UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For quarterly period ended March 31, 2019
2020
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TRANSITION 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  52001
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(563) 589-2100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit 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, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerx
Accelerated Filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised 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 Exchange Act). Yes oNo x


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per shareHTLFNasdaq Stock Market

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the classes of Registrant's common stock as of the latest practicable date:  As of May 6, 2019,5, 2020, the Registrant had outstanding 34,604,46236,808,249 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








PART I


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 March 31, 2020 (Unaudited)December 31, 2019
ASSETS  
Cash and due from banks$175,587  $206,607  
Interest bearing deposits with other banks and other short-term investments64,156  172,127  
Cash and cash equivalents239,743  378,734  
Time deposits in other financial institutions3,568  3,564  
Securities: 
Carried at fair value (cost of $3,517,232 at March 31, 2020, and $3,311,433 at December 31, 2019)3,488,621  3,312,796  
Held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $197 at March 31, 2020 (fair value of $101,375 at March 31, 2020, and $100,484 at December 31, 2019)91,875  91,324  
Other investments, at cost35,370  31,321  
Loans held for sale22,957  26,748  
Loans receivable: 
Held to maturity8,374,236  8,367,917  
Allowance for credit losses(97,350) (70,395) 
Loans receivable, net8,276,886  8,297,522  
Premises, furniture and equipment, net197,993  197,558  
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale2,967  2,967  
Other real estate, net6,074  6,914  
Goodwill446,345  446,345  
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net45,707  48,688  
Servicing rights, net5,220  6,736  
Cash surrender value on life insurance172,140  171,625  
Other assets259,043  186,755  
TOTAL ASSETS$13,294,509  $13,209,597  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  
LIABILITIES:  
Deposits:  
Demand$3,696,974  $3,543,863  
Savings6,366,610  6,307,425  
Time1,110,441  1,193,043  
Total deposits11,174,025  11,044,331  
Short-term borrowings121,442  182,626  
Other borrowings276,150  275,773  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities169,178  128,730  
TOTAL LIABILITIES11,740,795  11,631,460  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:  
Preferred stock (par value $1 per share; authorized 17,604 shares; 0ne issued or outstanding at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019)—  —  
Series A Junior Participating preferred stock (par value $1 per share; authorized 16,000 shares; 0ne issued or outstanding at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019)—  —  
Series C Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (par value $1 per share; 81,698 shares authorized at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, 0ne issued or outstanding at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019)—  —  
Series D Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock (par value $1 per share; 3,000 shares authorized at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019; 0ne issued or outstanding at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019)—  —  
Common stock (par value $1 per share; 60,000,000 shares authorized at both March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019; issued 36,807,217 shares at March 31, 2020, and 36,704,278 shares at December 31, 2019)36,807  36,704  
Capital surplus842,780  839,857  
Retained earnings700,298  702,502  
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)(26,171) (926) 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY1,553,714  1,578,137  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$13,294,509  $13,209,597  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   
 March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) December 31, 2018
ASSETS   
Cash and due from banks$174,198
 $223,135
Interest bearing deposits with other banks and other short-term investments318,303
 50,495
Cash and cash equivalents492,501
 273,630
Time deposits in other financial institutions4,675
 4,672
Securities:  
Carried at fair value (cost of $2,415,641 at March 31, 2019, and $2,492,620 at December 31, 2018)2,400,460
 2,450,709
Held to maturity, at cost (fair value of $95,240 at March 31, 2019, and $245,341 at December 31, 2018)88,089
 236,283
Other investments, at cost27,506
 28,396
Loans held for sale69,716
 119,801
Loans receivable:  
Held to maturity7,331,544
 7,407,697
Allowance for loan and lease losses(62,639) (61,963)
Loans receivable, net7,268,905
 7,345,734
Premises, furniture and equipment, net183,185
 187,418
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale7,030
 7,258
Other real estate, net5,391
 6,153
Goodwill391,668
 391,668
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles, net44,637
 47,479
Servicing rights, net28,968
 31,072
Cash surrender value on life insurance163,764
 162,892
Other assets136,000
 114,841
TOTAL ASSETS$11,312,495
 $11,408,006
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
LIABILITIES:   
Deposits:   
Demand$3,118,909
 $3,264,737
Savings5,145,929
 5,107,962
Time1,088,104
 1,023,730
Total deposits9,352,942
 9,396,429
Deposits held for sale118,564
 106,409
Short-term borrowings104,314
 227,010
Other borrowings268,312
 274,905
Accrued expenses and other liabilities96,261
 78,078
TOTAL LIABILITIES9,940,393
 10,082,831
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
Preferred stock (par value $1 per share; authorized 17,604 shares; none issued or outstanding at both March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018)
 
Series A Junior Participating preferred stock (par value $1 per share; authorized 16,000 shares; none issued or outstanding at both March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018)
 
Series C Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (par value $1 per share; 81,698 shares authorized at both March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, none issued or outstanding at both March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018)
 
Series D Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock (par value $1 per share; 3,000 shares authorized at both March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018; none issued or outstanding at both March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018)
 
Common stock (par value $1 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized at both March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018; issued 34,603,611 shares at March 31, 2019, and 34,477,499 shares at December 31, 2018)34,604
 34,477
Capital surplus745,596
 743,095
Retained earnings603,506
 579,252
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(11,604) (31,649)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY1,372,102
 1,325,175
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$11,312,495
 $11,408,006
    
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
March 31,
 20202019
INTEREST INCOME:  
Interest and fees on loans$106,414  $100,456  
Interest on securities:
Taxable21,731  15,876  
Nontaxable2,183  3,093  
Interest on federal funds sold—   
Interest on interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions721  1,292  
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME131,049  120,721  
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
Interest on deposits14,582  13,213  
Interest on short-term borrowings296  889  
Interest on other borrowings (includes $(183) and $165 of interest expense/(benefit) related to derivatives reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.3,660  3,664  
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE18,538  17,766  
NET INTEREST INCOME112,511  102,955  
Provision for credit losses21,520  1,635  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES90,991  101,320  
NONINTEREST INCOME: 
Service charges and fees12,021  12,794  
Loan servicing income963  1,729  
Trust fees5,022  4,474  
Brokerage and insurance commissions733  734  
Securities gains, net includes $1,658 and $1,575 of net security gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.1,658  1,575  
Unrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities, net(231) 258  
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale4,660  3,176  
Valuation allowance on servicing rights(1,565) (589) 
Income on bank owned life insurance498  899  
Other noninterest income2,058  1,667  
TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME25,817  26,717  
NONINTEREST EXPENSES: 
Salaries and employee benefits49,957  50,285  
Occupancy6,471  6,607  
Furniture and equipment3,108  2,692  
Professional fees12,473  10,995  
Advertising2,205  2,320  
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization2,981  2,869  
Other real estate and loan collection expenses334  701  
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuations of assets, net16  (3,004) 
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs1,376  3,614  
Partnership investment in tax credit projects184  475  
Other noninterest expenses11,754  10,676  
TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSES90,859  88,230  
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES25,949  39,807  
Income taxes (includes $466 and $358 of income tax expense reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.)5,909  8,310  
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$20,040  $31,497  
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC$0.54  $0.91  
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED$0.54  $0.91  
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE$0.20  $0.16  
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
March 31,
 2019 2018
INTEREST INCOME:   
Interest and fees on loans$100,456
 $85,651
Interest on securities:   
Taxable15,876
 11,577
Nontaxable3,093
 3,579
Interest on federal funds sold4
 
Interest on interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions1,292
 407
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME120,721

101,214
INTEREST EXPENSE:   
Interest on deposits13,213
 5,766
Interest on short-term borrowings889
 268
Interest on other borrowings (includes $165 and $197 of interest expense related to derivatives reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively)3,664
 3,596
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE17,766

9,630
NET INTEREST INCOME102,955

91,584
Provision for loan losses1,635
 4,263
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES101,320

87,321
NONINTEREST INCOME:   
Service charges and fees12,794
 10,079
Loan servicing income1,729
 1,754
Trust fees4,474
 4,680
Brokerage and insurance commissions734
 907
Securities gains, net (includes $1,575 and $1,441 of net security gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively)1,575
 1,441
Unrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities, net258
 (28)
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale3,176
 4,051
Valuation allowance on servicing rights(589) (2)
Income on bank owned life insurance899
 614
Other noninterest income1,667
 1,220
TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME26,717

24,716
NONINTEREST EXPENSES:   
Salaries and employee benefits50,285
 48,710
Occupancy6,607
 6,043
Furniture and equipment2,692
 2,749
Professional fees11,379
 9,448
Advertising2,325
 1,940
Core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles amortization2,842
 1,863
Other real estate and loan collection expenses701
 732
Gain on sales/valuations of assets, net(3,004) (197)
Restructuring expenses3,227
 2,564
Other noninterest expenses11,176
 9,794
TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSES88,230

83,646
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES39,807

28,391
Income taxes (includes $358 and $261 of income tax expense reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively)8,310
 5,123
NET INCOME31,497

23,268
Preferred dividends
 (13)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$31,497

$23,255
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC$0.91
 $0.76
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED$0.91
 $0.76
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE$0.16
 $0.13
    
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.   






HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20202019
NET INCOME$20,040  $31,497  
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
Securities:
Net change in unrealized gain/(loss) on securities(28,328) 29,965  
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income(1,658) (1,575) 
Income taxes7,797  (7,281) 
Other comprehensive income/(loss) on securities(22,189) 21,109  
Derivatives used in cash flow hedging relationships:
Net change in unrealized loss on derivatives(3,680) (1,504) 
Reclassification adjustment for net gains/(losses) on derivatives realized in net income(190) 158  
Income taxes814  282  
Other comprehensive loss on cash flow hedges(3,056) (1,064) 
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(25,245) 20,045  
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)$(5,205) $51,542  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018
NET INCOME$31,497
 $23,268
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)   
Securities:   
Net change in unrealized gain/(loss) on securities29,965
 (19,834)
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income(1,575) (1,441)
Income taxes(7,281) 5,391
Other comprehensive income/(loss) on securities21,109
 (15,884)
Derivatives used in cash flow hedging relationships:   
Net change in unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives(1,505) 1,699
Reclassification adjustment for net losses on derivatives realized in net income158
 197
Income taxes283
 (708)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) on cash flow hedges(1,064) 1,188
Other comprehensive income/(loss)20,045
 (14,696)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$51,542
 $8,572
    
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.   






HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20202019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
Net income$20,040  $31,497  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization7,100  8,155  
Provision for credit losses21,520  1,635  
Net amortization of premium on securities3,685  5,692  
Securities gains, net(1,658) (1,575) 
Unrealized (gain)/loss on equity securities, net231  (258) 
Stock based compensation2,222  2,375  
Loans originated for sale(91,974) (61,348) 
Proceeds on sales of loans held for sale100,425  64,941  
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale(4,660) (2,978) 
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable(667) 682  
Increase in prepaid expenses(157) (1,708) 
Increase in accrued interest payable316  1,261  
Capitalization of servicing rights(414) (266) 
Valuation allowance on servicing rights1,565  589  
Loss on sales/valuations of assets, net16  1,512  
Net excess tax (expense) benefit from stock based compensation(25) 336  
Other, net(40,513) (16,493) 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES17,052  34,049  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
Purchase of time deposits in other financial institutions(4) (248) 
Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale328,890  434,154  
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on securities available for sale92,413  86,727  
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on securities held to maturity55  2,156  
Proceeds from the maturity of time deposits in other financial institutions150  245  
Proceeds from the sale, maturity of and principal paydowns on other investments5,613  2,730  
Purchase of securities available for sale(627,246) (299,105) 
Purchase of other investments(9,662) (1,779) 
Net (increase) decrease in loans(5,568) 43,925  
Purchase of bank owned life insurance policies(39) (5) 
Capital expenditures(3,723) (1,123) 
Proceeds from the sale of equipment—  117  
Net cash expended in divestitures—  28,142  
Proceeds on sale of OREO and other repossessed assets1,019  2,537  
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES$(218,102) $298,473  



HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net income$31,497
 $23,268
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization8,155
 6,802
Provision for loan losses1,635
 4,263
Net amortization of premium on securities5,692
 5,823
Securities gains, net(1,575) (1,441)
Unrealized (gain)/loss on equity securities, net(258) 28
Stock based compensation2,375
 1,858
Loans originated for sale(61,348) (112,433)
Proceeds on sales of loans held for sale64,941
 135,506
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale(2,978) (2,889)
Decrease in accrued interest receivable682
 3,239
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses(1,708) 194
Increase in accrued interest payable1,261
 1,029
Capitalization of servicing rights(266) (1,183)
Valuation allowance on servicing rights589
 2
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuations of assets, net1,512
 (197)
Net excess tax benefit from stock based compensation336
 611
Other, net(16,493) (5,441)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES34,049
 59,039
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Purchase of time deposits in other financial institutions(248) 
Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale434,154
 392,246
Proceeds from the redemption of time deposits in other financial institutions
 8,767
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on securities available for sale86,727
 49,603
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on securities held to maturity2,156
 3,570
Proceeds from the maturity of and principal paydowns on time deposits in other financial institutions245
 4,368
Proceeds from the sale, maturity of and principal paydowns on other investments2,730
 677
Purchase of securities available for sale(299,105) (244,289)
Purchase of other investments(1,779) (644)
Net (increase) decrease in loans43,925
 (32,314)
Purchase of bank owned life insurance policies(5) 
Capital expenditures(1,123) (2,356)
Net cash and cash equivalents received in acquisitions
 5,543
Proceeds from the sale of equipment117
 615
Net cash received in divestitures28,142
 
Proceeds on sale of OREO and other repossessed assets2,537
 668
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES$298,473
 $186,454
    
HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20202019
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits$153,111  $(131,876) 
Net increase in savings deposits59,185  74,016  
Net increase (decrease) in time deposit accounts(82,602) 75,141  
Net decrease in short-term borrowings(34,987) (43,000) 
Proceeds from short term FHLB advances491,545  430,888  
Repayments of short term FHLB advances(517,742) (506,725) 
Proceeds from other borrowings1,930  50  
Repayments of other borrowings(1,832) (6,868) 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock804  253  
Dividends paid(7,353) (5,530) 
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES62,059  (113,651) 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(138,991) 218,871  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year378,734  273,630  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$239,743  $492,501  
Supplemental disclosures: 
Cash paid for income/franchise taxes$12  $84  
Cash paid for interest$18,222  $16,537  
Loans transferred to OREO$245  $1,694  
Transfer of premises from premises, furniture and equipment, net, to premises, furniture and equipment held for sale$—  $654  
Deposits transferred to held for sale$—  $76,968  
Loans transferred to held for sale$—  $32,111  
Securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale$—  $148,030  
Purchases of securities available for sale, accrued, not settled$14,035  $2,019  
Maturity of securities available for sale, accrued, not settled$—  $1,000  
Transfer of available for sale securities to held to maturity securities$462  $—  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.








HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
   
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Net increase/(decrease) in demand deposits$(131,876) $5,834
Net increase in savings deposits74,016
 100,608
Net (increase) decrease in time deposit accounts75,141
 (69,143)
Proceeds on short-term revolving credit line
 15,000
Net decrease in short-term borrowings(43,000) (168,451)
Proceeds from short term FHLB advances430,888
 220,000
Repayments of short term FHLB advances(506,725) (260,000)
Proceeds from other borrowings50
 
Repayments of other borrowings(6,868) (14,995)
Purchase of treasury stock
 (97)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock253
 14
Dividends paid(5,530) (3,920)
NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES(113,651) (175,150)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents218,871
 70,343
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year273,630
 196,003
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$492,501
 $266,346
Supplemental disclosures:   
Cash paid for income/franchise taxes$84
 $2
Cash paid for interest$16,537
 $8,601
Loans transferred to OREO$1,694
 $939
Transfer of premises from premises, furniture and equipment, net, to premises, furniture and equipment held for sale$654
 $
Deposits transferred to held for sale$76,968
 $
Loans transferred to held for sale$32,111
 $
Securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale$148,030
 $
Purchases of securities available for sale, accrued, not settled$2,019
 $
Maturity of securities available for sale, accrued, not settled$1,000
 $
Stock consideration granted for acquisitions$
 $53,621
    
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, 2019$—  $34,477  $743,095  $579,252  $(31,649) $—  $1,325,175  
Comprehensive income/(loss)31,497  20,045  51,542  
Cumulative effect adjustment from the adoption of ASU 2016-02(1,713) (1,713) 
Cash dividends declared:
Common, $0.16 per share(5,530) (5,530) 
Issuance of 126,112 shares of common stock127  126  253  
Stock based compensation2,375  2,375  
Balance at March 31, 2019$—  $34,604  $745,596  $603,506  $(11,604) $—  $1,372,102  
Balance at January 1, 2020$—  $36,704  $839,857  $702,502  $(926) $—  $1,578,137  
Comprehensive income/(loss)20,040  (25,245) (5,205) 
Cumulative effect adjustment from the adoption of ASU 2016-13(14,891) (14,891) 
Cash dividends declared:
Common, $0.20 per share(7,353) (7,353) 
Issuance of 102,939 shares of common stock103  701  804  
Stock based compensation2,222  2,222  
Balance at March 31, 2020$—  $36,807  $842,780  $700,298  $(26,171) $—  $1,553,714  
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, 2018$938
 $29,953
 $503,709
 $481,331
 $(24,474) $
 $991,457
Comprehensive income

 





23,268
 (14,696)



8,572
Reclassification of unrealized net gain on equity securities

 





280
 (280)




Cash dividends declared:

 

 

 

 

 

  
Series D Preferred, $17.50 per share      (13)     (13)
Common, $0.13 per share

 





(3,907) 





(3,907)
Purchase of 1,761 shares of common stock

 







 


(97)
(97)
Issuance of 1,116,644 shares of common stock

 1,115

52,423



 


97

53,635
Stock based compensation

 


1,858



 





1,858
Balance at March 31, 2018$938
 $31,068
 $557,990
 $500,959
 $(39,450) $
 $1,051,505
Balance at January 1, 2019$
 $34,477
 $743,095
 $579,252
 $(31,649) $
 $1,325,175
Comprehensive income      31,497
 20,045
 

 51,542
Retained earnings adjustment for adoption of leasing standard      (1,713)     (1,713)
Cash dividends declared:        

 

 

Common, $0.16 per share   
 
(5,530) 





(5,530)
Issuance of 126,112 shares of common stock  127

126
 

 





253
Stock based compensation   
2,375



 





2,375
Balance at March 31, 2019$
 $34,604
 $745,596
 $603,506
 $(11,604) $
 $1,372,102
              
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, 2018,2019, included in the Form 10-K of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. ("Heartland") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 27, 201926, 2020. 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 March 31, 2019,2020, are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2019.2020.


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-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, are shown in the table below:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Dollars and number of shares in thousands, except per share data)2019 2018(Dollars and number of shares in thousands, except per share data)20202019
Net income$31,497
 $23,268
Preferred dividends
 (13)
Net income available to common stockholders$31,497
 $23,255
Net income available to stockholdersNet income available to stockholders$20,040  $31,497  
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share34,564
 30,442
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share36,821  34,564  
Assumed incremental common shares issued upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units136
 203
Assumed incremental common shares issued upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units75  136  
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share34,700
 30,645
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share36,896  34,700  
Earnings per common share — basic$0.91
 $0.76
Earnings per common share — basic$0.54  $0.91  
Earnings per common share — diluted$0.91
 $0.76
Earnings per common share — diluted$0.54  $0.91  
Number of antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings per share computation2
 
Number of antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings per share computation—   


Subsequent Events - Heartland 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. On April 26, 2019, Heartland signed an agreement to sell the mortgage servicing rights portfolio of Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, and the transaction closed on April 30, 2019. See Note 6, "Goodwill, Core Deposit Premium and Other Intangible Assets," for further details on this transaction.


Effect of New Financial Accounting Standards


In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)." Topic 842 requires a lessee to recognize leases on-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 classification affecting the pattern and classification 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 is 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 the ASU; however the majority of Heartland's properties and equipment are owned, not leased. The modified retrospective approach includes a number of optional practical expedients that entities may elect to apply. These practical expedients relate to the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the effective date, and the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or to purchase2016-13



the underlying asset. Early adoption is permitted. InOn January 2018, the FASB issued an amendment to provide entities with the optional practical expedient to not evaluate existing or expired land easements that were previously not accounted for as leases under Topic 840. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, "Leases - Targeted Improvements" to provide entities with relief from the costs of implementing certain aspects of the new leasing standard, Specifically, under the amendments in ASU 2018-11, entities may elect not to recast the comparative periods presented when transitioning to the new leasing standard, and lessors may elect not to separate lease and non-lease components when certain conditions are met. The amendments have the same effective date as ASU 2016-02.1, 2020, Heartland adopted the accounting standard on January 1, 2019, on a modified retrospective basis, as required, and will not restate comparative periods. Heartland adopted the practical expedients, which allow for existing leases to be accounted for under previous guidance with the exception of balance sheet recognition for lessees. The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of ROU assets and lease liabilities of approximately $25.9 million and $27.6 million, respectively, on January 1, 2019. The difference between the lease assets and lease liabilities, which was $1.7 million, was recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The adoption of the standard did not impact Heartland's results of operations or liquidity. See Note 11, "Leases", for more information on Heartland's leases.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASUAccounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326).,", which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss ("CECL") methodology. Also on January 1, 2020, Heartland adopted ASU 2019-04, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments," which amended certain provisions contained in ASU 2016-13, particularly by including accrued interest in the definition of amortized cost, as well as by clarifying that loan extension and renewal options in the original or modified contract that are not unconditionally cancelable by the entity should be considered in the entity's determination of expected credit losses. Also on January 1, 2020, Heartland adopted ASU 2019-11, "Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses," which amended certain aspects of ASU 2016-13.

The amendments in thismeasurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, which includes loans held to maturity and held to maturity debt securities. It also applies to available for sale



debt securities and off-balance sheet unfunded loan commitments. Heartland adopted ASU require a2016-13 using the modified retrospective method for all financial asset (or a group of financial assets)assets measured at amortized cost basis and off-balance sheet unfunded loan commitments. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be presentedreported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP.

Heartland's adoption of ASU 2016-13 resulted in an increase of $12.1 million to the allowance for credit losses related to loans, which included the addition of $6.0 million of purchased credit impaired discount on previously acquired loans and a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings totaling $4.6 million, net of taxes of $1.5 million. Heartland adopted ASU 2016-13 using the prospective transition approach for loans purchased with credit deterioration ("PCD") that were previously classified as purchased credit impaired ("PCI") and accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310-30. In accordance with ASC 326, Heartland did not reassess whether PCI loans met the criteria of PCD loans as of the adoption date.

The adoption of ASU 2016-13 resulted in an increase of $13.6 million to the allowance for unfunded commitments and a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings totaling $10.2 million, net of taxes of $3.4 million.

The adoption of ASU 2016-13 also established an allowance for credit losses for Heartland's held to maturity debt securities of $158,000 and a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings totaling $118,000, net of taxes of $40,000. Heartland did not record an allowance for credit losses for Heartland's available for sale debt securities upon adoption of ASU 2016-13.

The total result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 was a cumulative-effect adjustment to Heartland's retained earnings of $14.9 million, net of taxes of $5.0 million.

Heartland elected to not measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest as such accrued interest is written off in a timely manner when deemed uncollectible. Any such write-off of accrued interest will reverse previously recognized interest income. Heartland elected to not include accrued interest within the presentation and disclosures of the carrying amount of financial assets held at amortized cost. This election is applicable to the various disclosures included within the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The adoption of ASU 2019-04 did not have a material impact on Heartland's results of operation or financial condition.

Heartland elected not to utilize the regulatory transition relief issued by federal regulatory authorities in the first quarter of 2020, which allowed banking institutions to delay the impact of CECL on regulatory capital because the impact on the capital ratios of Heartland and its subsidiary banks was not significant.

Loans Held to Maturity
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at amortized cost, which is the principal amount outstanding, net of cumulative charge-offs, unamortized net deferred loan origination fees and costs and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Heartland has a loan policy which establishes the credit risk appetite, lending standards and underwriting criteria designed so that Heartland may extend credit in a prudent and sound manner. The Heartland board of directors reviews and approves the loan policy 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 and nonperforming loans and potential problem loans.

Heartland originates commercial and industrial loans and owner occupied commercial real estate loans for a wide variety of business purposes, including lines of credit for capital and operating purposes and term loans for real estate and equipment purchases. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans provide financing for various non-owner occupied or income producing properties. Real estate construction loans are generally short-term or interim loans that provide financing for acquiring or developing commercial income properties, multi-family projects or single-family residential homes. Agricultural and agricultural real estate loans provide financing for capital improvements and farm operations, as well as livestock and machinery purchases. Residential real estate loans are originated for the purchase or refinancing of single family residential properties. Consumer loans include loans for motor vehicles, home improvement, home equity and personal lines of credit.

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 credit losses. A loan can be restored to accrual status if the borrower has resumed paying the full amount expected to be collected. of the scheduled contractual interest and principal payments on the loan, and (1) all principal and interest amounts contractually due (including arrearages) are reasonably assured of repayment within a



reasonable period of time, and (2) there is a sustained period of repayment performance (generally a minimum of six months) by the borrower in accordance with the scheduled contractual terms.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans held to maturity amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of the amounts previously charged off.

Heartland's allowance model is designed to consider the current contractual term of the loan, defined as starting as of the most recent renewal date and ending at maturity date. Prepayments are implicit in the model.

