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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20182019
Commission File No. 001-36408
PACWEST BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 33-0885320
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
BeverlyBeverly Hills, CA90212
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(310) (310) 887-8500
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per sharePACWThe Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
(Title of Each Class)
(Trading Symbol) 
(Name of Exchange on Which Registered)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    þYeso  No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    o  Yes    þNo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    þYeso  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    þYeso  No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
þ
Large accelerated filer
oAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
o Non-accelerated filer
oSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company  
o Emerging growth company
o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    o  Yes    þ  No
As of June 30, 2018,2019, the aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the average high and low sales prices on The Nasdaq Global Select Market as of the close of business on June 29, 2018,28, 2019, was approximately $6.1$4.5 billion. Registrant does not have any nonvoting common equities.
As of February 21, 2019,14, 2020, there were 120,800,873116,859,317 shares of registrant's common stock outstanding, excluding 1,431,6161,574,793 shares of unvested restricted stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The information required by Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K will be found in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such information is incorporated herein by this reference.





PACWEST BANCORP
20182019 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PART I
   
 Forward‑Looking Information
 Available Information
 Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms
Item 1.Business
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.Properties
Item 3.Legal Proceedings
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure
 
PART II
   
ITEM 5.Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
ITEM 6.Selected Financial Data
ITEM 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
ITEM 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
ITEM 9A.Controls and Procedures
ITEM 9B.Other Information
   
PART III 
   
ITEM 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
ITEM 11.Executive Compensation
ITEM 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
ITEM 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
ITEM 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services
   
PART IV 
   
ITEM 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
ITEM 16.Form 10-K Summary
SIGNATURES












PART I
Forward-Looking Information
This Form 10-K contains certain “forward-looking statements” about the Company and its subsidiaries within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including certain plans, strategies, goals, and projections and including statements about our expectations regarding our operating expenses, profitability, allowance for loan and lease losses, net interest margin, net interest income, deposit growth, loan and lease portfolio growth and production, acquisitions, maintaining capital adequacy, liquidity, goodwill, and interest rate risk management. All statements contained in this Form 10-K that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words “anticipate,” “assume,” “intend,” “believe,” “forecast,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “will,” “should,” “look forward” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these statements as they involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in them. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties more fully described under "Item 1A. Risk Factors." Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
our ability to compete effectively against other financial service providers in our markets;markets including attracting and retaining qualified employees;
the effect of the current interest rate environment or impact of changes in interest rates or levels of market activity, especially on the fair value of our loan and investment portfolios;
economic deterioration or a recession that may affect the ability of borrowers to make contractual payments on loans and may affect the value of real property or other property held as collateral for such loans;
changes in credit quality and the effect of credit quality and the new CECL accounting standard on our provision for credit losses and allowance for loan and lease losses;
our ability to attract and retain deposits and other sources of funding or liquidity;
the need to retain capital for strategic or regulatory reasons;
compression of the net interest margin due to changes in the interest rate environment, forward yield curves, loan products offered, spreads on newly originated loans and leases, and/or changes in our asset or liability mix;
failure to adequately manage the transition from LIBOR as a reference rate;
reduced demand for our services due to strategic or regulatory reasons;reasons or reduced demand for our products due to legislative changes such as new rent control laws;
our ability to successfully execute on initiatives relating to enhancements of our technology infrastructure, including client-facing systems and applications;
our ability to complete future acquisitions and to successfully integrate such acquired entities or achieve expected benefits, synergies and/or operating efficiencies within expected time frames or at all;
legislative or regulatory requirements or changes, including an increase to capital requirements, and increased political and regulatory uncertainty;
the impactSevere weather, natural disasters, acts of the Dodd-Frank Act onwar or terrorism, public health issues, or other adverse external events could harm our business, business strategies and cost of operations;business;
the impact on our reputation and business from our interactions with business partners, counterparties, service providers and other third parties;
higher than anticipated increases in operating expenses;
lower than expected dividends paid from the Bank to the holding company;
the amount and exact timing of any common stock repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other factors;












a deterioration in the overall macroeconomic conditions or the state of the banking industry that could warrant further analysis of the carrying value of goodwill and could result in an adjustment to its carrying value resulting in a non-cash charge;
the effectiveness of our risk management framework and quantitative models;
the costs and effects of failure, interruption or breach of security of our systems or the systems of our contracted vendors;
the costs and effects of legal, compliance, and regulatory actions, changes and developments, including the impact of adverse judgments or settlements in litigation, the initiation and resolution of regulatory or other governmental inquiries or investigations, and/or the results of regulatory examinations or reviews;
the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on our business and business strategies, or if other changes are made to tax laws or regulations affecting our business, including the disallowance of tax benefits by tax authorities and/or changes in tax filing jurisdictions or entity classifications; and
our success at managing risks involved in the foregoing items and all other risk factors described in our audited consolidated financial statements, and other risk factors described in this Form 10-K and other documents filed or furnished by PacWest with the SEC.


All forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K are based on information available at the time the statement is made. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.
Available Information
We maintain a corporate website at http://www.pacwestbancorp.com and a website for the Bank at http://www.pacificwesternbank.comwww.pacwest.com. At http://www.pacwestbancorp.com and viaVia the “Investor Relations” link at the Bank’s website, our Annual Report on Form 10‑K, quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q, current reports on Form 8‑K and amendments to such reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are available, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after such forms are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet website at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. You may obtain copies of the Company’s filings on the SEC website. These documents may also be obtained in print upon request by our stockholders to our Investor Relations Department.
We have adopted a written codeCode of ethicsBusiness Conduct and Ethics that applies to all directors, officers and employees, of the Company, including our principal executive officer and senior financial officers, in accordance with Section 406 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules of the SEC promulgated thereunder. The code of ethics, which we call our Code of Business Conductthereunder and Ethics,it is available on our corporatevia the "Investor Relations" link at the Bank's websitehttp://www.pacwestbancorp.com in the section entitledtitled “Corporate Governance.” Any changes in, or waivers from, the provisions of this code of ethics that the SEC requires us to disclose are posted on our corporate website in such section. In the Corporate Governance section of our corporate website, we have also posted the charters for our Audit Committee, Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee, Asset/Liability Management Committee, and Risk Committee, as well as our Corporate Governance Guidelines. In addition, information concerning purchases and sales of our equity securities by our executive officers and directors is posted on our website.
OurDocuments available on the website are available in print to any stockholder who requests them in writing to our Investor Relations Department can be contacted at PacWest Bancorp, 9701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, Attention: Investor Relations, telephone (310) 887‑8521, or via e‑mail to investor‑relations@pacwestbancorp.com.
All website addresses given in this document are for information only and are not intended to be an active link or to incorporate any website information into this document.




Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms
The acronyms, abbreviations, and terms listed below are used in various sections of this Form 10-K, including "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."
AFXAmerican Financial Exchange FRBFSOCBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemFinancial Stability Oversight Council
ALLLAllowance for Loan and Lease Losses FRBSFIPOFederal Reserve Bank of San FranciscoInitial Public Offering
ALMAsset Liability Management FSOCIRRFinancial Stability Oversight CouncilInterest Rate Risk
ASCAccounting Standards Codification GLBALIBORGramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999London Inter-bank Offering Rate
ASUAccounting Standards Update IPOLIHTCInitial Public OfferingLow Income Housing Tax Credit
ATMAutomated Teller Machine IRRMBSInterest Rate RiskMortgage-Backed Securities
Basel IIIA comprehensive capital framework and rules for U.S. banking organizations approved by the FRB and the FDIC in 2013.2013 LIHTCMVELow Income Housing Tax CreditMarket Value of Equity
BHCABank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended MBSNIIMortgage-Backed SecuritiesNet Interest Income
BOLIBank Owned Life Insurance MVENIMMarket Value of EquityNet Interest Margin
BrexitBritain Exit (from the European Union) NIINSFNet Interest Income
California Privacy ActCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act of 2018NIMNet Interest MarginNon-Sufficient Funds
CDICore Deposit Intangible Assets Non-PCINon-Purchased Credit Impaired
CECLCurrent Expected Credit Loss OCCOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
CET1Common Equity Tier 1 OFACU.S Treasury Department of Office of Foreign Assets Control
CFPBConsumer Financial Protection Bureau OREOOther Real Estate Owned
CMOsCollateralized Mortgage Obligations PD/LGDProbability of Default/Loss Given Default
CRACommunity Reinvestment ActPWEFPacific Western Equipment Finance
CRICustomer Relationship Intangible AssetsPATRIOT ActUniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
CPIConsumer Price IndexPCIPurchased Credit Impaired
CRACommunity Reinvestment ActPD/LGDProbability of Default/Loss Given Default
CRICustomer Relationship Intangible AssetsPRSUsPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units
CUBCU Bancorp (a company acquired on October 20, 2017) PCIPWAMPurchased Credit ImpairedPacific Western Asset Management Inc.
CU BankCalifornia United Bank (a wholly-owned subsidiary of CUB) PRSUsROUPerformance-Based Restricted Stock UnitsRight-of-use
DBOCalifornia Department of Business Oversight S1AMSBASquare 1 Asset Management, Inc.Small Business Administration
DGCLDelaware General Corporation Law SBASECSmall Business AdministrationSecurities and Exchange Commission
Dodd-Frank ActDodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act SECSNCsSecurities and Exchange CommissionShared National Credits
DTAsDeferred Tax Assets SNCsSOFRShared National Credits
EGRRCPAEconomic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection ActSquare 1Square 1 Financial, Inc. (a company acquired on October 6, 2015)Secured Overnight Financing Rate
Efficiency RatioNoninterest expense (less intangible asset amortization, net foreclosed assets income/expense, and acquisition, integration and reorganization costs) divided by net revenues (the sum of tax equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income, less gain/loss on sale of securities and gain/loss on sales of assets other than loans and leases) Tax Equivalent Net Interest IncomeNet interest income adjusted for tax equivalentreflecting adjustments related to tax-exempt interest on certain loans and municipalinvestment securities
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board Tax Equivalent NIMNIM adjusted for tax equivalentreflecting adjustments related to tax-exempt interest on certain loans and municipalinvestment securities
FDIAFederal Deposit Insurance Act TCJATax Cuts and Jobs Act
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation TDRsTroubled Debt Restructurings
FDICIAFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act TRSAsTime-Based Restricted Stock Awards
FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco TruPSTrust Preferred Securities
FinCENFRBFinancial Crimes Enforcement NetworkBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System U.S. GAAPU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
FRBSFFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco VIEVariable Interest Entity







ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General
PacWest Bancorp, a Delaware corporation, is a bank holding company registered under the BHCA with our corporate headquarters located in Beverly Hills, California. Our principal business is to serve as the holding company for our wholly-owned subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank. References to "Pacific Western" or the "Bank" refer to Pacific Western Bank together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries. References to "we," "us," or the "Company" refer to PacWest Bancorp together with its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. When we refer to "PacWest" or to the "holding company," we are referring to PacWest Bancorp, the parent company, on a stand-alone basis.
The Bank is focused on relationship-based business banking to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses nationwide. The Bank offers a broad range of loan and lease and deposit products and services through 74 full-service branches located throughout the state ofin California, one branch located in Durham, North Carolina, one branch located in Denver, Colorado, and numerous loan production offices across the country through ourits Community Banking, National Lending and Venture Banking groups. Community Banking provides real estate loans, commercial loans, and comprehensive deposit and treasury management services to small and medium-sized businesses conducted primarily through our California-based branch offices.offices and Denver, Colorado branch office. National Lending provides asset-based, equipment, and real estate and security cash flow loans and treasury management services to established middle-market businesses on a national basis. Venture Banking offers loans and a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial and venture-backed businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors, with offices located in key innovation hubs across the United States. In addition, we provide investment advisory and asset management services to select clients through Square 1Pacific Western Asset Management Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank and a SEC-registered investment adviser.  
PacWest Bancorp was established in October 1999 and has achieved strong market positions by developing and maintaining extensive local relationships in the communities we serve. By leveraging our business model, service-driven focus, and presence in attractive markets, as well as maintaining a highly efficient operating model and robust approach to risk management, we have achieved significant and profitable growth, both organically and through disciplined acquisitions. We have successfully completed 29 acquisitions since 2000 which have contributed to our growth and expanded our market presence throughout the United States.
As of December 31, 2018, we2019, the Company had total assets of $25.7$26.8 billion, total loans and leases, net of deferred fees, of $18.0$18.8 billion, total deposits of $18.9$19.2 billion, and stockholders’ equity of $4.8$5.0 billion.
Our Business Strategy
We believe that stable, long-term growth and profitability are the result of building strong customer relationships while maintaining disciplined credit underwriting standards. We continue to focus on originating high-quality loans and leases and growing our low-cost deposit base through our relationship-based business lending. These principles enable us to maintain operational efficiency, increase profitability, increase core deposits, and grow loans and leases in a sound manner.
Our loan and lease portfolio consists primarily of real estate mortgage loans, real estate construction and land loans, and commercial loans and leases. We pursue attractive growth opportunities to expand and enter new markets aligned with our business model and strategic plans. Additionally, we focus on cultivating strong relationships with private equity and venture capital firms nationwide, many of which are also our clients and/or may invest in our clients.
Our reputation, expertise, and relationship-based business banking model enable us to deepen our relationships with our customers. We leverage our relationships with existing customers by cross-sellingproviding access to an array of our products and services, including attracting deposits from and offering cash management solutions to our loan and lease customers. We competitively price our deposit products to meet the needs of our customers with a view to maximizing our share of each customer's financial services business and prudently managing our cost of funds.







Focusing on operational efficiency is critical to our profitability and future growth. We carefully manage our cost structure and continuously refine and implement internal processes and systems to create further efficiencies andto enhance our earnings.
Our management team has extensive expertise and a successful track record in evaluating, executing and integrating attractive, franchise-enhancing acquisitions. We have successfully completed 29 acquisitions since 2000, including the CUB acquisition on October 20, 2017. We will continue to consider acquisitions that are consistent with our business strategy and financial model as opportunities arise.
Depository Products and Services
Deposits are our primary source of funds to support our interest-earning assets and provide a source of stable low-cost funds and deposit-related fee income. We offer traditional deposit products to businesses and other customers with a variety of rates and terms, including demand, money market, and time deposits. We also provide international banking services, multi-state deposit services, and asset management services. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the FDIC up to statutory limits.
Our branch network allows us to gather deposits, expand our brand presence and service our customers’ banking and cash management needs. In addition, as the banking industry continues to experience broader customer acceptance ofcustomers now expect on-line and mobile banking tools for conducting basic banking functions, we are able to serve our customers through a wide range of non-branch channels, including on-line, mobile, remote deposit, and telephone banking platforms, all of which allows us to expand our service area to attract new depositors without a commensurate increase in branch locations or branch traffic.
At December 31, 2018,2019, we had ATMs at 59 of our branches located in California.California and one ATM at our branch in Denver, Colorado. We are parta member of the MoneyPass network that enables our customers to withdraw cash surcharge-free and service charge-free at over 25,000 ATM locations across the country. We provide access to customer accounts via a 24 hour seven-day-a-week, toll-free, automated telephone customer service and secure on-line banking services.
At December 31, 2018,2019, our total deposits consisted of $16.3$16.2 billion in core deposits, $2.0$2.5 billion in time deposits, and $0.5 billion$496.4 million in non-core non-maturity deposits. Core deposits represented 87%84% of total deposits at December 31, 2018,2019, and were comprised of $7.9$7.2 billion in noninterest-bearing deposits, $2.8$4.7 billion in money market accounts, $3.8 billion in interest-bearing checking accounts, $5.0 billion in money market accounts and $0.6 billion$499.6 million in savings accounts. Our deposit base is also diversified by client type. As of December 31, 2018,2019, no individual depositor represented more than 1.0%1.2% of our total deposits, and our top ten depositors represented 7.5% of our total deposits.
We face strong competition in gathering deposits from nationwide, regional, and community banks, credit unions, money market funds, brokerage firms and other non-bank financial services companies that target the same customers as we do. We actively compete actively for deposits and emphasize solicitation of noninterest-bearing deposits. We seek to provide a higher level of personal service than our larger competitors, many of whom have more assets, capital and resources than we do and who may be able to conduct more intensive and broader based promotional efforts to reach potential customers. Our cost of funds fluctuates with market interest rates and may be affected by higher rates being offered by other financial institutions. In certain interest rate environments, additional significant competition for deposits may be expected to arise from corporate and government debt securities and money market mutual funds. Competition for deposits is also affected by the ease with which customers can transfer deposits from one institution to another.
Client Investment Funds
In addition to deposit products, we also offer select clients non-depository cash investment options through S1AM,PWAM, our registered investment adviser subsidiary, and third-party money market sweep products. S1AMPWAM provides customized investment advisory and asset management solutions. At December 31, 2019, total off-balance sheet client investment funds were $1.5 billion, of which $1.2 billion was managed by PWAM. At December 31, 2018, total off-balance sheet client investment funds were $1.9 billion, of which $1.5 billion was managed by S1AM.PWAM.




Lending Activities
At December 31, 2019 and 2018, total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, were $18.8 billion and $18.0 billion. Our lending activities include real estate mortgage loans, real estate construction and land loans, commercial loans and leases, and a small amount of consumer loans. Our commercial real estate loans and real estate construction loans are secured by a variety of property types. Our commercial loans and leases areportfolio is diverse and generally includeincludes various asset-secured loans, equipment-secured loans and leases, venture capital loans to support venture capital firms’ operations and the operations of entrepreneurial and venture-backed companies, during the various phases of their life cycles, secured business loans originated through our Community Banking group, and loans to security alarm monitoring companies. Until December 2017,In October 2019, we actively originated cash flowdecided to cease originating new security monitoring loans used to financeand healthcare real estate loans in our National Lending group. New technology is disrupting the security alarm business, acquisitionscausing increased customer acquisition costs and recapitalizations to various typescustomer attrition, and thereby adversely impacting business models and valuations. We discontinued originations of borrowers, with greater emphasis on borrowers operatinghealthcare real estate loans in our National Lending group upon the departure of the manager of this lending team. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Recent Events - Ceased Originating Certain Loans” for additional information regarding ceased originations of our security monitoring and healthcare and technology industries. In December 2017, we exited most cash flow lending business lines, and we agreed to sell $1.5 billion of cash flow loans (of which $481.1 million were held for sale at December 31, 2017 and were subsequently sold in the first quarter of 2018). At December 31, 2018, we held $92.5 million of cash flow loans from the lending businesses that we exited.real estate loans.
We price loans to preserve our interest spread and maintain our net interest margin. Loan interest rates may be floating, fixed, or a combination thereof (“hybrid”) throughout the loan term. The rates on hybrid loans typically are fixed until a “reset” date when the rates then become floating. While we do not actively solicit direct consumer loans, we hold consumer loans, consisting primarily of purchased private student loans originated and serviced by third-party lenders. We also have an additional exposure to consumer loans as many of our lender finance and& timeshare loans are secured by the receivables owed to our borrowers by individual consumers.
Some of our loans are participations in larger loans, and these participations may be considered a SNC. A SNC is any loan or commitment to extend credit aggregating $100 million or more at origination ($20 million or more prior to January 1, 2018), committed under a formal lending arrangement, and shared by three or more unaffiliated supervised institutions. The SNC program is governed by an inter-agency agreement among the FRB, the FDIC, and the OCC. These agencies review a selection of SNCs periodically, with such review conducted at the lead or agent bank, and deliver a credit risk rating to the participants holding the loans. At December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, we had SNC loans held for investment to 28 borrowers that totaled $755 million and to 30 borrowers that totaled $840 millionmillion. At December 31, 2019 and to 55 borrowers that totaled $1.2 billion.2018, SNC loans held for investment comprised 4.0% and 4.7% of total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.
Real Estate Mortgage Loansand Real Estate Construction and Land Loans
Our real estate lending activities focus primarily on loans to professional developers and real estate investors for the acquisition, construction, refinancing, renovation, and on-going operation of commercial real estate. We also provide commercial real estate loans to borrowers operating businesses at these sites (owner occupied commercial real estate loans), including loans to municipalities, schools and school districts, and non-profit borrowers as part of our tax-exempt lending business line.
Our real estate secured loans include the following specific lending products:
Commercial real estate mortgage. Our commercial real estate mortgage loans generally are collateralized by first deeds of trust on specific commercial properties. The most prevalent types of properties securing our commercial real estate loans are office properties, hotels, retail properties, industrial properties, and various healthcare properties such as skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. The properties are typically located in central business districts across the United States with a significant concentration of collateral properties located in California within our branch footprint. Our commercial real estate loans typically either have interest and principal payments due on an amortization schedule ranging from 25 to 30 years with a lump sum balloon payment due in one to ten years or may have an initial interest-only period followed by an amortization schedule with a lump sum balloon payment due in one to ten years. We also provide commercial real estate secured loans under the SBA's 7(a) Program and 504 Program. Compliant SBA 7(a) loans have an SBA guaranty for 75% of the principal balance. SBA 504 loans are 50% loan-to-value first deed of trust mortgage loans on owner occupied commercial real estate where a second deed of trust is also provided by a nonprofit certified development company. The SBA 7(a) and 504 mortgage loans repay on a twenty-five year amortization schedule.
Commercial real estate mortgage. Our commercial real estate mortgage loans generally are collateralized by first deeds of trust on specific commercial properties. The most prevalent types of properties securing our commercial real estate loans are office properties, hotels, industrial properties, and retail properties. The properties are typically located in central business districts across the United States with a significant concentration of collateral properties located in California within our branch footprint. Our commercial real estate loans typically either have interest and principal payments due on an amortization schedule ranging from 25 to 30 years with a lump sum balloon payment due in one to ten years or may have an initial interest-only period followed by an amortization schedule with a lump sum balloon payment due in one to ten years. We also provide commercial real estate secured loans under the SBA's 7(a) Program and 504 Program. Compliant SBA 7(a) loans have an SBA guaranty for 75% of the principal balance. SBA 504 loans are first deed of trust mortgage loans on owner occupied commercial real estate which are 50% loan-to-value at origination where a second deed of trust is also provided by a non-profit certified development company. The SBA 7(a) and 504 mortgage loans repay on a twenty-five year amortization schedule.



Income producing and other residential real estate mortgage. Our income producing and other residential real estate mortgage loans generally are collateralized by first deeds of trust on specific multi-family and other residential properties. The most prevalent types of properties securing our income producing and other residential real estate loans are multi-family, condominium, pooled single-family rental properties, and individual single-family properties. We also purchase multi-family secured real estate mortgage loans from other banks due primarily to the favorable credit risk profile of multi-family loans. When we purchase multi-family loans from other banks, we re-underwrite the loans at time of purchase. Multi-family loans typically repay on a 30-year amortization schedule. We do not typically originate single-family mortgage loans, although we do purchase this type of loan from a third-party lender.
Real estate construction and land. Our real estate construction and land loans generally are collateralized by first deeds of trust on specific residential and commercial properties. The most prevalent types of properties securing our construction and land loans are multi-family, condominium, and hotel properties. Construction loans typically finance from 50% to 70% of the costs to construct residential and commercial properties. The terms are generally one to three years with short-term, performance-based extension options. We do not currently originate single-family construction loans, although we do purchase this type of loan from a third-party lender.
Income producing and other residential real estate mortgage. Our income producing and other residential real estate mortgage loans generally are collateralized by first deeds of trust on multi-family and other for-rent, non-owner occupied residential properties. The most prevalent types of properties securing our income producing and other residential real estate loans are multi-family, condominium, pooled single-family rental properties, and individual single-family properties. We also purchase multi-family secured real estate mortgage loans from other banks due primarily to the favorable credit risk profile of multi-family loans. When we purchase multi-family loans from other banks, we re-underwrite the loans at time of purchase. Multi-family loans either repay on a 30-year amortization schedule or may have an initial interest-only period (up to two years) and then repay on a 30-year amortization schedule. We do not typically originate owner-occupied single-family mortgage loans but we do have a small portfolio of owner-occupied single-family mortgage loans stemming primarily from banks that we acquired.
Real estate construction and land. Our real estate construction and land loans generally are collateralized by first deeds of trust on specific residential and commercial properties. The most prevalent types of properties securing our construction and land loans are multi-family, hotel properties, and residential condominium properties. Construction loans typically finance from 40% to 70% of the cost to construct residential and commercial properties. The terms are generally one to three years with short-term, performance-based extension options. A very small component of this portfolio are single-family construction loans to qualifying home builders within our branch footprint.
Our real estate portfolio is subject to certain risks including, but not limited to, the following:
increased competition in pricing and loan structure;
the economic conditions of the United States;States and in the markets where we lend;
decreased demand or decreased values as a result of legislative changes such as new rent control laws;
interest rate increases;
decreased real estate values in the markets where we lend;
the borrower's inability to repay our loan due to decreased cash flow or operating losses;
the borrower’s inability to refinance or payoff our loan upon maturity;
loss of our loan principal stemming from a collateral foreclosure; and
various environmental risks, including natural disasters.
In addition to the points above, real estate construction loans are also subject to project-specific risks including, but not limited to, the following:
construction costs being more than anticipated;
construction taking longer than anticipated;
failure by developers and contractors to meet project specifications or timelines;
disagreement between contractors, subcontractors and developers;
demand for completed projects being less than anticipated; and
buyers of the completed projects not being able to secure permanent financing.





Real estate mortgage loans include loans secured by healthcare properties, primarily skilled nursing facilities. In addition to the points above, for a healthcare real estate loan, we evaluate facility clinical compliance and quality of care, assess the loan-to-value using per bed limitations based on market information, and analyze the payor mix and state and federal revenue sources. In October 2019, we ceased the origination of healthcare real estate loans in our National Lending group and expect real estate mortgage loans secured by healthcare properties to be a smaller portion of our real estate mortgage loans in the future.
Many of the risks outlined above result from market conditions and are not controllable by us. When considering the markets in which to pursue real estate loans, we consider the market conditions, our current loan portfolio concentrations by property type and by market, and our past experiences with the borrower, within the specific market, and with the property type.


When underwriting real estate loans, we seek to mitigate risk by using the following framework:
requiring borrowers to invest and maintain a meaningful cash equity interest in the properties securing our loans;
reviewing each loan request and renewal individually;
using a credit committee approval process for the approval of each loan request (or aggregated credit exposures) over a certain dollar amount;
adhering to written loan acceptance standards, including among other factors, maximum loan to acquisition or construction cost ratios, maximum loan to as-is or stabilized value ratios, and minimum operating cash flow requirements;
considering market rental and occupancy rates relative to our underwritten or projected rental and occupancy rates;
considering the experience of our borrowers and our borrowers’ abilities to operate and manage the properties securing our loans;
evaluating the supply of comparable real estate and new supply under construction in the collateral's market area;
obtaining independent third-party appraisals that are reviewed by our appraisal department;
obtaining environmental risk assessments; and
obtaining seismic studies where appropriate.
With respect to real estate construction loans, in addition to the foregoing, we attempt to mitigate project-specific risks by:
considering the experience of our borrowers and our borrowers’ abilities to manage the properties during construction and into the stabilization periods;
obtaining project completion guaranties from our borrowers;
including covenants in our construction loan agreements that require the borrowers to fund costs that exceed the initial construction budgets;
implementing a controlled disbursement process for loan proceeds in accordance with an agreed upon schedule, which usually results in the borrowers' equity being invested before loan advances commence and which ensures the costs to complete the projects are in balance with our remaining unfunded loan commitments;
conducting project site visits and using construction consultants who review the progress of the project; and
monitoring the construction costs compared to the budgeted costs and the remaining costs to complete.
SBA 7(a) and 504 program loans are subject to the risks outlined above and the risk that an SBA 7(a) guaranty may be invalid if specific SBA specific procedures are not followed. We seek to mitigate this risk by maintaining and adhering to additional policies specific to SBA loans which align with SBA requirements.


Commercial Loans and Leases
Our commercial loans and leases areportfolio is diverse and generally includeincludes various asset-secured loans, equipment-secured loans and leases, venture capital loans to support venture capital firms’ operations and the operations of entrepreneurial and venture-backed companies, during the various phases of their life cycles, secured business loans originated through our Community Banking group, and loans to security alarm monitoring companies.
Our commercial loans and leases include the following specific lending products:
Lender finance & timeshare. These are loans to companies used to purchase finance receivables or extend finance receivables to the underlying obligors and are secured primarily by the finance receivables owed to our borrowers. The borrowers include commercial lenders, consumer lenders, and timeshare operators. The primary sources of repayment are the operating incomes of the borrowers and the collection of the finance receivables securing the loans. The loans are typically revolving lines of credit with terms of one to three years with contractual borrowing availability as a percentage of eligible collateral.
Lender finance & timeshare. These are loans to companies used to purchase finance receivables or extend finance receivables to the underlying obligors and are secured primarily by the finance receivables owed to our borrowers. The borrowers include lenders to small businesses, consumer lenders, and timeshare operators. The primary sources of repayment are the operating incomes of the borrowers and the collection of the finance receivables securing the loans. The loans are typically revolving lines of credit with terms of one to three years with contractual borrowing availability as a percentage of eligible collateral.
Equipment finance. These are loans and leases used to purchase equipment essential to the operations of our borrower or lessee and are secured by the specific equipment financed. The primary source of repayment is the operating income of the borrower or lessee. The loan and lease terms are two to ten years and generally amortize to either a full repayment or residual balance or investment that is expected to be collected through a sale of the equipment to the lessee or a third party.
Other asset-based. These are loans used for working capital and are secured by trade accounts receivable and/or inventories. The primary sources of repayment are the operating incomes of the borrowers, the collection of the receivables securing the loans, and/or the sale of the inventories securing the loans. The loans are typically revolving lines of credit with terms of one to three years with contractual borrowing availability as a percentage of eligible collateral.
Premium finance. These are loans used to finance annual life insurance premiums and are fully secured by the corresponding cash surrender value of life insurance contracts and other liquid collateral with one year terms that, generally, renew annually. The primary sources of repayment are the cash flow of the borrowers and guarantors, repayment from our loans being refinanced by other lenders, or the application of cash surrender value proceeds to the loans.
Venture capital. These are loans directly to venture capital firms or loans to venture-backed companies. Equity fund loans are the loans made directly to venture capital firms, private equity funds, venture capital funds, and venture capital management companies to provide a bridge to the receipt of capital calls and to support the borrowers’ working capital needs, such as the cost of raising a new venture fund or leasehold improvements for new office space. The primary sources of repayment are receipt of capital calls, proceeds from sales of portfolio company investments, and management fees. The loan terms are generally one to four years, and the loans are typically secured by a first position lien on the assets of the business, an assignment of capital call rights and/or an assignment of management fees. Loans to venture-backed companies support the borrowers’ operations, including operating losses, working capital requirements, and fixed asset acquisitions. The borrowers are at various stages in their development (early, expansion, or late), and are, generally, reporting operating losses. The primary sources of repayment are future additional venture capital equity investments or the sale of the company or its assets. The loan terms are generally one to four years, and the loans are typically secured by a first priority, secured blanket lien on all corporate assets and/or a lien on intellectual property.
Secured business. These are secured business loans originated through the Community Banking group. The primary source of repayment is the cash flow of the borrowers. The loans can be up to five years and are secured by a specific asset or assets of the borrower.



Equipment finance. These are loans and leases used to purchase equipment essential to the operations of our borrower or lessee and are secured by the specific equipment financed. The primary source of repayment is the operating income of the borrower or lessee. The loan and lease terms are two to ten years and generally amortize to either a full repayment or residual balance or investment that is expected to be collected through a sale of the equipment to the lessee or a third party.
Other asset-based. These are loans used for working capital and are secured by trade accounts receivable and/or inventories. The primary sources of repayment are the operating incomes of the borrowers, the collection of the receivables securing the loans, and/or the sale of the inventories securing the loans. The loans are typically revolving lines of credit with terms of one to three years with contractual borrowing availability as a percentage of eligible collateral. In conjunction with our healthcare real estate loans, we may provide healthcare operators with asset-based loans secured by healthcare accounts receivable to support working capital needs.
Premium finance. These are loans used to finance annual life insurance premiums and are fully secured by the corresponding cash surrender value of life insurance contracts and other liquid collateral with one year terms that, generally, renew annually. The primary sources of repayment are the cash flow of the borrowers and guarantors, repayment from our loans being refinanced by other lenders, or the application of cash surrender value proceeds to the loans.
Venture capital. These are loans to venture-backed companies or loans directly to venture capital firms. Loans to venture-backed companies support the borrowers’ operations, including operating losses, working capital requirements, and fixed asset acquisitions. The borrowers are at various stages in their development (early, expansion, or late), and are, generally, reporting operating losses. The primary sources of repayment are future additional venture capital equity investments or the sale of the company or its assets. The loan terms are generally one to four years, and the loans are typically secured by a first priority, secured blanket lien on all corporate assets and/or a lien on intellectual property. This loan segment also includes equity fund loans which are loans made directly to venture capital firms, venture capital funds, and venture capital management companies to provide a bridge to the receipt of capital calls and to support the borrowers’ working capital needs, such as the cost of raising a new venture fund or leasehold improvements for new office space. The primary sources of repayment are receipt of capital calls, proceeds from sales of portfolio company investments, and management fees. The loan terms are generally one to four years, and the loans are typically secured by a first position lien on the assets of the business, an assignment of capital call rights and/or an assignment of management fees.
Secured business. These are secured business loans originated through the Community Banking group. The primary source of repayment is the cash flow of the borrowers. The loans can be up to five years and are secured by a specific asset or assets of the borrower.
Security monitoring. These are loans to security monitoring companies used to support the operations of companies that provide business and residential security systems and the accompanying alarm monitoring services. Loans to security monitoring companies are secured primarily by the monitoring contracts between the borrowers and their customers. The primary sources of repayment are the operating incomes of the borrowers, proceeds from the sales of security monitoring contracts to other monitoring companies, and proceeds from the sale of the borrowers themselves. The loans are typically revolving lines of credit with terms of one to three years with contractual borrowing availability as a ratio of the total recurring monthly billing amount from eligible monitoring contracts (collateral). Loans to security monitoring borrowers are usually considered leveraged loans. According to regulatory guidance, leveraged loans are typically loans where the proceeds are used for buyouts or acquisitions and where the resulting total debt levels are four or more times the annual adjusted earnings of the borrower.


Other lending. Loans aggregated into the category of “Other lending” are various commercial loan types including Community Banking group business loans secured by a blanket lien on the borrowers’ businesses, loans to homeowner associations, loans to municipalities and non-profit borrowers, and SBA 7(a) loans for small business expansion. The primary sources of repayments for the Community Banking group business loans, non-profit borrowers, and SBA 7(a) business expansion loans are the operations of the borrowers. The primary sources of repayment for loans to municipalities are tax collections from their tax jurisdictions.
Cash flow. Until December 2017, we actively originated cash flow loans to finance business acquisitions and recapitalizations to various types of borrowers, with greater emphasis on borrowers operating in the healthcare and technology industries. In December 2017, we exited most cash flow lending business lines, and agreed to sell $1.5 billion of cash flow loans (of which $481.1 million were held for sale at December 31, 2017 and were subsequently sold in the first quarter of 2018). At December 31, 2018, we held $114.1 million of cash flow loans, including $92.5 million from the lending businesses that we exited in December 2017.
Security monitoring. These are loans to security monitoring companies used to support the operations of companies that provide business and residential security systems and the accompanying alarm monitoring services. Loans to security monitoring companies are secured primarily by the monitoring contracts between the borrowers and their customers. The primary sources of repayment are the operating incomes of the borrowers, proceeds from the sales of security monitoring contracts to other monitoring companies, and proceeds from the sale of the borrowers themselves. The loans are typically revolving lines of credit with terms of one to three years with contractual borrowing availability as a ratio of the total recurring monthly billing amount from eligible monitoring contracts (collateral). Loans to security monitoring borrowers are usually considered leveraged loans. According to regulatory guidance, leveraged loans are typically loans where the proceeds are used for buyouts or acquisitions and where the resulting total debt levels are four or more times the annual adjusted earnings of the borrower. In October 2019, we decided to no longer originate new security monitoring loans. New technology is disrupting the security alarm business, causing increased customer acquisition costs and customer attrition and, thereby, adversely impacting business models and valuations.
Other lending. Loans aggregated into the category of “Other lending” are various commercial loan types including Community Banking group business loans secured by a blanket lien on the borrowers’ businesses, loans to homeowner associations, loans to municipalities and non-profit borrowers, and SBA 7(a) loans for small business expansion. The primary sources of repayments for the Community Banking group business loans, non-profit borrowers, and SBA 7(a) business expansion loans are the operations of the borrowers. The primary sources of repayment for loans to municipalities are tax collections from their tax jurisdictions.
Cash flow. Until December 2017, we actively originated cash flow loans to finance business acquisitions and recapitalizations to various types of borrowers, with greater emphasis on borrowers operating in the healthcare and technology industries. In December 2017, we exited most cash flow lending business lines, and agreed to sell $1.5 billion of cash flow loans (of which $481.1 million were held for sale at December 31, 2017 and were subsequently sold in the first quarter of 2018). At December 31, 2019, our remaining cash flow loans totaled $38.1 million.
Our portfolio of commercial loans and leases is subject to certain risks including, but not limited to, the following:
the economic conditions of the United States;
interest rate increases;
deterioration of the value of the underlying collateral;
increased competition in pricing and loan structure;
the deterioration of a borrower’s or guarantor’s financial capabilities; and
various environmental risks, including natural disasters, which can negatively affect a borrower’s business.
When underwriting commercial loans and leases, we seek to mitigate risk by using the following framework:
considering the prospects for the borrower's industry and competition;
considering our past experience with the borrower and with the collateral type;
considering our current loan and lease portfolio concentration by loan type and collateral type;
reviewing each loan request and renewal individually;
using our credit committee approval process for the approval of each loan request (or aggregate credit exposure) over a certain dollar amount; and
adhering to written loan underwriting policies and procedures including, among other factors, loan structures and covenants.


We actively manage real estate and commercial loans and seek to mitigate credit risk on most loans by using the following framework.
monitoring the economic conditions in the regions or areas in which our borrowers are operating;
measuring operating performance of our borrower or collateral and comparing it to our underwriting expectations;
assessing compliance with financial and operating covenants as set forth in our loan agreements and considering the effects of incidences of noncompliance and taking corrective actions;
assigning a credit risk rating to each loan and ensuring the accuracy of our credit risk ratings by using an independent credit review function to assess the appropriateness of the credit risk ratings assigned to loans;
conducting loan portfolio review meetings where senior management and members of credit administration discuss the credit status and related action plans on loans with unfavorable credit risk ratings; and
subjecting loan modifications and loan renewal requests to underwriting and assessment standards similar to the underwriting and assessment standards applied before closing the loans.


Consumer Loans
Consumer loans are primarily purchased private student loans originated and serviced by third-parties that areand not guaranteed by any program of the U.S. Government. These loans refinanced the outstanding student loan debt of borrowers who met certain underwriting criteria, with terms that fully amortize the debt over terms ranging from five to twenty years. Consumer loans may also include personal loans, auto loans, home equity lines of credit, revolving lines of credit, and other loans typically made by banks to individual borrowers.
Our consumer loan portfolio is subject to certain risks, including, but not limited to, the following:
the economic conditions of the United States and the levels of unemployment;
the amount of credit offered to consumers in the market;
interest rate increases;
consumer bankruptcy laws which allow consumers to discharge certain debts (excluding student loans);
compliance with consumer lending regulations;
additional regulations and oversight by the CFPB; and
the ability of the sub-servicers of the Bank’s student loans to service the loans in accordance with the terms of the loan purchase agreements.
We seek to mitigate the exposure to such risks through the direct approval of all internally originated consumer loans by reviewing each new loan request and each renewal individually and adhering to written credit policies. Each purchased pool of loans must meet thresholds we have established for weighted average credit scores, weighted average borrower annual income, and weighted average borrower monthly free cash flow. For all purchased student loans, we monitor the performance of the originator and the enforcement of our rights under the loan purchase agreement.




Loan Concentrations
The following table presents the composition of our loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, by loan portfolio segment and class as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 December 31, 20162019 2018 2017
  % of   % of   % of  % of   % of   % of
Amount Total Amount Total Amount TotalBalance Total Balance Total Balance Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate mortgage:                      
Commercial$4,824,298
 27% $5,385,740
 32% $4,396,696
 28%$4,202,687
 22% $4,824,298
 27% $5,385,740
 32%
Income producing and other residential3,093,843
 17% 2,466,894
 14% 1,314,036
 9%3,770,060
 20% 3,093,843
 17% 2,466,894
 14%
Total real estate mortgage7,918,141
 44% 7,852,634
 46% 5,710,732
 37%7,972,747
 42% 7,918,141
 44% 7,852,634
 46%
Real estate construction and land:                      
Commercial912,583
 5% 769,075
 5% 581,246
 4%1,082,368
 6% 912,583
 5% 769,075
 5%
Residential1,321,073
 8% 822,154
 5% 384,001
 2%1,655,434
 9% 1,321,073
 8% 822,154
 5%
Total real estate construction and land2,233,656
 13% 1,591,229
 10% 965,247
 6%2,737,802
 15% 2,233,656
 13% 1,591,229
 10%
Total real estate10,151,797
 57% 9,443,863
 56% 6,675,979
 43%10,710,549
 57% 10,151,797
 57% 9,443,863
 56%
Commercial:                      
Asset-based3,305,421
 18% 2,924,950
 17% 2,948,941
 19%3,748,407
 20% 3,305,421
 18% 2,924,950
 17%
Venture capital2,038,748
 11% 2,122,735
 13% 1,987,900
 13%2,179,422
 12% 2,038,748
 11% 2,122,735
 13%
Other commercial (1)
2,060,426
 12% 2,071,394
 12% 3,467,712
 22%1,767,667
 9% 2,060,426
 12% 2,071,394
 12%
Total commercial7,404,595
 41% 7,119,079
 42% 8,404,553
 54%7,695,496
 41% 7,404,595
 41% 7,119,079
 42%
Consumer401,321
 2% 409,801
 2% 375,422
 3%440,827
 2% 401,321
 2% 409,801
 2%
Total loans and leases held for                      
investment, net of deferred fees$17,957,713
 100% $16,972,743
 100% $15,455,954
 100%$18,846,872
 100% $17,957,713
 100% $16,972,743
 100%

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(1)At December 31, 2018,2019, the remaining balances of the technology, healthcare, and general cash flow loans held for investment of the lending businesses that we exited in December 2017 totaled $92.5$38.1 million. At December 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the balances of these loans totaled $249.3$114.1 million and $2.3 billion.$278.9 million. Such cash flow loans are included in the "Other commercial" loan portfolio class in the table.
Our
The real estate mortgage loan portfolio segments ofis diversified among various property types. At December 31, 2019, the three largest property types securing real estate mortgage loans real estate constructionwere multi-family properties, office properties, and land loans, and commercial loansindustrial properties, which comprised 44%45%, 13%16%, and 41%11% of our total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2018, respectively, compared to 46%, 10%, and 42% at December 31, 2017, respectively.
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At December 31, 2019 and 2018, 12% and 2017, 13% and 14% of the total real estate mortgage loans were owner occupied (where our borrowers were operating businesses on the premises that collateralize our loans).
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At December 31, 2017, the three largest property types for2019, commitments secured by real estate construction and land loans were multi-family properties, residential condominium properties, and office properties, which comprised 27%, 10%, and 10%projects totaled $6.0 billion with related outstanding loan balances of our real estate construction and land loans, respectively.


$2.7 billion. At December 31, 2018, commitments secured by real estate construction and land projects totaled $4.9 billion with related outstanding loan balances of $2.2 billion. At December 31, 2017, commitments secured by real estate construction projects totaled $3.6 billion with related outstanding loan balances of $1.6 billion. At December 31, 2018,2019, commitments related to construction and land projects in California totaled $2.8$3.4 billion or 57% of total real estate construction and land commitments, and commitments related to construction and land projects in New York City totaled $688.4$664 million or 14%11% of total real estate construction and land commitments.
At December 31, 2018,2019, there were eightten individual real estate construction and land commitments greater than or equal to $100 million with the largest two commitments bothcommitment being $150.0$150 million. At December 31, 2018,2019, these eightten individual commitments totaled $940.8 million$1.2 billion and had an aggregate outstanding balances that totaled $259.2balance of $451 million. The projects financed by these commitments were a hotel, office building, fivethree mixed use properties, and six multi-family projects, and a residential condominium complex.projects. For these specificten commitments, the average commitment to budgeted projected cost ratio was 51.4%52.4%.
At December 31, 2019, we had 11 individual loan commitments greater than or equal to $150 million that ranged in size from $150 million to $300 million and totaled $2.1 billion and had an aggregate outstanding balance of $720 million. Seven of these commitments totaling $1.4 billion were equity fund loans, three of these commitments totaling $500 million were lender finance & timeshare loans, and one of these commitments totaling $150 million was a commercial construction loan.
At December 31, 2018, our largest individual loan commitment was $155.0 million and we had sixseven individual loan commitments eachequal to or greater than $150 million that ranged in size from $150 million to $155 million and totaled $1.1 billion and had an aggregate outstanding balance of $150.0$463 million. TheseTwo of these commitments totaling $305 million were for equity fund loans, three of these commitments totaling $450 million were lender finance & timeshare loans, and two of these commitments totaling $300 million were commercial construction loans. At December 31, 2018, our ten largest individual loan commitments totaled $1.5 billion and had corresponding outstanding balances that totaled $732.7 million. These ten largest commitments ranged from $130.0 million to $155.0 million. These commitments were for equity fund loans, lender finance loans, commercial construction loans, other commercial real estate loans, and secured business loans. At December 31, 2017, our ten largest individual loan commitments totaled $908.9 million and had corresponding outstanding balances that totaled $516.2 million. These ten largest commitments ranged from $75.0 million to $110.0 million. These commitments were for residential construction loans, lender finance loans, commercial construction loans, other commercial real estate loans, hospitality loans, and income producing residential loans.
Current Developments
Colorado Market Expansion
During the fourth quarter of 2018, we established executive offices and expanded our loan production capabilities to include Community Banking in the Denver, Colorado area. In January 2019, we hired a Colorado Market President to lead this effort. In February 2019, we applied for a license in Colorado to accept deposits and plan to open a full-service branch in Denver. We intend to follow our existing Community Banking group model of making business and real estate loans to local borrowers funded by low-cost, locally-obtained deposits.
Financing
We depend on deposits and external financing sources to fund our operations. We employ a variety of financing arrangements, including term debt, subordinated debt, and equity. As a member of the FHLB, the Bank had secured financing capacity with the FHLB as of December 31, 20182019 of $3.7$4.2 billion, collateralized by a blanket lien on $5.4$5.9 billion of qualifying loans. The Bank also had secured financing capacity with the FRBSF of $2.0 billion as of December 31, 20182019 collateralized by liens on $2.7 billion of qualifying loans.


Information Technology Systems
We devote significant financial and management resources to maintain stable, reliable, efficient, secure and scalable information technology systems. Where possible, we utilize third-party software systems that are hosted and supported by nationally recognized vendors.  We selectively employ proprietary software systems to support our specialty lending products.  We work with our third-party vendors to monitor and maximize the efficiency of our use of their applications. We use integrated systems to originate and process loans and deposit accounts, which reduces processing time, automates numerous internal controls, improves customer experiences and reduces costs. Most customer records are maintained digitally. We also provide on-line, mobile, and telephone banking services to further improve the overall client experience. In 2018, we completed the migration of in-house and outsourced systems for managing customer accounts to an alternative platform to enhance the features and services available to our customers.
We use an enterprise data warehouse system in order to aggregate, analyze, and report key metrics associated with our customers and products. Data is collected across multiple systems so that standard and ad hoc reports are available to assist with managing our business.
We maintain an information technology strategic plan. This plan outlines how specific solutions support our overall goals, analyzes infrastructure for capacity planning, details migration plans to replace aging hardware and software, provides baseline projections for allocating information technology staff, discusses information security trends and measures, considers future technologies, and provides details on information technology initiatives over the next several years.







Protecting our systems to ensure the safety of our customers’customer information is critical to our business. We use multiple layers of protection to control access, detect unusual activity and reduce risk, including conductingrisk. We regularly conduct a variety of audits and vulnerability and penetration tests on our platforms, systems and applications and maintain comprehensive incident response plans to minimize potential risk to operations, and reduce the risk that cyber-attacks would be successful.risks, including cyber-attacks. To protect our business operations against disasters, we have a backup off-site core processing system and comprehensive recovery plans.
Risk Oversight and Management
We believe risk management is another core competency of our business. We have a comprehensive risk management process that measures, monitors, evaluates, and manages the risks we assume in conducting our activities. Our oversight of this risk management process is conducted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and its standing committees. The committees each report to the Board and the Board has overall oversight responsibility for risk management.
Our risk framework is structured to guide decisions regarding the appropriate balance between risk and return considerations in our business. Our risk framework is based upon our business strategy, risk appetite, and financial plans approved by our Board. Our risk framework is supported by an enterprise risk management program. Our enterprise risk management program integrates all risk efforts under one common framework. This framework includes risk policies, procedures, measured and reported limits and targets, and reporting. Our Board approves our risk appetite statement, which sets forth the amount and type of risks we are willing to accept in pursuit of achieving our strategic, business, and financial objectives. Our risk appetite statement provides the context for our risk management tools, including, among others, risk policies, delegated authorities, limits, portfolio composition, underwriting standards, and operational processes.
Competition
The banking business is highly competitive. We compete nationwide with other commercial banks and financial services institutions for loans and leases, deposits, and employees. Some of these competitors are larger in total assets and capitalization, with more offices over a wider geographic area and offer a broader range of financial services than our operations. Our most direct competition for loans comes from larger regional and national banks, diversified finance companies, venture debt funds, and service-focused community banks that target the same customers as we do. In recent years, competition has increased from institutions not subject to the same regulatory restrictions as domestic banks and bank holding companies. Those competitors include non-bank specialty lenders, insurance companies, private investment funds, investment banks, financial technology companies, and other financial and non-financial institutions.


Competition is based on a number of factors, including interest rates charged on loans and leases and paid on deposits, underwriting standards, loan covenants, required guarantees, the scope and type of banking and financial services offered, convenience of our branch locations, customer service, technological changes, and regulatory constraints. Many of our competitors are large companies that have substantial capital, technological, and marketing resources. Some of our competitors have substantial market positions and have access to a lower cost of capital or a less expensive source of funds. Because of economies of scale, our larger, nationwide competitors may offer loan pricing that is more attractive than what we are willing to offer.
Economic factors, along with legislative and technological changes, will have an ongoing impact on the competitive environment within the financial services industry. We work to anticipate and adapt to dynamic competitive conditions whether it is by developing and marketing innovative products and services, adopting or developing new technologies that differentiate our products and services, cross marketing, or providing highly personalized banking services. We strive to distinguish ourselves from other banks and financial services providers in our marketplace by providing an extremely high level of service to enhance customer loyalty and to attract and retain business.









We differentiate ourselves in the marketplace through the quality of service we provide to borrowers while maintaining competitive interest rates, loan fees and other loan terms. We emphasize personalized relationship banking services and the efficient decision-making of our lending business units. We compete effectively based on our in-depth knowledge of our borrowers' industries and their business needs based upon information received from our borrowers' key decision-makers, analysis by our experienced professionals, and interaction between these two groups; our breadth of loan product offerings and flexible and creative approach to structuring products that meet our borrowers' business and timing needs; and our dedication to superior client service. However, we can provide no assurance as to the effectiveness of these efforts on our future business or results of operations, as to our continued ability to anticipate and adapt to changing conditions, and as to sufficiently improving our services and/orand banking products in order to successfully compete in the marketplace.
Employees
As of January 31, 2019,2020, we had 1,8331,835 full time equivalent employees. None of the Company's employees are represented by collective bargaining agreements.
Financial and Statistical Disclosure
Certain of our statistical information is presented within “Item 6. Selected Financial Data,” “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk.” This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”




Supervision and Regulation
General
The Company and Bank are subject to extensive regulation under federal and state banking laws that establish a comprehensive framework for our operations. Such regulation is intended to, among other things, protect the interests of customers, including depositors, and the federal deposit insurance fund, as well as to minimize risk to the banking system as a whole. These regulations are not, however, generally charged with protecting the interests of our stockholders or other creditors. Described below are elements of selected laws and regulations applicable to our Company or the Bank. The descriptions are not intended to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the statutes and regulations described. Changes in applicable law or regulations, particularly in the current U.S. political environment, and in their application by regulatory agencies, cannot be predicted, and they may have a material effect on the business, operations, and results of ourthe Company or the Bank. The current U.S. political environment adds additional uncertainty to the implementation, scope, and timing of regulatory reforms, including those related to the Dodd-Frank Act.
Bank Holding Company Regulation
As a bank holding company, PacWest is registered with and subject to supervision, regulation, and examination by the FRB under the BHCA, and we are required to file with the FRB periodic reports of our operations and additional information regarding the Company and its subsidiaries as the FRB may require.
The Dodd-Frank Act, which codified the FRB's long-standing "source-of-strength" doctrine, requires the Company to act as a source of financial strength to the Bank including committing resources to support the Bank even at times when the Company may not be in a financial position to do so. Similarly, under the cross‑guarantee provisions of the FDIA, the FDIC can hold any FDIC‑insured depository institution liable for any loss suffered or anticipated by the FDIC in connection with (i) the default of a commonly controlled FDIC‑insured depository institution or (ii) any assistance provided by the FDIC to such a commonly controlled institution.
Pursuant to the BHCA, we are required to obtain the prior approval of the FRB before we acquire all or substantially all of the assets of any bank or the ownership or control of voting shares of any bank if, after giving effect to such acquisition, we would own or control, directly or indirectly, more than 5 percent of such bank. Pursuant to the Bank Merger Act, the prior approval of the FDIC is required for the Bank to merge with another bank or purchase all or substantially all of the assets or assume any of the deposits of another FDIC-insured depository institution. In reviewing certain merger or acquisition transactions, the federal regulators will consider the assessment of the competitive effect and public benefits of the transactions, the capital position and managerial resources of the combined organization, the risks to the stability of the U.S. banking or financial system, our performance record under the CRA, our compliance with fair housing and other consumer protection laws, and the effectiveness of all organizations involved in combating money laundering activities.
Under the BHCA, we may not engage in any business other than managing or controlling banks or furnishing services to our subsidiaries and such other activities that the FRB deems to be so closely related to banking as “to be a proper incident thereto.” We are also prohibited, with certain exceptions, from acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5 percent of the voting shares of any company unless the company is engaged in banking activities or the FRB determines that the activity is so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident to banking. The FRB’s approval must be obtained before the shares of any such company can be acquired.
The federal regulatory agencies also have general authority to prohibit a banking subsidiary or bank holding company from engaging in an unsafe or unsound banking practice. Depending upon the circumstances, the agencies could take the position that paying a dividend would constitute an unsafe or unsound banking practice. Further, as discussed below under “-Capital Requirements,” we are required to maintain minimum ratios of Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital, and total capital to total risk‑weighted assets, and a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total adjusted quarterly average assets as defined in such regulations. The level of our capital ratios may affect our ability to pay dividends or repurchase our shares. See “Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters - Dividends” and Note 20. 21. Dividend Availability and Regulatory Matters of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”



The Dodd-Frank Act
The Dodd‑Frank Act, which was enacted in July 2010, significantly restructured the financial regulatory landscape in the United States, including the creation of a new systemic risk oversight body, the FSOC. The FSOC oversees and coordinates the efforts of the primary U.S. financial regulatory agencies (including the FRB, SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the FDIC) in establishing regulations to address financial stability concerns. The Dodd-Frank Act and the FRB’s implementing regulations impose increasingly stringent regulatory requirements on financial institutions as their size and scope of activities increases.
In May 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (“EGRRCPA”) was enacted. While the EGRRCPA reduced the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on bank holding companies of our size, including in respect to stress testing, the Dodd-Frank Act nonetheless subjected us to additional significant regulatory requirements. In addition, as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act and our having in excess of $10 billion in total consolidated assets, the Company and the Bank are subject to the examination and supervision of the CFPB.
Transactions with Affiliates
Transactions between the Bank and its affiliates are regulated under federal banking law. Subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Federal Reserve Act, a bank may enter into “covered transactions” with its affiliates if the aggregate amount of the covered transactions to any single affiliate does not exceed 10 percent of the Bank’s capital stock and surplus or 20 percent of the Bank’s capital stock and surplus for covered transaction with all affiliates. Covered transactions include, among other things, extension of credit, the investment in securities, the purchase of assets, the acceptance of collateral or the issuance of a guaranty. The Dodd-Frank Act significantly expanded the coverage and scope of the limitations on affiliate transactions within a banking organization.
Dividends and Share Repurchases
The ability of the Company to pay dividends on or to repurchase its common stock, and the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Company, may be restricted due to several factors including: (a) the DGCL (in the case of the Company) and applicable California law (in the case of the Bank), (b) covenants contained in our subordinated debentures and borrowing agreements, and (c) the regulatory authority of the FRB, the DBO and the FDIC.
Our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders or to repurchase shares of our common stock is subject to the restrictions set forth in the DGCL. The DGCL provides that a corporation, unless otherwise restricted by its certificate of incorporation, may declare and pay dividends (or repurchase shares) out of its surplus or, if there is no surplus, out of net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and/or for the preceding fiscal year, as long as the amount of capital of the corporation is not less than the aggregate amount of the capital represented by the issued and outstanding stock of all classes having a preference upon the distribution of assets. Surplus is defined as the excess of a corporation’s net assets (i.e., its total assets minus its total liabilities) over the capital associated with issuances of its common stock. Moreover, the DGCL permits a board of directors to reduce its capital and transfer such amount to its surplus. In determining the amount of surplus of a Delaware corporation, the assets of the corporation, including stock of subsidiaries owned by the corporation, must be valued at their fair market value as determined by the board of directors, regardless of their historical book value.
Our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders or to repurchase shares of our common stock may be limited by certain covenants contained in the indentures governing trust preferred securities issued by us or entities that we have acquired, and the debentures underlying the trust preferred securities. Generally the indentures provide that if an Event of Default (as defined in the indentures) has occurred and is continuing, or if we are in default with respect to any obligations under our guarantee agreement which covers payments of the obligations on the trust preferred securities, or if we give notice of any intention to defer payments of interest on the debentures underlying the trust preferred securities, then we may not, among other restrictions, declare or pay any dividends with respect to our common stock or repurchase shares of our common stock.



In addition, notification to the FRB is required prior to our declaring and paying a cash dividend to our stockholders during any period in which our quarterly and/or cumulative twelve‑month net earnings are insufficient to fund the dividend amount, among other requirements. Under such circumstances, we may not pay a dividend should the FRB object until such time as we receive approval from the FRB or no longer need to provide notice under applicable regulations. In addition, prior approval of the FRB ismay be required in certain circumstances prior to our repurchasing shares of our common stock.
In connection with the decision regarding dividends and share repurchase programs, our Board will take into account general business conditions, our financial results, projected cash flows, capital requirements, contractual, legal and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Bank to the Company and such other factors as deemed relevant. We can provide no assurance that we will continue to declare dividends on a quarterly basis or otherwise or to repurchase shares of our common stock. The declaration of dividends by the Company is subject to the discretion of our Board.
PacWest’s primary source of liquidity is the receipt of cash dividends from the Bank. Various statutes and regulations limit the availability of cash dividends from the Bank. Dividends paid by the Bank are regulated by the DBO and FDIC under their general supervisory authority as it relates to a bank’s capital requirements. The Bank may declare a dividend without the approval of the DBO and FDIC as long as the total dividends declared in a calendar year do not exceed either the retained earnings or the total of net earnings for three previous fiscal years less any dividend paid during such period. Dividends paid by the BankThe Bank's net earnings during the previous three fiscal years exceeded dividends paid by the Bank's earningsBank during that same period by $28.5$34.8 million. Since the Bank had a retained deficit of $643.9$490.6 million at December 31, 2018,2019, for the foreseeable future, any further cash dividends from the Bank to the Company will continue to require DBO and FDIC approval.
See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity - Holding Company Liquidity” and Note 20. 21. Dividend Availability and Regulatory Matters of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for a discussion of other factors affecting the availability of dividends and limitations on the ability to declare dividends.
Capital Requirements
We are subject to the comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations known as Basel III. Basel III generally implemented the Basel Committee’s December 2010 final capital framework for strengthening international capital standards. Basel III became effective for the Company and the Bank as of January 1, 2015, subject to phase‑in periods for certain of its components and other provisions.
Basel III, among other things, (i) implemented increased capital levels for the Company and the Bank, (ii) introduced a new capital measure called CET1 and related regulatory capital ratio of CET1 to risk‑weighted assets, (iii) specified that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting certain revised requirements, (iv) mandated that most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 and not to the other components of capital, and (v) expanded the scope of the deductions from and adjustments to capital as compared to existing regulations. Under Basel III, for most banking organizations the most common form of Additional Tier 1 capital is non‑cumulative perpetual preferred stock and the most common form of Tier 2 capital is subordinated notes and a portion of the allowance for loan and lease losses, in each case, subject to Basel III specific requirements.
Pursuant to Basel III, the minimum capital ratios are as follows:
4.5% CET1 to risk‑weighted assets;
6.0% Tier 1 capital (that is, CET1 plus Additional Tier 1 capital) to risk‑weighted assets;
8.0% Total capital (that is, Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital) to risk‑weighted assets; and
6.0% Tier 1 capital (that is, CET1 plus Additional Tier 1 capital) to risk‑weighted assets;
8.0% Total capital (that is, Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital) to risk‑weighted assets; and
4% Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets as reported on regulatory financial statements (known as the “leverage ratio”).



Basel III also introduced a new “capital conservation buffer”, composed entirely of CET1, on top of the minimum risk‑weighted asset ratios. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of CET1 to risk‑weighted assets, Tier 1 to risk‑weighted assets or total capital to risk‑weighted assets above the minimum but below the capital conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall and the institution’s “eligible retained income” (that is, four quarter trailing net income, net of distributions and tax effects not reflected in net income). As of January 1, 2019, the capital conservation buffer is fully phased-in and the Company and the Bank are required to maintain an additional capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of CET1, effectively resulting in minimum ratios of (i) CET1 to risk‑weighted assets of at least 7%, (ii) Tier 1 capital to risk‑weighted assets of at least 8.5%, and (iii) total capital to risk‑weighted assets of at least 10.5%.
Basel III provides for a number of deductions from and adjustments to CET1. These include, for example, the requirement that deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences that could not be realized through net operating loss carrybacks and significant investments in non‑consolidated financial entities be deducted from CET1 to the extent that any one such category exceeds 10% of CET1 or all such items, in the aggregate, exceed 15% of CET1.
Implementation of the deductions and other adjustments to CET1 commenced on January 1, 2015 and was phased‑in beginning at 40% in 2015, 60% in 2016, and 80% for 2017 and 2018.
Basel III provides a standardized approach for risk weightings that, expands the risk‑weighting categories from the previous four Basel I‑derived categories (0%, 20%, 50% and 100%) to a larger and more risk‑sensitive number of categories, depending on the nature of the assets, generally rangingrange from 0% for U.S. government and agency securities, to 600%1,250% for certain equitytrading securitization exposures, resulting in higher risk weights for a variety of asset classes.classes than previous regulations.
The Company has outstanding subordinated debentures issued to trusts, which, in turn, issued trust preferred securities. The carrying amount of subordinated debentures totaled $453.8$458.2 million at December 31, 2018.2019. Under Basel III, none of the Company’s trust preferred securities arewere included in Tier 1 capital, however $440.2$444.5 million of such trust preferred securities waswere included in Tier 2 capital at December 31, 2018.2019. We believe that, as of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements under Basel III. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Regulatory Matters - Capital” for further information on regulatory capital requirements, capital ratios, and deferred tax asset limits as of December 31, 20182019 for the Company and the Bank.
Stress Testing
Though the Company and Bank are no longer required to prepare annual stress tests pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, we continue to prepare an annual stress test of our capital, consolidated earnings and losses under adverse economic and market conditions. Our stress test results are considered by the FRB and FDIC in evaluating our capital adequacy and could have a
negative impact on our ability to make capital distributions in the form of dividends or share repurchases.
Safety and Soundness Standards
As required by the FDIA, guidelines adopted by the federal bank regulatory agencies establish general standards relating to internal controls and information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth and quality, and compensation, fees and benefits. The agencies have adopted regulations and interagency guidelines which set forth the safety and soundness standards used to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions before capital becomes impaired. If an agency determines that a bank fails to satisfy any standard, it may require the bank to submit an acceptable plan to achieve compliance, consistent with deadlines for the submission and review of such safety and soundness compliance plans. If an institution fails to submit an acceptable compliance plan or fails in any material respect to implement an acceptable compliance plan, the agency must issue an order directing action to correct the deficiency and may issue an order directing other actions of the types to which an undercapitalized institution is subject under the FDIA.







