UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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 Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 20202021
Commission File Number: 1-10853
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TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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North Carolina56-0939887
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
214 North Tryon Street
Charlotte,North Carolina28202
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant'sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code:(336)733-2000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $5 par valueTFCNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series F Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PFNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series G Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PGNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series H Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PHNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/4,000th interest in a share of Series I Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PINew York Stock Exchange
5.853% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Normal Preferred Purchase Securities each representing 1/100th interest in a share of Series J Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PJNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series O Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PONew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series R Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTFC.PRNew York Stock Exchange
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. Yes 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). Yes No
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“large accelerated filer," "accelerated” “accelerated filer," "smaller” “smaller reporting company"company” and "emerging“emerging growth company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
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 Exchange Act). Yes No
At April 30, 2020, 1,347,468,353March 31, 2021, 1,344,845,174 shares of the registrant'sregistrant’s common stock, $5 par value, were outstanding.





TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
March 31, 20202021
Page No.
PART I - Financial Information
Glossary of Defined Terms
Forward-Looking Statements
Item 1.Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders'Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
Note 2. Business Combinations
Note 3.2. Securities Financing Activities
Note 3. Investment Securities
Note 4. Investment SecuritiesLoans and ACL
Note 5. LoansGoodwill and ACLOther Intangible Assets
Note 6. Loan Servicing
Note 6. Goodwill7. Other Assets and Other Intangible AssetsLiabilities
Note 7. Loan Servicing8. Borrowings
Note 8. Other Assets and Liabilities
Note 9. Shareholders'Shareholders’ Equity
Note 10. AOCI
Note 11. Income Taxes
Note 12. Benefit Plans
Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies
Note 14. Fair Value Disclosures
Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments
Note 16. Computation of EPS
Note 17. Operating Segments
Item 2.Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (see Market Risk Management in MD&A)
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
PART II - Other Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities - (none)
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures - (not applicable)
Item 5.Other Information - (none to be reported)
Item 6.Exhibits




Glossary of Defined Terms
The following terms may be used throughout this report, including the consolidated financial statements and related notes.
TermDefinition
ACLAllowance for credit losses
AFSAvailable-for-sale
Agency MBSMortgage-backed securities issued by a U.S. government agency or GSE
ALLLAllowance for loan and lease losses
ALMAsset/Liability management
ARRCAlternative Reference Rates Committee of the FRB and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
AOCIAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Basel III RulesRules issued by the FRB, OCC and FDIC on capital adequacy and liquidity requirements in the U.S for banking organizations.
BB&TBB&T Corporation and subsidiaries (changed to "Truist“Truist Financial Corporation"Corporation” effective with the Merger)
BHCBank holding company
BoardTruist'sTruist’s Board of Directors
C&CBCorporate and Commercial Banking, an operating segment
CARES ActThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
CB&WConsumer Banking and Wealth, an operating segment
CCARComprehensive Capital Analysis and Review
CDCertificate of deposit
CDICore deposit intangible
CECLCurrent expected credit loss model
CEOChief Executive Officer
CFOChief Financial Officer
CET1Common equity tier 1
CIBCorporate and Investment Banking
CompanyTruist Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (interchangeable with "Truist"“Truist” below), formerly BB&T Corporation
COVID-19Coronavirus disease 2019
CRACommunity Reinvestment Act of 1977
CRECommercial real estate
CROChief Risk Officer
CVACredit valuation adjustment
EPSEarnings per common share
EVEEconomic value of equity
Exchange ActSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank
FHLMCFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMAFederal National Mortgage Association
FRBBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
GAAPAccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GDPGross Domestic Product
GNMAGovernment National Mortgage Association
GrandbridgeGrandbridge Real Estate Capital, LLC
GSEU.S. government-sponsored enterprise
HFIHeld for investment
HTMHeld-to-maturity
IHInsurance Holdings, an operating segment
IPVIndependent price verification
IRSInternal Revenue Service
LCRLiquidity Coverage Ratio
LHFSLoans held for sale
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
LOCOMLower of cost or market
Market Risk RuleMarket risk capital requirements issued jointly by the OCC, U.S. Treasury, FRB, and FDIC
MBSMortgage-backed securities
MD&AManagement'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
MergerMerger of BB&T and SunTrust effective December 6, 2019
MRLCCMarket Risk, Liquidity and Capital Committee
MRMModel Risk Management
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TermDefinition
MSRMortgage servicing right
N/ANANot applicable
NIMNet interest margin, computed on a TE basis
NMNot meaningful
NPANonperforming asset
NPLNonperforming loan
NYSENew York Stock Exchange
OASOption adjusted spread
OCCOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCIOther comprehensive income (loss)
OPEBOther post-employment benefit
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TermDefinition
OREOOther real estate owned
OT&COther, Treasury and Corporate
OTCOver-the-counter
Parent CompanyTruist Financial Corporation, the parent company of Truist Bank and other subsidiaries
PCDPurchased credit deteriorated loans
PCIPurchased credit impaired loans
PSUPPPPerformance share unitsPaycheck Protection Program, established by the CARES Act
Re-REMICsRe-securitizations of Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
ROU assetsRight-of-use assets
RSARestricted Stock Award
RSURestricted stock unit
RUFCReserve for unfunded lending commitments
SBICSmall Business Investment Company
SECSCBSecurities and Exchange Commission
Short-Term BorrowingsFederal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowed funds with original maturities of less than one yearStress Capital Buffer
SOFRSecured Overnight Financing Rate
SunTrustSunTrust Banks, Inc.
TDRTroubled debt restructuring
TETaxable-equivalent
TRSTotal Return Swap
TruistTruist Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (interchangeable with the "Company"“Company” above), formerly BB&T Corporation
Truist BankTruist Bank, formerly Branch Banking and Trust Company
U.S.United States of America
U.S. TreasuryUnited States Department of the Treasury
UPBUnpaid principal balance
VaRValue-at-risk
VIEVariable interest entity

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and the future performance of Truist. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "projects," "may," "will," "should,"“anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would," "could"” “could” and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead represent management'smanagement’s expectations and assumptions regarding Truist'sTruist’s business, the economy, and other future conditions. Such statements involve inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As such, Truist’s actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements. While there can be no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements include the following, without limitation, as well as the risks and uncertainties more fully discussed underin Part II, Item 1A-Risk Factors in this report and Part I, Item 1A-Risk Factors in Truist’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019:2020:
the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy, and continuation of current conditions could adversely affect Truist’s capital and liquidity position, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans and increase Truist's allowance for credit losses, impair the collateral values, cause an outflow of deposits, result in lost revenue or additional expenses, result in goodwill impairment charges, the impairment of other financial and nonfinancial assets, and increase Truist’s cost of capital;
risks and uncertainties relating to the Merger, including the ability to successfully integrate the companies or to realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger;
expenses relating to the Merger and integration of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust;
deposit attrition, client loss or revenue loss following completed mergers or acquisitions may be greater than anticipated;
changes in the interest rate environment, including the replacement of LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark, which could adversely affect Truist’s revenue and expenses, the value of assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital, cash flows, and liquidity;
volatility in mortgage production and servicing revenues, and changes in carrying values of Truist’s servicing assets and mortgages held for sale due to changes in interest rates;
management’s ability to effectively manage credit risk;
inability to access short-term funding or liquidity;
loss of client deposits, which could increase Truist’s funding costs;
changes in Truist’s credit ratings, which could increase the cost of funding or limit access to capital markets;
additional capital and liquidity requirements that will result from the Merger;
regulatory matters, litigation or other legal actions, which may result in, among other things, costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on Truist’s business activities, reputational harm, or other adverse consequences;
risks related to originating and selling mortgages, including repurchase and indemnity demands from purchasers related to representations and warranties on loans sold, which could result in an increase in the amount of losses for loan repurchases;
failure to execute on strategic or operational plans, including the ability to successfully complete and/or integrate mergers and acquisitions;
risks relating to Truist’s role as a servicer of loans, including an increase in the scope or costs of the services Truist is required to perform without any corresponding increase in Truist’s servicing fee, or a breach of Truist’s obligations as servicer;
negative public opinion, which could damage Truist’s reputation;
increased scrutiny regarding Truist’s consumer sales practices, training practices, incentive compensation design and governance;
competition from new or existing competitors, including increased competition from products and services offered by non-bank financial technology companies, may reduce Truist’s client base, cause Truist to lower prices for its products and services in order to maintain market share or otherwise adversely impact Truist’s businesses or results of operations;
Truist’s ability to introduce new products and services in response to industry trends or developments in technology that achieve market acceptance and regulatory approval;
Truist’s success depends on the expertise of key personnel, and if these individuals leave or change their roles without effective replacements Truist's operations and integration activities could be adversely impacted. This could be exacerbated as Truist continues to integrate the management teams of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust, or if the organization is unable to hire and retain qualified personnel;
legislative, regulatory or accounting changes may adversely affect the businesses in which Truist is engaged;
evolving regulatory standards, including with respect to capital and liquidity requirements, and results of regulatory examinations, may adversely affect Truist's financial condition and results of operations;
accounting policies and processes require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain;
general economic or business conditions, either nationally or regionally, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, slower deposit or asset growth, a deterioration in credit quality or a reduced demand for credit, insurance or other services;
risk management measures and management oversight functions may not identify or address risks adequately;
unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings or other claims or regulatory or other governmental investigations or inquiries could result in negative publicity, protests, fines, penalties, restrictions on Truist's operations or ability to expand its business or other negative consequences, all of which could cause reputational damage and adversely impact Truist's financial condition and results of operations;
competitors of Truist may have greater financial resources or develop products that enable them to compete more successfully than Truist and may be subject to different regulatory standards than Truist;
failure to maintain or enhance Truist’s competitive position with respect to technology, whether it fails to anticipate client expectations or because its technological developments fail to perform as desired or are not rolled out in a timely manner or for other reasons, may cause Truist to lose market share or incur additional expense;
fraud or misconduct by internal or external parties, which Truist may not be able to prevent, detect or mitigate;
operational or communications systems, including systems used by vendors or other external parties, may fail or may be the subject of a breach or cyber-attack that, if successful, could adversely impact Truist's financial condition and results of operations;
security risks, including denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks targeting Truist’s employees and clients, malware intrusion or data corruption attempts, and identity theft could result in the disclosure of confidential information, adversely affect Truist’s business or reputation or create significant legal or financial exposure;
natural or other disasters, including acts of terrorism and pandemics, could have an adverse effect on Truist, including a material disruption of Truist's operations or the ability or willingness of clients to access Truist's products and services;
widespread system outages, caused by the failure of critical internal systems or critical services provided by third parties could adversely impact Truist's financial condition and results of operations; and
depressed market values for Truist’s stock and adverse economic conditions sustained over a period of time may require a write down to goodwill.
risks and uncertainties relating to the Merger of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust, including the ability to successfully integrate the companies or to realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger;
expenses relating to the Merger and integration of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust;
deposit attrition, client loss or revenue loss following completed mergers or acquisitions may be greater than anticipated;
the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy, adversely impacted Truist’s financial condition, and results of operations, including through increased expenses, reduced fee income and net interest margin and increases in the allowance for credit losses, and continuation of current conditions could worsen these impacts and also adversely affect Truist’s capital and liquidity position or cost of capital, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, cause an outflow of deposits, and impair goodwill or other assets;
Truist is subject to credit risk by lending or committing to lend money, and may have more credit risk and higher credit losses to the extent that loans are concentrated by loan type, industry segment, borrower type or location of the borrower or collateral;
changes in the interest rate environment, including the replacement of LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark and potentially negative interest rates, which could adversely affect Truist’s revenue and expenses, the value of assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital, cash flows, and liquidity;
inability to access short-term funding or liquidity, loss of client deposits or changes in Truist’s credit ratings, which could increase the cost of funding or limit access to capital markets;
risk management oversight functions may not identify or address risks adequately, and management may not be able to effectively manage credit risk;
risks resulting from the extensive use of models in Truist’s business, which may impact decisions made by management and regulators;
failure to execute on strategic or operational plans, including the ability to successfully complete or integrate mergers and acquisitions;
increased competition, including from (i) new or existing competitors that could have greater financial resources or be subject to different regulatory standards, and (ii) products and services offered by non-bank financial technology companies, may reduce Truist’s client base, cause Truist to lower prices for its products and services in order to maintain market share or otherwise adversely impact Truist’s businesses or results of operations;
failure to maintain or enhance Truist’s competitive position with respect to new products, services and technology, whether it fails to anticipate client expectations or because its technological developments fail to perform as desired or do not achieve market acceptance or regulatory approval or for other reasons, may cause Truist to lose market share or incur additional expense;
negative public opinion, which could damage Truist’s reputation;
increased scrutiny regarding Truist’s consumer sales practices, training practices, incentive compensation design, and governance;
regulatory matters, litigation or other legal actions, which may result in, among other things, costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on Truist’s business activities, reputational harm, negative publicity, or other adverse consequences;
evolving legislative, accounting and regulatory standards, including with respect to capital and liquidity requirements, and results of regulatory examinations may adversely affect Truist’s financial condition and results of operations;
the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and its agencies could have a material adverse effect on profitability;
accounting policies and processes require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain, including the potential write down to goodwill if there is an elongated period of decline in market value for Truist’s stock and adverse economic conditions are sustained over a period of time;
general economic or business conditions, either globally, nationally or regionally, may be less favorable than expected, and instability in global geopolitical matters or volatility in financial markets could result in, among other things, slower deposit or asset growth, a deterioration in credit quality, or a reduced demand for credit, insurance, or other services;
risks related to originating and selling mortgages, including repurchase and indemnity demands from purchasers related to representations and warranties on loans sold, which could result in an increase in the amount of losses for loan repurchases;
risks relating to Truist’s role as a loan servicer, including an increase in the scope or costs of the services Truist is required to perform, without any corresponding increase in servicing fees or a breach of Truist’s obligations as servicer;
Truist’s success depends on hiring and retaining key personnel, and if these individuals leave or change roles without effective replacements, Truist’s operations and integration activities could be adversely impacted, which could be exacerbated as Truist continues to integrate the management teams of heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust;
fraud or misconduct by internal or external parties, which Truist may not be able to prevent, detect, or mitigate;
security risks, including denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks targeting Truist’s teammates and clients, malware intrusion, data corruption attempts, system breaches, cyber attacks, and identity theft, could result in the disclosure of confidential information, adversely affect Truist’s business or reputation or create significant legal or financial exposure; and
widespread outages of operational, communication, or other systems, whether internal or provided by third parties, natural or other disasters (including acts of terrorism and pandemics), and the effects of climate change could have an adverse effect on Truist’s financial condition and results of operations, lead to material disruption of Truist’s operations or the ability or willingness of clients to access Truist’s products and services.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, Truist undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$5,312  $4,084  Cash and due from banks$5,097 $5,029 
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks31,036  14,981  Interest-bearing deposits with banks27,035 13,839 
Securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreementsSecurities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements1,796  1,417  Securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements1,349 1,745 
Trading assets at fair valueTrading assets at fair value3,863  5,733  Trading assets at fair value5,094 3,872 
AFS securities at fair valueAFS securities at fair value78,398  74,727  AFS securities at fair value123,807 120,788 
LHFS (including $3,655 and $5,673 at fair value, respectively)4,810  8,373  
LHFS (including $5,465 and $4,955 at fair value, respectively)LHFS (including $5,465 and $4,955 at fair value, respectively)5,668 6,059 
Loans and leasesLoans and leases319,229  299,842  Loans and leases291,511 299,734 
ALLLALLL(5,211) (1,549) ALLL(5,662)(5,835)
Loans and leases, net of ALLLLoans and leases, net of ALLL314,018  298,293  Loans and leases, net of ALLL285,849 293,899 
Premises and equipmentPremises and equipment3,999  3,712  Premises and equipment3,787 3,870 
GoodwillGoodwill23,927  24,154  Goodwill24,356 24,447 
CDI and other intangible assetsCDI and other intangible assets3,168  3,142  CDI and other intangible assets2,825 2,984 
MSRs (including $2,150 and $2,618 at fair value, respectively)2,150  2,630  
Other assets (including $5,129 and $3,310 at fair value, respectively)33,752  31,832  
MSRs at fair valueMSRs at fair value2,365 2,023 
Other assets (including $3,801 and $4,891 at fair value, respectively)Other assets (including $3,801 and $4,891 at fair value, respectively)30,305 30,673 
Total assetsTotal assets$506,229  $473,078  Total assets$517,537 $509,228 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$97,618  $92,405  Noninterest-bearing deposits$136,555 $127,629 
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits252,561  242,322  Interest-bearing deposits259,007 253,448 
Short-term borrowings12,696  18,218  
Short-term borrowings (including $1,313 and $1,115 at fair value, respectively)Short-term borrowings (including $1,313 and $1,115 at fair value, respectively)5,889 6,092 
Long-term debtLong-term debt65,662  41,339  Long-term debt37,753 39,597 
Other liabilities (including $1,849 and $1,440 at fair value, respectively)11,631  12,236  
Other liabilities (including $704 and $555 at fair value, respectively)Other liabilities (including $704 and $555 at fair value, respectively)10,457 11,550 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities440,168  406,520  Total liabilities449,661 438,316 
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders’ EquityShareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $5 par value, liquidation preference of $25,000 per sharePreferred stock, $5 par value, liquidation preference of $25,000 per share4,599  5,102  Preferred stock, $5 par value, liquidation preference of $25,000 per share7,124 8,048 
Common stock, $5 par valueCommon stock, $5 par value6,737  6,711  Common stock, $5 par value6,724 6,745 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital35,584  35,609  Additional paid-in capital35,360 35,843 
Retained earningsRetained earnings18,076  19,806  Retained earnings20,184 19,455 
AOCI, net of deferred income taxesAOCI, net of deferred income taxes898  (844) AOCI, net of deferred income taxes(1,516)716 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests167  174  Noncontrolling interests105 
Total shareholders' equity66,061  66,558  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$506,229  $473,078  
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity67,876 70,912 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$517,537 $509,228 
Common shares outstandingCommon shares outstanding1,347,461  1,342,166  Common shares outstanding1,344,845 1,348,961 
Common shares authorizedCommon shares authorized2,000,000  2,000,000  Common shares authorized2,000,000 2,000,000 
Preferred shares outstandingPreferred shares outstanding140  145  Preferred shares outstanding107 280 
Preferred shares authorizedPreferred shares authorized5,000  5,000  Preferred shares authorized5,000 5,000 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
20202019Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
20212020
Interest IncomeInterest Income  Interest Income  
Interest and fees on loans and leasesInterest and fees on loans and leases$3,776  $1,839  Interest and fees on loans and leases$3,002 $3,776 
Interest on securitiesInterest on securities494  302  Interest on securities443 494 
Interest on other earning assetsInterest on other earning assets156  32  Interest on other earning assets49 156 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income4,426  2,173  Total interest income3,494 4,426 
Interest ExpenseInterest Expense      Interest Expense  
Interest on depositsInterest on deposits421  253  Interest on deposits47 421 
Interest on long-term debtInterest on long-term debt272  192  Interest on long-term debt148 272 
Interest on other borrowingsInterest on other borrowings83  32  Interest on other borrowings14 83 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense776  477  Total interest expense209 776 
Net Interest IncomeNet Interest Income3,650  1,696  Net Interest Income3,285 3,650 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses893  155  Provision for credit losses48 893 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit LossesNet Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses2,757  1,541  Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses3,237 2,757 
Noninterest IncomeNoninterest Income      Noninterest Income  
Insurance incomeInsurance income549  510  Insurance income626 549 
Wealth management incomeWealth management income341 332 
Service charges on depositsService charges on deposits305  171  Service charges on deposits258 305 
Wealth management income332  162  
Card and payment related fees187  128  
Residential mortgage incomeResidential mortgage income245  49  Residential mortgage income100 245 
Investment banking and trading incomeInvestment banking and trading income118  27  Investment banking and trading income340 118 
Card and payment related feesCard and payment related fees200 187 
Lending related feesLending related fees100 67 
Operating lease incomeOperating lease income77  35  Operating lease income68 77 
Commercial real estate related incomeCommercial real estate related income43 44 
Income from bank-owned life insuranceIncome from bank-owned life insurance44  28  Income from bank-owned life insurance50 44 
Lending related fees67  25  
Commercial real estate related income44  14  
Securities gains (losses)Securities gains (losses)(2) —  Securities gains (losses)(2)
Other income (loss)Other income (loss)(5) 53  Other income (loss)71 (5)
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income1,961  1,202  Total noninterest income2,197 1,961 
Noninterest ExpenseNoninterest Expense      Noninterest Expense  
Personnel expensePersonnel expense1,972  1,087  Personnel expense2,142 1,972 
Professional fees and outside processingProfessional fees and outside processing350 247 
Net occupancy expenseNet occupancy expense221  122  Net occupancy expense209 221 
Professional fees and outside processing247  86  
Software expenseSoftware expense210  72  Software expense210 210 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles144 165 
Equipment expenseEquipment expense116  65  Equipment expense113 116 
Marketing and customer developmentMarketing and customer development84  27  Marketing and customer development66 84 
Operating lease depreciationOperating lease depreciation71  29  Operating lease depreciation50 71 
Loan-related expenseLoan-related expense62  25  Loan-related expense54 62 
Amortization of intangibles165  32  
Regulatory costsRegulatory costs29  18  Regulatory costs25 29 
Merger-related and restructuring chargesMerger-related and restructuring charges107  80  Merger-related and restructuring charges141 107 
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debtLoss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt(3)
Other expenseOther expense147  125  Other expense109 147 
Total noninterest expenseTotal noninterest expense3,431  1,768  Total noninterest expense3,610 3,431 
EarningsEarnings      Earnings  
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes1,287  975  Income before income taxes1,824 1,287 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes224  177  Provision for income taxes351 224 
Net incomeNet income1,063  798  Net income1,473 1,063 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests  Noncontrolling interests(4)
Dividends on preferred stock74  43  
Net income available to the bank holding companyNet income available to the bank holding company1,477 1,060 
Preferred stock dividends and otherPreferred stock dividends and other143 74 
Net income available to common shareholdersNet income available to common shareholders$986  $749  Net income available to common shareholders$1,334 $986 
Basic EPSBasic EPS$0.73  $0.98  Basic EPS$0.99 $0.73 
Diluted EPSDiluted EPS0.73  0.97  Diluted EPS0.98 0.73 
Basic weighted average shares outstandingBasic weighted average shares outstanding1,344,372  764,135  Basic weighted average shares outstanding1,345,666 1,344,372 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding1,357,545  774,071  Diluted weighted average shares outstanding1,358,932 1,357,545 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Net incomeNet income$1,063  $798  Net income$1,473 $1,063 
OCI, net of tax:OCI, net of tax:      OCI, net of tax:  
Change in unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs15  17  
Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges11  (34) 
Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on AFS securities1,721  309  
Net change in net pension and postretirement costsNet change in net pension and postretirement costs35 15 
Net change in cash flow hedgesNet change in cash flow hedges36 11 
Net change in AFS securitiesNet change in AFS securities(2,304)1,721 
Other, netOther, net(5)  Other, net(5)
Total OCI, net of taxTotal OCI, net of tax1,742  294  Total OCI, net of tax(2,232)1,742 
Total comprehensive incomeTotal comprehensive income$2,805  $1,092  Total comprehensive income$(759)$2,805 
Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI:Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI:Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI:
Change in unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs$ $ 
Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (11) 
Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on AFS securities527  95  
Other, net—  —  
Net change in net pension and postretirement costsNet change in net pension and postretirement costs$11 $
Net change in cash flow hedgesNet change in cash flow hedges11 
Net change in AFS securitiesNet change in AFS securities(707)527 
Total income taxes related to OCITotal income taxes related to OCI$(685)$535 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS'SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Unaudited
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Shares of Common StockPreferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAOCINoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' EquityUnaudited
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Shares of Common StockPreferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAOCINoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders’ Equity
Balance, January 1, 2019763,326  $3,053  $3,817  $6,849  $18,118  $(1,715) $56  $30,178  
Add (Deduct):                        
Net income—  $—  $—  $—  $792  $—  $ $798  
OCI—  —  —  —  —  294  —  294  
Issued in connection with equity awards, net2,594  —  13  (41) —  —  —  (28) 
Cash dividends declared on common stock—  —  —  —  (309) —  —  (309) 
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock—  —  —  —  (43) —  —  (43) 
Equity-based compensation expense—  —  —  32  —  —  —  32  
Other, net—  —  —   (40) —  (2) (39) 
Balance, March 31, 2019765,920  $3,053  $3,830  $6,843  $18,518  $(1,421) $60  $30,883  
Balance, January 1, 2020Balance, January 1, 20201,342,166  $5,102  $6,711  $35,609  $19,806  $(844) $174  $66,558  Balance, January 1, 20201,342,166 $5,102 $6,711 $35,609 $19,806 $(844)$174 $66,558 
Add (Deduct):                        
Net incomeNet income—  $—  $—  $—  $1,060  $—  $ $1,063  Net income— — — — 1,060 — 1,063 
OCIOCI—  —  —  —  —  1,742  —  1,742  OCI— — — — — 1,742 — 1,742 
Issued in connection with equity awards, netIssued in connection with equity awards, net5,295  —  26  (104) (2) —  —  (80) Issued in connection with equity awards, net5,295 — 26 (104)(2)— — (80)
Redemption of preferred stockRedemption of preferred stock—  (503) —  —  —  —  —  (503) Redemption of preferred stock— (503)— — — — (500)
Cash dividends declared on common stockCash dividends declared on common stock—  —  —  —  (605) —  —  (605) Cash dividends declared on common stock— — — — (605)— — (605)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stockCash dividends declared on preferred stock—  —  —  —  (74) —  —  (74) Cash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — (77)— — (77)
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense—  —  —  79  —  —  —  79  Equity-based compensation expense— — — 79 — — — 79 
Cumulative effect adjustment for new accounting standardsCumulative effect adjustment for new accounting standards—  —  —  —  (2,109) —  —  (2,109) Cumulative effect adjustment for new accounting standards— — — — (2,109)— — (2,109)
Other, netOther, net—  —  —  —  —  —  (10) (10) Other, net— — — — (10)(10)
Balance, March 31, 2020Balance, March 31, 20201,347,461  $4,599  $6,737  $35,584  $18,076  $898  $167  $66,061  Balance, March 31, 20201,347,461 $4,599 $6,737 $35,584 $18,076 $898 $167 $66,061 
Balance, January 1, 2021Balance, January 1, 20211,348,961 $8,048 $6,745 $35,843 $19,455 $716 $105 $70,912 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 1,477 — (4)1,473 
OCIOCI— — — — — (2,232)— (2,232)
Issued in connection with equity awards, netIssued in connection with equity awards, net5,388 — 27 (111)— — — (84)
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(9,504)— (48)(458)— — — (506)
Redemption of preferred stockRedemption of preferred stock— (924)— — (26)— — (950)
Cash dividends declared on common stockCash dividends declared on common stock— — — — (605)— — (605)
Cash dividends declared on preferred stockCash dividends declared on preferred stock— — — — (117)— — (117)
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense— — — 86 — — — 86 
Other, netOther, net— — — — — — (101)(101)
Balance, March 31, 2021Balance, March 31, 20211,344,845 $7,124 $6,724 $35,360 $20,184 $(1,516)$$67,876 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019Unaudited
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:Cash Flows From Operating Activities:  Cash Flows From Operating Activities:  
Net incomeNet income$1,063  $798  Net income$1,473 $1,063 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:  
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses893  155  Provision for credit losses48 893 
DepreciationDepreciation234  105  Depreciation201 234 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles165  32  Amortization of intangibles144 165 
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense79  32  Equity-based compensation expense86 79 
(Gain) loss on securities, net —  
Securities (gains) lossesSecurities (gains) losses
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:Net change in operating assets and liabilities:      Net change in operating assets and liabilities:  
LHFSLHFS2,898  77  LHFS(510)2,898 
MSRsMSRs480  73  MSRs(342)480 
Pension assetPension asset(336) (561) Pension asset(452)(336)
Derivative assets and liabilitiesDerivative assets and liabilities1,060 (1,728)
Trading assetsTrading assets1,870  (1,133) Trading assets(1,222)1,870 
Other assets and other liabilitiesOther assets and other liabilities(3,318) (445) Other assets and other liabilities(915)(1,590)
Other, netOther, net598  122  Other, net396 598 
Net cash from operating activitiesNet cash from operating activities4,628  (745) Net cash from operating activities(33)4,628 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:Cash Flows From Investing Activities:      Cash Flows From Investing Activities:  
Proceeds from sales of AFS securitiesProceeds from sales of AFS securities1,506  1,797  Proceeds from sales of AFS securities60 1,506 
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS securitiesProceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS securities2,513  861  Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS securities8,862 2,513 
Purchases of AFS securitiesPurchases of AFS securities(4,029) (3,525) Purchases of AFS securities(15,601)(4,029)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of HTM securities—  450  
Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of sales and principal collectedOriginations and purchases of loans and leases, net of sales and principal collected(18,024) (193) Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of sales and principal collected8,249 (18,024)
Net cash received (paid) for FHLB stockNet cash received (paid) for FHLB stock(651) 76  Net cash received (paid) for FHLB stock40 (651)
Net cash received (paid) for securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements(379) (109) 
Net cash paid for premises and equipmentNet cash paid for premises and equipment(464) (34) Net cash paid for premises and equipment(99)(464)
Net cash received (paid) for mergers, acquisitions and divestituresNet cash received (paid) for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures(62) —  Net cash received (paid) for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures1,130 (62)
Other, netOther, net75  91  Other, net478 (304)
Net cash from investing activitiesNet cash from investing activities(19,515) (586) Net cash from investing activities3,119 (19,515)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:Cash Flows From Financing Activities:Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net change in depositsNet change in deposits15,474  (1,432) Net change in deposits14,489 15,474 
Net change in short-term borrowingsNet change in short-term borrowings(5,522) 1,127  Net change in short-term borrowings(203)(5,522)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debtProceeds from issuance of long-term debt24,288  2,015  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,299 24,288 
Repayment of long-term debtRepayment of long-term debt(782) (1,103) Repayment of long-term debt(3,032)(782)
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(506)
Redemption of preferred stockRedemption of preferred stock(503) —  Redemption of preferred stock(950)(500)
Cash dividends paid on common stockCash dividends paid on common stock(605) (309) Cash dividends paid on common stock(605)(605)
Cash dividends paid on preferred stockCash dividends paid on preferred stock(74) (43) Cash dividends paid on preferred stock(117)(77)
Other, netOther, net(106) (48) Other, net(197)(106)
Net cash from financing activitiesNet cash from financing activities32,170  207  Net cash from financing activities10,178 32,170 
Net Change in Cash and Cash EquivalentsNet Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents17,283  (1,124) Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents13,264 17,283 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 119,065  3,844  Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 118,868 19,065 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31$36,348  $2,720  Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31$32,132 $36,348 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Net cash paid (received) during the period for:Net cash paid (received) during the period for:Net cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest expenseInterest expense$758  $419  Interest expense$248 $758 
Income taxesIncome taxes11  62  Income taxes28 11 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 1. Basis of Presentation

General

See the Glossary of Defined Terms at the beginning of this Report for terms used herein. These consolidated financial statements and notes are presented in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q, and, therefore, do not include all information and notes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flow activity required in accordance with GAAP. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations have been made. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited annual financial statements but does not includecontain all of the footnote disclosures required by GAAP.from the annual financial statements. The information contained in the financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 should be referred to in connection with these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. The Company updated its accounting policies in connection with the recently adopted accounting standards. There were no other significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies from those disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts reported in prior periods'periods’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change include the determination of the ACL; determination of fair value for financial instruments; valuation of MSRs; goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting related adjustments; benefit plan obligations and expenses; and tax assets, liabilities, and expense.

Investment Securities

The Company invests in various debt securities primarily as a store of liquidity and as part of the overall ALM process to optimize income and market performance over an entire interest rate cycle. Investments in debt securities that are not held for trading purposes are classified as HTM or AFS. Truist does not currently have securities classified as HTM.

Interest income on securities is recognized in income on an accrual basis. Premiums and discounts are amortized into interest income using the effective interest method over the contractual life of the security. As prepayments are received, a proportionate amount of the related premium or discount is recognized in income so that the effective interest rate on the remaining portion of the security continues unchanged.

Debt securities that may be sold to meet liquidity needs arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations, changes in regulatory capital requirements or unforeseen changes in market conditions are classified as AFS. AFS securities are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in AOCI, net of deferred income taxes, in the Shareholders' equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains or losses realized from the sale of AFS securities are determined by specific identification and are included in noninterest income.

An unrealized loss exists when the current fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position are evaluated at the balance sheet date to determine whether such losses are credit-related. Credit losses are measured on an individual basis and recognized in an ACL. Changes in expected credit losses are recognized in the Provision for credit losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. At March 31, 2020, no ACL was established for AFS securities.

Cash flow modeling is used to evaluate non-agency MBS in an unrealized loss position for potential credit impairment. These models give consideration to macroeconomic factors applied to current security default rates, prepayment rates, recovery rates and security-level performance. Municipal securities are evaluated for impairment using a municipal bond credit scoring tool that leverages historical municipal market data to estimate probability of default and loss given default at the issuer level. U.S. Treasury securities, government guaranteed securities, and other securities issued by GSEs are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the US government, are highly rated by rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses. No expected credit losses have been recorded for these securities.
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Loans and Leases

The Company's accounting methods for loans differ depending on whether the loans are originated or purchased, and if purchased, whether or not the loans reflect credit deterioration since the date of origination such that at the date of acquisition there is more than an insignificant deterioration in credit.

Originated Loans and Leases

Loans and leases that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs, and unamortized fees and costs. The net amount of nonrefundable loan origination fees and certain direct costs associated with the lending process are deferred and amortized to interest income over the contractual lives of the loans using the effective interest method.

Purchased Loans

Purchased loans are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. The estimated fair values incorporate adjustments related to expected credit losses, prevailing market interest rates for comparable assets and liquidity-related adjustments.

Fair values for purchased loans are based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considers credit loss expectations, market interest rates and other market factors such as liquidity from the perspective of a market participant. Loans are grouped together according to similar characteristics and treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The probability of default, loss given default and prepayment assumptions are the key factors driving credit losses which are embedded into the estimated cash flows. These assumptions are informed by internal data on loan characteristics, historical loss experience, and current and forecasted economic conditions. The interest and liquidity component of the estimate was determined by discounting interest and principal cash flows through the expected life of the underlying loans. The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity. The discount rates do not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included as a reduction to the estimated cash flows.

Beginning January 1, 2020, purchased loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either PCD, which indicates that the loan reflects more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, or non-PCD. Truist considers a variety of factors in connection with the identification of more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality, including but not limited to risk grades, delinquency, nonperforming status, previous troubled debt restructurings or bankruptcies and other qualitative factors that indicate deterioration in credit quality since origination.

