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 quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017

2023
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For transition period from __________ to __________


Commission File Number: 001-15393


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

42-1405748
(I.R.S. employer identification number)

1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa  520011800 Larimer Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado  80202
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(563) 589-2000(303) 285-9200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per shareHTLFNasdaq Stock Market
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/400th interest in a share of 7.00% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series EHTLFPNasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes x No o

 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “accelerated filer,” “large"large accelerated filer”filer", “smaller"accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company”company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerx
Accelerated Filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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 financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)Act). Yes oNo x






Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the classes of Registrant's common stock as of the latest practicable date:  As of November 6, 2017,August 3, 2023, the Registrant had outstanding 29,949,07042,650,343 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share.






HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report
Table of Contents

Part I
Part II
101 Financial statements formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.








PART I

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)December 31, 2022
ASSETS  
Cash and due from banks$317,303 $309,045 
Interest bearing deposits with other banks and other short-term investments82,884 54,042 
Cash and cash equivalents400,187 363,087 
Time deposits in other financial institutions1,490 1,740 
Securities: 
Carried at fair value (cost of $6,415,588 at June 30, 2023, and $6,788,729 at December 31, 2022)5,798,041 6,147,144 
Held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $0 at both June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 (fair value of $806,942 at June 30, 2023, and $776,557 at December 31, 2022)834,673 829,403 
Other investments, at cost72,291 74,567 
Loans held for sale14,353 5,277 
Loans receivable: 
Held to maturity11,717,974 11,428,352 
Allowance for credit losses(111,198)(109,483)
Loans receivable, net11,606,776 11,318,869 
Premises, furniture and equipment, net186,679 190,479 
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale3,741 6,851 
Other real estate, net2,677 8,401 
Goodwill576,005 576,005 
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net21,651 25,154 
Servicing rights, net— 7,840 
Cash surrender value on life insurance195,793 193,403 
Other assets510,359 496,008 
TOTAL ASSETS$20,224,716 $20,244,228 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  
LIABILITIES:  
Deposits:  
Demand$4,897,858 $5,701,340 
Savings8,772,596 9,994,391 
Time3,993,089 1,817,278 
Total deposits17,663,543 17,513,009 
Short-term borrowings44,364 376,117 
Other borrowings372,403 371,753 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities285,416 248,294 
TOTAL LIABILITIES18,365,726 18,509,173 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:  
Preferred stock (par value $1 per share; authorized 188,500 and 6,104 shares at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022; none issued or outstanding at both June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022)— — 
Series E Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (par value $1 per share; 11,500 shares authorized at both June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022; 11,500 shares issued and outstanding at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022)110,705 110,705 
Common stock (par value $1 per share; 60,000,000 shares authorized at both June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022; issued 42,644,544 shares at June 30, 2023, and 42,467,394 shares at December 31, 2022)42,645 42,467 
Capital surplus1,087,358 1,080,964 
Retained earnings1,193,522 1,120,925 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(575,240)(620,006)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY1,858,990 1,735,055 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$20,224,716 $20,244,228 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   
 September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) December 31, 2016
ASSETS   
Cash and due from banks$180,751
 $151,290
Interest bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank and other banks and other short-term investments70,985
 7,434
Cash and cash equivalents251,736
 158,724
Time deposits in other financial institutions19,793
 2,105
Securities:  
Available for sale, at fair value (cost of $2,124,232 at September 30, 2017, and $1,893,947 at December 31, 2016)2,093,385
 1,845,864
Held to maturity, at cost (fair value of $270,386 at September 30, 2017, and $274,799 at December 31, 2016)256,355
 263,662
Other investments, at cost23,176
 21,560
Loans held for sale35,795
 61,261
Loans receivable:  
Held to maturity6,373,415
 5,351,719
Allowance for loan losses(54,885) (54,324)
Loans receivable, net6,318,530
 5,297,395
Premises, furniture and equipment, net174,533
 163,614
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale4,428
 414
Other real estate, net13,226
 9,744
Goodwill236,615
 127,699
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net37,028
 22,775
Servicing rights, net26,599
 35,778
Cash surrender value on life insurance142,073
 112,615
Other assets122,355
 123,869
TOTAL ASSETS$9,755,627
 $8,247,079
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
LIABILITIES:   
Deposits:   
Demand$3,009,940
 $2,202,036
Savings4,227,340
 3,788,089
Time994,604
 857,286
Total deposits8,231,884
 6,847,411
Short-term borrowings171,871
 306,459
Other borrowings301,473
 288,534
Accrued expenses and other liabilities68,715
 63,759
TOTAL LIABILITIES8,773,943
 7,506,163
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
Preferred stock (par value $1 per share; authorized 17,604 shares; none issued or outstanding at both September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016)
 
Series A Junior Participating preferred stock (par value $1 per share; authorized 16,000 shares; none issued or outstanding at both September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016)
 
Series C Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (par value $1 per share; 81,698 shares authorized at both September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, none issued or outstanding at both September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016)
 
Series D Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock (par value $1 per share; 3,000 shares authorized at both September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016; 745 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017, and 1,078 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016)938
 1,357
Common stock (par value $1 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2017, and 30,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2016; issued 29,946,069 shares at September 30, 2017, and 26,119,929 shares at December 31, 2016)29,946
 26,120
Capital surplus503,262
 328,376
Retained earnings468,556
 416,109
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(21,018) (31,046)
Treasury stock at cost (0 shares at both September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016)
 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY981,684
 740,916
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$9,755,627
 $8,247,079
    
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.   





HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
INTEREST INCOME:  
Interest and fees on loans$168,899 $108,718 $322,742 $211,087 
Interest on securities:
Taxable58,172 38,098 114,148 70,718 
Nontaxable6,378 5,508 12,406 11,710 
Interest on interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions2,051 563 3,182 634 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME235,500 152,887 452,478 294,149 
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Interest on deposits81,975 6,530 138,873 9,507 
Interest on short-term borrowings848 88 3,270 134 
Interest on other borrowings (includes $(63) and $182 of interest (income) expense related to derivatives reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $701 and $363 of interest expense related to derivatives reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively)5,545 3,808 10,991 7,368 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE88,368 10,426 153,134 17,009 
NET INTEREST INCOME147,132 142,461 299,344 277,140 
Provision for credit losses5,379 3,246 8,453 6,491 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES141,753 139,215 290,891 270,649 
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Service charges and fees19,627 18,066 36,763 33,317 
Loan servicing income411 834 1,125 1,120 
Trust fees5,419 5,679 11,076 11,758 
Brokerage and insurance commissions677 839 1,373 1,708 
Capital markets fees4,037 4,871 6,486 7,910 
Securities (losses) gains, net (includes $325 and $2,641 of net security losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $1,429 and $650 of net security losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively)(314)(2,089)(1,418)783 
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net(41)(121)152 (404)
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale1,050 2,901 2,881 6,312 
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights— — — 1,658 
Income on bank owned life insurance1,220 523 2,184 1,047 
Other noninterest income407 3,036 1,870 3,899 
TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME32,493 34,539 62,492 69,108 
NONINTEREST EXPENSES: 
Salaries and employee benefits62,099 64,032 124,248 130,206 
Occupancy6,691 7,094 13,900 14,456 
Furniture and equipment3,063 3,033 5,978 6,552 
Professional fees15,194 14,457 27,991 27,997 
FDIC insurance assessments3,035 1,530 6,314 3,146 
Advertising3,052 1,283 5,037 2,838 
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,715 2,083 3,503 4,137 
Other real estate and loan collection expenses348 78 503 273 
Gain on sales/valuations of assets, net(3,372)(3,230)(2,257)(3,184)
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs1,892 2,412 3,565 2,988 
Partnership investment in tax credit projects154 737 692 814 
Other noninterest expenses15,575 12,970 31,015 27,053 
TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSES109,446 106,479 220,489 217,276 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES64,800 67,275 132,894 122,481 
Income taxes (includes $63 and $667 of income tax benefit reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $535 and $164 of income tax benefit reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively)15,384 15,402 30,702 27,519 
NET INCOME49,416 51,873 102,192 94,962 
Preferred dividends(2,012)(2,012)(4,025)(4,025)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$47,404 $49,861 $98,167 $90,937 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC$1.11 $1.17 $2.30 $2.14 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED$1.11 $1.17 $2.30 $2.14 
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE$0.30 $0.27 $0.60 $0.54 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
       
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
INTEREST INCOME:       
Interest and fees on loans$82,906
 $70,046
 $217,898
 $208,280
Interest on securities:       
Taxable10,394
 7,917
 27,246
 24,604
Nontaxable5,086
 3,717
 15,297
 10,793
Interest on federal funds sold34
 1
 37
 12
Interest on interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions558
 6
 1,112
 13
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME98,978
 81,687
 261,590

243,702
INTEREST EXPENSE:       
Interest on deposits5,073
 4,001
 12,966
 12,195
Interest on short-term borrowings271
 235
 498
 1,083
Interest on other borrowings (includes $308 and $492 of interest expense related to derivatives reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $1,005 and $1,463 of interest expense related to derivatives reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively)3,790
 3,770
 10,674
 10,918
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE9,134
 8,006
 24,138

24,196
NET INTEREST INCOME89,844
 73,681
 237,452

219,506
Provision for loan losses5,705
 5,328
 10,235
 9,513
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES84,139
 68,353
 227,217

209,993
NONINTEREST INCOME:       
Service charges and fees10,138
 8,278
 29,291
 23,462
Loan servicing income1,161
 873
 4,236
 3,433
Trust fees3,872
 3,689
 11,482
 11,127
Brokerage and insurance commissions950
 1,006
 2,962
 2,914
Securities gains, net (includes $1,679 and $1,586 of net security gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, $5,553 and $9,964 of net security gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively)1,679
 1,584
 5,553
 9,732
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale4,997
 11,459
 17,961
 33,794
Valuation allowance on commercial servicing rights5
 5
 29
 (41)
Income on bank owned life insurance766
 620
 2,039
 1,733
Other noninterest income1,409
 1,028
 2,941
 2,992
TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME24,977
 28,542
 76,494

89,146
NONINTEREST EXPENSES:       
Salaries and employee benefits45,225
 40,733
 128,118
 124,432
Occupancy6,223
 5,099
 16,352
 15,322
Furniture and equipment2,826
 2,746
 7,913
 7,301
Professional fees8,450
 5,985
 24,342
 20,481
FDIC insurance assessments894
 1,180
 2,610
 3,468
Advertising1,358
 1,339
 5,141
 4,174
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,863
 1,291
 4,252
 4,483
Other real estate and loan collection expenses581
 640
 1,774
 1,871
Loss on sales/valuations of assets, net1,342
 794
 1,642
 1,064
Other noninterest expenses9,997
 8,620
 27,653
 27,160
TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSES78,759
 68,427
 219,797

209,756
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES30,357
 28,468
 83,914

89,383
Income taxes (includes $511 and $408 of income tax expense reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, $1,696 and $3,171 of income tax expense reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively)8,725
 8,260
 22,314
 28,196
NET INCOME21,632
 20,208
 61,600

61,187
Preferred dividends(13) (53) (45) (273)
Interest expense on convertible preferred debt3
 17
 12
 48
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$21,622
 $20,172
 $61,567

$60,962
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC$0.73
 $0.82
 $2.23
 $2.51
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED$0.72
 $0.81
 $2.21
 $2.48
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE$0.11
 $0.10
 $0.33
 $0.30
        
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.       




HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023202220232022
NET INCOME$49,416 $51,873 $102,192 $94,962 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Changes in available for sale ("AFS") securities:
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities(43,558)(263,212)22,609 (641,902)
Reclassification adjustment for net losses on hedged AFS securities29,510 — 29,510 — 
Reclassification adjustment for net losses realized in net income325 2,641 1,429 650 
Income tax (expense) benefit3,366 60,429 (14,555)159,799 
Other comprehensive income (loss) on available for sale securities(10,357)(200,142)38,993 (481,453)
Changes in securities held to maturity:
Net amortization of unrealized losses on securities transferred from AFS2,768 — 5,508 — 
Income tax expense(693)— (1,753)— 
Other comprehensive income on held to maturity securities2,075 — 3,755 — 
Change in cash flow hedges:
Net change in unrealized gain on derivatives— — 1,952 — 
Reclassification adjustment for net losses (gains) on derivatives realized in net income(63)182 701 363 
Income taxes24 (37)(635)(76)
Other comprehensive income (loss) on cash flow hedges(39)145 2,018 287 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(8,321)(199,997)44,766 (481,166)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$41,095 $(148,124)$146,958 $(386,204)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
NET INCOME$21,632
 $20,208
 $61,600
 $61,187
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME       
Securities:       
Net change in unrealized gain on securities6,940
 (5,696) 22,002
 18,274
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income(1,679) (1,586) (5,553) (9,964)
Net change in non-credit related other than temporary impairment
 
 
 7
Income taxes(2,084) 2,871
 (6,433) (3,364)
Other comprehensive income (loss) on securities3,177
 (4,411) 10,016
 4,953
Derivatives used in cash flow hedging relationships:       
Net change in unrealized loss on derivatives17
 844
 (656) (4,623)
Reclassification adjustment for net losses on derivatives realized in net income308
 492
 1,005
 1,463
Income taxes(123) (517) (337) 1,155
Other comprehensive income (loss) on cash flow hedges202
 819
 12
 (2,005)
Other comprehensive income (loss)3,379
 (3,592) 10,028
 2,948
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$25,011
 $16,616
 $71,628
 $64,135
        
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.       





HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 20232022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
Net income$102,192 $94,962 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization10,519 12,964 
Provision for credit losses8,453 6,491 
Net amortization of premium on securities14,848 38,332 
Securities losses (gains), net1,418 (783)
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities, net(152)404 
Stock based compensation6,893 5,090 
Loans originated for sale(86,860)(180,072)
Proceeds on sales of loans held for sale80,641 188,317 
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale(2,857)(5,408)
Increase in accrued interest receivable(2,135)(280)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses2,647 (2,194)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable30,446 (91)
Capitalization of servicing rights(24)(904)
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights— (1,658)
Gain on sales/valuations of assets, net(2,257)(139)
Net excess tax benefit (expense) from stock based compensation(75)129 
Other, net21,028 33,327 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES184,725 188,487 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale286,738 973,911 
Proceeds from the sale of securities held to maturity— 2,337 
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on securities available for sale336,175 565,196 
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on securities held to maturity298 1,286 
Proceeds from the maturity of time deposits in other financial institutions250 1,039 
Proceeds from the sale, maturity of, redemption of and principal paydowns on other investments6,761 6,715 
Purchase of securities available for sale(265,959)(1,788,922)
Purchase of other investments(4,474)(8,714)
Net increase in loans(307,920)(752,767)
Purchase of bank owned life insurance policies(206)(201)
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance policies— 502 
Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights6,714 — 
Capital expenditures(3,043)(8,181)
Proceeds from the sale of equipment1,321 4,264 
Net cash expended in divestitures— (50,616)
Proceeds on sale of OREO and other repossessed assets5,077 1,927 
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES$61,732 $(1,052,224)



HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net income$61,600
 $61,187
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization22,738
 22,975
Provision for loan losses10,235
 9,513
Net amortization of premium on securities20,186
 24,093
Securities gains, net(5,553) (9,732)
Stock based compensation3,588
 3,073
Loans originated for sale(548,768) (863,354)
Proceeds on sales of loans held for sale586,202
 883,758
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale(11,968) (23,938)
Decrease in accrued interest receivable(1,449) (1,054)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses838
 (128)
Increase in accrued interest payable1,104
 332
Capitalization of servicing rights(5,993) (9,856)
Valuation allowance on commercial servicing rights(29) 41
Write downs and losses on sales of assets, net1,642
 1,064
Net excess tax benefit from stock based compensation1,121
 1,121
Other, net(5,637) (2,419)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES129,857
 96,676
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale1,127,091
 768,617
Proceeds from the sale of securities held to maturity
 4,557
Proceeds from the sale of other investments
 4,722
Proceeds from the redemption of time deposits in other financial institutions12,171
 
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on securities available for sale161,827
 130,549
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on securities held to maturity6,645
 8,271
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on time deposits in other financial institutions24,931
 250
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on other investments2,574
 
Purchase of securities available for sale(1,299,492) (888,903)
Purchase of other investments(1,012) (1,875)
Net decrease in loans45,139
 138,725
Purchase of bank owned life insurance policies(2,000) 
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance policies
 111
Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights5,137
 
Capital expenditures(6,876) (8,318)
Net cash and cash equivalents received in acquisitions71,089
 8,084
Proceeds from the sale of equipment1,845
 686
Proceeds on sale of OREO and other repossessed assets7,578
 3,266
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES$156,647
 $168,742
    
HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
Net decrease in demand deposits$(803,482)$(392,811)
Net (decrease) increase in savings deposits(1,221,795)1,203,729 
Net increase in time deposit accounts2,175,811 61,228 
Net decrease in short-term borrowings(281,753)(33,848)
Proceeds from short term advances51,000 141,000 
Repayments of short term advances(101,000)(141,000)
Repayments of other borrowings(60)(168)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock1,456 1,682 
Dividends paid(29,534)(26,880)
NET CASH (USED) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES(209,357)812,932 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents37,100 (50,805)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year363,087 435,599 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$400,187 $384,794 
Supplemental disclosures: 
Cash paid for income/franchise taxes$40,303 $17,457 
Cash paid for interest122,688 17,100 
Loans transferred to OREO239 4,684 
Transfer of premises from premises, furniture and equipment, net, to premises, furniture and equipment held for sale3,741 4,061 
Transfer of premises from premises, furniture and equipment held for sale to premises, furniture and equipment, net5,825 — 
Dividends declared, not paid2,074 2,013 
Purchases of securities available for sale, accrued, not settled— 7,420 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
   
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Net increase in demand deposits$181,206
 $160,313
Net increase (decrease) in savings deposits(179,721) 51,530
Net decrease in time deposit accounts(8,582) (353,084)
Proceeds on short-term revolving credit line20,000
 
Repayments on short-term revolving credit line(15,000) 
Net decrease in short-term borrowings(168,667) (101,409)
Proceeds from short term FHLB advances186,039
 243,100
Repayments of short term FHLB advances(191,405) (257,250)
Proceeds from other borrowings
 40,000
Repayments of other borrowings(8,573) (15,562)
Redemption of preferred stock
 (81,698)
Purchase of treasury stock(440) (2,293)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock804
 1,863
Dividends paid(9,153) (7,638)
NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES(193,492) (322,128)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents93,012
 (56,710)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year158,724
 258,799
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$251,736
 $202,089
Supplemental disclosures:   
Cash paid for income/franchise taxes$10,775
 $16,550
Cash paid for interest$23,034
 $23,864
Loans transferred to OREO$4,955
 $1,359
Purchases of securities available for sale, accrued, not settled$2,063
 $
Sales of securities available for sale, accrued, not settled$125
 $250
Conversion of convertible debt to common stock$558
 $
Conversion of Series D preferred stock to common stock$419
 $
Stock consideration granted for acquisitions$175,196
 $57,433
    
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.




HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
 Preferred
 Stock
Common
 Stock
Capital
 Surplus
Retained
 Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
 Equity
Balance at March 31, 2022$110,705 $42,370 $1,073,048 $992,655 $(286,921)$1,931,857 
Comprehensive income (loss)51,873 (199,997)(148,124)
Cash dividends declared:
Preferred, $175.00 per share(2,012)(2,012)
Common, $0.27 per share(11,440)(11,440)
Issuance of 69,531 shares of common stock69 1,332 1,401 
Stock based compensation2,386 2,386 
Balance at June 30, 2022$110,705 $42,439 $1,076,766 $1,031,076 $(486,918)$1,774,068 
Balance at January 1, 2022$110,705 $42,275 $1,071,956 $962,994 $(5,752)$2,182,178 
Comprehensive income (loss)94,962 (481,166)(386,204)
Cash dividends declared:
Preferred, $350.00 per share(4,025)(4,025)
Common, $0.54 per share(22,855)(22,855)
Issuance of 164,175 shares of common stock164 (280)(116)
Stock based compensation5,090 5,090 
Balance at June 30, 2022$110,705 $42,439 $1,076,766 $1,031,076 $(486,918)$1,774,068 
Balance at March 31, 2023$110,705 $42,559 $1,084,112 $1,158,948 $(566,919)$1,829,405 
Comprehensive income (loss)49,416 (8,321)41,095 
Cash dividends declared:
Preferred, $175.00 per share(2,012)(2,012)
Common, $0.30 per share(12,830)(12,830)
Issuance of 85,818 shares of common stock86 1,072 1,158 
Stock based compensation2,174 2,174 
Balance at June 30, 2023$110,705 $42,645 $1,087,358 $1,193,522 $(575,240)$1,858,990 
Balance at January 1, 2023$110,705 $42,467 $1,080,964 $1,120,925 $(620,006)$1,735,055 
Comprehensive income (loss)102,192 44,766 146,958 
Cash dividends declared:
Preferred, $350.00 per share(4,025)(4,025)
Common, $0.60 per share(25,570)(25,570)
Issuance of 177,150 shares of common stock178 (499)(321)
Stock based compensation6,893 6,893 
Balance at June 30, 2023$110,705 $42,645 $1,087,358 $1,193,522 $(575,240)$1,858,990 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Stockholders' Equity 
 
Preferred
 Stock
 
Common
 Stock
 
Capital
 Surplus
 
Retained
 Earnings
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
Treasury
Stock
 
Total
 Equity
Balance at January 1, 2016$81,698
 $22,436
 $216,436
 $348,630
 $(6,027) $
 $663,173
Comprehensive income

 





61,187
 2,948




64,135
Cash dividends declared:

 

 

 

 

 

  
Series C Preferred, $2.50 per share

 





(168) 





(168)
Series D Preferred, $35.00 per share      (105)     (105)
Common, $0.30 per share

 





(7,365) 





(7,365)
Redemption of Series C Preferred Stock(81,698)           (81,698)
Issuance of Series D Preferred Stock3,777
           3,777
Redemption of Series D Preferred Stock(2,420)           (2,420)
Purchase of 49,785 shares of common stock

 







 


(2,293)
(2,293)
Issuance of 2,295,472 shares of common stock

 2,247

59,807



 


2,225

64,279
Stock based compensation

 


3,073



 





3,073
Balance at September 30, 2016$1,357
 $24,683
 $279,316
 $402,179
 $(3,079) $(68) $704,388
Balance at January 1, 2017$1,357
 $26,120
 $328,376
 $416,109
 $(31,046) $
 $740,916
Comprehensive income      61,600
 10,028
 

 71,628
Cash dividends declared:        

 

  
Series D Preferred, $52.50 per share      (45)     (45)
Common, $0.33 per share   
 
(9,108) 





(9,108)
Conversion of Series D preferred stock(419)           (419)
Purchase of 9,392 shares of common stock   
 


 


(440)
(440)
Issuance of 3,835,532 shares of common stock  3,826

171,298
 

 


440

175,564
Stock based compensation   
3,588



 





3,588
Balance at September 30, 2017$938
 $29,946
 $503,262
 $468,556
 $(21,018) $
 $981,684
              
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.        





HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION


The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016,2022, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. ("Heartland"HTLF") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 1, 2017February 23, 2023. Footnote disclosures to the interim unaudited consolidated financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the footnotes to the audited consolidated financial statements have been omitted.


The financial information of Heartland included herein has been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial reporting and has been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Such information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The results of the interim period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2017.2023.


During the first quarter of 2023, HTLF reclassified swap and loan syndication income (collectively, "capital markets fees") to capital markets fees from other noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income, and all prior periods have been adjusted.

During the second quarter of 2023, HTLF reclassified Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance premiums to FDIC insurance assessments from professional fees on the consolidated statements of income, and all prior periods have been adjusted.

In the second quarter of 2023, HTLF amended and restated its Certificate of Incorporation and filed Certificates of Elimination with the state of Delaware with respect to Series A, B, C, and D preferred stock issuances, which returned these previously designated shares to authorized but unissued. The following shows the details of Series A, B, C and D preferred stock at December 31, 2022:
Series A Junior Participating preferred stock-par value $1 per share; authorized 16,000 shares; none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2022
Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock-par value $1 per share; 81,698 shares authorized at December 31, 2022; none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2022
Series C Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock-par value $1 per share; 81,698 shares authorized at December 31, 2022; none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2022
Series D Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock-par value $1 per share; 3,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2022; none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2022

After the cancellation of Series A, B, C and D preferred shares, total preferred shares authorized increased to 188,500 from 6,104 at December 31, 2022, of which none were issued or outstanding at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.



Earnings Per Share


Basic earnings per share is determined using net income available to common stockholders and weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares and assumed incremental common shares issued. Amounts used in the determination of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016,2022, are shown in the table below:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
(Dollars and number of shares in thousands, except per share data)2017 2016
Net income$21,632
 $20,208
Preferred dividends and discount(13) (53)
Interest expense on convertible preferred debt3
 17
Net income available to common stockholders$21,622
 $20,172
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share29,648
 24,601
Assumed incremental common shares issued upon exercise of stock options and non-vested restricted stock units262
 322
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share29,910
 24,923
Earnings per common share — basic$0.73
 $0.82
Earnings per common share — diluted$0.72
 $0.81
Number of antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings per share computation
 
    
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Dollars and number of shares in thousands, except per share data)2017 2016
Net income$61,600
 $61,187
Preferred dividends(45) (273)
Interest expense on convertible preferred debt12
 48
Net income available to common stockholders$61,567
 $60,962
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share27,569
 24,262
Assumed incremental common shares issued upon exercise of stock options and non-vested restricted stock units265
 319
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share27,834
 24,581
Earnings per common share — basic$2.23
 $2.51
Earnings per common share — diluted$2.21
 $2.48
Number of antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings per share computation
 




Stock-Based Compensation

Heartland may grant, through its Nominatingbelow, dollars and Compensation Committee (the "Compensation Committee"), non-qualified and incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, restricted stock, restricted stock units and cash incentive awards, under its 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan was originally approved by stockholders in May 2012 and was amended effective March 8, 2016, to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance and make certain other changes to the Plan. As of September 30, 2017, 499,656 shares of common stock were available for issuance under future awards that may be granted under the Plan to employees and directors of, and service providers to, Heartland or its subsidiaries.

Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718, "Compensation-Stock Compensation" requires the measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based upon the fair value of the award on the grant date. The cost of the award is based upon its fair value estimated on the date of grant and recognized in the consolidated statements of income over the vesting period of the award. The fair market value of restricted stock and restricted stock units is based on the fair value of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of stock options is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

The amount of tax benefit related to the exercise, vesting and forfeiture of equity-based awards reflected as a tax benefit in Heartland's income tax expense was $1.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017, $1.1 million of tax benefit related to the exercise, vesting and forfeiture of equity based awards was reflected in additional paid-in-capital during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Restricted Stock Units
The Plan permits the Compensation Committee to grant restricted stock units ("RSUs"). In the first quarter of 2017, the Compensation Committee granted time-based RSUs with respect to 55,665 shares of common stock, and in the first quarter of 2016, the Compensation Committee granted time-based RSUs with respect to 72,644 shares of common stock to selected officers and employees. The time-based RSUs represent the right, without payment, to receive shares of Heartland common stock on a specified future date in three equal installments starting in the year following the initial grant. The time-based RSUs will be settled in common stock upon vesting, and will not be entitled to dividends until vested. The time-based RSUs may also vest upon death or disability, upon a change in control or upon a "qualified retirement" (as defined in the RSU agreement). The retiree is required to sign a non-solicitation agreement as a condition to vesting.

In addition to the time-based RSUs referenced in the preceding paragraph, the Compensation Committee granted performance-based RSUs with respect to 27,570 shares of common stock in the first quarter of 2017, and 35,516 shares of common stock in the first quarter of 2016. These performance-based RSUs are earned based on satisfaction of performance targets for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, and then fully vest on a specified date in the third calendar year following the year of the initial grant. The performance-based RSUs vest to the extent that they are earned upon death or disability, upon a change in control or upon a "qualified retirement."

The Compensation Committee also granted three-year performance-based RSUs with respect to 9,032 shares of common stock in the first quarter of 2017, and 11,408 shares of common stock in the first quarter of 2016. These performance-based RSUs will be earned based on satisfaction of performance targets for the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. These performance-based RSUs or a portion thereof may vest in 2020 and 2019, respectively, after measurement of performance in relation to the performance targets.

Upon death, disability, or a "qualified retirement," all performance-based RSUs granted in 2016 remain outstanding and are earned based on actual performance at the end of each performance period. All RSUs granted on or after March 8, 2016, become fully vested upon a change in control if (1) they are not assumed by the successor corporation or (2) upon an involuntary termination of the participant's employment within two years after the change in control.

The Compensation Committee may grant RSUs under the Plan to directors as part of their compensation, to new management level employees at commencement of employment, and to other employees and service providers as incentives. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016, 16,804 and 24,153 time-based RSUs, respectively, were granted to directors and new employees.




A summary of the RSUs outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, follows:
 2017 2016
 Shares 
Weighted-Average Grant Date
Fair Value
 Shares 
Weighted-Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1346,817
 $27.61
 353,195
 $25.53
Granted109,071
 47.21
 143,721
 29.75
Vested(136,428) 26.66
 (117,898) 23.44
Forfeited(12,923) 31.57
 (11,547) 27.12
Outstanding at September 30306,537
 $34.72
 367,471
 $27.60

Total compensation costs recorded for RSUs were $3.6 million and $3.1 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. As of September 30, 2017, there were $4.3 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to the Plan for RSUs that are expected to be recognized through 2020.

Options
Although the Plan provides authority to the Compensation Committee to grant stock options, no options were granted during the first nine months of 2017 and 2016. Prior to 2009, options were typically granted annually with an expiration date ten years after the date of grant. Vesting was generally over a five-year service period with equal portions of a grant becoming exercisable at three years, four years, and five years after the date of grant. A summary of the stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, follows:
 2017 2016
 Shares 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 Shares 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 126,400
 $18.60
 125,950
 $24.08
Granted
 
 
 
Exercised(13,650) 18.60
 (55,250) 24.82
Forfeited(500) 18.60
 (1,500) 21.10
Outstanding at September 3012,250
 $18.60
 69,200
 $23.55
Options exercisable at September 3012,250
 $18.60
 69,200
 $23.55

At September 30, 2017, the vested options totaled 12,250 shares with a weighted average exercise price of $18.60thousands, except per share and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 0.32 years. The intrinsic value (the difference between the market price and the aggregate exercise price) for the vested options as of September 30, 2017, was $377,000. The intrinsic value for the total of all options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $379,000.data:

Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Net income$49,416 $51,873 
Preferred dividends(2,012)(2,012)
Net income available to common stockholders$47,404 $49,861 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share42,696 42,475 
Assumed incremental common shares issued upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units62 91 
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share42,758 42,566 
Earnings per common share — basic$1.11 $1.17 
Earnings per common share — diluted$1.11 $1.17 
Number of antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings per share computation59 172 
Number of antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share computation221— 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Net income$102,192 $94,962 
Preferred dividends(4,025)(4,025)
Net income available to stockholders$98,167 $90,937 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share42,655 42,418 
Assumed incremental common shares issued upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units98 145 
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share42,753 42,563 
Earnings per common share — basic$2.30 $2.14 
Earnings per common share — diluted$2.30 $2.14 
Number of antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings per share computation95 76 
Number of antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share computation62 — 
The exercise price of stock options granted is established by the Compensation Committee, but the exercise price for the stock options may not be less than the fair market value of the shares on the date that the option is granted or, if greater, the par value of a share of stock. Each option granted is exercisable in full at any time or from time to time, subject to vesting provisions, as determined by the Compensation Committee and as provided in the option agreement, but such time may not exceed ten years from the grant date. Cash received from options exercised was $254,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

No compensation costs were recorded for options during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. There are no unrecorded compensation costs related to options at September 30, 2017. No stock options vested during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Subsequent Events - HeartlandHTLF has evaluated subsequent events that may require recognition or disclosure through the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC.





Effect of New Financial Accounting Standards


ASU 2022-01
In May 2014,March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2022-01, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging-Portfolio Layer Method," which expands the current last-of-layer method by allowing multiple hedged layers to be designated for a single closed portfolio of financial assets or one or more beneficial interests secured by a portfolio of financial instruments. HTLF adopted this ASU on January 1, 2023, and these amendments were applied prospectively.

ASU 2022-02
In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, 2022-02, "Revenue from ContractsFinancial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures." These amendments eliminate the troubled debt restructurings ("TDR") recognition and measurement guidance and, instead, require that an entity evaluate (consistent with Customers." The amendment clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common revenue standard. The amendment outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customersother loan modifications) whether the modification represents a new loan or a continuation of an existing loan. The amendments also enhance existing disclosure requirements and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principleintroduce new requirements related to certain modifications of the revenue model isreceivables made



to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. Additionally, these amendments require that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” In applying the revenue model to contracts within its scope, an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The new guidance does not apply to certain contractsdisclose current-period gross charge-offs by year of origination for loans receivable within the scope of other ASC Topics, such as lease contracts, insurance contracts, financing arrangements, financial instruments, guarantees other than product or service warranties and nonmonetary exchanges betweenSubtopic 326-20. The guidance was effective for entities in the same line of business to facilitate sales to customers. Heartland continues to evaluate noninterest income contracts affected by the new guidance by analyzing contracts and current accounting practices to determine if a change is appropriate. The amendment is largely consistent with existing guidance and current practices. Heartland intends to adopt the accounting standard in 2018, as required, which may require a change in the recognition of certain recurring revenue streams within trust and investment management fees; however, Heartland's preliminary analysis suggests the adoption of these amendments are not expected tothat have a significant effect on Heartland's results of operations, financial position and liquidity other than expanded disclosure requirements.

In January 2016, the FASB issuedadopted ASU 2016-01, "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." The amendments in ASU 2016-01 to Subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments, make the following changes: (1) require equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (3) eliminate the requirement for public entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (4) require public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (5) require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments; (6) require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or accompanying notes to the financial statements; (7) clarify that the entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available for sale securities in combination with the entity's other deferred tax assets. The amendments are effective2016-13 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Except for the early application of the amendment noted in item (5) above, early adoption of the amendments in this update is not permitted. Heartland intends to adopt the accounting standard in 2018, as required, and is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on its results of operations, financial position and liquidity.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)." Topic 842 requires a lessee to recognize leases on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard establishes a right-of-use model (ROU) that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as financing or operating, with such classification affecting the categorization of expense recognition in the income statement. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and will be applied on a modified retrospective basis. Heartland leases certain properties and equipment under operating leases that will result in recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets under this ASU; however the majority of Heartland's properties and equipment are owned and not leased. Heartland intends to adopt the accounting standard in 2019 as required.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718)." The amendments in this ASU simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payments, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption was permitted for any interim or annual period prior to the effective date. Heartland adopted this ASU on January 1, 2017, as required, using a prospective transition method. The requirement to report the excess tax benefit or shortfall related to settlements of share-based payment awards in earnings as an increase or decrease to tax expense has been applied to settlements occurring on or after January 1, 2017, and the impact of applying the guidance reduced reported income tax expense by $1.1 million.




ASU 2016-09 also requires that all income tax related cash flows resulting from share-based payments be reported as an operating activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Previously income tax benefits resulting from the settlement of a share-based award were reported as a reduction of operating cash flows and an increase to financing cash flows to the extent that those benefits exceeded the income tax benefits reported in earnings during the period in which the share-based awards vested. Heartland elected to adopt the change in cash flow classification on a retrospective basis, which resulted in a $1.1 million increase to net cash from operating activities and a corresponding decrease to net cash from financing activities in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Heartland has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)." The amendments in this ASU require a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The amendments in this ASU indicate that an entity should not use the length of time a security has been in an unrealized loss position to avoid recording a credit loss. In addition, in determining whether a credit loss exists, the amendments in this ASU also remove the requirements to consider the historical and implied volatility of the fair value of a security and recoveries or declines in fair value after the balance sheet date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019,2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Heartland intends to adopt the accounting standard in 2020,HTLF adopted this ASU on January 1, 2023, as required. Heartland has formed a committee to review the standard, understand the potential impact of this guidance on its results of operations, financial positionrequired, and liquidity, and oversee the implementation of the standard.these amendments were applied prospectively.


ASU 2023-02
In August 2016,March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, 2023-02 "StatementInvestments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method (a consensus of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classificationthe Emerging Issues Task Force)." ASU 2023-02 expands the permitted use of Certain Cash Receiptsthe proportional amortization method, which is currently only available to low-income housing tax credit investments, to other tax equity investments if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, the initial cost of an investment is amortized in proportion to the income tax benefits received and Cash Payments."both the amortization of the investment and the income tax benefits received are recognized as a component of income tax expense. This ASU is effective on January 1, 2024 and may be applied on either a modified retrospective or retrospective basis or, for certain changes, on a prospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update address eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. The amendmentsASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity adopts the amendments early in an interim period, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The amendments in this update must be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. Heartland intends to adopt this ASU in 2018, as required, and is currently evaluating the potential impact on its results of operations, financial position, and liquidity.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other Than Inventory." The amendment requires an entity to recognize income tax consequences on an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory at the time the transaction occurs. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments must be applied using a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Heartland intends to adopt this ASU in 2018, as required, and the adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a significant effect on Heartland's results of operations, financial position and liquidity.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)." This amendment is to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating step two from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity will perform only step one of its quantitative goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and then recognizing the impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value; however, the loss recognized cannot exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. An entity will still have the option to perform a qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative step one impairment test is necessary. This amendment is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and should be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted, including in an interim period for impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. Heartland intends to adopt this ASU in the third quarter of 2020, consistent with the annual impairment test as of September 30, 2020, and is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on its results of operations, financial position and liquidity.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, "Receivables - Nonrefundable Fee and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20)." These amendments shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount. Discounts continue to be amortized to maturity. These amendments are effective for public business entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If any entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. The amendments must be applied on a modified retrospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption.



Heartland intends to adopt this ASU in 2019, as required, and is currently evaluating the potentialmaterial impact on its results of operations, financial position, and liquidity.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)." The amendments provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. An entity should account for the effects of a modification unless all the following are met; (1) the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such an alternative measurement method is used) of the modified award is the same as the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such an alternative measurement method is used) of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. If the modification does not affect any of the inputs to the valuation technique that the entity uses to value the award, the entity is not required to estimate the value immediately before and after the modification; (2) the vesting conditions of the modified award are the same as the vesting conditions of the original award immediately before the original award is modified; (3) the classification of the modified award as an equity instrument or a liability instrument is the same as the classification of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. The amendments are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim periods for public business entities for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The amendments should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. Heartland intends to adopt this ASU in 2018, as required, and does not believe there will be a material impact to its results of operations, financial position, and liquidity because Heartland has not typically modified share-based payment awards after the original award has been granted.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging:Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities." The purpose of this updated guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. ASU 2017-12 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, permitted. ASU 2017-12 requires a modified retrospective transition method in which Heartland will recognize the cumulative effect of the change on the opening balance of each affected component of equity in the statement of financial position as of the date of adoption. Heartland currently intends to adopt this ASU in 2019, as required, and does not believe there will be a material impact to its results of operations, financial position, and liquidity.

NOTE 2: ACQUISITIONS

Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc.
On July 7, 2017, Heartland acquired Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., parent company of Citywide Banks, headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. The transaction consideration was approximately $211.2 million, of which $58.6 million was cash, and the remainder was settled by delivery of 3,216,161 shares of Heartland common stock. Simultaneous with the close, Citywide Banks merged into Heartland's Centennial Bank and Trust subsidiary, and the combined entity operates as Citywide Banks. The transaction included, at fair value, total assets of $1.49 billion, including $985.4 million of net loans outstanding, and $1.21 billion of deposits on the acquisition date. Included in this transaction was one bank building with a fair value of $1.4 million that Heartland intends to sell and is classified as premises, furniture and equipment held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet. The transaction was a tax-free reorganization with respect to the stock consideration received by the stockholders of Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc.