Management's estimation of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point for estimating expected credit losses. Adjustments are made to historical loss experience to reflect differences in asset-specific risk characteristics, such as underwriting standards, portfolio mix or asset terms and differences in economic conditions, both current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. If Heartland is not able to make or obtain reasonable and supportable forecasts for the entire life of the financial asset.asset, it is required to estimate expected credit losses for the remaining life using an approach that reverts to historical credit loss information. The amendmentscomponents of the allowance for credit losses are described more specifically below.

Quantitative Factors
The quantitative component of the allowance for credit losses is measured using historical loss experience using a look-back period, currently over the most recent 12 years, on a pool basis for loans with similar risk characteristics. Heartland utilizes third-party software to calculate the expected credit losses. The risks in this ASU indicatethe commercial and industrial loan portfolio include the unpredictability of the cash flow of the borrowers and the variability in the value of the collateral securing the loans. Owner occupied commercial real estate loans are dependent upon the cash flow of the borrowers and the collateral value of the real estate. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans are typically dependent, in large part, on sufficient income from the properties securing the loans to cover the operating expenses and debt service. Real estate construction loans involve additional risks because funds are advanced based upon estimates of costs and the estimated value of the completed project. Additionally, real estate construction loans have a greater risk of default in a weaker economy because the source of repayment is reliant on the successful and timely sale of the project. Agricultural and agricultural real estate loans are dependent upon the profitable operation or management of the farm property securing the loan. Loans secured by farm equipment, livestock or crops may not provide an adequate source of repayment because of damage or depreciation. Residential real estate loans are dependent upon the borrower's ability to repay the loan and the underlying collateral value. Consumer loans are dependent upon the borrower's personal financial circumstances and continued financial stability.

If a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other loans in the pool and does not share similar risk characteristics with another pool, it is evaluated on an individual basis and is not included in the collective evaluation. Heartland will individually assess loans that are collateral dependent. A loan is collateral-dependent when the debtor is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the sale or operation of the collateral. For those loans that are deemed collateral dependent and in foreclosure the impairment will be recognized by creating a specific reserve against the loan with a corresponding charge to provision expense. In most cases, the specific reserve will be charged off in the same quarter as the loss is probable. Individually assessed loans will be considered non-accrual since it is probable that the collection of all principal and interest will not occur. In some cases when foreclosure is not probable, but Heartland believes certain loans do not share the same risk characteristics with the like loans in the pool, the standard allows for these loans to be individually assessed. All individually assessed calculations are completed at least annually.

Qualitative Factors
Heartland's allowance methodology also has a qualitative component, the purpose of which is to provide management with a means to take into consideration changes in current conditions that could potentially have an effect, up or down, on the level of recognized loan losses, that, for whatever reason, fail to show up in the quantitative analysis performed in determining its base loan loss rates.

Heartland utilizes the following qualitative factors:
changes in lending policies and procedures
changes in the nature and volume of loans
experience and ability of management



changes in the credit quality of the loan portfolio
quality of institution’s loan review system
concentrations of credit
other external factors

The qualitative adjustments are based on the comparison of the current condition to the average condition over the look back period. The adjustment amount can be either positive or negative depending whether or not the current condition is better or worse than the historical average. Heartland incorporates the adjustments for changes in current conditions using an overlay method. The adjustments are applied as a percentage adjustment in addition to the calculated historical loss rates of each pool. These adjustments reflect the extent to which Heartland expects current conditions to differ from the conditions that existed for the period over which historical information was evaluated. Heartland utilizes anchoring to determine the minimum and maximum amount of qualitative allowance for credit losses, which is determined by comparing the highest and lowest historical rate to the average loss rate to calculate the rate for the adjustment.

Economic Forecasting
Heartland utilizes an overlay method for its economic forecasting component, similar to the method utilized for the qualitative factors. The length of the reasonable and supportable forecast period is a judgmental determination based on the level to which the entity can support its forecast of economic conditions that drive its estimate of expected loss. Heartland compares forecasted economic indices, such as unemployment and gross domestic product, to the economic conditions that existed over Heartland's look-back period.

It is expected that actual economic conditions will, in many circumstances, turn out differently than forecasted because the ultimate outcomes during the forecast period may be affected by events that were unforeseen, such as economic disruption and fiscal or monetary policy actions, which are exacerbated by longer forecasting periods. This uncertainty would be relevant to the entity’s confidence level as to the outcomes being forecasted. That is, an entity shouldis likely less confident in the ultimate outcome of events that will occur at the end of the forecast period as compared to the beginning. As a result, actual future economic conditions may not usebe an effective indicator of the quality of management’s forecasting process, including the length of timethe forecast period.

Heartland has access to various third-party economic forecast scenarios provided by Moody's, which are updated quarterly in Heartland's methodology. Because Heartland is applying the economic forecast adjustment qualitatively, the concept of "reversion to the historical mean" does not apply. For Heartland's January 1, 2020 calculation, a two-year reasonable and supportable forecast period was used. Because of the economic uncertainty associated with COVID-19, Heartland utilized a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period for the calculation of the March 31, 2020, allowance for credit losses.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments
Heartland estimates expected credit losses over the contractual term of the loan for the unfunded portion of the loan commitment that is not unconditionally cancellable by Heartland. Management uses an estimated average utilization rate to determine the exposure at default. The allowance for unfunded commitments is recorded in the Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities section of the consolidated balance sheets.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Held to Maturity Debt Securities
Heartland measures expected credit losses on held to maturity debt securities on a collective basis based on security hastype. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit information that is adjusted for current conditions and supportable forecasts. Heartland's held to maturity debt securities consist primarily of investment grade obligations of states and political subdivisions. The forecast and forecast period used in the calculation of allowance for credit losses on loans is used in calculating the allowance for credit losses on held to maturity debt securities, and Heartland utilizes a third-party to calculate the expected credit losses.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Available for Sale ("AFS") Debt Securities
ASU 2016-13 modifies the impairment model for AFS debt securities. AFS debt securities in unrealized loss positions are evaluated for credit related loss at least quarterly. The decline in fair value of an AFS debt security due to credit loss results in recording an allowance for credit losses to the extent the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Declines in fair value that have not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses, such as declines due to changes in market interest rates, are recorded through other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. Although these evaluations involve significant judgment, 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 debt security and recoveries or declines inis generally considered to not be related to credit when the fair value after the balance sheet date. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity may adopt the amendments earlier as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.security is below the carrying value primarily due to changes in risk-free interest rates, there has not been



significant deterioration in the financial condition of the issuer, and Heartland intendsdoes not intend to adoptsell nor does it believe it will be required to sell the accounting standard in 2020, as required. Uponsecurity before the recovery of its cost basis.

Heartland did not record an allowance for credit losses on AFS debt securities upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings will be recorded as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Heartland has formed an internal committee to assess and implement the standard. Heartland has entered into an agreement with a third party vendor to evaluate potential methodologies and data and has started designing its financial models to estimate credit losses in accordance with the new standard. Further development, testing and evaluation of the models is required to determine the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on Heartland's results of operations, financial position and liquidity.or at March 31, 2020.


ASU 2017-04
In January 2017, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)." This amendment is to The amendments in this ASUsimplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating step two from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity will performperforms 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 havehas the option to perform a qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative step one impairment test is necessary. This amendmentASU is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and should beis applied prospectively. Early adoption iswas permitted, including in an interim period for impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. Heartland intends to adopt thisadopted ASU 2017-04 in the thirdfirst 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 and Heartland intends to apply these amendments on a modified retrospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Heartland adopted this ASU on January 1, 2019, as required, and the adoption did not have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position and liquidity.


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. For a closed portfolio of prepayable2018-13



financial assets or one or more beneficial interests secured by a portfolio of prepayable financial instruments, this ASU permits an entity to designate an amount that is not expected to be affected by prepayments, defaults, and other events affecting the timing and amount of cash flows (the “last-of-layer” method). Under this designation, prepayment risk is not incorporated into the measurement of the hedged item. 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 on the balance sheet as of the date of adoption. Heartland adopted this ASU on January 1, 2019, as required, and as a result of the adoption, $148.0 million of held to maturity securities were reclassified to available for sale debt securities carried at fair value. See Note 3, "Securities," for further details. There was no impact to Heartland's results of operations, or liquidity as a result of the adoption of this amendment.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, "Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement." This ASU 2018-13 eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Among the changes, entities willare no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy but will beare required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption iswas permitted. Heartland intends to adoptadopted this ASU inon January 1, 2020, as required, and because the ASU 2018-13 only revisesrevised disclosure requirements, the adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position and liquidity.

ASU 2018-16
In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-16, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Inclusion of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap (OIS) Rate as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting."  In the United States, eligible benchmark interest rates under Topic 815 are interest rates on direct Treasury obligations of the U.S. government, the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") swap rate, and the Overnight Index Swap ("OIS") Rate based on the Fed Funds Effective Rate. When the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, in August 2017, it introduced the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") Municipal Swap Rate as the fourth permissible U.S. benchmark rate. ASU 2018-16 adds the OIS rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") as a U.S. benchmark interest rate to facilitate the LIBOR to SOFR transition and provide sufficient lead time for entities to prepare for changes to interest rate risk hedging strategies for both risk management and hedge accounting purposes. ASU 2018-16 became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years and the financial statement impact immediately upon adoption was immaterial.  The future financial statement impact will depend on any new contracts entered into using new benchmark rates, as well as any existing contracts that are migrated from LIBOR to new benchmark interest rates. Heartland is currently evaluating the impact of the transition from LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark to other potential alternative reference rates, including but not limited to the SOFR. Currently, Heartland has adjustable rate loans, several debt obligations and derivative instruments in place that reference LIBOR-based rates. The transition from LIBOR is expected to take place at the end of 2021, and management will continue to actively assess the related opportunities and risks involved in this transition.

ASU 2019-12
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes." ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by eliminating certain exceptions to the guidance in ASC 740 related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition for deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. ASU 2019-12 also simplifies aspects of the accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. Heartland intends to adopt this ASU on January 1, 2021, as required, and the adoption is not expected to have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position and liquidity.





ASU 2020-02
In February 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit losses (Topic 326) and Leases (Topic 842)," which incorporates SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 119 (updated from SAB 102) into the ASC by aligning SEC recommended policies and procedures with ASC 326. ASU 2020-02 was effective immediately for Heartland and had no significant impact on its results of operations, financial position and liquidity.

ASU 2020-03
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03, "Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments," which revised a wide variety of topics in the ASC with the intent to make the ASC easier to understand and apply by eliminating inconsistencies and providing clarifications. ASU 2020-03 was effective immediately upon its release, and the adoption did not have a material impact on Heartland's results of operations, financial position and liquidity.

ASU 2020-04
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform," which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to loan and lease agreements, derivative contracts, and other transactions affected by the anticipated transition away from LIBOR toward new interest rate benchmarks. For loan and lease agreements that are modified because of reference rate reform and that meet certain scope guidance (i) modifications of loan agreements should be accounted for by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate, and the modifications would be considered "minor" with the result that any existing unamortized origination fees/costs would carry forward and continue to be amortized and (ii) modifications of lease agreements should be accounted for as a continuation of the existing agreement, with no reassessments of the lease classification and the discount rate or remeasurements of lease payments that otherwise would be required for modifications not accounted for as separate contracts. ASU 2020-04 also provides numerous optional expedients for derivative accounting. ASU 2020-04 is effective March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. An entity may elect to apply ASU 2020-04 for contract modifications as of January 1, 2020, or prospectively from a date within an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, up to the date that the financial statements are available to be issued. Once elected for a Topic or an Industry Subtopic within the ASC, ASU 2020-04 must be applied prospectively for all eligible contract modifications for that Topic or Industry Subtopic. Heartland anticipates that ASU 2020-04 will simplify any modifications executed between the selected start date and December 31, 2022 that are directly related to LIBOR transition by allowing prospective recognition of the continuation of the contract, rather than extinguishment of the old contract that would result in writing off unamortized fees/costs. Management will continue to actively assess the impacts of ASU 2020-04 and the related opportunities and risks involved in the LIBOR transition.

NOTE 2: ACQUISITIONS


Blue Valley Ban Corp.Pending Acquisition
AIM Bancshares, Inc.
On January 16, 2019,February 11, 2020, Heartland entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire AIM Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, AimBank, headquartered in Levelland, Texas. Shareholders of AIM Bancshares will receive 207.0 shares of Heartland common stock and $685.00 of cash for each share of AIM Bancshares. The transaction value will change due to fluctuations in the price of Heartland common stock and is subject to certain potential adjustments as set forth in the merger agreement. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, AimBank will merge into Heartland's Texas-based subsidiary, First Bank & Trust, and the combined entity will operate as First Bank & Trust. As of March 31, 2020, AimBank had total assets of $1.82 billion, $1.16 billion of gross loans outstanding, and $1.58 billion of deposits. Because the merger agreement was signed on February 11, 2020, and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020, the transaction has no impact on Heartland's first quarter 2020 consolidated financial statements.

Rockford Bank and Trust Company
On November 30, 2019, Heartland's Illinois Bank & Trust subsidiary completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets and substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities of Rockford Bank and Trust Company, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. Rockford Bank and Trust Company was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Moline, Illinois-based QCR Holdings, Inc. As of the closing date, Rockford Bank and Trust Company had, at fair value, total assets of $495.7 million, which included $354.0 million of gross loans held to maturity, and $430.3 million of deposits. The all-cash payment was approximately $46.6 million.

Blue Valley Ban Corp.,
On May 10, 2019, Heartland completed the acquisition of Blue Valley Ban Corp. ("BVBC") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Blue Valley, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. As of the announcement date, the transaction, in which all of the issued and outstanding shares of Blue Valley Ban Corp. stock will be exchanged for shares of HeartlandBased on Heartland's closing common stock was valued at approximately $93.9 million. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Bank of Blue Valley will merge into Heartland's Kansas-based subsidiary, Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company, and the combined entity will operate as Bank of Blue Valley. The amount of the merger consideration is subject to fluctuations in the price of Heartland$44.78 per share on May 10, 2019, the aggregate consideration paid to BVBC common stock and certain potential adjustments, and the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019 with a systems conversion planned for the third quarter of 2019. As of March 31, 2019, Bank of Blue Valley had total assets of approximately $711.6shareholders was $92.3 million, which included approximately $564.1 million of gross loans outstanding, and approximately $587.2 million of deposits.

First Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc.
On May 18, 2018, Heartland completed the acquisition of Lubbock, Texas based First Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc. ("FBLB"), parent company of First Bank & Trust, and PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bank & Trust. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, Heartland acquired FBLB in a transaction valued at approximately $189.9 million, of which $5.5 million was cash, and the remainder was settledpaid by delivery of 3,350,6642,060,258 shares of Heartland common stock. On the closing date, in addition to this merger consideration,



Heartland provided FBLBBVBC the funds necessary to repay outstanding debt of $3.9$6.9 million, and Heartland assumed $8.2$16.1 million of trust preferred securities at fair value. Immediately afterfollowing the close of the transaction, Heartland paid $13.3 million to the holders of FBLB's stock appreciation rights. The transaction included, at fair value, total assets of $1.12 billion, including $681.1 million of gross loans held to maturity, and deposits of $893.8 million. Upon closing of the transaction, First Bank & Trust became a wholly-owned subsidiary of HeartlandBlue Valley was merged with and continues to operate under its current name and management team as Heartland's eleventh state-chartered bank. The transaction was a tax-free reorganization with respect to the stock consideration received by the stockholders of FBLB.
Signature Bancshares, Inc.
On February 23, 2018, Heartland completed the acquisition of Signature Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Signature Bank, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, Heartland acquired Signature Bancshares, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $61.4 million, of which $7.8 million was cash, and the remainder was settled by delivery of 1,000,843 shares of Heartland common stock. Simultaneous with the close, Signature Bank merged into Heartland's wholly-owned MinnesotaKansas subsidiary, Morrill & Janes Bank &and Trust subsidiary,Company, and the combined entity operates under the Minnesota Bank & Trust brand name. The transaction included,of Blue Valley brand. As of the closing date, BVBC had, at fair value, total assets of $427.1$766.2 million, including $324.5 million of grosstotal loans held to maturity of $542.0 million, and total deposits of $357.3 million. On the closing date, Heartland provided Signature Bancshares, Inc. the funds necessary to repay outstanding subordinated debt of $5.9$617.1 million. The transaction was a tax-free reorganization with respect to the stock consideration received by the stockholders of Signature Bancshares, Inc.BVBC.







NOTE 3: 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 March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, are summarized in the table below, in thousands:

Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
March 31, 2019       
March 31, 2020March 31, 2020    
U.S. government corporations and agencies$26,873
 $10
 $(115) $26,768
U.S. government corporations and agencies$9,796  $120  $—  $9,916  
Mortgage and asset-backed securities1,889,977
 6,476
 (25,055) 1,871,398
Mortgage and asset-backed securities2,574,131  25,835  (79,962) 2,520,004  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions481,452
 6,146
 (2,643) 484,955
Obligations of states and political subdivisions915,045  29,927  (4,531) 940,441  
Total debt securities2,398,302
 12,632
 (27,813) 2,383,121
Total debt securities3,498,972  55,882  (84,493) 3,470,361  
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value17,339
 
 
 17,339
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value18,260  —  —  18,260  
Total$2,415,641
 $12,632
 $(27,813) $2,400,460
Total$3,517,232  $55,882  $(84,493) $3,488,621  
December 31, 2018       
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
U.S. government corporations and agencies$32,075
 $3
 $(127) $31,951
U.S. government corporations and agencies$9,844  $49  $—  $9,893  
Mortgage and asset-backed securities2,061,358
 3,740
 (38,400) 2,026,698
Mortgage and asset-backed securities2,579,081  17,200  (19,003) 2,577,278  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions382,101
 919
 (8,046) 374,974
Obligations of states and political subdivisions704,073  12,516  (9,399) 707,190  
Total debt securities2,475,534

4,662

(46,573)
2,433,623
Total debt securities3,292,998  29,765  (28,402) 3,294,361  
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value17,086
 
 
 17,086
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value18,435  —  —  18,435  
Total$2,492,620
 $4,662
 $(46,573) $2,450,709
Total$3,311,433  $29,765  $(28,402) $3,312,796  

On January 1, 2019, Heartland adopted ASU 2017-12, and as a result of the adoption, $148.0 million of held to maturity debt securities were transferred to debt securities available for sale. The securities were transferred at book value on the date of the transfer.


The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values of held to maturity securities as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, are summarized in the table below, in thousands:

Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Allowance for Credit Losses
March 31, 2020    
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$92,072  $9,303  $—  $101,375  $(197) 
Total$92,072  $9,303  $—  $101,375  $(197) 
December 31, 2019
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$91,324  $9,160  $—  $100,484  $—  
Total$91,324  $9,160  $—  $100,484  $—  

As of March 31, 2020, Heartland had $13.6 million of accrued interest receivable, which is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Heartland 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.


 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
March 31, 2019       
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$88,089
 $7,151
 $
 $95,240
Total$88,089
 $7,151
 $
 $95,240
December 31, 2018       
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$236,283
 $9,554
 $(496) $245,341
Total$236,283
 $9,554
 $(496) $245,341




The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities carried at fair value at March 31, 2019,2020, 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.

March 31, 2019March 31, 2020
Amortized Cost Estimated Fair ValueAmortized CostEstimated Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less$29,138
 $29,100
Due in 1 year or less$13,010  $13,115  
Due in 1 to 5 years51,367
 50,972
Due in 1 to 5 years28,459  28,965  
Due in 5 to 10 years123,062
 123,289
Due in 5 to 10 years77,800  80,445  
Due after 10 years304,758
 308,362
Due after 10 years805,572  827,832  
Total debt securities508,325
 511,723
Total debt securities924,841  950,357  
Mortgage and asset-backed securities1,889,977
 1,871,398
Mortgage and asset-backed securities2,574,131  2,520,004  
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value17,339
 17,339
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value18,260  18,260  
Total investment securities$2,415,641
 $2,400,460
Total investment securities$3,517,232  $3,488,621  


The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities held to maturity at March 31, 2019,2020, 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.

March 31, 2019March 31, 2020
Amortized Cost Estimated Fair ValueAmortized CostEstimated Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less$6
 $6
Due in 1 year or less$3,357  $3,398  
Due in 1 to 5 years12,966
 13,200
Due in 1 to 5 years16,681  17,158  
Due in 5 to 10 years58,150
 61,138
Due in 5 to 10 years60,368  65,394  
Due after 10 years16,967
 20,896
Due after 10 years11,666  15,425  
Total debt securitiesTotal debt securities92,072  101,375  
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(197) —  
Total investment securities$88,089
 $95,240
Total investment securities$91,875  $101,375  


As of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, securities with a faircarrying value of $455.6 million$1.02 billion and $524.8$509.6 million, 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 carried at fair value for the three-month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, are summarized as follows, in thousands:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 201820202019
Proceeds from sales$434,154
 $392,246
Proceeds from sales$328,890�� $434,154  
Gross security gains2,408
 3,013
Gross security gains2,904  2,408  
Gross security losses833
 1,572
Gross security losses1,246  833  


The following tables summarize, 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's securities portfolio as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018.2019. 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 March 31, 2018,2019, and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. Securities for

Debt securities available for saleLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
 Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
CountFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
CountFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Count
March 31, 2020
U.S. government corporations and agencies$—  $—  —  $—  $—  —  $—  $—  —  
Mortgage and asset-backed securities1,255,628  (65,624) 129  168,360  (14,338) 44  1,423,988  (79,962) 173  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions202,240  (4,531) 29  —  —  —  202,240  (4,531) 29  
Total temporarily impaired securities$1,457,868  $(70,155) 158  $168,360  $(14,338) 44  $1,626,228  $(84,493) 202  
December 31, 2019
U.S. government corporations and agencies$—  $—  —  $—  $—  —  $—  $—  —  
Mortgage and asset-backed securities1,231,732  (14,189) 150  241,232  (4,814) 58  1,472,964  (19,003) 208  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions387,534  (9,399) 50  —  —  —  387,534  (9,399) 50  
Total temporarily impaired securities$1,619,266  $(23,588) 200  $241,232  $(4,814) 58  $1,860,498  $(28,402) 258  

Securities held to maturityLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
CountFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
CountFair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Count
March 31, 2020
Obligations of states and political subdivisions $— $— — $— $— — $— $— — 
Total temporarily impaired securities $— $— — $— $— — $— $— — 
December 31, 2019
Obligations of states and political subdivisions $— $— — $— $— — $— $— — 
Total temporarily impaired securities $— $— — $— $— — $— $— — 

On January 1, 2020, Heartland adopted the amendments within ASU 2016-13, which Heartland has taken credit-relatedreplaced the legacy GAAP other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") write-downsmodel with a credit loss model. The credit loss model under ASC 326-30, applicable to AFS debt securities, requires the recognition of credit losses through an allowance account, but retains the concept from the OTTI model that credit losses are categorized as being "less than 12 months" or "12 months or longer" inrecognized once securities become impaired. See Note 1, "Basis of Presentation," to the consolidated financial statements included herein for a continuous loss position based ondiscussion of the point in time thatimpact of the fair value declined to below the cost basis and not the periodadoption of time since the credit-related OTTI write-down.



Debt securities available for saleLess than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2019           
U.S. government corporations and agencies$18,742
 $(95) $4,541
 $(20) $23,283
 $(115)
Mortgage and asset-backed securities227,902
 (2,075) 926,176
 (22,980) 1,154,078
 (25,055)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions26,161
 (98) 132,515
 (2,545) 158,676
 (2,643)
Total temporarily impaired securities$272,805
 $(2,268) $1,063,232
 $(25,545) $1,336,037
 $(27,813)
December 31, 2018
U.S. government corporations and agencies$24,902
 $(83) $4,577
 $(44) $29,479
 $(127)
Mortgage and asset-backed securities733,826
 (9,060) 805,089
 (29,340) 1,538,915
 (38,400)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions34,990
 (390) 258,143
 (7,656) 293,133
 (8,046)
Total temporarily impaired securities$793,718
 $(9,533) $1,067,809
 $(37,040) $1,861,527
 $(46,573)

Securities held to maturityLess than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2019           
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Total temporarily impaired securities$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
December 31, 2018
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$10,802
 $(17) $19,508
 $(479) $30,310
 $(496)
Total temporarily impaired securities$10,802
 $(17) $19,508
 $(479) $30,310
 $(496)

ASU 2016-13. Heartland reviews the investment securities portfolio at the security level 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-temporaryfor potential credit losses, which takes into consideration numerous factors, and the relative significance of any single factor can vary by security. Some factors Heartland 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 as security and industry specific economic conditions. In addition, with regard to debt securities, Heartland 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, Heartland 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 and asset-backed securities are the result of changes in market interest rates or widening of market spreads subsequent to the initial 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 Heartland 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 months ended March 31, 2020.


The remaining unrealized losses on Heartland's obligations of states and political subdivisions 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 decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates or widening market spreads due to insurance company downgrades and not underlying credit quality, and because Heartland 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 months ended March 31, 2020.





