FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2 – Significant other 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.
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
Old National used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:
Investment securities and equity securities: The fair values for investment securities and equity securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). Discounted cash flows are calculated using swap and SOFR curves plus spreads that adjust for loss severities, volatility, credit risk, and optionality. During times when trading is more liquid, broker quotes are used (if available) to validate the model. Rating agency and industry research reports as well as defaults and deferrals on individual securities are reviewed and incorporated into the calculations.
Loans held-for-sale: The fair value of loans held-for-sale is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2).
Derivative financial instruments: The fair values of derivative financial instruments are based on market quotes developed using observable inputs as of the valuation date (Level 2).
Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025 Using
(dollars in thousands)Carrying ValueQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial Assets
Equity securities$128,857 $128,857 $ $ 
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury214,544 214,544   
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies1,372,392  1,372,392 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency9,168,035  9,168,035 — 
States and political subdivisions426,008  426,008  
Pooled trust preferred securities11,734  11,734  
Other securities191,737  191,737  
Loans held-for-sale52,911  52,911  
Derivative assets170,828  170,828  
Financial Liabilities
Derivative liabilities258,968  258,968  
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2024 Using
(dollars in thousands)Carrying
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial Assets
Equity securities$91,996 $91,996 $— $— 
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury199,013 199,013 — — 
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies1,257,906 — 1,257,906 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency5,204,891 — 5,204,891 — 
States and political subdivisions485,544 — 485,544 — 
Pooled trust preferred securities11,322 — 11,322 — 
Other securities299,783 — 299,783 — 
Loans held-for-sale34,483 — 34,483 — 
Derivative assets146,478 — 146,478 — 
Financial Liabilities
Derivative liabilities244,313 — 244,313 — 
Non-Recurring Basis
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2025 are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025 Using
(dollars in thousands)Carrying
Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Collateral Dependent Loans:
Commercial loans$55,471 $ $ $55,471 
Commercial real estate loans109,852   109,852 
Foreclosed Assets:
Commercial real estate975   975 
Residential98   98 
Commercial and commercial real estate loans that are deemed collateral dependent are valued using the discounted cash flows. The liquidation amounts are based on the fair value of the underlying collateral using the most recently available appraisals with certain adjustments made based on the type of property, age of appraisal, current status of the property, and other related factors to estimate the current value of the collateral. These commercial and commercial real estate loans had a principal amount of $256.3 million, with a valuation allowance of $90.9 million at December 31, 2025. Old National recorded provision expense associated with commercial and commercial real estate loans that were deemed collateral dependent totaling $22.2 million in 2025.
Other real estate owned and other repossessed property is measured at fair value less costs to sell on a non-recurring basis and had a net carrying amount of $1.1 million at December 31, 2025. There were write-downs of other real estate owned of $0.6 million in 2025.
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2024 are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2024 Using
(dollars in thousands)Carrying
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Collateral Dependent Loans:
Commercial loans$33,658 $— $— $33,658 
Commercial real estate loans121,393 — — 121,393 
Foreclosed Assets:
Commercial real estate975 — — 975 
Residential244 — — 244 
At December 31, 2024, commercial and commercial real estate loans that were deemed collateral dependent had a principal amount of $213.8 million, with a valuation allowance of $58.7 million. Old National recorded provision expense associated with these loans totaling $49.0 million in 2024.
The net carrying amount of other real estate owned and other repossessed property totaled $1.2 million at December 31, 2024. There were write-downs of other real estate owned of $0.5 million in 2024.
The table below provides quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurements within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:
(dollars in thousands)Fair
Value
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable
Input
Range (Weighted
Average)(1)
December 31, 2025
Collateral Dependent Loans
Commercial loans$55,471 Discounted
cash flow
Discount for type of property,
age of appraisal, and current status
8% - 50% (35%)
Commercial real estate loans109,852 Discounted
cash flow
Discount for type of property,
age of appraisal, and current status
2% - 61% (17%)
Foreclosed Assets
Commercial real estate (2)
975 Fair value of collateralDiscount for type of property,
age of appraisal, and current status
30%
Residential (2)
98 Fair value of collateralDiscount for type of property,
age of appraisal, and current status
44%
December 31, 2024
Collateral Dependent Loans
Commercial loans$33,658 Discounted
cash flow
Discount for type of property,
age of appraisal, and current status
9% - 49% (31%)
Commercial real estate loans121,393 Discounted
cash flow
Discount for type of property,
age of appraisal, and current status
3% - 46% (18%)
Foreclosed Assets
Commercial real estate (2)
975 Fair value of collateralDiscount for type of property,
age of appraisal, and current status
28%
Residential (2)
244 Fair value of collateralDiscount for type of property,
age of appraisal, and current status
24%
(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.