For PCD loans, an initial ALLL is determined using the same methodology as other loans held for investmentand recognized as an adjustment to the acquisition price of the asset; thus, the sum of the loans’ purchase price and initial ALLL estimate represents the initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value is the non-credit discount or premium. For non-PCD loans, the difference between the fair value and the par value is considered the fair value mark. The ALLL for non-PCD loans is recorded with a corresponding charge to the provision for credit losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Subsequent changes in the ALLL related to PCD and non-PCD loans are recognized in the provision for credit losses.

The non-credit discount or premium related to PCD loans, and the fair value mark on non-PCD loans, is amortized or accreted to interest income over the contractual life of the loans using the effective interest method for amortizing loans, and using a straight-line approach for interest-only loans and loans with revolving privileges. In the event of prepayment, unamortized discounts or premiums are recognized in interest income.

TDRs
Modifications to a borrower's debt agreement are considered TDRs if a concession is granted for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower's financial difficulties that otherwise would not be considered. TDRs are undertaken in order to improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan and may take the form of modifications made with the stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, other modifications to the structure of the loan that fall outside of normal underwriting policies and procedures, or in certain limited circumstances, forgiveness of principal or interest. A restructuring that results in only a delay in payments that is insignificant is not considered an economic concession. In accordance with the CARES Act, Truist implemented loan modification programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to provide borrowers with flexibility with respect to repayment terms. These loan modifications are not considered TDRs to the extent that the borrower was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was less than 30 days past due at December 31, 2019, or in certain circumstances, at the time that the COVID-19 loan modification program was implemented, unless the loan was previously classified as a TDR.

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TDRs can remain nonperforming, move to nonperforming, or continue on performing status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower and an evaluation as to whether the borrower will be able to repay the loan based on the modified terms. The evaluation of the borrower's ability to repay the loan is based on a current, well-documented credit analysis. In circumstances where the TDR involves charging off a portion of the loan balance, Truist classifies these TDRs as nonperforming.

The decision to maintain a commercial TDR on performing status is based on a current, well documented credit evaluation of the borrower's financial condition and prospects for repayment under the modified terms. This evaluation includes consideration of the borrower's current capacity to pay, which among other things may include a review of the borrower's current financial statements, an analysis of cash flow available to pay debt obligations, and an evaluation of secondary sources of payment from the borrower and any guarantors. This evaluation also includes an evaluation of the borrower's current willingness to pay, which may include a review of past payment history, an evaluation of the borrower's willingness to provide information on a timely basis, and consideration of offers from the borrower to provide additional collateral or guarantor support. The credit evaluation may also include review of cash flow projections, consideration of the adequacy of collateral to cover all principal and interest and trends indicating improving profitability and collectability of receivables.

The evaluation of mortgage and retail loans includes an evaluation of the client's debt-to-income ratio, credit report, property value, loan vintage, and certain other client-specific factors that impact their ability to make timely principal and interest payments on the loan.

TDR classification may be removed due to the passage of time if the loan: (1) did not include a forgiveness of principal or interest, (2) has performed in accordance with the modified terms (generally a minimum of six months), (3) was reported as a TDR over a year-end reporting period, and (4) reflected an interest rate on the modified loan that was no less than a market rate at the date of modification. TDR classification may also be removed for an accruing loan upon the occurrence of a subsequent non-concessionary modification granted at market terms and within current underwriting guidelines.

NPAs
NPAs include NPLs and foreclosed property. Foreclosed property consists of real estate and other assets acquired as a result of clients' loan defaults.

Truist's policies for placing loans on nonperforming status conform to guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. Truist classifies loans and leases as past due when the payment of principal and interest based upon contractual terms is greater than 30 days delinquent or if one payment is past due. Payment deferrals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic do not result in a loan becoming past due. The following table summarizes the delinquency thresholds that are used in evaluating nonperforming classification and the timing of charge-offs:
(number of days)Placed on Nonperforming (1)Charged-off
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial90(2) 90(2) 
CRE90(2) 90(2) 
Commercial construction90(2) 90(2) 
Lease financing90(2) 90(2) 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage (3)90to18090to210
Residential home equity and direct (3)90to12090to180
Indirect auto (3)90120
Indirect other (3)90to120120to180
Student (4)NA120to180
Credit cardNA90to180
(1) Loans may be returned to performing status when they become current as to both principal and interest and concern no longer exists as to the collectability of principal and interest, generally indicated by 180 days of sustained payment performance.
(2) Or when it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible, whichever occurs first.
(3) Depends on product type, loss mitigation status, status of the government guaranty, if applicable, and certain other product-specific factors.
(4) Government guaranteed student loans are not placed on nonperforming status and are generally not charged-off regardless of delinquency status because collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured.

When commercial loans are placed on nonperforming status, a charge-off is recorded, as applicable, to decrease the carrying value of such loans to the estimated recoverable amount. Consumer and credit card loans are subject to charge-off at a specified delinquency date consistent with regulatory guidelines.

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Certain past due loans may remain on performing status if management determines that it does not have concern over the collectability of principal and interest. Generally, when loans are placed on nonperforming status, accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income in the current period and amortization of deferred loan fees and expenses for originated loans, and fair value marks for purchased loans, is suspended. For commercial loans and certain consumer loans, payments received for interest and lending fees thereafter are applied as a reduction to the remaining principal balance as long as concern exists as to the ultimate collection of the principal. Interest income on nonperforming loans is recognized after the principal has been reduced to zero. If and when borrowers demonstrate the ability to repay a loan classified as nonperforming in accordance with its contractual terms, the loan may be returned to performing status upon meeting all regulatory, accounting and internal policy requirements.

Accrued interest is included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accrued interest receivable balances are not considered in connection with the ACL estimation process, as such amounts are generally reversed against interest income when the loan is placed in nonperforming status.

Assets acquired as a result of foreclosure are subsequently carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value equals fair value less estimated selling costs. Any excess of cost over net realizable value at the time of foreclosure is charged to the ALLL. NPAs are subject to periodic revaluations of the collateral underlying impaired loans and foreclosed real estate. The periodic revaluations are generally based on the appraised value of the property and may include additional liquidity adjustments based upon the expected retention period. Truist's policies require that valuations be updated at least annually and that upon foreclosure, the valuation must not be more than six months old, otherwise an update is required. Any subsequent changes in value as well as gains or losses from the disposition on these assets are recognized in Other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. For additional information on the Company’s loan and lease activities, see "Note 5. Loans and ACL.”

ACL

The ACL includes the ALLL and RUFC. The ACL represents management's best estimate of expected future credit losses related to loan and lease portfolios and off-balance sheet lending commitments at the balance sheet date. The ALLL is a valuation account that is deducted from or added to the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on loans. The entire amount of the ACL is available to absorb losses on any loan category or lending-related commitment. Loan or lease balances deemed to be uncollectible are charged off against the ALLL. Expected recoveries of amounts previously charged off are incorporated into the ALLL estimate, with such amounts capped at the aggregate of amounts previously charged off. Changes to the ACL are made by charges to the Provision for credit losses, which is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The RUFC is recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Portfolio segments represent the level at which Truist develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its ACL. Truist’s loan and lease portfolio consists of three portfolio segments; commercial, consumer and credit card. The expected credit loss models are generally developed one level below the portfolio segment level. In certain instances, loans are further disaggregated by similar risk characteristics, such as business sector, client type, funding type, type of collateral, whether loan payments are interest-only and whether interest rates are fixed or variable. Loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics and significant loans that are considered collateral-dependent are individually evaluated. For these loans, the ALLL is determined through review of data specific to the borrower and related collateral, if any. The commercial portfolio segment models use a risk rating approach to estimate the ALLL. The consumer and credit card models use a delinquency-based approach to estimate the ALLL. In addition to these quantitatively calculated components, the ALLL includes qualitatively calculated components.

Truist maintains a collectively calculated ALLL for loans with similar risk characteristics. The collectively calculated ALLL is estimated using relevant available information from internal and external sources relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Truist maintains quantitative models to forecast expected credit losses. The credit loss forecasting models use portfolio balances, macroeconomic scenarios, portfolio composition and loan attributes as the primary inputs. Historical loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of the ACL and includes periods covering complete economic cycles. The historical loss data is adjusted for loan and lease specific risk characteristics such as differences in environmental conditions. Expected losses are estimated through contractual maturity unless the borrower has a right to renew that is not cancellable or it is reasonably expected that the loan will be modified as a TDR.

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The Scenario Committee provides guidance, selection, and approval for enterprise-sanctioned macroeconomic scenarios, including the macroeconomic forecasts for use in the ACL process. Forecasted economic conditions are developed using third party macroeconomic scenarios adjusted based on management’s expectations over a reasonable and supportable forecast period of two years. Assumptions revert to long term historic averages gradually over a one year period. Macroeconomic factors used in estimating the expected losses vary by loan portfolio and include employment factors, estimated collateral values and market indicators as described by portfolio segment below. A qualitative allowance which incorporates management’s judgement is also included in the estimation of expected future loan and lease losses. This allowance is used to capture risks in the portfolio such as considerations with respect to the impact of current economic events, the outcomes of which are uncertain. These events may include, but are not limited to, political conditions, legislation that may directly or indirectly affect the banking industry and economic conditions affecting specific geographical areas and industries in which Truist conducts business.

Expected credit losses for loans that do not share risk characteristics with other financial assets, or significant loans that are considered collateral-dependent, are calculated on an individual basis. Such estimates may be based on an evaluation of the fair value of the underlying collateral or in certain circumstances the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest as described further below by portfolio segment.

The methodology for determining the RUFC is inherently similar to that used to determine the funded component of the ALLL and is measured over the period there is a contractual obligation to extend credit that is not unconditionally cancellable. The RUFC is adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and exposure at default.

The ACL is monitored by the ACL Committee. The ACL Committee recommends adjustments where necessary based on portfolio performance and other items that may impact credit risk and approves the ACL estimate.

The following provides a description of accounting policies, methodologies and credit quality indicators related to each of the portfolio segments:

Commercial

The majority of loans in the commercial lending portfolio are assigned risk ratings based on an assessment of conditions that affect the borrower's ability to meet contractual obligations under the loan agreement. This process includes reviewing borrowers' financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and other information specific to each borrower. Risk ratings are reviewed on an annual basis, or more frequently for many relationships based on the policy requirements regarding various risk characteristics. While this review is largely focused on the borrower's ability to repay the loan, Truist also considers the capacity and willingness of a loan's guarantors to support the loan as a secondary source of repayment. When a guarantor exhibits the documented capacity and willingness to support the loan, Truist may consider extending the loan maturity and/or temporarily deferring principal payments if the ultimate collection of both principal and interest is not in question. In these cases, Truist may determine the loan is not impaired due to the documented capacity and willingness of the guarantor to repay the loan. Loans are considered impaired when the borrower (or guarantor in certain circumstances) does not have the cash flow capacity or willingness to service the debt according to contractual terms, or it does not appear reasonable to assume that the borrower will continue to pay according to the contractual agreement. The following table summarizes risk ratings that Truist uses to monitor credit quality in its commercial portfolio:
Risk RatingDescription
PassLoans not considered to be problem credits
Special MentionLoans that have a potential weakness deserving management's close attention
SubstandardLoans for which a well-defined weakness has been identified that may put full collection of contractual cash flows at risk
NonperformingLoans for which full collection of principal and interest is not considered probable

Loans are generally pooled one level below the portfolio segment for the collectively calculated ALLL based on factors such as business sector, project and property type, line of business, collateral, loan type, obligor exposure, and risk grade or score. Commercial loss forecasting models are expected loss frameworks that use macroeconomic scenarios and current portfolio attributes as inputs. The models forecast probability of default, exposure at default and loss given default. The primary macroeconomic drivers for the commercial portfolios include unemployment, U.S. real GDP, corporate credit spreads, rental rates and property values.

Truist's policy is to review and individually evaluate the reserve for all nonperforming lending relationships and TDRs with an outstanding balance of $5 million or more, as such lending relationships do not typically share similar risk characteristics with others. Truist has elected the collateral dependent practical expedient; therefore, individually evaluated reserves are based on current economic forecasts, the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or the value of collateral, which is generally based on appraisals, recent sales of foreclosed properties and/or relevant property-specific market information. Loans are considered collateral dependent where it is probable that Truist will be unable to collect principal and interest according to the contractual terms of the agreement and repayment is expected to be provided substantially by the sale or continued operation of the underlying collateral. Commercial loans are typically secured by real estate, business equipment, inventories and other types of collateral.

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Consumer and Credit Card

The majority of the ALLL related to the consumer and credit card lending portfolios is calculated on a collective basis. Loans are pooled one level below the portfolio segment for the collectively calculated ALLL based on factors such as collateral, loan type, line of business and sales channel. Consumer portfolio models are expected loss frameworks that use macroeconomic scenarios and current portfolio attributes as inputs. The models forecast probability of default, exposure at default and loss given default. The primary macroeconomic drivers for the consumer portfolios include unemployment trends, home price indices and used car prices.

Residential mortgages and revolving home equity lines of credit are generally collateralized by one-to-four-family residential real estate, typically have loan-to-collateral value ratios of 80% or less at origination, and are made to borrowers in good credit standing. The indirect auto and indirect other portfolios include secured indirect installment loans to consumers for the purchase of new and used automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles. The student loan portfolio is composed of securitized government-guaranteed student loans and certain private student loans originated by third parties. The government guarantee mitigates substantially all of the risk related to principal and interest repayment for this component of the portfolio. Private student loans are purchased from third-party originators with credit enhancements that partially mitigate the Company’s credit exposure. The credit card portfolio and other arrangements within the indirect other portfolio are generally unsecured and actively managed.

Truist uses performing status to monitor credit quality in its consumer and credit card portfolios. Delinquency status is the primary factor considered in determining whether a loan should be classified as nonperforming. The ALLL for loans classified as a TDR is based on a discounted expected cash flow analyses and a combination of historical experience for TDRs and management judgment.

Expected recoveries for consumer and credit card loans are included in the estimation of the ALLL based on historical experience, when a loan returns to accruing status, or when the fair market value of the collateral has increased.

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

StandardDescriptionEffects on the Financial Statements
Standards Adopted January 1, 2020
Credit LossesReplaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with an expected credit loss methodology and requires consideration of a broader range of information to determine credit loss estimates. Financial assets measured at amortized cost are presented at the net amount expected to be collected by using an allowance for credit losses. Purchased credit deteriorated loans receive an allowance for expected credit losses. Any credit impairment on AFS debt securities for which the fair value is less than cost is recorded through an allowance for expected credit losses. The standard also requires expanded disclosures related to credit losses and asset quality.Truist adopted this standard using the modified retrospective approach.

The adoption of this standard resulted in a $3.1 billion increase to the ALLL and a $2.1 billion decrease to Retained earnings adjusted for deferred taxes and other impacts.

A policy election was made to dissolve the existing PCI loan pools. The amortized cost basis of PCD assets was increased by $378 million at January 1, 2020, which reflects the initial CECL ACL reserve requirement on these assets. The remaining noncredit discount will be accreted to interest income over the contractual lives of the underlying assets using an effective interest method for amortizing loans and a straight-line approach for interest-only loans and loans with revolving privileges.

The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the AFS securities portfolio.
Simplifying the Test for Goodwill ImpairmentSimplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill, by eliminating the second step from the goodwill impairment test. The amendments require an entity to perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. The standard requires an entity to recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its fair value, with the loss limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The standard must be applied on a prospective basis.The standard does not currently have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements; however, if subsequent to adoption, the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its respective fair value, the Company would be required to recognize an impairment charge for the amount that the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill assigned to the reporting unit.
There were no standards adopted during the current year that had a material effect on the Company’s financial statements, and no standards not yet adopted by the Company that are expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

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NOTE 2. Business Combinations

Effective December 6, 2019, the Company completed its previously announced Merger with SunTrust. The Merger was accounted for as a business combination. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair values as of the Merger date. The determination of fair value requires management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and subject to change. Fair value estimates related to the acquired assets and liabilities are subject to adjustment until all necessary information related to the valuation process has been received. Adjustments must be finalized within one year of the closing date of the Merger. The Company’s purchase price allocation is considered preliminary as certain estimates related to the acquired operating lease portfolio, certain leveraged leases, structured real estate investments and certain other assets are subject to continuing refinement. Immaterial amounts of the intangible assets recognized are deductible for income tax purposes. For additional information, see “Note 2. Business Combinations” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The following table sets forth a preliminary allocation of Merger consideration to the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of SunTrust as of December 6, 2019:
(Dollars in millions)UPBFair Value
Fair value of Merger consideration$33,547  
Assets
Cash and due from banks1,621  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks4,668  
Securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements1,191  
Trading assets5,710  
AFS securities30,986  
LHFS3,741  
Loans and leases:
Commercial and industrial$68,687  67,101  
CRE9,509  9,357  
Commercial Construction2,136  2,096  
Commercial Leases3,967  3,882  
Mortgage Loans28,191  27,180  
Home Equity and Direct Lending15,917  15,628  
Indirect Auto12,373  12,203  
Indirect Other4,678  4,445  
Student Lending6,867  6,657  
Credit Card2,518  2,500  
PCI3,652  3,126  
Total loans and leases$158,495  154,175  
Premises and equipment1,575  
CDI and other intangible assets2,700  
MSRs1,605  
Other assets13,771  
Total assets221,743  
Liabilities and Equity
Deposits(170,633) 
Short-term borrowings(6,837) 
Long-term debt(19,457) 
Other liabilities(5,224) 
Total liabilities(202,151) 
Noncontrolling interest(108) 
Less: Net assets19,484  
Goodwill$14,063  

For a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets and liabilities, see “Note 2. Business Combinations” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

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Branch Divestitures

In connection with the Merger, on November 8, 2019, BB&T and SunTrust announced that, subject to closing and other customary closing conditions, First Horizon Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Horizon National Corporation, entered into an agreement to acquire 30 branches located in North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia from SunTrust Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of SunTrust, to satisfy regulatory requirements in connection with the Merger. There are approximately $400 million in loans and leases and $2.4 billion in deposits that will be divested as part of this transaction, which is expected to close in 2020.

NOTE 3. Securities Financing Activities

Securities purchased under resale agreements are primarily collateralized by U.S. government or agency securities and are carried at the amounts at which the securities will be subsequently sold, plus accrued interest. Securities borrowed are primarily collateralized by corporate securities. The Company borrows securities and purchases securities under agreements to resell as part of its securities financing activities. On the acquisition date of these securities, the Company and the related counterparty agree on the amount of collateral required to secure the principal amount loaned under these arrangements. The Company monitors collateral values daily and calls for additional collateral to be provided as warranted under the respective agreements. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the total market value of collateral held was $1.3 billion and $1.7 billion, of which amounts repledged were immaterial at March 31, 2021 and $27 million at December 31, 2020. The following table presents securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2020December 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Securities purchased under resale agreementsSecurities purchased under resale agreements$1,295  $986  Securities purchased under resale agreements$705 $1,158 
Securities borrowedSecurities borrowed501  431  Securities borrowed644 587 
Total securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreementsTotal securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements$1,796  $1,417  Total securities borrowed or purchased under resale agreements$1,349 $1,745 

For securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the Company would be obligated to provide additional collateral in the event of a significant decline in fair value of the collateral pledged. This risk is managed by monitoring the liquidity and credit quality of the collateral, as well as the maturity profile of the transactions. Refer to "Note“Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies"Contingencies” for additional information related to pledged securities. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are accounted for as secured borrowings. The following table presents the Company’s related activity, by collateral type and remaining contractual maturity:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Overnight and ContinuousUp to 30 daysTotalOvernight and ContinuousUp to 30 days30-90 daysTotal(Dollars in millions)Overnight and ContinuousUp to 30 daysTotalOvernight and ContinuousUp to 30 daysTotal
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$230  $—  $230  $115  $35  $—  $150  U.S. Treasury$244 $13 $257 $305 $31 $336 
GSEGSE171   175  87  37  —  124  GSE20 21 45 54 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential575  145  720  928  41  100  1,069  Agency MBS - residential675 109 784 442 448 
Corporate and other debt securitiesCorporate and other debt securities192  212  404  310  316  —  626  Corporate and other debt securities218 213 431 204 179 383 
Total securities sold under agreements to repurchaseTotal securities sold under agreements to repurchase$1,168  $361  $1,529  $1,440  $429  $100  $1,969  Total securities sold under agreements to repurchase$1,138 $355 $1,493 $996 $225 $1,221 

There were no securities financing transactions subject to legally enforceable master netting arrangements that were eligible for balance sheet netting for the periods presented.
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NOTE 4.3. Investment Securities

The following tables summarize the Company'sCompany’s AFS securities:
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized CostGross UnrealizedFair Value
GainsLosses
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized CostGross UnrealizedFair Value
GainsLosses
AFS securities:AFS securities:    AFS securities:    
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$2,272  $47  $—  $2,319  U.S. Treasury$1,763 $19 $14 $1,768 
GSEGSE1,846  87  —  1,933  GSE1,839 64 1,903 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential69,307  2,468  22  71,753  Agency MBS - residential117,401 1,273 2,223 116,451 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial1,489  31 1,519  Agency MBS - commercial3,174 41 38 3,177 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions513  34   539  States and political subdivisions440 38 476 
Non-agency MBS185  127  14  298  
OtherOther38  —   37  Other31 32 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities$75,650  $2,794  $46  $78,398  Total AFS securities$124,648 $1,436 $2,277 $123,807 
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized CostGross UnrealizedFair Value
GainsLosses
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized CostGross UnrealizedFair Value
GainsLosses
AFS securities:AFS securities:    AFS securities:    
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$2,275  $ $ $2,276  U.S. Treasury$1,721 $25 $$1,746 
GSEGSE1,847  34  —  1,881  GSE1,840 77 1,917 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential67,983  411  158  68,236  Agency MBS - residential111,589 1,975 23 113,541 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial1,335  13   1,341  Agency MBS - commercial2,987 72 3,057 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions557  34   585  States and political subdivisions447 47 493 
Non-agency MBS190  178  —  368  
OtherOther40  —  —  40  Other34 34 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities$74,227  $677  $177  $74,727  Total AFS securities$118,618 $2,196 $26 $120,788 

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Certain securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC exceeded 10%10 percent of shareholders'shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2020.2021. The FNMA investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $15.4$33.6 billion and $15.9$33.0 billion, respectively. The FHLMC investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $11.3$33.7 billion and $11.7$32.9 billion, respectively.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities portfolio by contractual maturity are shown in the following table. The expected life of MBS may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay their obligations with or without penalties.
Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Due in one year or lessDue after one year through five yearsDue after five years through ten yearsDue after ten yearsTotalDue in one year or lessDue after one year through five yearsDue after five years through ten yearsDue after ten yearsTotal
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Due in one year or lessDue after one year through five yearsDue after five years through ten yearsDue after ten yearsTotalDue in one year or lessDue after one year through five yearsDue after five years through ten yearsDue after ten yearsTotal
AFS securities:AFS securities:AFS securities:
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$1,381  $876  $15  $—  $2,272  $1,399  $903  $17  $—  $2,319  U.S. Treasury$250 $1,513 $$$1,763 $250 $1,518 $$$1,768 
GSEGSE—  1,769  —  77  1,846  —  1,853  —  80  1,933  GSE340 1,430 69 1,839 346 1,485 72 1,903 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential—   556  68,750  69,307  —   570  71,182  71,753  Agency MBS - residential389 117,011 117,401 402 116,048 116,451 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial—    1,478  1,489  —   10  1,507  1,519  Agency MBS - commercial12 3,161 3,174 12 3,163 3,177 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions39  114  151  209  513  39  116  163  221  539  States and political subdivisions39 110 100 191 440 40 114 112 210 476 
Non-agency MBS—  —  —  185  185  —  —  —  298  298  
OtherOther   29  38     28  37  Other24 31 25 32 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities$1,422  $2,768  $732  $70,728  $75,650  $1,440  $2,881  $761  $73,316  $78,398  Total AFS securities$630 $3,061 $501 $120,456 $124,648 $637 $3,126 $526 $119,518 $123,807 

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The following tables present the fair values and gross unrealized losses of investments based on the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotalLess than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
AFS securities:AFS securities:      AFS securities:      
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$704 $14 $$$704 $14 
GSEGSE$ $—  $—  $—  $ $—  GSE
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential1,147  13  262   1,409  22  Agency MBS - residential71,675 2,221 165 71,840 2,223 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial66  —  35   101   Agency MBS - commercial2,080 382,083 38 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions96   121   217   States and political subdivisions42 132 74 
Non-agency MBS42  14  —  —  42  14  
TotalTotal$74,504 $2,274 $200 $$74,704 $2,277 
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
AFS securities:AFS securities:      
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$17 $$$$17 $
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential4,028 21 203 4,231 23 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial463 467 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions20 32 52 
OtherOther36   —  —  36   Other
TotalTotal$1,390  $29  $418  $17  $1,808  $46  Total$4,534 $23 $239 $$4,773 $26 
Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
AFS securities:      
U.S. Treasury$702  $ $—  $—  $702  $ 
GSE —  —  —   —  
Agency MBS - residential20,328  145  1,326  13  21,654  158  
Agency MBS - commercial545   124   669   
States and political subdivisions65   144   209   
Total$21,646  $157  $1,594  $20  $23,240  $177  

At March 31, 2020, no2021, 0 ACL was established for AFS securities. Substantially all of the unrealized losses on the securities portfolio were the result of changes in market interest rates compared to the date the securities were acquired rather than the credit quality of the issuers or underlying loans. The majority of the unrealized loss on states and political subdivisions securities was the result of fair value hedge basis adjustments that are a component of amortized cost. The unrealized loss on non-agency MBS was due to a wider discount relative to previous periods on the Re-REMIC tranches to the underlying securities rather than credit. At March 31, 2020, the Company did not intend to sell these securities nor was it more-likely-than-not that the Company would be required to sell these securities before their anticipated recovery or maturity.

The following table presents gross securities gains and losses recognized in earnings:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Gross realized gainsGross realized gains$—  $22  Gross realized gains$$
Gross realized lossesGross realized losses(2) (22) Gross realized losses(2)
Securities gains (losses), netSecurities gains (losses), net$(2) $—  Securities gains (losses), net$$(2)

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NOTE 5.4. Loans and ACL

The following tables present loans and leases HFI by aging category. Government guaranteed loans are not placed on nonaccrual status regardless of delinquency because collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured. The past due status of loans that received a deferral under the CARES Act is generally frozen during the deferral period. In certain limited circumstances, accommodation programs result in the delinquency status being reset to current.
AccruingAccruing
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Current30-89 Days Past Due90 Days Or More Past DueNonperformingTotal
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Current30-89 Days Past Due90 Days Or More Past DueNonperformingTotal
Commercial:Commercial:     Commercial:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$148,451  $262  $ $443  $149,161  Commercial and industrial$134,850 $117 $14 $451 $135,432 
CRECRE27,505    18  27,532  CRE25,832 58 25,899 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction6,612  16  —   6,630  Commercial construction6,542 13 6,559 
Lease financingLease financing5,949   —  27  5,984  Lease financing4,825 35 23 4,883 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage51,559  679  610  248  53,096  Residential mortgage42,456 577 975 290 44,298 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct27,293  156  10  170  27,629  Residential home equity and direct25,068 82 11 172 25,333 
Indirect autoIndirect auto24,489  521  11  125  25,146  Indirect auto25,950 328 158 26,438 
Indirect otherIndirect other10,903  74    10,980  Indirect other10,579 45 10,631 
StudentStudent6,110  593  1,068  —  7,771  Student5,885 556 1,037 7,478 
Credit cardCredit card5,202  57  41  —  5,300  Credit card4,493 35 32 4,560 
TotalTotal$314,073  $2,374  $1,748  $1,034  $319,229  Total$286,480 $1,788 $2,072 $1,171 $291,511 
AccruingAccruing
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Current30-89 Days Past Due90 Days Or More Past DueNonperformingTotal
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Current30-89 Days Past Due90 Days Or More Past DueNonperformingTotal
Commercial:Commercial:     Commercial:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$129,873  $94  $ $212  $130,180  Commercial and industrial$137,726 $83 $13 $532 $138,354 
CRECRE26,817   —  10  26,832  CRE26,506 14 75 26,595 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction6,204   —  —  6,205  Commercial construction6,472 14 6,491 
Lease financingLease financing6,112   —   6,122  Lease financing5,206 28 5,240 
Consumer:Consumer:            Consumer:    
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage50,975  498  543  55  52,071  Residential mortgage45,333 782 841 316 47,272 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct26,846  122   67  27,044  Residential home equity and direct25,751 98 10 205 26,064 
Indirect autoIndirect auto23,771  560  11  100  24,442  Indirect auto25,498 495 155 26,150 
Indirect otherIndirect other11,011  85    11,100  Indirect other11,102 68 11,177 
StudentStudent5,905  650  188  —  6,743  Student5,823 618 1,111 7,552 
Credit cardCredit card5,541  56  22  —  5,619  Credit card4,759 51 29 4,839 
PCI2,126  140  1,218  —  3,484  
TotalTotal$295,181  $2,213  $1,994  $454  $299,842  Total$294,176 $2,220 $2,008 $1,330 $299,734 

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans by origination year and credit quality indicator:
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination YearRevolving CreditLoans Converted to TermOther (1)
20202019201820172016Prior TotalRevolving CreditLoans Converted to Term
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination YearRevolving CreditLoans Converted to TermOther (1)
20212020201920182017Prior Total
Commercial:Commercial:    Commercial:    
Commercial and industrial:Commercial and industrial:Commercial and industrial:
PassPass$7,366  $25,371  $15,536  $9,849  $6,598  $14,904  $66,420  $11  $(843) $145,212  Pass$9,085 $28,582 $17,269 $11,717 $6,896 $12,834 $42,694 $$(608)$128,469 
Special mentionSpecial mention93  170  161  66  143  101  1,010  —  —  1,744  Special mention73 480 466 325 93 255 1,778 3,470 
SubstandardSubstandard53  216  126  74  87  296  926   (17) 1,762  Substandard132 364 444 331 119 364 1,289 (1)3,042 
NonperformingNonperforming 52  94  34  48  85  97   29  443  Nonperforming39 57 41 24 99 183 451 
TotalTotal7,515  25,809  15,917  10,023  6,876  15,386  68,453  13  (831) 149,161  Total9,297 29,465 18,236 12,414 7,132 13,552 45,944 (608)135,432 
CRE:CRE:CRE:
PassPass2,013  8,252  6,166  3,479  2,262  4,066  713  —  (92) 26,859  Pass987 4,110 6,311 4,138 2,582 3,267 561 (63)21,893 
Special mentionSpecial mention 44  102  12  65  115  —  —  —  339  Special mention39 125 546 337 85 146 1,278 
SubstandardSubstandard17  94  23  39  29  114  —  —  —  316  Substandard84 418 843 606 304 410 2,670 
NonperformingNonperforming—     —    —  —  18  Nonperforming45 58 
TotalTotal2,031  8,392  6,295  3,533  2,356  4,303  714  —  (92) 27,532  Total1,112 4,654 7,700 5,082 2,980 3,868 566 (63)25,899 
Commercial construction:Commercial construction:Commercial construction:
PassPass342  1,921  2,164  745  153  381  729    6,440  Pass315 1,132 2,166 1,570 177 113 594 6,071 
Special mentionSpecial mention—   37  —  —  —  —  —  —  42  Special mention187 50 240 
SubstandardSubstandard  35  56  40    —  —  146  Substandard62 42 65 63 235 
NonperformingNonperforming—   —   —  —  —  —  —   Nonperforming13 
TotalTotal345  1,932  2,236  802  193  385  732    6,630  Total317 1,195 2,397 1,685 248 114 598 6,559 
Lease financing:Lease financing:Lease financing:
PassPass255  1,864  1,154  1,056  381  1,221  —  —  (44) 5,887  Pass268 1,327 937 677 658 910 (66)4,711 
Special mentionSpecial mention—      —  —  —  —  17  Special mention34 16 61 
SubstandardSubstandard—   —  15   33  —  —  —  53  Substandard33 45 88 
NonperformingNonperforming—  —   15    —  —  —  27  Nonperforming10 23 
TotalTotal255  1,875  1,158  1,089  388  1,263  —  —  (44) 5,984  Total268 1,329 1,008 702 674 968 (66)4,883 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgage:Residential mortgage:Residential mortgage:
PerformingPerforming1,800  8,480  5,595  6,168  6,985  23,587  —  —  233  52,848  Performing2,055 8,040 5,729 3,137 3,687 21,240 120 44,008 
NonperformingNonperforming—      221  —  —  —  248  Nonperforming14 20 13 241 290 
TotalTotal1,800  8,484  5,603  6,175  6,993  23,808  —  —  233  53,096  Total2,055 8,042 5,743 3,157 3,700 21,481 120 44,298 
Residential home equity and direct:Residential home equity and direct:Residential home equity and direct:
PerformingPerforming1,296  4,436  2,164  834  420  789  15,553  1,874  93  27,459  Performing1,375 3,944 2,721 1,190 387 653 11,448 3,413 30 25,161 
NonperformingNonperforming—       63  94  (5) 170  Nonperforming57 96 172 
TotalTotal1,296  4,440  2,168  835  421  797  15,616  1,968  88  27,629  Total1,375 3,946 2,726 1,192 388 660 11,505 3,509 32 25,333 
Indirect auto:Indirect auto:Indirect auto:
PerformingPerforming2,799  9,725  5,548  3,571  2,070  1,166  —  —  142  25,021  Performing2,881 9,678 6,664 3,528 2,043 1,335 151 26,280 
NonperformingNonperforming—  32  39  29  19  19  —  —  (13) 125  Nonperforming22 52 40 26 24 (6)158 
TotalTotal2,799  9,757  5,587  3,600  2,089  1,185  —  —  129  25,146  Total2,881 9,700 6,716 3,568 2,069 1,359 145 26,438 
Indirect other:Indirect other:Indirect other:
PerformingPerforming1,027  4,319  2,587  1,294  676  1,009  —  —  67  10,979  Performing952 3,923 2,542 1,467 703 1,011 27 10,625 
NonperformingNonperforming—  —  —  —  —   —  —  —   Nonperforming
TotalTotal1,027  4,319  2,587  1,294  676  1,010  —  —  67  10,980  Total952 3,925 2,543 1,468 703 1,013 27 10,631 
Student:
Performing21  122  110  91  75  7,357  —  —  (5) 7,771  
Nonperforming—  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Total21  122  110  91  75  7,357  —  —  (5) 7,771  
StudentStudent24 104 89 75 7,200 (14)7,478 
Credit cardCredit card—  —  —  —  —  —  5,268  35  (3) 5,300  Credit card4,525 35 4,560 
TotalTotal$17,089  $65,130  $41,661  $27,442  $20,067  $55,494  $90,783  $2,017  $(454) $319,229  Total$18,257 $62,280 $47,173 $29,357 $17,969 $50,215 $63,138 $3,544 $(422)$291,511 
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December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination YearRevolving CreditLoans Converted to TermOther (1)
20202019201820172016PriorTotal
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial:
Pass$34,858 $18,881 $13,312 $7,713 $5,174 $8,888 $42,780 $231 $(579)$131,258 
Special mention471 434 343 98 120 157 1,808 (1)3,435 
Substandard461 445 339 121 144 256 1,353 12 (2)3,129 
Nonperforming38 92 48 29 25 61 233 532 
Total35,828 19,852 14,042 7,961 5,463 9,362 46,174 252 (580)138,354 
CRE:
Pass4,563 6,600 4,427 2,752 1,473 2,096 617 (69)22,459 
Special mention171 599 585 116 77 141 1,689 
Substandard410 776 438 281 182 280 2,372 
Nonperforming15 43 75 
Total5,145 7,990 5,451 3,158 1,738 2,560 622 (69)26,595 
Commercial construction:
Pass1,052 2,141 1,889 232 27 110 534 5,987 
Special mention108 64 175 
Substandard70 106 73 59 315 
Nonperforming14 
Total1,123 2,358 2,026 299 33 111 536 6,491 
Lease financing:
Pass1,377 1,139 775 746 241 760 27 5,065 
Special mention39 20 72 
Substandard34 31 75 
Nonperforming28 
Total1,380 1,217 801 764 248 803 27 5,240 
Consumer:
Residential mortgage:
Performing8,197 6,729 3,735 4,374 5,424 18,333 164 46,956 
Nonperforming13 16 13 14 257 316 
Total8,200 6,742 3,751 4,387 5,438 18,590 164 47,272 
Residential home equity and direct:
Performing4,513 3,126 1,416 481 214 557 13,886 1,619 47 25,859 
Nonperforming87 101 205 
Total4,514 3,130 1,418 482 215 564 13,973 1,720 48 26,064 
Indirect auto:
Performing10,270 7,436 4,015 2,401 1,220 506 147 25,995 
Nonperforming13 50 44 27 15 12 (6)155 
Total10,283 7,486 4,059 2,428 1,235 518 141 26,150 
Indirect other:
Performing4,433 3,019 1,706 826 431 718 39 11,172 
Nonperforming
Total4,434 3,020 1,707 826 431 720 39 11,177 
Student22 110 95 81 64 7,185 (5)7,552 
Credit card4,802 37 4,839 
Total$70,929 $51,905 $33,350 $20,386 $14,865 $40,413 $66,107 $2,012 $(233)$299,734 
(1)Includes certain deferred fees and costs, unapplied payments, and other adjustments.