The assets and liabilities of Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at the estimated fair value on the acquisition date. The following table represents, in thousands, the amounts recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of July 7, 2017:
 As of July 7, 2017
Fair value of consideration paid: 
Common stock (3,216,161 shares)$152,607
Cash58,636
  Total consideration paid211,243
Fair value of assets acquired: 
Cash and due from banks21,341
Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions74,686
Time deposits in other financial institutions6,304
Securities: 
  Securities available for sale234,390
  Other securities2,628
Loans held to maturity985,399
Premises, furniture and equipment, net17,206
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale1,350
Other real estate, net6,916
Other intangible assets, net16,041
Other assets32,278
Total assets1,398,539
Fair value of liabilities assumed: 
Deposits1,210,074
Short term borrowings34,445
Other borrowings21,636
Other liabilities16,295
Total liabilities assumed1,282,450
Fair value of net assets acquired116,089
Goodwill resulting from acquisition$95,154

Heartland recognized $95.2 million of goodwill in conjunction with the acquisition of Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration exchanged and the liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill resulted from the expected operational synergies, enhanced market area, cross-selling opportunities and expanded business lines. See Note 6 for further information on goodwill.

Pro Forma Information (unaudited): The following pro forma information represents the results of operations for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, as if the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. acquisition occurred on January 1, 2017, and January 1, 2016, respectively:or financial position.

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data), unauditedFor the Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Net interest income$264,485
 $256,579
Net income available to common stockholders$61,940
 $68,857
Basic earnings per share$2.08
 $2.51
Diluted earnings per share$2.06
 $2.48

The above pro forma results are presented for illustrative purposes and are not intended to represent or be indicative of the actual
results of operations of the merged companies that would have been achieved had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2016, nor are they intended to represent or be indicative of future results of operations. The pro forma results do not include expected



operating cost savings as a result of the acquisition or adjustments for $10.1 million of transaction costs recorded by Citywide Banks of Colorado Inc. prior to the acquisition. These pro forma results require significant estimates and judgments particularly with respect to valuation and accretion of income associated with the acquired loans.

Heartland incurred $3.8 million of pre-tax merger related expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, associated with the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. acquisition. The merger expenses are reflected on the consolidated statements of income for the applicable period and are reported primarily in the categories of salaries and employee benefits, professional fees, loss on sales/valuations of assets, net and other noninterest expenses.

Acquired loans were preliminarily recorded at fair value based on a discounted cash flow valuation methodology that considers,
among other things, projected default rates, loss given defaults and recovery rates. No allowance for credit losses was carried over
from the acquisition. The balance of nonaccrual loans on the acquisition date was $1.1 million.

Founders Bancorp
On February 28, 2017, Heartland acquired Founders Bancorp, parent company of Founders Community Bank, based in San Luis Obispo, California. The purchase price was approximately $31.0 million, which was paid by delivery of 455,877 shares of Heartland common stock and cash of $8.4 million. The transaction included, at fair value, total assets of $213.9 million, loans of $96.4 million, and deposits of $181.5 million on the acquisition date. The transaction also included one bank building with a fair value of $576,000 that Heartland sold during the second quarter of 2017. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Founders Community Bank merged into Heartland's Premier Valley Bank subsidiary. The transaction was a tax-free reorganization with respect to the stock consideration received by the stockholders of Founders Bancorp.

CIC Bancshares, Inc.
On February 5, 2016, Heartland completed the acquisition of CIC Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Centennial Bank, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The purchase price was approximately $76.9 million, which was paid by delivery of 2,003,235 shares of Heartland common stock and cash of $15.7 million. In addition, Heartland issued a new series of convertible preferred stock with a fair value of $3.8 million and assumed convertible notes and subordinated debt totaling approximately $7.9 million. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Centennial Bank merged into Heartland's Summit Bank & Trust, with the resulting institution operating under the name, Centennial Bank and Trust. As of the close date, the transaction included, at fair value, total assets of $772.6 million, total loans of $581.5 million, and total deposits of $648.1 million. The transaction was a tax-free reorganization with respect to the stock consideration received by the stockholders of CIC Bancshares, Inc.

NOTE 3:2: SECURITIES


The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair values of debt securities available for sale and equity securities with a readily determinable fair value that are carried at fair value as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, are summarized in the table below, in thousands:
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
June 30, 2023    
U.S. treasuries$32,413 $— $(734)$31,679 
U.S. agencies48,944 — (5,908)43,036 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions985,387 (136,153)849,239 
Mortgage-backed securities - agency1,958,157 51 (271,562)1,686,646 
Mortgage-backed securities - non-agency2,150,547 39 (154,777)1,995,809 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - agency99,072 — (15,247)83,825 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - non-agency635,549 — (17,557)617,992 
Asset-backed securities425,632 — (12,916)412,716 
Corporate bonds59,199 — (2,788)56,411 
Total debt securities6,394,900 95 (617,642)5,777,353 
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value20,688 — — 20,688 
Total$6,415,588 $95 $(617,642)$5,798,041 
December 31, 2022
U.S. treasuries$32,369 $$(678)$31,699 
U.S. agencies49,437 — (6,302)43,135 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions1,049,578 14 (170,155)879,437 
Mortgage-backed securities - agency2,042,092 56 (270,043)1,772,105 
Mortgage-backed securities - non-agency2,327,308 1,417 (146,849)2,181,876 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - agency100,518 — (15,395)85,123 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - non-agency679,511 — (20,052)659,459 
Asset-backed securities428,397 — (12,343)416,054 
Corporate bonds59,205 — (1,263)57,942 
Total debt securities6,768,415 1,495 (643,080)6,126,830 
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value20,314 — — 20,314 
Total$6,788,729 $1,495 $(643,080)$6,147,144 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
September 30, 2017       
U.S. government corporations and agencies$7,435
 $14
 $(34) $7,415
Mortgage-backed securities1,593,677
 4,656
 (32,933) 1,565,400
Obligations of states and political subdivisions506,867
 4,307
 (7,200) 503,974
Total debt securities2,107,979
 8,977
 (40,167) 2,076,789
Equity securities16,253
 343
 
 16,596
Total$2,124,232
 $9,320
 $(40,167) $2,093,385
December 31, 2016       
U.S. government corporations and agencies$4,716
 $16
 $(32) $4,700
Mortgage-backed securities1,321,760
 7,026
 (38,286) 1,290,500
Obligations of states and political subdivisions553,020
 2,436
 (19,312) 536,144
Total debt securities1,879,496

9,478

(57,630)
1,831,344
Equity securities14,451
 69
 
 14,520
Total$1,893,947
 $9,547
 $(57,630) $1,845,864





The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values of held to maturity securities as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,



2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, are summarized in the table below, in thousands:
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
June 30, 2023    
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$834,673 $2,775 (30,506)$806,942 
Total$834,673 $2,775 $(30,506)$806,942 
December 31, 2022
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$829,403 $3,096 $(55,942)$776,557 
Total$829,403 $3,096 $(55,942)$776,557 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
September 30, 2017       
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$256,355
 $14,722
 $(691) $270,386
Total$256,355
 $14,722
 $(691) $270,386
December 31, 2016       
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$263,662
 $12,282
 $(1,145) $274,799
Total$263,662
 $12,282
 $(1,145) $274,799


As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, HTLF had $32.2 million and $33.0 million, respectively, of accrued interest receivable, which is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. HTLF does not consider accrued interest receivable in the carrying amount of financial assets held at amortized cost basis or in the allowance for credit losses calculation.
At September 30, 2017, approximately 74% of Heartland's mortgage-backed securities were issued by government-sponsored enterprises.


The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debtinvestment securities available for salecarried at Septemberfair value at June 30, 2017,2023, by contractual maturity, are as follows, in thousands. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.
June 30, 2023
Amortized CostEstimated Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less$17,299 $16,935 
Due in 1 to 5 years70,602 68,532 
Due in 5 to 10 years48,317 40,477 
Due after 10 years989,725 854,421 
Total debt securities1,125,943 980,365 
Mortgage and asset-backed securities5,268,957 4,796,988 
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value20,688 20,688 
Total investment securities$6,415,588 $5,798,041 
 September 30, 2017
 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less$185
 $186
Due in 1 to 5 years40,716
 41,077
Due in 5 to 10 years93,240
 91,514
Due after 10 years380,161
 378,612
Total debt securities514,302
 511,389
Mortgage-backed securities1,593,677
 1,565,400
Equity securities16,253
 16,596
Total investment securities$2,124,232
 $2,093,385


The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities held to maturity at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, by contractual maturity, are as follows, in thousands. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.
June 30, 2023
Amortized CostEstimated Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less$1,459 $1,460 
Due in 1 to 5 years70,913 70,453 
Due in 5 to 10 years159,786 157,595 
Due after 10 years602,515 577,434 
Total debt securities$834,673 $806,942 
 September 30, 2017
 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less$1,510
 $1,533
Due in 1 to 5 years21,157
 22,090
Due in 5 to 10 years105,030
 109,119
Due after 10 years128,658
 137,644
Total investment securities$256,355
 $270,386


As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, securities with a faircarrying value of $758.1 million$2.88 billion and $810.6 million,$1.49 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure public and trust deposits, short-term borrowings and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.





Gross gains and losses realized related to the sales of securities available for salecarried at fair value for the three-three and nine-month periodssix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016,2022, are summarized as follows, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023202220232022
Proceeds from sales$140,290 $149,840 $286,738 $973,911 
Gross security gains483 357 483 7,298 
Gross security losses808 2,998 1,912 7,948 



 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Proceeds from sales$503,083
 $146,242
 $1,127,091
 $768,617
Gross security gains2,088
 1,763
 8,585
 11,416
Gross security losses409
 177
 3,023
 1,332


The following tables summarize,table summarizes, in thousands, the amount of unrealized losses, defined as the amount by which cost or amortized cost exceeds fair value, and the related fair value of investments with unrealized losses in Heartland'sthe securities portfolio as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016.2022. The investments were segregated into two categories: those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. The reference point for determining how long an investment was in an unrealized loss position was SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, and December 31, 2015,2021, respectively. Securities for which Heartland has taken credit-related other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") write-downs are categorized as being "less than 12 months" or "12 months or longer" in a continuous loss position based on the point in time that the fair value declined to below the cost basis and not the period of time since the credit-related OTTI write-down.
Debt securities available for saleLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
 Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
CountFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
CountFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Count
June 30, 2023
U.S. treasuries$28,270 $(652)$3,409 $(82)$31,679 $(734)
U.S. agencies— — — 43,036 (5,908)43,036 (5,908)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions2,698 (118)844,628 (136,035)162 847,326 (136,153)165 
Mortgage-backed securities - agency27,450 (1,774)30 1,657,307 (269,788)191 1,684,757 (271,562)221 
Mortgage-backed securities - non-agency393,712 (33,619)16 1,205,116 (121,158)43 1,598,828 (154,777)59 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - agency1,795 (96)82,030 (15,151)19 83,825 (15,247)20 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - non-agency7,254 (262)588,183 (17,295)16 595,437 (17,557)18 
Asset-backed securities31,941 (1,997)121,281 (10,919)10 153,222 (12,916)11 
Corporate bonds48,966 (1,532)7,445 (1,256)56,411 (2,788)
Total temporarily impaired securities$542,086 $(40,050)60 $4,552,435 $(577,592)454 $5,094,521 $(617,642)514 
December 31, 2022
U.S. treasuries$28,699 $(678)$— $— — $28,699 $(678)
U.S. agencies16,487 (222)26,648 (6,080)43,135 (6,302)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions288,457 (28,378)69 589,641 (141,777)113 878,098 (170,155)182 
Mortgage-backed securities - agency241,288 (21,420)99 1,528,951 (248,623)126 1,770,239 (270,043)225 
Mortgage-backed securities - non-agency950,054 (70,213)25 693,531 (76,636)25 1,643,585 (146,849)50 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - agency27,732 (2,291)12 57,392 (13,104)85,124 (15,395)19 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - non-agency530,541 (16,830)15 84,619 (3,222)615,160 (20,052)19 
Asset-backed securities118,613 (6,107)56,621 (6,236)175,234 (12,343)13 
Corporate bonds57,544 (1,257)398 (6)57,942 (1,263)
Total temporarily impaired securities$2,259,415 $(147,396)243 $3,037,801 $(495,684)284 $5,297,216 $(643,080)527 
Securities held to maturityLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
CountFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
CountFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Count
June 30, 2023
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$727,436 $(30,464)155 $1,522 $(42)$728,958 $(30,506)156 
Total temporarily impaired securities$727,436 (30,464)155 $1,522 $(42)$728,958 (30,506)156 
December 31, 2022
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$697,424 $(55,942)155 $— $— — $697,424 $(55,942)155 
Total temporarily impaired securities$697,424 $(55,942)155 $— $— — $697,424 $(55,942)155 



Securities available for saleLess than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
September 30, 2017           
U.S. government corporations and agencies$6,901
 $(34) $
 $
 $6,901
 $(34)
Mortgage-backed securities761,235
 (11,558) 431,669
 (21,375) 1,192,904
 (32,933)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions149,931
 (1,820) 153,068
 (5,380) 302,999
 (7,200)
Total debt securities918,067
 (13,412) 584,737
 (26,755) 1,502,804
 (40,167)
Equity securities
 
 
 
 
 
Total temporarily impaired securities$918,067
 $(13,412) $584,737
 $(26,755) $1,502,804
 $(40,167)
December 31, 2016
U.S. government corporations and agencies$4,185
 $(32) $
 $
 $4,185
 $(32)
Mortgage-backed securities744,202
 (23,527) 272,449
 (14,759) 1,016,651
 (38,286)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions414,151
 (19,309) 251
 (3) 414,402
 (19,312)
Total debt securities1,162,538
 (42,868) 272,700
 (14,762) 1,435,238
 (57,630)
Equity securities
 
 
 
 
 
Total temporarily impaired securities$1,162,538
 $(42,868) $272,700
 $(14,762) $1,435,238
 $(57,630)

Securities held to maturityLess than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
September 30, 2017           
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$6,278
 $(43) $8,894
 $(648) $15,172
 $(691)
Total temporarily impaired securities$6,278
 $(43) $8,894
 $(648) $15,172
 $(691)
December 31, 2016
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$31,479
 $(884) $2,017
 $(261) $33,496
 $(1,145)
Total temporarily impaired securities$31,479
 $(884) $2,017
 $(261) $33,496
 $(1,145)




HeartlandHTLF reviews each security in the investment securities portfolio on a quarterly basis to monitor its exposure to OTTI. A determination as to whether a security's decline in fair value is other-than-temporary takesfor potential credit losses, taking into consideration numerous factors, and the relative significance of any single factor can vary by security. Some factors HeartlandHTLF may consider in the OTTI analysis include the length of time the security has been in an unrealized loss position, changes in security ratings, financial condition of the issuer, as well asand security and industry specific economic conditions. In addition, withWith regard to debt securities, HeartlandHTLF may also evaluate payment structure, whether there are defaulted payments or expected defaults, prepayment speeds and the value of any underlying collateral. For certain debt securities in unrealized loss positions, HeartlandHTLF prepares cash flow analyses to compare the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security.


The remaining unrealized losses on Heartland's mortgage-backedHTLF's commercial mortgage, mortgage and asset-backed securities are the result of changes in market interest rates or widening of market spreads subsequent to the initialHTLF's purchase of the securities. The losses are not related to concerns regarding the underlying credit of the issuers or the underlying collateral. It is expected that the securities will not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates or widening market spreads and not credit quality, and because HeartlandHTLF has the intent and ability to hold these investments until a market price recovery or to maturity and does not believe it will be required to sell the securities before maturity, no credit losses were recognized on these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.


The remaining unrealized losses on Heartland'sHTLF's obligations of states and political subdivisions available for sale are the result of changes in market interest rates or widening of market spreads subsequent to the initial purchase of the securities. Management monitors the published credit ratings of these securities and the stability of the underlying municipalities. Because the declinedeclines in fair value isare attributable to changes in interest rates or widening market spreads due to insurance company downgrades and not underlying credit quality, and because HeartlandHTLF has the intent and ability to hold these investments until a market price recovery or to maturity and does not believe it will be required to sell the securities before maturity, no credit losses were recognized on these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

There were no available for sale or held to maturity securities with OTTI write-downs held as of or forduring the nine-month periodthree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017. There were no gross realized gains2023 and $85,000 of gross realized losses on the sale of available for sale securities with OTTI writedowns for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016. Additionally, there were no gross realized gains and $439,000 of gross realized losses on the sale of held to maturity securities with OTTI write-downs for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016.
2022.
Based on HTLF's credit loss methodology applicable to held to maturity debt securities, no allowance for credit losses was required at both June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022.

The following table showssummarizes, in thousands, the detailcarrying amount of OTTI write-downs onHTLF's held to maturity debt securities included in earningsby investment rating as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, which are updated quarterly and used to monitor the related changes in other accumulated comprehensive income ("AOCI") forcredit quality of the same securities, in thousands:securities:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Rating
AAA$83,190 $79,598 
AA, AA+, AA-588,448 588,354 
A+, A, A-138,122 136,624 
BBB20,618 20,623 
Not Rated4,295 4,204 
Total$834,673 $829,403 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Recorded as part of gross realized losses:       
Credit related OTTI$
 $
 $
 $
Intent to sell OTTI
 
 
 
Total recorded as part of gross realized losses
 
 
 
Recorded directly to AOCI for non-credit related impairment:       
  Residential mortgage backed securities
 
 
 
  Reduction of non-credit related impairment related to security sales
 
 
 (120)
  Accretion of non-credit related impairment
 
 
 (7)
Total changes to AOCI for non-credit related impairment
 
 
 (127)
Total OTTI losses (accretion) recorded on debt securities, net$
 $
 $
 $(127)


Included in other securities at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016,investments were shares of stock in theeach Federal Home Loan BanksBank (the "FHLBs""FHLB") of Des Moines, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Topekawhich each of its Banks is a member at an amortized cost of $14.0$8.1 million at June 30, 2023, and $14.4$12.3 million respectively.at December 31, 2022.


The HeartlandHTLF banks are required by federal law to maintain FHLB stock as members of the various FHLBs. These equity securities are "restricted" in that they can only be sold back to the respective institutions from which they were acquired or another member institution at par. Therefore, the FHLB stock is less liquid than other marketable equity securities, and the fair value approximates



amortized cost. HeartlandHTLF considers its FHLB stock as a long-term investment that provides access to competitive products and liquidity. HeartlandHTLF evaluates impairment in these investments based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value and, at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2022, did not consider the investments to be other than temporarily impaired.





NOTE 4:3: LOANS


Loans as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, were as follows, in thousands:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Loans receivable held to maturity:  
Commercial and industrial$3,590,680 $3,464,414 
Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP")4,139 11,025 
Owner occupied commercial real estate2,398,698 2,265,307 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate2,530,736 2,330,940 
Real estate construction1,013,134 1,076,082 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate839,817 920,510 
Residential real estate828,437 853,361 
Consumer512,333 506,713 
Total loans receivable held to maturity11,717,974 11,428,352 
Allowance for credit losses(111,198)(109,483)
Loans receivable, net$11,606,776 $11,318,869 
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Loans receivable held to maturity:   
Commercial$1,613,903
 $1,287,265
Commercial real estate3,163,953
 2,538,582
Agricultural and agricultural real estate511,764
 489,318
Residential real estate635,611
 617,924
Consumer450,088
 420,613
Gross loans receivable held to maturity6,375,319
 5,353,702
Unearned discount(605) (699)
Deferred loan fees(1,299) (1,284)
Total net loans receivable held to maturity6,373,415
 5,351,719
Allowance for loan losses(54,885) (54,324)
Loans receivable, net$6,318,530
 $5,297,395


Heartland has certain lending policiesAs of June 30, 2023, and proceduresDecember 31, 2022, HTLF had $52.1 million and $49.1 million, respectively, of accrued interest receivable, which is included in place that are designed to provide for an acceptable level of credit risk. The board of directors reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management and the board with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies, nonperforming loans and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is also a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions.

The commercial and commercial real estate loan portfolio includes a wide range of business loans, including lines of credit for working capital and operational purposes and term loans for the acquisition of equipment and real estate. Although most loans are made on a secured basis, loans may be made on an unsecured basis if warranted by the overall financial condition of the borrower. Terms of commercial business loans generally range from one to five years. Commercial loans are primarily made basedother assets on the identified cash flow of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The collateral that Heartland requires for most of these loans is based upon the discounted market value of the collateral. The primary repayment risks of commercial loans are that the cash flow of the borrowers may be unpredictable, and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuateconsolidated balance sheets. HTLF does not consider accrued interest receivable in value. Heartland seeks to minimize these risks in a variety of ways. The underwriting analysis includes credit verification, analysis of global cash flows, appraisals and a review of the financial condition of the borrower. Personal guarantees are frequently required as a tertiary form of repayment. In addition, when underwriting loans for commercial real estate, careful consideration is given to the property's operating history, future operating projections, current and projected occupancy, location and physical condition. Heartland also utilizes government guaranteed lending through the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Business and Industry Program to assist customers with longer-term funding and to reduce risk.

Agricultural loans, many of which are secured by crops, machinery and real estate, are provided to finance capital improvements and farm operations as well as acquisitions of livestock and machinery. Agricultural loans present unique credit risks relating to adverse weather conditions, loss of livestock due to disease or other reasons, declines in market prices for agricultural products and the impact of government regulations. The ultimate repayment of agricultural loans is dependent upon the profitable operation or management of the agricultural entity. In underwriting agricultural loans, lending personnel work closely with their customers to review budgets and cash flow projections for crop production for the ensuing year. These budgets and cash flow projections are monitored closely during the year and reviewed with the customers at least annually. Lending personnel also work closely with governmental agencies, including the Farm Service Agency, to help agricultural customers obtain credit enhancement products such as loan guarantees or interest assistance.

Heartland originates first-lien, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate, one-to-four-family residential real estate loans for the construction, purchase or refinancing of a single family residential property. These loans are principally collateralized by owner-occupied properties and are amortized over 10 to 30 years. Heartland typically sells longer-term, low-rate, residential mortgage loans in the



secondary market with servicing rights retained. This practice allows Heartland to better manage interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The Heartland bank subsidiaries participate in lending programs sponsored by U.S. government agencies such as Veterans Administration and Federal Home Administration when justified by market conditions. As of September 30, 2017, Heartland had $4.8 million of loans secured by residential real estate property that were in the process of foreclosure.

Consumer lending includes motor vehicle, home improvement, home equity and small personal credit lines. Consumer loans typically have shorter terms, lower balances, higher yields and higher risks of default than one-to-four-family residential mortgage loans. Consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability, and are therefore more likely to be affected by adverse personal circumstances. Risk is reduced through underwriting criteria, which include credit verification, appraisals, a review of the borrower's financial condition, and personal cash flows. A security interest, with title insurance when necessary, is taken in the underlying real estate. Heartland's consumer finance subsidiaries, Citizens Finance Co. and Citizens Finance of Illinois Co., typically lend to borrowers with past credit problems or limited credit histories, and these loans comprise approximately 17% of Heartland's total consumer loan portfolio.

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Heartland’s policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest income on any loan when, in the opinion of management, there is a reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of the interest and principal, normally when a loan is 90 days past due. When interest accruals are deemed uncollectible, interest credited to income in the current year is reversed and interest accrued in prior years is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Nonaccrual loans are returned to an accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates that there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely payment of interest and principal.credit losses calculation.

Under Heartland’s credit practices, a loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that Heartland will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loan impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, except where more practical, impairment is measured at the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.


The following table shows the balance in the allowance for loancredit losses at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, and the related loan balances, disaggregated on the basis of impairmentmeasurement methodology, in thousands. LoansIf a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other loans in the pool, it is evaluated under ASC 310-10-35 include loanson an individual basis and is not included in the collective evaluation. Lending relationships on nonaccrual status and troubled debt restructurings, whichwith $500,000 or more of total exposure are individually evaluated for impairment, and other impaired loans deemed to have similar risk characteristics.assessed using a collateral dependency calculation. All other loans are collectively evaluated for impairment under ASC 450-20. Heartland has made no significant changes to the accounting for the allowance for loan losses during 2017.losses.
Allowance For Credit LossesGross Loans Receivable Held to Maturity
Individually Evaluated for Credit LossesCollectively Evaluated for Credit LossesTotalLoans Individually Evaluated for Credit LossesLoans Collectively Evaluated for Credit Losses Total
June 30, 2023
Commercial and industrial$6,817 $22,579 $29,396 $16,051 $3,574,629 $3,590,680 
PPP— — — — 4,139 4,139 
Owner occupied commercial real estate290 14,419 14,709 7,629 2,391,069 2,398,698 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate257 17,719 17,976 14,018 2,516,718 2,530,736 
Real estate construction— 28,246 28,246 910 1,012,224 1,013,134 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,000 2,511 3,511 7,147 832,670 839,817 
Residential real estate— 7,644 7,644 2,254 826,183 828,437 
Consumer— 9,716 9,716 — 512,333 512,333 
Total$8,364 $102,834 $111,198 $48,009 $11,669,965 $11,717,974 
December 31, 2022
Commercial and industrial$6,670 $22,401 $29,071 $18,712 $3,445,702 $3,464,414 
PPP— — — — 11,025 11,025 
Owner occupied commercial real estate376 13,572 13,948 7,932 2,257,375 2,265,307 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate— 16,539 16,539 11,371 2,319,569 2,330,940 
Real estate construction— 29,998 29,998 1,518 1,074,564 1,076,082 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate63 2,571 2,634 3,851 916,659 920,510 
Residential real estate— 7,711 7,711 1,607 851,754 853,361 
Consumer— 9,582 9,582 — 506,713 506,713 
Total$7,109 $102,374 $109,483 $44,991 $11,383,361 $11,428,352 


 Allowance For Loan Losses Gross Loans Receivable Held to Maturity
 
Ending Balance
Under ASC
310-10-35
 
Ending Balance
Under ASC
450-20
 Total 
Ending Balance Evaluated for Impairment
Under ASC
310-10-35
 
Ending Balance Evaluated for Impairment
Under ASC
450-20
  Total
September 30, 2017           
Commercial$2,166
 $14,804
 $16,970
 $6,957
 $1,606,946
 $1,613,903
Commercial real estate864
 19,676
 20,540
 27,943
 3,136,010
 3,163,953
Agricultural and agricultural real estate2,353
 3,774
 6,127
 12,792
 498,972
 511,764
Residential real estate393
 1,873
 2,266
 29,833
 605,778
 635,611
Consumer1,267
 7,715
 8,982
 6,524
 443,564
 450,088
Total$7,043
 $47,842
 $54,885
 $84,049
 $6,291,270
 $6,375,319
December 31, 2016           
Commercial$1,318
 $13,447
 $14,765
 $3,712
 $1,283,553
 $1,287,265
Commercial real estate2,671
 21,648
 24,319
 45,217
 2,493,365
 2,538,582
Agricultural and agricultural real estate816
 3,394
 4,210
 16,730
 472,588
 489,318
Residential real estate497
 1,766
 2,263
 25,726
 592,198
 617,924
Consumer1,451
 7,316
 8,767
 5,988
 414,625
 420,613
Total$6,753
 $47,571
 $54,324
 $97,373
 $5,256,329
 $5,353,702




The following table presents nonaccrual loans, accruing loans past due 90 days or more and troubled debt restructured loans at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, in thousands:


 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Nonaccrual loans$59,451
 $62,591
Nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans4,005
 1,708
Total nonaccrual loans$63,456
 $64,299
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more$2,348
 $86
Performing troubled debt restructured loans$10,040
 $10,380

The following tables provide information on troubled debt restructuredshow the amortized cost basis as of June 30, 2023, of the loans that were modified during the three- and nine-month periodssix-months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty by loan category and September 30, 2016,type of concession granted, dollars in thousands:thousands.
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023Loan Modifications Made to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty
Term ExtensionTerm Extension and Interest Only Payments
Amortized
Cost Basis
% of Loan
Category
Amortized
Cost Basis
% of Loan
Category
Commercial$1,411 0.04 %$— — %
Owner occupied commercial real estate— — — — 
Real estate construction— — — — 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,354 0.16 — — 
Residential real estate— — — — 
Total$2,765 0.02 %$— — %
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 Number
of Loans
 Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 Number
of Loans
 Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
Commercial
 $
 $
 
 $
 $
Commercial real estate
 
 
 
 
 
Total commercial and commercial real estate
 
 
 


 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate8
 1,174
 1,174
 5
 651
 651
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
Total8
 $1,174
 $1,174
 5

$651
 $651

For the Six Months Ended June 23, 2023Loan Modifications Made to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty
Term ExtensionTerm Extension and Interest Only Payments
Amortized
Cost Basis
% of Loan
Category
Amortized
Cost Basis
% of Loan
Category
Commercial$5,073 0.14 %$— — %
Owner occupied commercial real estate— — 5,043 0.21 
Real estate construction1,477 0.15 — — 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,354 0.16 — — 
Residential real estate752 0.09 — — 
Total$8,656 0.07 %$5,043 0.04 %
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 
Number
of Loans
 
Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 
Number
of Loans
 
Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
Commercial3
 $131
 $131
 1
 $100
 $100
Commercial real estate
 
 
 1
 179
 179
Total commercial and commercial real estate3
 131
 131
 2
 279
 279
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate22
 2,977
 2,977
 5
 651
 651
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
Total25
 $3,108
 $3,108
 7
 $930
 $930


The pre-modification and post-modification recorded investment represents amounts asfollowing table describes the financial effect of the date of loan modification. Sincemodifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty in the modifications of these loans have been only interest rate concessions and term extensions, not principal reductions, the pre-modification and post-modification recorded investment amounts are the same. six months ending June 30, 2023.
Loan TypeWeighted Average
Term Extension
(months)
Weighted Average Term Extension
and Interest Only Payments
(months)
Commercial and industrial90
Owner occupied commercial real estate012
Real estate construction60
Agricultural and agricultural real estate90
Residential real estate120

At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, there were no$2.7 million in unfunded commitments to extend credit to any of the borrowers with an existing troubled debt restructuring.experiencing financial difficulty.





The following table shows troubled debt restructuredHTLF had no loans for which there wasto borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that had a payment default during the three-three months and nine-month periodssix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016,2023, that had been modified duringin the twelve-month period prior to default,the default.
HTLF closely monitors the performance of the loans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. The following table shows the performance of loans that have been modified in thousands:the six months ended June 30, 2023, dollars in thousands.
 With Payment Defaults During the Following Periods
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 Number of Loans Recorded Investment Number of Loans Recorded Investment
Commercial
 $
 

$
Commercial real estate
 
 


  Total commercial and commercial real estate
 
 
 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
 
 


Residential real estate5
 1,221
 


Consumer
 
 


  Total5
 $1,221
 

$


 With Payment Defaults During the Following Periods
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 Number of Loans Recorded Investment Number of Loans Recorded Investment
Commercial
 $

1

$95
Commercial real estate
 




  Total commercial and commercial real estate
 
 1
 95
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
 




Residential real estate8
 1,480




Consumer
 




  Total8
 $1,480
 1
 $95


Accruing Loans
30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
90 Days or
More
Past Due
Total Past DueCurrentNonaccrual
June 30, 2023
Commercial and industrial$— $— $— $— $5,073 $— 
Owner occupied commercial real estate— — — — 5,043 — 
Real estate construction— — — — — 1,477 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate— — — — 1,354 — 
Residential real estate— — — — — 752 
Total$— $— $— $— $11,470 $2,229 
Heartland's
HTLF's internal rating system is a series of grades reflecting management's credit risk assessment, based on its analysis of the borrower's financial condition. The "pass" category consists of all loans that are not in the "nonpass" category and categorized into a range of loan grades that reflect increasing, though still acceptable, risk. Movement of risk through the various grade levels in the pass category is monitored for early identification of credit deterioration. deterioration and risk rating migration analysis.

The "nonpass" category consists of special mention,watch, substandard, doubtful and loss rated loans. The "special mention""watch" rating is attached to loans where the borrower exhibits negative trends in financial circumstances due to borrower specific or systemic conditions that, if left uncorrected, threaten the borrower's capacity to meet its debt obligations. The borrower is believed to have sufficient financial flexibility to react to and resolve its negative financial situation. These credits are closely monitored for improvement or deterioration.

The "substandard" rating is assigned to loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payingrepaying capacity of the borrower and that may be further at risk due to deterioration in the value of collateral pledged. Well-defined weaknesses jeopardize liquidation of the debt. These loans are still considered collectible; however, a distinct possibility exists that HeartlandHTLF will sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected. Substandard loans may exhibit some or all of the following weaknesses: deteriorating financial trends, lack of earnings, inadequate debt service capacity, excessive debt and/or lack of liquidity.

The "doubtful" rating is assigned to loans where identified weaknesses in the borrowers' ability to repay the loan make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. These borrowers are usually in default, lack liquidity and capital, as well as resources necessary to remain as an operating entity. Specific pending events, such as capital injections, liquidations or perfection of liens on additional collateral, may strengthen the credit, thus deferring the rating of the loan as "loss" until the exact status of the loan can be determined. The loss"loss" rating is assigned to loans considered uncollectible. As of September 30, 2017, Heartland had one loan relationship with a gross balance of $9.6 million included in the balance of gross loans receivable held to maturity, of which $2.2 million is classified as a loss. Included in the ASC 310-10-35 portion of the allowance as of September 30, 2017, is a $2.2 million specific reserve associated with this loan relationship. HeartlandHTLF had no loans classified as doubtful"loss" or "doubtful" as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017. Loans are placed2023, and December 31, 2022.

The following table shows the risk category of loans by loan category, year of origination and charge-offs as of June 30, 2023, in thousands:
As of June 30, 2023Amortized Cost Basis of Term Loans by Year of Origination
202320222021202020192018 and PriorRevolvingTotal
Commercial and industrial
Pass$347,091 $891,309 $375,623 $221,147 $88,352 $340,468 $1,139,264 $3,403,254 
Watch5,500 16,536 1,431 1,764 6,012 11,266 46,907 89,416 
Substandard20,127 7,012 5,520 9,008 20,299 10,765 25,279 98,010 
Commercial and industrial total$372,718 $914,857 $382,574 $231,919 $114,663 $362,499 $1,211,450 $3,590,680 
Commercial and industrial charge-offs$— $290 $101 $1,414 $554 $1,386 $1,392 $5,137 
PPP
Pass$— $— $3,944 $69 $— $— $— $4,013 
Watch— — — — — — 
Substandard— — 120 — — — — 120 
PPP total$— $— $4,070 $69 $— $— $— $4,139 
PPP charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Owner occupied commercial real estate



As of June 30, 2023Amortized Cost Basis of Term Loans by Year of Origination
202320222021202020192018 and PriorRevolvingTotal
Pass$223,815 $500,240 $768,837 $228,536 $246,327 $242,129 $40,683 $2,250,567 
Watch19,888 15,187 15,238 4,013 8,418 11,065 321 74,130 
Substandard23,518 9,897 3,665 22,093 5,154 9,322 352 74,001 
Owner occupied commercial real estate total$267,221 $525,324 $787,740 $254,642 $259,899 $262,516 $41,356 $2,398,698 
Owner occupied commercial real estate charge-offs$— $— $— $$— $14 $— $19 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
Pass$282,886 $742,328 $518,555 $219,439 $245,083 $302,523 $63,131 $2,373,945 
Watch— 4,448 1,355 3,222 27,118 40,103 — 76,246 
Substandard— 6,873 3,757 942 26,916 42,057 — 80,545 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate total$282,886 $753,649 $523,667 $223,603 $299,117 $384,683 $63,131 $2,530,736 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate charge-offs$— $— $— $29 $— $— $— $29 
Real estate construction
Pass$114,193 $557,657 $262,600 $41,632 $12,094 $4,591 $7,906 $1,000,673 
Watch— 6,546 — 76 — 102 — 6,724 
Substandard406 4,239 665 340 17 70 — 5,737 
Real estate construction total$114,599 $568,442 $263,265 $42,048 $12,111 $4,763 $7,906 $1,013,134 
Real estate construction charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
Pass$109,375 $233,885 $120,638 $69,406 $30,000 $51,715 $187,766 $802,785 
Watch780 240 750 2,901 418 607 764 6,460 
Substandard1,366 9,832 3,374 54 911 14,117 918 30,572 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate total$111,521 $243,957 $124,762 $72,361 $31,329 $66,439 $189,448 $839,817 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $5,309 $5,309 
Residential real estate
Pass$41,579 $189,390 $256,355 $80,165 $44,278 $177,741 $19,838 $809,346 
Watch— 2,045 3,006 48 1,441 4,632 34 11,206 
Substandard799 203 1,512 827 219 3,926 399 7,885 
Residential real estate total$42,378 $191,638 $260,873 $81,040 $45,938 $186,299 $20,271 $828,437 
Residential real estate charge-offs$— $59 $— $— $— $— $— $59 
Consumer
Pass$30,129 $70,624 $41,217 $9,952 $4,700 $15,735 $332,789 $505,146 
Watch625 69 829 35 44 801 1,491 3,894 
Substandard264 222 95 185 1,938 581 3,293 
Consumer total$30,762 $70,957 $42,268 $10,082 $4,929 $18,474 $334,861 $512,333 
Consumer charge-offs$— $87 $71 $23 $18 $$1,004 $1,211 
Total Pass$1,149,068 $3,185,433 $2,347,769 $870,346 $670,834 $1,134,902 $1,791,377 $11,149,729 
Total Watch26,793 45,071 22,615 12,059 43,451 68,576 49,517 268,082 
Total Substandard46,224 38,320 18,835 33,359 53,701 82,195 27,529 300,163 
Total Loans$1,222,085 $3,268,824 $2,389,219 $915,764 $767,986 $1,285,673 $1,868,423 $11,717,974 
Total Charge-offs$— $436 $172 $1,471 $572 $1,408 $7,705 $11,764 

The following table shows the risk category of loans by loan category and year of origination as of December 31, 2022, in thousands.



As of December 31, 2022Amortized Cost Basis of Term Loans by Year of Origination
202220212020201920182017 and PriorRevolvingTotal
Commercial and industrial
Pass$967,103 $442,001 $260,021 $101,998 $57,776 $421,312 $1,064,333 $3,314,544 
Watch12,638 1,370 685 5,487 2,882 3,315 21,984 48,361 
Substandard6,691 14,366 9,369 22,171 5,546 6,758 36,608 101,509 
Commercial and industrial total$986,432 $457,737 $270,075 $129,656 $66,204 $431,385 $1,122,925 $3,464,414 
PPP
Pass$— $7,807 $526 $— $— $— $— $8,333 
Watch— — — — — — 
Substandard— 2,685 — — — — — 2,685 
PPP total$— $10,499 $526 $— $— $— $— $11,025 
Owner occupied commercial real estate
Pass$511,547 $781,946 $255,476 $266,228 $103,943 $179,503 $34,117 $2,132,760 
Watch22,079 3,410 12,346 8,520 3,645 11,899 — 61,899 
Substandard2,971 23,802 26,490 6,358 2,574 7,353 1,100 70,648 
Owner occupied commercial real estate total$536,597 $809,158 $294,312 $281,106 $110,162 $198,755 $35,217 $2,265,307 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
Pass$756,059 $515,075 $227,383 $261,964 $127,400 $210,289 $70,398 $2,168,568 
Watch8,131 792 2,849 38,218 38,510 16,180 547 105,227 
Substandard202 6,784 1,838 16,019 22,332 9,970 — 57,145 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate total$764,392 $522,651 $232,070 $316,201 $188,242 $236,439 $70,945 $2,330,940 
Real estate construction
Pass$597,370 $328,391 $88,660 $21,221 $2,568 $6,274 $8,252 $1,052,736 
Watch665 16,218 1,257 — — 122 — 18,262 
Substandard2,587 356 173 446 1,478 44 — 5,084 
Real estate construction total$600,622 $344,965 $90,090 $21,667 $4,046 $6,440 $8,252 $1,076,082 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
Pass$324,791 $140,252 $79,307 $34,447 $22,600 $38,672 $239,686 $879,755 
Watch3,795 515 3,865 641 444 672 902 10,834 
Substandard8,674 3,224 204 1,859 12,323 2,682 955 29,921 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate total$337,260 $143,991 $83,376 $36,947 $35,367 $42,026 $241,543 $920,510 
Residential real estate
Pass$189,133 $268,561 $64,627 $39,468 $34,863 $217,489 $23,331 $837,472 
Watch706 1,095 88 957 2,296 2,237 399 7,778 
Substandard28 1,273 1,024 99 792 4,895 — 8,111 
Residential real estate total$189,867 $270,929 $65,739 $40,524 $37,951 $224,621 $23,730 $853,361 
Consumer
Pass$80,592 $47,787 $11,722 $6,022 $4,840 $24,655 $325,247 $500,865 
Watch20 191 35 119 74 1,584 953 2,976 
Substandard188 331 242 303 75 1,539 194 2,872 
Consumer total$80,800 $48,309 $11,999 $6,444 $4,989 $27,778 $326,394 $506,713 
Total Pass$3,426,595 $2,531,820 $987,722 $731,348 $353,990 $1,098,194 $1,765,364 $10,895,033 
Total Watch48,034 23,598 21,125 53,942 47,851 36,009 24,785 255,344 
Total Substandard21,341 52,821 39,340 47,255 45,120 33,241 38,857 277,975 
Total Loans$3,495,970 $2,608,239 $1,048,187 $832,545 $446,961 $1,167,444 $1,829,006 $11,428,352 

Included in the nonpass loans at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, were $126,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, of nonpass PPP loans as a result of risk ratings on "nonaccrual" when management does not expectnon-PPP related credits. HTLF's risk rating methodology assigns a risk rating to collect paymentsthe whole lending relationship. HTLF has no allowance recorded related to the PPP loans because of principal and interest inthe 100% government guarantee through the United States Small Business Administration ("SBA").







full or when principal or interest has been in default for a periodAs of 90 days or more, unless the loan is both wellJune 30, 2023, HTLF had $176,000 of loans secured andby residential real estate property that were in the process of collection.foreclosure.


