Loans | 7. Loans Loans receivable consist of the following: December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 (In Thousands) Real Estate: Residential $ 1,167,466 $ 1,201,051 Commercial 2,450,349 2,383,001 Construction 862,815 667,649 4,480,630 4,251,701 Other Loans: Commercial 895,638 1,202,353 Home equity and improvement 264,354 272,701 Consumer Finance 126,417 120,729 1,286,409 1,595,783 Total loans 5,767,039 5,847,484 Deduct: Undisbursed loan funds ( 477,890 ) ( 355,065 ) Net deferred loan origination fees and costs 7,019 ( 1,179 ) Allowance for credit loss ( 66,468 ) ( 82,079 ) Totals $ 5,229,700 $ 5,409,161 Loan segments have been identified by evaluating the portfolio based on collateral and credit risk characteristics. The Company has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in numerous ways, including by actively participating in the PPP and distributing over $ 450 million to small businesses in our markets. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had $ 58.9 million and $ 386.9 million in PPP loans, respectively. PPP loans are included in other commercial loans in the loan tables. The following tables disclose the annual activity in the allowance for credit losses for the periods indicated by portfolio segment (in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2021 Residential Real Estate Commercial Construction Commercial Home Consumer Total Beginning Allowance $ 17,534 $ 43,417 $ 2,741 $ 11,665 $ 4,739 $ 1,983 $ 82,079 Charge-Offs ( 110 ) ( 3,776 ) — ( 6,960 ) ( 63 ) ( 476 ) ( 11,385 ) Recoveries 261 438 — 1,321 248 239 2,507 Provision expense (recovery) ( 5,656 ) ( 7,680 ) 263 7,384 ( 703 ) ( 341 ) ( 6,733 ) Ending Allowance $ 12,029 $ 32,399 $ 3,004 $ 13,410 $ 4,221 $ 1,405 $ 66,468 Year ended December 31, 2020 Residential Real Estate Commercial Construction Commercial Home Consumer Total Beginning Allowance $ 2,867 $ 16,302 $ 996 $ 9,003 $ 1,700 $ 375 $ 31,243 Impact of ASC 326 Adoption 1,765 3,682 ( 223 ) ( 2,263 ) ( 521 ) ( 86 ) 2,354 Acquisition related allowance for credit loss (PCD) 1,077 4,053 — 2,272 248 48 7,698 Charge-Offs ( 307 ) ( 4,237 ) ( 1 ) ( 1,350 ) ( 164 ) ( 293 ) ( 6,352 ) Recoveries 342 1,352 — 1,850 262 176 3,982 Provision expense (recovery) (1) 11,790 22,265 1,969 2,153 3,214 1,763 43,154 Ending Allowance $ 17,534 $ 43,417 $ 2,741 $ 11,665 $ 4,739 $ 1,983 $ 82,079 (1) Provision for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, includes $25.9 million as a result of the Merger with UCFC in the first quarter. Year ended December 31, 2019 Residential Real Estate Commercial Construction Commercial Home Consumer Total Beginning Allowance $ 2,881 $ 15,142 $ 682 $ 7,281 $ 2,026 $ 319 $ 28,331 Charge-Offs ( 515 ) ( 148 ) — ( 528 ) ( 245 ) ( 289 ) ( 1,725 ) Recoveries 193 645 — 642 184 68 1,732 Provision expense (recovery) 308 663 314 1,608 ( 265 ) 277 2,905 Ending Allowance $ 2,867 $ 16,302 $ 996 $ 9,003 $ 1,700 $ 375 $ 31,243 The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by class of loans and collateral type as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands): December 31, 2021 Real Estate Equipment and Machinery Inventory and Receivables Vehicles Total Real Estate: Residential $ 226 $ — $ — $ — $ 226 Commercial 18,399 — — — 18,399 Construction — — — — — Other Loans: Commercial 1,574 160 14,023 25 15,782 Home equity and improvement — — — — — Consumer finance — — — — — Total $ 20,199 $ 160 $ 14,023 $ 25 $ 34,407 December 31, 2020 Real Estate Equipment and Machinery Inventory and Receivables Vehicles Total Real Estate: Residential $ 1,024 $ — $ — $ — $ 1,024 Commercial 33,999 — — — 33,999 Construction — — — — — Other Loans: Commercial 1,426 5,317 4,943 125 11,811 Home equity and improvement — — — — — Consumer finance — — — — — Total $ 36,449 $ 5,317 $ 4,943 $ 125 $ 46,834 The following tables presents the average balance, interest income recognized and cash basis income recognized on individually analyzed loans by class of loans for the year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Average Interest Cash Basis Real Estate: Residential $ 7,040 $ 341 $ 335 Commercial 23,080 1,382 1,301 Construction — — — Other Loans: Commercial 8,397 446 345 Home equity and improvement 862 38 35 Consumer finance 27 1 1 Total $ 39,406 $ 2,208 $ 2,017 Non-performing loans include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified loans. All loans greater than 90 days past due are placed on non-accrual status. Effective January 1, 2020 with the adoption of ASC Topic 326, the Company began including non-accrual