UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20202021
OR
¨       TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No.      0-28190
CAMDEN NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
MAINEMaine01-0413282
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)
2 ELM STREET CAMDEN, MECAMDENME04843
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (207) 236-8821


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, without par valueCACThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
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 periods that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 
Yes x          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 x          No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller 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 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 x
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date:
Outstanding at April 30, 2020:2021:  Common stock (no par value) 14,954,76514,941,949 shares.




CAMDEN NATIONAL CORPORATION


FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 20202021
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REPORT
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statements of Condition (unaudited) - March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
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
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except number of shares) 
March 31,
 2020
 
December 31,
 2019
ASSETS  
  
Cash and due from banks $32,477
 $39,586
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks (including restricted cash) 21,732
 36,050
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 54,209
 75,636
Investments:  
  
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (book value of $931,876 and $913,978, respectively) 960,131
 918,118
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost (fair value of $1,358 and $1,359, respectively) 1,300
 1,302
Other investments 15,056
 13,649
Total investments 976,487
 933,069
Loans held for sale, at fair value (book value of $28,356 and $11,915, respectively) 27,730
 11,854
Loans 3,157,762
 3,095,023
Less: allowance for loan losses (26,521) (25,171)
Net loans 3,131,241
 3,069,852
Goodwill 94,697
 94,697
Core deposit intangible assets 3,355
 3,525
Bank-owned life insurance 93,033
 92,344
Premises and equipment, net 41,131
 41,836
Deferred tax assets 10,708
 16,823
Other assets 161,948
 89,885
Total assets $4,594,539
 $4,429,521
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
  
Liabilities  
  
Deposits:  
  
Non-interest checking $536,243
 $552,590
Interest checking 1,147,653
 1,153,203
Savings and money market 1,146,038
 1,119,193
Certificates of deposit 545,013
 521,752
Brokered deposits 188,758
 191,005
Total deposits 3,563,705
 3,537,743
Short-term borrowings 326,722
 268,809
Long-term borrowings 35,000
 10,000
Subordinated debentures 59,155
 59,080
Accrued interest and other liabilities 117,277
 80,474
Total liabilities 4,101,859
 3,956,106
Commitments and Contingencies 

 

Shareholders’ Equity  
  
Common stock, no par value: authorized 40,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 14,951,597 and 15,144,719 on March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively 131,498
 139,103
Retained earnings 349,141
 340,580
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):  
  
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax 22,180
 3,250
Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedging derivative instruments, net of tax (6,802) (6,048)
Net unrecognized loss on postretirement plans, net of tax (3,337) (3,470)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 12,041
 (6,268)
Total shareholders’ equity 492,680
 473,415
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $4,594,539
 $4,429,521
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except number of shares)March 31,
 2021
December 31,
 2020
ASSETS  
Cash and due from banks$48,558 $49,524 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks (including restricted cash)319,689 96,250 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash368,247 145,774 
Investments:  
Trading securities4,123 4,161 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (book value of $1,100,514 and $1,078,474, respectively)1,115,548 1,115,813 
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost (fair value of $1,396 and $1,411, respectively)1,295 1,297 
Other investments10,212 11,541 
Total investments1,131,178 1,132,812 
Loans held for sale, at fair value (book value of $22,243 and $40,499, respectively)22,229 41,557 
Loans3,237,046 3,219,822 
Less: allowance for credit losses on loans(35,775)(37,865)
Net loans3,201,271 3,181,957 
Goodwill94,697 94,697 
Core deposit intangible assets2,680 2,843 
Bank-owned life insurance95,471 94,877 
Premises and equipment, net39,075 39,884 
Deferred tax assets13,866 11,956 
Other assets120,565 152,388 
Total assets$5,089,279 $4,898,745 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Liabilities  
Deposits:  
Non-interest checking$860,024 $792,550 
Interest checking1,349,528 1,288,575 
Savings and money market1,367,274 1,282,886 
Certificates of deposit346,046 357,666 
Brokered deposits288,758 283,567 
Total deposits4,211,630 4,005,244 
Short-term borrowings186,408 162,439 
Long-term borrowings25,000 
Subordinated debentures59,331 59,331 
Accrued interest and other liabilities99,790 117,417 
Total liabilities4,557,159 4,369,431 
Commitments and Contingencies00
Shareholders’ Equity  
Common stock, 0 par value: authorized 40,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 14,928,434 and 14,909,097 shares on March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively131,695 131,072 
Retained earnings391,860 377,502 
Accumulated other comprehensive income:  
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax11,801 29,310 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivative instruments, net of tax538 (4,626)
Net unrecognized loss on postretirement plans, net of tax(3,774)(3,944)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income8,565 20,740 
Total shareholders’ equity532,120 529,314 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$5,089,279 $4,898,745 


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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands, except number of shares and per share data) 2020 2019
Interest Income  
  
Interest and fees on loans $34,045
 $35,721
Taxable interest on investments 4,878
 4,994
Nontaxable interest on investments 787
 644
Dividend income 168
 230
Other interest income 335
 420
Total interest income 40,213
 42,009
Interest Expense  
  
Interest on deposits 6,662
 8,423
Interest on borrowings 838
 974
Interest on subordinated debentures 887
 717
Total interest expense 8,387
 10,114
Net interest income 31,826
 31,895
Provision for credit losses 1,775
 744
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 30,051
 31,151
Non-Interest Income  
  
Mortgage banking income, net 3,534
 1,252
Debit card income 2,141
 2,010
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,012
 2,023
Income from fiduciary services 1,502
 1,392
Bank-owned life insurance 689
 594
Brokerage and insurance commissions 657
 585
Customer loan swap fees 114
 525
Other income 754
 1,008
Total non-interest income 11,403
 9,389
Non-Interest Expense  
  
Salaries and employee benefits 14,327
 12,978
Furniture, equipment and data processing 2,790
 2,680
Net occupancy costs 2,003
 1,914
Debit card expense 934
 823
Consulting and professional fees 783
 813
Amortization of core deposit intangible assets 170
 176
Regulatory assessments 162
 472
Other real estate owned and collection costs (recoveries), net 101
 (307)
Other expenses 3,291
 3,234
Total non-interest expense 24,561
 22,783
Income before income tax expense 16,893
 17,757
Income Tax Expense 3,400
 3,484
Net Income $13,493
 $14,273
Per Share Data  
  
Basic earnings per share $0.89
 $0.91
Diluted earnings per share $0.89
 $0.91
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 15,103,176
 15,592,141
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding 15,147,218
 15,634,126
Cash dividends declared per share $0.33
 $0.30



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands, except number of shares and per share data)20212020
Interest Income  
Interest and fees on loans$30,560 $34,045 
Taxable interest on investments3,829 4,878 
Nontaxable interest on investments728 787 
Dividend income105 168 
Other interest income166 335 
Total interest income35,388 40,213 
Interest Expense  
Interest on deposits2,063 6,662 
Interest on borrowings156 838 
Interest on subordinated debentures805 887 
Total interest expense3,024 8,387 
Net interest income32,364 31,826 
(Credit) provision for credit losses(1,956)1,775 
Net interest income after (credit) provision for credit losses34,320 30,051 
Non-Interest Income  
Mortgage banking income, net7,109 3,534 
Debit card income2,736 2,141 
Service charges on deposit accounts1,539 2,012 
Income from fiduciary services1,526 1,502 
Brokerage and insurance commissions953 657 
Bank-owned life insurance594 689 
Customer loan swap fees114 
Other income758 754 
Total non-interest income15,215 11,403 
Non-Interest Expense  
Salaries and employee benefits14,522 14,327 
Furniture, equipment and data processing3,027 2,790 
Net occupancy costs1,951 2,003 
Debit card expense986 934 
Consulting and professional fees863 783 
Regulatory assessments503 162 
Amortization of core deposit intangible assets164 170 
Other real estate owned and collection (recoveries) costs, net(191)101 
Other expenses3,074 3,291 
Total non-interest expense24,899 24,561 
Income before income tax expense24,636 16,893 
Income Tax Expense4,896 3,400 
Net Income$19,740 $13,493 
Per Share Data  
Basic earnings per share$1.32 $0.89 
Diluted earnings per share$1.31 $0.89 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding14,916,387 15,103,176 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding14,994,534 15,147,218 
Cash dividends declared per share$0.36 $0.33 







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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands) 2020 2019
Net Income $13,493
 $14,273
Other comprehensive income:    
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 18,930
 10,899
Net change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedging derivatives, net of tax (754)
(831)
Net gain on postretirement plans, net of tax 133
 48
Other comprehensive income 18,309
 10,116
Comprehensive Income $31,802
 $24,389


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20212020
Net Income$19,740 $13,493 
Other comprehensive (loss) income: 
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax(17,509)18,930 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives, net of tax5,164 

(754)
Net change in other comprehensive income for supplemental executive retirement plan and other postretirement benefit plan, net of tax170 133 
Other comprehensive (loss) income(12,175)18,309 
Comprehensive Income$7,565 $31,802 
 






















































































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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
  Three Months Ended
  Common Stock 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total Shareholders’
Equity
(In thousands, except number of shares and per share data) 
Shares
Outstanding
 Amount   
Balance at December 31, 2018 15,591,914
 $158,215
 $302,030
 $(24,420) $435,825
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-02(1)
 
 
 254
 
 254
Net income 
 
 14,273
 
 14,273
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 
 
 
 10,116
 10,116
Stock-based compensation expense 
 458
 
 
 458
Exercise of stock options and issuance of vested share awards, net of repurchase for tax withholdings 24,208
 (215) 
 
 (215)
Common stock repurchased (55,557) (2,306) 
 
 (2,306)
Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per share) 
 
 (4,687) 
 (4,687)
Balance at March 31, 2019 15,560,565
 $156,152
 $311,870
 $(14,304) $453,718
Balance at December 31, 2019 15,144,719
 $139,103
 $340,580
 $(6,268) $473,415
Net income 
 
 13,493
 
 13,493
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 
 
 
 18,309
 18,309
Stock-based compensation expense 
 421
 
 
 421
Exercise of stock options and issuance of vested share awards, net of repurchase for tax withholdings 23,909
 (53) 
 
 (53)
Common stock repurchased (217,031) (7,973) 
 
 (7,973)
Cash dividends declared ($0.33 per share) 
 
 (4,932) 
 (4,932)
Balance at March 31, 2020 14,951,597
 $131,498
 $349,141
 $12,041
 $492,680


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
 Common StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total Shareholders’
Equity
(In thousands, except number of shares and per share data)Shares
Outstanding
Amount
Balance at December 31, 201915,144,719 $139,103 $340,580 $(6,268)$473,415 
Net income— — 13,493 — 13,493 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — 18,309 18,309 
Stock-based compensation expense— 421 — — 421 
Exercise of stock options and issuance of vested share awards, net of repurchase for tax withholdings23,909 (53)— — (53)
Common stock repurchased(217,031)(7,973)— — (7,973)
Cash dividends declared ($0.33 per share)— — (4,932)— (4,932)
Balance at March 31, 202014,951,597 $131,498 $349,141 $12,041 $492,680 
Balance at December 31, 202014,909,097 $131,072 $377,502 $20,740 $529,314 
Net income— — 19,740 — 19,740 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax��� — — (12,175)(12,175)
Stock-based compensation expense— 703 — — 703 
Exercise of stock options and issuance of vested share awards, net of repurchase for tax withholdings19,337 (80)— — (80)
Cash dividends declared ($0.36 per share)— — (5,382)— (5,382)
Balance at March 31, 202114,928,434 $131,695 $391,860 $8,565 $532,120 

(1)
Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases, on a modified-retrospective basis.
























































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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands) 2020 2019
Operating Activities  
  
Net Income $13,493
 $14,273
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:  
  
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale (85,676) (32,405)
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans 70,711
 28,834
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net of origination costs (1,476) (826)
Provision for credit losses 1,775
 744
Depreciation and amortization expense 969
 922
Investment securities amortization and accretion, net 742
 660
Stock-based compensation expense 421
 458
Amortization of intangible assets 170
 176
Purchase accounting accretion, net (244) (477)
Increase in other assets (34,101) (10,710)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities 221
 (6,291)
Net cash used in operating activities (32,995) (4,642)
Investing Activities  
  
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities 40,188
 26,355
Purchase of available-for-sale securities (58,826) (26,749)
Net increase in loans (62,982) (16,734)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock (9,161) (2,012)
Proceeds from sale of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 7,754
 5,691
Purchase of premises and equipment (1,284) (1,583)
Recoveries of previously charged-off loans 68
 75
Net cash used in investing activities (84,243) (14,957)
Financing Activities    
Net increase in deposits 25,966
 113,740
Net proceeds from (repayments of) borrowings less than 90 days 57,913
 (14,687)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank long-term advances 25,000
 
Common stock repurchases (7,973) (1,957)
Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted stock, net of repurchase for tax withholdings (53) (215)
Cash dividends paid on common stock (5,009) (4,687)
Finance lease payments (33) (26)
Net cash provided by financing activities 95,811
 92,168
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (21,427) 72,569
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 75,636
 66,999
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $54,209
 $139,568
Supplemental information  
  
Interest paid $8,555
 $9,738
Income taxes paid 126
 91
Unsettled common stock repurchase 
 349
Transfer from loans to other real estate owned 
 543



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20212020
Operating Activities  
Net Income$19,740 $13,493 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:  
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale(174,370)(85,676)
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans198,799 70,711 
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net of origination costs(6,173)(1,476)
(Credit) provision for credit losses(1,956)1,775 
Depreciation and amortization expense927 969 
Investment securities amortization and accretion, net1,971 742 
Stock-based compensation expense703 421 
Amortization of core deposit intangible assets164 170 
Purchase accounting accretion, net(234)(244)
Net decrease (increase) in derivative collateral posted24,380 (29,040)
Decrease (increase) in other assets591 (1,801)
Decrease in other liabilities(2,484)(3,039)
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities62,058 (32,995)
Investing Activities  
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities94,697 40,188 
Purchase of available-for-sale securities(118,707)(58,826)
Net increase in loans(17,277)(62,982)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock(9,161)
Proceeds from sale of Federal Home Loan Bank stock1,329 7,754 
Purchase of premises and equipment(320)(1,284)
Recoveries of previously charged-off loans51 68 
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned350 
Net cash used in investing activities(39,877)(84,243)
Financing Activities 
Net increase in deposits206,386 25,966 
Net proceeds from borrowings less than 90 days23,969 57,913 
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank long-term advances25,000 
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank long-term advances(25,000)
Common stock repurchases(11)(7,973)
Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted stock, net of repurchase for tax withholdings(80)(53)
Cash dividends paid on common stock(4,934)(5,009)
Finance lease payments(38)(33)
Net cash provided by financing activities200,292 95,811 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash222,473 (21,427)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period145,774 75,636 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$368,247 $54,209 
Supplemental information  
Interest paid$3,117 $8,555 
Income taxes paid176 126 
Transfer from premises to other real estate owned204 














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

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete presentation of financial statements. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the consolidated statements of condition of Camden National Corporation (the "Company") as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months endedMarch 31, 20202021 and 2019.2020. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and Camden National Bank (the "Bank"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (which includes the consolidated accounts of Healthcare Professional Funding Corporation ("HPFC"), and Property A, Inc. as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and HPFC, Property A, Inc. and Property P, Inc.) as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2020). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Assets held by the Bank in a fiduciary capacity, through Camden National Wealth Management, a division of the Bank, are not assets of the Company and, therefore, are not included in the consolidated statements of condition. The Company also owns 100% of the common stock of Camden Capital Trust A and Union Bankshares Capital Trust I. These entities are unconsolidated subsidiaries of the Company. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. Such reclassifications did not impact net income or shareholders' equity as previously reported. Net income reported for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. The information in this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.




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The acronyms, abbreviations and definitions identified below are used throughout this Form 10-Q, including Part I. "Financial Information" and Part II. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." The following is provided to aid the reader and provide a reference page when reviewing these sections of the Form 10-Q.
AFS:Available-for-saleHPFC:FRBB:Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
ALCO:Asset/Liability CommitteeGAAP:Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States
ACL:Allowance for credit lossesGDP:Gross domestic product
AOCI:Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)HPFC:Healthcare Professional Funding Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Camden National Bank
ALCO:ASC:Asset/Liability CommitteeAccounting Standards CodificationHTM:Held-to-maturity
ALL:ASU:Allowance for loan lossesAccounting Standards UpdateIRS:Internal Revenue Service
AOCI:Bank:Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)LIBOR:London Interbank Offered Rate
ASC:Accounting Standards CodificationLTIP:Long-Term Performance Share Plan
ASU:Accounting Standards UpdateManagement ALCO:Management Asset/Liability Committee
Bank:Camden National Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Camden National CorporationMBS:LGD:Mortgage-backed securityLoss given default
BOLI:Bank-owned life insuranceMSPP:LIBOR:Management Stock Purchase PlanLondon Interbank Offered Rate
Board ALCO:Board of Directors' Asset/Liability CommitteeN/A:LTIP:Not applicableLong-Term Performance Share Plan
CCTA:CARES Act:Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, signed into law in March 2020 in response to COVID-19Management ALCO:Management Asset/Liability Committee
CCTA:Camden Capital Trust A, an unconsolidated entity formed by Camden National CorporationN.M.:MBS:Not meaningfulMortgage-backed security
CDs:Certificate of depositsOCC:MSPP:Management Stock Purchase Plan
CECL:Current Expected Credit LossesN/A:Not applicable
Company:Camden National CorporationN.M.:Not meaningful
CMO:Collateralized mortgage obligationOCC:Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Company:CUSIP:Camden National CorporationCommittee on Uniform Securities Identification ProceduresOCI:Other comprehensive income (loss)
CMO:DCRP:Collateralized mortgage obligationDefined Contribution Retirement PlanOREO:Other real estate owned
DCRP:EPS:Defined Contribution Retirement PlanOTTI:Other-than-temporary impairment
EPS:Earnings per shareSERP:OTTI:Other-than-temporary impairment
FASB:Financial Accounting Standards BoardPD:Probability of default
FDIC:Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationSBA:U.S. Small Business Administration
FHLB:Federal Home Loan BankSBA PPPU.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program
FHLBB:Federal Home Loan Bank of BostonSERP:Supplemental executive retirement plans
FASB:FHLMC:Financial Accounting Standards BoardTax Act:Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, enacted on December 22, 2017
FDIC:Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationTDR:Troubled-debt restructured loan
FHLB:Federal Home Loan BankMortgage CorporationUBCT:TDR:Troubled-debt restructured loan
FNMA:Federal National Mortgage AssociationUBCT:Union Bankshares Capital Trust I, an unconsolidated entity formed by Union Bankshares Company that was subsequently acquired by Camden National Corporation
FHLBB:FRB:Federal Home Loan Bank of BostonU.S.:United States of America
FRB:Federal Reserve System Board of Governors2003 Plan:U.S.:2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan
FRBB:Federal Reserve Bank of Boston2012 Plan:2012 Equity and Incentive Plan
GAAP:Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America


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NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS


Accounting Standards Adopted in 20202021


The Company adopted and updated its accounting policy for the following accounting standard(s)standards that became effective January 1, 2020 and werehave been applied to the Company's interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2020 interim consolidated financial statements:2021:


Goodwill. The Company adopted ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 350)740): Simplifying the TestAccounting for Goodwill Impairment ("Income Taxes ("ASU 2017-04"2019-12"),.The FASB issued ASU 2019-12 to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain technical exceptions and by clarifying and amending certain areas. ASU 2019-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, and as such the Company adopted effective January 1, 2020.In accordance with ASU 2017-04, the Company will recognize an impairment of goodwill to the extent the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value ("Step 1"). ASU 2017-04 eliminated the need to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill for a reporting unit and recognize an impairment to the extent the carrying value exceeded its implied fair value ("Step 2"). The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 prospectively. Upon adoption, ASU 2017-04 did not have a2021. There was no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Understatements as a result of adopting ASU 2019-12.

ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848):Facilitation of the newEffects of Reference Rate Reform ("ASU 2020-04"), as amended by ASU No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) Scope ("ASU 2021-01"). On March 12, 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which was subsequently amended by ASU 2021-01. The FASB issued these updates to ease the burden in accounting guidancefor the effects of reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 contain optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform. The Company is more likely to record an impairment of goodwill, asadopted ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 effective January 1, 2021, and there are now less requirements.

As described withinwas no material impact on the Company's Annual Reportconsolidated financial statements as a result of adopting this guidance.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENTS

Trading Securities

Trading securities are reported on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company last evaluated goodwill for impairment asCompany's consolidated financial statements of November 30, 2019 and determined goodwill was not impaired. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on global, national and local markets and economy, the Company assessed if a triggering event that would require an interim goodwill impairment assessment occurred ascondition at fair value. As of March 31, 2020. Through its assessment,2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company determined thatfair value of the Company's trading securities were $4.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively. These securities are held in a triggering event had not occurredrabbi trust account and invested in mutual funds. The trading securities will be used for future payments associated with the Company's Executive Deferred Compensation Plan and Director Deferred Compensation Plan.

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AFS Debt Securities

AFS debt securities are reported on the Company's consolidated statements of condition at fair value. The following table summarizes the amortized cost, estimated fair value, and unrealized gains (losses) of AFS debt securities, as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
March 31, 2021    
Obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises$5,200 $$(217)$4,983 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions114,280 5,982 (463)119,799 
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises564,151 10,581 (5,413)569,319 
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises406,358 6,452 (2,166)410,644 
Subordinated corporate bonds10,525 293 (15)10,803 
Total AFS debt securities$1,100,514 $23,308 $(8,274)$1,115,548 
December 31, 2020    
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$119,608 $7,627 $(115)$127,120 
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises547,396 19,796 (574)566,618 
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises399,937 10,652 (135)410,454 
Subordinated corporate bonds11,533 186 (98)11,621 
Total AFS debt securities$1,078,474 $38,261 $(922)$1,115,813 

As of March 31, 2020. The Company will continue to monitor the impact2021 and effects of the pandemicDecember 31, 2020, there was 0 allowance carried on its business and assess goodwill for impairment should a triggering event occur.



Accounting Standards Issued

The following are recently issued accounting pronouncements that have yet to be adopted by the Company:

AFS debt securities in accordance with ASU No. 2016-13,, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses(Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"), updated by ASU No. 2018-19 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Codification improvements to Topic 326 Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2018-19"), and ASU No. 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief ("ASU 2019-05"2016-13").The FASB issued ASU 2016-13, commonly referred to as “CECL,” to require more timely recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was signed into law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Section 4014 of the CARES Act, the Company is permitted to delay its compliance with CECL until the earlier of (1) the date on which the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic that the President of the United States declared on March 15, 2020 terminates, or (2) December 31, 2020. The Company intends to delay the implementation of CECL until December 31, 2020, unless earlier implementation is required. The Company opted to delay its compliance with CECL so it could devote its resources to serve its customers impacted by the pandemic and support the roll-out of the various federal relief programs introduced by the CARES Act, such as the Paycheck Protection Program. When adopted, the Company will adopt CECL using a modified-retrospective approach as of January 1, 2020, which is the original effective date of the standard for the Company, and will record a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings.


The measurement of expected credit losses under CECL is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and HTM debt securities. CECL also applies to certain off-balance sheet credit exposures, such as loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees and other similar investments. In addition, ASU 2016-13 made changes to the accounting for AFS debt securities, and a company will no longer immediately write-down a security for any impairment deemed to be a credit loss. Instead, a company will be required to present credit lossesnet unrealized gains on AFS debt securities as an allowance on investments if it does not intend to sell the impaired security or it is not more-likely-than-not required to sell the impaired security before recovery of its amortized cost basis.

The Company assembled a cross-functional project team that met regularly to address the additional data requirements, to determine the approach for implementation, and to identify new internal controls over enhanced accounting processes for estimating the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”). This included assessing the adequacy of existing loan and loss data, as well as assessing models for default and loss estimates. The Company is currently working to finalize its third party independent review of the Company's model, mechanics and certain key assumptions, internal CECL policy, and internal control framework.

The Company has completed the development of its process for estimation of the allowance for loan losses and off-balance sheet exposures. To estimate the allowance for loan losses, the Company will primarily utilize a discounted cash flow model that contains additional assumptions to calculate credit losses over the estimated life of financial assets and will include the impact of forecasted economic conditions. To estimate the off-balance sheet credit exposures, which are primarily unfunded loan commitments, the Company will apply certain assumptions, including, but not limited to, a funding assumption and expected loss rate.

The Company has performed parallel calculations as of December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020 comparing the ALL calculated under current accounting guidance, commonly referred to as the “incurred model,” to the ACL calculated under CECL. Had CECL been adopted as of January 1, 2020, the Company estimates that its ACL would have increased $2.0 to $4.0 million over the ALL reported as of December 31, 2019, and increased $2.5 to $8.7 million over the ALL reported as of March 31, 2020.

In March 2020, the regulatory banking agencies issued an interim final rule that allows banking institutions that implement CECL during 2020 to delay for two years the estimated impact of CECL on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period. As an alternative, banking institutions may elect to forego the provided relief under the interim final rule, and may use the regulatory capital transition rule issued by the regulatory banking agencies in February 2019 that provided a three-year phase in option, effective upon adoption of CECL. The Company is currently assessing its options at this time, and will make its election during the 2020 calendar quarter in which it adopts CECL.



NOTE 3 – INVESTMENTS

AFS and HTM Investments

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair values of AFS and HTM investments, as of the dates indicated: 
(In thousands) 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
March 31, 2020  
  
  
  
AFS Investments (carried at fair value):        
Obligations of states and political subdivisions $123,893
 $3,324
 $(337) $126,880
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 472,508
 15,618
 (77) 488,049
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 324,929
 9,698
 (12) 334,615
Subordinated corporate bonds 10,546
 116
 (75) 10,587
Total AFS investments $931,876
 $28,756
 $(501) $960,131
HTM Investments (carried at amortized cost):        
Obligations of states and political subdivisions $1,300
 $58
 $
 $1,358
Total HTM investments $1,300
 $58
 $
 $1,358
December 31, 2019  
  
  
  
AFS Investments (carried at fair value):        
Obligations of states and political subdivisions $115,632
 $2,779
 $(328) $118,083
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 462,593
 3,398
 (2,605) 463,386
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 325,200
 3,183
 (2,478) 325,905
Subordinated corporate bonds 10,553
 191
 
 10,744
Total AFS investments $913,978
 $9,551
 $(5,411) $918,118
HTM Investments (carried at amortized cost):        
Obligations of states and political subdivisions $1,302
 $57
 $
 $1,359
Total HTM investments $1,302
 $57
 $
 $1,359

The net unrealized gain on AFS investments reported within AOCI at March 31, 2020, was $22.22021, were $11.8 million,, net of a deferred tax liability of $6.1 million.$3.2 million. The net unrealized gaingains on AFS investments reported within AOCI at December 31, 2019, was $3.32020, were $29.3 million, net of a deferred tax liability of $890,000.$8.0 million.


ImpairedFor the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the company did 0t sell any AFS and HTM Investments:debt securities.
Quarterly, management reviews the Company’s AFS and HTM investments to determine the cause, magnitude and duration of declines in the fair value of each security. Thorough evaluations of the causes of the unrealized losses are performed to determine whether the impairment is temporary or other-than-temporary in nature. Considerations such as the ability of the securities to meet cash flow requirements, levels of credit enhancements, risk of curtailment, and recoverability of invested amount over a reasonable period of time, and the length of time the security is in a loss position, for example, are applied in determining OTTI. Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the security is permanently reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.
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The following table presents the estimated fair values andCompany's AFS debt securities with gross unrealized losses, on AFS and HTM investments that were in a continuous loss position that was considered temporary,for which an ACL has not been recorded, segregated by the length of time that an individual security in each category hasthe securities have been in a continuous loss position, as of the dates indicated:  
 Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
(In thousands, except number of holdings)Number of
Holdings
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2021      
Obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises$4,983 $(217)$$$4,983 $(217)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions2,445 (116)2,171 (347)4,616 $(463)
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises51 234,124 (5,410)347 (3)234,471 (5,413)
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises30 142,364 (2,166)142,364 (2,166)
Subordinated corporate bonds985 (15)985 (15)
Total AFS debt securities87 $384,901 $(7,924)$2,518 $(350)$387,419 $(8,274)
December 31, 2020      
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$2,404 $(115)$$$2,404 $(115)
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises15 61,222 (568)980 (6)62,202 (574)
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises39,107 (135)39,107 (135)
Subordinated corporate bonds4,902 (98)4,902 (98)
Total AFS debt securities30 $107,635 $(916)$980 $(6)$108,615 $(922)
    Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
(In thousands, except number of holdings) 
Number of
Holdings
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2020    
  
  
  
  
  
AFS Investments:              
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 168
 $20,029
 $(337) $
 $
 $20,029
 $(337)
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 144
 7,626
 (34) 1,638
 (43) 9,264
 (77)
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 86
 5,180
 (12) 
 
 5,180
 (12)
Subordinated corporate bonds 8
 4,925
 (75) 
 
 4,925
 (75)
Total AFS investments 406
 $37,760
 $(458) $1,638
 $(43) $39,398
 $(501)
December 31, 2019    
  
  
  
  
  
AFS Investments:              
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 11
 $30,459
 $(328) $
 $
 $30,459
 $(328)
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 59
 162,964
 (1,850) 63,633
 (755) 226,597
 (2,605)
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 35
 66,549
 (733) 68,614
 (1,745) 135,163
 (2,478)
Total AFS investments 105
 $259,972
 $(2,911) $132,247
 $(2,500) $392,219
 $(5,411)

At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, unrealized losses within the AFS and HTM investment portfolios were reflective of current interest rates in excess of the yield received on debt investments, and were not indicative of an overall change in credit quality or other factors. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, gross unrealized losses on the Company's AFS and HTM investments were 1% of their respective fair values.