The following table presentssets forth information regarding accruing and nonaccrual loans by credit quality indicator at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
Accruing Loans
30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
90 Days or
More
Past Due
Total
Past
Due
CurrentNonaccrualTotal Loans
June 30, 2023
Commercial and industrial$6,646 $1,202 $517 $8,365 $3,561,379 $20,936 $3,590,680 
PPP19 — 109 128 4,011 — 4,139 
Owner occupied commercial real estate137 2,290 — 2,427 2,387,931 8,340 2,398,698 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate— — — — 2,516,515 14,221 2,530,736 
Real estate construction36 — — 36 1,010,274 2,824 1,013,134 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate108 360 469 829,814 9,534 839,817 
Residential real estate673 321 780 1,774 821,925 4,738 828,437 
Consumer1,499 371 52 1,922 509,048 1,363 512,333 
Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$9,118 $4,544 $1,459 $15,121 $11,640,897 $61,956 $11,717,974 
December 31, 2022
Commercial and industrial$1,099 $356 $131 $1,586 $3,440,062 $22,766 $3,464,414 
PPP— — — — 11,006 19 11,025 
Owner occupied commercial real estate12 127 — 139 2,256,365 8,803 2,265,307 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate— — — — 2,319,282 11,658 2,330,940 
Real estate construction16 28 — 44 1,073,687 2,351 1,076,082 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate48 — 142 190 914,088 6,232 920,510 
Residential real estate1,206 152 — 1,358 846,739 5,264 853,361 
Consumer1,526 196 — 1,722 503,853 1,138 506,713 
Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$3,907 $859 $273 $5,039 $11,365,082 $58,231 $11,428,352 
 Pass Nonpass Total
September 30, 2017     
Commercial$1,523,080
 $90,823
 $1,613,903
Commercial real estate2,992,663
 171,290
 3,163,953
  Total commercial and commercial real estate4,515,743
 262,113
 4,777,856
Agricultural and agricultural real estate445,554
 66,210
 511,764
Residential real estate597,987
 37,624
 635,611
Consumer437,831
 12,257
 450,088
  Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$5,997,115
 $378,204
 $6,375,319
December 31, 2016     
Commercial$1,187,557
 $99,708
 $1,287,265
Commercial real estate2,379,632
 158,950
 2,538,582
  Total commercial and commercial real estate3,567,189
 258,658
 3,825,847
Agricultural and agricultural real estate424,311
 65,007
 489,318
Residential real estate584,626
 33,298
 617,924
Consumer409,474
 11,139
 420,613
  Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$4,985,600
 $368,102
 $5,353,702

The nonpass category in the table above is comprised of approximately 48% special mention loans and 52% substandard loans as of September 30, 2017. The percent of nonpass loans on nonaccrual status as of September 30, 2017, was 17%. As of December 31, 2016, the nonpass category in the table above was comprised of approximately 47% special mention loans and 53% substandard loans. The percent of nonpass loans on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2016, was 17%. Loans delinquent 30 to 89 days as a percent of total loans were 0.33%0.12% at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to 0.37%0.04% at December 31, 2016.2022. Changes in credit risk are monitored on a regularcontinuous basis as part of relationship management, and changes in risk ratings are made when identified.credit quality improves or deteriorates in accordance with HTLF's credit risk rating framework. All impairedindividually assessed loans are reviewed at least annually.





The following table sets forth information regarding Heartland's accruing andHTLF recognized $0 of interest income on nonaccrual loans at Septemberduring the three and six months ended June 30, 2017,2023 and June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2016, in thousands:
 Accruing Loans    
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
 60-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days or
More
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 Current Nonaccrual Total Loans
September 30, 2017             
Commercial$2,591
 $133
 $215
 $2,939
 $1,603,397
 $7,567
 $1,613,903
Commercial real estate6,140
 465
 
 6,605
 3,140,672
 16,676
 3,163,953
Total commercial and commercial real estate8,731
 598
 215
 9,544
 4,744,069
 24,243
 4,777,856
Agricultural and agricultural real estate315
 782
 1,282
 2,379
 496,593
 12,792
 511,764
Residential real estate5,033
 449
 
 5,482
 607,165
 22,964
 635,611
Consumer3,001
 1,813
 851
 5,665
 440,966
 3,457
 450,088
Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$17,080
 $3,642
 $2,348
 $23,070
 $6,288,793
 $63,456
 $6,375,319
December 31, 2016             
Commercial$1,127
 $219
 $77
 $1,423
 $1,281,241
 $4,601
 $1,287,265
Commercial real estate886
 3,929
 
 4,815
 2,513,069
 20,698
 2,538,582
Total commercial and commercial real estate2,013
 4,148
 77
 6,238
 3,794,310
 25,299
 3,825,847
Agricultural and agricultural real estate199
 3,191
 
 3,390
 472,597
 13,331
 489,318
Residential real estate4,986
 846
 
 5,832
 590,626
 21,466
 617,924
Consumer3,455
 1,021
 9
 4,485
 411,925
 4,203
 420,613
Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$10,653
 $9,206
 $86
 $19,945
 $5,269,458
 $64,299
 $5,353,702




The majority2022, HTLF had $28.7 million and $26.7 million of Heartland's impairednonaccrual loans are on nonaccrual or have had their terms restructured in a troubled debt restructuring. The following tables present, by category of loan, impaired loans, the unpaid contractual loan balances at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016; the outstanding loan balances recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016; anywith no related allowance, recorded for those loans as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016; the average outstanding loan balances recorded on the consolidated balance sheets during the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2017, and year ended December 31, 2016; and the interest income recognized on the impaired loans during the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and year ended December 31, 2016, in thousands:respectively.


 
Unpaid
Contractual
Balance
 
Loan
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
Recorded
 
Quarter-
to-
Date
Avg.
Loan
Balance
 
Quarter-
to-
Date
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Year-
to-
Date
Avg.
Loan
Balance
 
Year-
to-
Date
Interest
Income
Recognized
September 30, 2017             
Impaired loans with a related allowance:             
Commercial$3,190
 $3,190
 $2,166
 $4,885
 $
 $3,829
 $1
Commercial real estate11,272
 9,416
 864
 10,637
 
 12,106
 7
Total commercial and commercial real estate14,462
 12,606
 3,030
 15,522
 
 15,935
 8
Agricultural and agricultural real estate10,289
 10,289
 2,353
 3,532
 
 2,140
 
Residential real estate1,640
 1,640
 393
 1,633
 
 2,197
 10
Consumer2,179
 2,179
 1,267
 2,155
 10
 2,343
 32
Total impaired loans with a related allowance$28,570
 $26,714
 $7,043
 $22,842
 $10
 $22,615
 $50
Impaired loans without a related allowance:             
Commercial$4,887
 $3,767
 $
 $2,727
 $
 $2,017
 $112
Commercial real estate19,132
 18,527
 
 18,237
 201
 21,750
 536
Total commercial and commercial real estate24,019
 22,294
 
 20,964
 201
 23,767
 648
Agricultural and agricultural real estate2,503
 2,503
 
 8,343
 
 10,858
 
Residential real estate28,197
 28,193
 
 27,556
 112
 26,006
 230
Consumer4,345
 4,345
 
 4,222
 19
 3,849
 61
Total impaired loans without a related allowance$59,064
 $57,335
 $
 $61,085
 $332
 $64,480
 $939
Total impaired loans held to maturity:             
Commercial$8,077
 $6,957
 $2,166
 $7,612
 $
 $5,846
 $113
Commercial real estate30,404
 27,943
 864
 28,874
 201
 33,856
 543
Total commercial and commercial real estate38,481
 34,900
 3,030
 36,486
 201
 39,702
 656
Agricultural and agricultural real estate12,792
 12,792
 2,353
 11,875
 
 12,998
 
Residential real estate29,837
 29,833
 393
 29,189
 112
 28,203
 240
Consumer6,524
 6,524
 1,267
 6,377
 29
 6,192
 93
Total impaired loans held to maturity$87,634
 $84,049
 $7,043
 $83,927
 $342
 $87,095
 $989






 
Unpaid
Contractual
Balance
 
Loan
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
Recorded
 
Year-to-
Date
Avg.
Loan
Balance
 
Year-to-
Date
Interest
Income
Recognized
December 31, 2016         
Impaired loans with a related allowance:         
Commercial$2,852
 $2,840
 $1,318
 $3,136
 $2
Commercial real estate14,221
 14,221
 2,671
 10,625
 21
Total commercial and commercial real estate17,073
 17,061
 3,989
 13,761
 23
Agricultural and agricultural real estate2,771
 2,771
 816
 912
 21
Residential real estate3,490
 3,490
 497
 3,371
 43
Consumer2,644
 2,644
 1,451
 3,082
 42
Total impaired loans with a related allowance$25,978
 $25,966
 $6,753
 $21,126
 $129
Impaired loans without a related allowance:         
Commercial$925
 $872
 $
 $5,329
 $251
Commercial real estate31,875
 30,996
 
 39,632
 1,647
Total commercial and commercial real estate32,800
 31,868
 
 44,961
 1,898
Agricultural and agricultural real estate13,959
 13,959
 
 12,722
 157
Residential real estate22,408
 22,236
 
 18,446
 202
Consumer3,344
 3,344
 
 2,659
 68
Total impaired loans without a related allowance$72,511
 $71,407
 $
 $78,788
 $2,325
Total impaired loans held to maturity:         
Commercial$3,777
 $3,712
 $1,318
 $8,465
 $253
Commercial real estate46,096
 45,217
 2,671
 50,257
 1,668
Total commercial and commercial real estate49,873
 48,929
 3,989
 58,722
 1,921
Agricultural and agricultural real estate16,730
 16,730
 816
 13,634
 178
Residential real estate25,898
 25,726
 497
 21,817
 245
Consumer5,988
 5,988
 1,451
 5,741
 110
Total impaired loans held to maturity$98,489
 $97,373
 $6,753
��$99,914
 $2,454
NOTE 4: ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

On July 7, 2017, Heartland acquired Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., parent company of Citywide Banks, based in Denver, Colorado. As of July 7, 2017, Citywide Banks had gross loans of $1.00 billion, and the estimated fair value of the loans acquired was $985.4 million.

On February 28, 2017, Heartland acquired Founders Bancorp, parent company of Founders Community Bank, based in San Luis Obispo, California. As of February 28, 2017, Founders Community Bank had gross loans of $98.9 million, and the estimated fair value of the loans acquired was $96.4 million.

On February 5, 2016, Heartland acquired CIC Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Centennial Bank, in Denver, Colorado. As of February 5, 2016, Centennial Bank had gross loans of $594.9 million, and the estimated fair value of the loans acquired was $581.5 million.

Heartland uses the acquisition method of accounting for purchased loans in accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations." Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date, but the purchaser cannot carry over the related allowance for loan losses. Purchased loans are accounted for under ASC 310-30, "Loans and Debt Securities with Deteriorated Credit Quality," when the loans have evidence of credit deterioration since origination, and when at the date of the acquisition, it is probable that Heartland will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. Evidence of credit quality deterioration at the purchase date includes statistics such as past due and nonaccrual status. Generally, acquired loans that meet Heartland’s definition for nonaccrual status fall within the scope of ASC 310-30. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable difference, which is included in the carrying value of the loans. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows of the loan will generally result in a provision for loan losses. Subsequent increases in cash flows result in a reversal of the provision for loan losses to the extent of prior charges, or a reclassification of the difference from nonaccretable to accretable with a positive impact on future interest income. Further, any excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred



to as the accretable yield and is recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan when there is a reasonable expectation about the amount and timing of such cash flows.

At September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of loans acquired since 2015 consist of purchased impaired and nonimpaired loans as summarized in the following table, in thousands:
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Impaired
Purchased
Loans
 
Non
Impaired
Purchased
Loans
 
Total
Purchased
Loans
 Impaired
Purchased
Loans
 
Non
Impaired
Purchased
Loans
 
Total
Purchased
Loans
Commercial$968
 $270,241
 $271,209
 $2,198
 $99,082
 $101,280
Commercial real estate2,509
 1,181,333
 1,183,842
 2,079
 622,117
 624,196
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
 1,251
 1,251
 
 181
 181
Residential real estate211
 184,167
 184,378
 186
 157,468
 157,654
Consumer loans
 62,491
 62,491
 
 47,368
 47,368
Total loans$3,688
 $1,699,483
 $1,703,171
 $4,463
 $926,216
 $930,679


Changes in accretable yieldthe allowance for credit losses on acquired loans with evidence of credit deterioration at the date of acquisition for the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, were as follows, in thousands:
Commercial
and
Industrial
Owner Occupied Commercial
Real Estate
Non-Owner Occupied Commercial Real EstateReal Estate
Construction
Agricultural and Agricultural
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
ConsumerTotal
Balance at March 31, 2023$31,823 $14,151 $17,062 $30,138 $2,546 $7,564 $9,423 $112,707 
Charge-offs(3,686)(5)(29)— (5,309)(59)(525)(9,613)
Recoveries118 — — — 154 275 
Provision (benefit)1,141 563 943 (1,894)6,273 139 664 7,829 
Balance at June 30, 2023$29,396 $14,709 $17,976 $28,246 $3,511 $7,644 $9,716 $111,198 
Commercial
and
Industrial
Owner Occupied Commercial
Real Estate
Non-Owner Occupied Commercial Real EstateReal Estate
Construction
Agricultural and Agricultural
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
ConsumerTotal
Balance at December 31, 2022$29,071 $13,948 $16,539 $29,998 $2,634 $7,711 $9,582 $109,483 
Charge-offs(5,137)(19)(29)— (5,309)(59)(1,211)(11,764)
Recoveries1,840 112 — 19 11 19 1,465 3,466 
Provision (benefit)3,622 668 1,466 (1,771)6,175 (27)(120)10,013 
Balance at June 30, 2023$29,396 $14,709 $17,976 $28,246 $3,511 $7,644 $9,716 $111,198 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Balance at beginning of period$101
 $168
 $182
 $557
Original yield discount, net, at date of acquisitions
 
 
 19
Accretion(700) (379) (1,074) (845)
Reclassification from nonaccretable difference(1)
654
 331
 947
 389
Balance at period end$55
 $120
 $55
 $120
        
(1) Represents increases in estimated cash flows expected to be received, primarily due to lower estimated credit losses.


Commercial
and
Industrial
Owner Occupied Commercial
Real Estate
Non-Owner Occupied Commercial Real EstateReal Estate
Construction
Agricultural and Agricultural
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
ConsumerTotal
Balance at March 31, 2022$25,800 $17,975 $16,013 $21,397 $2,667 $7,875 $8,795 $100,522 
Charge-offs(643)— (193)— (25)(49)(563)(1,473)
Recoveries445 — — 124 — 188 759 
Provision (benefit)2,066 (317)(82)(2,008)182 745 959 1,545 
Balance at June 30, 2022$27,668 $17,658 $15,738 $19,391 $2,948 $8,571 $9,379 $101,353 
Commercial
and
Industrial
Owner Occupied Commercial
Real Estate
Non-Owner Occupied Commercial Real EstateReal Estate
Construction
Agricultural and Agricultural
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
ConsumerTotal
Balance at December 31, 2021$27,738 $19,214 $17,908 $22,538 $5,213 $8,427 $9,050 $110,088 
Charge-offs(5,143)— (322)— (3,129)(137)(5,959)(14,690)
Recoveries651 40 33 577 — 472 1,782 
Provision (benefit)4,422 (1,596)(1,881)(3,156)287 281 5,816 4,173 
Balance at June 30, 2022$27,668 $17,658 $15,738 $19,391 $2,948 $8,571 $9,379 $101,353 
For loans acquired since January 2015, on the acquisition dates the preliminary estimate of the contractually required payments receivable for all loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination was $22.2 million, and the estimated fair value of these loans was $13.1 million. At September 30, 2017, a majority of these loans were valued based upon the liquidation value of the underlying collateral, because the expected cash flows are primarily based on the liquidation of such collateral, and the timing and amount of the cash flows could not be reasonably estimated. At September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, there was an allowance for loan losses of $132,000 and $588,000, respectively, related to these ASC 310-30 loans. Provision expense of $4,000 and $126,000 was recorded for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively. Provision expense of $5,000 and $517,000 was recorded for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

For loans acquired since January 2015, the preliminary estimate on the acquisition dates of the contractually required payments receivable for all nonimpaired loans acquired was $2.66 billion, and the estimated fair value of the loans was $2.59 billion.




NOTE 5: ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016, were as follows, in thousands:
 Commercial 
Commercial
Real Estate
 Agricultural 
Residential
Real Estate
 Consumer Total
Balance at June 30, 2017$17,168
 $21,861
 $3,832
 $2,263
 $8,927
 $54,051
Charge-offs(1,954) (1,913) 
 (142) (1,750) (5,759)
Recoveries347
 46
 14
 63
 418
 888
Provision1,409
 546
 2,281
 82
 1,387
 5,705
Balance at September 30, 2017$16,970
 $20,540
 $6,127
 $2,266
 $8,982
 $54,885
            
 Commercial 
Commercial
Real Estate
 Agricultural 
Residential
Real Estate
 Consumer Total
Balance at December 31, 2016$14,765
 $24,319
 $4,210
 $2,263
 $8,767
 $54,324
Charge-offs(3,310) (2,522) (888) (541) (4,982) (12,243)
Recoveries635
 860
 17
 70
 987
 2,569
Provision4,880
 (2,117) 2,788
 474
 4,210
 10,235
Balance at September 30, 2017$16,970
 $20,540
 $6,127
 $2,266
 $8,982
 $54,885
 Commercial 
Commercial
Real Estate
 Agricultural 
Residential
Real Estate
 Consumer Total
Balance at June 30, 2016$15,525
 $22,968
 $4,100
 $2,065
 $7,098
 $51,756
Charge-offs(240) (814) 
 (106) (2,123) (3,283)
Recoveries119
 467
 2
 1
 263
 852
Provision1,487
 1,060
 904
 22
 1,855
 5,328
Balance at September 30, 2016$16,891
 $23,681
 $5,006
 $1,982
 $7,093
 $54,653
            
 Commercial 
Commercial
Real Estate
 Agricultural 
Residential
Real Estate
 Consumer Total
Balance at December 31, 2015$16,095
 $19,532
 $3,887
 $1,934
 $7,237
 $48,685
Charge-offs(587) (2,229) 
 (248) (4,775) (7,839)
Recoveries438
 3,056
 9
 25
 766
 4,294
Provision945
 3,322
 1,110
 271
 3,865
 9,513
Balance at September 30, 2016$16,891
 $23,681
 $5,006
 $1,982
 $7,093
 $54,653


Management allocates the allowance for loancredit losses by pools of risk within each loan portfolio. The allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio is made for analytical purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the trend of future loan losses in any particular category. The total allowance for loancredit losses is available to absorb losses from any segment of the loan portfolio.


Changes in the allowance for credit losses for unfunded commitments for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2022, were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
20232022
Balance at March 31,$21,086 $16,079 
Provision (benefit)(2,450)1,701 
Balance at June 30,$18,636 $17,780 




For the Six Months Ended June 30,
20232022
Balance at December 31,$20,196 $15,462 
Provision (benefit)(1,560)2,318 
Balance at June 30,$18,636 $17,780 

NOTE 6:5: GOODWILL, CORE DEPOSIT PREMIUM AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS


HeartlandHTLF had goodwill of $236.6$576.0 million at Septemberboth June 30, 2017,2023, and $127.7 million at December 31, 2016. Heartland2022. HTLF conducts its annual internal assessment of the goodwill both at the consolidated level and at its subsidiaries in the fourth quarter of every year as of September 30. There was no

The sustained decline in HTLF's stock price, which management deemed to be a triggering event, caused management to perform a quantitative impairment test on its goodwill impairment asin the second quarter of 2023. Management concluded that none of the most recent assessment.goodwill at any of HTLF's reporting units was impaired.


Heartland recorded $95.2 million of goodwill and $16.0 million of core deposit intangibles in connection with the acquisition of Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., parent company of Citywide Banks, headquartered in Aurora, Colorado on July 7, 2017.

Heartland recorded $13.8 million of goodwill and $2.5 million of core deposit intangibles in connection with the acquisition of Founders Bancorp, parent company of Founders Community Bank, based in San Luis Obispo, California on February 28, 2017.

Heartland recorded $29.8 million of goodwill in connection with the acquisition of CIC Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Centennial Bank, based in Denver, Colorado on February 5, 2016. In addition, Heartland recognized core deposit intangibles of $6.4 million and commercial servicing rights of $190,000 with this acquisition.




The core deposit intangibles recorded with the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., Founders Bancorp, and CIC Bancshares, Inc. acquisitions are not deductible for tax purposes and are expected to be amortized over a period of 10 years on an accelerated basis.

Goodwill related to the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., Founders Bancorp, and CIC Bancshares, Inc. acquisitions resulted from expected operational synergies, increased market presence, cross-selling opportunities, and expanded business lines and is not deductible for tax purposes.

Heartland's intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles, mortgage servicing rights, customer relationship intangibles, and commercial servicing rights. The gross carrying amount of theseother intangible assets, which consists of core deposit intangibles and mortgage servicing rights, and the associated accumulated amortization at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, are presented in the table below, in thousands:
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Amortizing intangible assets:    
Core deposit intangibles$101,185 $79,534 $21,651 $101,185 $76,031 $25,154 
Mortgage servicing rights— — — 13,700 5,860 7,840 
Total$101,185 $79,534 $21,651 $114,885 $81,891 $32,994 
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
Amortizing intangible assets:           
Core deposit intangibles$62,008
 $25,271
 $36,737
 $43,504
 $21,049
 $22,455
Customer relationship intangibles1,177
 886
 291
 1,177
 857
 320
Mortgage servicing rights41,903
 18,161
 23,742
 50,467
 18,379
 32,088
Commercial servicing rights6,719
 3,862
 2,857
 6,504
 2,814
 3,690
Total$111,807
 $48,180
 $63,627
 $101,652
 $43,099
 $58,553


The following table shows the estimated future amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets, in thousands:
 Core Deposit Intangibles
Six months ending December 31, 2023$3,236 
Year ending December 31,
20245,591 
20254,700 
20263,533 
20272,601 
20281,287 
Thereafter703 
Total$21,651 
 
Core
Deposit
Intangibles
 
Customer
Relationship
Intangibles
 
Mortgage
Servicing
Rights
 
Commercial
Servicing
Rights
 
 
 
Total
Three months ending December 31, 2017$1,815
 $10
 $2,463
 $184
 $4,472
Year ending December 31,         
20186,712
 39
 5,319
 701
 12,771
20195,915
 38
 4,560
 566
 11,079
20205,191
 37
 3,800
 442
 9,470
20214,425
 35
 3,040
 380
 7,880
20223,391
 34
 2,280
 307
 6,012
Thereafter9,288
 98
 2,280
 277
 11,943
Total$36,737
 $291
 $23,742
 $2,857
 $63,627


ProjectionsOn March 31, 2023, First Bank & Trust, a division of amortization expense forHTLF Bank, closed on the sale of its mortgage servicing rights are based on existing asset balances and the existing interest rate environment as of September 30, 2017. Heartland's actual experience may be significantly different depending upon changes in mortgage interest rates and market conditions. Mortgage loans serviced for others were approximately $3.56 billion and $4.31 billion as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the mortgage loan servicing portfolio were approximately $24.3 million and $21.4 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. The fair value of Heartland's mortgage servicing rights was estimated at $35.0 million at September 30, 2017, and $45.2 million at December 31, 2016.

Heartland's mortgage servicing rights portfolio is comprised of loans serviced for the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). Prior to the third quarter of 2017, Heartland also serviced loans for the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"). The servicing rights portfolio is separated into 15- and 30-year tranches, and the servicing rights portfolio is an asset of one of Heartland's subsidiaries.

During the third quarter of 2017, Heartland entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of its GNMA servicing portfolio, which contained loans with an unpaid principal balance of approximately $773.9 million.$698.5 million, to two unrelated third-parties. The transaction qualifiesqualified as a sale, and $6.9$7.7 million of mortgage servicing rights have beenwere de-recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2023. Cash of approximately $5.1$6.7 million was received during the third quarter,on March 31, 2023, and Heartland recorded an estimated loss on the sale



of this portfolio of approximately $183,000.$193,000 was recorded. A receivable of approximately $1.6 million$746,000 was recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2023, due to the timing of the servicing transfer per the terms of the sale agreement and to address indemnification claims and mortgage loan documentation deficiencies.

The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is calculated based upon either a discounted cash flow analysis or market indication. Cash flow assumptions, including prepayment speeds, servicing costs and escrow earnings are considered in the calculation. The average constant prepayment rate was 10.93% and 9.63% for the September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, valuations, respectively. The discount rate was 9.06% and 9.26% for the September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, valuations, respectively. The average capitalization rate for the firstninemonths of 2017 ranged from 91 to 150 basis points comparedagreement. Pursuant to the range of 88 to 135 basis points for 2016. Fees collected for theagreement, which includes customary terms and conditions, First Bank & Trust provided interim servicing of mortgagethe loans for others were $2.9 million and $3.1 million foruntil the quarters ended September 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016, respectively and $9.3 million and $9.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016, respectively.transfer date, which was May 1, 2023.


The following table summarizes, in thousands, the changes in capitalized mortgage servicing rights for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and SeptemberJune 30, 2016:2022:



2017 2016 20232022
Balance at January 1,$32,088
 $30,314
Balance at January 1,$7,840 $6,412 
Originations5,778
 9,323
Originations24 904 
Amortization(7,184) (7,795)Amortization(210)(686)
Sale of mortgage servicing rights(6,940) 
Sale of mortgage servicing rights(7,654)— 
Valuation adjustmentValuation adjustment— 1,658 
Balance at period end$23,742
 $31,842
Balance at period end$— $8,288 
Fair value of mortgage servicing rights$35,002
 $38,127
Mortgage servicing rights, net to servicing portfolio0.67% 0.75%Mortgage servicing rights, net to servicing portfolio— %1.13 %

Heartland's commercial servicing portfolio is comprised of loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration and United States Department of Agriculture that have been sold with servicing retained by Heartland, which totaled $144.4 million at September 30, 2017 and $164.6 million at December 31, 2016. The commercial servicing rights portfolio is separated into two tranches at the respective Heartland subsidiary, loans with a term of less than 20 years and loans with a term of more than 20 years. Fees collected for the servicing of commercial loans for others were $394,000 and $230,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016, respectively, and $1.2 million and $685,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016, respectively.

The fair value of each commercial servicing rights portfolio is calculated based upon a discounted cash flow analysis. Cash flow assumptions, including prepayment speeds and servicing costs, are considered in the calculation. The range of average constant prepayment rates for the valuations was 6.66% to 7.99% as of September 30, 2017, compared to 6.96% to 7.88% as of December 31, 2016. The discount rate range was 12.52% to 14.65% for the September 30, 2017, valuations compared to 12.44% to 13.88% for the December 31, 2016, valuations. The capitalization rate for 2017 ranged from 310 to 445 basis points compared to 310 to 445 basis points for 2016. The total fair value of Heartland's commercial servicing rights was estimated at $3.5 million as of September 30, 2017, and $4.1 million as of December 31, 2016.

The following table summarizes, in thousands, the changes in capitalized commercial servicing rights for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016:
 2017 2016
Balance at January 1,$3,690
 $4,611
Purchased commercial servicing rights
 190
Originations215
 533
Amortization(1,077) (1,229)
Valuation allowance on commercial servicing rights29
 (41)
Balance at period end$2,857
 $4,064
Fair value of commercial servicing rights$3,458
 $4,397
Commercial servicing rights, net to servicing portfolio1.98% 2.38%




Mortgage and commercial servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value in net gains on sale of loans held for sale when they are acquired through loan sales. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable servicing contracts, when available, or based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.

Mortgage and commercial servicing rights are subsequently measured using the amortization method, which requires the asset to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans. Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment at each Heartland subsidiary based upon the fair value of the assets as compared to the carrying amount. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for specific tranches to the extent that fair value is less than carrying amount at each Heartland subsidiary. At September 30, 2017, no valuation allowance was required on commercial servicing rights with a term less than 20 years and a $4,000 valuation allowance was required on commercial servicing rights with a term greater than 20 years. At December 31, 2016, no valuation allowance was required on commercial servicing rights with a term less than 20 years and a $33,000 valuation allowance was required on commercial servicing rights with a term greater than 20 years.


The following table summarizes, in thousands, the book value, the fair value of each tranche of the commercialmortgage servicing rights and any recorded valuation allowance at each respective subsidiary at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016:2022.
Book Value 15-Year TrancheFair Value 15-Year TrancheValuation Allowance
15-Year Tranche
Book Value 30-Year TrancheFair Value 30-Year TrancheValuation Allowance
30-Year Tranche
December 31, 2022$1,388 $1,388 $— $6,452 $6,452 $— 

September 30, 2017
Book Value-
Less than
20 Years
 
Fair Value-
Less than
20 Years
 
Impairment-
Less than
20 Years
 
Book Value-
More than
20 Years
 
Fair Value-
More than
20 Years
 
Impairment-
More than
20 Years
Citywide Banks$12
 $15
 $
 $54
 $61
 $
Premier Valley Bank95
 124
 
 317
 313
 4
Wisconsin Bank & Trust515
 688
 
 1,868
 2,257
 
Total$622
 $827
 $
 $2,239
 $2,631
 $4
December 31, 2016           
Citywide Banks$19
 $23
 $
 $107
 $114
 $
Premier Valley Bank156
 180
 
 359
 326
 33
Wisconsin Bank & Trust833
 997
 
 2,249
 2,487
 
Total$1,008
 $1,200
 $
 $2,715
 $2,927
 $33

NOTE 7:6: DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS


HeartlandHTLF considers and uses derivative financial instruments as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. As part of the strategy, Heartland considers the use ofwhich may include interest rate swaps, fair value hedges, risk participation agreements, caps, floors, collars, and certain interest rate lock commitments and forward sales of securities related to mortgage banking activities. Heartland'sHTLF's current strategy includes the use of interest rate swaps, interest rate lock commitments and forward sales of mortgage securities. In addition, Heartland is facilitatingHTLF facilitates back-to-back loan swaps to assist customers in managing their interest rate risk. Heartland'srisk while executing offsetting interest rate swaps with dealer counterparties.

HTLF's objectives are to add stability to its net interest margin and to manage its exposure to movements in interest rates. The contract or notional amount of a derivative is used to determine, along with the other terms of the derivative, the amounts to be exchanged between the counterparties. HeartlandHTLF is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments. HeartlandHTLF minimizes this risk by entering into derivative contracts with counterparties that meet Heartland’sHTLF’s credit standards, and the contracts contain collateral provisions protecting the at-risk party. HeartlandHTLF has not experienced any losses from nonperformance by these counterparties. HeartlandHTLF monitors counterparty risk in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815.

In addition, interest rate-related derivative instruments generally contain language outlining collateral pledging requirements for each counterparty. Collateral must be posted when the market value exceeds certain threshold limits which are determined by credit ratings of each counterparty. Heartland HTLF was required to pledge $2.2 millionpost $586,000 of cash as collateral at both SeptemberJune 30, 2017, and2023, compared to $793,000 as of December 31, 2016. No collateral was2022, related to derivative financial instruments. HTLF's counterparties were required to be pledged by Heartland's counterpartiespledge $75.2 million at both SeptemberJune 30, 2017, and2023, compared to $45.1 million at December 31, 2016.2022.


Heartland'sHTLF's derivative and hedging instruments are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 8, “Fair7, "Fair Value," for additional fair value information and disclosures.


Cash Flow Hedges
Heartland has variable rate funding which creates exposure to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. To manage the interest rate risk related to the variability of interest payments, Heartland has entered into variousIn 2021, two interest rate swap agreements. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income relatedtransactions were terminated, and the debt was converted to derivatives will be reclassified to interest



expense as interest payments are received or made on Heartland's variable-rate liabilities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the change in net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges reflects changes in the fair value of the swaps and reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense totaling $1.0 million.variable rate subordinated debentures. For the next twelve months, HeartlandHTLF estimates that cash payments and reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense related to the terminated swaps will total $596,000.

In the first quarter of 2023, HTLF terminated its interest rate swap agreement, which effectively converted $500.0 million of variable rate loans to fixed rate loans. For the next twelve months, HTLF estimates cash payments and reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense will total $1.2 million.$985,000.


Heartland entered into five forward starting interest rate swap transactions to effectively convert Heartland Financial Statutory Trust IV, V, and VII, which total $65.0 million, as well as Morrill Statutory Trust I and II, which total $20.0 million, from variable rate subordinated debentures to fixed rate debt. For accounting purposes, these five swap transactions areHTLF had no derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges of the changes in LIBOR, the benchmark interest rate being hedged, associated with the interest payments made on $85.0 million of Heartland's subordinated debentures that reset quarterly on a specified reset date. At inception, Heartland asserted that the underlying principal balance would remain outstanding throughout the hedge transaction, making it probable that sufficient LIBOR-based interest payments would exist through the maturity date of the swaps.

During the first quarter of 2015, Heartland entered into two additional forward starting interest rate swaps. The first forward starting interest rate swap transaction relates to Heartland's $20.0 million Statutory Trust VI, which converted from a fixed interest rate subordinated debenture to a variable interest rate subordinated debenture effective onat June 15, 2017. The forward starting swap transaction expires on June 15, 2024. The second forward starting interest rate swap was effective on March 1, 2017, and replaced the interest rate swap related to Heartland Statutory Trust VII upon its expiration on March 1, 2017.

30, 2023. The table below identifies the balance sheet category and fair valuesvalue of Heartland'sHTLF's derivative instrumentsinstrument designated as a cash flow hedgeshedge at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
Notional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet Category
December 31, 2022
Interest rate swap$500,000 $13 Other Assets



 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance
Sheet
Category
 
Receive
Rate
 
Weighted
Average
Pay Rate
 Maturity
September 30, 2017           
Interest rate swap$25,000
 $(346) Other liabilities 1.321% 2.255% 03/17/2021
Interest rate swap
 
 Other liabilities % 3.220% 03/01/2017
Interest rate swap20,000
 (828) Other liabilities 1.303% 3.355% 01/07/2020
Interest rate swap10,000
 (6) Other liabilities 1.329% 1.674% 03/26/2019
Interest rate swap10,000
 (5) Other liabilities 1.321% 1.658% 03/18/2019
Interest rate swap35,667
 557
 Other assets 3.735% 3.674% 05/10/2021
Interest rate swap20,000
 (393) Other liabilities 1.320% 2.390% 06/15/2024
Interest rate swap20,000
 (365) Other liabilities 1.316% 2.352% 03/01/2024
December 31, 2016           
Interest rate swap$25,000
 $(447) Other liabilities 0.993% 2.255% 03/17/2021
Interest rate swap20,000
 (114) Other liabilities 0.931% 3.220% 03/01/2017
Interest rate swap20,000
 (1,145) Other liabilities 0.868% 3.355% 01/07/2020
Interest rate swap10,000
 (42) Other liabilities 0.997% 1.674% 03/26/2019
Interest rate swap10,000
 (41) Other liabilities 0.993% 1.658% 03/18/2019
Interest rate swap37,667
 530
 Other assets 3.164% 3.674% 05/10/2021
Interest rate swap(1)
20,000
 (214) Other liabilities % 2.390% 06/15/2024
Interest rate swap(2)
20,000
 (262) Other Liabilities % 2.352% 03/01/2024
 
(1) This swap is a forward starting swap with a weighted average pay rate of 2.390% beginning on June 15, 2017. No interest payments were required on this swap until September 15, 2017.
(2) This swap is a forward starting swap with a weighted average pay rate of 2.352% beginning on March 1, 2017. No interest payments were required on this swap until June 1, 2017.





The table below identifies the gains and losses recognized on Heartland'sHTLF's terminated derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the three-three and nine-month periodssix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, in thousands:
Recognized in OCIReclassified from AOCI into Income
Amount of Gain (Loss)CategoryAmount of Gain (Loss)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Interest rate swap$— Interest income$63 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Interest rate swap$1,952 Interest income$(701)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Interest rate swap$— Interest income$— 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Interest rate swap$— Interest income$— 
 Effective Portion Ineffective Portion
 Recognized in OCI Reclassified from AOCI into Income Recognized in Income on Derivatives
 
Amount of
Gain (Loss)
 Category 
Amount of
Gain (Loss)
 Category 
Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017         
Interest rate swaps$325
 Interest expense $(308) Other income $
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017         
Interest rate swaps$349
 Interest expense $(1,005) Other income $
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016         
Interest rate swaps$1,336
 Interest expense $(492) Other income $
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016         
Interest rate swaps$(3,160) Interest expense $(1,463) Other income $


Fair Value Hedges
HeartlandHTLF uses interest rate swaps to convert certain long term fixed rate loans to floating rates to hedge interest rate risk exposure. HeartlandHTLF also uses interest rate swaps to mitigate the risk of changes in the fair market value of certain municipal and mortgage-backed securities. The changes in the fair values of derivatives that have been designated and qualify for fair value hedge accounting are recorded in accordance with ASC 815, with the unrealized gains and losses, representing the change in fair value of the derivative and the change in fair value of the risk being hedged on the related loan, being recordedsame line item in the consolidated statements of income. The ineffective portionsincome as the changes in the fair value of the unrealized gains or losses, if any, are recorded in interest income and interest expense inhedged items attributable to the consolidated statements of income. Heartlandrisk being hedged.

HTLF uses statistical regression to assess hedge effectiveness, both at the inception of the hedge as well as on a continual basis. The regression analysis involves regressing the periodic change in the fair value of the hedging instrument against the periodic changes in the fair value of the asset being hedged due to changes in the hedge risk.


Heartland was required to pledge $4.5 million and $5.0 millionDuring the second quarter of cash2023, HTLF entered into interest rate swaps designated as collateral for these fair value hedges at September 30, 2017,with initial notional amounts totaling $838.1 million primarily designed to provide protection for unrealized securities losses against the impact of higher mid-to-long term interest rates using the portfolio layer method. HTLF also executed an interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge with an original notional amount of $500.0 million to convert certain long-term fixed rate loans to floating rates to hedge interest rate risk exposure using the portfolio layer method.