There were no gross realized gains or losses on the sale of securities carried at fair value orThe credit loss model under ASC 326-30, applicable to held to maturity debt securities, with OTTI write-downsrequires the recognition of lifetime expected credit losses through an allowance account at the time when the security is purchased. The following table presents, in thousands, the activity in the allowance for credit losses for securities held to maturity by major security type for the three-month periodsquarter ended March 31, 2019,2020:
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Balance at December 31, 2019$— 
Impact of ASU 2016-13 adoption158 
Provision for credit losses39 
Balance at March 31, 2020$197 

The following table summarizes, in thousands, the carrying amount of Heartland's held to maturity debt securities by investment rating as of March 31, 2018, respectively.2020, which are updated quarterly and used to monitor the credit quality of the securities:


Other investments, at cost, include equity
RatingObligations of states and political subdivisions
AAA$3,060 
AA, AA+, AA-22,929 
A+, A, A-11,266 
BBB6,044 
Not Rated48,773 
Total$92,072 

Included in other securities without a readily determinable fair value. Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value totaled $17.3 million and $17.1 million at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. At March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, other investments at cost includedwere shares of stock in theeach Federal Home Loan BanksBank (the "FHLBs""FHLB") of Des Moines, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Topeka at an amortized cost of $15.4$20.9 million at March 31, 2020 and $16.6$16.8 million respectively.at December 31, 2019.


The Heartland 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. Heartland considers its FHLB stock as a long-term investment that provides access to competitive products and liquidity. Heartland evaluates impairment in these investments based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value and, at March 31, 2019,2020, did not consider the investments to be other than temporarily impaired.




NOTE 4: LOANS


Loans as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, were as follows, in thousands:

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Loans receivable held to maturity:   
Commercial$2,042,594
 $2,020,231
Commercial real estate3,702,457
 3,711,481
Agricultural and agricultural real estate544,805
 565,408
Residential real estate630,433
 673,603
Consumer412,573
 440,158
Gross loans receivable held to maturity7,332,862
 7,410,881
Unearned discount(288) (1,624)
Deferred loan fees(1,030) (1,560)
Total net loans receivable held to maturity7,331,544
 7,407,697
Allowance for loan losses(62,639) (61,963)
Loans receivable, net$7,268,905
 $7,345,734
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Loans receivable held to maturity:  
Commercial and industrial$2,550,490  $2,530,809  
Owner occupied commercial real estate1,431,038  1,472,704  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,551,787  1,495,877  
Real estate construction1,069,700  1,027,081  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate550,107  565,837  
Residential real estate792,540  832,277  
Consumer428,574  443,332  
Total loans receivable held to maturity8,374,236  8,367,917  
Allowance for credit losses(97,350) (70,395) 
Loans receivable, net$8,276,886  $8,297,522  


On January 1, 2020, Heartland has certain lending policies adopted ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)," and proceduresresults for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in place that are designedaccordance with previously applicable GAAP. Additionally, Heartland reclassified its loan categories to provide for an acceptable levelalign more closely with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") reporting requirements and classification codes, and all prior periods have been adjusted. As of credit risk. The boardMarch 31, 2020, Heartland had $31.8 million 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 and nonperforming loans and potential problem loans.

Heartland originates commercial and commercial real estate loans for a wide variety of business purposes, including lines of credit for capital and operating purposes and term loans for real estate and equipment purchases. Agricultural loans provide financing for capital improvements and farm operations, as well as livestock and machinery purchases. Residential mortgage loans are originated for the construction, purchase or refinancing of single family residential properties. Consumer loans include loans for motor vehicles, home improvement, home equity and personal lines of credit.

Under Heartland’s credit practices, a loanaccrued interest receivable, which 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 basedincluded in other assets on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted atconsolidated balance sheet. Heartland does not consider accrued interest receivable in 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.allowance for credit losses calculation.





The following table shows the balance in the allowance for loancredit losses at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, and the related loan balances, disaggregated on the basis of impairmentmeasurement methodology, in thousands. Loans evaluated under ASC 310-10-35 includeAs of March 31, 2020, loans on nonaccrual statusindividually assessed are collateral dependent and troubled debt restructurings, which are individually evaluated for impairment, andin the process of foreclosure or no longer share the same risk characteristics of the other impaired loans deemed to have similar risk characteristics.in the pool. 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 the quarter ended Marchlosses. Loans individually evaluated were considered impaired at December 31, 2019.




Allowance For Credit LossesGross Loans Receivable Held to Maturity
Allowance For
Loan Losses
 
Gross 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
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
March 31, 2019           
Commercial$6,301
 $17,520
 $23,821
 $24,498
 $2,018,096
 $2,042,594
Commercial real estate353
 26,434
 26,787
 18,150
 3,684,307
 3,702,457
March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$3,695  $28,768  $32,463  $19,449  $2,531,041  $2,550,490  
Owner occupied commercial real estateOwner occupied commercial real estate1,054  9,282  10,336  6,943  1,424,095  1,431,038  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estateNon-owner occupied commercial real estate29  8,292  8,321  1,402  1,550,385  1,551,787  
Real estate constructionReal estate construction51  22,900  22,951  200  1,069,500  1,069,700  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,099
 4,499
 5,598
 20,475
 524,330
 544,805
Agricultural and agricultural real estate986  3,811  4,797  17,450  532,657  550,107  
Residential real estate153
 1,452
 1,605
 18,619
 611,814
 630,433
Residential real estate413  8,312  8,725  2,910  789,630  792,540  
Consumer653
 4,175
 4,828
 5,826
 406,747
 412,573
Consumer114  9,643  9,757  485  428,089  428,574  
Total$8,559
 $54,080
 $62,639
 $87,568
 $7,245,294
 $7,332,862
Total$6,342  $91,008  $97,350  $48,839  $8,325,397  $8,374,236  
December 31, 2018           
Commercial$5,733
 $18,772
 $24,505
 $24,202
 $1,996,029
 $2,020,231
Commercial real estate218
 25,320
 25,538
 14,388
 3,697,093
 3,711,481
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$6,276  $24,511  $30,787  $31,814  $2,498,995  $2,530,809  
Owner occupied commercial real estateOwner occupied commercial real estate351  7,863  8,214  9,468  1,463,236  1,472,704  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estateNon-owner occupied commercial real estate33  7,769  7,802  1,730  1,494,147  1,495,877  
Real estate constructionReal estate construction—  11,599  11,599  685  1,026,396  1,027,081  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate686
 4,267
 4,953
 15,951
 549,457
 565,408
Agricultural and agricultural real estate916  4,757  5,673  18,554  547,283  565,837  
Residential real estate168
 1,617
 1,785
 20,251
 653,352
 673,603
Residential real estate176  1,328  1,504  20,678  811,599  832,277  
Consumer749
 4,433
 5,182
 7,004
 433,154
 440,158
Consumer419  4,397  4,816  4,123  439,209  443,332  
Total$7,554
 $54,409
 $61,963
 $81,796
 $7,329,085
 $7,410,881
Total$8,171  $62,224  $70,395  $87,052  $8,280,865  $8,367,917  


The following table presentstables present the amortized cost basis for loans on nonaccrual loans,status and accruing loans past due 90 days or more and performingat March 31, 2020, in thousands:
Nonaccrual
Loans with an
Allowance for
Credit Losses
Nonaccrual Loans
with No Allowance
for Credit Losses
Total
Nonaccrual
Loans
Accruing Loans
Past Due 90+ Days
March 31, 2020
Commercial and industrial$15,541  $11,466$27,007  $—  
Owner occupied commercial real estate5,675  3,7619,436  —  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate364  1,2641,628  —  
Real estate construction1,062  171,079  —  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate7,225  14,48521,710  —  
Residential mortgage11,541  2,06113,602  —  
Consumer4,599  2194,818  —  
Total$46,007  $33,273  $79,280  $—  

Heartland recognized $0 of interest income on nonaccrual loans during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Heartland had $6.5 million of troubled debt restructured loans at March 31, 2019,2020, of which $3.6 million were classified as nonaccrual and $2.9 million were accruing according to the restructured terms. Heartland had $7.6 million of troubled debt restructured loans at December 31, 2018, in thousands:2019, of which $3.8 million were classified as nonaccrual and $3.8 million were accruing according to the restructured terms.
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Nonaccrual loans$72,670
 $67,833
Nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans4,624
 4,110
Total nonaccrual loans$77,294
 $71,943
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more$1,706
 $726
Performing troubled debt restructured loans$3,460
 $4,026





The following tables provide information on troubled debt restructured loans that were modified during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, dollars in thousands:




Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20202019
2019 2018Number
of Loans
Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
Number
of Loans
Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment
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
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial—  $—  $—  —  $—  $—  
Owner occupied commercial real estateOwner occupied commercial real estate—  —  —  —  —  —  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estateNon-owner occupied commercial real estate—  —  —  —  —  —  
Real estate constructionReal estate construction—  —  —  —  —  —  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural and agricultural real estate—  —  —  —  —  —  
Residential real estate1
 36
 42
 5
 877
 752
Residential real estate 32  32   36  42  
Consumer
 
 
��
 
 
Consumer—  —  —  —  —  —  
Total1
 $36
 $42
 5
 $877
 $752
Total $32  $32   $36  $42  


The pre-modification and post-modification recorded investment represents amounts as of the date of loan modification. The difference between the pre-modification investment and post-modification investment amounts on Heartland's residential real estate troubletroubled debt restructured loans for the three-monthsthree months ended March 31, 2019,2020, is due to principal deferment collected from government guarantees and capitalized interest and escrow. At March 31, 2019,2020, there were no commitments to extend credit to any of the borrowers with an existing troubled debt restructured loan. The table above does not include any loan modification made under COVID-19 modification programs. Refer to the "Overview" section of Item 2, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," for further information on these modifications.


The following table shows troubled debt restructured loans for which there was a payment default during the three monththree-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, that had been modified during the twelve-month period prior to default, in thousands:
 
With Payment Defaults During the
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018
 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 estate1
 42

3

519
Consumer
 




  Total1
 $42
 3
 $519


With Payment Defaults During the
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20202019
Number of LoansRecorded InvestmentNumber of LoansRecorded Investment
Commercial and industrial—  $—  —  $—  
Owner occupied commercial real estate—  —  —  —  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate—  —  —  —  
Real estate construction—  —  —  —  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate—  —  —  —  
Residential real estate 241   42  
Consumer—  —  —  —  
Total $241   $42  

Heartland's internal rating system 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.

The "nonpass" category consists of special mention,watch, substandard, doubtful and loss 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 Heartland 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 rating is assigned to loans considered uncollectible. Heartland had no0 loans classified as loss or doubtful as of March 31, 2019. Loans are placed on "nonaccrual" when management does not expect to collect payments of principal2020 and interest in full or when principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more, unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection.December 31, 2019.





The following table presentsshows the risk category of loans by loan category and year of origination as of March 31, 2020, in thousands:
Amortized Cost Basis of Term Loans by Year of Origination
202020192018201720162015 and PriorRevolvingTotal
Commercial and industrial  
Pass  $115,467  $449,215  $248,480  $295,304  $138,032  $395,428  $746,177  $2,388,103  
Watch   5,931  10,902  8,927  11,106  8,438  745  33,670  79,719  
Substandard   89  12,855  13,769  16,599  13,411  11,242  14,703  82,668  
Commercial and industrial total  $121,487  $472,972  $271,176  $323,009  $159,881  $407,415  $794,550  $2,550,490  
Owner occupied commercial real estate  
Pass  $75,869  $316,692  $296,556  $192,402  $134,910  $272,086  $40,197  $1,328,712  
Watch  284  4,426  3,278  24,877  5,323  5,451  60  43,699  
Substandard  1,322  11,678  18,301  6,093  4,044  13,828  3,361  58,627  
Owner occupied commercial real estate total  $77,475  $332,796  $318,135  $223,372  $144,277  $291,365  $43,618  $1,431,038  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate  
Pass  $98,574  $413,112  $280,142  $205,981  $130,152  $328,567  $30,433  $1,486,961  
Watch  260  2,102  8,873  4,864  3,630  7,290  —  27,019  
Substandard  19,435  3,345  1,621  3,831  847  8,728  —  37,807  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate total  $118,269  $418,559  $290,636  $214,676  $134,629  $344,585  $30,433  $1,551,787  
Real estate construction  
Pass  $52,053  $427,330  $338,112  $113,541  $38,848  $38,446  $13,395  $1,021,725  
Watch   —  9,237  10,215  393  15,040  1,223  824  36,932  
Substandard  5,762  1,995  921  1,496  175  694  —  11,043  
Real estate construction total  $57,815  $438,562  $349,248  $115,430  $54,063  $40,363  $14,219  $1,069,700  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate  
Pass  $32,744  $109,410  $60,433  $44,231  $21,196  $47,884  $126,461  $442,359  
Watch  770  9,672  7,048  1,376  2,451  5,702  10,788  37,807  
Substandard  3,399  8,789  21,158  6,509  5,282  15,112  9,692  69,941  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate total  $36,913  $127,871  $88,639  $52,116  $28,929  $68,698  $146,941  $550,107  
Residential real estate  
Pass  $21,366  $89,884  $136,425  $106,682  $65,243  $299,054  $37,805  $756,459  
Watch  —  3,111  885  1,848  357  7,295  —  13,496  
Substandard  —  313  1,102  398  1,791  17,878  1,103  22,585  
Residential real estate total   $21,366  $93,308  $138,412  $108,928  $67,391  $324,227  $38,908  $792,540  
Consumer   
Pass  $8,972  $37,316  $25,875  $16,919  $5,593  $25,825  $295,687  $416,187  
Watch  —  339  451  198  216  865  1,946  4,015  
Substandard  249  646  2,582  786  990  2,472  647  8,372  
Consumer Total  $9,221  $38,301  $28,908  $17,903  $6,799  $29,162  $298,280  $428,574  
Total Pass  $405,045  $1,842,959  $1,386,023  $975,060  $533,974  $1,407,290  $1,290,155  $7,840,506  
Total Watch  7,245  39,789  39,677  44,662  35,455  28,571  47,288  242,687  
Total Substandard   30,256  39,621  59,454  35,712  26,540  69,954  29,506  291,043  
Total Loans  $442,546  $1,922,369  $1,485,154  $1,055,434  $595,969  $1,505,815  $1,366,949  $8,374,236  




The following table shows Heartland's loan portfolio by credit quality indicator at Marchas of December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, in thousands:
PassNonpassTotal
Commercial and industrial$2,352,131  $178,678  $2,530,809  
Owner occupied commercial real estate1,369,290  103,414  1,472,704  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,429,760  66,117  1,495,877  
Real estate construction984,736  42,345  1,027,081  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate454,272  111,565  565,837  
Residential real estate790,226  42,051  832,277  
Consumer430,733  12,599  443,332  
  Total loans receivable held to maturity$7,811,148  $556,769  $8,367,917  
 Pass Nonpass Total
March 31, 2019     
Commercial$1,907,620
 $134,974
 $2,042,594
Commercial real estate3,510,161
 192,296
 3,702,457
  Total commercial and commercial real estate5,417,781
 327,270
 5,745,051
Agricultural and agricultural real estate440,927
 103,878
 544,805
Residential real estate603,647
 26,786
 630,433
Consumer398,695
 13,878
 412,573
  Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$6,861,050
 $471,812
 $7,332,862
December 31, 2018     
Commercial$1,880,579
 $139,652
 $2,020,231
Commercial real estate3,524,344
 187,137
 3,711,481
  Total commercial and commercial real estate5,404,923
 326,789
 5,731,712
Agricultural and agricultural real estate471,642
 93,766
 565,408
Residential real estate645,478
 28,125
 673,603
Consumer425,451
 14,707
 440,158
  Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$6,947,494
 $463,387
 $7,410,881

The nonpass category in the table above is comprised of approximately 48% special mention60% watch loans and 52%40% substandard loans as of MarchDecember 31, 2019. The percent of nonpass loans on nonaccrual status as of MarchDecember 31, 2019, was 16%14%. Changes in credit risk are monitored on a continuous basis and changes in risk ratings are made when identified.

As of March 31, 2020, Heartland had $2.2 million of loans secured by residential real estate property that were in the process of foreclosure.

The following table sets forth information regarding Heartland's accruing and nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2018, the nonpass category2019, in the table above was comprised of approximately 52% special mention loans and 48% substandard loans. The percent of nonpass loans on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2018, was 16%. thousands:

Accruing Loans
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or
More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentNonaccrualTotal Loans
March 31, 2020
Commercial and industrial$5,346  $500  $—  $5,846  $2,517,637  $27,007  $2,550,490  
Owner occupied commercial real estate1,462  1,028  —  2,490  1,419,112  9,436  1,431,038  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate2,736  7,154  —  9,890  1,540,269  1,628  1,551,787  
Real estate construction1,940  587  —  2,527  1,066,094  1,079  1,069,700  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate2,789  280  —  3,069  525,328  21,710  550,107  
Residential real estate5,637  147  —  5,784  773,154  13,602  792,540  
Consumer1,783  259  —  2,042  421,714  4,818  428,574  
Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$21,693  $9,955  $—  $31,648  $8,263,308  $79,280  $8,374,236  
December 31, 2019
Commercial and industrial$5,121  $904  $3,899  $9,924  $2,491,110  $29,775  $2,530,809  
Owner occupied commercial real estate3,487  690  —  4,177  1,461,589  6,938  1,472,704  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate614  81  —  695  1,493,619  1,563  1,495,877  
Real estate construction5,689  72  —  5,761  1,020,153  1,167  1,027,081  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate3,734  79  26  3,839  541,455  20,543  565,837  
Residential real estate4,166  24  180  4,370  814,840  13,067  832,277  
Consumer2,511  651  —  3,162  436,675  3,495  443,332  
Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$25,322  $2,501  $4,105  $31,928  $8,259,441  $76,548  $8,367,917  




Loans delinquent 30 to 89 days as a percent of total loans were 0.47%0.38% at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to 0.21%0.33% at December 31, 2018.2019. Changes in credit risk are monitored on a continuous basis and changes in risk ratings are made when identified. All impairedindividually assessed loans are reviewed at least annually.


As of MarchDecember 31, 2019, Heartland had $2.8 million of loans secured by residential real estate property that were in the process of foreclosure.

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. A loan can be restored to accrual status if the borrower has resumed paying the full amount of the scheduled contractual interest and principal payments on the loan, and (1) all principal and interest amounts contractually due (including arrearages) are reasonably assured of repayment within a reasonable period of time, and (2) that there is a sustained period of repayment performance (generally a minimum of six months) by the borrower in accordance with the scheduled contractual terms.





The following table sets forth information regarding Heartland's accruing and nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, 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
March 31, 2019             
Commercial$8,253
 $2,859
 $325
 $11,437
 $2,006,358
 $24,799
 $2,042,594
Commercial real estate5,870
 4,942
 1,264
 12,076
 3,674,676
 15,705
 3,702,457
Total commercial and commercial real estate14,123
 7,801
 1,589
 23,513
 5,681,034
 40,504
 5,745,051
Agricultural and agricultural real estate2,179
 800
 31
 3,010
 521,621
 20,174
 544,805
Residential real estate4,224
 110
 
 4,334
 613,667
 12,432
 630,433
Consumer4,835
 536
 86
 5,457
 402,932
 4,184
 412,573
Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$25,361
 $9,247
 $1,706
 $36,314
 $7,219,254
 $77,294
 $7,332,862
December 31, 2018             
Commercial$2,574
 $205
 $
 $2,779
 $1,991,525
 $25,927
 $2,020,231
Commercial real estate4,819
 
 726
 5,545
 3,694,259
 11,677
 3,711,481
Total commercial and commercial real estate7,393
 205
 726
 8,324
 5,685,784
 37,604
 5,731,712
Agricultural and agricultural real estate99
 
 
 99
 549,376
 15,933
 565,408
Residential real estate5,147
 49
 
 5,196
 655,329
 13,078
 673,603
Consumer2,724
 307
 
 3,031
 431,799
 5,328
 440,158
Total gross loans receivable held to maturity$15,363
 $561
 $726
 $16,650
 $7,322,288
 $71,943
 $7,410,881




The majority of Heartland's impaired loans arewere those that arewere nonaccrual, arewere past due 90 days or more and still accruing or have had their terms restructured in a troubled debt restructuring. The following tables presenttable presents the unpaid principal balance that was contractually due at MarchDecember 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the outstanding loan balance recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at MarchDecember 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, any related allowance recorded for those loans as of MarchDecember 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the average outstanding loan balances recorded on the consolidated balance sheets during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and year ended December 31, 2018,2019, and the interest income recognized on the impaired loans during the three-month period ended March 31, 2019, and year ended December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Loan
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
Recorded
 
Year-
to-
Date
Avg.
Loan
Balance
 
Year-
to-
Date
Interest
Income
Recognized
March 31, 2019         
Impaired loans with a related allowance:         
Commercial$12,107
 $12,096
 $6,301
 $12,046
 $7
Commercial real estate1,421
 1,421
 353
 1,201
 6
Total commercial and commercial real estate13,528
 13,517
 6,654
 13,247
 13
Agricultural and agricultural real estate3,280
 3,280
 1,099
 2,225
 1
Residential real estate1,253
 1,253
 153
 1,012
 
Consumer1,272
 1,270
 653
 1,275
 6
Total loans held to maturity$19,333
 $19,320
 $8,559
 $17,759
 $20
Impaired loans without a related allowance:         
Commercial$14,467
 $12,402
 $
 $11,928
 $330
Commercial real estate16,809
 16,729
 
 14,008
 54
Total commercial and commercial real estate31,276
 29,131
 
 25,936
 384
Agricultural and agricultural real estate19,538
 17,195
 
 14,373
 16
Residential real estate17,370
 17,366
 
 17,933
 76
Consumer4,620
 4,556
 
 4,820
 25
Total loans held to maturity$72,804
 $68,248
 $
 $63,062
 $501
Total impaired loans held to maturity:         
Commercial$26,574
 $24,498
 $6,301
 $23,974
 $337
Commercial real estate18,230
 18,150
 353
 15,209
 60
Total commercial and commercial real estate44,804
 42,648
 6,654
 39,183
 397
Agricultural and agricultural real estate22,818
 20,475
 1,099
 16,598
 17
Residential real estate18,623
 18,619
 153
 18,945
 76
Consumer5,892
 5,826
 653
 6,095
 31
Total impaired loans held to maturity$92,137
 $87,568
 $8,559
 $80,821
 $521



Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Loan
Balance
Related
Allowance
Recorded
Year-to-
Date
Avg.
Loan
Balance
Year-to-
Date
Interest
Income
Recognized
December 31, 2019
Impaired loans with a related allowance:
Commercial$11,727  $11,710  $6,276  $11,757  $ 
Owner occupied commercial real estate712  712  352  1,435  22  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate138  138  33  —  —  
Real estate construction17  17  —  —  —  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate2,751  2,237  916  2,739  —  
Residential real estate1,378  1,378  176  1,116  —  
Consumer998  997  419  1,170  11  
Total loans held to maturity  $17,721  $17,189  $8,172  $18,217  $39  
Impaired loans without a related allowance:
Commercial$22,525  $20,104  $—  $19,141  $782  
Owner occupied commercial real estate8,756  8,756  —  8,337  341  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,592  1,592  —  1,515  62  
Real estate construction668  668  —  636  26  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate19,113  16,317  —  16,837  60  
Residential real estate19,382  19,300  —  17,073  280  
Consumer3,135  3,126  —  4,182  45  
Total loans held to maturity  $75,171  $69,863  $—  $67,721  $1,596  
Total impaired loans held to maturity:
Commercial$34,252  $31,814  $6,276  $30,898  $788  
Owner occupied commercial real estate9,468  9,468  352  9,772  363  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,730  1,730  33  1,515  62  
Real estate construction685  685  —  636  26  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate21,864  18,554  916  19,576  60  
Residential real estate20,760  20,678  176  18,189  280  
Consumer4,133  4,123  419  5,352  56  
Total impaired loans held to maturity$92,892  $87,052  $8,172  $85,938  $1,635  


 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Loan
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
Recorded
 
Year-to-
Date
Avg.
Loan
Balance
 
Year-to-
Date
Interest
Income
Recognized
December 31, 2018         
Impaired loans with a related allowance:         
Commercial$12,376
 $12,366
 $5,733
 $4,741
 $33
Commercial real estate891
 891
 218
 4,421
 25
Total commercial and commercial real estate13,267
 13,257
 5,951
 9,162
 58
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,718
 1,718
 686
 2,165
 2
Residential real estate647
 647
 168
 1,138
 12
Consumer1,373
 1,373
 749
 2,934
 29
Total loans held to maturity$17,005
 $16,995
 $7,554
 $15,399
 $101
Impaired loans without a related allowance:         
Commercial$13,616
 $11,836
 $
 $10,052
 $299
Commercial real estate13,578
 13,497
 
 13,000
 249
Total commercial and commercial real estate27,194
 25,333
 
 23,052
 548
Agricultural and agricultural real estate16,836
 14,233
 
 14,781
 5
Residential real estate19,604
 19,604
 
 23,950
 308
Consumer5,631
 5,631
 
 5,117
 97
Total loans held to maturity$69,265
 $64,801
 $
 $66,900
 $958
Total impaired loans held to maturity:         
Commercial$25,992
 $24,202
 $5,733
 $14,793
 $332
Commercial real estate14,469
 14,388
 218
 17,421
 274
Total commercial and commercial real estate40,461
 38,590
 5,951
 32,214
 606
Agricultural and agricultural real estate18,554
 15,951
 686
 16,946
 7
Residential real estate20,251
 20,251
 168
 25,088
 320
Consumer7,004
 7,004
 749
 8,051
 126
Total impaired loans held to maturity$86,270
 $81,796
 $7,554
 $82,299
 $1,059


On May 18, 2018, HeartlandNovember 30, 2019, Heartland's Illinois Bank & Trust subsidiary completed the acquisition of First Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc., parent companysubstantially all of Firstthe assets and substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities of Rockford Bank & Trust Company, headquartered in Lubbock, Texas.Rockford, Illinois. As of May 18, 2018, FirstNovember 30, 2019, Rockford Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc.& Trust had gross loans of $696.9$366.6 million, and the estimated fair value of the loans acquired was $681.1$354.0 million.





