M&T BANK CORPMTB
M&T BANK CORP Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value measurements
GAAP permits an entity to choose to measure eligible financial instruments and other items at fair value. The Company has not made any fair value elections at December 31, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026 the Company has elected to account for its residential mortgage loan servicing right assets at fair value. Further information about this election is included in note 6.
Pursuant to GAAP, fair value is defined as 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. A three-level hierarchy exists in GAAP for fair value measurements based upon the inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability.
•Level 1 — Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
•Level 2 — Valuation is determined from quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active or by model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable in the market.
•Level 3 — Valuation is derived from model-based and other techniques in which at least one significant input is unobservable and which may be based on the Company’s own estimates about the assumptions that market participants would use to value the asset or liability.
When available, the Company attempts to use quoted market prices in active markets to determine fair value and classifies such items as Level 1 or Level 2. If quoted market prices in active markets are not available, fair value is often determined using model-based techniques incorporating various assumptions including interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit losses. Assets and liabilities valued using model-based techniques are classified as either Level 2 or Level 3, depending on the lowest level classification of an input that is considered significant to the overall valuation. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at fair value.
Trading account
Mutual funds held in connection with deferred compensation and other arrangements generally have been classified as Level 1 valuations. Valuations of investments in debt securities can generally be obtained through reference to quoted prices in less active markets for the same or similar securities or through model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable and, therefore, such valuations have been classified as Level 2.
Available-for-sale investment securities and equity securities
Available-for-sale investment securities have generally been valued by reference to prices for similar securities or through model-based techniques in which the significant inputs are observable and, therefore, such valuations have been classified as Level 2. Generally investments in mutual funds and equity securities are actively traded and, therefore, have been classified as Level 1 valuations.
Real estate loans held for sale
The Company utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to hedge the exposure to changes in fair value of real estate loans held for sale. The carrying value of hedged real estate loans held for sale includes changes in estimated fair value during the hedge period. Typically, the Company attempts to hedge real estate loans held for sale from the date of close through the sale date. The fair value of hedged real estate loans held for sale is generally calculated by reference to quoted prices in secondary markets for commitments to sell real estate loans with similar characteristics and, accordingly, such loans have been classified as a Level 2 valuation.
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale and commitments to sell real estate loans
The Company enters into various commitments to originate real estate loans for sale and commitments to sell real estate loans. Such commitments are accounted for as derivative financial instruments and, therefore, are carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair values of such commitments were generally calculated by reference to quoted prices in secondary markets for commitments to sell real estate loans to certain government-sponsored entities and other parties. The fair valuations of commitments to sell real estate loans generally result in a Level 2 classification. The fair value of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale is adjusted to reflect the Company’s anticipated commitment expirations. The estimated commitment expirations are considered significant unobservable inputs contributing to the Level 3 classification of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale.
Interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of the management of interest rate risk to modify the repricing characteristics of certain portions of its portfolios of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Company generally determines the fair value of its interest rate swap agreements using externally developed pricing models based on market observable inputs and, therefore, classifies such valuations as Level 2. The Company has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap agreement assets and has considered its own credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap agreement liabilities.
Other non-hedging derivatives
Other non-hedging derivatives consist primarily of interest rate contracts and foreign exchange contracts with customers who require such services and offsetting positions with third parties to minimize the Company's risk with respect to such transactions. The Company generally determines the fair value of other non-hedging derivative assets and liabilities using externally developed pricing models based on market observable inputs and, therefore, classifies such valuations as Level 2.
The following tables present assets and liabilities at December 31, 2025 and 2024 measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
| (Dollars in millions) | Fair Value Measurements | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 (a) | |||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading account | $ | 97 | $ | 12 | $ | 85 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Investment securities available for sale: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury | 6,343 | — | 6,343 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government issued or guaranteed: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial | 4,816 | — | 4,816 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Residential | 12,042 | — | 12,042 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 1 | — | 1 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total investment securities available for sale | 23,202 | — | 23,202 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity securities | 281 | 281 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate loans held for sale | 925 | — | 925 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets (b) | 245 | — | 242 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 24,750 | $ | 293 | $ | 24,454 | $ | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities (b) | $ | 454 | $ | — | $ | 454 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 454 | $ | — | $ | 454 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading account | $ | 101 | $ | 101 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Investment securities available for sale: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury | 7,931 | — | 7,931 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government issued or guaranteed: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial | 3,702 | — | 3,702 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Residential | 7,214 | — | 7,214 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 2 | — | 2 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total investment securities available for sale | 18,849 | — | 18,849 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity securities | 235 | 235 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate loans held for sale | 521 | — | 521 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets (b) | 255 | — | 251 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 19,961 | $ | 336 | $ | 19,621 | $ | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities (b) | $ | 822 | $ | — | $ | 790 | $ | 32 | |||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 822 | $ | — | $ | 790 | $ | 32 | |||||||||||||||
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(a)Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of commitments to originate real estate loans held for sale included weighted-average commitment expirations of 27% at December 31, 2025 and 6% at December 31, 2024. An increase (decrease) in the estimate of expirations for commitments to originate real estate loans would generally result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement. Estimated commitment expirations are derived considering loan type, changes in interest rates and remaining length of time until closing.