At March 31, 2020, the Company had the intent and ability to retain its debt investments in an unrealized loss position until the decline in value has recovered.



Sale of AFS Investments:
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the unrealized losses on Company's AFS debt securities have not been recognized within income because management does not intend to sell and 2019, the Company didit is not more-likely-than-not it will be required to sell any of the AFS investments.debt securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Furthermore, the unrealized losses were largely due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions and not reflective of credit events. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the bonds.


AFS and HTM Investments Pledged:
At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, total accrued interest receivable on AFS and HTM investments with andebt securities, which has been excluded from reported amortized cost basis on AFS debt securities, was $3.1 million and was reported within other assets on the consolidated statements of $712.4 million and $709.0 million and estimated fair values of $735.3 million and $712.4 million, respectively, were pledged to secure FHLBB advances, public deposits, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes required or permitted by law.condition. An allowance was not carried on the accrued interest receivable at either date.
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Contractual Maturities:
The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company's AFS and HTM investmentsdebt securities by contractual maturity at March 31, 2020,2021, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
(In thousands) 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
AFS Investments    
Due in one year or less $
 $
Due in one year or less$3,025 $3,102 
Due after one year through five years 76,517
 78,367
Due after one year through five years61,558 63,040 
Due after five years through ten years 215,515
 223,272
Due after five years through ten years248,264 255,924 
Due after ten years 639,844
 658,492
Due after ten years787,667 793,482 
Total $931,876
 $960,131
Total$1,100,514 $1,115,548 
HTM Investments    
Due in one year or less $
 $
Due after one year through five years 511
 532
Due after five years through ten years 789
 826
Due after ten years 
 
Total $1,300
 $1,358


Other InvestmentsHTM Debt Securities


HTM debt securities are reported on the Company's consolidated statements of condition at amortized cost. The following table summarizes the amortized cost, estimated fair value and unrealized gains (losses) of HTM debt securities as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
March 31, 2021        
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$1,295 $101 $$1,396 
Total HTM debt securities$1,295 $101 $$1,396 
December 31, 2020        
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$1,297 $114 $$1,411 
Total HTM debt securities$1,297 $114 $$1,411 

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company’s HTM debt securities portfolio was made up of three investment grade municipal debt securities, of which two securities also carried credit enhancements. The HTM debt securities portfolio was comprised solely of high credit quality (rated AA or higher) state and municipal obligations. High credit quality state and municipal obligations have a history of zero to near-zero credit loss. As a result, the Company determined that the expected credit loss on its HTM portfolio was immaterial, and therefore, an allowance was 0t carried on its HTM debt securities at March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, none of the Company's HTM debt securities were past due or on non-accrual status. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not recognize any interest income on non-accrual HTM debt securities. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, total accrued interest receivable on HTM debt securities, which has been excluded from reported amortized cost basis on HTM debt securities, was $8,000 and $10,000, respectively, and reported within other assets on the consolidated statements of condition. An allowance was not carried on the accrued interest receivable at either date.

The amortized cost and estimated fair values of HTM debt securities by contractual maturity at March 31, 2021 are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less$$
Due after one year through five years869 937 
Due after five years through ten years426 459 
Due after ten years
Total$1,295 $1,396 

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AFS and HTM Debt Securities Pledged

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, AFS and HTM debt securities with an amortized cost of $484.3 million and $485.0 million and estimated fair values of $495.4 million and $507.1 million, respectively, were pledged to secure FHLBB advances, public deposits, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

Other Investments

The Company's FHLBB and FRB common stock are reported at cost within other investments on the consolidated statements of condition. The Company evaluates these investments for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value. The Company did not record any impairment on its FHLBB and FRB stock for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

The following table summarizes the Company's investment in equity securities, FHLBB stock and FRBB stock as presented within other investments on the consolidated statements of condition, as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)Cost
March 31, 2021
FHLBB$4,838 
FRB5,374 
Total other investments$10,212 
December 31, 2020
FHLBB$6,167 
FRB5,374 
Total other investments$11,541 

(In thousands) Cost 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value /
Carrying Value
March 31, 2020  
  
  
  
Equity securities - bank stock (carried at fair value) $544
 $1,130
 $
 $1,674
FHLBB (carried at cost) 8,008
 
 
 8,008
FRB (carried at cost) 5,374
 
 
 5,374
Total other investments $13,926
 $1,130
 $
 $15,056
December 31, 2019  
  
  
  
Equity securities - bank stock (carried at fair value) $544
 $1,130
 $
 $1,674
FHLBB (carried at cost) 6,601
 
 
 6,601
FRB (carried at cost) 5,374
 
 
 5,374
Total other investments $12,519
 $1,130
 $
 $13,649



For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized an unrealized gain of $0 and $243,000, respectively, due to the change in fair value of its bank stock equity securities, which was presented within other income on the consolidated statements of income.

The Company did not record any OTTI on its FHLBB and FRB stock for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

NOTE 4 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOANCREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS
 
Loans

The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, excluding residential loans held for sale, was as follows for the dates indicated:
(In thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Commercial Loans:
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied$1,116,617 $1,097,975 
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied273,710 271,495 
Commercial366,159 381,494 
SBA PPP169,407 135,095 
Total commercial loans1,925,893 1,886,059 
Retail Loans:
Residential real estate1,051,765 1,054,798 
Home equity240,486 258,573 
Consumer18,902 20,392 
Total retail loans1,311,153 1,333,763 
Total loans$3,237,046 $3,219,822 

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(In thousands) March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Residential real estate $1,064,212
 $1,070,374
Commercial real estate 1,299,860
 1,243,397
Commercial 444,830
 421,108
Home equity 306,226
 312,779
Consumer 24,377
 25,772
HPFC 18,257
 21,593
Total loans $3,157,762
 $3,095,023


The loan balances for each portfolio segment presented above are net of their respective unamortized fair value mark discount on acquired loans and net of unamortized loan origination costs for the dates indicated:
(In thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Net unamortized fair value mark discount on acquired loans$(1,058)$(1,291)
Net unamortized loan (fees) origination costs(1)
(2,444)856 
Total$(3,502)$(435)
(In thousands) March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Net unamortized fair value mark discount on acquired loans $(2,346) $(2,593)
Net unamortized loan origination costs 3,115
 3,111
Total $769
 $518
(1)    The change in net unamortized loan (fees) origination costs from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2021, was primarily driven by SBA PPP loan origination fees capitalized during the three months ended March 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, unamortized loan fees on originated SBA PPP loans were $5.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively.


The Company's lending activities are primarily conducted in Maine, but also include loan production offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The Company originates single- and multi-family residential loans, commercial real estate loans, business loans, municipal loans and a variety of consumer loans. In addition, the Company makes loans for the construction of residential homes, multi-family properties and commercial real estate properties. The ability and willingness of borrowers to honor their repayment commitments is generally dependent on the level of overall economic activity within the geographic area and the general economy.


The HPFC loan portfolio is an acquired loan portfolio. It consistsBeginning in April 2020, the Company started funding SBA PPP loans issued to qualifying businesses as part of niche commercial lendingthe federal stimulus package issued due to the small business medical field, including dentists, optometrists and veterinarians,COVID-19 pandemic. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company originated 1,348 SBA PPP loans totaling $85.1 million to qualifying businesses across our markets in need of financial support due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company originated 3,034 SBA PPP loans totaling $244.8 million. This program provided qualifying businesses a specialized low-interest loan by the U.S. The ability and willingness of borrowers to honor their repayment commitments is generally dependent on the success of the borrower's business. In 2016, the Company closed HPFC's operationsTreasury Department and is no longer originating HPFC loans.administered by the SBA. The PPP provides borrower guarantees for lenders, as well as loan forgiveness incentives for borrowers that utilize the loan proceeds to cover employee compensation-related business operating costs, as well as certain other costs up to pre-established limits.


In the normal course of business, the Bank makes loans to certain officers, directors and their associated companies, under terms that are consistent with the Company's lending policies and regulatory requirements and that do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, outstanding loans to certain officers, directors and their associated companies was less than 5% of the Company's shareholders' equity.



Loan Sales




The ALL is management’s best estimate of the inherent risk of loss in the Company’s loan portfolio as of the consolidated statement of condition date. Management makes various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of the loan portfolio and provides an allowance for potential losses based on a number of factors including historical losses. If those assumptions are incorrect, the ALL may not be sufficient to cover losses and may cause an increase in the allowance in the future. Among the factors that could affect the Company’s ability to collect loans and require an increase to the allowance in the future are: (i) financial condition of borrowers; (ii) real estate market changes; (iii) state, regional, and national economic conditions, including consideration of the effect and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and (iv) a requirement by federal and state regulators to increase the provision for loan losses or recognize additional charge-offs.

As discussed in Note 2, the Company did not adopt ASU 2016-04, commonly referred to as "CECL", in the first quarter of 2020. The Company's ALL, as presented, has been determined in accordance with its policies and procedures described within its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company adjusted its economic qualitative factor ("Q-factor") to estimate the impact of the health crisis on its loan portfolio, based on information available as of March 31, 2020. The Q-factor adjustment resulted in an $800,000 increase in the ALL as of March 31, 2020. The Company will continue to adjust its economic Q-factor in coming quarters, as appropriate, as additional economic data becomes available and/or should the Company experience credit deterioration within its loan portfolio. There were no other significant changes to the Company's ALL methodology duringFor the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021 and 2020, the Company sold $192.6 million and $69.2 million, respectively, of fixed rate residential mortgage loans on the secondary market, which resulted in gains on the sale of loans (net of costs) of $6.2 million and $1.5 million, respectively.


At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had certain residential mortgage loans with a principal balance of $22.2 million and $40.5 million, respectively, designated as held for sale. The Company has elected the fair value option of accounting for its loans held for sale, and at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, recorded an unrealized (loss) gain of ($14,000) and $1.1 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded an unrealized loss on loans held for sale recorded within mortgage banking income, net, on the Company's consolidated statements of income of $1.1 million and $565,000, respectively.

The Company has forward delivery commitments with a secondary market investor on each of its loans held for sale at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Refer to Note 8 for further discussion of the Company's forward delivery commitments.

ACL on Loans

Under CECL, effective January 1, 2020 but applied to interim reporting periods on or after October 1, 2020, the ACL on loans is management's estimate of expected credit losses within its loan portfolio as of each reporting date.

The Board of Directors monitors credit risk throughthrough: (i) the Directors' Loan ReviewCredit Committee, which reviews large credit exposures, monitors the external loan review reports, reviews the lending authority for individual loan officers when required, and
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has approval authority and responsibility for all matters regarding the loan policy and other credit-related policies, including reviewing and monitoring asset quality trends, and concentration levels,levels; and (ii) the ALLAudit Committee, which has approval authority and oversight responsibility for ACL adequacy and methodology.

Credit Risk Administration and the Credit Risk Policy Committee oversee the Company's systems and procedures to monitor the credit quality of its loan portfolio, conduct a loan review program, and maintain the integrity of the loan rating system, determinesystem. The adequacy of the ACL, including the ACL on loans, is overseen by the Management Provision Committee, which is an internal management committee comprised of various Company executives and senior managers across business lines, including Accounting and Finance, Credit Risk, Compliance, and Commercial and Retail Banking. The Management Provision Committee is further supported by other management-level committees to ensure the adequacy of the ALL and supportACL. The Management Provision Committee supports the oversight efforts of the Directors' Loan Review Committeedirector-level committees discussed in the paragraph above and the Board of Directors. The Company's practice is to manage the portfolio proactively such that management can identify problem credits early, assess and implement effective work-out strategies, and take charge-offs as promptly as practical. In addition, the Company continuously reassesses its underwriting standards in response to credit risk posed by changes in economic conditions.


For purposes of determining the ALL,ACL on loans, the Company disaggregates its loans into portfolio segments, which include residential real estate, commercial real estate, commercial, home equity, consumer and HPFC.segments. Each portfolio segment possesses unique risk characteristics that are considered when determining the appropriate level of allowance. TheseAs of March 31, 2021, the Company's loan portfolio segments, as determined based on the unique risk characteristics unique toof each, portfolio segment include the following:


ResidentialCommercial Real Estate. Residential - Non Owner-Occupied. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans heldare, in substance, all commercial real estate loans that are not categorized by the Company'sCompany as owner-occupied commercial real estate loans. Non owner-occupied commercial estate loans are investment properties in which the primary source for repayment of the loan portfolio are made to borrowers who demonstrateby the ability to make scheduled paymentsborrower is derived from rental income associated with full consideration to underwriting factors. Borrower qualifications include favorable credit history combined with supportive income requirements and combined loan-to-value ratios within established policy guidelines. Collateral consiststhe property or the proceeds of mortgage liens on one- to four-family residential properties, including for investment purposes.

Commercial Real Estate. Commercialthe sale, refinancing, or permanent refinancing of the property. Non owner-occupied commercial real estate loans consist of mortgage loans to finance investments in real property such asthat may include, but is not limited to, multi-family residential, commercial/retail office industrial,space, industrial/warehouse space, hotels, assisted living facilities and other specific use properties. Also included within the non owner-occupied commercial real estate loan segment are construction projects until they are completed. Commercial real estate loans are typically written with amortizing payment structures. Collateral values are determined based upon appraisals and evaluations in accordance with established policy guidelines. Maximum loan-to-value ratios at origination are governed by established policy and regulatory guidelines.

Commercial Real Estate - Owner-Occupied. Generally, owner-occupied commercial real estate loans are properties that are owned and operated by the borrower, and the primary source for repayment is the cash flow from the ongoing operations and activities conducted by the borrower's business. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans consist of mortgage loans to finance investments in real property that may include, but is not limited to, commercial/retail office space, restaurants, educational health careand medical practice facilities and other specific use properties. Commercial real estate loans are typically written with amortizing payment structures. Collateral values are determined based upon appraisals and evaluations in accordance with established policy guidelines. Loan-to-valueMaximum loan-to-value ratios at origination are governed by established policy and regulatory guidelines. Commercial real estate loans are primarily paid by the cash flow generated from the real property, such as operating leases, rents, or other operating cash flows from the borrower.


Commercial. Commercial loans consist of revolving and term loan obligations extended to business and corporate enterprises for the purpose of financing working capital and/or capital investment. Collateral generally consists of pledges of business assets including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory, plant and equipment, and/or real estate, if applicable. Commercial loans are primarily paid by the operating cash flow of the borrower. Commercial loans may be secured or unsecured.


SBA PPP. SBA PPP loans are unsecured, fully-guaranteed commercial loans backed by the SBA, issued to qualifying small businesses as part of federal stimulus issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Loans made under the program during the year ended December 31, 2020 have terms of two or five years, and those made for the three months ended March 31, 2021 have a term of five years. SBA PPP loans are to be used by the borrower to offset certain payroll and other operating costs, such as rent and utilities. The loan and accrued interest, or a portion thereof, is eligible for forgiveness by the SBA should the qualifying small business meet certain conditions. These loans were originated under the guidance of the SBA, which has been subject to change.

Residential Real Estate. Residential real estate loans held in the Company's loan portfolio are made to borrowers who demonstrate the ability to make scheduled payments with full consideration to underwriting factors. Borrower qualifications
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include favorable credit history combined with supportive income requirements and combined loan-to-value ratios within established policy guidelines. Collateral consists of mortgage liens on one- to four-family residences, including for investment purposes.

Home Equity. Home equity loans and lines of credit are made to qualified individuals for legitimate purposesand are secured by senior or junior mortgage liens on owner-occupied one- to four-family homes, condominiums, or vacation homes. The home equity loan has a fixed rate and is billed as equal payments comprised of principal and interest. The home equity line of credit has a variable rate and is billed as interest-only payments during the draw period. At the end of the draw period, the home equity line of credit is billed as a percentage of the principal balance plus all accrued interest. Borrower qualifications include favorable


credit history combined with supportive income requirements and combined loan-to-value ratios within established policy guidelines.


Consumer. Consumer loan products include personal lines of credit and amortizing loans made to qualified individuals for various purposes such as education, auto loans, debt consolidation, personal expenses or overdraft protection. Borrower qualifications include favorable credit history combined with supportive income and collateral requirements within established policy guidelines. Consumer loans may be secured or unsecured.

HPFC. Prior to the Company's closing of HPFC's operations in 2016, it provided commercial lending to dentists, optometrists and veterinarians, many of which were start-up companies. HPFC's loan portfolio consists of term loan obligations extended for the purpose of financing working capital and/or purchase of equipment. Collateral consists of pledges of business assets including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory, and/or equipment. These loans are primarily paid by the operating cash flow of the borrower.



The following table presents the activity in the ALLACL on loans, as reported under CECL, for the periods indicated:
Commercial Real Estate
(In thousands)Non Owner-OccupiedOwner- OccupiedCommercialSBA PPPResidential Real EstateHome EquityConsumerTotal
At or For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Beginning balance, December 31, 2020$21,778 $2,832 $6,703 $69 $3,474 $2,616 $393 $37,865 
Loans charged off(147)(53)(38)(49)(287)
Recoveries43 51 
Provision (credit) for loan losses695 (286)(1,429)18 (328)(402)(122)(1,854)
Ending balance, March 31, 2021$22,473 $2,548 $5,170 $87 $3,093 $2,176 $228 $35,775 
At or For The Year Ended December 31, 2020
Beginning balance, December 31, 2019$10,924 $1,490 $3,985 $$5,842 $2,423 $507 $25,171 
Impact of adopting CECL(1)
(668)(90)1,548 (1,129)792 (220)233 
Loans charged off(82)(21)(1,130)(121)(317)(167)(1,838)
Recoveries107 13 572 292 33 67 1,084 
Provision (credit) for loan losses11,497 1,440 1,728 69 (1,410)(315)206 13,215 
Ending balance, December 31, 2020$21,778 $2,832 $6,703 $69 $3,474 $2,616 $393 $37,865 
(1)    The Company adopted ASU 2016-13, "CECL," effective January 1, 2020 but applied to reporting periods on or after October 1, 2020.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, there were no significant changes in our CECL modeling methodology to determine the ACL on loans at March 31, 2021. The significant key assumptions used with the ACL on loans calculation at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, included: (i) Company-specific macroeconomic factors (i.e. loss drivers), (ii) our forecast period and reversion speed, (iii) prepayment speeds, and (iv) various qualitative factors.

The ACL on loans, as presented and accounted for under the CECL methodology, decreased $2.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021, to $35.8 million as of March 31, 2021. The decrease in the ACL on loans was driven by an overall improvement in management's forecast of its macroeconomic factors over its one-year forecast period.

The following table presents activity in the ACL on loans and select loan information by portfolio segment, under the incurred loss methodology, for the periodsperiod indicated:
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(In thousands) 
Residential
Real Estate
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 Commercial 
Home
Equity
 Consumer HPFC Total(In thousands)
Commercial
Real Estate(1)
CommercialResidential
Real Estate
Home
Equity
ConsumerTotal
At or For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2020              At or For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
ALL for the three months ended:  
  
  
  
  
    
Allowance for the three months ended:Allowance for the three months ended:      
Beginning balance $5,842
 $12,414
 $3,769
 $2,423
 $507
 $216
 $25,171
Beginning balance$12,414 $3,985 $5,842 $2,423 $507 $25,171 
Loans charged off (96) (50) (253) (34) (57) 
 (490)Loans charged off(50)(253)(96)(34)(57)(490)
Recoveries 2
 4
 53
 4
 5
 
 68
Recoveries53 68 
Provision (credit)(1)
 149
 1,006
 545
 87
 18
 (33) 1,772
ProvisionProvision1,006 512 149 87 18 1,772 
Ending balance $5,897
 $13,374
 $4,114
 $2,480
 $473
 $183
 $26,521
Ending balance$13,374 $4,297 $5,897 $2,480 $473 $26,521 
ALL balance attributable to loans:  
  
  
  
  
    
Allowance balance attributable to loans:Allowance balance attributable to loans:      
Individually evaluated for impairment $324
 $34
 $
 $89
 $
 $
 $447
Individually evaluated for impairment$34 $$324 $89 $$447 
Collectively evaluated for impairment 5,573
 13,340
 4,114
 2,391
 473
 183
 26,074
Collectively evaluated for impairment13,340 4,297 5,573 2,391 473 26,074 
Total ending ALL $5,897
 $13,374
 $4,114
 $2,480
 $473
 $183
 $26,521
Total ending allowanceTotal ending allowance$13,374 $4,297 $5,897 $2,480 $473 $26,521 
Loans:  
  
  
  
  
    
Loans:      
Individually evaluated for impairment $3,286
 $400
 $299
 $370
 $
 $
 $4,355
Individually evaluated for impairment$400 $299 $3,286 $370 $$4,355 
Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,060,926
 1,299,460
 444,531
 305,856
 24,377
 18,257
 3,153,407
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,299,460 462,788 1,060,926 305,856 24,377 3,153,407 
Total ending loans balance $1,064,212
 $1,299,860
 $444,830
 $306,226
 $24,377
 $18,257
 $3,157,762
Total ending loans balance$1,299,860 $463,087 $1,064,212 $306,226 $24,377 $3,157,762 
At or For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2019              
ALL for the three months ended:              
Beginning balance $6,071
 $11,654
 $3,620
 $2,796
 $234
 $337
 $24,712
Loans charged off (11) (65) (236) (10) (14) 
 (336)
Recoveries 2
 4
 62
 
 7
 
 75
Provision (credit)(1)
 91
 245
 170
 241
 32
 (29) 750
Ending balance $6,153
 $11,838
 $3,616
 $3,027
 $259
 $308
 $25,201
ALL balance attributable to loans:  
  
  
  
  
    
Individually evaluated for impairment $553
 $27
 $
 $347
 $
 $
 $927
Collectively evaluated for impairment 5,600
 11,811
 3,616
 2,680
 259
 308
 24,274
Total ending ALL $6,153
 $11,838
 $3,616
 $3,027
 $259
 $308
 $25,201
Loans:  
  
  
  
  
    
Individually evaluated for impairment $4,736
 $410
 $223
 $895
 $
 $
 $6,264
Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,012,706
 1,258,064
 390,759
 323,074
 20,733
 30,842
 3,036,178
Total ending loans balance $1,017,442
 $1,258,474
 $390,982
 $323,969
 $20,733
 $30,842
 $3,042,442

(1)    Includes both commercial real estate - non owner-occupied and owner-occupied loan segments.

(In thousands) 
Residential
Real Estate
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 Commercial 
Home
Equity
 Consumer HPFC Total
At or For The Year Ended December 31, 2019              
ALL:  
  
  
  
  
    
Beginning balance $6,071
 $11,654
 $3,620
 $2,796
 $234
 $337
 $24,712
Loans charged off (462) (300) (1,167) (412) (301) (71) (2,713)
Recoveries 16
 49
 225
 1
 19
 
 310
Provision (credit)(1)
 217
 1,011
 1,091
 38
 555
 (50) 2,862
Ending balance $5,842
 $12,414
 $3,769
 $2,423
 $507
 $216
 $25,171
ALL balance attributable to loans:              
Individually evaluated for impairment $364
 $30
 $
 $69
 $
 $
 $463
Collectively evaluated for impairment 5,478
 12,384
 3,769
 2,354
 507
 216
 24,708
Total ending ALL $5,842
 $12,414
 $3,769
 $2,423
 $507
 $216
 $25,171
Loans:   
   
   
   
   
     
Individually evaluated for impairment $3,384
 $402
 $319
 $373
 $
 $
 $4,478
Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,066,990
 1,242,995
 420,789
 312,406
 25,772
 21,593
 3,090,545
Total ending loans balance $1,070,374
 $1,243,397
 $421,108
 $312,779
 $25,772
 $21,593
 $3,095,023
(1)The provision (credit) for loan losses excludes any impact for the change in the reserve for unfunded commitments, which represents management's estimate of the amount required to reflect the probable inherent losses on outstanding letters of credit and unused lines of credit. The reserve for unfunded commitments is presented within accrued interest and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of condition. At March 31, 2020 and 2019, and December 31, 2019, the reserve for unfunded commitments was $24,000, $16,000 and $21,000, respectively.

The following reconciles the provision for loan losses to the provision for credit losses as presented on the consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
2019
(In thousands) 2020 2019 
Provision for loan losses $1,772
 $750
 $2,862
Change in reserve for unfunded commitments 3
 (6) (1)
Provision for credit losses $1,775
 $744
 $2,861


The Company focuses on maintaining a well-balanced and diversified loan portfolio. Despite such efforts, it is recognized that credit concentrations may occasionally emerge as a result of economic conditions, changes in local demand, natural loan growth and runoff. To identify credit concentrations effectively, all commercial and commercial real estate loans are assigned Standard Industrial Classification codes, North American Industry Classification System codes, and state and county codes. Shifts in portfolio concentrations are monitored. As of March 31, 2020,2021, the Company's total exposure to the lessors of nonresidential buildings' industry was 13%14% of total loans and 32% of total commercial real estate loans. There were no0 other industry exposures exceeding 10% of the Company's total loan portfolio as of March 31, 2020.2021.



COVID-19 Loan Deferral Program


In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company worked with businesses and consumers through the year ended 2020 to provide temporary debt payment relief that generally provided principal and/or interest payment deferrals for a period of 180 days or less. All loans that were granted temporary payment relief during the year ended 2020 complied with the terms of the CARES Act, which was signed into law in March 2020 and bank regulator guidance, and thus were not individually assessed, designated or accounted for as TDRs.

The Company did not issue or extend temporary debt relief to customers due to COVID-19 hardships during the three months ended March 31, 2021. However, the Company may do so on case-by-case under bank regulator guidance or the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which extended the provisions within the CARES Act that provided TDR accounting relief to the earlier of: (i) December 31, 2021 or (ii) the date that is 60 days after the date the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the President on March 13, 2020 terminates.

At March 31, 2021, the Company's loans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and operating under temporary short-term payment deferral arrangements for a period of 180 days or less totaled $2.4 million, compared to $26.5 million at December 31, 2021.

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Credit Quality Indicators

To further identify loans with similar risk profiles, the Company categorizes each portfolio segment into classes by credit risk characteristic and applies a credit quality indicator to each portfolio segment. The indicators for commercial commercial real estate - non owner-occupied and owner-occupied, commercial and residential real estate and HPFC loansportfolio segments are represented by Grades 1 through 10 as outlined below. In general, risk ratings are adjusted periodically throughout the year as updated analysis and review warrants. This process may include, but is not limited to, annual credit and loan reviews, periodic reviews of loan performance metrics, such as delinquency rates, and quarterly reviews of adversely risk rated loans. The Company uses the following definitions when assessing grades for the purpose of evaluating the risk and adequacy of the ALL:ACL on loans:


Grade 1 through 6 — Grades 1 through 6 represent groups of loans that are not subject to adverse criticism as defined in regulatory guidance. Loans in these groups exhibit characteristics that represent low to moderate risks, which is measured using a variety of credit risk criteria, such as cash flow coverage, debt service coverage, balance sheet leverage, liquidity, management experience, industry position, prevailing economic conditions, support from secondary sources of repayment and other credit factors that may be relevant to a specific loan. In general, these loans are supported by properly margined collateral and guarantees of principal parties.
Grade 7 — Loans with potential weakness (Special Mention). Loans in this category are currently protected based on collateral and repayment capacity and do not constitute undesirable credit risk, but have potential weakness that may result in deterioration of the repayment process at some future date. This classification is used if a negative trend is evident in the obligor’s financial situation. Special mention loans do not sufficiently expose the Company to warrant adverse classification.
Grade 8 — Loans with definite weakness (Substandard). Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by collateral pledged. Borrowers experience difficulty in meeting debt repayment requirements. Deterioration is sufficient to cause the Company to look to the sale of collateral.
Grade 9 — Loans with potential loss (Doubtful). Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in the substandard grade with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation of the loan in full highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of some loss is extremely high, but because of specific pending factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the asset, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined.
Grade 10 — Loans with definite loss (Loss). Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible. The loss classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the asset because recovery and collection time may be protracted.


AssetLoans that were granted temporary debt relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic were not automatically downgraded into lower credit risk ratings. The Company continues to actively monitor these loans for indications of deterioration as the deferral period matures, which could result in future downgrades.

