18. DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

Fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the hierarchy. In such cases, the fair value is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2025 Using

 

Description

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury

 

$

2,636

 

 

$

2,636

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

U.S. Agencies

 

 

13,489

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,489

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

3,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,697

 

 

 

 

Corporates

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trading – other

 

 

317

 

 

 

317

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

 

22,331

 

 

 

5,145

 

 

 

17,186

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury

 

 

2,320,815

 

 

 

2,320,815

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Agencies

 

 

62,370

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,370

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed

 

 

8,167,873

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,167,873

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

2,446,588

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,446,588

 

 

 

 

Corporates

 

 

177,115

 

 

 

177,115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized loan obligations

 

 

534,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

534,380

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale

 

 

13,709,141

 

 

 

2,497,930

 

 

 

11,211,211

 

 

 

 

Equity securities with readily determinable fair values

 

 

14,690

 

 

 

14,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

 

281,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

281,329

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

14,027,491

 

 

$

2,517,765

 

 

$

11,509,726

 

 

$

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

$

136,452

 

 

$

 

 

$

136,452

 

 

$

 

Securities sold not yet purchased

 

 

4,052

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,052

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

140,504

 

 

$

 

 

$

140,504

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2024 Using

 

Description

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury

 

$

1,620

 

 

$

1,620

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

U.S. Agencies

 

 

8,369

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,369

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

11,469

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,469

 

 

 

 

Corporates

 

 

6,935

 

 

 

6,935

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trading – other

 

 

140

 

 

 

140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

 

28,533

 

 

 

8,695

 

 

 

19,838

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury

 

 

1,326,073

 

 

 

1,326,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Agencies

 

 

129,047

 

 

 

 

 

 

129,047

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed

 

 

4,420,930

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,420,930

 

 

 

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

1,218,569

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,218,569

 

 

 

 

Corporates

 

 

317,170

 

 

 

317,170

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized loan obligations

 

 

362,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

362,545

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale

 

 

7,774,334

 

 

 

1,643,243

 

 

 

6,131,091

 

 

 

 

Equity securities with readily determinable fair values

 

 

11,596

 

 

 

11,596

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

 

234,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

234,443

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

8,048,906

 

 

$

1,663,534

 

 

$

6,385,372

 

 

$

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

$

107,442

 

 

$

 

 

$

107,442

 

 

$

 

Securities sold not yet purchased

 

 

7,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,100

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

114,542

 

 

$

 

 

$

114,542

 

 

$

 

Valuation methods for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis:

Trading Securities Fair values for trading securities (including financial futures), are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices for similar securities.

Securities Available for Sale Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. Prices are provided by third-party pricing services and are based on observable market inputs. On an annual basis, the Company compares a sample of these prices to other independent sources for the same securities. Additionally, throughout the year, if securities are sold, comparisons are made between the pricing services prices and the market prices at which the securities were sold. Variances are analyzed, and, if appropriate, additional research is conducted with the third-party pricing services. Based on this research, the pricing services may affirm or revise their quoted price. No significant adjustments have been made to the prices provided by the pricing services. The pricing services also provide documentation on an ongoing basis that includes reference data, inputs and methodology by asset class, which is reviewed to ensure that security placement within the fair value hierarchy is appropriate.

Equity securities with readily determinable fair values Fair values are based on quoted market prices.

Derivatives Fair values are determined using valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows from each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, foreign exchange rates, and implied volatilities. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the

Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Securities sold not yet purchased Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. Prices are provided by third-party pricing services and are based on observable market inputs.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2025 Using

 

Description

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

 

Total (Losses) Gains Recognized During the Twelve Months Ended December 31

 

Collateral dependent assets

 

$

70,012

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

70,012

 

 

$

(29,420

)

Other real estate owned

 

 

3,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,009

 

 

 

178

 

Other repossessed assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

73,021

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

73,021

 

 

$

(29,242

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2024 Using

 

Description

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

 

Total Losses Recognized During the Twelve Months Ended December 31

 

Collateral dependent assets

 

$

2,405

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,405

 

 

$

(256

)

Other real estate owned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other repossessed assets

 

 

26,779

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,779

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

29,184

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

29,184

 

 

$

(256

)

 

Valuation methods for instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments measured on a non-recurring basis:

Collateral Dependent Assets Collateral dependent assets are assets evaluated as part of the ACL on an individual basis. Those assets for which there is an associated allowance are considered financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Adjustments are recorded on certain assets to reflect write-downs that are based on the external appraised value of the underlying collateral. The external appraisals are generally based on recent sales of comparable properties which are then adjusted for the unique characteristics of the property being valued. In the case of non-real estate collateral, reliance is placed on a variety of sources, including external estimates of value and judgments based on the experience and expertise of internal specialists within the Company’s property management group and the Company’s credit department. The valuation of collateral dependent assets are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Because many of these inputs are not observable, the measurements are classified as Level 3.

Other real estate owned and Other repossessed assets Other real estate owned and other repossessed assets consist of loan collateral which has been repossessed through foreclosure. This collateral is comprised of commercial and residential real estate and other non-real estate property, including auto, recreational and marine vehicles. Other real estate owned and other repossessed assets are recorded as held for sale initially at the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. The initial valuation of the foreclosed property is obtained through an appraisal process similar to the process described in the collateral dependent assets paragraph above. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are reviewed quarterly and updated periodically, and the assets may be marked down further,

reflecting a new cost basis. Fair value measurements may be based upon appraisals, third-party price opinions, or internally developed pricing methods and those measurements are classified as Level 3.