On February 23, 2018,May 10, 2019, Heartland acquired Signature Bancshares, Inc.completed the acquisition of Blue Valley Ban Corp., parent company of Signature Bank basedof Blue Valley, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.Overland Park, Kansas. As of February 23, 2018, Signature Bancshares, Inc.May 10, 2019, Blue Valley Ban Corp. had gross loans of $335.1$558.2 million, and the estimated fair value of the loans acquired was $324.5$542.0 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.


NOTE 5: ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES


At March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the carrying amount of loans acquired since 2015 consist of purchased impaired and nonimpaired purchased loans as summarized in the following table, in thousands:
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Impaired
Purchased
Loans
 
Non
Impaired
Purchased
Loans
 
Total
Purchased
Loans
 Impaired
Purchased
Loans
 
Non
Impaired
Purchased
Loans
 
Total
Purchased
Loans
Commercial$3,804
 $197,958
 $201,762
 $3,801
 $243,693
 $247,494
Commercial real estate156
 986,926
 987,082
 158
 1,098,171
 1,098,329
Agricultural and agricultural real estate
 14,942
 14,942
 
 27,115
 27,115
Residential real estate227
 168,167
 168,394
 231
 184,389
 184,620
Consumer loans
 63,090
 63,090
 
 75,773
 75,773
Total covered loans$4,187
 $1,431,083
 $1,435,270
 $4,190
 $1,629,141
 $1,633,331


Changes in accretable yieldthe allowance for credit losses on acquired loans with evidence of credit deterioration at the date of acquisition for the three-monththree month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, were as follows, in thousands:
Commercial and IndustrialOwner Occupied Commercial Real EstateNon-Owner Occupied Commercial Real EstateReal Estate ConstructionAgricultural and Agricultural
Real Estate
Residential MortgageConsumerTotal
Balance at December 31, 2019$30,787  $8,214  $7,802  $11,599  $5,673  $1,504  $4,816  $70,395  
Impact of ASU 2016-13 adoption3,147  (407) (2,834) 3,413  (380) 4,817  4,315  12,071  
Charge-offs(5,596) —  (21) (253) (79) (352) (6,301) 
Recoveries352   —   826   133  1,320  
Provision3,773  2,528  3,353  7,955  (1,069) 2,480  845  19,865  
Balance at March 31, 2020$32,463  $10,336  $8,321  $22,951  $4,797  $8,725  $9,757  $97,350  
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018
Balance at beginning of period$227
 $57
Original yield discount, net, at date of acquisition
 (56)
Accretion(257) (199)
Reclassification from nonaccretable difference(1)
218
 198
Balance at period end$188
 $
    
(1) Represents increases in estimated cash flows expected to be received, primarily due to lower estimated credit losses.


Commercial and IndustrialOwner Occupied Commercial Real EstateNon-Owner Occupied Commercial Real EstateReal Estate ConstructionAgricultural and Agricultural
Real Estate
Residential MortgageConsumerTotal
Balance at December 31, 2018$26,306  $6,525  $7,430  $9,679  $4,914  $1,813  $5,296  $61,963  
Charge-offs(980) (23) —  (54) (379) (140) (374) (1,950) 
Recoveries308  89  40   328  52  170  991  
Provision1,616  (261) (344) 365  655  (102) (294) 1,635  
Balance at March 31, 2019$27,250  $6,330  $7,126  $9,994  $5,518  $1,623  $4,798  $62,639  
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 $36.9 million, and the estimated fair value of these loans was $21.8 million. At March 31, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019, there was $64,000 of allowance recorded and $57,000 of allowance recorded at December 31, 2018, related to these ASC 310-30 loans. Provision expense of $7,000 and $0 was recorded for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, 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 $3.67 billion, and the estimated fair value of the loans was $3.59 billion.

NOTE 5: ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES


Changes in the allowance for loancredit losses on unfunded commitments for the three-month periodsthree months ended March 31, 2019, and March 31, 2018,2020, were as follows, in thousands:follows:
Balance at December 31, 2019$248 
Impact of ASU 2016-13 adoption13,604 
Provision1,616 
Balance at March 31, 2020$15,468 
 Commercial 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural and Agricultural
Real Estate
 
Residential
Real Estate
 Consumer Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$24,505
 $25,538
 $4,953
 $1,785
 $5,182
 $61,963
Charge-offs(644) (39) (379) (163) (725) (1,950)
Recoveries175
 151
 330
 13
 322
 991
Provision(215) 1,137
 694
 (30) 49
 1,635
Balance at March 31, 2019$23,821
 $26,787
 $5,598
 $1,605
 $4,828
 $62,639


Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was considered immaterial.


 Commercial 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Agricultural and Agricultural
Real Estate
 
Residential
Real Estate
 Consumer Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$18,098
 $21,950
 $4,258
 $2,224
 $9,156
 $55,686
Charge-offs(794) (125) 
 (16) (1,289) (2,224)
Recoveries104
 448
 14
 75
 290
 931
Provision1,987
 1,196
 444
 (142) 778
 4,263
Balance at March 31, 2018$19,395
 $23,469
 $4,716
 $2,141
 $8,935
 $58,656


Management allocates the allowance for loancredit losses by pools of risk within each loan portfolio. The allocation of the allowance for loancredit 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.


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


Heartland had goodwill of $391.7$446.3 million at both March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018.2019. Heartland conducts its annual internal assessment of the goodwill both at the consolidated level and at its subsidiaries as of September 30. There was no0 goodwill impairment as of the most recent assessment. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic conditions, an interim qualitative assessment of goodwill was performed during the first quarter of 2020, and no goodwill impairment was identified.





Heartland recorded $121.4$19.2 million of goodwill and $13.9$1.8 million of core deposit intangibles in connection with the acquisition of Firstsubstantially all of the assets and substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities of Rockford Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc., parent company of First Bank &and Trust Company, headquartered in Lubbock, TexasRockford, Illinois on May 18, 2018.November 30, 2019.


Heartland recorded $33.7$35.4 million of goodwill and $7.7$11.4 million of core deposit intangibles in connection with the acquisition of Signature Bancshares, Inc.Blue Valley Ban Corp., parent company of Signature Bank of Blue Valley, headquartered in Minnetonka, MinnesotaOverland Park, Kansas on February 23, 2018.May 10, 2019.


The core deposit intangibles recorded with the First Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc. and Signature Bancshares, Inc. acquisitions areBlue Valley Ban Corp. acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes and areis expected to be amortized over a period of 10 years on an accelerated basis.


Goodwill related to the First Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc. and Signature Bancshares, Inc. acquisitionsBlue Valley Ban Corp. acquisition resulted from expected operational synergies, increased market presence, cross-selling opportunities, and expanded business lines and is not deductible for tax purposes.


The core deposit intangibles and goodwill recorded with the Rockford Bank and Trust Company acquisition of substantially all of the assets and substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities, is deductible for tax purposes and the core deposit intangibles are expected to be amortized over a period of 10 years on an accelerated basis.

Heartland's intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles, mortgage servicing rights, customer relationship intangibles, and commercial servicing rights. The gross carrying amount of these intangible assets and the associated accumulated amortization at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, are presented in the table below, in thousands:

March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Amortizing intangible assets:           Amortizing intangible assets:    
Core deposit intangibles$83,640
 $39,236
 $44,404
 $83,640
 $36,403
 $47,237
Core deposit intangibles$96,821  $51,309  $45,512  $96,821  $48,338  $48,483  
Customer relationship intangibles1,177
 944
 233
 1,177
 935
 242
Customer relationship intangibles1,177  982  195  1,177  972  205  
Mortgage servicing rights41,473
 14,001
 27,472
 42,228
 12,865
 29,363
Mortgage servicing rights8,262  4,137  4,125  7,886  2,265  5,621  
Commercial servicing rights6,902
 5,406
 1,496
 6,834
 5,125
 1,709
Commercial servicing rights6,990  5,895  1,095  6,952  5,837  1,115  
Total$133,192
 $59,587
 $73,605
 $133,879
 $55,328
 $78,551
Total$113,250  $62,323  $50,927  $112,836  $57,412  $55,424  


On April 26,30, 2019, Dubuque Bank and Trust Company signed an agreement to sellclosed on the sale of substantially all its servicing rights portfolio, which contained loans with an unpaid principal balance of $3.31 billion to PNC Bank, N.A., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The servicing portfolio had a book value of $21.0 million, and the portfolio contained approximately 20,300 serviced residential mortgage loans with unpaid principal balances of $3.35 billion as of March 31, 2019. The serviced loans are primarily owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The transaction was approved by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and closed on April 30, 2019. Based upon the terms of the agreement, proceeds from the transaction were approximately $37.0 million. As part of the agreement, Dubuque Bank and Trust Company will subservice the loans until the transfer date in August 2019. The transaction qualified as a sale, and $21.0$20.6 million of mortgage servicing rights were de-recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as of AprilJune 30, 2019. Cash of approximately $36.6 million was received during 2019, whenand Heartland recorded a gain on the transaction closed.sale of this portfolio of approximately $14.5 million. In the agreement, which included customary terms and conditions, Dubuque Bank and Trust Company provided interim servicing of the loans until the transfer date, which was August 1, 2019.





The following table shows the estimated future amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets, excluding the mortgage servicing rights portfolio for Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, in thousands:

 Core
Deposit
Intangibles
Customer
Relationship
Intangibles
Mortgage
Servicing
Rights
Commercial
Servicing
Rights
 
 
Total
Nine months ending December 31, 2020$7,606  $27  $920  $223  $8,776  
Year ending December 31, 
20218,691  35  801  268  9,795  
20227,102  34  687  239  8,062  
20236,201  34  572  161  6,968  
20245,108  33  458  94  5,693  
20254,265  32  344  110  4,751  
Thereafter6,539  —  343  —  6,882  
Total$45,512  $195  $4,125  $1,095  $50,927  



 
Core
Deposit
Intangibles
 
Customer
Relationship
Intangibles
 
Mortgage
Servicing
Rights
 
Commercial
Servicing
Rights
 
 
 
Total
Nine months ending December 31, 2019$6,949
 $28
 $736
 $310
 $8,023
Year ending December 31,         
20208,230
 36
 1,431
 331
 10,028
20217,036
 35
 1,226
 293
 8,590
20225,634
 35
 1,022
 246
 6,937
20234,933
 34
 818
 159
 5,944
20244,008
 33
 613
 86
 4,740
Thereafter7,614
 32
 613
 71
 8,330
Total$44,404
 $233
 $6,459
 $1,496
 $52,592


Projections of amortization expense for mortgage servicing rights are based on existing asset balances and the existing interest rate environment as of March 31, 2019.2020. Heartland's actual experience may be significantly different depending upon changes in mortgage interest rates and market conditions. Mortgage loans serviced for others at First Bank & Trust were approximately $692.3$618.9 million at March 31, 20192020 compared to $648.9$616.7 million at December 31, 2018. Mortgage loans serviced for others at Dubuque Bank and Trust Company were $3.35 billion and $3.45 billion at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.2019. Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the mortgage loan servicing portfolio for First Bank & Trust were approximately $8.7$8.2 million at March 31, 20192020 and $5.9$5.0 million at December 31, 2018. Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the mortgage loan servicing portfolio for Dubuque Bank and Trust Company totaled $23.3 million at March 31, 2019 and $17.7 million at December 31, 2018. 2019.

At March 31, 2019,2020, the fair value of First Bank and Trust'sthe mortgage servicing rights was estimated at $6.5$4.1 million compared to $7.1$5.6 million at December 31, 2018. The fair value of Dubuque Bank and Trust Company's mortgage servicing rights at March 31, 2019 was estimated at $37.1 million compared to $41.5 million at December 31, 2018.

2019. The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is calculated based upon a discounted cash flow analysis. Cash flow assumptions, including prepayment speeds, servicing costs and escrow earnings of the mortgage servicing rights are considered in the calculation. The average constant prepayment rate was 17.50% for the First Bank & Trust valuation was 12.00% as of March 31, 20192020 valuation compared to 10.30% at14.20% for the December 31, 2018.2019 valuation. The discount rate for the First Bank & Trust valuation was 9.03% atfor both March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019 valuations. The average capitalization rate for First Bank & Trust during the first three months of 20192020 ranged from 92 95 to 98116 basis points compared to a range of 93 to 117 basis points since acquisition on May 18, 2018. for the first three months of 2019. Fees collected for the servicing of mortgage loans for others were $409,000 and $427,000 for the three-monthsquarters ended March 31, 2019.2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.


The following table summarizes, in thousands, the changes in capitalized mortgage servicing rights for the three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018:
2019:
 2019 2018
Balance at January 1,$29,363
 $23,248
Originations198
 1,162
Amortization(1,500) (1,245)
Valuation adjustment(589) 
Balance at period end$27,472
 $23,165
Mortgage servicing rights, net to servicing portfolio0.68% 0.72%


 20202019
Balance at January 1,$5,621  $29,363  
Originations376  198  
Amortization(307) (1,500) 
Valuation allowance(1,565) (589) 
Balance at period end$4,125  $27,472  
Mortgage servicing rights, net to servicing portfolio0.67 %0.68 %

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 $95.0$77.6 million at March 31, 20192020 and $107.4$82.1 million at December 31, 2018.2019. 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 $380,000$118,000 and $420,000$380,000 for the three-monthsquarter ended March 31, 2019,2020 and March 31, 2018,2019, 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 11.37%15.77% to 14.44%19.85% as of March 31, 2019,2020, compared to 11.01%14.25% to 13.50%18.08% as of December 31, 2018.2019. The discount rate range was 12.71%11.02% to 16.13%14.37% for the March 31, 2019,2020, valuations compared to 13.44%10.65% to 16.96%13.94% for the December 31, 2018,2019, valuations. The capitalization rate for both 20192020 and 20182019 ranged from 310 to 445 basis points. The total fair value of Heartland's commercial servicing rights was estimated at $1.9$1.4 million as of March 31, 2019,2020, and $2.1$1.6 million as of December 31, 2018.2019.


The following table summarizes, in thousands, the changes in capitalized commercial servicing rights for the three-months ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018:2019:

20202019
Balance at January 1,$1,115  $1,709  
Originations38  68  
Amortization(58) (281) 
Balance at period end$1,095  $1,496  
Fair value of commercial servicing rights$1,407  $1,926  
Commercial servicing rights, net to servicing portfolio1.41 %1.58 %



 2019 2018
Balance at January 1,$1,709
 $2,609
Originations68
 21
Amortization(281) (322)
Valuation allowance on commercial servicing rights
 (2)
Balance at period end$1,496
 $2,306
Fair value of commercial servicing rights$1,926
 $2,781
Commercial servicing rights, net to servicing portfolio1.58% 1.84%


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 March 31, 2019,2020, a $589,000$524,000 valuation allowance was required on the mortgage servicing rights 15-year tranche and at December 31, 2018, a $58,000$2.0 million valuation allowance was required on the mortgage servicing rights.rights 30-year tranche. At December 31, 2019, a $114,000 valuation allowance was required on the mortgage servicing rights 15-year tranche and a $797,000 valuation allowance was required on the mortgage servicing rights 30-year tranche. At both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, no0 valuation allowance was required on commercial servicing rights with a term less than 20 years and no valuation allowance was required on commercial servicing rights with a term greater than 20 years. At December 31, 2018, no valuation allowance was required on commercial servicing rights with a term less than 20 years and no0 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 mortgage servicing rights and any recorded valuation allowance at each respective subsidiary at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018:2019:

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020Book Value 15-Year TrancheFair Value 15-Year TrancheImpairment 15-Year TrancheBook Value 30-Year TrancheFair Value 30-Year TrancheImpairment 30-Year Tranche
March 31, 2019Book Value 15-Year Tranche Fair Value 15-Year Tranche Impairment 15-Year Tranche Book Value 30-Year Tranche Fair Value 30-Year Tranche Impairment 30-Year Tranche
Dubuque Bank and Trust Company$1,982
 $4,648
 $
 $19,031
 $32,420
 $
First Bank & Trust1,644
 1,519
 125
 5,462
 4,940
 522
First Bank & Trust1,478  954  524  5,181  3,171  2,010  
Total$3,626
 $6,167
 $125
 $24,493
 $37,360
 $522
Total$1,478  $954  $524  $5,181  $3,171  $2,010  
December 31, 2018           
Dubuque Bank and Trust Company$2,195
 $4,636
 $
 $20,025
 $36,901
 $
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
First Bank & Trust1,685
 1,665
 20
 5,516
 5,478
 38
First Bank & Trust1,482  1,368  114  5,050  4,253  797  
Total$3,880
 $6,301
 $20
 $25,541
 $42,379
 $38
Total$1,482  $1,368  $114  $5,050  $4,253  $797  





The following table summarizes, in thousands, the book value, the fair value of each tranche of the commercial servicing rights and any recorded valuation allowance at each respective subsidiary at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018:2019:

March 31, 2020Book 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
Premier Valley Bank 12  —  125  145  —  
Wisconsin Bank & Trust132  237  —  837  1,013  —  
Total$133  $249  $—  $962  $1,158  $—  
December 31, 2019
Premier Valley Bank 13  —  135  161  —  
Wisconsin Bank & Trust128  272  —  851  1,148  —  
Total$129  $285  $—  $986  $1,309  $—  

March 31, 2019
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$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Premier Valley Bank37
 65
 
 168
 178
 
Wisconsin Bank & Trust212
 387
 
 1,079
 1,296
 
Total$249
 $452
 $
 $1,247
 $1,474
 $
December 31, 2018           
Citywide Banks$1
 $6
 $
 $18
 $20
 $
Premier Valley Bank45
 74
 
 178
 184
 
Wisconsin Bank & Trust249
 411
 
 1,218
 1,439
 
Total$295
 $491
 $
 $1,414
 $1,643
 $

NOTE 7: DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS


Heartland uses derivative financial instruments as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. As part of the strategy, Heartland considers the use of interest rate swaps, caps, floors, collars, and certain interest rate lock commitments and forward sales of securities related to mortgage banking activities. Heartland's current strategy includes the use of interest rate swaps, interest rate lock commitments and forward sales of mortgage securities. In addition, Heartland is facilitating back-to-back loan swaps to assist customers in managing interest rate risk. Heartland'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. Heartland is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments. Heartland minimizes this risk by entering into derivative contracts with counterparties that meet Heartland’s credit standards, and the contracts contain collateral provisions protecting the at-risk party. Heartland has not experienced any losses from nonperformance by these counterparties. Heartland 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 was required to pledge $540,000$3.9 million of cash as collateral at March 31, 2019, and no cash2020 compared to $1.9 million at December 31, 2018.2019. At both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, no0 collateral was required to be pledged by Heartland's counterparties, compared to $770,000 collateral at December 31, 2018.counterparties.


Heartland's derivative and hedging instruments are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 8, “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 various interest rate swap agreements. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are received or made on Heartland's variable-rate liabilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, 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 $165,000.$183,000. For the next twelve months, Heartland estimates that cash receiptspayments and reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to reduce interest expense will total $660,000.$733,000.


Heartland entered into six6 forward starting interest rate swap transactions to effectively convert Heartland Financial Statutory Trust IV, V, VI, and VII, which total $85.0 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 six6 swap transactions are designated as cash flow hedges of the changes in LIBOR, the benchmark interest rate being hedged, associated with the interest payments made on $105.0 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 2019,



the interest rate swap transactions associated with Morrill Statutory Trust I and II, totaling $20.0 million, matured and the fixed rate debt has been converted to variable rate subordinated debentures. During the first quarter of 2020, the interest rate swap transaction associated with Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VI, totaling $20.0 million, matured and the fixed rate debt has been converted to a variable rate subordinated debenture.


On May 18, 2018, Heartland acquired cash flow hedges related to OCGI Statutory Trust III and OCGI Capital Trust IV with notional amounts of $3.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively, in the First Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc. transaction. The cash flow hedges effectively convert OCGI Statutory Trust III and OGCI Capital Trust IV from variable rate subordinated debentures to fixed rate debt. These swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of the changes in LIBOR, the benchmark interest rate being hedged, associated with the interest payments made on $9.0 million of Heartland's subordinated debentures that reset quarterly on a specified reset date.





The table below identifies the balance sheet category and fair values of Heartland's derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance
Sheet
Category
Receive
Rate
Weighted
Average
Pay Rate
Maturity
March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap$25,000  $(435) Other liabilities0.843 %2.255 %03/17/2021
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance
Sheet
Category
 
Receive
Rate
 
Weighted
Average
Pay Rate
 Maturity
March 31, 2019           
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap24,667  (216) Other liabilities3.363  3.674  05/10/2021
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap25,000  (2,587) Other liabilities3.429  5.425  07/24/2028
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap20,000  (1,648) Other liabilities0.741  2.390  06/15/2024
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap20,000  (1,502) Other liabilities1.580  2.352  03/01/2024
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap6,000  (106) Other liabilities0.741  1.866  06/15/2021
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap3,000  (51) Other liabilities1.219  1.878  06/30/2021
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Interest rate swap$25,000
 $50
 Other assets 2.615% 2.255% 03/17/2021Interest rate swap$25,000  $(167) Other liabilities1.900 %2.255 %03/17/2021
Interest rate swap20,000
 (153) Other liabilities 2.795
 3.355
 01/07/2020Interest rate swap20,000  (67) Other liabilities2.043  3.355  01/07/2020
Interest rate swap28,667
 563
 Other assets 4.993
 3.674
 05/10/2021Interest rate swap25,667  135  Other assets4.215  3.674  05/10/2021
Interest rate swap28,000
 (897) Other liabilities 4.986
 5.425
 07/24/2028Interest rate swap25,750  (1,384) Other liabilities4.280  5.425  07/24/2028
Interest rate swap20,000
 (141) Other liabilities 2.611
 2.390
 06/15/2024Interest rate swap20,000  (614) Other liabilities1.894  2.390  06/15/2024
Interest rate swap20,000
 (99) Other liabilities 2.626
 2.352
 03/01/2024Interest rate swap20,000  (561) Other liabilities1.907  2.352  03/01/2024
Interest rate swap6,000
 62
 Other assets 2.611
 1.866
 06/15/2021Interest rate swap6,000  (15) Other liabilities1.894  1.866  06/15/2021
Interest rate swap3,000
 35
 Other assets 2.787
 1.878
 06/30/2021Interest rate swap3,000  (9) Other liabilities1.831  1.878  06/30/2021
December 31, 2018        
Interest rate swap$25,000
 $191
 Other assets 2.788% 2.255% 03/17/2021
Interest rate swap20,000
 (177) Other liabilities 2.408
 3.355
 01/07/2020
Interest rate swap10,000
 29
 Other assets 2.822
 1.674
 03/26/2019
Interest rate swap10,000
 28
 Other assets 2.788
 1.658
 03/18/2019
Interest rate swap29,667
 763
 Other assets 4.887
 3.674
 05/10/2021
Interest rate swap28,750
 (572) Other liabilities 5.004
 5.425
 07/24/2028
Interest rate swap20,000
 157
 Other assets 2.788
 2.390
 06/15/2024
Interest rate swap20,000
 185
 Other assets 2.738
 2.352
 03/01/2024
Interest rate swap6,000
 105
 Other Assets 2.788
 1.866
 06/15/2021
Interest rate swap3,000
 51
 Other assets 2.787
 1.878
 06/30/2021


The table below identifies the gains and losses recognized on Heartland's derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

Effective PortionIneffective Portion
Recognized in OCIReclassified from AOCI into IncomeRecognized in Income on Derivatives
Amount of
Gain (Loss)
CategoryAmount of
Gain (Loss)
CategoryAmount of
Gain (Loss)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps$(3,863) Interest expense$183  Other income$—  
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 March 31, 2019     Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Interest rate swaps$(1,340) Interest expense $(165) Other income $
Interest rate swaps$(1,340) Interest expense$(165) Other income$—  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018     
Interest rate swaps$1,896
 Interest expense $(197) Other income $


Fair Value Hedges
Heartland uses interest rate swaps to convert certain long term fixed rate loans to floating rates to hedge interest rate risk exposure. Heartland uses hedge accounting 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 recorded in the consolidated statements of income. The ineffective portions of the unrealized gains or losses, if any, are recorded in interest income and interest expense in the consolidated statements of income. Heartland 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 $3.2$3.9 million and $2.5$3.4 million of cash as collateral for these fair value hedges at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.