(b)Comprised predominantly of interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management (Level 2), interest rate and foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments (Level 2), commitments to sell real estate loans (Level 2) and commitments to originate real estate loans to be held for sale (Level 2 and Level 3).
The Company is required, on a nonrecurring basis, to adjust the carrying value of certain assets or provide valuation allowances related to certain assets using fair value measurements. The more significant of those assets follow.
Loans
Loans are generally not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Periodically, the Company records nonrecurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements for partial charge-offs of the uncollectable portions of those loans. Nonrecurring adjustments also include certain impairment amounts for collateral-dependent loans when establishing the allowance for loan losses. Such amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan and, as a result, the carrying value of the loan less the calculated valuation amount does not necessarily represent the fair value of the loan. Real estate collateral is typically valued using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable in the marketplace and the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have generally been classified as Level 2, unless significant adjustments have been made to the valuation that are not readily observable by market participants. Non-real estate collateral supporting commercial and industrial loans generally consists of business assets such as receivables, inventory and equipment. Fair value estimations are typically determined by discounting recorded values of those assets to reflect estimated net realizable value considering specific borrower facts and circumstances and the experience of credit personnel in their dealings with similar borrower collateral liquidations. Such discounts were generally in the range of 10% to 90% with a weighted-average of 47% at December 31, 2025. As these discounts are not readily observable and are considered significant, the valuations have been classified as Level 3. Automobile and recreational vehicle collateral is typically valued by reference to independent pricing sources based on recent sales transactions of similar vehicles and the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have been classified as Level 2.
The following table summarizes loans subject to nonrecurring fair value measurement at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
| December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
| Level 2 | 185 | 187 | 234 | ||||||||||||||
| Level 3 | 171 | 660 | 689 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 356 | $ | 847 | $ | 923 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in fair value recognized for the year ended | $ | (176) | $ | (287) | $ | (381) | |||||||||||
Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans
Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans are generally comprised of real estate and other assets and are measured at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. The fair value of real estate is generally determined using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions observable in the marketplace and the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have generally been considered Level 2 valuations. Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans subject to nonrecurring fair value measurement were not material at each of December 31, 2025 and 2024. Changes in fair value recognized during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 for foreclosed assets held by the Company at the end of each of those years were not material.
Capitalized servicing rights
Capitalized servicing rights are initially measured at fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company utilizes the amortization method to subsequently measure its capitalized servicing assets. In accordance with GAAP, the Company must record impairment charges, on a nonrecurring basis, when the carrying value of certain strata exceed their fair value. To estimate the fair value of servicing rights, the Company considers market prices for similar assets, if available, and the present value of expected future cash flows associated with the servicing rights calculated using assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future servicing income and expense. Such assumptions include estimates of the cost of servicing loans, loan default rates, an appropriate discount rate and prepayment speeds. For purposes of evaluating and measuring impairment of capitalized servicing rights, the Company stratifies such assets based on the predominant risk characteristics of the underlying financial instruments that are expected to have the most impact on projected prepayments, cost of servicing and other factors affecting future cash flows associated with the servicing rights. Such factors may include financial asset or loan type, note rate and term. The amount of impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the capitalized servicing rights for a stratum exceed estimated fair value. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance. The determination of fair value of capitalized servicing rights is considered a Level 3 valuation. Capitalized servicing rights related to mortgage loans required no valuation allowance at each of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Disclosures of fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amounts and estimated fair value for certain financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet are presented in the following table:
| (Dollars in millions) | Carrying Amount | Estimated Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | $ | 1,701 | $ | 1,701 | $ | 1,588 | $ | 113 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits at banks | 17,068 | 17,068 | — | 17,068 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment securities held to maturity | 12,430 | 11,715 | — | 11,671 | 44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans, net | 136,586 | 136,269 | — | 7,427 | 128,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time deposits (a) | 13,227 | 13,208 | — | 13,208 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | 2,149 | 2,149 | — | 2,149 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 10,911 | 11,179 | — | 11,179 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 1,909 | 1,909 | 1,749 | 160 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits at banks | 18,873 | 18,873 | — | 18,873 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment securities held to maturity | 14,195 | 12,955 | — | 12,909 | 46 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans, net | 133,397 | 131,334 | — | 6,806 | 124,528 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time deposits (a) | 14,476 | 14,463 | — | 14,463 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | 1,060 | 1,060 | — | 1,060 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 12,605 | 12,754 | — | 12,754 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(a)Includes $2.8 billion of time deposits with balances greater than $250,000 at each of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
With the exception of investment securities and mortgage loans originated for sale, the Company’s financial instruments presented in the preceding tables are not readily marketable and market prices do not exist. The Company has not attempted to market its financial instruments to potential buyers, if any exist. Since negotiated prices in illiquid markets depend greatly upon the then present motivations of the buyer and seller, it is reasonable to assume that actual sales prices could vary widely from any estimate of fair value made without the benefit of negotiations. Additionally, changes in market interest rates can dramatically impact the value of financial instruments in a short period of time. Furthermore, because the disclosed fair value amounts were estimated as of the balance sheet date, the amounts actually realized or paid upon maturity or settlement of the various financial instruments could be significantly different.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 22, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Feb 22, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Feb 19, 2016 | |
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.