Deposit Insurance
The Bank is a state‑chartered, “non‑member” bank regulated by the DBO and the FDIC. The Bank accepts deposits, and those deposits have the benefit of FDIC insurance up to the applicable limits. The applicable limit for FDIC insurance for most types of accounts is $250,000.
Under the FDIC's risk-based deposit premium assessment system, the assessment rates for an insured depository institution are determined by an assessment rate calculator, which is based on a number of elements that measure the risk each institution poses to the Deposit Insurance Fund. The calculated assessment rate is applied to average consolidated assets less the average tangible equity of the insured depository institution during the assessment period to determine the dollar amount of the quarterly assessment. Under the current system, premiums are assessed quarterly and could increase if, for example, criticized loans and leases and/or other higher risk assets increase or balance sheet liquidity decreases.
During the first quarter of 2016, the FDIC issued a final rule implementing a 4.5 basis points surcharge on the quarterly FDIC insurance assessments of insured depository institutions with more than $10 billion in total consolidated assets. The Bank became subject to the FDIC surcharge on July 1, 2016. The surcharge continued through September 30, 2018, when the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio reached 1.36% of insured deposits, exceeding the statutorily required minimum reserve ratio of 1.35%. For the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, we incurred $15.9$11.5 million of FDIC assessment expense.
Under the FDIA, the FDIC may terminate deposit insurance upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe and unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the FDIC.
Incentive Compensation
In 2010, federal banking regulators issued final joint agency guidance on Sound Incentive Compensation Policies. This guidance applies to executive and non-executive incentive plans administered by the Bank. The guidance notes that incentive compensation programs must (i) provide employees incentives that appropriately balance risk and reward, (ii) be compatible with effective controls and risk management and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including oversight by the Board. The FRBFDIC reviews, as part of its regular examination process, the Company’sBank’s incentive compensation programs.
In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act requires the federal bank regulatory agencies and the SEC to establish joint regulations or guidelines prohibiting incentive based payment arrangements at specified regulated entities having at least $1 billion in total assets, such as the Company and the Bank, that encourage inappropriate risks by providing an executive officer, employee, director or principal stockholder with excessive compensation, fees, or benefits that could lead to material financial loss to the entity. In addition, these regulators must establish regulations or guidelines requiring enhanced disclosure of incentive based compensation arrangements to regulators. The agencies proposed initial regulations in April 2011 and proposed revised regulations during the second quarter of 2016 that would establish general qualitative requirements applicable to all covered entities (and additional specific requirements for entities with total consolidated assets of at least $50 billion).entities. The general qualitative requirements include (i) prohibiting incentive arrangements that encourage inappropriate risks by providing excessive compensation; (ii) prohibiting incentive arrangements that encourage inappropriate risks that could lead to a material financial loss; (iii) establishing requirements for performance measures to appropriately balance risk and reward; (iv) requiring board of director oversight of incentive arrangements; and (v) mandating appropriate record-keeping.
In August 2015, the SEC adopted final rules implementing the pay ratio provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act by requiring companies to disclose the ratio of the compensation of its chief executive officer to the median compensation of its employees. Under SEC guidance issued in September 2017, companies such as the Company are able to use widely-recognized tests to determine who counts as an employee under the rule, use existing internal records such as payroll and tax information and describe the ratio as an estimate. For a registrant with a fiscal year ending on December 31, such as the Company, the pay ratio was first required as part of its executive compensation disclosure in proxy statements or Form 10-Ks filed in 2018.



Consumer Regulation
We are subject to a number of federal and state consumer protection laws that extensively govern our relationship with our customers. These laws include the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Service Members Civil Relief Act and these laws’ respective state-law counterparts, as well as state usury laws and laws regarding unfair and deceptive acts and practices. Violations of applicable consumer protection laws can result in significant potential liability from litigation brought by customers, including actual damages, restitution and attorneys’ fees. Federal bank regulators, state attorneys general and state and local consumer protection agencies may also seek to enforce consumer protection requirements and obtain these and other remedies, including regulatory sanctions, customer rescission rights, action by the state and local attorneys general in each jurisdiction in which we operate, and civil money penalties. Failure to comply with consumer protection regulations may also result in our failure to obtain any required bank regulatory approval for merger or acquisition transactions we may wish to pursue or our prohibition from engaging in such transactions even if approval is not required.
The CFPB has broad rulemaking, supervisory, and enforcement powers under various federal consumer financial protection laws. The CFPB is also authorized to engage in consumer financial education, track consumer complaints, request data, and promote the availability of financial services to underserved consumers and communities. The Bank is subject to direct oversight and examination by the CFPB. The CFPB has broad supervisory, examination, and enforcement authority over various consumer financial products and services, including the ability to require reimbursements and other payments to customers for alleged legal violations and to impose significant penalties, as well as injunctive relief that prohibits lenders from engaging in allegedly unlawful practices. The CFPB also has the authority to obtain cease and desist orders providing for affirmative relief or monetary penalties. State regulation of financial products and potential enforcement actions could also adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
USA PATRIOT Act and Anti-Money Laundering
The PATRIOT Act, designed to deny terrorists and others the ability to obtain access to the United States financial system, has significant implications for depository institutions, brokers, dealers and other businesses involved in the transfer of money. The PATRIOT Act, as implemented by various federal regulatory agencies, requires the Company and the Bank to establish and implement policies and procedures with respect to, among other matters, anti‑money laundering, compliance, suspicious activity and currency transaction reporting and due diligence on customers and prospective customers. The PATRIOT Act and its underlying regulations permit information sharing for counter‑terrorist purposes between federal law enforcement agencies and financial institutions, as well as among financial institutions, subject to certain conditions, and require the FRB, the FDIC and other federal banking agencies to evaluate the effectiveness of an applicant in combating money laundering activities when considering a bank holding company acquisition and/or a bank merger act application.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) drafts regulations implementing the PATRIOT ACT and other anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act legislation. In May 2017, a FinCEN rule became effective which requires financial institutions to obtain beneficial ownership information with respect to legal entities with which such institutions conduct business, subject to certain exclusions and exemptions.
We regularly evaluate and continue to enhance our systems and procedures to continue to comply with the PATRIOT Act and other anti‑money laundering initiatives. Failure of a financial institution to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, or to comply with all of the relevant laws or regulations, could have serious legal, strategic, and reputational consequences for the institution and result in material fines and sanctions.



Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulation
The United States has imposed economic sanctions that affect transactions with designated foreign countries, designated nationals and others. These rules are based on their administration by OFAC. The OFAC‑administered sanctions targeting designated countries take many different forms. Generally, however, they contain one or more of the following elements: (i) restrictions on trade with or investment in a sanctioned country, including prohibitions against direct or indirect imports from and exports to a sanctioned country and prohibitions on “U.S. persons” engaging in financial transactions relating to making investments in, or providing investment‑related advice or assistance to, a sanctioned country; and (ii) a blocking of assets in which the government or specially designated nationals of the sanctioned country have an interest, by prohibiting transfers of property subject to U.S. jurisdiction (including property in the possession or control of U.S. persons). Blocked assets (e.g., property and bank deposits) cannot be paid out, withdrawn, set off or transferred in any manner without a license from OFAC. Failure to comply with these sanctions could have serious legal, strategic, and reputational consequences, and result in civil money penalties on the Company and the Bank.
Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA")
The CRA generally requires the Bank to identify the communities it serves and to make loans and investments, offer products, make donations in, and provide services designed to meet the credit needs of these communities. The CRA also requires the Bank to maintain comprehensive records of its CRA activities to demonstrate how we are meeting the credit needs of our communities. These documents are subject to periodic examination by the FDIC. During these examinations, the FDIC rates such institutions’ compliance with CRA as “Outstanding,” “Satisfactory,” “Needs to Improve” or “Substantial Noncompliance.” The CRA requires the FDIC to take into account the record of a bank in meeting the credit needs of all of the communities served, including low‑and moderate‑income neighborhoods, in determining such rating. Failure of an institution to receive at least a “Satisfactory” rating could inhibit such institution or its holding company from undertaking certain activities, including acquisitions. The Bank received a CRA rating of “Outstanding” as of its most recent examination. In the case of a bank holding company, such as the Company, when applying to acquire a bank, savings association, or a bank holding company, the FRB will assess the CRA record of each depository institution of the applicant bank holding company in considering the application.
In April 2018, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a memorandum to the federal banking regulators recommending changes to the CRA’s regulations to reduce their complexity and associated burden on banks.banks, and in December 2019, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed for public comment rules to modernize the agencies' regulations under the CRA. We will continue to evaluate the impact of any changes to the CRA regulations.
Customer Information Privacy and Cybersecurity
The FRB and other bank regulatory agencies have adopted guidelines for safeguarding confidential, personal, non‑public customer information. These guidelines require each financial institution, under the supervision and ongoing oversight of its board of directors or an appropriate committee thereof, to create, implement, and maintain a comprehensive written information security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information, protect against any anticipated threats or hazard to the security or integrity of such information, and protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. We have adopted a customer information security program to comply with these requirements.
The Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act of 1999 (the “GLBA”) requires financial institutions to implement policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of non-public personal information about consumers to non‑affiliated third parties. The GLBA requires disclosures to consumers on policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such non-public personal information and, except as otherwise required by law, prohibit disclosing such information except as provided in the Bank’s policies and procedures. We have implemented privacy policies addressing these restrictions that are distributed regularly to all existing and new customers of the Bank.



In March 2015, federal regulators issued two related statements regarding cybersecurity. One statement indicates that financial institutions should design multiple layers of security controls to establish lines of defense and to ensure that their risk management processes also address the risk posed by compromised customer credentials, including security measures to reliably authenticate customers accessing Internet-based services of the financial institution. The other statement indicates that a financial institution’s management is expected to maintain sufficient business continuity planning processes to ensure the rapid recovery, resumption and maintenance of the institution’s operations after a cyber-attack involving destructive malware. A financial institution is also expected to develop appropriate processes to enable recovery of data and business operations and address rebuilding network capabilities and restoring data if the institution or its critical service providers fall victim to this type of cyber-attack. If we fail to observe the regulatory guidance, we could be subject to various regulatory sanctions, including financial penalties.


The Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act of 1999 (the “GLBA”) requires financial institutions to implement policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of non-public personal information about consumers to non‑affiliated third parties. The GLBA requires disclosures to consumers on policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such non-public personal information and, except as otherwise required by law, prohibit disclosing such information except as provided in the Bank’s policies and procedures. We have implemented privacy policies addressing these restrictions that are distributed regularly to all existing and new customers of the Bank.
State regulators have been increasingly active in implementing privacy and cybersecurity standards and regulations. Recently, several states have adopted regulations requiring certain financial institutions to implement cybersecurity programs and providing detailed requirements with respect to these programs, including data encryption requirements. Many states have also recently implemented or modified their data breach notification and data privacy requirements. In June 2018, the California legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the “California Privacy Act”), which is scheduled to taketook effect on January 1, 2020. The California Privacy Act, which covers businesses that obtain or access personal information on California resident consumers, grants consumers enhanced privacy rights and control over their personal information and imposes significant requirements on covered companies with respect to consumer data privacy rights. We expect this trend of state-level activity to continue, and are continually monitoring developments in the states in which we operate. For a further discussion of risks related to privacy and cybersecurity, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" included in this Form 10-K.
Regulation of Certain Subsidiaries
S1AMPWAM is registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and is subject to its rules and regulations. Following the completion of various studies on investment advisers and broker-dealers required by the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC has, among other things, recommended to Congress that it consider various means to enhance the SEC’s examination authority over investment advisers, which may have an impact on S1AMPWAM that we cannot currently assess.




ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In the course of conducting our business operations, we are exposed to a variety of risks, some of which are inherent in the financial services industry and others of which are more specific to our own businesses. The discussion below addresses the most significant factors, of which we are currently aware, that could affect our businesses, results of operations and financial condition. Additional factors that could affect our businesses, results of operations and financial condition are discussed in "Item 1. Business - Forward-Looking Information." However, other factors not discussed below or elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K could adversely affect our businesses, results of operations and financial condition. Therefore, the risk factors below should not be considered a complete list of potential risks we may face.
Any risk factor described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any of our other SEC filings could by itself, or together with other factors, materially adversely affect our liquidity, cash flows, competitive position, business, reputation, results of operations, capital position or financial condition, including materially increasing our expenses or decreasing our revenues, which could result in material losses.
General Economic and Market Conditions Risk
Our business is adversely affected by unfavorable economic, market, and marketpolitical conditions.
U.S. economic conditions affect our operating results. The United States economy has been in a nine-yearten-year expansion since the Great Recession ended in 2009. This current expansion has been longer than most U.S. expansionary periods in recent history. Going into 2020, while global economic growth has continued and the underlying macroeconomic environment remains largely positive, there continue to be various economic, market and political risks and uncertainties that could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operation.
In the event of an economic recession, our operating results could be adversely affected because we could experience higher loan and lease charge-offs and higher operating costs. Global economic conditions also affect our operating results because global economic conditions directly influence the U.S. economic conditions. Brexit including the possibility of Brexit without an agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union, has the potential to impact global economic conditions which may in turn impact U.S. economic conditions, but we would not expect any direct impact as we do not operate in the United Kingdom. Various market conditions also affect our operating results. Real estate market conditions directly affect performance of our loans secured by real estate. Debt markets affect the availability of credit which impacts the rates and terms at which we offer loans and leases. Stock market downturns often signal broader economic deterioration and/or a downward trend in business earnings which may adversely affect businesses’ ability to raise capital and/or service their debts.
An economic recession or a downturn in various markets could have one or more of the following adverse effects on our business:
a decrease in the demand for our loans and leases and other products and services offered by us;
a decrease in our deposit balances due to overall reductions in the accounts of customers;
a decrease in the value of collateral securing our loans and leases;
an increase in the level of nonperforming and classified loans and leases:
an increase in provisions for credit losses and loan and lease charge-offs;
a decrease in net interest income derived from our lending and deposit gathering activities;
a decrease in the Company's stock price;
a decrease in our ability to access the capital markets; or
an increase in our operating expenses associated with attending to the effects of certain circumstances listed above.



Our ability to attract and retain qualified employees is critical to our success.
Our employees are our most important resource, and in many areas of the financial services industry, competition for qualified personnel is intense. We endeavor to attract talented and diverse new employees and retain and motivate our existing employees to assist in executing our growth, acquisition, and business strategies. We also seek to retain proven, experienced senior employees with superior talent, augmented from time to time by external hires, to provide continuity of succession of our executive management team. In addition, the Company’s Board oversees succession planning, including review of the succession plans for the Chief Executive Officer and other members of executive management. If for any reason we are unableLosses of or changes in our current executive officers or other key personnel, or the inability to continue to attract orrecruit and retain qualified employees, our performance,personnel in the future could be materially and adversely affected.affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Credit Risk
Credit Risk is the Risk of Loss Arising from the Inability or Failure of a Borrower or Counterparty toTo Meet itsIts Obligation.
We may not recover all amounts that are contractually owed to us by our borrowers.
We are dependent on the collection of loan and lease principal, interest, and fees to partially fund our operations. A shortfall in collections and proceeds may impair our ability to fund our operations or to repay our existing debt.
When we loan money, commit to loan money or enter into a letter of credit or other contract with a counterparty, we incur credit risk. The credit quality of our portfolio can have a significant impact on our earnings. We expect to experience charge-offs and delinquencies on our loans and leases in the future. Our clients' actual operating results may be worse than our underwriting indicated when we originated the loans and leases, and in these circumstances, if timely corrective actions are not taken, we could incur substantial impairment or loss of the value on these loans and leases. We may fail to identify problems because our client did not report them in a timely manner or, even if the client did report the problem, we may fail to address it quickly enough or at all. Even if clients provide us with full and accurate disclosure of all material information concerning their businesses, we may misinterpret or incorrectly analyze this information. Mistakes may cause us to make loans and leases that we otherwise would not have made or to fund advances that we otherwise would not have funded, either of which could result in losses on loans and leases, or necessitate that we significantly increase our allowance for loan and lease losses. As a result, we could suffer loan losses and have nonperforming loans and leases, which could have a material adverse effect on our net earnings and results of operations and financial condition, to the extent the losses exceed our allowance for loan and lease losses.
Some of our loans and leases are secured by a lien on specified collateral of the borrower and we may not obtain or properly perfect our liens or the value of the collateral securing any particular loan may not protect us from suffering a partial or complete loss if the loan becomes nonperforming and we proceed to foreclose on or repossess the collateral. In such event, we could suffer loan losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our net earnings, allowance for loan and lease losses, financial condition, and results of operations.
Additionally, loans to venture-backed companies support the borrowers’ operations, including operating losses, working capital requirements and fixed asset acquisitions. Venture-backed borrowers are at various stages in their development and are, generally, reporting operating losses. The primary sources of repayment are future additional venture capital equity investments or the sale of the company or its assets. Our venture-backed borrowers’ business plans may fail, increasing the likelihood for credit losses related to loans to venture-backed companies.
At December 31, 2019 and 2018, loans to venture-backed companies totaled $980.2 million, or 5% of total loans and leases, and $1.2 billion, or 7% of total loans and leases. For the yearyears ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, net charge-offs related to venture-backed borrowers totaled $1.2 million and $24.2 million ormillion. For these years, net charge-offs related to venture-back borrowers comprised 7% and 55% of total net charge-offs for this period.charge-offs. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we maintain an allowance for loan and lease losses to provide for loan defaults and non-performance. Our allowance for loan and lease losses allocable to loans to venture-backed borrowers may not be adequate to absorb actual credit losses arising from these loans, and future provisions for credit losses could materially and adversely affect our operating results.



Our allowance for credit losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we maintain an allowance for loan and lease losses to provide for loan and lease defaults and non-performance and a reserve for unfunded loan commitments, which, when combined, we refer to as the allowance for credit losses. Our allowance for credit losses may not be adequate to absorb actual credit losses, and future provisions for credit losses could materially and adversely affect our operating results. Our allowance for credit losses is based on prior experience and an evaluation of the risks inherent in the current portfolio. The amount of future losses is influenced by changes in economic, operating and other conditions, including changes in interest rates that may be beyond our control, and these losses may exceed current estimates.
Further impacting the sufficiency of our current allowance for credit losses is the implementation of a new accounting standard, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” commonly referred to as the “Current Expected Credit Losses” standard, or “CECL,” which is effective on January 1, 2020. CECL changes the allowance for credit losses methodology from an incurred loss concept to an expected loss concept, which is even more dependent on future economic forecasts, assumptions and models than existing U.S. GAAP and could result in increases and add volatility to our allowance for credit losses and future provisions for loan losses. These forecasts, assumptions and models are inherently uncertain and are based upon management’s reasonable judgment in light of information currently available.
Our federal and state regulators, as an integral part of their examination process, review our loans and leases and allowance for credit losses. While we believe our allowance for credit losses is appropriate for the risk identified in our loan and lease portfolio, we cannot provide assurance that we will not further increase the allowance for credit losses, that it will be sufficient to address losses, or that regulators will not require us to increase this allowance. We also cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with forecasts and assumptions used in our CECL modeling. Any of these occurrences could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" for more information.
Our loans and leases are concentrated by location, collateral value, and borrower type which could exacerbate credit losses if certain markets or industries were to experience economic difficulties or operating issues.
Real estate mortgage loans and real estate construction and land loans comprised 57% of our total loans and leases at December 31, 2018.2019. Of total loans and leases, 32%35% are secured by real estate collateral located in California, 20%25% are secured by multi-family properties, and 5%6% are secured by commercial real estate construction projects.
For real estate mortgage loans, the respective primary and secondary sources of loan repayments are the net operating incomes of the properties and the proceeds from the sales or refinancing of the properties. For real estate construction and land loans, the primary source of loan repayments is the proceeds from the sales or refinancing of the properties following the completion of construction and the stabilization/attainment of sufficient debt service coverage. As such, our commercial real estate borrowers generally are required to refinance the loans with us or another lender or sell the properties to repay our loans.
We have a number of large credit relationships and individual commitments.
At December 31, 2018, we had 28 credit relationships with aggregate2019, there were ten individual real estate construction and land commitments greater than or equal to $100 million with the largest commitment being $150 million. These 28 relationships hadAt December 31, 2019, these ten individual commitments that totaled $4.8$1.2 billion and correspondinghad an aggregate outstanding balancesbalance of $2.8 billion. These relationships include loans$451 million. The projects financed by these commitments were a hotel, three mixed use properties, and six multi-family projects. For these ten commitments, the average commitment to borrowers where a common enterprise has been determined to exist. Examples of a common enterprise are control through majority ownership, common management, or the sharing of a material guarantor. The aggregated loans typically are not cross collateralized and each borrower's performance does not usually affect the collectability of the other loans in the aggregation.budgeted projected cost ratio was 52.4%.
At December 31, 2018, our largest individual loan commitment was $155.0 million and2019, we had six11 individual loan commitments eachgreater than or equal to $150 million that ranged in size from $150 million to $300 million and totaled $2.1 billion and had an aggregate outstanding balance of $150.0$720 million. TheseSeven of these commitments totaling $1.4 billion were for equity fund loans, three of these commitments totaling $500 million were lender finance & timeshare loans, and one of these commitments totaling $150 million was a commercial construction loans. At December 31, 2018, our ten largest individual loan commitments totaled $1.5 billion and had corresponding outstanding balances that totaled $732.7 million. These ten largest commitments ranged from $130.0 million to $155.0 million. These commitments were for equity fund loans, lender finance loans, commercial construction loans, other commercial real estate loans, and secured business loans. At December 31, 2017, our ten largest individual loan commitments totaled $908.9 million and had corresponding outstanding balances that totaled $516.2 million. These ten largest commitments ranged from $75.0 million to $110.0 million. These commitments were for residential construction, lender finance loans, commercial construction loans, other commercial real estate, hospitality loans, and income producing residential loans.loan.
We are potentially vulnerable to significant loan losses in the event that the value of one of our larger borrower’s collateral rapidly declines or one of our larger borrowers becomes unable to repay its loans due to a decline in its business. A significant loss related to one of our large lending relationships or individual commitments could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.



A slowdown in venture capital investment levels may reduce the market for venture capital investment for our Venture Banking clients, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
Our Venture Banking group'sPart of our strategy is focused on providing banking products and credit to entrepreneurial and venture-backed businesses, including in particular early- and expansion-stage companies that receive financial support from sophisticated investors, including venture capital or private equity firms, and corporate investors. We derive a significant portion of deposits, including large deposits, from these companies and provide them with loans as well as other banking products and services. In many cases, our credit decisions are based on our analysis of the likelihood that our venture capital-backed clients will receive additional rounds of equity capital from investors. If the amount of capital available to such companies decreases, we could suffer loan losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our deposit balances, net earnings, allowance for loan and lease losses, financial condition, and results of operations.
Market Risk
Market Risk isIs the Risk thatThat Market Conditions May Adversely Impact the Value of Assets or Liabilities or Otherwise Negatively Impact Earnings. Market Risk isIs Inherent toTo the Financial Instruments Associated with ourOur Operations, Including Loans, Deposits, Securities, Short-term Borrowings, Long-term Debt, and Derivatives.
Our business is subject to interest rate risk, and variations in interest rates may materially and adversely affect our financial performance.
Changes in the interest rate environment may reduce our profits. It is expected that we will continue to realize income from the differential or "spread" between the interest earned on loans, securities and other interest-earning assets, and interest paid on deposits, borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest spreads are affected by the difference between the maturities and repricing characteristics of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in market interest rates generally affect loan volume, loan yields, funding sources and funding costs. Our net interest spread depends on many factors that are partly or completely out of our control, including competition, federal economic monetary and fiscal policies, and general economic conditions.
While an increase in interest rates may increase our loan yield, it may adversely affect the ability of certain borrowers with variable rate loans to pay the contractual interest and principal due to us. Following an increase in interest rates, our ability to maintain a positive net interest spread is dependent on our ability to increase our loan offering rates, replace loans that mature and repay or that prepay before maturity with new originations, minimize increases on our deposit rates, and maintain an acceptable level and composition of funding. We cannot provide assurances that we will be able to increase our loan offering rates and continue to originate loans due to the competitive landscape in which we operate. Additionally, we cannot provide assurances that we can minimize the increases in our deposit rates while maintaining an acceptable level of deposits. Finally, we cannot provide any assurances that we can maintain our current levels of noninterest-bearing deposits as customers may seek higher-yielding products when interest rates increase.
Accordingly, changes in levels of interest rates could materially and adversely affect our net interest spread, net interest margin, cost of deposits, asset quality, loan origination volume, average loan portfolio balance, liquidity, and overall profitability.






We May be Adversely Impacted by the Transition from LIBOR as a Reference Rate.
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced that the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) will no longer be published after 2021. With LIBOR’s expected discontinuance after 2021, there is uncertainty as to what rate or rates may become accepted alternatives to LIBOR, or what the effect of any such changes in views or alternatives may be on the markets for LIBOR-indexed financial instruments. In response, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”) was convened in the U.S. to explore alternative reference rates and supporting processes. The ARRC identified a potential successor rate to LIBOR in the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and crafted the Paced Transition Plan to facilitate the transition. However, there are conceptual and technical differences between LIBOR and SOFR that remain unresolved at this time.
We have a significant number of loans, some securities and borrowings, such as our TruPS, and one deposit product with attributes that are either directly or indirectly dependent on LIBOR. We have not yet determined the optimal reference rate(s) that we will ultimately use for our financial instruments going forward; however, it appears likely that it will be SOFR. We have organized a multidisciplinary project team to identify operational and contractual best practices, assess our risks, identify the detailed list of all financial instruments impacted, manage the transition, facilitate communication with our customers and counterparties, and monitor the impacts. We have already drafted and begun including fallback language in our loan agreements beginning in August of 2019. The transition from LIBOR could create considerable costs and additional risk. The uncertainty as to the nature and effect of the discontinuance of LIBOR may adversely affect the value of, the return on or the expenses associated with our financial assets and liabilities that are based on or are linked to LIBOR, may require extensive changes to the contracts that govern these LIBOR-based products as well as our systems and processes, and could impact our pricing and interest rate risk models, our loan product structures, our funding costs, our valuation tools and result in increased compliance and operational costs. In addition, the market transition away from LIBOR to an alternative reference rate could prompt inquiries or other actions from regulators in respect of our preparation and readiness for the replacement of LIBOR with an alternative reference rate, and result in disputes, litigation or other actions with counterparties regarding the interpretation and enforceability of certain fallback language in LIBOR-based financial instruments. Furthermore, failure to adequately manage this transition process with our customers could adversely impact our reputation.
Although we are currently unable to assess the ultimate impact of the transition from LIBOR, the failure to adequately manage the transition could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The value of our securities in our investment portfolio may decline in the future.
The fair market value of our investment securities may be adversely affected by general economic and market conditions, including changes in interest rates, implied credit spreads, and the occurrence of any events adversely affecting the issuer of particular securities in our investments portfolio or any given market segment or industry in which we are invested. We analyze our securities on a quarterly basis to determine if an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. The process for determining whether any portion of the impairment is other-than-temporarycredit-related usually requires complex, subjective judgments about the future financial performance of the issuer in order to assess the probability of receiving principal and interest payments sufficient to recover our amortized cost of the security. Because of changing economic and market conditions affecting issuers, we may be required to recognize other-than-temporary impairmentimpairments in future periods, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.



Liquidity Risk
Liquidity Risk isIs the Potential Inability to Meet ourOur Contractual and Contingent Financial Obligations, On- or Off-balanceOff-Balance Sheet, as theyThey Become Due.
We are subject to liquidity risk, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Effective liquidity management is essential for the operation of our business. Although we have implemented strategies to maintain sufficient and diverse sources of funding to accommodate planned, as well as unanticipated, changes in assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet commitments under various economic conditions, an inability to raise funds through deposits, borrowings, the sale of investment securities and other sources could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity. Our access to funding sources in amounts adequate to finance our activities could be impaired by factors that affect us specifically or the financial services industry in general. Factors that could detrimentally impact our access to liquidity sources include a decrease in the level of our business activity due to a market disruption, a decrease in the borrowing capacity assigned to our pledged assets by our secured creditors, or adverse regulatory action against us. Deterioration in economic conditions and the loss of confidence in financial institutions may increase our cost of funding and limit our access to some of our customary sources of liquidity, including, but not limited to, inter-bank borrowings repurchase agreements and borrowings from the discount window of the FRBSF.FRBSF and FHLB. Our ability to acquire deposits or borrow could also be impaired by factors that are not specific to us, such as a severe disruption of the financial markets or negative views and expectations about the prospects for the financial services industry generally as a result of conditions faced by banking organizations in the domestic and international credit markets.
We may be adversely affected by changes in the actual or perceived soundness or condition of other financial institutions.
Our ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial and financial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial institutions are closely related as a result of credit, trading, investment, liquidity management, clearing, counterparty and other relationships. Loss of public confidence in any one institution, including through default, could lead to liquidity and credit problems, losses, or defaults for other institutions. Even the perceived lack of creditworthiness of, or questions about, a counterparty may lead to market-wide liquidity and credit problems, losses, or defaults by various institutions. This systemic risk may adversely affect financial intermediaries, such as clearing agencies, banks and exchanges we interact with on a daily basis or key funding providers such as the Federal Home Loan Banks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our access to liquidity or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
The primary source of the holding company's liquidity from which we pay dividends, among other things, is the receipt of dividends from the Bank.
The holding company, PacWest, is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank and our other subsidiaries. The availability of dividends from the Bank is limited by various statutes and regulations. It is possible, depending upon the financial condition of the Bank and other factors, that the FRB, the FDIC and/or the DBO could assert that payment of dividends or other payments is an unsafe or unsound practice. In the event the Bank is unable to pay dividends to the holding company, it is likely that we, in turn, would have to discontinue capital distributions in the form of dividends or share repurchases and may have difficulty meeting our other financial obligations, including payments in respect of any outstanding indebtedness or subordinated debentures. The Bank may declare a dividend without the approval of the DBO and FDIC as long as the total dividends declared in a calendar year do not exceed either the retained earnings or the total of net earnings for the three previous fiscal years less any dividend paid during such period. Dividends paid by the BankThe Bank's net earnings during the previous three fiscal years exceeded dividends paid by the Bank's net earningsBank during that same period by $28.5$34.8 million. Since the Bank had an accumulated deficit of $643.9$490.6 million at December 31, 2018,2019, for the foreseeable future, any cash dividends from the Bank to the holding company will continue to require DBO and FDIC approval. The inability of the Bank to pay dividends to the holding company could have a material adverse effect on our business, including the market price of our common stock.











We may reduce or discontinue the payment of dividends on common stock.
Our stockholders are only entitled to receive such dividends as our Board may declare out of funds legally available for such payments. Although we have historically declared cash dividends on our common stock, we are not required to do so and may reduce or eliminate our common stock dividend in the future. Our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders is subject to the restrictions set forth in Delaware law, by the FRB, and by certain covenants contained in our subordinated debentures. Notification to the FRB is also required prior to our declaring and paying a cash dividend to our stockholders during any period in which our quarterly and/or cumulative twelve-month net earnings are insufficient to fund the dividend amount, among other requirements. We may not pay a dividend if the FRB objects or until such time as we receive approval from the FRB or we no longer need to provide notice under applicable regulations. In addition, we may be restricted by applicable law or regulation or actions taken by our regulators, now or in the future, from paying dividends to our stockholders. We cannot provide assurance that we will continue paying dividends on our common stock at current levels or at all. A reduction or discontinuance of dividends on our common stock could have a material adverse effect on our business, including the market price of our common stock.
Capital Risk
We are subject to capital adequacy standards, and a failure to meet these standards could adversely affect our financial condition.
The Company and the Bank are each subject to capital adequacy and liquidity rules and other regulatory requirements specifying minimum amounts and types of capital that must be maintained. From time to time, the regulators implement changes to these regulatory capital adequacy and liquidity guidelines. If we fail to meet these minimum capital and liquidity guidelines and other regulatory requirements, we may be restricted in the types of activities we may conduct and may be prohibited from taking certain capital actions, such as making TruPS payments or paying executive bonuses or dividends, and repurchasing or redeeming capital securities.
We may need to raise additional capital in the future and such capital may not be available when needed or at all.
We are required by federal and state regulators to maintain adequate levels of capital. We may need to raise additional capital in the future to meet regulatory or other internal requirements. As a publicly traded company, a likely source of additional funds is the capital markets, accomplished generally through the issuance of equity, both common and preferred stock, and the issuance of subordinated debentures. Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on, among other things, conditions in the capital markets at that time, which are outside of our control, and our financial performance.
We cannot provide any assurance that access to such capital will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. Any occurrence that may limit our access to the capital markets, such as a decline in the confidence of debt purchasers or counter-parties participating in the capital markets, may materially and adversely affect our capital costs and our ability to raise capital and, in turn, our liquidity. Further, if we need to raise capital in the future, we may have to do so when many other financial institutions are also seeking to raise capital and would then have to compete with those institutions for investors. The inability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms when needed could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.



Regulatory, Compliance and Legal Risk
We are subject to extensive regulation, which could materially and adversely affect our business.
The banking industry is extensively regulated and supervised under both federal and state laws and regulations that are intended primarily for the protection of depositors, customers, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a whole, not for the protection of our stockholders and creditors. The Company is subject to regulation and supervision by the FRB, and the Bank is subject to regulation and supervision by the FDIC, DBO and CFPB. The laws and regulations applicable to us govern a variety of matters, including, but not limited to, permissible types, amounts and terms of loans and investments we make, the maximum interest rate that may be charged, consumer disclosures on the products and services we offer, the amount of reserves we must hold against our customers' deposits, the types of deposits we may accept and the rates we may pay on such deposits, the establishment of new branch offices by the Bank, maintenance of adequate capital and liquidity, restrictions on dividends, and establishment of new offices by the Bank.stock repurchases. We must obtain approval from our regulators before engaging in certain activities, including certain acquisitions, and there can be no assurance that any regulatory approvals we may require will be obtained, or obtained without conditions, either in a timely manner or at all. Our regulators have the ability to compel us to, or restrict us from, taking certain actions entirely, such as actions that our regulators deem to constitute unsafe or unsound banking practice. While we have policies and procedures designed to prevent violations of the extensive federal and state regulations, any failure to comply with any applicable laws or regulations, or regulatory policies and interpretations of such laws and regulations, could result in regulatory enforcement actions, civil monetary penalties, or damage to our reputation, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operation.
Regulations affecting banks and other financial institutions are undergoing continuous review and frequent change. The ultimate effect of such changes cannot be predicted. Because our business is highly regulated, compliance with such regulations and laws may increase our costs and limit our ability to pursue business opportunities. Also, participation in any future specific government stabilization programs may subject us to additional restrictions. There can be no assurance that laws, rules, and regulations, including any future government stabilization program, will not be proposed or adopted in the future, which could (i) subject us to additional restrictions, (ii) make compliance much more difficult or expensive, (ii)(iii) restrict our ability to originate, broker, or sell loans or accept certain deposits, (iii)(iv) further limit or restrict the amount of commissions, interest, or other charges earned on loans originated or sold, or (iv)(v) otherwise materially and adversely affect our business or prospects for business. While new legislation in 2018 scaled back portions of the Dodd-Frank Act and the current administration in the United States may ultimately roll back or modify certain of the regulations adopted since the financial crisis, any future changes in bank regulation are uncertain and could negatively impact our business.
Though the Company and Bank are no longer required to prepare annual stress tests pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, we continue to prepare an annual internal capital stress test of our capital, consolidated earnings and losses under adverse economic and market conditions. Our stress test results are considered by the FRB and FDIC in evaluating our capital adequacy and could have a negative impact on our ability to make capital distributions in the form of dividends or share repurchases.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to changes in federal and state tax laws, interpretation of existing laws and examinations and challenges by taxing authorities.
Our financial performance is impacted by federal and state tax laws. Given the current economic and political environment, and ongoing budgetary pressures, the enactment of new federal or state tax legislation or new interpretations of existing tax laws could occur. The enactment of such legislation, or changes in the interpretation of existing law, including provisions impacting income tax rates, apportionment, consolidation or combination, income, expenses, and credits, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.
In the normal course of business, we are routinely subjected to examinations and audits from federal, state, and local taxing authorities regarding tax positions taken by us and the determination of the amount of tax due. These examinations may relate to income, franchise, gross receipts, payroll, property, sales and use, or other tax returns filed, or not filed, by us.returns. The challenges made by taxing authorities may result in adjustments to the amount of taxes due, and may result in the imposition of penalties and interest. If any such challenges are not resolved in our favor, they could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.



We are subject to claims and litigation which could adversely affect our cash flows, financial condition and results of operations, or cause us significant reputational harm.
We and certain of our subsidiariesdirectors, officers, and certain of our and their directors and officerssubsidiaries may be involved, from time to time, in reviews, investigations, litigation, and other proceedings pertaining to our business activities. If claims or legal actions, whether founded or unfounded, are not resolved in a favorable manner to us, they may result in significant financial liability. Although we establish accruals for legal matters when and as required by U.S. GAAP and certain expenses and liabilities in connection with such matters may be covered by insurance, the amount of loss ultimately incurred in relation to those matters may be substantially higher than the amounts accrued and/or insured. Substantial legal liability could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and reputation.
Risk of the Competitive Environment in which We Operate
We face strong competition from financial services companies and other companies that offer banking services, which could materially and adversely affect our business.
The financial services industry has become even more competitive as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and continued banking consolidation, which may increase in connection with current economic, market and political conditions. We face substantial competition in all phases of our operations from a variety of competitors, including national banks, regional banks, community banks and, more recently, financial technology (or "fintech") companies. Many of our competitors offer the same banking services that we offer and our success depends on our ability to adapt our products and services to evolving industry standards. Increased competition in our market may result in reduced new loan and lease production and/or decreased deposit balances or less favorable terms on loans and leases and/or deposit accounts. We also face competition from many other types of financial institutions, including without limitation, non-bank specialty lenders, insurance companies, private investment funds, investment banks, and other financial intermediaries. While there are a limited number of direct competitors in the venture banking market, some of our competitors have long-standing relationships with venture firms and the companies that are funded by such firms. Many of our competitors have significantly greater resources, established customer bases, more locations, and longer operating histories.
Should competition in the financial services industry intensify, our ability to market our products and services may be adversely affected. If we are unable to attract and retain banking customers, we may be unable to grow or maintain the levels of our loans and deposits and our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected as a result. Ultimately, we may not be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors.
Our ability to maintain, attract and retain customer relationships and investors is highly dependent on our reputation.
Damage to our reputation could undermine the confidence of our current and potential customers and investors in our ability to provide high-quality financial services. Such damage could also impair the confidence of our counterparties and vendors and ultimately affect our ability to effect transactions. Maintenance of our reputation depends not only on our success in maintaining our service-focused culture and controlling and mitigating the various risks described herein, but also on our success in identifying and appropriately addressing issues that may arise in areas such as potential conflicts of interest, anti-money laundering, client personal information and privacy issues, customer and other third-party fraud, record-keeping, technology-related issues including but not limited to cyber fraud, regulatory investigations and any litigation that may arise from the failure or perceived failure to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Defense of our reputation, trademarks, and other intellectual property, including through litigation, also could result in costs that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.



Risks Related to Risk Management
Our acquisitions may subject us to unknown risks.
As an active acquirer having successfully completed 29 acquisitions since 2000, certain events may arise after the date of an acquisition, or we may learn of certain facts, events or circumstances after the closing of an acquisition, that may affect our financial condition or performance or subject us to risk of loss. These events include, but are not limited to: litigation resulting from circumstances occurring at the acquired entity prior to the date of acquisition; loan downgrades and credit loss provisions resulting from deterioration in the credit quality of the acquired loans; personnel changes that cause instability within a department; delays in implementing new policies or procedures or the failure to apply new policies or procedures; and other events relating to the performance of our business. Acquisitions involve inherent uncertainty and we cannot determine all potential events, facts and circumstances that could result in loss or increased costs or give assurances that our due diligence or mitigation efforts will be sufficient to protect against any such loss or increased costs.
Our ability to execute our strategic initiatives successfully will depend on a variety of factors. These factors likely will vary based on the nature of the initiative but may include our success in integrating the operations, services, products, personnel and systems of an acquired company into our business, operating effectively with any partner with whom we elect to do business, retaining key employees, achieving anticipated synergies, meeting expectations and otherwise realizing the undertaking's anticipated benefits. Our ability to address these matters successfully cannot be assured. In addition, our strategic initiatives may divert resources or management's attention from ongoing business operations and may subject us to additional regulatory scrutiny. If we do not successfully execute a strategic undertaking, it could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, reputation, regulatory relationships and growth prospects. To the extent we issue capital stock in connection with future acquisitions, these transactions may be dilutive to tangible book value and will dilute share ownership.
Failure to keep pace with technological change could adversely affect our business.
The financial services industry experiences continuous technological change with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to better serve customers and to reduce costs. Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to address the needs of our customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in our operations. To keep pace with technology and provide sufficient scalability for growth, we completed the conversion to a new core processing system related to managing customer accounts during 2018. Many of our competitors, however, have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements.improvements or are technology focused start-ups with internally developed cloud-native systems that offer improved user interfaces and experiences. We may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to our customers. In addition, we depend on internal and outsourced technology to support all aspects of our business operations. Interruption or failure of these systems creates a risk of business loss as a result of adverse customer experiences and possible diminishing of our reputation, damage claims or civil fines. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting the financial services industry or to successfully implement core processing strategies could have a material adverse impact on our business and, in turn, our financial condition and results of operations.
A failure, interruption or breach in the security of our systems, or those of contracted vendors, could disrupt our business, result in the disclosure of confidential information, damage our reputation, and create significant financial and legal exposure.
Although we devote significant resources to maintain and regularly update our systems and processes that are designed to protect the security of our computer systems, software, networks and other technology assets, as well as the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information belonging to us and our customers, there is no assurance that all of our security measures will provide absolute security.



Many financial institutions, including the Company, have been subjected to attempts to infiltrate the security of their websites or other systems, some involving sophisticated and targeted attacks intended to obtain unauthorized access to confidential information, destroy data, disrupt or degrade service, sabotage systems or cause other damage, including through the introduction of computer viruses or malware, cyber-attacks and other means. We have been targeted by individuals and groups using phishing campaigns, pretext calling, malicious code and viruses, and have experienced distributed denial-of-service attacks with the objective of disrupting on-line banking services and expect to be subject to such attacks in the future.
Despite efforts to ensure the integrity of our systems, it is possible that we may not be able to anticipate, detect or recognize threats to our systems or to implement effective preventive measures against all security breaches of these types inside or outside our business, especially because the techniques used change frequently or are not recognized until launched, and because cyber-attacks can originate from a wide variety of sources, including individuals or groups who are associated with external service providers or who are or may be involved in organized crime or linked to terrorist organizations or hostile foreign governments. Those parties may also attempt to fraudulently induce employees, customers, third-party service providers or other users of our systems to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to our data or that of our customers or clients. These risks may increase in the future as our web-based product offerings grow or we expand internal usage of web-based applications.
A successful penetration or circumvention of the security of our systems, including those of our third-party vendors, could cause serious negative consequences, including significant disruption of our operations, misappropriation of confidential information, or damage to computers or systems, and may result in violations of applicable privacy and other laws, financial loss, loss of confidence in our security measures, customer dissatisfaction, increased insurance premiums, significant litigation exposure and harm to our reputation, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and future prospects.
We rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure.
We rely on certain third parties to provide products and services necessary to maintain day-to-day operations, such as data processing and storage, recording and monitoring transactions, on-line banking interfaces and services, Internet connections, telecommunications, and network access. Even though we have a vendor management program to help us carefully select and monitor the performance of third parties, we do not control their actions. The failure of a third-party to perform in accordance with the contracted arrangements under service level agreements as a result of changes in the third party’s organizational structure, financial condition, support for existing products and services, strategic focus, system interruption or breaches, or for any other reason, could be disruptive to our operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Replacing these third parties could also create significant delays and expense. Accordingly, use of such third parties creates an inherent risk to our business operations.
Our controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.
We regularly review and update our internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, compliance monitoring activities and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well-designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the objectives of the system are met. Any failure or circumvention of our controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, reputation and financial condition. In addition, if we identify material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting or are required to restate our financial statements, we could be required to implement expensive and time-consuming remedial measures. We could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports and potentially subject us to litigation. Any material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting or restatement of our financial statements could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, reputation, and financial condition.



Severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, public health issues, or other adverse external events could harm the Company's business.
Severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, public health issues, and other adverse external events could have a significant impact on our ability to conduct business. The nature and level of severe weather and/or natural disasters cannot be predicted and may be exacerbated by global climate change. Severe weather and natural disasters could harm our operations through interference with communications, including the interruption or loss of our computer systems, which could prevent or impede us from gathering deposits, originating loans and processing and controlling the flow of business, as well as through the destruction of facilities and our operational, financial and management information systems. California, in which a substantial portion of our business and a substantial portion of our loan collateral is located, is susceptible to severe weather and natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, droughts and wildfires. Additionally, the United States remains a target for potential acts of war or terrorism. Such severeMoreover, a public health issue, such as a major epidemic or pandemic, could adversely affect economic conditions. Severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, public health issues, or other adverse external events could each negatively impact our business operations or the stability of our deposit base, cause significant property damage, adversely impact the values of collateral securing our loans and/or interrupt our borrowers' abilities to conduct their business in a manner to support their debt obligations, which could result in losses and increased provisions for credit losses. There is no assurance that our business continuity and disaster recovery program can adequately mitigate the risks of such business disruptions and interruptions.
Risk from Accounting and Other Estimates
The Company's consolidated financial statements are based in part on assumptions and estimates which, if incorrect, could cause unexpected losses in the future.
We have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Material estimates subject to change in the near term include, among other items, the allowance for credit losses, particularly in light of adopting the new CECL standard on January 1, 2020; the carrying value of intangible assets,assets; the fair value estimates of certain assets and liabilities,liabilities; and the realization of deferred tax assets and liabilities. These estimates may be adjusted as more current information becomes available, and any adjustment may be significant.
There are risks resulting from the extensive use of models in our business.
We rely on quantitative models to measure risks and to estimate certain financial values. Models may be used in such processes as determining the pricing of various products, grading loans and extending credit, measuring interest rate and other market risks, predicting or estimating losses, assessing capital adequacy and calculating regulatory capital levels, as well as to estimate the value of financial instruments and balance sheet items. Poorly designed or implemented models present the risk that our business decisions based on information incorporating model output could be adversely affected due to the inaccuracy of that information. Some of the decisions that our regulators make, including those related to capital distributions, could be affected due to the perception that the quality of the models used to generate the relevant information is insufficient, which could have a negative impact on our ability to make capital distributions in the form of dividends or share repurchases.Our reliance on models continues to increase as rules, guidance and expectations change. The most recent example of this is the additional models that will be used in the determination of our allowance for credit losses under CECL effective January 1, 2020.












ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
As of January 31, 2019,2020, we had a total of 155152 properties consisting of 7576 full-service branch offices and 8076 other offices. We own four locations and the remaining properties are leased. Our properties are located throughout the United States, however, approximately 75%74% are located in California. We lease our principal office, which is located at 9701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
For additional information regarding properties of the Company and Pacific Western, see Note 8. 7. Premises and Equipment, Net of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 12. 13. Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." That information is incorporated into this item by reference.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.


PART II
ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Marketplace Designation and Holders
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market and is traded under the symbol “PACW.” As of February 21, 2019,14, 2020, and based on the records of our transfer agent, there were approximately 1,7801,724 record holders of our common stock.
Dividends
For a discussion of dividend restrictions on the Company's common stock, or of dividends from the Company's subsidiaries to the Company, see “Item 1. Business - Supervision and Regulation - Dividends and Share Repurchases” and Note 20. 21. Dividend Availability and Regulatory Matters of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table provides information as of December 31, 2018,2019 regarding securities issued and to be issued under our equity compensation plans in effect during fiscal year 2018:2019:
     Number of Securities 
     Remaining Available  Number of Securities Weighted Number of Securities 
 Number of Securities   for Future Issuance  to be Issued Upon Average Exercise Remaining Available 
 to be Issued Weighted Average Under Equity  Exercise of Price of for Future Issuance 
 Upon Exercise of Exercise Price of Compensation Plans  Outstanding Outstanding Under Equity 
 Outstanding Outstanding (Excluding Securities  Options, Options, Compensation Plans 
 Options, Warrants Options, Warrants Reflected in  Warrants, and Warrants, and (Excluding Securities 
 and Rights and Rights Column (a))  Rights Rights Reflected in Column (a)) 
Plan Category Plan Name (a)  (b) (c)  Plan Name (a)  (b) (c) 
Equity compensation plans PacWest Bancorp 2017         PacWest Bancorp        
approved by security holders 
Stock Incentive Plan (1)
 86,716
(2) 
 $
 3,078,304
(3) 
approved by security 2017 Stock Incentive       
holders 
Plan (1)
 195,293
(2) 
 $
 2,257,923
(3) 
 PacWest Bancorp       
 PacWest Bancorp 2003        2003 Stock Incentive       
 
Stock Incentive Plan (1)
 227,361
(4) 
 
 
(5) 
 
Plan (1)
 86,349
(4) 
 
 
 
Equity compensation plans              
not approved by security holders None 
 
 
 
not approved by security       
holders None 
 
 
 
Total 314,077
 $
 3,078,304
  281,642
 $
 2,257,923
 
__________________________________    
(1)The PacWest Bancorp 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2017 Incentive Plan”) was approved by our stockholders at our May 15, 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, authorizing for issuance 4,000,000 shares. Upon approval of the 2017 Incentive Plan by our stockholders, the PacWest 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2003 Incentive Plan") was frozen and no new awards can be granted under the 2003 Incentive Plan.
(2)Amount includes PRSUs granted in 2019 and 2018 that may be issued at the end of their three-year performance period if certain financial metrics are met. The number of units shown represents a target amount and the number of units that will ultimately vest is unknown. Amount does not include 772,0811,307,085 shares of unvested time-based restricted stock outstanding under the 2017 Incentive Plan with a zero exercise price as of December 31, 2018.2019.
(3)The 2017 Incentive Plan permits these remaining shares to be issued in the form of options, restricted stock, or stock appreciation rights.
(4) Amount includes 85,310 PRSUs granted in 2017 that may be issued at the end of the three-year performance period if certain financial metrics are met and 142,051represents 86,349 shares that vested and were issued in February 20192020 related to PRSUs granted in 2016. The number shown for units granted in 2017 represents a target amount and the number of units that will ultimately vest is unknown.2017. Amount does not include 572,575206,112 shares of unvested time-based restricted stock outstanding under the 2003 Incentive Plan with a zero exercise price as of December 31, 2018.2019.
(5) The 2003 Incentive Plan was frozen on May 15, 2017 and no new awards can be granted under the 2003 Incentive Plan. However, the 2017 PRSU awards were granted from the 2003 Incentive Plan and at the end of their three-year performance period, if performance is achieved and awards are earned, they will be issued from the 2003 Incentive Plan. The number of shares to be issued, if any, is unknown at this time.




Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Repurchases of Common Stock
The following table presents stock repurchases we made during the fourth quarter of 2018:2019:
     Total Number of Maximum Dollar
     Shares Purchased Value of Shares
     as Part of That May Yet
   Average Publicly Be Purchased
 Total Number of Price Paid Announced Under the
Purchase DatesShares Purchased (1)  Per Share 
Program (2)
 
Program (2)
       (In thousands)
October 1 – October 31, 20187,779
 $48.40
 
 $110,126
November 1 – November 30, 201833,306
 $41.12
 
 $110,126
December 1 – December 31, 2018
 $
 
 $110,126
Total41,085
 $42.50
 
  
     Total Number of Maximum Dollar
     Shares Purchased Value of Shares
 Total   as Part of That May Yet
 Number of Average Publicly Be Purchased
 Shares Price Paid Announced Under the
Purchase Dates
Purchased (1)
  Per Share 
Program (2)
 
Program (2)
       (In thousands)
October 1 – October 31, 2019
 $
 
 $124,707
November 1 – November 30, 201927,606
 $37.57
 
 $124,707
December 1 – December 31, 2019
 $
 
 $124,707
Total27,606
 $37.57
 
  

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(1)Includes shares repurchased pursuant to net settlement by employees in satisfaction of income tax withholding obligations incurred through the vesting of Company stock awards.
(2) The Stock Repurchase Program was initially authorized by PacWest's Board of Directors on October 17, 2016, pursuant to which the Company could, until December 31, 2017, purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $400 million.2016. On November 15, 2017 PacWest's Board of Directors amended the Stock Repurchase Program to reduce the authorized purchase amount to $150 million and extend the maturity date to December 31, 2018. On February 14, 2018, PacWest's Board of Directors amended the Stock Repurchase Program to increase the authorized purchase amount to $350 million and extend the maturity date to February 28, 2019. On February 24, 2019, effective upon the maturity of the current Stock Repurchase Program on February 28, 2019, PacWest's Board of Directors authorized a new Stock Repurchase Program to purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $225 million until February 29, 2020. All shares repurchased under the various Stock Repurchase Programs were retired upon settlement.




Five‑Year Stock Performance Graph
The following chart compares the yearly percentage change in the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock based on the closing price during the five years ended December 31, 2018,2019, with (1) the Total Return Index for U.S. companies traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market (the “NASDAQ Composite Index”), and (2) the Total Return Index for KBW NASDAQ Regional Bank Stocks (the “KBW Regional Banking Index”). This comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 20132014, in our common stock and the comparison groups and assumes the reinvestment of all cash dividends prior to any tax effect and retention of all stock dividends. The Company's total cumulative lossgain was 2.31%7.95% over the five year period ending December 31, 20182019 compared to gains of 65.84%100.49% and 42.33%53.03% for the NASDAQ Composite Index and KBW Regional Banking Index.
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* $100 invested on December 31, 20132014 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
Index2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
PacWest Bancorp$100.00
 $110.92
 $109.87
 $146.23
 $141.15
 $97.69
$100.00
 $99.05
 $131.84
 $127.26
 $88.07
 $107.95
NASDAQ Composite Index100.00
 114.62
 122.81
 133.19
 172.11
 165.84
100.00
 106.96
 116.45
 150.96
 146.67
 200.49
KBW Regional Banking Index100.00
 113.21
 113.82
 140.51
 170.84
 142.33
100.00
 105.91
 147.24
 149.82
 123.60
 153.03




ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth certain of our financial and statistical information for each of the years in the five‑year period ended December 31, 2018.2019. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with our "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," our audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, and for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 20182019 and the related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” Our acquisitions may materially affect the comparability of the information reflected in the selected financial data presented in Item 6. Operating results of acquired companies are included from the respective acquisition dates. Further information regarding our acquisitions can be found in Note 3. Acquisitions to our consolidated financial statements.
At or For the Year Ended December 31,At or For the Year Ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017 2016 2015
(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
Results of Operations (1):
         
Results of Operations:         
Interest income$1,161,670
 $1,052,516
 $1,015,912
 $883,938
 $704,775
$1,219,893
 $1,161,670
 $1,052,516
 $1,015,912
 $883,938
Interest expense(120,756) (72,945) (54,621) (60,592) (42,398)(205,264) (120,756) (72,945) (54,621) (60,592)
Net interest income1,040,914
 979,571
 961,291
 823,346
 662,377
1,014,629
 1,040,914
 979,571
 961,291
 823,346
Provision for credit losses(45,000) (57,752) (65,729) (45,481) (11,499)(22,000) (45,000) (57,752) (65,729) (45,481)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses995,914
 921,819
 895,562
 777,865
 650,878
992,629
 995,914
 921,819
 895,562
 777,865
Gain (loss) on sale of securities8,176
 (541) 9,485
 3,744
 4,841
25,445
 8,176
 (541) 9,485
 3,744
FDIC loss sharing expense, net
 
 (8,917) (18,246) (31,730)
 
 
 (8,917) (18,246)
Other noninterest income140,459
 129,114
 111,907
 98,812
 69,076
117,117
 140,459
 129,114
 111,907
 98,812
Total noninterest income148,635
 128,573
 112,475
 84,310
 42,187
142,562
 148,635
 128,573
 112,475
 84,310
Foreclosed assets income (expense), net751
 (1,702) (1,881) 668
 (5,401)3,555
 751
 (1,702) (1,881) 668
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs(1,770) (19,735) (200) (21,247) (101,016)(349) (1,770) (19,735) (200) (21,247)
Other noninterest expense(510,213) (474,224) (448,020) (361,460) (299,175)(505,457) (510,213) (474,224) (448,020) (361,460)
Total noninterest expense(511,232) (495,661) (450,101) (382,039) (405,592)(502,251) (511,232) (495,661) (450,101) (382,039)
Earnings from continuing operations before         
income tax expense633,317
 554,731
 557,936
 480,136
 287,473
Earnings before income taxes632,940
 633,317
 554,731
 557,936
 480,136
Income tax expense(167,978) (196,913) (205,770) (180,517) (117,005)(164,304) (167,978) (196,913) (205,770) (180,517)
Net earnings from continuing operations465,339
 357,818
 352,166
 299,619
 170,468
Loss from discontinued operations before         
income tax benefit
 
 
 
 (2,677)
Income tax benefit
 
 
 
 1,114
Net loss from discontinued operations
 
 
 
 (1,563)
Net earnings$465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166
 $299,619
 $168,905
$468,636
 $465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166
 $299,619
                  
Per Common Share Data:                  
Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS):         
Net earnings from continuing operations$3.72
 $2.91
 $2.90
 $2.79
 $1.94
Net earnings$3.72
 $2.91
 $2.90
 $2.79
 $1.92
Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS)$3.90
 $3.72
 $2.91
 $2.90
 $2.79
Cash dividends declared per share$2.30
 $2.00
 $2.00
 $2.00
 $1.25
$2.40
 $2.30
 $2.00
 $2.00
 $2.00
Book value per share (2)(3)
$39.17
 $38.65
 $36.93
 $36.22
 $34.03
Tangible book value per share (2)(3)
$18.02
 $18.24
 $18.71
 $17.86
 $17.17
Shares outstanding at year-end (3)
123,190
 128,783
 121,284
 121,414
 103,022
Book value per share (1)(2)
$41.36
 $39.17
 $38.65
 $36.93
 $36.22
Tangible book value per share (1)(2)
$19.77
 $18.02
 $18.24
 $18.71
 $17.86
Shares outstanding at year-end (2)
119,782
 123,190
 128,783
 121,284
 121,414
Average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS123,640
 121,613
 120,239
 106,327
 86,853
118,966
 123,640
 121,613
 120,239
 106,327

(1)
Operating results of acquired companies are included from the respective acquisition dates. See Note 3. Acquisitions of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
(2)
For information regarding this calculation, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -Non‑GAAP Measurements.”
(3)(2)Includes 1,513,197 shares, 1,344,656 shares, 1,436,120 shares, 1,476,132 shares, 1,211,951 shares, and 1,108,5051,211,951 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014.2015.







At or For the Year Ended December 31,At or For the Year Ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017 2016 2015
(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
Balance Sheet Data:                  
Total assets$25,731,354
 $24,994,876
 $21,869,767
 $21,288,490
 $16,234,605
$26,770,806
 $25,731,354
 $24,994,876
 $21,869,767
 $21,288,490
Cash and cash equivalents385,767
 398,437
 419,670
 396,486
 313,226
637,624
 385,767
 398,437
 419,670
 396,486
Investment securities4,041,534
 3,795,221
 3,245,700
 3,579,147
 1,607,786
3,838,111
 4,041,534
 3,795,221
 3,245,700
 3,579,147
Loans and leases held for investment (4)(3)
17,957,713
 16,914,707
 15,347,530
 14,289,209
 11,591,641
18,846,872
 17,957,713
 16,914,707
 15,347,530
 14,289,209
Goodwill2,548,670
 2,548,670
 2,173,949
 2,176,291
 1,720,479
2,548,670
 2,548,670
 2,548,670
 2,173,949
 2,176,291
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles57,120
 79,626
 36,366
 53,220
 17,204
38,394
 57,120
 79,626
 36,366
 53,220
Deposits18,870,501
 18,865,536
 15,870,611
 15,666,182
 11,755,128
19,233,036
 18,870,501
 18,865,536
 15,870,611
 15,666,182
Borrowings1,371,114
 467,342
 905,812
 621,914
 383,402
1,759,008
 1,371,114
 467,342
 905,812
 621,914
Subordinated debentures453,846
 462,437
 440,744
 436,000
 433,583
458,209
 453,846
 462,437
 440,744
 436,000
Stockholders’ equity4,825,588
 4,977,598
 4,479,055
 4,397,691
 3,506,230
4,954,697
 4,825,588
 4,977,598
 4,479,055
 4,397,691
                  
Performance Ratios:                  
Return on average assets1.91% 1.58% 1.66% 1.70% 1.27%1.80% 1.91% 1.58% 1.66% 1.70%
Return on average equity9.68% 7.71% 7.85% 7.99% 6.11%9.63% 9.68% 7.71% 7.85% 7.99%
Return on average tangible equity (2)(1)
21.22% 15.15% 15.52% 15.76% 11.88%20.66% 21.22% 15.15% 15.52% 15.76%
Net interest margin5.05% 5.10% 5.40% 5.60% 6.01%4.54% 5.05% 5.10% 5.40% 5.60%
Yield on average loans and leases6.22% 5.97% 6.32% 6.51% 6.97%6.00% 6.22% 5.97% 6.32% 6.51%
Cost of average total deposits0.44% 0.27% 0.20% 0.32% 0.28%0.77% 0.44% 0.27% 0.20% 0.32%
Efficiency ratio41.0% 40.8% 39.8% 38.5% 41.6%42.7% 41.0% 40.8% 39.8% 38.5%
Equity to assets ratio (2)(1)
18.8% 19.9% 20.5% 20.7% 21.6%18.5% 18.8% 19.9% 20.5% 20.7%
Tangible common equity ratio (2)(1)
9.6% 10.5% 11.5% 11.4% 12.2%9.8% 9.6% 10.5% 11.5% 11.4%
Average equity to average assets ratio19.8% 20.5% 21.2% 21.3% 20.7%18.6% 19.8% 20.5% 21.2% 21.3%
Dividend payout ratio61.9% 69.1% 69.1% 71.8% 67.7%61.7% 61.9% 69.1% 69.1% 71.8%
                  
Capital Ratios (consolidated):                  
Tier 1 leverage ratio10.13% 10.66% 11.91% 11.67% 12.34%9.74% 10.13% 10.66% 11.91% 11.67%
Tier 1 capital ratio10.01% 10.91% 12.31% 12.60% 13.16%9.78% 10.01% 10.91% 12.31% 12.60%
Total capital ratio12.72% 13.75% 15.56% 15.65% 16.07%12.41% 12.72% 13.75% 15.56% 15.65%
                  
Allowance for Credit Losses Data (4):
         
Allowance for Credit Losses Data (3):
         
Allowance for credit losses$169,333
 $161,647
 $161,278
 $122,268
 $76,767
$174,646
 $169,333
 $161,647
 $161,278
 $122,268
Allowance for credit losses to loans and leases0.94% 0.96% 1.05% 0.86% 0.66%0.93% 0.94% 0.96% 1.05% 0.86%
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans and leases213.5% 103.8% 94.5% 94.8% 91.8%189.1% 213.5% 103.8% 94.5% 94.8%
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases0.26% 0.40% 0.15% 0.06% 0.02%0.09% 0.26% 0.40% 0.15% 0.06%
                  
Nonperforming Assets Data (5):
         
Nonperforming Assets Data (4):
         
Nonaccrual loans and leases$79,333
 $157,545
 $173,527
 $133,615
 $108,885
$92,353
 $79,333
 $157,545
 $173,527
 $133,615
Accruing loan past due 90 days or more
 
 
 700
 

 
 
 
 700
Foreclosed assets, net5,299
 1,329
 12,976
 22,120
 43,721
440
 5,299
 1,329
 12,976
 22,120
Total nonperforming assets$84,632
 $158,874
 $186,503
 $156,435
 $152,606
$92,793
 $84,632
 $158,874
 $186,503
 $156,435
                  
Nonaccrual loans and leases to loans and leases0.44% 0.93% 1.12% 0.92% 0.92%0.49% 0.44% 0.93% 1.12% 0.92%
Nonperforming assets to loans and leases and                  
foreclosed assets0.47% 0.94% 1.21% 1.08% 1.28%0.49% 0.47% 0.94% 1.21% 1.08%

(4)(3)Amounts and ratios related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees. Amounts and ratios related to 2017 and prior years are for Non-PCI loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.
(5)(4)Amounts and ratios are for total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.









ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
PacWest Bancorp, a Delaware corporation, is a bank holding company registered under the BHCA, with our corporate headquarters located in Beverly Hills, California. Our principal business is to serve as the holding company for our wholly-owned subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank. References to “Pacific Western” or the “Bank” refer to Pacific Western Bank together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries. References to “we,” “us,” or the “Company” refer to PacWest Bancorp together with its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. When we refer to “PacWest” or to the “holding company,” we are referring to PacWest Bancorp, the parent company, on a stand-alone basis.
The Bank is focused on relationship-based business banking to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses nationwide. The Bank offers a broad range of loan and lease and deposit products and services through 74 full-service branches located throughout the state ofin California, one branch located in Durham, North Carolina, one branch located in Denver, Colorado, and numerous loan production offices across the country through ourits Community Banking, National Lending and Venture Banking groups. Community Banking provides real estate loans, commercial loans, and comprehensive deposit and treasury management services to small and medium-sized businesses conducted primarily through our California-based branch offices.offices and Denver, Colorado branch office. National Lending provides asset-based, equipment, and real estate and security cash flow loans and treasury management services to established middle-market businesses on a national basis. Venture Banking offers loans and a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial and venture-backed businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors, with offices located in key innovation hubs across the United States. In addition, we provide investment advisory and asset management services to select clients through Square 1Pacific Western Asset Management Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank and aan SEC-registered investment adviser.
Beginning in 2017, we focused on our credit de-risking strategy and reduced our exposures in certain lending portfolios while emphasizing growth in loan portfolios with favorable credit performance. These efforts included:
Exiting the healthcare, technology, and general cash flow lending businesses by selling $1.5 billion of cash flow loans at year-end 2017 and reducing the cash flow loan portfolio from approximately $2.4 billion at the end of 2016 to approximately $38 million as of December 31, 2019.
Reducing our exposure to healthcare real estate from approximately $955 million at the end of 2016 to approximately $334 million as of December 31, 2019.
Shifting our Venture Banking strategy to emphasize growth in equity fund loans which, as a percentage of our Venture Banking loan portfolio, increased from 16% as of the end of 2016 to 55% as of December 31, 2019.
Ceasing the origination of security monitoring loans and healthcare real estate loans in our National Lending group effective October 2019.
Execution of our de-risking strategy resulted in lower loan yields as reductions in certain loan portfolios were replaced with loans with lower credit risk, such as multi-family and equity fund loans, thereby placing pressure on our net interest margin. However, these efforts have resulted in an improved credit risk profile as evidenced by the following:
Classified loans and leases were reduced to 0.93% of loans and leases as of December 31, 2019 from 2.67% at December 31, 2016.
Nonaccrual loans and leases were reduced to 0.49% of loans and leases as of December 31, 2019 from 1.11% at December 31, 2016.
The provision for credit losses as a percentage of average loans and leases was reduced to 0.12% for the year ended December 31, 2019 from 0.42% in 2016 (excluding PCI provision and average loans).


At December 31, 2018,2019, we had total assets of $26.8 billion, including $18.8 billion of total loans and leases, net of deferred fees, and $3.8 billion of securities available-for-sale, compared to $25.7 billion of total assets, including $18.0 billion of total loans and leases, net of deferred fees, and $4.0 billion of securities available-for-sale compared to $25.0 billion of total assets, including $17.5 billion of loans and leases, net of deferred fees, and $3.8 billion of securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2017.2018. The $736.5 million$1.0 billion increase in total assets during 20182019 was due primarily to a $503.9increases of $889.2 million increase in loans and leases, $251.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $96.4 million in other assets, offset partially by a $235.0$212.2 million increasedecrease in securities available-for-sale. The increase innet loan growth by loan portfolio class was primarily from income producing and other residential real estate loans, commercial asset-based loans, and leases was driven mostly by production of $4.9 billion and disbursements of $4.1 billion,residential real estate construction loans, offset partially by payoffs and paydowns of $7.8 billion and sales of $641.9 million, including settlement of the loans held for sale at December 31, 2017.a net decrease in commercial real estate mortgage loans. The increase in securities available-for-saleother assets was due mainly to purchases exceeding sales, principal paydowns, maturities, and other reductions.an operating lease ROU asset recorded in connection with the adoption of ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," on January 1, 2019.
At December 31, 2018,2019, we had total liabilities of $20.9$21.8 billion, including total deposits of $18.9$19.2 billion and borrowings of $1.4$1.8 billion, compared to $20.0$20.9 billion of total liabilities, including $18.9 billion of total deposits and $1.4 billion of $18.9 billion and borrowings of $467.3 million at December 31, 2017.2018. The $888.5$910.3 million increase in total liabilities during 20182019 was due mainly to a $903.8increases of $543.7 million increasein time deposits, $387.9 million in borrowings, primarily short-term FHLB advances, and a $409.7$155.6 million increasein accrued interest payable and other liabilities, offset partially by decreases of $159.4 million in core deposits offset partially by a $345.0and $21.8 million decrease in non-core non-maturity depositsdeposits. The increase in accrued interest payable and a $59.7 millionother liabilities was due mainly to operating lease liabilities recorded in connection with the adoption of ASU 2016-02. The decrease in timecore deposits was due primarily to a shift in our deposit mix as customers moved funds from noninterest-bearing accounts into other interest-bearing alternatives as market rates increased in the first half of 2019 and were replaced with non-core wholesale deposits. At December 31, 2018,2019, core deposits totaled $16.3$16.2 billion, or 87%84% of total deposits, including $7.9$7.2 billion of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, or 42%38% of total deposits.
At December 31, 2018,2019, we had total stockholders' equity of $4.8$4.95 billion compared to $5.0$4.83 billion at December 31, 2017.2018. The $152.0$129.1 million decreaseincrease in stockholders' equity during 20182019 was due mainly to $306.4$468.6 million in net earnings and an $84.7 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive income, offset partially by $154.5 million of common stock repurchased under the Stock Repurchase Program $288.2and $289.0 million of cash dividends paid, and a $37.2 million decline in accumulated other comprehensive income, offset partially by $465.3 million in net earnings.paid. Consolidated capital ratios remained strong with Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios of 10.01%9.78% and 12.72%12.41% at December 31, 2018.2019.


Recent Events
Stock Repurchase ProgramPrograms
Our Stock Repurchase Program was initially authorized by PacWest's Board of Directors on October 17, 2016, pursuant to which the Company could, until December 31, 2017, purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $400 million. On November 15, 2017, PacWest's Board of Directors amended the Stock Repurchase Program to reduce the authorized purchase amount to $150 million and extend the maturity date to December 31, 2018. On February 14, 2018, PacWest's Board of Directors amended the Stock Repurchase Program to increase the authorized purchase amount to $350 million and extend the maturity date to February 28, 2019. On February 24, 2019, effective upon the maturity of the current Stock Repurchase Program on February 28, 2019,12, 2020, PacWest's Board of Directors authorized a new Stock Repurchase Program to purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $225$200 million until February 29, 2020.
The amount and exact timing28, 2021, effective upon the maturity of any repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other factors. The Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company repurchased 652,835 shares of common stock for a total amount of $27.9 million. During 2017, the Company repurchased 2,081,227 shares of common stock for a total amount of $99.7 million. During 2018, the Company repurchased 5,849,234 shares of common stock for a total amount of $306.4 million. All shares repurchased under the Stock Repurchase Program were retired upon settlement. At December 31, 2018, the remaining amount that could be used to repurchase shares under the Stock Repurchase Program was $110.1 million. After the authorization of a newcurrent Stock Repurchase Program on February 24, 2019,29, 2020. After the authorization of the new Stock Repurchase Program, the amount that could be used to repurchase shares will be $225$200 million as of March 1, 2019.2020.
CU Bancorp AcquisitionCeased Originating Certain Loans
PacWest acquired CUB onIn October 20, 20172019, we decided to no longer originate new security monitoring loans and healthcare real estate loans in a transaction valued at $670.6 million.our National Lending group. New technology is disrupting the security alarm business, causing increased customer acquisition costs and customer attrition, and thereby adversely impacting business models and valuations. As part of December 31, 2019, the acquisition, CU Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CUB, was merged with and into the Bank.
CU Bank was a commercial bank headquartered in Los Angeles, California with nine branches located in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, and San Bernardino counties. We completed the acquisition to, among other things, enhance our Southern California community bank franchise by adding a $2.1 billionsecurity monitoring loan portfolio was comprised of 37 loans with a $619 million outstanding balance, $145 million in unfunded commitments, a weighted average maturity of 26 months, and $2.7 billiona weighted average coupon of core deposits.5.90%. As of December 31, 2019, the National Lending healthcare real estate portfolio was comprised of 25 loans with a $263 million outstanding balance, $9 million in unfunded commitments, a weighted average maturity of 34 months, and a weighted average coupon of 5.52%.
Colorado Market Expansion
We recordedhave established executive offices and expanded our loan production capabilities to include Community Banking in the acquired assets and liabilities, both tangible and intangible, at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date and increased total assets by $3.5 billion. The application of the acquisition method of accounting resulted in goodwill of $374.7 million. For further information, see Note 3. Acquisitions of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
Loan Sales and Loans Held for Sale
Denver, Colorado area. In the fourth quarter of 2017,2019, we entered into an agreement to sell $1.5 billion of cash flow loans (the "Cash Flow Loan Sale"). Of the $1.5 billionopened a full-service branch office in loans sold, none were on nonaccrual and $4.7 million were classified, and we also exited our National Lending origination operations related to general, technology, and healthcare cash flow loans. These actions were taken to lower the Company's credit risk profile and improve its funding mix. As of December 31, 2017, $1.0 billion of the loans sold had settled, while $481.1 million were classified as held for sale. The loans held for sale at December 31, 2017 settled in the first quarter of 2018. In connection with the Cash Flow Loan Sale, we recognized $2.2 million in charge-offs during the fourth quarter of 2017 to record the loans at the lower of cost or fair value.Denver, Colorado.
Federal Tax Reform
The TCJA was signed into law on December 22, 2017 and represented the first major overhaul of the United States federal income tax system in more than 30 years. The TCJA reduced the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. Other changes affecting us include immediate deductions for acquisitions of certain fixed assets instead of deductions for depreciation expense over time, modification of the deduction for performance-based executive compensation, and limiting the amount of FDIC insurance assessments that are deductible. The effective tax rates for 2018 and 2017 were 26.5% and 35.5%.




Key Performance Indicators
Among other factors, our operating results generally depend on the following key performance indicators:
The Level of Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the excess of interest earned on our interest‑earning assets over the interest paid on our interest‑bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is net interest income (annualized if related to a quarterly period) expressed as a percentage of average interest‑earning assets. Tax equivalent net interest income is net interest income increased by an adjustment for tax-exempt interest on certain loans and municipalinvestment securities based on a 21% federal statutory tax rate for 2019 and 2018, and a 35% federal statutory tax rate for prior periods. Tax equivalent net interest margin is calculated as tax equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
Net interest income is affected by changes in both interest rates and the volume of average interest‑earning assets and interest‑bearing liabilities. Our primary interest‑earning assets are loans and investment securities, and our primary interest‑bearing liabilities are deposits. Contributing to our high net interest margin is our high yield on loans and leases and competitive cost of deposits. While our deposit balances will fluctuate depending on deposit holders’ perceptions of alternative yields available in the market, we seek to minimize the impact of these variances by attracting a high percentage of noninterest‑bearing deposits.
Loan and Lease Growth
We actively seek new lending opportunities under an array of lending products. Our lending activities include real estate mortgage loans, real estate construction and land loans, commercial loans and leases, and a small amount of consumer lending. Our commercial real estate loans and real estate construction loans are secured by a range of property types. Our commercial loans areand leases portfolio is diverse and generally includeincludes various asset-secured loans, equipment-secured loans and leases, venture capital loans to support venture capital firms’ operations and the operations of entrepreneurial and venture-backed companies during the various phases of their early life cycles, and secured business loans originated through our Community Banking group, and loans to security alarm monitoring companies.loans. Our loan origination process emphasizes credit quality. To augment our internal loan production, we have historically purchased multi-family loans from other banks. We have also purchased single-family mortgage and construction loansbanks and private student loans from third-party lenders. These loan purchases help us manage the concentrations in our portfolio as they diversify the geographic, interest-rate risk, credit risk, and product composition of our loan portfolio. We price loans to preserve our interest spread and maintain our net interest margin. Achieving net loan growth is subject to many factors, including maintaining strict credit standards, competition from other lenders, and borrowers that opt to prepay loans.
The Magnitude of Credit Losses
We emphasize credit quality in originating and monitoring our loans and leases, and we measure our success by the levels of our classified loans and leases, nonaccrual loans and leases, and net charge‑offs. We maintain an allowance for credit losses on loans and leases, which is the sum of ourthe allowance for loan and lease losses and ourthe reserve for unfunded loan commitments. Provisions for credit losses are charged to operations as and when needed for both on and off‑balance sheet credit exposure.exposures. Loans and leases which are deemed uncollectable are charged off and deducted from the allowance for loan and lease losses. Recoveries on loans and leases previously charged off are added to the allowance for loan and lease losses. The provision for credit losses on the loan and lease portfolio is based on our allowance methodology which considers various credit performance measures such as historical and current net charge‑offs, the levels and trends of classified loans and leases, the likelihood of loans defaulting based on the historical degree that similar loans defaulted and the resulting loss severity for these defaulted loans, and the overall level of outstanding loans and leases. For originated and acquired non‑impaired loans, a provision for credit losses may be recorded to reflect credit deterioration after the origination date or after the acquisition date, respectively.



We regularly review our loans and leases to determine whether there has been any deterioration in credit quality resulting from borrower operations or changes in collateral value or other factors which may affect collectability of our loans and leases. Changes in economic conditions, such as the rate of economic growth, the unemployment rate, rate of inflation, increases in the general level of interest rates, declines in real estate values, changes in commodity prices, and adverse conditions in borrowers’ businesses, could negatively impact our borrowers and cause us to adversely classify loans and leases. An increase in classified loans and leases generally results in increased provisions for credit losses and an increased allowance for credit losses. Any deterioration in the commercial real estate market may lead to increased provisions for credit losses because our loans are concentrated in commercial real estate loans.
The Level of Noninterest Expense
Our noninterest expense includes fixed and controllable overhead, the largest components of which are compensation and occupancy expense. It also includes costs that tend to vary based on the volume of activity, such as loan and lease production and the number and complexity of foreclosed assets. We measure success in controlling both fixed and variable costs through monitoring of the efficiency ratio. We calculate the efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing noninterest expense (less intangible asset amortization, net foreclosed assets expense (income), net, and acquisition, integration and reorganization costs) by net revenues (the sum of tax equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income, less gain (loss) on sale of securities and gain (loss) on sales of assets other than loans and leases).
The following table presents the calculation of our efficiency ratio for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
Efficiency RatioEfficiency Ratio2018 2017 2016Efficiency Ratio2019 2018 2017
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest expenseNoninterest expense$511,232
 $495,661
 $450,101
Noninterest expense$502,251
 $511,232
 $495,661
Less:Intangible asset amortization22,506
 14,240
 16,517
Intangible asset amortization18,726
 22,506
 14,240
Foreclosed assets (income) expense, net(751) 1,702
 1,881
Foreclosed assets (income) expense, net(3,555) (751) 1,702
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs1,770
 19,735
 200
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs349
 1,770
 19,735
Noninterest expense used for efficiency ratioNoninterest expense used for efficiency ratio$487,707
 $459,984
 $431,503
Noninterest expense used for efficiency ratio$486,731
 $487,707
 $459,984
            
Net interest income (tax equivalent)Net interest income (tax equivalent)$1,048,915
 $999,362
 $980,811
Net interest income (tax equivalent)$1,022,090
 $1,048,915
 $999,362
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income148,635
 128,573
 112,475
Noninterest income142,562
 148,635
 128,573
Net revenuesNet revenues1,197,550
 1,127,935
 1,093,286
Net revenues1,164,652
 1,197,550
 1,127,935
Less:Gain (loss) on sale of securities8,176
 (541) 9,485
Gain (loss) on sale of securities25,445
 8,176
 (541)
Net revenues used for efficiency ratioNet revenues used for efficiency ratio$1,189,374
 $1,128,476
 $1,083,801
Net revenues used for efficiency ratio$1,139,207
 $1,189,374
 $1,128,476
            
Efficiency ratioEfficiency ratio41.0% 40.8% 39.8%Efficiency ratio42.7% 41.0% 40.8%




Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires us to make a number of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances. We believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable; however, actual results may ultimately differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material adverse effect on the carrying value of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and on our results of operations for the reporting periods.
Our significant accounting policies and practices are described in Note 1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." We have identified severaltwo policies and estimates as being critical because they require management to make particularly difficult, subjective, and/or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because of the likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. These policies relate to the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases held for investment accounting for business combinations, and the realization of deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Held for Investment
The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases held for investment is the combination of the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded loan commitments. The allowance for loan and lease losses is reported as a reduction of outstanding loan and lease balances and the reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included within "Accrued interest payable and other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets. For loans and leases acquired and measured at fair value and deemed non-impaired on the acquisition date, our allowance methodology measures deterioration in credit quality or other inherent risks related to these acquired assets that may occur after the acquisition date.
The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to adequately provide for known and inherent risks in the loan and lease portfolio and other extensions of credit at the balance sheet date. The allowance is based upon our review of the credit quality of the loan and lease portfolio, which includes loan and lease payment trends, borrowers' compliance with loan agreements, borrowers' current and budgeted financial performance, collateral valuation trends, and current economic factors and external conditions that may affect our borrowers' ability to make payments to us in accordance with contractual terms. Loans and leases that are deemed to be uncollectable are charged off and deducted from the allowance. The provision for loan and lease losses and recoveries on loans and leases previously charged off are added to the allowance.
The allowance for loan and lease losses has a general reserve component for unimpaired loans and leases and a specific reserve component for impaired loans and leases.
A loan or lease is considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the agreement. We assess our loans and leases for impairment on an ongoing basis using certain criteria such as payment performance, borrower reported financial results and budgets, and other external factors when appropriate. We measure impairment of a loan or lease based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral if the loan or lease is collateral-dependent or the present value of cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate, if the loan or lease is not collateral-dependent. To the extent a loan or lease balance exceeds the estimated collectable value, a specific reserve or charge-off is recorded depending upon either the certainty of the estimate of loss or the fair value of the loan’s collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Impaired loans and leases with outstanding balances less than or equal to $250,000 may not be individually assessed for impairment but arewould be assessed with reserves based on the average loss severity on historical impaired loans with similar risk characteristics.



Our allowance methodology for the general reserve component includes both quantitative and qualitative loss factors which are applied to our population of unimpaired loans and leases to estimate our general reserves. The quantitative loss factors considerdetermination is based on a probability of default/loss given default ("PD/LGD") methodology which considers the likelihood of loans defaulting based on the historical degree that similar loans defaulted and the degree of credit losses based on the historical average degree of loss experienced for these similar loans and leases pooled both by loan or lease type and credit risk rating; loans with more adverse credit risk ratings have higher quantitative loss factors. The qualitative loss factors consider, among other things, current economic trends and forecasts, current collateral values and performance trends, credit performance trends, and the loan portfolio's current composition. As noted below in "- Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Change in Methodology," we changed our methodology for calculating the ALLL in the second quarter of 2018. See that section for details regarding this change.
The qualitative criteria we consider when establishing the loss factors include the following:
current economic trends and forecasts;
current collateral values, performance trends, and overall outlook in the markets where we lend;
legal and regulatory matters that could impact our borrowers’ ability to repay our loans and leases;
loan and lease portfolio composition and any loan concentrations;
current lending policies and the effects of any new policies or policy amendments;
loan and lease production volume and mix;
loan and lease portfolio credit performance trends;
results of our independent credit review;reviews; and
changes in management related to credit administration functions.
We estimate the reserve for unfunded loan commitments using the same loss factors as used for the allowance for loan and lease losses. The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is computed using expected future usage of the unfunded commitments based on historical usage of unfunded commitments for the various loan types.
The allowance for credit losses is directly correlated to the credit risk ratings of our loans. To ensure the accuracy of our credit risk ratings, an independent credit review function assesses the appropriateness of the credit risk ratings assigned to loans on a regular basis. The credit risk ratings assigned to every loan and lease are either “pass,” “special mention,” “substandard,” or “doubtful” and defined as follows:
Pass: Loans and leases rated as "pass" are not adversely classified and collection and repayment in full are expected.
Special Mention: Loans and leases rated as "special mention" have a potential weakness that requires management's attention. If not addressed, these potential weaknesses may result in further deterioration in the borrower's ability to repay the loan or lease.
Substandard: Loans and leases rated as "substandard" have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the collection of the debt. They are characterized by the possibility that we will sustain some loss if the weaknesses are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans and leases rated as "doubtful" have all the weaknesses of those rated as "substandard," with the additional trait that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full highly questionable and improbable.
Pass: Loans and leases rated as "pass" are not adversely classified and collection and repayment in full are expected.
Special Mention: Loans and leases rated as "special mention" have a potential weakness that requires management's attention. If not addressed, these potential weaknesses may result in further deterioration in the borrower's ability to repay the loan or lease.
Substandard: Loans and leases rated as "substandard" have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the collection of the debt. They are characterized by the possibility that we will sustain some loss if the weaknesses are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans and leases rated as "doubtful" have all the weaknesses of those rated as "substandard," with the additional trait that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full highly questionable and improbable.
In addition, we may refer to the loans and leases with assigned credit risk ratings of "substandard" and "doubtful" together as "classified" loans and leases. For further information on classified loans and leases, see Note 6. 5. Loans and Leases of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."
In addition to our internal risk rating process, our federal and state banking regulators, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s loan risk rating classifications. Our regulators may require the Company to recognize rating downgrades based on their judgments related to information available to them at the time of their examinations. Risk rating downgrades generally result in increases in the provisions for credit losses and the allowance for credit losses.





Management believes the allowance for credit losses is appropriate for the known and inherent risks in our loan and lease portfolio and the credit risk ratings and inherent loss rates currently assigned are appropriate. It is possible that others, given the same information, may at any point in time reach different conclusions that could result in a significant impact to the Company's financial statements. In addition, current credit risk ratings are subject to change as we continue to monitor our loans and leases. To the extent we experience, for example, increased levels of borrower loan defaults, borrowers’ noncompliance with our loan agreements, adverse changes in collateral values, or changes in economic and business conditions that adversely affect our borrowers, our classified loans and leases may increase. Higher levels of classified loans and leases generally result in increased provisions for credit losses and an increased allowance for credit losses. Although we have established an allowance for credit losses that we consider appropriate, there can be no assurance that the established allowance will be sufficient to absorb future losses.
Our federal and state banking regulators, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for credit losses. Our regulators may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments related to information available to them at the time of their examinations.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Change in Methodology
The allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) represents management’s estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Our methodology to estimate the ALLL has three basic elements that include specific reserves for individually evaluated impaired loans, a quantitative general allowance for all other loans (including individually evaluated loans determined not to be impaired), and qualitative adjustments based on other factors which may be internal or external to the Company.
During the second quarter of 2018, we changed our methodology used to estimate the quantitative general allowance due to the growth and increased complexity of the loan portfolio.
The new ALLL methodology included three primary changes: the quantitative component now employs a probability of default/loss given default ("PD/LGD") methodology; the loan segmentation groups our loan portfolio into 21 loan pools with similar risk characteristics (as opposed to 34 loan pools used under the previous methodology); and the historical range of loan performance history, or look-back period, was lengthened by one year to ten years.
The new PD/LGD methodology estimates the likelihood of loans defaulting based on the historical degree that similar loans defaulted, and it estimates the degree of credit loss based on the historical average degree of loss experienced for these similar loans. The reduced number of loan pools provides greater statistical validity by having more default and loss histories within each pool for the quantitative general allowance estimation. The look-back period was extended to capture loan performance back to January 1, 2009, one year longer than under the historical loss migration methodology. Extending this look-back period includes more historical loan performance information. The loss emergence period was unchanged as we continue to use seven quarters.
The methodology to estimate specific reserves for individually evaluated impaired loans did not change. The methodology to derive qualitative adjustments based on other internal or external factors was updated to align with the new PD/LGD methodology being applied to estimate the quantitative general allowance for unimpaired loans. As a result, the composition of the ALLL changed as the quantitative component increased and the qualitative component decreased as the new quantitative methodology now encompasses more information, such as the longer look-back period, that previously required a qualitative adjustment as part of determining the total ALLL estimate. These changes in the ALLL methodology did not result in material changes to management's overall ALLL estimate at June 30, 2018.


Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, "Business Combinations." Under the acquisition method, the acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes 100 percent of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, regardless of the percentage owned, at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets and other identifiable intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. To the extent the fair value of net assets acquired, including other identifiable assets, exceeds the purchase price, a bargain purchase gain is recognized. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed which involve contingencies must also be recognized at their estimated fair value, provided such fair value can be determined during the measurement period. Acquisition-related costs, including severance, conversion and other restructuring charges, such as abandoned space accruals, are expensed. Results of operations of an acquired business are included in the statement of earnings from the date of acquisition.
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Our deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We determine whether a deferred tax asset is realizable based on facts and circumstances, including our current and projected future tax position, the historical level of our taxable income, and estimates of our future taxable income. In most cases, the realization of deferred tax assets is based on our future profitability. If we were to experience either reduced profitability or operating losses in a future period, the realization of our deferred tax assets may no longer be considered more likely than not and, accordingly, we could be required to record a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets by charging earnings.




Non-GAAP Measurements
We use certain non‑GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s operational performance and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of such financial performance. The methodology for determining these non-GAAP measures may differ among companies. We use the following non-GAAP measures in this Form 10-K:
Return on average tangible equity, tangible common equity ratio, and tangible book value per share: Given that the use of these measures is prevalent among banking regulators, investors and analysts, we disclose them in addition to the related GAAP measures of return on average equity, equity to assets ratio, and book value per share, respectively. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measurements to the GAAP measurements are presented in the following tables for and as of the periods presented.
Return on average tangible equity, tangible common equity ratio, and tangible book value per share: Given that the use of these measures is prevalent among banking regulators, investors and analysts, we disclose them in addition to the related GAAP measures of return on average equity, equity to assets ratio, and book value per share, respectively. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measurements to the GAAP measurements are presented in the following tables for and as of the periods presented.
  Year Ended December 31,
Return on Average Tangible Equity2019 2018 2017
  (Dollars in thousands)
Net earnings$468,636
 $465,339
 $357,818
       
Average stockholders' equity$4,864,332
 $4,809,667
 $4,641,495
Less:Average intangible assets2,596,389
 2,616,820
 2,279,010
Average tangible common equity$2,267,943
 $2,192,847
 $2,362,485
       
Return on average equity (1)
9.63% 9.68% 7.71%
Return on average tangible equity (2)
20.66% 21.22% 15.15%
  Year Ended December 31,
Return on Average Tangible Equity2018 2017 2016
  (Dollars in thousands)
Net earnings$465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166
       
Average stockholders' equity$4,809,667
 $4,641,495
 $4,488,862
Less:Average intangible assets2,616,820
 2,279,010
 2,219,756
Average tangible common equity$2,192,847
 $2,362,485
 $2,269,106
       
Return on average equity (1)
9.68% 7.71% 7.85%
Return on average tangible equity (2)
21.22% 15.15% 15.52%
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(1)Net earnings divided by average stockholders' equity.
(2)Net earnings divided by average tangible common equity.


Tangible Common Equity Ratio/December 31,December 31,
Tangible Book Value Per Share2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Stockholders’ equity$4,825,588
 $4,977,598
 $4,479,055
$4,954,697
 $4,825,588
 $4,977,598
Less: Intangible assets2,605,790
 2,628,296
 2,210,315
2,587,064
 2,605,790
 2,628,296
Tangible common equity$2,219,798
 $2,349,302
 $2,268,740
$2,367,633
 $2,219,798
 $2,349,302
          
Total assets$25,731,354
 $24,994,876
 $21,869,767
$26,770,806
 $25,731,354
 $24,994,876
Less: Intangible assets2,605,790
 2,628,296
 2,210,315
2,587,064
 2,605,790
 2,628,296
Tangible assets$23,125,564
 $22,366,580
 $19,659,452
$24,183,742
 $23,125,564
 $22,366,580
          
Equity to assets ratio18.75% 19.91% 20.48%18.51% 18.75% 19.91%
Tangible common equity ratio (1)
9.60% 10.50% 11.54%9.79% 9.60% 10.50%
Book value per share$39.17
 $38.65
 $36.93
$41.36
 $39.17
 $38.65
Tangible book value per share (2)
$18.02
 $18.24
 $18.71
$19.77
 $18.02
 $18.24
Shares outstanding123,189,833
 128,782,878
 121,283,669
119,781,605
 123,189,833
 128,782,878

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(1)Tangible common equity divided by tangible assets.
(2)Tangible common equity divided by shares outstanding.










Results of Operations
Acquisitions Impact Earnings Performance
The comparability of financial information is affected by our acquisitions. We completed the acquisition of CUB on October 20, 2017, thereby impacting the comparability of the three years presented. This acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, CUB's operating results have been included in the consolidated financial statements from its acquisition date.
Earnings Performance
2019 Compared to 2018
Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2019 were $468.6 million, or $3.90 per diluted share, compared to net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2018 of $465.3 million, or $3.72 per diluted share. The $3.3 million increase in net earnings was due to a lower provision for credit losses of $23.0 million, lower noninterest expense of $9.0 million, and lower income tax expense of $3.7 million, offset partially by lower net interest income of $26.3 million and lower noninterest income of $6.1 million.
The provision for credit losses decreased due mainly to lower specific provisions for impaired loans during 2019 and lower provisions related to the reserve for unfunded loan commitments during 2019 due to updates on utilization factors which estimate the percentage of available credit that will be utilized by our borrowers.
Noninterest expense declined due principally to lower other expense of $8.8 million. Other expense decreased due mostly to $2.1 million of lower amortization of non-competition agreements, $2.0 million in lower franchise tax expense, a $1.7 million reversal of previously accrued merger costs, $1.3 million in lower employee related expenses, and $1.1 million in lower operating and other losses.
Net interest income decreased due to interest expense growth of $84.5 million exceeding interest income growth of $58.2 million. Interest expense increased due to the cost of deposits increasing to 0.77% in 2019 compared to 0.44% in 2018 due mainly to higher rates paid on deposits in conjunction with increased market rates. Interest income increased due primarily to a higher average balance of loans and leases, partially offset by a lower yield on loans and leases due to lower discount accretion and from de-risking initiatives which have resulted in lower yields on newly originated loans compared to the yields on loans that have matured and paid off.
Noninterest income declined due mostly to lower other income of $13.7 million, lower dividends and gains on equity investments of $4.4 million, a lower gain on sale of loans of $3.6 million, and lower other commissions and fees of $1.9 million, offset partially by a higher gain on sale of securities of $17.3 million. Other income declined due primarily to lower gains on early lease terminations, lower legal settlements with former borrowers, and lower BOLI income. Dividends and gains on equity investments declined due primarily to lower gains on the sale of equity investments and lower dividends received in 2019 as compared to 2018 as a significant portion of our equity investments were sold in the second quarter of 2018. Gain on sale of loans declined due to a net gain of $1.1 million on sales of $101.5 million of loans in 2019 compared to a net gain of $4.7 million on sales of $641.9 million of loans during 2018. Other commissions and fees decreased due primarily to lower loan prepayment penalty fees offset partially by higher foreign exchange fees, unused commitment fees and customer success fees. Gain on sale of securities increased due mainly to a net gain of $25.4 million on sales of $1.6 billion of securities in 2019 compared to a net gain of $8.2 million on sales of $563.6 million in 2018.










2018 Compared to 2017
Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $465.3 million, or $3.72 per diluted share, compared to net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2017 of $357.8 million, or $2.91 per diluted share. The $107.5 million increase in net earnings was due to higher net interest income of $61.3 million, lower income tax expense of $28.9 million, a lower provision for credit losses of $12.8 million, and higher noninterest income of $20.1 million, offset partially by higher noninterest expense of $15.6 million. The increase in netNet interest income wasincreased due mainly to higher balances of average loans and leases and average investment securities and a higher yield on average loans and leases, offset partially by a lower yield on average investment securities and higher interest expense. The decrease in incomeIncome tax expense wasdecreased due primarily to the TCJA which reduced our effective tax rate to 26.5% for the year ended December 31, 2018 from 35.5% for 2017. The decrease in the provision for credit losses wasdeclined due mainly to lower specific provisions for impaired loans during 2018, higher recoveries of charge-offcharged-off loans during 2018, and lower amounts of loans rated special mention and classified at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017. The increase in noninterestNoninterest income wasincreased due mostly to a higher gain on sale of securities of $8.7 million, higher warrant income of $4.9 million, higher other commissions and fees of $4.1 million, and higher other income of $3.7 million. The increase in noninterestNoninterest expense wasincreased due mainly to higher compensation expense of $16.0 million, higher intangible asset amortization of $8.3 million, higher other professional services expense of $4.6 million, and higher occupancy expense of $4.4 million, offset partially by lower acquisition, integration and reorganization costs of $18.0 million. The increases in these expense categories arewere due primarily due to twelve months of CUB incremental operating expenses in 2018 compared to only 72 days of expense in 2017.
2017 Compared to 2016
Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $357.8 million, or $2.91 per diluted share, compared to net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2016 of $352.2 million, or $2.90 per diluted share. The $5.7 million increase in net earnings was due to higher net interest income of $18.3 million, higher noninterest income of $16.1 million, a lower provision for credit losses of $8.0 million, and lower income tax expense of $8.9 million, offset partially by higher noninterest expense of $45.6 million. The increase in net interest income was attributable to higher average interest-earning asset balances, offset by lower discount accretion on acquired loans, lower yield on average loans and leases, and higher interest expense. The increase in noninterest income was due mainly to higher leased equipment income, higher gain on sale of loans and leases, lower FDIC loss sharing expense, and higher other income, offset partially by lower gain on sale of securities. The lower provision for credit losses was due primarily to lower general reserves of $14.1 million related to the sale of cash flow loans and lower amounts of loans rated special mention and classified at December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016, offset partially by higher specific provisions for impaired loans during 2017. The increase in noninterest expense was due mostly to a $19.5 million increase in acquisition, integration and reorganization expense related to the CUB acquisition and incremental operating expenses of approximately $10 million for CUB's operations post-acquisition, primarily compensation expense.




Net Interest Income
The following table summarizes the distribution of average assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity, as well as interest income and yields earned on average interest‑earning assets and interest expense and rates paid on average interest‑bearing liabilities, presented on a tax equivalent basis, for the years indicated:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
  Interest Yields   Interest Yields   Interest Yields  Interest Yields   Interest Yields   Interest Yields
Average Income/ and Average Income/ and Average Income/ andAverage Income/ and Average Income/ and Average Income/ and
Balance Expense Rates Balance Expense Rates Balance Expense RatesBalance Expense Rates Balance Expense Rates Balance Expense Rates
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS:                                  
Loans and leases (2)(3)
$16,863,673
 $1,048,984
 6.22% $15,954,026
 $953,200
 5.97% $14,621,568
 $924,294
 6.32%$18,330,137
 $1,099,118
 6.00% $16,863,673
 $1,048,984
 6.22% $15,954,026
 $953,200
 5.97%
Investment securities (3)(4)
3,809,383
 118,605
 3.11% 3,504,808
 117,564
 3.35% 3,344,920
 110,077
 3.29%
Investment securities (2)(4)
3,844,328
 121,757
 3.17% 3,809,383
 118,605
 3.11% 3,504,808
 117,564
 3.35%
Deposits in financial institutions116,282
 2,082
 1.79% 137,228
 1,543
 1.12% 206,404
 1,061
 0.51%322,366
 6,479
 2.01% 116,282
 2,082
 1.79% 137,228
 1,543
 1.12%
Total interest‑earning assets (4)(2)
20,789,338
 1,169,671
 5.63% 19,596,062
 1,072,307
 5.47% 18,172,892
 1,035,432
 5.70%22,496,831
 1,227,354
 5.46% 20,789,338
 1,169,671
 5.63% 19,596,062
 1,072,307
 5.47%
Other assets3,516,020
     3,038,673
     3,002,178
    3,608,777
     3,516,020
     3,038,673
    
Total assets$24,305,358
     $22,634,735
     $21,175,070
    $26,105,608
     $24,305,358
     $22,634,735
    
                                  
LIABILITIES AND                                  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                     ��            
Interest checking deposits$2,445,094
 20,049
 0.82% $1,928,249
 8,715
 0.45% $1,141,476
 2,439
 0.21%
Money market deposits5,107,888
 39,194
 0.77% 5,027,453
 22,924
 0.46% 4,357,921
 12,276
 0.28%
Savings deposits641,720
 1,009
 0.16% 707,301
 1,162
 0.16% 758,973
 1,528
 0.20%
Time deposits1,856,126
 19,888
 1.07% 2,247,168
 12,893
 0.57% 2,996,953
 15,269
 0.51%
Interest checking$3,406,218
 41,938
 1.23% $2,445,094
 20,049
 0.82% $1,928,249
 8,715
 0.45%
Money market5,139,623
 56,382
 1.10% 5,107,888
 39,194
 0.77% 5,027,453
 22,924
 0.46%
Savings525,809
 891
 0.17% 641,720
 1,009
 0.16% 707,301
 1,162
 0.16%
Time2,641,135
 49,249
 1.86% 1,856,126
 19,888
 1.07% 2,247,168
 12,893
 0.57%
Total interest-bearing deposits10,050,828
 80,140
 0.80% 9,910,171
 45,694
 0.46% 9,255,323
 31,512
 0.34%11,712,785
 148,460
 1.27% 10,050,828
 80,140
 0.80% 9,910,171
 45,694
 0.46%
Borrowings570,216
 11,985
 2.10% 388,896
 3,638
 0.94% 471,578
 2,259
 0.48%1,180,164
 26,961
 2.28% 570,216
 11,985
 2.10% 388,896
 3,638
 0.94%
Subordinated debentures454,702
 28,631
 6.30% 447,684
 23,613
 5.27% 439,130
 20,850
 4.75%455,537
 29,843
 6.55% 454,702
 28,631
 6.30% 447,684
 23,613
 5.27%
Total interest‑bearing liabilities11,075,746
 120,756
 1.09% 10,746,751
 72,945
 0.68% 10,166,031
 54,621
 0.54%13,348,486
 205,264
 1.54% 11,075,746
 120,756
 1.09% 10,746,751
 72,945
 0.68%
Noninterest‑bearing demand                                  
deposits8,211,475
     7,076,445
     6,370,452
    7,537,172
     8,211,475
     7,076,445
    
Other liabilities208,470
     170,044
     149,725
    355,618
     208,470
     170,044
    
Total liabilities19,495,691
     17,993,240
     16,686,208
    21,241,276
     19,495,691
     17,993,240
    
Stockholders’ equity4,809,667
     4,641,495
     4,488,862
    4,864,332
     4,809,667
     4,641,495
    
Total liabilities and                                  
stockholders' equity$24,305,358
     $22,634,735
     $21,175,070
    $26,105,608
     $24,305,358
     $22,634,735
    
Net interest income (4)(2)
  $1,048,915
     $999,362
     $980,811
    $1,022,090
     $1,048,915
     $999,362
  
Net interest rate spread (4)(2)
    4.54%     4.79%     5.16%    3.92%     4.54%     4.79%
Net interest margin (4)(2)
    5.05%     5.10%     5.40%    4.54%     5.05%     5.10%
                                  
Total deposits (5)
$18,262,303
 $80,140
 0.44% $16,986,616
 $45,694
 0.27% $15,625,775
 $31,512
 0.20%$19,249,957
 $148,460
 0.77% $18,262,303
 $80,140
 0.44% $16,986,616
 $45,694
 0.27%
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(1)Includes nonaccrual loans and leases and loan fees. Starting with the third quarter of 2017, includes tax-equivalent adjustments related to tax-exempt interest on loans.
(2)Includes discount accretion on acquired loans of $29.3 million, $26.1 million, and $79.5 million for 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.Tax equivalent.
(3)Includes discount accretion on acquired loans of $12.1 million, $29.3 million, and $26.1 million for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.
(4)Includes tax-equivalent adjustments of $6.5$6.2 million, $7.0 million, and $19.4 million for 2019, 2018, and $19.5 million for 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively, related to tax-exempt interest on municipalinvestment securities. The federal statutory rate utilized was 21% for 2019 and 2018 and 35% for 2017 and 2016.
(4)Tax equivalent.2017.
(5)Total deposits is the sum of interest-bearing deposits and noninterest-bearing demand deposits. The cost of total deposits is calculated as annualized interest expense on total deposits divided by average total deposits.







Net interest income is affected by changes in both interest rates and the amounts of average interest‑earning assets and interest‑bearing liabilities. The changes in the amounts of average interest‑earning assets and interest‑bearing liabilities are referred to as changes in “volume.” The changes in the yields earned on average interest‑earning assets and rates paid on average interest‑bearing liabilities are referred to as changes in “rate.” The changes in the amounts of average interest‑earning assets and interest‑bearing liabilities are referred to as changes in “volume.” The change in interest income/expense attributable to rate reflects the change in rate multiplied by the prior year’s volume. The change in interest income/expense attributable to volume reflects the change in volume multiplied by the prior year’s rate. The change in interest income/expense attributable to rate reflects the change in rate multiplied by the prior year’s volume. The change in interest income/expense not attributable specifically to either volumerate or ratevolume is allocated ratably between the two categories.
The following table presents changes in interest income/income (tax equivalent) and interest expense and related changes in volumerate and ratevolume for the years indicated:
2018 Compared to 2017 2017 Compared to 20162019 Compared to 2018 2018 Compared to 2017
Total Increase (Decrease) Total Increase (Decrease)Total Increase (Decrease) Total Increase (Decrease)
Increase Due to Increase Due toIncrease Due to Increase Due to
(Decrease) Volume Rate (Decrease) Volume Rate(Decrease) Rate Volume (Decrease) Rate Volume
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Interest Income:                      
Loans and leases (1)
$95,784
 $55,647
 $40,137
 $28,906
 $81,346
 $(52,440)$50,134
 $(38,762) $88,896
 $95,784
 $55,647
 $40,137
Investment securities (2)
1,041
 9,815
 (8,774) 7,487
 5,334
 2,153
3,152
 2,058
 1,094
 1,041
 9,815
 (8,774)
Deposits in financial institutions539
 (264) 803
 482
 (449) 931
4,397
 284
 4,113
 539
 (264) 803
Total interest income (2)
97,364
 65,198
 32,166
 36,875
 86,231
 (49,356)57,683
 (36,420) 94,103
 97,364
 65,198
 32,166
                      
Interest Expense:                      
Interest checking deposits11,334
 2,807
 8,527
 6,276
 2,397
 3,879
21,889
 12,272
 9,617
 11,334
 2,807
 8,527
Money market deposits16,270
 373
 15,897
 10,648
 2,118
 8,530
17,188
 16,943
 245
 16,270
 373
 15,897
Savings deposits(153) (105) (48) (366) (99) (267)(118) 74
 (192) (153) (105) (48)
Time deposits6,995
 (2,569) 9,564
 (2,376) (4,141) 1,765
29,361
 18,686
 10,675
 6,995
 (2,569) 9,564
Total interest-bearing deposits34,446
 506
 33,940
 14,182
 275
 13,907
68,320
 47,975
 20,345
 34,446
 506
 33,940
Borrowings8,347
 2,272
 6,075
 1,379
 (455) 1,834
14,976
 1,125
 13,851
 8,347
 2,272
 6,075
Subordinated debentures5,018
 375
 4,643
 2,763
 413
 2,350
1,212
 1,159
 53
 5,018
 375
 4,643
Total interest expense47,811
 3,153
 44,658
 18,324
 233
 18,091
84,508
 50,259
 34,249
 47,811
 3,153
 44,658
                      
Net interest income (2)
$49,553
 $62,045
 $(12,492) $18,551
 $85,998
 $(67,447)$(26,825) $(86,679) $59,854
 $49,553
 $62,045
 $(12,492)
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(1)Starting with the third quarter of 2017, includes tax-equivalent adjustments related to tax-exempt interest on loans.
(2)Tax equivalent.
2019 Compared to 2018
Net interest income decreased by $26.3 million to $1.01 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $1.04 billion forthe year ended December 31, 2018 due to interest expense growth exceeding interest income growth. Interest expense increased by $84.5 million due mainly to a higher cost and balance of average interest-bearing deposits, a lower balance of average noninterest-bearing deposits, and a higher balance and cost of average borrowings. Interest income increased by $58.2 million due primarily to a higher balance of average loans and leases, offset partially by a lower rate on average loans and leases. The tax equivalent yield on average loans and leases was 6.00% for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to 6.22% for 2018. The decrease in the yield on average loans and leases was due in part to lower discount accretion on acquired loans (seven basis points for 2019 compared to 17 basis points for 2018). The decrease in the average loan and lease yield was also influenced by the credit de-risking initiatives taken over the last couple of years which has seen the replacement of higher yielding loans, such as cash flow, with lower yielding multi-family and equity fund loans. These factors were partially offset by upward repricing of variable-rate loans attributable to four quarter-point increases in the fed funds target rate during 2018 and in effect through the first half of 2019, only recently mitigated by three quarter-point cuts to the fed funds target rate during the second half of 2019.


The tax equivalent NIM for the year ended December 31, 2019 was 4.54% compared to 5.05% for the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease in the tax equivalent NIM was due mostly to higher deposit and borrowing costs, as well as the decrease in the yield on average loans and leases as described above. Total discount accretion on acquired loans contributed six basis points to the NIM for 2019 compared to 14 basis points for 2018.
The cost of average total deposits increased to 0.77% for the year ended December 31, 2019 from 0.44% for 2018 due mainly to higher rates paid on deposits in conjunction with increased market rates, along with a shift in our deposit mix resulting from increases in average interest-bearing deposits and a decrease in average noninterest-bearing demand deposits.
2018 Compared to 2017
Net interest income increased by $61.3 million to $1.04 billion for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $979.6 million forthe year ended December 31, 2017 due mainly to higher balances of average loans and leases and average investment securities and a higher yield on average loans and leases, offset partially by a lower yield on average investment securities and higher interest expense. The yield on average loans and leases was 6.22% for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to 5.97% for 2017. The increase in the yield on average loans and leases was due mainly to repricing of variable-rate loans attributable to higher short-term market interest rates.


The tax equivalent NIM for the year ended December 31, 2018 was 5.05% compared to 5.10% forthe year ended December 31, 2017. The decrease in the tax equivalent NIM was due mostly to a higher cost of average interest-bearing liabilities, a lower yield on average investment securities, and a decrease of six basis points resulting from a smaller tax equivalent adjustment due to the lower statutory federal tax rate, offset partially by the increase in the yield on average loans and leases as described above. The taxable equivalent adjustment for tax-exempt interest income on municipalinvestment securities contributed three basis points to the tax equivalent NIM for the year ended December 31, 2018 and ten10 basis points for 2017.
The cost of average total deposits increased to 0.44% for the year ended December 31, 2018 from 0.27% for 2017 due mainly to higher rates paid on deposits in conjunction with increased market interest rates.
2017 Compared to 2016
Net interest income increased by $18.3 million to $979.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to $961.3 million forthe year ended December 31, 2016 due mainly to higher average interest-earning asset balances, offset partially by lower discount accretion on acquired loans, lower yields on average loans and leases, and higher interest expense. The loan and lease yield for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 5.97% compared to 6.32% for 2016. The decrease in the loan and lease yield was due mainly to the lower discount accretion on acquired loans and yields on new production being lower than the average portfolio yield. Total discount accretion on acquired loans was $26.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 (16 basis points on the loan and lease yield) compared to $79.5 million for 2016 (55 basis points on the loan and lease yield).

The tax equivalent NIM for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 5.10% compared to 5.40% forthe year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease in the tax equivalent NIM was due mostly to lower discount accretion on acquired loans as described above. Total discount accretion on acquired loans contributed 14 basis points to the NIM for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to 43 basis points for 2016. The taxable equivalent adjustment for tax-exempt interest income on municipal securities contributed 10 basis points to the tax equivalent NIM for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 11 basis points for 2016.
The cost of average total deposits increased to 0.27% for the year ended December 31, 2017 from 0.20% for 2016 primarily as a result of the general increase in deposit rates during 2017 as a result of the Federal Reserve's increases to federal funds rates.



Provision for Credit Losses
The following table sets forth the details of the provision for credit losses on loans and leases held for investment and information regarding credit quality metrics for the years indicated:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
  Increase   Increase    Increase   Increase  
2018 (Decrease) 2017 (Decrease) 20162019 (Decrease) 2018 (Decrease) 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Provision For Credit Losses:                  
Addition to allowance for loan and lease losses$36,774
 $(14,192) $50,966
 $(13,974) $64,940
$23,000
 $(13,774) $36,774
 $(14,192) $50,966
Addition to reserve for unfunded loan commitments8,226
 1,440
 6,786
 5,997
 789
(Reduction in) addition to reserve for unfunded         
loan commitments(1,000) (9,226) 8,226
 1,440
 6,786
Total provision for credit losses45,000
 (12,752) 57,752
 (7,977) 65,729
$22,000
 $(23,000) $45,000
 $(12,752) $57,752
                  
Credit Quality Metrics (1):
                  
Net charge‑offs on loans and leases held for                  
investment (2)
$43,758
 $(19,199) $62,957
 $40,967
 $21,990
$16,687
 $(27,071) $43,758
 $(19,199) $62,957
Net charge‑offs to average loans and leases0.26%   0.40%   0.15%0.09%   0.26%   0.40%
At Year End:         
At year-end:         
Allowance for credit losses$169,333
 $7,686
 $161,647
 $369
 $161,278
$174,646
 $5,313
 $169,333
 $7,686
 $161,647
Allowance for credit losses to loans and leases                  
held for investment0.94%   0.96%   1.05%0.93%   0.94%   0.96%
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans                  
and leases held for investment213.5%   103.8%   94.5%189.1%   213.5%   103.8%
                  
Nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment$79,333
 (76,451) $155,784
 $(14,815) $170,599
$92,353
 $13,020
 $79,333
 $(76,451) $155,784
Performing TDRs held for investment17,701
 (39,137) 56,838
 (8,114) 64,952
12,257
 (5,444) 17,701
 (39,137) 56,838
Total impaired loans and leases$97,034
 (115,588) $212,622
 $(22,929) $235,551
$104,610
 $7,576
 $97,034
 $(115,588) $212,622
                  
Classified loans and leases held for investment$237,110
 $(41,295) $278,405
 $(131,240) $409,645
$175,912
 $(61,198) $237,110
 $(41,295) $278,405
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(1)Amounts and ratios related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees. Amounts and ratios related to 2017 and 2016 are for Non-PCI loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.
(2)
See "- Balance Sheet Analysis - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Held for Investment" for detail of charge-offs and recoveries by loan portfolio segment, class, and subclass for the periods presented.
Provisions for credit losses are charged to earnings for both on and off‑balance sheet credit exposures. The provision for credit losses on our loans and leases held for investment is based on our allowance methodology and is an expense that, in our judgment, is required to maintain an adequate allowance for credit losses.
The allowance for loan and lease losses has a general reserve component for loans and leases with no credit impairment and a specific reserve component for impaired loans and leases. Our allowance methodology for the general reserve component includes both quantitative and qualitative loss factors that are applied against the population of unimpaired loans and leases. The quantitative loss factors consider the likelihood of loans defaulting based on the historical degree that similar loans defaulted and the degree of credit losses based on the historical average degree of loss experienced for these similar loans and leases pooled both by loan or lease type and credit risk rating; loans with more adverse credit risk ratings have higher quantitative loss factors. The qualitative loss factors consider, among other things, current economic trends and forecasts, current collateral values and performance trends, credit performance trends, and the loan portfolio's current composition. As noted in " - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Held for Investment - Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Change in Methodology," we changed our ALLL methodology in the second quarter of 2018. See that section for details regarding this change.


We recorded a provision for credit losses of $45.0 million, $57.8 million, and $65.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016.
The provision for credit losses decreased by $23.0 million to $22.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $45.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 due mainly to lower specific provisions for impaired loans during 2019 and lower provisions related to the reserve for unfunded loan commitments during 2019 due to updates on utilization factors which estimate the percentage of available credit that will be utilized by our borrowers.
The provision for credit losses declined by $12.8 million to $45.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $57.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 due mainlymostly to lower specific provisions for impaired loans during 2018, higher recoveries of charged off loans during 2018, and lower amounts of loans rated special mention and classified at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017. Loans rated special mention and classified have a higher general reserve amount than loans rated pass.
The provision for credit losses decreased by $8.0 million to $57.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to $65.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 due primarily to lower general reserves of $14.1 million related to the sale of cash flow loans and lower amounts of loans rated special mention and classified at December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016, offset partially by higher specific provisions for impaired loans during 2017.
Certain circumstances may lead to increased provisions for credit losses in the future.future including the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. Examples of such circumstances are an increased amount of classified and/or impaired loans and leases, net loan and lease and unfunded commitment growth, and changes in economic conditions.conditions and forecasts. Changes in economic conditions and forecasts include the rate of economic growth, the unemployment rate, the rate of inflation, increaseschanges in the general level of interest rates, declineschanges in real estate values, and adverse conditions in borrowers’ businesses. For information regarding the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases held for investment, see "- Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Held for Investment," "- Balance Sheet Analysis - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Held for Investment," Note 1(h)1(i). Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 6. 5. Loans and Leases of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”


Noninterest Income
The following table summarizes noninterest income by category for the years indicated:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
  Increase   Increase    Increase   Increase  
Noninterest Income2018 (Decrease) 2017 (Decrease) 20162019 (Decrease) 2018 (Decrease) 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Service charges on deposit accounts$16,509
 $1,202
 $15,307
 $773
 $14,534
Other commissions and fees45,543
 4,121
 41,422
 (5,704) 47,126
$43,623
 $(1,920) $45,543
 $4,121
 $41,422
Leased equipment income37,881
 181
 37,700
 3,781
 33,919
38,727
 846
 37,881
 181
 37,700
Service charges on deposit accounts14,637
 (1,872) 16,509
 1,202
 15,307
Gain on sale of loans and leases4,675
 (1,522) 6,197
 5,288
 909
1,114
 (3,561) 4,675
 (1,522) 6,197
Gain (loss) on sale of securities8,176
 8,717
 (541) (10,026) 9,485
25,445
 17,269
 8,176
 8,717
 (541)
FDIC loss sharing expense, net
 
 
 8,917
 (8,917)
Other income:                  
Dividends and gains on equity investments3,807
 (1,312) 5,119
 858
 4,261
Dividends and (losses) gains on equity investments(567) (4,374) 3,807
 (1,312) 5,119
Warrant income7,478
 4,946
 2,532
 1,130
 1,402
8,669
 1,191
 7,478
 4,946
 2,532
Other24,566
 3,729
 20,837
 11,081
 9,756
10,914
 (13,652) 24,566
 3,729
 20,837
Total noninterest income$148,635
 $20,062
 $128,573
 $16,098
 $112,475
$142,562
 $(6,073) $148,635
 $20,062
 $128,573


2019 Compared to 2018
Noninterest income declined by $6.1 million to $142.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $148.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 due mostly to decreases in other income of $13.7 million, dividends and gains on equity investments of $4.4 million, gain on sale of loans and leases of $3.6 million, and other commissions and fees of $1.9 million, offset partially by an increase in gain on sale of securities of $17.3 million. Other income declined due primarily to lower gains on early lease terminations, lower legal settlements with former borrowers, and lower BOLI income. Dividends and gains on equity investments decreased due primarily to lower gains on the sale of equity investments and lower dividends received in 2019 as compared to 2018 as a significant portion of our equity investments were sold in the second quarter of 2018. Gain on sale of loans and leases declined due to a net gain of $1.1 million on sales of $101.5 million of loans and leases during 2019 compared to a net gain of $4.7 million on sales of $641.9 million of loans and leases during 2018. The loans and leases sold during 2018 included the sale of a large nonaccrual loan for a $2.4 million gain and the settlement of our December 31, 2017 loans held for sale of $481.1 million for a $1.3 million gain. Other commissions and fees decreased due primarily to lower loan prepayment penalty fees of $4.2 million, offset partially by higher foreign exchange fees of $0.8 million, higher unused commitment fees of $0.8 million, and higher customer success fees of $0.5 million. Gain on sale of securities increased due mainly to a net gain of $25.4 million on sales of $1.6 billion of securities during the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to a net gain of $8.2 million on sales of $563.6 million of securities during 2018. The higher gain on sale of securities in 2019 is due primarily to the repositioning of a portion of our securities portfolio in the second quarter of 2019 to shorten the duration of the portfolio, to enhance liquidity, and to take advantage of municipal security price appreciation due to market dynamics from tax law changes. The securities sold in 2018 included $299.9 million that were sold for a gain of $6.3 million in the first quarter of 2018 primarily for reinvestment in higher quality liquid assets, yield, and credit risk purposes.
2018 Compared to 2017
Noninterest income increased by $20.1 million to $148.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $128.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 due primarily to increases in gain on sale of securities of $8.7 million, warrant income of $4.9 million, other commissions and fees of $4.1 million, and other income of $3.7 million. The increase in gainGain on sale of securities was attributableincreased due to a net gain of $8.2 million on sales of $563.6 million of securities during the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to a net loss of $0.5 million on salessale of $759.8 million of securities during 2017. The securities sold in 2018 includeincluded $299.9 million that were sold for a gain of $6.3 million in the first quarter of 2018 primarilyprincipally for reinvestment in higher quality liquid assets, yield, and credit risk purposes. Warrant income increased due primarilymainly to a $3.1 million gain on a warrant in a company that completed an IPO. Other commissions and fees increased due primarilymostly to higher foreign exchange fees of $3.1 million and higher credit card fee income of $1.5 million. Other income increased due mainlyprimarily to higher gains on early lease terminations and higher BOLI income, offset partially offset by lower legal settlements with former borrowers.
2017 Compared to 2016
Noninterest income increased by $16.1 million to $128.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to $112.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 due primarily to increases in other income of $11.1 million, gain on sale of loans and leases of $5.3 million, leased equipment income of $3.8 million, and lower FDIC loss sharing expense of $8.9 million, offset partially by decreases in gain on sales of securities of $10.0 million and other commissions and fees of $5.7 million. The increase in other income was primarily due to legal settlements with former borrowers and other parties of $8.0 million. Leased equipment income increased due to a higher average balance of leased equipment in 2017 and higher gains from early lease terminations. The decrease in FDIC loss sharing expense was due to the termination of all FDIC loss sharing agreements in the second quarter of 2016. The decrease in gain on sale of securities was due partly to the tax-related decision to sell $172.6 million of securities at a loss of $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The decrease in other commissions and fees was mostly due to lower loan prepayment penalty fees.





Noninterest Expense
The following table summarizes noninterest expense by category for the years indicated:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
  Increase   Increase    Increase   Increase  
Noninterest Expense2018 (Decrease) 2017 (Decrease) 20162019 (Decrease) 2018 (Decrease) 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Compensation$282,568
 $16,001
 $266,567
 $14,654
 $251,913
$285,862
 $3,294
 $282,568
 $16,001
 $266,567
Occupancy53,223
 4,360
 48,863
 (48) 48,911
57,407
 4,184
 53,223
 4,360
 48,863
Data processing27,225
 650
 26,575
 2,219
 24,356
27,556
 331
 27,225
 650
 26,575
Leased equipment depreciation24,016
 2,645
 21,371
 604
 20,767
Intangible asset amortization18,726
 (3,780) 22,506
 8,266
 14,240
Other professional services21,952
 4,599
 17,353
 875
 16,478
17,803
 (4,149) 21,952
 4,599
 17,353
Insurance and assessments20,705
 972
 19,733
 1,369
 18,364
16,404
 (4,301) 20,705
 972
 19,733
Intangible asset amortization22,506
 8,266
 14,240
 (2,277) 16,517
Leased equipment depreciation21,371
 604
 20,767
 (132) 20,899
Customer related expense13,839
 3,486
 10,353
 2,056
 8,297
Loan expense12,931
 2,362
 10,569
 (3,263) 13,832
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs349
 (1,421) 1,770
 (17,965) 19,735
Foreclosed assets (income) expense, net(751) (2,453) 1,702
 (179) 1,881
(3,555) (2,804) (751) (2,453) 1,702
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs1,770
 (17,965) 19,735
 19,535
 200
Loan expense10,569
 (3,263) 13,832
 4,461
 9,371
Other50,094
 3,800
 46,294
 5,083
 41,211
30,913
 (8,828) 39,741
 1,744
 37,997
Total noninterest expense$511,232
 $15,571
 $495,661
 $45,560
 $450,101
$502,251
 $(8,981) $511,232
 $15,571
 $495,661
2019 Compared to 2018
Noninterest expense decreased by $9.0 million to $502.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $511.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 due primarily to a decline in other expense of $8.8 million. Other expense decreased due mostly to $2.1 million of lower amortization of non-competition agreements, $2.0 million in lower franchise tax expense, a $1.7 million reversal of previously accrued merger costs, $1.3 million in lower employee related expenses, and $1.1 million in lower operating and other losses. There were also noteworthy year-over-year fluctuations in compensation expense, occupancy expense, other professional services expense, insurance and assessments expense, customer related expense and foreclosed assets (income) expense, net. Compensation expense increased primarily due to higher bonus expense due to achievement of performance metrics in excess of targets. Occupancy expense increased mainly due to an increased number of office locations. Other professional services expense decreased mainly as a result of lower legal and consulting expense. Insurance and assessments expense decreased primarily due to the 4.5 basis point FDIC surcharge ending in the third quarter of 2018. Customer related expense increased due to an increase in the number of deposit customers on analysis and a higher utilization of analysis credits by customers to pay third-party expenses. Foreclosed assets (income) expense, net, increased mainly due to higher gains on the sale of foreclosed assets.
2018 Compared to 2017
Noninterest expense increased by $15.6 million to $511.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $495.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 due primarily to increases in compensation expense of $16.0 million, intangible asset amortization of $8.3 million, other professional services expense of $4.6 million, and occupancy expense of $4.4 million, offset partially by a decrease in acquisition, integration and reorganization costs of $18.0 million. Compensation expense increased due mainly to higher salary expense of $11.9 million, higher stock compensation expense of $4.2 million, and higher bonus expense of $3.6 million, offset partially by lower severance and retention expense of $4.1 million. Intangible asset amortization increased due mostly to the intangible assets added from the CUB acquisition in October 2017. Other professional services expense increased due primarily to higher consulting and legal expense. Occupancy expense increased due primarily to inclusion of the CUB operations for a full year in 2018. The acquisition, integration and reorganization costs for the year ended December 31, 2018 related to the terminated El Dorado Savings Bank merger agreement, while the costs for 2017 related to the CUB acquisition.
2017 Compared to 2016
Noninterest expense increased by $45.6 million to $495.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to $450.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 due primarily to an increase in acquisition, integration and reorganization costs of $19.5 million related to the CUB acquisition and incremental operating expenses of approximately $10 million for CUB's operations post-acquisition, mainly compensation expense.




