.08% of average loans for the comparable period last year. The increase in charge-offs was due to a partial write-down of a non-accrual commercial relationship of $0.9 million and additional charge-offs of $0.9 million related to small business lines of credit originated in our Greater Delaware Valley market. Loans charged-off, net of recoveries, for the three months ended September 30, 2020, equaled $1.4 million or 0.26% of average loans, compared to $0.2 million or 0.05% of average loans for the comparable period last year. The increase in charge-offs was due to a partial write-down of a non-accrual commercial relationship of $0.9 million and additional charge-offs of $0.5 million related to small business lines of credit originated in our Greater Delaware Valley market The allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the related loans by major classifications of loans at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is summarized as follows: Real estate September 30, 2020 Commercial Commercial Residential Consumer Total Allowance for loan losses: Ending balance $ 8,455 $ 13,798 $ 3,346 $ 985 $ 26,584 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment 1,113 179 92 1,384 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 7,342 $ 13,619 $ 3,254 $ 985 $ 25,200 Loans receivable: Ending balance $ 698,612 $ 1,111,645 $ 290,604 $ 87,602 $ 2,188,463 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment 4,739 4,161 1,779 103 10,782 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 693,873 $ 1,107,484 $ 288,825 $ 87,499 $ 2,177,681 Real estate December 31, 2019 Commercial Commercial Residential Consumer Total Allowance for loan losses: Ending balance $ 6,888 $ 11,496 $ 3,226 $ 1,067 $ 22,677 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment 363 279 135 777 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 6,525 $ 11,217 $ 3,091 $ 1,067 $ 21,900 Loans receivable: Ending balance $ 522,957 $ 1,011,423 $ 301,378 $ 102,482 $ 1,938,240 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment 4,658 3,048 2,153 261 10,120 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 518,299 $ 1,008,375 $ 299,225 $ 102,221 $ 1,928,120 The Company segments loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. Loans are individually analyzed for credit risk by classifying them within the Company’s internal risk rating system. The Company’s risk rating classifications are defined as follows: ● Pass- A loan to borrowers with acceptable credit quality and risk that is not adversely classified as Substandard, Doubtful, Loss nor designated as Special Mention. ● Special Mention- A loan that has potential weaknesses that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in the institution’s credit position at some future date. Special Mention loans are not adversely classified since they do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. ● Substandard- A loan that is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. ● Doubtful – A loan classified as Doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make the collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. ● Loss- A loan classified as Loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as bankable loan is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be affected in the future. The following tables present the major classification of loans summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Company’s internal risk rating system at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019: Special September 30, 2020 Pass Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial $ 676,627 $ 11,162 $ 10,823 $ $ 698,612 Real estate: Commercial 1,089,882 12,429 9,334 1,111,645 Residential 287,267 149 3,188 290,604 Consumer 87,478 124 87,602 Total $ 2,141,254 $ 23,740 $ 23,469 $ $ 2,188,463 Special December 31, 2019 Pass Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial $ 513,994 $ 3,837 $ 5,126 $ $ 522,957 Real estate: Commercial 993,645 2,508 15,270 1,011,423 Residential 298,449 597 2,332 301,378 Consumer 102,145 337 102,482 Total $ 1,908,233 $ 6,942 $ 23,065 $ $ 1,938,240 The increase in special mention loans from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020 is primarily associated with the reclassification of two large commercial real estate credits and two large commercial credits. One commercial real estate credit totaled $3.8 million and was downgraded to special mention due to the loss of major tenants, while the second credit totals $4.5 million and is related to the hospitality industry and is experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19. The commercial credits relate to a $6.8 million relationship which is experiencing short-term cash flow issues while the other credit totaling $2.1 million has experienced financial difficulties directly related to COVID-19. The decrease to commercial real estate substandard loans resulted from the payoff of a $5.1 million commercial real estate construction loan that had experienced significant construction delays. The increase to substandard commercial loans resulted primarily from a $4.2 million relationship experiencing cash flow and capital issues. We expect this credit to be satisfied based on the financial strength of the guarantors. Information concerning nonaccrual loans by major loan classification at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is summarized as follows: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Commercial $ 4,259 $ 3,336 Real estate: Commercial 2,834 2,765 Residential 1,168 1,148 Consumer 103 261 Total $ 8,364 $ 7,510 The major classifications of loans by past due status are summarized as follows: Greater Loans > 90 30-59 Days 60-89 Days than 90 Total Past Days and September 30, 2020 Past Due Past Due Days Due Current Total Loans Accruing Commercial $ 425 $ 114 $ 4,259 $ 4,798 $ 693,814 $ 698,612 Real estate: Commercial 503 293 2,833 3,629 1,108,016 1,111,645 Residential 313 56 1,221 1,590 289,014 290,604 $ 52 Consumer 264 70 103 437 87,165 87,602 Total $ 1,505 $ 533 $ 8,416 $ 10,454 $ 2,178,009 $ 2,188,463 $ 52 The increase in the greater than 90 day category was due to a net increase in nonaccrual loans which are included in the category. Three large commercial loans added to non-accrual were partially offset by a partial charge-off of a non-accrual commercial relationship. The three loans added all have been individually measured for impairment and have specific reserves allocated. Greater Loans > 90 30-59 Days 60-89 Days than 90 Total Past Days and December 31, 2019 Past Due Past Due Days Due Current Total Loans Accruing Commercial $ 75 $ 3,036 $ 3,111 $ 519,846 $ 522,957 Real estate: Commercial 926 $ 175 2,765 3,866 1,007,557 1,011,423 Residential 2,164 1,227 1,526 4,917 296,461 301,378 $ 378 Consumer 523 123 261 907 101,575 102,482 Total $ 3,688 $ 1,525 $ 7,588 $ 12,801 $ 1,925,439 $ 1,938,240 $ 378 The following tables summarize information concerning impaired loans as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 by major loan classification: This Quarter Year-to-Date Unpaid Average Interest Average Interest Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Recorded Income September 30, 2020 Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized Investment Recognized With no related allowance: Commercial $ 2,060 $ 3,032 $ 2,491 $ 3 $ 3,081 $ 28 Real estate: Commercial 2,146 2,749 2,094 3 2,092 25 Residential 1,068 1,219 1,092 5 1,258 15 Consumer 103 119 132 181 Total 5,377 7,119 5,809 11 6,612 68 With an allowance recorded: Commercial 2,679 2,713 1,113 2,583 6 2,036 12 Real estate: Commercial 2,015 2,254 179 2,232 18 1,714 18 Residential 711 795 92 761 3 666 10 Consumer Total 5,405 5,762 1,384 5,576 27 4,416 40 Total impaired loans Commercial 4,739 5,745 1,113 5,074 9 5,117 40 Real estate: Commercial 4,161 5,003 179 4,326 21 3,806 43 Residential 1,779 2,014 92 1,853 8 1,924 25 Consumer 103 119 132 181 Total $ 10,782 $ 12,881 $ 1,384 $ 11,385 $ 38 $ 11,028 $ 108 For the Year Ended Unpaid Average Interest Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income December 31, 2019 Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized With no related allowance: Commercial $ 3,638 $ 4,175 $ 3,907 $ 63 Real estate: Commercial 1,918 2,205 2,385 38 Residential 1,718 2,060 1,362 25 Consumer 261 274 233 Total 7,535 8,714 7,887 126 With an allowance recorded: Commercial 1,020 1,038 363 1,012 32 Real estate: Commercial 1,130 1,811 279 1,050 10 Residential 435 450 135 1,408 29 Consumer 20 Total 2,585 3,299 777 3,490 71 Total impaired loans Commercial 4,658 5,213 363 4,919 95 Real estate: Commercial 3,048 4,016 279 3,435 48 Residential 2,153 2,510 135 2,770 54 Consumer 261 274 253 Total $ 10,120 $ 12,013 $ 777 $ 11,377 $ 197 This Quarter Year-to-Date Unpaid Average Interest Average Interest Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Recorded Income September 30, 2019 Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized Investment Recognized With no related allowance: Commercial $ 3,766 $ 4,272 $ 4,131 $ 18 $ 3,974 $ 52 Real estate: Commercial 2,981 3,219 2,969 8 2,501 31 Residential 1,644 1,974 1,132 6 1,273 17 Consumer 262 275 257 226 Total 8,653 9,740 8,489 32 7,974 100 With an allowance recorded: Commercial 1,006 1,008 $ 394 1,213 9 1,010 21 Real estate: Commercial 622 1,103 225 766 1,030 10 Residential 806 813 196 1,234 8 1,651 26 Consumer 20 Total 2,434 2,924 815 3,213 17 3,711 57 Total impaired loans Commercial 4,772 5,280 394 5,344 27 4,984 73 Real estate: Commercial 3,603 4,322 225 3,735 8 3,531 41 Residential 2,450 2,787 196 2,366 14 2,924 43 Consumer 262 275 257 246 Total $ 11,087 $ 12,664 $ 815 $ 11,702 $ 49 $ 11,685 $ 157 Loan Modifications/Troubled Debt Restructurings/COVID-19 Included in the commercial loan and commercial and residential real estate categories are troubled debt restructurings that are classified as impaired. Troubled debt restructurings totaled $3,004 at September 30 2020, $2,193 at December 31, 2019 and $2,262 at September 30, 2019. Troubled debt restructured loans are loans with original terms, interest rate, or both, that have been modified as a result of a deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition and a concession has