PCD loans in its non-performing loans. As such, the non-performing loans as of December 31, 2021 include PCD loans accounted for pursuant to ASC Topic 326 as these loans are individually evaluated. T he following table presents the current balance of the aggregate amounts of non-performing assets, comprised of non-performing loans and real estate owned as of the dates indicated: December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 (In Thousands) Non-accrual loans with reserve $ 35,480 $ 34,939 Non-accrual loans without reserve $ 12,534 $ 16,743 Loans over 90 days past due and still accruing — — Total non-performing loans 48,014 51,682 Real estate and other assets held for sale 171 343 Total non-performing assets $ 48,185 $ 52,025 Troubled debt restructuring, still accruing $ 7,768 $ 7,173 The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due and non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2021, by class of loans (in thousands): Current 30-59 days 60-89 days 90+ days Total Total Non Real Estate: Residential 1,144,533 234 5,340 7,487 13,061 9,034 Commercial 2,439,552 96 847 7,168 8,111 14,621 Construction 383,136 43 1,746 — 1,789 — Other Loans: Commercial 884,025 42 35 867 944 11,531 Home equity and improvement 257,055 1,851 408 1,634 3,893 2,051 Consumer finance 124,073 1,112 819 1,728 3,659 1,873 PCD 25,111 225 1,005 5,996 7,226 8,904 Total Loans $ 5,257,485 $ 3,603 $ 10,200 $ 24,880 $ 38,683 $ 48,014 The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due and non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2020, by class of loans (in thousands): Current 30-59 days 60-89 days 90+ days Total Total Non Real Estate: Residential 1,173,979 433 7,669 9,000 17,102 10,178 Commercial 2,357,909 1,033 369 844 2,246 11,980 Construction 310,152 — 1,626 806 2,432 806 Other Loans: Commercial 1,172,636 9 4 394 407 1,365 Home equity and improvement 262,373 3,440 839 1,137 5,416 1,537 Consumer finance 117,088 1,687 491 1,521 3,699 1,624 PCD 50,218 402 1,882 13,299 15,583 24,192 Total Loans $ 5,444,355 $ 7,004 $ 12,880 $ 27,001 $ 46,885 $ 51,682 Troubled Debt Restructurings As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had a recorded investment in TDRs of $ 11.9 million and $ 16.6 million, respectively. The Company allocated $ 378,000 and $ 883,000 of specific reserves to those loans at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and committed to lend additional amounts totaling up to $ 348,000 and $ 303,000 at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company worked with borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing modifications to include either interest only deferral or principal and interest deferral. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had no more modifications from the pandemic compared to December 31, 2020 there were approximately $ 53.5 million in deferrals. These modifications are excluded from TDR classification under Section 4013 of the CARES Act or under applicable interagency guidance of the federal banking regulators. Modified loans will be considered current and will continue to accrue interest during the deferral period unless repayment of the loan under contractual terms is not expected and thereby loans will be placed on non-accrual. A breakout of active deferrals by loan category as of December 31, 2020, is as follows (in thousands): Balance deferred Balance deferred As of December 31, As of December 31, 2021 2020 Residential real estate $ - $ 7,016 Commercial real estate - 34,831 Construction - 9,579 Commercial - 1,628 Home equity and improvement - 114 Consumer finance - 282 Total $ - $ 53,450 The Company offers various types of concessions when modifying a loan, however, forgiveness of principal is rarely granted. Each TDR is uniquely designed to meet the specific needs of the borrower. Commercial loans modified in a TDR often involve temporary interest-only payments, term extensions, and converting revolving credit lines to term loans. Additional collateral or an additional guarantor is often requested when granting a concession. Commercial real estate loans modified in a TDR often involve temporary interest-only payments, re-amortization of remaining debt in order to lower payments, and sometimes reducing the interest rate lower than the current market rate. Residential mortgage loans modified in a TDR are comprised of loans where monthly payments are lowered, either through interest rate reductions or principal only payments for a period of time, to accommodate the borrowers’ financial