The portfolio layer method allows HTLF to designate as the hedged item a stated amount of the assets that are not expected to be affected by prepayments, defaults and December 31, 2016, respectively.other factors that would affect the timing and amount of cash flow. The fair value portfolio level basis adjustment on the hedged securities has not been attributed to the individual available for sale security on the consolidated balance sheet.


The table below identifies the notional amount, fair value of the interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges and the balance sheet category of Heartland's fair value hedges at Septemberthe interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2017,2023 and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
Fair ValueBalance Sheet Category
June 30, 2023
Interest rate swaps-loans receivable held to maturity$13,643 Other assets
Interest rate swaps-securities carried at fair value31,052 Other assets
December 31, 2022
Interest rate swaps-loans receivable held to maturity54 Other assets




 Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Category
September 30, 2017     
Fair value hedges$35,813
 $(1,537) Other liabilities
December 31, 2016     
Fair value hedges$40,807
 $(1,626) Other liabilities
The table below identifies the carrying amount of the hedged assets and cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustment included in the carrying amount of the hedged assets that are designated as a fair value hedge accounting relationship at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, in thousands:

Location in the consolidated
balance sheet
Carrying Amount of
the Hedged Assets
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value
Hedging Adjustment Included in
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets
June 30, 2023
Interest rate swapLoans receivable held to maturity$501,080 $(12,938)
Interest rate swapSecurities carried at fair value826,545(29,584)
December 31, 2022
Interest rate swapLoans receivable held to maturity$1,185 $(54)

The table below identifies the gains and losses recognized on Heartland'sHTLF's fair value hedges and the income statement classification for the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, in thousands:thousands. For the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2023, HTLF recorded $74,000 of interest income on taxable securities related to ineffectiveness.
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023202220232022
Gain recognized in interest income and fees on loans$13,604 $42 $13,589 $1,225 
Gain recognized in interest income on securities-taxable31,052 — 31,052 — 
  Amount of Gain (Loss) Income Statement Category
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017    
Fair value hedges $(63) Interest income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017    
Fair value hedges $89
 Interest income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016    
Fair value hedges $(225) Interest income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016    
Fair value hedges $(2,335) Interest income





Embedded Derivatives
HeartlandHTLF has fixed rate loans with embedded derivatives. TheThese loans contain terms that affect the cash flows or value of the loan similar to a derivative instrument, and therefore are considered to contain an embedded derivative. The embedded derivatives are bifurcated from the loans because the terms of the derivative instrument are not clearly and closely related to the loans. The embedded derivatives are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as a part of other assets, and changes in the fair value are a component of noninterest income. The table below identifies the notional amount, fair value and balance sheet category of Heartland'sthe embedded derivatives at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
Notional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet Category
June 30, 2023
Embedded derivatives$5,843 $118 Other assets
December 31, 2022
Embedded derivatives$6,028 $135 Other assets
 Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Category
September 30, 2017     
Embedded derivatives$14,175
 $923
 Other assets
December 31, 2016     
Embedded derivatives$14,549
 $1,104
 Other assets


The table below identifies the gains and losses recognized on Heartland'sHTLF's embedded derivatives for the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023202220232022
Gain (loss) recognized in other noninterest income on embedded derivatives$20 $100 $(17)$325 
  Amount of Gain (Loss) Income Statement Category
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017    
Embedded derivatives $(296) Other noninterest income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017    
Embedded derivatives $(181) Other noninterest income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016    
Embedded derivatives $(173) Other noninterest income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016    
Embedded derivatives $243
 Other noninterest income

In conjunction with the CIC Bancshares, Inc. transaction on February 5, 2016, Heartland assumed convertible subordinated debt. The subordinated debt has a face value of $2.0 million, and the embedded conversion option allows the holder to convert the debt to Heartland common equity in any increment and at the discretion of the holder. The conversion option is bifurcated from the debt because the terms of the conversion option are not clearly and closely related to the terms of the debt. On February 5, 2016, the total number of shares to be issued upon conversion was 73,394.

At December 31, 2016, the remaining shares to be issued upon conversion totaled 20,481. During 2017, all of the remaining convertible subordinated debt was converted to common stock, resulting in the issuance of 20,481 shares of common stock. The embedded conversion option was reported at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets using the Black-Scholes model. The following table identifies, in thousands, the notional amount, fair value, balance sheet category and income statement category for the change in fair value of the embedded conversion option as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016:

 Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Category
September 30, 2017     
Embedded conversion option$
 $
 Other liabilities
December 31, 2016     
Embedded conversion option$558
 $(422) Other liabilities




The table below identifies the gains and losses recognized on Heartland's embedded conversion options for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016, in thousands:


  Amount of Gain (Loss) Income Statement Category
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017    
Embedded conversion option $285
 Other noninterest income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017    
Embedded conversion option $422
 Other noninterest income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016    
Embedded conversion option $435
 Other noninterest income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016    
Embedded conversion option $138
 Other noninterest income

Back-to-Back Loan Swaps
HeartlandHTLF has loan interest rate swap loan relationships with customers to meetassist them in managing their financing needs.interest rate risk. Upon entering into these loan swaps, HeartlandHTLF enters into offsetting positions with counterparties in order to minimize interest rate risk. These back-to-back loan swaps qualify as free standing financial derivatives with the fair values reported in other assets and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Heartland was required to post $2.0 million and $1.8 million at both September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, as collateral related to these back-to-back swaps. Heartland's counterparties were required to pledge $190,000 at September 30, 2017, and $768,000 at December 31, 2016. Any gains and losses on these back-to-back swaps are recorded in noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income, and for the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, no gain or loss was recognized. The table below identifies the balance sheet category and fair values of Heartland'sthe derivative instruments designated as loan swaps at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Category
Weighted
Average
Receive Rate
Weighted
Average
Pay Rate
June 30, 2023
Customer interest rate swaps$1,325,478 $51,876 Other assets4.08 %7.16 %
Customer interest rate swaps1,325,478 (51,876)Other liabilities7.16 4.08 
December 31, 2022
Customer interest rate swaps$819,662 $46,091 Other assets4.23 %6.76 %
Customer interest rate swaps819,662 (46,091)Other liabilities6.76 4.23 
  
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Category
 
Weighted
Average
Receive
Rate
 
Weighted
Average
Pay
Rate
September 30, 2017          
Customer interest rate swaps $90,370
 $1,906
 Other assets 4.75% 3.91%
Customer interest rate swaps 90,370
 (1,906) Other liabilities 3.91% 4.75%
December 31, 2016          
Customer interest rate swaps $69,594
 $1,588
 Other assets 4.66% 3.47%
Customer interest rate swaps 69,594
 (1,588) Other liabilities 3.47% 4.66%


Other Free Standing Derivatives
HeartlandHTLF has entered into interest rate lock commitments to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale and forward commitments to sell residential mortgage loans and mortgage backed securities that are considered derivative instruments. HeartlandHTLF enters into forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in orderand to economically hedge the effect of future changes in interest rates on the commitments to fund the loans as well as on residential mortgage loans available for sale. The fair value of these commitments is recorded on the consolidated balance sheets, with the changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated statements of income as a component of gains on sale of loans held for sale. These derivative contracts are designated as free standing derivative contracts and are not designated against specific assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets or forecasted transactions and therefore do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. HeartlandHTLF was required to pledge no collateral of $353,000 at Septemberboth June 30, 2017,2023, and $0 at December 31, 2016. Heartland's2022. HTLF's counterparties were required to pledge $29,000 and $2.9 millionno collateral at Septemberboth June 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016, respectively,2022, as collateral for these forward commitments.


HeartlandHTLF acquired undesignated interest rate swaps in 2015. These swaps were entered into primarily for the benefit of customers seeking to manage their interest rate risk and are not designated against specific assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheetsheets or forecasted transactions and therefore do not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with ASC 815. These swaps are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as a component of other liabilities, with changes in the fair value recorded as a component of other noninterest income.





The table below identifies the balance sheet category and fair values of Heartland'sHTLF's other free standing derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
 Balance Sheet CategoryNotional AmountFair Value
June 30, 2023
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Other assets$12,329 $306 
Forward commitmentsOther assets18,500 43 
Forward commitmentsOther liabilities1,500 (4)
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther liabilities5,843 (118)
December 31, 2022
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Other assets$9,340 $174 
Forward commitmentsOther assets6,400 47 
Forward commitmentsOther liabilities5,750 (99)
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther liabilities6,028 (135)




 
Balance Sheet
Category
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
September 30, 2017     
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Other assets $77,910
 $2,463
Forward commitmentsOther assets 75,192
 237
Forward commitmentsOther liabilities 91,865
 (261)
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther liabilities 14,175
 (923)
December 31, 2016  

 

Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Other assets $80,465
 $2,790
Forward commitmentsOther assets 142,750
 2,546
Forward commitmentsOther liabilities 59,276
 (266)
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther liabilities 15,564
 (1,126)

HTLF recognizes gains and losses on other free standing derivatives in two separate income statement categories. Interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments are recognized in net gains on sale of loans held for sale and undesignated interest rate swaps are recognized in other noninterest income. The table below identifies the income statement category of the gains and losses recognized in income on Heartland'sHTLF's other free standing derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments for the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)$(128)$523 $282 $(672)
Forward commitments(181)(967)91 68 
Undesignated interest rate swaps20 (100)17 (325)
 Income Statement Category Gain (Loss) Recognized
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017   
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale $(1,245)
Forward commitmentsNet gains on sale of loans held for sale 72
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther noninterest income 88
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017   
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale $(587)
Forward commitmentsNet gains on sale of loans held for sale (2,304)
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther noninterest income 203
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016   
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale $(1,344)
Forward commitmentsNet gains on sale of loans held for sale 931
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther noninterest income 269
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016   
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale $4,464
Forward commitmentsNet gains on sale of loans held for sale (1,311)
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther noninterest income (101)


NOTE 8:7: FAIR VALUE


HeartlandHTLF utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities carried at fair value, which include available for sale, trading securities and equity securities with a readily determinable fair value, and derivatives are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, HeartlandHTLF may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis such as loans held for sale, loans held to maturity and certain other assets including, but not limited to, mortgage servicing rights, commercial servicing rights and other real estate owned. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of the lower of cost or fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets.


Fair Value Hierarchy


Under ASC 820, assets and liabilities are grouped at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:





Level 1 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.


Level 2 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for all significant assumptions are observable in the market.


Level 3 — Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.


The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.

Assets


Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity
Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Securities held to maturity are generally recorded at cost and are recorded at fair value only to the extent a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary.cost. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security's credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, as well as U.S. Treasury securities. Level 2 securities include U.S. government and agency securities, mortgage-backedmortgage and asset-backed securities and private collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Level 3 securities consisted primarily of Z-TRANCHE mortgage-backed securities and corporate debt securities. On a quarterly basis, a secondary independent pricing service is used for the securities portfolio to validate the pricing from Heartland'sHTLF's primary pricing service.


Equity Securities with a Readily Determinable Fair Value
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value generally include Community Reinvestment Act mutual funds and are classified as Level 2 due to the infrequent trading of these securities. The fair value is based on the price per share.

Loans Held for Sale
Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value on an aggregate basis. The fair value of loans held for sale is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, HeartlandHTLF classifies loans held for sale subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.





Loans Held to Maturity
HeartlandHTLF does not record loans held to maturity at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan iscertain loans are considered impairedcollateral dependent and an allowance for loancredit losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with ASC 310. The fair value of impairedindividually assessed loans is measured using one of the following impairment methods: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or 2) the observable market price of the loan or 3) the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.collateral. In accordance with ASC 820, impairedindividually assessed loans measured at fair value are classified as nonrecurring Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.


Premises, Furniture and Equipment Held for Sale
Heartland values premises, furniture and equipment held for sale based on third-partyHTLF considers third party appraisals less estimated disposal costs. Heartland considers third party appraisals,costs, as well as independent fair value assessments from Realtorsrealtors or persons involved in selling bank premises, furniture and equipment, in determining the fair value of particular properties.properties held for sale. Accordingly, the valuation of premises, furniture and equipment held for sale is subject to significant external and internal judgment. HeartlandHTLF periodically reviews premises, furniture and equipment held for sale to determine if the fair value of the property, less disposal costs, has declined below its recorded book value and records any adjustments accordingly. Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale are classified as nonrecurring Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.


Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage servicing rights assets represent the value associated with servicing residential real estate loans that have been sold to outside investors with servicing retained. Heartland uses the amortization method (i.e., the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis), not fair value measurement accounting, to determine the carrying value of its mortgage servicing rights. The fair value for servicing assets is determined through discounted cash flow analysis and utilizes discount rates, prepayment speeds and delinquency rate assumptions as inputs. All of the assumptions in the discounted cash flow analysis require a significant degree of management estimation and judgment. Mortgage servicing rights are subject to impairment testing. The carrying values of these rights are reviewed quarterly for impairment based upon the calculation of fair value as performed by an outside third party. For purposes of measuring impairment, the rights are stratified into certain risk characteristics including note



type and note term. If the valuation model reflects a fair value less than the carrying value, mortgage servicing rights are adjusted to fair value through a valuation allowance. HeartlandHTLF classifies mortgage servicing rights as nonrecurring with Level 3 measurement inputs.


Commercial Servicing Rights
CommercialOn March 31, 2023, HTLF sold its mortgage servicing rights assets representportfolio. The transaction qualified as a sale, and $7.7 million of mortgage servicing rights were de-recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2023. The book value associated with servicing commercial loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture that have been sold with servicing retained by Heartland. Heartland uses the amortization method (i.e., the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis), not fair value measurement accounting, to determine the carrying valuewere both $0 as of its commercial servicing rights. The fair value for servicing assets is determined through market prices for comparable servicing contracts, when available, or through a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. Inputs utilized include discount rates, prepayment speeds and delinquency rate assumptions as inputs. All of these assumptions require a significant degree of management estimation and judgment. Commercial servicing rights are subject to impairment testing, and the carrying values of these rights are reviewed quarterly for impairment based upon the calculation of fair value as performed by an outside third party. If the valuation model reflects a fair value less than the carrying value, commercial servicing rights are adjusted to fair value through a valuation allowance. Heartland classifies commercial servicing rights as nonrecurring with Level 3 measurement inputs.March 31, 2023.


Derivative Financial Instruments
Heartland'sHTLF's current interest rate risk strategy includes interest rate swaps. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. To comply with the provisions of ASC 820, HeartlandHTLF incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, HeartlandHTLF has considered the impact of netting any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.


Although HeartlandHTLF has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016, Heartland2022, HTLF 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. As a result, HeartlandHTLF has determined that its derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.


Interest rate lock commitments
HeartlandHTLF uses an internal valuation model that relies on internally developed inputs to estimate the fair value of its interest rate lock commitments which is based on unobservable inputs that reflect management's assumptions and specific information about each borrower. Interest rate lock commitments are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.


Forward commitments
The fair value of forward commitments are estimated using an internal valuation model, which includes current trade pricing for similar financial instruments in active markets that HeartlandHTLF has the ability to access and are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.


Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned ("OREO") represents property acquired through foreclosures and settlements of loans. Property acquired is carried at the fair value of the property at the time of acquisition (representing the property's cost basis), plus any acquisition costs, or the estimated fair value of the property, less disposal costs. HeartlandHTLF considers third party appraisals, as well



as independent fair value assessments from realtors or persons involved in selling OREO, in determining the fair value of particular properties. Accordingly, the valuation of OREO is subject to significant external and internal judgment. HeartlandHTLF periodically reviews OREO to determine if the fair value of the property, less disposal costs, has declined below its recorded book value and records any adjustments accordingly. OREO is classified as nonrecurring Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.








The table below presents Heartland'sHTLF's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall:
Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
June 30, 2023
Assets
Securities available for sale
U.S. treasuries$31,679 $31,679 $— $— 
U.S. agencies43,036 — 43,036 — 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions849,239 — 849,239 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - agency1,686,646 — 1,686,646 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - non-agency1,995,809 — 1,995,809 — 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - agency83,825 — 83,825 — 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - non-agency617,992 — 617,992 — 
Asset-backed securities412,716 — 412,716 — 
Corporate bonds56,411 — 56,411 — 
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value20,688 — 20,688 — 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
96,689 — 96,689 — 
Interest rate lock commitments306 — — 306 
Forward commitments43 — 43 — 
Total assets at fair value$5,895,079 $31,679 $5,863,094 $306 
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments(2)
$51,994 $— $51,994 $— 
Forward commitments— — 
Total liabilities at fair value$51,998 $— $51,998 $— 
December 31, 2022
Assets
Securities available for sale
U.S. treasuries$31,699 $31,699 $— $— 
U.S. agencies43,135 — 43,135 — 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions879,437 — 879,437 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - agency1,772,105 — 1,772,105 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - non-agency2,181,876 — 2,181,876 — 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - agency85,123 — 85,123 — 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - non-agency659,459 — 659,459 — 
Asset-backed securities416,054 — 416,054 — 
Corporate bonds57,942 — 57,942 — 
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value20,314 — 20,314 — 
Derivative financial instruments(2)
46,293 — 46,293 — 
Interest rate lock commitments174 — — 174 
Forward commitments47 — 47 — 
Total assets at fair value$6,193,658 $31,699 $6,161,785 $174 
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments(1)
$46,226 $— $46,226 $— 
Forward commitments99 — 99 — 
Total liabilities at fair value$46,325 $— $46,325 $— 
(1) Includes interest rate swaps, embedded derivatives and back-to-back loan swaps.
(2) Includes back-to-back loan swaps and free standing derivatives.



 Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
September 30, 2017       
Assets       
Securities available for sale       
U.S. government corporations and agencies$7,415
 $3,505
 $3,910
 $
Mortgage-backed securities1,565,400
 
 1,565,400
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions503,974
 
 503,974
 
Corporate debt securities
 
 
 
Equity securities16,596
 
 16,596
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
3,386
 
 3,386
 
Interest rate lock commitments2,463
 
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 2,463
Forward commitments237
 
 237
 
Total assets at fair value$2,099,471
 $3,505
 $2,093,503
 $2,463
Liabilities       
Derivative financial instruments(2)
$6,309
 $
 $6,309
 $
Forward commitments261
 
 261
 
Total liabilities at fair value$6,570
 $
 $6,570
 $
December 31, 2016       
Assets       
Securities available for sale       
U.S. government corporations and agencies$4,700
 $517
 $4,183
 $
Mortgage-backed securities1,290,500
 
 1,288,276
 2,224
Obligations of states and political subdivisions536,144
 
 536,144
 
Equity securities14,520
 
 14,520
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
3,222
 
 3,222
 
Interest rate lock commitments2,790
 
 
 2,790
Forward commitments2,546
 
 2,546
 
Total assets at fair value$1,854,422
 $517
 $1,848,891
 $5,014
Liabilities       
Derivative financial instruments(2)
$7,027
 $
 $7,027
 $
Forward commitments266
 
 266
 
Total liabilities at fair value$7,293
 $
 $7,293
 $
        
(1) Includes cash flow hedges, embedded derivatives and back-to-back loan swaps
(2) Includes cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, back-to-back loan swaps, embedded conversion options and free standing derivative instruments





The tables below present Heartland'sHTLF's assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, in thousands:
Fair Value Measurements at
June 30, 2023
TotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
Year-to-
Date (Gains)
Losses
Collateral dependent individually assessed loans:
Commercial and industrial$9,234 $— $— $9,234 $799 
Owner occupied commercial real estate7,339 — — 7,339 — 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate13,761 — — 13,761 — 
Real estate construction910 — — 910 — 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate6,147 — — 6,147 5,309 
Residential real estate2,254 — — 2,254 — 
Total collateral dependent individually assessed loans$39,645 $— $— $39,645 $6,108 
Loans held for sale$14,353 $— $14,353 $— $(266)
Other real estate owned2,677 — — 2,677 737 
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale3,741 — — 3,741 759 
 
Fair Value Measurements at
September 30, 2017
 Total 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Year-to-
Date (Gains)
Losses
Collateral dependent impaired loans:         
Commercial$3,556
 $
 $
 $3,556
 $1,119
Commercial real estate8,718
 
 
 8,718
 2,043
Agricultural and agricultural real estate7,936
 
 
 7,936
 
Residential real estate1,365
 
 
 1,365
 
Consumer912
 
 
 912
 
Total collateral dependent impaired loans$22,487
 $
 $
 $22,487
 $3,162
Other real estate owned$13,226
 $
 $
 $13,226
 $594
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale$4,428
 $
 $
 $4,428
 $404
Commercial servicing rights$313
 $
 $
 $313
 $(29)


Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2022
TotalQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
Year-to-
Date (Gains)
Losses
Collateral dependent individually assessed loans:
Commercial and industrial$12,042 $— $— $12,042 $4,186 
Owner occupied commercial real estate7,556 — — 7,556 — 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate11,371 — — 11,371 — 
Real estate construction1,518 — — 1,518 — 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate3,788 — — 3,788 — 
Residential real estate1,607 — — 1,607 — 
Total collateral dependent individually assessed loans$37,882 $— $— $37,882 $4,186 
Loans held for sale$5,277 $— $5,277 $— $(116)
Other real estate owned8,401 — — 8,401 180 
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale6,851 — — 6,851 1,562 
Servicing rights7,840 — — 7,840 516 



 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2016
 Total 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
 Year-to-
Date (Gains)
Losses
Collateral dependent impaired loans:         
Commercial$1,683
 $
 $
 $1,683
 $41
Commercial real estate3,026
 
 
 3,026
 527
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,955
 
 
 1,955
 
Residential real estate3,565
 
 
 3,565
 85
Consumer1,193
 
 
 1,193
 
Total collateral dependent impaired loans$11,422
 $
 $

$11,422
 $653
Other real estate owned$9,744
 $
 $
 $9,744
 $1,341
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale$414
 $
 $
 $414
 $35
Commercial servicing rights$326
 $
 $
 $326
 $33




The following tables present additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis and for which HeartlandHTLF has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value, in thousands:
Fair Value at
6/30/2023
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range (Weighted
Average)
Interest rate lock commitments$306 Discounted cash flowsClosing ratio
0-99% (89%)(1)
Other real estate owned2,677 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale3,741 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Collateral dependent individually assessed loans:
Commercial9,234 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Owner occupied commercial real estate7,339 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-13%(3)
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate13,761 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-9%(3)
Real estate construction910 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Agricultural and agricultural real estate6,147 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-15%(3)
Residential real estate2,254 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
(1) The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement is the closing ratio, which represents the percentage of loans currently in a lock position which management estimates will ultimately close. The closing ratio calculation takes into consideration historical data and loan-level data.
(2) Third party appraisals are obtained and updated at least annually to establish the value of the underlying asset, but the disclosure of the unobservable inputs used by the appraisers would not be meaningful because the range will vary widely from appraisal to appraisal.
(3) Discounts applied to the appraised values primarily include estimated sales costs, but also consider the age of the appraisal, changes in local market conditions and changes in the current condition of the collateral.



 
Fair Value at
9/30/17
 Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average)
Z-TRANCHE Securities$
 Discounted cash flows Pretax discount rate 
     Actual defaults 
     Actual deferrals 
Interest rate lock commitments2,463
 Discounted cash flows Closing ratio 
0-99% (89%)(1)
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale4,428
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-10%(4)
Commercial servicing rights313
 Discounted cash flows Third party valuation (3)
Other real estate owned13,226
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 0-10%
Collateral dependent impaired loans:       
Commercial3,556
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-15%(4)
Commercial real estate8,718
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-14%(4)
Agricultural and agricultural real estate7,936
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-6%(4)
Residential real estate1,365
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-13%(4)
Consumer912
 Modified appraised value Third party valuation (2)
     Valuation discount 
0-11%(4)
        
(1) The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement is the closing ratio, which represents the percentage of loans currently in a lock position which management estimates will ultimately close. The closing ratio calculation takes into consideration historical data and loan-level data.
(2) Third party appraisals are obtained and updated at least annually to establish the value of the underlying asset, but the disclosure of the unobservable inputs used by the appraisers would not be meaningful because the range will vary widely from appraisal to appraisal.
(3) The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement are the value indices, which are weighted-average spreads to LIBOR based on maturity groups.
(4) Discounts applied to the appraised values primarily include estimated sales costs, but also consider the age of the appraisal, changes in local market conditions and changes in the current condition of the collateral.
Fair Value at 12/31/2022Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range (Weighted Average)
Interest rate lock commitments$174 Discounted cash flowsClosing ratio
0-99% (88%)(1)
Other real estate owned8,401 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Servicing rights7,840 Discounted cash flowsDiscount rate
9.98 - 11.72% (10.02%)(4)
Constant prepayment rate
7.8 - 14.2% (7.9%)(4)
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale6,851 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Collateral dependent individually assessed loans:
Commercial and industrial12,042 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Owner occupied commercial real estate7,556 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate11,371 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Real estate construction1,518 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Agricultural and agricultural real estate3,788 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-15%(3)
Residential real estate1,607 Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
(1) The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement is the closing ratio, which represents the percentage of loans currently in a lock position which management estimates will ultimately close. The closing ratio calculation takes into consideration historical data and loan-level data.
(2) Third party appraisals are obtained and updated at least annually to establish the value of the underlying asset, but the disclosure of the unobservable inputs used by the appraisers would not be meaningful because the range will vary widely from appraisal to appraisal.
(3) Discounts applied to the appraised values primarily include estimated sales costs, but also consider the age of the appraisal, changes in local market conditions and changes in the current condition of the collateral.
(4) The significant unobservable input used in the discounted cash flow analysis are the discount rate and constant prepayment rate.




 
Fair Value at
12/31/16
 Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average)
Z-TRANCHE Securities$2,224
 Discounted cash flows Pretax discount rate 7.50 - 9.50%
     Actual defaults 21.77 - 37.62% (33.11%)
     Actual deferrals  10.44 - 26.29% (14.81%)
Interest rate lock commitments2,790
 Discounted cash flows Closing ratio 
0-99% (89%)(1)
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale414
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal 
(2)
0-8%(4)
Commercial servicing rights326
 Discounted cash flows Third party valuation (3)
Other real estate owned9,744
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 0-10%
Collateral dependent impaired loans:       
Commercial1,683
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-8%(4)
Commercial real estate3,026
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-7%(4)
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,955
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-10%(4)
Residential real estate3,565
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
     Appraisal discount 
0-8%(4)
Consumer1,193
 Modified appraised value Third party valuation (2)
     Valuation discount 
0-11%(4)
        
(1) The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement is the closing ratio, which represents the percentage of loans currently in a lock position which management estimates will ultimately close. The closing ratio calculation takes into consideration historical data and loan-level data.
(2) Third party appraisals are obtained and updated at least annually to establish the value of the underlying asset, but the disclosure of the unobservable inputs used by the appraisers would not be meaningful because the range will vary widely from appraisal to appraisal.
(3) The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement are the value indices, which are weighted-average spreads to LIBOR based on maturity groups.
(4) Discounts applied to the appraised values primarily include estimated sales costs, but also consider the age of the appraisal, changes in local market conditions and changes in the current condition of the collateral.

The changes in fair value of the Z-TRANCHE securities, Level 3 assets that are measured on a recurring basis, are summarized in the following table, in thousands:
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
 
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2016
Balance at January 1,$2,224
 $2,039
Total gains (losses):  

  Included in earnings2,810
 
  Included in other comprehensive income(2,166) 185
Purchases, sales and settlements:  
  Purchases
 
  Sales(2,868) 
  Settlements
 
Balance at period end$
 $2,224





The changes in fair value of the interest rate lock commitments, which are Level 3 financial instruments measured on a recurring basis, are summarized in the following table, in thousands:
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Balance at January 1,$174 $1,306 
Total net gains included in earnings282 (1,828)
Issuances1,110 3,683 
Settlements(1,260)(2,987)
Balance at period end$306 $174 
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
 
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2016
Balance at January 1,$2,790
 $3,168
Total gains (losses) included in earnings(587) (1,564)
Issuances1,580
 5,373
Settlements(1,320) (4,187)
Balance at period end$2,463
 $2,790


Gains included in gains (losses) on sale of loans held for sale attributable to interest rate lock commitments held at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, were $2.5 million$306,000 and $2.8 million,$174,000, respectively.


The tablestable below summarizeis a summary of the estimated fair value of Heartland'sHTLF's financial instruments as(as defined by ASC 825825) as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands. The carrying amounts in the following tables are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets under the indicated captions. In accordance with ASC 825, the assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments are not included in the disclosure, such asincluding the value of the commercial and mortgage servicing rights, premises, furniture and equipment, premises, furniture and equipment held for sale, OREO, goodwill, and other intangibles and other liabilities.


Heartland



HTLF does not believe that the estimated information presented herein is representative of the earnings power or value of Heartland.HTLF. The following analysis, which is inherently limited in depicting fair value, also does not consider any value associated with either existing customer relationships or the ability of HeartlandHTLF to create value through loan origination, deposit gathering or fee generating activities. Many of the estimates presented herein are based upon the use of highly subjective information and assumptions and, accordingly, the results may not be precise. Management believes that fair value estimates may not be comparable between financial institutions due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made. Furthermore, because the disclosed fair value amounts were estimated as of the balance sheet date, the amounts actually realized or paid upon maturity or settlement of the various financial instruments could be significantly different.



Fair Value Measurements at
June 30, 2023
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$400,187 $400,187 $400,187 $— $— 
Time deposits in other financial institutions1,490 1,490 1,490 — — 
Securities:
Carried at fair value5,798,041 5,798,041 31,679 5,766,362 — 
Held to maturity834,673 806,942 — 806,942 — 
Other investments72,291 72,291 — 72,291 — 
Loans held for sale14,353 14,353 — 14,353 — 
Loans, net:
Commercial and industrial3,561,284 3,380,572 — 3,371,338 9,234 
PPP4,139 4,139 — 4,139 — 
Owner occupied commercial real estate2,383,989 2,196,424 — 2,189,085 7,339 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate2,512,760 2,370,988 — 2,357,227 13,761 
Real estate construction984,888 979,326 — 978,416 910 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate836,306 760,910 — 754,763 6,147 
Residential real estate820,793 708,992 — 706,738 2,254 
Consumer502,617 483,574 — 483,574 — 
Total Loans, net11,606,776 10,884,925 — 10,845,280 39,645 
Cash surrender value on life insurance195,793 195,793 — 195,793 — 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
96,689 96,689 — 96,689 — 
Interest rate lock commitments306 306 — — 306 
Forward commitments43 43 — 43 — 
Financial liabilities:
Deposits
Demand deposits4,897,858 4,897,858 — 4,897,858 — 
Savings deposits8,772,596 8,772,596 — 8,772,596 — 
Time deposits3,993,089 3,993,089 — 3,993,089 — 
Short term borrowings44,364 44,364 — 44,364 — 
Other borrowings372,403 374,127 — 374,127 — 
Derivative financial instruments(2)
51,994 51,994 — 51,994 — 
Forward commitments— — 
(1) Includes interest rate swaps, embedded derivatives and back-to-back loan swaps.
(2) Includes back-to-back loan swaps and free standing derivative instruments.



    
Fair Value Measurements at
September 30, 2017
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2022
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial assets:         Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$251,736
 $251,736
 $251,736
 $
 $
Cash and cash equivalents$363,087 $363,087 $363,087 $— $— 
Time deposits in other financial institutions19,793
 19,793
 19,793
 
 
Time deposits in other financial institutions1,740 1,740 1,740 — — 
Securities:         Securities:
Available for sale2,093,385
 2,093,385
 3,505
 2,089,880
 
Carried at fair valueCarried at fair value6,147,144 6,147,144 31,699 6,115,445 — 
Held to maturity256,355
 270,386
 
 270,386
 
Held to maturity829,403 776,557 — 776,557 — 
Other investments23,176
 23,176
 
 22,981
 195
Other investments74,567 74,567 — 74,567 — 
Loans held for sale35,795
 35,795
 
 35,795
 
Loans held for sale5,277 5,277 — 5,277 — 
Loans, net:         Loans, net:
Commercial1,596,934
 1,601,351
 
 1,597,795
 3,556
Commercial real estate3,143,414
 3,117,829
 
 3,109,111
 8,718
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial3,435,343 3,270,127 — 3,258,085 12,042 
PPPPPP11,025 11,025 — 11,025 — 
Owner occupied commercial real estateOwner occupied commercial real estate2,251,359 2,084,665 — 2,077,109 7,556 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estateNon-owner occupied commercial real estate2,314,401 2,184,796 — 2,173,425 11,371 
Real estate constructionReal estate construction1,046,084 1,039,244 — 1,037,726 1,518 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate506,388
 507,974
 
 500,038
 7,936
Agricultural and agricultural real estate917,876 842,637 — 838,849 3,788 
Residential real estate632,306
 622,698
 
 621,333
 1,365
Residential real estate845,650 741,325 — 739,718 1,607 
Consumer441,079
 444,384
 
 443,472
 912
Consumer497,131 480,018 — 480,018 — 
Total Loans, net6,320,121
 6,294,236
 
 6,271,749
 22,487
Total Loans, net11,318,869 10,653,837 — 10,615,955 37,882 
Cash surrender value on life insuranceCash surrender value on life insurance193,403 193,403 — 193,403 — 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
3,386
 3,386
 
 3,386
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
46,293 46,293 — 46,293 — 
Interest rate lock commitments2,463
 2,463
 
 
 2,463
Interest rate lock commitments174 174 — — 174 
Forward commitments237
 237
 
 237
 
Forward commitments47 47 — 47 — 
Financial liabilities:         Financial liabilities:
Deposits         Deposits
Demand deposits3,009,940
 3,009,940
 
 3,009,940
 
Demand deposits5,701,340 5,701,340 — 5,701,340 — 
Savings deposits4,227,340
 4,227,340
 
 4,227,340
 
Savings deposits9,994,391 9,994,391 — 9,994,391 — 
Time deposits994,604
 994,604
 
 994,604
 
Time deposits1,817,278 1,817,278 — 1,817,278 — 
Short term borrowings171,871
 171,871
 
 171,871
 
Short term borrowings376,117 376,117 — 376,117 — 
Other borrowings301,473
 305,741
 
 305,741
 
Other borrowings371,753 372,473 — 372,473 — 
Derivative financial instruments(2)
6,309
 6,309
 
 6,309
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
Derivative financial instruments(1)
46,226 46,226 — 46,226 — 
Forward commitments261
 261
 
 261
 
Forward commitments99 99 — 99 — 
(1) Includes cash flow hedges, embedded derivatives and back-to-back loan swaps
(2) Includes cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, back-to-back loan swaps, embedded conversion options and free standing derivative instruments
(1) Includes interest rate swaps, fair value hedges, embedded derivatives and back-to-back loan swaps.(1) Includes interest rate swaps, fair value hedges, embedded derivatives and back-to-back loan swaps.
(2) Includes back-to-back loan swaps and undesignated interest rate swaps.(2) Includes back-to-back loan swaps and undesignated interest rate swaps.




     
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2016
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level 3)
Financial assets:         
Cash and cash equivalents$158,724
 $158,724
 $158,724
 $
 $
Time deposits in other financial institutions2,105
 2,105
 2,105
 
 
Securities:         
Available for sale1,845,864
 1,845,864
 517
 1,843,123
 2,224
Held to maturity263,662
 274,799
 
 274,799
 
Other investments21,560
 21,560
 
 21,365
 195
Loans held for sale61,261
 61,261
 
 61,261
 
Loans, net:         
Commercial1,272,089
 1,258,754
 
 1,257,071
 1,683
Commercial real estate2,513,446
 2,506,858
 
 2,503,832
 3,026
Agricultural and agricultural real estate485,820
 487,001
 
 485,046
 1,955
Residential real estate614,207
 604,233
 
 600,668
 3,565
Consumer411,833
 414,266
 
 413,073
 1,193
Total Loans, net5,297,395
 5,271,112
 
 5,259,690
 11,422
Derivative financial instruments(1)
3,222
 3,222
 
 3,222
 
Interest rate lock commitments2,790
 2,790
 
 
 2,790
Forward commitments2,546
 2,546
 
 2,546
 
Financial liabilities:         
Deposits         
Demand deposits2,202,036
 2,202,036
 
 2,202,036
 
Savings deposits3,788,089
 3,788,089
 
 3,788,089
 
Time deposits857,286
 857,286
 
 857,286
 
Short term borrowings306,459
 306,459
 
 306,459
 
Other borrowings288,534
 288,534
 
 288,534
 
Derivative financial instruments(2)
7,027
 7,027
 
 7,027
 
Forward commitments266
 266
 
 266
 
 
(1) Includes cash flow hedges, embedded derivatives and back-to-back loan swaps
(2) Includes cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, back-to-back loan swaps, embedded conversion options and free standing derivative instruments


Cash and Cash Equivalents — The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.


Time Deposits in Other Financial Institutions — The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.


Securities —For equity securities with a readily determinable fair value and debt securities either held to maturity, available for sale or trading, fair value equals quoted market price if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. For Level 3 securities, HeartlandHTLF utilizes independent pricing provided by third party vendors or brokers.





Other Investments — Fair value measurement of other investments, which consists primarily of FHLB stock, are based on their redeemable value, which is at cost due to the restrictions placed on their transferability. The market for these securities is restricted to the issuer of the stock and subject to impairment evaluation.


Loans — The fair value of loans is estimateddetermined using an entranceexit price concept by discountingmethodology. The exit price estimation of fair value is based on the futurepresent value of the expected cash flows. The projected cash flows usingare based on the current rates at which similarcontractual terms of the loans, would be made to borrowers with similaradjusted for prepayments and a discount rate based on the relative risk of the cash flows. Other considerations include the loan type, remaining life of the loan and credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. risk.




The fair value of individually assessed or impaired loans is measured using the fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of loans held for sale is estimated using quoted market prices.


Cash surrender value on life insurance — Life insurance policies are held on certain officers. The carrying value of these policies approximates fair value as it is based on the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are probable at settlement. As such, HTLF classifies the estimated fair value of the cash surrender value on life insurance as Level 2.

Derivative Financial Instruments — The fair value of all derivatives is estimated based on the amount that HTLF would pay or would be paid to terminate the contract or agreement, using current rates and prices, and, when appropriate, the current creditworthiness of the counterparty.

Interest Rate Lock Commitments— The fair value of interest rate lock commitments is estimated using an internal valuation model, which includes grouping the interest rate lock commitments by interest rate and terms, applying an estimated closing ratio based on historical experience, and then multiplying by quoted investor prices determined to be reasonably applicable to the loan commitment groups based on interest rate, terms, and rate lock expiration dates of the loan commitment group.


Forward Commitments— The fair value of these instruments is estimated using an internal valuation model, which includes current trade pricing for similar financial instruments.

Derivative Financial Instruments — The fair value of all derivatives is estimated based on the amount that Heartland would pay or would be paid to terminate the contract or agreement, using current rates and prices, and, when appropriate, the current creditworthiness of the counter-party.


Deposits — The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. If the fair value of the fixed maturity certificates of deposit is calculated at less than the carrying amount, the carrying value of these deposits is reported as the fair value.


Short-term and Other BorrowingsRates currently available to HeartlandHTLF for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate fair value of existing debt.


Commitments to Extend Credit, Unused Lines of Credit and Standby Letters of Credit — Based upon management's analysis of the off balance sheet financial instruments, there are no significant unrealized gains or losses associated with these financial instruments based upon review of the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.


NOTE 9: SEGMENT REPORTING8: STOCK COMPENSATION


HeartlandUnder its 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), HTLF's Compensation and Human Capital Committee, (the "Compensation Committee"), may grant non-qualified and incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, restricted stock, restricted stock units and cash incentive awards, . The Plan has identified two operating segments1,460,000 shares of common stock authorized for purposesissuance. As of financial reporting: communityJune 30, 2023, 757,105 shares of common stock were available for issuance under future awards that may be granted under the Plan to employees and other banking,directors of, and retail mortgage banking. These segments were determinedservice providers to, HTLF or its subsidiaries.