Income Taxes
The effective tax rates were 26.5%26.0%, 35.5%26.5% and 36.9%35.5% for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.2017. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2019 was due primarily to $9.1 million of benefits related to changes in state apportionment, net of the federal tax effect. The Company's 2019 blended statutory tax rate for federal and state was 27.9%.
The decrease in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2018 was due to the enactment of the TCJA, which reduced the federal statutory corporate tax rate to 21% effective January 1, 2018 from 35% in prior periods. The Company remeasured its federal deferred tax assets and liabilities as a result of the TCJA in its financial statements as of December 31, 2017. As a result of changes in total deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from true-ups to the 2017 tax return, we recorded an additional $1.9 million of tax expense in 2018 to reflect the impact of the change in statutory rate under the TCJA. The Company considers its accounting for the effects of the TCJA to be complete. However, the legislation remains subject to potential amendments, technical corrections and further guidance at both the federal and state levels.
The decrease in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2017 was primarily due to the reversal of an $11.6 million valuation allowance related to foreign tax credits that, based on a change in estimate in our 2017 analysis, were more likely than not to be utilized before they expire. The decrease in the effective tax rate for 2017 was also attributable, to a lesser extent, to tax benefits of $1.5 million recorded in 2017 due to the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017, and a tax benefit of $1.2 million from remeasuring the federal deferred tax assets and liabilities as a result of the TCJA.
The Company's 2018 blended statutory tax rate for federal and state was 28.3%. For further information on income taxes, see Note 14. 15. Income Taxes of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”




Fourth Quarter Results
The following table sets forth our unaudited quarterly results and certain performance metrics for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
December 31, September 30,December 31, September 30,
2018 20182019 2019
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Earnings Summary:      
Interest income$302,739
 $292,642
$293,593
 $307,208
Interest expense(40,974) (32,325)(46,974) (54,972)
Net interest income261,765
 260,317
246,619
 252,236
Provision for credit losses(12,000) (11,500)(3,000) (7,000)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses249,765
 248,817
243,619
 245,236
Gain on sale of securities786
 826
184
 908
Other noninterest income32,740
 36,086
26,992
 32,521
Total noninterest income33,526
 36,912
27,176
 33,429
Foreclosed assets income, net311
 257
Foreclosed assets income (expense), net3,446
 (8)
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs(970) (800)269
 
Other noninterest expense(128,576) (127,610)(127,443) (126,801)
Total noninterest expense(129,235) (128,153)(123,728) (126,809)
Earnings before income taxes154,056
 157,576
147,067
 151,856
Income tax expense(39,015) (41,289)29,186
 41,830
Net earnings$115,041
 $116,287
$117,881
 $110,026
      
Performance Measures:      
Diluted earnings per share$0.93
 $0.94
$0.98
 $0.92
Annualized return on:      
Average assets1.84% 1.89%1.77% 1.65%
Average tangible equity (1)(2)
21.23% 21.61%19.98% 19.01%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)4.91% 4.99%4.33% 4.46%
Yield on average loans and leases (tax equivalent)6.27% 6.20%5.67% 5.91%
Cost of average total deposits0.62% 0.46%0.71% 0.83%
Efficiency ratio41.7% 40.9%44.8% 42.3%
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(1)Calculation reduces average equity by average intangible assets.
(2)See "Non-GAAP Measurements."










Fourth Quarter of 20182019 Compared to Third Quarter of 20182019
Net earnings were $115.0$117.9 million, or $0.93$0.98 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 20182019 compared to $116.3$110.0 million, or $0.94$0.92 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2018.2019. The quarter‑over‑quarter decreaseincrease in net earnings of $1.2$7.9 million was due to lower noninterestdecreases in income of $3.4 million, higher noninteresttax expense of $1.1$12.6 million, and a higher provision for credit losses of $0.5$4.0 million, and noninterest expense of $3.1 million, offset partially offset by higherdeclines in noninterest income of $6.3 million and net interest income of $1.4$5.6 million.
Net interest income increasedIncome tax expense decreased due primarily to $9.1 million of benefits related to changes in state apportionment, net of the federal tax effect.


Noninterest expense declined by $1.4$3.1 million to $261.8$123.7 million for the fourth quarter of 20182019 compared to $260.3$126.8 million for the third quarter of 20182019 attributable primarily to a $3.5 million increase in foreclosed assets income and $2.7 million decrease in other expense, offset partially by a $3.2 million increase in compensation expense. Foreclosed assets income increased due to a $3.3 million gain on the sale of a repossessed asset. Other expense decreased due primarily to a $1.7 million reversal of previously accrued merger costs and a $1.1 million credit adjustment to franchise tax expense for refunds related to state apportionment changes. Compensation expense increased due mainly to higher bonus expense of $2.9 million.
Noninterest income decreased by $6.3 million to $27.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to $33.4 million for the third quarter of 2019 due mainly to a $2.7 million decrease in warrant income, a $1.7 million decrease in other income, a $0.8 million decrease in dividends and gain on equity investments, a $0.7 million decrease in gain on sale of loans and leases, and a $0.7 million decrease in gain on sale of securities, offset partially by a $1.0 million increase in leased equipment income. The decrease in warrant income was due to lower gains resulting from exercised warrants. The decrease in other income was due mainly to lower gains from lease terminations. The decreases in gain on sale of loans and leases and gain on sale of securities were attributable to a lower level of sales activity in the fourth quarter of 2019 as compared to the third quarter of 2019. The increase in leased equipment income was due primarily to a higher average balance of leased equipment in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter.
Net interest income declined by $5.6 million to $246.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to $252.2 million for the third quarter of 2019 due primarily to a lower yield on average loans and leases and a higherlower balance of average loans and leases, offset partially by higher deposit costs.leases. The tax equivalent yield on average loans and leases was 6.27%5.67% for the fourth quarter of 20182019 compared to 6.20%5.91% for the third quarter of 2018.2019. The increasedecrease in the yield on average loans and leases was due principally to the repricing of variable-rate loans causing lower coupon interest in addition to lower loan fee income in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter, offset partially by higher coupon interest.loan prepayment fees. The prepayment fees added seven basis points to the fourth quarter yield on average loans and leases and five basis points to the third quarter yield on average loans and leases.
The tax equivalent NIM was 4.91%4.33% for the fourth quarter of 20182019 compared to 4.99%4.46% for the third quarter of 2018.2019. The decrease in the NIM was due mainly to higher depositthe repricing of variable-rate loans causing lower coupon interest and borrowing costs.lower loan fee income, offset partially by the lower cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
The cost of average total deposits increaseddecreased to 0.62%0.71% for the fourth quarter of 20182019 from 0.46%0.83% for the third quarter of 2018 due to higher rates paid on deposits in conjunction with increased market rates.
The provision for credit losses increased by $0.5 million to $12.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to $11.5 million for the third quarter of 2018.
Noninterest income decreased by $3.4 million to $33.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to $36.9 million for the third quarter of 20182019 due mainly to a $4.2 million decrease in dividends and gain on equity investments, a $1.6 million decrease in warrant income, and a $1.3 million decrease in other commissions and fees,lower cost of average interest-bearing deposits, offset partially by a $3.4 million increase in other income. Dividends and gains on equity investments decreased due mainly to lower realized gains on investments sold and decreased fair valuesaverage balance of investments still held. Warrant income decreased due to lower realized gains on exercised warrants as the third quarter included a $3.1 million gain on a warrant in a company that completed an IPO. Other commissions and fees decreased due mostly to lower prepayment and other loan-related fees. Other income increased due primarily to higher miscellaneous income from borrower settlements and higher BOLI incomenoninterest-bearing deposits. Our cost of average total deposits has declined from a death benefit received.
Noninterest expense increased by $1.1 million2019 peak of 86 basis points in the month of July to $129.2 million fora 2019 low of 66 basis points in the fourth quartermonth of 2018 comparedDecember. The lower cost of average interest-bearing deposits reflected actions taken to $128.2 million for the third quarter of 2018 attributable primarily a $3.7 million increasereduce deposit rates in other expense, offset partially by a $3.0 million decrease in compensation expense. Other expense increased due to the $2.1 million write-offlight of the Square 1 trademark asset as a resultfed funds target rate cuts during the second half of our plan to retire the Square 1 Bank name and increased employee expense due to executive relocation costs. Compensation expense decreased due mostly to lower stock compensation expense, lower bonus expense, and lower commissions expense as a result of the decreased warrant income.2019.
 






Balance Sheet Analysis
Securities Available-for-Sale
Our securities available-for sale portfolio consists primarily of U.S. government agency and government‑sponsored enterprise (“agency") obligations and obligations of states and political subdivisions (“municipal securities”) and U.S. government agency and government‑sponsored enterprise (“agency") obligations..
The following table presents the composition and durations of our securities available-for-sale as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 December 31, 20162019 2018 2017
Fair % of Duration Fair % of Duration Fair % of DurationFair % of Duration Fair % of Duration Fair % of Duration
Security TypeValue Total (in years) Value Total (in years) Value Total (in years)Value Total (in years) Value Total (in years) Value Total (in years)
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Residential MBS and CMOs:                 
Agency MBS$281,088
 7% 3.7
 $246,274
 7% 3.0
 $502,443
 16% 3.4
Agency CMOs632,850
 16% 4.3
 275,709
 7% 6.8
 146,289
 4% 3.0
Private label CMOs101,205
 2% 4.2
 125,987
 3% 5.1
 125,469
 4% 3.5
Agency residential CMOs$1,136,397
 30% 3.7
 $632,850
 16% 4.3
 $275,709
 7% 6.8
Agency commercial MBS1,108,224
 29% 4.4
 1,112,704
 28% 4.9
 1,163,969
 31% 5.4
Municipal securities1,312,194
 33% 7.3
 1,680,068
 45% 7.3
 1,456,459
 45% 6.3
735,159
 19% 7.6
 1,312,194
 33% 7.3
 1,680,068
 45% 7.3
Agency commercial MBS1,112,704
 28% 4.9
 1,163,969
 31% 5.4
 547,692
 17% 4.9
U.S. Treasury securities403,405
 10% 3.0
 
 % 
 
 % 
Agency residential MBS305,198
 8% 3.3
 281,088
 7% 3.7
 246,274
 7% 3.0
Asset-backed securities81,385
 2% 2.4
 88,710
 2% 3.0
 59,375
 2% 3.5
214,783
 6% 1.1
 81,385
 2% 2.4
 88,710
 2% 3.0
Collateralized loan obligations123,756
 3% 0.2
 
 % 
 7,015
 % 0.3
Private label residential CMOs99,483
 3% 3.2
 101,205
 2% 4.2
 125,987
 3% 5.1
SBA securities67,047
 2% 3.5
 160,334
 4% 2.0
 178,845
 6% 3.8
48,258
 1% 4.0
 67,047
 2% 3.5
 160,334
 4% 2.0
Corporate debt securities17,553
 % 11.0
 19,295
 1% 11.8
 47,509
 1% 4.9
20,748
 1% 11.3
 17,553
 % 11.0
 19,295
 1% 11.8
Collateralized loan obligations
 % 
 7,015
 % 0.3
 156,887
 5% 0.1
U.S. Treasury securities5,181
 % 3.2
 403,405
 10% 3.0
 
 % 
Equity investments (1)

 % 
 7,070
 % 
 2,862
 % 

 % 
 
 % 
 7,070
 % 
Total securities available-                                  
for-sale$4,009,431
 100% 5.2
 $3,774,431
 100% 6.0
 $3,223,830
 100% 4.8
$3,797,187
 100% 4.4
 $4,009,431
 100% 5.2
 $3,774,431
 100% 6.0
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(1)In connection with our adoption of ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03 on January 1, 2018, we reclassified $7.1 million of equity investments from securities available-for-sale to other assets in the first quarter of 2018. The reclassification was applied prospectively without prior period amounts being restated.
The following table presents the geographic composition of the majority of our municipal securities portfolio as of the date indicated:
December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
Fair % ofFair % of
Municipal Securities by StateValue TotalValue Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
California$298,196
 23%$231,386
 32%
Washington145,706
 11%114,809
 16%
New York141,212
 11%52,228
 7%
Texas71,718
 6%40,672
 6%
Utah67,759
 5%37,717
 5%
Ohio57,375
 4%
Oregon57,055
 4%30,585
 4%
Florida50,056
 4%29,806
 4%
Massachusetts48,202
 4%
Illinois24,943
 3%
District of Columbia42,331
 3%17,669
 2%
Ohio17,476
 2%
Total of ten largest states979,610
 75%597,291
 81%
All other states332,584
 25%137,868
 19%
Total municipal securities$1,312,194
 100%$735,159
 100%





The following table presents a summary of contractual rates and contractual maturities of our securities available‑for‑sale as of the date indicated:
     Due After Due After        
 Due One Year Five Years        
 Within Through Through Due After    
 One Year Five Years Ten Years Ten Years Total
 Fair   Fair   Fair   Fair   Fair  
December 31, 2018Value Rate Value Rate Value Rate Value Rate Value Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
Residential MBS and CMOs:                   
Agency MBS$131
 4.20% $1,777
 4.29% $31,910
 3.86% $247,270
 4.15% $281,088
 4.12%
Agency CMOs
 —%
 
 % 72,766
 3.49% 560,084
 3.07% 632,850
 3.12%
Private label CMOs2
 4.85% 822
 3.65% 
 —%
 100,381
 3.65% 101,205
 3.65%
Municipal securities(1)
27,451
 4.63% 36,805
 4.54% 70,534
 2.77% 1,177,404
 4.09% 1,312,194
 4.04%
Agency commercial MBS9,322
 4.43% 274,246
 3.11% 772,240
 2.97% 56,896
 3.15% 1,112,704
 3.02%
US Treasury securities
 —%
 403,405
 2.19% 
 —%
 
 —%
 403,405
 2.19%
Asset-backed securities
 —%
 15,767
 4.08% 12,219
 3.05% 53,399
 4.27% 81,385
 4.05%
SBA securities249
 5.60% 17,048
 3.07% 15,884
 2.88% 33,866
 3.00% 67,047
 3.00%
Corporate debt securities
 —%
 
 —%
 
 —%
 17,553
 5.76% 17,553
 5.76%
Total securities                   
available-for-sale (1)
$37,155
 4.59% $749,870
 2.71% $975,553
 3.02% $2,246,853
 3.80% $4,009,431
 3.41%
     Due After Due After        
 Due One Year Five Years        
 Within Through Through Due After    
 One Year Five Years Ten Years Ten Years Total
                    
 Fair   Fair   Fair   Fair   Fair  
December 31, 2019Value 
Rate(1)
 Value 
Rate(1)
 Value 
Rate(1)
 Value 
Rate(1)
 Value 
Rate(1)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Agency residential CMOs$
 % $
 % $116,479
 3.40% $1,019,918
 2.96% $1,136,397
 3.00%
Agency commercial MBS1,693
 2.96% 202,084
 2.88% 780,510
 2.78% 123,937
 3.22% 1,108,224
 2.85%
Municipal securities6,191
 4.52% 14,068
 4.36% 56,935
 2.05% 657,965
 3.58% 735,159
 3.49%
Agency residential MBS11
 4.65% 6,010
 4.01% 20,502
 3.78% 278,675
 3.95% 305,198
 3.94%
Asset-backed securities
 % 50,798
 3.44% 14,651
 2.62% 149,334
 3.02% 214,783
 3.09%
Collateralized loan obligations
 —%
 
 —%
 10,890
 3.71% 112,866
 3.23% 123,756
 3.28%
Private label residential CMOs2
 5.07% 353
 3.59% 
 % 99,128
 3.59% 99,483
 3.59%
SBA securities
 % 4,565
 3.66% 13,087
 2.80% 30,606
 2.91% 48,258
 2.95%
Corporate debt securities
 —%
 
 —%
 
 —%
 20,748
 4.88% 20,748
 4.88%
U.S. Treasury securities
 
 5,181
 2.65% 
 —%
 
 —%
 5,181
 2.65%
Total securities                   
available-for-sale$7,897
 4.18% $283,059
 3.09% $1,013,054
 2.84% $2,493,177
 3.30% $3,797,187
 3.17%

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(1)Rates presented are weighted average rates. Rates on tax-exempt securities are contractual rates and are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis.


Loans and Leases Held for Investment
The following table presents the composition of our total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, by loan portfolio segment, class, and subclass as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
 2018 2017 2016 2015 
2014 (1)
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:         
Healthcare real estate$451,776
 $843,653
 $955,477
 $1,230,787
 $
Hospitality575,516
 695,043
 689,158
 656,750
 
SBA program559,113
 551,606
 454,196
 473,960
 
Other commercial real estate3,237,893
 3,295,438
 2,297,865
 2,284,036
 
Total commercial real estate mortgage4,824,298
 5,385,740
 4,396,696
 4,645,533
 
Income producing residential  
2,971,213
 2,245,058
 1,169,267
 1,035,164
 
Other residential real estate122,630
 221,836
 144,769
 176,045
 
Total income producing and other residential         
real estate mortgage3,093,843
 2,466,894
 1,314,036
 1,211,209
 
Total real estate mortgage7,918,141
 7,852,634
 5,710,732
 5,856,742
 5,593,372
Real estate construction and land:         
Commercial912,583
 769,075
 581,246
 345,991
 
Residential1,321,073
 822,154
 384,001
 184,382
 
Total real estate construction and land2,233,656
 1,591,229
 965,247
 530,373
 317,676
Total real estate10,151,797
 9,443,863
 6,675,979
 6,387,115
 5,911,048
Commercial:         
Lender finance & timeshare1,780,731
 1,609,937
 1,666,855
 1,587,577
 
Equipment finance734,331
 656,995
 691,967
 890,349
 
Other asset-based434,005
 425,354
 428,284
 498,671
 
Premium finance356,354
 232,664
 161,835
 108,738
 
Total asset-based3,305,421
 2,924,950
 2,948,941
 3,085,335
 
Expansion stage908,047
 953,199
 920,006
 600,541
 
Equity fund loans797,500
 471,163
 325,047
 228,863
 
Early stage225,566
 443,370
 448,458
 347,298
 
Late stage107,635
 255,003
 294,389
 281,311
 
Total venture capital2,038,748
 2,122,735
 1,987,900
 1,458,013
 
Secured business loans788,012
 743,824
 354,822
 352,679
 
Security monitoring643,369
 573,066
 428,759
 438,113
 
Other lending514,947
 475,584
 310,896
 300,383
 
Cash flow114,098
 278,920
 2,373,235
 2,335,469
 
Total other commercial2,060,426
 2,071,394
 3,467,712
 3,426,644
 
Total commercial7,404,595
 7,119,079
 8,404,553
 7,969,992
 5,869,617
Consumer401,321
 409,801
 375,422
 121,147
 101,767
Total loans and leases held for investment,         
net of deferred fees$17,957,713
 $16,972,743
 $15,455,954
 $14,478,254
 $11,882,432
 December 31,
 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:         
Healthcare real estate$334,070
 $451,776
 $843,653
 $955,477
 $1,230,787
Hospitality625,798
 575,516
 695,043
 689,158
 656,750
SBA program556,889
 559,113
 551,606
 454,196
 473,960
Other commercial real estate2,685,930
 3,237,893
 3,295,438
 2,297,865
 2,284,036
Total commercial real estate mortgage4,202,687
 4,824,298
 5,385,740
 4,396,696
 4,645,533
Income producing residential  
3,665,790
 2,971,213
 2,245,058
 1,169,267
 1,035,164
Other residential real estate104,270
 122,630
 221,836
 144,769
 176,045
Total income producing and other residential         
real estate mortgage3,770,060
 3,093,843
 2,466,894
 1,314,036
 1,211,209
Total real estate mortgage7,972,747
 7,918,141
 7,852,634
 5,710,732
 5,856,742
Real estate construction and land:         
Commercial1,082,368
 912,583
 769,075
 581,246
 345,991
Residential1,655,434
 1,321,073
 822,154
 384,001
 184,382
Total real estate construction and land (1)
2,737,802
 2,233,656
 1,591,229
 965,247
 530,373
Total real estate10,710,549
 10,151,797
 9,443,863
 6,675,979
 6,387,115
Commercial:         
Lender finance & timeshare2,118,767
 1,780,731
 1,609,937
 1,666,855
 1,587,577
Equipment finance852,278
 734,331
 656,995
 691,967
 890,349
Premium finance467,469
 356,354
 232,664
 161,835
 108,738
Other asset-based309,893
 434,005
 425,354
 428,284
 498,671
Total asset-based3,748,407
 3,305,421
 2,924,950
 2,948,941
 3,085,335
Equity fund loans1,199,268
 797,500
 471,163
 325,047
 228,863
Early stage212,509
 225,566
 443,370
 448,458
 347,298
Expansion stage693,459
 908,047
 953,199
 920,006
 600,541
Late stage74,186
 107,635
 255,003
 294,389
 281,311
Total venture capital2,179,422
 2,038,748
 2,122,735
 1,987,900
 1,458,013
Security monitoring619,260
 643,369
 573,066
 428,759
 438,113
Secured business loans583,300
 788,012
 743,824
 354,822
 352,679
Other lending527,049
 514,947
 475,584
 310,896
 300,383
Cash flow38,058
 114,098
 278,920
 2,373,235
 2,335,469
Total other commercial1,767,667
 2,060,426
 2,071,394
 3,467,712
 3,426,644
Total commercial7,695,496
 7,404,595
 7,119,079
 8,404,553
 7,969,992
Consumer440,827
 401,321
 409,801
 375,422
 121,147
Total loans and leases held for investment,         
net of deferred fees$18,846,872
 $17,957,713
 $16,972,743
 $15,455,954
 $14,478,254

(1)LoansIncludes $173.4 million, $168.9 million, $180.1 million, $152.9 million, and leases by portfolio class$75.2 million at December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and subclass not available.2015 of land acquisition and development loans.




Our loan portfolio segments of real estate mortgage loans, real estate construction and land loans, and commercial loans comprised 44%42%, 13%15%, and 41% of our total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2018,2019, respectively, compared to 46%44%, 10%13%, and 42%41% at December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.
The changes during 20182019 in the portfolio classes comprising these portfolio segments reflected the following:
Commercial real estate mortgage loans decreased by 10%13% to $4.8$4.2 billion or 27%22% of total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 20182019 from $5.4$4.8 billion or 32%27% at December 31, 2017.2018. The lower balance and composition ratio was attributable primarily to the balance of other commercial real estate loans declining to $2.7 billion at December 31, 2019 from $3.2 billion at December 31, 2018. This decline occurred because loan prepayments exceeded the amount of newly originated loans. Also contributing to the lower balance and composition ratio was the balance of healthcare real estate loans declining to $334.1 million at December 31, 2019 from $451.8 million at December 31, 2018 from $843.7 million at December 31, 2017.2018. This decline in new healthcare real estate lending was the result ofresulted from having fewer loan opportunities meeting our credit standards.standards and then ceasing the origination of healthcare real estate loans in our National Lending group in October 2019.
Income producing and other residential real estate mortgage loans increased by 25%22% to $3.1$3.8 billion or 17%20% of total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 20182019 from $2.5$3.1 billion or 14%17% at December 31, 2017.2018. The higher balance and composition ratio was attributable to our continued emphasis on originating and purchasing multi-family secured real estate mortgage loans during 20182019 due primarily to the favorable credit risk profile of those loans. We purchased $549 million of multi-family loans in 2019 compared to $473 million in 2018.
Commercial real estate construction and land loans increased by 19% to $912.6 million$1.1 billion or 5%6% of total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 20182019 from $769.1$912.6 million or 5% at December 31, 2017.2018. The higher balance and comparable composition ratio was attributable to our continued emphasis onorigination of these types of loans and increases in balances on existing loans increasing as disbursements occur during the construction phase.construction.
Residential real estate construction and land loans increased by 61%25% to $1.3$1.7 billion or 8%9% of total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 20182019 from $822.2 million$1.3 billion or 5%8% at December 31, 2017.2018. The higher balance and composition ratio was attributable to our continued emphasis on originating multi-family secured real estate construction loans in markets with strong demand for new multi-family housing.housing and increases in balances on existing loans as disbursements occur during construction.
Asset-based loans and leases increased by 13% to $3.3$3.7 billion or 18%20% of total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 20182019 from $2.9$3.3 billion or 17%18% at December 31, 2017.2018. The higher balance and composition ratio was due primarily to net loan growth in lender finance & timeshare loans and premium finance loans attributable to continued emphasis on originations for these loan types because of their favorable historical credit performance. Lender finance & timeshare loans increased to $2.1 billion at December 31, 2019 from $1.8 billion at December 31, 2018, from $1.6 billion at December 31, 2017, and premium finance loans increased to $467.5 million at December 31, 2019 from $356.4 million at December 31, 2018 from $232.7 million at December 31, 2017.2018.
Venture capital loans decreasedincreased by 4%7% to $2.0$2.2 billion or 11%12% of total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 20182019 from $2.1$2.0 billion or 13%11% at December 31, 2017.2018. The lowerhigher balance and composition ratio was attributable primarily to higher equity fund loans, offset partially by lower expansion stage, early stage, and late stage loans to venture-backed companies, offset partially by higher equitycompanies. Equity fund loans.loans increased to $1.2 billion at December 31, 2019 from $797.5 million at December 31, 2018. The increase in equity fund loans was due to continued emphasis on originations because of favorable historical credit performance. EarlyExpansion stage loans, early stage loans, and late stage loans decreased collectively to $225.6 million and $107.6$980.2 million at December 31, 20182019 from $443.4 million and $255.0 million$1.2 billion at December 31, 2017. Equity fund loans increased to $797.5 million at December 31, 2018 from $471.2 million at December 31, 2017.2018.
Other commercial loans decreased by 1%14% to $2.06$1.8 billion or 12%9% of total loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 20182019 from $2.07$2.1 billion or 12% at December 31, 2017.2018. The lower balance was attributable primarily to lower secured business loans, which decreased to $583.3 million at December 31, 2019 from $788.0 million at December 31, 2018, and to the declining balance of the cash flow loans, which decreased to $38.1 million at December 31, 2019 from $114.1 million at December 31, 2018 from $278.9 million at December 31, 2017. Cash flow loans include the declining balances of certain cash flow lending businesses that we exited in December 2017. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the remaining balances of these loans were $92.5 million and $249.3 million, respectively.
2018.










The following table presents the geographic composition of our real estate loans held for investment, net of deferred fees, by the top ten states and all other states combined (in the order presented for the current year-end) as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
December 31, 2018 December 31, 20172019 2018
  % of   % of  % of   % of
Real Estate Loans by StateAmount Total Amount TotalBalance Total Balance Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
California$5,798,045
 57% $5,206,633
 55%$6,510,094
 61% $5,798,045
 57%
New York855,644
 8% 697,012
 7%711,301
 7% 855,644
 8%
Florida547,054
 5% 505,043
 5%598,561
 6% 547,054
 5%
Washington324,588
 3% 253,545
 3%
Oregon288,764
 3% 227,067
 2%
Texas378,834
 4% 343,799
 4%260,513
 2% 378,834
 4%
Washington253,545
 3% 208,358
 2%
District of Columbia166,641
 2% 81,174
 1%
Arizona235,425
 2% 263,621
 3%162,317
 1% 235,425
 2%
Oregon227,067
 2% 152,849
 2%
New Jersey159,791
 1% 179,045
 2%
Virginia206,920
 2% 233,654
 3%150,646
 1% 206,920
 2%
New Jersey179,045
 2% 140,150
 1%
Illinois154,808
 2% 163,662
 2%
Total of 10 largest states8,836,387
 87% 7,914,781
 84%9,333,216
 87% 8,762,753
 86%
All other states1,315,410
 13% 1,529,082
 16%1,377,333
 13% 1,389,044
 14%
Total real estate loans held for investment, net of deferred fees$10,151,797
 100% $9,443,863
 100%$10,710,549
 100% $10,151,797
 100%
At December 31, 2019 and 2018, 61% and 2017, 57% and 55% of our real estate loans were collateralized by property located in California because our full-service branches and our community banking activities are primarily located throughout the state ofin California.

The following table presents a roll forward of loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, for the years indicated:
Year Ended Year Ended
Roll Forward of Loans and Leases Held for Investment, Net of Deferred Fees (1)
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Roll Forward of Loans and Leases Held for Investment,Year Ended December 31,
Net of Deferred Fees (1)
2019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$16,972,743
 $15,455,954
$17,957,713
 $16,972,743
 $15,455,954
Additions:        
Production4,888,614
 4,685,763
4,863,288
 4,888,614
 4,685,763
Disbursements4,104,335
 3,204,272
5,092,219
 4,104,335
 3,204,272
Total production and disbursements8,992,949
 7,890,035
9,955,507
 8,992,949
 7,890,035
Reductions:        
Payoffs(4,289,297) (3,801,592)(4,669,530) (4,289,297) (3,801,592)
Paydowns(3,480,997) (2,769,309)(4,262,977) (3,480,997) (2,769,309)
Total payoffs and paydowns(7,770,294) (6,570,901)(8,932,507) (7,770,294) (6,570,901)
Sales
(161,729) (1,316,259)(76,335) (161,729) (1,316,259)
Transfers to foreclosed assets(16,914) (580)(120) (16,914) (580)
Charge-offs(59,042) (80,296)(32,262) (59,042) (80,296)
Transfers to loans held for sale
 (481,100)(25,124) 
 (481,100)
Total reductions(8,007,979) (8,449,136)(9,066,348) (8,007,979) (8,449,136)
Loans acquired through CUB acquisition
 2,075,890

 
 2,075,890
Net increase889,159
 984,970
 1,516,789
Balance, end of year$17,957,713
 $16,972,743
$18,846,872
 $17,957,713
 $16,972,743
        
Weighted average rate on production (2)
5.23% 4.98%5.06% 5.23% 4.98%

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(1)Includes direct financing leases but excludes equipment leased to others under operating leases.
(2)The weighted average rate on production presents contractual rates on a tax equivalent basis and does not include amortized fees. Amortized fees added approximately 22 basis points to loan yields in 2019, 31 basis points to loan yields in 2018, and 30 basis points to loan yields in 2017.
Loan and Lease Interest Rate Sensitivity
The following table presents contractual maturity information for loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, as of the date indicated:
  Due After      Due After    
Due One Year    Due One Year Due  
Within Through Due After  Within Through After  
December 31, 2018One Year Five Years Five Years Total
December 31, 2019One Year Five Years Five Years Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate mortgage$1,142,033
 $2,521,468
 $4,254,640
 $7,918,141
$1,009,147
 $2,139,286
 $4,824,314
 $7,972,747
Real estate construction and land1,164,705
 1,018,941
 50,010
 2,233,656
1,159,167
 1,416,937
 161,698
 2,737,802
Commercial2,391,454
 3,915,520
 1,097,621
 7,404,595
2,639,470
 4,057,286
 998,740
 7,695,496
Consumer20,302
 76,303
 304,716
 401,321
16,344
 75,783
 348,700
 440,827
Total loans and leases held for investment,       
net of deferred fees$4,718,494
 $7,532,232
 $5,706,987
 $17,957,713
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees$4,824,128
 $7,689,292
 $6,333,452
 $18,846,872



At December 31, 2018,2019, we had $4.7$4.8 billion of loans and leases held for investment due to mature over the next twelve months. For any of these loans and leases held for investment, in the event that we provide a concession through a refinance or modification whichthat we would not ordinarily consider in order to protect as much of our investment as possible, such loans may be considered TDRs even though the loans have performed in accordance with their contractual terms. The circumstances regarding any modifications and a borrower's specific situation, such as its ability to obtain financing from another source at similar market terms, are evaluated on an individual basis to determine if oura contractual loan renewal or loan extension constitutes a TDR. Higher levels of TDRs generally lead tomay result in increases in classified loans and credit loss provisions.
The following table presents the interest rate profile of loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, due after one year as of the date indicated:
Due After One YearDue After One Year
Fixed Variable  Fixed Variable  
December 31, 2018Rate Rate Total
December 31, 2019Rate Rate Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate mortgage$1,193,255
 $5,582,853
 $6,776,108
$875,856
 $6,087,744
 $6,963,600
Real estate construction and land157,399
 911,552
 1,068,951
274,608
 1,304,027
 1,578,635
Commercial1,459,971
 3,553,170
 5,013,141
1,574,448
 3,481,578
 5,056,026
Consumer330,827
 50,192
 381,019
382,467
 42,016
 424,483
Total loans and leases held for investment,     
net of deferred fees$3,141,452
 $10,097,767
 $13,239,219
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees$3,107,379
 $10,915,365
 $14,022,744
For information regarding our variable-rate loans subject to interest rate floors, see "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk."
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Held for Investment
For a discussion of our policy and methodology on the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases held for investment, see "- Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Held for Investment." For further information on the allowance for loan and lease losses on loans and leases held for investment, see Note 1(h)1(i). Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 6. 5. Loans and Leases of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."
The following table presents information regarding the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases held for investment as of the dates indicated:
December 31,December 31,
Allowance for Credit Losses Data (1)
2018 2017 2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017 2016 2015
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses$132,472
 $133,012
 $143,755
 $105,534
 $70,456
$138,785
 $132,472
 $133,012
 $143,755
 $105,534
Reserve for unfunded loan commitments36,861
 28,635
 17,523
 16,734
 6,311
35,861
 36,861
 28,635
 17,523
 16,734
Total allowance for credit losses$169,333
 $161,647
 $161,278
 $122,268
 $76,767
$174,646
 $169,333
 $161,647
 $161,278
 $122,268
                  
Allowance for credit losses to loans and leases                  
held for investment0.94% 0.96% 1.05% 0.86% 0.66%0.93% 0.94% 0.96% 1.05% 0.86%
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans and leases                  
held for investment213.5% 103.8% 94.5% 94.8% 91.8%189.1% 213.5% 103.8% 94.5% 94.8%

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(1)Amounts and ratios related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases. Amounts and ratios related to 2017 and prior years are for Non-PCI loans and leases.





The following table presents the changes in our allowance for credit losses on loans and leases held for investment for the years indicated:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward (1)
2018 2017 2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017 2016 2015
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year (2)
$168,091
 $161,278
 $122,268
 $76,767
 $67,816
$169,333
 $168,091
 $161,278
 $122,268
 $76,767
Provision for credit losses:                  
Addition to allowance for loan and lease losses36,774
 52,214
 60,211
 42,604
 11,746
23,000
 36,774
 52,214
 60,211
 42,604
Addition to (reduction in) reserve for unfunded loan         
(Reduction in) addition to reserve for unfunded loan         
commitments8,226
 6,786
 789
 5,677
 (1,264)(1,000) 8,226
 6,786
 789
 5,677
Total provision for credit losses45,000
 59,000
 61,000
 48,281
 10,482
22,000
 45,000
 59,000
 61,000
 48,281
Loans and leases charged off:                  
Real estate mortgage(8,190) (2,410) (2,059) (2,489) (2,080)(997) (8,190) (2,410) (2,059) (2,489)
Real estate construction and land
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Commercial(50,481) (70,709) (32,210) (13,354) (9,463)(30,426) (50,481) (70,709) (32,210) (13,354)
Consumer(371) (1,023) (823) (156) (332)(839) (371) (1,023) (823) (156)
Total loans and leases charged off(59,042) (74,142) (35,092) (15,999) (11,875)(32,262) (59,042) (74,142) (35,092) (15,999)
Recoveries on loans charged off:                  
Real estate mortgage2,350
 1,209
 4,519
 3,582
 2,640
983
 2,350
 1,209
 4,519
 3,582
Real estate construction and land195
 429
 673
 1,082
 156

 195
 429
 673
 1,082
Commercial12,566
 9,415
 7,794
 3,399
 6,265
14,397
 12,566
 9,415
 7,794
 3,399
Consumer173
 132
 116
 410
 1,283
195
 173
 132
 116
 410
Total recoveries on loans charged off15,284
 11,185
 13,102
 8,473
 10,344
15,575
 15,284
 11,185
 13,102
 8,473
Net charge-offs(43,758) (62,957) (21,990) (7,526) (1,531)(16,687) (43,758) (62,957) (21,990) (7,526)
Fair value of acquired reserve for unfunded loan                  
commitments
 4,326
 
 4,746
 

 
 4,326
 
 4,746
Balance, end of year$169,333
 $161,647
 $161,278
 $122,268
 $76,767
$174,646
 $169,333
 $161,647
 $161,278
 $122,268
                  
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases0.26% 0.40% 0.15% 0.06% 0.02%0.09% 0.26% 0.40% 0.15% 0.06%

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(1)Amounts and ratios related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases. Amounts and ratios related to 2017 and prior years are for Non-PCI loans and leases.
(2)The allowance for loan losses related to PCI loans of $6.4 million as of December 31, 2017 is reflected in the beginning balance for 2018.





The following table presents charge-offs by loan portfolio segment, class, and subclass for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
Allowance for Credit Losses Charge-offs (1)
2018 2017 2016 2015 
2014 (2)
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:                  
Healthcare real estate$
 $
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
Hospitality
 692
 163
 615
 

 
 692
 163
 615
SBA program2,679
 1,237
 227
 1,436
 
897
 2,679
 1,237
 227
 1,436
Other commercial real estate5,305
 65
 885
 281
 
9
 5,305
 65
 885
 281
Total commercial real estate mortgage7,984
 1,994
 1,275
 2,332
 
906
 7,984
 1,994
 1,275
 2,332
Income producing residential145
 
 231
 30
 

 145
 
 231
 30
Other residential real estate61
 416
 553
 127
 
91
 61
 416
 553
 127
Total income producing and other residential                  
real estate mortgage206
 416
 784
 157
 
91
 206
 416
 784
 157
Total real estate mortgage8,190
 2,410
 2,059
 2,489
 2,080
997
 8,190
 2,410
 2,059
 2,489
Real estate construction and land:                  
Commercial
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Residential
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Total real estate construction and land
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Commercial:                  
Lender finance & timeshare8
 202
 904
 
 

 8
 202
 904
 
Equipment finance2,934
 19
 24,911
 8,088
 

 2,934
 19
 24,911
 8,088
Other asset-based1,033
 400
 
 
 
11,950
 1,033
 400
 
 
Premium finance
 
 
 
 
31
 
 
 
 
Total asset-based3,975
 621
 25,815
 8,088
 
11,981
 3,975
 621
 25,815
 8,088
Expansion stage17,907
 17,014
 2,262
 
 
Equity fund loans
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Early stage15,070
 20,317
 927
 
 
2,161
 15,070
 20,317
 927
 
Expansion stage7,208
 17,907
 17,014
 2,262
 
Late stage
 2,970
 
 
 

 
 2,970
 
 
Total venture capital32,977
 40,301
 3,189
 
 
9,369
 32,977
 40,301
 3,189
 
Security monitoring1,707
 
 
 
 
Secured business loans1,984
 948
 684
 2,260
 
1,426
 1,984
 948
 684
 2,260
Security monitoring
 
 
 
 
Other lending1,606
 1,301
 1,674
 339
 
2,784
 1,606
 1,301
 1,674
 339
Cash flow9,939
 27,538
 848
 2,667
 
3,159
 9,939
 27,538
 848
 2,667
Total other commercial13,529
 29,787
 3,206
 5,266
 
9,076
 13,529
 29,787
 3,206
 5,266
Total commercial50,481
 70,709
 32,210
 13,354
 9,463
30,426
 50,481
 70,709
 32,210
 13,354
Consumer371
 1,023
 823
 156
 332
839
 371
 1,023
 823
 156
Total charge-offs$59,042
 $74,142
 $35,092
 $15,999
 $11,875
$32,262
 $59,042
 $74,142
 $35,092
 $15,999

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(1) Charge-offs related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases. Charge-offs related to 2017 and prior years are for Non-PCI loans and leases.
(2) Charge-offs by portfolio class and subclass not available.
Gross charge-offs within the realReal estate mortgage portfolio segment increased by $5.8gross charge-offs declined to $1.0 million infor the year ended December 31, 2019 from $8.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The 2018 of whichamount included a $4.3 million or 75%,gross charge-off related to a single credit forloan secured by a traditional mall that was foreclosed upon and sold during 2018. Gross
Asset-based gross charge-offs withinincreased to $12.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 from $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The 2019 amount included an $11.8 million gross charge-off related to a single loan.


Venture capital gross charge-offs declined to $9.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 from $33.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The 2019 lower venture capital portfolio class decreased from $40.3 milliongross charge-off experience is attributable to improvements made in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2018. Similar to 2017, the charge-offs in 2018 were driven by specific borrower events and not indicative of any trends as venture capital loan charge-offs tend to be idiosyncratic in nature. Fourunderwriting and credit administration and our de-risking strategy, which emphasizes originations of equity fund loans two in the early stage and two in the expansion stage, accounted for $26.8 million, or 81%, of the venture capital(which had no gross charge-offs in 2019 and 2018).
Other commercial gross charge-offs declined to $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 from $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. Gross charge-offs within theThe 2019 lower other commercial gross charge-off experience is attributable to our de-risking strategy under which we discontinued cash flow portfolio subclass decreased significantlylending. Cash flow gross charge-offs declined to $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 from $27.5 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2018, reflecting our decision to sell most of this portfolio in 2017, while $6.7 million, or 67%, offor the 2018 gross charge-offs related to one borrower.



year ended December 31, 2018.
The following table presents recoveries by portfolio segment, class, and subclass for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
Allowance for Credit Losses Recoveries (1)
2018 2017 2016 2015 
2014 (2)
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:                  
Healthcare real estate$
 $
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
Hospitality
 
 12
 269
 

 
 
 12
 269
SBA program452
 413
 181
 198
 
382
 452
 413
 181
 198
Other commercial real estate477
 567
 3,836
 2,712
 
162
 477
 567
 3,836
 2,712
Total commercial real estate mortgage929
 980
 4,029
 3,179
 
544
 929
 980
 4,029
 3,179
Income producing residential1,208
 
 115
 103
 
276
 1,208
 
 115
 103
Other residential real estate213
 229
 375
 300
 
163
 213
 229
 375
 300
Total income producing and other residential                  
real estate mortgage1,421
 229
 490
 403
 
439
 1,421
 229
 490
 403
Total real estate mortgage2,350
 1,209
 4,519
 3,582
 2,640
983
 2,350
 1,209
 4,519
 3,582
Real estate construction and land:                  
Commercial61
 90
 381
 29
 

 61
 90
 381
 29
Residential134
 339
 292
 1,053
 

 134
 339
 292
 1,053
Total real estate construction and land195
 429
 673
 1,082
 156

 195
 429
 673
 1,082
Commercial:                  
Lender finance & timeshare23
 
 
 
 
6
 23
 
 
 
Equipment finance90
 3,377
 1,854
 77
 
11
 90
 3,377
 1,854
 77
Other asset-based255
 
 
 1
 
1,416
 255
 
 
 1
Premium finance
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Total asset-based368
 3,377
 1,854
 78
 
1,433
 368
 3,377
 1,854
 78
Expansion stage6,131
 503
 91
 
 
Equity fund loans
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Early stage2,664
 3,827
 
 
 
5,811
 2,664
 3,827
 
 
Expansion stage2,340
 6,131
 503
 91
 
Late stage
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Total venture capital8,795
 4,330
 91
 
 
8,151
 8,795
 4,330
 91
 
Security monitoring181
 
 
 
 
Secured business loans895
 934
 801
 2,946
 
2,877
 895
 934
 801
 2,946
Security monitoring
 
 
 
 
Other lending1,620
 774
 2,522
 375
 
760
 1,620
 774
 2,522
 375
Cash flow888
 
 2,526
 
 
995
 888
 
 2,526
 
Total other commercial3,403
 1,708
 5,849
 3,321
 
4,813
 3,403
 1,708
 5,849
 3,321
Total commercial12,566
 9,415
 7,794
 3,399
 6,265
14,397
 12,566
 9,415
 7,794
 3,399
Consumer173
 132
 116
 410
 1,283
195
 173
 132
 116
 410
Total recoveries$15,284
 $11,185
 $13,102
 $8,473
 $10,344
$15,575
 $15,284
 $11,185
 $13,102
 $8,473

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(1) Recoveries related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases. Recoveries related to 2017 and prior years are for Non-PCI loans and leases.
(2) Recoveries by portfolio class and subclass not available.






The following table presents the allowance for loan and lease losses on loans and leases held for investment by loan portfolio segment as of the dates indicated:
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses by Portfolio Segment (1)
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses by Portfolio Segment (1)
  Real Estate        Real Estate      
Real Estate Construction      Real Estate Construction      
Mortgage and Land Commercial Consumer TotalMortgage and Land Commercial Consumer Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2019         
Allowance for loan and lease losses$44,575
 $30,544
 $61,528
 $2,138
 $138,785
% of loans to total loans42% 15% 41% 2% 100%
December 31, 2018                  
Allowance for loan and lease losses$46,021
 $28,209
 $56,360
 $1,882
 $132,472
$46,021
 $28,209
 $56,360
 $1,882
 $132,472
% of loans to total loans44% 13% 41% 2% 100%44% 13% 41% 2% 100%
December 31, 2017                  
Allowance for loan and lease losses$34,981
 $13,055
 $82,726
 $2,250
 $133,012
$34,981
 $13,055
 $82,726
 $2,250
 $133,012
% of loans to total loans46% 10% 42% 2% 100%46% 10% 42% 2% 100%
December 31, 2016                  
Allowance for loan and lease losses$37,765
 $10,045
 $93,853
 $2,092
 $143,755
$37,765
 $10,045
 $93,853
 $2,092
 $143,755
% of loans to total loans37% 6% 55% 2% 100%37% 6% 55% 2% 100%
December 31, 2015                  
Allowance for loan and lease losses$36,654
 $7,137
 $61,082
 $661
 $105,534
% of loans to total loans40% 4% 55% 1% 100%
December 31, 2014         
Allowance for loan losses$25,097
 $4,248
 $39,858
 $1,253
 $70,456
$36,654
 $7,137
 $61,082
 $661
 $105,534
% of loans to total loans46% 3% 50% 1% 100%40% 4% 55% 1% 100%

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(1) Amounts and ratios related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases. Amounts and ratios related to 2017 and prior years are for Non-PCI loans and leases.
The changes in the allowance by portfolio segment at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 were due to the following:
The real estate mortgage allowance increased due to a higher amount of unamortized purchase discount at December 31, 2017 related to real estate mortgage loans purchased in connection with the acquisition of CUB on October 20, 2017. Such purchase discount offsets the allowance for loan and lease losses relatedattributable to real estate mortgage loans was $44.6 million and $46.0 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018. As ratios to real estate mortgage loans at those dates, these purchased loans.percentages were 0.56% and 0.58%, and were comparable.
The allowance for loan and lease losses attributable to real estate construction and land allowance increased due to net loan growth in this portfolio segmentloans was $30.5 million and a higher balance of special mention rated loans$28.2 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018. Special mentionAs ratios to real estate construction and land loans have a higherat those dates, these percentages were 1.12% and 1.26%. Although the amount of the allowance forincreased year over year as well as the loan balance, the ratio of the allowance to loans and lease losses.
The commercial allowance decreased, duewhich was attributable to a lower amountprobability of default given the favorable credit performance of the loans during 2019.
The allowance for loan and lease losses attributable to commercial loans and leases was $61.5 million and $56.4 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018. As ratios to commercial loans and leases at those dates, these percentages were 0.80% and 0.76%. The increase in the ratio at December 31, 2019 was due primarily to a greater degree of impaired commercial loans and leases with specific reserves on impaired commercial loansat December 31, 2019 than at December 31, 2018.





Deposits
The following table presents a summary of our average deposit amounts and average rates paid during the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
   Weighted   Weighted   Weighted
 Average Average Average Average Average Average
Deposit CategoryAmount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
Interest checking deposits$2,445,094
 0.82% $1,928,249
 0.45% $1,141,476
 0.21%
Money market deposits5,107,888
 0.77% 5,027,453
 0.46% 4,357,921
 0.28%
Savings deposits641,720
 0.16% 707,301
 0.16% 758,973
 0.20%
Time deposits1,856,126
 1.07% 2,247,168
 0.57% 2,996,953
 0.51%
Total interest-bearing deposits10,050,828
 0.80% 9,910,171
 0.46% 9,255,323
 0.34%
Noninterest-bearing deposits8,211,475
 
 7,076,445
 
 6,370,452
 
Total deposits$18,262,303
 0.44% $16,986,616
 0.27% $15,625,775
 0.20%
 Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
   Weighted   Weighted   Weighted
 Average Average Average Average Average Average
Deposit CompositionBalance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
Interest checking$3,406,218
 1.23% $2,445,094
 0.82% $1,928,249
 0.45%
Money market5,139,623
 1.10% 5,107,888
 0.77% 5,027,453
 0.46%
Savings525,809
 0.17% 641,720
 0.16% 707,301
 0.16%
Time2,641,135
 1.86% 1,856,126
 1.07% 2,247,168
 0.57%
Total interest-bearing deposits11,712,785
 1.27% 10,050,828
 0.80% 9,910,171
 0.46%
Noninterest-bearing demand7,537,172
 
 8,211,475
 
 7,076,445
 
Total deposits$19,249,957
 0.77% $18,262,303
 0.44% $16,986,616
 0.27%
The following table presents the balance of each major category of deposits as of the dates indicated:
December 31,December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
  % of   % of   % of  % of   % of   % of
Deposit CategoryAmount Total Amount Total Amount Total
Deposit CompositionBalance Total Balance Total Balance Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing deposits$7,888,915
 42% $8,508,044
 45% $6,659,016
 42%
Interest checking deposits2,842,463
 15% 2,226,885
 12% 1,448,394
 9%
Money market deposits5,043,871
 27% 4,511,730
 24% 3,705,385
 23%
Savings deposits571,422
 3% 690,353
 4% 711,039
 5%
Noninterest-bearing demand$7,243,298
 38% $7,888,915
 42% $8,508,044
 45%
Interest checking3,753,978
 19% 2,842,463
 15% 2,226,885
 12%
Money market4,690,420
 24% 5,043,871
 27% 4,511,730
 24%
Savings499,591
 3% 571,422
 3% 690,353
 4%
Total core deposits16,346,671
 87% 15,937,012
 85% 12,523,834
 79%16,187,287
 84% 16,346,671
 87% 15,937,012
 85%
Non-core non-maturity deposits518,192
 3% 863,202
 4% 1,174,487
 7%496,407
 3% 518,192
 3% 863,202
 4%
Total non-maturity deposits16,864,863
 90% 16,800,214
 89% 13,698,321
 86%16,683,694
 87% 16,864,863
 90% 16,800,214
 89%
Time deposits $250,000 and under1,593,453
 8% 1,709,980
 9% 1,758,434
 11%2,065,733
 11% 1,593,453
 8% 1,709,980
 9%
Time deposits over $250,000412,185
 2% 355,342
 2% 413,856
 3%483,609
 2% 412,185
 2% 355,342
 2%
Total time deposits2,005,638
 10% 2,065,322
 11% 2,172,290
 14%2,549,342
 13% 2,005,638
 10% 2,065,322
 11%
Total deposits$18,870,501
 100% $18,865,536
 100% $15,870,611
 100%$19,233,036
 100% $18,870,501
 100% $18,865,536
 100%
TotalDuring 2019, total deposits increased by $5.0$362.5 million during 2018 to $18.9$19.2 billion at December 31, 2018,2019, due to an increase in time deposits of $543.7 million, offset partially by decreases of $159.4 million in core deposits of $409.7and $21.8 million offset by a decrease in non-core non-maturity deposits of $345.0 million and adeposits. The decrease in timecore deposits was due primarily to customers shifting deposits into interest-bearing accounts as market rates increased during the first half of $59.7 million.the year resulting in decreases of $645.6 million in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, $353.5 million in money market deposits, and $71.8 million in savings deposits, offset partially by an increase of $911.5 million in interest checking deposits. At December 31, 2018,2019, core deposits totaled $16.3$16.2 billion, or 87%84% of total deposits, including $7.9$7.2 billion of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, or 42%38% of total deposits. Our deposit base is also diversified by client type. As of December 31, 2018,2019, no individual depositor represented more than 1.0%1.2% of our total deposits, and our top ten depositors represented 7.5% of our total deposits.



The following table summarizes the maturities of time deposits as of the date indicated:
Time DepositsTime Deposits
$250,000 Over  $250,000 Over  
December 31, 2018and Under $250,000 Total
December 31, 2019and Under $250,000 Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Maturities:          
Due in three months or less$642,105
 $170,890
 $812,995
$991,908
 $151,858
 $1,143,766
Due in over three months through six months394,637
 87,135
 481,772
608,857
 150,093
 758,950
Due in over six months through twelve months465,358
 135,085
 600,443
368,597
 159,343
 527,940
Total due within twelve months1,502,100
 393,110
 1,895,210
1,969,362
 461,294
 2,430,656
Due in over 12 months through 24 months67,885
 16,630
 84,515
81,070
 20,610
 101,680
Due in over 24 months23,468
 2,445
 25,913
15,301
 1,705
 17,006
Total$1,593,453
 $412,185
 $2,005,638
$2,065,733
 $483,609
 $2,549,342
Client Investment Funds
In addition to deposit products, we also offer select clients non-depository cash investment options through S1AM,PWAM, our registered investment adviser subsidiary, and third-party money market sweep products. S1AMPWAM provides customized investment advisory and asset management solutions. At December 31, 2019, total off-balance sheet client investment funds were $1.5 billion of which $1.2 billion was managed by PWAM. At December 31, 2018, total off-balance sheet client investment funds were $1.9 billion, of which $1.5 billion was managed by S1AM.PWAM.
Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures
The Bank has various available lines of credit. These include the ability to borrow funds from time to time on a long‑term, short‑term, or overnight basis from the FHLB, the FRBSF, or other financial institutions. The maximum amount that the Bank could borrow under its secured credit line with the FHLB at December 31, 20182019 was $3.7$4.2 billion, of which $2.7$2.9 billion was available on that date. The maximum amount that the Bank could borrow under its secured credit line with the FRBSF at December 31, 20182019 was $2.0 billion, all of which was available on that date. The FHLB and FRBSF secured credit lines are collateralized by liens on $5.4$5.9 billion and $2.7 billion of qualifying loans, respectively. In addition to its secured lines of credit, the Bank also maintains unsecured lines of credit for the borrowing of overnight funds, subject to availability, of $141.0 million with the FHLB and $180.0 million in the aggregate with several correspondent banks. As of December 31, 2018,2019, there was a $141.0 million balance outstanding related to the FHLB unsecured line of credit. The Bank is a member of the AFX, through which it may either borrow or lend funds on an overnight or short-term basis with a group of pre-approved commercial banks. The availability of funds changes daily. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Bank had borrowed $190.0$300.0 million through the AFX.



The following table presents information on our borrowings as of the dates indicated:
December 31,December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
  Weighted   Weighted   Weighted  Weighted   Weighted   Weighted
  Average   Average   Average  Average   Average   Average
BorrowingsAmount Rate Amount Rate Amount RateBalance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
FHLB secured short-term advances$1,040,000
 2.56% $332,000
 1.41% $735,000
 0.59%$1,318,000
 1.66% $1,040,000
 2.56% $332,000
 1.41%
FHLB unsecured overnight advance141,000
 2.53% 135,000
 1.34% 130,000
 0.55%141,000
 1.56% 141,000
 2.53% 135,000
 1.34%
AFX short-term borrowings190,000
 2.56% 
 % 40,000
 0.81%300,000
 1.61% 190,000
 2.56% 
 %
Non‑recourse debt114
 7.50% 342
 6.87% 812
 6.41%8
 7.50% 114
 7.50% 342
 6.87%
Total borrowings$1,371,114
 2.56% $467,342
 1.39% $905,812
 0.60%$1,759,008
 1.64% $1,371,114
 2.56% $467,342
 1.39%
Averages for the year:                      
Total borrowings$570,216
 2.10% $388,896
 0.94% $471,578
 0.48%$1,180,164
 2.28% $570,216
 2.10% $388,896
 0.94%
The subordinated debentures are variable-rate and based on 3-month LIBOR plus a margin, except for one which is based on 3-month EURIBOR plus a margin. The margins on the 3-month LIBOR debentures range from 1.55% to 3.10%, while the margin on the 3-month EURIBOR debenture is 2.05%. The subordinated debentures are all long-term, with maturities ranging from September 2033 to July 2037.
The following table presents summary information on our subordinated debentures as of the dates indicated:
December 31,December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
  Weighted   Weighted   Weighted  Weighted   Weighted   Weighted
  Average   Average   Average  Average   Average   Average
Subordinated DebenturesAmount Rate Amount Rate Amount RateBalance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Gross subordinated debentures:                      
With no unamortized discount$135,055
 5.08% $120,622
 4.03% $108,250
 3.54%$135,055
 4.33% $135,055
 5.08% $120,622
 4.03%
With unamortized discount406,289
 4.33% 434,524
 3.25% 430,723
 2.77%405,635
 3.72% 406,289
 4.33% 434,524
 3.25%
Total gross subordinated debentures541,344
 4.51% 555,146
 3.42% 538,973
 2.92%540,690
 3.87% 541,344
 4.51% 555,146
 3.42%
Unamortized discount(87,498)   (92,709)   (98,229)  (82,481)   (87,498)   (92,709)  
Net subordinated debentures$453,846
   $462,437
   $440,744
  $458,209
   $453,846
   $462,437
  
Averages for the year:                      
Net subordinated debentures$454,702
 6.30% $447,684
 5.27% $439,130
 4.75%$455,537
 6.55% $454,702
 6.30% $447,684
 5.27%




Credit Quality
Nonperforming Assets, Performing TDRs, and Classified Loans and Leases
The following table presents information on our nonperforming assets, performing TDRs, and classified loans and leases as of the dates indicated:
December 31,December 31,
2018 2017 2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017 2016 2015
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment (1)
$79,333
 $157,545
 $173,527
 $133,615
 $108,885
$92,353
 $79,333
 $157,545
 $173,527
 $133,615
Accruing loan contractually past due 90 days or more
 
 
 700
 

 
 
 
 700
Foreclosed assets, net5,299
 1,329
 12,976
 22,120
 43,721
440
 5,299
 1,329
 12,976
 22,120
Total nonperforming assets$84,632
 $158,874
 $186,503
 $156,435
 $152,606
$92,793
 $84,632
 $158,874
 $186,503
 $156,435
                  
Performing TDRs held for investment (2)
$17,701
 $56,838
 $64,952
 $40,182
 $35,244
$12,257
 $17,701
 $56,838
 $64,952
 $40,182
Classified loans and leases held for investment (2)
$175,912
 $237,110
 $278,405
 $409,645
 $391,754
Nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment to                  
loans and leases held for investment (1)
0.44% 0.93% 1.12% 0.92% 0.92%0.49% 0.44% 0.93% 1.12% 0.92%
Nonperforming assets to loans and leases                  
held for investment and foreclosed assets, net (1)
0.47% 0.94% 1.21% 1.08% 1.28%0.49% 0.47% 0.94% 1.21% 1.08%
Classified loans and leases held for investment to         
loans and leases held for investment (2)
0.93% 1.32% 1.65% 2.67% 2.74%

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(1)Amounts and ratios are for total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.
(2)AmountAmounts and ratio related to 2019 and 2018 isare for total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees. Amounts related to 2017 and prior years are for Non-PCI loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.



Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Held for Investment
NonaccrualDuring 2019, nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment decreasedincreased by $78.2$13.0 million during 2018 to $79.3$92.4 million at December 31, 20182019 due mainly to $56.0$79.9 million in nonaccrual additions, offset partially by $26.9 million in charge-offs the sale of a $44.6 million nonaccrual healthcare real estate loan, $16.6 million in transfers to foreclosed assets, and $74.7$39.9 million in principal payments and other reductions, offset partially by $113.6 million in nonaccrual additions.reductions. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company's three largest loan relationships on nonaccrual status had an aggregate carrying value of $42.0$50.3 million and represented 53%54% of total nonaccrual loans and leases.


The following table presents our nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment and accruing loans and leases past due between 30 and 89 days by loan portfolio segment and class as of the dates indicated:
Nonaccrual Loans and Leases (1)
 Accruing andNonaccrual Loans and Leases Accruing and
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 
30 - 89 Days Past Due (1)
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 30 - 89 Days Past Due
  % of   % of December 31, December 31,  % of   % of December 31, December 31,
  Loan   Loan 2018 2017  Loan   Loan 2019 2018
Amount Category Amount Category Amount AmountBalance Category Balance Category Balance Balance
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate mortgage:              
Commercial$15,321
 0.3% $65,563
 1.2% $3,276
 $27,234
$18,346
 0.4% $15,321
 0.3% $1,735
 $3,276
Income producing and other residential2,524
 0.1% 3,350
 0.1% 1,557
 6,629
2,478
 0.1% 2,524
 0.1% 2,094
 1,557
Total real estate mortgage17,845
 0.2% 68,913
 0.9% 4,833
 33,863
20,824
 0.3% 17,845
 0.2% 3,829
 4,833
Real estate construction and land:              
Commercial442
 —% 
 —% 
 
364
 —% 442
 —% 
 
Residential
 —% 
 —% 1,527
 2,081

 —% 
 —% 1,429
 1,527
Total real estate construction and land442
 —% 
 —% 1,527
 2,081
364
 —% 442
 —% 1,429
 1,527
Commercial:              
Asset-based32,324
 1.0% 33,553
 0.1% 47
 344
30,162
 0.8% 32,324
 1.0% 19
 47
Venture capital20,299
 1.0% 29,424
 1.4% 1,028
 5,959
12,916
 0.6% 20,299
 1.0% 
 1,028
Other commercial7,380
 0.4% 23,874
 1.8% 2,467
 2,436
27,594
 1.6% 7,380
 0.4% 2,258
 2,467
Total commercial60,003
 0.8% 86,851
 1.2% 3,542
 8,739
70,672
 0.9% 60,003
 0.8% 2,277
 3,542
Consumer1,043
 0.3% 20
 —% 581
 562
493
 0.1% 1,043
 0.3% 1,006
 581
Total held for investment$79,333
 0.4% $155,784
 0.9% $10,483
 $45,245
$92,353
 0.5% $79,333
 0.4% $8,541
 $10,483

(1)Amounts and ratios related to 2018 are for total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees. Amounts and ratios related to 2017 are for Non-PCI loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.



Foreclosed Assets
The following table presents foreclosed assets (primarily OREO) by property type as of the dates indicated:
December 31,December 31,
Property Type2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial real estate$221
 $2,004
 $64
Construction and land development$219
 $219
 $11,224
219
 219
 219
Multi-family1,059
 
 652

 1,059
 
Single-family residence953
 1,019
 

 953
 1,019
Commercial real estate2,004
 64
 
Total OREO, net4,235
 1,302
 11,876
440
 4,235
 1,302
Other foreclosed assets1,064
 27
 1,100

 1,064
 27
Total foreclosed assets$5,299
 $1,329
 $12,976
$440
 $5,299
 $1,329
FDuring 2019, foreclosed assets increaseddecreased by $4.0$4.9 million during 2018 to $5.3$0.4 million at December 31, 20182019 due mainly to additions of $16.9 million, offset partially by sales of $12.9$4.9 million.


Performing TDRs Held for Investment
The following table presents our performing TDRs held for investment by loan portfolio segment as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 December 31, 20162019 2018 2017
  Number   Number   Number  Number   Number   Number
  of   of   of  of   of   of
Performing TDRs (1)
Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount LoansBalance Loans Balance Loans Balance Loans
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate mortgage$11,484
 27
 $47,560
 23
 $54,750
 31
$10,165
 22
 $11,484
 27
 $47,560
 23
Real estate construction and land5,420
 2
 5,690
 2
 6,893
 3
1,470
 1
 5,420
 2
 5,690
 2
Commercial692
 6
 3,488
 11
 3,157
 18
550
 12
 692
 6
 3,488
 11
Consumer105
 3
 100
 2
 152
 3
72
 2
 105
 3
 100
 2
Total performing TDRs held for investment$17,701
 38
 $56,838
 38
 $64,952
 55
$12,257
 37
 $17,701
 38
 $56,838
 38

(1)Amounts related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees. Amounts related to 2017 and 2016 are for Non-PCI loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.
PerformingDuring 2019, performing TDRs held for investment decreased by $39.1$5.4 million during 2018 to $17.7$12.3 million at December 31, 20182019 due primarily to the removaltransfers of a $29.4performing TDRs to nonaccrual status of $0.5 million commercial real estate mortgage loan from TDR status due to the loan being renewed at current market terms with no concessions granted and the borrower not experiencing financial difficulties, and payoffsprincipal payments and other reductions of $11.6$5.7 million, offset partially by new additions of $1.6$0.5 million and transfers from nonaccrual status to performing TDRs of $0.3 million. The majority of the number of performing TDRs were on accrual status prior to the restructurings and have remained on accrual status after the restructurings due to the borrowers making payments before and after the restructurings.