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The following table presents the carrying amount of loans by risk rating and performing status. Student loans are excluded as there is nominal risk of credit loss due to government guarantees or other credit enhancements. PCI loans were excluded because their related ALLL is determined by loan pool performance, and credit card loans were excluded as these loans are charged-off rather than reclassifying these loans to nonperforming:
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)Commercial & IndustrialCRECommercial ConstructionLease Financing
Commercial:
Pass$127,229  $26,393  $6,037  $6,039  
Special mention1,264  145  37  19  
Substandard1,475  284  131  56  
Nonperforming212  10  —   
Total$130,180  $26,832  $6,205  $6,122  
December 31, 2019
Residential MortgageResidential home equity and directIndirect autoIndirect Other
Consumer:
Performing$52,016  $26,977  $24,342  $11,098  
Nonperforming55  67  100   
Total$52,071  $27,044  $24,442  $11,100  

ACL

The following tables present activity in the ACL:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jan 1, 2019Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)OtherBalance at Mar 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jan 1, 2020 (1)Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)Other (2)Balance at Mar 31, 2020
Commercial:Commercial:     Commercial:      
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$546  $(17) $ $13  $—  $548  Commercial and industrial$560 $(39)$17 $371 $904 $1,813 
CRECRE142  (8) —  18  —  152  CRE150 (1)68 82 299 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction48  —   (5) —  44  Commercial construction52 (3)22 16 88 
Lease financingLease financing11  (1) —   —  11  Lease financing10 (2)(23)94 79 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:     
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage232  (5)  (3) —  225  Residential mortgage176 (11)(4)264 427 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct104  (20)  13  —  103  Residential home equity and direct107 (68)15 102 451 607 
Indirect autoIndirect auto298  (92) 13  81  —  300  Indirect auto304 (142)23 189 818 1,192 
Indirect otherIndirect other58  (17)  13  —  58  Indirect other60 (18)12 152 213 
StudentStudent(8)34 120 146 
Credit cardCredit card110  (24)  20  —  112  Credit card122 (53)95 175 347 
PCIPCI —  —  (1) —   PCI(8)
ALLLALLL1,558  (184) 37  150  —  1,561  ALLL1,549 (345)73 866 3,068 5,211 
RUFCRUFC93  —  —   —  98  RUFC340 27 33 400 
ACLACL$1,651  $(184) $37  $155  $—  $1,659  ACL$1,889 $(345)$73 $893 $3,101 $5,611 
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jan 1, 2021Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)Other (2)Balance at Mar 31, 2021
Commercial:Commercial:      
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$2,156 $(73)$19 $(11)$$2,091 
CRECRE573 (4)(26)544 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction81 (2)(3)77 
Lease financingLease financing48 (6)45 
Consumer:Consumer:     
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage368 (11)(16)343 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct714 (55)18 30 707 
Indirect autoIndirect auto1,198 (105)22 61 1,176 
Indirect otherIndirect other208 (17)(10)187 
StudentStudent130 (3)131 
Credit cardCredit card359 (40)33 361 
ALLLALLL5,835 (316)78 63 5,662 
RUFCRUFC364 (15)349 
ACLACL$6,199 $(316)$78 $48 $$6,011 
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(1)
(Dollars in millions)Balance at Jan 1, 2020 (1)Charge-OffsRecoveriesProvision (Benefit)Other (2)Balance at Mar 31, 2020
Commercial: 
Commercial and industrial$560  $(39) $17  $371  $904  1,813  
CRE150  (1) —  68  82  299  
Commercial construction52  (3)  22  16  88  
Lease financing10  (2) —  (23) 94  79  
Consumer:
Residential mortgage176  (11)  (4) 264  427  
Residential home equity and direct107  (68) 15  102  451  607  
Indirect auto304  (142) 23  189  818  1,192  
Indirect other60  (18)  12  152  213  
Student—  (8) —  34  120  146  
Credit card122  (53)  95  175  347  
PCI —  —  —  (8) —  
ALLL1,549  (345) 73  866  3,068  5,211  
RUFC340  —  —  27  33  400  
ACL$1,889  $(345) $73  $893  $3,101  $5,611  
(1) Balance is prior to the adoption of CECL.
(2) Other activity includesIncludes the adoption of CECL, the ALLL for PCD acquisitions, and other activity.

The adoption of CECL increased the ALLL $3.1 billion. The following discussion of the changes in the factors that influenced Truist’s ACL estimate and the reasons for those changes excludes the impact at adoption and other ACL activity.

The commercial ALLL increased $411decreased $101 million primarily driven by a more pessimistic outlook with respectas of March 31, 2021 compared to futureDecember 31, 2020 due to lower loan balances and improving economic conditions driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and specific consideration of the risks associated with exposures to certain industries, including oil and gas, hospitality, and airlines, as well as lending to small businesses. Loan growth, which was primarily driven by draws on existing credit facilities, was also a significant contributor to the increase in the allowance for the quarter.conditions.

The consumer ALLL increased $130decreased $74 million whichas of March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020. The decrease reflects the impact of the more pessimistic outlook described above. The increase was also attributable to higher expected losseslower loan balances primarily in the nonprime auto lending portfolio, in part the result of a decline in used auto pricing,mortgage and certain unsecured lending portfolios.

The $50 million increase in ALLL for credit card reflected risks associated with COVID-19indirect other portfolios and the deterioratingimproved economic outlook.conditions.

The RUFC decreased $9$15 million after giving considerationas of March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020. The decrease reflects a change in the impact of CECL at adoption and certain other adjustments related to the salecomposition of unfunded commitments to third-parties. The net decrease inand the RUFC reflects lower levels of unfunded commitments that resulted from draws on existing credit facilities that occurred during the quarter.improving economic forecast.

Truist’s ACL estimate represents management’s best estimate of expected credit losses related to the loan and lease portfolio, including unfunded commitments, at the balance sheet date. This estimate incorporates both quantitatively modeledquantitatively-derived output, as well as qualitative components that represent expected losses not otherwise captured by the models.

The quantitative models have been designed to estimate losses using macro-economic forecasts over a reasonable and supportable forecast period, which management has determined to be two years, followed by a reversion to long-term historical loss conditions over a one-year period. These macro-economic forecasts include a number of key economic variables utilized in loss forecasting that include, but are not limited to, the US unemployment rate, US unemployment claims rate,trends, US real GDP, Home Price Index, US Central Bank Policy Interest Ratecorporate credit spreads, rental rates, property values, the primary 30-year mortgage rate, home price indices and Manheim Index.used car prices.
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The primary economic forecast incorporated into the quantitative model output isincorporates a third-party consensusthird -party baseline forecast that is adjusted to incorporatereflect Truist’s interest rate outlook. Since this forecast reflects conditions prior to quarter end, management evaluates whether additional economic forecasts are necessary to appropriately estimate expected losses, with any resulting adjustments beingManagement also considered in connection with the qualitative component of the ACL.

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The uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic prompted frequent revisions to macro-economic forecasts through the end of the quarter. Management considered multiple third-party macro-economic forecasts that reflected a range of possible outcomes including a third-party baseline estimate prepared close to quarter end, in order to capture the changing severity of the pandemic and expectations related touncertainty in the economic disruption associated withenvironment caused by the pandemic. The economic assumptionsforecast shaping the ACL estimate at March 31, 2020 generally consisted2021 included a GDP recovery to pre-pandemic levels in the third quarter of a sharp economic decline, including a very sharp initial GDP contraction and sharp home price decline,2021 with an improving unemployment rate to the mid-single-digits through the end of 2021 followed by a slow recovery through 2021. The forecast also includes a sharp and generally sustained decline in used car values and a significant spike in unemployment followed by a sustained high-single-digit level of unemploymentcontinued improvement through the two-yearremainder of the reasonable and supportable period.

Quantitative models have certain limitations with respect to estimating expected losses in times of rapidly changing macro-economic forecasts. As a result, management believes that the qualitative component of the ACL, which incorporates management’s expert judgment related to expected future credit losses, will continue to represent a significant portion of the ACL for the foreseeable future. The March 31, 2021 ACL estimate includes qualitative adjustments to address limitations in modeled results with respect to forecasted economic conditions that are well outside of historic economic ranges used to develop the models. These adjustments give consideration to other risks in the portfolio, including the impact of government relief programs, stimulus and client accommodations, that are not directly considered in the quantitative models.

PCD Loan Activity

For PCD loans, the initial estimate of expected credit losses is recognized in the ALLL on the date of acquisition using the same methodology as other loans held for investment. The following table provides a summary of purchased student loans with credit deterioration at acquisition:
Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021
(Dollars in millions)
Par value$242122 
ALLL at acquisition(3)(2)
Non-credit premium (discount)10 
Purchase price$240120 

NPAs

The following table provides a summary of nonperforming loans, excluding LHFS. Interest income recognized on nonperforming loans HFI was $10 million and $8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021 and 2020, respectively.
Recorded InvestmentMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Without an ALLLWith an ALLL
Recorded InvestmentRecorded Investment
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Without an ALLLWith an ALLLWithout an ALLLWith an ALLL
Commercial:Commercial: Commercial: 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$136  $307  Commercial and industrial$104 $347 $82 $450 
CRECRE 17  CRE36 22 63 12 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction—   Commercial construction13 14 
Lease financingLease financing15  12  Lease financing23 28 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage 245  Residential mortgage287 312 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct 169  Residential home equity and direct170 203 
Indirect autoIndirect auto—  125  Indirect auto157 154 
Indirect otherIndirect other—   Indirect other
TotalTotal$156  $878  Total$146 $1,025 $152 $1,178 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding impairedpresents a summary of nonperforming assets and residential mortgage loans excluding PCI and LHFS, that were individually evaluated for impairment. This table excludes guaranteed student loans and guaranteed residential mortgages for which there was nominal riskin the process of principal loss due to the government guarantee or other credit enhancements.foreclosure.
UPBRecorded InvestmentRelated ALLLAverage Recorded InvestmentInterest Income Recognized
As of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Without an ALLLWith an ALLL
Commercial:     
Commercial and industrial$339  $124  $167  $20  $298  $ 
CRE29   26   71   
Commercial construction39  —  38    —  
Lease financing18    —   —  
Consumer:               
Residential mortgage650  92  527  42  799  34  
Residential home equity and direct76  24  37   65   
Indirect auto367   349  64  334  53  
Indirect other —     —  
Credit card31  —  31  12  28   
Total$1,554  $259  $1,182  $153  $1,606  $98  
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Nonperforming loans and leases HFI$1,171 $1,330 
Nonperforming LHFS72 
Foreclosed real estate18 20 
Other foreclosed property38 32 
Total nonperforming assets$1,299 $1,387 
Residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure$128 $140 

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TDRs

The following table presents a summary of TDRs:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Performing TDRs:Performing TDRs:  Performing TDRs:  
Commercial:Commercial:  Commercial:  
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$65  $47  Commercial and industrial$142 $78 
CRECRE  CRE47 47 
Commercial construction36  37  
Lease financingLease financing —  Lease financing59 60 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage513  470  Residential mortgage733 648 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct66  51  Residential home equity and direct109 88 
Indirect autoIndirect auto350  333  Indirect auto399 392 
Indirect otherIndirect other  Indirect other
StudentStudent —  Student
Credit cardCredit card35  31  Credit card35 37 
Total performing TDRsTotal performing TDRs1,079  980  Total performing TDRs1,539 1,361 
Nonperforming TDRsNonperforming TDRs121  82  Nonperforming TDRs207 164 
Total TDRsTotal TDRs$1,200  $1,062  Total TDRs$1,746 $1,525 
ALLL attributable to TDRsALLL attributable to TDRs$159  $132  ALLL attributable to TDRs$278 $260 

The primary reason loan modifications were classified as TDRs is summarized in the tables below. BalancesNew TDR balances represent the recorded investment at the end of the quarter in which the modification was made. The prior quarter balance represents recorded investment at the beginning of the quarter in which the modification was made. Rate modifications consist of TDRs made with below market interest rates, including those that also have modifications of loan structures.
As of / for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Type of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period End
RateStructure
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Type of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period End
RateStructure
Newly designated TDRs:Newly designated TDRs:
Commercial:Commercial:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$27 $93 $135 $12 
CRECRE10 12 
Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage53 93 145 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct25 28 
Indirect autoIndirect auto19 33 56 
Indirect otherIndirect other
StudentStudent
Credit cardCredit card
Re-modification of previously designated TDRsRe-modification of previously designated TDRs14 14 
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Type of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period End
RateStructure
Newly designated TDRs:Newly designated TDRs:Newly designated TDRs:
Commercial:Commercial:   Commercial:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$28  $ $36  $ Commercial and industrial$28 $$36 $
CRECRE —   —  CRE
Lease financingLease financing —   —  Lease financing
Consumer:Consumer:         Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage77  15  94   Residential mortgage77 15 94 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct17   23   Residential home equity and direct17 23 
Indirect autoIndirect auto56  14  73   Indirect auto56 14 73 
Indirect otherIndirect other —   —  Indirect other
StudentStudent—    —  Student
Credit card10  —  10   
Re-modification of previously designated TDRs18   
As of / for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Type of ModificationPrior Quarter Loan BalanceALLL at Period End
RateStructure
Newly designated TDRs:
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$26  $ $19  $ 
CRE —   —  
Consumer:
Residential mortgage73   75   
Residential home equity and direct    
Indirect auto47   51  11  
Indirect other —   —  
Credit cardCredit card —    Credit card10 10 
Re-modification of previously designated TDRsRe-modification of previously designated TDRs23   Re-modification of previously designated TDRs18 

Charge-offs and forgiveness of principal and interest for TDRs were immaterial for all periods presented.

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The re-default balance for modifications that had been classified as TDRs during the previous 12 months that experienced a payment default was $21$14 million and $18$21 million for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Payment default is defined as movement of the TDR to nonperforming status, foreclosure, or charge-off, whichever occurs first.

NPLs and Foreclosed Property

The following table presents a summary of nonperforming assets and residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure:
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019
Nonperforming loans and leases HFI (1)$1,034  $454  
Nonperforming LHFS41  107  
Foreclosed real estate63  82  
Other foreclosed property39  41  
Total nonperforming assets$1,177  $684  
Residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure$300  $409  
(1) Beginning January 1, 2020, nonperforming loans and leases include certain assets previously classified as PCI.

Unearned Income, Discounts and Net Deferred Loan Fees and Costs

The following table presents additional information about loans and leases:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Unearned income, discounts and net deferred loan fees and costs, excluding PCI$3,140  $4,069  
Unearned income, discounts and net deferred loan fees and costsUnearned income, discounts and net deferred loan fees and costs$1,926 $2,219 

NOTE 6.5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill attributable to operating segments are reflected in the table below. The adjustments for 2020 include measurement period adjustments to the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities and the reallocation net assets to the underlying reporting units. Adjustments to the fair value of acquired assets include a $193 million reduction in the fair value mark for loans and leases, and a $165 million increase in CDI and other intangibles, each recorded to goodwill net of deferred taxes. Adjustments to the reallocation of net assets to Truist's reporting units include updates to the estimated operating results, and the finalization of corporate expense allocations based on the various drivers that Truist applies in allocating such costs. Refer to “Note 2. Business Combinations” and “Note 17. Operating Segments” for additional information.

(Dollars in millions)CB&WC&CBIHTotal
Goodwill, January 1, 2019  $3,906  $3,938  $1,974  $9,818  
Mergers and acquisitions10,134  4,187  21  14,342  
Adjustments—  —  (6) (6) 
Goodwill, December 31, 2019  $14,040  $8,125  $1,989  $24,154  
Mergers and acquisitions—  —  31  31  
Adjustments1,483  (1,741) —  (258) 
Goodwill, March 31, 2020  $15,523  $6,384  $2,020  $23,927  

The following table, which excludes fully amortized intangibles, presents information for identifiable intangible assets:
 Weighted Average Remaining Amortization PeriodMarch 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
CDI9.3 years$2,599  $(485) $2,114  $2,474  $(365) $2,109  
Other, primarily client relationship intangibles11.21,873  (819) 1,054  1,808  (775) 1,033  
Total$4,472  $(1,304) $3,168  $4,282  $(1,140) $3,142  

TruistCompany performed a qualitative assessment of current events and circumstances during the first quarter of 2021, including the effectsmacroeconomic and market factors, industry and banking sector events, Truist specific performance indicators, and a comparison of the COVID-19 pandemic,management’s forecast and assumptions to those used in its October 1, 2020 quantitative impairment test, concluding that it was not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is below its respective carrying amount as of March 31, 2020,2021, and therefore no triggering event occurred that required a quantitative goodwill impairment test. See “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” and “Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional information.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill attributable to operating segments are reflected in the table below. The adjustments for 2021 to CB&W reflect the divestiture of certain businesses. Refer to “Note 17. Operating Segments” for additional information on segments.
(Dollars in millions)CB&WC&CBIHTotal
Goodwill, January 1, 2020$14,040 $8,125 $1,989 $24,154 
Mergers and acquisitions450 450 
Adjustments and other1,801 (1,958)(157)
Goodwill, December 31, 202015,841 6,167 2,439 24,447 
Mergers and acquisitions13 13 
Adjustments and other(124)12 (104)
Goodwill, March 31, 2021$15,717 $6,175 $2,464 $24,356 

The following table, which excludes fully amortized intangibles, presents information for identifiable intangible assets:
 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
CDI$2,600 $(947)$1,653 $2,600 $(852)$1,748 
Other, primarily client relationship intangibles2,155 (983)1,172 2,217 (981)1,236 
Total$4,755 $(1,930)$2,825 $4,817 $(1,833)$2,984 

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NOTE 7.6. Loan Servicing

The Company acquires servicing rights and retains servicing rights for certain of its sales or securitizations of residential mortgages and commercial loans. Servicing rights on residential and commercial mortgages are capitalized by the Company as MSRs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income earned by the Company on its residential MSRs is derived primarily from contractually specified mortgage servicing fees and late fees, net of curtailment costs. Income earned by the Company on its commercial mortgage servicing rights is derived primarily from contractually specified servicing fees and other ancillary fees.

Residential Mortgage Activities
The following tables summarize residential mortgage servicing activities:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
UPB of residential mortgage loan servicing portfolioUPB of residential mortgage loan servicing portfolio$276,304  $279,558  UPB of residential mortgage loan servicing portfolio$228,636 $239,034 
UPB of residential mortgage loans serviced for others, primarily agency conforming fixed rateUPB of residential mortgage loans serviced for others, primarily agency conforming fixed rate219,979  219,347  UPB of residential mortgage loans serviced for others, primarily agency conforming fixed rate179,836 188,341 
Mortgage loans sold with recourseMortgage loans sold with recourse395  371  Mortgage loans sold with recourse304 328 
Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liabilityMaximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability241  212  Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability188 201 
Indemnification, recourse and repurchase reservesIndemnification, recourse and repurchase reserves66  44  Indemnification, recourse and repurchase reserves90 93 
As of / For the Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
As of / For the Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019As of / For the Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
UPB of residential mortgage loans sold from LHFSUPB of residential mortgage loans sold from LHFS$12,669  $1,300  UPB of residential mortgage loans sold from LHFS$9,489 $12,669 
Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for salePre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale188  17  Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale119 188 
Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for othersServicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others169  61  Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others141 169 
Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for othersApproximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others0.31 %0.28 %Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others0.31 %0.31 %
Weighted average interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for othersWeighted average interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others4.02  4.06  Weighted average interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others3.76 4.02 

The following table presents a roll forward of the carrying value of residential MSRs recorded at fair value:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Residential MSRs, carrying value, January 1Residential MSRs, carrying value, January 1$2,371  $957  Residential MSRs, carrying value, January 1$1,778 $2,371 
Other additions178  15  
AdditionsAdditions174 178 
Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:
Prepayment speedsPrepayment speeds(522) (55) Prepayment speeds219 (522)
OASOAS45   OAS141 45 
Servicing costsServicing costs—  —  Servicing costs
Realization of expected net servicing cash flows, passage of time and otherRealization of expected net servicing cash flows, passage of time and other(148) (33) Realization of expected net servicing cash flows, passage of time and other(209)(148)
Residential MSRs, carrying value, March 31Residential MSRs, carrying value, March 31$1,924  $888  Residential MSRs, carrying value, March 31$2,103 $1,924 

The sensitivity of the fair value of the Company'sCompany’s residential MSRs to changes in key assumptions is presented in the following table:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
RangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted Average
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)MinMaxMinMaxWeighted Average(Dollars in millions)MinMaxWeighted AverageMaxWeighted Average
Prepayment speedPrepayment speed9.4 %19.0 %11.2 %8.4 %18.6 %9.6 %Prepayment speed8.8 %28.6 %13.0 %12.8 %30.8 %15.4 %
Effect on fair value of a 10% increaseEffect on fair value of a 10% increase$(104) $(102) Effect on fair value of a 10% increase$(100)$(89)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increaseEffect on fair value of a 20% increase(198) (195) Effect on fair value of a 20% increase(191)(171)
OASOAS2.8 %12.8 %5.9 %4.0 %13.5 %6.7 %OAS2.7 %15.0 %5.3 %3.5 %13.7 %7.3 %
Effect on fair value of a 10% increaseEffect on fair value of a 10% increase$(39) $(54) Effect on fair value of a 10% increase$(45)$(45)
Effect on fair value of a 20% increaseEffect on fair value of a 20% increase(76) (106) Effect on fair value of a 20% increase(87)(88)
Composition of loans serviced for others:Composition of loans serviced for others:   Composition of loans serviced for others:   
Fixed-rate residential mortgage loansFixed-rate residential mortgage loans98.6 %98.5 %Fixed-rate residential mortgage loans98.9 %98.8 %
Adjustable-rate residential mortgage loansAdjustable-rate residential mortgage loans1.4  1.5  Adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans1.1 1.2 
TotalTotal  100.0 %  100.0 %Total  100.0 %  100.0 %
Weighted average lifeWeighted average life  4.3 years  5.4 yearsWeighted average life  5.4 years  4.8 years

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The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the above table, the effect of an adverse variation in one assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which may magnify or counteract the effect of the change. See "Note“Note 14. Fair Value Disclosures"Disclosures” for additional information on the valuation techniques used.

Commercial Mortgage Activities

The following table summarizes commercial mortgage servicing activities for the periods presented:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
UPB of CRE mortgages serviced for othersUPB of CRE mortgages serviced for others$71,391  $70,404  UPB of CRE mortgages serviced for others$37,089 $36,670 
CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisionsCRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions8,592  8,676  CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions9,604 9,019 
Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages sold with recourse liabilityMaximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages sold with recourse liability2,490  2,479  Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages sold with recourse liability2,754 2,624 
Recorded reserves related to recourse exposureRecorded reserves related to recourse exposure18  13  Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure18 18 
CRE mortgages originated during the year-to-date periodCRE mortgages originated during the year-to-date period1,271  8,062  CRE mortgages originated during the year-to-date period1,305 6,739 
Commercial MSRs at fair valueCommercial MSRs at fair value226  247  Commercial MSRs at fair value262 245 

NOTE 8.7. Other Assets and Liabilities

Lessee Operating and Finance Leases

The Company leases certain assets, consisting primarily of real estate, and assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. At March 31, 2020, the Company had an immaterial amount of operating leases that had not yet commenced. The following table presentstables present additional information on leases, and excludes assetsexcluding leases related to the lease financing businesses:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
ROU assets$1,277 $31 $1,333 $36 
Lease liabilities1,812 38 1,896 42 
Weighted average remaining term6.8 years6.2 years6.9 years6.3 years
Weighted average discount rate2.4 %4.2 %2.4 %4.8 %

March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
ROU assets$1,773  $43  
Maturities of lease liabilities:
2020$334  $10  
2021382  11  
2022337  11  
2023284   
2024237   
202578   
Thereafter671  12  
Total lease payments2,323  57  
Less: imputed interest244   
Total lease liabilities$2,079  $51  
Weighted average remaining term7.5 years7.4 years
Weighted average discount rate2.6 %4.1 %
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019
Operating lease costs$96  $49  
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Operating lease costs$85 $96 

Lessor Operating Leases

The Company’s two primary lessor businesses are equipment financing and structured real estate with income recorded in Operating lease income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The following table presents a summary of assets under operating leases and activity related to assets under operating leases. This table excludes subleases on assets included in premises and equipment.

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(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Assets held under operating leases (1)Assets held under operating leases (1)$2,126  $2,236  Assets held under operating leases (1)$1,976 $2,144 
Accumulated depreciationAccumulated depreciation(443) (391) Accumulated depreciation(458)(517)
NetNet$1,683  $1,845  Net$1,518 $1,627 
(1) Includes certain land parcels subject to operating leases that have indefinite lives.

The residualcarrying value of assets no longerpreviously under operating leases was immaterial.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

Bank-owned life insurance consists of life insurance policies held on certain employeesteammates for which the Company is the beneficiary. These policies provide the Company an efficient form of funding for retirement and other employee benefits costs. The carrying value of bank-owned life insurance was $6.4$6.5 billion at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.

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NOTE 8. Borrowings

The following table presents a summary of short-term borrowings:
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Federal funds purchased$130 $79 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,493 1,221 
FHLB advances2,000 2,649 
Collateral in excess of derivative exposures367 385 
Master notes578 621 
Other short-term borrowings1,321 1,137 
Total short-term borrowings$5,889 $6,092 

The following table presents a summary of long-term debt:
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Truist Financial Corporation:
Fixed rate senior notes$15,191 $15,984 
Floating rate senior notes600 900 
Fixed rate subordinated notes1,277 1,283 
Capital notes617 615 
Structured notes (1)109 108 
Truist Bank:
Fixed rate senior notes11,170 11,907 
Floating rate senior notes1,451 1,567 
Fixed rate subordinated notes5,128 5,142 
FHLB advances874 878 
Other long-term debt (2)1,139 1,014 
Nonbank subsidiaries:
Other long-term debt (3)197 199 
Total long-term debt$37,753 $39,597 
(1)Consist of notes with various terms that include fixed or floating rate interest or returns that are linked to an equity index.
(2)Includes debt associated with finance leases, tax credit investments, and other.
(3)Includes debt associated with structured real estate leases.

The Company does not consolidate certain wholly-owned trusts which were formed for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities. The proceeds from the trust preferred securities issuances were invested in capital notes of the Parent Company. The Parent Company’s obligations constitute a full and unconditional guarantee of the trust preferred securities.

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NOTE 9. Shareholders'Shareholders’ Equity

Common Stock Dividends

The following table presents the dividends declared related toper share of common stock. For information related to preferred stock dividends, see Note12. Shareholders’ Equity of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.stock:
Three Months Ended March 31,20212020
Cash dividends declared per share$0.45 $0.45 

Three Months Ended March 31,20202019
Cash dividends declared per share$0.450  $0.405  
Share Repurchase Activity

In December 2020, Truist announced the Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of common stock beginning in the first quarter of 2021 to optimize Truist’s capital position. During the first quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased $506 million of common stock, which represented 9.5 million shares, through a combination of open market and accelerated share repurchases. Repurchased shares revert to the status of authorized and unissued shares upon repurchase. At March 31, 2021, Truist had remaining authorization to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of common stock under the Board approved repurchase plan.

Preferred Stock

On March 16, 2020,During the first quarter of 2021, the Company redeemed all 18,000 outstanding 5,000 shares of its perpetual preferred stock series KF and the corresponding depositary shares representing fractional interests in eachsuch series for $450 million, and all 20,000 outstanding shares of its perpetual preferred stock series G and the corresponding depositary shares representing fractional interests in such series for $500 million plus any unpaid dividends. Themillion.

In April 2021, the Company announced the redemption of all 18,600 outstanding shares of its perpetual preferred stock redemption wasseries H and the corresponding depositary shares representing fractional interests in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, effective as of December 6, 2019.such series for $465 million.

NOTE 10. AOCI

AOCI includes the after-tax change in unrecognized net costs related to defined benefit pension and OPEB plans as well as unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges and AFS securities.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Pension and OPEB CostsCash Flow HedgesAFS SecuritiesOther, netTotal
AOCI balance, January 1, 2020AOCI balance, January 1, 2020$(1,122)$(101)$380 $(1)$(844)
OCI before reclassifications, net of taxOCI before reclassifications, net of tax1,690 (5)1,685 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     
Before taxBefore tax20 15 41 76 
Tax effectTax effect10 19 
Amounts reclassified, net of taxAmounts reclassified, net of tax15 11 31 57 
Total OCI, net of taxTotal OCI, net of tax15 11 1,721 (5)1,742 
AOCI balance, March 31, 2020AOCI balance, March 31, 2020$(1,107)$(90)$2,101 $(6)$898 
AOCI balance, January 1, 2021AOCI balance, January 1, 2021$(875)$(64)$1,654 $$716 
OCI before reclassifications, net of taxOCI before reclassifications, net of tax28 (2,408)(2,379)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     
Before taxBefore tax47 136 192 
Tax effectTax effect11 32 45 
Amounts reclassified, net of taxAmounts reclassified, net of tax36 104 147 
Total OCI, net of taxTotal OCI, net of tax35 36 (2,304)(2,232)
AOCI balance, March 31, 2021AOCI balance, March 31, 2021$(840)$(28)$(650)$$(1,516)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Pension and OPEB CostsCash Flow HedgesAFS SecuritiesOther, netTotal
Primary income statement location of amounts reclassified from AOCIPrimary income statement location of amounts reclassified from AOCIOther expenseNet interest income and Other expenseSecurities gains (losses) and Net interest incomeNet interest income
AOCI balance, January 1, 2019$(1,164) $(31) $(500) $(20) $(1,715) 
OCI before reclassifications, net of tax—  (30) 314   286  
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     
Before tax23  (5) (6) —  12  
Tax effect (1) (1) —   
Amounts reclassified, net of tax17  (4) (5) —   
Total OCI, net of tax17  (34) 309   294  
AOCI balance, March 31, 2019  $(1,147) $(65) $(191) $(18) $(1,421) 
AOCI balance, January 1, 2020$(1,122) $(101) $380  $(1) $(844) 
OCI before reclassifications, net of tax—  —  1,690  (5) 1,685  
Amounts reclassified from AOCI:     
Before tax20  15  41  —  76  
Tax effect  10  —  19  
Amounts reclassified, net of tax15  11  31  —  57  
Total OCI, net of tax15  11  1,721  (5) 1,742  
AOCI balance, March 31, 2020  $(1,107) $(90) $2,101  $(6) $898  
Primary income statement location of amounts reclassified from AOCIOther expenseNet interest incomeNet interest incomeNet interest income

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NOTE 11. Income Taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the provision for income taxes was $224$351 million and $177$224 million, respectively, representing effective tax rates of 17.4%19.2 percent and 18.2%,17.4 percent, respectively. The lowerhigher effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 was primarily due to higher pre-tax income and discrete tax credits earnedexpenses due to the divestiture of certain businesses in the current year. The Company calculated the provision for income taxes by applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date pre-tax income and adjusting for discrete items that occurred during the period.

NOTE 12. Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans are summarized in the following table:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Location20202019Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Income Statement Location20212020
Service costService costPersonnel expense$118  $54  Service costPersonnel expense$158 $118 
Interest costInterest costOther expense78  57  Interest costOther expense79 78 
Estimated return on plan assetsEstimated return on plan assetsOther expense(216) (113) Estimated return on plan assetsOther expense(249)(216)
Amortization and otherAmortization and otherOther expense19  25  Amortization and otherOther expense19 
Net periodic benefit cost$(1) $23  
Net periodic (benefit) costNet periodic (benefit) cost$(4)$(1)

Truist makes contributions to the qualified pension plans in amounts between the minimum required for funding and the maximum deductible for federal income tax purposes. Discretionary contributions totaling $305$387 million were made to the Truist pension plan during the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. There are no required contributions for the remainder of 2020, though Truist may elect to make additional discretionary contributions.2021.

NOTE 13. Commitments and Contingencies

Truist utilizes a variety of financial instruments to meet the financing needs of clients and to mitigate exposure to risks. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees and derivatives. Truist also has commitments to fund certain affordable housing investments and contingent liabilities related to certain sold loans.

