Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses | Note 5 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses Loans held for investment are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is calculated by using the simple interest method on daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. The Company defers and amortizes net loan origination fees and costs as an adjustment to yield. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the collectability of the principal is unlikely. The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income with an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on an annual basis and makes changes as appropriate. Management receives and reviews monthly reports related to loan originations, quality, concentrations, delinquencies, nonperforming and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions, both by type of loan and geographic location. Commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and effectively. Underwriting standards are designed to determine whether the borrower possesses sound business ethics and practices and to evaluate current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and include personal guarantees. Agricultural loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans. These agricultural loans are based primarily on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most agricultural loans are secured by the agriculture related assets being financed, such as farm land, cattle or equipment, and include personal guarantees. Real estate loans are also subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and agricultural loans. These loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate. The repayment of real estate loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loans or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s real estate portfolio are generally diverse in terms of type and geographic location within Texas. This diversity helps reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. Generally, real estate loans are owner occupied which further reduces the Company’s risk. Consumer loan underwriting utilizes methodical credit standards and analysis to supplement the Company’s underwriting policies and procedures. The Company’s loan policy addresses types of consumer loans that may be originated and the collateral, if secured, which must be perfected. The relatively smaller individual dollar amounts of consumer loans that are spread over numerous individual borrowers also minimize the Company’s risk. The allowance for loan losses is an amount which represents management’s best estimate of probable losses that are inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is comprised of three elements: (i) specific reserves determined based on probable losses on specific classified loans; (ii) a historical valuation reserve component that considers historical loss rates; and (iii) qualitative reserves based upon general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs Although we believe we use the best information available to make loan loss allowance determinations, future adjustments could be necessary if circumstances or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making our initial determinations. A decline in the economy and employment rates could result in increased levels of non-performing Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan and payments are applied to principal when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful. Except consumer loans, generally all loans past due greater than 90 days, based on contractual terms, are placed on non-accrual. charged-off charge-off Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, management determines that it is probable we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary. 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 uncollectable. The Company’s policy requires measurement of the allowance for an impaired, collateral dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral. Other loan impairments for non-collateral From time to time, the Company modifies its loan agreement with a borrower. A modified loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring when two conditions are met: (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (ii) concessions are made by the Company that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower with similar credit risk characteristics. Modifications to loan terms may include a lower interest rate, a reduction of principal, or a longer term to maturity. For all impaired loans, including the Company’s troubled debt restructurings, the Company performs a periodic, well-documented credit evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and prospects for repayment to assess the likelihood that all principal and interest payments required under the terms of the agreement will be collected in full. When doubt exists about the ultimate collectability of principal and interest, the troubled debt restructuring remains on non-accrual non-accrual The Company originates certain mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market. Accordingly, these loans are classified