The Company periodically reassesses asset quality indicators are periodically reassessed to reflect appropriately reflect the risk composition of the Company’s loan portfolio. Home equity and consumer loans are not individually risk rated, but rather analyzed as groups taking into account delinquency rates and other economic conditions which may affect the ability of borrowers to meet debt service requirements, including interest rates and energy costs. Performing loans include loans that are current and loans that are past due less than 90 days. Loans that are past due over 90 days and non-accrual loans, including TDRs, are considered non-performing.



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The following summarizes creditBased on the most recent analysis performed, the risk exposure indicatorscategory of loans by portfolio segment by vintage, reported under the CECL methodology, was as follows as of the following dates:dates indicated:
(In thousands)20212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans
Amortized Cost Basis
Revolving Loans
Converted to Term
Total
As of March 31, 2021
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied      
Risk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)$30,274 $145,318 $220,520 $140,581 $116,094 $408,514 $$$1,061,301 
Special mention (Grade 7)5,878 1,454 4,258 8,734 20,324 
Substandard (Grade 8)23 124 4,406 401 30,038 34,992 
Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total commercial real estate - non owner-occupied30,274 151,219 222,098 144,987 120,753 447,286 1,116,617 
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied      
Risk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)7,062 34,293 32,904 47,928 44,604 97,690 264,481 
Special mention (Grade 7)3,488 1,386 1,497 6,371 
Substandard (Grade 8)885 452 1,521 2,858 
Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total commercial real estate - owner occupied7,062 34,293 32,904 52,301 46,442 100,708 273,710 
Commercial      
Risk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)11,196 46,824 70,501 36,679 24,848 63,924 74,255 28,928 357,155 
Special mention (Grade 7)21 21 4,617 493 5,152 
Substandard (Grade 8)184 971 203 51 1,797 275 371 3,852 
Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total commercial11,196 47,008 71,493 36,903 29,516 66,214 74,530 29,299 366,159 
SBA PPP
Risk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)81,032 88,375 169,407 
Special mention (Grade 7)
Substandard (Grade 8)
Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total SBA PPP81,032 88,375 169,407 
Residential Real Estate      
Risk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)102,106 331,223 158,297 101,369 65,714 286,323 921 1,045,953 
Special mention (Grade 7)0239 239 
Substandard (Grade 8)643 174 4,756 5,573 
Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total residential real estate102,106 331,223 158,940 101,543 65,714 291,318 921 1,051,765 
Home equity      
Risk rating
Performing77 782 8,443 15,723 3,256 16,192 182,664 11,481 238,618 
Non-performing48 167 1,153 500 1,868 
Total home equity77 782 8,491 15,723 3,256 16,359 183,817 11,981 240,486 
Consumer      
Risk rating
Performing1,612 5,716 5,454 2,281 1,078 2,128 604 18,873 
Non-performing17 29 
Total consumer1,612 5,725 5,471 2,281 1,078 2,131 604 18,902 
Total Loans$233,359 $658,625 $499,397 $353,738 $266,759 $924,016 $259,872 $41,280 $3,237,046 
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(In thousands) 
Residential 
Real Estate
 
Commercial 
Real Estate
 Commercial 
Home
Equity
 Consumer HPFC Total(In thousands)20202019201820172016PriorRevolving Loans
Amortized Cost Basis
Revolving Loans
Converted to Term
Total
March 31, 2020              
As of December 31, 2020As of December 31, 2020
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupiedCommercial real estate - non owner-occupied
Risk ratingRisk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6) $1,057,552
 $1,254,201
 $439,638
 $
 $
 $17,410
 $2,768,801
Pass (Grades 1-6)$138,010 $224,148 $144,552 $119,409 $157,588 $264,253 $$$1,047,960 
Special mention (Grade 7)Special mention (Grade 7)5,739 4,256 3,497 847 14,339 
Substandard (Grade 8)Substandard (Grade 8)24 125 2,070 405 1,522 31,530 35,676 
Doubtful (Grade 9)Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total commercial real estate - non owner-occupiedTotal commercial real estate - non owner-occupied143,773 224,273 146,622 124,070 162,607 296,630 1,097,975 
Commercial real estate - owner-occupiedCommercial real estate - owner-occupied
Risk ratingRisk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)Pass (Grades 1-6)35,948 29,217 48,312 47,065 25,507 76,098 262,147 
Special mention (Grade 7)Special mention (Grade 7)4,584 1,513 6,097 
Substandard (Grade 8)Substandard (Grade 8)891 462 1,898 3,251 
Doubtful (Grade 9)Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total commercial real estate - owner occupiedTotal commercial real estate - owner occupied35,948 29,217 53,787 47,527 25,507 79,509 271,495 
CommercialCommercial
Risk ratingRisk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)Pass (Grades 1-6)53,966 72,863 40,688 25,478 15,788 51,869 72,425 37,026 370,103 
Special mention (Grade 7)Special mention (Grade 7)22 313 4,924 117 400 867 6,643 
Substandard (Grade 8)Substandard (Grade 8)187 1,012 211 51 42 2,081 65 1,099 4,748 
Doubtful (Grade 9)Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total commercialTotal commercial54,153 73,897 41,212 30,453 15,947 54,350 72,490 38,992 381,494 
SBA PPPSBA PPP
Risk ratingRisk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)Pass (Grades 1-6)135,095 135,095 
Special mention (Grade 7)Special mention (Grade 7)
Substandard (Grade 8)Substandard (Grade 8)
Doubtful (Grade 9)Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total SBA PPPTotal SBA PPP135,095 135,095 
Residential Real EstateResidential Real Estate
Risk ratingRisk rating
Pass (Grades 1-6)Pass (Grades 1-6)339,834 183,877 119,426 79,159 57,269 266,324 3,028 1,048,917 
Special mention (Grade 7)Special mention (Grade 7)398 398 
Substandard (Grade 8)Substandard (Grade 8)176 487 4,820 5,483 
Doubtful (Grade 9)Doubtful (Grade 9)
Total residential real estateTotal residential real estate339,834 183,877 119,602 79,646 57,269 271,542 3,028 1,054,798 
Home equityHome equity
Risk ratingRisk rating
Performing 
 
 
 304,131
 24,372
 
 328,503
Performing855 9,415 17,281 3,478 1,339 17,664 194,065 12,480 256,577 
Special Mention (Grade 7) 469
 31,028
 1,424
 
 
 77
 32,998
Substandard (Grade 8) 6,191
 14,631
 3,768
 
 
 770
 25,360
Non-performing 
 
 
 2,095
 5
 
 2,100
Non-performing207 1,241 548 1,996 
Total $1,064,212
 $1,299,860
 $444,830
 $306,226
 $24,377
 $18,257
 $3,157,762
December 31, 2019  
  
  
  
  
    
Pass (Grades 1-6) $1,062,825
 $1,196,683
 $415,870
 $
 $
 $20,667
 $2,696,045
Total home equityTotal home equity855 9,415 17,281 3,478 1,339 17,871 195,306 13,028 258,573 
ConsumerConsumer
Risk ratingRisk rating
Performing 
 
 
 310,653
 25,748
 
 336,401
Performing6,572 6,525 3,096 1,359 378 1,780 678 20,388 
Special Mention (Grade 7) 473
 31,753
 2,544
 
 
 89
 34,859
Substandard (Grade 8) 7,076
 14,961
 2,694
 
 
 837
 25,568
Non-performing 
 
 
 2,126
 24
 
 2,150
Non-performing
Total $1,070,374
 $1,243,397
 $421,108
 $312,779
 $25,772
 $21,593
 $3,095,023
Total consumerTotal consumer6,572 6,525 3,096 1,359 382 1,780 678 20,392 
Total LoansTotal Loans$716,230 $527,204 $381,600 $286,533 $263,051 $721,682 $271,502 $52,020 $3,219,822 


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Past Due and Non-Accrual Loans

The Company closely monitors the performance of its loan portfolio. A loan is placed on non-accrual status when the financial condition of the borrower is deteriorating, payment in full of both principal and interest is not expected as scheduled, or principal or interest has been in default for 90 days or more. Exceptions may be made if the asset is secured by collateral sufficient to satisfy both the principal and accrued interest in full and collection is reasonably assured. When one loan to a borrower is placed on non-accrual status, all other loans to the borrower are re-evaluated to determine if they should also be placed on non-accrual status. All previously accrued and unpaid interest is reversed at this time. A loan maywill return to accrual status when collection of principal and interest is assured and the borrower has demonstrated timely payments of principal and interest for a reasonable period, generally at least six months. Unsecured loans, however, are not normally placed on non-accrual status because they are charged-off once their collectability is in doubt.


All loans that were granted temporary payment relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic were current with payments in accordance with the terms of the CARES Act and bank regulatory guidance at the time of initial relief. At March 31, 2021, the payment status for loans that continued to operate under a payment deferral arrangement were reported based on payment status at the time the deferral was granted to the borrower.

The following is a loan aging analysis by portfolio segment (including loans past due over 90 days and non-accrual loans) and a summary of non-accrual loans, which include TDRs, and loans past due over 90 days and accruing as of the following dates:
(In thousands)30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or Greater
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal Loans
Outstanding
Loans > 90
Days Past
Due and
Accruing
March 31, 2021       
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied$102 $$106 $208 $1,116,409 $1,116,617 $
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied75 47 122 273,588 273,710 0
Commercial425 1,022 1,447 364,712 366,159 
SBA PPP— 169,407 169,407 
Residential real estate423 514 2,542 3,479 1,048,286 1,051,765 
Home equity35 192 1,312 1,539 238,947 240,486 
Consumer21 22 29 72 18,830 18,902 
Total$1,006 $803 $5,058 $6,867 $3,230,179 $3,237,046 $
December 31, 2020       
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied$$50 $173 $223 $1,097,752 $1,097,975 $
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied99 47 146 271,349 271,495 
Commercial430 857 1,287 380,207 381,494 
SBA PPP135,095 135,095 
Residential real estate1,406 1,103 2,535 5,044 1,049,754 1,054,798 
Home equity335 173 1,416 1,924 256,649 258,573 
Consumer92 67 163 20,229 20,392 
Total$2,362 $1,393 $5,032 $8,787 $3,211,035 $3,219,822 $

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(In thousands) 
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater
than
90 Days
 
Total
Past Due
 Current 
Total Loans
Outstanding
 
Loans > 90
Days Past
Due and
Accruing
 
Non-Accrual
Loans
March 31, 2020  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Residential real estate $1,778
 $320
 $2,445
 $4,543
 $1,059,669
 $1,064,212
 $
 $3,499
Commercial real estate 1,207
 1,460
 478
 3,145
 1,296,715
 1,299,860
 
 646
Commercial 1,315
 388
 602
 2,305
 442,525
 444,830
 
 748
Home equity 1,140
 430
 1,743
 3,313
 302,913
 306,226
 
 2,098
Consumer 58
 31
 5
 94
 24,283
 24,377
 
 4
HPFC 21
 144
 252
 417
 17,840
 18,257
 
 322
Total $5,519
 $2,773
 $5,525
 $13,817
 $3,143,945
 $3,157,762
 $
 $7,317
December 31, 2019  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Residential real estate $2,297
 $627
 $2,598
 $5,522
 $1,064,852
 $1,070,374
 $
 $4,096
Commercial real estate 267
 1,720
 544
 2,531
 1,240,866
 1,243,397
 
 1,122
Commercial 548
 
 417
 965
 420,143
 421,108
 
 420
Home equity 681
 238
 1,459
 2,378
 310,401
 312,779
 
 2,130
Consumer 108
 31
 23
 162
 25,610
 25,772
 
 24
HPFC 
 243
 288
 531
 21,062
 21,593
 
 364
Total $3,901
 $2,859
 $5,329
 $12,089
 $3,082,934
 $3,095,023
 $
 $8,156
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on non-accrual status (including non-accruing TDRs) by portfolio segment as of the dates indicated:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
(In thousands)Non-Accrual Loans With an AllowanceNon-Accrual Loans Without an AllowanceTotal Non-Accrual LoansNon-Accrual Loans With an AllowanceNon-Accrual Loans Without an AllowanceTotal Non-Accrual Loans
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied$155 $15 $170 $351 $15 $366 
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied92 47 139 99 47 146 
Commercial1,681 56 1,737 1,549 58 1,607 
Residential real estate3,192 445 3,637 3,136 341 3,477 
Home equity1,575 293 1,868 1,961 35 1,996 
Consumer29 29 
Total$6,724 $856 $7,580 $7,100 $496 $7,596 



The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent non-accrual loans (including non-accruing TDRs) by portfolio segment and collateral type, as of the dates indicated:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Collateral TypeTotal Collateral -Dependent
Non-Accrual Loans
Collateral TypeTotal Collateral -Dependent
Non-Accrual Loans
(In thousands)Real EstateGeneral Business AssetsReal EstateGeneral Business Assets
Commercial$$657 $657 $$689 $689 
Residential real estate336 336 248 248 
Total$336 $657 $993 $248 $689 $937 

Collateral-dependent loans are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially by the underlying collateral and there are no other available and reliable sources of repayment.

Interest income that would have been recognized if loans on non-accrual status had been current in accordance with their original terms is estimated to have been $79,000$76,000 and $109,000$79,000 for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.


TDRs:The Company's policy is to reverse previously recorded interest income when a loan is placed on non-accrual, as such, the Company did not record any interest income on its non-accruals for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. An immaterial amount of accrued interest on non-accrual loans was written-off during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, by reversing interest income. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, total accrued interest receivable on loans, which has been excluded from reported amortized cost basis on loans, was $9.6 million and $10.2 million, respectively, and reported within other assets on the consolidated statements of condition. An allowance was not carried on the accrued interest receivable at either date.

TDRs

The Company takes a conservative approach with credit risk management and remains focused on community lending and reinvesting. The Company works closely with borrowers experiencing credit problems to assist in loan repayment or term modifications. TDRs consist of loans where the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, granted a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. TDRs typically involve term modifications or a reduction of either interest or principal. Once such an obligation has been restructured, it will remain a TDR until paid in full, or until the loan is again restructured at current market rates and no concessions are granted.


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The specific reserve allowance was determined by discounting the total expected future cash flows from the borrower at the original loan interest rate, or if the loan is currently collateral-dependent, using the net realizable value, which was obtained through independent appraisals and internal evaluations. The following is a summary of TDRs, by portfolio segment, and the associated specific reserve included within the ALLACL for the dates indicated:
Number of ContractsRecorded InvestmentSpecific Reserve
(In thousands, except number of contracts)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied$330 $328 $43 $37 
Commercial95 100 
Residential real estate20 21 2,520 2,638 307 364 
Consumer and home equity157 56 
Total25 25 $3,102 $3,066 $406 $401 
  Number of Contracts Recorded Investment Specific Reserve
(In thousands, except number of contracts) March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Residential real estate 21
 22
 $2,692
 $2,869
 $324
 $364
Commercial real estate 2
 2
 338
 338
 34
 30
Commercial 2
 2
 118
 123
 
 
Consumer and home equity 1
 1
 299
 299
 89
 69
Total 26
 27
 $3,447
 $3,629
 $447
 $463


At March 31, 2021, the Company had performing and non-performing TDRs with a recorded investment balance of $2.6 million and $494,000, respectively. At December 31, 2020, the Company had performing and non-performing TDRs with a recorded investment balance of $3.0$2.8 million and $438,000, respectively. At December 31, 2019, the Company had performing and non-performing TDRs with a recorded investment balance of $3.0 million and $636,000,$248,000, respectively.


In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company worked with businesses and consumers to provide temporary debt payment relief. The Company's payment relief program provided principal and/or interest payment deferrals of 30 to 180 days for businesses and 90 to 180 days for consumers. For loans modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company may apply the following accounting treatment in this order:
1.Should a loan modification (i) meet the criteria set forth in Section 4013 of the CARES Act and (ii) the Company elects to apply, then the Company may account for the loan modification in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act. Section 4013 of the CARES Act suspended TDR designation for loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order for the loan modification to qualify under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, the loan must not have been more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. This guidance is applicable for loan modifications beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on the earlier of (1) December 31, 2020, or (2) the date that is 60 days after the date the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the President on March 13, 2020 under the National Emergencies Act terminates.
2.Should a loan modification (i) not meet the criteria set forth in Section 4013 of the CARES Act or (ii) the Company elects to not apply, but the loan modification (a) meets the criteria provided in the "Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (Revised)," issued by the banking agencies on April 7, 2020, and (b) the Company elects to apply this guidance, then the Company may account for the loan modification in accordance with the interagency guidance. Under this guidance, if the loan was no more than 30 days past due at the time the loan modification program was implemented, the modification was short-term in duration (generally, less than six months), and the modification was related to the COVID-19 pandemic, then it may be presumed that the borrower is not experiencing financial difficulty, and, therefore, that the modification does not qualify as a TDR.
3.Should a loan modification (i) not meet the criteria set forth in Section 4013 of the CARES Act or the interagency guidance described above, or (ii) the Company elects not to apply the guidance, then the Company would assess the loan modification under its existing accounting policies (GAAP).




There were norepresents loan modifications that qualify as TDRs that occurred forduring the three months endedperiods indicated:
Number of ContractsPre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment
Specific Reserve
(In thousands, except number of contracts)For The Three Months Ended March 31,For The Three Months Ended March 31,For The Three Months Ended March 31,For The Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020202120202021202020212020
Home equity:
Interest rate concession and payment deferral$159 $$170 $$56 $
Total$159 $$170 $$56 $

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and 2019.the Company did 0t have any material commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers with loans classified as TDRs.


For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, no0 loans were modified as TDRs within the previous 12 months for which the borrower subsequently defaulted.

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Impaired Loans:Loans
Impaired
For periods prior to the adoption of CECL (i.e. periods before October 1, 2020), under the incurred loss methodology, impaired loans consistconsisted of non-accrual loans and TDRs that arewere individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with the Company's policy. The following is a summary of impaired loan balances and the associated allowance by portfolio segment as of and for the periods indicated:
For The
Three Months Ended
(In thousands)Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
March 31, 2020:
With an allowance recorded:     
Commercial real estate$128 $128 $34 $128 $
Commercial— — 
Residential real estate2,220 2,220 324 2,307 24 
Home equity318 318 89 318 — 
Consumer— — 
Ending balance2,666 2,666 447 2,753 25 
Without an allowance recorded:     
Commercial real estate272 431 273 
Commercial299 665 309 
Residential real estate1,066 1,247 1,028 
Home equity52 190 54 — 
Consumer— — 
Ending balance1,689 2,533 1,664 
Total impaired loans$4,355 $5,199 $447 $4,417 $33 

        
For the
Three Months Ended
(In thousands) 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
March 31, 2020:          
With an allowance recorded:  
  
  
  
  
Residential real estate $2,220
 $2,220
 $324
 $2,307
 $24
Commercial real estate 128
 128
 34
 128
 1
Commercial 
 
 
 
 
Home equity 318
 318
 89
 318
 
Consumer 
 
 
 
 
HPFC 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance 2,666
 2,666
 447
 2,753
 25
Without an allowance recorded:  
  
  
  
  
Residential real estate 1,066
 1,247
 
 1,028
 3
Commercial real estate 272
 431
 
 273
 3
Commercial 299
 665
 
 309
 2
Home equity 52
 190
 
 54
 
Consumer 
 
 
 
 
HPFC 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance 1,689
 2,533
 
 1,664
 8
Total impaired loans $4,355
 $5,199
 $447
 $4,417
 $33
March 31, 2019:          
With an allowance recorded:  
  
  
  
  
Residential real estate $3,454
 $3,454
 $553
 $3,462
 $30
Commercial real estate 131
 131
 27
 131
 1
Commercial 
 
 
 278
 
Home equity 828
 828
 347
 573
 
Consumer 
 
 
 
 
HPFC 
 
 
 
 
Ending Balance 4,413
 4,413
 927
 4,444
 31
Without an allowance recorded:  
  
  
  
  
Residential real estate 1,282
 1,406
 
 1,286
 10
Commercial real estate 279
 455
 
 539
 3
Commercial 223
 286
 
 226
 2
Home equity 67
 265
 
 96
 
Consumer 
 
 
 
 
HPFC 
 
 
 
 
Ending Balance 1,851
 2,412
 
 2,147
 15
Total impaired loans $6,264
 $6,825
 $927
 $6,591
 $46
In-Process Foreclosure Proceedings



        
For the
Year Ended
(In thousands) 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
December 31, 2019:          
With an allowance recorded:    
  
  
  
Residential real estate $2,395
 $2,395
 $364
 $2,989
 $110
Commercial real estate 128
 128
 30
 130
 11
Commercial 
 
 
 292
 
Home equity 318
 318
 69
 522
 
Consumer 
 
 
 
 
HPFC 
 
 
 
 
Ending Balance 2,841
 2,841
 463
 3,933
 121
Without an allowance recorded:   
   
   
   
   
Residential real estate 989
 1,116
 
 1,258
 21
Commercial real estate 274
 433
 
 381
 13
Commercial 319
 685
 
 238
 7
Home equity 55
 192
 
 115
 
Consumer 
 
 
 1
 
HPFC 
 
 
 
 
Ending Balance 1,637
 2,426
 
 1,993
 41
Total impaired loans $4,478
 $5,267
 $463
 $5,926
 $162

Loan Sales:
For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company sold $69.2 million and $28.0 million, respectively, of fixed rate residential mortgage loans on the secondary market, which resulted in gains on the sale of loans (net of costs) of $1.5 million and $826,000, respectively.


At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had certain residential mortgage loans with a principal balance of $28.4$1.1 million and $11.9 million, respectively, designated as held for sale. The Company has elected the fair value option of accounting for its loans held for sale, and at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, recorded an unrealized loss of $626,000 and $61,000, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the net change in unrealized losses (gains) on loans held for sale recorded within mortgage banking income, net, on the Company's consolidated statements of income was $565,000 and ($4,000), respectively.

The Company has forward delivery commitments with a secondary market investor on each of its loans held for sale at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Refer to Note 8 for further discussion of the Company's forward delivery commitments.

In-Process Foreclosure Proceedings:
At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had $1.4 million and $1.3$1.5 million, respectively, of consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which foreclosure proceedings were in process. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has been abiding by state issued mandates requiring a temporary moratorium on foreclosures. The Company continueswill continue to be focused on workingwork these consumer mortgage loans through the foreclosure process to resolution; however,once the foreclosure processmoratorium is lifted, which typically will taketakes 18 to 24 months due to the State of Maine foreclosure laws.months.


FHLB Advances:Advances

FHLB advances are those borrowings from the FHLBB greater than 90 days. FHLB advances are collateralized by a blanket lien on qualified collateral consisting primarily of loans with first mortgages secured by one- to four-family properties, certain commercial real estate loans, certain pledged investment securities and other qualified assets. The carrying value of residential real estate and commercial loans pledged as collateral was $1.4$1.3 billion at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.


Refer to Notes 3 and 6 of the consolidated financial statements for discussion of securities pledged as collateral.




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NOTE 5 – BORROWINGS


The following summarizes the Company's short-term and long-term borrowed funds as presented on the consolidated statements of condition foras of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Short-Term Borrowings:    
Customer repurchase agreements$186,408 $162,439 
Total short-term borrowings$186,408 $162,439 
Long-Term Borrowings:    
FHLBB borrowings$$25,000 
Total long-term borrowings$$25,000 

(In thousands) March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Short-Term Borrowings:   
   
Customer repurchase agreements $265,997
 $237,984
FHLBB borrowings 50,000
 25,000
Overnight borrowings 10,725
 5,825
Total short-term borrowings $326,722
 $268,809
Long-Term Borrowings:   
   
FHLBB borrowings $35,000
 $10,000
Total long-term borrowings $35,000
 $10,000

NOTE 6 – REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS


The Company can raise additional liquidity by entering into repurchase agreements at its discretion. In a security repurchase agreement transaction, the Company will generally sell a security, agreeing to repurchase either the same or a substantially identical security on a specified later date, at a greater price than the original sales price. The difference between the sale price and purchase price is the cost of the proceeds, which is recorded within interest on borrowings on the consolidated statements of income. The securities underlying the agreements are delivered to counterparties as collateral for the repurchase obligations. BecauseSince the securities are treated as collateral and the agreement does not qualify for a full transfer of effective control, the transaction doestransactions do not meet the criteria to be classified as a sale,sales, and isare therefore considered a secured borrowing transactiontransactions for accounting purposes. Payments on such borrowings are interest only until the scheduled repurchase date. In a repurchase agreement the Company is subject to the risk that the purchaser may default at maturity and not return the securities underlying the agreements. In order to minimize this potential risk, the Company either deals with established firms when entering into these transactions, or with customers whose agreements stipulate that the securities underlying the agreement are not delivered to the customer and instead are held in segregated safekeeping accounts by the Company's safekeeping agents.




The table below sets forth information regarding the Company’s repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings and types of collateral for the dates indicated:
(In thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Customer Repurchase Agreements(1)(2):
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises$106,135 $70,902 
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises78,790 90,015 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions1,483 1,522 
Total$186,408 $162,439 
(In thousands) 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Customer Repurchase Agreements(1)(2):
    
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises $147,529
 $118,969
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 116,852
 117,654
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 1,616
 1,361
Total $265,997
 $237,984
(1)    Presented within short-term borrowings on the consolidated statements of condition.
(1)Presented within short-term borrowings on the consolidated statements of condition.
(2)All customer repurchase agreements mature continuously or overnight for the dates indicated.

(2)    All customer repurchase agreements mature continuously or overnight for the dates indicated.

At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, certain customers held CDs totaling $1.0 million, that were collateralized by CMO and MBS securities that were overnight repurchase agreements.


Certain counterparties monitor collateral, and may request additional collateral to be posted from time to time.


NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


Commitments


In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to both on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments involving, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in addition to the amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of condition.

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The following is a summary of the Company's contractual off-balance sheet commitments for the dates indicated:
(In thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Commitments to extend credit$696,086 $723,986 
Standby letters of credit4,855 4,735 
Total$700,941 $728,721 
(In thousands) 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Commitments to extend credit $764,368
 $734,649
Standby letters of credit 5,002
 5,211
Total $769,370
 $739,860


The Company’s commitments to extend credit from its lending activities do not necessarily represent future cash requirements since certain of these instruments may expire without being funded and others may not be fully drawn upon. These commitments are subject to the Company’s credit approval process, including an evaluation of the customer’s creditworthiness and related collateral requirements. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Of the total commitments to extend credit, $272.5 million and $274.6 million were unconditionally cancellable by the Company at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.


Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a borrower to a third party. In the event of nonperformance by the borrower, the Company would be required to fund the commitment and would be entitled to the underlying collateral, if applicable, which generally consists of pledges of business assets including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory, plant and equipment, and/or real estate. The maximum potential future payments are limited to the contractual amount of the commitment.


The Company establishes an ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures on its contractual off-balance sheet commitments, except those that are unconditionally cancellable by the Company, of $2.5 million and $2.6 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures was presented within accrued interest and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of condition.

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the (credit) provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures was ($102,000) and $3,000, respectively.

Legal Contingencies


In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to pending and threatened litigation, claims investigations and legal and administrative cases and proceedings. Although the Company is not able to predict the outcome of such actions, after reviewing pending and threatened actions with counsel, management believes that, based on the information currently available, the outcome of such actions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.




Reserves are established for legal claims only when losses associated with the claims are judged to be probable, and the loss can be reasonably estimated. Assessments of litigation exposure are difficult because they involve inherently unpredictable factors including, but not limited to: whether the proceeding is in the early stages; whether damages are unspecified, unsupported, or uncertain; whether there is a potential for punitive or other pecuniary damages; whether the matter involves legal uncertainties, including novel issues of law; whether the matter involves multiple parties and/or jurisdictions; whether discovery has begun or is not complete; whether meaningful settlement discussions have commenced; and whether the lawsuit involves class allegations. In many lawsuits and arbitrations, it is not possible to determine whether a liability has been incurred or to estimate the ultimate or minimum amount of that liability until the case is close to resolution, in which case a reserve will not be recognized until that time. Assessments of class action litigation, which is generally more complex than other types of litigation, are particularly difficult, especially in the early stages of the proceeding when it is not known whether a class will be certified or how a potential class, if certified, will be defined. As a result, the Company may be unable to estimate reasonably possible losses with respect to every litigation matter it faces.


As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, theThe Company did not0t have any material loss contingencies that were provided for and/or that are required to be disclosed.disclosed as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.


NOTE 8 – DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING


The Company usesis exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the
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amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments forto manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates.

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments - Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

Interest Rate Contracts

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest income and expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management purposes (primarilystrategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments or the receipt of fixed-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making variable-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate assets or liabilities or forecasted issuances of debt.

For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk)risk, the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in AOCI and not for tradingsubsequently reclassified into interest expense or speculative purposes.interest income in the same period(s) during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in AOCI related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense or interest income as interest payments are made or received on the Company’s variable-rate liabilities or assets. The Company controlsestimates that an additional $2.2 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense and an additional $1.6 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest income over the creditnext 12 months.