Tax Credit and Certain Equity Investments

Truist utilizes a variety of financial instruments to meet the financing needs of clients and to reduce exposure to fluctuations
The Company invests in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees and derivatives. Truist also has commitments to fund certain affordable housing investments and contingent liabilitiesprojects throughout its market area as a means of supporting local communities. Truist receives tax credits related to certain sold loans.


these investments, for which the Company typically acts as a limited partner and therefore does not exert control over the operating or financial policies of the partnerships. The following table summarizes certain tax credit private equity, and certain other equity method investments.investments:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Balance Sheet LocationMar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Balance Sheet LocationMar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Investments in affordable housing projects:Investments in affordable housing projects:  Investments in affordable housing projects:  
Carrying amountCarrying amountOther assets$3,776  $3,684  Carrying amountOther assets$3,753 $3,823 
Amount of future funding commitments included in carrying amountAmount of future funding commitments included in carrying amountOther liabilities1,154  1,271  Amount of future funding commitments included in carrying amountOther liabilities983 1,057 
Lending exposureLending exposure540  647  Lending exposureNA544 546 
Renewable energy investments:Renewable energy investments:Renewable energy investments:
Carrying amountCarrying amountOther assets107  81  Carrying amountOther assets160 167 
Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountAmount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountN/A211  246  Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountNA72 76 
Private equity and certain other equity method investments:Private equity and certain other equity method investments:Private equity and certain other equity method investments:
Carrying amountCarrying amountOther assets1,597  1,556  Carrying amountOther assets1,569 1,574 
Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountAmount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountN/A378  331  Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountNA438 471 

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The following table presents a summary of tax credits and amortization associated with the Company'sCompany’s tax credit investment activity:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Income Statement Location20202019
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location20212020
Tax credits:Tax credits:Tax credits:
Investments in affordable housing projectsInvestments in affordable housing projectsProvision for income taxes$117  $79  Investments in affordable housing projectsProvision for income taxes$120 $117 
Other community development investmentsOther community development investmentsProvision for income taxes22  —  Other community development investmentsProvision for income taxes23 22 
Renewable energy investmentsRenewable energy investmentsNA (1)39 
Amortization and other changes in carrying amount:Amortization and other changes in carrying amount:Amortization and other changes in carrying amount:
Investments in affordable housing projectsInvestments in affordable housing projectsProvision for income taxes$114  $69  Investments in affordable housing projectsProvision for income taxes$119 $114 
Other community development investmentsOther community development investmentsOther noninterest income20  —  Other community development investmentsOther noninterest income19 20 
Renewable energy investmentsRenewable energy investmentsOther noninterest income—  —  Renewable energy investmentsOther noninterest income
(1)Tax credits received for these investments are recorded as a reduction to the carrying value of these investments.

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Letters of Credit and Financial Guarantees

In the normal course of business, Truist utilizes certain financial instruments to meet the financing needs of clients and to mitigate exposure to risks. Such financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and certain contractual agreements, including standby letters of credit and financial guarantee arrangements.

The following is a summary of selected notional amounts of off-balance sheet financial instruments:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2020December 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit$159,924  $177,598  
Commitments to extend, originate, or purchase creditCommitments to extend, originate, or purchase credit$195,882 $186,731 
Residential mortgage loans sold with recourseResidential mortgage loans sold with recourse395  371  Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse304 328 
CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisionsCRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions8,592  8,676  CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions9,604 9,019 
Letters of creditLetters of credit5,050  5,181  Letters of credit5,077 5,066 

Total Return Swaps

The Company facilitates matched book TRS transactions on behalf of clients, whereby a VIE purchases reference assets identified by a client and the Company enters into a TRS with the VIE, with a mirror-image TRS facing the client. The TRS contract between the VIE and the Company hedges the Company's exposure to the TRS contract with its third party client. The Company provides senior financing to the VIE in the form of demand notes to fund the purchase of the reference assets. Reference assets are fixed income instruments primarily composed of syndicated bank loans. The TRS contracts pass through interest and other cash flows on the reference assets to the third party clients, along with exposing those clients to decreases in value on the assets and providing them with the rights to appreciation on the assets. The terms of the TRS contracts require the third parties to post initial margin collateral, as well as ongoing margin as the fair values of the underlying reference assets change.

The Company concluded that the associated VIEs should be consolidated because the Company has (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits, that could potentially be significant. At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected $2.1$1.5 billion of assets and $153$66 million of other liabilities of the VIEs. At December 31, 2019,2020, the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet reflected $2.7$1.3 billion of assets and $116$41 million of other liabilities of the VIEs. Assets at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 include $1.4 billion and $2.6$1.3 billion in trading loans respectively.and bonds. The activities of the VIEs are restricted to buying and selling the reference assets and the risks/benefits of any such assets owned by the VIEs are passed to the third party clients via the TRS contracts.

For additional information on the Company’s TRS contracts and its involvement with thesethe related VIEs, see "Note“Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments.”

Other Commitments
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The Company entered into an agreement to purchase its new headquarters building in Charlotte, North Carolina for $456 million. The purchase closed in March 2020.

Pledged Assets

Certain assets were pledged to secure municipal deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, certain derivative agreements, and borrowings or borrowing capacity, as well as for other purposes as required or permitted by law. Assets pledged to the FHLB and FRB are subject to applicable asset discounts when determining borrowing capacity. The Company obtains secured financing and letters of credit from the FRB and FHLB. The Company’s letters of credit from the FHLB the latter of which iscan be used to secure various client deposits, including public fund relationships. Excluding assets related to employee benefit plans, the majority of the agreements governing the pledged assets do not permit the other party to sell or repledge the collateral. Additional assets were pledged to the FRB of Richmond in the first quarter of 2020. The following table provides the total carrying amount of pledged assets by asset type.type:
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019
Pledged securities$10,404  $11,283  
Pledged loans:
FRB71,786  30,238  
FHLB79,009  80,816  
Unused borrowing capacity:
FRB49,652  21,169  
FHLB21,677  37,303  
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(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Pledged securities$24,174 $24,974 
Pledged loans:
FRB76,006 75,615 
FHLB68,551 69,994 
Unused borrowing capacity:
FRB53,844 52,831 
FHLB51,921 52,274 

Litigation and Regulatory Matters

Truist and/or its subsidiaries are routinely parties to numerous legal proceedings, including private, civil litigationslitigation, and regulatory investigations, arising from the ordinary conduct of its regular business activities. The matters range from individual actions involving a single plaintiff to class action lawsuits with multiple class members and can involve claims for substantial amounts. Investigations involve both formal and informal proceedings, by both governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations. These legal proceedings are at varying stages of adjudication, arbitration, or investigation and may consist of a variety of claims, including common law tort and contract claims, andas well as statutory antitrust, securities, and consumer protection claims, and theclaims. The ultimate resolution of any proceedingsproceeding is uncertain and inherently difficult to predict. It is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations, or consolidated cash flows of Truist.

In accordance with the provisions of U.S. GAAP for contingencies, Truist establishes accruals for legal matters when potential losses associated with the actions become probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. There is no assurance that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not significantly exceed the amounts that Truist has currently accrued. On a quarterly basis, Truist evaluates its outstandingAccruals for legal proceedings to assess litigation accruals and adjust such accruals upwards or downward, as appropriate,matters are based on management’s best judgment after consultation with counsel and others, as warranted.others.

The Company’s estimate ofCompany estimates reasonably possible losses, in excess of amounts accrued, ranges from 0of up to approximately $200 million as of March 31, 2020.2021. This estimated rangeestimate is based upon currently available information and involves considerable judgment, given that claims often include significant legal uncertainties, damages alleged by plaintiffs are often unspecified or overstated, discovery may not have started or may not be complete and material facts may be disputed or unsubstantiated, among other factors. In addition, the matters underlying this estimated rangeestimate will change from time to time and actual losses may vary significantly from this estimate. ForAs a result, the same reasons stated above, we doCompany does not believe that an estimate of reasonably possible losses can be made for certain matters and therefore suchmatters. Such matters are not reflected in the rangeestimate provided here.herein.

The following is a description of a certain legal proceedingsproceeding in which Truist is involved:

Bickerstaff v. SunTrust Bank

This class action case was filed in the Fulton County State Court on July 12, 2010, and an amended complaint was filed on August 9, 2010. Plaintiff asserts that all overdraft fees charged to his account which related to debit card and ATM transactions are actually interest charges and therefore subject to the usury laws of Georgia. Plaintiff has brought claims for violations of civil and criminal usury laws, conversion, and money had and received. On October 6, 2017, the trial court granted plaintiff'splaintiff’s motion for class certification and defined the class as “Every Georgia citizen who had or has one or more accounts with SunTrust Bank and who, from July 12, 2006, to October 6, 2017 (i) had at least one overdraft of $500.00 or less resulting from an ATM or debit card transaction (the “Transaction”); (ii) paid any Overdraft Fees as a result of the Transaction; and (iii) did not receive a refund of those Fees”Fees,” and the granting of a certified class was affirmed on appeal. On April 8, 2020, the Company filed a motion seeking to narrow the scope of this class. Discovery has commenced.class, and on May 29, 2020, it filed a renewed motion to compel arbitration of the claims of some of the class members. On February 9, 2021, the trial court denied both motions as premature but held that the issues could be raised again after the conclusion of discovery, which is currently underway. The Company believes that the claims are without merit.

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NOTE 14. Fair Value Disclosures

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received on the measurement date to sell an asset or the price paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market available to the entity in an orderly transaction between market participants, with a three level measurement hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets
Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable

The following tables present fair value information for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Netting Adjustments (1)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Netting Adjustments (1)
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Trading assets:Trading assets:Trading assets:
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$630  $—  $630  $—  $—  U.S. Treasury$767 $$767 $$— 
GSEGSE343  —  343  —  —  GSE191 191 — 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential601  —  601  —  —  Agency MBS - residential1,220 1,220 — 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial58  —  58  —  —  Agency MBS - commercial31 31 — 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions43  —  43  —  —  States and political subdivisions77 77 — 
Corporate and other debt securitiesCorporate and other debt securities536  —  536  —  —  Corporate and other debt securities1,008 1,008 — 
LoansLoans1,569  —  1,569  —  —  Loans1,543 1,543 — 
OtherOther83  78   —  —  Other257 226 31 — 
Total trading assetsTotal trading assets3,863  78  3,785  —  —  Total trading assets5,094 226 4,868 — 
AFS securities:AFS securities:   AFS securities: 
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury2,319  —  2,319  —  —  U.S. Treasury1,768 1,768 — 
GSEGSE1,933  —  1,933  —  —  GSE1,903 1,903 — 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential71,753  —  71,753  —  —  Agency MBS - residential116,451 116,451 — 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial1,519  —  1,519  —  —  Agency MBS - commercial3,177 3,177 — 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions539  —  539  —  —  States and political subdivisions476 476 — 
Non-agency MBS298  —  —  298  —  
OtherOther37  —  37  —  —  Other32 32 — 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities78,398  —  78,100  298  —  Total AFS securities123,807 123,807 — 
LHFS at fair valueLHFS at fair value3,655  —  3,655  —  —  LHFS at fair value5,465 5,465 — 
MSRs at fair valueMSRs at fair value2,150  —  —  2,150  —  MSRs at fair value2,365 2,365 — 
Other assets:Other assets:Other assets:
Derivative assetsDerivative assets4,040  548  6,746  177  (3,431) Derivative assets2,926 666 4,068 47 (1,855)
Equity securitiesEquity securities641  603  38  —  —  Equity securities875 807 68 — 
Private equity investments448  —  —  448  —  
Total assetsTotal assets$93,195  $1,229  $92,324  $3,073  $(3,431) Total assets$140,532 $1,699 $138,276 $2,412 $(1,855)
Liabilities:Liabilities:            Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilitiesDerivative liabilities$764  $674  $3,234  $34  $(3,178) Derivative liabilities$704 $283 $3,184 $57 $(2,820)
Securities sold shortSecurities sold short1,085  —  1,085  —  —  Securities sold short1,313 12 1,301 — 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$1,849  $674  $4,319  $34  $(3,178) Total liabilities$2,017 $295 $4,485 $57 $(2,820)
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December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Netting Adjustments (1)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Netting Adjustments (1)
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Trading assets:Trading assets:Trading assets:
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$227  $—  $227  $—  $—  U.S. Treasury$793 $$793 $$— 
GSEGSE296  —  296  —  —  GSE164 164 — 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential497  —  497  —  —  Agency MBS - residential599 599 — 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial68  —  68  —  —  Agency MBS - commercial21 21 — 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions82  —  82  —  —  States and political subdivisions34 34 — 
Non-agency MBS277  —  277  —  —  
Corporate and other debt securitiesCorporate and other debt securities1,204  —  1,204  —  —  Corporate and other debt securities545 545 — 
LoansLoans2,948  —  2,948  —  —  Loans1,586 1,586 — 
OtherOther134  90  44  —  —  Other130 123 — 
Total trading assetsTotal trading assets5,733  90  5,643  —  —  Total trading assets3,872 123 3,749 — 
AFS securities:AFS securities:            AFS securities:    
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury2,276  —  2,276  —  —  U.S. Treasury1,746 1,746 — 
GSEGSE1,881  —  1,881  —  —  GSE1,917 1,917 — 
Agency MBS - residentialAgency MBS - residential68,236  —  68,236  —  —  Agency MBS - residential113,541 113,541 — 
Agency MBS - commercialAgency MBS - commercial1,341  —  1,341  —  —  Agency MBS - commercial3,057 3,057 — 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions585  —  585  —  —  States and political subdivisions493 493 — 
Non-agency MBS368  —  —  368  —  
OtherOther40  —  40  —  —  Other34 34 — 
Total AFS securitiesTotal AFS securities74,727  —  74,359  368  —  Total AFS securities120,788 120,788 — 
LHFS5,673  —  5,673  —  —  
MSRs2,618  —  —  2,618  —  
LHFS at fair valueLHFS at fair value4,955 4,955 — 
MSRs at fair valueMSRs at fair value2,023 2,023 — 
Other assets:Other assets:            Other assets:    
Derivative assetsDerivative assets2,053  606  3,620  34  (2,207) Derivative assets3,837 752 4,903 186 (2,004)
Equity securitiesEquity securities817  815   —  —  Equity securities1,054 996 58 — 
Private equity investments440  —  —  440  —  
Total assetsTotal assets$92,061  $1,511  $89,297  $3,460  $(2,207) Total assets$136,529 $1,871 $134,453 $2,209 $(2,004)
Liabilities:Liabilities:            Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilitiesDerivative liabilities$366  $204  $3,117  $15  $(2,970) Derivative liabilities$555 $386 $3,263 $14 $(3,108)
Securities sold shortSecurities sold short1,074  18  1,056  —  —  Securities sold short1,115 1,112 — 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$1,440  $222  $4,173  $15  $(2,970) Total liabilities$1,670 $389 $4,375 $14 $(3,108)
(1)Refer to "Note“Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments"Instruments” for additional discussion on netting adjustments.

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, investments totaling $371 million and $387 million, respectively, have been excluded from the table above as they are valued based on net asset value as a practical expedient. These investments primarily consist of certain SBIC funds.

For a description ofadditional information on the valuation techniques and significant inputs for Level 2 and Level 3 assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, see “Note 18. Fair Value Disclosures” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

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Activity for Level 3 assets and liabilities is summarized below:
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Trading SecuritiesNon-agency MBSMSRsNet DerivativesPrivate Equity InvestmentsThree Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Non-agency MBSMSRsNet DerivativesPrivate Equity Investments
Balance at January 1, 2019$ $391  $1,108  $12  $393  
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings—   (54)  23  
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI—   —  —  —  
Purchases15  —  —  —   
Issuances—  —  22  17  —  
Sales(7) —  —  —  (33) 
Settlements—  (8) (40) (30) (2) 
Balance at March 31, 2019  $11  $386  $1,036  $ $388  
Balance at January 1, 2020Balance at January 1, 2020$—  $368  $2,618  $19  $440  Balance at January 1, 2020$368 $2,618 $19 $440 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earningsIncluded in earnings—   (526) 111   Included in earnings(526)111 
Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCIIncluded in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI—  (64) —  —  —  Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI(64)
Purchases—  —  —  —  27  
IssuancesIssuances—  —  187  155  —  Issuances187 155 
Sales—  —  —  —  —  
SettlementsSettlements—  (9) (129) (142) (21) Settlements(9)(129)(142)(21)
Balance at March 31, 2020 Balance at March 31, 2020  $—  $298  $2,150  $143  $448  Balance at March 31, 2020$298 $2,150 $143 $448 
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2020 $—  $ $(526) $154  $—  
Balance at January 1, 2021Balance at January 1, 2021$$2,023 $172 $
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earningsIncluded in earnings374 (164)
IssuancesIssuances192 96 
SettlementsSettlements(224)(114)
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 2021$$2,365 $(10)$
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2021Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period, attributable to assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2021$$374 $(45)$
Primary income statement location of realized gains (losses) included in earningsPrimary income statement location of realized gains (losses) included in earningsInterest incomeInterest incomeResidential mortgage income and Commercial real estate related incomeResidential mortgage income and Commercial real estate related incomeOther incomePrimary income statement location of realized gains (losses) included in earningsSecurities gains (losses)Residential mortgage income and Commercial real estate related incomeResidential mortgage income and Commercial real estate related incomeOther income

TheDuring 2020, Truist sold non-agency MBS previously categorized as Level 3 representthat represented ownership interests in various tranches of Re-REMIC trusts. These securities are valued atAdditionally during 2020, as a discount, which is unobservable in the market, to the fair valueresult of the underlying securities owned by the trusts. The Re-REMIC tranches do not have an active market and therefore are categorized as Level 3. At March 31, 2020, the fair value of Re-REMIC non-agency MBS represented a discount of 38.7% to the fair value of the underlying securities owned by the Re-REMIC trusts due to market conditions at March 31, 2020 that reflected wider discounts relative to previous periods.

The majority of private equity investments are in SBIC qualified funds, which primarily focus on equity and subordinated debt investments in privately-held middle market companies. The majority of these VIE investments are not redeemable and distributions are received as the underlying assets of the funds liquidate. The timing of distributions, which are expected to occur on various dates on an approximately ratable basis through 2030, is uncertain and dependent on various events such as recapitalizations, refinance transactions and ownership changes among others. As of March 31, 2020, restrictions on the ability to sell the investments include, but are not limited to, consent of a majority member or general partner approval for transfer of ownership. These investments are spread over numerous privately-held middle market companies, and thus the sensitivity to a change in fair valuecontrol of the funds’ manager, the Company deconsolidated certain SBIC funds for any single investment is limited. The significant unobservable inputs for these investments are EBITDA multipleswhich it had previously concluded that ranged from 6x to 14x, with a weighted average of 8x, at March 31, 2020.it was the primary beneficiary.

Refer to "Note 7.“Note 6. Loan Servicing"Servicing” for additional information on valuation techniques and inputs for MSRs.
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Fair Value Option

The following table details the fair value and UPB of LHFS that were elected to be measured at fair value. Trading loans, included in other trading assets, were also elected to be measured at fair value.
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Fair ValueUPBDifferenceFair ValueUPBDifference(Dollars in millions)Fair ValueUPBDifferenceFair ValueUPBDifference
Trading loansTrading loans$1,569  $1,891  $(322) $2,948  $2,982  $(34) Trading loans$1,543 $1,532 $11 $1,586 $1,619 $(33)
LHFS at fair valueLHFS at fair value3,655  3,485  170  5,673  5,563  110  LHFS at fair value5,465 5,407 58 4,955 4,736 219 

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table provides information about certain assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.basis still held as of period end. The carrying values represent end of period values, which approximate the fair value measurements that occurred on the various measurement dates throughout the period. These assets are considered to be Level 3 assets.
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Carrying value:
LHFS$160 $979 
Loans and leases181 142 
Other129 92 

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The following table provides information about valuation adjustments for certain assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The valuation adjustments represent the amounts recorded during the period regardless of whether the asset is still held at period end. These assets are considered to be Level 3 assets (excludes PCI).
20202019
As of / For The Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Carrying ValueValuation AdjustmentsCarrying ValueValuation Adjustments
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020
Valuation adjustments:Valuation adjustments:
LHFSLHFS$427  $(25) $—  $—  LHFS$(16)$(25)
Loans and leasesLoans and leases101  (7) 154  (18) Loans and leases(30)(7)
Foreclosed real estate63  (73) 33  (63) 
OtherOther(95)(88)

At March 31, 2020, LHFS with valuation adjustments in the table above consisted primarily of residential mortgages and commercial loans that were valued using market prices and measured at the lower of cost or market. LHFS as of December 31, 2020 includes the small ticket loan and lease portfolio that was sold during the first quarter of 2021. The table above excludes $728$43 million and $125 million of LHFS carried at cost at March 31, 2020. Excluding government guaranteed loans,2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, that did not require a valuation adjustment during the period. The remainder of LHFS is carried at fair value. The Company held $41$72 million in nonperforming LHFS at March 31, 20202021 and $107$5 million of nonperforming LHFS at December 31, 2019.2020. LHFS that were 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest were not material at March 31, 2020.2021.

Loans and leases consists of larger commercial loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics that are primarily collateral dependent and may be subject to liquidity adjustments. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional discussion of individually evaluated loans and leases. Foreclosed

Other includes foreclosed real estate, isother foreclosed property, ROU assets, premises and equipment, and OREO, and consists primarily of residential homes, commercial properties, vacant lots, and automobiles. ROU assets are measured based on the fair value of the assets, which considers the potential for sublease income. The remaining assets are measured at the lower of cost or fair value, less costs to sell and consists primarily of residential homes, commercial properties, and vacant lots.sell.

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value

For financial instruments not recorded at fair value, estimates of fair value are based on relevant market data and information about the instrument.instruments. Values obtained relate to one trading unit without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership, possible tax ramifications, estimated transaction costs that may result from bulk sales or the relationship between various instruments.

An active market does not exist for certain financial instruments. Fair value estimates for these instruments are based on current economic conditions currency and interest rate risk characteristics, loss experience and other factors. Many of these estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and cannot be determined with precision. Therefore, the fair value estimates in many instances cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets. In addition, changes in assumptions could significantly affect these fair value estimates. Financial assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value are summarized below:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Fair Value HierarchyCarrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value(Dollars in millions)Fair Value HierarchyCarrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Financial assets:Financial assets:    Financial assets:    
Loans and leases HFI, net of ALLLLoans and leases HFI, net of ALLLLevel 3$314,018  $314,838  $298,293  $298,586  Loans and leases HFI, net of ALLLLevel 3$285,849 $288,956 $293,899 $295,461 
Financial liabilities:Financial liabilities:      Financial liabilities:  
Time depositsTime depositsLevel 235,539  35,821  35,896  35,885  Time depositsLevel 219,192 19,314 21,941 22,095 
Long-term debtLong-term debtLevel 265,662  64,998  41,339  42,051  Long-term debtLevel 237,753 38,060 39,597 40,864 

The carrying value of the RUFC, which approximates the fair value of unfunded commitments, was $400$349 million and $373$364 million at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

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NOTE 15. Derivative Financial Instruments

Impact of Derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following table presents the gross notional amounts and estimated fair value of derivative instruments employed by the Company. Truist held no0 cash flow hedges as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities(Dollars in millions)Notional AmountLiabilitiesNotional AmountLiabilities
Fair value hedges:Fair value hedges:         Fair value hedges:   
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:         Interest rate contracts:   
Swaps hedging long-term debt$23,701  $577  $—  $23,701  $113  $(25) 
Options hedging long-term debt3,407  —  (5) 3,407  —  (2) 
Swaps hedging commercial loans44  —  —  44  —  —  
Total27,152  577  (5) 27,152  113  (27) 
Swaps hedging AFS securitiesSwaps hedging AFS securities$19,809 $$$17,765 $$
Not designated as hedges:Not designated as hedges:                  Not designated as hedges:      
Client-related and other risk management:Client-related and other risk management:                  Client-related and other risk management:      
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:                  Interest rate contracts:      
SwapsSwaps150,165  4,029  (1,026) 144,473  1,817  (673) Swaps154,617 2,394 (843)156,338 3,399 (862)
OptionsOptions24,997  59  (23) 25,938  28  (19) Options25,598 39 (15)25,386 45 (18)
Forward commitmentsForward commitments10,902  140  (147) 7,907   (7) Forward commitments4,033 17 (8)4,847 (11)
OtherOther2,483  —  —  1,807  —  —  Other2,091 2,573 
Equity contractsEquity contracts39,452  1,483  (1,781) 38,426  1,988  (2,307) Equity contracts28,298 1,702 (2,189)31,152 1,856 (2,297)
Credit contracts:Credit contracts:Credit contracts:
Loans and leasesLoans and leases1,179  18  (22) 894  —  (34) Loans and leases1,120 (4)1,056 (5)
Risk participation agreementsRisk participation agreements6,829  —  (9) 6,696  —  (2) Risk participation agreements7,743 (10)7,802 (13)
Total return swapsTotal return swaps1,924  318  (4) 2,531  27  (11) Total return swaps1,355 (30)1,296 13 (33)
Trading677   (5) —  —  —  
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts13,192  242  (259) 12,986  144  (164) Foreign exchange contracts12,185 131 (105)12,066 189 (219)
CommodityCommodity2,800  346  (342) 2,659  67  (65) Commodity3,688 239 (232)2,872 130 (124)
TotalTotal254,600  6,640  (3,618) 244,317  4,077  (3,282) Total240,728 4,526 (3,436)245,388 5,642 (3,582)
Mortgage banking:Mortgage banking:                  Mortgage banking:      
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:                  Interest rate contracts:      
SwapsSwaps300  —  —  535  —  —  Swaps686 687 
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments7,605  177  (22) 4,427  34  (2) Interest rate lock commitments6,371 47 (47)8,609 186 (3)
When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitmentsWhen issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitments10,855  27  (224) 11,997  10  (18) When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitments11,185 204 (17)11,691 (73)
OtherOther668   —  603   —  Other530 466 
TotalTotal19,428  210  (246) 17,562  46  (20) Total18,772 253 (64)21,453 192 (76)
MSRs:MSRs:                  MSRs:      
Interest rate contracts:Interest rate contracts:                  Interest rate contracts:      
SwapsSwaps21,142  —  —  19,196  —  —  Swaps26,510 36,161 (5)
OptionsOptions1,684  15  (19) 1,519  22  (2) Options101 101 
When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitmentsWhen issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitments1,224  29  (54) 5,560   (5) When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward commitments2,008 (24)1,314 
OtherOther739  —  —  567  —  —  Other3,683 760 
TotalTotal24,789  44  (73) 26,842  24  (7) Total32,302 (24)38,336 (5)
Total derivatives not designated as hedgesTotal derivatives not designated as hedges298,817  6,894  (3,937) 288,721  4,147  (3,309) Total derivatives not designated as hedges291,802 4,781 (3,524)305,177 5,841 (3,663)
Total derivativesTotal derivatives$325,969  7,471  (3,942) $315,873  4,260  (3,336) Total derivatives$311,611 4,781 (3,524)$322,942 5,841 (3,663)
Gross amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:Gross amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:     Gross amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:    
Amounts subject to master netting arrangementsAmounts subject to master netting arrangements(1,988) 1,988   (1,708) 1,708  Amounts subject to master netting arrangements(1,471)1,471  (1,561)1,561 
Cash collateral (received) posted for amounts subject to master netting arrangementsCash collateral (received) posted for amounts subject to master netting arrangements (1,443) 1,190   (499) 1,262  Cash collateral (received) posted for amounts subject to master netting arrangements (384)1,349  (443)1,547 
Net amountNet amount $4,040  $(764)  $2,053  $(366) Net amount $2,926 $(704) $3,837 $(555)

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The following table presents the offsetting of derivative instruments including financial instrument collateral related to legally enforceable master netting agreements and amounts held or pledged as collateral. U.S. GAAP does not permit netting of non-cash collateral balances in the consolidated balance sheet:Consolidated Balance Sheets:
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Amount
Amount
Offset
Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsHeld/Pledged Financial InstrumentsNet Amount
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Gross AmountAmount OffsetNet Amount in Consolidated Balance SheetsHeld/Pledged Financial InstrumentsNet Amount
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$3,931 $(1,855)$2,076 $(2)$2,074 
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement467 467 467 
Exchange traded derivativesExchange traded derivatives383 383 383 
Total derivative assetsTotal derivative assets$4,781 $(1,855)$2,926 $(2)$2,924 
Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$(3,236)$2,815 $(421)$43 $(378)
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement(288)(283)(283)
Total derivative liabilitiesTotal derivative liabilities$(3,524)$2,820 $(704)$43 $(661)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
Gross AmountAmount OffsetNet Amount in Consolidated Balance SheetsHeld/Pledged Financial InstrumentsNet Amount
Derivative assets:Derivative assets:Derivative assets:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$6,333  $(2,897) $3,436  $(24) $3,412  Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$4,383 $(1,618)$2,765 $(2)$2,763 
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement590  —  590  (1) 589  Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement705 705 (1)704 
Exchange traded derivativesExchange traded derivatives548  (534) 14  —  14  Exchange traded derivatives753 (386)367 367 
Total derivative assetsTotal derivative assets$7,471  $(3,431) $4,040  $(25) $4,015  Total derivative assets$5,841 $(2,004)$3,837 $(3)$3,834 
Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:Derivative liabilities:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$(3,100) $2,644  $(456) $ $(453) Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$(3,103)$2,722 $(381)$35 $(346)
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangementDerivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement(168) —  (168) 13  (155) Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement(174)(174)(174)
Exchange traded derivativesExchange traded derivatives(674) 534  (140) —  (140) Exchange traded derivatives(386)386 
Total derivative liabilitiesTotal derivative liabilities$(3,942) $3,178  $(764) $16  $(748) Total derivative liabilities$(3,663)$3,108 $(555)$35 $(520)
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Amount
Amount
Offset
Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsHeld/Pledged Financial InstrumentsNet Amount
Derivative assets:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$3,516  $(2,003) $1,513  $(17) $1,496  
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement138  —  138  (1) 137  
Exchange traded derivatives606  (204) 402  —  402  
Total derivative assets$4,260  $(2,207) $2,053  $(18) $2,035  
Derivative liabilities:
Derivatives subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement$(2,939) $2,761  $(178) $22  $(156) 
Derivatives not subject to master netting arrangement or similar arrangement(193)  (188) 11  (177) 
Exchange traded derivatives(204) 204  —  —  —  
Total derivative liabilities$(3,336) $2,970  $(366) $33  $(333) 

The following table presents the carrying value of hedged items in fair value hedging relationships:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Hedge Basis AdjustmentHedge Basis AdjustmentHedge Basis AdjustmentHedge Basis Adjustment
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Hedged Asset / Liability BasisItems Currently DesignatedItems No Longer DesignatedHedged Asset / Liability BasisItems Currently DesignatedItems No Longer Designated(Dollars in millions)Hedged Asset / Liability BasisItems Currently DesignatedDiscontinued HedgesHedged Asset / Liability BasisItems Currently DesignatedDiscontinued Hedges
AFS securities(1)AFS securities(1)$433  $—  $56  $473  $—  $65  AFS securities(1)$101,804 $(557)$48 $100,988 $(33)$50 
Loans and leasesLoans and leases518   14  528   15  Loans and leases463 17 470 18 
Long-term debtLong-term debt29,980  1,098  22  28,557  174  23  Long-term debt24,924 848 27,725 930 

(1)
The amortized cost of AFS securities was $103.2 billion at March 31, 2021 and $99.4 billion at December 31, 2020.
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Impact of Derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments under GAAP

No portion of the change in fair value of derivatives designated as hedges has been excluded from effectiveness testing.

The following table summarizes amounts related to cash flow hedges, which consist of interest rate contracts.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)20202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
Pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in OCI:Pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in OCI:Pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in OCI:
DepositsDeposits$—  $(10) Deposits$$
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings—  (10) Short-term borrowings
Long-term debtLong-term debt—  (20) Long-term debt
TotalTotal$—  $(40) Total$$
Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into interest expense:Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into interest expense:Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into interest expense:
DepositsDeposits$(2)  Deposits$(1)$(2)
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings(4)  Short-term borrowings(5)(4)
Long-term debtLong-term debt(8)  Long-term debt(5)(8)
TotalTotal$(14) $ Total$(11)$(14)
Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into other expense: (1)Pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into other expense: (1)
DepositsDeposits$(12)$
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings(20)
Long-term debtLong-term debt(4)0
TotalTotal$(36)$
(1)Represents the accelerated amortization of amounts reclassified from AOCI, where management determined that the forecasted transaction is probable of not occurring.

The following table summarizes the impact on net interest income related to fair value hedges:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)20202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
AFS securities:AFS securities:AFS securities:
Amounts related to interest settlementsAmounts related to interest settlements$—  $—  Amounts related to interest settlements$(11)$
Recognized on derivativesRecognized on derivatives—  (7) Recognized on derivatives524 
Recognized on hedged itemsRecognized on hedged items(2)  Recognized on hedged items(526)(2)
Net income (expense) recognizedNet income (expense) recognized(2) (2) Net income (expense) recognized(13)(2)
Loans and leases:Loans and leases:Loans and leases:
Amounts related to interest settlements—  —  
Recognized on derivativesRecognized on derivatives(3) (8) Recognized on derivatives(3)
Recognized on hedged itemsRecognized on hedged items  Recognized on hedged items(1)
Net income (expense) recognizedNet income (expense) recognized(1) —  Net income (expense) recognized(1)(1)
Long-term debt:Long-term debt:Long-term debt:
Amounts related to interest settlementsAmounts related to interest settlements16  (22) Amounts related to interest settlements16 
Recognized on derivativesRecognized on derivatives922  116  Recognized on derivatives922 
Recognized on hedged itemsRecognized on hedged items(922) (108) Recognized on hedged items79 (922)
Net income (expense) recognizedNet income (expense) recognized16  (14) Net income (expense) recognized79 16 
Net income (expense) recognized, totalNet income (expense) recognized, total$13  $(16) Net income (expense) recognized, total$65 $13 

The following table presents information about the Company'sCompany’s cash flow and fair value hedges:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:Cash flow hedges:
Net unrecognized after-tax gain (loss) on active hedges recorded in AOCI$—  $—  
Net unrecognized after-tax gain (loss) on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI (to be recognized in earnings through 2022)Net unrecognized after-tax gain (loss) on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI (to be recognized in earnings through 2022)(90) (101) Net unrecognized after-tax gain (loss) on terminated hedges recorded in AOCI (to be recognized in earnings through 2022)$(28)$(64)
Estimated portion of net after-tax gain (loss) on active and terminated hedges to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 monthsEstimated portion of net after-tax gain (loss) on active and terminated hedges to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months(34) (37) Estimated portion of net after-tax gain (loss) on active and terminated hedges to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months(24)(42)
Fair value hedges:Fair value hedges:Fair value hedges:
Unrecognized pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges (to be recognized as interest primarily through 2029)Unrecognized pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges (to be recognized as interest primarily through 2029)$(48) $(57) Unrecognized pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges (to be recognized as interest primarily through 2029)$783 $862 
Portion of pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest during the next 12 monthsPortion of pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest during the next 12 months(4) (6) Portion of pre-tax net gain (loss) on terminated hedges to be recognized as a change in interest during the next 12 months271 292 

3832 Truist Financial Corporation


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under GAAP

The Company also enters into derivatives that are not designated as accounting hedges under GAAP to economically hedge certain risks as well as in a trading capacity with its clients.