as held-for-sale Loans acquired, including loans acquired in a business combination, are initially recorded at fair value with no valuation allowance. Acquired loans are segregated between those considered to be credit impaired and those deemed performing. To make this determination, management considers such factors as past due status, non-accrual Purchased credit impaired loans are those loans that showed evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts contractually owed. Their acquisition fair value, which includes a credit component at the acquisition date, was based on the estimate of cash flows, both principal and interest, expected to be collected or estimated collateral values if cash flows are not estimable, discounted at prevailing market rates of interest. The difference between the discounted cash flows expected at acquisition and the investment in the loan is recognized as interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loan, unless management was unable to reasonably forecast cash flows in which case the loans were placed on nonaccrual. Contractually required payments for interest and principal that exceed the cash flows expected at acquisition are not recognized as a yield adjustment. Increases in expected cash flows subsequent to the initial investment are recognized prospectively through adjustment of the yield on the loan over its remaining life. Decreases in expected cash flows subsequent to acquisition are recognized as impairment. Valuation allowances on these impaired loans reflect only losses incurred after the acquisition. The carrying amount of purchased credit impaired loans at September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016, was $736,000, $1,853,000 and $1,256,000, respectively, compared to a contractual balance of $932,000, $2,528,000, and $1,865,000, respectively. Other purchased credit impaired loan disclosures were omitted due to immateriality. Loans held-for-investment September 30, December 31, 2017 2016 2016 Commercial $ 674,947 $ 663,581 $ 674,410 Agricultural 83,005 84,716 84,021 Real estate 2,297,556 2,191,260 2,189,844 Consumer 416,719 398,236 409,032 Total loans held-for-investment $ 3,472,227 $ 3,337,793 $ 3,357,307 Loans held for sale totaled $19,119,000, $31,591,000 and $26,898,000 at September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016, respectively, which are valued using the lower of cost or fair value. The Company’s non-accrual September 30, December 31, 2017 2016 2016 Non-accrual $ 18,750 $ 33,712 $ 27,371 Loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more 257 107 284 Troubled debt restructured loans** 668 750 701 Total $ 19,675 $ 34,569 $ 28,356 *Includes $736,000, $1,853,000 and $1,256,000 of purchased credit impaired loans as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016, respectively. **Troubled debt restructured loans of $5,277,000, $7,513,000 and $6,863,000, whose interest collection, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, is doubtful are included in non-accrual The Company’s recorded investment in impaired loans and the related valuation allowance are as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2016 Recorded Valuation Recorded Valuation Recorded Valuation $18,750 $4,177 $33,712 $7,042 $27,371 $5,012 The Company had $22,076,000, $34,938,000 and $29,000,000 in non-accrual, Non-accrual September 30, December 31, 2017 2016 2016 Commercial $ 4,133 $ 12,714 $ 7,284 Agricultural 60 167 99 Real estate 13,386 19,582 18,754 Consumer 1,171 1,249 1,234 Total $ 18,750 $ 33,712 $ 27,371 No significant additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans as of September 30, 2017. The Company’s impaired loans and related allowance as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016, are summarized in the following tables by class of financing receivables (in thousands). No interest income was recognized on impaired loans subsequent to their classification as impaired. September 30, 2017 Unpaid Recorded Recorded Total Related Year-to- Three- Commercial $ 10,989 $ 617 $ 3,516 $ 4,133 $ 1,671 $ 7,313 $ 5,866 Agricultural 66 — 60 60 17 66 60 Real Estate 17,306 3,742 9,644 13,386 1,984 14,279 13,829 Consumer 1,388 262 909 1,171 505 1,341 1,238 Total $ 29,749 $ 4,621 $ 14,129 $ 18,750 $ 4,177 $ 22,999 $ 20,993 *Includes $736,000 of purchased credit impaired loans. September 30, 2016 Unpaid Recorded Recorded Total Related Year-to- Three- Commercial $ 21,696 $ 1,067 $ 11,647 $ 12,714 $ 3,983 $ 8,421 $ 14,238 Agricultural 168 — 167 167 41 83 84 Real Estate 24,130 5,626 13,956 19,582 2,566 17,021 19,436 Consumer 1,479 324 925 1,249 452 989 1,166 Total $ 47,473 $ 7,017 $ 26,695 $ 33,712 $ 7,042 $ 26,514 $ 34,924 *Includes $1,853,000 of purchased credit impaired loans. December 31, 2016 Unpaid Recorded Recorded Total Related Year Commercial $ 13,389 $ 1,148 $ 6,136 $ 7,284 $ 2,128 $ 4,921 Agricultural 103 — 99 99 25 50 Real Estate 23,466 6,229 12,525 18,754 2,428 16,170 Consumer 1,421 280 954 1,234 431 914 Total $ 38,379 $ 7,657 $ 19,714 $ 27,371 $ 5,012 $ 22,055 *Includes $1,256,000 of purchased credit impaired loans. The Company recognized interest income on impaired loans prior to being recognized as impaired of approximately $829,000 during the year ended December 31, 2016. Such amounts for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were not significant. From a credit risk standpoint, the Company rates its loans in one of four categories: (i) pass, (ii) special mention, (iii) substandard or (iv) doubtful. Loans rated as loss are charged-off. The ratings of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. The Company reviews the ratings on our credits as part of our on-going Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in credit worthiness, however, such concerns are not so pronounced that the Company generally expects to experience significant loss within the short-term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits rated more harshly. Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to strengthen the Company’s position, and/or to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed. Credits rated doubtful are those in which full collection of principal appears highly questionable, and which some degree of loss is anticipated, even though the ultimate amount of loss may not yet be certain and/or other factors exist which could affect collection of debt. Based upon available information, positive action by the Company is required to avert or minimize loss. Credits rated doubtful are generally also placed on non-accrual. The following summarizes the Company’s internal ratings of its loans held-for-investment September 30, 2017 Pass Special Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial $ 632,693 $ 7,997 $ 34,257 $ — $ 674,947 Agricultural 79,227 841 2,937 — 83,005 Real Estate 2,224,970 26,231 46,355 — 2,297,556 Consumer 414,043 168 2,508 — 416,719 Total $ 3,350,933 $ 35,237 $ 86,057 $ — $ 3,472,227 September 30, 2016 Pass Special Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial $ 614,900 $ 6,108 $ 42,573 $ — $ 663,581 Agricultural 82,400 — 2,316 — 84,716 Real Estate 2,118,807 19,064 53,389 — 2,191,260 Consumer 395,086 316 2,832 2 398,236 Total $ 3,211,193 $ 25,488 $ 101,110 $ 2 $ 3,337,793 December 31, 2016 Pass Special Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial $ 629,756 $ 5,769 $ 38,885 $ — $ 674,410 Agricultural 81,620 715 1,686 — 84,021 Real Estate 2,111,947 18,091 59,806 — 2,189,844 Consumer 406,182 212 2,638 — 409,032 Total $ 3,229,505 $ 24,787 $ 103,015 $ — $ 3,357,307 At September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016, the Company’s past due loans are as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2017 15-59 60-89 Greater Total Past Current Total Loans 90 Days Commercial $ 3,288 $ 585 $ 1,495 $ 5,368 $ 669,579 $ 674,947 $ 212 Agricultural 322 — — 322 82,683 83,005 — Real Estate 12,636 984 2,293 15,913 2,281,643 2,297,556 — Consumer 1,211 457 176 1,844 414,875 416,719 45 Total $ 17,457 $ 2,026 $ 3,964 $ 23,447 $ 3,448,780 $ 3,472,227 $ 257 September 30, 2016 15-59 60-89 Greater Total Past Current Total Loans 90 Days Commercial $ 4,707 $ 841 $ 6,950 $ 12,498 $ 651,083 $ 663,581 $ 61 Agricultural 523 63 — 586 84,130 84,716 — Real Estate 13,444 1,496 3,376 18,316 2,172,944 2,191,260 34 Consumer 1,418 314 180 1,912 396,324 398,236 12 Total $ 20,092 $ 2,714 $ 10,506 $ 33,312 $ 3,304,481 $ 3,337,793 $ 107 December 31, 2016 15-59 60-89 Greater Total Past Total Current Total Loans Total 90 Commercial $ 3,908 $ 1,122 $ 2,220 $ 7,250 $ 667,160 $ 674,410 $ 10 Agricultural 185 — — 185 83,836 84,021 — Real Estate 13,172 1,301 5,268 19,741 2,170,103 2,189,844 272 Consumer 1,845 368 122 2,335 406,697 409,032 2 Total $ 19,110 $ 2,791 $ 7,610 $ 29,511 $ 3,327,796 $ 3,357,307 $ 284 *The Company monitors commercial, agricultural and real estate loans after such loans are 15 days past due. Consumer loans are monitored after such loans are 30 days past due. The following table details the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016, by portfolio segment (in thousands). There were no allowances for purchased credit impaired loans at September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories. September 30, 2017 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 1,671 $ 17 $ 1,984 $ 505 $ 4,177 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 10,201 1,284 26,484 5,776 43,745 Total $ 11,872 $ 1,301 $ 28,468 $ 6,281 $ 47,922 September 30, 2016 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 3,983 $ 41 $ 2,566 $ 452 $ 7,042 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 9,733 1,027 23,655 3,841 38,256 Total $ 13,716 $ 1,068 $ 26,221 $ 4,293 $ 45,298 December 31, 2016 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 2,128 $ 25 $ 2,428 $ 431 $ 5,012 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 9,579 1,076 24,436 5,676 40,767 Total $ 11,707 $ 1,101 $ 26,864 $ 6,107 $ 45,779 Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, are summarized as follows by portfolio segment (in thousands): Three months ended September 30, 2017 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Beginning balance $ 11,935 $ 1,127 $ 28,023 $ 6,325 $ 47,410 Provision for loan losses 557 157 424 277 1,415 Recoveries 119 17 50 91 277 Charge-offs (739 ) — (29 ) (412 ) (1,180 ) Ending balance $ 11,872 $ 1,301 $ 28,468 $ 6,281 $ 47,922 Three months