Derivatives not Designated as Hedges

Customer Loan Swaps

Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and result from a service the Company provides to certain customers. The Company executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting derivatives that the Company executes with a third party, such that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. As the interest rate derivatives associated with these derivative financial instruments through collateral, credit approvals and monitoring procedures.

Derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value onthis program do not meet the consolidated statements of condition. Thestrict hedge accounting forrequirements, changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument is dependent upon whether or not it has been designated as a hedge for accounting purposes, and, if so,both the type of hedge it has been designated as. The changes in fair value of the Company's derivative instruments not designated as hedges are accounted for within the consolidated statements of income.

Quarterly, in conjunction with financial reporting, each cash flow hedge is assessed for ineffectiveness. To the extent ineffectiveness is identified, this amount is recorded within the consolidated statements of income. The gain or loss on the effective portion of the cash flow hedge is reclassified from AOCI into interest within the consolidated statements of income in the period the hedged transaction affects earnings.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges

Customer Loan Swaps
The Company will enter into interest rate swaps with its commercial customers to provide them with a means to lock into a long-term fixed rate, while simultaneously entering into an arrangement with a counterparty to swap the fixed rate to a variable rate to manage its interest rate exposure effectively. As the interest rate swap agreements have substantially equivalent and offsetting terms, they do not materially change the Company's interest rate risk or present any material exposure to its consolidated statements of income. Customer loan swaps are presented on a gross basis within other assets and accrued interest and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of condition.

The following table presents the total positions, notional and fair value of the Company's customer loans swaps with each party for the dates indicated:
(In thousands, except number of positions)   March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 Presentation on Consolidated Statements of Condition Number of Positions Notional Amount Fair Value Number of Positions Notional Amount Fair Value
Receive fixed, pay variable Accrued interest and other liabilities 
 $
 $
 10
 $45,243
 $(514)
Receive fixed, pay variable Other assets 85
 408,545
 45,220
 75
 366,351
 17,756
Pay fixed, receive variable (Accrued interest and other liabilities) / other assets 85
 408,545
 (45,220) 85
 411,594
 (17,242)
Total   170
 $817,090
 $
 170
 $823,188
 $

The Company seeks to mitigate its customer counterparty credit risk exposure through its loan policy and underwriting process, which includes credit approval limits, monitoring procedures, and obtaining collateral, where appropriate. The


Company mitigates its institutional counterparty credit risk exposure by limiting the institutions for which it will enter into interest swap arrangements through an approved listing by its Board of Directors.

The Company has entered into a master netting arrangement with its counterparty and settles payments with the counterparty as necessary. The Company's arrangement with its institutional counterparty requires it to post cash or other assets as collateral for its customer loan swap contracts in a net liability position based on their aggregate fair valuederivatives and the Company's credit rating. The Company may also receive cash collateral for contractsoffsetting derivatives are recognized directly in a net asset position as requested. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the Company posted $46.2 million and $18.4 million, respectively, of cash to the counterparty as collateral on its customer loan swap contracts which was presented within other assets on the consolidated statements of condition. Refer to Note 9 for further discussion of master netting arrangements and presentation within the Company's consolidated financial statements.earnings.


Fixed-Rate Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Commitments

As part of the origination process of a residential loan, the Company may enter into rate lock agreements with its borrower, which is considered an interest rate lock commitment. If the Company intends to sell the loan upon origination, it will account for the interest rate lock commitment as a derivative. The Company's pipeline of mortgage loans with fixed-rate interest rate lock commitments for which it intends to sell the loan upon origination was as follows for the dates indicated:
    March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(In thousands) Presentation on Consolidated Statements of Condition Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate locks Other assets $91,943
 $2,241
 $27,087
 $480
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate locks Accrued interest and other liabilities 36,538
 (264) 2,519
 (18)
Total   $128,481
 $1,977
 $29,606
 $462

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the net unrealized gain from the change in fair value on the Company's fixed-rate mortgage rate locks reported within mortgage banking income, net, on the consolidated statements of income was $1.5 million and $181,000, respectively.


Forward Delivery Commitments

The Company typically enters into a forward delivery commitment with a secondary market investor, which has been approved by the Company within its normal governance process, at the onset of the loan origination process. The Company may enter into these arrangements with the secondary market investors on a "best effort" or "mandatory delivery" basis. The Company's normal practice is typically to enter into these arrangements on a "best effort" basis. The Company enters into these arrangements with the secondary market investors to manage its interest rate exposure. The Company accounts for the forward delivery commitment as a derivative upon origination of a loan identified as held for sale.

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The following table presents the fair value of the Company's forward delivery commitmentsderivative financial instruments as well as their classification on loans held for salethe consolidated statements of condition as of the dates indicated:
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
(In thousands)Notional
Amount
 LocationFair
Value
Notional
Amount
LocationFair
Value
March 31, 2021    
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts(1)
$160,000 Other assets$9,188 $93,000 Accrued interest and other liabilities$8,520 
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments$9,188 $8,520 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Customer loan swaps(1)
$370,240 Other assets$25,164 $370,240 Accrued interest and other liabilities$25,164 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments66,389 Other assets1,465 15,418 Accrued interest and other liabilities160 
Forward delivery commitments20,872 Other assets607 1,353 Accrued interest and other liabilities10 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$27,236 $25,334 
December 31, 2020    
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts$110,000 Other assets$5,731 $143,000 Accrued interest and other liabilities$11,625 
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments$5,731 $11,625 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Customer loan swaps$376,290 Other assets$39,627 $376,290 Accrued interest and other liabilities$39,627 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments58,574 Other assets608 28,346 Accrued interest and other liabilities248 
Forward delivery commitments24,951 Other assets311 15,548 Accrued interest and other liabilities196 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$40,546 $40,071 
(1)    Reported fair values include accrued interest receivable and payable.




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The table below presents the effect of cash flow hedge accounting, before tax, on AOCI for the dates indicated were as follows:periods indicated:
(Dollars in thousands)Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on DerivativeAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI Included ComponentAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI Excluded ComponentLocation of Gain (Loss) Recognized
from AOCI into Income
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into IncomeAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Included ComponentAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Excluded Component
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedge Relationships
For the three months ended March 31, 2021
Interest rate contracts$(802)$(802)$Interest and fees on loans$392 $392 $
Interest rate contracts7,194 7,194 Interest on deposits(79)(79)
Interest on borrowings(77)(77)
Interest on subordinated debentures(422)(422)
Total$6,392 $6,392 $$(186)$(186)$
For the three months ended March 31, 2020
Interest rate contracts$(6,309)$(6,309)$Interest and fees on loans$52 $52 $
Interest rate contracts5,160 5,160 Interest on deposits(4)(4)
Interest on borrowings
Interest on subordinated debentures(240)(240)
Total$(1,149)$(1,149)$$(188)$(188)$
    March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(In thousands) Presentation on Consolidated Statements of Condition Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value
Forward delivery commitments ("best effort") Other Assets $26,786
 $1,185
 $10,846
 $312
Forward delivery commitments ("best effort") Accrued interest and other liabilities 1,570
 (30) 1,069
 (15)
Total   $28,356

$1,155
 $11,915
 $297


ForThe table below presents the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the net unrealized gain from the change in fair value on the Company's forward delivery commitments reported within mortgage banking income, net,effect of cash flow hedge accounting on the consolidated statements of income was $858,000 and $83,000, respectively.

Derivatives Designated as Hedges

Interest Rate Swap on Loans
In 2019, the Company entered into a $100.0 million interest rate swap contract with a counterparty to manage interest rate risk associated with its variable-rate loans. The Company has entered into a master netting arrangement with its institutional counterparty and settles payments monthly on a net basis.



The arrangement with the institutional counterparty requires it to post collateral for its interest rate swaps on loans and borrowings when they are in a net liability position based on their fair values. If the interest rate swaps are in a net asset position based on their fair values, the counterparty will post collateral to the Company as requested. At March 31, 2020, the institutional counterparty posted $3.8 million of cash as collateral on its interest rate swaps on loans and borrowings, which was presented within interest-bearing deposits in other banks as restricted cash with a matching liability within accrued interest and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of condition. At December 31, 2019, the counterparty posted $560,000 as collateral on its interest rate swap on loans. Refer to Note 9 for further discussion of master netting arrangements and presentation within the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The details of the interest rate swap for the dates indicated were as follows:periods indicated:
Location and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
(Dollars in thousands)Interest and fees on loansInterest on depositsInterest on borrowingsInterest on subordinated debenturesInterest and fees on loansInterest on depositsInterest on borrowingsInterest on subordinated debentures
Total presented on the consolidated statements of income in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$30,560 $2,063 $156 $805 $34,045 $6,662 $838 $887 
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships
Interest rate contracts:
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income$392 $(79)$(77)$(422)$52 $(4)$$(240)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income - included component$392 $(79)$(77)$(422)$52 $(4)$$(240)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income - excluded component$$$$$$$$

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(Dollars in thousands)       March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Trade
Date
 Maturity Date Variable Index
Paid
 Fixed Rate
Received
 
Presentation on Consolidated
Statements of Condition
 Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
6/12/2019 6/10/2024 
1-Month
USD LIBOR
 1.693% Other assets $100,000
 $5,591
 $100,000
 $483

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company did not record any ineffectiveness within the consolidated statements of income.

Net payments received from the institutional counterparty for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $52,000, and were classified as cash flows from operating activities within the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Interest Rate Swaps on Borrowings
In March 2020, the Company entered into two $50.0 million interest rate swap arrangements with an institutional counterparty to mitigate interest rate risk. The Company has entered into a master netting arrangement with the institutional counterparty and settles payments on a net basis, monthly for the Federal Funds Effective Rate swap and quarterly for the 3-Month USD LIBOR swap.

The arrangement with the institutional counterparty requires it to post collateral for its interest rate swaps on loans and borrowings when they are in a net liability position based on their fair values. If the interest rate swaps are in a net asset position based on their fair values, the counterparty will post collateral to the Company as requested. Collateral posted to the institutional counterparty or received is settled net with the interest rate swap on loans discussed above.

The details of the Company's interest rate swaps on borrowings for the dates indicated were as follows:


(Dollars in thousands)       March 31, 2020
Trade
Date
 Maturity Date Variable Index
Received
 Fixed Rate
Paid
 
Presentation on Consolidated
Statements of Condition
 Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
3/2/2020 3/1/2023 Fed Funds Effective Rate 0.705% Accrued interest and other liabilities $50,000
 $(853)
3/26/2020 3/26/2030 
3-Month
USD LIBOR
 0.857% Accrued interest and other liabilities 50,000
 (762)
          $100,000
 $(1,615)

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company did not record any ineffectiveness within the consolidated statements of income.

Junior Subordinated Debt Interest Rate Swaps
The Company entered into five interest rate swap agreements with an institutional counterparty to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company's variable rate borrowings. The Company entered into a master netting arrangement with its institutional counterparty and settles payments quarterly on a net basis. The interest rate swap arrangements contain provisions that require the Company to post cash or other assets as collateral with the counterparty for contracts that are in a net liability position based on their aggregate fair value and the Company’s credit rating. If the interest rate swaps are in a net asset position based on their aggregate fair value, the institutional counterparty will post collateral to the Company as requested. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company posted $13.3 million and $8.8 million, respectively, of cash as collateral to the institutional counterparty, which was presented within other assets on the consolidated statements of financial condition. Refer


to Note 9 for further discussion of master netting arrangements and presentation within the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The details of the junior subordinated debt interest rate swaps for the dates indicated were as follows: 
(Dollars in thousands)       March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Trade
Date
 Maturity
Date
 Variable Index
Received
 Fixed Rate
Paid
 
Presentation on Consolidated
Statements of Condition
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
3/18/2009 6/30/2021 3-Month USD LIBOR 5.09% Accrued interest and other liabilities $10,000
 $(396) $10,000
 $(299)
7/8/2009 6/30/2029 3-Month USD LIBOR 5.84% Accrued interest and other liabilities 10,000
 (3,494) 10,000
 (2,318)
5/6/2010 6/30/2030 3-Month USD LIBOR 5.71% Accrued interest and other liabilities 10,000
 (3,686) 10,000
 (2,384)
3/14/2011 3/30/2031 3-Month USD LIBOR 4.35% Accrued interest and other liabilities 5,000
 (1,993) 5,000
 (1,279)
5/4/2011 7/7/2031 3-Month USD LIBOR 4.14% Accrued interest and other liabilities 8,000
 (3,073) 8,000
 (1,907)
          $43,000
 $(12,642) $43,000
 $(8,187)

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not record any ineffectiveness on these cash flow hedges within the consolidated statements of income.

Net payments to the counterparty for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $240,000 and $152,000, respectively, and were classified as cash flows from operating activities in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows.

The table below presents the effect of the Company’sCompany's derivative financial instruments included in OCI and current earningsthat are not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:
Amount of Gain
Recognized in Income
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)Location of Gain Recognized in Income20212020
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitmentsMortgage banking income, net$945 $1,515 
Forward delivery commitmentsMortgage banking income, net482 858 
Total$1,427 $2,373 
  
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands) 2020 2019
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:    
Effective portion of unrealized losses recognized within OCI during the period, net of tax $(902) $(925)
Net reclassification adjustment for effective portion of cash flow hedges included in interest expense, gross $240
 $119
Net reclassification adjustment for effective portion of cash flow hedges included in interest income, gross $(52) $

Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features

By using derivatives, the Company is exposed to credit risk to the extent that counterparties to the derivative contracts do not perform as required. Should a counterparty fail to perform under the terms of a derivative contract, the Company’s credit exposure on interest rate swaps is limited to the net positive fair value and accrued interest of all swaps with each counterparty. The Company seeks to minimize counterparty credit risk through credit approvals, limits, monitoring procedures, and obtaining collateral, where appropriate. As such, management believes the risk of incurring credit losses on derivative contracts with institutional counterparties is remote.

The Company expects approximately $577,000has agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations. In addition, the Company also has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company fails to maintain its status as a well- capitalized institution, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative position(s) and the Company could be reclassified from AOCI, relatedrequired to settle its obligations under the Company’s cash flow hedges, in the next 12 months, decreasing net interest income on the consolidated statements of income. This reclassification is due to anticipated payments that will be made on the swaps based upon the forward curve asagreements.
As of March 31, 2020.2021 and December 31, 2020, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for non-performance risk, related to these agreements was $31.4 million and $50.5 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company has minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and has posted cash collateral of $35.5 million and $57.5 million, respectively. If the Company had breached any of these provisions at March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value of $31.4 million and $50.5 million, respectively.


NOTE 9 – BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING


The Company does not offset the carrying value for derivative instruments or repurchase agreements on the consolidated statements of condition. The Company does net the amount recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral against the obligation to return cash collateral arising from instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement. Collateral legally required to be pledged or received is monitored and adjusted as necessary. Refer to Note 6 for further discussion of repurchase agreements and Note 8 for further discussion of derivative instruments.



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The following table presents the Company's derivative positions and repurchase agreements, and the potential effect of netting arrangements on its financial position, as of the dates indicated:
       Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Condition  Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Condition
(In thousands) Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Condition Gross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Condition Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statements of Condition 
Financial Instruments Pledged (Received)(1)
 
Cash Collateral Pledged (Received)(1)
 Net Amount(In thousands)Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Statements of ConditionGross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Statements of ConditionNet Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statements of Condition
Financial Instruments Pledged (Received)(1)
Cash Collateral Pledged (Received)(1)
Net Amount
March 31, 2020            
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Derivative assets:            Derivative assets:
Customer loan swaps - commercial customer(2)
 $45,220
 $
 $45,220
 $
 $
 $45,220
Customer loan swaps - commercial customer(2)
$25,164 $$25,164 $$$25,164 
Interest rate swap on loans(3)
 5,591
 
 5,591
 
 (5,435) 156
Interest rate contracts(3)
Interest rate contracts(3)
9,188 9,188 (8,943)245 
Total $50,811
 $
 $50,811
 $
 $(5,435) $45,376
Total$34,352 $$34,352 $$(8,943)$25,409 
Derivative liabilities:            Derivative liabilities:
Customer loan swaps - dealer bank $45,220
 $
 $45,220
 $
 $45,220
 
Junior subordinated debt interest rate swaps 12,642
 
 12,642
 
 12,642
 
Interest rate swaps on borrowings(3)
 1,615
 
 1,615
 
 1,615
 
Customer loan swaps - dealer bank(3)
Customer loan swaps - dealer bank(3)
$25,164 $$25,164 $$25,164 $
Interest rate contracts(3)
Interest rate contracts(3)
8,520 8,520 8,520 
Total $59,477
 $
 $59,477
 $
 $59,477
 $
Total$33,684 $$33,684 $$33,684 $
Customer repurchase agreements $265,997
 $
 $265,997
 $265,997
 $
 $
Customer repurchase agreements$186,408 $$186,408 $186,408 $$
December 31, 2019            
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Derivative assets:            Derivative assets:
Customer loan swaps - commercial customer(2)
 17,756
 
 17,756
 
 
 17,756
Customer loan swaps - commercial customer(2)
$39,627 $$39,627 $$$39,627 
Interest rate swap on loans 483
 
 483
 
 (483) 
Interest rate contracts(3)
Interest rate contracts(3)
5,731 5,731 (5,595)136 
Total $18,239
 $
 $18,239
 $
 $(483) $17,756
Total$45,358 $$45,358 $$(5,595)$39,763 
Derivative liabilities:            Derivative liabilities:
Customer loan swaps - dealer bank $17,242
 $
 $17,242
 $
 $17,242
 $
Junior subordinated debt interest rate swaps $8,187
 $
 $8,187
 $
 $8,187
 $
Customer loan swaps - commercial customer(2)
 514
 
 514
 
 
 514
Customer loan swaps - dealer bank(3)
Customer loan swaps - dealer bank(3)
$39,627 $$39,627 $$39,627 $
Interest rate contracts(3)
Interest rate contracts(3)
11,625 11,625 11,625 
Total $25,943
 $
 $25,943
 $
 $25,429
 $514
Total$51,252 $$51,252 $$51,252 $
Customer repurchase agreements $237,984
 $
 $237,984
 $237,984
 $
 $
Customer repurchase agreements$162,439 $$162,439 $162,439 $$
(1)The amount presented was the lesser of the amount pledged (received) or the net amount presented in the consolidated statements of condition.
(1)     The amount presented was the lesser of the amount pledged (received) or the net amount presented in the consolidated statements of condition.
(2)    The Company manages its net exposure on its commercial customer loan swaps by obtaining collateral as part of the normal loan policy and underwriting practices.
(3)
(3)    Interest rate swap contracts were completed with the same dealer bank. The Company maintains a master netting arrangement and settles collateral requested or pledged on a net basis for all contracts.


NOTE 10 – REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
 
The Company and Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the FRB and the OCC. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


The Company and Bank are required to maintain certain levels of capital based on risk-adjusted assets. These capital requirements represent quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company and Bank's capital classification is also subject to qualitative judgments by our regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. The quantitative measures established to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total capital, Tier 1 capital, and common


equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets, or the leverage ratio. These guidelines apply to the Company on a consolidated basis.


Under the current guidelines, banking organizations must have a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%, a minimum Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0%, a minimum common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 4.5%, and a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0% in order to be "adequately capitalized." In addition to these requirements, banking organizations must maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of common Tier 1 equity in an amount above the minimum
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risk-based capital requirements for "adequately capitalized" institutions equal to 2.5% of total risk-weighted assets, resulting in a requirement for the Company and the Bank effectively to maintain common equity Tier 1, Tier 1 and total capital ratios of 7.0%, 8.5% and 10.5%, respectively. The Company and the Bank must maintain the capital conservation buffer to avoid restrictions on the ability to pay dividends, pay discretionary bonuses and to engage in share repurchases based on the amount of the shortfall and the institution's "eligible retained income" (that is, four quarter trailingthe greater of (i) net income for the preceding four quarters, net of distributions and associated tax effects not reflected in net income)income and (ii) average net income over the preceding four quarters).


The Company and Bank's risk-based capital ratios exceeded regulatory guidelines,requirements, including the capital conservation buffer, at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, and the Bank's capital ratios met the requirements for it to be considered "well capitalized" under prompt correctcorrective action provisions for each period. There were no changes to the Company or Bank's capital ratios that occurred subsequent to March 31, 2020,2021 that would change the Company or Bank's regulatory capital categorization. The following table presents the Company and Bank's regulatory capital ratios at the periods indicated:
March 31,
2021
Minimum Regulatory Capital Required for Capital Adequacy plus Capital Conservation BufferMinimum Regulatory Provision To Be "Well Capitalized"December 31,
2020
Minimum Regulatory Capital Required for Capital Adequacy plus Capital Conservation BufferMinimum Regulatory Provision To Be "Well Capitalized"
(Dollars in thousands)AmountRatioAmountRatio
Camden National Corporation:
Total risk-based capital ratio$511,438 16.00 %10.50 %10.00 %$498,290 15.40 %10.50 %10.00 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio461,197 14.43 %8.50 %6.00 %445,858 13.78 %8.50 %6.00 %
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio(1)
418,197 13.08 %7.00 %N/A402,858 12.45 %7.00 %N/A
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio(1)
461,197 9.61 %4.00 %N/A445,858 9.13 %4.00 %N/A
Camden National Bank:
Total risk-based capital ratio$462,401 14.53 %10.50 %10.00 %$460,611 14.28 %10.50 %10.00 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio424,160 13.33 %8.50 %8.00 %420,294 13.03 %8.50 %8.00 %
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio424,160 13.33 %7.00 %6.50 %420,294 13.03 %7.00 %6.50 %
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio424,160 8.87 %4.00 %5.00 %420,294 8.64 %4.00 %5.00 %
  March 31,
2020
 Minimum Regulatory Capital Required for Capital Adequacy plus Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum Regulatory Provision To Be "Well Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions December 31,
2019
 Minimum Regulatory Capital Required for Capital Adequacy plus Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum Regulatory Provision To Be "Well Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
(Dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio   Amount Ratio  
Camden National Corporation:                
Total risk-based capital ratio $458,376
 13.81% 10.50% N/A
 $455,702
 14.44% 10.50% N/A
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 416,831
 12.56% 8.50% N/A
 415,511
 13.16% 8.50% N/A
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 373,831
 11.27% 7.00% N/A
 372,511
 11.80% 7.00% N/A
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 416,831
 9.53% 4.00% N/A
 415,511
 9.55% 4.00% N/A
Camden National Bank:                
Total risk-based capital ratio $432,673
 13.08% 10.50% 10.00% $423,540
 13.45% 10.50% 10.00%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 406,129
 12.28% 8.50% 8.00% 398,349
 12.65% 8.50% 8.00%
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 406,129
 12.28% 7.00% 6.50% 398,349
 12.65% 7.00% 6.50%
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 406,129
 9.33% 4.00% 5.00% 398,349
 9.19% 4.00% 5.00%
(1)        “Minimum Regulatory Provisions To Be ‘Well Capitalized’” are not formally defined under applicable banking regulations for bank holding companies.


In 2015, the Company issued $15.0 million of subordinated debentures, and in 2006 and 2008, it issued $43.0 million of junior subordinated debentures in connection with the issuance of trust preferred securities. Although the subordinated debentures and the junior subordinated debentures are recorded as liabilities on the Company's consolidated statements of condition, the Company is permitted, in accordance with applicable regulation, to include, subject to certain limits, each within its calculation of risk-based capital. At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, $15.02020, $12.0 million of subordinated debentures were included as Tier 2 capital and were included in the calculation of the Company's total risk-based capital, and, at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, $43.0 million of the junior subordinated debentures were included in Tier 1 and total risk-based capital for the Company. The Company's $15.0 million of subordinated debentures arewere subject to phase-out of 20% annually beginning onafter its sixfive year anniversary, and 20% a year thereafter until it is fully phases out.


On April 16, 2021, the Company redeemed the $15.0 million of subordinated debentures, in full, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company's $15.0 million of subordinated debt provided $12.0 million of Tier 2 capital, or 38 basis points and 37 basis points, respectively, of the Total risk-based capital ratio. The Company's Total risk-based capital ratio exceeded regulatory requirements, including the capital conservation buffer, after the debentures were redeemed.

The Company and Bank's regulatory capital and risk-weighted assets fluctuate due to normal business, including profits and losses generated by the Company and Bank as well as changes to their asset mix. Of particular significance are changes within the Company and Bank's loan portfolio mix due to the differences in regulatory risk-weighting between retail and commercial loans. Furthermore, the Company and Bank's regulatory capital and risk-weighted assets are subject to change due to changes in GAAP and regulatory capital standards. The Company and Bank proactively monitor their regulatory capital and risk-weighted assets, and the impact of changes to their asset mix, and the impact of proposed and pending changes as a result of new and/or amended GAAP standards and regulatory changes.

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NOTE 11 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)


The following tables present a reconciliation of the changes in the components of other comprehensive income and loss for the periods indicated, including the amount of tax (expense) benefit allocated to each component:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
(In thousands)Pre-Tax
Amount
Tax (Expense)
Benefit
After-Tax
Amount
Pre-Tax
Amount
Tax (Expense)
Benefit
After-Tax
Amount
AFS Debt Securities:
Unrealized holdings (losses) gains$(22,305)$4,796 $(17,509)$24,115 $(5,185)$18,930 
Net unrealized (losses) gains(22,305)4,796 (17,509)24,115 (5,185)18,930 
Cash Flow Hedges:
Net increase (decrease) in fair value6,392 (1,374)5,018 (1,149)247 (902)
Less: reclassified AOCI gain (loss) into interest expense(1)
(578)124 (454)(240)52 (188)
Less: reclassified AOCI gain (loss) into interest income(2)
392 (84)308 52 (12)40 
Net increase (decrease) in fair value6,578 (1,414)5,164 (961)207 (754)
Postretirement Plans:
Amortization of settlement recognition of net loss and prior service credit(3)
218 (48)170 169 (36)133 
Other comprehensive (loss) income$(15,509)$3,334 $(12,175)$23,323 $(5,014)$18,309 
  
For The Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
(In thousands) 
Pre-Tax
Amount
 
Tax (Expense)
Benefit
 
After-Tax
Amount
AFS Securities:      
Unrealized holdings gains $24,115
 $(5,185) $18,930
Net unrealized gains 24,115
 (5,185) 18,930
Cash Flow Hedges:      
Net decrease in fair value (1,149) 247
 (902)
Less: effective portion reclassified into interest expense(1)
 (240) 52
 (188)
Less: effective portion reclassified into interest income(2)
 52
 (12) 40
Net decrease in fair value (961) 207
 (754)
Postretirement Plans:      
Net actuarial gain 175
 (37) 138
Less: Amortization of net prior service credits(3)
 6
 (1) 5
Net gain on postretirement plans 169
 (36) 133
Other comprehensive income $23,323
 $(5,014) $18,309
(1)    Reclassified into interest on deposits, borrowings and/or subordinated debentures on the consolidated statements of income. Refer to Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements for further details.

(2)    Reclassified into interest and fees on loans on the consolidated statements of income. Refer to Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements for further details.
(3)    Reclassified into other expenses on the consolidated statements of income. Refer to Note 13 of the consolidated financial statements for further details.
  
For The Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
(In thousands) 
Pre-Tax
Amount
 
Tax (Expense)
Benefit
 
After-Tax
Amount
AFS Securities:      
Unrealized holdings gains $13,884
 $(2,985) $10,899
Net unrealized gains 13,884
 (2,985) 10,899
Cash Flow Hedges:      
Net decrease in fair value (1,178) 253
 (925)
Less: effective portion reclassified into interest expense(1)
 (119) 25
 (94)
Net decrease in fair value (1,059) 228
 (831)
Postretirement Plans:      
Net actuarial gain 67
 (14) 53
Less: Amortization of net prior service credits(3)
 6
 (1) 5
Net gain on postretirement plans 61
 (13) 48
Other comprehensive income $12,886
 $(2,770) $10,116
(1)Reclassified into interest on borrowings and/or subordinated debentures on the consolidated statements of income.
(2)Reclassified into interest and fees on loans on the consolidated statements of income.
(3)Reclassified into compensation and related benefits and other expense on the consolidated statements of income.