The following table presents pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in income for derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location20202019(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location20212020
Client-related and other risk management:Client-related and other risk management:Client-related and other risk management:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income$(64) $10  Interest rate contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income$102 $(64)
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contractsInvestment banking and trading income107   Foreign exchange contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income26 107 
Equity contractsEquity contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income(10) —  Equity contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income(8)(10)
Credit contractsCredit contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income459  —  Credit contractsInvestment banking and trading income and other income(34)459 
Commodity contractsCommodity contractsInvestment banking and trading income —  Commodity contractsInvestment banking and trading income
Mortgage banking:Mortgage banking:      Mortgage banking:  
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsResidential mortgage income(122) (15) Interest rate contractsResidential mortgage income91 (122)
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsCommercial real estate related income —  Interest rate contractsCommercial real estate related income(1)
MSRs:MSRs:      MSRs:  
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsResidential mortgage income495  54  Interest rate contractsResidential mortgage income(333)495 
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contractsCommercial real estate related income20  —  Interest rate contractsCommercial real estate related income(12)20 
TotalTotal$890  $51  Total$(167)$890 

Credit Derivative Instruments

As part of the Company’s corporate investment banking business, the Company enters into contracts that are, in form or substance, written guarantees; specifically, credit default swaps, risk participations, and TRS. The Company accounts for these contracts as derivatives.

The Company has entered into TRS contracts on loans. The Company’s TRS business consists of matched trades, such that when the Company pays depreciation on one TRS, it receives the same amount on the matched TRS. To mitigate its credit risk, the Company typically receives initial margin from the counterparty upon entering into the TRS and variation margin if the fair value of the underlying reference assets deteriorates. For additional information on the Company’s TRS contracts, see “Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies.”

Truist has entered into risk participation agreements to share the credit exposure with other financial institutions on client-related interest rate derivative contracts. Under these agreements, the Company has guaranteed payment to a dealer counterparty in the event the dealercounterparty experiences a loss on the derivative such as an interest rate swap, due to a failure to pay by the client, on that derivative.counterparty’s client. The Company manages its payment risk on its risk participations by monitoring the creditworthiness of the underlying client through the normal credit review process that the Company would have performed had it entered into a derivative directly with the obligors. At March 31, 2020,2021, the remaining terms on these risk participations ranged from less than one year to 10 years. The potential future exposure represents the Company’s maximum estimated exposure to written risk participations, as measured by projecting a maximum value of the guaranteed derivative instruments based on scenario simulations and assuming 100%100 percent default by all obligors on the maximum value.

The following table presents additional information related to interest rate derivative risk participation agreements and total return swaps:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Risk participation agreements:Risk participation agreements:Risk participation agreements:
Maximum potential amount of exposureMaximum potential amount of exposure$410  $291  Maximum potential amount of exposure$503 $530 
Total return swaps:Total return swaps:Total return swaps:
Cash collateral heldCash collateral held783  653  Cash collateral held345 374 

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The following table summarizes collateral positions with counterparties:
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Dealer and other counterparties:Dealer and other counterparties:  Dealer and other counterparties:  
Cash and other collateral received from counterpartiesCash and other collateral received from counterparties$1,467  $514  Cash and other collateral received from counterparties$387 $446 
Derivatives in a net gain position secured by collateral receivedDerivatives in a net gain position secured by collateral received1,581  615  Derivatives in a net gain position secured by collateral received565 585 
Unsecured positions in a net gain with counterparties after collateral postingsUnsecured positions in a net gain with counterparties after collateral postings114  101  Unsecured positions in a net gain with counterparties after collateral postings46 49 
Cash collateral posted to dealer counterpartiesCash collateral posted to dealer counterparties1,005  1,255  Cash collateral posted to dealer counterparties1,392 1,524 
Derivatives in a net loss position secured by collateral received1,052  1,300  
Additional collateral that would have been posted had the Company's credit ratings dropped below investment grade13  12  
Derivatives in a net loss position secured by collateralDerivatives in a net loss position secured by collateral1,484 1,604 
Additional collateral that would have been posted had the Company’s credit ratings dropped below investment gradeAdditional collateral that would have been posted had the Company’s credit ratings dropped below investment grade
Central counterparties clearing:Central counterparties clearing:Central counterparties clearing:
Cash collateral, including initial margin, posted to central clearing partiesCash collateral, including initial margin, posted to central clearing parties220  30  Cash collateral, including initial margin, posted to central clearing parties52 172 
Derivatives in a net loss positionDerivatives in a net loss position199  31  Derivatives in a net loss position10 90 
Derivatives in a net gain positionDerivatives in a net gain position —  Derivatives in a net gain position
Securities pledged to central counterparties clearingSecurities pledged to central counterparties clearing663  513  Securities pledged to central counterparties clearing1,223 1,281 

NOTE 16. Computation of EPS

Basic and diluted EPS calculations are presented in the following table:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
20202019Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
20212020
Net income available to common shareholdersNet income available to common shareholders$986  $749  Net income available to common shareholders$1,334 $986 
Weighted average number of common sharesWeighted average number of common shares1,344,372  764,135  Weighted average number of common shares1,345,666 1,344,372 
Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awardsEffect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards13,173  9,936  Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards13,266 13,173 
Weighted average number of diluted common sharesWeighted average number of diluted common shares1,357,545  774,071  Weighted average number of diluted common shares1,358,932 1,357,545 
Basic EPSBasic EPS$0.73  $0.98  Basic EPS$0.99 $0.73 
Diluted EPSDiluted EPS$0.73  $0.97  Diluted EPS$0.98 $0.73 
Anti-dilutive awardsAnti-dilutive awards1,725  —  Anti-dilutive awards376 1,725 

NOTE 17. Operating Segments

Truist operates and measures business activity across 3 segments: Consumer Banking and Wealth, Corporate and Commercial Banking, and Insurance Holdings, with functional activities included in Other, Treasury and Corporate. The Company'sCompany’s business segment structure is based on the manner in which financial information is evaluated by management as well as the products and services provided or the type of client served. For additional information, see Note“Note 21. Operating SegmentsSegments” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

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The following table presents results by segment:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
CB&WC&CBIHThree Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
CB&WC&CBIHOT&C (1)Total
202020192020201920202019Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2021202020212020202120202021202020212020
Net interest income (expense)Net interest income (expense)$1,860  $828  $1,534  $739  $36  $34  Net interest income (expense)$$1,860 $1,208 $1,534 $24 $36 $301 $220 $3,285 $3,650 
Net intersegment interest income (expense)Net intersegment interest income (expense)388  193  (194) (105) (11) (11) Net intersegment interest income (expense)386 397 (211)(4)(11)(383)(175)
Segment net interest incomeSegment net interest income2,248  1,021  1,340  634  25  23  Segment net interest income2,138 2,257 1,209 1,323 20 25 (82)45 3,285 3,650 
Allocated provision for credit lossesAllocated provision for credit losses437  131  399  20    Allocated provision for credit losses100 437 (35)399 (18)56 48 893 
Segment net interest income after provisionSegment net interest income after provision1,811  890  941  614  24  20  Segment net interest income after provision2,038 1,820 1,244 924 19 24 (64)(11)3,237 2,757 
Noninterest incomeNoninterest income1,072  507  460  244  557  515  Noninterest income921 1,066 694 457 633 557 (51)(119)2,197 1,961 
Noninterest expense1,993  882  886  315  440  417  
Income (loss) before income taxes890  515  515  543  141  118  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes209  125  92  113  36  30  
Segment net income (loss)$681  $390  $423  $430  $105  $88  
Identifiable assets (period end)$168,356  $75,873  $203,363  $85,911  $7,009  $6,376  
OT&C (1)Total
2020201920202019
Net interest income (expense)$220  $95  $3,650  $1,696  
Net intersegment interest income (expense)(183) (77) —  —  
Segment net interest income37  18  3,650  1,696  
Allocated provision for credit losses56   893  155  
Segment net interest income after provision(19) 17  2,757  1,541  
Noninterest income(128) (64) 1,961  1,202  
Noninterest expense112  154  3,431  1,768  
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles79 100 38 42 26 18 144 165 
Other noninterest expenseOther noninterest expense1,831 1,904 744 827 453 422 438 113 3,466 3,266 
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes(259) (201) 1,287  975  Income (loss) before income taxes1,049 882 1,156 512 173 141 (554)(248)1,824 1,287 
Provision (benefit) for income taxesProvision (benefit) for income taxes(113) (91) 224  177  Provision (benefit) for income taxes246 207 248 91 42 36 (185)(110)351 224 
Segment net income (loss)Segment net income (loss)$(146) $(110) $1,063  $798  Segment net income (loss)$803 $675 $908 $421 $131 $105 $(369)$(138)$1,473 $1,063 
Identifiable assets (period end)Identifiable assets (period end)$127,501  $59,523  $506,229  $227,683  Identifiable assets (period end)$159,352 $169,896 $182,459 $202,214 $8,062 $7,009 $167,664 $127,110 $517,537 $506,229 
(1)Includes financial data from business units below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds requiring disclosure.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Introduction

This MD&A is intended to assist readers in their analysis of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and supplemental financial information. It should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, andthe accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q, other information contained in this document, as well as information contained inwith Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 Form 10-K.2020.

Government Response to COVID-19

Congress, the FRB and the other U.S. state and federal financial regulatory agencies have taken actions to mitigate disruptions to economic activity and financial stability resulting from COVID-19 and can be expected to continue to evolve such approaches and requirements in ways that further impact the business of the Company. The descriptions below summarize certain significant government actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the particular statutory or regulatory provisions or government programs summarized.

The CARES Act

The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. Among other provisions, the CARES Act includes funding for the Small Business Administration to expand lending, relief from certain U.S. GAAP requirements to allow COVID-19-related loan modifications to not be categorized as troubled debt restructurings and a range of incentives to encourage deferment, forbearance or modification of consumer credit and mortgage contracts. One of the key CARES Act programs is the Paycheck Protection Program, which temporarily expands the Small Business Administration’s business loan guarantee program through June 30, 2020. Paycheck Protection Program loans are available to a broader range of entities than ordinary Small Business Administration loans, require six-month deferral of principal and interest repayment, and the loan may be forgiven in an amount equal to payroll costs and certain other expenses during an eight-week covered period.

The CARES Act contains additional protections for homeowners and renters of properties with federally backed mortgages, including a 60-day moratorium on the initiation of foreclosure proceedings beginning on March 18, 2020 and a 120-day moratorium on initiating eviction proceedings effective March 27, 2020. Borrowers of federally backed mortgages have the right under the CARES Act to request up to 360 days of forbearance on their mortgage payments if they experience financial hardship directly or indirectly due to the coronavirus-related public health emergency.

Also pursuant to the CARES Act, the U.S. Treasury has the authority to provide loans, guarantees and other investments in support of eligible businesses, states and municipalities affected by the economic effects of COVID-19. Some of these funds have been used to support the several FRB programs and facilities described below or additional programs or facilities that are established by the FRB under its Section 13(3) authority and meeting certain criteria.

FRB Actions

The FRB has taken a range of actions to support the flow of credit to households and businesses. For example, on March 15, 2020, the FRB reduced the target range for the federal funds rate to 0 to 0.25% and announced that it would increase its holdings of U.S. Treasury securities and agency mortgage-backed securities and begin purchasing agency commercial mortgage-backed securities. The FRB has also encouraged depository institutions to borrow from the discount window and has lowered the primary credit rate for such borrowing by 150 basis points while extending the term of such loans up to 90 days. Reserve requirements have been reduced to zero as of March 26, 2020.

In addition, the FRB has established, or has taken steps to establish, a range of facilities and programs to support the U.S. economy and U.S. marketplace participants in response to economic disruptions associated with COVID-19. Through these facilities and programs, the FRB, relying on its authority under Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, has taken steps to directly or indirectly purchase assets from, or make loans to, U.S. companies, financial institutions, municipalities and other market participants.

FRB facilities and programs established, or in the process of being established, include:

a Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility to provide financing related to Paycheck Protection Program loans made by banks;
a Main Street New Loan Facility and a Main Street Expanded Loan Facility to purchase loan participations, under specified conditions, from banks lending to small and medium sized U.S. businesses;
a Primary Dealer Credit Facility to provide liquidity to primary dealers through a secured lending facility;
a Commercial Paper Funding Facility to purchase the commercial paper of certain U.S. issuers;
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a Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility to purchase corporate bonds directly from, or make loans directly to, eligible participants;
a Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility to purchase corporate bonds trading in secondary markets, including from exchange-traded funds, that were issued by eligible participants;
a Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility to make loans secured by asset-backed securities;
a Municipal Liquidity Facility to purchase bonds directly from U.S. state, city and county issuers; and
a Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility to purchase certain assets from, or make loans to, financial institutions providing financing to eligible money market mutual funds.

These facilities and programs are in various stages of development, and the Company and Truist Bank may participate in some or all of them, including as an agent or intermediary on behalf of clients or customers or in an advisory capacity.

Regulatory Considerations

The regulatory framework applicable to banking organizations is intended primarily for the protection of depositors and the stability of the financial system, rather than for the protection of shareholders and creditors. Truist is subject to banking laws and regulations, and various other laws and regulations, which affect the operations and management of Truist and its ability to make distributions to shareholders. Truist and its subsidiaries are also subject to supervision and examination by multiple regulators. Refer to Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for additional disclosures with respect to significant laws and regulations affecting Truist.

The descriptions below summarize certain significant updates since the filing of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 to state and federal laws to which Truist is subject. TheThese descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the particular statutory or regulatory provisions summarized. They do not summarize all possible or proposed changes in current laws or regulations, and are not intended to be a substitute for the related statues or regulatory provisions.

Final Stress Capital Buffer Rule

On March 19, 2021, the FRB announced the temporary exclusion of U.S. Treasury securities and deposits at the FRB from the calculation of the supplementary leverage ratio will expire as scheduled on March 31, 2021; this temporary relief added 24 basis points to the Company’s supplementary leverage ratio as of March 31, 2021. The FRB has adopted a final rule that integrates its annual capital planning and stress testing requirements with existing regulatory capital requirements. For risk-based capital requirements, the stress capital buffer replaces the existing capital conservation buffer, which is 2.5% as of January 1, 2019. Under the final rule, beginning in the 2020 CCAR cycle, Truist will be requiredalso announced plans to calculate a stress capital buffer equalpropose several potential modifications to the greater of (i) the difference between its starting and minimum projected CET1 capital ratios under the severely adverse scenario in the supervisory stress test, plus the sum of the dollar amount of Truist’s planned common stock dividends for each of the fourth through seventh quarters of the planning horizon as a percentage of risk-weighted assets, or (ii) 2.5%.

The final rule also makes related changes to the capital planning and stress testing process. Among other changes, the revised capital plan rule eliminates the assumption that Truist’s balance sheet assets would increase over the planning horizon. In addition, provided that Truist is otherwise in compliance with automatic restrictions on distributions under the FRB’s capital rules, Truist will no longer be required to seek prior approval to make capital distributions in excess of those included in its capital plan.

Revisions to Definition of Eligible Retained Income

The U.S. banking agencies have adopted an interim final rule altering the definition of eligible retained income in their respective capital rules. Under the new rule, eligible retained income is the greater of a firm’s (i) net income for the four preceding calendar quarters, net of any distributions and associated tax effects not already reflected in net income, and (ii) average net income over the preceding four quarters. This definition applies with respect to all of Truist’s capital requirements. The interim final rule became effective March 20, 2020.

Current Expected Credit Losses Methodology

The U.S. banking agencies have adopted an interim final rule that permits banking organizations that implement CECL before the end of 2020 to elect to follow the three-year transition available under the prior rule or a new five-year transition to phase in the effects of CECL on regulatory capital. Under the five-year transition, the banking organization would defer for two years 100% of the day-one effect of adopting CECL and 25% of the cumulative increase in the allowance for credit losses since adoption of CECL. Following the first two years, the electing organization will phase out the aggregate capital effects over the next three years consistent with the transition in the original three-year transition rule. The interim final rule became effective March 31, 2020. Truist has elected to use the five-year transition to phase in the impacts of CECL on regulatory capital.

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Supplementary Leverage Ratio

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FRB has adopted an interim final rule that temporarily changes the supplementary leverage ratio to exclude U.S. treasury securities and deposits at Federal Reserve Banks from the calculation of a firm’s leverage exposure. The interim final rule applies to BHCs and became effective April 1, 2020 and will remain in effect through March 31, 2021.

Loan modifications

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, banking regulators have encouraged financial institutions to work with borrowers. Truist implemented loan modification programs in order to provide borrowers with flexibility with respect to repayment terms. These loan modifications are not considered TDRs to the extentensure that the borrower was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was less than 30 days past due at the time that the COVID-19 loan modification program was implemented, unless the loan was previously classifiedsupplementary leverage ratio remains effective in an environment of higher reserves, though such proposal had not been published as a TDR.

CARES Act

In addition to authorizing several programs to provide loans, guarantees and other investments in support of eligible organizations, states and municipalities affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act also includes several measures that temporarily adjust existing laws or regulations. These include providing the FDIC with additional authority to guarantee the depositsdate of solvent insured depository institutions held in noninterest-bearing business transaction accounts to a maximum amount specified by the FDIC, reinstating the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Authority to guarantee debt obligations of solvent insured depository institutions or depository institution holding companies, and temporarily allowing the Treasury to fully guarantee money market mutual funds. The CARES Act also provides financial institutions with the option to suspend certain GAAP requirements for coronavirus-related loan modifications that would otherwise constitute troubled debt restructurings and further requires the federal banking agencies to defer to financial institutions’ determinations in making such suspensions. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” for Truist’s policy related to COVID-19 loan modifications.this report.

Executive Overview

OverviewTruist had a strong financial performance in the first quarter of Significant Events2021 and Financial Resultsseveral significant milestones that are reflective of its purpose in action. Truist continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on stakeholders and the financial markets and is actively supporting teammates, clients, and communities. Truist also continues to make significant progress on Merger integration and conversion efforts.

Integration Efforts

Recent Events

Effective December 6, 2019, the Company completed the Merger. Reported results for Truist reflect heritage BB&T prior to the completion of the Merger and results from both BB&T and SunTrust from the Merger closing date forward. As such, comparative income statement data in
this MD&A for the first quarter of 2019 is only for heritage BB&T. Significant Merger updateshighlights include:

In January 2020, Truist officially launched the Truist brand and visual identity, and Truist’s purpose: “Inspire and build better lives and communities,” along withreaffirmed its mission and values.
In March 2020, the purchase of the new Charlotte, NC headquarters building was completed and the building was renamed Truist Center.
Purchase accounting valuations for loans and intangibles were updated during the first quarter resulting in a $193 million reduction in the fair value mark for loans, a $165 million increase in CDI and other intangibles and a $258 million reduction in goodwill.
Truist remains committedcommitment to achieving $1.6 billion in net cost saves.saves on a run rate basis by the fourth quarter of 2022.
The realizationCompleted the Wealth brokerage and trust transitions.
Continued the mortgage transition, enabling clients to get the best of net cost savingsboth heritage SunTrust and heritage BB&T to meet their homeownership needs.
Activated the Integrated Relationship Management approach. Truist’s Integrated Relationship Management approach is conditioned ondesigned to deepen client relationships that brings the durationfull breadth and depth of the pandemicproducts and post-crisis economic conditions, including the normalization of interest rates.services to meet clients’ financial needs.
Completed testing protocols for core bank transition events.
Launched teammate pilot program for digital experience.

The Company is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on clients, counterparties and the financial markets in which the Company conducts business. The Company expects the effects of this widespread health crisis, which include disruptions or restrictions in clients’ supply chains, closures of clients’ facilities or decreases in demand for clients’ products and services, to adversely impact economic conditions. Also related to the health crisis, the U.S. has been operating under a presidential declared emergency since March 13, 2020, with various actions by the U.S. Congress and regulatory agencies.Supporting Clients

Truist acted swiftlyis continuing to support ourwork closely with clients teammates and communities duringas they experience challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Truist supported clients by being the sixth largest commercial bank in the second round of PPP funding and through the forgiveness process, and continues to support clients as they transition from payment relief programs. The following are somecarrying value of the more significant actions related to our crisis response.PPP loans was $10.1 billion as of March 31, 2021.

Supporting Teammates

Provided support
This quarter, Truist signed the Hispanic Promise, a first-of-its-kind national pledge to prepare, hire, promote, retain, and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace. Truist was also recognized for clients through payment relief assistance, waiving certain feesits commitment to stand for better by the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index with a perfect 100 score, by ‘FORTUNE ’ as one of the world’s most admired companies, and offering additional incentives, including:as a top 50 employer by both ‘Equal Opportunity’ and ‘CAREERS & the disABLED’ magazines.
Commercial - clients may elect to defer their loan payments for up to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges continuing to accrue. Similar payment deferrals were offered to commercial leasing clients upon request.
Consumer - clients may elect to defer loan payments for time periods that range from 30 to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges generally continuing to accrue.
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Supporting Communities

Credit card - clients may elect
In February 2021, Truist issued its first social bond for $1.3 billion, becoming the first U.S. regional bank to defer paymentsissue a social bond. Truist also became the lead investor for up to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with financing charges accruing.Greenwood, an innovative digital banking platform designed for Black and Latinx consumers and business owners. In addition, Truist is providing credit card clients with 5% cash back on qualifying card purchasesreceived an ‘Outstanding’ CRA rating for certain important basic needs.
Truist implemented multiple strategiesits community development efforts and continued to keep our branches operational and clients safe, including lobby access by appointment andmake great progress towards the extensive use of drive-thrus. Truist created an online, automated process for the Paycheck Protection Program and began to accept applications during the first weekendCompany’s $60 billion Community Benefits Plan, after ending 2020 at 114 percent of the program. Additionally, Truist funded extensive line draws for commercial clients to help them fund liquidity and working capital needs.
Provided support for teammates including additional paid time off, flexibility and family care benefits. Provided teammates who have base pay below $100,000 annually a one-time pre-tax bonus of $1,200 in March to recognize their ongoing commitment to our clients and help alleviate some of the financial pressures caused by the pandemic. Enabled alternative work strategies that allowed more than half of our teammates to work remotely. Offered an additional onsite special pay rate of $6.25 per hour or $50 per day for teammates required to work in offices.
Launched the Truist Cares initiative, a pledge of $25 million in philanthropic support that is providing aid for basic needs, medical supplies, and financial hardship across the nation. The remaining charitable funds will be given as grants to Truist’s community partners to support and expand technology initiatives and programs for youth, seniors, small businesses and people to rebuild, restore and create thriving communities.annual target.

See Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding risks related to the effects of COVID-19.

Financial Results

Net income available to common shareholders for the first quarter of 20202021 totaled $986 million.$1.3 billion, up 35.3 percent, compared with the first quarter last year. On a diluted per common share basis, earnings for the first quarter of 20202021 were $0.73, a decrease$0.98, an increase of $0.24$0.25 compared to the first quarter of 2019. Truist's2020. Truist’s results of operations for the first quarter of 20202021 produced an annualized return on average assets of 0.90%1.17 percent and an annualized return on average common shareholders'shareholders’ equity of 6.58%8.69 percent compared to prior year ratiosreturns of 1.43%0.90 percent and 11.08%6.58 percent, respectively. Results for the first quarter of 2021 included merger-related and restructuring charges of $141 million ($108 million after-tax), respectively.incremental operating expenses related to the Merger of $175 million ($134 million after-tax), and an acceleration of loss recognition related to certain terminated cash flow hedges of $36 million ($28 million after-tax). Results for the first quarter of 2020 included merger-related and restructuring charges of $107 million ($82 million after-tax), incremental operating expenses related to the merger of $74 million ($57 million after-tax), and impacts associated with certain discretionary actions undertaken by management related to COVID-19 of $71 million ($54 million after-tax). Results for the first quarter of 2019 included $80 million ($64 million after-tax) of merger-related and restructuring charges and $2$74 million ($157 million after-tax) of incremental operating expenses related to the Merger.

Truist’s revenue for the first quarter of 20202021 was $5.6$5.5 billion. On a TE basis, revenue was also $5.6$5.5 billion for the first quarter of 2020, an increase2021, a decrease of $2.7 billion$138 million compared to the same period in 2019, which reflects an increase2020, reflecting a decrease of $2.0 billion$374 million in TE net interest income, and an increase of $759$236 million in noninterest income.

The increase in net interest income was primarily due to the Merger, as average loans and leases increased $159.0 billion and average securities increased $29.0 billion. In addition, average interest earning trading assets and other earning assets increased $27.9 billion due to higher trading assets from the Merger and higher interest bearing balances at the Federal Reserve as Truist increased liquidity to support clients.

NIM was 3.58%3.01 percent for the first quarter of 2020, up 72021, down 57 basis points compared to the prior year. Average earning assets increased $215.8$30.4 billion, whileas average securities increased $46.5 billion, partially offset by a decline in average loans and leases of $8.2 billion, and average other earning assets of $6.3 billion. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $170.3decreased $7.8 billion and noninterest-bearing deposits increased $40.9$35.4 billion. The annualized TE yield on the total loan portfolio for the first quarter of 20202021 was 4.98%,4.09 percent, down 889 basis points compared to the prior year. The annualized TE yield on the average securities portfolio was 2.62%, up 21.45 percent, down 117 basis points compared to the prior year. The average costs of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.28 percent, down 74 basis points compared to the prior year.

The provision for credit losses was $893$48 million compared to $155$893 million for the first quarter of 2019.2020. The earlier quarter included an increase in the provision for credit losses was primarily due to the recognition of an economic downturn and significant growth in loans related to COVID-19, including the impact of reservingACL for the expected losses under CECL. Higher net charge-offs also contributed to the increase in the provision for credit losses and primarily reflect increases as a resultsignificant uncertainty of the Merger.economic impacts resulting from the onset of the pandemic. Net charge-offs were 0.36% of average loans and leases on an annualized basis for the first quarter of 2020,2021 totaled $238 million compared to $272 million in the earlier quarter. The net charge-off rate for the current quarter of 0.33 percent was down fourthree basis points compared to the first quarter of 2019.2020.

Noninterest income for the first quarter of 20202021 increased $759$236 million compared to the earlier quarter. Nearly all categories of noninterest income were impactedquarter, driven by the Merger. In addition to impacts from the Merger,increases in insurance income increased due to higher productionof $77 million, and residential mortgage banking income was up due to strong production and refinance activity driven by the declining rate environment. Investmentinvestment banking and trading income was negatively impacted by credit valuation adjustments on the derivatives portfolioof $222 million. Other income increased $76 million primarily due to income from assets held for certain post-retirement benefits, which is primarily offset by higher personnel expense. Other income also includes a $37 million gain from the divestiture of certain businesses, which was mostly offset by gains from credit default swaps recorded in the earlier quarter. Lending related fees increased $33 million. These increases were partially offset by a decline in interest rates and wideningresidential mortgage income of credit spreads.$145 million, as well as a decline in service charges on deposits of $47 million.

Noninterest expense for the first quarter of 20202021 was up $1.7 billion$179 million compared to the earlier quarter. Excluding merger-relatedMerger-related and restructuring charges increased $34 million and other incremental operating expenses related to the Merger and certain discretionary expensesincreased $101 million. The current quarter also includes $36 million of expense associated with an acceleration of loss recognition related to COVID-19,certain terminated cash flow hedges. Excluding the items mentioned above, changes in amortization of intangibles, and a small gain from debt extinguishment, adjusted noninterest expense was up $1.5 billion, primarily reflecting$32 million compared to the impactearlier quarter. Additionally, increases in personnel expense of the Merger.
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$170 million were partially offset by declines in net occupancy expense, marketing and customer development, and operating lease depreciation.

The provision for income taxes was $224$351 million for the first quarter of 2020,2021, compared to $177$224 million for the earlier quarter. This produced an effective tax rate for the first quarter of 20202021 of 17.4%,19.2 percent, compared to 18.2%17.4 percent for the earlier quarter. The lowerhigher effective tax rate isin the first quarter of 2021 was primarily due to higher pre-tax income and discrete tax creditsexpenses resulting from the divestiture of certain businesses in the current year.

Truist'sTruist’s total assets at March 31, 20202021 were $506.2$517.5 billion, an increase of $33.1$8.3 billion compared to December 31, 2019.2020. The increase in total assets was primarily driven bya result of an increase of $15.8 billion in total loans and leases as many commercial clients drew on lines of credit to build liquidity in response to COVID-19 and an increase of $16.1$13.2 billion in interest-bearing deposits with banks, which primarily reflectsdriving higher balances held at the Federal Reserve.Reserve and an increase of $3.0 billion in AFS securities. These increases were partially offset by an $8.6 billion decline in total loans and leases.

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Total deposits at March 31, 20202021 were $350.2$395.6 billion, an increase of $15.5$14.5 billion compared to December 31, 2019. The2020. Deposit growth was strong for the first quarter of 2021 driven by growth resulting from additional government stimulus programs and pandemic-related client behavior, partially offset by a decrease in time deposits reflects clients retaining a portionprimarily due to the maturity of their credit line draws in the bankwholesale negotiable certificates of deposit and solid growth in all non-time deposit products.higher-cost personal accounts.

Asset quality remained strong, although significant uncertainties exist related to COVID-19.ratios were stable at March 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2020,2021, nonperforming assets were 0.23%0.25 percent of total assets. The allowance for loan and lease loss coverage ratio was 5.04X4.84x nonperforming loans and leases held for investment, compared to 3.41X4.39x at December 31, 2019. The higher coverage ratio reflects the CECL adoption build of $3.1 billion, as well as $582 million of reserve build in the first quarter of 2020 in connection with COVID-19 and the economic downturn.2020.

Truist maintained strong capital and liquidity. As of March 31, 2020,2021, the CET1 ratio was 9.3%10.1 percent and the average LCR was 117%.111 percent. During the first quarter of 2020, the company redeemed $5002021, Truist completed $506 million of Series Kshare repurchases and also redeemed $950 million of preferred stock. Additionally, theThe Company issued $4.3$1.3 billion of senior and subordinated long-term debt. In connection with the redemptions of preferred stock, net income available to common shareholders was reduced by $26 million to recognize the difference between the redemption price and the carrying value. Truist declared common dividends of $0.450$0.45 per share during the first quarter of 2020. The2021, resulting in dividend and total payout ratios for the first quarter of 2020 were 61.4 percent. As previously communicated at the time2021 of the Merger announcement, Truist suspended its share repurchase program until capital ratios return to higher levels.45.4 percent and 83.3 percent, respectively. In April 2020,2021, Truist declared common dividends of $0.450$0.45 per share for the second quarter of 2020.2021. Additionally in April 2021, the Company announced the redemption of $465 million in preferred stock for Series H.

Analysis of Results of Operations

Net Interest Income and NIM

First Quarter 20202021 compared to First Quarter 20192020

Net interest income on a TE basis was $3.7 billion for the first quarter of 2020, an increase of $2.0 billion compared to the same period in 2019. Interest income increased $2.3 billion. Interest expense increased $299 million. Net interest margin was 3.58%, up seven3.01 percent, down 57 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. Average earning assets increased $215.8 billion. The increase in average earning assets reflects a $159.0 billion increase in average total loans and leases and a $29.0 billion increase in average securities. Average interest earning trading assets and other earning assets increased $27.9 billion due to higher trading securities and interest-bearing balances at the Federal Reserve. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $170.3 billion compared to the earlier quarter. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $133.8 billion, average long-term debt increased $23.3 billion and average short-term borrowings increased $13.3 billion.

The yield on the total loan portfolio for the first quarter of 20202021 was 4.98%,4.09 percent, down eight89 basis points compared to the earlier quarter, reflecting the impact of rate decreases partially offset byand lower purchase accounting accretion from merged loans. The yield on the average securities portfolio was 2.62%, up two1.45 percent, down 117 basis points compared to the earlier period.quarter primarily due to lower yields on new purchases.

The average cost of total deposits was 0.51%,0.05 percent, down 1346 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. Thequarter and the average cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.70%,0.07 percent, down 2563 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. The average rate on short-term borrowings was 1.76%,0.82 percent, down 5694 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. The average rate on long-term debt was 2.34%,1.57 percent, down 9677 basis points compared to the earlier quarter. The lower rates on interest-bearing liabilities reflect declines in fed funds and LIBOR rates. Thethe lower rates on long-term debt also reflect the amortization of the fair value mark on the assumed debt and the recent issuance of new senior and subordinated notes and long-term FHLB advances.rate environment.

As of March 31, 2020,2021, the remaining unamortized fair value marks on the loan and lease portfolio, deposits, and long-term debt were $3.5$2.1 billion, $54$15 million, and $285$196 million, respectively. The remaining unamortized fair value mark on loans and leases consists of $1.1 billion for consumer loans and leases, and $978 million for commercial loans and leases. These amounts will be recognized over the remaining contractual lives of the underlying instruments or as prepaymentspaydowns occur.