needs, interest is capitalized into principal, or the term and amortization are extended. Home equity modifications are made infrequently and usually involve providing an interest rate that is lower than the borrower would be able to obtain due to credit issues. All retail loans where the borrower is in bankruptcy are classified as TDRs regardless of whether or not a concession is made. Of the loans modified in a TDR, $ 4.2 million are on non-accrual status and partial charge-offs have in some cases been taken against the outstanding balance. Loans modified as a TDR may have the financial effect of increasing the allowance associated with the loan. If the loan is determined to be collateral dependent, the estimated fair value of the collateral, less any selling costs is used to determine if there is a need for a specific allowance or charge-off. If the loan is determined to be cash flow dependent, the allowance is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s pre-modification effective interest rate. The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that occurred during the years indicated (Dollars in Thousands): Loans Modified as a TDR for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021 Loans Modified as a TDR for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 Loans Modified as a TDR for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 ($ in thousands) ($ in thousands) ($ in thousands) Troubled Debt Restructurings: Number of Recorded Investment Number of Recorded Investment Number of Recorded Investment Real Estate: Residential 6 $ 685 7 $ 892 12 $ 1,332 Commercial — — 6 7,760 2 621 Construction — — — — — — Other Loans: Commercial 8 2,888 9 7,546 5 317 Home equity and improvement — — 4 92 1 25 Consumer finance 2 7 — — — — Total 16 $ 3,580 26 $ 16,290 20 $ 2,295 The loans described above increased the allowance by $ 21,000 and $ 660,000 and $ 34,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020 and 2019, respectively. The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the indicated: Loans Modified as a TDR for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021 Loans Modified as a TDR for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 Loans Modified as a TDR for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 ($ in thousands) ($ in thousands) ($ in thousands) TDRs That Subsequently Defaulted: Number of Recorded Investment Number of Recorded Investment Number of Recorded Investment Real Estate: Residential 1 $ 32 2 $ 229 — $ — Commercial — — — — 1 81 Construction — — — — — — Other Loans: Commercial — — — — 3 2,248 Home equity and improvement — — — — — — Consumer finance 1 5 — — — — Total 2 $ 37 2 $ 229 4 $ 2,329 The TDRs that subsequently defaulted described above increased the allowance by $ 1,000 , $ 5,000 and $ 4,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. A default for purposes of this disclosure is a TDR loan in which the borrower is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms. In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed regarding the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. Credit Quality Indicators Loans are categorized 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 analyzed individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial and commercial real estate loans and certain homogenous mortgage, home equity and consumer loans. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. Premier uses the following definitions for risk ratings with loans not meeting such classifications being considered “unclassified”: Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date. Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. Not Graded. Loans classified as not graded are generally smaller balance residential real estate, home equity and consumer installment loans which are originated primarily by using an automated underwriting system. These loans are monitored based on their delinquency status and are evaluated individually only if they are seriously delinquent. Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. As of December 31, 2021, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category and recorded investment in loans is as follows (in thousands): Class Unclassified Special Substandard Doubtful Total classified Total Real Estate: Residential 1,146,212 1,316 10,066 — 10,066 1,157,594 Commercial 2,324,846 93,676 29,141 — 29,141 2,447,663 Construction 365,403 19,522 — — — 384,925 Other Loans: Commercial 856,402 14,815 13,752 — 13,752 884,969 Home equity and improvement 258,914 — 2,034 — 2,034 260,948 Consumer finance 125,879 — 1,853 — 1,853 127,732 PCD 19,547 101 12,689 — 12,689 32,337 Total Loans $ 5,097,203 $ 129,430 $ 69,535 $ — $ 69,535 $ 5,296,168 As of December 31, 2020, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows (in thousands): Class Unclassified Special Substandard Doubtful Total classified Total Real Estate: Residential 1,187,923 795 2,363 — 2,363 1,191,081 Commercial 2,203,652 111,039 45,464 — 45,464 2,360,155 Construction 299,866 12,718 — — — 312,584 Other Loans: Commercial 1,142,289 23,907 6,847 — 6,847 1,173,043 Home equity and improvement 267,350 — 439 — 439 267,789 Consumer finance 120,682 — 105 — 105 120,787 PCD 26,829 3,813 35,159 — 35,159 65,801 Total Loans $ 5,248,591 $ 152,272 $ 90,377 $ — $ 90,377 $ 5,491,240 The table below presents the amortized cost basis of loans by vintage, credit quality indicator and class of loans as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands): Term of loans by origination 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Loans Total As of December 31, 2021 Real Estate Residential: Risk Rating Pass $ 219,006 $ 373,439 $ 112,781 $ 65,544 $ 71,794 $ 301,735 $ 1,913 $ 1,146,212 Special Mention — 190 — — 59 109 958 1,316 Substandard 465 780 1,198 1,006 2,095 4,522 — 10,066 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 219,471 $ 374,409 $ 113,979 $ 66,550 $ 73,948 $ 306,366 $ 2,871 $ 1,157,594 Commercial: Risk Rating Pass $ 514,333 $ 493,575 $ 388,117 $ 230,734 $ 237,712 $ 451,113 $ 9,262 $ 2,324,846 Special Mention 294 5,349 5,533 11,055 49,993 20,662 790 93,676 Substandard 172 570 4,920 5,525 62 17,665 227 29,141 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 514,799 $ 499,494 $ 398,570 $ 247,314 $ 287,767 $ 489,440 $ 10,279 $ 2,447,663 Construction: Risk Rating Pass $ 198,221 $ 100,606 $ 55,707 $ 10,039 $ 685 $ 145 $ - $ 365,403 Special Mention — 12,500 — 5,996 1,026 — — 19,522 Substandard — — — — — — — — Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 198,221 $ 113,106 $ 55,707 $ 16,035 $ 1,711 $ 145 $ - $ 384,925 Other Loans Commercial: Risk Rating Pass $ 293,644 $ 132,703 $ 84,668 $ 47,421 $ 24,269 $ 17,038 $ 256,659 $ 856,402 Special Mention — 2,180 4,094 272 1,264 4,663 2,342 14,815 Substandard 136 11,550 23 288 388 131 1,236 13,752 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 293,780 $ 146,433 $ 88,785 $ 47,981 $ 25,921 $ 21,832 $ 260,237 $ 884,969 Home equity and Improvement: Risk Rating Pass $ 24,707 $ 6,870 $ 4,867 $ 2,879 $ 5,534 $ 31,317 $ 182,740 $ 258,914 Special Mention — — — — — — — — Substandard 15 — 28 48 27 690 1,226 2,034 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 24,722 $ 6,870 $ 4,895 $ 2,927 $ 5,561 $ 32,007 $ 183,966 $ 260,948 Consumer Finance: Risk Rating Pass $ 50,202 $ 25,866 $ 23,000 $ 9,643 $ 4,313 $ 2,769 $ 10,086 $ 125,879 Special Mention — — — — — — — — Substandard 196 707 619 129 67 131 4 1,853 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 50,398 $ 26,573 $ 23,619 $ 9,772 $ 4,380 $ 2,900 $ 10,090 $ 127,732 PCD: Risk Rating Pass $ - $ - $ 170 $ 1,753 $ 1,860 $ 12,496 $ 3,268 $ 19,547 Special Mention — — — — — 101 — 101 Substandard — — 67 28 3,242 6,490 2,862 12,689 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ - $ - $ 237 $ 1,781 $ 5,102 $ 19,087 $ 6,130 $ 32,337 Term of loans by origination 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Revolving Loans Total As of December 31, 2020 Real Estate Residential: Risk Rating Pass $ 250,979 $ 196,158 $ 136,247 $ 130,759 $ 137,581 $ 333,572 $ 2,627 $ 1,187,923 Special Mention 199 — — 62 116 211 207 795 Substandard — 74 289 252 136 1,612 2,363 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 251,178 $ 196,232 $ 136,536 $ 131,073 $ 137,833 $ 335,395 $ 2,834 $ 1,191,081 Commercial: Risk Rating Pass $ 517,691 $ 457,905 $ 299,072 $ 300,573 $ 198,247 $ 414,082 $ 16,082 $ 2,203,652 Special Mention 6,014 7,239 10,452 60,712 7,977 17,723 922 111,039 Substandard — 279 18,851 1,937 3,143 19,107 2,147 45,464 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 523,705 $ 465,423 $ 328,375 $ 363,222 $ 209,367 $ 450,912 $ 19,151 $ 2,360,155 Construction: Risk Rating Pass $ 101,616 $ 100,553 $ 82,972 $ 11,666 $ 2,911 $ 148 $ - $ 299,866 Special Mention 5,587 — 7,131 — — — — 12,718 Substandard — — — — — — — — Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 107,203 $ 100,553 $ 90,103 $ 11,666 $ 2,911 $ 148 $ - $ 312,584 Other Loans Commercial: Risk Rating Pass $ 568,678 $ 144,977 $ 82,492 $ 42,421 $ 21,262 $ 21,969 $ 260,490 $ 1,142,289 Special