The following table presents the changes in each component of AOCI, after tax, for the periods indicated:
(In thousands)Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on AFS Debt SecuritiesNet Unrealized Losses (Gains) on Cash Flow HedgesDefined Benefit Postretirement PlansAOCI
Balance at December 31, 2019$3,250 $(6,048)$(3,470)$(6,268)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications18,930 (902)138 18,166 
Less: Amounts reclassified from AOCI(148)(143)
Other comprehensive income (loss)18,930 (754)133 18,309 
Balance at March 31, 2020$22,180 $(6,802)$(3,337)$12,041 
Balance at December 31, 2020$29,310 $(4,626)$(3,944)$20,740 
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(17,509)5,018 175 (12,316)
Less: Amounts reclassified from AOCI(146)(141)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(17,509)5,164 170 (12,175)
Balance at March 31, 2021$11,801 $538 $(3,774)$8,565 

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(In thousands) 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities(1)
 
Net Unrealized Losses on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
 
Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans(1)
 
AOCI(1)
Balance at December 31, 2018 $(17,826) $(4,437) $(2,157) $(24,420)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 10,899
 (925) 53
 10,027
Less: Amounts reclassified from AOCI 
 (94) 5
 (89)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 10,899
 (831) 48
 10,116
Balance at March 31, 2019 $(6,927) $(5,268) $(2,109) $(14,304)
         
Balance at December 31, 2019 $3,250
 $(6,048) $(3,470) $(6,268)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 18,930
 (902) 138
 18,166
Less: Amounts reclassified from AOCI 
 (148) 5
 (143)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 18,930
 (754) 133
 18,309
Balance at March 31, 2020 $22,180
 $(6,802) $(3,337) $12,041
(1)All amounts are net of tax.



NOTE 12 – REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS


A portion of the Company's non-interest income is derived from contracts with customers, and, as such, the revenue recognized depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company considers the terms of the contract and all relevant facts and circumstances when applying this guidance.


The Company has disaggregated its revenue from contracts with customers into categories based on the nature of the revenue. The categorization of revenues from contracts with customercustomers that are within the scope of ASC 606 closely aligns with the presentation of revenue categories presented within non-interest income on the consolidated statements of income. The following table presents the revenue streams withwithin the scope of ASC 606 for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)Location on Consolidated Statements of Income20212020
Debit card interchange incomeDebit card income$2,736 $2,141 
Services charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts1,539 2,012 
Fiduciary services incomeIncome from fiduciary services1,526 1,502 
Investment program incomeBrokerage and insurance commissions953 657 
Other non-interest incomeOther income400 383 
Total non-interest income within the scope of ASC 6067,154 6,695 
Total non-interest income not in scope of ASC 6068,061 4,708 
Total non-interest income$15,215 $11,403 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands) Income Statement Line Item 2020 2019
Debit card interchange income Debit card income $2,141
 $2,010
Services charges on deposit accounts Service charges on deposit accounts 2,012
 2,023
Fiduciary services income Income from fiduciary services 1,502
 1,392
Investment program income Brokerage and insurance commissions 657
 585
Other non-interest income Other income 383
 383
Total non-interest income within the scope of ASC 606   6,695
 6,393
Total non-interest income not in scope of ASC 606   4,708
 2,996
Total non-interest income   $11,403
 $9,389

In each of the revenue streams identified above, there were no significant judgments made in determining or allocating the transaction price, as the consideration and services are generally explicitly identified in the associated contracts.




NOTE 13 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 
The Company sponsors unfunded, non-qualified SERPs for certain officers and provides medical and life insurance to certain eligible retired employees.

The components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost were as follow for the periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, were as follows:following periods:


Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
Net periodic pension costLocation on Consolidated Statements of Income20212020
Service costSalaries and employee benefits$126 $116 
Interest costOther expenses97 115 
Recognized net actuarial lossOther expenses195 156 
Total$418 $387 

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(In thousands)   Three Months Ended
March 31,
Net periodic pension cost Income Statement Presentation 2020 2019
Service cost Salaries and employee benefits $116
 $99
Interest cost Other expenses 115
 131
Recognized net actuarial loss Other expenses 156
 61
Total   $387
 $291

Other Postretirement Benefit Plan:
(In thousands) Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost Income Statement Presentation 2020 2019Net periodic postretirement benefit costLocation on Consolidated Statements of Income20212020
Service cost Salaries and employee benefits $7
 $12
Service costSalaries and employee benefits$$
Interest cost Other expenses 31
 37
Interest costOther expenses26 31 
Recognized net actuarial loss Other expenses 19
 6
Recognized net actuarial lossOther expenses29 19 
Amortization of prior service credit Other expenses (6) (6)Amortization of prior service creditOther expenses(6)(6)
Total $51
 $49
Total$56 $51 


NOTE 14 – EPS
 
The following is an analysis of basic and diluted EPS, reflecting the application of the two-class method, as described below:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands, except number of shares and per share data)20212020
Net income$19,740 $13,493 
Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities(1)
(53)(28)
Net income available to common shareholders$19,687 $13,465 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic EPS14,916,387 15,103,176 
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards(2)
78,147 44,042 
Weighted-average common and potential common shares for diluted EPS14,994,534 15,147,218 
Earnings per common share:  
Basic EPS$1.32 $0.89 
Diluted EPS$1.31 $0.89 
Awards excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS(3):
Stock options1,000 1,000 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands, except number of shares and per share data) 2020 2019
Net income $13,493
 $14,273
Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities(1)
 (28) (28)
Net income available to common shareholders $13,465
 $14,245
Weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic EPS 15,103,176
 15,592,141
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards(2)
 44,042
 41,985
Weighted-average common and potential common shares for diluted EPS 15,147,218
 15,634,126
Earnings per common share:  
  
Basic EPS $0.89
 $0.91
Diluted EPS $0.89
 $0.91
Awards excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS(3):
    
Stock options 1,000
 1,000
(1)(1)    Represents dividends paid and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock-based awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends.


(2)    Represents the assumed dilutive effect of unexercised and/or unvested stock options, restricted shares, restricted share units and contingently issuable performance-based awards utilizing the treasury stock method.
(2)Represents the assumed dilutive effect of unexercised and/or unvested stock options, restricted shares, restricted share units and contingently issuable performance-based awards utilizing the treasury stock method.
(3)Represents stock-based awards not included in the computation of potential common shares for purposes of calculating diluted EPS as the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the Company's common stock, and, therefore, are considered anti-dilutive.

(3)    Represents stock-based awards not included in the computation of potential common shares for purposes of calculating diluted EPS as the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the Company's common stock, and, therefore, are considered anti-dilutive.

Nonvested stock-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends are participating securities and are included in the computation of EPS pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Certain of the Company’s nonvested stock-based awards qualify as participating securities. 
  
Net income is allocated between the common stock and participating securities pursuant to the two-class method. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding participating nonvested stock-based awards. Diluted EPS is computed in a similar manner, except that the denominator includes the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares were issued using the treasury stock method.


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NOTE 15 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND DISCLOSURE
 
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined using quoted market prices. However, in many instances, quoted market prices are not available. In such instances, fair values are determined using various valuation techniques. Various assumptions and observable inputs must be relied upon in applying these techniques. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.
 
GAAP permits an entity to choose to measure eligible financial instruments and other items at fair value. The Company has elected the fair value option for its loans held for sale. Electing the fair value option for loans held for sale enables the Company’s financial position to more clearly align with the economic value of the actively traded asset.


The fair value hierarchy for valuation of an asset or liability is as follows:
 
Level 1:   Valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
 
Level 2:   Valuation is determined from quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, from quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active or by model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable in the market.
 
Level 3:   Valuation is derived from model-based and other techniques in which at least one significant input is unobservable and which may be based on the Company’s own estimates about the assumptions that market participants would use to value the asset or liability.
 
In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon model-based techniques incorporating various assumptions including interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit losses. Assets and liabilities valued using model-based techniques are classified as either Level 2 or Level 3, depending on the lowest level classification of an input that is considered significant to the overall valuation. A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.


Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Loans Held For Sale:
Trading Securities: The fair value of loans held for saletrading securities e is determined on an individual loan basisreported using market quoted secondary market prices and ishas been classified as Level 2.1 as they are actively traded and no valuation adjustments have been applied.


Debt Securities:  The fair value of investments in debt securities is reported utilizing prices provided by an independent pricing service based on recent trading activity and other observable information including, but not limited to, dealer quotes,


market spreads, cash flows, market interest rate curves, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the bond’s terms and conditions. The fair value of debt securities is classified as Level 2.


Equity Securities:Loans Held For Sale: The fair value of equity securities in bank stockloans held for sale is reported utilizingdetermined on an individual loan basis using quoted secondary market prices based on recent trading activity and dealer quotes. These equity securities are traded on inactive markets and areis classified as Level 2.


Derivatives:  The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using inputs that are observable in the market place obtained from third parties including yield curves, publicly available volatilities, and floating indexes and, accordingly, are classified as Level 2 inputs. The credit value adjustments associated with derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparties. As of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives due toas sufficient collateral postings.exists, mitigating the credit risk.


The fair value of the Company's fixed-rate interest rate lock commitments were determined using secondary market pricing for loans with similar structures, including term, rate and borrower credit quality, adjusted for the Company's pull-through rate estimate (i.e. estimate of loans within its loan pipeline that will ultimately complete the origination process and be funded). The Company has classified its fixed-rate interest rate lock commitments as Level 2, as the quoted secondary market prices are the
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more significant input, and, although the Company's internal pull-through rate estimate is a Level 3 estimate, it is less significant to the ultimate valuation.


The fair value of the Company's forward delivery commitments is determined using secondary market pricing for loans with similar structures, including term, rate and borrower credit quality, and the locked and agreed to price with the secondary market investor. The Company has classified its fixed-rate interest rate lock commitments as Level 2.

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The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, for the dates indicated:
(In thousands)Fair
Value
Readily
Available
Market
Prices
(Level 1)
Observable
Market
Data
(Level 2)
Company
Determined
Fair Value
(Level 3)
March 31, 2021   
Financial assets:   
Trading securities$4,123 $4,123 $$
AFS debt securities:  
Obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises4,983 4,983 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions119,799 119,799 
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises569,319 569,319 
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises410,644 410,644 
Subordinated corporate bonds10,803 10,803 
Loans held for sale22,229 22,229 
Customer loan swaps25,164 25,164 
Interest rate contracts9,188 9,188 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments1,465 1,465 
Forward delivery commitments607 607 
Financial liabilities:  
Trading securities$4,123 $4,123 $$
Customer loan swaps25,164 25,164 
Interest rate contracts8,520 — 8,520 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments160 — 160 
Forward delivery commitments10 — 10 
December 31, 2020   
Financial assets:   
Trading securities$4,161 $4,161 $$
AFS debt securities:
Obligations of states and political subdivisions127,120 127,120 
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises566,618 566,618 
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises410,454 410,454 
Subordinated corporate bonds11,621 11,621 
Loans held for sale41,557 41,557 
Customer loan swaps39,627 39,627 
Interest rate contracts5,731 5,731 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments608 608 
Forward delivery commitments311 311 
Financial liabilities:    
Trading securities$4,161 $4,161 $$
Customer loan swaps39,627 39,627 
Interest rate contracts11,625 11,625 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments248 248 
Forward delivery commitments196 196 
(In thousands) 
Fair
Value
 
Readily
Available
Market
Prices
(Level 1)
 
Observable
Market
Data
(Level 2)
 
Company
Determined
Fair Value
(Level 3)
March 31, 2020    
  
  
Financial assets:    
  
  
Loans held for sale $27,730
 $
 $27,730
 $
AFS investments:    
    
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 126,880
 
 126,880
 
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 488,049
 
 488,049
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 334,615
 
 334,615
 
Subordinated corporate bonds 10,587
 
 10,587
 
Equity securities - bank stock 1,674
 
 1,674
 
Customer loan swaps 45,220
 
 45,220
 
Interest rate swap on loans 5,591
 
 5,591
 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments 2,241
 
 2,241
 
Forward delivery commitments 1,185
 
 1,185
 
Financial liabilities: 

  
    
Junior subordinated debt interest rate swaps 12,642
 
 12,642
 
Customer loan swaps 45,220
 
 45,220
 
Interest rate swap on borrowings 1,615
 
 1,615
 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments 264
 
 264
 
Forward delivery commitments 30
 
 30
 
December 31, 2019    
  
  
Financial assets:    
  
  
Loans held for sale $11,854
 $
 $11,854
 $
AFS investments:     
   
   
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 118,083
 
 118,083
 
Mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 463,386
 
 463,386
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises 325,905
 
 325,905
 
Subordinated corporate bonds 10,744
 
 10,744
 
Equity securities - bank stock 1,674
 
 1,674
 
Customer loan swaps 17,756
 
 17,756
 
Interest rate swap on loans 483
 
 483
 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments 480
 
 480
 
Forward delivery commitments 312
 
 312
 
Financial liabilities:     
     
Junior subordinated debt interest rate swaps 8,187
 
 8,187
 
Customer loan swaps 17,756
 
 17,756
 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments 18
 
 18
 
Forward delivery commitments 15
 
 15
 


 The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. The Company’s policy for determining transfers between levels occurs at the end of the reporting period when circumstances in the underlying valuation criteria change and result in transfer between levels.



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Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
 
The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market value that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.


Collateral-Dependent Impaired LoansLoans for which it is probable that paymentExpected credit losses on individually assessed loans deemed to be collateral dependent are valued based upon the lower of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual termsamortized cost of the loan agreement are considered impaired. The Company's policy is to evaluate individually for impairment loans with a principal balance of $500,000 or more, that are classified as substandard or doubtful and are on non-accrual status. Once the population of loans is identified for individual impairment assessment, the Company measures these loans for impairment by comparing net realizable value, which is the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated costs to sell, to the carrying value of the loan. If the net realizable value of the loan is less than the carrying value of the loan, then a loss is recognized as part of the ALL to adjust the loan's carrying value to net realizable value. Accordingly, certain collateral-dependent impaired loans are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis.sell. Management has estimatedestimates the fair values of these assets using Level 2 inputs, such as the fair value of collateral based on independent third-party market approach appraisals for collateral-dependent loans, and Level 3 inputs where circumstances warrant an adjustment to the appraised value based on the age of the appraisal and/or comparable sales, condition of the collateral, and market conditions.


Servicing Assets:  The Company accounts for mortgage servicing assets at cost, subject to impairment testing. When the carrying value of a tranche exceeds fair value, a valuation allowance is established to reduce the carrying cost to fair value. Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing income. The Company obtains a third-party valuation based upon loan level data including note rate, type and term of the underlying loans. The model utilizes two significant unobservable inputs, namely loan prepayment assumptions and the discount rate used, to calculate the fair value of each tranche, and, as such, the Company has classified the model within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the mortgage servicing assets were not carried at fair value.
 
Non-Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

The Company has no non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis consist of OREO, goodwill and core deposit intangible assets. 


OREO:OREO properties acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure are recorded at net realizable value, which is the fair value of the real estate, less estimated costs to sell. Any write-down of the recorded investment in the related loan is charged to the ALLACL upon transfer to OREO. Upon acquisition of a property, a current appraisal is used or an internal valuation is prepared to substantiate fair value of the property. After foreclosure, management periodically, but at least annually, obtains updated valuations of the OREO properties and, if additional impairments are deemed necessary, the subsequent write-downs for declines in value are recorded through a valuation allowance and a provision for credit losses charged to other non-interest expense within the consolidated statements of income. As management considers appropriate, adjustments are made to the appraisal obtained for the OREO property to account for recent sales activity of comparable properties, changes in the condition of the property, and changes in market conditions. These adjustments are not observable in an active market and are classified as Level 3.


Goodwill and Core Deposit Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the excess cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. The fair value of goodwill is estimated by utilizing several standard valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analyses, bank merger multiples, and/or an estimation of the impact of business conditions and investor activities on the long-term value of the goodwill. Should an impairment occur, the associated goodwill is written-down to fair value and the impairment charge is recorded within non-interest expense in the consolidated statements of income. The Company conducts an annual impairment test of goodwill in the fourth quarter each year, or more frequently as necessary. There have been no indications or triggering events during the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, for which management believes that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. Refer to Note 2 for further discussion.


Core Deposit Intangible Assets: The Company's core deposit intangible assets represent the estimated value of acquired customer relationships and are amortized over the estimated life of those relationships. Core deposit intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. There were no events or changes in circumstances for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, that indicated the carrying amount may not be recoverable.



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The table below highlights financial and non-financial assets measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis for the dates indicated:
(In thousands)Fair
Value
Readily
Available
Market
Prices
(Level 1)
Observable
Market
Data
(Level 2)
Company
Determined
Fair Value
(Level 3)
March 31, 2021   
Financial assets:   
Collateral-dependent loans$210 $$$210 
December 31, 2020   
Financial assets:   
Servicing assets$1,010 $$$1,010 
Non-financial assets:
OREO$236 $$$236 
(In thousands) 
Fair
Value
 
Readily
Available
Market
Prices
(Level 1)
 
Observable
Market
Data
(Level 2)
 
Company
Determined
Fair Value
(Level 3)
March 31, 2020    
  
  
Financial assets:    
  
  
Collateral-dependent impaired loans $110
 $
 $
 $110
Non-financial assets:        
OREO 94
 
 
 94
December 31, 2019    
  
  
Non-financial assets:        
OREO $94
 $
 $
 $94


The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for the dates indicated:
(Dollars in thousands)Fair ValueValuation MethodologyUnobservable InputDiscount
March 31, 2021    
Collateral-dependent loans:    
Partially charged-off$210 Market approach appraisal of
   collateral
Estimated selling costs11%
December 31, 2020
Servicing assets$1,010 Discounted cash flowWeighted-average constant prepayment rate19%
Weighted average discount rate10%
OREO$236 Market approach appraisal of
   collateral
Management adjustment of appraisal5%
Estimated selling cost11%


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(Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Methodology Unobservable Input Discount
March 31, 2020         
Collateral-dependent impaired loans:  
       
Partially charged-off $110
 
Market approach appraisal of
   collateral
 
Management adjustment of
   appraisal
 0%(0%)
      Estimated selling costs 10%(10%)
OREO $94
 Market approach appraisal of
collateral
 
Management adjustment of
   appraisal
 18%(18%)
      Estimated selling cost 13%(13%)
December 31, 2019  
       
OREO $94
 
Market approach appraisal of
   collateral
 
Management adjustment of
   appraisal
 18%(18%)
      Estimated selling cost 13%(13%)





The estimated fair values and related carrying amounts for assets and liabilities for which fair value is only disclosed are shown below as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)Carrying
Amount
Fair ValueReadily
Available
Market
Prices
(Level 1)
Observable
Market
Prices
(Level 2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices
(Level 3)
March 31, 2021
Financial assets:     
HTM debt securities$1,295 $1,396 $$1,396 $
Commercial real estate loans(1)(2)
1,365,306 1,325,614 1,325,614 
Commercial loans(2)
360,989 357,306 357,306 
SBA PPP loans(2)
169,320 174,409 174,409 
Residential real estate loans(2)
1,048,672 1,057,713 1,057,713 
Home equity loans(2)
238,310 237,736 237,736 
Consumer loans(2)
18,674 16,764 16,764 
Servicing assets2,447 3,063 3,063 
Financial liabilities:     
Time deposits$396,072 $397,667 $$397,667 $
Short-term borrowings186,408 186,390 186,390 
Subordinated debentures59,331 46,697 46,697 
December 31, 2020
Financial assets:
HTM debt securities$1,297 $1,411 $$1,411 $
Commercial real estate loans(1)(2)
1,344,860 1,307,132 1,307,132 
Commercial loans(2)
374,791 372,194 372,194 
SBA PPP loans(2)
135,026 137,209 00137,209 
Residential real estate loans(2)
1,051,324 1,066,991 1,066,991 
Home equity loans(2)
255,957 253,276 253,276 
Consumer loans(2)
19,999 18,102 18,102 
Servicing assets2,196 1,437 1,437 
Financial liabilities:     
Time deposits$457,694 $460,278 $$460,278 $
Short-term borrowings162,439 162,420 162,420 
Long-term borrowings25,000 25,442 25,442 
Subordinated debentures59,331 46,475 46,475 
(In thousands) 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value 
Readily
Available
Market
Prices
(Level 1)
 
Observable
Market
Prices
(Level 2)
 
Company
Determined
Market
Prices
(Level 3)
March 31, 2020          
Financial assets:  
  
  
  
  
HTM securities $1,300
 $1,358
 $
 $1,358
 $
Residential real estate loans(1)
 1,058,315
 1,070,839
 
 
 1,070,839
Commercial real estate loans(1)
 1,286,486
 1,246,184
 
 
 1,246,184
Commercial loans(1)(2)
 458,790
 455,364
 
 
 455,364
Home equity loans(1)
 303,746
 292,371
 
 
 292,371
Consumer loans(1)
 23,904
 22,034
 
 
 22,034
Servicing assets 903
 1,418
 
 
 1,418
Financial liabilities:    
   
   
  
Time deposits $595,061
 $598,911
 $
 $598,911
 $
Short-term borrowings 326,722
 326,678
 
 326,678
 
Long-term borrowings 35,000
 34,923
 
 34,923
 
Subordinated debentures 59,155
 44,327
 
 44,327
 
December 31, 2019          
Financial assets:          
HTM securities $1,302
 $1,359
 $
 $1,359
 $
Residential real estate loans(1)
 1,064,532
 1,066,544
 
 
 1,066,544
Commercial real estate loans(1)
 1,230,983
 1,196,297
 
 
 1,196,297
Commercial loans(1)(2)
 438,716
 431,892
 
 
 431,892
Home equity loans(1)
 310,356
 293,565
 
 
 293,565
Consumer loans(1)
 25,265
 23,355
 
 
 23,355
Servicing assets 877
 1,496
 
 
 1,496
Financial liabilities:    
   
   
  
Time deposits $595,549
 $594,881
 $
 $594,881
 $
Short-term borrowings 268,809
 268,631
 
 268,631
 
Long-term borrowings 10,000
 10,002
 
 10,002
 
Subordinated debentures 59,080
 50,171
 
 50,171
 
(1)    Commercial real estate loan includes non owner-occupied and owner-occupied properties.
(1)The presented carrying amount is net of the allocated ALL.
(2)Includes the HPFC loan portfolio.

(2)    The presented carrying amount is net of the allocated ACL on loans.

Excluded from the summary were financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis, as previously described.


The Company considers its financial instruments' current use to be the highest and best use of the instruments.


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NOTE 16 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS



Subsequent to March 31, 2020, global, national and local economies and financial markets have continued to be negatively impacted by the effects of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The Company is actively working through this unprecedented situation. The impact the pandemic may have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements is unknown at this time.


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



FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
The discussions set forth below and in the documents we incorporate by reference herein contain certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including certain plans, exceptions, goals, projections, and statements, which are subject to numerous risks, assumptions, and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “assume,” “plan,” “target,” or “goal” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “could” and other expressions which predict or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate to historical matters. Forward-looking statements should not be relied on, because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company. These risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from the anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
 
The following factors, among others, could cause the Company’s financial performance to differ materially from the Company’s goals, plans, objectives, intentions, expectations and other forward-looking statements:
 
weakness in the United States economy in general and the regional and local economies within the New England region and Maine, which could result in a deterioration of credit quality, an increase in the allowance for loancredit losses or a reduced demand for the Company’s credit or fee-based products and services;
changes in trade, monetary, and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;
inflation, interest rate, market, and monetary fluctuations;
competitive pressures, including continued industry consolidation and the increased financial services provided by non-banks;
volatility in the securities markets that could adversely affect the value or credit quality of the Company’s assets, impairment of goodwill, the availability and terms of funding necessary to meet the Company’s liquidity needs, and which could lead to impairment in the value of securities in the Company's investment portfolio;
changes in information technology and other operational risks, including cybersecurity, that require increased capital spending;
changes in consumer spending and savings habits;
changes in tax, banking, securities and insurance laws and regulations; and
changes in accounting policies, practices and standards, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), and other accounting standard setters.


In addition, statements about the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's businesses and results of operations and financial conditions may constitute forward-looking statements. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements concerning:


the continued effectiveness of our Pandemic Work Group;
the continuing ability of our employees to work remotely;
our continuing ability to staff our branches and keep our branches open;
the continuing strength of our capital and liquidity positions;
our continued ability to access sources of contingent liquidity;
the continuing strength of the asset quality in our lending portfolios; and
the potential effectiveness of relief measures and programs for customers affected by COVID-19.

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These statements are subject to the risk that the actual effects may differ, possibly materially, from what is reflected in those forward-looking statements due to factors and future developments that are uncertain, unpredictable and in many cases beyond our control, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic, and the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic on our customers, third parties and the Company.


You should carefully review all of these factors, and be aware that there may be other factors that could cause differences, including the risk factors listed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, as updated by the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, including this report, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described therein and should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.
 
These forward-looking statements were based on information, plans and estimates at the date of this report, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes, except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation.  

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATION TO GAAP


In addition to evaluating the Company’s results of operations in accordance with GAAP, management supplements this evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as the return on average tangible equity,equity; efficiency ratio; tax equivalent net interest income;income (fully-taxable equivalent); pre-tax, pre-provision earnings;adjusted yield on interest-earning assets and adjusted net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent); tangible book value per share; tangible common equity ratio; and core deposits and average core deposits. These non-GAAP financial measures are utilized for purposes of measuring performance against the Company's peer group and other financial institutions, as well as for analyzing its internal performance. The Company also believes these non-GAAP financial measures help investors better understand the Company's operating performance and trends and allows for better performance comparisons to other banks. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures remove the impact of unusual items that may obscure trends in the Company’s underlying performance. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP operating results, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other financial institutions.


Return on Average Tangible Equity: Return on average tangible equity is the ratio of (i) net income, adjusted for (a) tax effected amortization of core deposit intangible assets and (b) goodwill impairment, as necessary, to (ii) average shareholders' equity, adjusted for average goodwill and othercore deposit intangible assets. This adjusted financial ratio reflects a shareholders' return on tangible capital deployed in our business and is a common measure within the financial services industry.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Net income, as presented$19,740 $13,493 
Add: amortization of core deposit intangible assets, net of tax(1)
130 134 
Net income, adjusted for amortization of core deposit intangible assets$19,870 $13,627 
Average equity, as presented$533,645 $480,174 
Less: average goodwill and core deposit intangible assets(97,463)(98,143)
Average tangible equity$436,182 $382,031 
Return on average equity15.00 %11.30 %
Return on average tangible equity18.47 %14.35 %
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Dollars in thousands) 2020 2019
Net income, as presented $13,493
 $14,273
Add: amortization of intangible assets, net of tax(1)
 134
 139
Net income, adjusted for amortization of intangible assets $13,627
 $14,412
Average equity, as presented $480,174
 $441,027
Less: average goodwill and other intangible assets (98,143) (98,838)
Average tangible equity $382,031
 $342,189
Return on average equity 11.30% 13.13%
Return on average tangible equity 14.35% 17.08%
(1)(1)     Assumed a 21% tax rate.


Efficiency Ratio. The efficiency ratio represents an approximate measure of the cost required for the Company to generate a dollar of revenue. This is a common measure within the financial services industry and is a key ratio for evaluating Company performance. The efficiency ratio is calculated as the ratio of (i) total non-interest expense, adjusted for certain operating expenses, as necessary, to (ii) net interest income on a tax equivalent basis plus total non-interest income, adjusted for certain other income items, as necessary.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Non-interest expense, as presented$24,899 $24,561 
Less: prepayment penalty on borrowings(514)— 
Adjusted non-interest expense$24,385 $24,561 
Net interest income, as presented$32,364 $31,826 
Add: effect of tax-exempt income(1)
271 280 
Non-interest income, as presented15,215 11,403 
Adjusted net interest income plus non-interest income$47,850 $43,509 
Ratio of non-interest expense to total revenues(2)
52.33 %56.82 %
Efficiency ratio50.96 %56.45 %
(1)     Assumed a 21% tax rate.
(2)    Revenue is the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.

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  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Dollars in thousands) 2020 2019
Non-interest expense, as presented $24,561
 $22,783
Net interest income, as presented $31,826
 $31,895
Add: effect of tax-exempt income(1)
 280
 244
Non-interest income, as presented 11,403
 9,389
Adjusted net interest income plus non-interest income $43,509
 $41,528
Ratio of non-interest expense to total revenues(2)
 56.82% 55.19%
Efficiency ratio 56.45% 54.86%
(1)Assumed a 21% tax rate.
(2)Revenue is the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.



Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income (Fully-Taxable Equivalent). Tax Net interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent net interest incomebasis is net interest income plus the taxes that would have been paid had tax-exempt securities been taxable. This number attempts to enhance the comparability of the performance of assets that have different tax liabilities. This is a common measure within the financial services industry and is used within the calculation of net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis.
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20212020
Net interest income, as presented$32,364 $31,826 
Add: effect of tax-exempt income(1)
271 280 
Net interest income (fully-taxable equivalent)$32,635 $32,106 
(1)     Assumed a 21% tax rate.