The table below identifies the notional amount, fair value and balance sheet category of Heartland's fair value hedges at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

Notional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet Category
March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Category
March 31, 2019    
Fair value hedges$670
 $5
 Other assetsFair value hedges21,149  (2,930) Other liabilities
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Fair value hedges28,749
 (900) Other liabilitiesFair value hedges21,250  $(1,253) Other liabilities
December 31, 2018    
Fair value hedges$19,820
 $74
 Other assets
Fair value hedges$15,064
 $(339) Other liabilities


The table below identifies the gains and losses recognized on Heartland's fair value hedges for the three-monththree month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

  Amount of Gain (Loss) Income Statement Category
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019    
Fair value hedges $(630) Interest income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018    
Fair value hedges $894
 Interest income
Amount of Gain (Loss)Income Statement Category
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Fair value hedges$(1,677)Interest income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Fair value hedges$894 Interest income


Embedded Derivatives
Heartland has fixed rate loans with embedded derivatives. The 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's embedded derivatives at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

Notional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet Category
March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Embedded derivativesEmbedded derivatives$9,522  $826  Other assets
Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Category
March 31, 2019    
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Embedded derivatives$2,216
 $17
 Other assetsEmbedded derivatives$9,627  $465  Other assets
Embedded derivatives$9,785
 $(507) Other liabilities
December 31, 2018    
Embedded derivatives$11,266
 $453
 Other assets
Embedded derivatives$2,231
 $(54) Other liabilities





The table below identifies the gains and losses recognized on Heartland's embedded derivatives for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

Amount of Gain (Loss)Income Statement Category
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Embedded derivatives$361 Other noninterest income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Embedded derivatives$889 Other noninterest income



  Amount of Gain (Loss) Income Statement Category
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019    
Embedded derivatives $889
 Other noninterest income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018    
Embedded derivatives $277
 Other noninterest income


Back-to-Back Loan Swaps
Heartland has interest rate swap loan relationships with customers to meet their financing needs. Upon entering into these loan swaps, Heartland 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 $7.2$48.9 million and $2.0$20.2 million as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively, as collateral related to these back-to-back swaps. Heartland's counterparties were required to pledge $140,000$0 at March 31, 2019,2020, and $680,000$0 at December 31, 2018.2019. Any gains and losses on these back-to-back swaps are recorded in noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income, and for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and March 31, 2018, no2019, 0 gain or loss was recognized. The table below identifies the balance sheet category and fair values of Heartland's derivative instruments designated as loan swaps at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Category
Weighted
Average
Receive
Rate
Weighted
Average
Pay
Rate
March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Customer interest rate swapsCustomer interest rate swaps$415,024  $47,476  Other assets4.58 %3.71 %
Customer interest rate swapsCustomer interest rate swaps415,024(47,476) Other liabilities3.71  4.58  
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Customer interest rate swapsCustomer interest rate swaps$374,191  $16,927  Other assets4.68 %4.05 %
Customer interest rate swapsCustomer interest rate swaps374,191  (16,927) Other liabilities4.05  4.68  
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Category
 
Weighted
Average
Receive
Rate
 
Weighted
Average
Pay
Rate
March 31, 2019        
Customer interest rate swaps $233,665
 $7,654
 Other assets 5.15% 5.05%
Customer interest rate swaps 233,665
 (7,654) Other liabilities 5.05
 5.15
December 31, 2018        
Customer interest rate swaps $211,246
 $4,449
 Other assets 5.10% 4.96%
Customer interest rate swaps 211,246
 (4,449) Other liabilities 4.96
 5.10


Other Free Standing Derivatives
Heartland 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. Heartland 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 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. Heartland was required to pledge 0 collateral of $0 at both March 31, 2019,2020, and $35,000 at December 31, 2018.2019. Heartland's counterparties were required to pledge no0 collateral at both March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, as collateral for these forward commitments.


Heartland 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 sheet 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's other free standing derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

Balance Sheet CategoryNotional AmountFair Value
March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Other assets$70,051  $2,457  
Balance Sheet
Category
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
March 31, 2019     
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Other assets $25,318
 $800
Forward commitmentsOther assets 1,000
 
Forward commitmentsOther assets5,000  30  
Forward commitmentsOther liabilities 46,000
 (282)Forward commitmentsOther liabilities64,500  (1,273) 
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther liabilities 9,785
 (507)Undesignated interest rate swapsOther liabilities9,522  (826) 
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther assets 2,216
 17
December 31, 2018 

 

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Other assets $22,451
 $725
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Other assets$20,356  $681  
Forward commitmentsOther assets 
 
Forward commitmentsOther assets16,000  15  
Forward commitmentsOther liabilities 51,500
 (399)Forward commitmentsOther liabilities36,500  (113) 
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther liabilities 11,266
 (453)Undesignated interest rate swapsOther liabilities9,627  (465) 
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther assets 2,231
 54


The table below identifies the income statement category of the gains and losses recognized in income on Heartland's other free standing derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

 Income Statement Category Gain (Loss) Recognized
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019   
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale $264
Forward commitmentsNet gains on sale of loans held for sale 117
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther noninterest income 889
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018   
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale $17
Forward commitmentsNet gains on sale of loans held for sale 115
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther noninterest income 277
Income Statement CategoryGain (Loss) Recognized
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale$1,698 
Forward commitmentsNet gains on sale of loans held for sale(1,146)
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther noninterest income(361)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Interest rate lock commitments (mortgage)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale$264 
Forward commitmentsNet gains on sale of loans held for sale117 
Undesignated interest rate swapsOther noninterest income889 


NOTE 8: FAIR VALUE


Heartland 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, Heartland 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. 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 and asset-backed securities and private collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal bonds 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'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, Heartland classifies loans held for sale subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.


Loans Held to Maturity
Heartland 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-party appraisals less estimated disposal costs. Heartland considers third party appraisals, as well as independent fair value assessments from Realtors or persons involved in selling bank premises, furniture and equipment, in determining the fair value of particular properties. Accordingly, the valuation of premises, furniture and equipment held for sale is subject to significant external and internal judgment. Heartland 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. 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. Heartland classifies mortgage servicing rights as nonrecurring with Level 3 measurement inputs.





Commercial Servicing Rights
Commercial servicing rights assets represent the 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 value 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.


Derivative Financial Instruments
Heartland'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, Heartland 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, Heartland has considered the impact of netting any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.


Although Heartland 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 March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, Heartland 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, Heartland has determined that its derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.


Interest rate lock commitments
Heartland 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 Heartland 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. Heartland 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. Heartland 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's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall:

Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
March 31, 2020
Assets
Securities available for sale
U.S. government corporations and agencies$9,916  $8,569  $1,347  $—  
Mortgage and asset-backed securities2,520,004  —  2,520,004  —  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions940,441  —  940,441  —  
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value18,260  —  18,260  —  
Derivative financial instruments(1)
48,302  —  48,302  —  
Interest rate lock commitments2,457  —  —  2,457  
Forward commitments30  —  30  —  
Total assets at fair value$3,539,410  $8,569  $3,528,384  $2,457  
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments(2)
$57,777  $—  $57,777  $—  
Forward commitments1,273  —  1,273  —  
Total liabilities at fair value$59,050  $—  $59,050  $—  
December 31, 2019
Assets
Securities available for sale
U.S. government corporations and agencies$9,893  $8,503  $1,390  $—  
Mortgage and asset-backed securities2,577,278  —  2,577,278  —  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions707,190  —  707,190  —  
Equity securities18,435  —  18,435  —  
Derivative financial instruments(1)
17,527  —  17,527  —  
Interest rate lock commitments681  —  —  681  
Total assets at fair value$3,331,019  $8,503  $3,321,835  $681  
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments(2)
$21,462  $—  $21,462  $—  
Forward commitments113  —  113  —  
Total liabilities at fair value$21,575  $—  $21,575  $—  
(1) Includes embedded derivatives, back-to-back loan swaps, fair value hedges, free standing derivative instruments and cash flow hedges.
(2) Includes cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, back-to-back loan swaps, embedded derivatives and free standing derivative instruments.



 Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
March 31, 2019       
Assets       
Securities available for sale       
U.S. government corporations and agencies$26,768
 $20,458
 $6,310
 $
Mortgage and asset-backed securities1,871,398
 
 1,871,398
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions484,955
 
 484,955
 
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value17,339
 
 17,339
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
8,403
 
 8,403
 
Interest rate lock commitments800
 
 
 800
Total assets at fair value$2,409,663
 $20,458
 $2,388,405
 $800
Liabilities       
Derivative financial instruments(2)
$10,858
 $
 $10,858
 $
Forward commitments282
 
 282
 
Total liabilities at fair value$11,140
 $
 $11,140
 $
December 31, 2018       
Assets       
Securities available for sale       
U.S. government corporations and agencies$31,951
 $25,414
 $6,537
 $
Mortgage and asset-backed securities2,026,698
 
 2,026,698
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions374,974
 
 374,974
 
Equity securities17,086
 
 17,086
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
6,539
 
 6,539
 
Interest rate lock commitments725
 
 
 725
Total assets at fair value$2,457,973
 $25,414
 $2,431,834
 $725
Liabilities       
Derivative financial instruments(2)
$6,044
 $
 $6,044
 $
Forward commitments399
 
 399
 
Total liabilities at fair value$6,443
 $
 $6,443
 $
        
(1) Includes embedded derivatives, back-to-back loan swaps, fair value hedges, free standing derivative instruments and cash flow hedges.
(2) Includes cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, back-to-back loan swaps, embedded derivatives and free standing derivative instruments.





The tables below present Heartland's assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, in thousands:

Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2020
Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2019
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
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$9,998
 $
 $
 $9,998
 $285
Commercial real estate717
 
 
 717
 
Collateral dependent loans:Collateral dependent loans:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$5,494  $—  $—  $5,494  $153  
Owner occupied commercial real estateOwner occupied commercial real estate2,129  —  —  2,129  —  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estateNon-owner occupied commercial real estate109  —  —  109  —  
Real estate constructionReal estate construction132  —  —  132  —  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate8,932
 
 
 8,932
 379
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,980  —  —  1,980  —  
Residential real estate1,207
 
 
 1,207
 4
Residential real estate543  —  —  543  52  
Consumer633
 
 
 633
 
Consumer153  —  —  153  —  
Total collateral dependent impaired loans$21,487
 $
 $
 $21,487
 $668
Total collateral dependent loansTotal collateral dependent loans$10,540  $—  $—  $10,540  $205  
Loans held for sale$69,716
 $
 $69,716
 $
 $(1,107)Loans held for sale$22,957  $—  $22,957  $—  $(1,734) 
Other real estate owned$5,391
 $
 $
 $5,391
 $452
Other real estate owned$6,074  $—  $—  $6,074  $66  
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale$7,030
 $
 $
 $7,030
 $
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale$2,967  $—  $—  $2,967  $—  
Servicing rights$6,459
 $
 $
 $6,459
 $589
Servicing rights$4,125  $—  $—  $4,125  $1,579  


Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2019
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 impaired loans:
Commercial and industrial$15,173  $—  $—  $15,173  $1,114  
Owner occupied commercial real estate1,352  —  —  1,352  —  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,305  —  —  1,305  —  
Real estate construction—  —  —  —  —  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate12,623  —  —  12,623  1,254  
Residential real estate4,978  —  —  4,978  82  
Consumer1,033  —  —  1,033  —  
Total collateral dependent impaired loans$36,464  $—  $—  $36,464  $2,450  
Loans held for sale$26,748  $—  $26,748  $—  $(980) 
Other real estate owned$6,914  $—  $—  $6,914  $947  
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale$2,967  $—  $—  $2,967  $735  
Servicing rights$5,621  $—  $—  $5,621  $911  


 
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2018
 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$12,932
 $
 $
 $12,932
 $660
Commercial real estate405
 
 
 405
 72
Agricultural and agricultural real estate11,070
 
 
 11,070
 575
Residential real estate478
 
 
 478
 
Consumer624
 
 
 624
 
Total collateral dependent impaired loans$25,509
 $
 $

$25,509
 $1,307
Loans held for sale$119,801
 $
 $52,577
 $67,224
 $(1,870)
Other real estate owned$6,153
 $
 $
 $6,153
 $2,647
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale$7,258
 $
 $
 $7,258
 $59
Servicing rights$7,143
 $
 $
 $7,143
 $58




The following tables present additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis and for which Heartland has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value, in thousands:

Fair Value at
3/31/2020
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
Interest rate lock commitments$2,457  Discounted cash flowsClosing ratio
0-99% (88%)(1)
Other real estate owned6,074  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Servicing rights4,125  Discounted cash flowsThird party valuation(4)
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale2,967  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Collateral dependent impaired loans:
Commercial5,494  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-15%(3)
Owner occupied commercial real estate2,129  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-6%(3)
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate109  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-8%(3)
Real estate construction132  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-8%(3)
Agricultural and agricultural real estate1,980  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-6%(3)
Residential real estate543  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-11%(3)
Consumer153  Modified appraised valueThird party valuation(2)
Valuation discount
0-7%(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. The weighted average closing ratio for PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation is 88%.
(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 fair value measurement are the value indices, which are weighted-average spreads to LIBOR based on maturity groups.



Fair Value at
12/31/2019
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
Fair Value at
3/31/2019
 Valuation
Technique
 Unobservable
Input
 Range
(Weighted Average)
Interest rate lock commitments$800
 Discounted cash flows Closing ratio 
0-99% (89%)(1)
Interest rate lock commitments$681  Discounted cash flowsClosing ratio
0-99% (90%)(1)
Other real estate owned5,391
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)Other real estate owned6,914  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
 Appraisal discount 
0-10%(3)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Servicing rights6,459
 Discounted cash flows Third party valuation (4)Servicing rights5,621  Discounted cash flowsThird party valuation(4)
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale7,030
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale2,967  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
 Appraisal discount 
0-10%(3)
Appraisal discount
0-10%(3)
Collateral dependent impaired loans:  Collateral dependent impaired loans:
Commercial9,998
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)Commercial15,173  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
 Appraisal discount 
0-18%(3)
Commercial real estate717
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)
 Appraisal discount 
0-9%(3)
Appraisal discount
0-25%(3)
Owner occupied commercial real estateOwner occupied commercial real estate1,352  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-14%(3)
Non-owner occupied commercial real estateNon-owner occupied commercial real estate1,305  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-14%(3)
Real estate constructionReal estate construction—  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
Appraisal discount
0-14%(3)
Agricultural and agricultural real estate8,932
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)Agricultural and agricultural real estate12,623  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
 Appraisal discount 
0-15%(3)
Appraisal discount
0-15%(3)
Residential real estate1,207
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (2)Residential real estate3,088  Modified appraised valueThird party appraisal(2)
 Appraisal discount 
0-12%(3)
Appraisal discount
0-25%(3)
Consumer633
 Modified appraised value Third party valuation (2)Consumer988  Modified appraised valueThird party valuation(2)
 Valuation discount 
0-9%(3)
Valuation 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. The weighted average closing ratio for PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation is 89%.
(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.(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.(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.(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.(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.(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 fair value measurement are the value indices, which are weighted-average spreads to LIBOR based on maturity groups.(4) 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) 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.




 
Fair Value at
12/31/2018
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Unobservable
Input
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
Loans held for sale$67,224
 Discounted cash flows Sales contract 
(1) 
Interest rate lock commitments725
 Discounted cash flows Closing ratio 
0-99% (91%)(2)
Other real estate owned6,153
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (3)
    Appraisal discount 
0-10%(4)
Servicing rights7,143
 Discounted cash flows Third party valuation 
(5) 
Premises, furniture and equipment held for sale7,258
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (3)
    Appraisal discount 
0-10%(4)
Other real estate owned6,153
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (3)
    Appraisal discount 
0-10%(4)
Collateral dependent impaired loans:       
Commercial12,932
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (3)
     Appraisal discount 
0-8%(4)
Commercial real estate405
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (3)
     Appraisal discount 
0-19%(4)
Agricultural and agricultural real estate11,070
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (3)
    Appraisal discount 
0-24%(4)
Residential real estate478
 Modified appraised value Third party appraisal (3)
    Appraisal discount 
0-24%(4)
Consumer624
 Modified appraised value Third party valuation (3)
    Valuation discount 
0-14%(4)
        
(1) The significant unobservable input related to the loans held for sale was the third party sales contract Heartland entered into prior to December 31, 2018. The sale of these consumer loans closed on January 11, 2019.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(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.
(5) 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.


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 Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
 
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
Balance at January 1,$725
 $1,738
Balance at January 1,$681  $725  
Acquired interest rate lock commitments
 1,383
Total gains (losses) included in earnings264
 (3,269)Total gains (losses) included in earnings1,698  18  
Issuances2,081
 2,962
Issuances2,478  10,702  
Settlements(2,270) (2,089)Settlements(2,400) (10,764) 
Balance at period end$800
 $725
Balance at period end$2,457  $681  


Gains included in gains (losses) on sale of loans held for sale attributable to interest rate lock commitments held at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, were $800,000$2.5 million and $725,000,$681,000, respectively.


The table below is a summary of the estimated fair value of Heartland's financial instruments (as defined by ASC 825) as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, 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, including 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 does not believe that the estimated information presented herein is representative of the earnings power or value of Heartland. 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 Heartland 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
March 31, 2020
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$239,743  $239,743  $239,743  $—  $—  
Time deposits in other financial institutions3,568  3,568  3,568  —  —  
Securities:
Carried at fair value3,488,621  3,488,621  8,569  3,480,052  —  
Held to maturity91,875  101,375  —  101,375  —  
Other investments35,370  35,370  —  35,370  —  
Loans held for sale22,957  22,957  —  22,957  —  
Loans, net:
Commercial and industrial2,518,034  2,507,060  —  2,501,566  5,494  
Owner occupied commercial real estate1,420,702  1,456,304  —  1,454,175  2,129  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,543,466  1,567,555  —  1,567,446  109  
Real estate construction1,046,749  1,076,645  —  1,076,513  132  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate545,310  552,823  —  550,843  1,980  
Residential real estate783,815  798,549  —  798,006  543  
Consumer418,817  431,583  —  431,430  153  
Total Loans, net8,276,893  8,390,519  —  8,379,979  10,540  
Cash surrender value on life insurance172,140  172,140  —  172,140  —  
Derivative financial instruments(1)
48,302  48,302  —  48,302  —  
Interest rate lock commitments2,457  2,457  —  —  2,457  
Forward commitments30  30  —  30  —  
Financial liabilities:
Deposits
Demand deposits3,696,974  3,696,974  —  3,696,974  —  
Savings deposits6,366,610  6,366,610  —  6,366,610  —  
Time deposits1,110,441  1,110,441  —  1,110,441  —  
Deposits held for sale—  —  —  —  —  
Short term borrowings121,442  121,442  —  121,442  —  
Other borrowings276,150  280,447  —  280,447  —  
Derivative financial instruments(2)
57,777  57,777  —  57,777  —  
Forward commitments1,273  1,273  —  1,273  —  
(1) Includes embedded derivatives and back-to-back loan swaps.
(2) Includes embedded derivatives, back-to-back loan swaps, fair value hedges, free standing derivative instruments and cash flow hedges.






    Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2019
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2019
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$492,501
 $492,501
 $492,501
 $
 $
Cash and cash equivalents$378,734  $378,734  $378,734  $—  $—  
Time deposits in other financial institutions4,675
 4,675
 4,675
 
 
Time deposits in other financial institutions3,564  3,564  3,564  —  —  
Securities:         Securities:
Carried at fair value2,400,460
 2,400,460
 20,458
 2,380,002
 
Carried at fair value3,312,796  3,312,796  8,503  3,304,293  —  
Held to maturity88,089
 95,240
 
 95,240
 
Held to maturity91,324  100,484  —  100,484  —  
Other investments27,506
 27,506
 
 27,506
 
Other investments31,321  31,321  —  31,321  —  
Loans held for sale69,716
 69,716
 
 69,716
 
Loans held for sale26,748  26,748  —  26,748  —  
Loans, net:         Loans, net:
Commercial2,018,438
 1,972,580
 
 1,962,582
 9,998
Commercial real estate3,675,063
 3,644,142
 
 3,643,425
 717
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial2,530,809  2,621,253  —  2,606,080  15,173  
Owner occupied commercial real estateOwner occupied commercial real estate1,472,704  1,409,388  —  1,408,036  1,352  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estateNon-owner occupied commercial real estate1,495,877  1,397,527  —  1,396,222  1,305  
Real estate constructionReal estate construction1,027,081  924,041  —  924,041  —  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate540,022
 531,817
 
 522,885
 8,932
Agricultural and agricultural real estate565,837  576,821  —  564,198  12,623  
Residential real estate627,619
 613,086
 
 611,879
 1,207
Residential real estate832,277  841,453  —  838,365  3,088  
Consumer407,763
 405,120
 
 404,487
 633
Consumer443,332  470,927  —  469,939  988  
Total Loans, net7,268,905
 7,166,745
 
 7,145,258
 21,487
Total Loans, net8,297,522  8,243,343  —  8,206,879  36,464  
Cash surrender value on life insurance163,764
 163,764
 
 163,764
 
Cash surrender value on life insurance171,625  171,625  —  171,625  —  
Derivative financial instruments(1)
8,403
 8,403
 
 8,403
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
17,527  17,527  —  17,527  —  
Interest rate lock commitments800
 800
 
 
 800
Interest rate lock commitments681  681  —  —  681  
Financial liabilities:         Financial liabilities:
Deposits         Deposits
Demand deposits3,118,909
 3,118,909
 
 3,118,909
 
Demand deposits3,543,863  3,543,863  —  3,543,863  —  
Savings deposits5,145,929
 5,145,929
 
 5,145,929
 
Savings deposits6,307,425  6,307,425  —  6,307,425  —  
Time deposits1,008,104
 1,088,104
 
 1,088,104
 
Time deposits1,193,043  1,193,043  —  1,193,043  —  
Deposits held for sale118,564
 111,742
 
 111,742
 
Short term borrowings104,314
 104,314
 
 104,314
 
Short term borrowings182,626  182,626  —  182,626  —  
Other borrowings268,312
 268,528
 
 268,528
 
Other borrowings275,773  278,169  —  278,169  —  
Derivative financial instruments(2)
10,858
 10,858
 
 10,858
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
Derivative financial instruments(1)
21,462  21,462  —  21,462  —  
Forward commitments282
 282
 
 282
 
Forward commitments113  113  —  113  —  
(1) Includes embedded derivatives, back-to-back loan swaps, fair value hedges, free standing derivative instruments and cash flow hedges.(1) Includes embedded derivatives, back-to-back loan swaps, fair value hedges, free standing derivative instruments and cash flow hedges.(1) Includes embedded derivatives, back-to-back loan swaps, fair value hedges, free standing derivative instruments and cash flow hedges.
(2) Includes cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, back-to-back loan swaps, embedded derivatives and free standing derivative instruments.




     
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2018
 
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$273,630
 $273,630
 $273,630
 $
 $
Time deposits in other financial institutions4,672
 4,672
 4,672
 
 
Securities:         
Carried at fair value2,450,709
 2,450,709
 25,414
 2,425,295
 
Held to maturity236,283
 245,341
 
 245,341
 
Other investments28,396
 28,396
 
 28,396
 
Loans held for sale119,801
 119,801
 
 52,577
 67,224
Loans, net:         
Commercial1,994,785
 1,955,607
 
 1,942,675
 12,932
Commercial real estate3,684,213
 3,667,138
 
 3,666,733
 405
Agricultural and agricultural real estate561,265
 553,112
 
 542,042
 11,070
Residential real estate670,473
 654,596
 
 654,118
 478
Consumer434,998
 432,016
 
 431,392
 624
Total Loans, net7,345,734
 7,262,469
 
 7,236,960
 25,509
Cash surrender value on life insurance162,892
 162,892
 
 162,892
 
Derivative financial instruments(1)
6,539
 6,539
 
 6,539
 
Interest rate lock commitments725
 725
 
 
 725
Financial liabilities:         
Deposits         
Demand deposits3,264,737
 3,264,737
 
 3,264,737
 
Savings deposits5,107,962
 5,107,962
 
 5,107,962
 
Time deposits1,023,730
 1,023,730
 
 1,023,730
 
Deposits held for sale106,409
 100,241
 
 
 100,241
Short term borrowings227,010
 227,010
 
 227,010
 
Other borrowings274,905
 276,966
 
 276,966
 
Derivative financial instruments(2)
6,044
 6,044
 
 6,044
 
Forward commitments399
 399
 
 399
 
 
(1) Includes embedded derivatives, back-to-back loan swaps, fair value hedges, free standing derivative instruments and cash flow hedges.
(2) Includes cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, back-to-back loan swaps, embedded derivatives 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, Heartland 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 determined using an exit price methodology as prescribed by ASU 2016-01, which was effective on January 1, 2018.methodology. The exit price estimation of fair value is based on the present value of the expected cash flows. The projected cash flows are based on the contractual terms of the loans, adjusted 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 risk.





The fair value of 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, Heartland 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 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.

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.

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.


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.


Deposits Held for Sale — Heartland entered into agreements with third parties to sell the deposits of five branch locations, which totaled $118.6 million as of March 31, 2019. The estimated fair value in the table above is based on the carrying value of the deposits less the premium Heartland expects to receive in accordance with the sales contract when the transactions are completed, which is expected to be in 2019.

Short-term and Other BorrowingsRates currently available to Heartland 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: REVENUE


On January 1, 2018, Heartland adopted ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (Topic 606), and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 606.


Topic 606 does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, including revenue from loans and securities. In addition, certain noninterest income streams such as fees associated with loan servicing income, bank owned life insurance, derivatives and certain credit card fees are also not in scope of the new guidance. Topic 606 is applicable to noninterest revenue streams such as service charges and fees, trust fees, and brokerage and insurance commissions. However, the recognition of these revenue streams did not change significantly upon adoption of Topic 606. Substantially all of Heartland's revenue is generated from contracts with customers. Noninterest revenue streams in-scope of Topic 606 are discussed below.


Service Charges and Fees
Service charges and fees consist of revenue generated from deposit account related service charges and fees, overdraft fees, customer service fees and other service charges, credit card fee income, debit card income and other service charges and fees.