Classified and Special Mention Loans and Leases Held for Investment
The following table presents the credit risk ratings of our loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, as of the dates indicated:
December 31,December 31,
Loan and Lease Credit Risk Ratings (1)
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Pass$17,459,205
 $16,334,134
 $14,519,492
$18,348,004
 $17,459,205
 $16,334,134
Special mention261,398
 302,168
 418,393
322,956
 261,398
 302,168
Classified237,110
 278,405
 409,645
175,912
 237,110
 278,405
Total loans and leases held for investment,     
net of deferred fees$17,957,713
 $16,914,707
 $15,347,530
     
Classified loans and leases held for investment     
to loans and leases held for investment1.32% 1.65% 2.67%
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees$18,846,872
 $17,957,713
 $16,914,707

(1)Amounts and ratio related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees. Amounts and ratios related to 2017 and 2016 are for Non-PCI loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees.
Changes in special mentionClassified and classified loans and leases measured from one period-end to the next derive from the net changes in loans and leases newly entering the special mention and classified categories, the loans and leases that migrated out of these categories, and the balance changes in these loans.
At December 31, 2018, special mention loans and leases declinedfluctuate from period to $261.4 millionperiod as a result of loan repayments and downgrades or upgrades from $302.2 million at December 31, 2017. The lower amount ofour ongoing active portfolio management.
During 2019, special mention loans and leases increased by $61.6 million to $323.0 million at December 31, 2018 compared2019. This increase was due primarily to security monitoring special mention loans increasing to $163.1 million from $28.9 million, offset partially by other commercial real estate special mention loans decreasing to $7.2 million from $32.8 million.
During 2019, classified loans and leases decreased by $61.2 million to $175.9 million at December 31, 20172019. This decline was due mainly to the decline in special mention healthcare real estate loans to $11.9 million at December 31, 2018 from $67.2 million at December 31, 2017 and to our exiting our National Lending origination operations related to general, technology, and healthcare cash flow loans. At December 31, 2018, there were no special mention loans related to these exited lending areas, and at December 31, 2017, special mention loans related to these exited lending areas were $7.3 million.
The decrease in special mention loans and leases by loan portfolio class was attributable mainly to a $47.7 million decrease in special mentionother commercial real estate mortgage loans and a $36.6 million decrease in special mention venture capital loans, offset partially by a $28.3 million increase in special mention other commercial loans and an $11.1 million increase in special mention asset-based loans. The decrease in our special mention commercial real estate mortgage loans was due mainly to the decrease in our special mention healthcare real estate loans.
At December 31, 2018, classified loans and leases declineddecreasing to $237.1$15.5 million from $278.4$44.5 million at December 31, 2017. The lower amount ofand security monitoring classified loans and leases at December 31, 2018 compareddecreasing to December 31, 2017 was due mainly to the decline in classified healthcare real estate loans to $0.1$34.7 million at December 31, 2018 from $63.9 million at December 31, 2017 and to our exiting our National Lending origination operations related to general, technology, and healthcare cash flow loans. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, classified loans related these exited lending areas were $14.8 million and $39.0$54.6 million.
The decrease in classified loans and leases by loan portfolio class was attributable primarily to a $36.1 million decrease in classified commercial real estate mortgage loans and a $20.9 million decrease in classified venture capital loans, offset partially by a $17.3 million increase in classified other commercial loans. The decrease in our classified commercial real estate mortgage loans was due mainly to the decrease in our classified healthcare real estate loans.





Regulatory Matters
Capital
Bank regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy through standardized risk-based capital guidelines that compare different levels of capital (as defined by such guidelines) to risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet obligations. At December 31, 2018,2019, banks considered to be “well capitalized” must maintain a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.00%, a minimum common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.50%, a minimum Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.00%, and a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 10.00%. Regulatory capital requirements limit the amount of deferred tax assets that may be included when determining the amount of regulatory capital. Deferred tax asset amounts in excess of the calculated limit are disallowed from regulatory capital. At December 31, 2018,2019, such disallowed amounts were $489,000$195,000 for the Company and $39,000none for the Bank. No assurance can be given that the regulatory capital deferred tax asset limitation will not increase in the future or that the Company or Bank will not have increased deferred tax assets that are disallowed.
Basel III currently requires all banking organizations to maintain a 2.50% capital conservation buffer above the minimum risk-based capital requirements to avoid certain limitations on capital distributions, stock repurchases and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. The capital conservation buffer is exclusively comprised of common equity tier 1 capital, and it applies to each of the three risk-based capital ratios but not to the leverage ratio. At December 31, 2018, the Company and Bank were in compliance with the capital conservation buffer requirement. Effective January 1, 2019, the capital conservation buffer increased by 0.625% to its fully phased-in 2.5%, such that the common equity tier 1, tier 1, and total capital ratio minimums inclusive of the capital conservation buffer were 7.0%7.00%, 8.5%8.50%, and 10.5%10.50%. At December 31, 2019, the Company and Bank were in compliance with the capital conservation buffer requirement.
The following tables present a comparison of our actual capital ratios to the minimum required ratios and well capitalized ratios as of the dates indicated:
 Minimum Required Minimum Required
 Plus Capital Plus Capital Plus Capital 
 For Capital Conservation For Well Conservation For Capital Conservation For Well
 Adequacy Buffer Capitalized Buffer Fully Adequacy Buffer Capitalized
Actual Purposes Phase-In (1) Requirement Phased-InActual Purposes Phase-In (1) Requirement
December 31, 2018 
December 31, 2019 
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated  
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)10.13% 4.00% 4.000% N/A 4.00%9.74% 4.00% 4.00% N/A
CET1 capital (to risk weighted assets)10.01% 4.50% 6.375% N/A 7.00%9.78% 4.50% 7.00% N/A
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)10.01% 6.00% 7.875% N/A 8.50%9.78% 6.00% 8.50% N/A
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)12.72% 8.00% 9.875% N/A 10.50%12.41% 8.00% 10.50% N/A
  
Pacific Western Bank  
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)10.80% 4.00% 4.000% 5.00% 4.00%10.95% 4.00% 4.00% 5.00%
CET1 capital (to risk weighted assets)10.68% 4.50% 6.375% 6.50% 7.00%11.00% 4.50% 7.00% 6.50%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)10.68% 6.00% 7.875% 8.00% 8.50%11.00% 6.00% 8.50% 8.00%
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)11.44% 8.00% 9.875% 10.00% 10.50%11.74% 8.00% 10.50% 10.00%



 Minimum Required Minimum Required
 Plus Capital Plus Capital Plus Capital Plus Capital
 For Capital Conservation For Well Conservation For Capital Conservation For Well Conservation
 Adequacy Buffer Capitalized Buffer Fully Adequacy Buffer Capitalized Buffer Fully
Actual Purposes Phase-In (1) Requirement Phased-InActual Purposes Phase-In (1) Requirement Phased-In
December 31, 2017 
December 31, 2018 
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated  
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)10.66% 4.00% 4.000% N/A 4.00%10.13% 4.00% 4.000% N/A 4.00%
CET1 capital (to risk weighted assets)10.91% 4.50% 5.750% N/A 7.00%10.01% 4.50% 6.375% N/A 7.00%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)10.91% 6.00% 7.250% N/A 8.50%10.01% 6.00% 7.875% N/A 8.50%
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)13.75% 8.00% 9.250% N/A 10.50%12.72% 8.00% 9.875% N/A 10.50%
  
Pacific Western Bank  
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)11.75% 4.00% 4.000% 5.00% 4.00%10.80% 4.00% 4.000% 5.00% 4.00%
CET1 capital (to risk weighted assets)11.91% 4.50% 5.750% 6.50% 7.00%10.68% 4.50% 6.375% 6.50% 7.00%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)11.91% 6.00% 7.250% 8.00% 8.50%10.68% 6.00% 7.875% 8.00% 8.50%
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)12.69% 8.00% 9.250% 10.00% 10.50%11.44% 8.00% 9.875% 10.00% 10.50%

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(1)Ratios for December 31, 2019 reflect the minimum required plus the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer of 2.50%; ratios for December 31, 2018 reflect the minimum required plus capital conservation buffer phase-in for 2018; ratios for December 31, 2017 reflect the minimum required plus capital conservation buffer phase-in for 2017. The capital conservation buffer increases by 0.625% each year through 2019.2018 of 1.875%.
Subordinated Debentures
We issued or assumed through mergers subordinated debentures to trusts that were established by us or entities we previously acquired, which, in turn, issued trust preferred securities. The carrying value of subordinated debentures totaled $453.8$458.2 million at December 31, 2018.2019. At December 31, 2018,2019, none of the trust preferred securities were included in the Company's Tier I capital under the phase-out limitations of Basel III, and $440.2$444.5 million were included in Tier II capital. For a more detailed discussion of our subordinated debentures, see "Item 1: Business - Supervision and Regulation - Capital Requirements."
During the first quarter of 2018, we redeemed $12.4 million of subordinated debentures assumed in connection with the CUB acquisition.
Dividends on Common Stock and Interest on Subordinated Debentures
As a bank holding company, PacWest is required to notify the FRB prior to declaring and paying a dividend to stockholders during any period in which quarterly and/or cumulative twelve-month net earnings are insufficient to fund the dividend amount, among other requirements. Interest payments made by us on subordinated debentures are considered dividend payments under FRB regulations.


Liquidity
Liquidity Management
The goals of our liquidity management are to ensure the ability of the Company to meet its financial commitments when contractually due and to respond to other demands for funds such as the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of customers who may be either depositors wanting to withdraw funds or borrowers who have unfunded commitments. We have an Executive Management Asset/Liability Management Committee ("Executive ALM Committee") that is comprised of members of senior management and is responsible for managing commitments to meet the needs of customers while achieving our financial objectives. Our Executive ALM Committee meets regularly to review funding capacities, current and forecasted loan demand, and investment opportunities.


We manage our liquidity by maintaining pools of liquid assets on-balance sheet, consisting of cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions, and unpledged securities available-for-sale, which we refer to as our primary liquidity. We also maintain available borrowing capacity under secured credit lines with the FHLB and the FRBSF, which we refer to as our secondary liquidity.
As a member of the FHLB, the Bank had secured borrowing capacity with the FHLB of $3.7$4.2 billion at December 31, 2018,2019, of which $2.7$2.9 billion was available on that date. The FHLB secured credit line was collateralized by a blanket lien on $5.4$5.9 billion of qualifying loans. The Bank also had secured borrowing capacity with the FRBSF of $2.0 billion at December 31, 2018,2019, all of which was available on that date. The FRBSF secured credit line was collateralized by liens on $2.7 billion of qualifying loans.
In addition to its secured lines of credit, the Bank also maintains unsecured lines of credit for the purpose of borrowing overnight funds, subject to availability, of $141.0 million with the FHLB and $180.0 million in the aggregate with several correspondent banks. As of December 31, 2018,2019, there was a $141.0 million balance outstanding related to the FHLB unsecured line of credit. The Bank is a member of the AFX, through which it may either borrow or lend funds on an overnight or short-term basis with a group of pre-approved commercial banks. The availability of funds changes daily. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Bank had borrowed $190.0$300.0 million through the AFX.
The following tables provide a summary of the Bank’s primary and secondary liquidity levels as of the dates indicated:
December 31,December 31,
Primary Liquidity - On-Balance Sheet2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Cash and due from banks$175,830
 $233,215
 $337,965
$172,585
 $175,830
 $233,215
Interest-earning deposits in financial institutions209,937
 165,222
 81,705
465,039
 209,937
 165,222
Securities available-for-sale4,009,431
 3,774,431
 3,223,830
3,797,187
 4,009,431
 3,774,431
Less: pledged securities(458,143) (449,187) (425,511)(486,200) (458,143) (449,187)
Total primary liquidity$3,937,055
 $3,723,681
 $3,217,989
$3,948,611
 $3,937,055
 $3,723,681
          
Ratio of primary liquidity to total deposits20.9% 19.7% 20.3%20.5% 20.9% 19.7%
Secondary Liquidity - Off-Balance SheetDecember 31,December 31,
Available Secured Borrowing Capacity2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Total secured borrowing capacity with the FHLB$3,746,970
 $3,789,949
 $2,010,739
$4,229,788
 $3,746,970
 $3,789,949
Less: secured advances outstanding(1,040,000) (332,000) (735,000)(1,318,000) (1,040,000) (332,000)
Available secured borrowing capacity with the FHLB2,706,970
 3,457,949
 1,275,739
2,911,788
 2,706,970
 3,457,949
Available secured borrowing capacity with the FRBSF2,003,269
 1,766,188
 2,210,692
1,988,028
 2,003,269
 1,766,188
Total secondary liquidity$4,710,239
 $5,224,137
 $3,486,431
$4,899,816
 $4,710,239
 $5,224,137


TheDuring 2019, the Company's primary liquidity increased by $213.4$11.6 million during 2018to $3.9 billion at December 31, 2019 due primarily to a $235.0 million increase in securities available-for-sale and a $44.7$255.1 million increase in interest-earning deposits in financial institutions, offset partially by a $57.4$212.2 million decrease in cash and due from bankssecurities available-for-sale and a $9.0$28.1 million increase in pledged securities. TheDuring 2019, the Company's secondary liquidity decreasedincreased by $513.9$189.6 million during 2018to $4.9 billion at December 31, 2019 due mainly to a $708.0 million increase in advances outstanding on the secured credit line with the FHLB and a $43.0 million decrease in the borrowing capacity on that secured credit line, offset partially by a $237.1$482.8 million increase in the borrowing capacity on the secured credit line with the FRBSF attributableFHLB, offset partially by a $278.0 million increase in advances outstanding on that secured credit line and a $15.2 million decrease in the borrowing capacity on the secured credit line with the FRBSF. The increase in the borrowing capacity with the FHLB was due primarily to an increase in loan collateral resulting from pledging construction loans.pledged for the facility.


In addition to our primary liquidity, we generate liquidity from cash flows from our loan and securities portfolios and our large base of core customer deposits, defined as noninterest-bearing demand, interest checking, savings, and non-brokered money market accounts. At December 31, 2018,2019, core deposits totaled $16.3$16.2 billion and represented 87%84% of the Company's total deposits. These coreCore deposits are normally less volatile, often with customer relationships tied to other products offered by the Bank promoting long-standing relationships and stable funding sources. See "- Balance Sheet Analysis - Deposits" for additional information and detail of our core deposits. We evaluate the stability of deposit relationships through a deposit scorecard process, considering factors such as balance, transactional activity, length of relationship, interest rate sensitivity, and utilization of other Bank products. The deposit scorecard results are used as an input for our liquidity stress test, which we routinely conduct as part of our liquidity management process.
Our deposit balances may decrease if interest rates increase significantly or if customers withdraw funds from the Bank. In order to address the Bank’s liquidity risk as deposit balances may fluctuate, the Bank maintains adequate levels of available off-balance sheet liquidity.liquidity on and off the balance sheet.
We use brokered deposits, the availability of which is uncertain and subject to competitive market forces and regulation, for liquidity management purposes. At December 31, 2019, brokered deposits totaled $1.7 billion, consisting primarily of $1.2 billion of brokered time deposits and $496.4 million of non-maturity brokered accounts. At December 31, 2018, brokered deposits totaled $1.3 billion, consisting mainly of $729.4 million of brokered time deposits and $518.2 million of non-maturity brokered accounts, and $3.7 million of other brokered deposits. At December 31, 2017, brokered deposits totaled $1.6 billion, consisting of $732.2 million of brokered time deposits, $835.6 million of non-maturity brokered accounts, and $7.5 million of other brokered deposits.accounts.
Our liquidity policy includes guidelines for On-Balance Sheet Liquidity (a measurement of primary liquidity to total deposits plus borrowings), Liquidity Buffer Coverage Ratio (the ratio of cash and unpledged securities to the estimated 30 day cash outflow in a defined stress scenario), Liquidity Stress Test Survival Horizon (the number of days that the Bank’s liquidity buffer plus available secured borrowing capacity is sufficient to offset cumulative cash outflow in a defined stress scenario), Loan to Funding Ratio (measurement of gross loans net of fees divided by deposits plus borrowings), Wholesale Funding Ratio (measurement of wholesale funding divided by interest-earning assets), and other guidelines developed for measuring and maintaining liquidity. As of December 31, 2018,2019, we were in compliance with all of our established liquidity guidelines.
Holding Company Liquidity
PacWest acts a source of financial strength for the Bank which can also include being a source of liquidity. The primary sources of liquidity for the holding company include dividends from the Bank, intercompany tax payments from the Bank, and PacWest's ability to raise capital, issue subordinated debt, and secure outside borrowings. Our ability to obtain funds for the payment of dividends to our stockholders, the repurchase of shares of common stock, and other cash requirements is largely dependent upon the Bank’s earnings. The Bank is subject to restrictions under certain federal and state laws and regulations that limit its ability to transfer funds to the holding company through intercompany loans, advances, or cash dividends.
Dividends paid by California state-chartered banks are regulated by the FDIC and the DBO under their general supervisory authority as it relates to a bank’s capital requirements. The Bank may declare a dividend without the approval of the DBO and FDIC as long as the total dividends declared in a calendar year do not exceed either the retained earnings or the total of net earnings for the three previous fiscal years less any dividends paid during such period. DividendsThe Bank's net earnings during the previous three fiscal years exceeded dividends paid by the Bank during the three previous fiscal years exceeded the Bank's net earnings during that same period by $28.5$34.8 million. During the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, PacWest received $684.0$336.0 million in dividends from the Bank. Since the Bank had an accumulated deficit of $643.9$490.6 million at December 31, 2018,2019, for the foreseeable future, any dividends from the Bank to the holding company will continue to require DBO and FDIC approval.


At December 31, 2018,2019, PacWest had $242.9$114.0 million in cash and due from banks,cash equivalents, of which substantially all is on deposit at the Bank. We believe this amount of cash, along with anticipated future dividends from the Bank, will be sufficient to fund the holding company’s cash flow needs over the next 12 months, including any stock repurchases pursuant to the Company's Stock Repurchase Program, which terminates on February 29, 2020.28, 2021. See "- Recent Events - Stock Repurchase Program" for additional information.


Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes the known contractual obligations of the Company as of the date indicated:
December 31, 2018  Due After Due After    
  Due After Due After    Due One Year Three Years Due  
Due One Year Three Years Due  Within Through Through After  
Within Through Through After  
One Year Three Years Five Years Five Years Total
December 31, 2019One Year Three Years Five Years Five Years Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Time deposits (1)
$1,895,210
 $101,616
 $8,812
 $
 $2,005,638
$2,430,656
 $114,947
 $3,341
 $398
 $2,549,342
Short-term borrowings1,371,000
 
 
 
 1,371,000
1,759,000
 
 
 
 1,759,000
Long-term debt obligations (1)
106
 8
 
 541,344
 541,458
8
 
 
 540,690
 540,698
Contractual interest (2)
12,394
 1,515
 233
 
 14,142
14,530
 2,070
 117
 17
 16,734
Operating lease obligations32,845
 57,119
 38,607
 29,923
 158,494
33,221
 56,123
 37,278
 33,575
 160,197
Other contractual obligations53,451
 58,648
 11,620
 28,469
 152,188
83,320
 55,586
 9,937
 24,020
 172,863
Total$3,365,006
 $218,906
 $59,272
 $599,736
 $4,242,920
$4,320,735
 $228,726
 $50,673
 $598,700
 $5,198,834

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(1)Excludes purchase accounting fair value adjustments.
(2)Excludes interest on subordinated debentures as these instruments are floating rate.


Operating lease obligations, time deposits, and debt obligations are discussed in Note 8. 7. Premises and Equipment, Net, Note 10. 11. Deposits, and Note 11. 12. Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The other contractual obligations relate to our minimum liability associated with our data and item processing contract with a third‑party provider, commitments to contribute capital to investments in low income housing project partnerships and private equity funds, and commitments under deferred compensation arrangements.
We believe that we will be able to meet our contractual obligations as they come due through the maintenance of adequate liquidity levels. We expect to maintain adequate liquidity levels through profitability, loan and lease payoffs, securities repayments and maturities, and continued deposit gathering activities. We also have in place various borrowing mechanisms for both short-term and long-term liquidity needs.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Our obligations also include off-balance sheet arrangements consisting of loan commitments, of which only a portion is expected to be funded, and standby letters of credit. At December 31, 2018,2019, our loan commitments and standby letters of credit were $7.5$8.2 billion and $364.2$355.5 million. The loan commitments, a portion of which will eventually result in funded loans, increase our profitability through net interest income when drawn and unused commitment fees prior to being drawn. We manage our overall liquidity taking into consideration funded and unfunded commitments as a percentage of our liquidity sources. Our liquidity sources, as described in “- Liquidity - Liquidity Management,” have been and are expected to be sufficient to meet the cash requirements of our lending activities. For further information on loan commitments, see Note 12. 13. Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”


Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for information on recent accounting pronouncements and their expected impact, if any, on our consolidated financial statements.


ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Risk - Foreign Currency Exchange
We enter into foreign exchange contracts with our clients and counter-party banks primarily for the purpose of offsetting or hedging clients' foreign currency exposures arising out of commercial transactions, and we enter into cross currency swaps and foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge exposures to loans and debt instruments denominated in foreign currencies. We have experienced and will continue to experience fluctuations in our net earnings as a result of transaction gains or losses related to revaluing certain asset and liability balances that are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, and the derivative instruments that hedge those exposures. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the U.S. Dollar notional amounts of loans receivable and subordinated debentures payable denominated in foreign currencies were $48.3$60.6 million and $29.6$28.9 million, and the U.S. Dollar notional amounts of derivatives outstanding to hedge these foreign currency exposures were $51.3$62.0 million and $29.2 million. We recognized foreign currency translation net gains of $0.3$0.2 million, $0.3 million, and $0.5$0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, respectively.
Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Sensitivity
Interest Rate Risk
We measure our IRR position on at least a quarterlymonthly basis using two methods: (i) NII simulation analysis; and (ii) MVE modeling. The Executive ALM Committee and the Board Asset/Liability Management Committee review the results of these analyses quarterly. If hypothetical changes to interest rates cause changes to our simulated net present value of equity and/or net interest income outside our pre‑established limits, we may adjust our asset and liability mix in an effort to bring our interest rate risk exposure within our established limits.
We evaluated the results of our NII simulation model and MVE model prepared as of December 31, 2018,2019, the results of which are presented below. Our NII simulation indicatesand MVE model indicate that our balance sheet is asset-sensitive, while our MVE model indicates that our balance sheet had a slightly liability-sensitive profile.asset-sensitive. An asset-sensitive profile would suggest that a sudden sustained increase in rates would result in an increase in our estimated NII and MVE, while a liability-sensitive profile would suggest that these amounts would decrease.
Net Interest Income Simulation
We used a NII simulation model to measure the estimated changes in NII that would result over the next 12 months from immediate and sustained changes in interest rates as of December 31, 2018.2019. This model is an interest rate risk management tool and the results are not necessarily an indication of our future net interest income. This model has inherent limitations and these results are based on a given set of rate changes and assumptions at one point in time. We have assumed no growth or changes in the product mix of either our total interest‑sensitive assets or liabilities over the next 12 months, therefore the results reflect an interest rate shock to a static balance sheet.
This analysis calculates the difference between NII forecasted using both increasing and decreasing interest rate scenarios using the forward yield curve at December 31, 2018.2019. In order to arrive at the base case, we extend our balance sheet at December 31, 20182019 one year and reprice any assets and liabilities that would contractually reprice or mature during that period using the products’ pricing as of December 31, 2018.2019. Based on such repricing, we calculate an estimated tax equivalent NII and NIM for each rate scenario.





The NII simulation model is dependent upon numerous assumptions. For example, the substantial majority of our loans are variable rate, which are assumed to reprice in accordance with their contractual terms. Some loans and investment securities include the opportunity of prepayment (imbedded options) and the simulation model uses prepayment assumptions to estimate these prepayments and reinvest these proceeds at current simulated yields. Our interest-bearing deposits reprice at our discretion and are assumed to reprice at a rate less than the change in market rates. The 12 month NII simulation model as of December 31, 20182019 assumes interest-bearing deposits reprice at 46%34% of the change in market rates (this is commonly referred to as the "deposit beta"). The effects of certain balance sheet attributes, such as fixed-rate loans, variable-rate loans that have reached their floors, and the volume of noninterest‑bearing deposits as a percentage of earning assets, impact our assumptions and consequently the results of our NII simulation model. Changes that could vary significantly from our assumptions include loan and deposit growth or contraction, loan and deposit pricing, changes in the mix of our earning assets or funding sources, and future asset/liability management decisions, all of which may have significant effects on our net interest income.
The following table presents forecasted net interest income and net interest margin for the next 12 months using the static balance sheet and forward yield curve as the base scenario, with immediate and sustained parallel upward and downward movements in interest rates of 100, 200 and 300 basis points and sustained parallel downward movements in interest rates of 25, 50 and 100 basis points as of the date indicated:
Forecasted Forecasted ForecastedForecasted Forecasted Forecasted
Net Interest Percentage Net Interest Net InterestNet Interest Percentage Net Interest Net Interest
Income Change Margin Margin ChangeIncome Change Margin Margin Change
December 31, 2018(Tax Equivalent) From Base (Tax Equivalent) From Base
December 31, 2019(Tax Equivalent) From Base (Tax Equivalent) From Base
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Interest Rate Scenario:    
Up 300 basis points$1,147.6
 9.4% 5.13% 0.45%$1,119.6
 16.4% 4.83% 0.68%
Up 200 basis points$1,115.9
 6.4% 4.98% 0.30%$1,063.6
 10.6% 4.58% 0.43%
Up 100 basis points$1,082.4
 3.2% 4.83% 0.15%$1,007.3
 4.7% 4.34% 0.19%
BASE CASE$1,048.7
  4.68% $961.8
  4.15% 
Down 25 basis points$955.1
 (0.7)% 4.12% (0.03)%
Down 50 basis points$948.5
 (1.4)% 4.09% (0.06)%
Down 100 basis points$1,011.6
 (3.5)% 4.52% (0.16)%$931.3
 (3.2)% 4.01% (0.14)%
Down 200 basis points$976.2
 (6.9)% 4.36% (0.32)%
Down 300 basis points$961.4
 (8.3)% 4.29% (0.39)%
TotalDuring 2019, total base case year 1 tax equivalent NII was $1.0decreased by $86.9 million to $961.8 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $1.05 billion at December 31, 2018 compared to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2017. The $17.6 million2018. This decrease in year 1 tax equivalent NII was attributable to higher cost of fundsa lower loan portfolio yield and an increase in the mix of interest-bearing liabilities,deposits to noninterest-bearing deposits, offset partially by higher loan volume and a decrease in the positive impact from loan portfolio growth.cost of funds.
In addition to parallel interest rate shock scenarios, we also model various alternative rate vectors that are viewed as more likely to occur in a typical monetary policy tightening cycle. The most favorable alternate rate vector that we model is the “Bear Flattener” scenario, when short-term rates increase faster than long-term rates, and the least favorable alternate rate vector that we model is the “Bull Steepener,“Ramped Sharp Decrease,when short-term rates fall faster than long-term rates.a 200 basis point decrease over a 24 month period with semiannual rate adjustments. In the “Bear Flattener” scenario, Year 1 tax equivalent NII increases by 0.3%7.0%, and in the “Bull Steepener”“Ramped Sharp Decrease” scenario, Year 1 tax equivalent NII decreases by 2.1%1.3%.
Of the $18.0

At December 31, 2019, we had $18.9 billion of total loans in the portfolio, $11.0that included $11.3 billion havewith variable interest rate terms (excluding hybrid loans discussed below). Of the variable interest rate loans, $7.6 billion, or 68%, contained interest rate floor provisions, which included $3.0 billion of "in-the-money" loans, meaning the loan coupon will not adjust down if there are future decreases to the index interest rate. The cumulative amount of loans with "in-the-money" floors for assumed additional market rate decreases are as follows:
December 31, 2019
Total Amount of
Loans With
Basis Points of"In-the-Money"
Rate DecreasesLoan Floors
(Dollars in millions)
50 bps$4,472
100 bps$6,206
150 bps$7,398
200 bps$7,607
250 bps$7,610
At December 31, 2018, $10.92019, we also had $4.0 billion of these variable-rate hybrid loans have a loanthat do not immediately reprice because the loans contain an initial fixed rate higher than their floor rate, which allows themperiod before they become variable. The cumulative amounts of hybrid loans that would switch from being fixed-rate to reprice at theirvariable-rate because the initial fixed-rate term would expire were approximately $647 million, $1.0 billion, and $1.5 billion in the next reprice date upon a change in their index. Approximately 52% of the variable-rate loans (excluding hybrid loans) have a LIBOR index rate. Of the $186 million of loans with rates below their floor rates at December 31, 2018, $174 million (93.6%) will rise above their floor rates with a 100 basis point increase in market rates. one, two, and three years.
LIBOR is expected to be phased out after 2021, and, as such, the Company is assessing the impacts of this transition and exploring alternatives to use in place of LIBOR.  The business processes impacted relate primarily to our variable-rate loans and our subordinated debentures, both of which are indexed to LIBOR.


Additionally, approximately $3.3 billion of variable-rate hybrid loans do not immediately reprice because the loans contain an initial fixed rate period before they become variable. The cumulative amounts of hybrid loans that would switch from being fixed-rate to variable-rate because the initial fixed-rate term would expire were approximately $286 million, $551 million, and $1.2 billion in the next one, two, and three years. For further information see Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Market Value of Equity
We measure the impact of market interest rate changes on the net present value of estimated cash flows from our assets, liabilities, and off‑balance sheet items, defined as the market value of equity, using our MVE model. This simulation model assesses the changes in the market value of our interest‑sensitive financial instruments that would occur in response to an instantaneous and sustained increase or decrease in market interest rates of 100, 200, and 300 basis points. This analysis assigns significant value to our noninterest-bearing deposit balances. The projections include various assumptions regarding cash flows and interest rates and are by their nature forward‑looking and inherently uncertain.
The MVE model is an interest rate risk management tool and the results are not necessarily an indication of our actual future results. Actual results may vary significantly from the results suggested by the market value of equity table. Loan prepayments and deposit attrition, changes in the mix of our earning assets or funding sources, and future asset/liability management decisions, among others, may vary significantly from our assumptions. The base case is determined by applying various current market discount rates to the estimated cash flows from the different types of assets, liabilities, and off‑balance sheet items existing at December 31, 2018.2019.


The following table shows the projected change in the market value of equity for the set of rate scenarios presented as of the date indicated:
    Ratio of    Ratio of
Projected Dollar Percentage Percentage ProjectedProjected Dollar Percentage Percentage Projected
Market Value Change Change of Total Market ValueMarket Value Change Change of Total Market Value
December 31, 2018of Equity From Base From Base Assets to Book Value
December 31, 2019of Equity From Base From Base Assets to Book Value
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Interest Rate Scenario:        
Up 300 basis points$5,447.8
 $(58.2) (1.1)% 21.2% 112.9%$7,964.5
 $600.6
 8.2% 29.8% 160.7%
Up 200 basis points$5,469.4
 $(36.6) (0.7)% 21.3% 113.3%$7,799.0
 $435.0
 5.9% 29.1% 157.4%
Up 100 basis points$5,484.7
 $(21.3) (0.4)% 21.3% 113.7%$7,615.3
 $251.4
 3.4% 28.4% 153.7%
BASE CASE$5,506.0
 $
  21.4% 114.1%$7,363.9
 $
  27.5% 148.6%
Down 100 basis points$5,521.4
 $15.4
 0.3% 21.5% 114.4%$7,063.6
 $(300.4) (4.1)% 26.4% 142.6%
Down 200 basis points$5,547.4
 $41.4
 0.8% 21.6% 115.0%$6,590.1
 $(773.9) (10.5)% 24.6% 133.0%
Down 300 basis points$5,316.5
 $(189.5) (3.4)% 20.7% 110.2%$6,120.8
 $(1,243.2) (16.9)% 22.9% 123.5%
TotalDuring 2019, total base case projected market value of equity wasincreased by $1.9 billion to $7.4 billion at December 31, 2019 compared to $5.5 billion at December 31, 2018 compared to $6.6 billion at December 31, 2017.2018. The projected market value of equity decreased by $1.1 billion, while our overall MVE sensitivity profile has remained relatively unchanged.reflects a more asset-sensitive profile. The decreaseincrease in asset sensitivity of MVE is due to revised deposit attrition and pricing models implemented during 2019, which reflect longer deposit account average life and lower deposit pricing betas than the models used previously. The $1.9 billion increase in base case market value of equityprojected MVE was due primarily to: (1) a $1.0$1.2 billion decreaseincrease in the mark-to-market adjustment for loans and leases resulting from higherdue to decreased credit spreads used for loan valuation and price appreciation from the loan value calculation anddecreases in market interest rates, (2) a $152 million decrease in the book value of stockholders' equity, offset partially by (3) a $122$580 million decrease in the mark-to-market adjustment for total deposits due to the overall increaselonger average life and lower pricing beta assumed in the level of market interest rates. The decreasenew deposit models, and (3) a $129 million increase in the book value of stockholders' equity was due mainly to $306$469 million of common stock repurchases under the Stock Repurchase Program, $288in net earnings and an $85 million of cash dividends paid, and a $37 million declineincrease in accumulated other comprehensive income, offset partially by $465$155 million in net earnings.of common stock repurchased under the Stock Repurchase Program and $289 million of cash dividends paid.










ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA


Contents
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 20182019 and 20172018
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements




MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The management of PacWest Bancorp, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
Management maintains a comprehensive system of controls intended to ensure that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization, assets are safeguarded, and financial records are reliable. Management also takes steps to see that information and communication flows are effective and to monitor performance, including performance of internal control procedures.
As of December 31, 2018,2019, PacWest Bancorp management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management has determined that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018,2019, is effective.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements should they occur. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the control procedures may deteriorate.
KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K, has issued a report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018.2019. The report, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018,2019, is included in this Item under the heading “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.”






Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PacWest Bancorp:
Opinions on the Consolidated Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PacWest Bancorp and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2018,2019, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018,2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2018,2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018,2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgment. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Assessment of the allowance for loan and lease losses related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment
As discussed in Note 1 and Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses related to loans and leases collectively evaluated for impairment (general reserve) is calculated and updated on a quarterly basis. The Company’s general reserve includes both quantitative and qualitative loss factors. At December 31, 2019, the Company’s general reserve was $132.6 million. The Company’s methodology for estimating the quantitative loss factors includes a probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) which are applied based on loan type and credit-risk ratings for loans collectively evaluated for impairment. The Company’s general reserve methodology also includes a qualitative component.
We identified the assessment of the general reserve as a critical audit matter because the significant measurement uncertainty required complex auditor judgment and industry knowledge and experience. In addition, auditor judgment was required to evaluate the sufficiency of audit evidence obtained. The assessment of the general reserve encompassed the evaluation of the methodologies, inputs, and assumptions used to estimate the general reserve. This included assessing the PD/LGD methodology; the key inputs and assumptions, including segmentation, look-back period, loss emergence period, the credit risk ratings (non-consumer loan portfolio segments); and the qualitative loss factors.

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested certain internal controls over the development and approval of the general reserve methodology, the determination of key inputs and assumptions used to calculate the general reserve, and the analysis of the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses results, trends and ratios. We tested the Company’s process to develop the general reserve. Specifically, we tested the sources of data, factors, and assumptions that the Company used by considering whether they are relevant and reliable, and whether additional factors and alternative assumptions should be used. We tested, with the assistance of credit risk professionals with specialized skills and industry knowledge and experience, the following:
the general reserve methodology’s ability to produce an estimate in compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles,
the determination of the loan segmentation, look-back period, and loss emergence period, by comparing these inputs and assumptions to the Company’s historical loss information, internal policies and procedures, external metrics, and portfolio risk characteristics,
the credit risk ratings across the non-consumer loan portfolio segments for a selection of loans based on knowledge of the Company’s credit policies and industry expertise, and
the evaluation of the methodology used to develop the resulting qualitative loss factors and the effect of those factors on the ALLL compared with both internal and external credit factors and consistency with credit trends.
We evaluated the collective results of the procedures performed to assess the sufficiency of the audit evidence obtained related to the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses.



/s/ KPMG LLP
We have served as the auditor for the Company or its predecessors since 1982.
Los Angeles,Irvine, California
February 27, 20192020








PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,December 31,
2018 20172019 2018
(Dollars in thousands, except par value amounts)(Dollars in thousands, except par value amounts)
ASSETS:      
Cash and due from banks$175,830
 $233,215
$172,585
 $175,830
Interest-earning deposits in financial institutions209,937
 165,222
465,039
 209,937
Total cash and cash equivalents385,767
 398,437
637,624
 385,767
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value4,009,431
 3,774,431
3,797,187
 4,009,431
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost32,103
 20,790
40,924
 32,103
Total investment securities4,041,534
 3,795,221
3,838,111
 4,041,534
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value
 481,100
Gross loans and leases held for investment18,026,365
 17,032,221
18,910,740
 18,026,365
Deferred fees, net(68,652) (59,478)(63,868) (68,652)
Allowance for loan and lease losses(132,472) (139,456)(138,785) (132,472)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net17,825,241
 16,833,287
18,708,087
 17,825,241
Equipment leased to others under operating leases292,677
 284,631
324,084
 292,677
Premises and equipment, net34,661
 31,852
38,585
 34,661
Foreclosed assets, net5,299
 1,329
440
 5,299
Deferred tax asset, net17,489
 
Goodwill2,548,670
 2,548,670
2,548,670
 2,548,670
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net57,120
 79,626
38,394
 57,120
Other assets522,896
 540,723
636,811
 540,385
Total assets$25,731,354
 $24,994,876
$26,770,806
 $25,731,354
      
LIABILITIES:      
Noninterest-bearing deposits$7,888,915
 $8,508,044
$7,243,298
 $7,888,915
Interest-bearing deposits10,981,586
 10,357,492
11,989,738
 10,981,586
Total deposits18,870,501
 18,865,536
19,233,036
 18,870,501
Borrowings1,371,114
 467,342
1,759,008
 1,371,114
Subordinated debentures453,846
 462,437
458,209
 453,846
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities210,305
 221,963
365,856
 210,305
Total liabilities20,905,766
 20,017,278
21,816,109
 20,905,766
      
Commitments and contingencies

 



 


      
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:      
Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding)
 

 
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2018 and 2017;   
125,079,705 and 130,491,108 shares issued, respectively, includes 1,344,656 and 1,436,120
   
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2019 and 2018;   
121,890,008 and 125,079,705 shares issued, respectively, includes 1,513,197 and 1,344,656   
shares of unvested restricted stock, respectively)1,251
 1,305
1,219
 1,251
Additional paid-in capital3,722,723
 4,287,487
3,306,006
 3,722,723
Retained earnings1,182,674
 723,471
1,652,248
 1,182,674
Treasury stock, at cost (1,889,872 and 1,708,230 shares at December 31, 2018 and 2017)(74,985) (65,836)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net(6,075) 31,171
Treasury stock, at cost (2,108,403 and 1,889,872 shares at December 31, 2019 and 2018)(83,434) (74,985)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net78,658
 (6,075)
Total stockholders' equity4,825,588
 4,977,598
4,954,697
 4,825,588
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$25,731,354
 $24,994,876
$26,770,806
 $25,731,354


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest income:          
Loans and leases$1,047,969
 $952,771
 $924,294
$1,097,845
 $1,047,969
 $952,771
Investment securities111,619
 98,202
 90,557
115,569
 111,619
 98,202
Deposits in financial institutions2,082
 1,543
 1,061
6,479
 2,082
 1,543
Total interest income1,161,670
 1,052,516
 1,015,912
1,219,893
 1,161,670
 1,052,516
Interest expense:          
Deposits80,140
 45,694
 31,512
148,460
 80,140
 45,694
Borrowings11,985
 3,638
 2,259
26,961
 11,985
 3,638
Subordinated debentures28,631
 23,613
 20,850
29,843
 28,631
 23,613
Total interest expense120,756
 72,945
 54,621
205,264
 120,756
 72,945
Net interest income1,040,914
 979,571
 961,291
1,014,629
 1,040,914
 979,571
Provision for credit losses45,000
 57,752
 65,729
22,000
 45,000
 57,752
Net interest income after provision for credit losses995,914
 921,819
 895,562
992,629
 995,914
 921,819
Noninterest income:          
Service charges on deposit accounts16,509
 15,307
 14,534
Other commissions and fees45,543
 41,422
 47,126
43,623
 45,543
 41,422
Leased equipment income37,881
 37,700
 33,919
38,727
 37,881
 37,700
Service charges on deposit accounts14,637
 16,509
 15,307
Gain on sale of loans and leases4,675
 6,197
 909
1,114
 4,675
 6,197
Gain (loss) on sale of securities8,176
 (541) 9,485
25,445
 8,176
 (541)
FDIC loss sharing expense, net
 
 (8,917)
Other income35,851
 28,488
 15,419
19,016
 35,851
 28,488
Total noninterest income148,635
 128,573
 112,475
142,562
 148,635
 128,573
Noninterest expense:          
Compensation282,568
 266,567
 251,913
285,862
 282,568
 266,567
Occupancy53,223
 48,863
 48,911
57,407
 53,223
 48,863
Data processing27,225
 26,575
 24,356
27,556
 27,225
 26,575
Leased equipment depreciation24,016
 21,371
 20,767
Intangible asset amortization18,726
 22,506
 14,240
Other professional services21,952
 17,353
 16,478
17,803
 21,952
 17,353
Insurance and assessments20,705
 19,733
 18,364
16,404
 20,705
 19,733
Intangible asset amortization22,506
 14,240
 16,517
Leased equipment depreciation21,371
 20,767
 20,899
Customer related expense13,839
 10,353
 8,297
Loan expense12,931
 10,569
 13,832
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs349
 1,770
 19,735
Foreclosed assets (income) expense, net(751) 1,702
 1,881
(3,555) (751) 1,702
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs1,770
 19,735
 200
Loan expense10,569
 13,832
 9,371
Other expense50,094
 46,294
 41,211
30,913
 39,741
 37,997
Total noninterest expense511,232
 495,661
 450,101
502,251
 511,232
 495,661
Earnings before income taxes633,317
 554,731
 557,936
632,940
 633,317
 554,731
Income tax expense(167,978) (196,913) (205,770)164,304
 167,978
 196,913
Net earnings$465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166
$468,636
 $465,339
 $357,818
          
Earnings per share:          
Basic$3.72
 $2.91
 $2.90
$3.90
 $3.72
 $2.91
Diluted$3.72
 $2.91
 $2.90
$3.90
 $3.72
 $2.91
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net earnings$465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166
$468,636
 $465,339
 $357,818
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:          
Unrealized net holding (losses) gains on securities available-for-sale     
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale     
arising during the year(52,559) 42,190
 (27,392)143,019
 (52,559) 42,190
Income tax benefit (expense) related to net unrealized holding (losses) gains     
arising during the year15,015
 (17,481) 11,148
Unrealized net holding (losses) gains on securities available-for-sale, net of tax(37,544) 24,709
 (16,244)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to net unrealized holding gains     
(losses) arising during the year(40,058) 15,015
 (17,481)
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale,     
net of tax102,961
 (37,544) 24,709
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net earnings (1)
(8,176) 541
 (9,485)(25,445) (8,176) 541
Income tax expense (benefit) related to reclassification adjustment2,338
 (61) 3,883
7,217
 2,338
 (61)
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net earnings,     
net of tax(5,838) 480
 (5,602)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(43,382) 25,189
 (21,846)
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in     
net earnings, net of tax(18,228) (5,838) 480
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax84,733
 (43,382) 25,189
Comprehensive income$421,957
 $383,007
 $330,320
$553,369
 $421,957
 $383,007

(1)
Entire amount recognized in "Gain (loss) on sale of securities" on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.




See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock     Accumulated  Common Stock     Accumulated  
    Additional     Other      Additional     Other  
  Par Paid-in Retained Treasury Comprehensive    Par Paid-in Retained Treasury Comprehensive  
Shares Value Capital Earnings Stock Income (Loss) TotalShares Value Capital Earnings Stock Income (Loss) Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2015121,413,727
 $1,228
 $4,405,775
 $13,907
 $(51,047) $27,828
 $4,397,691
Net earnings
 
 
 352,166
 
 
 352,166
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 (21,846) (21,846)
Restricted stock awarded and             
earned stock compensation,             
net of shares forfeited664,135
 7
 23,312
 
 
 
 23,319
Restricted stock surrendered(141,358)       (5,313)   (5,313)
Common stock repurchased under             
Stock Repurchase Program(652,835) (7) (27,924) 
 
 
 (27,931)
Tax effect from vesting of             
restricted stock
 
 4,406
 
 
 
 4,406
Cash dividends paid:             
Common stock, $2.00/share
 
 (243,437) 
 
 
 (243,437)
Balance, December 31, 2016121,283,669
 1,228
 4,162,132
 366,073
 (56,360) 5,982
 4,479,055
121,283,669
 $1,228
 $4,162,132
 $366,073
 $(56,360) $5,982
 $4,479,055
Cumulative effect of change in                          
accounting principle (1)

 
 711
 (420) 
 
 291

 
 711
 (420) 
 
 291
Net earnings
 
 
 357,818
 
 
 357,818

 
 
 357,818
 
 
 357,818
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 25,189
 25,189

 
 
 
 
 25,189
 25,189
Issuance of common stock for                          
acquisition of CU Bancorp9,298,451
 93
 446,140
 
 
 
 446,233
9,298,451
 93
 446,140
 
 
 
 446,233
Restricted stock awarded and                          
earned stock compensation,                          
net of shares forfeited470,855
 5
 25,563
 
 
 
 25,568
470,855
 5
 25,563
 
 
 
 25,568
Restricted stock surrendered(188,870) 
 
 
 (9,476) 
 (9,476)(188,870)       (9,476)   (9,476)
Common stock repurchased under                          
Stock Repurchase Program(2,081,227) (21) (99,656) 
 
 
 (99,677)(2,081,227) (21) (99,656) 
 
 
 (99,677)
Cash dividends paid:                          
Common stock, $2.00/share
 
 (247,403) 
 
 
 (247,403)
 
 (247,403) 
 
 
 (247,403)
Balance, December 31, 2017128,782,878
 1,305
 4,287,487
 723,471
 (65,836) 31,171
 4,977,598
128,782,878
 1,305
 4,287,487
 723,471
 (65,836) 31,171
 4,977,598
Cumulative effects of changes in             
Cumulative effect of changes in             
accounting principles (2)

 
 
 (6,136) 
 6,136
 

 
 
 (6,136) 
 6,136
 
Net earnings
 
 
 465,339
 
 
 465,339

 
 
 465,339
 
 
 465,339
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 (43,382) (43,382)
 
 
 
 
 (43,382) (43,382)
Restricted stock awarded and                          
earned stock compensation,                          
net of shares forfeited437,831
 4
 29,764
 
 
 
 29,768
437,831
 4
 29,764
 
 
 
 29,768
Restricted stock surrendered(181,642) 
 
 
 (9,149) 
 (9,149)(181,642) 
 
 
 (9,149) 
 (9,149)
Common stock repurchased under                          
Stock Repurchase Program(5,849,234) (58) (306,335) 
 
 
 (306,393)(5,849,234) (58) (306,335) 
 
 
 (306,393)
Cash dividends paid:                          
Common stock, $2.30/share
 
 (288,193) 
 
 
 (288,193)
 
 (288,193) 
 
 
 (288,193)
Balance, December 31, 2018123,189,833
 $1,251
 $3,722,723
 $1,182,674
 $(74,985) $(6,075) $4,825,588
123,189,833
 1,251
 3,722,723
 1,182,674
 (74,985) (6,075) 4,825,588
Cumulative effect of change in             
accounting principle (3)

 
 
 938
 
 
 938
Net earnings
 
 
 468,636
 
 
 468,636
Other comprehensive income

 
 
 
 
 84,733
 84,733
Restricted stock awarded and             
earned stock compensation,             
net of shares forfeited798,248
 8
 26,807
 
 
 
 26,815
Restricted stock surrendered(218,531) 
 
 
 (8,449) 
 (8,449)
Common stock repurchased under             
Stock Repurchase Program(3,987,945) (40) (154,476) 
 
 
 (154,516)
Cash dividends paid:             
Common stock, $2.40/share
 
 (289,048) 
 
 
 (289,048)
Balance, December 31, 2019119,781,605
 $1,219
 $3,306,006
 $1,652,248
 $(83,434) $78,658
 $4,954,697
________________________
(1)
Impact due to adoption on January 1, 2017 of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting."
(2)
Impact due to adoption on January 1, 2018 of ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" and ASU 2018-02, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income."
(3)
Impact due to adoption on January 1, 2019 of ASU 2016-02, "Leases(Topic 842)," and the related amendments.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net earnings$465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166
$468,636
 $465,339
 $357,818
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization35,168
 32,029
 32,884
39,115
 35,168
 32,029
Amortization of net premiums on securities available-for-sale23,938
 41,450
 39,797
13,962
 23,938
 41,450
Amortization of intangible assets22,506
 14,240
 16,517
18,726
 22,506
 14,240
Amortization of operating lease ROU assets29,393
 
 
Provision for credit losses45,000
 57,752
 65,729
22,000
 45,000
 57,752
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets, net(609) (871) (837)(3,689) (609) (871)
Provision for losses on foreclosed assets74
 2,138
 2,576
78
 74
 2,138
Gain on sale of loans and leases, net(4,675) (6,197) (909)(1,114) (4,675) (6,197)
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment(20) (386) 78
Loss (gain) on sale of premises and equipment599
 (20) (386)
(Gain) loss on sale of securities, net(8,176) 541
 (9,485)(25,445) (8,176) 541
Gain on BOLI death benefits(1,338) (1,050) (539)
 (1,338) (1,050)
Unrealized gain on derivatives and foreign currencies, net(325) (429) (202)(228) (325) (429)
Earned stock compensation29,768
 25,568
 23,319
26,815
 29,768
 25,568
Loss on sale of PWEF leasing unit
 
 720
(Increase) decrease in deferred income taxes, net(136) 76,860
 53,556
Tax effect of restricted stock vesting included in stockholders' equity
 
 (4,406)
Decrease (increase) in deferred income taxes, net14,714
 (136) 76,860
Decrease (increase) in other assets25,117
 (118,477) 6,441
15,547
 25,117
 (118,477)
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities(23,604) 2,982
 3,702
(36,449) (23,604) 2,982
Net cash provided by operating activities608,027
 483,968
 581,107
582,660
 608,027
 483,968
          
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Cash acquired in acquisitions, net of cash consideration paid
 160,318
 

 
 160,318
Net cash used in branch sale
 
 (178,792)
Net increase in loans and leases(1,209,986) (1,303,752) (1,257,734)(1,005,478) (1,209,986) (1,303,752)
Proceeds from sales of loans and leases646,587
 1,322,456
 121,053
102,573
 646,587
 1,322,456
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities available-for-sale290,177
 435,925
 250,170
325,863
 290,177
 435,925
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale571,800
 759,300
 393,509
1,584,860
 571,800
 759,300
Purchases of securities available-for-sale(1,180,545) (1,298,105) (375,261)(1,569,421) (1,180,545) (1,298,105)
Net (purchases) redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank stock(11,313) 12,982
 (2,160)(8,821) (11,313) 12,982
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets13,479
 12,345
 8,186
8,590
 13,479
 12,345
Purchases of premises and equipment, net(12,385) (7,919) (8,183)(15,104) (12,385) (7,919)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment57
 10,309
 24
73
 57
 10,309
Proceeds from sale of leasing unit
 
 138,955
Proceeds from BOLI death benefits3,546
 2,478
 3,238
555
 3,546
 2,478
Net increase in equipment leased to others under operating leases(28,610) (73,596) (51,557)(54,996) (28,610) (73,596)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(917,193) 32,741
 (958,552)(631,306) (917,193) 32,741
          
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Net (decrease) increase in noninterest-bearing deposits(615,263) 343,663
 490,997
(643,530) (615,263) 343,663
Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposits624,094
 (63,700) (104,021)1,008,152
 624,094
 (63,700)
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings903,772
 (461,349) 285,928
387,894
 903,772
 (461,349)
Net decrease in subordinated debentures(12,372) 
 

 (12,372) 
Common stock repurchased and restricted stock surrendered(315,542) (109,153) (33,244)(162,965) (315,542) (109,153)
Tax effect of restricted stock vesting included in stockholders' equity
 
 4,406
Cash dividends paid, net(288,193) (247,403) (243,437)(289,048) (288,193) (247,403)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities296,496
 (537,942) 400,629
300,503
 296,496
 (537,942)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(12,670) (21,233) 23,184
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents251,857
 (12,670) (21,233)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year398,437
 419,670
 396,486
385,767
 398,437
 419,670
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$385,767
 $398,437
 $419,670
$637,624
 $385,767
 $398,437
     

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.








PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest$119,042
 $69,477
 $54,389
$200,463
 $119,042
 $69,477
Cash paid for income taxes98,575
 208,066
 133,897
123,533
 98,575
 208,066
Loans transferred to foreclosed assets16,914
 580
 781
120
 16,914
 580
Transfers from loans held for investment to loans held for sale
 481,100
 
25,124
 
 481,100
Common stock issued in acquisitions
 446,233
 

 
 446,233


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements




NOTE 1.  NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PacWest Bancorp, a Delaware corporation, is a bank holding company registered under the BHCA, with our corporate headquarters located in Beverly Hills, California. Our principal business is to serve as the holding company for our wholly-owned subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank. References to "Pacific Western" or the "Bank" refer to Pacific Western Bank together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries. References to "we," "us," or the "Company" refer to PacWest Bancorp together with its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. When we refer to "PacWest" or to the "holding company," we are referring to PacWest Bancorp, the parent company, on a stand-alone basis.
The Bank is focused on relationship-based business banking to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses nationwide. The Bank offers a broad range of loan and lease and deposit products and services through 74 full-service branches located throughout the State ofin California, one1 branch located in Durham, North Carolina, 1 branch located in Denver, Colorado, and numerous loan production offices across the country through ourits Community Banking, National Lending and Venture Banking groups. Community Banking provides real estate loans, commercial loans, and comprehensive deposit and treasury management services to small and medium-sized businesses conducted primarily through our California-based branch offices.offices and Denver, Colorado branch office. National Lending provides asset-based, equipment, and real estate and security cash flow loans and treasury management services to established middle-market businesses on a national basis. Venture Banking offers loans and a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial and venture-backed businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors, with offices located in key innovation hubs across the United States. In addition, we provide investment advisory and asset management services to select clients through Square 1Pacific Western Asset Management Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank and aan SEC-registered investment adviser.
We generate our revenue primarily from interest received on loans and leases and, to a lesser extent, from interest received on investment securities, and fees received in connection with deposit services, extending credit and other services offered, including treasury management and investment management services. Our major operating expenses are the interest paid by the Bank on deposits and borrowings, compensation, occupancy, and general operating expenses.
(a) Accounting Standards Adopted in 20182019
Effective January 1, 2018,2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01,2016-02, "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial LiabilitiesLeases (Topic 842)," and the related amendments to this new standard issued in 2018. ASU 2018-03,2016-02 supersedes ASC Topic 840,Technical CorrectionsLeases,” and Improvementsis intended to Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognitionincrease transparency and Measurementcomparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of Financial Assetsright-of-use (“ROU”) assets and Financial Liabilities.” ASU 2016-01 contained a numberlease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of changes which are applicableenabling users of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.
The Company includingadopted the following: (1) requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) allows equity investments without readily determinable fair values to be measured at cost less impairment, if any, plus or minus changes in observable prices (referred to as the "measurement alternative"); and (3) changes certain presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments, includingnew standard using the exit price notion when measuringoptional transition method under ASU 2018-11, “Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements,” and recognized a cumulative effect adjustment to increase retained earnings by $938,000, net of taxes, without restating prior periods and applying the fair value of financial instruments (see Note 13. Fair Value Measurements). ASU 2018-03 also clarified certain aspectsrequirements of the guidance issued in ASU 2016-01, including requiringnew standard prospectively. The Company has elected the following practical expedients: (1) to not separate lease and non-lease components for facilities leases; (2) to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases and to maintain existing lease classifications; (3) to not record short-term leases (initial term less than 12 months) on the balance sheet; and (4) to present sales tax on a prospective transition approachnet basis for equity investments without readily determinable fair valuethose transactions in which the measurement alternativeCompany is applied.the lessor.
ASU 2016-01 does not apply to investments accounted for using the equity method, investments inThe standard had a more significant impact on our consolidated subsidiaries, FHLB stock, and investments in low income housing tax credit projects accounted for under Topic 323, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures." Upon adoptionbalance sheet than our consolidated statement of ASU 2016-01, the Company recorded a transition adjustment to reclassify $529,000 in net unrealized gains from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") to retained earnings. The ASU also eliminatedmost significant impact was the requirement to classify equity investments into different categories suchrecognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, while the accounting for leases as “Available-for-sale.”a lessor remained substantially unchanged. The adoption of this ASU may result in more earnings volatility as changes in fair value of certain equity investments are recorded inROU asset is included within "Other assets," while the statement of earnings as opposed to AOCI.

ROU liability is included within "Accrued interest payable and other liabilities." See Note 9. Other Assets andNote 10. Leases for further details.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Effective January 1, 2018,2019, the Company early-adopted and removed or modified disclosures as permitted by ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements,” but deferred adoption of the additional disclosures until the effective date of January 1, 2020 as permitted in the transition guidance in ASU 2018-13.
Effective January 1, 2019, the Company early-adopted ASU 2018-02, "Income Statement2018-15, “Intangibles - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): ReclassificationCustomer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract (a consensus of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)," which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs in a cloud computing arrangement service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred for an internal-use software license. The TCJA required deferred tax assetsnew guidance also prescribes the balance sheet, income statement, and liabilitiescash flow classification of the capitalized implementation costs and related amortization expense, and requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures. The Company opted to be re-measured at its enactment date for theapply ASU 2018-15 prospectively. The primary effect of the change inprovisions is to capitalize eligible implementation costs during the federal corporate tax rate. This process resulted in "stranded tax effects" in AOCI for deferred tax asset or liabilities which were established with an offsetting amount in AOCI. ASU 2018-02 allows for a reclassificationapplication development phase and to amortize those costs over the life of the stranded tax effects resultingagreement. There was no impact to our consolidated financial statements from the enactmentadoption of the TCJA from AOCI to retained earnings. The Company elected to reclassify all of its stranded tax effects of $6.665 million from AOCI to retained earnings effective January 1, 2018, while no other income tax effects related to the application of the TCJA were reclassified.
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09, "Revenue Recognition (Topic 606): Revenue from Contracts with Customers." ASU 2014-09 supersedes Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition" and requires an entity to recognize revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled to in exchange for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers.
Substantially all of the Company's revenue is interest income on loans, investment securities, and deposits at other financial institutions which are specifically outside the scope of ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 applies primarily to certain noninterest income items in the Company's consolidated statement of earnings. Upon adoption, the Company applied the cumulative effect transition method, which resulted in no adjustment to retained earnings and no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company did make minor changes to accounting operations and internal controls as part of adopting this new standard. See Note 16. Revenue From Contracts With Customers for further details.
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-15, "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments." Upon adoption, the Company applied the retrospective transition method to each period presented. ASU 2016-15 addressed eight issues related to the statement of cash flows, the most relevant to the Company being the classification of proceeds from the settlement of BOLI policies. As the Company classified proceeds from the settlement of BOLI policies in the manner required by ASU 2016-15 in the prior periods presented, there was no change to the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows for both current and prior periods upon adoption.
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash." Upon adoption, the Company applied the retrospective transition method to each period presented. As the Company does not present restricted cash as a separate line in the statement of financial position, there is no change to the presentation of cash on the statement of cash flows. The nature and amount of our restricted cash is shown in Note 2. Restricted Cash Balances.
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2017-01, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business." ASU 2017-01 provides a new framework for determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions of assets or businesses.The Company had no acquisitions or purchases of components of a business in 2018, thus, the impact of adopting the new standard had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2017-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting." ASU 2017-09 provided clarification of what constitutes a modification of a share-based payment award. The Company did not modify any share-based payment awards in 2018, thus, the impact of adopting the new standard had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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(b) Basis of Presentation
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which we may refer to as U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated and adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals and considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements have been included.
(c) Use of Estimates
We have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates subject to change in the near term include, among other items, the allowance for credit losses (the combination of the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded loan commitments), the carrying value of intangible assets, the realization of deferred tax assets, and the fair value estimates of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions and the realization of deferred tax assets/liabilities.acquisitions. These estimates may be adjusted as more current information becomes available, and any adjustment may be significant.
The allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) represents management’s estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. During the second quarter of 2018, the Company changed its ALLL methodology due to the growth and increased complexity of the loan portfolio. The new ALLL methodology included three primary changes: the quantitative component now employs a probability of default/loss given default ("PD/LGD") methodology; the loan segmentation groups our loan portfolio into 21 loan pools with similar risk characteristics (as opposed to 34 loan pools used under the previous methodology); and the historical range of loan performance history (often referred to as the look-back period) was lengthened by one year to ten years. The methodology for assessing individually impaired loans did not change under the new ALLL methodology. The ALLL methodology used to derive qualitative adjustments based on other internal or external factors was updated to align with the new PD/LGD methodology being applied to estimate the quantitative general allowance for unimpaired loans. As a result, the composition of the ALLL changed as the quantitative component increased and the qualitative component decreased as the new quantitative methodology now encompasses more information, such as the longer look-back period, that previously required a qualitative adjustment as part of determining the total ALLL estimate. These changes in the ALLL methodology did not result in material changes to management's overall estimate of the ALLL at June 30, 2018.
As described in Note 3. Acquisitions below, we completed the CUB acquisition on October 20, 2017. The acquired assets and liabilities in this acquisition were measured at their estimated fair values. Management made significant estimates and exercised significant judgment in estimating such fair values and accounting for the acquired assets and assumed liabilities in this transaction.
(d) Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’speriod's presentation format. In our loan and allowance tables, we realigned our commercial loan portfolio classes and subclasses to better reflect and report our lending, especiallyOn the consolidated balance sheets, the "Other assets" category includes "Deferred tax assets," which was previously reported as a separate category. On the consolidated statements of earnings, a new line is presented for "Customer related expense," as that category exceeded the disclosure materiality threshold in light2019, which previously had been included as part of the fourth quarter of 2017 cash flow loan sale and the exiting of the origination operations related to general, technology, and healthcare cash flow loans. Prior to the realignment, our commercial loan portfolio classes were: (1) asset-based, (2) venture capital, (3) cash flow, and (4) equipment finance. After the realignment, our commercial loan portfolio classes are (1) asset-based (which includes equipment finance), (2) venture capital, and (3) other commercial (which includes retained cash flow). All of the loan and allowance tables, both current period and prior periods, reflect this realignment.
"Other expense." Prior to January 1, 2018, our credit quality disclosures were only for Non-PCI loans and leases. As our gross PCI loan portfolio reduced to less than 0.4% of total loans and leases as of the end of 2017, beginning in 2018 the credit quality disclosures reflect our entire loan and lease portfolio. Accordingly, for the credit quality tables in Note 6. 5. Loans and Leases, amounts related to 2019 and 2018 are for total loans and leases, while amounts related to 2017 and 2016 are for Non-PCI loans and leases.