Mention 1,180 2,026 2,514 2,109 37 5,121 10,920 23,907 Substandard 148 201 497 543 257 269 4,932 6,847 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 570,006 $ 147,204 $ 85,503 $ 45,073 $ 21,556 $ 27,359 $ 276,342 $ 1,173,043 Home equity and Improvement: Risk Rating Pass $ 8,736 $ 7,483 $ 4,508 $ 7,963 $ 7,748 $ 31,382 $ 199,530 $ 267,350 Special Mention — — — — — — — — Substandard — — — — — 86 353 439 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 8,736 $ 7,483 $ 4,508 $ 7,963 $ 7,748 $ 31,468 $ 199,883 $ 267,789 Consumer Finance: Risk Rating Pass $ 38,665 $ 37,601 $ 19,401 $ 10,607 $ 4,393 $ 3,272 $ 6,743 $ 120,682 Special Mention — — — — — — — — Substandard — 98 3 — 4 — — 105 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ 38,665 $ 37,699 $ 19,404 $ 10,607 $ 4,397 $ 3,272 $ 6,743 $ 120,787 PCD: Risk Rating Pass $ - $ 45 $ 2,378 $ 2,547 $ 1,524 $ 18,998 $ 1,337 $ 26,829 Special Mention — — — 1,160 509 1,758 386 3,813 Substandard — — — 14,371 2,502 7,207 11,079 35,159 Doubtful — — — — — — — — Total $ - $ 45 $ 2,378 $ 18,078 $ 4,535 $ 27,963 $ 12,802 $ 65,801 Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) The Company has adopted ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326 – Credit Losses) to calculate the ACL, which requires a projection of credit loss over the contract lifetime of the credit adjusted for prepayment tendencies. This valuation account is deducted from the loans amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loan. The ACL is adjusted through the provision for credit losses and reduced by net charge offs of loans. The credit loss estimation process involves procedures that consider the unique characteristics of the Company’s portfolio segments. These segments are further disaggregated into the loan pools for monitoring. When computing allowance levels, a model of risk characteristics, such as loss history and delinquency status, along with current conditions and a supportable forecast is used to determine credit loss assumptions. The Company is generally utilizing two methodologies to analyze loan pools: discounted cash flows (“DCF”) and probability of default/loss given default (“PD/LGD”). A default can be triggered by one of several different asset quality factors including past due status, non-accrual status or if the loan has had a charge-off. The PD/LGD utilizes charge off data from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to construct a default rate. The Company estimates losses over an approximate one-year forecast period using Moody’s baseline economic forecasts, and then reverts to longer term historical loss experience over a three-year period. This default rate is further segmented based on the risk of the credit assigning a higher default rate to riskier credits. The DCF methodology was selected as the most appropriate for loan segments with longer average lives and regular payment structures. The DCF model has two key components, the loss driver analysis combined with a cash flow analysis. The contractual cash flow is adjusted for PD/LGD and prepayment speed to establish a reserve level. The prepayment studies are updated quarterly by a third-party for each applicable pool. The remaining life method was selected for the consumer loan segment since the pool contains loans with many different structures and payment streams and collateral. The weighted average remaining life uses an average annual charge-off rate applied to the contractual term, further adjusted for estimated prepayments to determine the unadjusted historical charge-off rate for the remaining balance of assets. Portfolio Segments Loan Pool Methodology Loss Drivers Residential real estate 1-4 Family nonowner occupied DCF National unemployment 1-4 Family owner occupied DCF National unemployment Commercial real estate Commercial real estate nonowner occupied DCF National unemployment Commercial real estate owner occupied DCF National unemployment Multi Family DCF National unemployment Agriculture Land DCF National unemployment Other commercial real estate DCF National unemployment Construction secured by real estate Construction PD/LGD Call report loss history Commercial Commercial working capital PD/LGD Call report loss history Agriculture production PD/LGD Call report loss history Other commercial PD/LGD Call report loss history Home equity and improvement Home equity and improvement PD/LGD Call report loss history Consumer finance Consumer finance Remaining life Call report loss history According to the accounting standard an entity may make