Service charges on deposit accounts consist of account analysis fees (i.e., net fees earned on analyzed business and public checking accounts), monthly service fees, check orders and other deposit account related fees. Heartland's performance obligation for account analysis fees and monthly service fees is generally satisfied, and the related revenue recognized, over the period in which the service is provided. Check orders and other deposit account related fees, including overdraft fees, are largely transactional based, and therefore, the performance obligation is satisfied, and related revenue recognized, at a point in time. Payment for service charges on deposit accounts is primarily received immediately or in the following month through a direct charge to customers’ accounts.





Customer service fees and other service charges include revenue from processing wire transfers, bill pay service, cashier’s checks, and other services. Heartland's performance obligation for fees, exchange, and other service charges are largely satisfied, and related revenue recognized, when the services are rendered or upon completion. Payment is typically received immediately or in the following month.


Credit card fee income and debit card income are comprised of interchange fees, ATM fees, and merchant services income. Credit card fee income and debit card income are earned whenever the banks' debit and credit cards are processed through card payment networks such as Visa. ATM fees are primarily generated when a bank cardholder uses an ATM that is not owned by one of Heartland's banks or a non-bank cardholder uses Heartland-owned ATM. Merchant services income mainly represents fees charged to merchants to process their debit and credit card transactions, in addition to account management fees.


Trust Fees
Trust fees are primarily comprised of fees earned from the management and administration of trusts and other customer assets. Heartland's performance obligation is generally satisfied over time and the resulting fees are recognized monthly, based upon the average daily market value or month-end market value of the assets under management and the applicable fee rate. Payment is generally received a few days before or after month end through a direct charge to customers’ accounts. Heartland does not earn performance-based incentives. Optional services such as real estate sales and tax return preparation services are also available to existing trust and asset management customers. Heartland's performance obligation for these transactional-based services is generally satisfied, and related revenue recognized, at a point in time (i.e., as incurred). Payment is received shortly after services are rendered.


Brokerage and Insurance Commissions
Brokerage commission primarily consist of commissions related to broker-dealer contracts. The contracts are between the customer and the broker-dealer, and Heartland satisfies its performance obligation and earns commission when the transactions are completed. The recognition of revenue is based on a defined fee schedule and does not require significant judgment. Payment is received shortly after services are rendered. Insurance commissions are related to commissions received directly from the insurance carrier. Heartland acts as an insurance agent between the customer and the insurance carrier. Heartland's performance obligations and associated fee and commission income are defined with each insurance product with the insurance company. When insurance payments are received from customers, a portion of the payment is recognized as commission revenue.








The following presents noninterest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 606, for the three-months ended March 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, in thousands:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 201820202019
In-scope of Topic 606   In-scope of Topic 606
Service charges and fees   Service charges and fees
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts$2,977
 $2,618
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts$3,438  $2,977  
Overdraft fees2,744
 2,208
Overdraft fees2,809  2,744  
Customer service fees81
 77
Customer service and other service feesCustomer service and other service fees59  82  
Credit card fee income3,349
 2,190
Credit card fee income3,900  3,349  
Debit card income3,642
 2,985
Debit card income1,815  3,642  
Other service charges1
 1
Total service charges and fees$12,794
 $10,079
Total service charges and fees$12,021  $12,794  
Trust fees4,474
 4,680
Trust fees5,022  4,474  
Brokerage and insurance commissions734
 907
Brokerage and insurance commissions733  734  
Total noninterest income in-scope of Topic 606$18,002
 $15,666
Total noninterest income in-scope of Topic 606$17,776  $18,002  
   
Out-of-scope of Topic 606   Out-of-scope of Topic 606
Loan servicing income$1,729
 $1,754
Loan servicing income$963  $1,729  
Securities gains/(losses), net1,575
 1,441
Securities gains/(losses), net1,658  1,575  
Unrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities, net258
 (28)Unrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities, net(231) 258  
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale3,176
 4,051
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale4,660  3,176  
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights(589) (2)Valuation adjustment on servicing rights(1,565) (589) 
Income on bank owned life insurance899
 614
Income on bank owned life insurance498  899  
Other noninterest income1,667
 1,220
Other noninterest income2,058  1,667  
Total noninterest income out-of-scope of Topic 6068,715
 9,050
Total noninterest income out-of-scope of Topic 6068,041  8,715  
Total noninterest income$26,717
 $24,716
Total noninterest income$25,817  $26,717  


Contract Balances
A contract asset balance occurs when an entity performs a service for a customer before the customer pays consideration (resulting in a contract receivable) or before payment is due (resulting in a contract asset). A contract liability balance is an entity’s obligation to transfer a service to a customer for which the entity has already received payment (or payment is due) from the customer. Heartland's noninterest revenue streams are largely based on transactional activity, or standard month-end revenue accruals such as asset management fees based on month-end market values. Consideration is often received immediately or shortly after Heartland satisfies its performance obligation and revenue is recognized. Heartland does not typically enter into long-term revenue contracts with customers, and therefore, does not experience significant contract balances. As of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, Heartland did not have any significant contract balances.


Contract Acquisition Costs
In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, an entity is required to capitalize, and subsequently amortize into expense, certain incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if these costs are expected to be recovered. The incremental costs of obtaining a contract are those costs that an entity incurs to obtain a contract with a customer that it would not have incurred if the contract had not been obtained (for example, sales commission). Heartland utilizes the practical expedient which allows entities to immediately expense contract acquisition costs when the asset that would have resulted from capitalizing these costs would have been amortized in one year or less. Upon adoption of Topic 606, Heartland did not capitalize any contract acquisition costs.


NOTE 10: STOCK COMPENSATION


Heartland may grant, through its Nominating 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,






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 March 31, 2019, 368,0712020, 213,863 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")ASC Topic 718, "Compensation-Stock Compensation"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 amountHeartland's income tax expense included $25,000 of tax expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and a tax benefit of $336,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2019, related to the exercise, vesting and forfeiture of equity-based awards reflected as a tax benefit in Heartland's income tax expense was $336,000 and $611,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.awards.


Restricted Stock Units
The Plan permits the Compensation Committee to grant restricted stock units ("RSUs"). In the first quarter of 2020, the Compensation Committee granted time-based RSUs with respect to 114,944 shares of common stock, and in the first quarter of 2019, the Compensation Committee granted time-based RSUs with respect to 90,073 shares of common stock, and in the first quarter of 2018, the Compensation Committee granted time-based RSUs with respect to 52,153 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 date in the future. The time-based RSUs granted in 20192020 and 20182019 vest over three years in equal installments on March 6 of each of the three years following the year of the grant. 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.


The Compensation Committee also granted three-yearthree-year performance-based RSUs with respect to 34,84850,787 shares and 16,10834,848 shares of common stock in the first quarter of 20192020 and 2018,2019 respectively. These performance-based RSUs will be earned based on satisfaction of performance targets for the three-yearthree-year performance period ended December 31, 2021,2022, and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. These performance-based RSUs or a portion thereof may vest in 2022 and 2021, respectively, after measurement of performance in relation to the performance targets.


The three-yearthree-year performance-based RSUs vest to the extent that they are earned upon death or disability or upon a "qualified retirement." Upon a change in control, performance-based RSUs shall become vested at 100% of target if the RSU obligations are not assumed by the successor company. If the successor company does assume the RSU obligations, the 2019 and 2018 performance-based RSUs will vest at 100% of target upon a "Termination of Service" within the period beginning six months prior to a change in control and ending twenty-four months after a change in control.


All of Heartland's RSUs will be settled in common stock upon vesting and are not entitled to dividends until vested.


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 three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, 0 and 1,045 and 0 time-based RSUs, respectively, were granted to directors and new employees.


A summary of the RSUs outstanding as of March 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, and changes during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, follows:

20202019
SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1,254,383  $46.76  266,995  $43.89  
Granted165,731  32.57  125,966  45.77  
Vested(86,441) 45.48  (117,122) 35.84  
Forfeited(11,929) 48.38  (13,364) 49.89  
Outstanding at March 31,321,744  $40.14  262,475  $48.07  



 2019 2018
 Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date
Fair Value
 Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1,266,995
 $43.89
 301,578
 $34.74
Granted125,966
 45.77
 87,249
 55.25
Vested(117,122) 35.84
 (107,553) 30.79
Forfeited(13,364) 49.89
 (19,113) 43.62
Outstanding at March 31,262,475
 $48.07
 262,161
 $42.60





Total compensation costs recorded for RSUs were $2.4$2.2 million and $1.9$2.4 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019. As of March 31, 2019,2020, there were $7.5$8.1 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to the Plan for RSUs that are expected to be recognized through 2022.


NOTE 11: LEASES


A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. On January 1, 2019, Heartland adopted ASU No. 2016-02 "Leases" (Topic 842) and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 842. For Heartland, Topic 842 primarily affected the accounting treatment for operating lease agreements in which Heartland is the lessee.


Lessee Accounting
Substantially all of the leases in which Heartland is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches, ATM locations, and office space with terms extending through 2034.2031. All of Heartland's leases are classified as operating leases, and therefore, were previously not recognized on the consolidated balance sheet. With the adoption of Topic 842,ASU 2016-02 "Leases" (Topic 842), operating lease agreements are required to be recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and a corresponding lease liability.


Heartland elected not to include short-term leases (i.e., leases with initial terms of twelve months or less), or equipment leases (deemed immaterial) on the consolidated balance sheet. The table below presents Heartland's ROU assets and lease liabilities as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, (in thousands):in thousands:

Assets Classification March 31, 2019
Operating lease assets Other assets $24,664
Total lease right-of-use assets   $24,664
     
Liabilities    
Operating lease liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities $26,333
Total lease liabilities   $26,333
ClassificationMarch 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOther assets$21,868  $23,200  
Operating lease liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities$23,182  $24,617  


The calculated amount of the ROU assets and lease liabilities in the table above are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. Heartland’s lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at Heartland’s discretion. If at lease inception, Heartland considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, Heartland will include the extended term in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability. Regarding the discount rate, Topic 842 requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, Heartland utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term. For operating leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the rate for the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 was used. The variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common area maintenance and utilities. The table below presents the lease costs and supplemental information as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, in thousands:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Income Statement Category20202019
Lease Cost
Operating lease costOccupancy expense$1,382  $1,405  
Variable lease costOccupancy expense16  35  
Total lease cost$1,398  $1,440  
Supplemental Information
Noncash reduction of ROU assets arising from lease modifications and terminationsOccupancy expense$358  $1,209  
Noncash reduction of lease liabilities arising from lease modifications and terminationsOccupancy expense386  —  
Supplemental balance sheet informationAs of March 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining operating lease term (in years)6.5
Weighted-average discount rate for operating leases3.00 %




 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Lease Cost 
Operating lease cost$1,405
Variable lease cost35
Total lease cost$1,440
Supplemental Information 
Non-cash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining ROU assets$1,209
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 
Operating leases7.04
Weighted-average discount rate 
Operating leases3.00%




As defined by Topic 842, future minimum payments forA maturity analysis of operating leases with initial or remaining termslease liabilities and reconciliation of one year or more are presented in the table belowundiscounted cash flows to the total of operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2019, in thousands:
Nine months ending December 31, 2019$3,859
Year ending December 31, 
20205,174
20214,855
20223,351
20231,947
Thereafter7,147
Total lease payments$26,333

As defined by Topic 840, Heartland's minimum future rental commitments at December 31, 2018, for all non-cancelable leases were2020 are as follows, in thousands:

Nine months ending December 31, 2020$4,167  
Year ending December 31,
20215,289  
20224,065  
20232,728  
20242,015  
Thereafter7,300  
Total lease payments$25,564  
Less interest(2,382) 
Present value of lease liabilities$23,182  



2019$5,776
20205,493
20215,102
20223,241
20232,297
Thereafter12,419
 $34,328



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


SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT


This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (including any information incorporated herein by reference) contains, and future oral and written statements of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. ("Heartland") and its management may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of such term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the business, financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives and future performance of Heartland. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Heartland's management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should" or other similar expressions. Although Heartland has made these statements based on management's experience and best estimate of future events, there may be events or factors that management has not anticipated, and the accuracy and achievement of such forward-looking statements and estimates are subject to a number of risks, including those identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019, as updated and supplemented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Heartland undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.


The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting Heartland and its customers, counterparties, employees and third-party service providers. The pandemic’s severity, its duration and the extent of its impact on Heartland’s business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and prospects remain uncertain. The deterioration in general business and economic conditions and turbulence in domestic or global financial markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively affected Heartland’s net income, total equity and book value per common share, and continued economic deterioration could adversely affect the value of its assets and liabilities, reduce the availability of funding to Heartland, lead to a tightening of credit and increase stock price volatility. Some economists and investment banks believe that a recession or depression may result from the continued spread of COVID-19 and the economic consequences.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES


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's reported financial position and results of operations are described as critical accounting policies in Heartland's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. There have been no significant changes in the critical accounting policies or the assumptions and judgments utilized in applying these policies since December 31, 2018.2019 other than those in Note 1, "Basis of Presentation," of the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q related to Heartland's adoption of CECL.


OVERVIEW


Heartland is a multi-bank holding company providing banking, mortgage, wealth management, investments and insurance services to individuals and businesses. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Heartland has eleven banking subsidiaries with 114 locations in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California. Heartland's primary objectives are to increase profitability and diversify its market area and asset base by expanding through acquisitions and to grow organically by increasing its customer base in the markets it serves.


Heartland'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, brokerage and insurance commissions, securities gains, net gains on sale of loans held for sale, and income on bank owned life insurance also affects Heartland's results of operations. Heartland's principal operating expenses, aside from interest expense, consist of the provision for loancredit losses, salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, professional fees, advertising, core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization and other real estate and loan collection expenses.


Net income available to common stockholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2019,2020, was $31.5$20.0 million, or $0.91$0.54 per diluted common share, compared to $23.3$31.5 million, or $0.76$0.91 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.2019.



Excluding provision for credit losses and acquisition, integration and restructuring costs (tax-effected), adjusted net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP) was $38.1 million, or $1.03 of adjusted earnings per diluted common share (non-GAAP) for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $35.6 million (non-GAAP), or $1.03 per adjusted earnings per diluted common share (non-GAAP), for the first quarter of 2019. Return on average common equity was 9.56%4.98% and return on average assets was 1.13%0.61% for the first quarter of 2019,2020, compared to 9.32%9.56% and 0.97%1.13%, respectively, for the same quarter in 2018.2019. Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) was 8.00% and adjusted return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) was 14.46% for the first quarter of 2020 compared to 15.24% and 17.11%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2019.


For the first quarter of 2019,2020, Heartland's net interest margin was 4.12% (4.18%3.81% (3.84% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) compared to 4.19% (4.26%4.12% (4.18% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the same quarter in 2018,2019, and the efficiency ratio was 65.23%61.82% and 68.21%64.93% for the first quarter of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.

The financial impact of the following transaction is included in the results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019, but not in the results of operations for the same period ended March 31, 2018:

On May 18, 2018, Heartland completed the acquisition of Lubbock, Texas based First Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc. ("FBLB"), parent company of First Bank & Trust, and PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bank & Trust. Based on Heartland's closing common stock price of $55.05 per share on May 18, 2018, the aggregate consideration paid to FBLB common shareholders was $189.9 million, with approximately 3% of the consideration paid in cash and 97% paid by delivery of Heartland common stock. As a result of the transaction, First Bank & Trust became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heartland and its 11th state-chartered bank. First Bank & Trust and PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation continue to operate under their present brands and management teams. As of the closing date, FBLB had, at fair value, total assets of $1.12 billion, total loans held to maturity of $681.1 million and total deposits of $893.8 million. Heartland also assumed, at fair value, $8.2 million of trust preferred debt. The systems conversion for this transaction occurred on August 17, 2018.


Total assets of Heartland were $11.31$13.29 billion at March 31, 2019, a decrease2020, an increase of $95.5$84.9 million or 1% since year-end 2018.2019. Securities represented 22%27% of total assets at March 31, 2019,2020, and 24%26% of total assets at December 31, 2018.

2019. Total loans held to maturity were $7.33$8.37 billion at both March 31, 2019, compared to $7.41 billion at year-end 2018, a decrease of $76.2 million or 1%. During the first quarter of 2019, the sale of two branches at Dubuque Bank2020, and Trust Company was announced, which included $20.3 million of loans that were classified as held for sale at MarchDecember 31, 2019. Heartland also reclassified commercial loans with balances of $11.8 million at March 31, 2019, to held for sale as part of a plan to exit a small lease portfolio. Exclusive of these transactions, total loans held to maturity decreased $44.0 million or less than 1% since year-end 2018.





Total deposits were $9.35$11.17 billion as of March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $9.40$11.04 billion at year-end 2018, a decrease2019, an increase of $43.5$129.7 million or less than 1%. The deposits classified as held for sale in conjunction with the expected sale of two branches at Dubuque Bank and Trust Company totaled $77.0 million at March 31, 2019. Exclusive of this transaction, total deposits increased $33.5 million or less than 1% since December 31, 2018.


Total equity was $1.37$1.55 billion at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $1.33$1.58 billion at year-end 2018.2019. Book value per common share was $39.65$42.21 at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $38.44$43.00 at year-end 2018.2019. Heartland's unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of applicable taxes, was $11.4$21.2 million at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to an unrealized lossgain of $32.5 million,$969,000, net of applicable taxes, at December 31, 2018.2019.


Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" for additional information on the usage and presentation of the foregoing non-GAAP measures, and refer to the financial tables for the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

COVID-19

In March 2020, the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The spread of COVID-19 has created a global public health crisis that has resulted in unprecedented uncertainty, volatility and disruption in financial markets and in governmental, commercial and consumer activity in the United States, as well as globally. Governmental responses to the pandemic have included orders closing businesses not deemed essential and directing individuals to restrict their movements, observe social distancing and shelter in place. These actions, together with responses to the pandemic by businesses and individuals, have resulted in rapid decreases in commercial and consumer activity, temporary closures of many businesses, which have led to a loss of revenues and a rapid increase in unemployment, material decreases in commodity prices and business valuations, disruptions in global supply chains, market downturns and volatility, changes in consumer behavior related to pandemic fears, emergency response legislation and an expectation that Federal Reserve will maintain a low interest rate environment for the foreseeable future.

Heartland implemented its pandemic management plan to protect employees and enable business continuity while providing relief and support to customers and communities facing challenges from the impacts of COVID-19, which included the following:
enabled approximately 2/3rds of employees to work from home and canceled all in-person events and meetings;
expanded paid time off program and enhanced health care coverage for COVID-19 related testing and treatments;
implemented a 20% wage premium for customer-facing and call center employees;
closed most bank lobbies and implemented drive-through only for in-person transactions;
established alternating weekly staffing schedule for in-branch employees to limit potential cross-infection;
announced a series of relief programs for consumers and small business customers, which include waiving account maintenance fees, ATM fees and early redemption penalties on CDs, and deferrals on loan payments;
provided direct Small Business Administration ("SBA") guaranteed loans to customers via its participation in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP");
participated in the CARES Act SBA loan payment and deferral program for existing SBA loans; and
contributed $1.2 million to support non-profit organizations in communities served by Heartland and its subsidiary banks.



The economic disruption resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic will make it difficult for some customers to repay the principal and interest on their loans, and Heartland's subsidiary banks have started working with customers to modify the terms of certain existing loans. The following table shows the total exposure, which includes loans outstanding and unfunded loan commitments as of March 31, 2020, to customer segment profiles that Heartland believes will be more heavily impacted by COVID-19, in thousands:
Industry
Total Exposure(1)
% of Gross Exposure(1)
Lodging$498,596  4.47 %
Multi-family properties436,931  3.92  
Retail real estate408,506  3.66  
Retail trade367,764  3.30  
Restaurants and bars247,239  2.22  
Nursing homes/assisted living126,267  1.13  
Oil and gas56,302  0.50  
Childcare facilities48,455  0.43  
Gaming34,790  0.31  
(1) Total loans outstanding and unfunded commitments

As of May 1, 2020, loan modifications have been made on approximately $696.2 million of loans in Heartland's portfolio. Approximately 67% of these modifications are interest only for 90 days, and the remainder are primarily principal and interest deferments for 90 days. Heartland expects modifications to increase in the near term. In accordance with interagency guidance issued in March 2020, these modifications are not considered troubled debt restructurings.

Through early May 2020, Heartland's subsidiary banks received SBA approval for approximately 4,600 PPP loans totaling $1.18 billion, of which approximately 4,400 or $1.16 billion have been closed and funded.Under the CARES Act, PPP loans are 100% SBA guaranteed and borrowers may be eligible to have an amount up to the entire principal balance forgiven and paid by the SBA. PPP loans also carry a zero risk rating for regulatory capital purposes and the Federal Reserve has made available a liquidity facility to facilitate funding of PPP loans held by banks. Under current program rules, Heartland’s subsidiary banks are eligible to receive an estimated $35.1 million of fees based on PPP loans processed through early May 2020.

As of early May 2020, approximately $213.7 million in principal amount of existing SBA loans were eligible to participate in the SBA loan payment and deferral program, pursuant to which the SBA will pay the borrower’s principal, interest and fees for a period of six months.

COVID-19 Risks and Uncertainties

The spread of the pandemic has caused significant disruptions in the U.S. economy, including disruption of banking and other financial activity in the areas in which Heartland operates. While there has been no material impact to Heartland to date, COVID-19 could also potentially create widespread business continuity issues.

Government authorities, including the United States Congress, the President, and the Federal Reserve, have taken several actions designed to cushion the economic fallout from COVID-19. Most notably, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (the "CARES Act") Act was signed into law at the end of March 2020. The CARES Act provides $2 trillion in funding to prevent a severe economic downturn through various measures, including direct financial aid to American families and economic stimulus to significantly impacted industry sectors. In addition to the general impact of COVID-19, certain provisions of the CARES Act, as well as other recent legislative and regulatory relief efforts, could have a material impact on Heartland's results of operations.

Heartland's business is dependent upon the willingness and ability of its employees and customers to conduct banking and other financial transactions. If the global response to contain COVID-19 escalates further or is unsuccessful, Heartland could experience a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The full extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting measures to curtail its spread, will depend on future developments which are highly uncertain, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or



mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among other future developments. Potentially material effects on Heartland’s business are discussed below.

Interest Income, Net Interest Margin and Fee Income
Heartland's interest income may be reduced due to lower interest rates, more loan modifications, delinquent interest payments, and related credit losses, resulting from the economic impact of COVID-19. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, Heartland significantly increased its allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is increased through provisions for credit losses which are deducted from net interest income on Heartland’s consolidated statements of income. In keeping with guidance from regulators, Heartland is actively working with COVID-19 affected borrowers to defer their payments, interest, and fees. While interest and fees will still accrue to income, through normal GAAP accounting, should eventual credit losses on these deferred payments occur, interest income and fees accrued would need to be reversed. In such a scenario, interest income and net interest margin could be negatively impacted in future periods.

However, any reduction in interest income could be offset by additional interest and fee income earned on PPP loans. The interest rate on the PPP loans is 1%, and under current program rules, Heartland’s subsidiary banks are eligible to receive an estimated $35.1 million of fees based on PPP loans processed as of May 5, 2020. At this time, Heartland is unable to project the impact of interest deferrals and interest earned on PPP loans on Heartland's net interest margin in future periods.

Heartland's fee income could be reduced due to COVID-19. In keeping with guidance from regulators, Heartland is actively working with COVID-19 affected customers to waive fees from a variety of sources, as previously described. At this time, Heartland believes that these reductions in fees are temporary in nature. However, Heartland is unable to project the materiality of the impact to fee income in future periods.

Capital and Liquidity
While Heartland believes that it has sufficient capital to withstand an extended economic recession brought about by COVID-19, its regulatory capital ratios could be adversely impacted by further credit losses. Heartland relies on cash on hand as well as dividends from its subsidiary banks to service its debt. If Heartland's capital deteriorates such that its subsidiary banks are unable to pay dividends to Heartland for an extended period of time, it may not be able to service its debt.

Heartland maintains access to multiple sources of liquidity, and future access to these sources may be adversely impacted by the economic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wholesale funding markets have remained open, but rates for short term funding have recently been volatile. If funding costs are elevated for an extended period of time, it could have an adverse effect on Heartland's net interest margin. If an extended recession causes large numbers deposit customers to withdraw their funds, Heartland might become more reliant on volatile or more expensive sources of funding.

Asset Valuation
Currently, Heartland does not expect COVID-19 to affect its ability to account for the assets on its balance sheet on a timely basis; however, this ability could change in future periods. While certain valuation assumptions and judgments will change to account for pandemic-related circumstances such as widening credit spreads, Heartland does not anticipate significant changes in the methodology used to determine the fair value of assets measured in accordance with GAAP.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects could cause a further and sustained decline in Heartland's stock price or the occurrence of what management would deem to be a triggering event that could, under certain circumstances, cause management to perform impairment testing on its goodwill or core deposit and customer relationships intangibles that could result in an impairment charge being recorded for that period. In the event that Heartland concludes that all or a portion of its goodwill or core deposit and customer relationship intangibles is impaired, a non-cash charge for the amount of such impairment would be recorded to earnings. However, such a charge would have no impact on tangible capital or regulatory capital.

Processes, Controls and Business Continuity Plan
As previously discussed, Heartland has invoked its pandemic management plan that includes a remote working strategy. Heartland does not anticipate incurring additional material costs related to its continued deployment of the remote working strategy. No material unmitigated operational or internal control challenges or risks have been identified to date. Heartland does not anticipate significant challenges in maintaining systems and controls due to its continued business resiliency and measures taken to manage employee and workplace safety. Heartland monitors the resiliency of its critical services providers and does not anticipate significant business disruptions at this time. Heartland does not currently face any material resource constraints through the implementation of its business continuity plans.