ended September 30, 2016 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Beginning balance $ 14,026 $ 1,451 $ 25,644 $ 3,939 $ 45,060 Provision for loan losses 3,248 (358 ) 296 647 3,833 Recoveries 298 4 367 108 777 Charge-offs (3,856 ) (29 ) (86 ) (401 ) (4,372 ) Ending balance $ 13,716 $ 1,068 $ 26,221 $ 4,293 $ 45,298 Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Beginning balance $ 11,707 $ 1,101 $ 26,864 $ 6,107 $ 45,779 Provision for loan losses 1,485 211 2,556 838 5,090 Recoveries 868 25 141 400 1,434 Charge-offs (2,188 ) (36 ) (1,093 ) (1,064 ) (4,381 ) Ending balance $ 11,872 $ 1,301 $ 28,468 $ 6,281 $ 47,922 Nine months ended September 30, 2016 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Beginning balance $ 12,644 $ 1,191 $ 24,375 $ 3,667 $ 41,877 Provision for loan losses 6,239 41 367 1,572 8,219 Recoveries 839 20 1,957 427 3,243 Charge-offs (6,006 ) (184 ) (478 ) (1,373 ) (8,041 ) Ending balance $ 13,716 $ 1,068 $ 26,221 $ 4,293 $ 45,298 The Company’s recorded investment in loans as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016 related to the balance in the allowance for loan losses on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows (in thousands). Purchased credit impaired loans of $736,000, $1,853,000 and $1,256,000 at September 30, 2017 and 2016, and December 31, 2016, respectively, are included in loans individually evaluated for impairment. September 30, 2017 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 4,133 $ 60 $ 13,386 $ 1,171 $ 18,750 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 670,814 82,945 2,284,170 415,548 3,453,477 Total $ 674,947 $ 83,005 $ 2,297,556 $ 416,719 $ 3,472,227 September 30, 2016 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 12,714 $ 167 $ 19,582 $ 1,249 $ 33,712 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 650,867 84,549 2,171,678 396,987 3,304,081 Total $ 663,581 $ 84,716 $ 2,191,260 $ 398,236 $ 3,337,793 December 31, 2016 Commercial Agricultural Real Consumer Total Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 7,284 $ 99 $ 18,754 $ 1,234 $ 27,371 Loan collectively evaluated for impairment 667,126 83,922 2,171,090 407,798 3,329,936 Total $ 674,410 $ 84,021 $ 2,189,844 $ 409,032 $ 3,357,307 The Company’s loans that were modified in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 and considered troubled debt restructurings are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Number Pre- Post- Number Pre- Post- Commercial 3 $ 514 $ 514 9 $ 838 $ 838 Agricultural — — — — — — Real Estate 1 256 256 3 473 473 Consumer — — — 1 25 25 Total 4 $ 770 $ 770 13 $ 1,336 $ 1,336 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Number Pre- Post- Number Pre- Post- Commercial 3 $ 230 $ 230 14 $ 3,156 $ 3,156 Agricultural — — — — — — Real Estate 3 706 706 5 1,169 1,169 Consumer 1 44 44 5 162 162 Total 7 $ 980 $ 980 24 $ 4,487 $ 4,487 The balances below provide information as to how the loans were modified as troubled debt restructured loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Adjusted Extended Combined Adjusted Extended Combined Commercial $ — $ — $ 514 — $ 181 $ 657 Agricultural — — — — — — Real Estate — 256 — — 312 161 Consumer — — — — 25 — Total $ — $ 256 $ 514 — $ 518 $ 818 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Adjusted Extended Combined Adjusted Extended Combined Commercial $ — $ 112 $ 118 — $ 2,561 $ 595 Agricultural — — — — — — Real Estate — 185 521 — 298 871 Consumer — — 44 — 43 119 Total $ — $ 297 $ 683 — $ 2,902 $ 1,585 During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, two loans and two loans, respectively, were modified as troubled debt restructured loan within the previous 12 months and for which there was a payment default. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, four loans and three loans, respectively, were modified as troubled debt restructured loan within the previous 12 months and for which there was a payment default. A default for purposes of this disclosure is a troubled debt restructured loan in which the borrower is 90 days past due or more or results in the foreclosure and repossession of the applicable collateral. The loans with payment default are as follows (dollars in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Number Balance Number Balance Commercial 2 $ 88 3 $ 141 Agriculture — — — — Real Estate — — 1 62 Consumer — — — — Total 2 $ 88 4 $ 203 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Number Balance Number Balance Commercial 1 $ 62 1 $ 62 Agriculture — — — — Real Estate 1 112 2 462 Consumer — — — — Total 2 $ 174 3 $ 524 As of September 30, 2017, the Company has no commitments to lend additional funds to loan customers whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings. Our subsidiary bank has established a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB) to provide liquidity and meet pledging requirements for those customers eligible to have securities pledged to secure certain uninsured deposits. At September 30, 2017, $2,140,557,000 in loans held by our bank subsidiary were subject to blanket liens as security for this line of credit. At September 30, 2017, there was no balance outstanding under this line of credit. |