Fair value disclosures require disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis.

The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2025 Using

 

 

 

Carrying Amount

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

 

Total Estimated Fair Value

 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and short-term investments

 

$

9,441,175

 

 

$

7,893,082

 

 

$

1,548,093

 

 

$

 

 

$

9,441,175

 

Securities available for sale

 

 

13,709,141

 

 

 

2,497,930

 

 

 

11,211,211

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,709,141

 

Securities held to maturity (exclusive of allowance for credit losses)

 

 

5,724,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,250,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,250,465

 

Trading securities

 

 

22,331

 

 

 

5,145

 

 

 

17,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,331

 

Other securities

 

 

676,300

 

 

 

14,690

 

 

 

661,610

 

 

 

 

 

 

676,300

 

Loans (exclusive of allowance for credit losses)

 

 

38,781,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,041,201

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,041,201

 

Derivatives

 

 

281,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

281,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

281,329

 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time deposits

 

 

3,760,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,760,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,760,862

 

Other borrowings

 

 

3,324,938

 

 

 

32,133

 

 

 

3,292,805

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,324,938

 

Long-term debt

 

 

474,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

523,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

523,545

 

Derivatives

 

 

136,452

 

 

 

 

 

 

136,452

 

 

 

 

 

 

136,452

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit for loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,972

 

Commitments to extend resell agreements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

Commercial letters of credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

130

 

Standby letters of credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,483

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2024 Using

 

 

 

Carrying Amount

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

 

Total Estimated Fair Value

 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and short-term investments

 

$

9,104,445

 

 

$

8,559,445

 

 

$

545,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

9,104,445

 

Securities available for sale

 

 

7,774,334

 

 

 

1,643,243

 

 

 

6,131,091

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,774,334

 

Securities held to maturity (exclusive of allowance for credit losses)

 

 

5,378,912

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,748,938

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,748,938

 

Trading securities

 

 

28,533

 

 

 

8,695

 

 

 

19,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,533

 

Other securities

 

 

471,018

 

 

 

11,596

 

 

 

459,422

 

 

 

 

 

 

471,018

 

Loans (exclusive of allowance for credit losses)

 

 

25,645,057

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,665,211

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,665,211

 

Derivatives

 

 

234,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

234,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

234,443

 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time deposits

 

 

2,127,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,127,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,127,667

 

Other borrowings

 

 

2,609,715

 

 

 

70,405

 

 

 

2,539,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,609,715

 

Long-term debt

 

 

385,292

 

 

 

 

 

 

417,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

417,217

 

Derivatives

 

 

107,442

 

 

 

 

 

 

107,442

 

 

 

 

 

 

107,442

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit for loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,515

 

Commitments to extend resell agreements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

292

 

Commercial letters of credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

Standby letters of credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,375

 

 

Cash and short-term investments The carrying amounts of cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and resell agreements are reasonable estimates of their fair values.

Securities held to maturity For U.S. Agency and mortgage-backed securities, as well as general obligation bonds in the State and political subdivision portfolio, fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. Prices are provided by third-party pricing services and are based on observable market inputs. On an annual basis, the Company compares a sample of these prices to other independent sources for the same securities. Variances are analyzed, and, if appropriate, additional research is conducted with the third-party pricing services. Based on this research, the pricing services may affirm or revise their quoted price. No significant adjustments have been made to the prices provided by the pricing services. The pricing services also provide documentation on an ongoing basis that includes reference data, inputs and methodology by asset class, which is reviewed to ensure that security placement within the fair value hierarchy is appropriate. For private placement bonds in the State and political subdivision portfolio, fair values are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates.

Other securities Amount consists of FRB and FHLB stock held by the Company, equity securities with readily determinable fair values, and equity securities without readily determinable fair values, including equity-method investments and other miscellaneous investments. The carrying amount of the FRB and FHLB stock equals its fair value because the shares can only be redeemed by the FRB and FHLB at their carrying amount. Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are measured at fair value using quoted market prices. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.

Loans Fair values are estimated for portfolios with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type, such as commercial, real estate, consumer, and credit card. Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and variable interest rate categories. The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows. The discount rates used are estimated using comparable market rates for similar types of instruments adjusted to be commensurate with the credit risk, overhead costs, and optionality of such instruments.

Time deposits The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates that are currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Other borrowings The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements and other short-term debt are reasonable estimates of their fair value because of the short-term nature of their maturities. Federal funds purchased are classified as Level 1 based on availability of quoted market prices and repurchase agreements and other short-term debt are classified as Level 2.

Long-term debt Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate fair value of existing debt.

Other off-balance sheet instruments The fair value of loan commitments and letters of credit are determined based on the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreement and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. Neither the fees earned during the year on these instruments nor their fair value at period-end are significant to the Company’s consolidated financial position.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 26, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 27, 2025
2023Feb 22, 2024
2022Feb 23, 2023
2021Feb 24, 2022
2020Mar 1, 2021
2019Feb 27, 2020
2018Mar 1, 2019
2017Feb 22, 2018
2016Feb 23, 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.