Credit
As a result of the current economic environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Heartland is engaging in more frequent communication with borrowers to better understand their creditworthiness and the challenges faced. These communications should allow Heartland to respond proactively as borrower needs and issues arise. Should economic conditions worsen, Heartland could be required to further increase its allowance for credit losses and record additional credit loss expense. It is likely that Heartland's asset quality measures could worsen during future measurement periods if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are prolonged.

Stock Price Volatility
Capital market disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a further and sustained decline in the price of Heartland’s common stock.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS


Regulatory DevelopmentsAdoption of ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)"

On January 1, 2020, Heartland adopted ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)," commonly referred to as "CECL." The impact of Heartland's adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020 ("Day 1") resulted in the following:
Enactmentan increase of $12.1 million to the allowance for credit losses related to loans, which included a reclassification of $6.0 million of purchased credit impaired loan discount on previously acquired loans, and a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings totaling $4.6 million, net of taxes of $1.5 million;
an increase of $13.6 million to the allowance for unfunded commitments and a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings totaling $10.2 million, net of taxes of $3.4 million, and
established an allowance for credit losses for Heartland's held to maturity debt securities of $158,000 and a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings totaling $118,000, net of taxes of $40,000.

The allowance calculation under CECL is an expected loss model, which encompasses expected losses over the life of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief,loan and Consumer Protection Actheld to maturity securities portfolios, including expected losses due to changes in May 2018 significantly altered several provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, including how stress tests are run. Bank holding companies with assets of less than $100 billion,economic conditions and forecasts, such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Heartland are no longer subjectrecorded $21.5 million of provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to company-run stress testing requirementsa deteriorating economic outlook resulting in accordance with the Dodd-Frank Act, which included publishingan increase in expected credit losses. For more information, see "Provision for Credit Losses" and "Allowance for Credit Losses" below.

Entered into a summary of results. In response to the initial provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, Heartland has added staff, enhanced risk management processes and invested in upgraded information systems and technology. In addition, management continues to run internal stress tests as a component of the comprehensive risk management and capital planning process.

Other provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, such as the Durbin Amendment, which restricts interchange fees, remain in place. The Durbin Amendment, which will be effective for Heartland on July 1, 2019, restricts interchange fees to those which are "reasonable and proportionate" for certain debit card issuers and limits the ability of networks and issuers to restrict debit card transaction routing. In the final rules, interchange fees for debit card transactions were capped at $0.21 plus five basis points in order to be eligible for a safe harbor such that the fee is conclusively determined to be reasonable and proportionate. Based on calculations using 2018 debit card volume, the negative impact of the Durbin Amendment would be approximately $6.0 million annually to Heartland's noninterest income.

In keeping with its focus on core businesses and execution of strategic priorities, Heartland has announced or completed the following transactions since January 1, 2019:

Blue Valley Ban Corp.Definitive Merger Agreement

with AIM Bancshares, Inc.
On January 16, 2019,February 11, 2020, Heartland entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Blue Valley Ban Corp.,AIM Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Blue Valley,AimBank, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. As of the announcement date,Levelland, Texas. In the transaction, in which all of the issued and outstanding shares of Blue Valley Ban Corp.AIM Bancshares stock will be exchanged for shares of Heartland common stock was valued at approximately $93.9 million. Simultaneous with the closingand cash. Shareholders of theAIM Bancshares will receive 207.0 shares of Heartland common stock and $685.00 of cash for each share of AIM Bancshares. The transaction Bank of Blue Valleyvalue will merge into Heartland's Kansas-based subsidiary, Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company, and the combined entity will operate as Bank of Blue Valley. The amount of the merger consideration is subjectchange due to fluctuations in the price of Heartland common stock and is subject to certain potential adjustments andas set forth in the merger agreement. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, is subject to customary closing conditions.AimBank will merge with and into Heartland's Lubbock, Texas-based subsidiary, First Bank and Trust. The transaction is expected to close in the secondthird quarter of 20192020 with a systems conversion planned for the thirdfourth quarter of 2019.2020. As of March 31, 2019, Bank of Blue Valley2020, AimBank had total assets of approximately $711.6 million,$1.82 billion, which included approximately $564.1 million$1.16 billion of gross loans outstanding, and approximately $587.2 million$1.58 billion of deposits.

The foregoing description of the definitive merger agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the agreement, which is part of the proxy statement/prospectus contained in Heartland’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-230060), which became effective on April 9, 2019.

Branch Sales and Other Divestitures

On January 11, 2019, Heartland completed the sale of the loan portfolios of its consumer finance subsidiaries, Citizens Finance Co. and Citizens Finance of Illinois Co. (collectively, "Citizens"). The loan portfolios had a fair value of $67.2 million.
On January 23, 2019, Heartland announced the sale of two branch locations of Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, which operate as First Community Bank, in Keokuk, Iowa. The announcement of this resulted in $20.3 million of loans and $77.0 million of deposits classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2019. This transaction, along with two previously announced branch sales, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019.



On February 22, 2019, Heartland completed the sale of two branch locations of Wisconsin Bank & Trust. The sale included loans of $11.7 million and deposits of $48.6 million. Heartland recorded a net gain of $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2019, which consisted of a gain of $3.5 million and write-off $379,000 of core deposit intangibles.
On April 26, 2019, Dubuque Bank and Trust Company signed an agreement to sell substantially all its mortgage servicing rights to PNC Bank, N.A., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The servicing rights had an estimated fair value of $37.0 million and a book value of $21.0 million as of March 31, 2019. The portfolio contained approximately 20,300 serviced residential mortgage loans with unpaid principal balances of $3.35 billion as of March 31, 2019. The serviced loans are primarily owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The transaction was approved by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and closed on April 30, 2019. In the agreement, which included customary terms and conditions, Dubuque Bank and Trust Company will provide interim servicing of the loans until the transfer date, which is expected to be in August 2019.



FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 201820202019
STATEMENT OF INCOME DATA   STATEMENT OF INCOME DATA
Interest income$120,721
 $101,214
Interest income$131,049  $120,721  
Interest expense17,766
 9,630
Interest expense18,538  17,766  
Net interest income102,955
 91,584
Net interest income112,511  102,955  
Provision for loan losses1,635
 4,263
Net interest income after provision for loan losses101,320
 87,321
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses21,520  1,635  
Net interest income after provision for credit lossesNet interest income after provision for credit losses90,991  101,320  
Noninterest income26,717
 24,716
Noninterest income25,817  26,717  
Noninterest expenses88,230
 83,646
Noninterest expenses90,859  88,230  
Income taxes8,310
 5,123
Income taxes5,909  8,310  
Net income31,497
 23,268
Preferred dividends
 (13)
Net income available to common stockholders$31,497
 $23,255
Net income available to common stockholders$20,040  $31,497  
   
Key Performance Ratios   Key Performance Ratios
Annualized return on average assets1.13% 0.97%Annualized return on average assets0.61 %1.13 %
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)9.56% 9.32%Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)4.98 %9.56 %
Annualized return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(1)
15.24% 13.85%
Annualized return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(1)
8.00 %15.24 %
Annualized adjusted return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(1)
Annualized adjusted return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(1)
14.46 %17.11 %
Annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans0.05% 0.08%Annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans0.24 %0.05 %
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)4.12% 4.19%Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)3.81 %4.12 %
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
4.18% 4.26%
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
3.84 %4.18 %
Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
65.23% 68.21%
Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
61.82 %64.93 %
   
(1) Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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.(1) Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended
March 31,
Reconciliation of Annualized Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP)   
Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP)$31,497
 $23,255
Plus core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization, net of tax(2)
2,245
 1,472
Adjusted net income available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)$33,742
 $24,727
    
Average common stockholders' equity (GAAP)$1,336,250
 $1,011,580
    Less average goodwill391,668
 250,172
    Less average other intangibles, net46,490
 37,510
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$898,092
 $723,898
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)9.56% 9.32%
Annualized return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)15.24% 13.85%
    
Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)   
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$102,955
 $91,584
    Plus tax-equivalent adjustment(2)
1,412
 1,544
Net interest income - tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)
$104,367
 $93,128
    
Average earning assets$10,129,957
 $8,857,801
Net interest margin (GAAP)4.12% 4.19%
Net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)4.18% 4.26%
    
Reconciliation of Efficiency Ratio (non-GAAP)   
Net interest income$102,955
 $91,584
    Plus tax-equivalent adjustment(2)
1,412
 1,544
Fully tax-equivalent net interest income104,367
 93,128
Noninterest income26,717
 24,716
Securities gains, net(1,575) (1,441)
Unrealized (gain)/loss on equity securities, net(258) 28
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights589
 2
Adjusted income$129,840
 $116,433
    
Total noninterest expenses$88,230
 $83,646
Less:   
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization2,842
 1,863
Partnership investment in tax credit projects475
 
Gain on sales/valuations of assets, net

(3,004) (197)
   Restructuring expenses3,227
 2,564
Adjusted noninterest expenses$84,690
 $79,416
    
Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)65.23% 68.21%
    
(1) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Measures" section after these financial tables 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.
(2) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.


Dollars in thousands, expect per share dataAs Of and For the Quarter Ended
3/31/202012/31/20199/30/20196/30/20193/31/2019
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Investments$3,615,866  $3,435,441  $3,137,575  $2,681,419  $2,516,055  
Loans held for sale22,957  26,748  35,427  34,575  69,716  
Total net loans receivable held to maturity8,374,236  8,367,917  7,971,608  7,853,051  7,331,544  
Allowance for credit losses97,350  70,395  66,222  63,850  62,639  
Total assets13,294,509  13,209,597  12,569,262  12,160,290  11,312,495  
Total deposits(1)
11,174,025  11,044,331  10,469,856  10,108,557  9,352,942  
Long-term obligations276,150  275,773  278,417  282,863  268,312  
Common equity1,553,714  1,578,137  1,563,843  1,521,787  1,372,102  
Common Share Data
Book value per common share (GAAP)$42.21  $43.00  $42.62  $41.48  $39.65  
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)(2)
$28.84  $29.51  $29.62  $28.40  $27.04  
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock36,807,217  36,704,278  36,696,190  36,690,061  34,603,611  
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)(2)
8.29 %8.52 %8.99 %8.92 %8.60 %
(1) Excludes deposits held for sale.
(2) Refer to "Non-GAAP 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
 3/31/2019 12/31/2018 9/30/2018 6/30/2018 3/31/2018
BALANCE SHEET DATA         
Investments$2,516,055
 $2,715,388
 $2,540,779
 $2,468,113
 $2,300,413
Loans held for sale69,716
 119,801
 77,727
 55,684
 24,376
Total loans receivable(1)
7,331,544
 7,407,697
 7,365,493
 7,477,697
 6,746,015
Allowance for loan losses62,639
 61,963
 61,221
 61,324
 58,656
Total assets11,312,495
 11,408,006
 11,335,132
 11,301,920
 10,055,863
Total deposits(2)
9,352,942
 9,396,429
 9,512,163
 9,489,144
 8,541,540
Long-term obligations268,312
 274,905
 277,563
 258,708
 276,118
Preferred equity
 
 
 938
 938
Common stockholders’ equity1,372,102
 1,325,175
 1,280,393
 1,254,809
 1,050,567
          
Common Share Data         
Book value per common share (GAAP)$39.65
 $38.44
 $37.14
 $36.44
 $33.81
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)(3)
$27.04
 $25.70
 $24.33
 $23.53
 $23.79
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock34,603,611
 34,477,499
 34,473,029
 34,438,445
 31,068,239
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)(3)
8.60% 8.08% 7.70% 7.46% 7.59%
          
Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (non-GAAP)         
Common stockholders' equity (GAAP)$1,372,102
 $1,325,175
 $1,280,393
 $1,254,809
 $1,050,567
  Less goodwill391,668
 391,668
 391,668
 391,668
 270,305
  Less core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net44,637
 47,479
 50,071
 52,698
 41,063
Tangible common stockholders' equity (non-GAAP)$935,797
 $886,028
 $838,654
 $810,443
 $739,199
          
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock34,603,611
 34,477,499
 34,473,029
 34,438,445
 31,068,239
Common stockholders' equity (book value) per share (GAAP)$39.65
 $38.44
 $37.14
 $36.44
 $33.81
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)$27.04
 $25.70
 $24.33
 $23.53
 $23.79
          
Reconciliation of Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)         
Tangible common stockholders' equity (non-GAAP)$935,797
 $886,028
 $838,654
 $810,443
 $739,199
          
Total assets (GAAP)$11,312,495
 $11,408,006
 $11,335,132
 $11,301,920
 $10,055,863
    Less goodwill391,668
 391,668
 391,668
 391,668
 270,305
    Less core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net44,637
 47,479
 50,071
 52,698
 41,063
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$10,876,190
 $10,968,859
 $10,893,393
 $10,857,554
 $9,744,495
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)8.60% 8.08% 7.70% 7.46% 7.59%
 
(1) Excludes loans held for sale.
(2) Excludes deposits held for sale.
(3) Refer to the "Non-GAAP Measures" section after these financial tables 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.


NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
As Of and For the Quarter Ended
3/31/202012/31/20199/30/20196/30/20193/31/2019
Reconciliation of Annualized Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP)
Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)$20,040  $37,851  $34,612  $45,169  $31,497  
Plus core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization, net of tax(1)
2,355  2,305  2,291  2,617  2,245  
Net income excluding intangible amortization (non-GAAP)$22,395  $40,156  $36,903  $47,786  $33,742  
Average common equity (GAAP)$1,619,682  $1,570,258  $1,541,369  $1,442,388  $1,336,250  
   Less average goodwill446,345  433,374  427,097  410,642  391,668  
Less average core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net47,632  49,389  51,704  49,868  46,490  
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,125,705  $1,087,495  $1,062,568  $981,878  $898,092  
Annualized return on average common equity (GAAP)4.98 %9.56 %8.91 %12.56 %9.56 %
Annualized return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)8.00 %14.65 %13.78 %19.52 %15.24 %
Reconciliation of Annualized Net Interest Margin, Fully Tax-Equivalent (non-GAAP)
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$112,511  $112,745  $111,321  $106,708  $102,955  
    Plus tax-equivalent adjustment(1)
1,131  1,109  1,140  1,268  1,412  
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)$113,642  $113,854  $112,461  $107,976  $104,367  
Average earning assets$11,891,455  $11,580,295  $11,102,581  $10,552,166  $10,129,957  
Annualized net interest margin (GAAP)3.81 %3.86 %3.98 %4.06 %4.12 %
Annualized net interest margin, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)3.84 %3.90 %4.02 %4.10 %4.18 %
Purchase accounting discount0.09 %0.17 %0.23 %0.18 %0.16 %

As Of and For the Quarter Ended
3/31/202012/31/20199/30/20196/30/20193/31/2019
Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (non-GAAP)
Common equity (GAAP)$1,553,714  $1,578,137  $1,563,843  $1,521,787  $1,372,102  
Less goodwill446,345  446,345  427,097  427,097  391,668  
Less core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net45,707  48,688  49,819  52,718  44,637  
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,061,662  $1,083,104  $1,086,927  $1,041,972  $935,797  
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock36,807,217  36,704,278  36,696,190  36,690,061  34,603,611  
Common equity (book value) per share (GAAP)$42.21  $43.00  $42.62  $41.48  $39.65  
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)$28.84  $29.51  $29.62  $28.40  $27.04  
Reconciliation of Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,061,662  $1,083,104  $1,086,927  $1,041,972  $935,797  
Total assets (GAAP)$13,294,509  $13,209,597  $12,569,262  $12,160,290  $11,312,495  
    Less goodwill446,345  446,345  427,097  427,097  391,668  
    Less core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net45,707  48,688  49,819  52,718  44,637  
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$12,802,457  $12,714,564  $12,092,346  $11,680,475  $10,876,190  
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)8.29 %8.52 %8.99 %8.92 %8.60 %
(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 21%.




Reconciliation of Efficiency Ratio (non-GAAP)For the Quarter Ended
3/31/202012/31/20199/30/20196/30/20193/31/2019
Net interest income (GAAP)$112,511  $112,745  $111,321  $106,708  $102,955  
Tax-equivalent adjustment(1)
1,131  1,109  1,140  1,268  1,412  
Fully tax-equivalent net interest income113,642  113,854  112,461  107,976  104,367  
Noninterest income25,817  28,030  29,400  32,061  26,717  
Securities gains, net(1,658) (491) (2,013) (3,580) (1,575) 
Unrealized (gain)/loss on equity securities, net231  (11) (144) (112) (258) 
Gain on extinguishment of debt—  —  (375) —  —  
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights1,565  (668) 626  364  589  
Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)$139,597  $140,714  $139,955  $136,709  $129,840  
Total noninterest expenses (GAAP)$90,859  $92,866  $92,967  $75,098  $88,230  
Less:
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization2,981  2,918  2,899  3,313  2,842  
Partnership investment in tax credit projects184  3,038  3,052  1,465  475  
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuation of assets, net16  1,512  356  (18,286) (3,004) 
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs1,376  537  1,500  929  3,614  
Adjusted noninterest expenses (non-GAAP)$86,302  $84,861  $85,160  $87,677  $84,303  
Efficiency ratio, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)61.82 %60.31 %60.85 %64.13 %64.93 %
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs
Salaries and employee benefits$44  $—  $100  $100  $616  
Occupancy—  11  —  10  1,194  
Furniture and equipment24   (4) 84  —  
Professional fees996  462  855  624  424  
Advertising89  31  115  52   
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuations of assets, net—  —  —  —  1,003  
Other noninterest expenses223  26  434  59  372  
Total acquisition, integration and restructuring costs$1,376  $537  $1,500  $929  $3,614  
After tax impact on diluted earnings per share(1)
$0.03  $0.01  $0.03  $0.02  $0.08  
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS (non-GAAP)
Net income (GAAP)$20,040  $37,851  $34,612  $45,169  $31,497  
Provision for credit losses(1)
17,001  3,873  4,109  3,885  1,292  
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs(1)
1,087  424  1,185  734  2,855  
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)$38,128  $42,148  $39,906  $49,788  $35,644  
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)$0.54  $1.03  $0.94  $1.26  $0.91  
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)$1.03  $1.14  $1.08  $1.39  $1.03  
Reconciliation of Annualized Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP)
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)$38,128  $42,148  $39,906  $49,788  $35,644  
Plus core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization, net of tax(1)
2,355  2,305  2,291  2,617  2,245  
Adjusted net income excluding intangible amortization (non-GAAP)$40,483  $44,453  $42,197  $52,405  $37,889  
Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,125,705  $1,087,495  $1,062,568  $981,878  $898,092  
Annualized adjusted return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)14.46 %16.22 %15.76 %21.41 %17.11 %
(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 Heartland'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 return on average tangible common tangible equity is net income available to common stockholders plus core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization, net of tax, divided by average common stockholders' 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 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.
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 as it enhances the comparability of income and expenses arising from taxable and nontaxable sources and excludes specific items as noted in reconciliation contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.the reconciliation.
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 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 stockholders' 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 net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude tax-effected provision for credit losses and acquisition, integration and restructuring costs. Management believes the presentation of these non-GAAP measures are useful to compare net income and earnings per share results excluding the variability of credit loss provisions and acquisition, integration and restructuring costs.
Annualized adjusted return on average tangible common equity is adjusted net income excluding intangible amortization calculated as (1) net income excluding (A) tax-effected provision for credit losses, (B) tax-effected acquisition, integration and restructuring costs and (C) 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.





RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Net Interest Margin and Net Interest Income

Net interest margin, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, was 4.12% (4.18% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) during the first quarter of 2019, compared to 4.19% (4.26% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) during the first quarter of 2018. Heartland's success in maintaining itscompetitive net interest margin has been the result of an increase in average earning assets and a favorable deposit mix.mix for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. Also contributing to Heartland's ability to maintain its net interest margin has been the amortization of purchase accounting discounts associated with acquisitions completed by Heartland. ForGrowth in interest income on a tax-equivalent basis was largely due to the first quarterincrease in average earning assets primarily from recent acquisitions. Increases in total interest expense were a result of 2019, Heartland's netincreases in average interest margin included 16 basis points of purchase accounting discount amortization compared to 22 basis points in the same quarter of 2018.bearing liabilities from acquired and organic growth, which were partially offset by declining interest rates. See "Analysis of Average Balances, Tax-Equivalent Yields and Rates" for information relating to Heartland's net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis, which is not defined by GAAP, and referGAAP. Refer to the financial tableshighlights above for a reconciliation of annualized net interest margin on a fully tax-equivalent basis to GAAP.


Growth inNet interest incomemargin, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, was 3.81% (3.84% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) during the first quarter of 2020, compared to 4.12% (4.18% on a fully tax-equivalent basis) during the first quarter of 2019. For the first quarter of 2020, Heartland's net interest margin included 9 basis was primarily duepoints of purchase accounting discount amortization on loans compared to recent increases16 basis points in market interest rates and the increase in average earning assets. same quarter of 2019.

Total interest income for the first quarter of 20192020 was $120.7$131.0 million, an increase of $19.5$10.3 million or 19%9%, compared to $101.2$120.7 million recorded in the first quarter of 2018.2019. The tax-equivalent adjustments for income taxes saved on the interest earned on nontaxable securities and loans were $1.1 million for the first quarter of 2020 and $1.4 million for the first quarter of 2019 and $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2018.2019. With these adjustments, total interest income on a tax-equivalent basis was $132.2 million for the first quarter of 2020, an increase of $10.0 million or 8%, compared to $122.1 million for the first quarter of 2019, an increase of $19.4 million or 19%, compared to $102.8 million for the first quarter of 2018.2019.


Average earning assets increased $1.27$1.76 billion or 14%17% to $11.89 billion from $10.13 billion in the first quarter of 2018,2019, which was primarily attributable to the acquisitions completed in 2018.recent acquisitions. The average interest rate on earning assets increased 19decreased 42 basis points to 4.89%4.47% for the first quarter of 20192020 compared to 4.70%4.89% for the same quarter in 2018.

Increases in total interest expense were2019, which was primarily due to recent increasesdecreases in market interest rates and deposit growth from recent acquisitions. rates.

Total interest expense for the first quarter of 20192020 was $17.8$18.5 million, an increase of $8.1 million$772,000 or 84%4% from $9.6$17.8 million in the first quarter of 2018.2019, which was the result of an increase in average interest bearing liabilities partially offset by declining interest rates. The average interest rate paid on Heartland's interest bearing deposits decreased by 8 basis points to 0.79% for the first quarter of 2020 compared to 0.87% for the first quarter of 2019. The average interest rate paid on savings deposits was 0.80%0.65% during the first quarter of 20192020 compared to 0.35%0.80% for the first quarter of 2018,2019, and the average interest rate paid on time deposits was 1.58% for the first quarter of 2020 compared to 1.23% for the first quarter of 2019 compared to 0.88% for the first quarter of 2018.2019. The average interest rate paid on Heartland's borrowings was 3.96%3.81% for the first quarter of 20192020 compared to 3.66%3.96% in the first quarter of 2018.2019.


For the quarter ended March 31, 2019,2020, average interest bearing liabilities were $6.62$7.84 billion, an increase of $927.8 million$1.22 billion or 16%18%, from $5.69$6.62 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.2019. Average interest bearing deposits increased $889.5 million$1.27 billion or 17%21% to $6.16$7.42 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2019,2020, from $5.27$6.16 billion in the same quarter in 2018.2019, as a result of acquired and organic growth. Average borrowings increased $38.3decreased $48.4 million or 9%10% to $466.2$417.8 million during the first quarter of 20192020 from $427.9$466.2 million during the same quarter in 2018. The increase in Heartland's average interest bearing liabilities is primarily attributable to recent acquisitions.2019.


Net interest income increased $11.4$9.6 million or 12%9% to $112.5 million in the first quarter of 2020 from $103.0 million in the first quarter of 2019 from $91.6 million in the first quarter of 2018.2019. After the tax-equivalent adjustment discussed above, net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis totaled $113.6 million during the first quarter of 2020, an increase of $9.3 million or 9% from $104.4 million during the first quarter of 2019, an increase of $11.2 million or 12% from $93.1 million during the first quarter of 2018.2019.