ASC Topic 718, "Compensation-Stock Compensation," requires the measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based upon the fair value of the award on the grant date. The cost of the award is based upon its fair value estimated on the date of grant and recognized in the consolidated statements of income over the vesting period of the award. The fair market value of restricted stock and restricted stock units is based on the productsfair value of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of grant. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

HTLF's income tax expense included $75,000 of tax expense during the six months ended June 30, 2023, and services provided ora tax benefit of $129,000 during the typesix months ended June 30, 2022, related to the exercise, vesting and forfeiture of customers servedequity-based awards.

Restricted Stock Units
The Plan permits the Compensation Committee to grant restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The time-based RSUs are generally granted in the first quarter of each year and are consistent withrepresent the information used by Heartland's key decision makersright, without payment, to make operating decisions and to assess Heartland's performance. receive shares of HTLF common stock on a specified date in the future. Generally, the time-based RSUs vest over three years in equal installments in March of each of the three years following the year of the grant.

The following tables present financial information for Heartland's operating segmentsCompensation Committee has also granted three-year performance-based RSUs, generally in the first quarter of each year. These performance-based RSUs will be earned based on satisfaction of performance targets for the three-three-year performance period as defined in the RSU agreement. These performance-based RSUs or a portion thereof vest after measurement of performance in relation to the performance targets.




The time-based RSUs may also vest upon death or disability, upon a change in control or upon a "qualified retirement" (as defined in the RSU agreement), and nine-month periodsthe three-year performance-based RSUs may also vest to the extent that they are earned upon death, disability, upon a change in control or upon a "qualified retirement" (as defined in the RSU agreement).

All of HTLF's RSUs will be settled in common stock upon vesting. Most RSUs granted after March 2023 accrue dividends, which are paid without interest only upon vesting. Dividend equivalents with respect to RSUs forfeited are also forfeited. RSUs granted prior to 2023 are not entitled to dividend equivalents.

A summary of the RSUs outstanding as of June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2022, and changes during the six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023 and September2022, follows:
20232022
SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1,424,086 $46.15 389,885 $44.19 
Granted241,347 47.30 236,120 48.47 
Vested(166,845)42.22 (158,519)45.03 
Forfeited(28,612)44.27 (25,500)46.60 
Outstanding at June 30,469,976 $48.25 441,986 $46.03 

Total compensation costs recorded for RSUs were $6.7 million and $5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016,2023 and 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, there were $12.9 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to the Plan for RSUs that are expected to be recognized through 2026.

Stock Options
The Plan provides the Compensation Committee the authority to grant stock options. During the year ended December 31, 2022, 64,518 options were granted, and the fair value of the options granted was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The options granted generally vest over the first four years in thousands:equal installments on the anniversary date of the grant. The options may also vest upon death, disability, upon a change in control or upon a "qualified retirement" as defined in the stock option agreement.

The exercise price of the stock options was established by the Compensation Committee, but the exercise price may not be less than the fair market value of the shares on the date the options are granted.

A summary of the status of stock options as of June 30, 2023, and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2023, is shown in the table below. There were no options outstanding at June 30, 2022.
2023
SharesWeighted Average
 Exercise Price
Outstanding January 1,64,518 $48.79 
Granted— — 
Exercised— — 
Forfeited(6,452)48.79 
Outstanding at June 30,58,066 48.79 
Options exercisable at June 30,— $— 

At June 30, 2023, the options had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 9.42 years. The intrinsic value of the vested options as of June 30, 2023 was $0. The intrinsic value of the options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $0. The total fair value of the shares that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $0. Total compensation costs recorded for stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $109,000 and $0, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, there were $602,000 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to the Plan for options that are expected to be recognized through 2026.

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 
Community
and Other
Banking
 
Retail
Mortgage
Banking
 Total 
Community
and Other
Banking
 
Retail
Mortgage
Banking
 Total
Net interest income$88,778
 $1,066
 $89,844
 $72,694
 $987
 $73,681
Provision for loan losses5,705
 
 5,705
 5,328
 
 5,328
Total noninterest income19,680
 5,297
 24,977
 17,337
 11,205
 28,542
Total noninterest expense69,977
 8,782
 78,759
 57,988
 10,439
 68,427
Income (loss) before taxes$32,776
 $(2,419) $30,357
 $26,715
 $1,753
 $28,468
Average Loans, for the period$6,245,445
 $40,839
 $6,286,284
 $5,464,304
 $73,784
 $5,538,088
Segment Assets, at period end$9,693,172
 $62,455
 $9,755,627
 $8,084,810
 $117,405
 $8,202,215





 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 Community
and Other
Banking
 Retail
Mortgage
Banking
 Total Community
and Other
Banking
 Retail
Mortgage
Banking
 Total
Net interest income$234,406
 $3,046
 $237,452
 $216,172
 $3,334
 $219,506
Provision for loan losses10,235
 
 10,235
 9,513
 
 9,513
Total noninterest income56,964
 19,530
 76,494
 55,773
 33,373
 89,146
Total noninterest expense193,753
 26,044
 219,797
 177,421
 32,335
 209,756
Income (loss) before taxes$87,382
 $(3,468) $83,914
 $85,011
 $4,372
 $89,383
Average Loans, for the period$5,641,641
 $37,979
 $5,679,620
 $5,422,843
 $70,344
 $5,493,187
Segment Assets, at period end$9,693,172
 $62,455
 $9,755,627
 $8,084,810
 $117,405
 $8,202,215



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


SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This documentQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q (including any information incorporated herein by reference) contains, and future oral and written statements of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. ("HTLF") and its management may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of such term in Section 27A of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") with respect to the business, financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives and future performance of Heartland.HTLF. Any statements about HTLF's expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. Forward-looking statements whichmay include information about possible or assumed future results of HTLF's operations or performance, and may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Heartland's management and on information currently available to management,HTLF's management. These forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "project," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should""should," "view," "opportunity," "potential," or other similar expressions. Although HeartlandHTLF has made these statements based on management's experience and best estimate of future events, the ability of HTLF to predict results or the actual effect or outcomes of plans or strategies is inherently uncertain, and there may be events or factors that management has not anticipated, andanticipated. Therefore, the accuracy and achievement of such forward-looking statements and estimates are subject to a number of risks, many of which are beyond the ability of management to control or predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in its forward-looking statements. These factors, which HTLF currently believes could have a material adverse effect on its operations and future prospects are detailed in the "Risk Factors" section include, among others, those described below and in the risk factors in HTLF's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those identified in ourthe "Risk Factors" section under Item 1A of Part I of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Additionally, all2022:
Economic and Market Conditions Risks, including risks related to the deterioration of the U.S. economy in general and in the local economies in which HTLF conducts its operations and future civil unrest, natural disasters, pandemics and governmental measures addressing them, climate change and climate-related regulations, persistent inflation, higher interest rates, recession, supply chain issues, labor shortages, terrorist threats or acts of war;
Credit Risks, including risks of increasing credit losses due to deterioration in the financial condition of HTLF's borrowers, changes in asset and collateral values due to climate and other borrower industry risks, which may impact the provision for credit losses and net charge-offs;
Liquidity and Interest Rate Risks, including the impact of capital market conditions, rising interest rates and changes in monetary policy on our borrowings and net interest income;
Operational Risks, including processing, information systems, cybersecurity, vendor, business interruption, and fraud risks;
Strategic and External Risks, including economic, political, and competitive forces impacting our business;
Legal, Compliance and Reputational Risks, including regulatory and litigation risks; and
Risks of Owning Stock in HTLF, including stock price volatility and dilution as a result of future equity offerings and acquisitions.

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements made by HTLF or on its behalf, and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. There can be no assurance that other factors not currently anticipated by HTLF will not materially and adversely affect the company's business, financial condition and results of operations. All statements in this document,Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made,made. HTLF does not undertake and Heartland undertakes nospecifically disclaims any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions which may be made or to correct or update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or to otherwise update any statement in light of new information or future events. Further information concerning HTLF and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect HTLF’s financial results, is included in the company’s filings with the SEC.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIESESTIMATES


The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. These estimates are based upon historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Among other things, the estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The estimates and judgments that management believes have the most effect on Heartland'sHTLF's reported financial position and results of operations are described as critical accounting policies in Heartland'sthe company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. There have



been no significant changes in the critical accounting policiesestimates or the assumptions and judgments utilized in applying these policiesestimates since the year ended December 31, 2016.2022.


OVERVIEW


Heartland'sHeartland Financial USA, Inc. is a bank holding company operating under the brand name "HTLF". HTLF's independently branded banks (referred to herein collectively as the "Banks", "Bank Markets") serve communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas and Wisconsin. HTLF is committed to its core commercial business supported by a strong retail operation and provides a diversified line of financial services and products including treasury management, commercial credit cards, wealth management, investments and residential mortgages. As of June 30, 2023, HTLF had four Banks operating under 11 local bank brands through a total of 117 locations.

HTLF's results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from interest earning assets and interest expense on interest bearing liabilities. Noninterest income, which includes service charges and fees, loan servicing income, trust income,fees, brokerage and insurance commissions, capital markets fees, net securities gains,gains/(losses), net gains on sale of loans held for sale, valuation adjustment on commercial servicing rights and income on bank owned life insurance, also affects Heartland'sthe results of operations. Heartland'sHTLF's principal operating expenses, aside from interest expense, consist of the provision for loancredit losses, salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, furniture and equipment costs, professional fees, FDIC insurance assessments, advertising, core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization, other real estate and loan collection expenses, (gains)/losses on sales/valuation of assets, partnership investment in tax credit projects and acquisition, integration and restructuring costs.

HTLF Response to Recent Banking Industry Disruptions

The banking industry experienced significant disruptions in March 2023, including bank failures, which has since caused industry-wide concerns related to deposit outflows, liquidity, continued interest rate increases and unrealized losses on securities. In response to the concerns, management continues to:
help customers facilitate additional FDIC insurance through Insured Cash Sweep ("ICS") products and Certificate of Deposit Registry Service ("CDARS") products,
monitor and adjust deposit pricing to address the highly competitive deposit environment,
maintain borrowing capacity through various federal programs, including the Federal Reserve's Bank Term Funding Program ("BTFP"), which totaled $3.30 billion as of June 30, 2023, of which no balance was drawn, and
conduct active commercial and retail deposit campaigns, which resulted in nearly 1,300 net new commercial deposit account and over 1,400 net new retail accounts opened in the second quarter of 2023.

The shift to work-from-home and hybrid work arrangements has caused decreased utilization of and demand for office space. HTLF is actively monitoring its exposure to office space in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate portfolio and securities portfolio. As of June 30, 2023:
Outstanding loans totaling $408.4 million were collateralized by non-owner occupied office space, which represents 3.5% of the total loans held to maturity, and the average loan size was $1.3 million.
There were no loans collateralized by office space on nonaccrual.
The collateral consists primarily of multi-tenant, non-central business district properties.
The amount of office exposure in the securities portfolio was less than 1% of the total portfolio.

As of June 30, 2023:
66% of HTLF's deposits were insured or collateralized.
HTLF's capital ratios substantially exceeded the well-capitalized thresholds, and management believes that HTLF would remain well-capitalized in the event that regulatory rules were adopted requiring that unrealized losses in the total investment portfolio be included in the calculation of regulatory capital ratios.

Overview of Second Quarter and Year to Date results as of June 30, 2023

HTLF reported the following results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2022:
net income available to common stockholders of $47.4 million compared to $49.9 million, a decrease of $2.5 million or 5%,
earnings per diluted common share of $1.11 compared to $1.17, a decrease of $0.06 or 5%,
net interest income of $147.1 million compared to $142.5 million, an increase of $4.7 million or 3%,
total revenue growth of $2.6 million or 1% to $179.6 million compared to $177.0 million,



return on average assets was 0.98% compared to 1.06%,
return on average common equity was 11.01% compared to 11.55%, and
return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) was 17.33% compared to 18.35%.

HTLF reported the following results for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022:
net income available to common stockholders of $98.2 million compared to $90.9 million, an increase of $7.2 million or 8%.
earnings per diluted common share of $2.30 compared to $2.14, an increase of $0.16 or 7%,
net interest income of $299.3 million compared to $277.1 million, an increase of $22.2 million or 8%,
total revenue of $361.8 million compared to $346.2 million, an increase of $15.6 million or 5%,
return on average common equity was 11.70% compared to 9.82%,
return on average assets was 1.02% compared to 0.99%, and
return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) was 18.63% compared to 15.08%.

During the first quarter of 2023, HTLF reclassified swap and loan syndication income (collectively, "capital markets fees") to capital markets fees from other noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income, and all prior periods have been adjusted.

During the second quarter of 2023, HTLF reclassified Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance premiums advertisingto FDIC insurance assessments from professional fees on the consolidated statements of income, and other real estate and loan collection expenses.all prior periods have been adjusted.


Net income availableFor the second quarter of 2023, net interest margin was 3.19% (3.24% on a fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP), which compares to common stockholders3.36% (3.40% on a fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) for the first quarter ended September 30, 2017,of 2023, and 3.18% (3.22% on a fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022. For the first six months of 2023, net interest margin was $21.6 million, or $0.72 per diluted common share,3.27% (3.32% on a fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) which compares to 3.13% (3.17% on a fully tax equivalent basis, non-GAAP) for the first six months of 2022.

The efficiency ratio was 60.93% (59.82% on an adjusted fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $20.2 million, or $0.81 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Return60.16% (57.66% on average common equity was 8.99% and return on average assets was 0.89% for the third quarter of 2017, compared to 11.64% and 0.98%, respectively,an adjusted fully-tax equivalent basis, non-GAAP) for the same quarter in 2016.

Net income available to common stockholders forof 2022. For the first ninesix months of 2017 was $61.6 million, or $2.21 per diluted common share, compared to $61.0 million, or $2.48 per diluted common share, for the first nine months of 2016. Return on average common equity was 9.88% and return on average assets was 0.94% for the first nine months of 2017, compared to 12.28% and 1.00%, respectively, for the same period in 2016.

For the third quarter of 2017, Heartland's net interest margin was 4.08% (4.26% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) compared to 3.97% (4.14% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the same quarter in 2016, and2023, the efficiency ratio was 64.54% and 63.88%60.94% (58.48% on an adjusted fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) compared to 62.75% (61.02% on an adjusted fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) for the third quarterfirst six months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017, Heartland's net interest margin was 4.00% (4.19% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) compared to 3.98% (4.15% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the same period in 2016. Heartland's efficiency ratio increased to 66.58% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 66.23% for the same period in 2016.2022.

On February 28, 2017, Heartland completed the acquisition of Founders Bancorp, parent company of Founders Community Bank, based in San Luis Obispo, California. Based on Heartland's closing common stock price of $49.55 per share as of February 28,



2017, the aggregate consideration was $31.0 million, with 30% of the consideration paid in cash and 70% by delivery of Heartland common stock. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Founders Community Bank merged into Heartland's Premier Valley Bank subsidiary. As of the close date, Founders Community Bank had, at fair value, total assets of $213.3 million, total loans of $96.4 million and total deposits of $181.5 million. The systems conversion for this transaction occurred two weeks after the closing.
On July 7, 2017, Heartland completed the acquisition of Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., parent company of Citywide Banks, headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. Simultaneous with the close, Citywide Banks merged into Heartland's Centennial Bank and Trust subsidiary. The aggregate consideration was approximately $211.2 million, of which $58.6 million was cash, and the remainder was settled by delivery of 3,216,161 shares of Heartland common stock. The combined entity operates as Citywide Banks. As of the close date, Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. had, at fair value, total assets of $1.49 billion, including $985.4 million in net loans outstanding, and $1.21 billion of deposits. The systems conversion for this transaction occurred on October 13, 2017.


Total assets of Heartland were $9.76$20.22 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 2017, an increase2023, a decrease of $1.51 billion or 18% since year-end 2016. Excluding $213.9 million of assets acquired at fair value in the Founders Bancorp transaction and $1.49 billion of assets acquired at fair value in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction, total assets decreased $199.1 million or 2% since December 31, 2016. Securities represented 24% of total assets at September 30, 2017, and 26% of total assets at December 31, 2016.
Total loans held to maturity were $6.37 billion at September 30, 2017, compared to $5.35 billion at year-end 2016, an increase of $1.02 billion. This change includes $96.4 million of total loans held to maturity acquired at fair value in the Founders Bancorp transaction and $985.4 million of total loans held to maturity acquired at fair value in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction. Exclusive of these transactions, total loans held to maturity decreased $60.2 million or 1% since December 31, 2016.
Total deposits were $8.23 billion as of September 30, 2017, compared to $6.85 billion at year-end 2016, an increase of $1.38 billion or 20%. This increase includes $181.5 million of deposits, at fair value, acquired in the Founders Bancorp transaction and $1.21 billion of deposits, at fair value, acquired in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction. Exclusive of these transactions, total deposits decreased $7.1$19.5 million or less than 1% since December 31, 2016.2022. Securities represented 33% and 35% of total assets at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Total loans held to maturity were $11.72 billion at June 30, 2023, compared to $11.43 billion at December 31, 2022, an increase of $289.6 million or 3%.
Common stockholders'
The total allowance for lending related credit losses was $129.8 million or 1.11% of total loans at June 30, 2023, compared to $129.7 million or 1.13% of total loans at December 31, 2022.

Total deposits were $17.66 billion as of June 30, 2023, compared to $17.51 billion at December 31, 2022, an increase of $150.5 million or 1%.

Total equity was $980.7 million$1.86 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to $739.6 million$1.74 billion at year-end 2016.December 31, 2022. Book value per common share was $32.75$41.00 at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to $28.31$38.25 at year-end 2016. Heartland's2022. The unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of applicable taxes, was $20.1$576.5 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to an unrealized loss of $30.2$619.2 million, net of applicable taxes, at December 31, 2016.2022.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on the usage and presentation of the foregoing non-GAAP measures, and refer to the financial tables under "Financial Highlights" for the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.




(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
STATEMENT OF INCOME DATA       
Interest income$98,978
 $81,687
 $261,590
 $243,702
Interest expense9,134
 8,006
 24,138
 24,196
Net interest income89,844
 73,681
 237,452
 219,506
Provision for loan losses5,705
 5,328
 10,235
 9,513
Net interest income after provision for loan losses84,139
 68,353
 227,217
 209,993
Noninterest income24,977
 28,542
 76,494
 89,146
Noninterest expenses78,759
 68,427
 219,797
 209,756
Income taxes8,725
 8,260
 22,314
 28,196
Net income21,632
 20,208
 61,600
 61,187
Preferred dividends(13) (53) (45) (273)
Interest expense on convertible preferred debt3
 17
 12
 48
Net income available to common stockholders$21,622
 $20,172
 $61,567
 $60,962
        
Key Performance Ratios       
Annualized return on average assets0.89% 0.98% 0.94% 1.00%
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)8.99% 11.64% 9.88% 12.28%
Annualized return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(1)
12.41% 14.93% 12.90% 15.87%
Annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans0.31% 0.17% 0.23% 0.09%
2023 Developments



HTLF Retirement Plan Services

As of March 29, 2023, HTLF's subsidiary, Dubuque Bank & Trust, entered into an agreement to sell and transfer the recordkeeping and administration services component of HTLF’s Retirement Plan Services business to July Business Services ("July"). Through the new partnership with July, HTLF expects to augment the comprehensive retirement plan solutions offered to clients with enhanced technology and an expanded suite of product offerings that clients expect from a top retirement services provider. The transaction was completed and recordkeeping and administration services were transferred in the second quarter of 2023. The transaction resulted in a gain of $4.3 million.

First Bank & Trust Mortgage Servicing Rights
On March 31, 2023, First Bank & Trust, a division of HTLF Bank, closed on the sale of its mortgage servicing rights portfolio, which consisted of approximately 4,500 loans serviced for others with an unpaid principal balance of $698.5 million. In the agreement, which includes customary terms and conditions, First Bank & Trust provided interim servicing of the loans until the transfer date of May 1, 2023.

Goodwill Impairment Testing
The sustained decline in HTLF's stock price, which management deemed to be a triggering event, caused management to perform impairment testing on its goodwill in the second quarter of 2023. Management concluded that none of the goodwill at any of HTLF's reporting units was impaired.

Fair Value Hedges
During the second quarter of 2023, HTLF entered into interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges with initial notional amounts of $838.1 million primarily designed to provide protection against unrealized securities losses due to the impact of higher mid-to-long term interest rates. HTLF also executed an interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge with an original notional amount of $500.0 million to convert certain long term fixed rate loans to floating rates to hedge interest rate risk exposure.

Charter Consolidation Update
During the second quarter of 2023, Bank of Blue Valley and First Bank & Trust were consolidated into HTLF Bank. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, Rocky Mountain Bank was consolidated into HTLF Bank. Citywide Banks, Premier Valley Bank, Minnesota Bank & Trust, Arizona Bank & Trust, Illinois Bank & Trust, Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Bank of Blue Valley, First Bank & Trust and Rocky Mountain Bank are now operating as divisions of HTLF Bank. The remaining two charters are expected to be consolidated by the end of 2023. Charter consolidation follows a template that retains the current brands, local leadership and local decision making.

Consolidation restructuring costs are projected to be $19-$20 million with approximately $6-$7 million of expenses remaining to be incurred in 2023. Total costs incurred since the project started in the fourth quarter of 2021 through June 30, 2023, were $12.9 million, of which $1.9 million was incurred in the second quarter of 2023. Total charter consolidation costs for the first six months of 2023 totaled $3.6 million. Charter consolidation is designed to eliminate redundancies and improve HTLF’s operating efficiency and capacity to support ongoing product and service enhancements, as well as current and future growth. HTLF has realized some operating efficiencies and financial benefits with the completion of nine charter consolidations. The resulting efficiencies and expansion in capacity are projected to generate benefits of approximately $20 million annually when the project is completed with core operating expenses expected to decline to 2.10% or less of average assets.



(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)4.08% 3.97% 4.00% 3.98%
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(2)
4.26% 4.14% 4.19% 4.15%
Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent(3)
64.54% 63.88% 66.58% 66.23%
        
Reconciliation of Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP)(4)
       
Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP)$21,622
 $20,172
 $61,567
 $60,962
        
Average common stockholders' equity (GAAP)$954,511
 $689,637
 $833,150
 $663,050
    Less average goodwill226,097
 127,699
 167,009
 125,061
    Less average other intangibles, net36,950
 24,563
 27,992
 24,958
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$691,464
 $537,375
 $638,149
 $513,031
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)8.99% 11.64% 9.88% 12.28%
Annualized return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)12.41% 14.93% 12.90% 15.87%
        
Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)(5)
       
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$89,844
 $73,681
 $237,452
 $219,506
    Plus tax-equivalent adjustment(7)
3,925
 3,221
 11,581
 9,408
Net interest income - tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)
$93,769
 $76,902
 $249,033
 $228,914
        
Average earning assets$8,726,228
 $7,382,860
 $7,942,810
 $7,368,856
Net interest margin (GAAP)4.08% 3.97% 4.00% 3.98%
Net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)4.26% 4.14% 4.19% 4.15%
        
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure-Efficiency Ratio(6)
       
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$89,844
 $73,681
 $237,452
 $219,506
    Plus tax-equivalent adjustment(7)
3,925
 3,221
 11,581
 9,408
Net interest income - tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)
93,769
 76,902
 249,033
 228,914
Noninterest income24,977
 28,542
 76,494
 89,146
Securities gains, net(1,679) (1,584) (5,553) (9,732)
Adjusted income$117,067
 $103,860
 $319,974
 $308,328
        
Total noninterest expenses$78,759
 $68,427
 $219,797
 $209,756
Less:       
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,863
 1,291
 4,252
 4,483
Partnership investment in tax credit projects
 
 876
 
Loss on sales/valuations of assets, net1,342
 794
 1,642
 1,064
Adjusted noninterest expenses$75,554
 $66,342
 $213,027
 $204,209
        
Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)64.54% 63.88% 66.58% 66.23%
(1) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP)" table.
(2) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)" table.
(3) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure-Efficiency Ratio" (non-GAAP)" table.
(4) Return on average tangible common equity is net income available to common stockholders divided by average common stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net. This financial measure is included as it is considered to be a critical metric to analyze and evaluate the financial condition and capital strength of Heartland. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(5) Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent is a non-GAAP measure, which adjusts net interest income for the tax-favored status of certain loans and securities. Management believes this measure enhances the comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(6) Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent, expresses noninterest expenses as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income and noninterest income. This efficiency ratio is presented on a tax-equivalent basis, which adjusts net interest income and noninterest expenses for the tax favored status of certain loans, securities and tax credit projects. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides supplemental useful information for proper understanding of the financial results of Heartland as it enhances the comparability of income and expenses arising from taxable and nontaxable sources and excludes specific items, as noted in the table. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(7) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 35%.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023202220232022
STATEMENT OF INCOME DATA
Interest income$235,500 $152,887 $452,478 $294,149 
Interest expense88,368 10,426 153,134 17,009 
Net interest income147,132 142,461 299,344 277,140 
Provision for credit losses5,379 3,246 8,453 6,491 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses141,753 139,215 290,891 270,649 
Noninterest income32,493 34,539 62,492 69,108 
Noninterest expenses109,446 106,479 220,489 217,276 
Income taxes15,384 15,402 30,702 27,519 
Net income49,416 51,873 102,192 94,962 
Preferred dividends(2,012)(2,012)(4,025)(4,025)
Net income available to common stockholders$47,404 $49,861 $98,167 $90,937 
KEY PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Annualized return on average assets0.98 %1.06 %1.02 %0.99 %
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)11.01 11.55 11.70 9.82 
Annualized return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(1)
17.33 18.35 18.63 15.08 
Annualized ratio of net charge-offs/(recoveries) to average loans0.32 0.03 0.15 0.25 
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)3.19 3.18 3.27 3.13 
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
3.24 3.22 3.32 3.17 
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)60.93 60.16 60.94 62.75 
Adjusted efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
59.82 57.66 58.48 61.02 
Total noninterest expenses to average assets2.17 2.18 2.20 2.26 
Core noninterest expenses to average assets (non-GAAP)(1)
2.16 2.14 2.15 2.21 



Dollars in thousands, expect per share dataAs Of and For the Quarter Ended
6/30/20233/31/202312/31/20229/30/20226/30/2022
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Investments$6,705,005 $7,001,119 $7,051,114 $6,970,864 $7,274,056 
Loans held for sale14,353 10,425 5,277 9,570 18,803 
Loans receivable held to maturity11,717,974 11,495,353 11,428,352 10,923,532 10,678,218 
Allowance for credit losses111,198 112,707 109,483 105,715 101,353 
Total assets20,224,716 20,182,544 20,244,228 19,682,950 19,658,399 
Total deposits17,663,543 17,681,346 17,513,009 17,267,121 17,225,550 
Long-term obligations372,403 372,097 371,753 371,446 372,538 
Common equity1,748,285 1,718,700 1,624,350 1,545,253 1,663,363 
COMMON SHARE DATA
Book value per common share (GAAP)$41.00 $40.38 $38.25 $36.41 $39.19 
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)(1)
$26.98 $26.30 $24.09 $22.20 $24.94 
ASC 320 effect on book value per common share$(14.04)$(13.35)$(14.58)$(15.31)$(11.43)
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock42,644,544 42,558,726 42,467,394 42,444,106 42,439,439 
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)(1)
5.86 %5.72 %5.21 %4.94 %5.56 %
Adjusted tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)(1)
8.79 %8.61 %8.37 %8.35 %8.11 %
(1) Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on the usage and presentation of these non-GAAP measures, and refer to these financial tables for the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS, continued



(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)As Of and For the Quarter Ended
 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/2017 12/31/2016 9/30/2016
BALANCE SHEET DATA         
Investments$2,372,916
 $2,070,121
 $2,175,701
 $2,131,086
 $1,943,080
Loans held for sale35,795
 48,848
 49,009
 61,261
 78,317
Total loans receivable(1)
6,373,415
 5,325,082
 5,361,604
 5,351,719
 5,438,715
Allowance for loan losses54,885
 54,051
 54,999
 54,324
 54,653
Total assets9,755,627
 8,204,721
 8,361,845
 8,247,079
 8,202,215
Total deposits8,231,884
 6,930,169
 7,089,861
 6,847,411
 6,912,693
Long-term obligations301,473
 281,096
 282,051
 288,534
 294,493
Preferred equity938
 938
 938
 1,357
 1,357
Common stockholders’ equity980,746
 805,032
 780,374
 739,559
 703,031
          
Common Share Data         
Book value per common share (GAAP)$32.75
 $30.15
 $29.26
 $28.31
 $28.48
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)(2)
$23.61
 $24.00
 $23.05
 $22.55
 $22.34
ASC 320 effect on book value per common share$(0.67) $(0.87) $(1.06) $(1.15) $0.03
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock29,946,069
 26,701,226
 26,674,121
 26,119,929
 24,681,380
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)(3)
7.46% 7.97% 7.50% 7.28% 6.85%
          
Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (non-GAAP)(4)
         
Common stockholders' equity (GAAP)$980,746
 $805,032
 $780,374
 $739,559
 $703,031
  Less goodwill236,615
 141,461
 141,461
 127,699
 127,699
  Less core deposit intangibles and customer relationship
intangibles, net
37,028
 22,850
 24,068
 22,775
 23,922
Tangible common stockholders' equity (non-GAAP)$707,103
 $640,721
 $614,845
 $589,085
 $551,410
          
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock29,946,069
 26,701,226
 26,674,121
 26,119,929
 24,681,380
Common stockholders' equity (book value) per share (GAAP)$32.75
 $30.15
 $29.26
 $28.31
 $28.48
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)$23.61
 $24.00
 $23.05
 $22.55
 $22.34
          
Reconciliation of Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)(5)
         
Total assets (GAAP)$9,755,627
 $8,204,721
 $8,361,845
 $8,247,079
 $8,202,215
    Less goodwill236,615
 141,461
 141,461
 127,699
 127,699
    Less core deposit intangibles and customer relationship
intangibles, net
37,028
 22,850
 24,068
 22,775
 23,922
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$9,481,984
 $8,040,410
 $8,196,316
 $8,096,605
 $8,050,594
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)7.46% 7.97% 7.50% 7.28% 6.85%
 
(1) Excludes loans held for sale.
(2) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (non-GAAP)" table.
(3) Refer to the "Reconciliation of Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)" table.
(4) Tangible book value per common share is total common stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net, divided by common shares outstanding, net of treasury. This amount is a non-GAAP financial measure but has been included as it is considered to be a critical metric with which to analyze and evaluate the financial condition and capital strength of Heartland. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(5) The tangible common equity ratio is total common stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net divided by total assets less goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net. This ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure but has been included as it is considered to be a critical metric with which to analyze and evaluate the financial condition and capital strength of Heartland. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
As Of and For the Quarter Ended
6/30/20233/31/202312/31/20229/30/20226/30/2022
Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (non-GAAP)
Common equity (GAAP)$1,748,285 $1,718,700 $1,624,350 $1,545,253 $1,663,363 
Less goodwill576,005 576,005 576,005 576,005 576,005 
Less core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net21,651 23,366 25,154 26,995 28,851 
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,150,629 $1,119,329 $1,023,191 $942,253 $1,058,507 
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock42,644,544 42,558,726 42,467,394 42,444,106 42,439,439 
Common equity (book value) per share (GAAP)$41.00 $40.38 $38.25 $36.41 $39.19 
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)$26.98 $26.30 $24.09 $22.20 $24.94 
Reconciliation of Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,150,629 $1,119,329 $1,023,191 $942,253 $1,058,507 
Total assets (GAAP)$20,224,716 $20,182,544 $20,244,228 $19,682,950 $19,658,399 
    Less goodwill576,005 576,005 576,005 576,005 576,005 
    Less core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net21,651 23,366 25,154 26,995 28,851 
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$19,627,060 $19,583,173 $19,643,069 $19,079,950 $19,053,543 
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)5.86 %5.72 %5.21 %4.94 %5.56 %
Reconciliation of Adjusted Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,150,629 $1,119,329 $1,023,191 $942,253 $1,058,507 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss575,240 566,919 620,006 650,636 486,918 
Adjusted tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,725,869 $1,686,248 $1,643,197 $1,592,889 $1,545,425 
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$19,627,060 $19,583,173 $19,643,069 $19,079,950 $19,053,543 
Adjusted tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)8.79 %8.61 %8.37 %8.35 %8.11 %
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.




Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)For the Quarter Ended
June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Reconciliation of Annualized Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP)
Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)$47,404 $49,861 $98,167 $90,937 
Plus core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization, net of tax(1)
1,354 1,645 2,767 3,268 
Net income available to common stockholders excluding intangible amortization (non-GAAP)$48,758 $51,506 $100,934 $94,205 
Average common equity (GAAP)$1,727,013 $1,731,393 $1,691,633 $1,866,657 
Less average goodwill576,005 576,005 576,005 576,005 
Less average core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net22,481 29,845 23,355 30,883 
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,128,527 $1,125,543 $1,092,273 $1,259,769 
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)11.01 %11.55 %11.70 %9.82 %
Annualized return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)17.33 %18.35 %18.63 %15.08 %
Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)
Net interest income (GAAP)$147,132 $142,461 $299,344 $277,140 
Plus tax-equivalent adjustment(1)
2,314 1,977 4,523 4,096 
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)$149,446 $144,438 $303,867 $281,236 
Average earning assets$18,523,552 $17,987,734 $18,458,462 $17,873,037 
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)3.19 %3.18 %3.27 %3.13 %
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)3.24 3.22 3.32 3.17 
Net purchase accounting discount accretion on loans included in annualized net interest margin0.03 0.07 0.02 0.06 
Reconciliation of Adjusted Efficiency Ratio (non-GAAP)
Net interest income (GAAP)$147,132 $142,461 $299,344 $277,140 
Tax-equivalent adjustment(1)
2,314 1,977 4,523 4,096 
Fully tax-equivalent net interest income149,446 144,438 303,867 281,236 
Noninterest income (GAAP)32,493 34,539 62,492 69,108 
Securities (gains)/losses, net314 2,089 1,418 (783)
Unrealized (gain)/loss on equity securities, net41 121 (152)404 
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights— — — (1,658)
Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)$182,294 $181,187 $367,625 $348,307 
Total noninterest expenses (GAAP)$109,446 $106,479 $220,489 $217,276 
Less:
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,715 2,083 3,503 4,137 
Partnership investment in tax credit projects154 737 692 814 
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuation of assets, net(3,372)(3,230)(2,257)(3,184)
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs1,892 2,412 3,565 2,988 
Core expenses (non-GAAP)$109,057 $104,477 $214,986 $212,521 
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)60.93 %60.16 %60.94 %62.75 %
Adjusted efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)59.82 %57.66 %58.48 %61.02 %
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.



Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)For the Quarter Ended
June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Reconciliation of Annualized Ratio of Core Expenses to Average Assets (non-GAAP)
Total noninterest expenses (GAAP)$109,446 $106,479 $220,489 $217,276 
Core expenses (non-GAAP)109,057 104,477 214,986 212,521 
Average assets$20,221,511 $19,559,091 $20,170,044 $19,395,391 
Total noninterest expenses to average assets (GAAP)2.17 %2.18 %2.20 %2.26 %
Core expenses to average assets (non-GAAP)2.16 %2.14 %2.15 %2.21 %
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs
Salaries and employee benefits$93 $275 $167 $615 
Professional fees1,068 1,779 2,002 2,015 
Advertising222 156 344 156 
Other noninterest expenses509 202 1,052 202 
Total acquisition, integration and restructuring costs$1,892 $2,412 $3,565 $2,988 
After tax impact on diluted earnings per common share(1)
$0.03 $0.04 $0.07 $0.06 
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains references to financial measures which are not defined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Management believes the non-GAAP measures are helpful for investors to analyze and evaluate HTLF's financial condition and operating results. However, these non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations and should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, because non-GAAP measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare the non-GAAP measures presented in this section with other companies' non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of each non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure may be found in the financial tables above.

The non-GAAP measures presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, management's reason for including each measure and the method of calculating each measure are presented below:
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent, adjusts net interest income for the tax-favored status of certain loans and securities. Management believes this measure enhances the comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources.
Adjusted efficiency ratio, fully tax equivalent, expresses noninterest expenses as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income and noninterest income. This adjusted efficiency ratio is presented on a tax-equivalent basis which adjusts net interest income and noninterest expenses for the tax favored status of certain loans, securities, and tax credit projects. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides supplemental useful information for proper understanding of the financial results as it enhances the comparability of income and expenses arising from taxable and nontaxable sources and excludes specific items as noted in the reconciliation contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Net interest income, fully tax equivalent, is net income adjusted for the tax-favored status of certain loans and securities. Management believes this measure enhances the comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources.
Tangible book value per common share is total common equity less goodwill and core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net, divided by common shares outstanding, net of treasury. This measure is included as it is considered to be a critical metric to analyze and evaluate use of equity, financial condition and capital strength.
Tangible common equity ratio is total common equity less goodwill and core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net, divided by total assets less goodwill and core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net. This measure is included as it is considered to be a critical metric to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strength.
Adjusted tangible common equity ratio is total common equity less goodwill, core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net, and accumulated other comprehensive loss divided by total assets less goodwill and core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net. This measure is included as it is considered to be a critical metric to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strength excluding the variability of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).



Annualized return on average tangible common equity is net income excluding intangible amortization calculated as (1) net income excluding tax-effected core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization, divided by (2) average common equity less goodwill and core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net. This measure is included as it is considered to be a critical metric to analyze and evaluate use of equity, financial condition and capital strength.
Annualized ratio of core expenses to average assets adjusts noninterest expenses to exclude specific items noted in the reconciliation. Management includes this measure as it is considered to be a critical metric to analyze and evaluate controllable expenses related to primary business operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Net Interest Margin and Net Interest Income

HTLF's management seeks to optimize net interest income and net interest margin through the growth of earning assets and customer deposits while managing asset and liability positions because they are key indicators of HTLF's profitability.

Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets and interest expense paid on interest bearing liabilities. As such, net interest income is affected by changes in volumes and yields on earning assets and the volume and rates paid on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is the ratio of net interest income to average earning assets.

For the Quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Net interest margin, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, was 4.08% (4.26%3.19% (3.24% on a fully tax-equivalent basis)basis, non-GAAP) during the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2023 compared to 3.97% (4.14%3.18% (3.22% on a fully tax-equivalent basis)basis, non-GAAP) during the thirdsecond quarter of 2016. Heartland's success in maintaining2022. For the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, net interest margin has been theincluded 3 basis points and 7 basis points, respectively, of net purchase accounting discount amortization. HTLF's net interest margin may be impacted in future periods as a result of improved yieldmarket pressures to increase deposit pricing. Management anticipates utilizing the cash flow from the investment portfolio to pay down wholesale deposits, which would positively impact net interest margin.

Total interest income and average earning asset changes for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022 were:
Total interest income was $235.5 million compared to $152.9 million, an increase of $82.6 million or 54% and primarily attributable to an increase in average earning assets and higher yields.
Total interest income on a tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP) was $237.8 million, an increase of $83.0 million or 54% from $154.9 million.
Average earning assets increased $535.8 million or 3% to $18.52 billion compared to $17.99 billion.
The average rate on earning assets increased 170 basis points to 5.15% compared to 3.45%, primarily due to recent interest rate increases.

Total interest expense and continuous loanaverage interest bearing liability changes for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022 were:
Total interest expense was $88.4 million, an increase of $77.9 million from $10.4 million, due to increases in the average interest rate paid and deposit pricing discipline. Also contributingaverage interest bearing liabilities.
The average interest rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased 232 basis points to Heartland's ability2.68% compared to maintain its0.36%.
Average interest bearing deposits increased $1.66 billion or 15% to $12.75 billion from $11.08 billion, including an increase of $1.94 billion in wholesale and institutional deposits.
The average interest rate paid on interest bearing deposits increased 234 basis points to 2.58% compared to 0.24%.
Average borrowings decreased $29.4 million or 6% to $461.7 million from $491.1 million, and the average interest rate paid on borrowings was 5.55% compared to 3.18%.

Net interest income changes for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022 were:
Net interest income totaled $147.1 million compared to $142.5 million, an increase of $4.7 million or 3%.
Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP) totaled $149.4 million compared to $144.4 million, which was an increase of $5.0 million or 3%.