an accounting policy election not to measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable if the entity writes off the applicable accrued interest receivable balance in a timely manner. The Company has made the accounting policy election not to measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivables for all loan segments. Current policy dictates that a loan will be placed on nonaccrual status, with the current accrued interest receivable balance being written off, upon the loan being 90 days delinquent or when the loan is deemed to be collateral dependent and the collateral analysis shows less than 1.2 times discounted collateral coverage based on a current assessment of the value of the collateral. In addition, ASC Topic 326 requires the Company to establish a liability for anticipated credit losses for unfunded commitments. To accomplish this, the company must first establish a loss expectation for extended (funded) commitments. This loss expectation, expressed as a ratio to the amortized cost basis, is then applied to the portion of unfunded commitments not considered unilaterally cancelable, and considered by the company’s management as likely to fund over the life of the instrument. At December 31, 2021, the Company had $ 1.4 billion in unfunded commitments and set aside $ 5.0 million in anticipated credit losses. This reserve is recorded in other liabilities as opposed to the ACL. The determination of ACL is complex and the Company makes decisions on the effects of factors that are inherently uncertain. Evaluations of the loan portfolio and individual credits require certain estimates, assumptions and judgements as to the facts and circumstances related to particular situations or credits. There may be significant changes in the ACL in future periods determined by prevailing factors at that point in time along with future forecasts. Certain loans acquired had evidence that the credit quality of the loan had deteriorated since its origination and in management’s assessment at the acquisition date it was probable that Premier would be unable to collect all contractually required payments due. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310 Subtopic 30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality , these loans have been recorded based on management’s estimate of the fair value of the loans. Purchased Loans As a result of the Merger, the Company acquired $ 2.2 billion in loans. Par value of purchased loans was as follows (in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2020 Par value of acquired loans at acquisition $ 2,247,317 Credit discount ( 34,610 ) Non-credit (discount)/premium at acquisition 8,497 Purchase price of loans at acquisition $ 2,221,204 Under ASU Topic 326, when loans are purchased with evidence of more than insignificant deterioration of credit, they are accounted for as PCD. PCD loans acquired in a transaction are marked to fair value and a mark on yield is recorded. In addition, an adjustment is made to the ACL for the expected loss on the acquisition date. These loans are assessed on a regular basis and subsequent adjustments to the ACL are recorded on the income statement. On January 31, 2020, the Company acquired PCD loans with a fair value of $ 79.1 million, credit discount $ 7.7 million and a noncredit discount of $ 4.1 million. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2021 and related allowance on these loans is as follows (in thousands): As of December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020 Loan Balance ACL Balance Loan Balance ACL Balance (Dollars In Thousands) Real Estate: Residential $ 13,396 $ 197 $ 14,895 $ 201 Commercial 5,878 151 24,334 2,286 Construction — — — — 19,274 348 39,229 2,487 Other Loans: Commercial 9,167 1,531 20,990 1,896 Home equity and improvement 3,405 154 4,912 214 Consumer finance 491 7 670 20 13,063 1,692 26,572 2,130 Total $ 32,337 $ 2,040 $ 65,801 $ 4,617 At December 31, 2021 the Company had $ 615,000 that had previously been accounted for as purchase credit impaired. Loans to executive officers, directors, and their affiliates are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 (Dollars In Thousands) Beginning balance $ 23,384 $ 21,849 New loans 11,603 14,913 Effect of changes in composition of related parties ( 100 ) 883 Repayments ( 16,461 ) ( 14,261 ) Ending Balance $ 18,426 $ 23,384 Foreclosure Proceedings Consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure totaled $ 3.3 million as of December 31, 2021 and $ 784,000 as of December 31, 2020. |