(2)There was only one foreclosed commercial real estate property and one foreclosed residential real estate property at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 with write-downs during 2025 and 2024, so no range or weighted average is reported.
Fair Value Option
Old National may elect to report most financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis with changes in fair value reported in net income. After the initial adoption, the election is made at the acquisition of an eligible financial asset, financial liability, or firm commitment or when certain specified reconsideration events occur. The fair value election may not be revoked once an election is made.
Loans Held-For-Sale
Old National has elected the fair value option for loans held-for-sale. For these loans, interest income is recorded in the consolidated statements of income based on the contractual amount of interest income earned on the financial assets (except any that are on nonaccrual status). None of these loans are 90 days or more past due, nor are any on nonaccrual status. Interest income for loans held-for-sale is included in the income statement totaling $3.6 million in 2025, $2.3 million in 2024, and $1.2 million in 2023.
Newly originated conforming fixed-rate and adjustable-rate first mortgage loans are intended for sale and are hedged with derivative instruments. Old National has elected the fair value option to mitigate accounting mismatches in cases where hedge accounting is complex and to achieve operational simplification. The fair value option was not elected for loans held for investment.
The difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate remaining principal balance for loans for which the fair value option has been elected was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)Aggregate
Fair Value
DifferenceContractual
Principal
December 31, 2025
Loans held-for-sale$52,911 $1,148 $51,763 
December 31, 2024
Loans held-for-sale$34,483 $271 $34,212 
Accrued interest at period end is included in the fair value of the instruments.
The following table presents the amount of gains and losses from fair value changes included in income before income taxes for financial assets carried at fair value:
(dollars in thousands)Other
Gains and
(Losses)
Interest
Income
Interest
(Expense)
Total Changes
in Fair Values
Included in
Current Period
Earnings
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Loans held-for-sale$874 $101 $(98)$877 
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Loans held-for-sale$(377)$32 $(5)$(350)
Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not carried at fair value were as follows:
 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025 Using
(dollars in thousands)Carrying
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial Assets
Cash, due from banks, money market,
   and other interest-earning investments
$1,826,177 $1,826,177 $ $ 
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies840,435  710,909  
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency910,323  782,818  
State and political subdivisions1,144,730  1,046,511  
Loans, net:
Commercial14,737,809   14,831,563 
Commercial real estate21,780,686   21,806,075 
Residential real estate8,433,102   7,526,511 
Consumer3,243,045   3,027,561 
Accrued interest receivable306,812 894 77,288 228,630 
Financial Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits$13,247,483 $13,247,483 $ $ 
Checking, NOW, savings, and money market
   interest-bearing deposits
32,179,688 32,179,688   
Time deposits9,661,024  9,540,748  
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings100,197 100,197  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase261,366 261,366  
FHLB advances6,237,375  6,229,752  
Other borrowings852,429  853,938  
Accrued interest payable65,291  65,291  
Standby letters of credit1,672   1,672 
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
Commitments to extend credit$ $ $ $5,687 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2024 Using
(dollars in thousands)Carrying
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial Assets
Cash, due from banks, money market,
   and other interest-earning investments
$1,227,968 $1,227,968 $— $— 
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies832,984 — 664,331 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency970,212 — 800,666 — 
State and political subdivisions1,151,685 — 1,006,141 — 
Loans, net:
Commercial10,138,241 — — 10,158,299 
Commercial real estate16,105,961 — — 15,961,968 
Residential real estate6,774,664 — — 6,080,709 
Consumer2,874,499 — — 2,800,060 
Accrued interest receivable233,010 912 60,459 171,639 
Financial Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits$9,399,019 $9,399,019 $— $— 
Checking, NOW, savings, and money market
   interest-bearing deposits
24,668,802 24,668,802 — — 
Time deposits6,755,739 — 6,727,453 — 
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings385 385 — 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase268,975 268,975 — 
FHLB advances4,452,559 — 4,340,188 — 
Other borrowings689,618 — 689,246 — 
Accrued interest payable65,057 — 65,057 — 
Standby letters of credit1,742 — — 1,742 
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
Commitments to extend credit$— $— $— $3,403 
The methods utilized to measure the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2025 and 2024 represent an approximation of exit price, however, an actual exit price may differ.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 19, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 19, 2025
2023Feb 22, 2024
2022Feb 22, 2023
2021Feb 10, 2022
2020Feb 10, 2021
2019Feb 12, 2020
2018Feb 12, 2019
2017Feb 15, 2018
2016Feb 16, 2017

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.