For the Six Months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Net interest margin, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, was 3.27% (3.32% on a fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) during the first six months of 2023, compared to 3.13% (3.17% on a fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) during the first six months of 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, net interest margin has been the amortizationincluded 2 basis points and 6 basis points, respectively, of net purchase accounting discounts associated with acquisitions completed by Heartland. discount amortization.




Total interest income and average earning asset changes for the first six months of 2023 compared to the first six months of 2022 were:
Total interest income was $452.5 million, an increase of $158.3 million or 54% from $294.1 million.
Total interest income on a tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP) was $457.0 million, an increase of $158.8 million or 53% from $298.2 million.
Average earning assets increased $585.4 million or 3% to $18.46 billion compared to $17.87 billion.

Total interest expense and average interest bearing liability changes for the first six months of 2023 compared to the first six months of 2022 were:
Total interest expense was $153.1 million, an increase of $136.1 million from $17.0 million, due to increases in the average interest rate paid and average interest bearing liabilities.
The average interest rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased to 2.39% compared to 0.31%.
Average interest bearing deposits increased $1.84 billion or 18% to $12.37 billion from $10.53 billion which was primarily attributable to an increase in wholesale and institutional deposits. Average wholesale and institutional deposits totaled $2.78 billion for the first six months of 2023 compared to $826.1 million for the first six months of 2022.
The average interest rate paid on interest bearing deposits was 2.26% for the first six months of 2023 compared to 0.18% for the first six months of 2022.

See "Analysis of Average Balances, Tax-Equivalent Yields and Rates" for a description of our use ofadditional information relating to net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis, which is not defined by GAAP, and a reconciliation of annualized net interest margin on a fully tax-equivalent basis to GAAP.


Interest income for the third quarter of 2017 was $99.0 million, an increase of $17.3 million or 21%, compared to $81.7 million recorded in the third quarter of 2016. The tax-equivalent adjustments for income taxes saved on the interest earned on nontaxable securities and loans were $3.9 million for the third quarter of 2017 and $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2016. With these adjustments, interest income on a tax-equivalent basis was $102.9 million for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of $18.0 million or 21%, compared to $84.9 million for the third quarter of 2016. The increase in interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis in the third quarter of 2017, as compared to the third quarter of 2016, was primarily due to the acquisitions completed in 2017. For the third quarter of 2017, average earning assets attributable to the Founders Bancorp transaction totaled $147.6 million, and average earning assets attributable to the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction totaled $1.20 billion. Exclusive of these transactions, average earning assets decreased $7.4 million or less than 1% from the third quarter of 2016. The average interest rate earned on average earning assets increased 10 basis points to 4.68% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 4.58% for the same quarter in 2016.

For the first nine months of 2017, interest income increased $17.9 million or 7% to $261.6 million from $243.7 million for the first nine months of 2016. The tax-equivalent adjustments for income taxes saved on the interest earned on nontaxable securities and loans were $11.6 million and $9.4 million for the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. With these adjustments, interest income on a tax-equivalent basis was $273.2 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to $253.1 million during the first nine months of 2016, an increase of $20.1 million or 8%. For the first nine months of 2017, average earning assets were $7.94 billion compared to $7.37 billion during the first nine months of 2016, an increase of $574.0 million or 8%. Excluding $521.2 million of average earning assets attributable to the acquisitions completed in 2017, average earning assets increased $52.8 million or 1% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Interest expense for the third quarter of 2017 was $9.1 million, an increase of $1.1 million or 14% from $8.0 million in the third quarter of 2016. For the quarter ended September 30, 2017, average interest bearing liabilities were $5.70 billion, an increase of $473.5 million or 9%, from $5.22 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Average interest bearing deposits increased $520.3 million or 11% to $5.19 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, from $4.67 billion in the same quarter in 2016. Average interest bearing deposits attributable to the Founders Bancorp and the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transactions totaled $713.3 million for the third quarter of 2017. Exclusive of these transactions, average interest bearing deposits decreased $193.0 million or 4% for the third quarter of 2017 in comparison with the same quarter in 2016. The average interest rate paid on Heartland's interest bearing deposits increased 5 basis points to 0.39% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 0.34% for the same quarter in 2016. Average borrowings attributable to the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction totaled $51.8 million, and exclusive of this transaction, average borrowings declined $98.6 million or 18% during the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same quarter in 2016. The average interest rate paid on Heartland's borrowings was 3.16% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 2.86% in the third quarter of 2016.

Interest expense for the first nine months of 2017 was $24.1 million compared to $24.2 million for the first nine months of 2016, a decrease of $58,000 or less than 1%. Average interest bearing liabilities increased $60.1 million or 1% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months in 2016. Excluding $296.8 million of interest bearing liabilities attributable to the Founders Bancorp and Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transactions, average interest bearing liabilities decreased $236.6 million or 4% during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016. The average interest rate paid on Heartland's interest bearing liabilities declined 1 basis point to 0.60% for the first nine months of 2017 from 0.61% for the first nine months of 2016. The average interest rate paid on savings deposits was 0.26% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to 0.22% for the first nine months of 2016, and the average interest rate paid on time deposits was 0.79% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to 0.80% for the same period in 2016. The average interest rate paid on Heartland's borrowings increased 37 basis points to 3.06% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2.69% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.




Net interest income increased $16.2 million or 22% to $89.8 million in the third quarter of 2017 from $73.7 million in the third quarter of 2016. After the tax-equivalent adjustment discussed above, net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis totaled $93.8 million during the third quarter of 2017, an increase of $16.9 million or 22% from $76.9 million during the third quarter of 2016. For the first nine months of 2017, net interest income increased $17.9 million or 8% to $237.5 million from $219.5 million recorded in the first nine months of 2016. After the tax-equivalent adjustment discussed above, net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis totaled $249.0 million during the first nine months of 2017, an increase of $20.1 million or 9% from $228.9 million recorded during the first nine months of 2016.

HeartlandHTLF attempts to manage its balance sheet to minimize the effect that a change in interest rates has on its net interest margin. Heartland plans to continueincome. Management continues to work toward improving both its earning assets and funding mix through targeted organic growth strategies, which management believes will result in additional net interest income. Heartland believesHTLF models and reviews simulations using various improving and deteriorating interest rate scenarios to assist in monitoring its netexposure to interest incomerate risk. Based on these simulations, reflectit is management's opinion that HTLF maintains a well-balanced and manageable interest rate posture. Excluding the loans acquired in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction, approximately 38% of Heartland's commercial and agricultural loan portfolios consist of floating rate loans that reprice based upon changes in the national prime or LIBOR interest rate, and approximately 9% of these floating rate loans have interest rate floors that are currently in effect. Item 3 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q report contains additional information about the results of Heartland'sthe most recent net interest income simulations. Note 76 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains a detailed discussion of the derivative instruments Heartland has utilized to manage its interest rate risk.


The following table setstables set forth certain information relating to Heartland's average consolidated balance sheets and reflectsreflect the yield on average earning assets and the cost of average interest bearing liabilities for the periods indicated, in thousands. Such yields and costs are calculated by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities. Average balances are derived from daily balances, and nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in each respective loan category. Assets that receive favorable tax favorable treatment are evaluated on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 35%21%. Tax favorableTax-favored assets generally have lower contractual pre-tax yields than fully taxable assets. A tax-equivalent yield is calculated by adding the tax savings to the interest earned on tax favorablefavored assets and dividing this amount by the average balance of the tax favorable assets.






ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE BALANCES, TAX EQUIVALENT YIELDS AND RATES (1)
For the Quarter Ended
June 30, 2023March 31, 2023June 30, 2022
Average
Balance
InterestRateAverage
Balance
InterestRateAverage
Balance
InterestRate
Earning Assets
Securities:
Taxable$5,962,207 $58,172 3.91 %$6,096,888 $55,976 3.72 %$6,419,615 $38,098 2.38 %
Nontaxable(1)
895,458 8,074 3.62 922,676 7,630 3.35 915,880 6,972 3.05 
Total securities6,857,665 66,246 3.87 7,019,564 63,606 3.67 7,335,495 45,070 2.46 
Interest on deposits with other banks and short-term investments153,622 2,051 5.41 105,400 1,131 4.35 277,773 563 0.81 
Federal funds sold— — — — — — — — — 
Loans:(2)
Commercial and industrial(1)
3,565,449 56,644 6.37 3,459,317 49,907 5.85 3,002,822 30,441 4.07 
PPP loans6,302 24 1.53 9,970 26 1.06 41,370 1,801 17.46 
Owner occupied commercial real estate2,366,107 28,031 4.75 2,289,002 26,769 4.74 2,294,524 22,863 4.00 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate2,462,098 35,583 5.80 2,331,318 30,749 5.35 2,179,048 22,871 4.21 
Real estate construction1,028,109 18,528 7.23 1,099,026 18,131 6.69 878,555 10,015 4.57 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate848,554 12,256 5.79 835,648 11,353 5.51 782,610 7,933 4.07 
Residential mortgage840,741 9,383 4.48 852,561 9,273 4.41 849,174 8,358 3.95 
Consumer508,082 9,068 7.16 501,236 8,242 6.67 449,265 4,949 4.42 
Less: allowance for credit losses-loans(113,177)— — (110,393)— — (102,902)— — 
Net loans11,512,265 169,517 5.91 11,267,685 154,450 5.56 10,374,466 109,231 4.22 
Total earning assets18,523,552 237,814 5.15 %18,392,649 219,187 4.83 %17,987,734 154,864 3.45 %
Nonearning Assets1,697,959 1,725,356 1,571,357 
Total Assets$20,221,511 $20,118,005 $19,559,091 
Interest Bearing Liabilities
Savings$8,935,775 $41,284 1.85 %$9,730,494 $37,893 1.58 %$9,995,497 $5,372 0.22 %
Time deposits3,812,330 40,691 4.28 2,257,047 19,005 3.41 1,088,765 1,158 0.43 
Short-term borrowings89,441 848 3.80 222,772 2,422 4.41 118,646 88 0.30 
Other borrowings372,248 5,545 5.97 371,921 5,446 5.94 372,411 3,808 4.10 
Total interest bearing liabilities13,209,794 88,368 2.68 %12,582,234 64,766 2.09 %11,575,319 10,426 0.36 %
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities
Noninterest bearing deposits4,941,033 5,518,326 5,960,217 
Accrued interest and other liabilities232,966 250,880 181,457 
Total noninterest bearing liabilities5,173,999 5,769,206 6,141,674 
Equity1,837,718 1,766,565 1,842,098 
Total Liabilities and Equity$20,221,511 $20,118,005 $19,559,091 
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)(3)
$149,446 $154,421 $144,438 
Net interest spread(1)
2.47 %2.74 %3.09 %
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent to total earning assets (non-GAAP)(1)(3)
3.24 %3.40 %3.22 %
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.
(2) Nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in the average loans outstanding.
(3) Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on the usage and presentation of these non-GAAP measures, and refer to the financial tables under "Financial Highlights" for the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.



ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE BALANCES, TAX-EQUIVALENT YIELDS AND RATES(1)
(Dollars in thousands)
ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE BALANCES, TAX EQUIVALENT YIELDS AND RATES (1)
ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE BALANCES, TAX EQUIVALENT YIELDS AND RATES (1)
For the Quarter EndedFor the Six Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
Average
Balance
 Interest Rate Average
Balance
 Interest RateAverage
Balance
InterestRateAverage
Balance
InterestRate
Earning Assets           Earning Assets
Securities:           Securities:
Taxable$1,667,076
 $10,394
 2.47% $1,415,446
 $7,917
 2.23%Taxable$6,029,175 $114,148 3.82 %$6,460,412 $70,718 2.21 %
Nontaxable(1)
643,925
 7,825
 4.82
 473,152
 5,719
 4.81
Nontaxable(1)
908,992 15,704 3.48 1,010,888 14,823 2.96 
Total securities2,311,001
 18,219
 3.13
 1,888,598
 13,636
 2.87
Total securities6,938,167 129,852 3.77 7,471,300 85,541 2.31 
Interest bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank and other banks and other short-term investments164,809
 558
 1.34
 7,026
 6
 0.34
Interest bearing deposits with other banks and other short-term investmentsInterest bearing deposits with other banks and other short-term investments129,645 3,182 4.95 247,281 634 0.52 
Federal funds sold18,874
 34
 0.71
 1,409
 1
 0.28
Federal funds sold— — — — — 
Loans:(2)
           
Loans:(2)
Commercial and commercial real estate(1)
4,647,414
 59,121
 5.05
 3,908,623
 48,334
 4.92
Commercial and industrial(1)
Commercial and industrial(1)
3,512,807 106,551 6.12 2,874,694 57,494 4.03 
PPP loansPPP loans8,126 50 1.24 86,460 6,124 14.28 
Owner occupied commercial real estateOwner occupied commercial real estate2,327,702 54,800 4.75 2,268,963 44,141 3.92 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estateNon-owner occupied commercial real estate2,397,004 66,332 5.58 2,119,925 44,034 4.19 
Real estate constructionReal estate construction1,063,372 36,659 6.95 862,989 19,291 4.51 
Agricultural and agricultural real estateAgricultural and agricultural real estate842,136 23,609 5.65 764,082 14,939 3.94 
Residential mortgage683,186
 7,300
 4.24
 717,374
 7,248
 4.02
Residential mortgage846,618 18,656 4.44 846,542 16,443 3.92 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate(1)
504,970
 6,175
 4.85
 486,008
 5,719
 4.68
Consumer450,694
 9,032
 7.95
 426,083
 8,256
 7.71
Consumer504,678 17,310 6.92 438,024 9,604 4.42 
Fees on loans  2,464
 
 
 1,708
 
Less: allowance for loan losses(54,720) 
 
 (52,261) 
 
Less: allowance for loan losses(111,793)— — (107,229)— — 
Net loans6,231,544
 84,092
 5.35
 5,485,827
 71,265
 5.17
Net loans11,390,650 323,967 5.74 10,154,450 212,070 4.21 
Total earning assets8,726,228
 102,903
 4.68% 7,382,860
 84,908
 4.58%Total earning assets18,458,462 457,001 4.99 %17,873,037 298,245 3.37 %
Nonearning Assets913,616
     789,823
    Nonearning Assets1,711,582 1,522,354 
Total Assets$9,639,844
     $8,172,683
    Total Assets$20,170,044 $19,395,391 
Interest Bearing Liabilities           Interest Bearing Liabilities
Savings$4,205,946
 $3,162
 0.30% $3,697,426
 $2,066
 0.22%Savings$9,330,939 $79,177 1.71 %$9,445,778 $7,766 0.17 %
Time, $100,000 and over408,560
 787
 0.76
 399,498
 813
 0.81
Other time deposits573,178
 1,124
 0.78
 570,445
 1,122
 0.78
Time depositsTime deposits3,038,985 59,696 3.96 1,080,267 1,741 0.32 
Short-term borrowings209,795
 271
 0.51
 258,783
 235
 0.36
Short-term borrowings155,738 3,270 4.23 119,115 134 0.23 
Other borrowings300,234
 3,790
 5.01
 298,020
 3,770
 5.03
Other borrowings372,085 10,991 5.96 372,299 7,368 3.99 
Total interest bearing liabilities5,697,713
 9,134
 0.64% 5,224,172
 8,006
 0.61%Total interest bearing liabilities12,897,747 153,134 2.39 %11,017,459 17,009 0.31 %
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities           Noninterest Bearing Liabilities
Noninterest bearing deposits2,912,344
     2,171,965
    Noninterest bearing deposits5,228,085 6,227,499 
Accrued interest and other liabilities74,338
     84,142
    Accrued interest and other liabilities241,874 173,071 
Total noninterest bearing liabilities2,986,682
     2,256,107
    Total noninterest bearing liabilities5,469,959 6,400,570 
Stockholders' Equity955,449
     692,404
    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$9,639,844
     $8,172,683
    
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
  $93,769
     $76,902
  
EquityEquity1,802,338 1,977,362 
Total Liabilities and EquityTotal Liabilities and Equity$20,170,044 $19,395,391 
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)(3)
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)(3)
$303,867 $281,236 
Net interest spread(1)
    4.04%     3.97%
Net interest spread(1)
2.60 %3.06 %
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP) to total earning assets(3)
    4.26%     4.14%
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP) to total earning assets(1)(3)
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP) to total earning assets(1)(3)
3.32 %3.17 %
Interest bearing liabilities to earning assets65.29%     70.76%    Interest bearing liabilities to earning assets69.87 %61.64 %
           
Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)(3)
           
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)  $93,769
     $76,902
  
Adjustments for tax-equivalent interest(1)
  (3,925)     (3,221)  
Net interest income (GAAP)  $89,844
     $73,681
  
           
Average Earning Assets$8,726,228
     $7,382,860
    
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)    4.08%     3.97%
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)    4.26%     4.14%
           
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 35%
(2) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average loans outstanding.
(3) Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent is a non-GAAP measure, which adjusts net interest income for the tax-favored status of certain loans and securities. Management believes this measure enhances the comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.
(2) Nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in the average loans outstanding.(2) Nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in the average loans outstanding.
(3) Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on the usage and presentation of these non-GAAP measures, and refer to the financial tables under "Financial Highlights" for the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.(3) Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on the usage and presentation of these non-GAAP measures, and refer to the financial tables under "Financial Highlights" for the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.




The following tables present the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the major components of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, in thousands, and quantify the changes in interest income and interest expense related to changes in the average outstanding balances (volume) and those changes caused by fluctuating interest rates. For each category of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume, calculated by multiplying the difference between the average balance for the current period and the average balance for the prior period by the rate for the prior period, and (ii) changes in rate, calculated by multiplying the difference between the rate for the current period and the rate for the prior period by the average balance for the prior period. The unallocated change has been allocated pro rata to volume and rate variances.



ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE BALANCES, TAX-EQUIVALENT YIELDS AND RATES(1)
(Dollars in thousands)
 For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
 Average
Balance
 Interest Rate Average
Balance
 Interest Rate
Earning Assets           
Securities:           
Taxable$1,545,091
 $27,246
 2.36% $1,464,080
 $24,604
 2.24%
Nontaxable(1)
638,119
 23,534
 4.93
 440,275
 16,605
 5.04
Total securities2,183,210
 50,780
 3.11
 1,904,355
 41,209
 2.89
Interest bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank and other banks and other short-term investments127,870
 1,112
 1.16
 9,785
 13
 0.18
Federal funds sold6,885
 37
 0.72
 12,509
 12
 0.13
Loans:(2)
           
Commercial and commercial real estate(1)
4,097,967
 151,946
 4.96
 3,840,060
 141,977
 4.94
Residential mortgage654,488
 20,492
 4.19
 751,694
 23,133
 4.11
Agricultural and agricultural real estate(1)
492,170
 17,536
 4.76
 478,564
 16,952
 4.73
Consumer434,995
 25,374
 7.80
 422,869
 24,452
 7.72
Fees on loans  5,894
 
   5,362
 
Less: allowance for loan losses(54,775) 
 
 (50,980) 
 
Net loans5,624,845
 221,242
 5.26
 5,442,207
 211,876
 5.20
Total earning assets7,942,810
 273,171
 4.60% 7,368,856
 253,110
 4.59%
Nonearning Assets797,893
     767,636
    
Total Assets$8,740,703
     $8,136,492
    
Interest Bearing Liabilities           
Savings$3,976,403
 $7,772
 0.26% $3,651,370
 $5,988
 0.22%
Time, $100,000 and over369,595
 2,239
 0.81
 439,609
 2,417
 0.73
Other time deposits512,551
 2,955
 0.77
 599,745
 3,790
 0.84
Short-term borrowings199,503
 498
 0.33
 314,367
 1,083
 0.46
Other borrowings288,774
 10,674
 4.94
 281,617
 10,918
 5.18
Total interest bearing liabilities5,346,826
 24,138
 0.60% 5,286,708
 24,196
 0.61%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities           
Noninterest bearing deposits2,494,850
     2,084,379
    
Accrued interest and other liabilities64,824
     78,093
    
Total noninterest bearing liabilities2,559,674
     2,162,472
    
Stockholders' Equity834,203
     687,312
    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$8,740,703
     $8,136,492
    
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
  $249,033
     $228,914
  
Net interest spread(1)
    4.00%     3.98%
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP) to total earning assets(3)
    4.19%     4.15%
Interest bearing liabilities to earning assets67.32%     71.74%    
            
Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)(3)
           
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)  $249,033
     $228,914
  
Adjustments for tax-equivalent interest(1)
  (11,581)     (9,408)  
Net interest income (GAAP)  $237,452
     $219,506
  
            
Average Earning Assets$7,942,810
     $7,368,856
    
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)    4.00%     3.98%
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)    4.19%     4.15%
            
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 35%.
(2) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average loans outstanding.
(3) Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent is a non-GAAP measure, which adjusts net interest income for the tax-favored status of certain loans and securities. Management believes this measure enhances the comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023 Compared to June 30, 2022
Change Due to
June 30, 2023 Compared to March 31, 2023
Changes Due to
June 30, 2022 Compared to June 30, 2021
Change Due to
VolumeRateNetVolumeRateNetVolumeRateNet
Earnings Assets/Interest Income
Investment securities:
  Taxable$(17,607)$37,681 $20,074 $(6,336)$8,532 $2,196 $3,145 $3,407 $6,552 
  Nontaxable(1)
(994)2,096 1,102 (1,205)1,649 444 2,078 (879)1,199 
Interest bearing deposits(1,759)3,247 1,488 612 308 920 502 503 
Federal funds sold— — — — — — — — — 
Loans(1)(2)
13,011 47,275 60,286 3,889 11,178 15,067 22,722 (25,956)(3,234)
Total earning assets(7,349)90,299 82,950 (3,040)21,667 18,627 27,946 (22,926)5,020 
Liabilities/Interest Expense
Interest bearing deposits:
  Savings(4,012)39,924 35,912 (15,977)19,368 3,391 562 2,577 3,139 
  Time deposits8,572 30,961 39,533 15,851 5,835 21,686 (104)(295)(399)
Short-term borrowings(155)915 760 (1,280)(294)(1,574)(120)110 (10)
Other borrowings(12)1,749 1,737 12 87 99 780 52 832 
Total interest bearing liabilities4,393 73,549 77,942 (1,394)24,996 23,602 1,118 2,444 3,562 
Net interest income$(11,742)$16,750 $5,008 $(1,646)$(3,329)$(4,975)$26,828 $(25,370)$1,458 
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.
(2) Nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in average loans outstanding.

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023 Compared to
June 30, 2022 Change
Due to
June 30, 2022 Compared to
June 30, 2021 Change
Due to
VolumeRateNetVolumeRateNet
Earnings Assets/Interest Income
Investment securities:
Taxable$(13,802)$57,232 $43,430 $7,444 $1,285 $8,729 
  Nontaxable(1)
(3,531)4,412 881 5,274 (1,924)3,350 
Interest bearing deposits(1,019)3,567 2,548 503 508 
Federal funds sold— — — — (1)(1)
Loans(1)(2)
28,170 83,727 111,897 15,635 (29,033)(13,398)
Total earning assets9,818 148,938 158,756 28,358 (29,170)(812)
Liabilities/Interest Expense
Interest bearing deposits:
Savings(287)71,698 71,411 841 2,262 3,103 
Time deposits8,082 49,873 57,955 (328)(1,453)(1,781)
Short-term borrowings54 3,082 3,136 (98)(18)(116)
Other borrowings(13)3,636 3,623 350 742 1,092 
Total interest bearing liabilities7,836 128,289 136,125 765 1,533 2,298 
Net interest income$1,982 $20,649 $22,631 $27,593 $(30,703)$(3,110)
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.
(2) Nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in average loans outstanding.








Provision For LoanCredit Losses


The allowance for loancredit losses is established through provision expense to provide, in Heartland management's opinion, an appropriate allowance for loancredit losses. The following table shows the components of provision for loancredit losses for the three- and six- months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023202220232022
Provision expense for credit losses-loans$7,829 $1,545 $10,013 $4,173 
Provision (benefit) expense for credit losses-unfunded commitments(2,450)1,701 (1,560)2,318 
Total provision expense$5,379 $3,246 $8,453 $6,491 

The provision expense for credit losses for loans was $5.7$7.8 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 20172023, which was an increase of $6.3 million from provision expense of $1.5 million recorded in the second quarter of 2022. The provision expense for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022 was impacted by several factors, including:
a $5.3 million forcharge-off related to an overdraft, the third quarterresult of 2016. Fora fraud incident impacting the first nine monthsaccount of 2017, the provision for a single long-term customer compared to net charge-offs of $714,000,
loan losses was $10.2growth of $222.6 million compared to $9.5$500.8 million, and
improvement in credit quality as indicated by nonpass loans as a percentage of total loans. Nonpass loans were 4.8% of loans at both June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023. Nonpass loans were 5.8% of total loans at June 30, 2022 compared to 6.3% of total loans at March 31, 2022.

The provision expense for credit losses for loans was $10.0 million for the first ninesix months of 2016. In determining2023 compared to $4.2 million for the first six months of 2022. The provision expense for the first six months of 2023 and the first six months of 2022 were impacted by several factors, including:
net charge-offs of $8.3 million, which included a $5.3 million charge-off related to an overdraft of a single long-term customer compared to net charge-offs of $12.9 million, which included two charge-offs due to customer fraud totaling $9.2 million related to two lending relationships that had collateral deficiencies,
loan growth of $289.6 million compared to $723.6 million, and
stable credit quality during the allowance for loan losses is appropriate, management uses factors that include the overall compositionfirst six months of the loan portfolio, general economic conditions, types2023 compared to improved credit quality as indicated by nonpass loans as a percentage of total loans. Nonpass loans were 4.8% of loans loan collateral values, past loss experience, loan delinquencies, substandard credits, and doubtful credits. Given theat June 30, 2023 compared to 4.7% at December 31, 2022. Nonpass loans were 5.8% of total loans at June 30, 2022 compared to 7.4% of total loans at December 31, 2021.

The size of Heartland'sthe loan portfolio, the level of organic loan growth acquiredincluding government guaranteed loans, that move out of the purchase accounting pool, changes in credit quality and the variability that can occur in the factors, including the impact of economic conditions, are all considered when determining the appropriateness of the allowance for loancredit losses Heartland's quarterlyand will contribute to the variability in the provision for loancredit losses will vary from quarter to quarter. For additional details on the specific factors considered in establishing the allowance for loancredit losses, refer to the discussion of critical accounting policiesestimates set forth in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in Heartland'sHTLF's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and the information under the caption2022, "Allowance For LoanCredit Losses" and "Provision for Credit Losses" in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Note 54, "Allowance for Credit Losses," to the consolidated financial statements included herein.


During the first nine months of 2017, Heartland’s credit quality remained relatively stable as nonperforming loans increased $1.4 million or 2% to $65.8 million from $64.4 million at December 31, 2016, and delinquent loan levels improved to 0.33% from 0.37% at December 31, 2016. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, were $9.7 million compared to $3.5 million for the same period in 2016. Included in the net charge-offs recorded in 2017 were $3.0 million of charge-offs related to two commercial and industrial loan relationships at Dubuque Bank and Trust and Arizona Bank & Trust and $3.7 million of charge-offs at Heartland's consumer finance subsidiary. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a recovery of $2.3 million was recorded on a previously charged-off loan.

HeartlandManagement believes the allowance for loancredit losses as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, was at a level commensurate with the overall risk exposure of the loan portfolio. However, ifdeterioration in economic conditions, should become more unfavorable,including a recession, could cause certain borrowers mayto experience difficulty and impede their ability to meet debt service. Due to the leveluncertainty of nonperforming loans, charge-offsfuture economic conditions, including ongoing concerns regarding higher interest rates, supply chain challenges, workforce shortages and delinquencies could rise and require further increases inwage pressures, the provision for loan losses.credit losses could be volatile in future quarters.








Noninterest Income
The tables below show Heartland's noninterest income for the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016,2022, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 20232022Change% Change
Service charges and fees$19,627 $18,066 $1,561 %
Loan servicing income411 834 (423)(51)
Trust fees5,419 5,679 (260)(5)
Brokerage and insurance commissions677 839 (162)(19)
Capital markets fees4,037 4,871 (834)(17)
Securities losses, net(314)(2,089)1,775 85 
Unrealized loss on equity securities, net(41)(121)80 66 
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale1,050 2,901 (1,851)(64)
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights— — — — 
Income on bank owned life insurance1,220 523 697 133 
Other noninterest income407 3,036 (2,629)(87)
  Total noninterest income$32,493 $34,539 $(2,046)(6)%
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
 2017 2016 Change % Change
Service charges and fees$10,138
 $8,278
 $1,860
 22 %
Loan servicing income1,161
 873
 288
 33
Trust fees3,872
 3,689
 183
 5
Brokerage and insurance commissions950
 1,006
 (56) (6)
Securities gains, net1,679
 1,584
 95
 6
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale4,997
 11,459
 (6,462) (56)
Valuation adjustment on commercial servicing rights5
 5
 
 
Income on bank owned life insurance766
 620
 146
 24
Other noninterest income1,409
 1,028
 381
 37
  Total noninterest income$24,977
 $28,542
 $(3,565) (12)%


Six Months Ended
June 30,
20232022Change% Change
Service charges and fees$36,763 $33,317 $3,446 10 %
Loan servicing income1,125 1,120 — 
Trust fees11,076 11,758 (682)(6)
Brokerage and insurance commissions1,373 1,708 (335)(20)
Capital markets fees6,486 7,910 (1,424)(18)
Securities (losses)/gains, net(1,418)783 (2,201)(281)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities, net152 (404)556 138 
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale2,881 6,312 (3,431)(54)
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights— 1,658 (1,658)(100)
Income on bank owned life insurance2,184 1,047 1,137 109 
Other noninterest income1,870 3,899 (2,029)(52)
  Total noninterest income$62,492 $69,108 $(6,616)(10)%

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
 2017 2016 Change % Change
Service charges and fees$29,291
 $23,462
 $5,829
 25 %
Loan servicing income4,236
 3,433
 803
 23
Trust fees11,482
 11,127
 355
 3
Brokerage and insurance commissions2,962
 2,914
 48
 2
Securities gains, net5,553
 9,732
 (4,179) (43)
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale17,961
 33,794
 (15,833) (47)
Valuation adjustment on commercial servicing rights29
 (41) 70
 (171)
Income on bank owned life insurance2,039
 1,733
 306
 18
Other noninterest income2,941
 2,992
 (51) (2)
  Total noninterest income$76,494
 $89,146
 $(12,652) (14)%

NoninterestTotal noninterest income totaled $25.0was $32.5 million during the thirdsecond quarter of 20172023 compared to $28.5$34.5 million during the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2022, a decrease of $3.6$2.0 million or 12%6%. For the nine-month period ended on September 30,Total noninterest income totaled $76.5was $62.5 million during 2017for the first six months of 2023 compared to $89.1$69.1 million during 2016,for the first six months of 2022, a decrease of $12.7$6.6 million or 14%10%. DecreasesNotable changes in noninterest income categories for both the quarterlythree- and nine-month periods under comparison reflected lower net gains on sale of loans held for sale, the effect of which was partially offset by increased servicesix- months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:




Service charges and fees.




Service Charges and Feesfees
The following tables summarize the changes in service charges and fees for the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016,2022, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022Change% Change
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts$5,229 $4,672 $557 12 %
Overdraft fees3,094 2,982 112 
Customer service and other service fees93 106 (13)(12)
Credit card fee income8,908 7,885 1,023 13 
Debit card income2,303 2,421 (118)(5)
Total service charges and fees$19,627 $18,066 $1,561 %
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20232022Change% Change
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts$10,140 $9,067 $1,073 12 %
Overdraft fees6,063 5,807 256 
Customer service and other service fees186 187 (1)(1)
Credit card fee income15,911 13,534 2,377 18 
Debit card income4,463 4,722 (259)(5)
Total service charges and fees$36,763 $33,317 $3,446 10 %
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
    
 2017 2016 Change % Change
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts$2,577
 $2,018
 $559
 28 %
Overdraft fees2,479
 2,285
 194
 8
Customer service fees102
 55
 47
 85
Credit card fee income1,994
 1,290
 704
 55
Debit card income2,985
 2,629
 356
 14
Other service charges1
 1
 
 
Total service charges and fees$10,138
 $8,278
 $1,860
 22 %
        
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    
 2017 2016 Change % Change
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts$7,002
 $5,968
 $1,034
 17 %
Overdraft fees6,950
 6,342
 608
 10
Customer service fees217
 161
 56
 35
Credit card fee income6,212
 3,431
 2,781
 81
Debit card income8,908
 7,532
 1,376
 18
Other service charges2
 27
 (25) (93)
Total service charges and fees$29,291
 $23,462
 $5,829
 25 %


Service charges and fees increased $1.9 million or 22% to $10.1 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $8.3 million recorded during the third quarter of 2016 and $5.8 million or 25% to $29.3 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to $23.5 million for the first nine months of 2016. IncreasesThe increase in service charges and fees wereon deposit accounts was primarily attributable to a larger demand deposit customer base, a portion of which is attributable to the acquisitions completedbase. The increase in 2017. Fees associated with credit card services were $2.0 million duringfee income was primarily the third quarterresult of 2017 compared to $1.3 million during the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $704,000 or 55%. For the first nine months of 2017, these fees were $6.2 million compared to $3.4 million during the first nine months of 2016, an increase of $2.8 million or 81%. This increase resulted primarily from efforts to increase the level ofa larger commercial credit card services provided at Heartland's subsidiary banks, including atcustomer base and increased utilization.

Management is monitoring and assessing industry changes related to the newly acquired banks in Californiaconsumer overdraft fees, and Colorado. Heartland has focused on growing its card payment solutions for businesses, particularly with its expense management service that provides business customers the ability to more efficiently manage their card-based spending.any future changes could negatively impact overdraft fee income.





Loan Servicing Income
The following tables show the changes in loan servicing income for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, in thousands:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
    
 2017 2016 Change % Change
Commercial and agricultural loan servicing fees(1)
$684
 $730
 $(46) (6)%
Residential mortgage servicing fees2,932
 3,111
 (179) (6)
Mortgage servicing rights amortization(2,455) (2,968) 513
 (17)
Total loan servicing income$1,161
 $873
 $288
 33 %
 
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    
 2017 2016 Change % Change
Commercial and agricultural loan servicing fees(1)
$2,101
 $2,197
 $(96) (4)%
Residential mortgage servicing fees9,319
 9,031
 288
 3
Mortgage servicing rights amortization(7,184) (7,795) 611
 (8)
Total loan servicing income$4,236
 $3,433
 $803
 23 %
     
 
(1) Includes servicing fees for commercial, commercial real estate, agricultural and agricultural real estate loans

Loan servicing income includes the fees collected for the servicing of commercial, agricultural, and mortgage loans, which are dependentdepend upon the aggregate outstanding balances of these loans, rather than quarterly production and sale of these loans. Loan servicing income totaled $1.2 million duringThe following tables show the third quarter of 2017 compared to $873,000 during the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $288,000 or 33%. On a nine-month comparative basis,changes in loan servicing income totaled $4.2 million during 2017 compared to $3.4 million during 2016, an increase of $803,000 or 23%.

During the third quarter of 2017, Heartland entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of its GNMA servicing portfolio, which contained loans with an unpaid principal balance of approximately $773.9 million. The transaction qualifies as a sale, and $6.9 million of mortgage servicing rights have been de-recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017. Cash of approximately $5.1 million was received during the third quarter, and Heartland recorded an estimated loss on the sale of this portfolio of approximately $183,000. A receivable of approximately $1.6 million was recorded due to the timing of the servicing transfer per the terms of the sale agreement and to address indemnification claims and mortgage loan documentation deficiencies.

Net Gains on Sale of Loans Held for Sale
The following table shows the activity related to the net gains on sales of loans held for sale during the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and 2016,2022, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022Change% Change
Commercial and agricultural loan servicing fees(1)
$373 $649 $(276)(43)%
Residential mortgage servicing fees38 466 (428)(92)
Mortgage servicing rights amortization— (281)281 100 
Total loan servicing income$411 $834 $(423)(51)%
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20232022Change% Change
Commercial and agricultural loan servicing fees(1)
$846 $886 $(40)(5)%
Residential mortgage servicing fees489 920 (431)(47)
Mortgage servicing rights amortization(210)(686)476 69 
Total loan servicing income$1,125 $1,120 $— %
(1) Includes servicing fees for commercial, commercial real estate, agricultural and agricultural real estate loans.




 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Total residential mortgage loan applications$271,476
 $445,107
 $828,203
 $1,293,013
Residential mortgage loans originated$198,911
 $324,337
 $577,399
 $887,236
Residential mortgage loans sold$188,501
 $315,917
 $541,318
 $838,746
Net gains on sale of residential mortgage loans$4,821
 $11,061
 $17,396
 $32,136
Net gains on sale of commercial and agricultural loans(1)
$176
 $398
 $565
 $1,658
Percentage of residential mortgage loans originated for refinancing31% 38% 30% 37%
        
(1) Includes net gains on sale of commercial, commercial real estate and agricultural and agricultural real estate loans
Capital markets fees

For the second quarter of 2023, capital markets fees totaled $4.0 million compared to $4.9 million for the same quarter of 2022, a decrease of $834,000 or 17%. Syndication income decreased $1.3 million or 56% to $976,000 for the second quarter of 2023 from $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2022. Swap fee income increased $430,000 or 16% to $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $2.6 million for the same quarter in 2022.

For the first six months of 2023, capital markets fees totaled $6.5 million, a decrease of $1.4 million or 18% from $7.9 million for the first six months of 2022. Syndication income decreased $1.9 million or 58% to $1.4 million for the first six months of 2023 compared to $3.3 million for the same period of 2022. Swap fee income increased $526,000 or 12% to $5.1 million for the first six months of 2023 compared to $4.6 million for the first six months of 2022.

Capital markets fees vary, in part, based upon the size of the transaction and are recognized upon the closing of the transaction.

Securities losses/gains, net
For the second quarter of 2023, net security losses totaled $314,000 compared to net losses of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.8 million or 85%. For the first six months of 2023, net security losses totaled $1.4 million compared to net gains for $783,000 during the first six months of 2022, a change of $2.2 million. The realized losses in 2023 for both the quarterly and year-to-date results were primarily attributable to the sustained unrealized loss position of the securities portfolio. During the second quarter of 2022, approximately $158.7 million of lower-yielding securities were sold, resulting in a net loss of $2.6 million, and the proceeds from this sale were used to purchase higher-yielding securities.

Net gains on sale of loans held for sale totaled $5.0 million during
For the thirdsecond quarter of 2017 compared to $11.5 million during the third quarter of 2016, a decrease of $6.5 million or 56%. During the first nine months of 2017,2023, net gains on sale of loans held for sale totaled $18.0$1.1 million, compared to $33.8 million during the same period in 2016, a decrease of $15.8$1.9 million or 47%. These



gains result primarily64% from $2.9 million in the gain or loss on sales of mortgage loans into the secondary market, related fees and fair value marks on the associated derivatives. Heartland has experienced weakened demand for mortgage loan refinancings as interest rates have increased. The percentage of residential mortgage loans that represented refinancings was 31% during the thirdsame quarter of 2017 compared to 38% in the third quarter of 2016.2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, mortgage loan refinancings were 30% of originations compared to 37% of originations during the first ninesix months of 2016. Net2023, net gains on sale of loans held for sale also includes gains ontotaled $2.9 million compared to $6.3 million for the salefirst six months of commercial and agricultural loans, which2022, a decrease of $3.4 million or 54%.

Loans sold to investors in the second quarter of 2023 totaled $176,000$39.7 million compared to $84.6 million during the thirdsecond quarter of 20172022, a decrease of $44.9 million or 53%. Loans sold to investors in the first six months of 2023 totaled $77.8 million compared to $398,000$182.9 million during the thirdfirst six months of 2022, a decrease of $105.1 million or 57%.

The decrease for both the quarterly and year-to-date comparisons was primarily attributable to a reduction in residential mortgage activity due to increases in residential mortgage loan interest rates.