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(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of: (1) cash and due from banks, and (2) interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions. Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions represent mostly cash held at the FRBSF, the majority of which is immediately available.
(f) Investment Securities
We determine the classification of securities at the time of purchase. If we have the intent and the ability at the time of purchase to hold securities until maturity, they are classified as held‑to‑maturity. Securities held‑to‑maturity areand stated at amortized cost. We do not classify any securities as held-to-maturity. Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time, but not necessarily to be held‑to‑maturity or on a long‑term basis, are classified as available‑for‑sale and carried at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. Securities available‑for‑sale include securities that management intends to use as part of its asset/liability management strategy and that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, prepayment risk, and other related factors. Securities are individually evaluated for appropriate classification when acquired. As a result, similar types of securities may be classified differently depending on factors existing at the time of purchase.
The carrying values of all securities are adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the interest method. Premiums on callable securities are amortized to the earliest call date. Realized gains or losses on the sale of securities, if any, are determined using the amortized cost of the specific securities sold. Such gains or losses are included in "Gain (loss) on sale of securities" on the consolidated statements of earnings. Declines in the fair value of debt securities classified as available-for-sale are reviewed to determine whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. This review considers a number of factors, including the severity of the decline in fair value, current market conditions, historical performance of the security, risk ratings, and the length of time the security has been in an unrealized loss position. If we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security, then an other-than-temporary impairment is considered to have occurred. The cost basis of the security is written down to its estimated fair value and the amount of the write‑down is recognized through a charge to earnings.
Investments in FHLB stock are carried at cost and evaluated regularly for impairment. FHLB stock is expected to be redeemed at par and is a required investment based on measurements of the Bank’s assets and/or borrowing levels.
Our accounting policy for investment securities applied to both debt and equity securities in prior periods. Effective January 1, 2018, upon the adoption of ASUsASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, and ASU 2018-03, "Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities," our accounting policy for investment securities applies only to debt securities. Our accounting policy for equity investments is described below.
(g) Equity Investments
Investments in (o) below.common or preferred stock that are not publicly traded and certain investments in limited partnerships are considered equity investments that do not have a readily determinable fair value. If we have the ability to significantly influence the operating and financial policies of the investee, the investment is accounted for pursuant to the equity method of accounting. This is generally presumed to exist when we own between 20% and 50% of a corporation, or when we own greater than 5% of a limited partnership or similarly structured entity. Our equity investment carrying values are included in other assets and our share of earnings and losses in equity method investees is included in "Noninterest income - other" on the consolidated statements of earnings. Prior to January 1, 2018 and the adoption of ASU 2016-01, if we did not have significant influence over the investee, the cost method was used to accountfor the equity interest.
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Effective January 1, 2018 with the adoption of ASU 2016-01, our accounting treatment for equity investments differs for those with and without readily determinable fair values. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in “Noninterest income - other.” For equity investments without readily determinable fair values we have elected the “measurement alternative,” and therefore carry these investments at cost, less impairment (if any), plus or minus changes in observable prices. On a quarterly basis, we review our equity investments without readily determinable fair values for impairment. We consider a number of qualitative factors such as whether there is a significant deterioration in earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality, or business prospects of the investee in determining if impairment exists. If the investment is considered impaired, an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value exceeds its fair value is recorded through a charge to earnings. The impairment loss may be reversed in a subsequent period if there are observable transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer at a higher amount than the carrying amount that was established when the impairment was recognized. Impairment as well as upward or downward adjustments resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments are included in “Noninterest income - other.”
Realized gains or losses resulting from the sale of equity investments are calculated using the specific identification method and are included in "Noninterest income - other."
(h) Loans and Leases
Originated loans. Loans are originated by the Company with the intent to hold them for investment and are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income. Unearned income includes deferred unamortized nonrefundable loan fees and direct loan origination costs. Net deferred fees or costs are recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the contractual life of the loans primarily using the effective interest method or taken into income when the related loans are paid off or sold. The amortization of loan fees or costs is discontinued when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis in accordance with the terms of the respective loan.
Purchased loans. Purchased loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned discounts or unamortized premiums. All loans acquired in our acquisitions are initially measured and recorded at their fair value on the acquisition date. A component of the initial fair value measurement is an estimate of the credit losses over the life of the purchased loans. Purchased loans are also evaluated for impairment as of the acquisition date and are accounted for as “acquired non‑impaired” or “purchased credit impaired” loans.

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Acquired non‑impaired loans. Acquired non‑impaired loans are those loans for which there was no evidence of credit deterioration at their acquisition date and it was probable that we would be able to collect all contractually required payments. Acquired non‑impaired loans, together with originated loans, are referred to as Non‑PCI loans. Purchase discounts or premiums on acquired non‑impaired loans are recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the contractual life of such loans using the effective interest method or taken into income when the related loans are paid off or sold.
Purchased credit impaired loans. Purchased credit impaired loans are referred to as PCI loans and are accounted for in accordance with ASC Subtopic 310‑30, “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality.” A purchased loan is deemed to be credit impaired when there is evidence of credit deterioration since its origination and it is probable at the acquisition date that collection of all contractually required payments is unlikely. We apply PCI loan accounting when we acquire loans deemed to be impaired, and as a general policy election when we acquire a portfolio of loans in a distressed bank acquisition. As our gross PCI loan portfolio represented less than 0.4% of total loans as of the end of 2017, beginning in 2018 the PCI loans were accounted for as Non-PCI loans.loans as the balance continued to decline and no purchases of credit impaired loans have occurred.
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Leases to customers. We provide equipment financing to our customers through a variety of lease arrangements.primarily with direct financing and operating leases. For direct financing leases, lease receivables are recorded on the balance sheet but the leased property is not, although we generally retain legal title to the leased property until the end of each lease. Direct financing leases are stated at the net amount of minimum lease payments receivable, plus any unguaranteed residual value, less the amount of unearned income and net acquisition discount at the reporting date. Direct lease origination costs are amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the leases. Leases acquired in an acquisition are initially measured and recorded at their fair value on the acquisition date. Purchase discount or premium on acquired leases is recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the contractual life of the leases using the effective interest method or taken into income when the related leases are paid off. Direct financing leases are subject to our accounting for allowance for loans and leases.
We also haveprovide equipment financing through operating leases where we facilitate the purchase of equipment which is then leased to customers. The equipment is shown on our customers.consolidated balance sheets as "Equipment leased to others under operating leases" and is depreciated to its estimated residual value at the end of the lease term, shown as "Leased equipment depreciation" in the consolidated statements of earnings, according to our fixed asset accounting policy. We receive periodic rental income payments under the leases, which are recorded as "Noninterest income" in the consolidated statements of earnings, and the equipment remains on our balance sheet and is depreciated according to our fixed asset accounting policy.earnings.
Loans and leases held for sale. As part of our management of the loans and leases held in our portfolio, on occasion we will transfer loans from held for investment to held for sale. Upon transfer, any associated allowance for loan and lease loss is charged off and the carrying value of the loan is adjusted to the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The unamortized balance of net deferred fees and costs associated with loans held for sale areis not accreted or amortized to interest income until the related loans are sold.
Gains or losses on the sale of these loans are recorded as "Noninterest income" in the consolidated statements of earnings.
Delinquent or past due loans and leases. Loans and leases are considered delinquent when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more. Delinquent loans may remain on accrual status between 30 days and 89 days past due.
Nonaccrual loans and leases. When we discontinue the accrual of interest on a loan or lease it is designated as nonaccrual. We discontinue the accrual of interest on a loan or lease generally when a borrower's principal or interest payments or a lessee's payments are past due 90 days or when, in the opinion of management, there is a reasonable doubt as to collectability in the normal course of business. Loans with interest or principal payments past due 90 days or leases with payments past due 90 days may be accruing if the loans or leases are concluded to be well-secured and in the process of collection; however, these loans or leases are still reported as nonperforming. When loans or leases are placed on nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income. Interest on nonaccrual loans or leases is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash is received and the loan principal balance or lease balance is deemed collectable. Loans or leases are restored to accrual status when the loans or leases become both well‑secured and are in the process of collection.


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Impaired loans and leases. A loan or lease is considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan or lease agreement. Impaired loans and leases include loans and leases on nonaccrual status and performing troubled debt restructured loans. Income from impaired loans is recognized on an accrual basis unless the loan is on nonaccrual status. Income from loans on nonaccrual status is recognized to the extent cash is received and when the loan’s principal balance is deemed collectable. We measure impairment of a loan or lease by using the estimated fair value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell and other applicable costs, if the loan or lease is collateral‑dependent and the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s or lease’s effective interest rate if the loan or lease is not collateral‑dependent. The impairment amount on a collateral‑dependent loan or lease is charged‑off, and the impairment amount on a loan that is not collateral‑dependent is generally recorded as a specific reserve.reserve within our allowance for loan and lease losses.


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Troubled debt restructurings. A loan is classified as a troubled debt restructuring when we grant a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties that we otherwise would not consider under our normal lending policies. These concessions may include a reduction of the interest rate, principal or accrued interest, extension of the maturity date or other actions intended to minimize potential losses. All modifications of criticized loans are evaluated to determine whether such modifications are troubled debt restructurings as outlined under ASC Subtopic 310‑40, “Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors.” Loans restructured with an interest rate equal to or greater than that of a new loan with comparable market risk at the time the loan is modified may be excluded from certain restructured loan disclosures in years subsequent to the restructuring if the loans are in compliance with their modified terms.
A loan that has been placed on nonaccrual status that is subsequently restructured will usually remain on nonaccrual status until the borrower is able to demonstrate repayment performance in compliance with the restructured terms for a sustained period of time, typically for six months. A restructured loan may return to accrual status sooner based on other significant events or circumstances. A loan that has not been placed on nonaccrual status may be restructured and such loan may remain on accrual status after such restructuring. In these circumstances, the borrower has made payments before and after the restructuring. Generally, this restructuring involves maturity extensions, a reduction in the loan interest rate and/or a change to interest‑only payments for a period of time. The restructured loan is considered impaired despite the accrual status and a specific reserve is calculated based on the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate or based on the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent.
(h)(i) Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases Held for Investment
The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases held for investment is the combination of the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded loan commitments. The allowance for loan and lease losses is reported as a reduction of outstanding loan and lease balances and the reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included within "Accrued interest payable and other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets. For loans and leases acquired and measured at fair value and deemed non-impaired on the acquisition date, our allowance methodology measures deterioration in credit quality or other inherent risks related to these acquired assets that may occur after the acquisition date.
The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to adequately provide for known and inherent risks in the loan and lease portfolio and other extensions of credit at the balance sheet date. The allowance is based upon our review of the credit quality of the loan and lease portfolio, which includes payment trends, borrowers' compliance with loan agreements, borrowers' current and budgeted financial performance, collateral valuation trends, and current economic factors and external conditions that may affect our borrowers' ability to make payments to us in accordance with contractual terms. Loans and leases that are deemed to be uncollectable are charged off and deducted from the allowance. The provision for loan and lease losses and recoveries on loans and leases previously charged off are added to the allowance.
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A loan or lease is considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the agreement. We assess our loans and leases for impairment on an ongoing basis using certain criteria such as payment performance, borrower reported financial results and budgets, and other external factors when appropriate. We measure impairment of a loan or lease based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral if the loan or lease is collateral-dependent or the present value of cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate, if the loan or lease is not collateral-dependent. To the extent a loan or lease balance exceeds the estimated collectable value, a specific reserve or charge-off is recorded depending upon either the certainty of the estimate of loss or the fair value of the loan’s collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Impaired loans and leases with outstanding balances less than or equal to $250,000 may not be individually assessed for impairment but arewould be assessed with reserves based on the average loss severity on historical impaired loans with similar risk characteristics.


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Our allowance methodology for the general reserve component includes both quantitative and qualitative loss factors which are applied to our population of unimpaired loans and leases to estimate our general reserves. The quantitative loss factors considerdetermination is based on a probability of default/loss given default ("PD/LGD") methodology which considers the likelihood of loans defaulting based on the historical degree that similar loans defaulted and the degree of credit losses based on the historical average degree of loss experienced for these similar loans and leases pooled both by loan or lease type and credit risk rating; loans with more adverse credit risk ratings have higher quantitative loss factors. The qualitative loss factors consider, among other things, current economic trends and forecasts, current collateral values and performance trends, credit performance trends, and the loan portfolio's current composition. As noted below in " Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Change in Methodology," we changed our methodology for calculating the ALLL in the second quarter of 2018. See that section for details regarding this change.
The quantitative estimation of the allowance for credit losses at December 31, 20182019 considered actual historical loan and lease charge-off experience over a 40-quarter44-quarter look-back period starting with the first quarter of 2009. This look-back period is inclusive of the average timeframe over which charge-offs typically occur following loan or lease origination. The estimation of the allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2017 considered actual historical loan and lease charge-off experience over a 31-quarter look-back period starting with the first quarter of 2010. The increase in the historical look-back period to a 40-quarter look-back period at December 31, 2018 from 31 quarters at December 31, 2017 was done as part of our ALLL methodology change in the second quarter of 2018origination and allows for the look-back period to capture of sufficient loss observations that isare relevant to the current portfolio. In a good economic cycle with less frequent loss events, management believes a longer look-back period is more appropriate to reflect the level of incurred losses over an entire economic cycle. When estimating the general reserve component for the various pools of similar loan types, the loss factors applied to the loan pools consider the current credit risk ratings, giving greater weight to loans with more adverse credit risk ratings. We recognize that the determination of the allowance for credit losses is sensitive to the assigned credit risk ratings and inherent loss rates at any given point in time. To ensure the accuracy of our credit risk ratings, an independent credit review function assesses the appropriateness of the credit risk ratings assigned to loans on a regular basis.
The qualitative criteria we consider when establishing the loss factors include the following:
current economic trends and forecasts;
current collateral values, performance trends, and overall outlook in the markets where we lend;
legal and regulatory matters that could impact our borrowers’ ability to repay our loans and leases;
loan and lease portfolio composition and any loan concentrations;
current lending policies and the effects of any new policies or policy amendments;
loan and lease production volume and mix;
loan and lease portfolio credit performance trends;
results of our independent credit review;reviews; and
changes in management related to credit administration functions.





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We estimate the reserve for unfunded loan commitments using the same loss factors as used for the allowance for loan and lease losses. The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is computed using expected future usage of the unfunded commitments based on historical usage of unfunded commitments for the various loan types.
The allowance for credit losses is directly correlated to the credit risk ratings of our loans. To ensure the accuracy of our credit risk ratings, an independent credit review function assesses the appropriateness of the credit risk ratings assigned to loans on a regular basis. The credit risk ratings assigned to every loan and lease are either “pass,” “special mention,” “substandard,” or “doubtful” and defined as follows:
Pass: Loans and leases rated as "pass" are not adversely classified and collection and repayment in full are expected.
Special Mention: Loans and leases rated as "special mention" have a potential weakness that requires management's attention. If not addressed, these potential weaknesses may result in further deterioration in the borrower's ability to repay the loan or lease.
Substandard: Loans and leases rated as "substandard" have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the collection of the debt. They are characterized by the possibility that we will sustain some loss if the weaknesses are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans and leases rated as "doubtful" have all the weaknesses of those rated as "substandard," with the additional trait that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full highly questionable and improbable.
Pass: Loans and leases rated as "pass" are not adversely classified and collection and repayment in full are expected.

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Special Mention: Loans and leases rated as "special mention" have a potential weakness that requires management's attention. If not addressed, these potential weaknesses may result in further deterioration in the borrower's ability to repay the loan or lease.

Substandard: Loans and leases rated as "substandard" have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the collection of the debt. They are characterized by the possibility that we will sustain some loss if the weaknesses are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans and leases rated as "doubtful" have all the weaknesses of those rated as "substandard," with the additional trait that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full highly questionable and improbable.
In addition, we may refer to the loans and leases with assigned credit risk ratings of "substandard" and "doubtful" together as "classified" loans and leases. For further information on classified loans and leases, see Note 6. 5. Loans and Leases.
Management believes the allowance for credit losses is appropriate for the known and inherent risks in our loan and lease portfolio and the credit risk ratings and inherent loss rates currently assigned are appropriate. It is possible that others, given the same information, may at any point in time reach different conclusions that could result in a significant impact to the Company's financial statements. In addition, current credit risk ratings are subject to change as we continue to monitor our loans and leases. To the extent we experience, for example, increased levels of borrower loan defaults, borrowers' noncompliance with our loan agreements, adverse changes in collateral values, or negative changes in economic and business conditions that adversely affect our borrowers, our classified loans and leases may increase. Higher levels of classified loans and leases generally result in increased provisions for credit losses and an increased allowance for credit losses. Although we have established an allowance for credit losses that we consider appropriate, there can be no assurance that the established allowance will be sufficient to absorb future losses.
Allowance for loan and lease losses - change in methodology. The ALLL represents management’s estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Our methodology to estimate the ALLL has three basic elements that include specific reserves for individually evaluated impaired loans, a quantitative general allowance for all other loans (including individually evaluated loans determined not to be impaired), and qualitative adjustments based on other factors which may be internal or external to the Company.
During the second quarter of 2018, we changed our methodology used to estimate the quantitative general allowance due to the growth and increased complexity of the loan portfolio.
The new ALLL methodology included three primary changes: the quantitative component now employs a PD/LGD methodology; the loan segmentation groups our loan portfolio into 21 loan pools with similar risk characteristics (as opposed to 34 loan pools used under the previous methodology); and the historical range of loan performance history, or look-back period, was lengthened by one year to ten years.

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The new PD/LGD methodology estimates the likelihood of loans defaulting based on the historical degree that similar loans defaulted, and it estimates the degree of credit loss based on the historical average degree of loss experienced for these similar loans. The reduced number of loan pools provides greater statistical validity by having more default and loss histories within each pool for the quantitative general allowance estimation. The look-back period was extended to capture loan performance back to January 1, 2009, one year longer than under the historical loss migration methodology. Extending this look-back period includes more historical loan performance information. The loss emergence period was unchanged as we continue to use seven quarters.
The methodology to estimate specific reserves for individually evaluated impaired loans did not change. The methodology to derive qualitative adjustments based on other internal or external factors was updated to align with the new PD/LGD methodology being applied to estimate the quantitative general allowance for unimpaired loans. As a result, the composition of the ALLL changed as the quantitative component increased and the qualitative component decreased as the new quantitative methodology now encompasses more information, such as the longer look-back period, that previously required a qualitative adjustment as part of determining the total ALLL estimate. These changes in the ALLL methodology did not result in material changes to management's overall ALLL estimate at June 30, 2018.
(i)(j) Land, Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Land is not depreciated. Depreciation and amortization is charged to "Noninterest expense" in the consolidated statements of earnings using the straight‑line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of furniture, fixtures and equipment range from 3 to 7 years and for buildings up to 30 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their estimated useful lives, or the life of the lease, whichever is shorter.
(j)(k) Foreclosed Assets
Foreclosed assets include OREO and repossessed non-real estate assets. Foreclosed assets are initially recorded at the estimated fair value of the property, based on current independent appraisals obtained at the time of acquisition, less estimated costs to sell, including senior obligations such as delinquent property taxes. The excess of the recorded loan balance over the estimated fair value of the property at the time of acquisition less estimated costs to sell is charged to the allowance for loan and lease losses. Any subsequent write‑downs are charged to "Noninterest expense" in the consolidated statements of earnings and recognized through a foreclosed assets valuation allowance. Subsequent increases in the fair value of the asset less selling costs reduce the foreclosed assets valuation allowance, but not below zero, and are credited to "Noninterest expense." Gains and losses on the sale of foreclosed assets and operating expenses of such assets are included in "Noninterest expense."
(k) (l) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in earnings in the period that includes the enactment date. Any interest or penalties assessed by the taxing authorities is classified in the financial statements as income tax expense. Deferred tax assets and liabilities of the same jurisdiction, net of valuation allowances, are grouped together and reported net on the consolidated balance sheets.
On a quarterlyperiodic basis, the Company evaluates its deferred tax assets to assess whether they are expected to be realized in the future. This determination is based on currently available facts and circumstances, including our current and projected future tax positions, the historical level of our taxable income, and estimates of our future taxable income. In most cases, the realization of deferred tax assets is based on our future profitability. To the extent our deferred tax assets are not considered more likely than not to be realized, we are required to record a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets by charging earnings. The Company also evaluates existing valuation allowances periodically to determine if sufficient evidence exists to support an increase or reduction in the allowance.


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(l)(m) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets arise from the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Goodwill and other intangible assets generated from business combinations and deemed to have indefinite lives are not subject to amortization and instead are tested for impairment at least annually unless certain events occur or circumstances change. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets and other identifiable intangible assets acquired. We test for goodwill impairment annually or earlier if events or changes in circumstances indicate goodwill might possibly be impaired. Impairment exists when the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. An impairment loss would be recognized in an amount equal to that excess as a charge to "Noninterest expense" in the consolidated statements of earnings.
Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over such useful lives to their estimated residual values. CDI and CRI are recognized apart from goodwill at the time of acquisition based on market valuations. In preparing such valuations, variables considered included deposit servicing costs, attrition rates, and market discount rates. CDI assets are amortized to expense over their useful lives, which we have estimated to range from 7 to 10 years. CRI assets are amortized to expense over their useful lives, which we have estimated to range from 4 to 7 years. The amortization expense represents the estimated decline in the value of the underlying deposits or customer relationships acquired. Both CDI and CRI are reviewed for impairment quarterly or earlier if events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. If the recoverable amount of either CDI or CRI is determined to be less than its carrying value, we would then measure the amount of impairment based on an estimate of the intangible asset’s fair value at that time. If the fair value is below the carrying value, then the intangible asset is reduced to such fair value; an impairment loss for such amount would be recognized as a charge to "Noninterest expense" in the consolidated statements of earnings.
(m)(n) Operating Leases
As of December 31, 2019, the Company only had operating leases related to our leased facilities. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception by assessing whether there is an identified asset and whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of the identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating leases with a term of more than one year are included in operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company made a policy election to apply the short-term lease exemption to any operating leases with an original term of less than 12 months, therefore no ROU asset or lease liability is recorded for these operating leases. The Company has agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component. ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized on the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The Company uses the incremental borrowing rate commensurate with the lease term based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. ROU assets initially equal the lease liability, adjusted for any prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received.
Certain of the Company's lease agreements include rental payments that adjust periodically based on changes in the CPI. We initially measure the present value of the lease payments using the index at the lease commencement date. Subsequent increases in the CPI are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. The ROU assets and lease liabilities are not re-measured as a result of changes in the CPI. The Company's lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. These options to extend or terminate are assessed on a lease-by-lease basis, and the ROU assets and lease liabilities are adjusted when it is reasonably certain that an option will be exercised. Rent expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in "Occupancy expense" on the Company's consolidated statements of earnings.


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The Company uses the long-lived assets impairment guidance under ASC Topic 360-10-35, "Property, Plant and Equipment,"to determine whether an ROU asset is impaired, and if impaired, the amount of loss to recognize. Long-lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. These could include vacating the leased space, obsolescence, or physical damage to a facility. Under ASC Topic 842, "Leases," if an impairment loss is recognized for a ROU asset, the adjusted carrying amount of the ROU asset would be its new accounting basis. The remaining ROU asset (after the impairment write-down) is amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term.
(o) Stock-Based Compensation
The Company issues stock-based compensation instruments consisting of TRSAs and PRSUs. Compensation expense related to TRSAs is based on the fair value of the underlying stock on the award date and is recognized over the vesting period using the straight‑line method. Forfeitures of stock-based awards are recognized when they occur. Compensation expense related to PRSUs is based on the fair value of the underlying stock on the award date and is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method unless it is determined that: (1) attainment of the financial metrics is less than probable, in which case a portion of the amortization is suspended, or (2) attainment of the financial metrics is improbable, in which case a portion of the previously recognized amortization is reversed and also suspended. If it is determined that attainment of a financial measure higher than target is probable, the amortization will increase up to 150% or 200% of the target amortization amount. Annual PRSU expense may vary during the three-year performance period based upon changes in management's estimate of the number of shares that may ultimately vest. In the case where the performance target for the PRSU’s is based on a market condition (such as total shareholder return), the amortization is neither reversed nor suspended if it is subsequently determined that the attainment of the performance target is less than probable or improbable.improbable and the employee continues to meet the service requirement of the award.
Unvested TRSAs participate with common stock in any dividends declared and paid. Dividends are paid on unvested TRSAs and are charged to equity and the related tax impact is recorded to income tax expense. Dividends paid on forfeited TRSAs are charged to compensation expense. Unvested PRSUs participate with common stock in any dividends declared, but are only paid only on the shares which ultimately vest, if any, at the end of the three-year performance period. At the time of vesting, the vested shares are entitled to receive cumulative dividends declared and paid during the three-year performance period. Such dividends are accrued during the three-year performance period at the estimated level of shares to be received by the award holder.

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(n)(p) Derivative Instruments
Our derivative contracts primarily manage the foreign currency risk associated with certain assets and liabilities. As of December 31, 2018,2019, all of our derivatives were held for risk management purposes and noneNaN were designated as accounting hedges. The objective is to manage the uncertainty of future foreign exchange rate fluctuations. These derivatives provide for a fixed exchange rate which has the effect of reducing or eliminating changes to anticipated cash flows to be received on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies as the result of changes to exchange rates.Our derivatives are carried at fair value and recorded in other assets or other liabilities, as appropriate. The changes in fair value of our derivatives and the related interest are recognized in "Noninterest income - other" in the consolidated statements of earnings. At December 31, 2018,2019, our derivative contracts had a notional value of $80.5$91.1 million.
Derivative instruments expose us to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties. This risk exposure consists primarily of the termination value of agreements where we are in a favorable position. We manage the credit risk associated with various derivative agreements through counterparty credit review and monitoring procedures.
(o) Equity Investments

Investments in common or preferred stock that are not publicly traded and certain investments in limited partnerships are considered equity investments that do not have a readily determinable fair value. If we have the ability
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Notes to significantly influence the operating and financial policies of the investee, the investment is accounted for pursuant to the equity method of accounting. This is generally presumed to exist when we own between 20% and 50% of a corporation, or when we own greater than 5% of a limited partnership or similarly structured entity. Our equity investment carrying values are included in other assets and our share of earnings and losses in equity method investees is included in "Noninterest income - other" on the consolidated statements of earnings. Prior to January 1, 2018, if we did not have significant influence over the investee, the cost method was used to accountfor the equity interest.Consolidated Financial Statements
Effective January 1, 2018 with the adoption of ASU 2016-01, our accounting treatment for equity investments differs for those with and without readily determinable fair values. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in “Noninterest income - other.” For equity investments without readily determinable fair values we have elected the “measurement alternative,” and therefore carry these investments at cost, less impairment (if any), plus or minus changes in observable prices. On a quarterly basis, we review our equity investments without readily determinable fair values for impairment. We consider a number of qualitative factors such as whether there is a significant deterioration in earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality, or business prospects of the investee in determining if impairment exists. If the investment is considered impaired, an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value exceeds its fair value is recorded through a charge to earnings. The impairment loss may be reversed in a subsequent period if there are observable transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer at a higher amount than the carrying amount that was established when the impairment was recognized. Impairment as well as upward or downward adjustments resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments are included in “Noninterest income - other.”
Realized gains or losses resulting from the sale of equity investments are calculated using the specific identification method and are included in "Noninterest income - other."
(p)(q) Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consists of net earnings and net unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available‑for‑sale, net, and is presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

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(q)(r) Earnings Per Share
In accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share,” all outstanding unvested share‑based payment awards that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends are considered participating securities and are included in the two‑class method of determining basic and diluted earnings per share. All of our unvested restricted stock participates with our common stockholders in dividends. Accordingly, earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock are deducted from net earnings to determine that amount of earnings available to common stockholders. In the two‑class method, the amount of our earnings available to common stockholders is divided by the weighted average shares outstanding, excluding any unvested restricted stock, for both the basic and diluted earnings per share.
(r)(s) Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations.” Under the acquisition method, the acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes 100 percent of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, regardless of the percentage owned, at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets and other identifiable intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. To the extent the fair value of net assets acquired, including other identifiable assets, exceeds the purchase price, a bargain purchase gain is recognized. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed from contingencies must also be recognized at fair value, if the fair value can be determined during the measurement period. Results of operations of an acquired business are included in the statement of earnings from the date of acquisition. Acquisition‑related costs, including conversion and restructuring charges, are expensed as incurred.
(s)(t) Business Segments
We regularly assess our strategic plans, operations and reporting structures to identify our reportable segments. Changes to our reportable segments are expected to be infrequent. As of December 31, 20182019 and since December 31, 2015, we have operated as one1 reportable segment. The factors considered in making this determination include the nature of products and offered services, geographic regions in which we operate, the applicable regulatory environment, and the discrete financial information reviewed by our key decision makers. Through our network of banking offices nationwide, our entire operations provide relationship-based banking products, services and solutions for small to mid-sized companies, entrepreneurial and venture-backed businesses, venture capital and private equity investors, real estate investors, professionals and other individuals. Our products and services include commercial real estate, multi-family, commercial business, construction and land, consumer and government-guaranteed small business loans, business and personal deposit products, and treasury cash management services.
(t) Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," which, among other things, requires lessees to recognize most leases on-balance sheet, which will result in an increase in their reported assets and liabilities. Lessor accounting remains substantially similar to current U.S. GAAP. ASU 2016-02 supersedes Topic 840, Leases, and is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. There have been further amendments issued in 2018, including practical expedients, with the issuance of ASU 2018-01, “Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842,” ASU 2018-10, “Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases,” ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements," and ASU 2018-20, “Leases (Topic 842): Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors.”
The Company will adopt the standard effective January 1, 2019 and apply the guidance to all leases within the scope of Topic 842 as of that date using the optional transition method to not adjust comparative period financial information. We have elected the following practical expedients: (1) as a lessee we will not separate lease and non-lease components when determining the amount of right of use assets; (2) we have elected the package of transition practical expedients including (a) not to reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contains leases, (b) maintain existing lease classification, and (c) we will not reassess initial direct costs for leases existing at January 1, 2019; (3) we will not record short term leases on the balance sheet; and (4) we have elected to present sales tax on a “net” basis for those transactions in which we are the lessor.


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The primary impact of the new standard to the Company relates to leased branches and office space which are accounted for as operating leases. Adoption of the new standard on January 1, 2019 resulted in the recording of lease right-of-use assets of approximately $131 million and lease right-of-use liabilities of approximately $146 million with the difference due to the offset of previously accrued deferred rent and vacant space accruals based on the lease population as of January 1, 2019. The standard will not materially impact our consolidated statements of earnings and has no impact on cash flows. Effective January 1, 2019, the Company implemented: (1) a new lease accounting and administrative system, (2) new processes and procedures, and (3) new internal controls. As a lessor, we expect to recognize more sales-type leases that are currently accounted for as direct financing leases. The change in the definition of initial direct costs to include only incremental direct costs will also result in an acceleration of certain operating costs. Given the limited changes to lessor accounting, we have determined that the adoption of the new standard will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," which significantly changes the way entities recognize credit losses and impairment of financial assets recorded at amortized cost. Currently, the credit loss and impairment model for loans and leases is based on incurred losses, and investments are recognized as impaired when there is no longer an assumption that future cash flows will be collected in full under the originally contracted terms. Under the new current expected credit loss ("CECL") model, the standard requires immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of the asset. The forward-looking concept of CECL to estimate future credit losses will broaden the range of data to consider including past and current events and conditions along with reasonable and supportable forecasts that may affect expected collectability. ASU 2016-13 also amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The standard will add new disclosure requirements and impact the Company’s processes and internal controls over financial reporting. The issuance of ASU 2018-19, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” in November 2018 clarified that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of the new credit losses standard. The FASB has also issued an exposure draft in November 2018 which contains matters related to the CECL guidance and the FASB's Transition Resource Group continues to field questions on issues requiring further interpretation and guidance. We expect discussions on these and other interpretation matters to continue throughout 2019 and beyond the effective date of January 1, 2020.
The Company has established a multidisciplinary project team and implementation plan, selected a software solution, reached preliminary accounting decisions on various matters, developed a conceptual framework, developed initial regression models for the reasonable and supportable forecast period, and is engaged in the implementation phase of the project. The Company, with the assistance of a third party adviser, continues to work on: (1) developing and documenting a new expected loss model with supportable assumptions, (2) addressing data and reporting requirements, (3) assessing updates to accounting policies, and (4) documenting new processes and controls. The Company expects to begin parallel calculations, testing, and sensitivity analysis on its initial modeling assumptions and results in the first quarter of 2019.
ASU 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with earlier adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt this standard on January 1, 2020. Entities are required to use a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted (modified-retrospective approach). A prospective transition approach is required for available-for-sale debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment had been recognized before the adoption date. The new standard will be significant to the policies, processes, and methodology used to determine credit losses; however, the Company has not yet determined the quantitative effect on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment," which intends to simplify goodwill impairment testing by eliminating the second step of the analysis under which the implied fair value of goodwill is determined as if the reporting unit were being acquired in a business combination. ASU 2017-04 instead requires entities to compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for any amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, to the extent that the loss recognized does not exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 must be applied prospectively and is effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. While early adoption is permitted, the Company has no intention of doing so at this time and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.




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StandardDescriptionDateor Other Significant Matters
ASU 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,"
ASU 2018-19, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,”
ASU 2019-05, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief," and ASU 2019-11, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses"
This Update changes the accounting and recognition of credit losses and impairment of financial assets recorded at amortized cost. Under the CECL model, the standard requires immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of the asset. The forward-looking concept of CECL requires loss estimates for the remaining estimated life of the financial assets using historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Update modifies the other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) model for AFS debt securities to require an allowance for credit impairment instead of a direct write-down, which allows for reversal of credit improvements in future periods.
In addition, the Update eliminates the existing guidance for PCI loans, but requires an allowance for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration.
Receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of CECL. The Update must be applied using the modified retrospective method with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption. A prospective transition approach is required for available-for-sale debt securities for which an OTTI had been recognized before the adoption date. Early adoption is permitted.
January 1, 2020The Company established a multidisciplinary project team in 2016 to work on the implementation of CECL. During this implementation project, we developed a detailed implementation plan, selected a new software solution, reached accounting decisions on various matters, developed econometric models for our reasonable and supportable ("R&S") forecast period, selected key assumptions used in the economic regression models of Real GDP, unemployment rates, CRE Price Index and BBB spreads, developed a prepayment model and framework based on our historical prepayment experience, completed the validation of new models, redesigned our qualitative framework, and conducted five preliminary calculations during 2019. Key decisions made in our planned approach under CECL include the use of a probability of default/loss given default methodology, the use of a single scenario based on the Moody's consensus forecast for our economic forecast over the R&S period, an R&S forecast period of four quarters, a post R&S reversion period of two quarters using a straight-line approach, and a historical loss period of at least 40 quarters among other decisions. As part of performing our preliminary calculations, we performed sensitivity analyses and other steps to assess modeling assumptions and results, while also updating our disclosures, internal controls, policies, and procedures. We adopted this new standard on January 1, 2020 and, using our December 31, 2019 loan and lease balances and other information, calculated the day one impact and transition adjustment to be an increase in our allowance for credit losses of approximately $7.3 million, or 4.2%. The day one impact is a decrease to retained earnings of $5.3 million, net of tax, or a decrease of approximately two basis points to our capital ratios. The impact reflects our loan composition, which is primarily a short-duration commercial portfolio. The calculation of the allowance for credit losses under CECL is sensitive and highly dependent on loan composition, model methodologies, the macroeconomic conditions, economic forecasts, model assumptions, and other decisions and judgments made by management. We expect the provisions for credit losses to be susceptible to more volatility post-adoption due to these same factors and influenced by the volume of new loan originations, loan payoffs, and the seasoning of the loan portfolio.






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In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes
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StandardDescriptionDateor Other Significant Matters
ASU 2019-04, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments"


This Update made clarifications and amendments to five topics: (i) Topic A: Codification Improvements Resulting from the June and November 2018 Credit Losses Transition Resource Group ("TRG") Meetings, (ii) Topic B: Codification Improvements to ASU 2016-13, (iii) Topic C: Codification Improvements to ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)" and Other Hedging Items, (iv) Topic D: Codification Improvements to ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10)," and (v) Topic E: Codification Improvements Resulting from the November 2018 Credit Losses TRG Meeting. In addition to conforming amendments that correct for errors and oversights, the Update in Topics A, B, and E, which impacts CECL implementation, amends or clarifies guidance for accrued interest; transfers between classifications or categories of loans and debt securities; recoveries; effect of prepayments in determining the effective interest rate; estimated costs to sell when foreclosure is probable; vintage disclosure presentation related to line-of-credit arrangements converted to term loans; contractual extensions or renewals; and others. Transition requirements for the amendments are the same as ASU 2016-13 for the Update in Topics A, B, and E. The Update in Topic C may be applied retrospectively as of the date of initial adoption of ASU 2017-12 or prospectively. The Update in Topic D must be applied on a modified retrospective method with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption and early adoption is permitted.

January 1, 2020; except for Topic C - January 1, 2019Impacts from the adoption of Topics A, B, and E within this Update have been considered in the Company's overall CECL implementation and we adopted concurrent with the adoption of ASU 2016-13. The adoption of Topic D within this Update did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations upon adoption on January 1, 2020. Topic C within this Update is not applicable to us and therefore had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.






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Notes to Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements,” which changes the fair value measurement disclosure requirements of ASC 820. ASU 2018-13 must be applied prospectively and is effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will early adopt any removed or modified disclosures effective January 1, 2019 but will defer adoption of the additional disclosures until the effective date as permitted in the transition guidance in ASU 2018-13. The Company does not expect Consolidated Financial Statements

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StandardDescriptionDateor Other Significant Matters
ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment"
This Update simplifies goodwill impairment testing by eliminating the second step of the analysis under which the implied fair value of goodwill is determined as if the reporting unit were being acquired in a business combination. The goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and an impairment charge would be recognized for any amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, to the extent that the loss recognized does not exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The Update must be applied prospectively and early adoption is permitted.January 1, 2020The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2020 and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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StandardDescriptionDateor Other Significant Matters
ASU 2018-13,Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements”
This Update modified the disclosure requirements in ASC Topic 820 to add disclosures regarding changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty. Certain disclosure requirements in ASC Topic 820 are also removed or modified. Certain disclosures in ASU 2018-13 would need to be applied on a retrospective basis and others on a prospective basis and early adoption is permitted.January 1, 2020The Company has early adopted those provisions of the standard that permitted the removal or modification of certain disclosures effective January 1, 2019 but deferred adoption of the additional new disclosures until January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance will modify disclosures in 2020 but will not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.


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Notes to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.Consolidated Financial Statements
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)," which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs in a cloud computing arrangement service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred for an internal-use software license. The new guidance also prescribes the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow classification of the capitalized implementation costs and related amortization expense, and requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures. ASU 2018-15 is effective for the Company on January 1, 2020 and the Company has the option
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ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”
This Update does the following, among other things: (1) requires that an entity reflect the effect of an enacted change in tax laws or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation in the interim period that includes the enactment date; (2) specifies that an entity is not required to allocate the consolidated amount of current and deferred income tax expense to a legal entity that is not subject to income tax in its separate financial statements; and (3) requires that an entity evaluate when a step up in the tax basis of goodwill should be considered part of the business combination in which the book goodwill was originally recognized and when it should be considered a separate transaction.January 1, 2021The Company has not yet determined the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.
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StandardDescriptionDateor Other Significant Matters
ASU 2020-1 “Investments - Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): "Clarifying the Interactions Between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815”
This Update clarifies, among other things, that a company should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for purposes of the measurement alternative under ASC Topic 321 immediately before applying, or on discontinuing, the equity method of accounting under ASC Topic 323. Under the ASC Topic 321 measurement alternative, equity investments without readily determinable fair values are measured at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer.January 1, 2021The Company has not yet determined the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.


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Notes to adopt the new standard either prospectively to eligible costs incurred on or after the date this guidance is first applied or retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will early adopt this standard prospectively effective January 1, 2019, and we have determined that the adoption of ASU 2018-15 will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.Consolidated Financial Statements

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StandardDescriptionDateor Other Significant Matters
ASU 2020-02 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) and Leases (Topic 842): "Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 and Update to SEC Section on Effective Date Related to Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)"
This Update adds an SEC paragraph to ASC Subtopic 326-20, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Measured at Amortized Cost," pursuant to the issuance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 119. The topic of SAB 119 is "Accounting for Loan Losses by Registrants Engaged in Lending Activities Subject to FASB ASC Topic 326." This Update also adds a note to an SEC paragraph in ASC Subtopic 842-10, "Leases - Overall." The note relates to effective date information related to certain public business entities for ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)."
January 1, 2020The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2020 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 2. RESTRICTED CASH BALANCES
The Company is required to maintain reserve balances with the FRBSF. Such reserve requirements are based on a percentage of deposit liabilities and may be satisfied by cash on hand. The average reserves required to be held at the FRBSF for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 were $77.0$131.0 million and $77.6$77.0 million. As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, we pledged cash collateral for our derivative contracts of $2.6$3.2 million and $2.7$2.6 million.

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NOTE 3.  ACQUISITIONS    
The following assets acquired and liabilities assumed of CUB are presented at estimated fair value as of the acquisition date:
 October 20, 2017
 (In thousands)
Assets Acquired: 
Cash and due from banks$51,857
Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions332,799
Total cash and cash equivalents384,656
Securities available‑for‑sale446,980
FHLB stock11,902
Loans and leases2,075,890
Premises and equipment2,981
Goodwill374,721
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles57,500
Other assets103,498
Total assets acquired$3,458,128
  
Liabilities Assumed: 
Noninterest‑bearing deposits$1,510,285
Interest‑bearing deposits1,209,597
Total deposits2,719,882
Borrowings22,879
Subordinated debentures12,372
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities32,424
Total liabilities assumed$2,787,557
Total consideration paid$670,571
  
Summary of consideration: 
Cash paid$224,338
PacWest common stock issued446,233
Total$670,571
 October 20, 2017
 (In thousands)
Assets Acquired: 
Cash and due from banks$51,857
Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions332,799
Total cash and cash equivalents384,656
Securities available‑for‑sale446,980
FHLB stock11,902
Loans and leases2,075,890
Premises and equipment2,981
Goodwill374,721
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles57,500
Other assets103,498
Total assets acquired$3,458,128
  
Liabilities Assumed: 
Noninterest‑bearing deposits$1,510,285
Interest‑bearing deposits1,209,597
Total deposits2,719,882
Borrowings22,879
Subordinated debentures12,372
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities32,424
Total liabilities assumed$2,787,557
Total consideration paid$670,571
  
Summary of consideration: 
Cash paid$224,338
PacWest common stock issued446,233
Total$670,571

CUB Acquisition
We acquired CUB on October 20, 2017. As part of the acquisition, CU Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CUB, was merged with and into PacWest's wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank.
We completed the acquisition to, among other things, enhance our Southern California community bank franchise by adding a $2.1 billion loan portfolio and $2.7 billion of core deposits. The CUB acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. We acquired $3.5 billion of assets and assumed $2.8 billion of liabilities upon closing of the acquisition. The assets and liabilities, both tangible and intangible, were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. We made significant estimates and exercised significant judgment in estimating fair values and accounting for such acquired assets and liabilities. The application of the acquisition method of accounting resulted in goodwill of $374.7 million. All of the recognized goodwill is non-deductible for tax purposes.

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NOTE 4.  GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETSINVESTMENT SECURITIES
Securities Available-for-Sale
The following table presents the changes in the carrying amountamortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair values of goodwill for the years indicated:    
 Goodwill
 (In thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2016$2,173,949
Addition from the CUB acquisition374,721
Balance, December 31, 20172,548,670
Balance, December 31, 2018$2,548,670
We perform our annual goodwill impairment testing with ansecurities available-for-sale as of datethe dates indicated:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
   Gross Gross     Gross Gross  
 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Security TypeCost Gains Losses Value Cost Gains Losses Value
 (In thousands)
Agency residential CMOs$1,112,573
 $24,403
 $(579) $1,136,397
 $634,774
 $3,448
 $(5,372) $632,850
Agency commercial MBS1,083,182
 25,579
 (537) 1,108,224
 1,133,846
 383
 (21,525) 1,112,704
Municipal securities691,647
 43,851
 (339) 735,159
 1,298,514
 21,000
 (7,320) 1,312,194
Agency residential MBS294,606
 10,593
 (1) 305,198
 281,486
 1,902
 (2,300) 281,088
Asset-backed securities216,133
 320
 (1,670) 214,783
 81,762
 104
 (481) 81,385
Collateralized loan obligations124,134
 25
 (403) 123,756
 
 
 
 
Private label residential CMOs96,066
 3,430
 (13) 99,483
 101,313
 1,985
 (2,093) 101,205
SBA securities47,765
 506
 (13) 48,258
 68,158
 
 (1,111) 67,047
Corporate debt securities17,000
 3,748
 
 20,748
 17,000
 553
 
 17,553
U.S. Treasury securities4,985
 196
 
 5,181
 401,056
 2,437
 (88) 403,405
Total$3,688,091
 $112,651
 $(3,555) $3,797,187
 $4,017,909
 $31,812
 $(40,290) $4,009,431

See Note 14. Fair Value Measurements for information on fair value measurements and methodology.
As of December 31. We evaluated the carrying31, 2019, securities available‑for‑sale with a fair value of our goodwill$486.2 million were pledged as collateral for borrowings, public deposits and determined that it was not impaired.other purposes as required by various statutes and agreements.
Our other intangible assets with definite lives are CDIRealized Gains and CRI. CDI and CRI are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment at least quarterly. The amortization expense represents the estimated decline in the value of the underlying deposits or loan and lease customers acquired. The estimated aggregate amortization expense related to our current intangible assets for each of the next five years is $18.7 million for 2019, $14.6 million for 2020, $10.8 million for 2021, $7.5 million for 2022 and $3.8 million for 2023.Losses on Securities Available-for-Sale
The following table presents the changes in CDIamortized cost of securities sold with related gross realized gains, gross realized losses, and CRI and the related accumulated amortizationnet realized gains (losses) for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Sales of Securities Available-for-Sale2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Amortized cost of securities sold (1)
$1,559,415
 $563,625
 $759,841
      
Gross realized gains$29,584
 $9,225
 $3,295
Gross realized losses(4,139) (1,049) (3,836)
Net realized gains (losses)$25,445
 $8,176
 $(541)

 Year Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Gross Amount of CDI and CRI:     
Balance, beginning of year$119,497
 $64,187
 $95,524
Addition from the CUB acquisition
 57,500
 
Fully amortized portion
 (2,190) (29,637)
Reduction due to sale of PWEF leasing unit
 
 (1,700)
Balance, end of year119,497
 119,497
 64,187
Accumulated Amortization:     
Balance, beginning of year(39,871) (27,821) (42,304)
Amortization(22,506) (14,240) (16,517)
Fully amortized portion
 2,190
 29,637
Reduction due to sale of PWEF leasing unit
 
 1,363
Balance, end of year(62,377) (39,871) (27,821)
Net CDI and CRI, end of year$57,120
 $79,626
 $36,366
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(1)The securities sold in 2017 included $404.5 million of the $447.0 million of securities obtained in the CUB acquisition that were sold for 0 gain or loss as they were marked to fair value at the time of acquisition.


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Unrealized Losses on Securities Available-for-Sale
The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair values of securities available-for-sale that were in unrealized loss positions, for which other-than-temporary impairments have not been recognized in earnings, as of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
   Gross   Gross   Gross
 Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Security TypeValue Losses Value Losses Value Losses
 (In thousands)
Agency residential CMOs$180,071
 $(572) $1,456
 $(7) $181,527
 $(579)
Agency commercial MBS214,862
 (537) 
 
 214,862
 (537)
Municipal securities38,667
 (339) 
 
 38,667
 (339)
Agency residential MBS
 
 186
 (1) 186
 (1)
Asset-backed securities165,575
 (1,670) 
 
 165,575
 (1,670)
Collateralized loan obligations102,469
 (403) 
 
 102,469
 (403)
Private label residential CMOs9,872
 (11) 114
 (2) 9,986
 (13)
SBA securities4,565
 (13) 
 
 4,565
 (13)
Total$716,081
 $(3,545) $1,756
 $(10) $717,837
 $(3,555)
 December 31, 2018
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
   Gross   Gross   Gross
 Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Security TypeValue Losses Value Losses Value Losses
 (In thousands)
Agency residential CMOs$69,859
 $(326) $164,097
 $(5,046) $233,956
 $(5,372)
Agency commercial MBS40,641
 (341) 1,020,684
 (21,184) 1,061,325
 (21,525)
Municipal securities52,386
 (238) 284,915
 (7,082) 337,301
 (7,320)
Agency residential MBS60,164
 (169) 85,245
 (2,131) 145,409
 (2,300)
Asset-backed securities11,548
 (38) 35,859
 (443) 47,407
 (481)
Private label residential CMOs32,170
 (831) 49,237
 (1,262) 81,407
 (2,093)
SBA securities249
 (1) 66,798
 (1,110) 67,047
 (1,111)
U.S. Treasury securities49,729
 (88) 
 
 49,729
 (88)
Total$316,746
 $(2,032) $1,706,835
 $(38,258) $2,023,581
 $(40,290)

We reviewed the securities that were in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and concluded their unrealized losses were a result of the level of market interest rates relative to the types of securities and pricing changes caused by shifting supply and demand dynamics and not a result of downgraded credit ratings or other indicators of deterioration of the underlying issuers' ability to repay. Accordingly, we determined the securities were temporarily impaired and we did not recognize such impairment in the consolidated statements of earnings. Although we periodically sell securities for portfolio management purposes, we do not foresee having to sell any temporarily impaired securities strictly for liquidity needs and believe that it is more likely than not we would not be required to sell any temporarily impaired securities before recovery of their amortized cost.


PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Contractual Maturities of Securities Available-for-Sale
The following table presents the contractual maturities of our available-for-sale securities portfolio based on amortized cost and carrying value as of the date indicated.
 December 31, 2019
 Amortized Fair
MaturityCost Value
 (In thousands)
Due in one year or less$7,870
 $7,897
Due after one year through five years278,393
 283,059
Due after five years through ten years988,421
 1,013,054
Due after ten years2,413,407
 2,493,177
Total securities available-for-sale$3,688,091
 $3,797,187

Mortgage-backed securities have contractual maturity dates that reflect the scheduled amortization terms of underlying loan collateral. Actual principal collections on mortgage-backed securities usually occur more rapidly than the scheduled amortization terms because of prepayments made by obligors of the underlying loan collateral.
FHLB Stock
In connection with outstanding FHLB advances, the Bank owned FHLB stock carried at cost of $40.9 million and $32.1 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank was required to own FHLB stock equal to a percentage of outstanding FHLB advances. During the year ended December 31, 2019, FHLB stock increased by $8.8 million due to $159.0 million in purchases, offset partially by $150.1 million in redemptions. We evaluated the carrying value of our FHLB stock investment at December 31, 2019 and determined that it was not impaired. Our evaluation considered the long-term nature of the investment, the current financial and liquidity position of the FHLB, repurchase activity of excess stock by the FHLB at its carrying value, the return on the investment from recurring dividends, and our intent and ability to hold this investment for a period of time sufficient to recover our recorded investment.
Interest Income on Investment Securities
The following table presents the composition of our interest income on investment securities for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Taxable interest$85,968
 $68,504
 $52,981
Non-taxable interest27,955
 41,376
 43,355
Dividend income1,646
 1,739
 1,866
Total interest income on investment securities$115,569
 $111,619
 $98,202



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NOTE 5.  INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Securities Available-for-Sale
The following table presents amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair values of securities available-for-sale as of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
   Gross Gross     Gross Gross  
 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Security TypeCost Gains Losses Value Cost Gains Losses Value
 (In thousands)
Residential MBS and CMOs:               
Agency MBS$281,486
 $1,902
 $(2,300) $281,088
 $243,375
 $3,743
 $(844) $246,274
Agency CMOs634,774
 3,448
 (5,372) 632,850
 277,638
 968
 (2,897) 275,709
Private label CMOs101,313
 1,985
 (2,093) 101,205
 122,816
 3,813
 (642) 125,987
Municipal securities1,298,514
 21,000
 (7,320) 1,312,194
 1,627,707
 53,700
 (1,339) 1,680,068
Agency commercial MBS1,133,846
 383
 (21,525) 1,112,704
 1,169,969
 2,758
 (8,758) 1,163,969
U.S. Treasury securities401,056
 2,437
 (88) 403,405
 
 
 
 
Asset-backed securities81,762
 104
 (481) 81,385
 89,425
 159
 (874) 88,710
SBA securities68,158
 
 (1,111) 67,047
 160,214
 695
 (575) 160,334
Corporate debt securities17,000
 553
 
 17,553
 17,000
 2,295
 
 19,295
Collateralized loan obligations
 
 
 
 6,960
 55
 
 7,015
Equity investments (1)

 
 
 
 6,421
 779
 (130) 7,070
Total$4,017,909
 $31,812
 $(40,290) $4,009,431
 $3,721,525
 $68,965
 $(16,059) $3,774,431
____________________________
(1)In connection with our adoption of ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03 on January 1, 2018, we reclassified $7.1 million of equity investments from securities available-for-sale to other assets in the first quarter of 2018. The reclassification was applied prospectively without prior period amounts being restated.
See Note 13. Fair Value Measurements for information on fair value measurements and methodology.
As of December 31, 2018, securities available‑for‑sale with a fair value of $458.1 million were pledged as collateral for borrowings, public deposits and other purposes as required by various statutes and agreements.
Realized Gains and Losses on Securities Available-for-Sale
Realized gains or losses in the consolidated statements of earnings resulting from the sale of securities are calculated using the specific identification method and included in gain (loss) on sale of securities.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we sold $563.6 million of securities available-for-sale for a gross realized gain of $9.2 million and a gross realized loss of $1.0 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, we sold $355.4 million of securities available-for-sale for a gross realized gain of $3.3 million and a gross realized loss of $3.8 million. We also sold $404.5 million of the $447.0 million of securities obtained in the CUB acquisition for no gain or loss as they were marked to fair value at the time of acquisition.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, we sold $384.0 million of securities available-for-sale for a gross realized gain of $11.1 million and a gross realized loss of $1.6 million.

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Unrealized Losses on Securities Available-for-Sale
The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair values of securities available-for-sale that were in unrealized loss positions, for which other-than-temporary impairments have not been recognized in earnings, as of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2018
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
   Gross   Gross   Gross
 Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Security TypeValue Losses Value Losses Value Losses
 (In thousands)
Residential MBS and CMOs:           
Agency MBS$60,164
 $(169) $85,245
 $(2,131) $145,409
 $(2,300)
Agency CMOs69,859
 (326) 164,097
 (5,046) 233,956
 (5,372)
Private label CMOs32,170
 (831) 49,237
 (1,262) 81,407
 (2,093)
Municipal securities52,386
 (238) 284,915
 (7,082) 337,301
 (7,320)
Agency commercial MBS40,641
 (341) 1,020,684
 (21,184) 1,061,325
 (21,525)
U.S. Treasury securities49,729
 (88) 
 
 49,729
 (88)
Asset-backed securities11,548
 (38) 35,859
 (443) 47,407
 (481)
SBA securities249
 (1) 66,798
 (1,110) 67,047
 (1,111)
Total$316,746
 $(2,032) $1,706,835
 $(38,258) $2,023,581
 $(40,290)
 December 31, 2017
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
   Gross   Gross   Gross
 Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Security TypeValue Losses Value Losses Value Losses
 (In thousands)
Residential MBS and CMOs:           
Agency MBS$44,795
 $(311) $26,010
 $(533) $70,805
 $(844)
Agency CMOs163,014
 (2,452) 20,928
 (445) 183,942
 (2,897)
Private label CMOs50,521
 (500) 5,035
 (142) 55,556
 (642)
Municipal securities67,936
 (365) 32,326
 (974) 100,262
 (1,339)
Agency commercial MBS579,373
 (3,777) 129,060
 (4,981) 708,433
 (8,758)
Asset-backed securities45,198
 (818) 10,473
 (56) 55,671
 (874)
SBA securities74,904
 (575) 
 
 74,904
 (575)
Equity investments (1)
1,039
 (130) 
 
 1,039
 (130)
Total$1,026,780
 $(8,928) $223,832
 $(7,131) $1,250,612
 $(16,059)
____________________________
(1)In connection with our adoption of ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03 on January 1, 2018, we reclassified $7.1 million of equity investments from securities available-for-sale to other assets in the first quarter of 2018. The reclassification was applied prospectively without prior period amounts being restated.


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We reviewed the securities that were in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2018 and 2017, and concluded their unrealized losses were a result of the level of market interest rates relative to the types of securities and pricing changes caused by shifting supply and demand dynamics and not a result of downgraded credit ratings or other indicators of deterioration of the underlying issuers' ability to repay. Accordingly, we determined the securities were temporarily impaired and we did not recognize such impairment in the consolidated statements of earnings. Although we periodically sell securities for portfolio management purposes, we do not foresee having to sell any temporarily impaired securities strictly for liquidity needs and believe that it is more likely than not we would not be required to sell any temporarily impaired securities before recovery of their amortized cost.
Contractual Maturities of Securities Available-for-Sale
The following table presents the contractual maturities of our available-for-sale securities portfolio based on amortized cost and carrying value as of the date indicated.
 December 31, 2018
 Amortized Fair
MaturityCost Value
 (In thousands)
Due in one year or less$37,197
 $37,155
Due after one year through five years749,860
 749,870
Due after five years through ten years991,138
 975,553
Due after ten years2,239,714
 2,246,853
Total securities available-for-sale$4,017,909
 $4,009,431
Mortgage-backed securities have contractual terms to maturity, but require periodic payments to reduce principal. In addition, expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because obligors and/or issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
FHLB Stock
In connection with outstanding FHLB advances, the Bank owned FHLB stock carried at cost of $32.1 million and $20.8 million at December 31, 2018 and 2017. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Bank was required to own FHLB stock at least equal to 2.7% of outstanding FHLB advances. During the year ended December 31, 2018, FHLB stock increased by $11.3 million due to $55.6 million in purchases, offset partially by $44.3 million in redemptions. We evaluated the carrying value of our FHLB stock investment at December 31, 2018, and determined that it was not impaired. Our evaluation considered the long-term nature of the investment, the current financial and liquidity position of the FHLB, repurchase activity of excess stock by the FHLB at its carrying value, the return on the investment from recurring dividends, and our intent and ability to hold this investment for a period of time sufficient to recover our recorded investment.
Interest Income on Investment Securities
The following table presents the composition of our interest income on investment securities for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Taxable interest$68,504
 $52,981
 $46,097
Non-taxable interest41,376
 43,355
 41,885
Dividend income1,739
 1,866
 2,575
Total interest income on investment securities$111,619
 $98,202
 $90,557

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NOTE 6.  LOANS AND LEASES
Our loans are carried at the principal amount outstanding, net of deferred fees and costs, and in the case of acquired loans, net of purchase discounts and premiums. Deferred fees and costs and purchase discounts and premiums on acquired non-impaired loans are recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the contractual life of the loans primarily using the effective interest method or taken into income when the related loans are paid off or included in the carrying amount of loans that are sold.
Prior to January 1, 2018, our loan and lease portfolio consisted of Non-PCI loans and leases and PCI loans. Non-PCI loans and leases were those we originated or those we acquired that were not credit impaired at the dates of acquisition. PCI loans were purchased loans for which there was, at the acquisition date, evidence of credit deterioration since their origination and for which it was probable that collection of all contractually required payments was unlikely. As our gross PCI loan portfolio represented less than 0.4% of total loans as of the end of 2017, beginning in 2018 the PCI loans were accounted for as Non-PCI loans. Accordingly, in the credit quality tables below under "Loans and leases held for investment," amounts related to 2018 are for total loans and leases, and amounts related to 2017 and 2016 are for Non-PCI loans and leases.
Loans Held for Sale
In the fourth quarter of 2017, we entered into an agreement to sell $1.5 billion of cash flow loans and exited our National Lending origination operations related to general, technology, and healthcare cash flow loans. As of December 31, 2017, $1.0 billion of the loans sold had settled, while $481.1 million were classified as held for sale. The loans held for sale at December 31, 2017 settled in the first quarter of 2018. In connection with the loan sale and transfer of loans to held for sale, we recognized $2.2 million in charge-offs during the fourth quarter of 2017 to record the loans at the lower of cost or fair value.
Loans and Leases Held for Investment
The following table summarizes the composition of our loans and leases held for investment as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage$7,982,383
 $7,933,859
Real estate construction and land2,773,209
 2,262,710
Commercial7,714,358
 7,428,500
Consumer440,790
 401,296
Total gross loans and leases held for investment18,910,740
 18,026,365
Deferred fees, net(63,868) (68,652)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees18,846,872
 17,957,713
Allowance for loan and lease losses(138,785) (132,472)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net$18,708,087
 $17,825,241
 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
 Total Non-PCI    
 Loans Loans PCI  
 and Leases and Leases Loans Total
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage$7,933,859
 $7,815,355
 $53,658
 $7,869,013
Real estate construction and land2,262,710
 1,611,287
 
 1,611,287
Commercial7,428,500
 7,137,978
 4,158
 7,142,136
Consumer401,296
 409,551
 234
 409,785
Total gross loans and leases held for investment18,026,365
 16,974,171
 58,050
 17,032,221
Deferred fees, net(68,652) (59,464) (14) (59,478)
Total loans and leases held for investment,       
net of deferred fees17,957,713
 16,914,707
 58,036
 16,972,743
Allowance for loan and lease losses(132,472) (133,012) (6,444) (139,456)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net$17,825,241
 $16,781,695
 $51,592
 $16,833,287

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The following tables present an aging analysis of our loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, by loan portfolio segment and class as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
30 - 89 90 or More      30 - 89 90 or More      
Days Days Total    Days Days Total    
Past Due Past Due Past Due Current TotalPast Due Past Due Past Due Current Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:                  
Commercial$3,487
 $7,541
 $11,028
 $4,813,270
 $4,824,298
$2,448
 $5,919
 $8,367
 $4,194,320
 $4,202,687
Income producing and other residential1,557
 476
 2,033
 3,091,810
 3,093,843
2,105
 802
 2,907
 3,767,153
 3,770,060
Total real estate mortgage5,044
 8,017
 13,061
 7,905,080
 7,918,141
4,553
 6,721
 11,274
 7,961,473
 7,972,747
Real estate construction and land:                  
Commercial
 442
 442
 912,141
 912,583

 
 
 1,082,368
 1,082,368
Residential1,527
 
 1,527
 1,319,546
 1,321,073
1,429
 
 1,429
 1,654,005
 1,655,434
Total real estate construction and land1,527
 442
 1,969
 2,231,687
 2,233,656
1,429
 
 1,429
 2,736,373
 2,737,802
Commercial:                  
Asset-based47
 646
 693
 3,304,728
 3,305,421
19
 
 19
 3,748,388
 3,748,407
Venture capital4,705
 
 4,705
 2,034,043
 2,038,748

 
 
 2,179,422
 2,179,422
Other commercial5,181
 1,285
 6,466
 2,053,960
 2,060,426
2,781
 4,164
 6,945
 1,760,722
 1,767,667
Total commercial9,933
 1,931
 11,864
 7,392,731
 7,404,595
2,800
 4,164
 6,964
 7,688,532
 7,695,496
Consumer581
 333
 914
 400,407
 401,321
1,006
 200
 1,206
 439,621
 440,827
Total$17,085
 $10,723
 $27,808
 $17,929,905
 $17,957,713
$9,788
 $11,085
 $20,873
 $18,825,999
 $18,846,872

 
December 31, 2017 (1)
 30 - 89 90 or More      
 Days Days Total    
 Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Total
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:         
Commercial$29,070
 $9,107
 $38,177
 $5,323,310
 $5,361,487
Income producing and other residential6,999
 2,022
 9,021
 2,428,483
 2,437,504
Total real estate mortgage36,069
 11,129
 47,198
 7,751,793
 7,798,991
Real estate construction and land:         
Commercial
 
 
 769,075
 769,075
Residential2,081
 
 2,081
 820,073
 822,154
Total real estate construction and land2,081
 
 2,081
 1,589,148
 1,591,229
Commercial:         
Asset-based344
 690
 1,034
 2,923,837
 2,924,871
Venture capital6,533
 760
 7,293
 2,115,418
 2,122,711
Other commercial2,846
 1,586
 4,432
 2,062,906
 2,067,338
Total commercial9,723
 3,036
 12,759
 7,102,161
 7,114,920
Consumer562
 
 562
 409,005
 409,567
Total$48,435
 $14,165
 $62,600
 $16,852,107
 $16,914,707
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 December 31, 2018
 30 - 89 90 or More      
 Days Days Total    
 Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Total
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:         
Commercial$3,487
 $7,541
 $11,028
 $4,813,270
 $4,824,298
Income producing and other residential1,557
 476
 2,033
 3,091,810
 3,093,843
Total real estate mortgage5,044
 8,017
 13,061
 7,905,080
 7,918,141
Real estate construction and land:         
Commercial
 442
 442
 912,141
 912,583
Residential1,527
 
 1,527
 1,319,546
 1,321,073
Total real estate construction and land1,527
 442
 1,969
 2,231,687
 2,233,656
Commercial:         
Asset-based47
 646
 693
 3,304,728
 3,305,421
Venture capital4,705
 
 4,705
 2,034,043
 2,038,748
Other commercial5,181
 1,285
 6,466
 2,053,960
 2,060,426
Total commercial9,933
 1,931
 11,864
 7,392,731
 7,404,595
Consumer581
 333
 914
 400,407
 401,321
Total$17,085
 $10,723
 $27,808
 $17,929,905
 $17,957,713

The following table presents our nonaccrual and performing loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, by loan portfolio segment and class as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
 Nonaccrual Performing Total Nonaccrual Performing Total
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:           
Commercial$18,346
 $4,184,341
 $4,202,687
 $15,321
 $4,808,977
 $4,824,298
Income producing and other residential2,478
 3,767,582
 3,770,060
 2,524
 3,091,319
 3,093,843
Total real estate mortgage20,824
 7,951,923
 7,972,747
 17,845
 7,900,296
 7,918,141
Real estate construction and land:           
Commercial364
 1,082,004
 1,082,368
 442
 912,141
 912,583
Residential
 1,655,434
 1,655,434
 
 1,321,073
 1,321,073
Total real estate construction and land364
 2,737,438
 2,737,802
 442
 2,233,214
 2,233,656
Commercial:           
Asset-based30,162
 3,718,245
 3,748,407
 32,324
 3,273,097
 3,305,421
Venture capital12,916
 2,166,506
 2,179,422
 20,299
 2,018,449
 2,038,748
Other commercial27,594
 1,740,073
 1,767,667
 7,380
 2,053,046
 2,060,426
Total commercial70,672
 7,624,824
 7,695,496
 60,003
 7,344,592
 7,404,595
Consumer493
 440,334
 440,827
 1,043
 400,278
 401,321
Total$92,353
 $18,754,519
 $18,846,872
 $79,333
 $17,878,380
 $17,957,713



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It is our policy to discontinue accruing interest when principal or interest payments are past due 90 days or more unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection or when, in the opinion of management, there is a reasonable doubt as to the collectability of a loan or lease in the normal course of business. Interest income on nonaccrual loans is recognized only to the extent cash is received and the principal balance of the loan is deemed collectable. The amount of interest income that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans and leases at December 31, 20182019 and 20172018 had such loans and leases been current in accordance with their original terms was $8.1 million and $9.3 million for 2019 and $10.8 million for 2018 and 2017.2018.
The following table presents ourAt December 31, 2019, nonaccrual and performing loans and leases held for investment, netincluded $11.1 million of deferred fees, by loan portfolio segmentloans and class asleases 90 or more days past due, $1.2 million of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2018 
December 31, 2017 (1)
 Nonaccrual Performing Total Nonaccrual Performing Total
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:           
Commercial$15,321
 $4,808,977
 $4,824,298
 $65,563
 $5,295,924
 $5,361,487
Income producing and other residential2,524
 3,091,319
 3,093,843
 3,350
 2,434,154
 2,437,504
Total real estate mortgage17,845
 7,900,296
 7,918,141
 68,913
 7,730,078
 7,798,991
Real estate construction and land:           
Commercial442
 912,141
 912,583
 
 769,075
 769,075
Residential
 1,321,073
 1,321,073
 
 822,154
 822,154
Total real estate construction and land442
 2,233,214
 2,233,656
 
 1,591,229
 1,591,229
Commercial:           
Asset-based32,324
 3,273,097
 3,305,421
 33,553
 2,891,318
 2,924,871
Venture capital20,299
 2,018,449
 2,038,748
 29,424
 2,093,287
 2,122,711
Other commercial7,380
 2,053,046
 2,060,426
 23,874
 2,043,464
 2,067,338
Total commercial60,003
 7,344,592
 7,404,595
 86,851
 7,028,069
 7,114,920
Consumer1,043
 400,278
 401,321
 20
 409,547
 409,567
Total$79,333
 $17,878,380
 $17,957,713
 $155,784
 $16,758,923
 $16,914,707
________________________
(1)
Excludes PCI loans.
loans 30 to 89 days past due and $80.0 million of current loans that were placed on nonaccrual status based on management’s judgment regarding their collectability. At December 31, 2018, nonaccrual loans and leases totaled $79.3 million. Nonaccrual loans and leases included $10.7 million of loans and leases 90 or more days past due, $6.6 million of loans 30 to 89 days past due and $62.0 million of current loans that were placed on nonaccrual status based on management’s judgment regarding their collectability. Nonaccrual loans and leases totaled $155.8 million at December 31, 2017, including $14.2 million of loans and leases 90 or more days past due, $3.2 million of loans 30 to 89 days past due and $138.4 million of current loans that were placed on nonaccrual status based on management’s judgment regarding their collectability.
As of December 31, 2018,2019, our three largest loan relationships on nonaccrual status had an aggregate carrying value of $42.0$50.3 million and represented 53%54% of total nonaccrual loans and leases.