The major components of net interest income and the related annualized yields as well as the variances between the periods caused by changes in interest rates versus changes in volumes are summarized below.
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Table 1: Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)Table 1: Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)Table 1: Taxable-Equivalent Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Average Balances (5)Annualized Yield/RateIncome/ExpenseIncr.
(Decr.)
Change due toThree Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Average Balances (5)Annualized Yield/RateIncome/ExpenseIncr.
(Decr.)
Change due to
202020192020201920202019RateVolumeThree Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202120202021202020212020Incr.
(Decr.)
RateVolume
AssetsAssets         Assets        
Total securities, at amortized cost: (2)Total securities, at amortized cost: (2)         Total securities, at amortized cost: (2)         
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$2,274  $3,302  1.93 %2.01 %$11  $16  $(5) $(1) $(4) U.S. Treasury$1,759 $2,274 0.89 %1.93 %$$11 $(7)$(5)$(2)
GSEGSE1,856  2,418  2.33  2.24  10  14  (4)  (5) GSE1,839 1,856 2.33 2.33 11 10 — 
Agency MBSAgency MBS70,816  40,044  2.60  2.58  461  258  203   201  Agency MBS118,171 70,816 1.44 2.60 426 461 (35)(257)222 
States and political subdivisionsStates and political subdivisions530  620  3.56  3.73    (1) —  (1) States and political subdivisions444 530 3.52 3.56 (1)— (1)
Non-agency MBSNon-agency MBS185  315  16.72  12.51   10  (2)  (5) Non-agency MBS— 185 — 16.72 — (8)(4)(4)
OtherOther40  35  3.01  3.96  —  —  —  —  —  Other33 40 1.92 3.01 — — — — — 
Total securitiesTotal securities75,701  46,734  2.62  2.60  495  304  191   186  Total securities122,246 75,701 1.45 2.62 445 495 (50)(266)216 
Interest earning trading assetsInterest earning trading assets6,334  602  4.04  2.27  64   60   55  Interest earning trading assets4,742 6,334 2.79 4.04 32 64 (32)(18)(14)
Other earning assets (3)Other earning assets (3)23,750  1,595  1.55  7.43  92  29  63  (41) 104  Other earning assets (3)17,417 23,750 0.37 1.55 16 92 (76)(56)(20)
Loans and leases, net of unearned income: (4)Loans and leases, net of unearned income: (4)                Loans and leases, net of unearned income: (4)        
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial131,743  61,370  4.33  4.33  1,419  656  763  —  763  Commercial and industrial136,051 131,743 3.10 4.33 1,040 1,419 (379)(423)44 
CRECRE27,046  16,786  4.25  4.99  287  207  80  (34) 114  CRE26,211 27,046 2.90 4.25 189 287 (98)(89)(9)
Commercial ConstructionCommercial Construction6,409  4,119  4.87  5.33  76  54  22  (5) 27  Commercial Construction6,557 6,409 3.04 4.87 48 76 (28)(30)
Lease financingLease financing6,070  2,021  4.27  3.33  65  17  48   42  Lease financing4,975 6,070 4.28 4.27 53 65 (12)— (12)
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage52,993  31,370  4.48  4.13  594  324  270  29  241  Residential mortgage45,823 52,993 4.42 4.48 507 594 (87)(8)(79)
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct27,564  11,681  6.60  5.92  452  171  281  22  259  Residential home equity and direct25,658 27,564 5.81 6.60 368 452 (84)(53)(31)
Indirect autoIndirect auto24,975  11,308  6.89  8.62  428  240  188  (56) 244  Indirect auto26,363 24,975 6.56 6.89 426 428 (2)(23)21 
Indirect otherIndirect other10,950  6,029  7.37  6.57  201  98  103  13  90  Indirect other10,848 10,950 6.98 7.37 187 201 (14)(12)(2)
StudentStudent7,787  —  5.38  —  104  —  104  —  104  Student7,519 7,787 3.96 5.38 73 104 (31)(28)(3)
Credit cardCredit card5,534  2,922  9.68  9.03  133  65  68   63  Credit card4,645 5,534 9.24 9.68 106 133 (27)(6)(21)
PCI—  455  —  17.99  —  20  (20) —  (20) 
Total loans and leases HFITotal loans and leases HFI301,071  148,061  5.02  5.06  3,759  1,852  1,907  (20) 1,927  Total loans and leases HFI294,650 301,071 4.11 5.02 2,997 3,759 (762)(672)(90)
LHFSLHFS6,677  729  3.14  4.38  53   45  (3) 48  LHFS4,891 6,677 2.59 3.14 32 53 (21)(8)(13)
Total loans and leasesTotal loans and leases307,748  148,790  4.98  5.06  3,812  1,860  1,952  (23) 1,975  Total loans and leases299,541 307,748 4.09 4.98 3,029 3,812 (783)(680)(103)
Total earning assetsTotal earning assets413,533  197,721  4.33  4.49  4,463  2,197  2,266  (54) 2,320  Total earning assets443,946 413,533 3.20 4.33 3,522 4,463 (941)(1,020)79 
Nonearning assetsNonearning assets64,017  27,852                    Nonearning assets64,887 64,017       
Total assetsTotal assets$477,550  $225,573            Total assets$508,833 $477,550       
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                
Liabilities and Shareholders’ EquityLiabilities and Shareholders’ Equity        
Interest-bearing deposits:Interest-bearing deposits:                Interest-bearing deposits:        
Interest-checkingInterest-checking$85,008  $27,622  0.61  0.59  129  40  89   88  Interest-checking$104,744 $85,008 0.06 0.61 15 129 (114)(138)24 
Money market and savingsMoney market and savings120,936  63,325  0.59  0.96  178  150  28  (73) 101  Money market and savings129,303 120,936 0.03 0.59 10 178 (168)(179)11 
Time depositsTime deposits35,570  16,393  1.29  1.50  114  60  54  (10) 64  Time deposits20,559 35,570 0.44 1.29 22 114 (92)(56)(36)
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing—  422  —  2.43  —   (3) —  (3) 
Total interest-bearing deposits (6)Total interest-bearing deposits (6)241,514  107,762  0.70  0.95  421  253  168  (82) 250  Total interest-bearing deposits (6)254,606 241,514 0.07 0.70 47 421 (374)(373)(1)
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings18,900  5,624  1.76  2.32  83  32  51  (10) 61  Short-term borrowings6,731 18,900 0.82 1.76 14 83 (69)(31)(38)
Long-term debtLong-term debt46,547  23,247  2.34  3.30  272  192  80  (68) 148  Long-term debt37,820 46,547 1.57 2.34 148 272 (124)(79)(45)
Total interest-bearing liabilitiesTotal interest-bearing liabilities306,961  136,633  1.02  1.41  776  477  299  (160) 459  Total interest-bearing liabilities299,157 306,961 0.28 1.02 209 776 (567)(483)(84)
Noninterest-bearing deposits (6)Noninterest-bearing deposits (6)93,135  52,283             Noninterest-bearing deposits (6)128,579 93,135        
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities12,042  6,116             Other liabilities11,050 12,042        
Shareholders' equity65,412  30,541             
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$477,550  $225,573             
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity70,047 65,412        
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$508,833 $477,550        
Average interest-rate spreadAverage interest-rate spread  3.31 %3.08 %     Average interest-rate spread  2.92 %3.31 %     
NIM/net interest incomeNIM/net interest income  3.58 %3.51 %$3,687  $1,720  $1,967  $106  $1,861  NIM/net interest income  3.01 %3.58 %$3,313 $3,687 $(374)$(537)$163 
Taxable-equivalent adjustmentTaxable-equivalent adjustment    $37  $24     Taxable-equivalent adjustment    $28 $37    
(1) Yields are stated on a TE basis utilizing federal tax rate. The change in interest not solely due to changes in rate or volume has been allocated on a pro-rata basis based on the pro-rata absolute dollar amount of each. Interest income includes certain fees, deferred costs, and dividends.
(2) Total securities include AFS and HTM securities.
(3) Includes cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits with banks, FHLB stock and other earning assets.
(4) Loan fees,Fees, which are not material for any of the periods shown, are included for rate calculation purposes. NPLs are included in the average balances.
(5) Excludes basis adjustments for fair value hedges.
(6) Total deposit costs were 0.51%0.05 percent and 0.64%0.51 percent for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.
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Provision for Credit Losses

First Quarter 20202021 compared to First Quarter 20192020

The provision for credit losses was $893$48 million, compared to $155$893 million for the earlier quarter. The increase inearlier quarter included the provision for credit losses was primarily due tosignificant uncertainty of the recognitioneconomic impacts resulting from the onset of an economic downturn and significant growth in loans related to COVID-19, including the impact of reserving for the expected losses under CECL.pandemic. Net charge-offs for the first quarter of 20202021 totaled $272$238 million compared to $147$272 million in the earlier quarter. Higher net charge-offs also contributed to the increase in the provision for credit losses and primarily reflect increases as a result of the Merger. The net charge-off rate for the current quarter of 0.36%0.33 percent was down fourthree basis points compared to the first quarter of 2019.2020.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income is a significant contributor to Truist'sTruist’s financial results. Management focuses on diversifying its sources of revenue to reduce Truist'sTruist’s reliance on traditional spread-based interest income, as certain fee-based activities are a relatively stable revenue source during periods of changing interest rates.
Table 2: Noninterest IncomeTable 2: Noninterest IncomeTable 2: Noninterest Income
% Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
% Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202020192020 vs. 2019202120202021 vs. 2020
Insurance incomeInsurance income$549  $510  7.6 %Insurance income$626 $549 14.0 %
Wealth management incomeWealth management income341 332 2.7 
Service charges on depositsService charges on deposits305  171  78.4  Service charges on deposits258 305 (15.4)
Wealth management income332  162  104.9  
Card and payment related fees187  128  46.1  
Residential mortgage incomeResidential mortgage income245  49  NM  Residential mortgage income100 245 (59.2)
Investment banking and trading incomeInvestment banking and trading income118  27  NM  Investment banking and trading income340 118 188.1 
Card and payment related feesCard and payment related fees200 187 7.0 
Lending related feesLending related fees100 67 49.3 
Operating lease incomeOperating lease income77  35  120.0  Operating lease income68 77 (11.7)
Commercial real estate related incomeCommercial real estate related income43 44 (2.3)
Income from bank-owned life insuranceIncome from bank-owned life insurance44  28  57.1  Income from bank-owned life insurance50 44 13.6 
Lending related fees67  25  168.0  
Commercial real estate related income44  14  NM  
Securities gains (losses)Securities gains (losses)(2) —  NM  Securities gains (losses)— (2)NM
Other income (loss)Other income (loss)(5) 53  (109.4) Other income (loss)71 (5)NM
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income$1,961  $1,202  63.1  Total noninterest income$2,197 $1,961 12.0 

First Quarter 20202021 compared to First Quarter 20192020

Noninterest income for the first quarter of 20202021 increased $759$236 million compared to the earlier quarter. Nearly all categories of noninterest income were impacted by the Merger. Insurance income increased $39 million due to higher production. Residential mortgage banking income was up due to strong production and refinance activity driven by the declining rate environment. Investment banking and trading income was up $91increased $222 million but was negatively impacted by credit valuation adjustments of $92 million on the derivatives portfolio primarily relateddue to the declineimpact from CVA recoveries in interest ratesthe current period compared to losses in the earlier quarter and widening of credit spreads.strong investment banking income from equity originations, loan syndications, and asset securitization transactions. Insurance income increased $77 million due to new business and higher retention, as well as acquisitions. Other income was worse by $58increased $76 million primarily as a result of a $26 million change in the market value ofdue to income from assets held for certain post-retirement benefits, which was primarily offset by lowerhigher personnel expense. Other income also includes a $37 million gain from the divestiture of certain businesses, which was mostly offset by gains from credit default swaps recorded in the earlier quarter. Lending related fees increased $33 million due to gains from the sale of finance leases. Residential mortgage banking income decreased $145 million primarily due to lower production related revenues as a result of lower gain on sale margins and volumes, as well as lower servicing income due to a reduction in the third-party servicing portfolio as a result of prepayments. Service charges on deposits decreased $47 million due to reduced overdraft incident rates.

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Noninterest Expense

The following table provides a breakdown of Truist'sTruist’s noninterest expense:
Table 3: Noninterest ExpenseTable 3: Noninterest ExpenseTable 3: Noninterest Expense
% Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
% Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202020192020 vs. 2019202120202021 vs. 2020
Personnel expensePersonnel expense$1,972  $1,087  81.4 %Personnel expense$2,142 $1,972 8.6 %
Professional fees and outside processingProfessional fees and outside processing350 247 41.7 
Net occupancy expenseNet occupancy expense221  122  81.1  Net occupancy expense209 221 (5.4)
Professional fees and outside processing247  86  187.2  
Software expenseSoftware expense210  72  191.7  Software expense210 210 — 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles144 165 (12.7)
Equipment expenseEquipment expense116  65  78.5  Equipment expense113 116 (2.6)
Marketing and customer developmentMarketing and customer development84  27  NM  Marketing and customer development66 84 (21.4)
Operating lease depreciationOperating lease depreciation71  29  144.8  Operating lease depreciation50 71 (29.6)
Loan-related expenseLoan-related expense62  25  148.0  Loan-related expense54 62 (12.9)
Amortization of intangibles165  32  NM  
Regulatory costsRegulatory costs29  18  61.1  Regulatory costs25 29 (13.8)
Merger-related and restructuring chargesMerger-related and restructuring charges107  80  33.8  Merger-related and restructuring charges141 107 31.8 
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debtLoss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt(3)— NM
Other expenseOther expense147  125  17.6  Other expense109 147 (25.9)
Total noninterest expenseTotal noninterest expense$3,431  $1,768  94.1  Total noninterest expense$3,610 $3,431 5.2 

First Quarter 20202021 compared to First Quarter 20192020

Noninterest expense for the first quarter of 20202021 was up $1.7 billion$179 million compared to the earlier quarter. All categories of noninterest expense reflect the impact of the Merger. Merger-related and restructuring charges increased $34 million and other incremental operating expenses related to the Merger increased $27$101 million, primarily reflected in professional fees and $72 million, respectively. In addition, theoutside processing. The current quarter was impacted by $65also includes $36 million of discretionary expensesexpense associated with an acceleration of loss recognition related to COVID-19. On ancertain terminated cash flow hedges. Excluding the items mentioned above and changes in amortization of intangibles and a small gain from debt extinguishment, adjusted basis, noninterest expense was up $1.5 billion,$32 million compared to the earlier quarter. Personnel expense increased $170 million primarily reflecting the impactdue to higher incentive expenses due to improved performance, higher equity-based compensation expense, higher other employee benefits, partially offset by lower salaries due to fewer FTEs. Other expense also includes decreases of the Merger. Marketing$42 million for non-service-related pension cost components and $20 million for teammate travel. There was also a decrease of $51 million from net occupancy expense, marketing and customer development expense reflects higher spend related to the launch of the Truist brand. Amortization of intangibles increased $133 million due to the intangibles recognized in the Merger.and operating lease depreciation.

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Merger-Related and Restructuring Charges

The following table presents a summary of merger-related and restructuring charges and the related accruals:
Table 4: Merger-Related and Restructuring Accrual ActivityTable 4: Merger-Related and Restructuring Accrual ActivityTable 4: Merger-Related and Restructuring Accrual Activity
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)Accrual at Jan 1, 2020Expense (1)UtilizedAccrual at Mar 31, 2020 (1)(Dollars in millions)Accrual at Jan 1, 2021ExpenseUtilizedAccrual at Mar 31, 2021
Severance and personnel-relatedSeverance and personnel-related$46  $44  $(70) $20  Severance and personnel-related$36 $26 $(50)$12 
Occupancy and equipmentOccupancy and equipment—  19  (19) —  Occupancy and equipment— 54 (54)— 
Professional servicesProfessional services42  14  (53)  Professional services16 54 (41)29 
Other adjustments 30  (30)  
Systems conversion and related costsSystems conversion and related costs— (7)— 
OtherOther11 — — 11 
Total(1)Total(1)$89  $107  $(172) $24  Total(1)$63 $141 $(152)$52 
(1) In connection withThe Company recognized $130 million of expenses for the Merger,three months ended March 31, 2021 related to the Merger. At March 31, 2021, the Company recognized $92 million of expense for the first quarter of 2020 and has a remaininghad an accrual of $15$42 million at March 31, 2020.related to the Merger. The remaining expense and accrual relate to activities other than the Merger.restructuring activities.

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Segment Results

See "Note“Note 17. Operating Segments"Segments” herein and "Note“Note 21. Operating Segments"Segments” in Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020 for additional disclosures related to Truist'sTruist’s reportable business segments, including additional details related to results of operations. Fluctuations in noninterest income and noninterest expense are more fully discussed in the Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense sections above.
Table 5: Net Income by Reportable Segment
% Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
202020192020 vs. 2019
Consumer Banking and Wealth$681  $390  74.6 %
Corporate and Commercial Banking423  430  (1.6) 
Insurance Holdings105  88  19.3  
Other, Treasury & Corporate(146) (110) 32.7  
Truist Financial Corporation$1,063  $798  33.2  

Table 5: Net Income by Reportable Segment
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20212020% Change
Consumer Banking and Wealth$803 $675 19.0 %
Corporate and Commercial Banking908 421 115.7 
Insurance Holdings131 105 24.8 
Other, Treasury & Corporate(369)(138)167.4 
Truist Financial Corporation$1,473 $1,063 38.6 

First Quarter 20202021 compared to First Quarter 20192020

Consumer Banking and Wealth

CB&W serves individuals and small business clients by offering a variety of loan and deposit products, payment services, bankcard products, and other financial services by connectingservices. CB&W includes Retail Community Bank, which provides banking, borrowing, investing, insurance solutions, and advice through Premier Banking to individuals and small business clients to a wide rangethrough an extensive network of financialbranches and ATMs, digital channels, and contact centers. Financial products and services.services offered include deposits and payments, credit cards, loans, mortgages, brokerage and investment advisory services, and insurance solutions. CB&W also includes Dealer Retail Services, which originates loans on an indirect basis to individuals for the purchase of automobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles. Additionally, CB&W includes National Consumer Finance &and Payments, which provides a comprehensive set of technology-enabled lending solutions to individuals and small businesses through several national channels, as well as merchant services and payment processing solutions to business clients. CB&W also includes Mortgage Banking, which offers residential mortgage products nationally through its retail and correspondent channels, the internet, and by telephone. These products are either sold in the secondary market, primarily with servicing rights retained or held in the Company’s loan portfolio. Mortgage Banking also services loans for other investors, in addition to loans held in the Company’s loan portfolio. Mortgage Banking also includes Mortgage Warehouse Lending, which provides short-term lending solutions to finance first-lien residential mortgage LHFS by independent mortgage companies. Wealth delivers investment management, financial planning, banking, fiduciary services, and related solutions to institutions, affluent and high net worth individuals, and families, with financial expertise and industry-specific insights in the medical, legal, sports, and entertainment industries.

CB&W net income was $681$803 million for the first quarter of 2020,2021, an increase of $291$128 million compared to the earlier quarter. Segment net interest income increased $1.2 billiondecreased $119 million primarily due to a decline in the Merger.funding credit provided on liabilities and lower purchase accounting accretion. Noninterest income increased $565decreased $145 million due to the Merger and higherdriven by lower residential mortgage income as a resultdue to lower gain on sale margins and volumes, partially offset by gains from the divestiture of the lower rate environment driving mortgage production through refinance activity.certain businesses. The allocated provision for credit losses increased $306decreased $337 million reflecting an allowance build during the first quarter of 2020 resulting from the deteriorating economic outlook caused by the onset of the pandemic, as well as a benefit from lower charge offs in the auto portfolios compared to the prior year. Noninterest expense decreased $94 million primarily due to the recognition of an economic downturn related to COVID-19 and higher net charge-offs in the current quarter as there was a full quarter of activity from the Merger. Noninterest expense increased $1.1 billion primarily due to operating expenses andlower amortization of intangibles, related to the Mergermerger-related expenses, and discretionary management impacts from COVID-19occupancy expenses in the current quarter.

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CB&W average loans held for investment decreased $6.4 billion for the first quarter of 2021 compared to the earlier quarter, primarily driven by lower residential mortgage lending due to elevated prepayments and leases were up $74.7home equity lending, partially offset by increased mortgage warehouse lending and indirect auto lending. Average total deposits increased $30.6 billion at March 31, 2020,for the first quarter of 2021 compared to the earlier quarter primarily due to the merged loans. Total deposits were up $116.9 billion at March 31, 2020, compared toimpact of the earlier quarter, primarily due to the merged depositsgovernment stimulus programs and reducedlower consumer spending late in the current quarter related to COVID-19.spending.

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Corporate and Commercial Banking

C&CB serves large, medium, and small business clients by offering a variety of loan and deposit products, and connecting clients to the combined organization’s broad array of financial services. C&CB includes Corporate and Investment Banking, which delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, financing, liquidity, and investment solutions to both public and private companies in the C&CB segment and Wealth. Additionally, C&CB includes Commercial Community Banking, which offers an array of traditional banking products, including lending, cash management and investment banking to commercial clients via CIB.Corporate and Investment Banking. C&CB also includes Commercial Real Estate, which provides a range of credit and deposit services as well as fee-based product offerings to privately held developers, operators and investors in commercial real estate properties. C&CB also includes Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, which is a fully integrated commercial mortgage banking company that originates commercial and multi-family real estate loans, services loan portfolios, and provides asset and portfolio management, as well as real estate brokerage services. Treasury Solutions, within C&CB, provides business clients across the organization with services required to manage their payments and receipts, combined with the ability to manage and optimize their deposits across all aspects of their business.

C&CB net income was $423$908 million for the first quarter of 2020, a decrease2021, an increase of $7$487 million compared to the earlier quarter. Segment net interest income increased $706decreased $114 million primarily due to the Merger.reduced funding credit on liabilities and lower purchase accounting accretion. Noninterest income increased $216$237 million due to the Merger, partially offsetdriven by investment banking, recovery of previously recorded CVA losses in trading income primarilyand lending related to the decline in interest rates and widening of credit spreads.fees. The allocated provision for credit losses increased $379decreased $434 million primarily reflecting the impact of a significant allowance build in the first quarter of 2020 resulting from the deteriorating economic outlook caused by the onset of the pandemic. Noninterest expense decreased $87 million primarily due to the recognition of an economic downturn and significant growth in loanslower personnel related to COVID-19. Noninterest expense increased $571 million primarily due to operatingexpenses, merger-related expenses, and amortization of intangibles related to the Mergeroperating lease depreciation in the current quarter.

C&CB average loans and leases were up $95.6 billionheld for investment decreased $418 million for the first quarter of 2021 compared to the earlier quarter, primarily due to the merged loansreduced dealer floor plan and significantcommercial real estate lending as well as lower utilization rates for corporate client lines offset by growth in commercial and industrial loans inthrough the currentPPP. Average total deposits increased $21.9 billion for the first quarter related to COVID-19. Total deposits were up $64.6 billion at March 31, 2020,of 2021 compared to the earlier quarter, primarily due to the merged depositsgovernment stimulus programs and reduced spending from commercial clients retaining a portion of their credit line draws in the bank.clients.

Insurance Holdings

Truist’s IH segment is one of the largest insurance agency / brokerage networksbrokers in the world, providing property and casualty, employee benefits and life insurance to businesses and individuals. It also provides small business and corporate services, such as workers compensation and professional liability, as well as surety coverage and title insurance. In addition, IH includes commercialprovides premium financing for property and retail insurance premium finance.casualty insurance.

IH net income was $105$131 million for the first quarter of 2020,2021, an increase of $17$26 million compared to the earlier quarter. Noninterest income increased $42$76 million primarily due to higher production.property and casualty insurance production, as well as acquisitions. Noninterest expense increased $23$39 million primarily due to commissions on higher production inperformance-based incentives and amortization of intangibles related to the current quarter.acquisitions.

Other, Treasury & Corporate

Net income in OT&C can vary due to the changing needs of the Corporation, including the size of the investment portfolio, the need for wholesale funding and variability associated with derivatives used to hedge the balance sheet.

OT&C generated a net loss of $146$369 million in the first quarter of 2020,2021, compared to a net loss of $110$138 million in the earlier quarter. Segment net interest income increased $19 million. Noninterest income decreased $64$127 million primarily due to lower net funding charges to other segments due to lower market rates, partially offset by lower interest expense on borrowings. Noninterest income relatedincreased $68 million primarily due to income from assets held for certain post-employment benefits and higher tax credit equivalents allocated to the segments.post-retirement benefits. The allocated provision for credit losses decreased $74 million due to changes in the reserve for unfunded commitments and an allowance build in the earlier quarter resulting from the onset of the pandemic. Noninterest expense increased $55$321 million primarily due to higher incremental operating expenses related to the provision for unfunded commitments. Noninterest expense decreased $42 million primarily due to lowerMerger and higher merger-related charges and increased corporate expenses allocated toin the segments.current quarter. The benefit for income taxes increased $22$75 million primarily due to a higher pre-tax loss.loss in the current quarter.

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Analysis of Financial Condition

Investment Activities

The securities portfolio totaled $78.4$123.8 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, compared to $74.7$120.8 billion at December 31, 2019.2020. The increase was due primarily to a $3.7$3.0 billion increase in Agency MBS.MBS, reflecting the redeployment of excess liquidity associated with deposit inflows during the quarter.

As of March 31, 2020,2021, approximately 3.5%1.6 percent of the securities portfolio was variable rate, compared to 3.6%1.9 percent as of December 31, 2019.2020. The effective duration of the securities portfolio excluding certain non-agency MBS was 3.46.0 years at March 31, 2020,2021, compared to 4.74.0 years at December 31, 2019.2020.

U.S. Treasury, GSE, and Agency MBS represented 98.9%99.6 percent of the total securities portfolio as of March 31, 2020,2021, unchanged compared to 98.7% as of the prior year end.

Lending Activities

The following tables summarize the loans and leases HFI portfolio for each of the last five quarters:
Table 6: Loans and Leases as of Period End
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019Mar 31, 2019
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$149,161  $130,180  $64,324  $63,693  $61,978  
CRE27,532  26,832  17,080  16,976  16,718  
Commercial construction6,630  6,205  3,804  3,746  4,111  
Lease financing5,984  6,122  2,356  2,203  2,098  
Consumer:
Residential mortgage53,096  52,071  28,297  32,607  31,572  
Residential home equity and direct27,629  27,044  11,646  11,675  11,646  
Indirect auto25,146  24,442  11,871  11,756  11,506  
Indirect other10,980  11,100  6,590  6,453  6,017  
Student7,771  6,743  —  —  —  
Credit card5,300  5,619  3,058  3,056  2,970  
PCI—  3,484  387  421  441  
Total loans and leases HFI$319,229  $299,842  $149,413  $152,586  $149,057  

Total loans and leases held for investment were $319.2 billion at March 31, 2020, compared to $299.8 billion at December 31, 2019. In connection with the adoption of CECL, all loans previously in the PCI portfolio became PCD loans and were transferred to their respective portfolios. The significant growth in the commercial and industrial portfolio was primarily due to draws on lines of credit by clients building liquidity in response to COVID-19.

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The following table presents the composition of average loans and leases for each of the last five quarters:leases:
Table 7: Average Loans and Leases
Table 6: Average Loans and LeasesTable 6: Average Loans and Leases
For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019Mar 31, 2019
For the Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Commercial:Commercial:Commercial:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$131,743  $81,853  $63,768  $62,563  $61,370  Commercial and industrial$136,051 $139,223 $143,452 $152,991 $131,743 
CRECRE27,046  19,896  17,042  16,854  16,786  CRE26,211 27,030 27,761 27,804 27,046 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction6,409  4,506  3,725  3,894  4,119  Commercial construction6,557 6,616 6,861 6,748 6,409 
Lease financingLease financing6,070  3,357  2,260  2,122  2,021  Lease financing4,975 5,401 5,626 5,922 6,070 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage52,993  34,824  28,410  32,066  31,370  Residential mortgage45,823 48,847 51,500 52,380 52,993 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct27,564  15,810  11,650  11,687  11,681  Residential home equity and direct25,658 26,327 26,726 27,199 27,564 
Indirect autoIndirect auto24,975  15,390  11,810  11,633  11,308  Indirect auto26,363 25,788 24,732 24,721 24,975 
Indirect otherIndirect other10,950  7,772  6,552  6,246  6,029  Indirect other10,848 11,291 11,530 11,282 10,950 
StudentStudent7,787  1,825  —  —  —  Student7,519 7,519 7,446 7,633 7,787 
Credit cardCredit card5,534  3,788  3,036  2,970  2,922  Credit card4,645 4,818 4,810 4,949 5,534 
PCI—  1,220  411  432  455  
Total average loans and leases HFITotal average loans and leases HFI$301,071  $190,241  $148,664  $150,467  $148,061  Total average loans and leases HFI$294,650 $302,860 $310,444 $321,629 $301,071 

Average loans and leases held for investment for the first quarter of 20202021 were $301.1$294.7 billion, up $110.8down $8.2 billion compared to the fourth quarter of 2019,2020.

Average commercial loans decreased $4.5 billion primarily due to a $1.8 billion decrease in average PPP loans, an $819 million decrease in average CRE loans, a $647 million decrease due to the mergedtransfer of $1.0 billion of certain loans and the line draws in response to COVID-19. Excluding the impact from these items, average loans were down slightly due to a decline in residential mortgage loans as a result of transferring loansleases to held for sale late in the fourth quarter of 2019,2020, and continued paydowns on revolving credit lines.

Average consumer loans decreased $3.6 billion primarily due to refinance activity resulting in a decline in residential mortgages and residential home equity and direct loans. This was partially offset by increasesan increase in indirect automobile loans and studentauto loans.

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COVID-19 Lending Activities

The CARES Act created the PPP, which has temporarily expanded the Small Business Administration’s business loan guarantee program. The carrying value of PPP loans was $10.1 billion as of March 31, 2021. The CARES Act additionally includes provisions that were designed to encourage financial institutions to practice prudent efforts to work withsupport borrowers impacted by COVID-19. These modifications are generally not considered a TDR as disclosed inTDR. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation.” Truist paymentPresentation” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional disclosures related to modifications and TDRs. Payment relief assistance includes forbearance, deferrals, extension and re-aging programs, along with certain other modification strategies. Through the endThe following table provides a summary of April, Truist had the following client accomodation activity in responseaccommodations as of March 31, 2021:
Table 7: Client Accommodations (1)
Active AccommodationsExited Accommodations
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Total CountOutstanding BalanceOutstanding Balance% Paid-off or Current (2)Types of Accommodations
Commercial659 $18 $20,550 97.8 %Clients may elect to defer loan or lease payments for up to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges continuing to accrue.
Consumer48,339 1,721 9,266 90.8 Clients may elect to defer loan payments for time periods that generally range from 30 to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges generally continuing to accrue. The Company’s residential mortgage forbearance program generally provides up to 180 days of relief. Additional relief may be provided in certain circumstances.
Credit card3,574 19 180 88.3 Clients may elect to defer payments for up to 90 days without late fees being incurred but with finance charges accruing. In addition, Truist provided credit card clients with 5 percent cash back on qualifying card purchases for certain important basic needs.
Total52,572 $1,758 $29,996 
(1)Excludes approximately 36,000 of active accommodations related to COVID-19::

Commercial -government guaranteed loans totaling approximately 23,000 accommodations requests with an aggregate carrying value totaling $25.1$2.3 billion.
(2)Consumer - approximately 463,000 accommodations requests with an aggregate carrying value totaling $12.6 billion.
Credit card - approximately 37,000 accommodations requests with an aggregate carrying value totaling $0.2 billion.

A significant portion of the borrowersCalculated based on accommodation count; includes loans that were provided payment relief were current as of the date that the relief was initially provided.are less than 30 days past due.

The CARES Act also createdfollowing table provides a summary of the Paycheck Protection Program, which temporarily expands the Small Business Administration’s business loan guarantee program. Truist has obtained SBA authorizations for clients of approximately $12.6 billion, of which $9.1 billion was funded through the end of April.Company’s exposure related to loans that have exited accommodations:
Table 8: Accommodations Exposure
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
Exposure
Current$28,971 
Past due and still accruing368 
Nonperforming657 
Total$29,996 

The following table provides a summary of exposure to industries that management believes are most vulnerable in the current COVID-19 environment. These selected industry exposures represent 8.9%9.2 percent of loans held for investment at March 31, 2020.2021. Truist is actively managing these portfolios and will continue to make underwriting or risk acceptance adjustments as appropriate. In addition, management is closely monitoring its leveraged lending portfolio which comprised 3.3% of loans held for investment at March 31, 2020. Certain leveraged lending loans would also be included in the selected industry credit exposures.
Table 8: Selected Credit Exposures
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in billions)
OutstandingsPercentage of Loans HFI
Hotels, resorts and cruise lines$6.6  2.1 %
Oil and gas portfolio5.9  1.8  
Senior care5.6  1.8  
Acute care facilities4.9  1.5  
Sensitive retail2.9  0.9  
Restaurants2.5  0.8  
Total$28.4  8.9 %
Leveraged lending (inclusive of above industries)$10.5  3.3 %
Table 9: Selected Credit Exposures
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in billions)
Outstanding BalancePercentage of Loans HFI
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines$6.2 2.1 %
Senior Care6.1 2.1 
Acute Care Facilities5.3 1.8 
Oil & Gas Portfolio4.5 1.5 
Restaurants2.9 1.0 
Sensitive Retail2.0 0.7 
Total$27.0 9.2 %

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Asset Quality

The following tables summarize asset quality information for eachinformation:
Table 10: Asset Quality
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
NPAs:     
NPLs:     
Commercial and industrial$451 $532 $507 $428 $443 
CRE58 75 52 42 18 
Commercial construction13 14 13 
Lease financing23 28 32 56 27 
Residential mortgage290 316 205 198 248 
Residential home equity and direct172 205 180 192 170 
Indirect auto158 155 137 155 125 
Indirect other
Total NPLs HFI1,171 1,330 1,124 1,087 1,034 
Loans held for sale72 130 102 41 
Total nonaccrual loans and leases1,243 1,335 1,254 1,189 1,075 
Foreclosed real estate18 20 30 43 63 
Other foreclosed property38 32 30 20 39 
Total nonperforming assets$1,299 $1,387 $1,314 $1,252 $1,177 
TDRs:     
Performing TDRs:
Commercial and industrial$142 $78 $84 $57 $65 
CRE47 47 36 22 
Commercial construction— — 36 36 
Lease financing59 60 
Residential mortgage733 648 640 533 513 
Residential home equity and direct109 88 71 71 66 
Indirect auto399 392 336 342 350 
Indirect other
Student
Credit card35 37 38 37 35 
Total performing TDRs1,539 1,361 1,217 1,107 1,079 
Nonperforming TDRs207 164 140 111 121 
Total TDRs$1,746 $1,525 $1,357 $1,218 $1,200 
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing: (1)
Commercial and industrial$14 $13 $$$
CRE— — 
Lease financing— — — — 
Residential mortgage975 841 573 521 610 
Residential home equity and direct11 10 10 
Indirect auto10 11 
Indirect other
Student1,037 1,111 570 478 1,068 
Credit card32 29 24 38 41 
Total loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing$2,072 $2,008 $1,197 $1,072 $1,748 
Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing: (1)     
Commercial and industrial$117 $83 $155 $282 $262 
CRE14 
Commercial construction— 16 
Lease financing35 10 
Residential mortgage577 782 796 703 679 
Residential home equity and direct82 98 103 108 156 
Indirect auto328 495 321 265 521 
Indirect other45 68 52 50 74 
Student556 618 666 442 593 
Credit card35 51 39 34 57 
Total loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing$1,788 $2,220 $2,148 $1,901 $2,374 
(1)The past due status of loans that received a deferral under the last five quarters:
Table 9: Asset Quality
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019Mar 31, 2019
NPAs:     
NPLs:     
Commercial and industrial$443  $212  $172  $193  $196  
CRE18  10  27  31  73  
Commercial construction —     
Lease financing27      
Residential mortgage248  55  106  104  121  
Residential home equity and direct170  67  56  54  53  
Indirect auto125  100  81  74  79  
Indirect other     
Total NPLs HFI1,034  454  447  461  526  
Loans held for sale41  107  —  —  —  
Total nonaccrual loans and leases1,075  561  447  461  526  
Foreclosed real estate63  82  33  36  33  
Other foreclosed property39  41  29  26  25  
Total nonperforming assets$1,177  $684  $509  $523  $584  
TDRs:     
Performing TDRs:
Commercial and industrial$65  $47  $69  $84  $63  
CRE     
Commercial construction36  37     
Lease financing —  —  —  —  
Residential mortgage513  470  570  581  669  
Residential home equity and direct66  51  54  53  54  
Indirect auto350  333  324  311  302  
Indirect other     
Student —  —  —  —  
Credit card35  31  29  29  29  
Total performing TDRs$1,079  $980  $1,057  $1,070  $1,130  
Nonperforming TDRs121  82  115  135  178  
Total TDRs$1,200  $1,062  $1,172  $1,205  $1,308  
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing:
Commercial and industrial$ $ $—  $—  $—  
CRE —  —  —  —  
Residential mortgage610  543  347  350  377  
Residential home equity and direct10    11   
Indirect auto11  11     
Indirect other  —  —  —  
Student1,068  188  —  —  —  
Credit card41  22  15  13  13  
PCI—  1,218  24  26  28  
Total loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing$1,748  $1,994  $403  $407  $431  
Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing: (1)     
Commercial and industrial$262  $94  $34  $32  $36  
CRE     
Commercial construction16   —  —  —  
Lease financing     
Residential mortgage679  498  432  480  478  
Residential home equity and direct156  122  56  60  69  
Indirect auto521  560  380  354  281  
Indirect other74  85  43  39  35  
Student593  650  —  —  —  
Credit card57  56  29  26  25  
PCI—  140  16  17  18  
Total loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing$2,374  $2,213  $992  $1,016  $948  
(1) Excludes loans held for sale.CARES Act is generally frozen during the deferral period.
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Nonperforming assets totaled $1.2$1.3 billion at March 31, 2020, up $4932021, down $88 million compared to December 31, 2019 due almost entirely to the adoption of CECL, which resulted in the discontinuation of the pool-level accounting for PCI2020. Nonperforming loans and replaced that with a loan-level evaluation for nonaccrual status. Asleases represented 0.42 percent of total loans and leases, down two basis points compared to December 31, 2019, there was approximately $500 million of PCI loans that would have been classified as nonperforming had we evaluated accrual status on a loan level basis.2020. Nonperforming loans and leases held for investment represented 0.32% ofdecreased $159 million, primarily in the commercial and industrial portfolio, while nonperforming loans and leases held for investment, up 17 basis points comparedsale increased $67 million as a portfolio of residential mortgage loans was transferred to December 31, 2019, but down three basis points from March 31, 2019. held for sale during the quarter.