been granted that the Company would not otherwise consider. Unless on nonaccrual, interest income on these loans is recognized when earned, using the interest method. The Company offers a variety of modifications to borrowers that would be considered concessions. The modification categories offered generally fall within the following categories: ● Rate Modification - A modification in which the interest rate is changed to a below market rate. ● Term Modification - A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments or frequency of payments is changed. ● Payment Modification - A modification in which the dollar amount of the payment is changed, other than an interest only modification described above. ● Combination Modification - Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above. The following tables provide the number of loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring and the pre- and post-modification recorded investment by class of receivable: 2020 For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Monthe Ended September 30, Pre-Modification Post-Modification Pre-Modification Post-Modification Number Recorded Recorded Number Recorded Recored of Loans Investment Investment of Loans Investment Investment Commercial real estate $ $ 3 $ 1,073 $ 1,073 Commercial and industrial 1 12 12 Total $ $ 4 $ 1,085 $ 1,085 2019 For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Monthe Ended September 30, Pre-Modification Post-Modification Pre-Modification Post-Modification Number Recorded Recorded Number Recorded Recored of Loans Investment Investment of Loans Investment Investment Commercial real estate 1 $ 340 $ 300 Total $ $ 1 $ 340 $ 300 During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, there was one payment default on a residential real estate loan in the amount of $52 . During the three months ended September 30, 2019, there were no payment defaults on troubled debt restructurings and one commercial real estate loan paid-off totaling $332 . During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, there were payment defaults on two restructured commercial real estate loans with balances totaling $335 which were subsequently charged-off. The Company has received a significant number of requests to modify loan terms and/or defer principal and/or interest payments, and has agreed to many such deferrals. The federal banking regulators issued guidance and are encouraging banks to work prudently with, and provide short-term payment accommodations to borrowers affected by COVID- 19. Section 4013 of the CARES Act includes a provision for the Company to opt out of applying the troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) guidance for certain loan modifications and specified that such modifications made on loans that were current as of December 31, 2019 do not need to be classified as TDRs. Peoples has applied this guidance. Similarly, FASB has confirmed that short-term modifications made on a good-faith basis in response to COVID-19 to loan customers who were current prior to any relief are not TDRs. Beginning in March 2020, the Company began receiving requests for temporary modifications to the repayment structure for borrower loans. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had 479 commercial loan and 512 consumer loan temporary modifications with principal balances totaling $330,119. As of October 30, 2020, 25 commercial loans and 36 consumer loans remain on deferral with principal balances of $23,747. The following table provides information as of September 30, 2020 and June 30,2020 with respect to the Company’s payment deferrals granted on commercial loans by North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) categories: September 30, 2020 NAICS category Number of Loans Balance Percentage of Total Loan Portfolio Percentage of Tier 1 Capital (Bank) Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings 6 $ 4,256 0.2 % 1.5 % Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings 10 10,162 0.5 3.7 Hotels and Motels 8 8,594 0.4 3.1 Full-Service Restaurants 1 597 0 0.2 Limited-Service Restaurants Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores Construction and Mining 13 9,717 0.4 3.5 Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly 2 6,319 0.3 2.3 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools All Others 27 8,679 0.4 3.1 67 $ 48,324 2.2 % 17.5 % June 30, 2020 NAICS category Number of Loans Balance Percentage of Total Loan Portfolio Percentage of Tier 1 Capital (Bank) Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings 65 $ 71,899 3.3 % 26.9 % Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings 64 53,564 2.5 19.9 Hotels and Motels 27 39,261 1.8 14.5 Full-Service Restaurants 33 27,783 1.3 10.3 Limited-Service Restaurants 8 11,829 0.5 4.4 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores 18 12,422 0.6 4.6 Construction and Mining 13 9,718 0.4 3.6 Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly 2 6,319 0.3 2.3 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 1 6,301 0.3 2.3 All Others 248 67,674 3.1 24.9 479 $ 306,770 14.1 % 113.7 % |