Pre-tax, Pre-provision Earnings. Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings is a supplemental measure of operating earnings and performance, and is calculated as net income before provision for credit losses and income tax expense. This supplemental measure is becoming more widely used by financial institutions as a measure of financial performance for comparability across financial institutions due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision for credit losses, as well as the differences in accounting methodology for the ACL currently across financial institutions as the CARES Act provided financial institutions the option to delay adoption of the new accounting methodology, commonly referred to as "CECL," as further described in "– Critical Accounting Policies" and Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20212020
Net income, as presented$19,740 $13,493 
Add: (credit) provision for credit losses(1,956)1,775 
Add: income tax expense4,896 3,400 
Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings$22,680 $18,668 

Adjusted Yield on Interest-Earning Assets. Adjusted yield on interest-earning assets normalizes the Company's reported yield on interest-earning assets for certain unusual, non-recurring items, including: (i) the impact of PPP loans and (ii) excess cash/liquidity held by the Company, primarily due to Federal stimulus programs and changes in the FRB cash holding requirements for financial institutions both in response to COVID-19.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
Yield on interest-earning assets, as presented3.15 %3.90 %
Add: effect of excess liquidity on yield on interest-earning assets0.10 %— %
Less: effect of SBA PPP loans on yield on interest-earning assets(0.06)%— %
Adjusted yield on interest-earning assets3.19 %3.90 %

Adjusted Net Interest Margin (Fully-Taxable Equivalent). Adjusted net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis normalizes the Company's reported net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis for certain unusual, non-recurring items, including: (i) the impact of PPP loans and (ii) excess cash/liquidity held by the Company, primarily due to Federal stimulus programs and changes in the FRB cash holding requirements for financial institutions both in response to COVID-19.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
Net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent), as presented2.88 %3.08 %
Add: effect of excess liquidity on net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent)0.10 %0.01 %
Less: effect of SBA PPP loans on net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent)(0.07)%— %
Adjusted net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent)2.91 %3.09 %
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  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands) 2020 2019
Net interest income, as presented $31,826
 $31,895
Add: effect of tax-exempt income(1)
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Net interest income, tax equivalent $32,106
 $32,139
(1)Assumed a 21% tax rate.

Tangible Book Value per Share. Tangible book value per share is the ratio of (i) shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangibles to (ii) total common shares outstanding at period end. Tangible book value per share is a common measure within the financial services industry to assess the value of a company, as it removes goodwill and other intangible assets generated within purchase accounting upon a business combination.


Tangible Common Equity Ratio. Tangible common equity is the ratio of (i) shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets to (ii) total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets. This ratio is a measure used within the financial services industry to assess whether or not a company is highly leveraged.
(In thousands, except number of shares, per share data and ratios)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Tangible Book Value Per Share:
Shareholders’ equity, as presented$532,120 $529,314 
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets(97,377)(97,540)
Tangible shareholders’ equity$434,743 $431,774 
Shares outstanding at period end14,928,434 14,909,097 
Book value per share$35.64 $35.50 
Tangible book value per share$29.12 $28.96 
Tangible Common Equity Ratio:
Total assets$5,089,279 $4,898,745 
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets(97,377)(97,540)
Tangible assets$4,991,902 $4,801,205 
Common equity ratio10.46 %10.81 %
Tangible common equity ratio8.71 %8.99 %
(In thousands, except number of shares, per share data and ratios) 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Tangible Book Value Per Share:    
Shareholders’ equity, as presented $492,680
 $473,415
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets (98,052) (98,222)
Tangible shareholders’ equity $394,628
 $375,193
Shares outstanding at period end 14,951,597
 15,144,719
Book value per share $32.95
 $31.26
Tangible book value per share $26.39
 $24.77
Tangible Common Equity Ratio:    
Total assets $4,594,539
 $4,429,521
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets (98,052) (98,222)
Tangible assets $4,496,487
 $4,331,299
Common equity ratio 10.72% 10.69%
Tangible common equity ratio 8.78% 8.66%


Core Deposits. Core deposits are used by management to measure the portion of the Company's total deposits that management believes to be more stable and lower cost. The Company calculates core deposits as total deposits (as reported on the consolidated statements of condition) less certificates of deposit and brokered deposits. Management believes core deposits is a useful measure to assess the Company's deposit base, including its potential volatility.
(In thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Total deposits$4,211,630 $4,005,244 
Less: certificates of deposit(346,046)(357,666)
Less: brokered deposits(288,758)(283,567)
Core deposits$3,576,826 $3,364,011 
(In thousands) 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Total deposits $3,563,705
 $3,537,743
Less: certificates of deposit (545,013) (521,752)
Less: brokered deposits (188,758) (191,005)
Core deposits $2,829,934
 $2,824,986




Average Core Deposits. Average core deposits are used by management to measure the portion of the Company's total deposits that management believes to be more stable and at a lower interest rate cost. The Company calculates average core deposits as total deposits (as disclosed on the Average Balance, Interest and Yield/Rate Analysis tables) less certificates of deposit. Management believes core deposits is a useful measure to assess the Company's deposit base, including its potential volatility.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20212020
Total average deposits$3,770,314 $3,355,595 
Less: average certificates of deposit(351,555)(552,079)
Average core deposits$3,418,759 $2,803,516 

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  Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands) 2020 2019
Total average deposits $3,355,595
 $3,087,121
Less: average certificates of deposit (552,079) (443,107)
Average core deposits $2,803,516
 $2,644,014





CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. In preparing the Company’s consolidated financial statements, management is required to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses reported. Actual results could materially differ from the Company'sour current estimates, as a result of changing conditions and future events. Several estimates are particularly critical and are susceptible to significant near-term change, including (i) the ALL;ACL, including the ACL on loans, off-balance sheet credit exposures and investments; (ii) accounting for acquisitions and the subsequent review of goodwill and core deposit intangible assets generated in an acquisition for impairment; (iii) OTTI of investments; (iv) income taxes; and (v)(iv) accounting for defined benefit and postretirement plans.


There have been no material changes to the Company's critical accounting policies as disclosed within its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, with the exception of updates noted below.2020. Refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, for discussion of the Company's critical accounting policies.

ALL. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was signed into law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Section 4014 of the CARES Act, we were permitted to delay our compliance with ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses(Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"), commonly referred to as "CECL," until the earlier of (1) the date on which the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic that the President of the United States declared on March 15, 2020 terminates, or (2) December 31, 2020. We opted to delay our compliance with CECL to devote our attention and resources to supporting our customers and communities during these unprecedented times. Upon the earlier of the termination of the national emergency or December 31, 2020, the Company will adopt CECL as of January 1, 2020, using a modified-retrospective method, and will record a one-time adjustment to shareholders' equity through retained earnings. Refer to Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for discussion of our current status for CECL readiness and estimated one-time charge to shareholders' equity upon adoption.

Furthermore, because we opted to delay adoption of CECL as outlined above, we will be required to reassess our ALL and reserve for unfunded commitments recorded during interim periods in 2020 (including these interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2020) and restate interim period financial statements to present such interim period financial statements in accordance with ASU 2016-13 upon adoption of CECL. This will require a restatement of interim period 2020 consolidated financial statements, including net income, EPS, and diluted EPS, upon adoption of CECL. Refer to Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for discussion of our estimated impact to the allowance for credit losses in accordance with ASU 2016-13 as of March 31, 2020.

Goodwill Impairment. Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017-04 eliminated "Step 2" of the goodwill impairment test. As such, upon completion of our annual (or more frequent should a trigger event be identified) assessment of goodwill for impairment, if the book value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge will be recorded, which will reduce goodwill. The carrying value of goodwill may not be less than zero. Although ASU 2017-04 simplifies the goodwill impairment test, it increases the likelihood of impairment because it no longer requires a two-step analysis. Refer to Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.


Refer to Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for discussion of accounting pronouncements issued but yet to be adopted and implemented.




GENERAL OVERVIEW


Camden National Corporation (hereafter referred to as “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) is a publicly-held bank holding company, with $4.6approximately $5.1 billion in assets at March 31, 2020,2021, incorporated under the laws of the State of Maine and headquartered in Camden, Maine. Camden National Bank (the "Bank"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was founded in 1875. The Company was founded in 1984, went public in 1997 and is now registered with NASDAQ Global Market (“NASDAQ”) under the ticker symbol "CAC."


The primary business of the Company and the Bank is to attract deposits from, and to extend loans to, consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit and commercial customers. The Company, through the Bank, provides a broad array of banking and other financial services, including wealth management and trust services, brokerage, investment advisory and insurance services, to consumer, business, non-profit and municipal customers.


The Company competes throughout Maine, and select areas of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. We operate in 13 of Maine's 16 counties, with our primary markets and presence being throughout coastal and central Maine. The Company and the Bank generally have effectively competed with other financial institutions by emphasizing customer service, highlighted by local decision-making, establishing long-term customer relationships, building customer loyalty and providing products and services designed to meet the needs of customers.




EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
 
First Quarter 2020 Review. Global, national and local markets and economies are facing unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company, with the full support of its Board of Directors, has taken certain actions (i) to provide for the safety and health of its employees, customers, and communities; (ii) to help ease the far-reaching financial hardships the pandemic presents to our employees and customers; and (iii) fortify the financial strength of the Company.

As the pandemic unfolded in March 2020, we initiated a Pandemic Work Group that was led by the Company's executive team and certain senior managers across various business lines. The Pandemic Work Group took immediate action, including, but not limited to:
Devised and executed a plan that shifted over half of our employees to work remotely;
Developed procedures and policies to provide for the safety of our employees and customers, which included transitioning our branch network to serve customers through our drive-up windows by eliminating lobby visits other than by appointment, and temporarily closing certain branches to maximize staffing resources and ensure contingency plans are in place;
Began providing premium pay to front-line employees that continue to provide essential banking services to our customers and communities, as well as announced that we would not have any layoffs as a result of the pandemic for a period of 90 days, and that we would reassess our position thereafter;
Developed temporary loan payment deferral programs to assist customers impacted by the pandemic; and
Oversaw the roll-out of the Small Business Administration ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program issued by the federal government as part of its stimulus plan to respond to the pandemic.

Over the course of a few weeks, our strategic focus shifted from executing on long-terms plans and initiatives to drive earnings growth to capital preservation to further solidify our balance sheet as we enter uncertain times. Fortunately, we enter these challenging economic times after having record net income for 2019, solid operating results for the first quarter of 2020, and solid asset quality.

Operating Results. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, was $13.5$19.7 million, a decrease of $780,000, or 5%, compared toquarterly record for the Company and 46% greater than the three months ended March 31, 2020. Over the same comparable period, last year. Diluteddiluted EPS increased 47% to $1.31 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was $0.89, a decrease2021.

Key earnings drivers between periods included:
A release of $0.02, or 2%, compared to the same period last year.

Other key financial metrics over these periods include:
A return on average assets for the three months ended March 31, 2020, of 1.21%, compared to 1.33% for the same period last year;
A return on average equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020, of 11.30%, compared to 13.13% for the same period last year; and
A return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP) for the three months ended March 31, 2020, of 14.35%, compared to 17.08% for the same period last year.

Asset Quality. As of March 31, 2020, non-performing assets were 0.23% of total assets and past due loans were 0.24% of total loans. In comparison, at December 31, 2019, non-performing assets were 0.25% of total assets and past due loans were 0.17% of total loans. At March 31, 2020, the ALL was 0.84% of total loans and 257% of non-performing loans.

In March 2020, we offered temporary debt relief to customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Generally, the terms of the internal temporary debt relief program provided customers with up to 180 days of payment deferral. As of April 22, 2020, we had approved for deferral 1,732 loans totaling $547.7 million of loans, or 17% of the Company's loan portfolio at March 31, 2020.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act was signed into law in March 2020. The CARES Act provided certain companies with optional temporary relief from applying the current expected credit losses model, commonly referred to as "CECL." We chose to delay the implementation of CECL under the terms of the CARES Act. As such, the reported allowanceprovision for credit losses and related provision expenseof $2.0 million for the first quarter of 2021, as compared to a $1.8 million provision charge for the first quarter of 2020. In March 2020, was accounted for underCOVID-19 had been announced as a global pandemic and the incurred loss model. Refer to "– Critical Accounting Policies" and Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of CECL.



TheCompany's provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021 was $1.8accounted for and reported under the incurred loss model, whereas the Company's provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was accounted for and reported under the Current Expected Credit Loss model (commonly referred to as "CECL").
Mortgage banking income for the first quarter of 2021 was $3.6 million, an increase of $1.0 million overor 101%, higher than the same period last year. Theof 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, interest rates dropped to new historical lows while housing demand grew within our markets, driving an 85% increase reflects our initial estimatein residential mortgage originations for the first quarter of the impact of the pandemic as of March 31, 2020, based on known information at that time.

Capital Position. Our capital strategy shifted during2021 compared to the first quarter of 2020 asand an increase in loans sold between periods of $123.4 million, or 178%.
Net interest income increased $538,000, or 2%, between periods driven by SBA PPP income of $1.9 million for the COVID-19 pandemic spreadfirst quarter of 2021. SBA PPP lending did not begin until the second quarter of 2020. Net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis decreased 20 basis points between periods to 2.88% for the first quarter of 2021. The
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combination of lower interest rates and growing uncertainty asan increase excess cash from average deposit growth of 12% between periods compressed our net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis. Our adjusted net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP), which is adjusted for SBA PPP income and excess cash, for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was 2.91%, compared to its impact3.09% for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Other key financial metrics between quarters included:
Diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $1.31, an increase of $0.42, or 47%, over the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings (non-GAAP) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 increased $4.0 million, or 21%, over the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Return on average assets for the global, nationalthree months ended March 31, 2021 was 1.62%, compared to 1.21% for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Return on average equity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was 15.00%, compared to 11.30% for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and local economies mounted. Through early-March 2020, we repurchased 217,031 sharesreturn on average tangible equity (non-GAAP) was 18.47% and 14.35% for the same periods, respectively.

Asset Quality. As of March 31, 2021, the Company's common stockasset quality metrics remained very strong, continuing its trend from December 31, 2020. Non-performing assets were 0.20% of total assets and loans 30-89 days past due of 0.05% of total loans. In comparison, at December 31, 2020, non-performing assets were 0.22% of total assets and loans 30-89 days past due were 0.10% of total loans.

As of March 31, 2021, total commercial and retail loans operating under short-term deferral arrangements due to COVID-19 were $2.4 million, compared to $26.5 million at December 31, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has not provided any additional temporary debt relief to borrowers; however, such relief may be made in the future on a costcase-by-case basis and, if so, would be done within the terms of $8.0 million. In mid-March 2020, we suspended repurchasing shares of our common stock.CARES Act and bank regulatory guidance.


The Company enters this period of economic uncertainty well-positioned from a capital perspective.Capital Position. At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company's capital position wasremained well in excess of regulatory capital requirements, including a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.81%, a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 12.56%, common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 11.27%,16.00% and a tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.61%, compared to 13.81% and 9.53%. Additionally, at March 31, 2020, the Company's common equity ratio was 10.72% and tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP) was 8.78%.respectively.


InOn March 2020,30, 2021, the Company announced a $0.03, or 9%, increase in its quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of $0.33to $0.36 per share, an increase of 10% compared to a year ago. The cash dividend is payable on April 30, 2021 to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2020, and shareholders will begin receiving payments on April 30, 2020.2021. As of March 31, 2020,2021, the Company's annualized dividend yield was 4.20%,3.01% based on Camden National'sits closing share price of $31.45 on March 31, 2020,$47.86, as reported by NASDAQ. As of March 31, 2021, the Company's book value per share grew 8% to $35.64 year-over-year, while its tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) grew 10% over the same period to $29.12 at March 31, 2021.




In the first quarter of 2021, the Company initiated a new share repurchase program for up to 750,000 shares of its common stock, or approximately 5% of the Company's shares outstanding. This share repurchase program replaces the program that terminated in January 2021.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Net interest income is the interest earned on loans, securities, and other interest-earning assets, plusadjusted for net loan fees, origination costs, and accretion or amortization of fair value marks on loans and/or CDs created in purchase accounting, less the interest paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings. Net interest income is our largest source of revenue.revenue, which is defined as the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, net interest income accounted for 74% and 77%, respectively,was $32.4 million, or 68% of total revenues.revenues, and $31.8 million, or 74% of total revenues, respectively. Net interest income is affected by several factors including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates, loan and deposit pricing strategies and competitive conditions, the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and liabilities, and the level of non-performing assets.


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Net Interest Income

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP) was $32.6 million, an increase of $529,000, or 2%, over the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase was driven by a $5.4 million decrease in interest expense between periods that offset the decrease of $4.8 million in interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis between periods. The decrease in interest expense between periods was the result of a 57 basis point decrease in our average cost of funds driven by lower interest rates and the change in funding mix as average deposits grew to 88% of total funding for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to 86% for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease in interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis between periods was the result of a 75 basis point decrease in our yield on average interest-earning assets driven by the lower interest rate environment, but was partially offset by average loan growth of $118.6 million, or 4%. Average loan growth for the period was fueled by SBA PPP loans and commercial real estate growth of $154.9 million and $109.3 million, respectively, but was partially offset by a decrease in average commercial loans of $83.1 million and average consumer and home equity loans of $66.1 million.

Net Interest Margin

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis was 2.88%, a decrease of 20 basis points compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. The Company's yield on average interest-earning assets compressed 75 basis points period-over-period to 3.15% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, while its cost of funds decreased 57 basis points period-over-period to 0.29% for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease in net margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis was driven by the following factors:
During the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve reduced the targeted Federal Funds rate to between zero and 0.25% in response to COVID-19 and benchmark interest rates fell, compressing asset yields. In response to compressing asset yields, we proactively took actions to reduce deposit costs.
SBA PPP loans originated during 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 provided a 6 basis point lift to our average interest-earning asset yield and a 7 basis point lift to net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was $32.1 million, a decrease of $33,000 over the same period last year. The decrease was due to net interest margin1 compression of ten basis points between periods to 3.08% for the first quarter of 2020, but was partially offset by average interest-earning asset growth between periods of $103.42021.
Average deposits grew $414.7 million, or 3%12%, to $4.1 billion for the first quarter of 2020.
Interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis. Interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended March 31, 2020, decreased $1.8 million, or 4%, to $40.5 million,2021, compared to the same period last year. The decrease wasof 2020, driven by federal government stimulus provided to retail and business customers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Average deposit growth occurred within average core deposits (non-GAAP), highlighted by an increase in average balances of $615.2 million, or 22%, period-over-period. Over the same period, average investments grew $138.3 million, or 15%, and average loans grew $118.6 million. The pace in which deposits outgrew loans and investments created excess cash holdings further compressing interest-earning asset yields and net interest margin on a decrease infully-taxable equivalent basis. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, excess cash/liquidity reduced the Company's average interest-earning asset yield of 3010 basis points between periods to 3.90% forand net interest margin 10 basis points.

The Company's adjusted net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP), which excludes the first quarterimpact of 2020, as loan yields decreased 38 basis points between periods, which was reflective of the change in interest rate environment. The average 10-year U.S. Treasury interest rate for the first quarter of 2020 was 1.37%, compared to 2.65% for the first quarter of 2019.
Interest expense. Interest expenseSBA PPP loans and excess cash, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, decreased $1.7 million, or 17%2021, was 2.91%, to $8.4 million, compared to the same period last year. The decrease was due to a decrease in cost of funds of 21 basis points between periods to 0.86%3.09% for the first quarter of 2020. Cost of funds decreased between periods primarily due to: (i) strong average deposit growth of $268.5 million, or 9%, between periods, which drove a decrease in borrowings of $185.2 million, or 25%, and enabled the Company to fund asset growth with lower cost funding; and (ii) the Federal Funds rate was cut twice in the first quarter of 2020 dropping the rate to 0.25% atthree months ended March 31, 2020, compared to 2.50% at March 31, 2019.
2020.

The following table presents average balances, interest income, interest expense, and the corresponding average yields earned and cost of funds, as well as net interest income, net interest rate spread and net interest margin on a fully-taxable basis for the followings periods:

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Quarterly Average Balance, Interest and Yield/Rate Analysis

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Average BalanceInterestYield/RateAverage BalanceInterestYield/Rate
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and other interest-earning assets$210,844 $47 0.09 %$66,180 $207 1.24 %
Investments - taxable946,456 4,054 1.71 %809,041 5,174 2.56 %
Investments - nontaxable(1)
118,469 922 3.11 %117,537 996 3.39 %
Loans(2):
Commercial real estate1,382,795 12,374 3.58 %1,273,538 13,646 4.24 %
Commercial(1)
333,458 3,120 3.74 %416,527 4,435 4.21 %
SBA PPP154,900 1,877 4.85 %— — — %
HPFC12,549 225 7.18 %20,336 402 7.83 %
Municipal(1)
24,133 198 3.33 %16,990 155 3.67 %
Residential real estate1,083,101 10,078 3.72 %1,078,836 11,292 4.19 %
Consumer and home equity268,711 2,764 4.17 %334,771 4,186 5.03 %
Total loans3,259,647 30,636 3.76 %3,140,998 34,116 4.32 %
Total interest-earning assets4,535,416 35,659 3.15 %4,133,756 40,493 3.90 %
Cash and due from banks51,554 42,869 
Other assets388,345 336,819 
Less: ACL(37,926)(25,252)
Total assets$4,937,389 $4,488,192 
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
Deposits:
Non-interest checking$817,631 $— — %$529,501 $— — %
Interest checking1,289,511 612 0.19 %1,146,783 1,987 0.70 %
Savings626,591 64 0.04 %476,849 86 0.07 %
Money market685,026 523 0.31 %650,383 1,586 0.98 %
Certificates of deposit351,555 549 0.63 %552,079 2,209 1.61 %
Total deposits3,770,314 1,748 0.19 %3,355,595 5,868 0.70 %
Borrowings:
Brokered deposits284,620 315 0.45 %208,084 794 1.54 %
Customer repurchase agreements165,721 121 0.29 %236,351 633 1.08 %
Subordinated debentures59,331 805 5.50 %59,119 887 6.04 %
Other borrowings14,444 35 0.99 %59,257 205 1.39 %
Total borrowings524,116 1,276 0.99 %562,811 2,519 1.80 %
Total funding liabilities4,294,430 3,024 0.29 %3,918,406 8,387 0.86 %
Other liabilities109,314 89,612 
Shareholders' equity533,645 480,174 
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity$4,937,389 $4,488,192 
Net interest income (fully-taxable equivalent)32,635 32,106 
Less: fully-taxable equivalent adjustment(271)(280)
Net interest income$32,364 $31,826 
Net interest rate spread (fully-taxable equivalent)2.86 %3.04 %
Net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent)2.88 %3.08 %
Adjusted net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent) (non-GAAP)2.91 %3.09 %

(1)    Reported on tax-equivalent basis calculated using a 21% tax rate, including certain commercial loans.

(2)    Non-accrual loans and loans held for sale are included in total average loans.
















1Net interest margin on a fully-taxable equivalent basis is calculated as net interest income on a full-taxable equivalent basis as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.


Quarterly Average Balance, Interest and Yield/Rate Analysis
  For The Three Months Ended
  March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest Yield/Rate Average Balance Interest Yield/Rate
Assets            
Interest-earning assets:            
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and other interest-earning assets $66,180
 $207
 1.24% $29,985
 $197
 2.63%
Investments - taxable 809,041
 5,174
 2.56% 851,516
 5,447
 2.56%
Investments - nontaxable(1)
 117,537
 996
 3.39% 94,710
 815
 3.44%
Loans(2):
 

          
Residential real estate 1,078,836
 11,292
 4.19% 1,008,285
 10,838
 4.30%
Commercial real estate 1,273,538
 13,646
 4.24% 1,281,501
 15,169
 4.73%
Commercial(1)
 416,527
 4,435
 4.21% 369,832
 4,344
 4.70%
Municipal(1)
 16,990
 155
 3.67% 15,333
 136
 3.60%
Consumer and home equity 334,771
 4,186
 5.03% 347,052
 4,671
 5.46%
HPFC 20,336
 402
 7.83% 32,171
 636
 7.91%
Total loans 3,140,998
 34,116
 4.32% 3,054,174
 35,794
 4.70%
Total interest-earning assets 4,133,756
 40,493
 3.90% 4,030,385
 42,253
 4.20%
Cash and due from banks 42,869
     40,362
    
Other assets 336,819
     292,482
    
Less: ALL (25,252)     (24,780)    
Total assets $4,488,192
     $4,338,449
    
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity 

          
Deposits:            
Non-interest checking $529,501
 $
 % $490,382
 $
 %
Interest checking 1,146,783
 1,987
 0.70% 1,085,301
 2,622
 0.98%
Savings 476,849
 86
 0.07% 485,646
 95
 0.08%
Money market 650,383
 1,586
 0.98% 582,685
 1,740
 1.21%
Certificates of deposit 552,079
 2,209
 1.61% 443,107
 1,465
 1.34%
Total deposits 3,355,595
 5,868
 0.70% 3,087,121
 5,922
 0.78%
Borrowings:            
Brokered deposits 208,084
 794
 1.54% 405,837
 2,501
 2.50%
Customer repurchase agreements 236,351
 633
 1.08% 238,499
 729
 1.24%
Subordinated debentures 59,119
 887
 6.04% 59,007
 717
 4.93%
Other borrowings 59,257
 205
 1.39% 44,711
 245
 2.22%
Total borrowings 562,811
 2,519
 1.80% 748,054
 4,192
 2.27%
Total funding liabilities 3,918,406
 8,387
 0.86% 3,835,175
 10,114
 1.07%
Other liabilities 89,612
     62,247
    
Shareholders' equity 480,174
     441,027
    
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity $4,488,192
     $4,338,449
    
Net interest income (fully-taxable equivalent)   32,106
     32,139
  
Less: fully-taxable equivalent adjustment   (280)     (244)  
Net interest income   $31,826
     $31,895
  
Net interest rate spread (fully-taxable equivalent)     3.04%     3.13%
Net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent)     3.08%     3.18%
Net interest margin (fully-taxable equivalent), excluding fair value mark accretion and collection of previously charged-off acquired loans(3)
     3.06%     3.14%
(1)Reported on tax-equivalent basis calculated using a 21% tax rate, including certain commercial loans.
(2)Non-accrual loans and loans held for sale are included in total average loans.
(3)Excludes the impact of the fair value mark accretion on loans and CDs generated in purchase accounting and collection of previously charged-off acquired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, totaling $283,000 and $390,000, respectively.


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The following table presents certain information on a fully-taxable equivalent basis regarding changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided with respect to changes attributable to rate and volume. The (a) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by prior period's rate), (b) changes in rates (change in rate multiplied prior period's volume), and (c) changes in rate/volume (change in rate multiplied by the change in volume), which is allocated to the change due to rate column.

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021 vs. March 31, 2020
Increase (Decrease) Due to:Net Increase (Decrease)
(In thousands)VolumeRate
Interest-earning assets:      
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and other interest-earning assets$448 $(608)$(160)
Investments – taxable879 (1,999)(1,120)
Investments – nontaxable(82)(74)
Commercial real estate1,171 (2,443)(1,272)
Commercial(884)(431)(1,315)
SBA PPP1,877 — 1,877 
HPFC(154)(23)(177)
Municipal65 (22)43 
Residential real estate45 (1,259)(1,214)
Consumer and home equity(826)(596)(1,422)
Total interest income (fully-taxable equivalent)2,629 (7,463)(4,834)
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest checking248 (1,623)(1,375)
Savings26 (48)(22)
Money market84 (1,147)(1,063)
Certificates of deposit(803)(857)(1,660)
Brokered deposits293 (772)(479)
Customer repurchase agreements(189)(323)(512)
Subordinated debentures(85)(82)
Other borrowings(155)(15)(170)
Total interest expense(493)(4,870)(5,363)
Net interest income (fully-taxable equivalent)$3,122 $(2,593)$529 

Net interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis included the following for the periods indicated:
Income Statement LocationThree Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20212020
Loan fees (cost)(1)
Interest income$1,440 $(334)
Net fair value mark accretion from purchase accountingInterest income and Interest expense234 251 
Recoveries on previously charged-off acquired loansInterest income25 32 
Total$1,699 $(51)
(1)    As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were $5.1 million and $2.2 million of SBA PPP loan origination fees yet to be recognized, respectively.

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For The Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020 vs. March 31, 2019
  Increase (Decrease) Due to: Net Increase (Decrease)
(In thousands) Volume 
Rate(1)
 
Interest-earning assets:   
   
   
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and other interest-earning assets $238
 $(228) $10
Investments – taxable (272) (1) (273)
Investments – nontaxable 196
 (15) 181
Residential real estate 758
 (304) 454
Commercial real estate (94) (1,429) (1,523)
Commercial 549
 (458) 91
Municipal 15
 4
 19
Consumer and home equity (165) (320) (485)
HPFC (234) 
 (234)
Total interest income 991
 (2,751) (1,760)
Interest-bearing liabilities:      
Interest checking 149
 (784) (635)
Savings (2) (7) (9)
Money market 202
 (356) (154)
Certificates of deposit 360
 384
 744
Brokered deposits (1,219) (488) (1,707)
Customer repurchase agreements (7) (89) (96)
Subordinated debentures 1
 169
 170
Other borrowings 80
 (120) (40)
Total interest expense (436) (1,291) (1,727)
Net interest income (fully-taxable equivalent) $1,427
 $(1,460) $(33)
(1)Presented within increase (decrease) due to rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019 was a decrease in net interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis of $107,000 due to a decrease in fair value mark accretion on loans and CDs generated in purchase accounting and collection of previously charged-off acquired loans.