Valuation adjustment on servicing rights
The valuation adjustment on servicing rights was $0 for both the second quarter of 2016. During2023 and 2022. For the first ninesix months of 2017, gains2023, the valuation adjustment on sale of commercial and agricultural loans totaled $565,000servicing rights was $0 compared to $1.7 million duringfor the same periodfirst six months of 2022. HTLF sold its mortgage servicing rights portfolio in 2016.the first quarter of 2023. HTLF recovered its valuation allowance in the first quarter of 2022 due to recent increases in residential mortgage loan interest rates.


Securities Gains, NetIncome on bank owned life insurance
Securities gains, net,Income on bank owned life insurance totaled $1.7$1.2 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 2017 compared to $1.62023, an increase of $697,000 from $523,000 recorded in the second quarter of 2022. For the first six months of 2023, income on bank owned life insurance totaled $2.2 million, an increase of $1.1 million from $1.1 million for the third quarter of 2016, which is an increase of $95,000 or 6%. For the first ninesix months of 2017, securities gains, net, totaled $5.6 million compared2022. The increase for both the quarterly and year-to-date comparisons was attributable to $9.7 million during the first nine months of 2016, a decrease of $4.2 million or 43%.market value changes.


Other Noninterest Incomenoninterest income
Other noninterest income totaled $1.4$407,000 for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $3.0 million for the thirdsame quarter of 20172022, a decrease of $2.6 million or 87%. For the first six months of 2023, other noninterest income was $1.9 million compared to $1.0$3.9 million for the third quarterfirst six months of 2016, an increase2022, a decrease of $381,000$2.0 million or 37%52%. ForThe decrease for both the nine months ended September 30, 2017, other noninterest income decreased $51,000 or 2%quarterly and year-to-date comparisons was primarily attributable to $2.9 million from $3.0gains of $1.9 million recorded in the same period in 2016. During the thirdsecond quarter of 2017, $357,0002022 on the sale of other noninterest income was recorded related to recoveries on acquired loans that had been charged off prior to the acquisition dates.all VISA Class B shares held by two subsidiary banks.







Noninterest Expenses


The tables below show Heartland's noninterest expenses for the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, and 2016,2022, in thousands:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
 2017 2016 Change % Change
Salaries and employee benefits$45,225
 $40,733
 $4,492
 11 %
Occupancy6,223
 5,099
 1,124
 22
Furniture and equipment2,826
 2,746
 80
 3
Professional fees8,450
 5,985
 2,465
 41
FDIC insurance assessments894
 1,180
 (286) (24)
Advertising1,358
 1,339
 19
 1
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,863
 1,291
 572
 44
Other real estate and loan collection expenses581
 640
 (59) (9)
Loss on sales/valuations of assets, net1,342
 794
 548
 69
Other noninterest expenses9,997
 8,620
 1,377
 16
  Total noninterest expenses$78,759
 $68,427
 $10,332
 15 %
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
2017 2016 Change % Change 20232022Change% Change
Salaries and employee benefits$128,118
 $124,432
 $3,686
 3 %Salaries and employee benefits$62,099 $64,032 $(1,933)(3)%
Occupancy16,352
 15,322
 1,030
 7
Occupancy6,691 7,094 (403)(6)
Furniture and equipment7,913
 7,301
 612
 8
Furniture and equipment3,063 3,033 30 
Professional fees24,342
 20,481
 3,861
 19
Professional fees15,194 14,457 737 
FDIC insurance assessments2,610
 3,468
 (858) (25)FDIC insurance assessments3,035 1,530 1,505 98 
Advertising5,141
 4,174
 967
 23
Advertising3,052 1,283 1,769 138 
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization4,252
 4,483
 (231) (5)
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortizationCore deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization1,715 2,083 (368)(18)
Other real estate and loan collection expenses1,774
 1,871
 (97) (5)Other real estate and loan collection expenses348 78 270 346 
Loss on sales/valuations of assets, net1,642
 1,064
 578
 54
Gain on sales/valuations of assets, netGain on sales/valuations of assets, net(3,372)(3,230)(142)(4)
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costsAcquisition, integration and restructuring costs1,892 2,412 (520)(22)
Partnership investment in tax credit projectsPartnership investment in tax credit projects154 737 (583)(79)
Other noninterest expenses27,653
 27,160
 493
 2
Other noninterest expenses15,575 12,970 2,605 20 
Total noninterest expenses$219,797
 $209,756
 $10,041
 5 %Total noninterest expenses$109,446 $106,479 $2,967 %


Six Months Ended
June 30,
 20232022Change% Change
Salaries and employee benefits$124,248 $130,206 $(5,958)(5)%
Occupancy13,900 14,456 (556)(4)
Furniture and equipment5,978 6,552 (574)(9)
Professional fees27,991 27,997 (6)— 
FDIC insurance assessments6,314 3,146 3,168 101 
Advertising5,037 2,838 2,199 77 
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization3,503 4,137 (634)(15)
Other real estate and loan collection expenses503 273 230 84 
Gain on sales/valuations of assets, net(2,257)(3,184)927 (29)
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs3,565 2,988 577 19 
Partnership investment in tax credit projects692 814 (122)(15)
Other noninterest expenses31,015 27,053 3,962 15 
Total noninterest expenses$220,489 $217,276 $3,213 %

For the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2023, total noninterest expenses totaled $78.8were $109.4 million compared to $68.4$106.5 million duringfor the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2022, an increase of $10.3$3.0 million or 15%3%. For the first ninesix months of 2017,2023, noninterest expenses totaled $219.8$220.5 million compared to $209.8$217.3 million during the first ninesix months of 2016,2022, an increase of $10.0$3.2 million or 5%less than 1%.


Notable changes in noninterest expense categories for the three- and six- months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

Salaries and Employee Benefitsemployee benefits
The largest componentSalaries and employee benefits totaled $62.1 million for the second quarter of noninterest expenses,2023 compared to $64.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.9 million or 3%. For the first six months of 2023, salaries and employee benefits increased $4.5totaled $124.2 million compared to $130.2 million for the first six months of 2022, a decrease of $6.0 million or 11% during5%. The decrease for both the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the same quarter in 2016. The increase isquarterly and year-to-date comparisons was primarily attributable to the acquisitiona reduction of Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. on July 7, 2017. When comparing the first nine months of 2017 to the first nine months of 2016, salaries and employee benefits increased $3.7 million or 3%. Heartland had total full-time equivalent employees of 2,024 on September 30, 2017, compared to 1,862 on June 30, 2017, and 1,846 on September 30, 2016.lower incentive compensation expense.


Occupancy



Occupancy expenseFDIC insurance assessments
FDIC insurance assessments totaled $6.2$3.0 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 20172023 compared to $5.1$1.5 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2022, an increase of $1.1$1.5 million or 98%. For the first six months of 2023, FDIC insurance assessments totaled $6.3 million compared to $3.1 million, an increase of $3.2 million. The increase for both the quarterly and year-to-date comparisons was attributable to assessment rate changes that were effective with the first quarter 2023 assessment.

HTLF is expecting an additional FDIC assessment expense associated with the special assessment that was proposed by the FDIC in May 2023. The proposal would assess a 12.5 basis point annual special assessment on the uninsured deposits reported by HTLF at December 31, 2022, which was $7.70 billion. The special assessment excludes the first $5 billion of uninsured deposits and would be in place for two years. The full expense for the two year period would be recognized upon approval of the assessment.

Advertising
Advertising totaled $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $1.8 million from $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2022. Advertising totaled $5.0 million for the first six months of 2023 compared to $2.8 million for the first six months of 2022, an increase of $2.2 million or 77%. The increase for both the quarterly and year-to-date comparisons was driven by deposit acquisition campaigns launched in 2023.

Gain on sales/valuations of assets, net
Net gains on sales/valuations of assets were $3.4 million for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $3.2 million for the second quarter of 2022. For the first six months of 2023, net gains on sales/valuations of assets totaled $2.3 million compared to $3.2 million for the first six months of 2022.

In the second quarter of 2023, HTLF recorded a gain of $4.3 million associated with the sale of HTLF's Retirement Plan Services recordkeeping and administrative services business, which was partially offset by losses on various other repossessed real estate properties. In the first quarter of 2023, HTLF recorded $813,000 of losses on fixed assets associated with branch optimization activities and a loss of $193,000 associated with the sale of the mortgage servicing rights portfolio.

During the second quarter of 2022, two branches in Illinois were sold for a gain of $3.0 million, and a gain of $413,000 was recorded in conjunction with the sale of an insurance subsidiary.

Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs totaled $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $520,000 or 22%. For the nine-monthfirst six months of 2023, acquisition, integration and restructuring costs totaled $3.6 million compared to $3.0 million for the same period ending September 30, 2017, occupancy expense was $16.4 million,of 2022, an increase of $1.0$577,000 or 19%. The change in expenses is due to the progression of the charter consolidation project which will continue through the end of 2023.

Other noninterest expenses
Other noninterest expenses totaled $15.6 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to $13.0 million in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $2.6 million or 7%20%. Credit card processing expenses increased $909,000 or 27% to $4.3 million from $3.4 million. Fraud losses increased $739,000 to $948,000 from $209,000.

For the same periodfirst six months of 2023, other noninterest expenses totaled $31.0 million compared to $27.1 million for the first six months of 2022, an increase of $4.0 million or 15%. Credit card processing expenses increased $1.5 million or 22% to $8.4 million from $6.9 million. Fraud losses increased $1.2 million to $2.3 million from $1.2 million.

The increases in 2016. The increasecredit card processing expenses for both the three- and nine-month periods is primarily attributable to the additional locations acquired in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction.





Professional Fees
Professional fees increased $2.5 million or 41% during the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 and $3.9 million or 19% during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016, primarily as a result of a higher level of services provided to Heartland by third-party advisors, including services performed in connection with mergers and acquisitions and cloud-based applications.

FDIC Insurance Assessments
FDIC insurance assessments decreased $286,000 or 24% to $894,000 during the third quarter of 2017 from $1.2 million during the same quarter in 2016. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, the FDIC insurance assessments were $2.6 million and $3.5 million respectively, a decrease of $858,000 or 25%. Changes made to the assessment rate calculation by the FDIC went into effect on December 30, 2016, and those changes have resulted in decreased assessments for Heartland's subsidiary banks.

Advertising Expenses
Advertising expenses were $1.4 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $1.3 million during the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $19,000 or 1%. Advertising expenses increased $967,000 or 23% during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016. This increase issix-month comparisons are primarily due to the costs of a deposit campaign promotion recorded during the first quarter of 2017.higher volumes and increased rebate expense.

Core Deposit Intangibles and Customer Relationship Intangibles Amortization
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization increased $572,000 or 44% during the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 and decreased $231,000 or 5% during the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016. Heartland recorded $18.5 million of core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles in conjunction with the acquisitions of Founders Bancorp and Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. in 2017. During the first quarter of 2016, a $700,000 adjustment to the core deposit intangibles was recorded at Premier Valley Bank due to the loss of a significant deposit account relationship.

Loss on Sales/Valuations of Assets, Net
For the third quarter of 2017, loss on sales/valuations of assets, net totaled $1.3 million compared to $794,000 for the same quarter in 2016, which is an increase of $548,000 or 69%. For the first nine months of 2017, loss on sales/valuations of assets, net, increased $578,000 or 54% to $1.6 million compared to $1.1 million recorded in the same period in 2016. The increase for both the three- and nine-month periods is primarily attributable to write-downs on fixed assets associated with the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction.

Other Noninterest Expenses
Other noninterest expenses increased $1.4 million or 16% to $10.0 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $8.6 million for the same quarter in 2016. Other noninterest expenses increased $493,000 or 2% to $27.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, from $27.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase for the quarterly comparison is primarily related to the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction.


Efficiency Ratio


One of Heartland's topHTLF's strategic priorities is to improve its adjusted efficiency ratio, on a fully tax-equivalent basis by reducing(non-GAAP), with the goal of maintaining it to 65%at or less.below 57%. During the thirdsecond quarter of 2017, Heartland's2023, the efficiency ratio was 60.93% (59.82% on aan adjusted fully tax-equivalent basis, was 64.54% in comparison with 63.88% duringnon-GAAP) compared to 60.16% (57.66% on an adjusted fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) for the thirdsecond quarter of 2016. For2022.

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017,first six months of 2023, the efficiency ratio was 60.94% (58.48% on aan adjusted fully tax-equivalent basis, increased by 35 basis points to 66.58% whennon-GAAP) compared to 62.75% (61.02% on an adjusted fully tax-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) for the same nine-month periodfirst six months of 2022.




HTLF continues to pursue strategies to improve operational efficiency, which include the following initiatives:

Consolidation of its bank charters
Charter consolidation is designed to eliminate redundancies and improve HTLF’s operating efficiency and capacity to support ongoing product and service enhancements and current and future growth. Through the end of the second quarter of 2023, eight charters have been consolidated into HTLF Bank, and subsequent to June 30, 2023, one additional charter was consolidated. The consolidated charters are now operating as divisions of HTLF Bank. The remaining charters are expected to be consolidated by the end of October 2023.

Consolidation restructuring costs are projected to be $19-20 million with approximately $6-$7 million of expenses remaining to be incurred in 2016. Heartland's efficiency ratio will show variability from quarter to quarter as a result of acquisition activities and also from2023. Total costs incurred since the seasonality and related revenue and expense timing differences that are inherentproject started in the residential mortgage business.fourth quarter of 2021 through June 30, 2023, were $12.9 million, of which $1.9 million was incurred in the second quarter of 2023. Total charter consolidation costs for the first six months of 2023 totaled $3.6 million. HTLF has realized some operating efficiencies and financial benefits with the completed charter consolidations. The resulting efficiencies and expansion in capacity are projected to generate benefits of approximately $20 million annually when the project is completed with core operating expenses expected to decline to 2.10% or less of average assets.


Branch optimization strategy
HTLF continues to review its branch network and physical facilities as part of its branch optimization strategy, which may result in write-downs of fixed assets in future periods.

Income Taxes


Heartland'sThe effective tax rate was 28.74%23.74% for the thirdsecond quarter of 20172023, compared to 29.02%22.89% for the thirdsecond quarter of 2016. 2022. The following items impacted the second quarter 2023 and 2022 tax calculations:
Solar energy tax credits of $0 compared to $702,000.
Federal low-income housing tax credits totaling $307,000 reduced Heartland's income taxes during the third quarter of 2017. For the third quarter of 2016, Heartland's income taxes were reduced by federal low-income housing tax credits totaling $304,000. Heartland's effective tax rate was also affected by the level of tax-exempt interest income which, as a percentage of pre-tax income, was 24.01% during the third quarter of 2017$311,000 compared to 21.01% during the third quarter of 2016.$135,000.

Heartland's effective tax rate was 26.59% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to 31.55% for the first nine months of 2016. Federal low-income housing tax credits totaling $921,000 and solar energy tax credits totaling $270,000 were included in the



determination of Heartland's income taxes during the first nine months of 2017 compared to federal low-income housingNew markets tax credits of $912,000 during the first nine months of 2016. Heartland's effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was impacted by a state tax credit of $830,000 related$90,000 compared to a partnership investment in a historic$75,000.
Historic rehabilitation tax credit project. The levelcredits of tax-exempt$167,000 compared to $63,000.
Tax-exempt interest income as a percentage of pre-tax income was 25.63% during the first nine months of 201712.40% compared to 19.55% during the first nine months11.05%.
Tax expense of 2016.

As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718)" on January 1, 2017, Heartland's income taxes for the first nine months of 2017 included a tax benefit of $1.1 million$121,000 compared to $43,000 resulting from the vesting of outstanding restricted stock unit awardsunits.
Tax expense of $1.1 million compared to $109,000 resulting from the disallowed interest expense related to tax-exempt loans and the exercise of stock options. The majority of this tax benefit was recordedsecurities, aligning with increases in the first quarter of 2017. Exclusive of this tax benefit, Heartland'stotal interest expense.

The effective tax rate was 23.10% for the first ninesix months of 2017 was 27.93%.

Segment Reporting

Heartland has two reportable segments: community and other banking and retail mortgage banking. Revenues from community and other banking operations consist primarily of interest earned on loans and investment securities, fees from deposit and ancillary services and net security gains. Retail mortgage banking operating revenues consist of interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale, gains on sale of mortgage loans into the secondary market, the servicing of mortgage loans for others and loan origination fee income. See Note 9ended June 30, 2023, compared to the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information regarding Heartland's segment reporting.

Community and Other Banking Segment
Income before taxes22.47% for the community and other banking segment for the third quarter of 2017 was $32.8 million compared to $26.7 million for the third quarter of 2016, a $6.1 million or 23% increase. For the first nine months of 2017, income before taxes for the community and other banking segment was $87.4 million compared to $85.0 million for the first nine months of 2016, a $2.4 million or 3% increase.

Net interest income from the community and other banking segment was $88.8 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $72.7 million during the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $16.1 million or 22%. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017, net interest income from the community and other banking segment increased $18.2 million or 8% to $234.4 million compared to $216.2 million for the first nine months of 2016. This increase was primarily attributable to additional earning assets acquired in the Founders Bancorp and Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transactions.

Provision for loan losses allocable to the community and other banking segment was $5.7 million for the third quarter of 2017 compared to $5.3 million during the third quarter of 2016. For the first nine months of 2017, the provision for loan losses was $10.2 million compared to $9.5 million for the first nine months of 2016. During the first nine months of 2017, Heartland’s credit quality remained relatively stable as nonperforming loans increased $1.4 million or 2% to $65.8 million from $64.4 million at December 31, 2016, and delinquent loan levels improved to 0.33% from 0.37% at December 31, 2016. Net charge-offs for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, were $9.7 million compared to $3.5 million2022. The following items impacted HTLF's tax calculation for the same period in 2016. Included in the net charge-offs recorded in 2017 were $3.0 million of charge-offs related to two commercial and industrial loan relationships at Dubuque Bank and Trust and Arizona Bank & Trust and $3.7 million of charge-offs at Heartland's consumer finance subsidiary. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a recovery of $2.3 million was recorded on a previously charged-off loan.

Noninterest income allocable to the community and other banking segment totaled $19.7 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $17.3 million during the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $2.3 million or 14%. For the first nine months of 2017, noninterest income allocable to the community and other banking segment totaled $57.0 million compared to $55.8 million during 2016, an increase of $1.2 million or 2%. Increased service charges and fees income contributed to the majority of the change in noninterest income for both the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same periods in 2016.

Noninterest expenses allocable to the community and other banking segment totaled $70.0 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $58.0 million during the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $12.0 million or 21%. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017, noninterest expenses allocable to the community and other banking segment increased by $16.3 million or 9% to $193.8 million compared to $177.4 million recorded during the first nine months of 2016. The categories of noninterest expenses with the most significant increases were salaries and employee benefits and professional fees. Professional fees increased primarily as a result of additional services provided to Heartland by third-party advisors, including services performed in connection with mergers and acquisitions and the replacement of software applications with cloud-based applications.

Retail Mortgage Banking Segment
The retail mortgage banking segment recorded a loss before taxes of $2.4 million for the third quarter of 2017 compared to income before taxes of $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2016, a decrease of $4.2 million or 238%. For the first nine months of 2017,



the retail mortgage banking segment recorded a loss before income taxes of $3.5 million compared to income before taxes of $4.4 million during the first nine months of 2016, a decrease of $7.8 million or 179%.

Noninterest income from the retail mortgage banking segment totaled $5.3 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $11.2 million during the third quarter of 2016, a $5.9 million or 53% decrease. Noninterest income from the retail mortgage banking segment totaled $19.5 million for the first nine months of 2017 compared to $33.4 million for the first nine months of 2016, a decrease of $13.8 million or 41%. Retail mortgage banking income results primarily from net gains on sale of mortgage loans into the secondary market, related fees and fair value marks on the associated derivatives. Mortgage loan applications were $271.5 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $445.1 million in the third quarter of 2016, a decrease of $173.6 million or 39%. For the first nine months of 2017, mortgage loan applications were $828.2 million compared to $1.29 billion during the first nine months of 2016, a decrease of $464.8 million or 36%.The volume of mortgage loans sold totaled $188.5 million during the third quarter of 2017, a $127.4 million or 40% decrease from the $315.9 million of mortgage loans sold during the third quarter of 2016. For the first nine months of 2017, the volume of mortgage loans sold totaled $541.3 million compared to $838.7 million during the first nine months of 2016, a $297.4 million or 35% decrease. Decreases in the volume of mortgage loans sold was attributable to the higher mortgage interest rates during the first nine months of 2017, which significantly reduced mortgage loan refinancing activity.

Noninterest expenses allocable to the retail mortgage banking segment were $8.8 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared to $10.4 million during the third quarter of 2016, a decrease of $1.7 million or 16%. For the first nine months of 2017, noninterest expenses allocable to the retail mortgage banking segment were $26.0 million compared to $32.3 million during the first nine months of 2016, a decrease of $6.3 million or 19%. Lower expenses during the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 in comparison with the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 were partially attributable to reduced transaction-based compensation paid to mortgage banking personnel as a result of the lower volume of residential mortgage loans underwritten during 2017. Additionally, in reaction to the lower volume of mortgage loan originations, a series of workforce reductions were implemented during the first six months of 2017.2023 and 2022:

Solar energy tax credits of $310,000 compared to $702,000.
Federal low-income housing tax credits of $621,000 compared to $269,000.
New markets tax credits of $180,000 compared to $150,000.
Historic rehabilitation tax credits of $425,000 compared to $127,000.
Tax-exempt interest income as a percentage of pre-tax income of 12.30% compared to 12.58%.
Tax expense of $75,000 compared to a tax benefit of $129,000 resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units.
Tax expense of $2.0 million compared to $167,000 resulting from the disallowed interest expense related to tax-exempt loans and securities, aligning with increases in total interest expense.

FINANCIAL CONDITION


Total assets of Heartland were $9.76$20.22 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 2017, an increase2023, a decrease of $1.51 billion or 18% since year-end 2016. Excluding $213.9 million of assets acquired at fair value in the Founders Bancorp transaction and $1.49 billion of assets acquired at fair value in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction, total assets decreased $199.1$19.5 million or 2% sinceless than 1% from $20.24 billion at December 31, 2016.2022. Securities represented 24%33% and 35% of total assets at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and 26% of total assets at December 31, 2016.2022, respectively.




Lending Activities

LENDING ACTIVITIES

Total loans held to maturity were $6.37$11.72 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 2017, compared to $5.352023, and $11.43 billion at year-end 2016,December 31, 2022, an increase of $1.02 billion$289.6 million or 19%3%. This change includes $96.4 million of total loans held to maturity, at fair value, acquired

The following table shows the changes in loan balances by loan category since December 31, 2022, in thousands:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022Change% Change
Commercial and industrial$3,590,680 $3,464,414 $126,266 %
Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP")4,13911,025(6,886)(62)
Owner occupied commercial real estate2,398,6982,265,307133,391 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate2,530,7362,330,940199,796 
Real estate construction1,013,1341,076,082(62,948)(6)
Agricultural and agricultural real estate839,817920,510(80,693)(9)
Residential mortgage828,437853,361(24,924)(3)
Consumer512,333506,7135,620 
Total loans held to maturity$11,717,974 $11,428,352 $289,622 %

The loan growth in the Founders Bancorp transactionfirst six months of 2023 was primarily in commercial and $985.4 million of total loans heldcommercial real estate, which was attributable to maturity acquired at fair value in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction. Exclusive of these transactions, total loans held to maturity decreased $60.2 million or 1% since year-end 2016. Excluding the loans acquired in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction, total loans held to maturity increased $62.9 million during the third quarter of 2017, and six of the Heartland bank subsidiaries experienced netan emphasis on organic loan growth duringand further market penetration in various HTLF growth markets. The growth was offset by decreases in real estate construction, agricultural and agricultural real estate and residential mortgage.

Notable changes in the quarter. Price competition for qualityloan portfolio include:
Commercial and industrial loans remains intense,increased $126.3 million or 4% to $3.59 billion at June 30, 2023, compared to $3.46 billion at December 31, 2022.
Owner occupied commercial real estate loans increased $133.4 million or 6% to $2.40 billion at June 30, 2023, compared to $2.27 billion at December 31, 2022.
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans increased $199.8 million or 9% to $2.53 billion at June 30, 2023, compared to $2.33 billion at December 31, 2022.
Real estate construction loans decreased $62.9 million or 6% to $1.01 billion at June 30, 2023, compared to $1.08 billion at December 31, 2022.
Agricultural and Heartland remains committedagricultural real estate loans decreased $80.7 million or 9% to its pricing strategy, disciplined credit approach and emphasis on the client relationship.$839.8 million at June 30, 2023 compared to $920.5 million at December 31, 2022.





The table below presents the composition of the loan portfolio as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
 AmountPercentAmountPercent
Loans receivable held to maturity:
Commercial and industrial$3,590,680 30.63 %$3,464,414 30.31 %
PPP4,1390.04 11,0250.10 
Owner occupied commercial real estate2,398,69820.47 2,265,30719.82 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate2,530,73621.60 2,330,94020.40 
Real estate construction1,013,1348.65 1,076,0829.42 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate839,817 7.17 920,510 8.05 
Residential mortgage828,437 7.07 853,361 7.47 
Consumer512,333 4.37 506,713 4.43 
Gross loans receivable held to maturity11,717,974 100.00 %11,428,352 100.00 %
Allowance for credit losses-loans(111,198)(109,483) 
Loans receivable, net$11,606,776  $11,318,869 




LOAN PORTFOLIOSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Loans receivable held to maturity:       
Commercial$1,613,903
 25.31% $1,287,265
 24.04%
Commercial real estate3,163,953
 49.63
 2,538,582
 47.42
Agricultural and agricultural real estate511,764
 8.03
 489,318
 9.14
Residential mortgage635,611
 9.97
 617,924
 11.54
Consumer450,088
 7.06
 420,613
 7.86
Gross loans receivable held to maturity6,375,319
 100.00% 5,353,702
 100.00%
Unearned discount(605)   (699)  
Deferred loan fees(1,299)   (1,284)  
Total net loans receivable held to maturity6,373,415
   5,351,719
  
Allowance for loan losses(54,885)   (54,324)  
Loans receivable, net$6,318,530
   $5,297,395
 

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

Loans secured by real estate, either fully or partially, totaled $4.25 billion or 67% of gross loans at September 30, 2017. Exclusive of purchase accounting valuations and the loans acquired in the third quarter of 2017, 52% of the properties securing non-farm, nonresidential real estate loans are owner occupied. The largest categories of Heartland's real estate secured loans at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, are listed below, in thousands:
LOANS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Residential real estate, excluding residential construction and residential lot loans$989,112
 $1,030,190
Industrial, manufacturing, business and commercial461,281
 474,632
Agriculture254,315
 255,046
Retail350,888
 332,009
Office335,057
 347,334
Land development and lots132,625
 127,700
Hotel, resort and hospitality163,076
 151,571
Multi-family185,634
 185,559
Food and beverage107,846
 102,225
Warehousing125,231
 120,471
Health services132,785
 147,412
Residential construction93,968
 143,962
All other169,912
 172,617
Loans acquired in the quarter775,587
 
Purchase accounting valuations(30,806) (17,559)
Total loans secured by real estate$4,246,511
 $3,573,169

Allowance For Loan Losses


The process utilized by HeartlandHTLF to determine the appropriateness of the allowance for loan andcredit losses is considered a critical accounting practice for Heartland and has remained consistent over the past several years.practice. The allowance for loancredit losses represents management's estimate of identified and unidentified probablelifetime losses in the existing loan portfolio. For additional details on the specific factors considered in determining the allowance for loancredit losses, refer to the critical accounting policiesestimates section of ourHTLF's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022.


NonperformingTotal Allowance for Lending Related Credit Losses

The total allowance for lending related credit losses was $129.8 million at June 30, 2023, which was 1.11% of loans, were $65.8compared to $129.7 million or 1.03%1.13% of total loans at September 30, 2017, compared to $64.4 million or 1.20% of total loans at December 31, 2016. At September2022. The following table shows, in thousands, the components of the allowance for lending related credit losses as of June 30, 2017, approximately $29.62023, and December 31, 2022:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Amount% of AllowanceAmount% of Allowance
Quantitative$82,417 63.48 %$84,409 65.09 %
Qualitative/Economic Forecast47,417 36.52 45,270 34.91 
Total$129,834 100.00 %$129,679 100.00 %

Quantitative Allowance
The quantitative allowance decreased $2.0 million or 45%2% to $82.4 million or 63% of Heartland's nonperformingthe total allowance for lending related credit losses at June 30, 2023, compared to $84.4 million or 65% of the total allowance at December 31, 2022. Specific reserves for individually assessed loans had individual loan balances exceeding $1.0 million and represented loans to eight borrowers. The portion of Heartland's



nonperforming loans covered by government guarantees was $23.2totaled $8.4 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017, and $17.32023, an increase of $1.3 million or 18% from $7.1 million at December 31, 2016, which includes $16.2 million and $14.3 million, respectively, of repurchased residential real estate loans.2022.


During the third quarter of 2017, Heartland sold substantially all of its GNMA loan servicing portfolio, which contained loans with an unpaid principal balance of approximately $773.9 million. The sale effectively eliminates Heartland's obligation, as a GNMA loan servicer, to repurchase any additional non-performing government guaranteed residential real estate loans from the GNMA loan pools. In addition, any GNMA government guaranteed residential real estate loans originated after July 1, 2017, by Heartland's subsidiary banks are sold into the secondary market with servicing released.

Qualitative Allowance/Economic Forecast
The qualitative allowance totaled $47.4 million or 37% of the total allowance for loanlending related credit losses was 0.86% of loans at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to 1.02%$45.3 million or 35% at December 31, 2016,2022.

HTLF has access to various third-party economic forecast scenarios provided by Moody's, which are updated quarterly in HTLF's methodology. HTLF continued to use a one year reasonable and 83.41%supportable forecast period. At June 30, 2023, Moody's June 5, 2023, baseline forecast scenario was utilized, and 84.37% of nonperforming loans at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. Excludingmanagement considered other downturn forecast scenarios, which anticipated a moderate recession developing withing the acquired loans covered bynext twelve months, in addition to the valuation reserves,baseline forecast to support the ratio ofmacroeconomic outlook used in the allowance for loancredit losses to outstanding loans was 1.17% at September 30, 2017, and 1.22% at December 31, 2016. At September 30, 2017, valuation reserves totaled $42.8 million and covered $1.75 billion of acquired loans. At December 31, 2016, valuation reserves totaled $25.3 million and covered $956.0 million of acquired loans.calculation.


Loans delinquent 30 to 89 days as a percent of total loans was 0.33% at September 30, 2017, in comparison with 0.37% at December 31, 2016.

Allowance for Credit Losses-Loans
The tabletables below presentspresent the changes in the allowance for loancredit losses for loans during the three- and nine-month periodssix- months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016,2022, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Balance at beginning of period$112,707 $100,522 
Provision for credit losses7,829 1,545 
Recoveries on loans previously charged off275 759 
Charge-offs on loans(9,613)(1,473)
Balance at end of period$111,198 $101,353 
Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percent of loans0.95 %0.95 %
Annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans0.32 %0.03 %



ANALYSIS OF ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSESThree Months Ended
September 30,
2017 2016
Balance at beginning of period$54,051
 $51,756
Provision for loan losses5,705
 5,328
Recoveries on loans previously charged off888
 852
Charge-offs on loans(5,759) (3,283)
Balance at end of period$54,885
 $54,653
Annualized ratio of net charge offs to average loans0.31% 0.17%
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2017 201620232022
Balance at beginning of period$54,324
 $48,685
Balance at beginning of period$109,483 $110,088 
Provision for loan losses10,235
 9,513
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses10,013 4,173 
Recoveries on loans previously charged off2,569
 4,294
Recoveries on loans previously charged off3,466 1,782 
Charge-offs on loans(12,243) (7,839)Charge-offs on loans(11,764)(14,690)
Balance at end of period$54,885
 $54,653
Balance at end of period$111,198 $101,353 
Annualized ratio of net charge offs to average loans0.23% 0.09%
Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percent of loansAllowance for credit losses for loans as a percent of loans0.95 %0.95 %
Annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loansAnnualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans0.15 %0.25 %



The allowance for credit losses for loans totaled $111.2 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $109.5 million at December 31, 2022, and $101.4 million at June 30, 2022. The allowance for credit losses for loans at June 30, 2023, was 0.95% of loans compared to 0.96% of loans at December 31, 2022. The following items impacted the allowance for credit losses for loans for the six months ended June 30, 2023:

Net charge-offs for the first six months of 2023 totaled $8.3 million compared to net charge-offs of $12.9 million for the first six months of 2022, which was a decrease of $4.6 million. Included in net charge-offs for the first six months of 2023 was a $5.3 million charge-off related to an overdraft, the result of a fraud incident impacting the account of a single long-term customer. Included in net charge-offs for the first six months of 2022 were two charge-offs due to customer fraud totaling $9.2 million related to two lending relationships which had collateral deficiencies.

Loan growth totaled $289.6 million for the first six months of 2023.

The following tables show, in thousands, the changes in the allowance for unfunded commitments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Balance at beginning of period$21,086 $16,079 
Provision (benefit) for credit losses(2,450)1,701 
Balance at end of period$18,636 $17,780 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20232022
Balance at beginning of period$20,196 $15,462 
Provision (benefit) for credit losses(1,560)2,318 
Balance at end of period$18,636 $17,780 

The allowance for unfunded commitments totaled $18.6 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to $20.2 million as of December 31, 2022, and $17.8 million as of June 30, 2022. The decrease in the allowance for unfunded commitments in the first six months of 2023 was primarily due to a reduction of $164.2 million in unfunded commitments for construction loans, which carry the highest loss rate. Total unfunded commitments increased $175.5 million or 4% to $4.91 billion at June 30, 2023, compared to $4.73 billion at December 31, 2022.

CREDIT QUALITY AND NONPERFORMING ASSETS

The internal rating system for the credit quality of its loans is a series of grades reflecting management's risk assessment, based on its analysis of the borrower's financial condition. The "pass" category consists of all loans that are not in the "nonpass" category and categorized into a range of loan grades that reflect increasing, though still acceptable, risk. Movement of risk through the various grade levels in the pass category is monitored for early identification of credit deterioration. For more information on this internal rating system, see Note 3, "Loans" of the consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.




The nonpass loans totaled $568.2 million or 4.8% of total loans as of June 30, 2023, compared to $533.3 million or 4.7% of total loans as of December 31, 2022. As of June 30, 2023, the nonpass loans consisted of approximately 47% watch loans and 53% substandard loans compared to approximately 48% watch loans and 52% substandard loans as of December 31, 2022. The percent of nonpass loans on nonaccrual status as of June 30, 2023, was 11%.

The table below presents the amounts of nonperforming loans and other nonperforming assets on the dates indicated, in thousands:
June 30,December 31,
NONPERFORMING ASSETSSeptember 30, December 31,
2017 2016 2016 2015 2023202220222021
Nonaccrual loans$63,456
 $57,799
 $64,299
 $39,655
Nonaccrual loans$61,956 $62,909 $58,231 $69,369 
Loans contractually past due 90 days or more2,348
 105
 86
 
Loans contractually past due 90 days or more1,459 95 273 550 
Total nonperforming loans65,804
 57,904
 64,385
 39,655
Total nonperforming loans63,415 63,004 58,504 69,919 
Other real estate13,226
 10,740
 9,744
 11,524
Other real estate2,677 4,528 8,401 1,927 
Other repossessed assets773
 821
 663
 485
Other repossessed assets— 26 43 
Total nonperforming assets$79,803
 $69,465
 $74,792
 $51,664
Total nonperforming assets$66,097 $67,532 $66,931 $71,889 
Performing troubled debt restructured loans(1)
$10,040
 $10,281
 $10,380
 $11,075
Nonperforming loans to total loans1.03% 1.06% 1.20% 0.79%Nonperforming loans to total loans0.54 %0.59 %0.51 %0.70 %
Nonperforming assets to total loans plus repossessed property1.25% 1.27% 1.39% 1.03%Nonperforming assets to total loans plus repossessed property0.56 0.63 0.59 0.72 
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.82% 0.85% 0.91% 0.67%Nonperforming assets to total assets0.33 0.34 0.33 0.37 
       
(1) Represents accruing troubled debt restructured loans performing according to their restructured terms.


The schedules below summarize the changes in Heartland's nonperforming assets during the third quarter of 2017three- and the first ninesix- months of 2017,ended June 30, 2023, in thousands:
Nonperforming
Loans
Other
Real Estate
Owned
Other
Repossessed
Assets
Total
Nonperforming
Assets
Nonperforming
Loans
 
Other
Real Estate
Owned
 
Other
Repossessed
Assets
 
Total
Nonperforming
Assets
June 30, 2017$66,091
 $9,269
 $675
 $76,035
March 31, 2023March 31, 2023$58,240 $7,438 $24 $65,702 
Loan foreclosures(425) 408
 17
 
Loan foreclosures(39)28 11 — 
Net loan charge-offs(4,871) 
 
 (4,871)Net loan charge-offs(9,338)— — (9,338)
Acquired nonperforming assets1,075
 6,916
 
 7,991
New nonperforming loans9,117
 
 
 9,117
New nonperforming loans19,805 — — 19,805 
Reduction of nonperforming loans(1)
(5,183) 
 
 (5,183)
Reduction of nonperforming loans(1)
(5,253)— — (5,253)
OREO/Repossessed assets sales proceeds
 (3,315) (13) (3,328)OREO/Repossessed assets sales proceeds— (3,915)(26)(3,941)
OREO/Repossessed assets writedowns, net
 (52) (4) (56)OREO/Repossessed assets writedowns, net— (874)(4)(878)
Net activity at Citizens Finance Co.
 
 98
 98
September 30, 2017$65,804
 $13,226
 $773
 $79,803
June 30, 2023June 30, 2023$63,415 $2,677 $$66,097 
       
(1) Includes principal reductions and transfers to performing status.(1) Includes principal reductions and transfers to performing status.(1) Includes principal reductions and transfers to performing status.
 
Nonperforming
Loans
 
Other
Real Estate
Owned
 
Other
Repossessed
Assets
 
Total
Nonperforming
Assets
December 31, 2016$64,385
 $9,744
 $663
 $74,792
Loan foreclosures(4,955) 4,710
 245
 
Net loan charge-offs(9,674) 
 
 (9,674)
Acquired nonperforming assets1,075
 6,916
 
 7,991
New nonperforming loans37,636
 
 
 37,636
Reduction of nonperforming loans(1)
(22,663) 
 
 (22,663)
OREO/Repossessed assets sales proceeds
 (7,560) (217) (7,777)
OREO/Repossessed assets writedowns, net
 (584) (10) (594)
Net activity at Citizens Finance Co.
 
 92
 92
September 30, 2017$65,804
 $13,226
 $773
 $79,803
        
(1) Includes principal reductions and transfers to performing status.

Nonperforming
Loans
Other
Real Estate
Owned
Other
Repossessed
Assets
Total
Nonperforming
Assets
December 31, 2022$58,504 $8,401 $26 $66,931 
Loan foreclosures(258)239 19 — 
Net loan charge-offs(8,298)— — (8,298)
New nonperforming loans24,431 — — 24,431 
Reduction of nonperforming loans(1)
(10,964)— — (10,964)
OREO/Repossessed assets sales proceeds— (5,047)(30)(5,077)
OREO/Repossessed assets writedowns, net— (916)(10)(926)
June 30, 2023$63,415 $2,677 $$66,097 
(1) Includes principal reductions and transfers to performing status.





Total nonperforming assets decreased $834,000 or 1% to $66.1 million or 0.33% of total assets at June 30, 2023, compared to $66.9 million or 0.33% of total assets at December 31, 2022. Nonperforming loans were $63.4 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $58.5 million at December 31, 2022, which represented 0.54% and 0.51% of total loans at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. At June 30, 2023, approximately $40.8 million or 64% of HTLF's nonperforming loans had individual loan balances exceeding $1.0 million and represented loans to sixteen borrowers. The portion of the nonperforming nonresidential real estate loans covered by government guarantees totaled $10.6 million and $12.5 million at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.