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The following table presentstables present the credit risk rating categories for loans and leases held for investment by loan portfolio segment and class as of the dates indicated. Classified loans and leases are those with a credit risk rating of either substandard or doubtful.
December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
Classified Special Mention Pass TotalClassified Special Mention Pass Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:              
Commercial$57,734
 $74,785
 $4,691,779
 $4,824,298
$33,535
 $30,070
 $4,139,082
 $4,202,687
Income producing and other residential10,521
 968
 3,082,354
 3,093,843
8,600
 1,711
 3,759,749
 3,770,060
Total real estate mortgage68,255
 75,753
 7,774,133
 7,918,141
42,135
 31,781
 7,898,831
 7,972,747
Real estate construction and land:              
Commercial442
 7,041
 905,100
 912,583
364
 
 1,082,004
 1,082,368
Residential
 1,527
 1,319,546
 1,321,073

 1,429
 1,654,005
 1,655,434
Total real estate construction and land442
 8,568
 2,224,646
 2,233,656
364
 1,429
 2,736,009
 2,737,802
Commercial:              
Asset-based45,957
 48,338
 3,211,126
 3,305,421
32,223
 38,936
 3,677,248
 3,748,407
Venture capital28,731
 77,588
 1,932,429
 2,038,748
35,316
 74,813
 2,069,293
 2,179,422
Other commercial92,526
 50,136
 1,917,764
 2,060,426
65,261
 174,785
 1,527,621
 1,767,667
Total commercial167,214
 176,062
 7,061,319
 7,404,595
132,800
 288,534
 7,274,162
 7,695,496
Consumer1,199
 1,015
 399,107
 401,321
613
 1,212
 439,002
 440,827
Total$237,110
 $261,398
 $17,459,205
 $17,957,713
$175,912
 $322,956
 $18,348,004
 $18,846,872



 
December 31, 2017 (1)
 Classified Special Mention Pass Total
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:       
Commercial$93,795
 $122,488
 $5,145,204
 $5,361,487
Income producing and other residential8,425
 4,582
 2,424,497
 2,437,504
Total real estate mortgage102,220
 127,070
 7,569,701
 7,798,991
Real estate construction and land:       
Commercial
 
 769,075
 769,075
Residential
 619
 821,535
 822,154
Total real estate construction and land
 619
 1,590,610
 1,591,229
Commercial:       
Asset-based51,000
 37,256
 2,836,615
 2,924,871
Venture capital49,671
 114,210
 1,958,830
 2,122,711
Other commercial75,251
 21,883
 1,970,204
 2,067,338
Total commercial175,922
 173,349
 6,765,649
 7,114,920
Consumer263
 1,130
 408,174
 409,567
Total$278,405
 $302,168
 $16,334,134
 $16,914,707
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 December 31, 2018
 Classified Special Mention Pass Total
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage:       
Commercial$57,734
 $74,785
 $4,691,779
 $4,824,298
Income producing and other residential10,521
 968
 3,082,354
 3,093,843
Total real estate mortgage68,255
 75,753
 7,774,133
 7,918,141
Real estate construction and land:       
Commercial442
 7,041
 905,100
 912,583
Residential
 1,527
 1,319,546
 1,321,073
Total real estate construction and land442
 8,568
 2,224,646
 2,233,656
Commercial:       
Asset-based45,957
 48,338
 3,211,126
 3,305,421
Venture capital28,731
 77,588
 1,932,429
 2,038,748
Other commercial92,526
 50,136
 1,917,764
 2,060,426
Total commercial167,214
 176,062
 7,061,319
 7,404,595
Consumer1,199
 1,015
 399,107
 401,321
Total$237,110
 $261,398
 $17,459,205
 $17,957,713

Nonaccrual loans and leases and performing TDRs are considered impaired for reporting purposes. TDRs are a result of rate reductions, term extensions, fee concessions and debt forgiveness or a combination thereof. At December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, we had unfunded commitments related to TDRs of $1.3$1.2 million and $4.5$1.3 million.
The following table presents the composition of our impaired loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, by loan portfolio segment as of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
     Total     Total
 Nonaccrual   Impaired Nonaccrual   Impaired
 Loans   Loans Loans   Loans
 and Performing and and Performing and
 Leases TDRs Leases Leases TDRs Leases
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage$20,824
 $10,165
 $30,989
 $17,845
 $11,484
 $29,329
Real estate construction and land364
 1,470
 1,834
 442
 5,420
 5,862
Commercial70,672
 550
 71,222
 60,003
 692
 60,695
Consumer493
 72
 565
 1,043
 105
 1,148
Total$92,353
 $12,257
 $104,610
 $79,333
 $17,701
 $97,034

 December 31, 2018 
December 31, 2017 (1)
     Total     Total
 Nonaccrual   Impaired Nonaccrual   Impaired
 Loans   Loans Loans   Loans
 and Performing and and Performing and
 Leases TDRs Leases Leases TDRs Leases
 (In thousands)
Real estate mortgage$17,845
 $11,484
 $29,329
 $68,913
 $47,560
 $116,473
Real estate construction and land442
 5,420
 5,862
 
 5,690
 5,690
Commercial60,003
 692
 60,695
 86,851
 3,488
 90,339
Consumer1,043
 105
 1,148
 20
 100
 120
Total$79,333
 $17,701
 $97,034
 $155,784
 $56,838
 $212,622

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The following tables present information regarding our impaired loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, by loan portfolio segment and class as of and for the years indicated:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
   Unpaid     Unpaid  
 Recorded Principal Related Recorded Principal Related
Impaired Loans and LeasesInvestment Balance Allowance Investment Balance Allowance
 (In thousands)
With An Allowance Recorded: 
  
  
  
  
  
Real estate mortgage:           
Commercial$479
 $479
 $71
 $1,736
 $1,648
 $170
Income producing and other residential2,002
 2,005
 160
 2,569
 2,563
 247
Commercial:           
Venture capital7,811
 9,106
 2,581
 11,621
 13,255
 3,141
Other commercial14,805
 15,191
 3,385
 473
 482
 473
With No Related Allowance Recorded:           
Real estate mortgage:           
Commercial$21,264
 $36,247
 $
 $17,783
 $32,035
 $
Income producing and other residential7,244
 9,442
 
 7,241
 9,425
 
Real estate construction and land:           
Commercial1,834
 1,887
 
 5,862
 5,870
 
Commercial:           
Asset-based30,162
 52,139
 
 32,324
 38,100
 
Venture capital5,270
 44,468
 
 8,678
 41,335
 
Other commercial13,174
 32,242
 
 7,599
 25,740
 
Consumer565
 728
 
 1,148
 1,470
 
Total Loans and Leases With and           
Without an Allowance Recorded:           
Real estate mortgage$30,989
 $48,173
 $231
 $29,329
 $45,671
 $417
Real estate construction and land1,834
 1,887
 
 5,862
 5,870
 
Commercial71,222
 153,146
 5,966
 60,695
 118,912
 3,614
Consumer565
 728
 
 1,148
 1,470
 
Total$104,610
 $203,934
 $6,197
 $97,034
 $171,923
 $4,031

 December 31, 2018 
December 31, 2017 (1)
   Unpaid     Unpaid  
 Recorded Principal Related Recorded Principal Related
Impaired Loans and LeasesInvestment Balance Allowance Investment Balance Allowance
 (In thousands)
With An Allowance Recorded: 
  
  
  
  
  
Real estate mortgage:           
Commercial$1,736
 $1,648
 $170
 $15,750
 $16,548
 $628
Income producing and other residential2,569
 2,563
 247
 2,787
 2,957
 342
Commercial:           
Venture capital11,621
 13,255
 3,141
 16,565
 17,203
 4,267
Other commercial473
 482
 473
 20,404
 29,951
 8,368
Consumer
 
 
 100
 100
 16
With No Related Allowance Recorded:           
Real estate mortgage:           
Commercial$17,783
 $32,035
 $
 $93,827
 $105,923
 $
Income producing and other residential7,241
 9,425
 
 4,109
 4,481
 
Real estate construction and land:           
Commercial5,862
 5,870
 
 5,690
 5,689
 
Commercial:           
Asset-based32,324
 38,100
 
 33,553
 54,911
 
Venture capital8,678
 41,335
 
 14,534
 40,029
 
Other commercial7,599
 25,740
 
 5,283
 9,351
 
Consumer1,148
 1,470
 
 20
 93
 
Total Loans and Leases With and           
Without an Allowance Recorded:           
Real estate mortgage$29,329
 $45,671
 $417
 $116,473
 $129,909
 $970
Real estate construction and land5,862
 5,870
 
 5,690
 5,689
 
Commercial60,695
 118,912
 3,614
 90,339
 151,445
 12,635
Consumer1,148
 1,470
 
 120
 193
 16
Total$97,034
 $171,923
 $4,031
 $212,622
 $287,236
 $13,621
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Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2018 
2017 (2)
 
2016 (2)
2019 2018 
2017 (2)
Weighted Interest Weighted Interest Weighted InterestWeighted Interest Weighted Interest Weighted Interest
Average Income Average Income Average IncomeAverage Income Average Income Average Income
Impaired Loans and Leases
Balance (1)
 Recognized 
Balance (1)
 Recognized 
Balance (1)
 Recognized
Balance (1)
 Recognized 
Balance (1)
 Recognized 
Balance (1)
 Recognized
(In thousands)(In thousands)
With An Allowance Recorded: 
  
  
  
     
  
  
  
    
Real estate mortgage:                      
Commercial$1,736
 $72
 $15,538
 $881
 $26,870
 $898
$479
 $31
 $1,736
 $72
 $15,538
 $881
Income producing and other residential2,199
 75
 2,787
 55
 6,521
 255
2,001
 58
 2,199
 75
 2,787
 55
Real estate construction and land:           
Residential
 
 
 
 213
 14
Commercial:                      
Asset-based
 
 
 
 508
 
Venture capital9,449
 
 10,228
 
 1,227
 
7,008
 
 9,449
 
 10,228
 
Other commercial35
 
 20,329
 60
 26,578
 144
3,710
 
 35
 
 20,329
 60
Consumer
 
 100
 8
 233
 

 
 
 
 100
 8
With No Related Allowance Recorded:                      
Real estate mortgage:                      
Commercial$15,714
 $236
 $89,554
 $2,648
 $41,917
 $1,506
$16,252
 $230
 $15,714
 $236
 $89,554
 $2,648
Income producing and other residential7,191
 181
 3,842
 59
 7,254
 144
6,898
 217
 7,191
 181
 3,842
 59
Real estate construction and land:                      
Commercial5,460
 383
 5,690
 306
 6,680
 224
1,834
 118
 5,460
 383
 5,690
 306
Residential
 
 
 
 364
 
Commercial:                      
Asset-based32,324
 
 31,388
 
 31,000
 
28,829
 
 32,324
 
 31,388
 
Venture capital689
 
 2,860
 
 2,446
 
4,735
 
 689
 
 2,860
 
Other commercial6,286
 98
 3,404
 84
 2,750
 22
7,303
 75
 6,286
 98
 3,404
 84
Consumer844
 7
 20
 
 166
 9
413
 5
 844
 7
 20
 
Total Loans and Leases With and                      
Without an Allowance Recorded:                      
Real estate mortgage$26,840
 $564
 $111,721
 $3,643
 $82,562
 $2,803
$25,630
 $536
 $26,840
 $564
 $111,721
 $3,643
Real estate construction and land5,460
 383
 5,690
 306
 7,257
 238
1,834
 118
 5,460
 383
 5,690
 306
Commercial48,783
 98
 68,209
 144
 64,509
 166
51,585
 75
 48,783
 98
 68,209
 144
Consumer844
 7
 120
 8
 399
 9
413
 5
 844
 7
 120
 8
Total$81,927
 $1,052
 $185,740
 $4,101
 $154,727
 $3,216
$79,462
 $734
 $81,927
 $1,052
 $185,740
 $4,101
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(1)For loans and leases reported as impaired at December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, amounts were calculated based on the period of time such loans and leases were impaired during the reported period.
(2)
Excludes PCI loans. See Note 1(h). Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.







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The following table presents our troubled debt restructurings of loans held for investment and defaulted troubled debt restructurings of loans held for investment by loan portfolio segment and class for the years indicated:
       Troubled Debt Restructurings
 Troubled Debt Restructurings 
That Subsequently Defaulted(1)
   Pre-Modification Post-Modification    
 Number Outstanding Outstanding Number  
 of Recorded Recorded of Recorded
 Loans Investment Investment Loans 
Investment(1)
 (Dollars In thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2019         
Real estate mortgage:         
Commercial3
 $121
 $
 
 $
Income producing and other residential9
 1,591
 1,591
 1
 254
Commercial:         
Asset-based5
 3,082
 3,082
 
 
Venture capital14
 19,017
 19,155
 
 
Other commercial20
 3,835
 3,835
 4
 154
Total51
 $27,646
 $27,663
 5
 $408
Year Ended December 31, 2018         
Real estate mortgage:         
Commercial10
 $17,181
 $2,604
 
 $
Income producing and other residential10
 3,262
 2,203
 
 
Commercial:         
Asset-based (2)
4
 28,947
 33,947
 
 
Venture capital14
 37,416
 36,919
 
 
Other commercial19
 14,399
 14,027
 
 
Consumer3
 673
 673
 
 
Total60
 $101,878
 $90,373
 
 $
Year Ended December 31, 2017         
Real estate mortgage:         
Commercial5
 $2,527
 $2,463
 
 $
Income producing and other residential8
 1,328
 489
 
 
Real estate construction and land:         
Residential1
 362
 
 
 
Commercial:         
Asset-based5
 4,219
 4,219
 
 
Venture capital11
 29,733
 29,733
 
 
Other commercial19
 31,471
 22,236
 1
 1
Consumer1
 97
 97
 
 
Total50
 $69,737
 $59,237
 1
 $1
       Troubled Debt Restructurings 
 Troubled Debt Restructurings 
That Subsequently Defaulted(1)
 
   Pre-Modification Post-Modification     
 Number Outstanding Outstanding Number   
 of Recorded Recorded of Recorded 
 Loans Investment Investment Loans 
Investment(1)
 
 (Dollars In thousands) 
Year Ended December 31, 2018          
Real estate mortgage:          
Commercial10
 $17,181
 $2,604
 
 $
 
Income producing and other residential10
 3,262
 2,203
 
 
 
Commercial:          
Asset-based (2)
4
 28,947
 33,947
 
 
 
Venture capital14
 37,416
 36,919
 
 
 
Other commercial19
 14,399
 14,027
 
 
 
Consumer3
 673
 673
 
 
 
Total60
 $101,878
 $90,373
 
 $
(3)
Year Ended December 31, 2017          
Real estate mortgage:          
Commercial5
 $2,527
 $2,463
 
 $
 
Income producing and other residential8
 1,328
 489
 
 
 
Real estate construction and land:          
Residential1
 362
 
 
 
 
Commercial:          
Asset-based5
 4,219
 4,219
 
 
 
Venture capital11
 29,733
 29,733
 
 
 
Other commercial19
 31,471
 22,236
 1
 1
 
Consumer1
 97
 97
 
 
 
Total50
 $69,737
 $59,237
 1
 $1
(4)
Year Ended December 31, 2016          
Real estate mortgage:          
Commercial12
 $13,833
 $6,099
 
 $
 
Income producing and other residential10
 7,091
 6,439
 2
 5,000
 
Real estate construction and land:          
Commercial1
 1,245
 1,245
 
 
 
Commercial:          
Asset-based7
 44,196
 42,572
 2
 1,502
 
Other commercial19
 32,946
 32,946
 
 
 
Consumer5
 850
 142
 
 
 
Total54
 $100,161
 $89,443
 4
 $6,502
(5)

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(1)The population of defaulted TDRs for the period indicated includes only those loans restructured during the preceding 12-month period. For example, for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, the population of defaulted TDRs includes only those loans restructured after December 31, 2017.2018. The table excludes defaulted TDRs in those classes for which the recorded investment was zero at the end of the period.
(2)One commercial asset-based loan with a pre-modification balance of $27.3 million and a post-modification balance of $32.3 million was previously restructured in December 2017.
(3)Represents the balance at December 31, 2018, and there were no charge-offs.
(4)Represents the balance at December 31, 2017, and is net of charge-offs of $68,000.
(5)Represents the balance at December 31, 2016, and there were no charge-offs.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Leases Receivable
We provide equipment financing to our customers primarily with operating and direct financing leases. For direct financing leases, lease receivables are recorded on the balance sheet but the leased equipment is not, although we generally retain legal title to the leased equipment until the end of each lease. Direct financing leases are stated at the net amount of minimum lease payments receivable, plus any unguaranteed residual value, less the amount of unearned income and net acquisition discount at the reporting date. Direct lease origination costs are amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the leases. Direct financing leases are subject to our accounting for allowance for loan and lease losses. See Note 10. Leases for information regarding operating leases where we are the lessor.
The following table provides the components of leases receivable income for the period indicated:
 Year Ended
 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Component of leases receivable income: 
Interest income on net investments in leases$11,061

The following table presents the components of leases receivable as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Net investment in sales type and direct financing leases: 
Lease payments receivable$147,729
Unguaranteed residual assets20,806
Deferred fees and other655
Aggregate net investment in leases$169,190

The following table presents maturities of leases receivable as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Year Ending December 31, 
2020$66,113
202151,735
202220,562
202312,491
20248,856
2025 and thereafter1,015
Total undiscounted cash flows160,772
Less: Unearned income(13,043)
Present value of lease payments$147,729



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
The following tables present a summary of the activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses on loans and leases held for investment by loan portfolio segment for the years indicated:
Year Ended December 31, 2018Year Ended December 31, 2019
  Real Estate        Real Estate      
Real Estate Construction      Real Estate Construction      
Mortgage and Land Commercial Consumer TotalMortgage and Land Commercial Consumer Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Allowance for Loan and lease losses:                  
Balance, beginning of year (1)
$40,051
 $13,055
 $84,022
 $2,328
 $139,456
$46,021
 $28,209
 $56,360
 $1,882
 $132,472
Charge-offs(8,190) 
 (50,481) (371) (59,042)(997) 
 (30,426) (839) (32,262)
Recoveries2,350
 195
 12,566
 173
 15,284
983
 
 14,397
 195
 15,575
Net (charge-offs) recoveries(5,840) 195
 (37,915) (198) (43,758)
Provision (negative provision)11,810
 14,959
 10,253
 (248) 36,774
Net charge-offs(14) 
 (16,029) (644) (16,687)
(Negative provision) provision(1,432) 2,335
 21,197
 900
 23,000
Balance, end of year$46,021
 $28,209
 $56,360
 $1,882
 $132,472
$44,575
 $30,544
 $61,528
 $2,138
 $138,785
                  
Ending Allowance by Impairment Methodology:         
Ending Allowance by         
Impairment Methodology:         
Individually evaluated for impairment$417
 $
 $3,614
 $
 $4,031
$231
 $
 $5,966
 $
 $6,197
Collectively evaluated for impairment$45,604
 $28,209
 $52,746
 $1,882
 $128,441
$44,344
 $30,544
 $55,562
 $2,138
 $132,588
                  
Ending Loans and Leases by Impairment Methodology:         
Ending Loans and Leases by         
Impairment Methodology:         
Individually evaluated for impairment$26,473
 $5,862
 $59,288
 $444
 $92,067
$28,038
 $1,834
 $69,674
 $
 $99,546
Collectively evaluated for impairment7,891,668
 2,227,794
 7,345,307
 400,877
 17,865,646
7,944,709
 2,735,968
 7,625,822
 440,827
 18,747,326
Ending balance$7,918,141
 $2,233,656
 $7,404,595
 $401,321
 $17,957,713
$7,972,747
 $2,737,802
 $7,695,496
 $440,827
 $18,846,872




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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 Year Ended December 31, 2018
   Real Estate      
 Real Estate Construction      
 Mortgage and Land Commercial Consumer Total
 (In thousands)
Allowance for Loan and lease losses:         
Balance, beginning of year (1)
$40,051
 $13,055
 $84,022
 $2,328
 $139,456
Charge-offs(8,190) 
 (50,481) (371) (59,042)
Recoveries2,350
 195
 12,566
 173
 15,284
Net (charge-offs) recoveries(5,840) 195
 (37,915) (198) (43,758)
Provision (negative provision)11,810
 14,959
 10,253
 (248) 36,774
Balance, end of year$46,021
 $28,209
 $56,360
 $1,882
 $132,472
          
Ending Allowance by         
Impairment Methodology:         
Individually evaluated for impairment$417
 $
 $3,614
 $
 $4,031
Collectively evaluated for impairment$45,604
 $28,209
 $52,746
 $1,882
 $128,441
          
Ending Loans and Leases by         
Impairment Methodology:         
Individually evaluated for impairment$26,473
 $5,862
 $59,288
 $444
 $92,067
Collectively evaluated for impairment7,891,668
 2,227,794
 7,345,307
 400,877
 17,865,646
Ending balance$7,918,141
 $2,233,656
 $7,404,595
 $401,321
 $17,957,713

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(1)The allowance for loan losses related to PCI loans of $6.4 million as of December 31, 2017 is reflected in the beginning balance of the allowance for loan and lease losses for the year ended December 31, 2018.


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 Year Ended December 31, 2017
   Real Estate          
 Real Estate Construction     Total Total  
 Mortgage and Land Commercial Consumer Non-PCI PCI Total
 (In thousands)
Allowance for Loan             
and Lease Losses:             
Balance, beginning of year$37,765
 $10,045
 $93,853
 $2,092
 $143,755
 $13,483
 $157,238
Charge-offs(2,410) 
 (70,709) (1,023) (74,142) (6,154) (80,296)
Recoveries1,209
 429
 9,415
 132
 11,185
 363
 11,548
Net (charge-offs) recoveries(1,201) 429
 (61,294) (891) (62,957) (5,791) (68,748)
Provision (negative provision)(1,583) 2,581
 50,167
 1,049
 52,214
 (1,248) 50,966
Balance, end of year$34,981
 $13,055
 $82,726
 $2,250
 $133,012
 $6,444
 $139,456
              
Ending Allowance by             
Impairment Methodology:             
Individually evaluated for             
impairment$970
 $
 $12,635
 $16
 $13,621
    
Collectively evaluated for             
impairment$34,011
 $13,055
 $70,091
 $2,234
 $119,391
    
Acquired loans with             
deteriorated credit quality          $6,444
  
              
Ending Loans and Leases by             
Impairment Methodology:             
Individually evaluated for             
impairment$115,319
 $5,690
 $89,626
 $100
 $210,735
    
Collectively evaluated for             
impairment7,683,672
 1,585,539
 7,025,294
 409,467
 16,703,972
    
Acquired loans with             
deteriorated credit quality          $58,036
  
Ending balance$7,798,991
 $1,591,229
 $7,114,920
 $409,567
 $16,914,707
 $58,036
 $16,972,743

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses is the combination of the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded loan commitments. The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included within "Accrued interest payable and other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets.
The following tables present a summary of the activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses and reserve for unfunded loan commitments for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31, 2019
 Allowance for Reserve for Total
 Loan and Unfunded Loan Allowance for
 Lease Losses Commitments Credit Losses
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$132,472
 $36,861
 $169,333
Charge-offs(32,262) 
 (32,262)
Recoveries15,575
 
 15,575
Net charge-offs(16,687) 
 (16,687)
Provision (negative provision)23,000
 (1,000) 22,000
Balance, end of year$138,785
 $35,861
 $174,646




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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 Year Ended December 31, 2018
 Allowance for Reserve for Total
 Loan and Unfunded Loan Allowance for
 Lease Losses Commitments Credit Losses
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of period (1)
$139,456
 $28,635
 $168,091
Charge-offs(59,042) 
 (59,042)
Recoveries15,284
 
 15,284
Net charge-offs(43,758) 
 (43,758)
Provision36,774
 8,226
 45,000
Balance, end of period$132,472
 $36,861
 $169,333

 Year Ended December 31, 2018
 Allowance for Reserve for Total
 Loan and Unfunded Loan Allowance for
 Lease Losses Commitments Credit Losses
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year (1)
$139,456
 $28,635
 $168,091
Charge-offs(59,042) 
 (59,042)
Recoveries15,284
 
 15,284
Net charge-offs(43,758) 
 (43,758)
Provision36,774
 8,226
 45,000
Balance, end of year$132,472
 $36,861
 $169,333

_______________________________________
(1)The allowance for loan losses related to PCI loans of $6.4 million as of December 31, 2017 is reflected in the beginning balance of the allowance for loan and lease losses for the year ended December 31, 2018.
 Year Ended December 31, 2017
 Non-PCI    
 Allowance for Reserve for   PCI Total
 Loan and Unfunded Loan Allowance for Allowance for Allowance for
 Lease Losses Commitments Credit Losses Loan Losses Credit Losses
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$143,755
 $17,523
 $161,278
 $13,483
 $174,761
Charge-offs(74,142) 
 (74,142) (6,154) (80,296)
Recoveries11,185
 
 11,185
 363
 11,548
Net charge-offs(62,957) 
 (62,957) (5,791) (68,748)
Provision (negative provision)52,214
 6,786
 59,000
 (1,248) 57,752
Fair value of acquired reserve for         
unfunded loan commitments
 4,326
 4,326
 
 4,326
Balance, end of period$133,012
 $28,635
 $161,647
 $6,444
 $168,091

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NOTE 6.  FORECLOSED ASSETS

The following table summarizes foreclosed assets as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
Property Type2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Commercial real estate$221
 $2,004
Construction and land development219
 219
Multi‑family
 1,059
Single-family residence
 953
Total other real estate owned, net440
 4,235
Other foreclosed assets
 1,064
Total foreclosed assets, net$440
 $5,299

The following table presents the changes in foreclosed assets, net of the valuation allowance, for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Foreclosed Assets2019 2018 2017

(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$5,299
 $1,329
 $12,976
Transfers to foreclosed assets from loans120
 16,914
 580
Other additions
 
 1,385
Provision for losses(78) (74) (2,138)
Reductions related to sales(4,901) (12,870) (11,474)
Balance, end of year$440
 $5,299
 $1,329





PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


The following table presents the changes in the foreclosed assets valuation allowance for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Foreclosed Assets Valuation Allowance2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$88
 $14
 $12,696
Provision for losses78
 74
 2,138
Reductions related to sales(79) 
 (14,820)
Balance, end of year$87
 $88
 $14

NOTE 7.  FORECLOSED ASSETS
The following table summarizes foreclosed assets as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
Property Type2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Construction and land development$219
 $219
Multi‑family1,059
 
Single-family residence953
 1,019
Commercial real estate2,004
 64
Total other real estate owned, net4,235
 1,302
Other foreclosed assets1,064
 27
Total foreclosed assets, net$5,299
 $1,329
The following table presents the changes in foreclosed assets, net of the valuation allowance, for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Foreclosed Assets2018 2017 2016

(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$1,329
 $12,976
 $22,120
Transfers to foreclosed assets from loans16,914
 580
 781
Other additions
 1,385
 
Provision for losses(74) (2,138) (2,576)
Reductions related to sales(12,870) (11,474) (7,349)
Balance, end of year$5,299
 $1,329
 $12,976
The following table presents the changes in the foreclosed assets valuation allowance for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Foreclosed Assets Valuation Allowance2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$14
 $12,696
 $10,246
Provision for losses74
 2,138
 2,576
Reductions related to sales
 (14,820) (126)
Balance, end of year$88
 $14
 $12,696

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NOTE 8.  PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET
The following table presents the components of premises and equipment as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Land$1,243
 $1,243
Buildings8,399
 8,309
Furniture, fixtures and equipment47,581
 45,204
Leasehold improvements55,335
 50,214
Premises and equipment, gross112,558
 104,970
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(73,973) (70,309)
Premises and equipment, net$38,585
 $34,661
 December 31,
 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Land$1,243
 $1,243
Buildings8,309
 8,154
Furniture, fixtures and equipment45,204
 43,250
Leasehold improvements50,214
 42,521
Premises and equipment, gross104,970
 95,168
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(70,309) (63,316)
Premises and equipment, net$34,661
 $31,852

Depreciation and amortization expense was $10.5 million, $9.4 million, $7.6 million, and $8.2$7.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.2017.
NOTE 8.  GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The carrying amount of our goodwill of $2.5 billion was unchanged for the last three years. We have obligations under a numberperform our annual goodwill impairment testing in the fourth quarter. We evaluated the carrying value of noncancelable operating leasesour goodwill and determined that it was not impaired.
Our other intangible assets with definite lives are CDI and CRI. CDI and CRI are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and reviewed for premises and equipment.impairment at least quarterly. The following table presents future minimum rental payments under noncancelable operating leases asamortization expense represents the estimated decline in the value of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2018
 (In thousands)
Estimated Lease Payments for Year Ending December 31, 
2019$32,845
202030,267
202126,852
202220,862
202317,745
2024 and thereafter29,923
Total$158,494
Total gross rentalunderlying deposits or customer relationships acquired. The estimated aggregate amortization expense related to our current intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, was $34.3 million, $31.7 million, and $30.0 million. Mosteach of the leases provide that the Company pays maintenance, insurancenext five years is $14.7 million for 2020, $10.8 million for 2021, $7.4 million for 2022, $3.8 million for 2023 and certain other operating expenses applicable to the leased premises in addition to the monthly rental payments.
Total rental income$1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, was $553,000, $481,000, and $500,000. As of December 31, 2018, the future minimum rental payments to be received under noncancelable subleases were $17.4 million through September 2025.

2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


The following table presents the changes in CDI and CRI and the related accumulated amortization for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Gross Amount of CDI and CRI:     
Balance, beginning of year$119,497
 $119,497
 $64,187
Addition from the CUB acquisition
 
 57,500
Fully amortized portion(1,924) 
 (2,190)
Balance, end of year117,573
 119,497
 119,497
Accumulated Amortization:     
Balance, beginning of year(62,377) (39,871) (27,821)
Amortization(18,726) (22,506) (14,240)
Fully amortized portion1,924
 
 2,190
Balance, end of year(79,179) (62,377) (39,871)
Net CDI and CRI, end of year$38,394
 $57,120
 $79,626

NOTE 9.  OTHER ASSETS
The following table presents the detail of our other assets as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
Other Assets2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Cash surrender value of BOLI$199,029
 $194,897
Operating lease ROU assets, net129,301
 
Interest receivable81,479
 88,754
LIHTC investments75,149
 59,507
CRA investments (1)
65,152
 59,062
Taxes receivable31,591
 39,096
Prepaid expenses17,099
 18,006
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values14,890
 14,758
Equity warrants3,434
 4,793
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values2,998
 4,891
Deferred tax asset, net
 17,489
Other receivables/assets16,689
 39,132
Total other assets$636,811
 $540,385
 December 31,
Other Assets2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Cash surrender value of BOLI$194,897
 $193,917
Interest receivable88,754
 82,935
LIHTC investments59,507
 39,235
CRA investments (1)
59,062
 49,432
Taxes receivable39,096
 98,998
Prepaid expenses18,006
 17,800
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values14,758
 14,856
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values4,891
 
Equity warrants4,793
 5,161
Other receivables/assets39,132
 38,389
Total other assets$522,896
 $540,723

________________________
(1)
Includes equity investments without readily determinable fair values of $12.5$17.8 million and $8.2$12.5 million at December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain employees and has also acquired life insurance policies through acquisitions. BOLI is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract, which is the cash surrender value. The increase in the cash surrender value each period and the receipt of death benefit proceeds in excess of the cash surrender value are recorded to "Noninterest income - other."
The increase in the ROU assets, net in 2019 was due to the adoption of ASU 2016-02 effective January 1, 2019. See Note 10. Leases for further details.
The Company makes various investments for CRA investment purposes including, but not limited to, CRA-related loan pool investments, CRA-related equity investments, and investments in LIHTC partnerships. The loan pool and other CRA equity investments primarily consist of investments in partnerships which provide affordable housing and participations in loan pools which provide low-cost loans to low and moderate income applicants.
The Company invests as a limited partner in LIHTC partnerships that operate qualified affordable housing projects and generate tax benefits for investors, including federal low income housing tax credits. The partnerships are deemed to be VIEs because they do not have sufficient equity investment at risk and are structured with non-substantive voting rights; however, we are not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and do not consolidate them. We amortize the investment in proportion to the allocated tax benefits using the proportional amortization method of accounting and record such benefits net of investment amortization in income tax expense.
The Company's equity investments without readily determinable fair values include investments in privately held companies and limited partnerships as well as investments in entities from which we issued trust preferred securities. On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03 which changed the way we account for equity investments without readily determinable fair values previously accounted for using the cost method. Upon adoption, we have elected to measure our equity investments without readily determinable fair values using the measurement alternative. The Company reclassified $1.2 million of equity securities without readily determinable fair values previously included in securities available-for-sale to other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet in the first quarter of 2018. The reclassification was applied prospectively without prior period amounts being restated. Carrying values of these investments are adjusted to fair value upon observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we sold a portion of one of our equity investments without a readily determinable fair value for an amount in excess of its basis, and consequently increased by $286,000 the remaining carrying value of this investment at December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded impairment of $278,000 in the aggregate on five of our CRA equity investments without readily determinable fair values. Beginning January 1, 2018, unrealized and realized gains and losses on equity investments without readily determinable fair values are recorded in "Noninterest income - other."


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NotesDuring the year ended December 31, 2019, we recorded impairment of $764,000 in the aggregate on 8 of our CRA equity investments without readily determinable fair values. On a cumulative basis since January 1, 2018 and through December 31, 2019, we recorded impairments of $1.0 million and upward adjustments of $286,000 to Consolidated Financial Statements

our equity investments without readily determinable fair values.
The Company's equity investments with readily determinable fair values include investments in public companies, often from the exercise of warrants, and publicly-traded mutual funds. The Company reclassified $5.9 million of equity securities with readily determinable fair values previously included in securities available-for-sale to other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet in the first quarter of 2018. The reclassification was applied prospectively without prior period amounts being restated. Beginning January 1, 2018, unrealized and realized gains and losses on equity investments with readily determinable fair values are recorded in "Noninterest income - other."


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 10. LEASES
The Company adopted ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," effective January 1, 2019, and applied the guidance to all leases within the scope of ASC Topic 842, "Leases," as of that date. We have adopted the guidance using the optional transition method under ASU 2018-11, “Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements,” and recognized a cumulative effect adjustment to increase retained earnings by $938,000, net of taxes, without restating prior periods and applying the requirements of the new standard prospectively.
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception by assessing whether there is an identified asset, and whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of the identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. ASC Topic 842 also requires a lessee to classify a lease as either finance or operating. As of December 31, 2019, we only had operating leases related to our leased facilities, which consisted of 72 full-service branch offices and 75 other offices.
ROU assets represent a lessee's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent a lessee's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. On January 1, 2019, ROU assets and operating lease liabilities were initially recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the remaining lease terms. We used our incremental borrowing rates on January 1, 2019 to determine the present value of future payments. The ROU assets also include any prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received. We amortize the operating lease ROU assets and record interest expense on the operating lease liabilities over the lease terms.
Our leases have remaining terms ranging from one to 27 years. Short-term leases (initial term of less than 12 months) are not recorded on the balance sheet and lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component. Most leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease from one to ten years. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. Some of our leases also include termination options. We have determined that we do not meet the reasonably certain threshold to exercise any renewal or termination options, therefore our lease terms do not reflect any optional periods. We rent or sublease certain office space to third parties. Our subleases consist of operating leases for offices that we have fully or partially vacated.
Certain of our lease agreements also include rental payments that adjust periodically based on changes in the CPI. We initially measured our lease payments using the index at the lease commencement date. Subsequent increases in the CPI are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. The ROU assets and lease liabilities are not re-measured as a result of changes in the CPI. Our lease agreements do not contain any purchase options, residual value guarantees, or restrictive covenants.
Operating Leases as a Lessee
Our lease expense is a component of "Occupancy expense" on our consolidated statements of earnings. The following table presents the components of lease expense for the period indicated:
 Year Ended
 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Operating lease expense: 
Fixed costs$33,891
Variable costs100
Short-term lease costs926
Sublease income(4,202)
Net lease expense$30,715



PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the period indicated:
 Year Ended
 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: 
Operating cash flows from operating leases$32,991
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: 
Operating leases$175,569

The following table presents supplemental balance sheet and other information related to operating leases as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 (Dollars in thousands)
Operating leases: 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net$129,301
Operating lease liabilities$145,354
  
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)6.1
Weighted average discount rate2.82%

The following table presents the maturities of operating lease liabilities as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Year Ending December 31, 
2020$32,898
202130,657
202224,849
202322,068
202414,885
2025 and thereafter34,119
Total operating lease liabilities159,476
Less: Imputed interest(14,122)
Present value of operating lease liabilities$145,354



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Prior to the adoption of ASC Topic 842, the Company's operating leases were not recognized on the balance sheet. The following table presents the undiscounted future minimum lease payments under the Company's operating leases as of December 31, 2018:
 December 31, 2018
 (In thousands)
Year Ending December 31, 
2019$32,845
202030,267
202126,852
202220,862
202317,745
2024 and thereafter29,923
Total$158,494

Operating Leases as a Lessor
We provide equipment financing to our customers through operating leases where we facilitate the purchase of equipment leased to our customers. The equipment is shown on our consolidated balance sheets as "Equipment leased to others under operating leases" and is depreciated to its estimated residual value at the end of the lease term, shown as "Leased equipment depreciation" in the consolidated statements of earnings, according to our fixed asset accounting policy. We receive periodic rental income payments under the leases, which are recorded as "Noninterest Income" in the consolidated statements of earnings.
The following table presents the rental payments to be received on operating leases as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Year Ending December 31, 
2020$41,296
202139,292
202232,240
202325,522
202420,912
2025 and thereafter37,304
Total undiscounted cash flows$196,566



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 11. DEPOSITS
The following table presents the components of interest‑bearing deposits as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
Deposit Composition2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Interest checking$3,818,002
 $2,972,357
Money market5,122,803
 5,432,169
Savings499,591
 571,422
Time deposits $250,000 and under2,065,733
 1,593,453
Time deposits over $250,000483,609
 412,185
Total interest-bearing deposits$11,989,738
 $10,981,586
 December 31,
Deposit Category2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Interest checking deposits$2,972,357
 $2,711,250
Money market deposits5,432,169
 4,890,567
Savings deposits571,422
 690,353
Time deposits $250,000 and under1,593,453
 1,709,980
Time deposits over $250,000412,185
 355,342
Total interest-bearing deposits$10,981,586
 $10,357,492

Brokered time deposits totaled $729.4 million$1.2 billion and $732.2$729.4 million at December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018. Brokered non-maturity deposits totaled $518.2$496.4 million and $835.6$518.2 million at December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018.
The following table summarizes the maturities of time deposits as of the date indicated:
 Time Deposits
 $250,000 Over  
December 31, 2019and Under $250,000 Total
 (In thousands)
Year of Maturity:     
2020$1,969,362
 $461,294
 $2,430,656
202181,070
 20,610
 101,680
202211,813
 1,454
 13,267
20231,682
 
 1,682
20241,408
 251
 1,659
2025398
 
 398
Total$2,065,733
 $483,609
 $2,549,342

 Time Deposits
 $250,000 Over  
December 31, 2018and Under $250,000 Total
 (In thousands)
Year of Maturity:     
2019$1,502,100
 $393,110
 $1,895,210
202067,885
 16,630
 84,515
202115,450
 1,651
 17,101
20225,931
 794
 6,725
20232,087
 
 2,087
Total$1,593,453
 $412,185
 $2,005,638

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NOTE 11.12.  BORROWINGS AND SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
Borrowings
The following table summarizes our borrowings as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
   Weighted   Weighted
   Average   Average
Borrowing TypeBalance Rate Balance Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
Non‑recourse debt$8
 7.50% $114
 7.50%
FHLB secured advances1,318,000
 1.66% 1,040,000
 2.56%
FHLB unsecured overnight advance141,000
 1.56% 141,000
 2.53%
AFX borrowings300,000
 1.61% 190,000
 2.56%
Total borrowings$1,759,008
 1.64% $1,371,114
 2.56%
 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
   Weighted   Weighted
   Average   Average
Borrowing TypeAmount Rate Amount Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
Non‑recourse debt$114
 7.50% $342
 6.87%
FHLB secured advances1,040,000
 2.56% 332,000
 1.41%
FHLB unsecured overnight advance141,000
 2.53% 135,000
 1.34%
AFX borrowings190,000
 2.56% 
 %
Total borrowings$1,371,114
 2.56% $467,342
 1.39%

The non‑recourse debt represents the payment stream of certain equipment leases sold to third parties. The debt is secured by the equipment in the leases and all interest rates are fixed. As of December 31, 2018,2019, this debt had a weighted average remaining maturity of 1.0 year.0.2 years.
The Bank has established secured and unsecured lines of credit under which it may borrow funds from time to time on a term or overnight basis from the FHLB, the FRBSF, and other financial institutions.
FHLB Secured Line of Credit. The Bank had secured borrowing capacity with the FHLB of $3.7$4.2 billion as of December 31, 2018,2019, collateralized by a blanket lien on $5.4$5.9 billion of qualifying loans. As of December 31, 2019, the balance outstanding was a $1.3 billion overnight advance. As of December 31, 2018, the balance outstanding was a $1.0 billion overnight advance. As of December 31, 2017, the balance outstanding was a $332.0 million overnight advance.
FRBSF Secured Line of Credit. The Bank had secured borrowing capacity with the FRBSF of $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2018,2019, collateralized by liens on $2.7 billion of qualifying loans. As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, there were no0 balances outstanding.
FHLB Unsecured Line of Credit. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Bank had a $141.0 million unsecured line of credit with the FHLB for the borrowing of overnight funds, of which $141.0 million was outstanding. As of December 31, 2017,2018, the balance outstanding was $135.0$141.0 million.
Federal Funds Arrangements with Commercial Banks. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Bank had unsecured lines of credit of $180.0 million in the aggregate with several correspondent banks for the borrowing of overnight funds, subject to availability of funds. These lines are renewable annually and have no0 unused commitment fees. As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, there were no0 balances outstanding. The Bank is a member of the AFX, through which it may either borrow or lend funds on an overnight or short-term basis with a group of pre-approved commercial banks. The availability of funds changes daily. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the balance outstanding was $190.0$300.0 million, which consisted of a $190.0$300.0 million overnight borrowing. As of December 31, 2017,2018, there was no balancewere $190.0 million in overnight borrowings outstanding.
 


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Subordinated Debentures
The following table summarizes the terms of each issuance of subordinated debentures outstanding as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 December 31, 
        Issue Maturity Rate Index2019 2018 Issue Maturity Rate Index
SeriesAmount Rate Amount Rate Date Date (Quarterly Reset)Balance Rate Balance Rate Date Date (Quarterly Reset)
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) 
Trust V$10,310
 5.89% $10,310
 4.70% 8/15/2003 9/17/2033 3-month LIBOR + 3.10$10,310
 5.00% $10,310
 5.89% 8/15/2003 9/17/2033 3-month LIBOR + 3.10
Trust VI10,310
 5.84% 10,310
 4.64% 9/3/2003 9/15/2033 3-month LIBOR + 3.0510,310
 4.94% 10,310
 5.84% 9/3/2003 9/15/2033 3-month LIBOR + 3.05
Trust CII5,155
 5.74% 5,155
 4.55% 9/17/2003 9/17/2033 3-month LIBOR + 2.955,155
 4.85% 5,155
 5.74% 9/17/2003 9/17/2033 3-month LIBOR + 2.95
Trust VII61,856
 5.27% 61,856
 4.13% 2/5/2004 4/23/2034 3-month LIBOR + 2.7561,856
 4.69% 61,856
 5.27% 2/5/2004 4/23/2034 3-month LIBOR + 2.75
Trust CIII20,619
 4.48% 20,619
 3.28% 8/15/2005 9/15/2035 3-month LIBOR + 1.6920,619
 3.58% 20,619
 4.48% 8/15/2005 9/15/2035 3-month LIBOR + 1.69
Trust FCCI16,495
 4.39% 16,495
 3.19% 1/25/2007 3/15/2037 3-month LIBOR + 1.6016,495
 3.49% 16,495
 4.39% 1/25/2007 3/15/2037 3-month LIBOR + 1.60
Trust FCBI10,310
 4.34% 10,310
 3.14% 9/30/2005 12/15/2035 3-month LIBOR + 1.5510,310
 3.44% 10,310
 4.34% 9/30/2005 12/15/2035 3-month LIBOR + 1.55
Trust CS 2005-182,475
 4.74% 82,475
 3.54% 11/21/2005 12/15/2035 3-month LIBOR + 1.9582,475
 3.85% 82,475
 4.74% 11/21/2005 12/15/2035 3-month LIBOR + 1.95
Trust CS 2005-2128,866
 4.47% 128,866
 3.33% 12/14/2005 1/30/2036 3-month LIBOR + 1.95128,866
 3.89% 128,866
 4.47% 12/14/2005 1/30/2036 3-month LIBOR + 1.95
Trust CS 2006-151,545
 4.47% 51,545
 3.33% 2/22/2006 4/30/2036 3-month LIBOR + 1.9551,545
 3.89% 51,545
 4.47% 2/22/2006 4/30/2036 3-month LIBOR + 1.95
Trust CS 2006-251,550
 4.47% 51,550
 3.33% 9/27/2006 10/30/2036 3-month LIBOR + 1.9551,550
 3.89% 51,550
 4.47% 9/27/2006 10/30/2036 3-month LIBOR + 1.95
Trust CS 2006-3 (1)
29,556
 1.73% 30,986
 1.72% 9/29/2006 10/30/2036 3-month EURIBOR + 2.0528,902
 1.64% 29,556
 1.73% 9/29/2006 10/30/2036 3-month EURIBOR + 2.05
Trust CS 2006-416,470
 4.47% 16,470
 3.33% 12/5/2006 1/30/2037 3-month LIBOR + 1.9516,470
 3.89% 16,470
 4.47% 12/5/2006 1/30/2037 3-month LIBOR + 1.95
Trust CS 2006-56,650
 4.47% 6,650
 3.33% 12/19/2006 1/30/2037 3-month LIBOR + 1.956,650
 3.89% 6,650
 4.47% 12/19/2006 1/30/2037 3-month LIBOR + 1.95
Trust CS 2007-239,177
 4.47% 39,177
 3.33% 6/13/2007 7/30/2037 3-month LIBOR + 1.9539,177
 3.89% 39,177
 4.47% 6/13/2007 7/30/2037 3-month LIBOR + 1.95
Trust I (2)

 % 6,186
 3.64% 12/10/2004 3/15/2035 3-month LIBOR + 2.05
Trust II (2)

 % 3,093
 3.34% 12/23/2005 3/15/2036 3-month LIBOR + 1.75
Trust III (2)

 % 3,093
 3.44% 6/30/2006 9/18/2036 3-month LIBOR + 1.85
Gross subordinated debentures541,344
 4.51% 555,146
 3.42% 540,690
 3.87% 541,344
 4.51% 
Unamortized discount (3)
(87,498)   (92,709)   
Unamortized discount (2)
(82,481)   (87,498)   
Net subordinated debentures$453,846
   $462,437
   $458,209
   $453,846
   
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(1)Denomination is in Euros with a value of €25.8 million.
(2)Acquired in the CUB acquisition on October 20, 2017 and redeemed in the first quarter of 2018.
(3)Amount represents the fair value adjustment on trust preferred securities assumed in acquisitions.


Interest payments made by the Company on subordinated debentures are considered dividend payments under FRB regulations. Bank holding companies, such as PacWest, are required to notify the FRB prior to declaring and paying a dividend to stockholders during any period in which quarterly and/or cumulative twelve‑month net earnings are insufficient to fund the dividend amount, among other requirements.

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NOTE 12.13.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The following table presents a summary of commitments described below as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Loan commitments to extend credit$8,183,158
 $7,528,248
Standby letters of credit355,503
 364,210
Commitments to contribute capital to low income housing project partnerships,   
small business investment companies, and CRA-related loan pools129,213
 101,991
Commitments to contribute capital to private equity funds50
 50
Total$8,667,924
 $7,994,499
 December 31,
 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Loan commitments to extend credit$7,528,248
 $6,234,061
Standby letters of credit364,210
 320,063
Commitments to contribute capital to low income housing project partnerships   
and small business investment companies101,991
 62,553
Commitments to contribute capital to private equity funds50
 2,541
Total$7,994,499
 $6,619,218

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off‑balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement that the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.
Commitments to extend credit are contractual agreements to lend to our customers when customers are in compliance with their contractual credit agreements and when customers have contractual availability to borrow under such agreements. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. We provide standby letters of credit in conjunction with some of our lending arrangements and property lease obligations. Most guarantees expire within one year from the date of issuance. If a borrower defaults on its commitments subject to any letter of credit issued under these arrangements, we would be required to meet the borrower's financial obligation but would seek repayment of that financial obligation from the borrower. In some cases, borrowers have pledged cash and investment securities as collateral with us under these arrangements.
In addition, we invest in low income housing project partnerships, which provide income tax credits, and in small business investment companies that call for capital contributions up to an amount specified in the partnership agreements.agreements, and in CRA-related loan pools. As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, we had commitments to contribute capital to these entities totaling $102.0$129.2 million and $62.6$102.0 million. We also had commitments to contribute up to an additional $50,000 and $2.5 million to private equity funds at December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presents the years in which commitments are expected to be paid for our commitments to contribute capital to low income housing project partnerships, small business investment companies, and CRA-related loan pools as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Year Ending December 31, 
2020$78,106
202139,997
20224,812
2023852
2024503
2025 and thereafter4,943
Total$129,213

Legal Matters
In the ordinary course of our business, we are party to various legal actions, which we believe are incidental to the operation of our business. The outcome of such legal actions and the timing of ultimate resolution are inherently difficult to predict. In the opinion of management, based upon information currently available to us, any resulting liability, in addition to amounts already accrued, and taking into consideration insurance which may be applicable, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements or operations. The range of any reasonably possible liabilities is also not significant.



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NOTE 13.14.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value including a three‑level valuation hierarchy, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the exchange 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 reflecting assumptions that a market participant would use when pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy uses three levels of inputs to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in less active markets, or other observable inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. This category generally includes municipal securities, agency residential CMOs, agency commercial and commercialresidential MBS, municipal securities, collateralized loan obligations, registered publicly rated private label CMOs, corporate debt securities, SBA securities, and asset-backed securitizations.
Level 3: Inputs to a valuation methodology that are unobservable, supported by little or no market activity, and significant to the fair value measurement. These valuation methodologies generally include pricing models, discounted cash flow models, or a determination of fair value that requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category also includes observable inputs from a pricing service not corroborated by observable market data, and includes our non-rated private label CMOs, non-rated private label asset-backed securities, and equity warrants.
We use fair value to measure certain assets and liabilities on a recurring basis, primarily securities available‑for‑sale and derivatives. For assets measured at the lower of cost or fair value, the fair value measurement criteria may or may not be met during a reporting period and such measurements are therefore considered “nonrecurring” for purposes of disclosing our fair value measurements. Fair value is used on a nonrecurring basis to adjust carrying values for impaired loans and other real estate owned and also to record impairment on certain assets, such as goodwill, CDI, and other long‑lived assets.


PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables present information on the assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated:
Fair Value Measurements as ofFair Value Measurements as of
December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
Measured on a Recurring BasisTotal Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Securities available‑for‑sale:              
Residential MBS and CMOs:       
Agency MBS$281,088
 $
 $281,088
 $
Agency CMOs632,850
 
 632,850
 
Private label CMOs101,205
 
 93,917
 7,288
Agency residential CMOs$1,136,397
 $
 $1,136,397
 $
Agency commercial MBS1,108,224
 
 1,108,224
 
Municipal securities1,312,194
 
 1,312,194
 
735,159
 
 735,159
 
Agency commercial MBS1,112,704
 
 1,112,704
 
U.S. Treasury securities403,405
 403,405
 
 
Agency residential MBS305,198
 
 305,198
 
Asset-backed securities81,385
 
 41,440
 39,945
214,783
 
 198,348
 16,435
Private label residential CMOs99,483
 
 93,219
 6,264
Collateralized loan obligations123,756
 
 123,756
 
SBA securities67,047
 
 67,047
 
48,258
 
 48,258
 
Corporate debt securities17,553
 
 17,553
 
20,748
 
 20,748
 
U.S. Treasury securities5,181
 5,181
 
 
Total securities available-for-sale4,009,431
 403,405
 3,558,793
 47,233
3,797,187
 5,181
 3,769,307
 22,699
Equity warrants4,793
 
 
 4,793
3,434
 
 
 3,434
Other derivative assets3,292
 
 3,292
 
1,234
 
 1,234
 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values4,891
 4,891
 
 
2,998
 2,998
 
 
Total recurring assets$4,022,407
 $408,296
 $3,562,085
 $52,026
$3,804,853
 $8,179
 $3,770,541
 $26,133
Derivative liabilities$142
 $
 $142
 $
$755
 $
 $755
 $
136
 Fair Value Measurements as of
 December 31, 2018
Measured on a Recurring BasisTotal Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 (In thousands)
Securities available‑for‑sale:       
Municipal securities$1,312,194
 $
 $1,312,194
 $
Agency commercial MBS1,112,704
 
 1,112,704
 
Agency residential CMOs632,850
 
 632,850
 
U.S. Treasury securities403,405
 403,405
 
 
Agency residential MBS281,088
 
 281,088
 
Private label residential CMOs101,205
 
 93,917
 7,288
Asset-backed securities81,385
 
 41,440
 39,945
SBA securities67,047
 
 67,047
 
Corporate debt securities17,553
 
 17,553
 
Total securities available-for-sale4,009,431
 403,405
 3,558,793
 47,233
Equity warrants4,793
 
 
 4,793
Other derivative assets3,292
 
 3,292
 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values4,891
 4,891
 
 
Total recurring assets$4,022,407
 $408,296
 $3,562,085
 $52,026
Derivative liabilities$142
 $
 $142
 $






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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 Fair Value Measurements as of
 December 31, 2017
Measured on a Recurring BasisTotal Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 (In thousands)
Securities available‑for‑sale:       
Residential MBS and CMOs:       
Agency MBS$246,274
 $
 $246,274
 $
Agency CMOs275,709
 
 275,709
 
Private label CMOs125,987
 
 103,113
 22,874
Municipal securities1,680,068
 
 1,680,068
 
Agency commercial MBS1,163,969
 
 1,163,969
 
SBA securities160,334
 
 160,334
 
Asset-backed securities88,710
 
 46,601
 42,109
Corporate debt securities19,295
 
 19,295
 
Collateralized loan obligations7,015
 
 7,015
 
Equity investments (1)
7,070
 5,922
 1,148
 
Total securities available-for-sale3,774,431
 5,922
 3,703,526
 64,983
Equity warrants5,161
 
 
 5,161
Other derivative assets1,873
 
 1,873
 
Total recurring assets$3,781,465
 $5,922
 $3,705,399
 $70,144
Derivative liabilities$1,379
 $
 $1,379
 $

(1) In connection with our adoption of ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03 on January 1, 2018, we reclassified $7.1 million of equity investments from securities available-for-sale to other assets in the first quarter of 2018. The reclassification was applied prospectively without prior period amounts being restated.
During the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, there was a $0.1 million$113,000 transfer from Level 3 equity warrants to Level 1 equity investments with readily determinable fair values measured on a recurring basis. During the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, there was a $0.6 million transfer of private label CMOs from Level 2 to Level 3, a $21.2 million transfer private label CMOs from Level 3 to Level 2, and a $1.2 million$78,000 transfer from Level 3 equity warrants to Level 1 securities available-for sale for assetsequity investments with readily determinable fair values measured on a recurring basis.
The following table presents information about the quantitative inputs and assumptions used to determine the fair values provided by our third party pricing service for our Level 3 private label residential CMOs and asset-backed securities available-for-sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 Private Label Residential CMOs Asset-Backed Securities
   Weighted Input or Weighted
 Range of Average Range of Average
Unobservable InputsInputs Input Inputs Input
Voluntary annual prepayment speeds0.0% - 19.1% 11.3% 15.0% 15.0%
Annual default rates (1)
0.8% - 35.7% 1.7% 2.0% 2.0%
Loss severity rates (1)
1.6% - 132.6% 56.1% 60.0% 60.0%
Discount rates2.5% - 11.4% 6.6% 3.2% - 3.8% 3.6%
 December 31, 2018
 Private Label CMOs Asset-Backed Securities
   Weighted Input or Weighted
 Range of Average Range of Average
Unobservable InputsInputs Input Inputs Input
Voluntary annual prepayment speeds6.1% - 31.1% 10.2% 12% - 15% 6.9%
Annual default rates (1)
0.6% - 82.0% 1.9% 2% 2.0%
Loss severity rates (1)
5.3% - 135.2% 53.0% 60% 60.0%
Discount rates2.4% - 9.7% 6.4% 3.2% - 5.2% 2.1%

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(1)The voluntary annual prepayment speeds, annual default rates, and loss severity rates were the same for all of the asset-backed securities.