(Credit) Provision for Credit Losses
As further described in "– Critical Accounting Policies" and Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements,
Effective January 1, 2020, but applied to interim reporting periods on or after October 1, 2020, the Company opted to delay implementationadopted ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13,2016-13"), commonly referred to as "CECL," underto account for the terms providedACL. CECL requires the measurement of expected lifetime credit losses for within the CARES Act, signed into law in March 2020. The Company will be required to adoptfinancial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans and HTM debt investments, as well as certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. CECL upon the earlier of (1) the date on which the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemicrequires that the PresidentACL be calculated based on current expected credit losses over the remaining expected life of the United States declared on March 15, 2020 terminates, or (2) December 31, 2020. As such, the Company determined its first quarter 2020financial asset and also considers expected changes in macroeconomic conditions. The (credit) provision for credit losses on the consolidated statements income for the three months March 31, 2021, was calculated using the policies and procedures described inCECL methodology, whereas the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K(credit) provision for credit losses for the yearthree months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2020.2020, was calculated using the incurred loss model, which relied on management's periodic assessment of the adequacy of the ACL.


The provision for credit losses consistswas made up of the provisionfollowing components for loan losses and the provision for unfunded commitments.periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
20212020$%
CECL(Incurred Loss)
(Credit) provision for loan losses$(1,854)$1,772 $(3,626)(205)%
(Credit) provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures(102)(105)N.M.
(Credit) provision for credit losses$(1,956)$1,775 $(3,731)(210)%


The provision for loan losses is a recorded expense determined by management that adjusts the ALL to a level that, in management’s best estimate, is necessary to absorb probable losses within the existing loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses reflects loan quality, including, among other factors, the levels of and trends related to non-accrual loans, past due loans, potential problem loans, criticized loans, net charge-offs or recoveries and growth in the loan portfolio. Accordingly, the amount of the provision for loan losses reflects the necessary increases in the ALL related to newly identified criticized loans,


as well as the actions taken related to other loans including, among other things, any necessary increases or decreases in required allowances for specific loans or loan pools.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the2021, a release of provision for loan losses of $1.9 million was $1.8 million,recorded, which reflects the Company's current asset quality strength and an increase of $1.0 million, or 136%,improvement in its macroeconomic outlook over the sameits four quarter forecast period last year.under CECL. The increase in theCompany's provision for loan losses was primarily due to an increase of $800,000 for a qualitative factor adjustment under the incurred model for considerationthree months ended March 31, 2020, reflected the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic based on information known and available as ofan elevated qualitative factor adjustment ("Q-factor") under the incurred loss model.

Annualized net charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2020. As2021, were 0.03% of average loans, compared to 0.05% of average loans for three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company had not experienced any deteriorating asset quality trends. We, however, expect that credit strain within our loan portfolio is probable given the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is anticipated to continue to have, on the economy. Refer to "—Financial Condition—Asset Quality" for further discussion and details of temporary debt relief program provided to loan customers.2020.


The provision for unfunded commitments represents management's estimate of the amount required to reflect the probable inherent losses on outstanding letters and unused lines of credit. The reserve for unfunded commitments is presented within accrued interest and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of condition. Refer to Note 4 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Please refer to "—Financial Condition—Asset Quality" below for additional discussion regarding the ALL and overall asset quality.

Non-Interest Income

The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
(Dollars in thousands)20212020$%
Mortgage banking income, net(1)
$7,109 $3,534 3,575 101 %
Debit card income(2)
2,736 2,141 595 28 %
Service charges on deposit accounts(3)
1,539 2,012 (473)(24)%
Income from fiduciary services1,526 1,502 24 %
Brokerage and insurance commissions953 657 296 45 %
Bank-owned life insurance594 689 (95)(14)%
Customer loan swap fees— 114 (114)(100)%
Other income758 754 %
Total non-interest income$15,215 $11,403 $3,812 33 %
Non-interest income as a percentage of total revenues32 %26 %
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands) 2020 2019 $ %
Mortgage banking income, net(1)
 $3,534
 $1,252
 $2,282
 182 %
Debit card income 2,141
 2,010
 131
 7 %
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,012
 2,023
 (11) (1)%
Income from fiduciary services 1,502
 1,392
 110
 8 %
Bank-owned life insurance 689
 594
 95
 16 %
Brokerage and insurance commissions 657
 585
 72
 12 %
Customer loan swap fees(2)
 114
 525
 (411) (78)%
Other income(3)
 754
 1,008
 (254) (25)%
Total non-interest income $11,403
 $9,389
 $2,014
 21 %
Non-interest income as a percentage of total revenues 26% 23%    
(1) Mortgage banking income, net: The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to the same period last year,in mortgage banking income, net was driven by higheran increase in residential mortgage sales during the first quarter of 2021 of $123.4 million, or 178%. The increase in originations was largely due to the historically low interest rate environment as benchmark interest rates decreased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in loan sales between periods also led to the creation of additional mortgage servicing assets and pipeline activityan increase in related income of $332,000 period-over-period. The carrying value of mortgage servicing assets at March 31, 2021, was $2.4 million, compared to $2.2 million at December 31, 2020.
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(2)    Debit card income: The increase was driven by an increase in customer spend driven by federal government stimulus in the first quarter of 2020 due2021 in response to a sharpthe COVID-19 pandemic.
(3)    Service charges on deposit accounts: The decrease in interest rates. In the first quarterfees earned was largely driven by lower overdraft and non sufficient funds fees of 2020, the Company sold $69.2 million of residential mortgage loans, compared to $28.0 million$430,000, which was primarily driven by elevated deposit balances across our customers from government stimulus in the first quarter of 2019, and the unrealized gain on mortgage banking activity was $1.5 million higher2021 issued in the first quarter of 2020, comparedresponse to the same period last year.
(2)
Customer loan swap fees: The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to the same period last year, due to a decrease in volume.
(3) Other income: The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to the same period last year, was due to the recognition of an unrealized gain of $242,000 in the first quarter of 2019 on its bank equity securities.COVID-19 pandemic.



Non-Interest Expense

The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
(Dollars in thousands)20212020$%
Salaries and employee benefits(1)
$14,522 $14,327 $195 %
Furniture, equipment and data processing(2)
3,027 2,790 237 %
Net occupancy costs1,951 2,003 (52)(3)%
Debit card expense986 934 52 %
Consulting and professional fees863 783 80 10 %
Regulatory assessments(3)
503 162 341 210 %
Amortization of core deposit intangible assets164 170 (6)(4)%
Other real estate owned and collection (recoveries) costs, net(4)
(191)101 (292)(289)%
Other expenses(5)
3,074 3,291 (217)(7)%
Total non-interest expense$24,899 $24,561 $338 %
GAAP efficiency ratio52.33 %56.82 %
Non-GAAP efficiency ratio50.96 %56.45 %
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands) 2020 2019 $ %
Salaries and employee benefits(1)
 $14,327
 $12,978
 $1,349
 10 %
Furniture, equipment and data processing 2,790
 2,680
 110
 4 %
Net occupancy costs 2,003
 1,914
 89
 5 %
Debit card expense 934
 823
 111
 13 %
Consulting and professional fees 783
 813
 (30) (4)%
Amortization of intangible assets 170
 176
 (6) (3)%
Regulatory assessments(2)
 162
 472
 (310) (66)%
Other real estate owned and collection costs (recoveries), net(3)
 101
 (307) 408
 (133)%
Other expenses 3,291
 3,234
 57
 2 %
Total non-interest expense $24,561
 $22,783
 $1,778
 8 %
GAAP efficiency ratio 56.82% 55.19%    
Non-GAAP efficiency ratio 56.45% 54.86%    
(1)    Salaries and employee benefits: TheDuring the first quarter of 2021, the Company received a one-time employer tax credit of $329,000, partially offsetting the increase in incentive-related accruals of $377,000 between periods driven by strong performance to budget for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to the same period last year,which included record reported quarterly earnings.
(2)    Furniture, equipment and data processing costs: The increase was primarily driven by normal merit increases,our continued investment in technology and data processing, which included transitioning our items' processing to an outsourced solution during 2020.
(3)     Regulatory assessments: The increase was driven by the receipt of the Small Bank Assessment Credit from the FDIC beginning in the numberfirst quarter of employees, 2020. The Company has no remaining Small Bank Assessment Credits, and higher incentive accruals.its regulatory assessment costs for the first quarter of 2021 aligned with normal historical levels.
(2)
Regulatory assessments: The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period last year, was driven by the receipt during the first quarter of 2020 of a Small Bank Assessment Credit from the FDIC for the Company's fourth quarter assessment period, as the FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund ("DIF") reserve ratio exceeded its regulatory limit. It is anticipated that the Company will receive its final credit in the second quarter of 2020, should the FDIC continue to meet and exceed its required DIF reserve ratio.
(3) (4)    Other real estate owned and collection (recoveries) costs, (recoveries), net: The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to the same period last year, was driven by reimbursement of $378,000 inIn the first quarter of 2019 for related legal costs.2021, the Company recouped $160,000 of costs previously incurred and recorded a gain upon sale of an OREO property of $114,000.


(5) Other expenses: The decrease was driven by lower employee-related costs of $316,000 and marketing-related costs of $257,000, partially offset by a one-time prepayment penalty of $514,000 upon the termination of a long-term FHLBB borrowing.


FINANCIAL CONDITION


Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2021 were $368.2 million, compared to $145.8 million at December 31, 2020. The increase in cash and cash equivalents balances of $222.5 million during the first quarter was primarily driven by an increase in deposits of $206.4 million, or 5%, resulting from another round of government stimulus in response to COVID-19. We continuously monitor our cash levels to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including liquidity and FRB reserve requirements.

For the reserve maintenance period beginning March 26, 2020, the FRB eliminated the cash reserve requirement for all depository institutions in response to COVID-19, by effectively reducing the required reserve ratio against net transaction deposits above and in the low reserve tranche to 0%.

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Investments

The Company utilizes the investment portfolio to manage liquidity, interest rate risk, and regulatory capital, as well as to take advantage of market conditions to generate a favorable return on investmentsreturns without undue risk. TheAt March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company’s investment portfolio generally consists of MBS, CMO, municipal and corporate debt securities, we have designatedFHLBB and FRB common stock, and mutual funds held in a rabbi trust for purposes of Company executive and director nonqualified retirement plans. We designate our debt securities as AFS or HTM based on our intent and investment strategy, FHLBB and FRB common stock is carried at cost, and mutual funds are trading securities.

At March 31, 2021, the Company's investments portfolio totaled $1.1 billion, a decrease of $1.6 million since December 31, 2020. The decrease during the first quarter of 2021 was driven by changes within AFS debt securities we have designated as HTM,attributable to: (i) paydowns and common stockcalls of the FHLBB, FRB$94.7 million, and certain banks. Investments increased $43.4(ii) and a $22.3 million or 5%, at March 31, 2020 as compared to December 31, 2019. The following is the activity in our investment portfolio:
The purchase of $58.8 million of investments in the first three months of 2020 with a weighted-average life of 6.1 years;
A net increasedecrease in the fair value of certain securities, based on changes in market interest rates, (iii) partially offset by debt security purchases in the first quarter of 2021 of $118.7 million, which had a weighted-average life of 6.0 years. Our debt securities designated as AFS, which comprised 99% of our investment portfolio at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were carried at fair value using level 2 valuation techniques. Refer to Note 15 of the consolidated financial statements for further details on fair value. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, investments were 22% and 23% of total assets, respectively.

The AFS and HTM debt securities portfolio of $24.1 million drivenhas limited credit risk due to its composition, which includes highly rated debt securities by nationally recognized rating agencies, and securities backed by the change in general market conditions, specifically a decrease in long-term interest ratesU.S. government and government sponsored agencies. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, these investments represented approximately 88%, of the investment portfolio. The majority of the municipal bonds, which represented 11% of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2020, compared to2021 and December 31, 2019;2020, had a credit rating of "AA" or higher.
Partially offset by paydowns and calls of $40.2 million.

Our investments in FHLBB and FRB common stock are carried at cost. These investments are presented within other investmentsThe Company's "other investments" on the consolidated statements of condition.condition consist of FHLBB and FRB common stock. These investments are carried at cost. We are required to maintain a certain level of investment in FHLBB stock based on our level of FHLBB advances, and maintain a certain level of investment in FRB common stock based on the Bank's capital levels. As of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, our2020, investment in FHLBB stock totaled $8.0$4.8 million and $6.6$6.2 million, respectively, and our investment in FRB stock was $5.4 million at each date.


As further describedOur investments in "– Critical Accounting Policies"mutual funds are designated as trading securities and carried at fair value. These investments are held within a rabbi trust and will be used for future payments associated with the Company’s Executive and Director Deferred Compensation Plan. These investments are carried at fair value using level 1 valuation techniques. Refer to Note 215 of the consolidated financial statements the Company opted to delayfor further details on fair value.

Upon implementation of ASU 2016-13, commonly referredeffective January 1, 2020, but applied to as "CECL," under the terms provided for within the CARES Act, signed into law in March 2020. The Company will be required to adopt CECL upon the earlier of (1) the datereporting periods beginning on which the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic that the President of the United States declared on March 15,or after October 1, 2020, terminates, or (2) December 31, 2020. As such, the Company assessed its investments for OTTI using the policies and procedures described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The Company monitors its investments for the presence of OTTI. Foreach reporting period, our AFS debt securities which made up 99%that are in an unrealized loss position are assessed to determine if an allowance should be recorded or if a write-down is required. We did not record any allowances or write-down any of our investment portfolio at March 31, 2020, the primary considerationAFS debt securities in determining OTTI impairment is whether or not the Bank expects to collect all contractual cash flows. There was no OTTI recorded on investmentsan unrealized loss position as of March 31, 20202021 or December 31, 2019.2020.


Upon implementation of ASU 2016-13, effective January 1, 2020, but applied to reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2020, each reporting period our HTM debt securities are assessed to determine if an allowance should be recorded or if a write-down is required. We did not record any allowances or write-down any of our HTM debt securities as of March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

We continuously monitor and evaluate our investment portfolio to identify and assess risks within our portfolio, including, but not limited to, the impact of the current interest rate environment and the related prepayment risk, and review credit ratings. The overall mix of debt securities at March 31, 2020,2021, compared to December 31, 2019,2020, remains relatively unchanged and well positioned to provide a stable source of cash flow. At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the duration of our debt investment securities portfolio, adjusting for calls when appropriate and consensus prepayment speeds, was 4.44.3 and 4.73.9 years, respectively. We are currently investing in longer duration debt securities, or those with call protection, to limit prepayment risk and to protect against a lower rate environment.




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Loans

The Company provides loans primarily to customers located within our geographic market area. Our primary marketsmarket continues to be in Maine, making up 75% and 76%73% of the loan portfolio as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. Massachusetts and New Hampshire are our second and third largest markets that we serve, making up 13% and 6%8%, respectively, of our total loan portfolio as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020. Our distribution channels include 57 branches within Maine, a residential mortgage lending office in Massachusetts, a branch and commercial loan production office in New Hampshire, and on-line residential mortgage and small commercial loan platforms.


The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio as of the dates indicated:
Change
(Dollars in thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
($)(%)
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied$1,116,617 $1,097,975 $18,642 %
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied273,710 271,495 2,215 %
Commercial366,159 381,494 (15,335)(4)%
SBA PPP169,407 135,095 34,312 25 %
Residential real estate1,051,765 1,054,798 (3,033)— %
Consumer and home equity259,388 278,965 (19,577)(7)%
Total loans$3,237,046 $3,219,822 $17,224 %
Commercial Loan Portfolio$1,925,893 $1,886,059 $39,834 %
Retail Loan Portfolio1,311,153 1,333,763 (22,610)(2)%
Commercial Portfolio Mix59 %59 %
Retail Portfolio Mix41 %41 %
  March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)   ($) (%)
Residential real estate $1,064,212
 $1,070,374
 $(6,162) (1)%
Commercial real estate 1,299,860
 1,243,397
 56,463
 5 %
Commercial 444,830
 421,108
 23,722
 6 %
Consumer and home equity 330,603
 338,551
 (7,948) (2)%
HPFC 18,257
 21,593
 (3,336) (15)%
Total loans $3,157,762
 $3,095,023
 $62,739
 2 %
Commercial Loan Portfolio $1,762,947
 $1,686,098
 $76,849
 5 %
Retail Loan Portfolio $1,394,815
 $1,408,925
 $(14,110) (1)%
Commercial Portfolio Mix 56% 54%    
Retail Portfolio Mix 44% 46%    


Beginning in April 2020, the Company started funding SBA Paycheck Protection ProgramPPP loans issued to qualifying small businesses as part of the federal stimulus package issued due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AsIn the first quarter of April 22, 2020,2021, the Company had approved 1,649began originating SBA PPP loans with total balancesagain as a result of $197.4 millionanother round of federal stimulus that provided additional funding for funding.the PPP program. The Company continues to participate in SBA PPP lending to customers and borrowers in need of funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the terms of the SBA PPP, loans issued may be forgiven in part or in full should the borrower meet certain conditions. In this instance, the Company will seek payment for the forgivable portion of the loan from the SBA. Loans made under the SBA Paycheck Protection ProgramPPP may have terms of two or five years, are two-year loans, fully guaranteed by the SBA, and have a fixed rate of 1.0%. For originating the loans, the Company will receive areceives an origination fee, to be paid by the SBA, based on a tiered structure that is dependent on each individual loan size. These fees are to bewere capitalized as origination fees and earned over the life of the loan in accordance with the Company's policy. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were $5.1 million and $2.2 million of SBA PPP loan origination fees yet to be recognized, respectively. As SBA PPP loans are forgiven, these loan balances will decrease and unearned fees will be recognized.




Asset Quality
Asset quality is of the upmost importance and continues to be of great focus to the Company, particularly in light of COVID-19 and its impact on our markets and economies. The Company continues to dedicate significant resources to monitor and manage credit risk throughout our loan portfolio.

The Board of Directors monitors credit risk through: (i) the Directors' Credit Committee, which reviews large credit exposures, monitors external loan review reports, reviews the lending authority for individual loan officers when required, and has approval authority and responsibility for all matters regarding the loan policy and other credit-related policies, including reviewing and monitoring asset quality trends, and concentration levels; and (ii) the Audit Committee, which has approval authority and oversight responsibility for ACL adequacy and methodology.
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Credit Risk Administration and the Credit Risk Policy Committee oversee the Company's systems and procedures to monitor the credit quality of its loan portfolio, conduct a loan review program, and maintain the integrity of the loan rating system. The adequacy of the ACL is overseen by the Management Provision Committee, which is an internal management committee comprised of various Company executives and senior managers across business lines, including Accounting and Finance, Credit Risk, Compliance, and Commercial and Retail Banking. The Management Provision Committee is further supported by other management-level committees to ensure the adequacy of the ACL. The Management Provision Committee supports the oversight efforts of the director-level committees discussed in the paragraph above and the Board of Directors. The Company's practice is to manage the portfolio proactively such that management can identify problem credits early, assess and implement effective work-out strategies, and take charge-offs as promptly as practical.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked directly with businesses and consumers to provide temporary debt relief that generally provided principal and/or interest payment deferrals for a period of 180 days or less. For these loans receiving temporary debt relief, we provided such relief under the guidance of the CARES Act and bank regulatory guidance that enabled such qualifying loans to be exempted from assessment under TDR accounting guidance. All loans granted temporary debt relief met the TDR exemption criteria under authoritative guidance, and, therefore, were not individually assessed, designated or accounted for as a TDR. In addition, these loans that were granted temporary debt relief were not automatically downgraded into lower credit risk ratings. Instead, we have monitored, and continue to, actively monitor these loans for any sign of more permanent credit deterioration, and should such occur, a future downgrade and/or change in accrual status may occur. Lastly, in order to qualify for temporary debt relief, these loans were required to be current with terms of payments in accordance with the CARES Act and bank regulatory guidance at the time of relief. At March 31, 2021 and
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December 31, 2020, the payment status of loans operating under a temporary payment deferral arrangement were reported based on payment status at the time the deferral was granted to the borrower.

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the amortized cost of loans operating under a short-term temporary debt relief program was $2.4 million and $26.5 million, respectively. In late December 2020, another stimulus package was signed into law to provide additional COVID-19 relief for businesses and consumers. This stimulus package permits the Company the opportunity to again provide temporary debt relief to borrowers impacted by COVID-19. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had not provided any additional temporary debt relief to borrowers; however, such relief may be made in the future on a case-by-case basis.

Non-Performing Assets.  

Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due, accruing TDRs, and property acquired through foreclosure or repossession. The following table sets forth the make-up and amount of our non-performing assets as of the dates indicated: 
(Dollars in thousands) 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
(Dollars in thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Non-accrual loans:  
  
Non-accrual loans:  
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupiedCommercial real estate - non owner-occupied$170 $366 
Commercial real estate - owner-occupiedCommercial real estate - owner-occupied139 146 
CommercialCommercial1,737 1,607 
SBA PPPSBA PPP— — 
Residential real estate $3,499
 $4,096
Residential real estate3,637 3,477 
Commercial real estate 646
 1,122
Commercial 748
 420
Consumer and home equity 2,102
 2,154
Consumer and home equity1,897 2,000 
HPFC 322
 364
Total non-accrual loans 7,317
 8,156
Total non-accrual loans7,580 7,596 
Accruing loans past due 90 days 
 
Accruing TDRs not included above 3,008
 2,993
Accruing TDRs not included above2,579 2,818 
Total non-performing loans 10,325
 11,149
Total non-performing loans10,159 10,414 
Other real estate owned 94
 94
Other real estate owned204 236 
Total non-performing assets $10,419
 $11,243
Total non-performing assets$10,363 $10,650 
Non-accrual loans to total loans 0.23% 0.26%Non-accrual loans to total loans0.23 %0.24 %
Non-performing loans to total loans 0.33% 0.36%Non-performing loans to total loans0.31 %0.32 %
ALL to non-performing loans 256.86% 225.77%
ACL on loans to non-performing loansACL on loans to non-performing loans352.15 %363.60 %
Non-performing assets to total assets 0.23% 0.25%Non-performing assets to total assets0.20 %0.22 %
ALL to non-performing assets 254.54% 223.88%
ACL on loans to non-performing assetsACL on loans to non-performing assets345.22 %355.54 %
 
Potential Problem Loans

Potential problem loans consist of classified accruing commercial and commercial real estate loans that were between 30 and 89 days past due. Such loans are characterized by weaknesses in the financial condition of borrowers or collateral deficiencies. Based on historical experience, the credit quality of some of these loans may improve due to changes in collateral values or the financial condition of the borrowers, while the credit quality of other loans may deteriorate, resulting in a loss. These loans are not included in the above analysis of non-accrual loans. At March 31, 2020,2021, potential problem loans amounted to $2.8 million,$186,000, or 0.09%0.01% of total loans.


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Past Due Loans

Past due loans consist of accruing loans that were between 30 and 89 days past due. The following table presents the recorded investment of past due loans at the date indicated:
(Dollars in thousands) 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Accruing loans 30-89 days past due:  
  
Residential real estate $1,781
 $2,227
Commercial real estate 2,641
 1,582
Commercial 1,560
 548
Consumer and home equity 1,379
 750
HPFC 165
 243
Total $7,526
 $5,350
Accruing loans 30-89 days past due to total loans 0.24% 0.17%

COVID-19 Loan Modifications. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company worked with businesses and consumers to provide temporary debt payment relief. The Company's payment relief program provided principal and/or interest payment deferrals of 30 to 180 days for businesses and 90 to 180 days for consumers. Refer to Note 4 of the consolidated financial statements for the Company's accounting treatment for loans modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic.



As of April 22, 2020, the Company had modified the following loans, of which none were deemed to be a TDR:
(Dollars in thousands) Units Recorded Investment 
Percent of Total Loans at
March 31, 2020
Business 1,072
 $435,615
 14%
Consumer 660
 112,040
 3%
Total 1,732
 $547,655
 17%

As these loans are performing loans, the Company will continue to accrue interest and recognize interest income in accordance with the Company's policies.

Allowance for Loan Losses.  We use a methodology to systematically measure the amount of estimated loan loss exposure inherent in the loan portfolio for purposes of establishing a sufficient ALL. The ALL is management’s best estimate of the probable loan losses as of the balance sheet date. The ALL is increased by provisions charged to earnings and by recoveries of amounts previously charged-off, and is reduced by charge-offs on loans.dates indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Accruing loans 30-89 days past due:  
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied$102 $50 
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied75 — 
Commercial425 430 
SBA PPP— — 
Residential real estate772 2,297 
Consumer and home equity264 440 
Total$1,638 $3,217 
Accruing loans 30-89 days past due to total loans0.05 %0.10 %

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ACL

The following table sets forth information concerning the activity in the ALLcomponents of our ACL for the periods indicated:
At or For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
At or For The
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
(CECL)(Incurred Loss)(CECL)
ACL on loans at the beginning of the period$37,865 $25,171 $25,171 
Impact of CECL adoption— — 233 
(Credit) provision for loan losses(1,854)1,772 13,215 
Charge-offs:  
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied— — 82 
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied— 50 21 
Commercial147 253 1,130 
SBA PPP— — — 
Residential real estate53 96 121 
Consumer and home equity87 91 484 
Total charge-offs287 490 1,838 
Recoveries:  
Commercial real estate - non owner-occupied— 107 
Commercial real estate - owner-occupied13 
Commercial43 53 572 
SBA PPP— — — 
Residential real estate— 292 
Consumer and home equity100 
Total recoveries51 68 1,084 
Net charge-offs236 422 754 
ACL on loans at the end of the period$35,775 $26,521 $37,865 
Components of ACL:  
ACL on loans$35,775 $26,521 $37,865 
ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures2,466 24 2,568 
ACL at end of the period$38,241 $26,545 $40,433 
Net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans0.03 %0.05 %0.02 %
(Credit) provision for loan losses (annualized) to average loans(0.23)%0.23 %0.40 %
ACL on loans to total loans1.11 %0.84 %1.18 %
ACL on loans to net charge-offs (annualized)3,789.72 %1,571.15 %5,021.88 %
  At or For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
At or For The
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands) 2020 2019 
ALL at the beginning of the period $25,171
 $24,712
 $24,712
Provision for loan losses 1,772
 750
 2,862
Charge-offs:       
Residential real estate 96
 11
 462
Commercial real estate 50
 65
 300
Commercial 253
 236
 1,167
Consumer and home equity 91
 24
 713
HPFC 
 
 71
Total charge-offs 490
 336
 2,713
Recoveries:       
Residential real estate 2
 2
 16
Commercial real estate 4
 4
 49
Commercial 53
 62
 225
Consumer and home equity 9
 7
 20
HPFC 
 
 
Total recoveries 68
 75
 310
Net charge-offs 422
 261
 2,403
ALL at the end of the period $26,521
 $25,201
 $25,171
Components of allowance for credit losses:       
Allowance for loan losses $26,521
 $25,201
 $25,171
Liability for unfunded credit commitments 24
 16
 21
Balance of allowance for credit losses at end of the period $26,545
 $25,217
 $25,192
Net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans 0.05% 0.03% 0.08%
Provision for loan losses (annualized) to average loans 0.23% 0.10% 0.09%
ALL to total loans 0.84% 0.83% 0.81%
ALL to net charge-offs (annualized) 1,571.15% 2,413.89% 1,047.48%


ACL on Loans
The determination
During the first quarter of an appropriate level of ALL, and subsequent provision for loan losses which affects earnings, is based on our analysis of various economic factors, which included consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, and review of the


loan portfolio. During our analysis and review, many factors are considered including, but not limited to, loan growth, payoffs of lower quality loans, recoveries on previously charged-off loans, known2021, there were no significant changes in our modeling methodology to determine the financial condition of the borrowers, risk rating downgrades/upgrades and charge-offs. We utilize a comprehensive approach toward determining the ALL, which includes an expanded risk rating system to assist us in identifying the risks being undertaken.

We believe the ALL of $26.5 million, or 0.84% of total loans and 256.86% of total non-performingACL on loans at March 31, 2021. The significant key assumptions used with the ACL on loans calculation at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, included: (i) Company-specific macroeconomic factors (i.e. loss drivers), (ii) our forecast period and reversion speed, (iii) prepayment speeds, and (iv) various qualitative factors.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the recorded ACL on loans was appropriate given$35.8 million and $37.9 million, respectively, and represented our best estimate. The decrease in the current economic conditionsACL on loans during the first quarter of $2.1 million was driven by an improvement in management's forecast of its macroeconomic factors over its one-year forecast period.

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We may adjust our assumptions to account for differences between expected and actual losses from period to period. A future change of our assumptions will likely alter the level of allowance required and may have a material impact on future results of operations and financial condition. The ACL on loans is reviewed periodically within a calendar quarter to assess trends in CECL key assumptions and asset quality, and consider their impact on the Company's financial condition.