SECURITIES
Securities

The composition of Heartland'sthe securities portfolio is managed to maximize meet liquidity needs while maximizing the return on the portfolio while consideringwithin the established HTLF risk appetite parameters and in consideration of the impact it has on Heartland'sHTLF's asset/liability position and liquidity needs.position. Securities represented 24%33% and 26%35% of total assets at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively. Total available for sale securities carried at fair value as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, were $2.09$5.80 billion, an increasea decrease of $247.5$349.1 million or 13%6% from $1.85$6.15 billion at December 31, 2016. The increase is primarily attributable2022.

As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, securities with a carrying value of $2.88 billion and $1.49 billion, respectively, were pledged to the Citywide Bankssecure public and trust deposits, short-term borrowings and for other purposes as required or permitted by law. As of Colorado, Inc. transaction completed in the third quarterJune 30, 2023, approximately $3.73 billion of 2017.securities remained available to pledge.


The table below presents the composition of the securities portfolio, including available for sale,securities carried at fair value, held to maturity securities, net of allowance for credit losses, and other, by major category, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
 AmountPercentAmountPercent
U.S. treasuries$31,679 0.47 %$31,699 0.45 %
U.S. agencies43,036 0.64 43,135 0.61 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions1,683,912 25.11 1,708,840 24.24 
Mortgage-backed securities - agency1,686,646 25.16 1,772,105 25.13 
Mortgage-backed securities - non-agency1,995,809 29.76 2,181,876 30.94 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - agency83,825 1.25 85,123 1.21 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - non-agency617,992 9.22 659,459 9.35 
Asset-backed securities412,716 6.16 416,054 5.90 
Corporate bonds56,411 0.84 57,942 0.82 
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value20,688 0.31 20,314 0.29 
Other securities72,291 1.08 74,567 1.06 
Total securities$6,705,005 100.00 %$7,051,114 100.00 %
SECURITIES PORTFOLIO COMPOSITIONSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Amount Percent Amount Percent
U.S. government corporations and agencies$7,415
 0.31% $4,700
 0.22%
Mortgage-backed securities1,565,400
 65.97
 1,290,500
 60.56
Obligation of states and political subdivisions760,329
 32.04
 799,806
 37.53
Equity securities16,596
 0.70
 14,520
 0.68
Other securities23,176
 0.98
 21,560
 1.01
Total securities$2,372,916
 100.00% $2,131,086
 100.00%


The percentage of Heartland's securities portfolio comprised of mortgage-backed securities was 66% at September 30, 2017, compared to 61% at December 31, 2016. Approximately 74% of Heartland's mortgage-backed securities were issued by government-sponsored enterprises at September 30, 2017. Heartland'sHTLF's securities portfolio had an expected modified duration of 4.836.20 years as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, compared to 4.342023, and 6.19 years at year-end 2016.as of December 31, 2022.

The Volcker Rule, which went into effect July 21, 2017, prohibits insured depository institutions and their holding companies from engaging in proprietary trading of securities, derivatives and certain other financial instruments for the entity's own account, and prohibits certain interests in, or relationships with, a hedge fund or private equity fund. Heartland did not engage in any significant amount of proprietary trading, as defined in the Volcker Rule, and the impact of the Volcker Rule on Heartland's business activities and investment portfolio was minimal. Heartland has reviewed its investment portfolio to determine if any investments meet the Volcker Rule's definition of covered funds. Based on the review, Heartland determined that the impact related to investments considered to be covered funds did not have a significant effect on its financial condition or results of operations.


At SeptemberJune 30, 2017, Heartland2023, HTLF had $23.2$72.3 million of other securities, including capital stock in each Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of which each of its bank subsidiaries is a member. All of thesestock. These securities were classified asare recorded on the consolidated balance sheets in other securitiesinvestments held at cost.


DepositsDEPOSITS


Total deposits were $8.23$17.66 billion as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to $6.85$17.51 billion at year-end 2016,December 31, 2022, an increase of $1.38$150.5 million or 1%. As of June 30, 2023, 66% of HTLF's deposits were insured or collateralized.

HTLF maintains a granular and diverse deposit base. As of June 30, 2023, no Bank Market represented more than 12% of total customers deposits, and no major industry represented more than 10% of total commercial customer deposits.




The following table shows the changes in deposit balances by deposit type since year-end 2022, in thousands:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022Change% Change
Demand-customer$4,897,858 $5,701,340 $(803,482)(14)%
Savings-customer8,149,596 8,670,898 (521,302)(6)
Savings-wholesale and institutional623,000 1,323,493 (700,493)(53)
  Total savings8,772,596 9,994,391 (1,221,795)(12)
Time-customer1,597,849 851,539 746,310 88 
Time-wholesale2,395,240 965,739 1,429,501 148 
  Total time3,993,089 1,817,278 2,175,811 120 
Total deposits$17,663,543 $17,513,009 $150,534 %
Total customer deposits$14,645,303 $15,223,777 $(578,474)(4)%
Total wholesale and institutional deposits3,018,240 2,289,232 729,008 32 %
Total deposits$17,663,543 $17,513,009 $150,534 %

At June 30, 2023, HTLF had $3.02 billion or 20%. This increaseof wholesale and institutional deposits, of which $623.0 million was included $181.5in savings deposits and $2.40 billion was included in time deposits. HTLF had $1.32 billion of wholesale savings and institutional deposits and $965.7 million of wholesale time deposits at fair value, acquired in the Founders Bancorp transaction and $1.21 billion of deposits, at fair value, acquired in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction. Exclusive of these transactions, total deposits decreased $7.1 million or less than 1% since December 31, 2016.2022.


The table below presents in thousands, the composition of Heartland's deposits by category as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016:2022, in thousands:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
AmountPercentAmountPercent
Demand-customer$4,897,858 27.73 %$5,701,340 32.55 %
Savings-customer8,149,596 46.13 8,670,898 49.52 
Savings-wholesale and institutional623,000 3.53 1,323,493 7.56 
Time-customer1,597,849 9.05 851,539 4.86 
Time-wholesale2,395,240 13.56 965,739 5.51 
Total$17,663,543 100.00 %$17,513,009 100.00 %
DEPOSITSSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Demand$3,009,940
 36.56% $2,202,036
 32.16%
Savings4,227,340
 51.36
 3,788,089
 55.32
Time994,604
 12.08
 857,286
 12.52
Total$8,231,884
 100.00% $6,847,411
 100.00%


SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
Demand deposits totaled $3.01 billion at September 30, 2017, an increase of $807.9 million or 37% since year-end 2016, with $626.7 million of the increase attributable to the Founders Bancorp and Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transactions. Excluding demand deposits acquired in these transactions, demand deposits increased $181.2 million or 8% since year-end 2016. Savings



deposits increased $439.3 million or 12% to $4.23 billion at September 30, 2017 from $3.79 billion at December 31, 2016. Excluding savings deposits of $619.0 million acquired in the Founders Bancorp and Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transactions, savings deposits decreased $179.7 million or 5% since year-end 2016. Time deposits increased $137.3 million or 16% since December 31, 2016, and exclusive of $145.9 million of time deposits acquired in 2017, time deposits decreased $8.6 million or 1% since year-end 2016.

Short-Term Borrowings


Short-term borrowings, which HeartlandHTLF defines as borrowings with an original maturity of one year or less, were as follows as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, in thousands:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022Change% Change
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase$35,913 $95,303 $(59,390)(62)%
Advances from the FHLB— 50,000 (50,000)(100)
Advances from the federal discount window— 224,000 (224,000)(100)
Other short-term borrowings8,451 6,814 1,637 24 
Total$44,364 $376,117 $(331,753)(88)%
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase$133,985
 $229,555
Federal funds purchased2,400
 40,200
Advances from the FHLB25,000
 30,367
Notes payable to unaffiliated banks5,000
 
Other short-term borrowings5,486
 6,337
Total$171,871

$306,459


Short-term borrowings generally include federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, short-term FHLB advances and discount window borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank. These funding alternativessources are utilized in varying degrees depending on their pricing and availability. All of Heartland's bank subsidiariesThe Banks own FHLB stock in one ofeither the Chicago, Dallas or Des Moines San Francisco or Topeka FHLBs,FHLB, enabling them to borrow funds from their respective FHLB for short-short-term or long-term purposes under a variety of programs. The amount of short-termShort-term borrowings of Heartland was $171.9totaled $44.4 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to $306.5$376.1 million at year-end 2016,December 31, 2022, a decrease of $134.6$331.8 million or 44%88%.


AllThe Banks have pledged securities that provided borrowing capacity totaling $630.4 million as of June 30, 2023, to the BTFP, a Federal Reserve Bank program created in the first quarter of 2023 to assist banks in meeting all the liquidity needs of depositors. There have been no advances from the BTFP since the inception of the Heartland bank subsidiariesprogram.




The Banks provide retail repurchase agreements to their customers as a cash management tool, which sweep excess funds from demand deposit accounts into these agreements. This source of funding does not increase the bank's reserve requirements.tool. Although the aggregate balance of these retail repurchase agreements is subject to variation, the account relationships represented by these balances are principally local. The balances of retail repurchase agreements were $134.0$35.9 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, compared to $229.6$95.3 million at December 31, 2016,2022, a decrease of $95.6$59.4 million or 42%62%. In addition to seasonal fluctuations, these balances declined as a result

HTLF renewed its revolving credit line agreement with an unaffiliated bank on June 14, 2022. This revolving credit line agreement, which has $100.0 million of Heartland's focus on reducing the volume of retail repurchase agreement activity so that the securities pledged under these repurchase agreements would be unencumbered. The treasury management teams at the Heartland bank subsidiaries introduced other value-added cash management tools and loss prevention services to these customers to further enhance their cash management alternatives.

Alsoborrowing capacity, is included in short-term borrowings, is a $25.0 million revolvingand the primary purpose of this credit line agreement Heartland has with an unaffiliated bank, primarilyis to provide liquidity to Heartland. The borrowing capacityliquidity. No advances occurred on this revolving credit line was increased from $20.0 million to $25.0 million on June 14, 2017. Duringduring the third quarterfirst six months of 2017, Heartland had advances of $20.0 million2023, and repayments of $15.0 million on this line. Thethe outstanding balance at September 30, 2017, was $5.0 million compared to $0 at both June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2016.2022.



OTHER BORROWINGS


Other Borrowings


The outstanding balances of other borrowings, which HeartlandHTLF defines as borrowings with an original maturity date of more than one year, are shown in the table below, net of discount and issuance costs amortization in thousands, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016:2022, in thousands:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022Change% Change
Advances from the FHLB$680 $740 $(60)(8)%
Trust preferred securities148,806 148,284 522 — 
Contracts payable80 82 (2)(2)
Subordinated notes222,837 222,647 190 — 
Total$372,403 $371,753 $650 — %
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Advances from the FHLB$6,771
 $6,975
Wholesale repurchase agreements30,000
 30,000
Trust preferred securities137,222
 115,232
Senior notes11,000
 16,000
Note payable to unaffiliated bank34,667
 37,667
Contracts payable for purchase of real estate and other assets1,965
 2,339
Subordinated notes73,964
 73,857
Other borrowings5,884
 6,464
Total$301,473

$288,534


Other borrowings include all debt arrangements Heartland and its subsidiaries have entered into with original maturities that extend beyond one year, including long-term FHLB borrowings, borrowings under term notes, subordinated notes and senior notes, convertible debt, and obligations under trust preferred capital securities. As of September 30, 2017, the amount of other borrowings was $301.5 million, an increase of $12.9 million or 4% since year-end 2016.

At September 30, 2017, $137.2 million of trust preferred securities were outstanding compared to $115.2 million outstanding at December 31, 2016, which is an increase of $22.0 million or 19%. Heartland acquired $21.6 million of trust preferred securities at fair value in the Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc. transaction.

Heartland has a non-revolving credit facility with an unaffiliated bank, which provides a borrowing capacity of up to $75.0 million. At September 30, 2017, $34.7 million was outstanding on this non-revolving credit line compared to $37.7 million outstanding at December 31, 2016. The balance of the $34.7 million note is due in April 2021. At September 30, 2017, Heartland had $39.3 million available on this non-revolving credit facility, of which no balance was drawn. Any balance on this non-revolving credit facility is due in June 2018.

Subordinated notes totaling $74.0 million and $73.9 million were outstanding at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. During the first quarter of 2017, $167,000 of subordinated convertible notes were converted into 6,128 shares of Heartland common stock, and the remaining balance of the subordinated convertible notes totaling $391,100 was converted into 14,353 shares of Heartland common stock during the third quarter of 2017.




A schedule of Heartland'sHTLF's trust preferred securities outstanding excluding deferred issuance costs as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, is as follows, in thousands:
Amount
Issued
Issuance
Date
Interest
Rate
Interest
Rate as of 6/30/2023(1)
Maturity
Date
Callable
Date
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust IV$10,310 03/17/20042.75% over LIBOR8.26%03/17/203409/17/2023
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust V20,619 01/27/20061.33% over LIBOR6.5904/07/203610/07/2023
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VI20,619 06/21/20071.48% over LIBOR7.0309/15/203709/15/2023
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VII18,042 06/26/20071.48% over LIBOR6.9809/01/203709/01/2023
Morrill Statutory Trust I9,416 12/19/20023.25% over LIBOR8.7912/26/203209/26/2023
Morrill Statutory Trust II9,143 12/17/20032.85% over LIBOR8.3612/17/203309/17/2023
Sheboygan Statutory Trust I6,834 09/17/20032.95% over LIBOR8.4609/17/203309/17/2023
CBNM Capital Trust I4,583 09/10/20043.25% over LIBOR8.8012/15/203409/15/2023
Citywide Capital Trust III6,633 12/19/20032.80% over LIBOR8.1012/19/203310/23/2023
Citywide Capital Trust IV4,497 09/30/20042.20% over LIBOR7.5909/30/203408/23/2023
Citywide Capital Trust V12,536 05/31/20061.54% over LIBOR7.0907/25/203609/15/2023
OCGI Statutory Trust III3,024 06/27/20023.65% over LIBOR8.9109/30/203209/30/2023
OCGI Capital Trust IV5,539 09/23/20042.50% over LIBOR8.0512/15/203409/15/2023
BVBC Capital Trust II7,339 04/10/20033.25% over LIBOR8.5504/24/203310/24/2023
BVBC Capital Trust III9,672 07/29/20051.60% over LIBOR7.1409/30/203509/30/2023
Total trust preferred costs$148,806      
(1) Effective weighted average interest rate as of June 30, 2023, was 8.17%.


 
Amount
Issued
 
Issuance
Date
 
Interest
Rate
 
Interest
Rate as of
9/30/17(1)
 
Maturity
Date
 
Callable
Date
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust IV$25,774
 03/17/2004 2.75% over LIBOR 
4.07%(2)
 03/17/2034 12/17/2017
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust V20,619
 01/27/2006 1.33% over LIBOR 
2.63%(3)
 04/07/2036 01/07/2018
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VI20,619
 06/21/2007 1.48% over LIBOR 
2.80%(4)
 09/15/2037 12/15/2017
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VII20,619
 06/26/2007 1.48% over LIBOR 
2.80%(5)
 09/01/2037 12/01/2017
Morrill Statutory Trust I8,876
 12/19/2002 3.25% over LIBOR 
4.58%(6)
 12/26/2032 12/26/2017
Morrill Statutory Trust II8,503
 12/17/2003 2.85% over LIBOR 
4.17%(7)
 12/17/2033 12/17/2017
Sheboygan Statutory Trust I6,331
 09/17/2003 2.95% over LIBOR 4.27% 09/17/2033 12/17/2017
CBNM Capital Trust I4,297
 09/10/2004 3.25% over LIBOR 4.57% 12/15/2034 12/15/2017
Citywide Capital Trust III6,313
 12/19/2003 2.80% over LIBOR 4.11% 12/19/2033 01/23/2018
Citywide Capital Trust IV

4,166
 09/30/2004 2.20% over LIBOR 3.51% 09/30/2034 02/23/2018
Citywide Capital Trust V

11,241
 05/31/2006 1.54% over LIBOR 2.86% 07/25/2036 12/15/2017
 $137,358
          
            
(1) Effective weighted average interest rate as of September 30, 2017, was 5.08% due to interest rate swap transactions on the variable rate securities as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.
(2) Effective interest rate as of September 30, 2017, was 5.01% due to an interest rate swap transaction as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.
(3) Effective interest rate as of September 30, 2017, was 4.69% due to an interest rate swap transaction as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.
(4) Effective interest rate as of September 30, 2017, was 3.87% due to an interest rate swap transaction as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.
(5) Effective interest rate as of September 30, 2017, was 3.83% due to an interest rate swap transaction as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.
(6) Effective interest rate as of September 30, 2017, was 4.92% due to an interest rate swap transaction as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.
(7) Effective interest rate as of September 30, 2017, was 4.51% due to an interest rate swap transaction as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.



CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS


The Federal Reserve Board, which supervises bank holding companies, has adopted capital adequacy guidelines that are used to assess the adequacy of capital in supervisingof a bank holding company. The federal banking agencies implemented final rules to establish a new comprehensive regulatory capital framework with a phase-in period beginning on January 1, 2015, and ending on January 1, 2019. The Final Rules implemented the third installment of the Basel Accords ("Basel III") regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank Act") and substantially amended the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to Heartland. Under Basel III, HeartlandHTLF must hold a conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios. The capitalratios; however, the transition provisions related to the conservation buffer for 2017 is 1.25%.have been extended indefinitely.


The most recent notification from the FDIC categorized HeartlandHTLF and each of its bank subsidiariesBanks as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the categorization of any of these entities.


Heartland'sHTLF's capital ratios are calculated in accordance with Federal Reserve Board instructions and are required regulatory financial measures. The following table illustrates Heartland'sthe capital ratios and the Federal Reserve'sReserve Board's current capital adequacy guidelines for the dates indicated, in thousands:thousands. The table also indicates the fully-phased in capital conservation buffer, but the requirements to comply have been extended indefinitely.

Total
Capital
(to Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
Tier 1
Capital
(to Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
Common Equity
Tier 1
(to Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
Tier 1
Capital
(to Average Assets)
June 30, 202314.93 %12.05 %11.33 %9.40 %
Minimum capital requirement8.00 6.00 4.50 4.00 
Well capitalized requirement10.00 8.00 6.50 5.00 
Minimum capital requirement, including fully-phased in capital conservation buffer10.50 8.50 7.00 N/A
Risk-weighted assets$15,324,421 $15,324,421 $15,324,421 N/A
Average assetsN/AN/AN/A$19,633,800 
December 31, 202214.76 %11.81 %11.07 %9.13 %
Minimum capital requirement8.00 6.00 4.50 4.00 
Well capitalized requirement10.00 8.00 6.50 5.00 
Minimum capital requirement, including fully-phased in capital conservation buffer10.50 8.50 7.00 N/A
Risk-weighted assets$14,937,128 $14,937,128 $14,937,128 N/A
Average assetsN/AN/AN/A$19,322,778 


 
Total
Capital
(to Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
 
Tier 1
Capital
(to Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
 
Common
Equity
Tier 1
(to Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
 
Tier 1
Capital
(to Average Assets)
September 30, 201713.58% 11.84% 10.01% 9.48%
Minimum capital requirement8.00% 6.00% 4.50% 4.00%
Well capitalized requirement10.00% 8.00% 6.50% 5.00%
Minimum capital requirement, including fully-phased in capital conservation buffer (2019)10.50% 8.50% 7.00% N/A
Risk-weighted assets$7,517,635
 $7,517,635
 $7,517,635
 N/A
Average AssetsN/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $9,387,922
        
December 31, 201614.01% 11.93% 10.09% 9.28%
Minimum capital requirement8.00% 6.00% 4.50% 4.00%
Well capitalized requirement10.00% 8.00% 6.50% 5.00%
Minimum capital requirement, including fully-phased in capital conservation buffer (2019)10.50% 8.50% 7.00% N/A
Risk-weighted assets$6,335,807
 $6,335,807
 $6,335,807
 N/A
Average AssetsN/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $8,147,357


Retained earnings that could be available for the payment of dividends to HeartlandHTLF from its banks totaled approximately $244.6$788.5 million and $182.1$702.2 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, respectively, under the most restrictive minimum capital requirements to remain well capitalized. At September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, retainedrequirements. Retained earnings that could be available for the payment of dividends to HTLF from its banks totaled approximately $482.8 million and $403.9 million at June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively, under the most restrictive minimum capital requirements totaled $394.9to remain well capitalized. These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay dividends on HTLF's common and preferred stock and to pay interest and principal on its debt.

As of June 30, 2023, management believes regulatory capital ratio buffers would withstand any changes in regulatory rules that require the inclusion of unrealized losses in the total investment portfolio and remain well capitalized.

On June 26, 2020, HTLF issued and sold 4.6 million depositary shares, each representing a 1/400th interest in a share of 7.00% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E. The depositary shares are listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "HTLFP." If declared, dividends are paid quarterly in arrears at a rate of 7.00% per annum beginning on October 15, 2020. For the dividend period beginning on the first reset date of July 15, 2025, and $308.9 million, respectively.for dividend periods beginning every fifth anniversary thereafter, each a reset date, the rate per annum will be reset based on a recent five-year treasury rate plus 6.675%. The earliest redemption date for the preferred shares is July 15, 2025. Dividends payable on common shares are subject to quarterly dividends payable on these outstanding preferred shares at the applicable dividend rate.


On July 29, 2016, HeartlandAugust 8, 2022, HTLF filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC to register debt or equity securities. This shelf registration statement, which was effective immediately, provides HeartlandHTLF with the ability to raise capital, subject to market conditions and SEC rules and limitations, if Heartland'sthe board of directors decides to do so. This registration statement will permit Heartland, permits HTLF,



from time to time, in one or more public offerings, to offer debt securities, subordinated notes, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, rights or units of any combination of these securities. The amount of securities that may be offered iswas not specified in the registration statement, and the terms of any future offerings willare to be established at the time of the offering. In November 2016, Heartland offered and sold 1,379,690 shares of its common stock pursuant to thisThe registration statement.statement expires on August 8, 2025.


On February 28, 2017, Heartland completed the acquisition of Founders Bancorp, parent company of Founders Community Bank, based in San Luis Obispo, California. Based on Heartland's closing common stock price of $49.55 per share on February 28, 2017, the aggregate consideration was approximately $31.0 million, which was paid by delivery of 455,877 shares of Heartland common stock and cash of $8.4 million.

During the first quarter of 2017, 333 shares of the Heartland Series D convertible preferred stock issued in the CIC Bancshares, Inc. acquisition were converted into 13,283 shares of Heartland common stock, and $167,000 of the subordinated convertible notes assumed in the acquisition were converted into 6,128 shares of Heartland common stock. The remaining subordinated convertible debt balance of $391,100 related to the CIC Bancshares, Inc., acquisition were converted to 14,353 shares of common stock during the third quarter of 2017.

On July 7, 2017, Heartland completed the acquisition of Citywide Banks of Colorado, Inc., parent company of Citywide Banks, headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. Simultaneous with the close, Citywide Banks merged into Heartland's Centennial Bank and Trust subsidiary. The aggregate consideration was approximately $211.2 million, of which $58.6 million was cash, and the remainder was settled by delivery of 3,216,161 shares of Heartland common stock.

Common stockholders' equity was $980.7 million at September 30, 2017, compared to $739.6 million at December 31, 2016. Book value per common share was $32.75 at September 30, 2017, compared to $28.31 at year-end 2016. Changes in common stockholders' equity and book value per common share are the result of earnings, dividends paid, stock transactions and mark-to-market adjustment for unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale and derivative instruments. Heartland had



unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of applicable taxes, of $20.1 million at September 30, 2017, compared to unrealized losses of $30.2 million at December 31, 2016.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS


Commitments and Contractual Obligations
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Heartland's bank subsidiariesThe Banks evaluate the creditworthiness of customers to which they extend a credit commitment on a case-by-case basis and may require collateral to secure any credit extended. The amount of collateral obtained is based upon management's credit evaluation of the counterparty.customer. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and income-producing commercial properties. Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees are conditional commitments issued by Heartland's bank subsidiariesthe Banks to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and December 31, 2016,2022, commitments to extend credit aggregated $2.03totaled $4.91 billion and $1.57$4.73 billion, respectively. Standby letters of credit aggregated $52.3totaled $72.8 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and $46.1$55.1 million at December 31, 2016.2022.


At June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, HTLF's banks had $878.3 million and $682.9 million, respectively, of standby letters of credit with the respective FHLB to secure public funds and municipal deposits.

Contractual obligations and other commitments were disclosed in Heartland'sHTLF's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and there2022. There have been no material changes in Heartland'sto HTLF's contractual obligations and other commitments since that reportthe Annual Report on Form 10-K was filed.


There are certain legal proceedings pending against HTLF and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2023, that are ordinary routine litigation incidental to business.

HTLF continues to explore opportunities to expand the size of its banking footprint by opportunistically identifying acquisition targets that complement or supplement its current banking strategy. This includes transactions that increase penetration in existing geographic Bank Markets and expansion into adjacent markets, as well as acquisitions of fee income businesses that complement and build on existing businesses or further meet the needs of customers. Future expenditures relating to expansion efforts, in addition to those identified above, cannot be estimated at this time.

Derivative Financial Instruments
HTLF enters into mortgage banking derivatives, which are classified as free standing derivatives. These derivatives include interest rate lock commitments provided to customers to fund certain mortgage loans to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of these loans. HTLF enters into forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of future interest rate changes on the commitments to fund these loans and on the residential mortgage loans held as available for sale. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on derivative financial instruments.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity refers to the ability to maintain a cash flow that is adequate to meet maturing obligations and existing commitments, to withstand fluctuations in deposit levels, to fund operations and to provide for customers’ credit needs. The liquidity of HTLF principally depends on cash flows from operating activities, investment in and maturity of assets, changes in balances of deposits and borrowings and its ability to borrow funds in the money or capital markets.

At June 30, 2023, HTLF had $400.2 million of cash and cash equivalents, time deposits in other financial institutions of $1.5 million and securities carried at fair value of $5.80 billion. Management expects the securities portfolio to produce cash flows of approximately $1.3 billion over the next twelve months.

Management of investing and financing activities, and market conditions, determine the level and the stability of net interest cash flows. Management attempts to mitigate the impact of changes in market interest rates to the extent possible, so that balance sheet growth is the principal determinant of growth in net interest cash flows.




The Banks' FHLB memberships give them the ability to borrow funds for short- and long-term purposes under a variety of programs. Short-term borrowing balances depend on commercial cash management and smaller correspondent bank relationships and, as a result, will normally fluctuate. Management believes these balances to be stable sources of funds. In the event of short-term liquidity needs, HTLF's banks may purchase federal funds from each other or from correspondent banks and may also borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank, including utilizing the BTFP.

Additional funding is provided by long-term debt and short-term borrowings. As of June 30, 2023, HTLF had $372.4 million of long-term debt outstanding, and it is an important funding source because of its multi-year borrowing structure.

During the first six months of 2023, HTLF shifted out of overnight borrowings and into brokered CDs, which allowed for more immediate funding availability through various federal programs. As of June 30, 2023, pledged securities totaled $2.88 billion. As of June 30, 2023, approximately $3.73 billion of securities remained available to pledge.

The following table shows the source of funding, balance outstanding and available borrowing capacity as of June 30, 2023, dollars in thousands:
As of June 30, 2023
SourceOutstandingAvailable
Federal Reserve Discount Window$— $1,491,556 
Bank Term Funding Program— 630,400 
Federal Home Loan Bank680 1,178,830 
Federal Funds— 272,500 
Wholesale deposits/brokered CDs2,893,391 1,175,723 
Total$2,894,071 $4,749,009 

HTLF is focused on loan growth and strives to fund loan growth with the least expensive source of deposits, sales of securities or borrowings. Management believes it is unlikely HTLF would be required to sell securities at a loss for such funding needs. The securities portfolio is expected to produce cash flows of approximately $1.3 billion over the next twelve months, which could be used to fund loan growth. Additionally, growing deposits will continue to be a focus. During the second quarter of 2023, HTLF introduced commercial and retail deposit campaigns, which resulted in the opening of nearly 1,300 net new commercial deposit account and over 1,400 net new retail accounts. HTLF offers the ICS and CDARS products accessed through the Intrafi network of financial institutions, which helps to reduce the amount of pledged securities.

On a consolidated basis, HeartlandHTLF maintains a large balance of short-term securities that, when combined with cash from operations, Heartlandmanagement believes are adequate to meet its funding obligations.


At the parent company level, routine funding requirements consist primarily of dividends paid to stockholders, debt service on revolving credit arrangements and trust preferred securities issuances, repayment requirements under other debt obligations and payments for acquisitions. The parent company obtains the funding to meet these obligations from dividends paid by its bank subsidiariesBanks and the issuance of debt and equity securities. On

At June 14, 2017, Heartland's30, 2023, the parent company had cash of $267.5 million. Additionally, HTLF has a revolving credit agreement with an unaffiliated bank, which was increased to $25.0 million from $20.0renewed most recently on June 14, 2022. The revolving credit agreement has $100.0 million of maximum borrowing capacity. At Septembercapacity, of which none was outstanding at June 30, 2017, $5.0 million was outstanding. Heartland also has a non-revolving2023. This credit line with the same unaffiliated bank. At September 30, 2017, $39.3 million was available on this non-revolving credit line. These credit agreements containagreement contains specific financial covenants, all of which Heartland was in complianceHTLF complied with as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2023.


The ability of HeartlandHTLF to pay dividends to its stockholders is dependentdepends upon dividends paid to HTLF by its subsidiaries.Banks. The bank subsidiariesBanks are subject to statutory and regulatory restrictions on the amount they may pay in dividends. To maintain acceptable capital ratios in Heartland's bank subsidiaries,at HTLF's Banks, certain portions of their retained earnings are not available for the payment of dividends.


Heartland continues to explore opportunities to expand its footprint of independent community banks. InHTLF has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the current banking industry environment, Heartland seeks these opportunities for growth through acquisitions. Heartland is primarily focused on possible acquisitions inSEC that provides HTLF the markets it currently serves, in which there would be an opportunity to increase market share, achieve efficiencies and provide greater convenience for current customers. Future expenditures relating to expansion efforts, in addition to those identified above, cannot be estimated at this time.

Derivative Financial Instruments
Heartland enters into mortgage banking derivatives, which are classified as free standing derivatives. These derivatives include interest rate lock commitments provided to customers to fund certain mortgage loans to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of such loans. We enter into forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of future interest rate changes on the commitments to fund these loans and on the residential mortgage loans held as available for sale. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements include in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on our derivative financial instruments.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity refers to Heartland's ability to maintainraise both debt and capital, subject to SEC rules and limitations, if HTLF's board of directors decides to do so. This registration statement expires in August 2025.

Management believes that cash flow that is adequate to meet maturing obligations and existing commitments, to withstand fluctuations in deposit levels, to fund operations and to provide for customers' credit needs. The liquidity of Heartland



principally depends on hand, cash flows from operating activities, investment in and maturity of assets, changes in balances of deposits and borrowings, and its ability to borrow funds in the money or capital markets.

Operating activities provided cash of $129.9 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to cash provided of $96.7 million during the first nine months of 2016. The largest factor in this change was the activity in loans originated for sale and the proceeds on sales of loans held for sale, which provided cash of $25.5 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to using $3.5 million in cash during the first nine months of 2016.

Investing activities provided cash of $156.6 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to providing cash of $168.7 million during the first nine months of 2016. The proceeds from sales, paydowns and maturities of securities available for sale and held to maturity were $1.30 billion during the first nine months of 2017 compared to $912.0 million during the first nine months of 2016. Cash used for the purchase of securities available for sale totaled $1.30 billion during the first nine months of 2017 compared to $888.9 million during the first nine months of 2016. Net decreases in loans provided cash of $45.1 million and $138.7 million during the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. Also contributing to cash provided by investing activities was net cashoperations and cash equivalents received in acquisitions, which totaled $71.1 million during the first nine months of 2017 comparedavailability under existing borrower programs and facilities will be sufficient to $8.1 million during the first nine months of 2016.

Financing activities used cash of $193.5 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to using cash of $322.1 million during the first nine months of 2016. A net increase in demand deposits provided cash of $181.2 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to providing cash of $160.3 million during the first nine months of 2016. The net decrease in savings deposits used cash of $179.7 million for the first nine months of 2017 compared to providing cash of $51.5 million during the first nine months of 2016. A net decrease in time deposits used cash of $8.6 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to using cash of $353.1 million during the first nine months of 2016. Short-term borrowings activity, including short-term FHLB activity and revolving credit line agreement activity, used cash of $169.0 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to using cash of $115.6 million during the first nine months of 2016. Other borrowing activity used cash of $8.6 million during the first nine months of 2017 compared to providing cash of $24.4 million during the first nine months of 2016. Included in the use of cash during the first nine months of 2016 was cash of $81.7 million used for the redemption of Heartland's Series C Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury under the Small Business Lending Fund program.

Management of investing and financing activities, and market conditions, determine the level and the stability of net interest cash flows. Management attempts to mitigate the impact of changes in market interest rates to the extent possible, so that balance sheet growth is the principal determinant of increases in net interest cash flows.

Heartland's short-term borrowing balances are dependent on commercial cash management and smaller correspondent bank relationships, and, as a result, short-term borrowing balances will normally fluctuate. Management believes these balances, on average, to be stable sources of funds; however, management intends to rely more heavily on deposit growthmeet any recurring and additional FHLB borrowingsoperating cash needs in the future.2023.


In the event of short-term liquidity needs, Heartland's bank subsidiaries may purchase federal funds from each other or from correspondent banks, and may also borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank. Additionally, the bank subsidiaries’ FHLB memberships give them the ability to borrow funds for short- and long-term purposes under a variety of programs.



Heartland's revolving credit line agreement with an unaffiliated bank provides a maximum borrowing capacity of $25.0 million. During the third quarter of 2017, Heartland had advances of $20.0 million and repayments of $15.0 million on this line. At September 30, 2017, $5.0 million was outstanding on this agreement. Heartland also has a non-revolving credit line with the same unaffiliated bank, which had $39.3 million of borrowing capacity at September 30, 2017, of which no balance had been drawn.





ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market prices and rates. Heartland'sHTLF's market risk is comprised primarily of interest rate risk resulting from its core banking activities of lending and accepting deposits. Interest rate risk measures the impact on earnings from changes in interest rates and the effect on the current fair market values of Heartland'sHTLF's assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. Heartland'sHTLF's objective is to measure this risk and manage its balance sheet to avoid unacceptable potential for economic loss.


Management continually develops and applies strategies to mitigate market risk. Exposure to market risk is reviewed on a regular basis by the asset/liability committees of Heartland's bank subsidiariesthe Banks, and, on a consolidated basis, by Heartland'sHTLF's executive management and board of directors. Darling Consulting Group, Inc. has been engaged to provide asset/liability management position assessment and strategy formulation services to Heartland and its bank subsidiaries. At least quarterly, a detailed review of the balance sheet risk profile is performed for HeartlandHTLF and each of its bank subsidiaries.Banks. Included in these reviews are interest rate sensitivity analyses, which simulate changes in net interest income in response to various interest rate scenarios. These analyses consider current portfolio rates, existing maturities, repricing opportunities and market interest rates, in addition to prepayments and growth under different interest rate assumptions. Selected strategies are modeled prior to implementation to determine their effect on Heartland'sHTLF's interest rate risk profile and net interest income. Heartland believes its primary market risk exposures did not change significantly in the first nine months of 2017.


The core interest rate risk analysis utilized by Heartland examines the balance sheet under increasing and decreasing interest rate scenarios that are neither too modest nor too extreme. All rate changes are ramped over a 12-month horizon based upon a parallel shift in the yield curve and then maintained at those levels over the remainder of the simulation horizon. Using this approach, management is able to see the effect that both a gradual change of rates (year 1)one) and a rate shock (year 2two and beyond) could have on Heartland's net interest income. Starting balances in the model reflect actual balances on the “as of”"as of" date, adjusted for material transactions. Pro-forma balances remain static. This methodology enables interest rate risk embedded within the existing balance sheet structure to be isolated from the interest rate risk often caused by growth in assets and liabilities. Due to the low interest rate environment, the simulations under a decreasing interest rate scenario were prepared using a 100 basis point shift in rates. The most recent reviews at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, and SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2022, provided the following results, in thousands:
20232022
 Net Interest
Margin
% Change
From Base
Net Interest
Margin
% Change
From Base
Year 1    
Down 100 Basis Points$610,231 (1.00)%$596,846 (2.43)%
Base616,421 — 611,715 — 
Up 200 Basis Points627,222 1.75 628,011 2.66 
Year 2    
Down 100 Basis Points$614,571 (0.30)%$590,415 (3.48)%
Base637,157 3.36 646,665 5.71 
Up 200 Basis Points650,264 5.49 680,461 11.24 
 2017 2016
 
Net Interest
Margin
 
% Change
From Base
 
Net Interest
Margin
 
% Change
From Base
Year 1       
Down 100 Basis Points$343,033
 (2.69)% $278,279
 (2.74)%
Base$352,502
   $286,122
  
Up 200 Basis Points$351,265
 (0.35)% $286,325
 0.07 %
Year 2       
Down 100 Basis Points$326,965
 (7.24)% $264,054
 (7.71)%
Base$354,238
 0.49 % $286,429
 0.11 %
Up 200 Basis Points$369,712
 4.88 % $298,565
 4.35 %


HeartlandHTLF uses derivative financial instruments to manage the impact of changes in interest rates on its future interest income or interest expense. HeartlandHTLF is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to these derivative instruments but believes it has minimized the risk of these losses by entering into the contracts with large, stable financial institutions. The estimated fair market values of these derivative instruments are presented in Note 76 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


HeartlandHTLF enters into financial instruments with off balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend funds to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract relating to the commitment. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and may require collateral from the borrower. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by HeartlandHTLF to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party up to a stated amount and subject to specified terms and conditions. These commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheetsheets until the loan is made or the letter or credit is issued.





Heartland periodically holds a securities trading portfolio that would also be subject to elements of market risk. These securities are carried on the balance sheet at fair value. At both September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, Heartland held no securities in its securities trading portfolio.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


Based on an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly reportQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the supervision and with the participation of Heartland's management, including itsthe Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that Heartland'sthat:



HTLF's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) were effective.
During the quarterthree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, there have been no changes in Heartland's internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Heartland'sthe internal controlcontrols over financial reporting.






PART II


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


There are no material pendingcertain legal proceedings to which Heartland orpending against HTLF and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2023, that are a party other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses. While the ultimate outcome of current legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that the resolution of these legal actions should not have a material effect on Heartland's consolidated financial position or results of operations.business.


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS


There have been no material changes in the risk factors applicable to HeartlandHTLF from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors”"Risk Factors" in Heartland's 2016HTLF's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Please refer to that section of Heartland's Form 10-K report for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to Heartland's business.


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


Heartland'sOn March 17, 2020, the board of directors has authorized management to acquire and hold up to 500,000 shares5% of common stockcapital or $87.4 million as of June 30, 2023, as treasury shares at any one time. HeartlandHTLF and its affiliated purchasers made no purchases of its common stock during the nine monthsquarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2023.


ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES


None


ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not applicable


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION


NoneOn May 26, 2023 (the "Adoption Date"), Marty Schmitz, a Director of HTLF, entered into a written plan for the sale of securities of HTLF intended to satisfy SEC Rule 10b5-1(c) (a "10b5-1 Plan"). Mr. Schmitz’s 10b5-1 Plan provides for the sale of up to 17,800 shares of HTLF’s common stock commencing no earlier than 90 days after the Adoption Date, and terminating on June 15, 2024.







ITEM 6. EXHIBITS


Exhibits

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101Financial statement formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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101Financial statement formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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(1) Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
(2) Certain confidential information contained in this agreement has been omitted because it is both not material and is the type that the registrant treats as private or confidential.
(3) Filed herewith.or furnished herewith















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 there unto duly authorized.





HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
(Registrant)
HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC./s/ Bruce K. Lee
(Registrant)By: Bruce K. Lee
/s/ Lynn B. Fuller
By: Lynn B. Fuller
ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)
/s/ Bryan R. McKeag
By: Bryan R. McKeag
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)
/s/ Janet M. Quick
By: Janet M. Quick
Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)
Dated: November 8, 2017August 4, 2023