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The following table presents information about the quantitative inputs and assumptions used in the modified Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value for our Level 3 equity warrants measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 20182019
 Equity Warrants
 Weighted
 Average
Unobservable InputsInput
Volatility16.6%
Risk-free interest rate2.5%1.6%
Remaining life assumption (in years)3.53.2

The following table summarizes activity for our Level 3 private label residential CMOs measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Private Label Residential CMOs2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$7,288
 $22,874
 $56,902
Total included in earnings432
 1,737
 2,256
Total unrealized loss in comprehensive income(265) (1,146) (742)
Sales
 (4,880) (4,732)
Transfer from Level 2
 
 574
Transfers to Level 2
 
 (21,165)
Net settlements(1,191) (11,297) (10,219)
Balance, end of year$6,264
 $7,288
 $22,874



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 Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Private Label CMOs2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$22,874
 $56,902
 $81,241
Total included in earnings1,737
 2,256
 1,636
Total unrealized loss in comprehensive income(1,146) (742) (1,648)
Sales(4,880) (4,732) 
Transfer from Level 2
 574
 
Transfers to Level 2
 (21,165) 
Net settlements(11,297) (10,219) (24,327)
Balance, end of year$7,288
 $22,874
 $56,902

The following table summarizes activity for our Level 3 asset-backed securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Asset-Backed Securities2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$39,945
 $42,109
 $8,373
Total included in earnings(77) (32) 367
Total unrealized gain (loss) in comprehensive income463
 495
 (937)
Purchases
 15,158
 42,910
Net settlements(23,896) (17,785) (8,604)
Balance, end of year$16,435
 $39,945
 $42,109
 Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Asset-Backed Securities2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$42,109
 $8,373
 $18,200
Total included in earnings(32) 367
 96
Total unrealized gain (loss) in comprehensive income495
 (937) 94
Purchases15,158
 42,910
 
Net settlements(17,785) (8,604) (10,017)
Balance, end of year$39,945
 $42,109
 $8,373

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The following table summarizes activity for our Level 3 equity warrants measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Equity Warrants2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$4,793
 $5,161
 $5,497
Total included in earnings8,669
 7,478
 2,532
Exercises and settlements (1)
(10,239) (8,589) (3,093)
Issuances324
 821
 1,407
Transfers to Level 1 (equity investments with readily     
determinable fair values)(113) (78) (1,182)
Balance, end of year$3,434
 $4,793
 $5,161
 Year Ended December 31,
Level 3 Equity Warrants2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$5,161
 $5,497
 $4,914
Total included in earnings7,478
 2,532
 1,402
Exercises (1)
(8,589) (3,093) (1,894)
Issuances821
 1,407
 1,911
Transfers to Level 1 (equity investments with readily     
determinable fair values)(78) (1,182) (836)
Balance, end of year$4,793
 $5,161
 $5,497

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(1)UponIncludes the exercise of warrants that upon exercise become equity securities in public companies. These are often subject to lock-up restrictions that must be met before the equity security can be sold, during which time they are reported as equity investments with readily determinable fair values.
The following tables present assets measured at fair value on a non‑recurring basis as of the dates indicated:
Fair Value Measurement as ofFair Value Measurement as of
December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
Measured on a Non‑Recurring BasisTotal Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Impaired loans$24,432
 $
 $1,800
 $22,632
$28,706
 $
 $1,083
 $27,623
OREO1,136
 
 1,136
 
105
 
 
 105
Total non-recurring$25,568
 $
 $2,936
 $22,632
$28,811
 $
 $1,083
 $27,728
 Fair Value Measurement as of
 December 31, 2018
Measured on a Non‑Recurring BasisTotal Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 (In thousands)
Impaired loans$24,432
 $
 $1,800
 $22,632
OREO1,136
 
 1,136
 
Total non-recurring$25,568
 $
 $2,936
 $22,632



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 Fair Value Measurement as of
 December 31, 2017
Measured on a Non‑Recurring BasisTotal Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 (In thousands)
Impaired Non‑PCI loans$61,095
 $
 $5,143
 $55,952
Loans held for sale483,563
 
 483,563
 
Total non-recurring$544,658
 $
 $488,706
 $55,952

The following table presents losses recognized on assets measured on a nonrecurring basis for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Loss on Assets Measured on a Non‑Recurring Basis2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Impaired loans$6,797
 $9,198
 $20,422
Loans held for sale
 
 957
OREO78
 74
 14
Total net loss$6,875
 $9,272
 $21,393
 Year Ended December 31,
Loss on Assets Measured on a Non‑Recurring Basis2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Impaired loans$9,198
 $20,422
 $43,240
Loans held for sale
 957
 
OREO74
 14
 2,576
Total net loss$9,272
 $21,393
 $45,816

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The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2019
   Valuation Unobservable Input or Weighted
AssetFair Value Technique Inputs Range Average
 (In thousands)        
Impaired loans$18,899
 Discounted cash flows Discount rates 3.75% - 8.77% 7.62%
Impaired loans8,724
 Third party appraisals No discounts    
OREO105
 Third party appraisals Discount (1) 43.00% 43.00%
Total non-recurring Level 3$27,728
        

 December 31, 2018
   Valuation Unobservable   Weighted
AssetFair Value Technique Inputs Range Average
 (In thousands)        
Impaired loans$11,931
 Discounted cash flows Discount rates 3.75% - 8.00% 6.92%
Impaired loans5,000
 Negotiated discounted payoff from investors      
Impaired loans5,701
 Third party appraisals No discounts    
Total non-recurring Level 3$22,632
        
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(1)    Relates to one OREO property at December 31, 2019.
ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments and the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate such fair values. Additionally, certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments are excluded from the applicable disclosure requirements.
On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03 which requires the use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair values of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. Starting in the first quarter of 2018, we updated our methodology used to estimate the fair value for our loan portfolio to conform to the new requirements.


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The following tables present carrying amounts and estimated fair values of certain financial instruments as of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2019
 Carrying Estimated Fair Value
 Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:         
Cash and due from banks$172,585
 $172,585
 $172,585
 $
 $
Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions465,039
 465,039
 465,039
 
 
Securities available‑for‑sale3,797,187
 3,797,187
 5,181
 3,769,307
 22,699
Investment in FHLB stock40,924
 40,924
 
 40,924
 
Loans and leases held for investment, net18,708,087
 19,055,004
 
 1,083
 19,053,921
Equity warrants3,434
 3,434
 
 
 3,434
Other derivative assets1,234
 1,234
 
 1,234
 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values2,998
 2,998
 2,998
 
 
          
Financial Liabilities:         
Core deposits16,187,287
 16,187,287
 
 16,187,287
 
Non-core non-maturity deposits496,407
 496,407
 
 496,407
 
Time deposits2,549,342
 2,549,260
 
 2,549,260
 
Borrowings1,759,008
 1,759,008
 1,759,000
 8
 
Subordinated debentures458,209
 441,617
 
 441,617
 
Derivative liabilities755
 755
 
 755
 
 December 31, 2018
 Carrying Estimated Fair Value
 Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:         
Cash and due from banks$175,830
 $175,830
 $175,830
 $
 $
Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions209,937
 209,937
 209,937
 
 
Securities available‑for‑sale4,009,431
 4,009,431
 403,405
 3,558,793
 47,233
Investment in FHLB stock32,103
 32,103
 
 32,103
 
Loans and leases held for investment, net17,825,241
 17,013,860
 
 1,800
 17,012,060
Equity warrants4,793
 4,793
 
 
 4,793
Other derivative assets3,292
 3,292
 
 3,292
 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values4,891
 4,891
 4,891
 
 
          
Financial Liabilities:         
Core deposits16,346,671
 16,346,671
 
 16,346,671
 
Non-core non-maturity deposits518,192
 518,192
 
 518,192
 
Time deposits2,005,638
 2,017,137
 
 2,017,137
 
Borrowings1,371,114
 1,371,114
 1,371,000
 114
 
Subordinated debentures453,846
 435,251
 
 435,251
 
Derivative liabilities142
 142
 
 142
 


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 December 31, 2017
 Carrying Estimated Fair Value
 Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:         
Cash and due from banks$233,215
 $233,215
 $233,215
 $
 $
Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions165,222
 165,222
 165,222
 
 
Securities available‑for‑sale3,774,431
 3,774,431
 5,922
 3,703,526
 64,983
Investment in FHLB stock20,790
 20,790
 
 20,790
 
Loans held for sale481,100
 483,563
 
 483,563
 
Loans and leases held for investment, net16,833,287
 17,023,098
 
 5,143
 17,017,955
Equity warrants5,161
 5,161
 
 
 5,161
Other derivative assets1,873
 1,873
 
 1,873
 
          
Financial Liabilities:         
Core deposits15,937,012
 15,937,012
 
 15,937,012
 
Non-core non-maturity deposits863,202
 863,202
 
 863,202
 
Time deposits2,065,322
 2,055,104
 
 2,055,104
 
Borrowings467,342
 467,342
 467,000
 342
 
Subordinated debentures462,437
 444,383
 
 444,383
 
Derivative liabilities1,379
 1,379
 
 1,379
 
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used to measure our assets recorded at fair value (under ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”) and for estimating fair value for financial instruments not recorded at fair value (under ASC Topic 825).
Cash and due from banks. The carrying amount is assumed to be the fair value because of the liquidity of these instruments.
Interest‑earning deposits in financial institutions. The carrying amount is assumed to be the fair value given the short‑term nature of these deposits.
Securities available‑for‑sale. Securities available‑for‑sale are measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Unrealized gains and losses on available‑for‑sale securities are reported as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income” in the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 5. 4. Investment Securities for further information on unrealized gains and losses on securities available‑for‑sale.
Fair value for securities categorized as Level 1, which are publicly traded securities, are based on readily available quoted prices. In determining the fair value of the securities categorized as Level 2, we obtain a report from a nationally recognized broker‑dealer detailing the fair value of each investment security we hold as of each reporting date. The broker‑dealer uses observable market information to value our securities, with the primary source being a nationally recognized pricing service. We review the market prices provided by the broker‑dealer for our securities for reasonableness based on our understanding of the marketplace and we consider any credit issues related to the securities. As we have not made any adjustments to the market quotes provided to us and they are based on observable market data, they have been categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

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Our non-rated private label CMOs and non-rated private label asset-backed securities (collectively, “the Level 3 AFS Securities”) were categorized as Level 3 due in part to the inactive market for such securities. There is a wide range of prices quoted for our Level 3 AFS Securities among independent third party pricing services, and this range reflects the significant judgment being exercised over the assumptions and variables that determine the pricing of such securities. We consider this subjectivity relating to our Level 3 AFS Securities to be a significant unobservable input. Our fair value estimate was based on either 1) prices provided to us by a nationally recognized pricing service which we also use to determine the fair value of the majority of our securities portfolio, or 2) pricing estimates we obtained from brokers. We determined the reasonableness of the fair values by reviewing assumptions at the individual security level about prepayment, default expectations, estimated loss severity factors, and discount rates, all of which are not directly observable in the market. SignificantHad significant changes in default expectations, loss severity factors, or discount rates which occuroccurred all together or in isolation, it would resulthave resulted in different fair value measurements.measurements at December 31, 2019.
FHLB stock. Investments in FHLB stock are recorded at cost and measured for impairment quarterly. Ownership of FHLB stock is restricted to member banks and the securities do not have a readily determinable market value. Purchases and sales of these securities are at par value with the issuer. The fair value of investments in FHLB stock is equal to the carrying amount.
Loans and leases. As loans and leases are not measured at fair value, the following discussion relates to estimating the fair value disclosures under ASC Topic 825. Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans and leases with similar characteristics. Loans are segregated by type and further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest buckets by credit risk categories and by maturity dates. To determine the exit price of a loan or lease, the cash flows are estimated using a model which utilizes credit spreads and illiquidity premiums. The credit spread for a loan is determined by mapping loans' credit risk ratings to an equivalent corporate bond rating. Once the corporate bond rating is assigned, the credit spread is determined using corporate credit curves for corporate bonds that have a similar corporate bond rating and remaining term as the loan being valued. Illiquidity premiums are assigned to individual loans in a similar manner as an illiquidity premium amount is determined for each corporate bond rating. The credit spread above the appropriate rate curve and the illiquidity premium are considered to arrive at the discount rate curve applied to loan cash flows. The Community Bank group originates and purchases a number of similar, homogeneous loans. For this portfolio, management may make adjustments to the discount rate arrived at using the previously described methodology based upon the pricing for recent loan pool purchases and/or rates on recent originations.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Impaired loans and leases. Nonaccrual loans and leases and performing troubled debt restructured loans are considered impaired for reporting purposes and are measured and recorded at fair value on a non‑recurring basis. Impaired loans and leases with outstanding balances over $250,000 are reviewed individually for the amount of impairment, if any. Impaired loans and leases with outstanding balances less than or equal to $250,000 may not be individually assessed for impairment but are assessed with reserves based on the average loss severity on historical impaired loans with similar risk characteristics.
To the extent a loan is collateral dependent, we measure such impaired loan based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of each loan’s collateral is generally based on estimated market prices from an independently prepared appraisal, which is then adjusted for the cost related to liquidating such collateral; such valuation inputs result in a nonrecurring fair value measurement that is categorized as a Level 2 measurement. The Level 2 measurement is based on appraisals obtained within the last 12 months and for which a charge‑off was recognized or a change in the specific valuation allowance was made during the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.
When adjustments are made to an appraised value to reflect various factors such as the age of the appraisal or known changes in the market or the collateral, such valuation inputs are considered unobservable and the fair value measurement is categorized as a Level 3 measurement. The impaired loans categorized as Level 3 also include unsecured loans and other secured loans whose fair values are based significantly on unobservable inputs such as the strength of a guarantor, including an SBA government guarantee, cash flows discounted at the effective loan rate, and management’s judgment.
The impaired loan and lease balances shown above as measured on a non-recurring basis represent those nonaccrual and restructured loans for which impairment was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. The amounts shown as net losses include the impairment recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, for the loan and lease balances shown.

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Loans held for sale. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, with fair value adjustments recorded on a nonrecurring basis. The loans held for sale at December 31, 2017 consisted of cash flow loans, and the fair value of these loans was based on sale agreements which we entered into during the fourth quarter of 2017. Loans held for sale which are under contract for sale are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
OREO. The fair value of OREO is generally based on the lower of estimated market prices from independently prepared current appraisals or negotiated sales prices with potential buyers, less estimated costs to sell; such valuation inputs result in a fair value measurement that is categorized as a Level 2 measurement on a nonrecurring basis. As a matter of policy, appraisals are required annually and may be updated more frequently as circumstances require in the opinion of management. The Level 2 measurement for OREO is based on appraisals obtained within the last 12 months and for which a write‑down was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.
When a current appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value as a result of known changes in the market or the collateral and there is no observable market price, such valuation inputs result in a fair value measurement that is categorized as a Level 3 measurement. To the extent a negotiated sales price or reduced listing price represents a significant discount to an observable market price, such valuation input would result in a fair value measurement that is also considered a Level 3 measurement. The OREO losses disclosed are write‑downs based on either a recent appraisal obtained after foreclosure or an accepted purchase offer by an independent third party received after foreclosure.
Equity warrants. Equity warrants with net settlement terms are received in connection with extending loan commitments to certain of our customers. We estimate the fair value of equity warrants using a Black-Scholes option pricing model to approximate fair market value. For warrants of private companies, the model estimates market value for each warrant based on the most recent equity offering at the time of issuance, the warrant's exercise price, the warrant's expected life, a risk-free interest rate based on a duration-matched U.S. Treasury rate and volatility factors derived from the iShares Russell Microcap index (IWC). For warrants of publicly-traded companies, the model estimates market value for each warrant based on the underlying share price as of the evaluation date, the warrant's exercise price, the warrant's expected life, a risk-free interest rate based on a duration-matched U.S. Treasury rate and uses a company-specific volatility factor. We typically classify our equity warrant derivatives in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values. Our equity investments with readily determinable fair values include investments in public companies and publicly-traded mutual funds. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in “Noninterest income - other.” During the first quarter of 2018, the Company reclassified $5.9 million of equity securities with readily determinable fair values previously included in securities available-for-sale to other assets on our consolidated balance sheet. The reclassification was applied prospectively without prior period amounts being restated. Fair value measurements related to these investments are typically classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Deposits. Deposits are carried at historical cost. The fair values of deposits with no stated maturity, such as core deposits (defined as noninterest‑bearing demand, interest checking, money market, and savings accounts) and non-core non-maturity deposits, are equal to the amount payable on demand as of the balance sheet date and considered Level 2. The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows and considered Level 2. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. No value has been separately assigned to the Company’s long‑term relationships with its deposit customers, such as a core deposit intangible.


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Borrowings. Borrowings include overnight FHLB advances and other fixed‑rate term borrowings. Borrowings are carried at amortized cost. The fair value of overnight FHLB advances is equal to the carrying value and considered Level 1. The fair value of fixed‑rate borrowings is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the maturity dates or call dates, if applicable, using estimated market discount rates that reflect current rates offered for borrowings with similar remaining maturities and characteristics and are considered Level 2.
Subordinated debentures. Subordinated debentures are carried at amortized cost. The fair value of subordinated debentures with variable rates is determined using a market discount rate on the expected cash flows and are considered Level 2.

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Derivative assets and liabilities. Derivatives are carried at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily relate to forward exchange contracts which we enter into to manage foreign exchange risk. Our derivatives are principally traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. Instead, the fair value of derivatives is estimated using market observable inputs such as foreign exchange forward rates, interest rate yield curves, volatilities and basis spreads. We also consider counter-party credit risk in valuing our derivatives. We typically classify our foreign exchange derivatives in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Commitments to extend credit. The majority of our commitments to extend credit carry current market interest rates if converted to loans. Because these commitments are generally not assignable by either the borrower or us, they only have value to the borrower and us. The estimated fair value approximates the recorded deferred fee amounts and is excluded from the table above because it is not material.
Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time and are based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect income taxes or any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on what management believes to be conservative judgments regarding expected future cash flows, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimated fair values are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Since the fair values have been estimated as of December 31, 2018,2019, the amounts that will actually be realized or paid at settlement or maturity of the instruments could be significantly different.
NOTE 14.15. INCOME TAXES
The following table presents the components of income tax expense for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Current Income Tax Expense:     
Federal$113,807
 $100,466
 $74,769
State34,575
 69,909
 38,933
Total current income tax expense148,382
 170,375
 113,702
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit):     
Federal5,062
 4,746
 63,463
State10,860
 (7,143) 19,748
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)15,922
 (2,397) 83,211
Total income tax expense$164,304
 $167,978
 $196,913
 Year Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Current Income Tax Expense:     
Federal$100,466
 $74,769
 $101,530
State69,909
 38,933
 52,551
Total current income tax expense170,375
 113,702
 154,081
Deferred Income Tax Expense:     
Federal4,746
 63,463
 55,857
State(7,143) 19,748
 (4,168)
Total deferred income tax expense(2,397) 83,211
 51,689
Total income tax expense$167,978
 $196,913
 $205,770


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The following table presents a reconciliation of the recorded income tax expense to the amount of taxes computed by applying the applicable federal statutory income tax rates of 21% for 2019 and 2018 and 35% for 2017 and 2016 to earnings before income taxes:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Computed expected income tax expense at federal statutory rate$132,917
 $132,997
 $194,156
State tax expense, net of federal tax benefit43,575
 45,945
 33,729
Tax‑exempt interest benefit(8,092) (9,810) (15,510)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance(1,298) (1,742) (1,853)
Low income housing tax credits, net of amortization(3,217) (2,025) (2,054)
Nondeductible employee compensation4,430
 2,552
 1,781
Nondeductible acquisition‑related expense
 71
 1,608
Nondeductible FDIC premiums1,302
 1,664
 
Change in unrecognized tax benefits941
 (169) 1,157
Valuation allowance change(32,036) (15,721) (13,071)
Expired capital loss carryforward3,136
 8,097
 
Federal rate change
 1,859
 (1,156)
State rate and apportionment changes19,138
 3,736
 (3,735)
Other, net3,508
 524
 1,861
Recorded income tax expense$164,304
 $167,978
 $196,913
 Year Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Computed expected income tax expense at federal statutory rate$132,997
 $194,156
 $195,278
State tax expense, net of federal tax benefit45,945
 33,729
 32,896
Tax‑exempt interest benefit(9,810) (15,510) (13,992)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance(1,742) (1,853) (1,544)
Low income housing tax credits, net of amortization(2,025) (2,054) (1,439)
Nondeductible employee compensation2,552
 1,781
 1,257
Nondeductible acquisition‑related expense71
 1,608
 
Nondeductible FDIC premiums1,664
 
 
Change in unrecognized tax benefits(169) 1,157
 (2,268)
Valuation allowance change(15,721) (13,071) (8,689)
Expired capital loss carryforward8,097
 
 
Federal rate change1,859
 (1,156) 
Other, net4,260
 (1,874) 4,271
Recorded income tax expense$167,978
 $196,913
 $205,770

The Company recognized $20.0 million, $14.0 million, and $8.4 million of tax credits and other tax benefits associated with its investments in LIHTC partnerships for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017. The amount of amortization of such investments reported in income tax expense under the proportional amortization method of accounting was $16.7 million for 2019, $11.9 million for 2018, and $6.3 million for 2017.
We have net operating loss carryforwards for state income tax purposes and federal tax credit carryforwards that can be utilized to offset future taxable income.
We acquired Square 1 on October 6, 2015. As merger consideration, we issued approximately 18.1 million shares of common stock to the Square 1 stockholders. The issuance of these shares caused us to experience an ownership change under Section 382 of the Code. Consequently, the utilization of our net operating loss carryforwards, tax credits, and other tax attributes are subject to an annual limitation. While an annual limitation on the ability to utilize tax attributes resulted from the Square 1 transaction, our ability to utilize these tax attributes over time is not expected to be any less than that prior to the Square 1 transaction.
At December 31, 2018,2019, we had no0 federal net operating loss carryforwards and approximately $1.1 billion$669.3 million of unused state net operating loss carryforwards available to be applied against future taxable income. A majority of the state net operating loss carryforwards will expire in varying amounts beginning in 20192020 through 2038.2039. A portion of the state net operating loss carryforwards generated after December 31, 2017 will carry forward indefinitely due to the state conformity to the federal net operating loss carryforward provisions as modified by the TCJA.
As of December 31, 2018, for federal tax purposes, we had capital loss carryforwards of $0.1 million. If not used, these carryforwards will fully expire in 2021.
As of December 31, 2018,2019, for federal tax purposes, we had foreign tax credit carryforwards of $5.2$3.4 million. The foreign tax credit carryforwards are available to offset federal taxes on future foreign source income. If not used, these carryforwards will fully expire in 2021.


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The following table presents the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of the dates indicated:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Deferred Tax Assets:   
Book allowance for loan losses in excess of tax specific charge-offs$54,664
 $58,375
Interest on nonaccrual loans4,550
 4,389
Deferred compensation5,809
 6,015
Premises and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation3,478
 4,506
Foreclosed assets valuation allowance263
 263
State tax benefit5,721
 6,570
Net operating losses39,517
 68,026
Capital loss carryforwards
 4,212
Accrued liabilities28,158
 35,750
Unrealized loss from FDIC‑assisted acquisitions1,678
 3,559
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
 2,435
Tax mark-to-market5,052
 
Equity investments5,953
 4,896
Goodwill5,434
 10,418
Tax credits3,426
 5,237
Lease liability40,533
 
Other
 4,887
Gross deferred tax assets204,236
 219,538
Valuation allowance(46,371) (78,407)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance157,865
 141,131
Deferred Tax Liabilities:   
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles9,853
 15,159
Deferred loan fees and costs5,330
 7,275
Unrealized gain on securities available‑for‑sale30,438
 
FHLB stock647
 658
Tax mark-to-market
 1,636
Subordinated debentures20,183
 23,164
Operating leases83,878
 75,750
ROU assets36,359
 
Other2,830
 
Gross deferred tax liabilities189,518
 123,642
Total net deferred tax (liabilities) assets$(31,653) $17,489
 December 31,
 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Deferred Tax Assets:   
Book allowance for loan losses in excess of tax specific charge-offs$58,375
 $60,349
Interest on nonaccrual loans4,389
 8,519
Deferred compensation6,015
 6,174
Premises and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation4,506
 3,789
Foreclosed assets valuation allowance263
 248
State tax benefit6,570
 3,781
Net operating losses68,026
 70,269
Capital loss carryforwards4,212
 14,264
Accrued liabilities35,750
 25,986
Unrealized loss from FDIC‑assisted acquisitions3,559
 4,654
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale2,435
 
Tax mark-to-market
 9,207
Equity investments4,896
 7,549
Goodwill10,418
 15,641
Tax credits5,237
 5,651
Other4,887
 
Gross deferred tax assets219,538
 236,081
Valuation allowance(78,407) (94,120)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance141,131
 141,961
Deferred Tax Liabilities:   
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles15,159
 21,529
Deferred loan fees and costs7,275
 9,735
Unrealized gain on securities available‑for‑sale
 15,107
FHLB stock658
 744
Tax mark-to-market1,636
 
Subordinated debentures23,164
 24,518
Operating leases75,750
 65,286
Other
 7,303
Gross deferred tax liabilities123,642
 144,222
Total net deferred tax asset (liability)$17,489
 $(2,261)

Based upon our taxpaying history and estimates of taxable income over the years in which the items giving rise to the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deferred tax assets.
The Company had net income taxes receivable of $38.9 million and $98.8 million at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.


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The Company had net income taxes receivable of $30.8 million and $38.9 million at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
As of December 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company had a valuation allowance of $78.4$46.4 million and $94.1$78.4 million against DTAs. Periodic reviews of the carrying amount of DTAs are made to determine if a valuation allowance is necessary. A valuation allowance is required, based on available evidence, when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a DTA will not be realized due to the inability to generate sufficient taxable income in the period and/or of the character necessary to utilize the benefit of the DTA. All available evidence, both positive and negative, that may affect the realizability of the DTA is identified and considered in determining the appropriate amount of the valuation allowance. It is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets subject to a valuation allowance will not be realized primarily due to their character and/or the expiration of the carryforward periods.
The net reduction in the total valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 20182019 was $15.7$32.0 million. Of this amount, $11.6$27.3 million consisted principally of adjustments to state net operating loss DTAs. The adjustment to the state operating loss DTAs for tax attributes that expiredat December 31, 2019, was a result of changes in 2018.state apportionments. The DTAs had been subjected to a full valuation allowance because the Company had previously determined that they were more likely than not to not be utilized.expired unused. As a result, the expiration ofchange in the tax attributes supporting the $11.6$27.3 million of deferred tax assets had no impact on the Company's effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. The remaining $4.1$4.7 million reduction in the valuation allowance was primarily due to an increase in the amount of foreign tax credit and capital loss carryforwards that were determined to be more likely than notexpected to be utilized prior to expiration.expiration and adjustments to capital loss carryforwards.
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company's unrecognized tax benefits for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Unrecognized Tax Benefits2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$9,572
 $10,209
Increase based on tax positions related to prior years1,733
 1,278
Reductions related to settlements(255) (684)
Reductions for tax positions as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations(302) (1,231)
Balance, end of year$10,748
 $9,572
    
Unrecognized tax benefits that would have impacted the effective tax rate if recognized$6,981
 $5,806
 Year Ended December 31,
Unrecognized Tax Benefits2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$10,209
 $9,985
Increase based on tax positions related to prior years1,278
 5,725
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years
 (767)
Reductions related to settlements(684) (3,795)
Reductions for tax positions as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations(1,231) (939)
Balance, end of year$9,572
 $10,209
    
Unrecognized tax benefits that would have impacted the effective tax rate if recognized$5,806
 $6,443

Due to the potential for the resolution of federal and state examinations and the expiration of various statutes of limitations, it is reasonably possible that our gross unrecognized tax benefits may decrease within the next twelve months by as much as $5.3$4.5 million.
We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. For the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, we recognized $0.2$0.7 million in expense for interest expense and penalties. For the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, we recognized $0.2 million in expense related to these items. For the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, we reduced our accrualrecognized $0.2 million in expense for interest expense and penalties and recognized $0.6 million in income related to these items.penalties. We had $0.8$1.5 million and $0.5$0.8 million accrued for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018.
We file federal and state income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and various state and local jurisdictions and generally remain subject to examinations by these tax jurisdictions for tax years 20112015 through 2017.2018. We are currently under examination by the IRS for tax years 2011 through 2012 and certain state jurisdictions for tax years 2012 through 2016.2017.

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NOTE 15.16.  EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share for the years indicated:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2018 2017 20162019 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Basic Earnings Per Share:          
Net earnings$465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166
$468,636
 $465,339
 $357,818
Less: earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock(1)
(5,119) (4,184) (3,988)(5,182) (5,119) (4,184)
Net earnings allocated to common shares$460,220
 $353,634
 $348,178
$463,454
 $460,220
 $353,634
          
Weighted-average basic shares and unvested restricted stock outstanding125,100
 123,060
 121,670
120,468
 125,100
 123,060
Less: weighted-average unvested restricted stock outstanding(1,460) (1,447) (1,431)(1,502) (1,460) (1,447)
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding123,640
 121,613
 120,239
118,966
 123,640
 121,613
          
Basic earnings per share$3.72
 $2.91
 $2.90
$3.90
 $3.72
 $2.91
          
Diluted Earnings Per Share:          
Net earnings allocated to common shares$460,220
 $353,634
 $348,178
$463,454
 $460,220
 $353,634
          
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding123,640
 121,613
 120,239
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding118,966
 123,640
 121,613
          
Diluted earnings per share$3.72
 $2.91
 $2.90
$3.90
 $3.72
 $2.91
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(1)Represents cash dividends paid to holders of unvested restricted stock, net of forfeitures, plus undistributed earnings amounts available to holders of unvested restricted stock, if any.

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NOTE 16.17. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
The Company adopted ASC Topic 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," effective as of January 1, 2018, and has applied the guidance to all contracts within the scope of ASC Topic 606 as of that date. Revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC Topic 606 is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with a customer, and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognizes revenue from contracts with customers when it satisfies its performance obligations. The Company's performance obligations are typically satisfied as services are rendered and payment is generally collected at the time services are rendered, or on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. The Company had no material unsatisfied performance obligations as of December 31, 2018.2019.
In certain cases, other parties are involved with providing products and services to our customers. If the Company is a principal in the transaction (providing goods or services itself), revenues are reported based on the gross consideration received from the customer and any related expenses are reported gross in noninterest expense. If the Company is an agent in the transaction (arranging for another party to provide goods or services), the Company reports its net fee or commission retained as revenue. Rebates, waivers, and reversals are recorded as a reduction of revenue either when the revenue is recognized by the Company or at the time the rebate, waiver, or reversal is earned by the customer.
The Company has elected the following practical expedients: (1) we do not disclose information about remaining performance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less; and (2) we do not adjust the consideration from customers for the effects of a significant financing component if at contract inception the period between when the Company transfers the goods or services and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
Nature of Goods and Services
Substantially all of the Company's revenue, such as interest income on loans, investment securities, and interest-earning deposits in financial institutions, is specifically out-of-scope of ASC Topic 606. For the revenue that is in-scope, the following is a description of principal activities, separated by the timing of revenue recognition, from which the Company generates its revenue from contracts with customers:
Revenue earned at a point in time.Examples of revenue earned at a point in time are ATM transaction fees, wire transfer fees, NSF fees, and credit and debit card interchange fees. Revenue is generally derived from transactional information accumulated by our systems and is recognized as revenue immediately as the transactions occur or upon providing the service to complete the customer's transaction. The Company is the principal in each of these contracts with the exception of credit and debit card interchange fees, in which case the Company is acting as the agent and records revenue net of expenses paid to the principal.
Revenue earned over time.The Company earns certain revenue from contracts with customers monthly. Examples of this type of revenue are deposit account service fees, investment management fees, merchant referral services, MasterCard marketing incentives, and safe deposit box fees. Account service charges, management fees, and referral fees are recognized on a monthly basis while any transaction-based revenue is recorded as the activity occurs. Revenue is primarily based on the number and type of transactions and is generally derived from transactional information accumulated by our systems. Revenue is recorded in the same period as the related transactions occur or services are rendered to the customer.
Revenue earned at a point in time.Examples of revenue earned at a point in time are ATM transaction fees, wire transfer fees, NSF fees, and credit and debit card interchange fees. Revenue is generally derived from transactional information accumulated by our systems and is recognized as revenue immediately as the transactions occur or upon providing the service to complete the customer's transaction. The Company is the principal in each of these contracts with the exception of credit and debit card interchange fees, in which case the Company is acting as the agent and records revenue net of expenses paid to the principal.

Revenue earned over time.The Company earns certain revenue from contracts with customers monthly. Examples of this type of revenue are deposit account service fees, investment management fees, merchant referral services, MasterCard marketing incentives and safe deposit box fees. Account service charges, management fees and referral fees are recognized on a monthly basis while any transaction-based revenue is recorded as the activity occurs. Revenue is primarily based on the number and type of transactions and is generally derived from transactional information accumulated by our systems. Revenue is recorded in the same period as the related transactions occur or services are rendered to the customer.

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Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents interest income and noninterest income, the components of total revenue, as disclosed in the consolidated statements of earnings and the related amounts which are from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC Topic 606. As illustrated here, substantially all of our revenue is specifically excluded from the scope of ASC Topic 606.
 Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018
 Total Revenue from Total Revenue from
 Recorded Contracts with Recorded Contracts with
 Revenue Customers Revenue Customers
 (In thousands)
Total interest income$1,219,893
 $
 $1,161,670
 $
Noninterest income:       
   Other commissions and fees43,623
 19,216
 45,543
 19,080
   Leased equipment income38,727
 
 37,881
 
   Service charges on deposit accounts14,637
 14,637
 16,509
 16,509
   Gain on sale of loans1,114
 
 4,675
 
   Gain on sale of securities25,445
 
 8,176
 
   Other income19,016
 1,617
 35,851
 1,791
      Total noninterest income142,562
 35,470
 148,635
 37,380
Total revenue$1,362,455
 $35,470
 $1,310,305
 $37,380
 Year Ended December 31, 2018
 Total Revenue from
 Recorded Contracts with
 Revenue Customers
  
Total interest income$1,161,670
 $
Noninterest income:   
   Service charges on deposit accounts16,509
 16,509
   Other commissions and fees45,543
 19,080
   Leased equipment income37,881
 
   Gain on sale of loans4,675
 
   Gain on sale of securities8,176
 
   Other income35,851
 1,791
      Total noninterest income148,635
 37,380
Total revenue$1,310,305
 $37,380

The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers based on the timing of revenue recognition for the period indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Products and services transferred at a point in time$19,253
 $18,681
Products and services transferred over time16,217
 18,699
Total revenue from contracts with customers$35,470
 $37,380
 Year Ended
 December 31, 2018
 (In thousands)
Products and services transferred at a point in time$18,681
Products and services transferred over time18,699
Total revenue from contracts with customers$37,380

Contract Balances
The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
 December 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Receivables, which are included in "Other assets"$1,094
 $1,334
Contract assets, which are included in "Other assets"$
 $
Contract liabilities, which are included in "Accrued interest payable and other liabilities"$490
 $621
 December 31, 2018
 (In thousands)
Receivables, which are included in "Other assets"$1,334
Contract assets, which are included in "Other assets"$
Contract liabilities, which are included in "Interest payable and other liabilities"$621

Contract liabilities relate to advance consideration received from customers for which revenue is recognized over the life of the contract. The change in contract liabilities for the year ended December 31, 20182019 due to revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year was $131,000.





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NOTE 17.18.  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION         
The Company’s 2017 Stock Incentive Plan, or the 2017 Plan, permits stock-based compensation awards to officers, directors, key employees, and consultants. The 2017 Plan authorized grants of stock‑based compensation instruments to issue up to 4,000,000 shares of Company common stock. As of December 31, 2018,2019, there were 3,165,0202,453,216 shares available for grant under the 2017 Plan. Though frozen for new issuances, certain awards issued under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan or the 2003 Plan, remain outstanding.outstanding, but are due to vest no later than February 2021.
Restricted Stock
Restricted stock amortization totaled $26.2 million, $29.1 million, $24.9 million, and $22.7$24.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.2017. Such amounts are included in compensation expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. The income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings related to this expense was $6.8 million, $7.7 million, $8.9 million, and $8.4$8.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.2017. The amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to all unvested TRSAs and PRSUs as of December 31, 20182019 totaled $50.0$51.6 million. Such expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.31.4 years.
The following table presents a summary of restricted stock transactions during the year ended December 31, 2018:2019:
 TRSAs PRSUs
   Weighted   Weighted
   Average   Average
 Number Grant Date Number Grant Date
 of Fair Value of Fair Value
Year Ended December 31, 2019Shares (Per Share) Units (Per Unit)
Unvested restricted stock, beginning of year1,344,656
 $47.43 325,741
 $43.34
Granted836,326
 $38.66 112,815
 $39.56
Vested(471,798) $44.12 (106,008) $32.01
Forfeited(195,987) $46.91 (56,162) $23.04
Unvested restricted stock, end of year1,513,197
 $43.68 276,386
 $50.27
 TRSAs PRSUs
   Weighted   Weighted
   Average   Average
 Number Grant Date Number Grant Date
 of Fair Value of Fair Value
Year Ended December 31, 2018Shares (Per Share) Units (Per Unit)
Unvested restricted stock, beginning of year1,436,120
 $43.47 239,025
 $38.20
Granted509,265
 $53.69 86,716
 $57.52
Vested(517,547) $42.86 
 $—
Forfeited(83,182) $45.96 
 $—
Unvested restricted stock, end of year1,344,656
 $47.43 325,741
 $43.34

Time-Based Restricted Stock Awards
At December 31, 2018,2019, there were 1,344,6561,513,197 shares of unvested TRSAs outstanding pursuant to the Company's 2003 and 2017 Stock Incentive Plans (the "Plans"). The TRSAs generally vest over a service period of three to four years from the date of the grant or immediately upon death of an employee. Compensation expense related to TRSAs is based on the fair value of the underlying stock on the award date and is recognized over the vesting period using the straight‑line method.
TRSA grants are subject to "double-trigger" vesting meaning that, in the event of a change in control of the Company, as defined in the Plans, and in the event an employee's employment is terminated within 24 months after the change in control by the Company without Cause or by the employee for Good Reason, as defined in the Plans, such awards will vest. Compensation expense related to TRSAs is based on the fair value of the underlying stock on the award date and is recognized over the vesting period using the straight‑line method.
The weighted average grant date fair value per share of TRSAs granted during 2019, 2018, and 2017 were $38.66, $53.69, and 2016 were $53.69, $50.08, and $36.05.$50.08. The vesting date fair value of TRSAs that vested during 2019, 2018, and 2017 and 2016 were $18.1 million, $25.9 million, $24.9 million, and $14.4$24.9 million.


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Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
At December 31, 2018,2019, there were 325,741276,386 units of unvested PRSUs that have been granted. The PRSUs will vest only if performance goals with respect to certain financial metrics are met over a three-year performance period. The PRSUs are not considered issued and outstanding until they vest. PRSUs are granted and initially expensed based on a target number. The number of shares that will ultimately vest based on actual performance will range from zero to a maximum of either 150% or 200% of target. Compensation expense related to PRSUs is based on the fair value of the underlying stock on the award date and is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method unless it is determined that: (1) attainment of the financial metrics is less than probable, in which case a portion of the amortization is suspended, or (2) attainment of the financial metrics is improbable, in which case a portion of the previously recognized amortization is reversed and also suspended. If it is determined that attainment of a financial measure higher than target is probable, the amortization will increase up to 150% or 200% of the target amortization amount. Annual PRSU expense may vary during the three-year performance period based upon changes in management's estimate of the number of shares that may ultimately vest. In the case where the performance target for the PRSU’s is based on a market condition (such as total shareholder return), the amortization is neither reversed nor suspended if it is subsequently determined that the attainment of the performance target is less than probable or improbable.improbable and the employee continues to meet the service requirement of the award.
Upon a change in control, each PRSU will (i) be deemed earned at the target level with respect to all open performance periods if the change in control occurs within six months after the grant date, and (ii) be deemed earned at the actual performance level as of the date of the change in control if a change in control occurs more than six months after the grant date, and in both cases, the PRSU will cease to be subject to any further performance conditions, but will be subject to time-based service vesting following the change in control in accordance with the original performance period.
The weighted average grant date fair value per share of PRSUs granted during 2019, 2018, and 2017 was $39.56, $57.52 and 2016$57.80. The vesting date fair value of PRSUs that vested during 2019 was $57.52, $57.80 and $27.32.$5.6 million. There were no PRSUs that vested during 2018 2017, and 2016.2017.
NOTE 18.19. BENEFIT PLANS
401(K) Plans
The Company sponsors a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Participants are eligible to participate immediately as long as they are scheduled to work a minimum of 1,000 hours and are at least 18 years of age. Eligible participants may contribute up to 60% of their annual compensation, not to exceed the dollar limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. Employer contributions are determined annually by the Board of Directors in accordance with plan requirements and applicable tax code. Expense related to 401(k) employer matching contributions was $4.1 million, $4.3 million $4.0 million and $3.7$4.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.2017.

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NOTE 19.20. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock Repurchased
The Company's common stock repurchased consisted of: (1) restricted stock surrendered as treasury shares and (2) stock purchased under the Company's Stock Repurchase ProgramPrograms and retired.
Treasury Shares
As a Delaware corporation, the Company records treasury shares for shares surrendered to the Company resulting from statutory payroll tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016,2017, the Company purchased 218,531 treasury shares at a weighted average price of $38.66 per share, 181,642 treasury shares at a weighted average price of $50.37 per share, and 188,870 treasury shares at a weighted average price of $50.17 per share, and 141,358 treasury shares at a weighted average price of $37.59 per share.
Stock Repurchase ProgramPrograms
The Stock Repurchase Program was initially authorized by PacWest's Board of Directors on October 17, 2016, pursuant to which the Company could, until December 31, 2017, purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $400 million. On November 15, 2017, PacWest's Board of Directors amended the Stock Repurchase Program to reduce the authorized purchase amount to $150 million and extend the maturity date to December 31, 2018. On February 14, 2018, PacWest's Board of Directors amended the Stock Repurchase Program to increase the authorized purchase amount to $350 million and extend the maturity date to February 28, 2019. On February 24, 2019, PacWest's Board of Directors authorized a new Stock Repurchase Program for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $225 million until February 29, 2020, effective upon the maturity of the previous Stock Repurchase Program.
The common stock repurchases may be effected through open market purchases or in privately negotiated transactions and may utilize any derivative or similar instrument to effect share repurchase transactions (including, without limitation, accelerated share repurchase contracts, equity forward transactions, equity option transactions, equity swap transactions, cap transactions, collar transactions, floor transactions or other similar transactions or any combination of the foregoing transactions).
The amount and exact timing of any repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other factors. The Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company repurchased 5,849,234 shares for $306.4 million at a weighted average price of $52.38 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company repurchased 2,081,227 shares for $99.7 million at a weighted average price of $47.89 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company repurchased 652,835 shares for $27.9 million at a weighted average price of $42.78 per share. All shares repurchased under the various Stock Repurchase ProgramPrograms were retired upon settlement. At December 31, 2018,2019, the remaining amount that could be used to repurchase shares under the then current Stock Repurchase Program was $110.1$124.7 million.

The following table shows the repurchase amounts, shares repurchased, and weighted average price for stock repurchases under the various Stock Repurchase Programs for the years indicated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Stock Repurchases Under Stock Repurchase Programs2019 2018 2017
Dollar amount of repurchases (in thousands)
$154,516
 $306,393
 $99,677
Number of shares repurchased3,987,945
 5,849,234
 2,081,227
Weighted average price per share$38.75
 $52.38
 $47.89

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NOTE 20.21. DIVIDEND AVAILABILITY AND REGULATORY MATTERS
Holders of Company common stock may receive dividends declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available under DGCL and certain federal laws and regulations governing the banking and financial services business. Our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders is subject to the restrictions set forth in DGCL and certain covenants contained in our subordinated debentures and borrowing agreements. Notification to the FRB is also required prior to our declaring and paying dividends during any period in which our quarterly and/or cumulative twelve‑month net earnings are insufficient to fund the dividend amount, among other requirements. Should the FRB object to payment of dividends, we would not be able to make the payment until approval is received or we no longer need to provide notice under applicable regulations.
It is possible, depending upon the financial condition of the Bank and other factors, that the FRB, the FDIC, or the DBO, could assert that payment of dividends or other payments is an unsafe or unsound practice. The Bank is subject to restrictions under certain federal and state laws and regulations governing banks which limit its ability to transfer funds to the holding company through intercompany loans, advances or cash dividends. Dividends paid by California state-chartered banks such as Pacific Western are regulated by the DBO and FDIC under their general supervisory authority as it relates to a bank’s capital requirements. The Bank may declare a dividend without the approval of the DBO and FDIC as long as the total dividends declared in a calendar year do not exceed either the retained earnings or the total of net earnings for the three previous fiscal years less any dividend paid during such period. Dividends paid by the BankThe Bank's net earnings during the previous three fiscal years exceeded dividends paid by the Bank's net earningsBank during that same period by $28.5$34.8 million. During 2018,2019, PacWest received $684.0$336.0 million in dividends from the Bank. Since the Bank had an accumulated deficit of $643.9$490.6 million at December 31, 2018,2019, for the foreseeable future, dividends from the Bank to PacWest will continue to require DBO and FDIC approval.
PacWest, as a bank holding company, is subject to regulation by the FRB under the BHCA. The FDICIA required that the federal regulatory agencies adopt regulations defining capital tiers for banks: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s and the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off‑balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of common equity Tier 1, Tier 1, and total capital to risk‑weighted assets ("total capital ratio"), and of Tier I capital to average assets, adjusted for goodwill and other non-qualifying intangible assets and other assets (“leverage ratio”). Common equity Tier 1 capital includes common stockholders’ equity less goodwill and certain other deductions (including a portion of servicing assets and the after‑tax unrealized net gains and losses on securities available‑for‑sale). Tier 1 capital includes common equity Tier 1 plus additional Tier 1 capital instruments meeting certain requirements. Total capital includes Tier 1 capital and other items such as subordinated debt and the allowance for credit losses. All three measures are stated as a percentage of risk‑weighted assets, which are measured based on their perceived credit risk and include certain off‑balance sheet exposures, such as unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit.
Regulatory capital requirements limit the amount of deferred tax assets that may be included when determining the amount of regulatory capital. Deferred tax asset amounts in excess of the calculated limit are disallowed from regulatory capital. At December 31, 2018,2019, such disallowed amounts were $489,000$195,000 for the Company and $39,000NaN for the Bank. No assurance can be given that the regulatory capital deferred tax asset limitation will not increase in the future or that the Company or Bank will not have increased deferred tax assets that are disallowed.


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Banks considered to be “adequately capitalized” are required to maintain a minimum total capital ratio of 8.0%, a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0%, a minimum common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%, and a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%. Banks considered to be “well capitalized” must maintain a minimum total capital ratio of 10.0%, a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.0%, a minimum common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%, and a minimum leverage ratio of 5.0%. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the most recent notification date to the regulatory agencies, the Company and the Bank are each “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Company’s or any of the Bank’s categories.
Management believes, as of December 31, 2018,2019, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which we are subject.
Basel III, the comprehensive regulatory capital rules for U.S. banking organizations, requires all banking organizations to maintain a capital conservation buffer above the minimum risk-based capital requirements in order to avoid certain limitations on capital distributions, stock repurchases and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. The capital conservation buffer is exclusively comprised of common equity tier 1 capital, and it applies to each of the three risk-based capital ratios but not to the leverage ratio. At December 31, 2018, the Company and Bank were in compliance with the capital conservation buffer requirement. Effective January 1, 2019, the capital conservation buffer increased by 0.625% to its fully phased-in 2.5%, such that the common equity tier 1, tier 1 and total capital ratio minimums inclusive of the capital conservation buffer were 7.0%, 8.5%, and 10.5%. At December 31, 2019, the Company and Bank were in compliance with the capital conservation buffer requirement.
The following tables present actual capital amounts and ratios for the Company and the Bank as of the dates indicated:
     Well Capitalized Capital
     Minimum Conservation
 Actual Requirement Buffer
 Balance Ratio Balance Ratio Phase-In (1)
 (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2019         
Tier I leverage:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,306,966
 9.74% $1,184,347
 5.00% 4.00%
Pacific Western Bank$2,589,473
 10.95% $1,182,683
 5.00% 4.00%
Common equity Tier I capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,306,966
 9.78% $1,532,971
 6.50% 7.00%
Pacific Western Bank$2,589,473
 11.00% $1,530,088
 6.50% 7.00%
Tier I capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,306,966
 9.78% $1,886,734
 8.00% 8.50%
Pacific Western Bank$2,589,473
 11.00% $1,883,185
 8.00% 8.50%
Total capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,926,075
 12.41% $2,358,417
 10.00% 10.50%
Pacific Western Bank$2,764,128
 11.74% $2,353,981
 10.00% 10.50%
     Well Capitalized  
     Minimum Excess
 Actual Requirement Capital
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount
 (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2018         
Tier I leverage:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,255,588
 10.13% $1,113,341
 5.00% $1,142,247
Pacific Western Bank$2,403,244
 10.80% $1,112,356
 5.00% $1,290,888
Common equity Tier I capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,255,588
 10.01% $1,464,131
 6.50% $791,457
Pacific Western Bank$2,403,244
 10.68% $1,462,083
 6.50% $941,161
Tier I capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,255,588
 10.01% $1,802,008
 8.00% $453,580
Pacific Western Bank$2,403,244
 10.68% $1,799,487
 8.00% $603,757
Total capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,865,152
 12.72% $2,252,510
 10.00% $612,642
Pacific Western Bank$2,572,586
 11.44% $2,249,359
 10.00% $323,227


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     Well Capitalized Capital
     Minimum Conservation
 Actual Requirement Buffer
 Balance Ratio Balance Ratio Phase-In (1)
 (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2018         
Tier I leverage:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,255,588
 10.13% $1,113,341
 5.00% 4.000%
Pacific Western Bank$2,403,244
 10.80% $1,112,356
 5.00% 4.000%
Common equity Tier I capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,255,588
 10.01% $1,464,131
 6.50% 6.375%
Pacific Western Bank$2,403,244
 10.68% $1,462,083
 6.50% 6.375%
Tier I capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,255,588
 10.01% $1,802,008
 8.00% 7.875%
Pacific Western Bank$2,403,244
 10.68% $1,799,487
 8.00% 7.875%
Total capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,865,152
 12.72% $2,252,510
 10.00% 9.875%
Pacific Western Bank$2,572,586
 11.44% $2,249,359
 10.00% 9.875%

     Well Capitalized  
     Minimum Excess
 Actual Requirement Capital
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount
 (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2017         
Tier I leverage:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,361,800
 10.66% $1,107,900
 5.00% $1,253,900
Pacific Western Bank$2,574,561
 11.75% $1,095,656
 5.00% $1,478,905
Common equity Tier I capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,361,800
 10.91% $1,407,743
 6.50% $954,057
Pacific Western Bank$2,574,561
 11.91% $1,405,299
 6.50% $1,169,262
Tier I capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,361,800
 10.91% $1,732,607
 8.00% $629,193
Pacific Western Bank$2,574,561
 11.91% $1,729,599
 8.00% $844,962
Total capital:         
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated$2,978,643
 13.75% $2,165,759
 10.00% $812,884
Pacific Western Bank$2,742,624
 12.69% $2,161,999
 10.00% $580,625
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(1)Ratios for December 31, 2019 reflect the minimum required plus the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer of 2.50%; ratios for December 31, 2018 reflect the minimum required plus capital conservation buffer phase-in for 2018 of 1.875%.
We issued or assumed through mergers subordinated debentures to trusts that were established by us or entities that we previously acquired, which, in turn, issued trust preferred securities. The carrying value of subordinated debentures totaled $453.8$458.2 million at December 31, 2018.2019. At December 31, 2018, none2019, NaN of the trust preferred securities were included in the Company's Tier I capital under the phase-out limitations of Basel III, and $440.2$444.5 million was included in Tier II capital.
Interest payments on subordinated debentures are considered dividend payments under the FRB regulations and subject to the same notification requirements for declaring and paying dividends on common stock.

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NOTE 21.22. CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY
The following tables present the parent company only condensed balance sheets and the related condensed statements of earnings and condensed statements of cash flows as of and for the years indicated:
Parent Company OnlyDecember 31,
Condensed Balance Sheets2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$113,961
 $244,859
Investments in subsidiaries4,905,033
 4,641,649
Other assets74,479
 79,516
Total assets$5,093,473
 $4,966,024
Liabilities:   
Subordinated debentures$135,055
 $135,055
Other liabilities3,721
 5,381
Total liabilities138,776
 140,436
Stockholders’ equity4,954,697
 4,825,588
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$5,093,473
 $4,966,024
Parent Company OnlyDecember 31,
Condensed Balance Sheets2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$244,859
 $185,511
Investments in subsidiaries4,641,649
 4,869,391
Other assets79,516
 76,458
Total assets$4,966,024
 $5,131,360
Liabilities:   
Subordinated debentures$135,055
 $147,233
Other liabilities5,381
 6,529
Total liabilities140,436
 153,762
Stockholders’ equity4,825,588
 4,977,598
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,966,024
 $5,131,360

Parent Company OnlyYear Ended December 31,
Condensed Statements of Earnings2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Miscellaneous income$9,739
 $8,358
 $3,393
Dividends from Bank subsidiary336,000
 684,000
 265,000
Total income345,739
 692,358
 268,393
Interest expense6,637
 6,550
 5,519
Operating expenses9,833
 10,068
 8,273
Total expenses16,470
 16,618
 13,792
Earnings before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of     
subsidiaries329,269
 675,740
 254,601
Income tax benefit2,202
 7,262
 19,957
Earnings before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries331,471
 683,002
 274,558
Equity in (distributions in excess of) undistributed earnings of subsidiaries137,165
 (217,663) 83,260
Net earnings$468,636
 $465,339
 $357,818

Parent Company OnlyYear Ended December 31,
Condensed Statements of Earnings2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Miscellaneous income$8,358
 $3,393
 $2,146
Dividends from Bank subsidiary684,000
 265,000
 259,000
Total income692,358
 268,393
 261,146
Interest expense6,550
 5,519
 4,816
Operating expenses10,068
 8,273
 7,732
Total expenses16,618
 13,792
 12,548
Earnings before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of     
subsidiaries675,740
 254,601
 248,598
Income tax benefit7,262
 19,957
 2,612
Earnings before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries683,002
 274,558
 251,210
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries(217,663) 83,260
 100,956
Net earnings$465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166











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Parent Company OnlyYear Ended December 31,
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows2019 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net earnings$468,636
 $465,339
 $357,818
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by     
operating activities:     
Change in other assets(35,510) (36,362) (34,274)
Change in liabilities(1,661) (953) 4,857
Gain on sale of securities, net
 
 (15)
Earned stock compensation26,815
 29,768
 25,568
(Equity in) distributions in excess of undistributed earnings     
of subsidiaries(137,165) 217,663
 (83,260)
Net cash provided by operating activities321,115
 675,455
 270,694
      
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
 
 426
Net cash and cash equivalents paid in acquisitions
 
 (223,818)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
 (223,392)
      
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Common stock repurchased and restricted stock surrendered(162,965) (315,542) (109,153)
Net decrease in subordinated debentures
 (12,372) 
Cash dividends paid, net(289,048) (288,193) (247,403)
Net cash used in financing activities(452,013) (616,107) (356,556)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(130,898) 59,348
 (309,254)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year244,859
 185,511
 494,765
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$113,961
 $244,859
 $185,511
      
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:     
Common stock issued for acquisitions$
 $
 $446,233

Parent Company OnlyYear Ended December 31,
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows2018 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net earnings$465,339
 $357,818
 $352,166
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by     
operating activities:     
Change in other assets(36,362) (34,274) 96,668
Change in liabilities(953) 4,857
 (17,311)
Gain on sale of securities, net
 (15) (405)
Earned stock compensation29,768
 25,568
 23,319
Tax effect of restricted stock vesting included in stockholders’ equity
 
 4,406
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries217,663
 (83,260) (100,956)
Net cash provided by operating activities675,455
 270,694
 357,887
      
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
 426
 995
Net cash and cash equivalents (paid in) acquired in acquisitions
 (223,818) 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
 (223,392) 995
      
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Common stock repurchased and restricted stock surrendered(315,542) (109,153) (33,244)
Tax effect of restricted stock vesting included in stockholders’ equity
 
 (4,406)
Net decrease in subordinated debentures(12,372) 
 
Cash dividends paid, net(288,193) (247,403) (243,437)
Net cash used in financing activities(616,107) (356,556) (281,087)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents59,348
 (309,254) 77,795
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year185,511
 494,765
 416,970
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$244,859
 $185,511
 $494,765
      
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:     
Common stock issued for acquisitions$
 $446,233
 $

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE 22.23. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
The following tables set forth our unaudited quarterly results for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
2018 2018 2018 20182019 2019 2019 2019
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Interest income$302,739
 $292,642
 $288,514
 $277,775
$293,593
 $307,208
 $314,533
 $304,559
Interest expense(40,974) (32,325) (26,182) (21,275)(46,974) (54,972) (53,635) (49,683)
Net interest income261,765
 260,317
 262,332
 256,500
246,619
 252,236
 260,898
 254,876
Provision for credit losses(12,000) (11,500) (17,500) (4,000)(3,000) (7,000) (8,000) (4,000)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses249,765
 248,817
 244,832
 252,500
243,619
 245,236
 252,898
 250,876
Gain on sale of securities786
 826
 253
 6,311
184
 908
 22,192
 2,161
Other noninterest income32,740
 36,086
 39,385
 32,248
26,992
 32,521
 28,701
 28,903
Total noninterest income33,526
 36,912
 39,638
 38,559
27,176
 33,429
 50,893
 31,064
Foreclosed assets income, net311
 257
 61
 122
Foreclosed assets income (expense), net3,446
 (8) 146
 (29)
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs(970) (800) 
 
269
 
 
 (618)
Other noninterest expense(128,576) (127,610) (126,510) (127,517)(127,443) (126,801) (125,573) (125,640)
Total noninterest expense(129,235) (128,153) (126,449) (127,395)(123,728) (126,809) (125,427) (126,287)
Earnings before income taxes154,056
 157,576
 158,021
 163,664
147,067
 151,856
 178,364
 155,653
Income tax expense(39,015) (41,289) (42,286) (45,388)(29,186) (41,830) (50,239) (43,049)
Net earnings$115,041
 $116,287
 $115,735
 $118,276
$117,881
 $110,026
 $128,125
 $112,604
              
Basic and diluted earnings per share$0.93
 $0.94
 $0.92
 $0.93
$0.98
 $0.92
 $1.07
 $0.92
Cash dividends declared per share$0.60
 $0.60
 $0.60
 $0.50
$0.60
 $0.60
 $0.60
 $0.60
 Three Months Ended
 December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
 2018 2018 2018 2018
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Interest income$302,739
 $292,642
 $288,514
 $277,775
Interest expense(40,974) (32,325) (26,182) (21,275)
Net interest income261,765
 260,317
 262,332
 256,500
Provision for credit losses(12,000) (11,500) (17,500) (4,000)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses249,765
 248,817
 244,832
 252,500
Gain on sale of securities786
 826
 253
 6,311
Other noninterest income32,740
 36,086
 39,385
 32,248
Total noninterest income33,526
 36,912
 39,638
 38,559
Foreclosed assets income, net311
 257
 61
 122
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs(970) (800) 
 
Other noninterest expense(128,576) (127,610) (126,510) (127,517)
Total noninterest expense(129,235) (128,153) (126,449) (127,395)
Earnings before income taxes154,056
 157,576
 158,021
 163,664
Income tax expense(39,015) (41,289) (42,286) (45,388)
Net earnings$115,041
 $116,287
 $115,735
 $118,276
        
Basic and diluted earnings per share$0.93
 $0.94
 $0.92
 $0.93
Cash dividends declared per share$0.60
 $0.60
 $0.60
 $0.50

 Three Months Ended
 December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
 2017 2017 2017 2017
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Interest income$284,597
 $260,966
 $259,544
 $247,409
Interest expense(21,641) (19,276) (17,071) (14,957)
Net interest income262,956
 241,690
 242,473
 232,452
Provision for credit losses(6,406) (15,119) (11,499) (24,728)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses256,550
 226,571
 230,974
 207,724
(Loss) gain on sale of securities(3,329) 1,236
 1,651
 (99)
Other noninterest income30,124
 30,146
 33,631
 35,213
Total noninterest income26,795
 31,382
 35,282
 35,114
Foreclosed assets income (expense), net475
 (2,191) 157
 (143)
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs(16,085) (1,450) (1,700) (500)
Other noninterest expense(127,258) (114,901) (116,164) (115,901)
Total noninterest expense(142,868) (118,542) (117,707) (116,544)
Earnings before income taxes140,477
 139,411
 148,549
 126,294
Income tax expense(56,440) (37,945) (54,902) (47,626)
Net earnings$84,037
 $101,466
 $93,647
 $78,668
        
Basic and diluted earnings per share$0.66
 $0.84
 $0.77
 $0.65
Cash dividends declared per share$0.50
 $0.50
 $0.50
 $0.50

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE 23.24. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Stock Repurchase ProgramPrograms
On February 24, 2019, effective upon the maturity of the current Stock Repurchase Program on February 28, 2019,12, 2020, PacWest's Board of Directors authorized a new Stock Repurchase Program to purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $225$200 million until February 28, 2021, effective upon the maturity of the current Stock Repurchase Program on February 29, 2020. After the authorization of the new Stock Repurchase Program, on February 24, 2019, the amount that could be used to repurchase shares will be $225$200 million as of March 1, 2019.2020.
Common Stock Dividends
On February 1, 2019,3, 2020, the Company announced that the Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on February 28, 20192020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2019.2020.
We have evaluated events that have occurred subsequent to December 31, 20182019 and have concluded there are no subsequent events that would require recognition in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.




ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 20182019 and have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b)Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a‑15(f). Our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation under the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2018.2019. See "Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" set forth in Part II, Item 8 for additional information regarding management's evaluation.
(c) Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm. KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K and, as part of their audit, has issued their report, included herein, on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
(d)Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of 20182019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.




PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information required by this Item regarding the Company’s directors and executive officers, and corporate governance, including information with respect to beneficial ownership reporting compliance, will appear in the Proxy Statement we will deliver to our stockholders in connection with our 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference. Information relating to the registrant’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to its employees, including its senior financial officers, is included in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K under “Available Information.”
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item will appear in the Proxy Statement we will deliver to our stockholders in connection with our 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this Item regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management will appear in the Proxy Statement we will deliver to our stockholders in connection with our 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference. Information relating to securities authorized for issuance under the Company’s equity compensation plans is included in Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K under “Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.”
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item will appear in the Proxy Statement we will deliver to our stockholders in connection with our 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item will appear in the Proxy Statement we will deliver to our stockholders in connection with our 20192020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.




PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)1. Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements of PacWest Bancorp and its subsidiaries and independent auditors’ report are included in Item 8 under Part II of this Form 10‑K.
2.Financial Statement Schedules
2. Financial Statement Schedules
All financial statement schedules have been omitted, as they are either inapplicable or included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
3.Exhibits
3. Exhibits
The following documents are included or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K:
3.1

3.2

3.53.3

4.1

Other long‑term borrowing instruments are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S‑K. The Company undertakes to furnish copies of such instruments to the Commission upon request.
10.1*4.2

10.1*
10.2*



10.3*



10.4*



10.5*



10.6*



10.7*


10.8*

10.9*
10.8*

10.9*




10.10*


10.11*

10.11*

10.12*
21.1

23.1

24.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

101

104
The cover page of PacWest Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, formatted in Inline XBRL (contained in Exhibit 101).
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*    Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
(b)Exhibits
The exhibits listed in Item 15(a)3 are incorporated by reference or attached hereto.
(c)Excluded Financial Statements
Not Applicable
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
  PACWEST BANCORP
Dated:February 27, 20192020By:
/s/ Matthew P. Wagner
Matthew P. Wagner
(Chief Executive Officer)
POWERS OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints John M. Eggemeyer, Matthew P. Wagner, Patrick J. Rusnak and Kori L. Ogrosky, and each of them severally, his or her true and lawful attorney‑in‑fact with power of substitution and resubstitution to sign in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to do any and all things and execute any and all instruments that such attorney may deem necessary or advisable under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any rules, regulations and requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with this Annual Report on Form 10‑K and any and all amendments hereto, as fully for all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, and hereby ratifies and confirms all said attorneys‑in‑fact and agents, each acting alone, and his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SignatureTitleDate
   
/s/ JOHN M. EGGEMEYER
John M. Eggemeyer
Chairman of the Board of DirectorsFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ MATTHEW P. WAGNER
Matthew P. Wagner
Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)February 27, 20192020
   
/s/ PATRICK J. RUSNAK
Patrick J. Rusnak
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)February 27, 20192020
   
/s/ BART R. OLSON
Bart R. Olson
Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)February 27, 20192020
   
/s/ TANYA M. ACKER
Tanya M. Acker
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ PAUL R. BURKE
Paul R. Burke
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ CRAIG A. CARLSON
Craig A. Carlson
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ C. WILLIAM HOSLER
C. William Hosler
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ SUSAN E. LESTER
Susan E. Lester
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
/s/ ARNOLD W. MESSER
Arnold W. Messer
DirectorFebruary 27, 2020
   
/s/ ROGER H. MOLVAR
Roger H. Molvar
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ JAMES J. PIECZYNSKI
James J. Pieczynski
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ DANIEL B. PLATT
Daniel B. Platt
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ ROBERT A. STINE
Robert A. Stine
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020
   
/s/ MARK T. YUNG
Mark T. Yung
DirectorFebruary 27, 20192020






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