ACL on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures

During the first quarter of 2021, there were no significant changes in our service area, which included consideration ofmodeling methodology to determine the COVID-19 pandemic and its impactACL on our customers, local economies and markets, and the condition of the loan portfolio. Based on information availableoff-balance sheet credit exposures as of March 31, 2020,2021. The model uses the ALLcredit loss factors for each segment calculated within the ACL on loans model described above. The decrease in the ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures during the first quarter of 2021 of $102,000 was increasedalso driven by $800,000, with a corresponding chargethe improvement in management's forecast of its macroeconomic factors over its one-year forecast period.

The ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures was presented within accrued interest and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of condition. Increases (decreases) to the ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures were presented within (credit) provision for loancredit losses as we consideredon the impactconsolidated statements of the COVID-19 pandemic withinincome.

We may adjust our qualitative factors. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a global, national and/or local economy is uncertain at this time, though we expect itassumptions to account for differences between expected and actual losses from period to period. A future change to our assumptions will likely result in overall credit quality deterioration, particularly within certain industries more susceptible toalter the impactlevel of COVID-19, which we believe to include lodging, senior livingallowance required and care facilities, restaurants, and travel and recreation, which made up 13% of total loans as of March 31, 2020. Should credit quality, or factors known to affect credit quality, deteriorate in future periods and/or the Company experience elevated net charge-offs, we would anticipatemay have a corresponding increase in the ALL and provision for loan losses.

Goodwill
We evaluated the Company's goodwill for impairment as of November 30, 2019 and determined goodwill was not impaired. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and itsmaterial impact on global, nationalfuture results of operations and local markets and economy, we assessed if a triggering event occurred as of March 31, 2020, that would require an interim goodwill impairment assessment. Through our assessment, we determined that a triggering event had not occurred. We will continue to monitor the impact and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business and operations, including its economies and markets. We will assess goodwill for impairment should a triggering event occur.financial condition.


Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity.
Deposits. Total
Deposits

At March 31, 2021, deposits increased $26.0totaled $4.2 billion, an increase of $206.4 million, or 1%5%, since December 31, 2019,2020. The increase in deposits during the first quarter of 2021 was driven by an increase in core deposits (non-GAAP) of $212.8 million, or 6%. The increase was driven by another round of stimulus provided to $3.6 billionbusinesses and consumers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic driving higher checking, savings and money mark account balances.

The Company's loan-to-deposit ratio was 77% at March 31, 2021, compared to 80% at December 31, 2020.

Borrowings

At March 31, 2021, total borrowings were $245.7 million, a decrease of $1.0 million since December 31, 2020. During the first quarter of 2021, in light of its liquidity position, the Company terminated a $25.0 million long-term borrowing contract with the FHLBB under which advances had an interest rate of 0.98%, and incurred a one-time prepayment penalty of $514,000.

On April 16, 2021, the Company redeemed in full $15.0 million of subordinated notes that had a 5.50% interest rate, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. As of March 31, 2021, the Company's $15.0 million of subordinated notes provided 38 basis points of tier 2 capital for its total risk-based capital ratio. The Company's total risk-based capital ratio at March 31, 2021, was 16.00%, well in excess of regulatory requirements.

Shareholders' Equity

On March 30, 2021, the Company announced a $0.03, or 9%, increase in its quarterly cash dividend to shareholders to $0.36 per share, payable on April 30, 2021 to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the Company's annualized dividend yield was 3.01% based on Camden National's closing share price of $47.86, as reported by NASDAQ.

In the first quarter of 2020, savings and money market deposits grew 2% and certificates of deposit grew 4%, while checking account and brokered deposits each decreased 1%. The decrease in checking account balances was primarily driven by certain large depositors' balances reducing interest checking balances by $20.7 million. The Company did not see its normal core deposit outflows in the first quarter of 2020, likely due to changes in customer behavior due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Borrowings. Total borrowings increased $83.0 million, or 25%, since December 31, 2019, to $420.9 million at March 31, 2020. In the first quarter of 2020, we entered into two FHLBB term borrowings: (i) $25.0 million at a fixed rate of 0.98% for five years; and (ii) $50.0 million at a fixed rate of 0.34% for 90 days. We took certain actions in the first quarter of 2020 to ladder in long-term funding at fixed rates below 1.00% for future ALM and interest rate risk planning.

Additionally, we entered into two interest rate swaps to lock in $50.0 million of three-year funding at 0.71% and $50.0 million of ten-year funding at 0.86%. Each interest rate swap was designated as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes. Refer to "—Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments" and Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

A $10.0 million FHLBB borrowing at a rate of 1.87% matured in April 2020.

Shareholders' Equity. In January 2020,2021, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 750,000 shares of our common stock, representing approximately 5.0% of ourthe Company's issued and outstanding shares as of DecemberMarch 31, 2019. In2021. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the first quarter of 2020, we repurchased 217,031 shares of the Company's common stock at a weighted average price of $36.74 per share, before suspending our repurchase program on March 20, 2020, as our strategy shifted from earnings generation to capital preservation during the COVID-19 pandemic.2021.


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The following table presents certain information regarding shareholders’ equity as of or for the periods indicated:

At or For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
At or For The
Year Ended
December 31,
2020
20212020
Financial Ratios
Average equity to average assets10.81 %10.70 %10.39 %
Common equity ratio10.46 %10.72 %10.81 %
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)8.71 %8.78 %8.99 %
Dividend payout ratio27.27 %37.08 %33.33 %
Per Share Data
Book value per share$35.64 $32.95 $35.50 
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)29.12 26.39 28.96 
Dividends declared per share0.36 0.33 1.32 


  
At or For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
At or For The
Year Ended
December 31,
2019
  2020 2019 
Financial Ratios      
Average equity to average assets 10.70% 10.17% 10.43%
Common equity ratio 10.72% 10.26% 10.69%
Tangible common equity ratio(1)
 8.78% 8.21% 8.66%
Dividend payout ratio 37.08% 32.97% 33.24%
Per Share Data      
Book value per share $32.95
 $29.16
 $31.26
Tangible book value per share(1)
 26.39
 22.81
 24.77
Dividends declared per share 0.33
 0.30
 1.23
(1) Please refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation to GAAP" for further details.

Refer to "—Capital Resources" and Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the Company and Bank's capital resources and regulatory capital requirements.




LIQUIDITY
 
Our liquidity needs require the availability of cash to meet the withdrawal demands of depositors and credit commitments to borrowers. Liquidity is defined as our ability to maintain availability of funds to meet customer needs, as well as to support our asset base. The primary objective of liquidity management is to maintain a balance between sources and uses of funds to meet our cash flow needs in the most economical and expedient manner. Due to the potential for unexpected fluctuations in both deposits and loans, active management of liquidity is necessary. We maintain various sources of funding and levels of liquid assets in excess of regulatory guidelines in order to satisfy their varied liquidity demands. We monitor liquidity in accordance with internal guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements. As of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, our level of liquidity exceeded target levels. We believe that we currently have appropriate liquidity available to respond to liquidity demands. Sources of funds that we utilize consist of deposits, borrowings from the FHLBB and other sources, cash flows from operations, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans, investments and mortgage-backed securities and the sale of mortgage loans.


Deposits continue to represent our primary source of funds. For the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, average deposits (excluding brokered deposits) of $3.4$3.8 billion increased $268.5$414.7 million, or 9%12%, compared to the same period last year. Average core deposits (non-GAAP) of $2.8$3.4 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, increased $159.5$615.2 million, or 6%22%, compared to the same period a year ago. Included within our average money market deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, were $75.6$57.6 million and $69.2$75.6 million, respectively, of deposits from the Bank's wealth management department, Camden National Wealth Management, which represent client funds. These deposits fluctuate with changes in the portfolios of the clients of Camden National Wealth Management.


Borrowings are used to supplement deposits as a source of liquidity. In addition to borrowings and advances from the FHLBB, we utilize brokered deposits, purchase federal funds, and sell securities under agreements to repurchase. For the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, average total borrowings (including brokered deposits) decreased $185.2$38.7 million, or 25%7%, to $562.8$524.1 million compared to the same period last year. We secure borrowings from the FHLBB with qualified residential real estate loans, certain investment securities and certain other assets available to be pledged. Customer repurchase agreements are secured by mortgage-backed securities and government-sponsored enterprises. Through the Bank, we have available lines of credit with the FHLBB of $9.9 million, with a correspondent bank of $50.0 million, and with the FRB Discount Window of $64.5$58.9 million as of March 31, 2020.2021. The Company also has a $10.0 million line of credit with a correspondent bank that matures on December 18, 2020.17, 2021.


We believe our investment portfolio and residential loan portfolio provide a significant amount of contingent liquidity that could be accessed in a reasonable time period through sales of those portfolios. We also believe that we have additional untapped access to the brokered deposit market, the wholesale reverse repurchase transaction market and the FRB discount window. These sources are considered as liquidity alternatives in our contingent liquidity plan. We believe that our current level of liquidity is sufficient to meet current and future funding requirements; however, changes in economic conditions, including
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consumer saving habits and the availability or access to the national brokered deposit and wholesale repurchase markets, whether as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise, could significantly impact our liquidity position. 




CAPITAL RESOURCES


As part of our goal to operate a safe, sound and profitable financial organization, we are committed to maintaining a strong capital base. Shareholders’ equity totaled $492.7$532.1 million and $473.4$529.3 million at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, which amounted to 10% and 11% of total assets as of the respective dates. Refer to "— Financial Condition — Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity" for discussion regarding changes in shareholders' equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021.


Our principal cash requirement is the payment of dividends on our common stock, as and when declared by the Company's Board of Directors. We declared dividends to shareholders in the aggregate amount of $4.9$5.4 million and $4.7$4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The Company's Board of Directors approves cash dividends on a quarterly basis after careful analysis and consideration of various factors, including the following: (i) capital position relative to total assets, (ii) risk-based assets, (iii) total classified assets, (iv) economic conditions, (v) growth rates for total assets and total liabilities, (vi) earnings performance and projections and (vii) strategic initiatives and related capital requirements. All dividends declared and distributed by the Company will be in compliance with applicable state corporate law and regulatory requirements.
 
We are primarily dependent upon the payment of cash dividends by the Bank, our wholly-owned subsidiary, to service our commitments. We, as the sole shareholder of the Bank, are entitled to dividends, when and as declared by the Bank's Board of Directors from legally available funds. For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the Bank declared dividends payable to the Company in the amount of $6.9$17.0 million and $7.0$6.9 million, respectively. Under regulations prescribed by the OCC, the Bank may not declare dividends in excess of the Bank’s net income for the current year plus its retained net income for the prior two years without prior approval from the OCC. If we are required to use dividends from the Bank to service unforeseen commitments in the future, we may be required to reduce the dividends paid to our shareholders going forward.


Please refer to Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for discussion and details of the Company and Bank's regulatory capital requirements. At March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company and Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements, and the Bank continues to meet the capital requirements to be classified as "well capitalized" under applicable prompt corrective action provisions.




CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS
 
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments


Credit Commitments and Standby Letters of Credit. Credit

In the normal course of business, we are a party to credit related financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, which are not reflected in the consolidated statements of condition. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve varying degrees of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of condition. We follow the same credit policies in making commitments to extend credit and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance sheet instruments, including requiring similar collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk. Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the borrower is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Since manyMany of the commitments are expected towill expire without being drawn upon, and thus, the total amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. In the event of nonperformance by the borrower, we are entitled to underlying collateral, as applicable, which generally consists of pledges of business assets including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory, plant and equipment, and/or real estate.


Derivatives.Refer to Note 7 of the consolidated financial statements for additional details.

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Derivatives

We use derivative financial instruments for risk management purposes (primarily interest rate risk) and not for trading or speculative purposes. We control the credit risk of these instruments through collateral, credit approvals and monitoring procedures. Additionally, as part of our normal mortgage origination process, we provide the borrower with the option to lock their interest rate based on current market prices. During the period from commitment date to the loan closing date, we are subject to the risk of interest rate change. In an effort to mitigate such risk, we may enter into forward delivery sales commitments, typically on a best-efforts basis, with certain approved investors. We account for interest rate lock commitments on loans that will be held for sale as derivative instruments. Furthermore, we record a derivative for our best-effort forward delivery commitments upon origination of a loan identified as held for sale. Should we enter into a forward delivery commitment on a mandatory delivery arrangement with an investor, we account for the forward delivery commitment as a derivative upon execution of the mandatory delivery contract.


Refer to Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements for additional details.

Hedge Instruments.Instruments

From time to time, we may enter into derivative instruments as partial hedges against large fluctuations in interest rates. We may also enter into fixed-rate interest rate swaps and floor instruments to partially hedge against potentially lower yields on the variable prime rate loan category in a declining rate environment. If interest rates were to decline, resulting in reduced income on the adjustable rate loans, there would be an increased income flow from the interest rate swap and floor instrument. We may also enter into interest rate swaps and cap instruments to partially hedge against increases in short-term borrowing rates. If interest rates were to rise, resulting in an increased interest cost, there would be an increased income flow from the interest rate swaps and cap instruments. These financial instruments are factored into our overall interest rate risk position. We regularly review the credit quality of the counterparty from which the instruments have been purchased.


Refer to Notes 7 andNote 8 of the consolidated financial statements for additional details.


At March 31, 2020,2021, we had the following levels of off-balance sheet financial instruments:
(In thousands)Total AmountCommitment Expires in:
Off-Balance Sheet Financial InstrumentsCommitted<1 Year1 – 3 Years3 – 5 Years>5 Years
Commitments to extend credit$696,086 $391,420 $18,893 $15,712 $270,061 
Standby letters of credit4,855 3,344 70 — 1,441 
Customer loan swaps - notional value740,480 6,169 49,466 146,706 538,139 
Interest rate contracts - notional value253,000 10,000 50,000 100,000 93,000 
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments - notional value81,807 81,807 — — — 
Forward delivery commitments - notional value22,225 22,225 — — — 
Total$1,798,453 $514,965 $118,429 $262,418 $902,641 
(In thousands) Total Amount Commitment Expires in:
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments Committed <1 Year 1 – 3 Years 3 – 5 Years >5 Years
Commitments to extend credit $764,368
 $345,062
 $70,854
 $20,944
 $327,508
Standby letters of credit 5,002
 2,161
 1,819
 
 1,022
Customer loan swaps - notional value 817,090
 
 76,901
 75,578
 664,611
Interest rate swap on loans - notional value 100,000
 
 
 100,000
 
Interest rate swaps on borrowings - notional value 100,000
 
 50,000
 
 50,000
Fixed-rate mortgage interest rate lock commitments - notional value 128,481
 128,481
 
 
 
Junior subordinated debt interest rate swaps - notional value 43,000
 
 10,000
 
 33,000
Forward delivery commitments - notional value 28,356
 28,356
 
 
 
Total $1,986,297
 $504,060
 $209,574
 $196,522
 $1,076,141




Contractual Obligations and Commitments


We are a party to several contractual obligations through lease agreements on a number of branches. Renewal options within our various lease contracts, as applicable, are considered to determine the lease term and estimate the contractual obligation and commitment for the Company's operating and finance leases. Furthermore, certain lease contracts of the Company contain language that subject its rent payment to variability, such as those tied to an index or change in an index. As a result, the future contractual obligation and commitment may materially differ from that estimated and disclosed within the table below.


We enter into agreements routinely as part of our normal business to manage deposits and borrowings.


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At March 31, 2020,2021, we had an obligation and commitment to make future payments under each of these contracts as follows:
(In thousands)Total AmountPayments Due per Period
Contractual obligations and commitmentsCommitted<1 Year1 – 3 Years3 – 5 Years>5 Years
Operating leases$14,950 $1,332 $2,461 $1,998 $9,159 
Finance leases7,660 307 621 633 6,099 
Retail repurchase agreements186,408 186,408 — — — 
Junior subordinated debentures44,331 — — — 44,331 
Subordinated debentures(1)
15,000 — — 15,000 — 
Other contractual obligations3,065 3,065 — — — 
Total$271,414 $191,112 $3,082 $17,631 $59,589 
(In thousands) Total Amount Payments Due per Period
Contractual obligations and commitments Committed <1 Year 1 – 3 Years 3 – 5 Years >5 Years
Operating leases $16,583
 $1,415
 $2,703
 $2,386
 $10,079
Finance leases 7,964
 304
 616
 627
 6,417
FHLBB advances less than 90 days 50,000
 50,000
 
 
 
FHLBB advances - other 35,000
 10,000
 
 25,000
 
Retail repurchase agreements 265,997
 265,997
 
 
 
Junior subordinated debentures 44,331
 
 
 
 44,331
Subordinated debentures 14,824
 
 
 
 14,824
Other contractual obligations 1,582
 1,582
 
 
 
Total $436,281
 $329,298
 $3,319
 $28,013
 $75,651
(1)    On April 16, 2021, the Company redeemed in full $15.0 million of subordinated notes that had a 5.50% interest rate, at redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Borrowings from the FHLBB consist of short- and long-term fixed and variable rate borrowings that are collateralized by all stock in the FHLBB and a blanket lien on qualified collateral consisting primarily of loans with first mortgages secured by one-to four-family properties, certain pledged investment securities and other qualified assets.


We have an obligation and commitment to repay all short- and long-term borrowings. These commitments and borrowings and the related payments are made during the normal course of business.




RISK MANAGEMENT


The Company’s Board of Directors and management have identified significant risk categories which affect the Company. The risk categories include: credit; liquidity; market; interest rate; capital; operational and technology, including cybersecurity; vendor and third party; people and compensation; compliance and legal; and strategic alignment and reputation. The Board of Directors has approved an Enterprise Risk Management ("ERM") Policy that addresses each category of risk. The direct oversight and responsibility for the Company's risk management program has been delegated to the Company's Executive Vice President of Risk Management, who is a member of the Executive Committee and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.


The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased many of the risks we face, including our credit, operational, vendor and third party, and technology risks. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company formed the Pandemic Work Group to develop and oversee the Company’s response. The Pandemic Work Group has: (i) developed employee practices, policies and playbooks to address pandemic related issues; (ii) implemented monitoring of all federal, state and local actions (e.g., stay-at-home orders) so that the Company can comply with all legal requirements; (iii) completed risk assessments and proactive monitoring over critical vendors, along with enhanced cybersecurity monitoring and reporting; (iv) created ongoing assessment and monitoring over employee availability, safety, workloads and access to tools (including technology needed to work from home effectively); (v) initiated and continues to monitor the temporary loan relief programs; (vi) rolledoversaw the roll out of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program;PPP loan program and continues to monitor; (vii) developed our branch network plan, including determinations of which branches should be closed in order to best allocate resources. resources; and (viii) developed a plan for, and oversaw the re-opening of branches in June 2020, which included ensuring health and safety protocols and practices were in place for our employees and customers. In addition, the Pandemic Work Group is currently formulating the Company's short- and long-term strategy for returning its employees that continue to work remotely back to its locations safely in compliance with health officials' guidelines.

The Pandemic Work Group continues to oversee areas of the Company’s response such as employee practices and assessment of employee availability, safety and workload. Members of the Pandemic Work Group include the Company’s executive team and other members of senior management. The Pandemic Work Group, through the Company's executive team, regularly reports to the Board of Directors to assist the Board of Directors with both its ongoing oversight of the Company’s response to COVID-19 as well as its management of all areas of risks the Company faces, which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Please refer to "– Executive Overview" and "– Financial Condition" above for additional discussion of specific actions the Company has taken in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic. Please also refer to Item 1A, "Risk Factors" for additional information on the Company’s risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other than as described above, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, thereThere have been no material changes to the Company's risk categories and risk management policies as described in Item 7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Please refer to Item 7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for further details regarding the Company's risk management.


For the three months ended March 31, 2020, there have been no material changes to the Company's risk categories and risk management policies as described in Item 7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, with the exception of the addition of the Pandemic Work Group described above. Please refer to Item 7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further details regarding the Company's risk management.
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Interest rate risk


Interest rate risk represents the sensitivity of earnings to changes in market interest rates. As interest rates change, the interest income and expense streams associated with our financial instruments also change, thereby impacting net interest income, the primary component of our earnings. Board ALCO and Management ALCO utilize the results of a detailed and dynamic simulation model to quantify the estimated exposure of net interest income to sustained interest rate changes. While Board ALCO and Management ALCO routinely monitor simulated net interest income sensitivity over a rolling two-year horizon, they also utilize additional tools to monitor potential longer-term interest rate risk.


The simulation model captures the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income received and interest expense paid on all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities reflected on our consolidated statements of condition, as well as for derivative financial instruments. This sensitivity analysis is compared to ALCO policy limits, which specify a maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a one- and two-year horizon, assuming no balance sheet growth, given a 200 basis point upward and downward shift in interest rates. Although our policy specifies a downward shift of 200 basis points, this would result in negative rates as many deposit and funding rates are below 2.00%. During the last few years, our downward shift has been 100 basis points. A parallel and pro rata shift in rates over a 12-month period is assumed. Using this approach, we are able to produce simulation results that illustrate the effect that both a gradual change of rates and a “rate


shock” have on earnings expectations. In the down 100 basis points scenario, Federal Funds and Treasury yields are floored at 0.01% while Prime is floored at 3.00%. All other market rates are floored at the lesser of current levels or 0.25%.


As of March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, our net interest income sensitivity analysis reflected the following changes to net interest income assuming no balance sheet growth and a parallel shift in interest rates. All rate changes were “ramped” over the first 12-month period and then maintained at those levels over the remainder of the ALCO simulation horizon.
 Estimated Changes In 
Net Interest Income
Rate Change from Year 1 — BaseMarch 31,
2021
March 31,
2020
Year 1  
+200 basis points2.61 %(0.97)%
-100 basis points(0.94)%(0.18)%
Year 2
+200 basis points10.03 %4.51 %
-100 basis points(9.80)%(3.79)%
  Estimated Changes In 
Net Interest Income
Rate Change from Year 1 — Base March 31,
2020
 March 31,
2019
Year 1  
  
+200 basis points (0.97)% 0.47 %
-100 basis points (0.18)% (0.83)%
Year 2    
+200 basis points 4.51 % 6.87 %
-100 basis points (3.79)% (2.26)%


The preceding sensitivity analysis does not represent a forecast and should not be relied upon as being indicative of expected operating results. Furthermore, this sensitivity analysis may not represent the full magnitude of interest rate shocks, because Federal Funds and Treasury yields are floored at 0.01%, and Prime is floored at 3.00%. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven significant economic and interest rate contraction over recent months, and the future state of the economy remains highly uncertain at this time. These hypothetical estimates are based upon numerous assumptions including, among others, the nature and timing of interest rate levels, yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment/replacement of asset and liability cash flows. Whileflows, and non-performing asset levels. Although assumptions are developed based upon current economic and local market conditions, we cannot make any assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions, including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.


If rates remain at or near current levels, net interest income is projected to decrease marginally as assets redeploydecrease. Asset cash flows reprice and replace into reduced replacement yieldsthe low rate environment, and are nearlymore than offset by the positive impact of funding cost reductions, causing balance sheet spread to funding costs. As assets continue to reset and reprice into rates below portfolio averages and funding costs reach their assumed floors, net interest income begins to trend downward.tighten. If rates decrease 100 basis points, net interest income is projected to trend slightly belowabove current levels as funding cost reductions mitigate asset yield pressure. In the second year, net interest income is projected to continue to decrease as loans and investment cash flow reprice into lower yields as prepayments increase while reduction in the cost of funds is exhausted. If rates increase 200 basis points, net interest income is projected to decreaseincrease slightly in the first year due to pressure onasset yields outpacing funding costs outpacing asset yields.cost increases. In the second year, net interest income is projected to continue to increase as loan and investment yields continue to reprice/reset into higher yields and funding cost increases subside.


Periodically, if deemed appropriate, we use back-to-back loan swaps, interest rate swaps, floors and caps, which are common derivative financial instruments, to hedge our interest rate risk position. The Board of Directors has approved hedging policy statements governing the use of these instruments. The Board and Management ALCO monitor derivative activities
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relative to their expectations and our hedging policies. Refer to "—Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments" and Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of these derivative instruments.
    
LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate for certain floating rate loans, deposits and borrowings, and off-balance sheet exposures of the Company. In 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that it will not compel panel banks to contribute to LIBOR after 2021. As such, we have begun an internal project team that is focused on an orderly transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates. The markets for alternative rates are developing. We will continue to assess the use of alternative rates, and expect to transition to alternative rates as the markets and best practices develop.






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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Information required by this Item 3 is included in Item 2. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Management."and such information is incorporated into this Item 3 by reference.




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ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company’s management conducted an evaluation with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer), regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the last fiscal quarter covered by this report. In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, the Company and its management recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only a reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer) concluded that they believe the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
 
Although a significant number of our employees continue to work from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have concluded that these changes in work arrangements did not have a material effect on our internal controls over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2021. There was no change in the internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is 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
 In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to pending and threatened legal actions. Although the Company is not able to predict the outcome of such actions, after reviewing pending and threatened actions with counsel, management believes that based on the information currently available the outcome of such actions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position as a whole.


ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
Our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations have been, and will likely continue to be, adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created economic and financial disruptions that have adversely affected, andThere are likely to continue to adversely affect, our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations. We cannot predict at this time the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to negatively affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. The extent of any continued or future adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and outside our control, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic on our employees, customers, counterparties and service providers, as well as other market participants, and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic. Although our Pandemic Work Group continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and to take action in response to ongoing developments, there can be no guarantee this or any other aspect of our business continuity planning will be effective in addressing some or all of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed, or will likely contribute, to (i) sudden and significant declines, and significant increases in volatility, in financial markets; (ii) ratings downgrades, credit deterioration and defaults in many industries, including hospitality, transportation and commercial real estate; (iii) significant draws on credit lines as customers seek to increase liquidity; (iv) significant reductions in the targeted federal funds rate (which was reduced to a target rate of between zero and 0.25% in the first quarter of 2020, and may be reduced to below zero if the Federal Reserve determines economic conditions warrant); and (v) heightened cybersecurity, information security and operational risks as a result of work-from-home arrangements. Many of our counterparties and third-party service providers have been, and may further be, affected by “stay-at-home” orders, market volatility and other factors that increase their risks of business disruption or that may otherwise affect their ability to perform under the terms of any agreements with us or provide essential services. As a result, our operational and other risks are generally expected to increase until the pandemic subsides. In addition, our business operations may be disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic, or if we are unable to keep our branches open because of, or risk of, infection. We have already temporarily closed certain branches and have taken action to reduce operating hours and eliminate lobby services (other than by appointment) at our remaining branches.

In response to the pandemic and to support our customers, we have provided temporary debt payment relief, in some cases of up to 180 days, to business and consumer borrowers. A significant number of our customers have sought to defer payments of interest and/or principal under these programs. Payment deferrals under these programsfactors that may adversely affect our revenue and results of operations. In addition, if such measures are not effective in mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on borrowers, we may experience higher rates of default and increased credit losses in future periods.

Certain industries to which the Company has credit exposure, including lodging, senior living and care facilities, restaurants, and travel and recreation, have experienced significant operational challenges as a result of COVID-19. These negative effects may result in a number of our customers making higher than usual draws on outstanding lines of credit, which may negatively affect our liquidity if current economic conditions persist. The effects of COVID-19 may also cause our business and consumer customers to be unable to pay their loans as they come due or may decrease the value of collateral, which we expect would cause significant increases in our credit losses.

Governmental authorities worldwide have taken unprecedented measures to stabilize the markets and support economic growth. The success of these measures is unknown and they may not be sufficient to address the negative effects of COVID-19 or avert severe and prolonged reductions in economic activity.

Other negative effects of COVID-19 that may impact ourCompany’s business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations cannot be predicted at this time, but it is likely that our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations will continueor stock price. Refer to be adversely affected until the pandemic subsides and the U.S. economy begins to recover. Further,


the COVID-19 pandemic may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our most recentthe Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Until10-K for the pandemic subsides, we expect reduced revenues from our lending businesses, and increased credit losses in our lending portfolios, as well as recognize the possibilityyear ended December 31, 2020, for an increase in credit line utilization. Even after the pandemic subsides, it is possible that the U.S. and other major economies continue to experience a prolonged recession, which we expect would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and resultsdiscussion of operations.these risks.

ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a) None.
(b) None.
(c) None.


ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 None.


ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.


ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
None.


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.Definition
101*
XBRL (ExtensibleiXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language).



The following materials from Camden National Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020,2021, formatted in XBRL:iXBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Condition - March31, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019;2020; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019;2020; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019;2020; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity - Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019;2020; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019;2020; and (vi) Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
*104*Filed herewith.Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
**FurnishedFiled herewith.
+**Furnished herewith.
+Management contract or a 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.
CAMDEN NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ Gregory A. DufourMay 7, 20206, 2021
Gregory A. DufourDate
President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Gregory A. WhiteMay 7, 20206, 2021
Gregory A. WhiteDate
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial & Accounting Officer

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