Performing TDRs were up $99$178 million during the first quarter primarily in the residential mortgage loans,and commercial and industrial portfolios. The increase in residential mortgage was driven by modifications of loans that were not eligible for relief in accordance with the provisions of the CARES Act. The increase in commercial and indirect automobile loans.industrial loan modifications was driven by an increase in the volume of loans entering workout agreements.

Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing totaled $1.7$2.1 billion at March 31, 2020, down $2462021, up $64 million compared to the prior quarter. The declineincrease was primarily in residential mortgage loans due to loans that transitioned into nonaccrual status as a resultthe repurchase of the change in pool level accounting described above, partially offset by an increase indelinquent government guaranteed student loans. The ratio of loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases was 0.55%0.71 percent at March 31, 2020, down 112021, up four basis points from the prior quarter. Excluding government guaranteed and PCI loans, the ratio of loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases was 0.04%0.04 percent at March 31, 2020, up one basis point2021, unchanged from 0.03% at December 31, 2019.2020.

Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing totaled $2.4$1.8 billion at March 31, 2020, up $1612021, down $432 million compared to the prior quarter. The increasedecrease was largelyprimarily in commercial and industrialconsumer loans andfor residential mortgage loans, partially offset by a decrease in student loans.and indirect automobile due to seasonality and consumers receiving stimulus funds. The ratio of loans 30-89 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases was 0.74%0.61 percent at March 31, 2020, unchanged2021 down, 13 basis points from the prior quarter.

Problem loans include NPLs and loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing as disclosed in Table 9.10. In addition, for the commercial portfolio segment, loans that are rated special mention or substandard performing are closely monitored by management as potential problem loans. Refer to "Note 5.“Note 4. Loans and ACL"ACL” for additional disclosures related to these potential problem loans.
Table 10: Asset Quality Ratios
Table 11: Asset Quality RatiosTable 11: Asset Quality Ratios
As of / For the Three Months EndedAs of / For the Three Months EndedMar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019Mar 31, 2019As of / For the Three Months EndedMar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFILoans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.74 %0.74 %0.66 %0.67 %0.64 %Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.61 %0.74 %0.70 %0.60 %0.74 %
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFILoans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.55  0.66  0.27  0.27  0.29  Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.71 0.67 0.39 0.34 0.55 
NPLs as a percentage of loans and leases HFINPLs as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.32  0.15  0.30  0.30  0.35  NPLs as a percentage of loans and leases HFI0.40 0.44 0.37 0.35 0.32 
Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of loans and leases (1)0.33  0.18  0.30  0.30  0.35  
NPLs as a percentage of total loans and leases (1)NPLs as a percentage of total loans and leases (1)0.42 0.44 0.40 0.37 0.33 
NPAs as a percentage of:NPAs as a percentage of:NPAs as a percentage of:
Total assets (1)Total assets (1)0.23  0.14  0.22  0.23  0.26  Total assets (1)0.25 0.27 0.26 0.25 0.23 
Loans and leases HFI plus foreclosed propertyLoans and leases HFI plus foreclosed property0.36  0.19  0.34  0.34  0.39  Loans and leases HFI plus foreclosed property0.42 0.46 0.39 0.37 0.36 
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases HFINet charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases HFI0.36  0.40  0.41  0.38  0.40  Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases HFI0.33 0.27 0.42 0.39 0.36 
ALLL as a percentage of loans and leases HFIALLL as a percentage of loans and leases HFI1.63  0.52  1.05  1.05  1.05  ALLL as a percentage of loans and leases HFI1.94 1.95 1.91 1.81 1.63 
Ratio of ALLL to:Ratio of ALLL to:Ratio of ALLL to:
Net charge-offsNet charge-offs4.76x2.03x2.59x2.80x2.62xNet charge-offs5.87x7.15x4.52x4.49x4.76x
NPLsNPLs5.04x3.41x3.52x3.46x2.97xNPLs4.84x4.39x5.22x5.24x5.04x
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI (2)0.04 %0.03 %0.04 %0.04 %0.04 %
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI, excluding PPP and other government guaranteed (2)Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of loans and leases HFI, excluding PPP and other government guaranteed (2)0.04 %0.04 %0.03 %0.04 %0.04 %
Applicable ratios are annualized.
(1)Includes LHFS.
(2)This asset quality ratio has been adjusted to remove the impact of government guaranteed mortgage, student, and student loans and PCI, as applicable.PPP loans. Management believes the inclusion of such assets in this asset quality ratio results in distortion of this ratio such that it might not be reflective of asset collectability or might not be comparable to other periods presented or to other portfolios that do not have government guarantees or were not impacted by PCI accounting requirements.guarantees.

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The following table presents activity related to NPAs:
Table 11: Rollforward of NPAs
Table 12: Rollforward of NPAsTable 12: Rollforward of NPAs
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)20202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
Balance, January 1Balance, January 1$684  $585  Balance, January 1$1,387 $684 
New NPAs (1)New NPAs (1)949  294  New NPAs (1)563 1,032 
Advances and principal increasesAdvances and principal increases86  64  Advances and principal increases102 86 
Disposals of foreclosed assets (2)Disposals of foreclosed assets (2)(158) (122) Disposals of foreclosed assets (2)(112)(158)
Disposals of NPLs (3)Disposals of NPLs (3)(23) (30) Disposals of NPLs (3)(41)(106)
Charge-offs and lossesCharge-offs and losses(124) (71) Charge-offs and losses(112)(124)
PaymentsPayments(147) (106) Payments(300)(147)
Transfers to performing statusTransfers to performing status(85) (30) Transfers to performing status(183)(85)
Other, netOther, net(5) —  Other, net(5)(5)
Ending balance, March 31Ending balance, March 31$1,177  $584  Ending balance, March 31$1,299 $1,177 
(1)For 2020, includes approximately $500 million of loans previously classified as PCI loans that would have otherwise been classified as nonperforming as of December 31, 2019.
(2)Includes charge-offs and losses recorded upon sale of $53$46 million and $58$53 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
(3)Includes charge-offs and losses recorded upon sale of $7$5 million and $6$10 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.

TDRs occur when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties in the near term and a concession has been granted to the borrower. As a result, Truist works with borrowers to prevent further difficulties and to improve the likelihood of recovery on thea loan. To facilitate this process, a concessionary modification that would not otherwise be considered may be granted, resulting in classification of the loan as a TDR. In accordance with the CARES Act, Truist implemented loan modification programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to provide borrowers with flexibility with respect to repayment terms. These loanPayment relief assistance provided by Truist includes forbearance, deferrals, extension, and re-aging programs, along with certain other modification strategies. The Company adopted certain provisions of the CARES Act and other regulatory guidance that provide relief from the requirement to apply TDR accounting to (1) certain modifications are not considered TDRs to the extent thatof federally backed mortgages upon request from the borrower, wasand (2) certain modifications of other non-federally backed mortgages for borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and wasthat were less than 30 days past due at December 31, 2019, or2019. Refer to “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” in certain circumstances, atTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the time thatyear ended December 31, 2020 for the policies related to TDRs and COVID-19 loan modification program was implemented, unless the loan was previously classified as a TDR.modifications.

TDRs identified by SunTrust prior to the Merger date are not included in Truist'sTruist’s TDR disclosure because all such loans were recorded at fair value and a new accounting basis was established as of the Merger date. Subsequent modifications will beare evaluated for potential treatment as TDRs in accordance with Truist'sTruist’s accounting policies.

The following table provides a summary of performing TDR activity:
Table 12: Rollforward of Performing TDRs
Table 13: Rollforward of Performing TDRsTable 13: Rollforward of Performing TDRs
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)20202019(Dollars in millions)20212020
Balance, January 1Balance, January 1$980  $1,119  Balance, January 1$1,361 $980 
InflowsInflows183  152  Inflows294 183 
Payments and payoffs(1)Payments and payoffs(1)(15) (55) Payments and payoffs(1)(57)(15)
Charge-offsCharge-offs(18) (16) Charge-offs(13)(18)
Transfers to nonperforming TDRs(2)Transfers to nonperforming TDRs(2)(19) (19) Transfers to nonperforming TDRs(2)(13)(19)
Removal due to the passage of timeRemoval due to the passage of time(4) (14) Removal due to the passage of time(7)(4)
Non-concessionary re-modificationsNon-concessionary re-modifications(1) (4) Non-concessionary re-modifications(12)(1)
Transferred to LHFS and/or sold(27) (33) 
Transferred to LHFS, sold and otherTransferred to LHFS, sold and other(14)(27)
Balance, March 31Balance, March 31$1,079  $1,130  Balance, March 31$1,539 $1,079 

(1)
Includes scheduled principal payments, prepayments, and payoffs of amounts outstanding.
(2)Represent loans that no longer meet the requirements necessary to reflect the loan in accruing status.
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The following table provides further details regarding the payment status of TDRs outstanding at March 31, 2020:2021:
Table 13: Payment Status of TDRs (1)
March 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
CurrentPast Due 30-89 DaysPast Due 90 Days Or MoreTotal
Table 14: Payment Status of TDRs (1)Table 14: Payment Status of TDRs (1)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
CurrentPast Due 30-89 DaysPast Due 90 Days Or MoreTotal
Performing TDRs:Performing TDRs:       Performing TDRs:       
Commercial:Commercial:Commercial:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$64  98.5 %$ 1.5 %$—  — %$65  Commercial and industrial$142 100.0 %$— — %$— — %$142 
CRECRE 100.0  —  —  —  —   CRE47 100.0 — — — — 47 
Commercial construction36  100.0  —  —  —  —  36  
Lease financingLease financing 100.0  —  —  —  —   Lease financing59 100.0 — — — — 59 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage272  53.0  87  17.0  154  30.0  513  Residential mortgage480 65.5 91 12.4 162 22.1 733 
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct64  97.0   3.0  —  —  66  Residential home equity and direct104 95.4 4.6 — — 109 
Indirect autoIndirect auto295  84.3  55  15.7  —  —  350  Indirect auto357 89.5 42 10.5 — — 399 
Indirect otherIndirect other 100.0  —  —  —  —   Indirect other100.0 — — — — 
StudentStudent 100.0  —  —  —  —   Student100.0 — — — — 
Credit cardCredit card29  82.9   11.4   5.7  35  Credit card32 91.4 5.7 2.9 35 
Total performing TDRsTotal performing TDRs774  71.7  149  13.8  156  14.5  1,079  Total performing TDRs1,236 80.3 140 9.1 163 10.6 1,539 
Nonperforming TDRsNonperforming TDRs75  61.9   5.0  40  33.1  121  Nonperforming TDRs105 50.7 24 11.6 78 37.7 207 
Total TDRsTotal TDRs$849  70.8  $155  12.9  $196  16.3  $1,200  Total TDRs$1,341 76.8 $164 9.4 $241 13.8 $1,746 
(1)Past due performing TDRs are included in past due disclosures and nonperforming TDRs are included in NPL disclosures.

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ACL

Activity related to the ACL is presented in the following tables:
Table 14: Activity in ACL
Table 15: Activity in ACLTable 15: Activity in ACL
Quarters ended
(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019Mar 31, 2019

(Dollars in millions)

(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$1,889  $1,653  $1,689  $1,659  $1,651  Balance, beginning of period$6,199 $6,229 $6,133 $5,611 $1,889 
CECL adoption - impact to retained earnings before taxCECL adoption - impact to retained earnings before tax2,762  —  —  —  —  CECL adoption - impact to retained earnings before tax— — — — 2,762 
CECL adoption - reserves on PCD assetsCECL adoption - reserves on PCD assets378  —  —  —  —  CECL adoption - reserves on PCD assets— — — — 378 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses893  171  117  172  155  Provision for credit losses48 177 421 844 893 
Charge-offs:Charge-offs:               Charge-offs:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial(39) (23) (28) (22) (17) Commercial and industrial(73)(84)(112)(123)(39)
CRECRE(1) (5) (2) (18) (8) CRE(4)(19)(44)(14)(1)
Commercial constructionCommercial construction(3) —  —  —  —  Commercial construction(2)(8)(19)— (3)
Lease financingLease financing(2) (9) (1) —  (1) Lease financing(6)(4)(44)(4)(2)
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage(11) (8) (3) (5) (5) Residential mortgage(11)(6)(4)(35)(11)
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct(68) (25) (24) (24) (20) Residential home equity and direct(55)(46)(52)(65)(68)
Indirect autoIndirect auto(142) (107) (92) (79) (92) Indirect auto(105)(84)(72)(80)(142)
Indirect otherIndirect other(18) (19) (14) (12) (17) Indirect other(17)(14)(8)(20)(18)
StudentStudent(8) —  —  —  —  Student(3)(3)(6)(6)(8)
Credit cardCredit card(53) (37) (25) (23) (24) Credit card(40)(35)(44)(50)(53)
PCI—  —  —  —  —  
Total charge-offsTotal charge-offs(345) (233) (189) (183) (184) Total charge-offs(316)(303)(405)(397)(345)
Recoveries:Recoveries:               Recoveries:     
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial17      Commercial and industrial19 34 20 21 17 
CRECRE—  —    —  CRE— — 
Commercial constructionCommercial construction  —    Commercial construction
Lease financingLease financing—  —   —  —  Lease financing— — — — 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage  —  —   Residential mortgage
Residential home equity and directResidential home equity and direct15  10     Residential home equity and direct18 20 16 15 15 
Indirect autoIndirect auto23  13  12  14  13  Indirect auto22 24 22 18 23 
Indirect otherIndirect other     Indirect other
StudentStudent—  —  —  —  —  Student— — — — 
Credit cardCredit card     Credit card10 
Total recoveriesTotal recoveries73  41  36  41  37  Total recoveries78 98 79 81 73 
Net charge-offsNet charge-offs(272) (192) (153) (142) (147) Net charge-offs(238)(205)(326)(316)(272)
OtherOther(39) 257  —  —  —  Other(2)(6)(39)
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$5,611  $1,889  $1,653  $1,689  $1,659  Balance, end of period$6,011 $6,199 $6,229 $6,133 $5,611 
ALLL (excluding PCD / PCI loans)$4,880  $1,541  $1,565  $1,587  $1,552  
ALLL for PCD / PCI loans331      
ALLL (excluding PCD loans)ALLL (excluding PCD loans)$5,506 $5,668 $5,675 $5,408 $4,880 
ALLL for PCD loansALLL for PCD loans156 167 188 294 331 
RUFCRUFC400  340  80  94  98  RUFC349 364 366 431 400 
Total ACLTotal ACL$5,611  $1,889  $1,653  $1,689  $1,659  Total ACL$6,011 $6,199 $6,229 $6,133 $5,611 

The ACL consists of the ALLL, which is presented separately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the RUFC, which is included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The ACL totaled $5.6 billion at
At March 31, 2020, up $3.7 billion compared to the prior quarter. The increase in2021, the allowance for credit losses was primarily due the adoption of CECL. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a $3.1$6.0 billion increase in the allowance for credit losses, including $2.8 billion that was charged to retained earnings before tax, and $378 million related to the gross up for PCD loans. The remaining increase in the allowance for credit losses primarily reflects deteriorated economic conditions as well as significant loan growth from clients drawing down their lines of credit to build liquidity in response to COVID-19. The allowance for credit losses includes $5.2$5.7 billion for loans and leases and $400$349 million for the reserve for unfunded commitments. AsThe allowance for loan and lease losses represented 1.94 percent of loans and leases held for investment compared to 1.95 percent at December 31, 2020. The allowance for loan and lease losses covered nonperforming loans and leases held for investment 4.84 times compared to 4.39 times at December 31, 2020. At March 31, 2020,2021, the allowance for loan and lease losses was 1.63% of loans and leases held for investment.

The allowance for loan and lease losses was 5.04 times nonperforming loans and leases held for investment, compared to 3.41 times at December 31, 2019. At March 31, 2020, the allowance for loan and lease losses was 4.765.87 times annualized net charge-offs, compared to 2.037.15 times at December 31, 2019.2020.

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Net charge-offs during the first quarter totaled $272$238 million, up $80$33 million compared to the prior quarter. The increase was largely due to the impact of a full quarter from the Merger. As a percentage of average loans and leases, annualized net charge-offs were 0.36%, down four0.33 percent, up six basis points compared to the prior quarter. The increase in net charge-offs was primarily in the indirect auto portfolio due to seasonality.

The following table presents an allocation of the ALLL. The entire amount of the allowance is available to absorb losses occurring in any category of loans and leases.
Table 15: Allocation of ALLL by Category
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)Amount% Loans in each categoryAmount% Loans in each category
Commercial and industrial$1,813  46.7 %$560  43.4 %
CRE299  8.6  150  8.9  
Commercial construction88  2.1  52  2.1  
Lease financing79  1.9  10  2.0  
Residential mortgage427  16.6  176  17.4  
Residential home equity and direct607  8.7  107  9.0  
Indirect auto1,192  7.9  304  8.2  
Indirect other213  3.4  60  3.7  
Student146  2.4  —  2.2  
Credit card347  1.7  122  1.9  
PCI—  —   1.2  
Total ALLL5,211  100.0 %1,549  100.0 %
RUFC400   340   
Total ACL$5,611   $1,889   
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Table 16: Allocation of ALLL by Category
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)Amount% ALLL in Each Category% Loans in Each CategoryAmount% ALLL in Each Category% Loans in Each Category
Commercial and industrial$2,091 36.8 %46.3 %$2,156 37.0 %46.2 %
CRE544 9.6 8.9 573 9.8 8.9 
Commercial construction77 1.4 2.3 81 1.4 2.2 
Lease financing45 0.8 1.7 48 0.8 1.7 
Residential mortgage343 6.1 15.2 368 6.3 15.8 
Residential home equity and direct707 12.5 8.7 714 12.2 8.7 
Indirect auto1,176 20.8 9.1 1,198 20.5 8.7 
Indirect other187 3.3 3.6 208 3.6 3.7 
Student131 2.3 2.6 130 2.2 2.5 
Credit card361 6.4 1.6 359 6.2 1.6 
Total ALLL5,662 100.0 %100.0 %5,835 100.0 %100.0 %
RUFC349  364  
Total ACL$6,011  $6,199  

Truist monitors the performance of its home equity loans and lines secured by second liens similarly to other consumer loans and utilizes assumptions specific to these loans in determining the necessary ALLL. Truist also receives notification when the first lien holder, whether Truist or another financial institution, has initiated foreclosure proceedings against the borrower. When notified that the first lien is in the process of foreclosure, Truist obtains valuations to determine if any additional charge-offs or reserves are warranted. These valuations are updated at least annually thereafter.

Truist has limited ability to monitor the delinquency status of the first lien, unless the first lien is held or serviced by Truist. As a result, using migration assumptions that are based on historical experience and adjusted for current trends, Truist estimates the volume of second lien positionsloans where the first lien is delinquent and adjusts the ALLL to reflectbased on historical experience; the increased risk of loss on these credits. Finally, Truist also provides additional reserves for second lien positions whencredits is reflected in the estimated combined current loan to value ratio for the credit exceeds 100%.ALLL. As of March 31, 2020,2021, Truist held or serviced the first lien on 30.9%30.2 percent of its second lien positions.

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Other Assets

The components of otherOther assets are presented in the following table:
Table 16: Other Assets as of Period End
Table 17: Other Assets as of Period EndTable 17: Other Assets as of Period End
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2020December 31, 2019(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Bank-owned life insuranceBank-owned life insurance$6,413  $6,383  Bank-owned life insurance$6,488 $6,479 
Tax credit and other private equity investmentsTax credit and other private equity investments5,617  5,448  Tax credit and other private equity investments5,612 5,685 
Pension assets3,915  3,579  
Prepaid pension assetsPrepaid pension assets4,810 4,358 
Derivative assetsDerivative assets2,926 3,837 
Accrued incomeAccrued income1,959 1,934 
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable3,168  2,418  Accounts receivable2,252 1,833 
Derivative assets4,040  2,053  
Lease assets - leased assets and related assets1,726  1,897  
Leased assets and related assetsLeased assets and related assets1,870 1,810 
ROU assetsROU assets1,773  1,823  ROU assets1,277 1,333 
Accrued income1,879  1,807  
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses1,281  1,254  Prepaid expenses1,197 1,247 
Equity securities at fair valueEquity securities at fair value875 1,054 
Structured real estateStructured real estate813  987  Structured real estate383 390 
Equity securities at fair value641  817  
FHLB stockFHLB stock1,415  764  FHLB stock124 164 
OtherOther1,071  2,602  Other532 549 
Total other assetsTotal other assets$33,752  $31,832  Total other assets$30,305 $30,673 

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Funding Activities

Deposits

The following table presents deposits for each of the last five quarters:average deposits:
Table 17: Deposits as of Period End
(Dollars in millions)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019Mar 31, 2019
Noninterest-bearing deposits$97,618  $92,405  $52,667  $52,458  $53,021  
Interest checking92,950  85,492  27,723  28,021  28,028  
Money market and savings124,072  120,934  64,454  63,972  63,739  
Time deposits35,539  35,896  16,526  15,070  14,978  
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing—  —  910  —  —  
Total deposits$350,179  $334,727  $162,280  $159,521  $159,766  

Deposits totaled $350.2 billion at March 31, 2020, an increase of $15.5 billion from December 31, 2019. Growth in deposits reflects clients retaining a portion of their credit line draws in the bank and solid growth in all non-time deposit products.

The following table presents average deposits for each of the last five quarters:
Table 18: Average DepositsTable 18: Average DepositsTable 18: Average Deposits
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019Mar 31, 2019
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)
Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020Sep 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$93,135  $64,485  $52,500  $52,680  $52,283  Noninterest-bearing deposits$128,579 $127,103 $123,966 $113,875 $93,135 
Interest checkingInterest checking85,008  43,246  27,664  27,708  27,622  Interest checking104,744 99,866 96,707 97,863 85,008 
Money market and savingsMoney market and savings120,936  79,903  64,920  63,394  63,325  Money market and savings129,303 124,692 123,598 126,071 120,936 
Time depositsTime deposits35,570  23,058  16,643  15,730  16,393  Time deposits20,559 23,605 27,940 33,009 35,570 
Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing—  24  265  379  422  
Total average depositsTotal average deposits$334,649  $210,716  $161,992  $159,891  $160,045  Total average deposits$383,185 $375,266 $372,211 $370,818 $334,649 

Average deposits for the first quarter of 20202021 were $334.6$383.2 billion, up $123.9an increase of $7.9 billion compared to the prior quarter. Average interest checking and money market and savings deposit growth was strong for the first quarter primarily dueof 2021 driven by growth resulting from additional government stimulus programs and pandemic-related client behavior. Average noninterest bearing deposits grew 4.7 percent compared to the merged deposits.

Noninterest-bearing depositsprior quarter and represented 27.8%33.6 percent of total average deposits for the first quarter of 2020,2021, compared to 30.6%33.9 percent for the prior quarterquarter.

Average time deposits decreased primarily due to the maturity of wholesale negotiable certificates of deposit and 32.7% for the prior year quarter. higher-cost personal accounts.

The cost of average total deposits was 0.51%0.05 percent for the first quarter, down sixtwo basis points compared to the prior quarter. The cost of average interest-bearing deposits was 0.70%0.07 percent for the first quarter, down 12four basis points compared to the prior quarter.

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Borrowings

At March 31, 2020,2021, short-term borrowings totaled $12.7$5.9 billion, a decrease of $5.5 billion$203 million compared to December 31, 2019,2020, due largelyprimarily to a decrease of $4.7 billion$649 million in short-term FHLB advances. advances, partially offset by an increase of $272 million in securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

Average short-term borrowings were $18.9$6.7 billion or 4.7%1.6 percent of total funding for the first quarter 2020,of 2021, as compared to $5.6$18.9 billion or 3.0%4.7 percent for the prior year quarter.

year. Average short-term borrowings decreased as a percentage of funding sources due to strong deposit growth. Long-term debt provides funding and, to a lesser extent, regulatory capital, and primarily consists of senior and subordinated notes issued by Truist and Truist Bank. Long-term debt totaled $65.7$37.8 billion at March 31, 2020, an increase2021, a decrease of $24.3$1.8 billion compared to December 31, 2019, as management took actions to increase liquidity to meet potential funding needs. These actions included an increase of $20.0 billion in long-term FHLB advances, and issuances of $2.52020. During 2021, $3.0 billion of senior notes with interest rates from 1.25% to 1.50% maturing in 2023 to 2025, $500 million in floating rate senior notes maturing in 2023 andmatured. These maturities were partially offset by issuances of $1.3 billion of subordinatedsenior notes with an interest rate of 2.25%1.27 percent maturing in 2030. These increases were partially offset by the redemption2027. FHLB advances represented 2.3 percent of $750 million of senior notes during the first quarter oftotal outstanding long-term debt at March 31, 2021, compared to 2.2 percent at December 31, 2020. The average cost of long-term debt was 2.34%1.57 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, down 9677 basis points compared to the same period in 2019. FHLB advances represented 36.8% of total outstanding long-term debt at March 31, 2020, compared to 10.0% at December 31, 2019.2020.

During the second quarter of 2020,In April 2021, Truist announced the redemption of $750 millionredeemed $1.3 billion of fixed rate and $300senior notes due in May 2021. In May 2021, Truist redeemed $250 million of floating rate medium termsenior notes with a maturity datedue in June 2020.2021.

Shareholders'Shareholders’ Equity

Total shareholders'shareholders’ equity was $66.1$67.9 billion at March 31, 2020,2021, a decrease of $497 million$3.0 billion from December 31, 2019. The2020. This decrease includes a decrease of $2.2 billion in shareholders’ equity includes $2.1 billion related to the adoptionAOCI, redemptions of CECL$950 million in preferred stock for Series F and $679G, $722 million forin dividends and $506 million in repurchases of common and preferred dividends, which wasstock, partially offset by $1.1$1.5 billion in net income available to common shareholders and an increase of $1.7 billion in AOCI. In addition, Truist redeemed $500 million of its Series K preferred stock during the first quarter of 2020. Truist'sshareholders. Truist’s book value per common share at March 31, 20202021 was $45.49,$45.17, compared to $45.66$46.52 at December 31, 2019.2020.

In connection with the redemptions of preferred stock, net income available to common shareholders was reduced by $26 million to recognize the difference between the redemption price and the carrying value. Refer to “Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity” for additional disclosures related to preferred stock redemptions.

Truist has approximately $1.5 billion authorization remaining under the share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in December 2020.

In April 2021, the Company announced the redemption of $465 million in preferred stock for Series H.
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Risk Management

Truist maintains a comprehensive risk management framework supported by people, processes, and systems to identify, measure, monitor, manage, and report significant risks arising from its exposures and business activities. Effective risk management involves appropriately managing risk to optimizeoptimizing risk and return and operatewhile operating in a safe and sound manner, while ensuringand promoting compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company’s risk management framework is designed to ensure thatpromotes the execution of business strategies and objectives are executed in alignment with its risk appetite.

Truist has developed and employs a risk taxonomy that further guides business functions in identifying, measuring, responding to, monitoring, and reporting on possible exposures to the organization. The risk taxonomy drives internal risk conversations and enables Truist to clearly and transparently communicate to stakeholders the level of potential risk the Company faces, both presently and in the future, and the Company’s position on managing risk to acceptable levels.

Truist is committed to fostering a culture that supports transparencyidentification and escalation of risks across the organization. All teammates are responsible for upholding the Company’s purpose, mission, and values, and are encouraged to speak up if there is any activity or behavior that is inconsistent with the Company’s culture. The Truist code of ethics guides the Company’s decision making and informs teammates on how to act in the absence of specific guidance.

Truist seeks an appropriate return for the risk taken in its business operations. Risk-taking activities are evaluated and prioritized to identify those that present attractive risk-adjusted returns, while preserving asset value and capital.

Compensation decisions take into account a teammate'steammate’s adherence to and successful implementation of Truist'sTruist’s risk values and associated policies and procedures. The Company'sCompany’s compensation structure supports its core values and sound risk management practices in an effort to promote judicious risk-taking behavior.

Truist employs a comprehensive change management program to manage the risks associated with integrating heritage BB&T and heritage SunTrust. The Board and Executive Leadership oversee the change management program, which is designed to ensure key decisions are reviewed and that there is appropriate oversight of integration activities.

Refer to Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for additional disclosures under the section titled "Risk“Risk Management."

Market risk managementRisk

Market risk is the risk to current or anticipated earnings, capital, or economic value arising from changes in the market value of portfolios, securities, or other financial instruments. Market risk results from changes in the level, volatility, or correlations among financial market risk factors or prices, including interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates, equity, and commodity prices.

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Effective management of market risk is essential to achieving Truist'sTruist’s strategic financial objectives. Truist'sTruist’s most significant market risk exposure is to interest rate risk in its balance sheet; however, market risk also results from underlying product liquidity risk, price risk, and volatility risk in Truist'sTruist’s BUs. Interest rate risk results from differences between the timing of rate changes and the timing of cash flows associated with assets and liabilities (re-pricing risk); from changing rate relationships among different yield curves affecting bank activities (basis risk); from changing rate relationships across the spectrum of maturities (yield curve risk); and from interest-related options inherently embedded in bank products (options risk).

The primary objectives of effective market risk management are to minimize adverse effects from changes in market risk factors on net interest income, net income, and capital, and to offset the risk of price changes for certain assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. At Truist, market risk management also includes the enterprise-wide IPV function.

Interest rate market risk (other than trading)Rate Market Risk

As a financial institution, Truist is exposed to interest rate risk both on its assets and on its liabilities. Since interest rate changes are out of the control of any private sector institution, Truist actively manages its interest rate risk exposure through the strategic repricing of its assets and liabilities, taking into account the volumes, maturities, and mix, with the goal of keeping net interest margin as stable as possible. Truist primarily uses three methods to measure and monitor its interest rate risk: (i) simulations of possible changes to net interest income over the next two years based on gradual changes in interest rates; (ii) analysis of interest rate shock scenarios; and (iii) analysis of economic value of equity based on changes in interest rates.

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The Company’s simulation model takes into account assumptions related to prepayment trends, using a combination of market data and internal historical experiences for deposits and loans, as well as scheduled maturities and payments, and the expected outlook for the economy and interest rates. These assumptions are reviewed and adjusted monthly to reflect changes in current interest rates compared to the rates applicable to Truist’s assets and liabilities. The model also considers Truist'sTruist’s current and prospective liquidity position, current balance sheet volumes, and projected growth and/or contractions, accessibility of funds for short-term needs and capital maintenance.

Deposit betas are an important assumption in the interest rate risk modeling process. Truist applies an average deposit beta (the sensitivity of deposit rate changes relative to market rate changes) of approximately 55%50 percent to its non-maturity interest-bearing deposit accounts forwhen determining its interest rate sensitivity. Non-maturity, interest-bearing deposit accounts include interest checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts that do not have a contractual maturity. Truist also regularly conducts sensitivity analyses on other key variables, including noninterest-bearing deposits, to determine the impact theythese variables could have on the Company’s interest rate risk position. The predictive value of the simulation model depends upon the accuracy of the assumptions, but management believes that it provides helpful information for the management of interest rate risk.

The following table shows the effect that the indicated changes in interest rates would have on net interest income as projected for the next 12 months assuming a gradual change in interest rates as described below.
Table 19: Interest Sensitivity Simulation AnalysisTable 19: Interest Sensitivity Simulation AnalysisTable 19: Interest Sensitivity Simulation Analysis
Interest Rate ScenarioInterest Rate ScenarioAnnualized Hypothetical Percentage Change in Net Interest IncomeInterest Rate ScenarioAnnualized Hypothetical Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Linear Change in Prime Rate (bps)Linear Change in Prime Rate (bps)Prime RateLinear Change in Prime Rate (bps)Prime RateAnnualized Hypothetical Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2019Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2019Linear Change in Prime Rate (bps)Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2020
Up 100Up 1004.25 %6.50 %2.56 %1.04 %Up 1004.25 %4.25 %3.74 %2.56 %
Up 50Up 503.75  6.00  2.00  0.64  Up 503.75 3.75 2.92 2.00 
No ChangeNo Change3.25  5.50  —  —  No Change3.25 3.25 — — 
Down 25(1)Down 25(1)3.00  5.25  (2.11) N/A  Down 25(1)3.00 3.00 (1.32)(2.11)
Down 50 (1)Down 50 (1)2.75  5.00  (3.86) (1.58) Down 50 (1)2.75 2.75 (1.75)(3.86)
(1)The Down 25 and 50 rates are floored at one basis point and may not reflect Down 25 and 50 basis points for all rate indices.

Rate sensitivity increased compared to the prior periods, primarily driven by loan and deposit mix changes related to the Merger and recent activity, increased fixed rate funding, and increased noninterest-bearing deposits as a result of government stimulus programs.

Management considers how the interest rate risk position could be impacted by changes in balance sheet mix. Liquidity in the banking industry has been very strong during the current economic cycle. Much of this liquidity increase has resulted in growth in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. Consistent with the industry, Truist has established parameters related toseen a significant increase in this funding source. The behavior of these deposits is one of the most important assumptions used in determining the interest rate risk position of Truist. A decrease in the amount of these deposits in the future would reduce the asset sensitivity measures that prescribe a maximum impact onof Truist’s balance sheet because the Company would increase interest-bearing funds to offset the loss of this advantageous funding source.

The following table shows the results of Truist’s interest-rate sensitivity position assuming the loss of demand deposits and an associated increase in managed rate deposits under various scenarios. For purposes of this analysis, Truist modeled the incremental beta of managed rate deposits for the replacement of the demand deposits at 100 percent.
Table 20: Deposit Mix Sensitivity Analysis
Linear Change in Rates (bps)Base Scenario at March 31, 2021 (1)Results Assuming a Decrease in Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits
$20 Billion$40 Billion
Up 1003.74 %2.92 %2.09 %
Up 502.92 2.32 1.72 
(1)The base scenario is equal to the annualized hypothetical percentage change in net interest income under different interest rate scenarios that would resultat March 31, 2021 as presented in an escalation to the Board. The following parameters and interest rate scenarios are considered Truist's primary measures of interest rate risk:

Maximum impact on net interest income of 7.5% for the next 12 months assuming a 25 basis point change in interest rates each quarter for four quarters; and a
Maximum impact on net interest income of 10% for an immediate 100 basis point parallel change in rates.preceding table.

