Note 15: Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
 
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
  Level 1
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 

Level 2
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
 

Level 3
Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
 
Recurring Measurements
 
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following:
 
Available-for-sale securities: Debt securities classified as available-for-sale, as discussed in Note 4 are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For those debt securities classified as Level 2, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U. S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data for similar securities, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.
 
Nonrecurring Measurements
 
The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):
 
 
 
Fair Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
December 31, 2025
                       
Collateral-dependent loans
 
$
369
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
369
 
 
                               
December 31, 2024
                               
Collateral-dependent loans
 
$
3,209
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
3,209
 
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.  For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.
 
Collateral-Dependent Loans, Net of Allowance for Credit Losses
 
The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent loans is based on fair value, less estimated cost to sell.  Collateral-dependent loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
The Company considers appraisal analysis as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value.  Values of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary by executive management and loan administration.  Values are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by executive management and loan administration.  The ultimate collateral values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral.
 
Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs
 
The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements.
 
 
     
 Valuation
 
 Unobservable
 
 
Fair Value
 
Technique
 
Inputs
December 31, 2025
     
 
 
   
Collateral-dependent loans
 
$
369
 
Estimated cash to be received pending liquidation of collateral
 
Estimated cost to sell
 
       
 
 
    
December 31, 2024
       
 
 
   
Collateral-dependent loans
 
$
3,209
 
Estimated cash to be received pending liquidation of collateral
 
Estimated cost to sell
The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not recorded at fair value at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value Measurements
 
   
Amount
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
December 31, 2025
                             
                               
Financial Assets
                             
Cash and due from banks
 
$
244,635
   
$
244,635
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
244,635
 
Interest-bearing timedeposits in other banks
   
10,457
     
-
     
10,457
     
-
     
10,457
 
Loans, net
   
1,587,024
     
-
     
1,605,518
     
369
     
1,605,887
 
Loans held for sale
   
2,078
     
-
     
2,078
     
-
     
2,078
 
Nonmarketable equity securities
   
1,165
     
-
     
1,165
     
-
     
1,165
 
Interest receivable
   
8,822
     
-
     
8,822
     
-
     
8,822
 
                                         
Financial Liabilities
                                       
Deposits
 
$
1,700,833
   
$
-
   
$
1,700,646
   
$
-
   
$
1,700,646
 
Interest payable
   
1,122
     
-
     
1,122
     
-
     
1,122
 
                                         
December 31, 2024
                                       
                                         
Financial Assets
                                       
Cash and due from banks
 
$
234,196
   
$
234,196
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
234,196
 
Interest-bearing time
                                       
deposits in other banks
   
6,719
     
-
     
6,719
     
-
     
6,719
 
Loans, net
   
1,379,465
     
-
     
1,392,299
     
3,209
     
1,395,508
 
Nonmarketable equity securities
   
1,283
     
-
     
1,283
     
-
     
1,283
 
Interest receivable
   
8,841
     
-
     
8,841
     
-
     
8,841
 
                                         
Financial Liabilities
                                       
Deposits
 
$
1,515,471
   
$
-
   
$
1,515,023
   
$
-
   
$
1,515,023
 
Interest payable
   
1,182
     
-
     
1,182
     
-
     
1,182
 
The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value:
 
Cash and Due from Banks, Interest-Bearing Time Deposits in Other Banks, Nonmarketable Equity Securities, Interest Receivable, Interest Payable
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Loans
 
The Company determines fair value of loans by using exit market price assumptions including factors such as liquidity, credit quality and risk of nonperformance. The fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.

Loans Held for Sale
 
Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. Because these loans are typically sold shortly after origination, their carrying value generally approximates fair value.

Deposits
 
Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and certain money market deposits. The carrying amount of these deposits approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Commitments to Extend Credit, Lines of Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
 
The fair values of unfunded commitments are estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. The fair values of standby letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. The estimated fair values of the Company’s commitments to extend credit, lines of credit and standby letters of credit were not material at December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 17, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 12, 2025
2023Mar 25, 2024
2022Mar 24, 2023
2021Mar 31, 2022
2020Mar 25, 2021
2019Mar 30, 2020
2018Mar 29, 2019

About Fair Value Disclosures

Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.

Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.