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This interest rate shock analysis is designed to create an outer bound of acceptable interest rate risk.

Truist also uses an EVE analysis to focus on longer-term projected changes in asset and liability values given potential changes in interest rates. This measure allows Truist to analyze interest rate risk that falls outside the net interest income simulation period. The EVE model is a discounted cash flow of the portfolio of assets, liabilities, and derivative instruments. The difference in the present value of assets minus the present value of liabilities is defined as EVE.

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The following table shows the effect that the indicated changes in interest rates would have on EVE:
Table 20: EVE Simulation Analysis
Table 21: EVE Simulation AnalysisTable 21: EVE Simulation Analysis
Change in Interest Rates (bps)Change in Interest Rates (bps)Hypothetical Percentage Change in EVEChange in Interest Rates (bps)Hypothetical Percentage Change in EVE
Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2019Change in Interest Rates (bps)Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2020
Up 100Up 1004.8 %1.1 %Up 100(2.2)%4.8 %
No ChangeNo Change—  —  No Change— — 
Down 100Down 100(10.7) (11.0) Down 100(1.9)(10.7)

Truist uses financial instruments including derivatives to manage interest rate risk related to securities, commercial loans, MSRs, and mortgage banking operations, long-term debt, and other funding sources. Truist also uses derivatives to facilitate transactions on behalf of its clients and as part of associated hedging activities. As of March 31, 2020,2021, Truist had derivative financial instruments outstanding with notional amounts totaling $326.0$311.6 billion, with an associated net fair value of $3.3$2.2 billion. See "Note“Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments"Instruments” for additional disclosures.

LIBOR in its current form maywas anticipated to no longer be available after 2021. For most tenors of U.S. dollar LIBOR, the administrator of LIBOR is extending publication until June 30, 2023. Tenors used infrequently by Truist, including one week and two month U.S. dollar LIBOR, are still anticipated to cease publication at December 31, 2021, based on this new guidance. Truist has U.S. dollar LIBOR-based contracts that extend beyond 2021.June 30, 2023. To prepare for the possible transition to an alternative reference rate, management has formed a cross-functional project team to address the LIBOR transition. The project team has performed an assessment to identify the potential risks related to the transition from LIBOR to a new index. The project team provides regular reportsupdates to Executive Leadership and the Board.

The project team is reviewing contractContract fallback language for existing loans and leases is under review and noted that certain contracts will need updated provisions for the transition,transition. Current fallback language used for new, renewed, and the teammodified contracts is coordinating with impacted lines of business to update LIBOR fallback language generally consistent with ARRC recommendations. Updates to current fallback language will be evaluated according to new regulatory guidance for the ARRC recommendation.extension of timelines for the transition and expectations for production of U.S. dollar LIBOR contracts during 2021. Truist is continuingcontinues to evaluatemanage the impact onof these contracts and other financial instruments, systems implications, hedging strategies, and other related operational and market risks.risks on established project plans for business and operational readiness for the transition. Market risks associated with this change are dependent on the alternative reference rates available and market conditions at transition. For a further discussion of the various risks associated with the potential cessation of LIBOR and the transition to alternative reference rates, refer to the section titled "Item 1A.“Item1A. Risk Factors"Factors” in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. In 2020, Truist began offering SOFR-based lending solutions to wholesale and consumer clients and entered into SOFR-based derivative contracts. Truist expects SOFR to become a more commonly-used pricing benchmark across the industry. Truist continues to evaluate SOFR for additional product offerings and other alternative reference rates as replacements for LIBOR.

Market risk from trading activities

Truist also manages market risk associated with trading activities. As a financial intermediary, Truist provides its clients access to derivatives, foreign exchange and securities markets.markets, which generate market risks. Trading market risk is managed using a comprehensive risk management approach, which includes measuring risk using VaR, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis. Risk metrics are monitored against a suite of limits on a daily basis at both the trading desksdesk level and at the aggregate portfolio level, which is intended to ensure that exposures are in line with Truist'sTruist’s risk appetite.

Truist is also subject to risk-based capital guidelines for market risk under the Market Risk Rule, issued jointly by the OCC, U.S. Treasury, FRB and FDIC.Rule.

Covered trading positionsTrading Positions

Covered positions subject to the Market Risk Rule include trading assets and liabilities, specifically those held for the purpose of short-term resale or with the intent of benefiting from actual or expected short-term price movements or to lock in arbitrage profits. Truist’s trading portfolio of covered positions results primarily from market making and underwriting services for ourthe Company’s clients, as well as associated risk mitigating hedging activity. The trading portfolio, measured in terms of VaR, consists primarily of four sub-portfolios of covered positions: (i) credit trading, (ii) fixed income securities, (iii) interest rate derivatives, and (iv) equity derivatives. As a market maker across different asset classes, Truist’s trading portfolio also contains other sub-portfolios, including foreign exchange, loan trading, and commodity derivatives; however, these portfolios do not generate material trading risk exposures.

Valuation policies procedures, and methodologies exist for all covered positions. Additionally, trading positions are subject to independent price verification. See "Note“Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments,” "Note“Note 14. Fair Value Disclosures,” and “Critical Accounting Policies” herein for discussion of valuation policies procedures and methodologies.

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Securitizations

As of March 31, 2020,2021, the aggregate market value of on-balance sheet securitization positions subject to the Market Risk Rule was $4$30 million, all of which were non-agency asset backed securities positions. Consistent with the Market Risk Rule requirements, the Company performs pre-purchase due diligence on each securitization position to identify the characteristics including, but not limited to, deal structure and the asset quality of the underlying assets, that materially affect valuation and performance. Securitization positions are subject to Truist’s comprehensive risk management framework, which includes daily monitoring against a suite of limits. There were no off-balance sheet securitization positions during the reporting period.

Correlation trading positionsTrading Positions

The trading portfolio of covered positions did not contain any correlation trading positions as of March 31, 2020.2021.

VaR-based measuresVaR-Based Measures

VaR measures the estimated potential loss of a given position or portfolio of positions at a specified confidence level and time horizon. Truist utilizes a historical VaR methodology to measure and aggregate risks across its covered trading positions. Following the Merger, Truist elected to migrate all covered positions to the heritage SunTrust VaR system and methodology. For an interim period, however, VaR for a subset of heritage BB&T positions, specifically those covered positions held in BB&T Securities, will be calculated using the heritage BB&T VaR system and methodology. As such, pending full integration, Truist will operate two historical VaR models and aggregate company-wide VaR will be determined additively with no benefit of diversification. For risk management purposes, the VaR calculation is based on a historical simulation approach and measures the potential trading losses using a one-day holding period at a one-tail, 99%99 percent confidence level. For Market Risk Rule purposes, the Company calculates VaR using a 10-day holding period and a 99%99 percent confidence level. Due to inherent limitations of the VaR methodology, such as the assumption that past market behavior is indicative of future market performance, VaR is only one of several tools used to measure and manage market risk. Other tools used to actively manage market risk include stress testing, profit and loss attribution, and stop loss limits.

The trading portfolio’s VaR profile is influenced by a variety of factors, including the size and composition of the portfolio, market volatility, and the correlation between different positions. A portfolio of trading positions is typically less risky than the sum of the risk from each of the individual sub-portfolios. As such,sub-portfolios, because, under normal market conditions, risk within each category partially offsets the exposure to other risk categories thereby creating portfolio diversification benefit.categories. The following table summarizes certain VaR-based measures for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019. The increase from the prior year was mainly due to the integration of the heritage SunTrust trading business and the2020. Heightened market volatility due to COVID-19 pandemic in March.experienced during March 2020 significantly impacted the year-over-year comparison.
Table 22: VaR-based Measures
Three Months Ended March 31,20212020
(Dollars in millions)10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period
VaR-based Measures:
Maximum$68 $16 $30 $10 
Average39 10 10 
Minimum
Period-end19 
VaR by Risk Class:
Interest Rate Risk
Credit Spread Risk
Equity Price Risk
Foreign Exchange Risk— — 
Portfolio Diversification(5)(9)
Period-end

Table 21: VaR-based Measures
20202019
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period10-Day Holding Period1-Day Holding Period
VaR-based Measures:
Maximum$30  $10  $ $ 
Average10    —  
Minimum  —  —  
Period-end19     
VaR by Risk Class:
Interest Rate Risk  
Credit Spread Risk —  
Equity Price Risk —  
Foreign Exchange Risk—  —  
Portfolio Diversification(9) —  
Period-end  
For most of the first quarter of 2021, the rolling 12-month VaR historic look-back window incorporated the peak March 2020 volatility, which contributed to the increase in Average and Maximum VaR. VaR as of March 31, 2021 declined compared to March 31, 2020 as this volatile period in March 2020 aged out of the 12-month VaR look-back window, partially offset by the normalization of inventory levels in March 2021 compared to March 2020.

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Stressed VaR-based measures

Stressed VaR, another component of market risk capital, is calculated using the same internal models as used for the VaR-based measure. Stressed VaR is calculated over a ten-day holding period at a one-tail, 99%99 percent confidence level and employs a historical simulation approach based on a continuous twelve-month historical window selected to reflect a period of significant financial stress for ourthe Company’s trading portfolio. The following table summarizes Stressed VaR-based measures:

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Table 22: Stressed VaR-based Measures - 10 Day Holding Period
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
20202019
Table 23: Stressed VaR-based Measures - 10 Day Holding PeriodTable 23: Stressed VaR-based Measures - 10 Day Holding Period
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)20212020
MaximumMaximum$65  $ Maximum$72 $65 
AverageAverage33   Average54 33 
MinimumMinimum16   Minimum26 16 
Period-endPeriod-end19   Period-end64 19 

The increase from the prior year in stressed VaR-based measures was due to inclusion of volatility levels from March 2020 in the integration12-month Stressed VaR window and normalization of heritage SunTrust trading business aftermarket making inventory levels in March 2021 compared to March 2020 when inventory levels were lower due to the Merger.market volatility.

Specific risk measuresRisk Measures

Specific risk is a measure of idiosyncratic risk that could result from risk factors other than broad market movements (e.g. default, event risks). The Market Risk Rule provides fixed risk weights under a standardized measurement method while also allowing a model-based approach, subject to regulatory approval. Truist utilizes the standardized measurement method to calculate the specific risk component of market risk regulatory capital. As such, incremental risk capital and comprehensive risk measure capital requirements do not apply.

VaR model backtestingModel Backtesting

In accordance with the Market Risk Rule, the Company evaluates the accuracy of its VaR model through daily backtesting by comparing aggregate daily trading gains and losses (excluding fees, commissions, reserves, net interest income, and intraday trading) from covered positions with the corresponding daily VaR-based measures generated by the model.

There As illustrated in the following graph, there were seven company-wideno Company-wide VaR backtesting exceptions during the twelve months ended March 31, 2020, primarily driven by2021. The total number of Company-wide VaR backtesting exceptions over the COVID-19 pandemic which ledpreceding twelve months is used to determine the multiplication factor for the VaR-based capital requirement under the Market Risk Rule. The capital multiplication factor increases from a minimum of three to a sudden and significant repricingmaximum of financial markets, amid an increase in market volatility and deterioration in overall market liquidity. In accordance with established policy and procedure, all company-widefour, depending on the number of exceptions. All Company-wide VaR backtesting exceptions are thoroughly reviewed in the context of VaR model use and performance. Following such reviews, itThere was determined thatno change in the VaR model performed in line with expectations. However,capital multiplication factor over the extreme moves in underlying market risk factors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic would not typically have been captured within the 1-day VaR measure.preceding twelve months.

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Model risk managementRisk Management

MRM is responsible for the independent model validation of all decision tools and models including trading market risk models. The validation activities are conducted in accordance with MRM policy, and standards, which includesincorporates regulatory guidance related to the evaluation of model conceptual soundness, ongoing monitoring, and outcomes analysis. As part of ongoing monitoring efforts, the performance of all trading risk models are reviewed regularly to preemptively address emerging developments in financial markets, assess evolving modeling approaches, and to identify potential model enhancement.

Stress testingTesting

The Company uses a comprehensive range of stress testing techniques to help monitor risks across trading desks and to augment standard daily VaR and other risk limits reporting. The stress testing framework is designed to quantify the impact of extreme, but plausible, stress scenarios that could lead to large unexpected losses. Stress tests include simulations for historical repeats and hypothetical risk factor shocks. All trading positions within each applicable market risk category (interest rate risk, equity risk, foreign exchange rate risk, credit spread risk, and commodity price risk) are included in the Company'sCompany’s comprehensive stress testing framework. Management reviews stress testing scenarios on an ongoing basis and makes updates, as necessary, which is intended to ensure that both current and emerging risks are captured appropriately. Management also utilizes stress analyses to support the Company’s capital adequacy assessment standards. See the “Capital” section of this MD&A for additional discussion of capital adequacy.

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the continuing ability to meet funding needs, including deposit withdrawals, repayment of borrowings and other liabilities, and funding of loan commitments. In addition to the level of liquid assets, such as cash, cash equivalents, and AFS securities, other factors affect the ability to meet liquidity needs, including access to a variety of funding sources, maintaining borrowing capacity, growing core deposits, loan repayment, and the ability to securitize or package loans for sale.

Truist monitors the ability to meet client demand for funds under both normal and stressed market conditions. In considering its liquidity position, management evaluates Truist'sTruist’s funding mix based on client core funding, client rate-sensitive funding and national markets funding. In addition, management evaluates exposure to rate-sensitive funding sources that mature in one year or less. Management also measures liquidity needs against 30 days of stressed cash outflows for Truist and Truist Bank. To ensure a strong liquidity position and compliance with regulatory requirements, management maintains a liquid asset buffer of cash on hand and highly liquid unencumbered securities. As of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, Truist's2020, Truist’s liquid asset buffer, as a percent of total assets, was 19.6%23.2 percent and 16.5%,20.2 percent, respectively.

The LCR rule directs large U.S. banking organizations to hold unencumbered high-quality liquid assets sufficient to withstand projected 30-day total net cash outflows, each as defined under the LCR rule. As of January 1, 2020, Truist is subject to the Category III reduced LCR requirements (85% of the full requirements). Truist'srequirements. Truist’s average LCR was 117%111 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, well above the regulatory minimum.minimum of 100 percent.

The ability to raise funding at competitive prices is affected by the rating agencies'agencies’ views of the Parent Company'sCompany’s and Truist Bank'sBank’s credit quality, liquidity, capital, and earnings. Management meets with the rating agencies on a regular basis to discuss current outlooks. In April 2020, DBRS revised its outlook forThere were no changes to the ratings of Truist andor Truist Bank from “positive” to “stable,” citing economic deterioration related to COVID-19. DBRS affirmed all other ratings for Truist and Truist Bank. Additionally, Fitch revised its outlook for Truist and Truist Bank from “stable” to “negative,” also citing pandemic-related economic deterioration. Fitch downgraded Truist’s subordinated debt to A-, and upgraded Truist’s preferred stock to BBB, in order to align these ratings to its recently revised bankby the major rating methodology. Fitch affirmed all other Truist ratings.agencies during the quarter ended March 31, 2021. See "Liquidity"the “Liquidity” section of the MD&A of thein Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for
additional information regarding credit ratings.

Parent Company

The Parent Company serves as the primary source of capital for the operating subsidiaries. The Parent Company'sCompany’s assets consist primarily of cash on deposit with Truist Bank, equity investments in subsidiaries, advances to subsidiaries, and accountsnotes receivable from subsidiaries. The principal obligations of the Parent Company are payments on long-term debt. The main sources of funds for the Parent Company are dividends and management fees from subsidiaries, repayments of advances to subsidiaries, and proceeds from the issuance of equity and long-term debt. The primary uses of funds by the Parent Company are investments in subsidiaries, advances to subsidiaries, dividend payments to common and preferred shareholders, retirement of common stock, and payments on long-term debt.

See "Note“Note 22. Parent Company Financial Information" of theInformation” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for
additional information regarding dividends from subsidiaries and debt transactions.

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Access to funding at the Parent Company is more sensitive to market disruptions. Therefore, Truist prudently manages cash levels at the Parent Company to cover a minimum of one year of projected cash outflows which includes unfunded external commitments, debt service, common and preferred dividends and scheduled debt maturities, without the benefit of any new cash inflows. Truist maintains a significant buffer above the projected one year of cash outflows. In determining the buffer, Truist considers cash requirements for common and preferred dividends, unfunded commitments to affiliates, serving as a source of strength to Truist Bank, and being able to withstand sustained market disruptions that could limit access to the capital markets. At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Parent Company had 2640 months and 2943 months, respectively, of cash on hand to satisfy projected cash outflows, and 1722 months and 20 months, respectively,at each such date when including the payment of common stock dividends.

Truist Bank

Truist carefully manages liquidity risk at Truist Bank. Truist Bank'sBank’s primary source of funding is client deposits. Continued access to client deposits is highly dependent on public confidence in the stability of Truist Bank and its ability to return funds to clients when requested.

Truist Bank maintains a number of diverse funding sources to meet its liquidity requirements. These sources include unsecured borrowings from the capital markets through the issuance of senior or subordinated bank notes, institutional CDs, overnight and term Federal funds markets, and retail brokered CDs. Truist Bank also maintains access to secured borrowing sources including FHLB advances, repurchase agreements, and the FRB discount window. At March 31, 2020,2021, Truist Bank has approximately $137.8had $203.4 billion of available secured borrowing capacity, which represents approximately 3.510.7 times the amount of one year wholesale funding maturities.maturities in one-year or less. In addition to secured borrowing sources, Truist had excess eligible cash at the Federal Reserve Bank of $26.8 billion at March 31, 2021.

Contractual Obligations, Commitments, Contingent Liabilities, and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Refer to Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for discussion with respect to Truist'sTruist’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about its fixed and determinable contractual obligations. Truist'sTruist’s commitments include investments in affordable housing projects throughout its market area, renewable energy credits, private equity funds, derivative contracts to manage various financial risks, as well as other commitments. Refer to "Note“Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies,” “Note 14. Fair Value Disclosures”Disclosures,” and “Note 15. Derivative Financial Instruments” in this Form 10-Q, and “Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies"Contingencies” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of these commitments.

Capital

The maintenance of appropriate levels of capital is a management priority and is monitored on a regular basis. Truist'sTruist’s principal goals related to the maintenance of capital are to provide adequate capital to support Truist'sTruist’s risk profile consistent with the Board-approved risk appetite, provide financial flexibility to support future growth and client needs, comply with relevant laws, regulations, and supervisory guidance, achieve optimal credit ratings for Truist and its subsidiaries, and provide a competitive return to shareholders. Risk-based capital ratios, which include CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital, and Total capital are calculated based on regulatory guidance related to the measurement of capital and risk-weighted assets.

Truist regularly performs stress testing on its capital levels and is required to periodically submit the Company'sCompany’s capital plans and stress testing results to the banking regulators. Management regularly monitors the capital position of Truist on both a consolidated and bank-level basis. In this regard, management'smanagement’s overriding policy is to maintain capital at levels that are in excess of internal capital targets, which are above the regulatory "well capitalized"“well capitalized” minimums. Management has implemented stressed capital ratio minimum targets to evaluate whether capital ratios calculated after the effect of alternative capital actions are likely to remain above minimums specified by the FRB for the annual CCAR process. Breaches of stressed minimum targets prompt a review of the planned capital actions included in Truist'sTruist’s capital plan.
Table 23: Capital Requirements and Targets
Table 24: Capital Requirements and TargetsTable 24: Capital Requirements and Targets
Minimum CapitalWell CapitalizedMinimum Capital Plus Capital Conservation BufferTruist Targets (1) Minimum CapitalWell CapitalizedMinimum Capital Plus Stress Capital Buffer (3)Truist Targets (1)
TruistTruist BankInterim Operating (2)Stressed TruistTruist BankInterim Operating (2)Stressed
CET1CET14.5 %NA6.5 %7.0 %8.0 %7.0 %CET14.5 %NA6.5 %7.2 %8.0 %7.2 %
Tier 1 capitalTier 1 capital6.0  6.08.0  8.5  9.3  8.5  Tier 1 capital6.0 6.08.0 8.7 9.3 8.7 
Total capitalTotal capital8.0  10.010.0  10.5  11.3  10.5  Total capital8.0 10.010.0 10.7 11.3 10.7 
Leverage ratioLeverage ratio4.0  NA5.0  N/A  7.5  7.0  Leverage ratio4.0 NA5.0 NA7.5 7.0 
Supplementary leverage ratioSupplementary leverage ratio3.0  NANA  NA  6.5  6.0  Supplementary leverage ratio3.0 NANANA6.5 6.0 
(1)The Truist targets are subject to revision based on finalization of pending regulatory guidance, feedback, and other strategic factors.
(2)Truist'sTruist’s goal is to maintain capital levels above all regulatory minimums.
(3)Reflects a SCB of 270 basis points for Truist.

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During the first quarter of 2020, as market conditions evolved, Truist received Board approval to establish new interim operating targets that provide for sufficient capital levels while allowing the company to support clients through the economic downturn. These interim operating targets will be evaluated as economic conditions evolve.

While nonrecurring events or management decisions may result in the Company temporarily falling below its operating minimum guidelinestargets for one or more of these ratios, it is management'smanagement’s intent to return to these targeted operating minimumstargets within a reasonable period of time through capital planning. Such temporary decreases below the operating minimums shown above are not considered an infringement of Truist'sTruist’s overall capital policy, provided a return above the minimums is forecasted to occur within a reasonable time period.

Truist has approximately $1.5 billion authorization remaining under the share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in December 2020. Management’s intention is to maintain an approximate 10 percent Common Equity Tier 1 ratio after considering strategic actions such as non-bank acquisitions or stock repurchases, as well as changes in risk-weighted assets. For the second quarter of 2021, Truist intends to execute share repurchases consistent with the Federal Reserve’s capital restrictions announced on March 25, 2021. In addition to these restrictions, any future stock repurchase activity will be informed by economic and regulatory considerations, as well as Truist’s capital position, dividends, earnings outlook, and capital deployment priorities.
Truist's
Truist’s capital ratios are presented in the following table:
Table 24: Capital Ratios - Truist Financial Corporation
Table 25: Capital Ratios - Truist Financial CorporationTable 25: Capital Ratios - Truist Financial Corporation
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)Mar 31, 2020Dec 31, 2019(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)Mar 31, 2021Dec 31, 2020
Risk-based:Risk-based:(preliminary) Risk-based:(preliminary) 
CET1 capital to risk-weighted assetsCET1 capital to risk-weighted assets9.3 %9.5 %CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets10.1 %10.0 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assetsTier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets10.5  10.8  Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets12.0 12.1 
Total capital to risk-weighted assetsTotal capital to risk-weighted assets12.6  12.6  Total capital to risk-weighted assets14.3 14.5 
Leverage ratioLeverage ratio9.0  14.7  Leverage ratio9.4 9.6 
Supplementary leverage ratioSupplementary leverage ratio7.8  NASupplementary leverage ratio8.3 8.7 
Non-GAAP capital measure (1):Non-GAAP capital measure (1):  Non-GAAP capital measure (1):  
Tangible common equity per common shareTangible common equity per common share$26.00  $25.93  Tangible common equity per common share$25.53 $26.78 
Calculation of tangible common equity (1):Calculation of tangible common equity (1):  Calculation of tangible common equity (1):  
Total shareholders' equity$66,061  $66,558  
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity$67,876 $70,912 
Less:Less:  Less:  
Preferred stockPreferred stock4,599  5,102  Preferred stock7,124 8,048 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests167  174  Noncontrolling interests— 105 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred taxesGoodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred taxes26,263  26,482  Goodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred taxes26,413 26,629 
Tangible common equityTangible common equity$35,032  $34,800  Tangible common equity$34,339 $36,130 
Risk-weighted assetsRisk-weighted assets$391,387  $376,056  Risk-weighted assets$378,522 $379,153 
Common shares outstanding at end of periodCommon shares outstanding at end of period1,347,461  1,342,166  Common shares outstanding at end of period1,344,845 1,348,961 
(1)Tangible common equity and related measures are non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of intangible assets, net of deferred taxes, and their related amortization. These measures are useful for evaluating the performance of a business consistently, whether acquired or developed internally. Truist'sTruist’s management uses these measures to assess the quality of capital and returns relative to balance sheet risk and believes investors may find them useful in their analysis of the Corporation.risk. These capital measures are not necessarily comparable to similar capital measures that may be presented by other companies.

Capital ratios declined slightly primarily due to the significant balance sheet growth related to commercial clients drawing on lines of credit in response to COVID-19. The leverage and supplementary leverage ratios were also impacted by higher balances held at the Federal Reserve. As noted previously, the FRB issued an interim rule that is effective beginning with the second quarter of 2020 and ending March 31, 2021 that will remove U.S. treasuries and FRB balances from the calculation of the supplementary leverage ratio for BHCs. In March 2020, the company redeemed $500 million of Series K preferred stock and issued $1.3 billion of subordinated debt. Truist's capital levels remainremained strong compared to the regulatory levels for well capitalized banks at March 31, 2020.banks. Truist declared common dividends of $0.450$0.45 per share during the first quarter of 2020.2021 and completed $506 million of share repurchases. The dividend and total payout ratios for the first quarter of 20202021 were 61.4%. As previously communicated at45.4 percent and 83.3 percent, respectively. Truist also redeemed $950 million of preferred stock during the timequarter to optimize the Company’s capital position. In connection with the redemptions of preferred stock, net income available to common shareholders was reduced by $26 million to recognize the Merger announcement, Truist suspended its share repurchase program until capital ratios return to higher levels.difference between the redemption price and the carrying value.

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Share Repurchase Activity
Table 25: Share Repurchase Activity
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)Total Shares Repurchased (1)Average Price Paid Per Share (2)Total Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced PlanMaximum Remaining Dollar Value of Shares Available for Repurchase Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan
January 2020—  $—  —  $—  
February 2020 54.86  —  —  
March 202060  33.83  —  —  
Total62  34.65  —  
Table 26: Share Repurchase Activity
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)Total Shares Repurchased (1)Average Price Paid Per Share (2)Total Shares Repurchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan (3)Maximum Remaining Dollar Value of Shares Available for Repurchase Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan
January 20212,339 $49.50 2,339 $1,884 
February 20217,165 54.46 7,165 1,494 
March 202164 59.48 — 1,494 
Total9,568 53.28 9,504 
(1)Includes shares exchanged or surrendered in connection with the exercise of equity-based awards under equity-based compensation plans.
(2)Excludes commissions.
(3)Pursuant to the 2020 Repurchase Plan, announced in December 2020, authorizing up to $2.0 billion of share repurchases beginning in the first quarter of 2021.

Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of Truist are in accordance with GAAP and conform to the accounting and reporting guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. Truist'sTruist’s financial position and results of operations are affected by management'smanagement’s application of accounting policies, including estimates, assumptions, and judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities, and amounts reported for revenues and expenses. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in the consolidated financial position and/or consolidated results of operations, and related disclosures. The more critical policies include accounting for the ACL, determining fair value of financial instruments, intangible assets, income taxes, and costs and benefit obligations associated with pension and postretirement benefit plans. Understanding Truist'sTruist’s accounting policies is fundamental to understanding the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations. The critical accounting policies are discussed in MD&A in Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Significant accounting policies and changes in accounting principles and effects of new accounting pronouncements are discussed in “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Additional disclosures regarding the effects of new accounting pronouncements are included in the “Note 1. Basis of Presentation” included herein. Except for the itemsitem noted below, there have been no other changes to the significant accounting policies during 2020.2021.

Intangible Assets

The severe economic disruption and related financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted Truist’s businesses. Truist’s commercial clients have experienced varying levels of disruptions to business activity, supply chains and demand for products and services. Additionally, many consumer clients have experienced interrupted income or unemployment. The pandemic also resulted in significant volatility to the global and U.S. financial markets, negatively impacting equity prices and corporate credit spreads, including for the banking sector and Truist. In response to the pandemic’s adverse effects, intensive relief actions by the U.S. Congress and regulatory agencies are intended to mitigate the extent of adverse economic effects, while also stabilizing financial markets and liquidity.

As a result of these considerations, TruistCompany performed a qualitative assessment of the goodwill carried by the CB&W, C&CBcurrent events and IH reporting units for impairment incircumstances during the first quarter of 2020. In performing this assessment, Truist considered whether2021, including macroeconomic and market factors, industry and banking sector events, Truist specific performance indicators, and a sensitivity analysis oncomparison of management’s forecast and assumptions and Truist specific performance indicators, including any changes from when the merger closedto those used in December 2019, would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of one or more of its reporting units below its respective carrying amount as of period-end. Despite the adverse economic and highly uncertain environment caused by the pandemic, Trust’s first quarterOctober 1, 2020 results reflected profitable performance across each of its reporting units; strong capital and liquidity levels that have facilitated swift actions in support of clients, teammates and communities and Truist’s affirmation that it remains committed to achieving its merger value proposition, including targeted net cost saves.

Based on the qualitative assessment performed, Truist concludedquantitative impairment test, concluding that it was not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is below its respective carrying amount as of March 31, 2020,2021, and therefore no triggering event occurred that required a quantitative goodwill impairment test. If economic conditions deteriorate, or the pandemic’s effects prolong or worsen, it may be more-likely-than-not that the fair value of one or more of Truist’s reporting units falls below its respective carrying amount, which would require a quantitative goodwill impairment test.

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ACL

Truist's policy is to maintain an ACL, which includes the ALLL and the RUFC, which represents management's best estimate of expected future credit losses related to the loan and lease portfolios and off-balance sheet lending commitments at the balance sheet date. Estimates of expected future loan and lease losses are determined by using statistical models and management’s judgement. The models are designed to forecast probability of default, exposure at default and loss given default by correlating certain macroeconomic variables to historical experience. The models are generally applied at the portfolio level to pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. The macroeconomic data used in the models is based on forecasted variables for the reasonable and supportable period of two years. Beyond this forecast period the models gradually revert to an historical average over a one year period. Expected losses are estimated through contractual maturity estimated through contractual maturity, giving appropriate consideration to expected prepayments unless the borrower has a right to renew that is not cancellable or it is reasonably expected that the loan will be modified as a TDR.

A qualitative allowance which incorporates management’s judgement is also included in the estimation of expected future loan and lease losses. This allowance is used to capture risks in the portfolio such as considerations with respect to the impact of current economic events, the outcomes of which are uncertain. These events may include, but are not limited to, political conditions, legislation that may directly or indirectly affect the banking industry and economic conditions affecting specific geographical areas and industries in which Truist conducts business.

Loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics and significant loans that are considered collateral-dependent are individually evaluated. For these loans, the ALLL is determined through review of data specific to the borrower and related collateral, if any. For TDRs, default expectations and estimated prepayment speeds that are specific to each of the restructured loan populations are incorporated in the determination of the ALLL.

The methodology used to determine an estimate for the RUFC is inherently similar to that used to determine the funded component of the ALLL and is measured over the period there is a contractual obligation to extend credit that is not unconditionally cancellable. The RUFC is adjusted for factors specific to binding commitments, including the probability of funding and exposure at default. A detailed discussion of the methodology used in determining the ACL is included in "Note 1. Basis of Presentation."

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the management of the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company'sCompany’s CEO and CFO, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls, and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management of Truist is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company'sCompany’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 GAAP.

The Company continues to integrate SunTrust into its overall internal control over financial reporting processes. In addition, on January 1, 2020, the Company adopted the Current Expected Credit Losses accounting standard. In connection with the adoption of CECL, the Company implemented relevant changes and enhancements to its internal control environment and processes related to estimating credit losses in accordance with the standard. There were no other changes in the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 20202021 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Refer to the Legal ProceedingLitigation and Regulatory Matters section in “Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies,” which is incorporated by reference into this item.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following risk factor supplementsThere have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Truist'sTruist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to Truist or that management has deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect Truist'sTruist’s business, financial condition, or operating results.

The effects of COVID-19 have adversely impacted, and will likely continue to adversely impact, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted almost all economic activity in the U.S. It is unknown when shelter-in-place and other federal and state executive orders designed to mitigate the health crisis will permit a return to normal economic activity. Truist has temporarily closed offices and branches, and suspended some service and the majority of the Company’s workforce is working remotely. Commercial clients are experiencing varying levels of disruptions or restrictions on their business activity and supply chains, closures of facilities or decreases in demand for their products and services. Consumer clients are experiencing interrupted income or unemployment. In addition, in March 2020, Moody’s Investor Services downgraded its outlook on U.S. banks to “negative” from “stable” due in part to the concerns presented by the pandemic. The global financial markets have also experienced significant volatility. The duration of this severe economic disruption and its related financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The effects of the pandemic have already resulted in an increase in the allowance for credit losses, a reduction of fee income and an increase in expenses. Prolonged continuation of current conditions could worsen these impacts and also affect the Company’s capital and liquidity position, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair the value of collateral securing loans, cause an outflow of deposits, cause significant property damage, in case of civil unrest or vandalism, influence the recognition of credit losses on loans and securities and further increase the allowance for credit losses, result in additional lost revenue, cause additional increases in expenses, result in goodwill impairment charges, result in the impairment of other financial and nonfinancial assets, and increase the Company’s cost of capital.

Intensive government actions to mitigate the economic suffering caused by the pandemic may not be successful or may result in increased pressure on the banking sector. Net interest margin is likely to be affected by the very low interest rate environment. The application of forbearance policies beyond any statutory requirements may impact Truist’s interest income. Truist participated in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program as an eligible lender with the benefit of a government guaranty of loans to small business clients, many of whom may face difficulties even if they are granted such a loan. The Company expects to participate in Federal Reserve supported lending programs for Main Street-eligible borrowers as well. The Company faces increased risks, in terms of credit, fraud risk and potential litigation, in light of participation in these programs.

It is possible that the pandemic and its aftermath will lead to a prolonged economic slowdown or recession in the U.S. economy or the world economy in general. The ultimate impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operation, and liquidity and capital position will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the pandemic and the actions to contain or treat its impact. Moreover, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will heighten the other risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Refer to the Share Repurchase Activity section in the MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this item.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.DescriptionLocation
10.1*Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Non-Employee Directors)(Category 2 Employee) for the Truist Financial Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan (effective 2020)2021).
10.2*Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Executive Officers) for the Truist Financial Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan (effective 2020)2021).
10.3*Form of LTIP Award Agreement for the Truist Financial Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan (effective 2020)2021).
10.4*Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement for the Truist Financial Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan (effective 2020)2021).
11Statement re computation of earnings per share.
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.Filed herewith.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.Filed herewith.
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.Filed herewith.
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.Filed herewith.
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.Filed herewith.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase.Filed herewith.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits101).Filed herewith.
† Exhibit filed with the SEC and available upon request.
*    Management compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date:May 8, 20203, 2021By:/s/ Daryl N. Bible
  Daryl N. Bible
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date:May 8, 20203, 2021By:/s/ Cynthia B. Powell
  Cynthia B. Powell
Executive Vice President and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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