Heartland 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 continue 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 produces and reviews simulations of various interest rate scenarios to assist in monitoring its exposure to interest rate risk. Based on these simulations, it is management's opinion that Heartland maintains a well-balanced and manageable interest rate posture. Item 3 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains additional information about the results of Heartland's most recent net interest income simulations. Note 7 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 treatment are evaluated on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21%. Tax-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 favored 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
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2019
Average
Balance
InterestRateAverage
Balance
InterestRateAverage
Balance
InterestRate
Earning Assets
Securities:
Taxable$3,132,103  $21,731  2.79 %$3,033,480  $22,581  2.95 %$2,169,016  $15,876  2.97 %
Nontaxable(1)
288,535  2,763  3.85  271,792  2,661  3.88  391,724  3,915  4.05  
Total securities3,420,638  24,494  2.88  3,305,272  25,242  3.03  2,560,740  19,791  3.13  
Interest on deposits with other banks and short-term investments181,320  721  1.60  251,599  953  1.50  218,445  1,292  2.40  
Federal funds sold—  —  —  —  —  —  560   2.90  
Loans:(2)(3)
Commercial and industrial(1)
2,607,513  32,454  5.01  2,444,961  32,006  5.19  2,137,168  30,389  5.77  
Owner occupied commercial real estate1,433,160  18,581  5.21  1,416,338  19,241  5.39  1,262,567  17,531  5.63  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,472,268  19,530  5.34  1,388,677  18,952  5.41  1,326,014  17,423  5.33  
Real estate construction1,045,836  12,845  4.94  1,003,797  13,645  5.39  825,634  11,871  5.83  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate552,968  7,039  5.12  566,419  7,314  5.12  566,878  7,203  5.15  
Residential mortgage819,730  10,421  5.11  830,277  10,454  5.00  880,825  10,286  4.74  
Consumer432,745  6,095  5.66  440,007  6,504  5.86  413,769  6,343  6.22  
Less: allowance for loan losses(74,723) —  —  (67,052) —  —  (62,643) —  —  
Net loans8,289,497  106,965  5.19  8,023,424  108,116  5.35  7,350,212  101,046  5.58  
Total earning assets11,891,455  132,180  4.47 %11,580,295  134,311  4.60 %10,129,957  122,133  4.89 %
Nonearning Assets1,256,718  1,218,475  1,137,257  
Total Assets$13,148,173  $12,798,770  $11,267,214  
Interest Bearing Liabilities(4)
Savings$6,277,528  $10,082  0.65 %$5,986,007  $11,790  0.78 %$5,121,179  $10,083  0.80 %
Time deposits1,146,619  4,500  1.58  1,135,025  4,611  1.61  1,034,744  3,130  1.23  
Short-term borrowings141,807  296  0.84  115,680  271  0.93  195,390  889  1.85  
Other borrowings275,987  3,660  5.33  276,989  3,785  5.42  270,836  3,664  5.49  
Total interest bearing liabilities7,841,941  18,538  0.95 %7,513,701  20,457  1.08 %6,622,149  17,766  1.09  
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities(3)
Noninterest bearing deposits3,547,046  3,583,611  3,200,281  
Accrued interest and other liabilities139,504  131,200  108,534  
Total noninterest bearing liabilities3,686,550  3,714,811  3,308,815  
Common Equity1,619,682  1,570,258  1,336,250  
Total Liabilities and Common Equity$13,148,173  $12,798,770  $11,267,214  
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
$113,642  $113,854  $104,367  
Net interest spread(1)
3.52 %3.52 %3.80 %
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP) to total earning assets3.84 %3.90 %4.18 %
(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) In conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Heartland reclassified loan balances to align more closely with FDIC codes. All prior period balances have been adjusted.
(4) Includes deposits held for sale.



ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE BALANCES, TAX EQUIVALENT YIELDS AND RATES (1)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
 
 For the Quarter Ended
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
 Average
Balance
 Interest Rate Average Balance Interest Rate Average
Balance
 Interest Rate
Earning Assets                 
Securities:                 
Taxable$2,169,016
 $15,876
 2.97% $2,184,096
 $15,851
 2.88% $1,827,611
 $11,577
 2.57%
Nontaxable(1)
391,724
 3,915
 4.05
 427,332
 4,388
 4.07
 448,641
 4,530
 4.09
Total securities2,560,740
 19,791
 3.13
 2,611,428
 20,239
 3.07
 2,276,252
 16,107
 2.87
Interest on deposits with other banks and other short-term investments218,445
 1,292
 2.40
 238,087
 1,285
 2.14
 112,024
 407
 1.47
Federal funds sold560
 4
 2.90
 309
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:(2)
                 
Commercial and commercial real estate(1)
5,745,180
 78,083
 5.51
 5,644,475
 77,822
 5.47
 4,910,797
 62,813
 5.19
Residential mortgage673,682
 7,179
 4.32
 704,012
 8,682
 4.89
 642,181
 6,851
 4.33
Agricultural and agricultural real estate(1)
554,506
 7,301
 5.34
 568,904
 7,752
 5.41
 513,780
 6,004
 4.74
Consumer439,487
 6,479
 5.98
 519,106
 9,355
 7.15
 458,795
 8,660
 7.66
Fees on loans  2,004
 
 
 2,733
 
   1,916
 
Less: allowance for loan losses(62,643) 
 
 (60,912) 
 
 (56,028) 
 
Net loans7,350,212
 101,046
 5.58
 7,375,585
 106,344
 5.72
 6,469,525
 86,244
 5.41
Total earning assets10,129,957
 122,133
 4.89% 10,225,409
 127,868
 4.96% 8,857,801
 102,758
 4.70%
Nonearning Assets1,137,257
     1,145,838
 

   902,135
    
Total Assets$11,267,214
     $11,371,247
     $9,759,936
    
Interest Bearing Liabilities(3)
                 
Savings$5,121,179
 $10,083
 0.80% $5,071,573
 $8,817
 0.69% $4,358,508
 $3,791
 0.35%
Time deposits1,034,744
 3,130
 1.23
 1,088,122
 3,009
 1.10
 907,928
 1,975
 0.88
Short-term borrowings195,390
 889
 1.85
 121,053
 417
 1.37
 147,738
 268
 0.74
Other borrowings270,836
 3,664
 5.49
 276,437
 3,777
 5.42
 280,163
 3,596
 5.21
Total interest bearing liabilities6,622,149
 17,766
 1.09% 6,557,185
 16,020
 0.97% 5,694,337
 9,630
 0.69%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities(3)
                 
Noninterest bearing deposits3,200,281
     3,437,112
     2,984,704
    
Accrued interest and other liabilities108,534
     86,259
     68,377
    
Total noninterest bearing liabilities3,308,815
     3,523,371
     3,053,081
    
Stockholders' Equity1,336,250
     1,290,691
     1,012,518
    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$11,267,214
     $11,371,247
     $9,759,936
    
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP)(1)
  $104,367
     $111,848
     $93,128
  
Net interest spread(1)
    3.80%     3.99%     4.01%
Net interest income, fully tax-equivalent (non-GAAP) to total earning assets    4.18%     4.34%     4.26%
                  
(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) Includes deposits held for sale.


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 Heartland's provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, in thousands:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019
Provision for credit losses-loans$19,865  $1,635  
Provision for credit losses-unfunded commitments(1)
1,616  —  
Provision for credit losses-held to maturity securities(2)
39  —  
Total provision expense$21,520  $1,635  
(1) Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the provision for unfunded commitments was immaterial, and therefore prior periods are not presented.
(2) Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, there was no requirement to record provision for credit losses for held to maturity securities.

The provision for loancredit losses decreased $2.6on loans was $19.9 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to $1.6 million for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $4.3 million for the first quarter of 2018.2019. The impact of the closure of the Citizen's Finance officesincrease in the first quarter of 2019 resulted2020 was primarily due to a deteriorating economic outlook resulting in net recoveries of $93,000an increase in the first quarter of 2019 compared to net charge-offs of $706,000 in theexpected credit losses.



first quarter of 2018. As a result, Heartland recorded negative provision expense of $93,000 for the first quarter of 2019 compared to provision expense of $792,000 in the same quarter of 2018, which was a decrease of $885,000.


Given the size of Heartland's loan portfolio, the level of organic loan growth, acquired loans that move out of the purchase accounting pool, changes in credit quality and the variability that can occur in the factors, such as economic conditions, considered when determining the appropriateness of the allowance for loancredit losses, Heartland's 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 policies set forth in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in Heartland's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and2019, the information underin Note 1, "Basis of Presentation," to the captionconsolidated financial statements included herein, "Allowance For LoanCredit Losses" and "Provision for Credit Losses" in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Note 5, "Allowance for Credit Losses," to the consolidated financial statements included herein.


Heartland believes the allowance for loancredit losses as of March 31, 2019,2020, was at a level commensurate with the overall risk exposure of the loan portfolio. However, if current economic conditions shouldresulting from COVID-19 continue or further deteriorate, certain borrowers may experience difficulty and the level of nonperforming loans, charge-offs and delinquencies could rise and require further increases in the provision for loancredit losses. Due to the deteriorating economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Heartland expects provision for credit losses to remain elevated.





Noninterest Income
The tables below show Heartland's noninterest income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, in thousands:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018 Change % Change20202019Change% Change
Service charges and fees$12,794
 $10,079
 $2,715
 27 %Service charges and fees$12,021  $12,794  $(773) (6)%
Loan servicing income1,729
 1,754
 (25) (1)Loan servicing income963  1,729  (766) (44) 
Trust fees4,474
 4,680
 (206) (4)Trust fees5,022  4,474  548  12  
Brokerage and insurance commissions734
 907
 (173) (19)Brokerage and insurance commissions733  734  (1) —  
Securities gains, net1,575
 1,441
 134
 9
Securities gains, net1,658  1,575  83   
Unrealized (gain)/loss on equity securities, net258
 (28) 286
 1,021
Unrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities, netUnrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities, net(231) 258  (489) (190) 
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale3,176
 4,051
 (875) (22)Net gains on sale of loans held for sale4,660  3,176  1,484  47  
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights(589) (2) (587) (29,350)Valuation adjustment on servicing rights(1,565) (589) (976) 166  
Income on bank owned life insurance899
 614
 285
 46
Income on bank owned life insurance498  899  (401) (45) 
Other noninterest income1,667
 1,220
 447
 37
Other noninterest income2,058  1,667  391  23  
Total noninterest income$26,717
 $24,716
 $2,001
 8 % Total noninterest income$25,817  $26,717  $(900) (3)%


Total noninterest income totaled $25.8 million during the first quarter of 2020 compared to $26.7 million during the first quarter of 2019, compared to $24.7 million duringa decrease of $900,000 or 3%. The changes for the first quarter were primarily the result of 2018, an increase of $2.0 million or 8%. This increase reflected higher service charges and fees, net securities gains and other noninterest income, which were partially offset by decreased net gains on sale of loans held for sale, which was offset by lower service charges and an increasedfees, loan servicing income, and valuation adjustment on servicing rights.





Service Charges and Fees
The following tables summarize the changes in service charges and fees for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, in thousands:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018 Change % Change20202019Change% Change
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts$2,977
 $2,618
 $359
 14%Service charges and fees on deposit accounts$3,438  $2,977  $461  15 %
Overdraft fees2,744
 2,208
 536
 24
Overdraft fees2,809  2,744  65   
Customer service fees81
 77
 4
 5
Customer service and other service feesCustomer service and other service fees59  82  (23) (28) 
Credit card fee income3,349
 2,190
 1,159
 53
Credit card fee income3,900  3,349  551  16  
Debit card income3,642
 2,985
 657
 22
Debit card income1,815  3,642  (1,827) (50) 
Other service charges1
 1
 
 
Total service charges and fees$12,794
 $10,079
 $2,715
 27%Total service charges and fees$12,021  $12,794  $(773) (6)%


Total service charges and fees increased $2.7decreased $773,000 or 6% to $12.0 million or 27%during the first quarter of 2020 compared to $12.8 million during the first quarter of 2019, compared to $10.1 million during the first quarter of 2018. as increases in credit card fee income and service charges and fees on deposit accounts were offset by a decrease in debit card income.

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts increased $359,000$461,000 or 14%15% to $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to $3.0 million for the first quarter of 2019 compared2019. Overdraft fees increased $65,000 or 2% to $2.6$2.8 million for the first quarter of 2018. Overdraft fees increased $536,000 or 24%2020 compared to $2.7 million for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $2.2 million for the first quarter of 2018. These2019. The increases in service charges and fees on deposit accounts and overdraft fees were primarily attributable to a larger demand deposit customer base, a portion of which is attributable to the acquisitions completed in 2018.2019.


Fees associated with credit card services were $3.9 million during the first quarter of 2020 compared to $3.3 million during the first quarter of 2019, compared to $2.2 million during the first quarter of 2018, an increase of $1.2 million$551,000 or 53%16%. These increases resulted primarily from efforts to increase the level of commercial credit card services provided at Heartland's subsidiary banks, including at the recently acquired banks. Heartland has



focused on expanding its card payment solutions for businesses. In particular, Heartland has introduced an expense management service that provides business customers the ability to more efficiently manage their card-based spending.


Debit card income increased $657,000decreased $1.8 million or 22%50% to $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2020 compared to $3.6 million for the first quarter of 2019 compared2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to $3.0 million for the first quarter of 2018. Based on estimated calculations using 2018 debit card income, Heartland estimates the impact of the Durbin Amendment, which Heartland expectsrestricts interchange fees to be subjectthose which are "reasonable and proportionate" for certain debit card issuers and limits the ability of networks and issuers to restrict debit card transaction routing. The Durbin Amendment was effective for Heartland on July 1, 2019, will reduce debit card income by approximately $6.0 million on an annualized basis.2019.


Loan Servicing Income
The following tables show the changes in loan servicing income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, in thousands:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018 Change % Change20202019Change% Change
Commercial and agricultural loan servicing fees(1)
$683
 $749
 $(66) (9)%
Commercial and agricultural loan servicing fees(1)
$861  $683  $178  26 %
Residential mortgage servicing fees2,546
 2,250
 296
 13
Residential mortgage servicing fees409  2,546  (2,137) (84) 
Mortgage servicing rights amortization(1,500) (1,245) (255) (20)Mortgage servicing rights amortization(307) (1,500) 1,193  80  
Total loan servicing income$1,729
 $1,754
 $(25) (1)%Total loan servicing income$963  $1,729  $(766) (44)%
    
 
(1) Includes servicing fees for commercial, commercial real estate, agricultural and agricultural real estate loans.(1) Includes servicing fees for commercial, commercial real estate, agricultural and agricultural real estate loans.(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 dependent upon the aggregate outstanding balances of these loans, rather than quarterly production and sale of these loans. Loan servicing income totaled $963,000 during the first quarter of 2020 compared to $1.7 million during the first quarter of 2019, compared to $1.8 million during the first quarter of 2018, a decrease of $25,000$766,000 or 1%44%. DueThe decrease was due to the sale of the mortgage servicing rights portfolio of Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, which occurred on April 30, 2019, net loan servicing income related to residential mortgage loans is expected to decrease by approximately $500,000 in the second quarter of 2019 and $800,000 in future quarters.2019. This transaction doesdid not impact the residential mortgage servicing portfolio of Heartland's PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation subsidiary.




Securities Gains, Net
Securities gains, net, totaled $1.6 million for the first quarter of 2019 compared to net securities gains of $1.4 million for the first quarter of 2018, which was an increase of $134,000 or 9%. Heartland's net unrealized loss on securities available for sale totaled $15.2 million at March 31, 2019, compared to $52.8 million at March 31, 2018.


Net Gains on Sale of Loans Held for Sale
During the first quarter of 2019,2020, net gains on sale of loans held for sale totaled $3.2$4.7 million compared to $4.1$3.2 million during the same period in 2018, a decrease2019, an increase of $875,000$1.5 million or 22%, which47%. The increase was primarily due to the outsourcing of Heartland's legacyan increase in residential mortgage lending operationsloan refinancing activity in response to the fourth quarter of 2018.recent declines in mortgage interest rates.


Other Noninterest IncomeValuation Adjustment on Servicing Rights
Other noninterest income totaled $1.7The valuation adjustment on servicing rights increased $976,000 to $1.6 million and $1.2 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The increase of $447,000 or 37% was primarily attributable to $368,000 from the accrual on a death benefit on bank owned life insurance in the first quarter of 2019. Heartland expects to receive the proceeds2020 from $589,000 in the secondfirst quarter of 2019.2019, primarily due to recent declines in mortgage interest rates.





Noninterest Expense
The tables below show Heartland's noninterest expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, in thousands:

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  
 2019 2018 Change % Change
Salaries and employee benefits$50,285
 $48,710
 $1,575
 3 %
Occupancy6,607
 6,043
 564
 9
Furniture and equipment2,692
 2,749
 (57) (2)
Professional fees11,379
 9,448
 1,931
 20
Advertising2,325
 1,940
 385
 20
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization2,842
 1,863
 979
 53
Other real estate and loan collection expenses701
 732
 (31) (4)
Gain on sales/valuations of assets, net(3,004) (197) (2,807) (1,425)
Restructuring expenses3,227
 2,564
 663
 26
Other noninterest expenses11,176
 9,794
 1,382
 14
Total noninterest expenses$88,230
 $83,646
 $4,584
 5 %

Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20202019Change% Change
Salaries and employee benefits$49,957  $50,285  $(328) (1)%
Occupancy6,471  6,607  (136) (2) 
Furniture and equipment3,108  2,692  416  15  
Professional fees12,473  10,995  1,478  13  
Advertising2,205  2,320  (115) (5) 
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization2,981  2,869  112   
Other real estate and loan collection expenses, net334  701  (367) (52) 
(Gain)/loss on sales/valuations of assets, net16  (3,004) 3,020  (101) 
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs1,376  3,614  (2,238) (62) 
Partnership investment in tax credit projects184  475  (291) (61) 
Other noninterest expenses11,754  10,676  1,078  10  
Total noninterest expenses$90,859  $88,230  $2,629  %

For the first quarter of 2019,2020, noninterest expenses totaled $88.2$90.8 million compared to $83.6$88.2 million during the first quarter of 2018,2019, an increase of $4.6$2.6 million or 5%3%. The most significant increases were related to salaries

Notable changes in noninterest expense categories for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and employee benefits, professional fees, core deposit2019 are as follows:

Furniture and customer relationship intangibles amortization, gain on sales/valuations of assets, net,equipment
Furniture and restructuring expenses. The increasesequipment expenses totaled $3.1 million in occupancy, advertising and other noninterest expenses are primarily related to the acquisitions completed in 2018.

Salaries and Employee Benefits
The largest component of noninterest expenses, salaries and employee benefits, increased $1.6 million or 3% during the first quarter of 2019 as compared to the same quarter in 2018. Base salary expense totaled $32.3 million and $31.2 million for the first quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively,2020, which was an increase of $1.1$416,000 or 15% from $2.7 million or 3%. This increase is primarily related to the acquisitions completed in 2018. Stock compensation expense for restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan expense increased $398,000 or 24% to $2.1 millionrecorded in the first quarter of 2019 compared to $1.9 million2019. Equipment expenses of $321,000 in the first quarter of 2018. Retirement plan and 401K expenses totaled $2.7 million in2020 were related to purchases to allow employees to work from home due to the first quarter of 2019 compared to $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2018, which was an increase of $409,000 or 18%. Heartland had total full-time equivalent employees of 1,976 on March 31, 2019, compared to 2,022 on March 31, 2018.COVID-19 pandemic.


Professional Fees
Professional fees for the first quarter of 20192020 totaled $11.4$12.5 million compared to $9.4$11.0 million for the same quarter of 2018,2019, which was an increase of $1.9$1.5 million or 20%13%. The increase is primarily attributable to professional fees incurred at the entities acquiredamortization of expenses related to the Salesforce and nCino implementation.

Gain/Loss on Sales/Valuations of Assets, Net
Net loss on sales/valuations of assets increased $3.0 million as losses totaled $16,000 in 2018, model validation expenses, and increased advisory services associated with the higher level of regulation resulting from Heartland having assets over $10 billion.




Core Deposit and Customer Relationship Intangibles Amortization
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles amortization was $2.8 million for the first quarter of 20192020 compared to $1.9gains of $3.0 million forin the samefirst quarter of 2018, which was an increase of $979,000 or 53%. Included2019. The gains recorded in this increase was a $379,000 write-off of core deposit intangibles related2019 were primarily attributable to the branch sales at Wisconsin Bank & Trust duringTrust.

Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs
Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs totaled $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2019. The remainder2020, which was a decrease of $2.2 million or 62% from $3.6 million in the increase was due to acquisitions completed in 2018.

Gain on Sales/Valuations of Assets, Net
Gain on sales/valuations of assets, net, totaled $3.0 million during the firstsame quarter of 2019 compared to $197,000 for the first quarter of 2018, which was an increase of $2.8 million.2019. In the first quarter of 2019, a gainHeartland recorded $2.2 million of $3.5 million was recordedanticipated lease buyout expense, fixed asset disposals and software discontinuation fees related to the salediscontinuation of two branches at Wisconsin Bank & Trust.Heartland's legacy mortgage operations and consumer finance business.

Restructuring ExpensesOther noninterest expenses
RestructuringOther noninterest expenses totaled $3.2$11.8 million and $2.6for the first quarter of 2020 compared to $10.7 million for the first quarter of 2019, and 2018, respectively. In the first quarterwhich was an increase of 2019, the restructuring expenses consisted of severance and retention payments for legacy mortgage and Citizens' Finance Co. employees, software discontinuation fees and expected lease buyouts. In the first quarter of 2018, the restructuring expenses were$1.1 million or 10%. The increase was primarily relatedattributable to outsourcing the residential mortgage loan application processing, underwriting and loan closing functions. The restructuring expenses consisted of severance and retention costs related to the workforce reduction and contract buyouts associated with the discontinued use of several systems.recent acquisitions.




Efficiency Ratio


One of Heartland's top priorities ishas been to improve its efficiency ratio, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, bywith the goal of reducing it to the lowbelow 60% range.. During the first quarter of 2019,2020, Heartland's efficiency ratio on a fully tax-equivalent basis decreased by 298311 basis points to 65.23%61.82% in comparison with 68.21%64.93% for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. Management has taken actions to improve its2019. The improvement of the efficiency ratio including restructuring its mortgage lending operations and optimizing bank branch locations. Additionally, systems conversionswas primarily attributable to higher fully tax-equivalent net interest income, which increased $9.3 million or 9% to $113.6 million for the first quarter of newly acquired entities are completed as soon as possible after2020 from $104.4 million for the closingfirst quarter of the transaction in order to optimize cost savings. Heartland's efficiency ratio will vary from quarter to quarter as a result of merger and acquisition activities.2019.


Income Taxes


Heartland's effective tax rate was 22.77% for the first quarter of 2020 compared to 20.88% for the first quarter of 2019. The following items impacted Heartland's first quarter 2020 and 2019 compared to 18.04%tax calculations:
Solar energy tax credits of $76,000 and $314,000 for the first quarter of 2018. 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Federal low-income housing tax credits included in the determination of Heartland's income taxes totaled$195,000 and $281,000 for the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, compared to $307,000 forrespectively.
New markets tax credits of $75,000 during the first quarter of 2018. Included2020 compared to $0 in Heartland'sthe first quarter 2019 tax calculation was a solar energy tax credit totaling $314,000. The tax-exemptof 2019.
Tax-exempt interest income as a percentage of pre-tax income declinedincreased to 13.35%16.40% during the first quarter of 2019 from 20.46% during2020 compared to 13.35% for the first quarter of 2018.2019.

Heartland's income taxes includedTax expense of $25,000 in the first quarter of 2020 compared to a tax benefit of $336,000 and $611,000 forin the three-month periods ended March 31,first quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively, resulting from the vesting of outstanding restricted stock unit awards and options.awards. The majority of Heartland's restricted stock unit awards vest in the first quarter of each year.


FINANCIAL CONDITION


Total assets of Heartland were $11.31$13.29 billion at March 31, 2019, a decrease2020, an increase of $95.5$84.9 million or 1% since December 31, 2018.2019. Securities represented 22%27% and 24%26% of total assets at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.


Lending Activities


Heartland has certain lending policies and procedures 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.


TheIn conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Heartland reclassified loan balances to more closely align with FDIC codes. All prior periods shown in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been adjusted.

Heartland originates commercial and industrial loans and owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio includesloans for a wide rangevariety of business loans,purposes, 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 based on the identified cash flow of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The risks in the commercial and industrial portfolio include the unpredictability of the cash flow of the borrowers and the variability in the value of the collateral securing the loans. Owner occupied commercial real estate loans are dependent upon the cash flow of the borrowers and the collateral value of the real estate.

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans provide financing for various non-owner occupied or income producing properties. Real estate construction loans are generally short-term or interim loans that provide financing for acquiring or developing commercial income properties, multi-family projects or single-family residential homes. The collateral that Heartland requires for most of these loans is based upon the discounted market value of the collateral. The primary repayment risks ofNon-owner occupied commercial real estate loans are thattypically dependent, in large part, on sufficient income from the cash flowproperties securing the loans to cover the operating expenses and debt service. Real estate construction loans involve additional risks because funds are advanced based upon estimates of costs and the estimated value of the borrowers may be unpredictable, and the collateral securing thesecompleted project. Additionally, real estate construction loans



may fluctuate in value. Heartland seeks to minimize these risks have a greater risk of default in a varietyweaker economy because the source of ways. The underwriting analysis includes credit verification, analysis of global cash flows, appraisalsrepayment is reliant on the successful and a reviewtimely sale of the financial condition of the borrower.project. 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




Agricultural 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.

Agriculturalagricultural real estate 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 and agricultural real estate 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 and agricultural real estate loans is dependent upon the profitable operation or management of the agricultural entity. Loans secured by farm equipment, livestock or crops may not provide an adequate source of repayment because of damage or depreciation. In underwriting agricultural and agricultural real estate 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 U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Business and Industry Program Farm Service Agency, to help agricultural customers obtain credit enhancement products, such as loan guarantees, longer-term funding or interest assistance.assistance, to reduce risk.


Residential real estate loans are originated for the purchase or refinancing of single family residential properties. Residential real estate loans are dependent upon the borrower's ability to repay the loan and the underlying collateral value. During the fourth quarter of 2018, Heartland entered into arrangements with third parties to offer residential mortgage loans to customers in many of its markets. In addition, the acquisition in 2018 of First Bank & Trust in Lubbock, Texas, included its wholly owned mortgage subsidiary, PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation. PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation provides mortgage loans to customers in Texas and has expanded to also serve the mortgage needs of customers in several of Heartland's southwestern markets. PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation services the loans it sells into the secondary market.


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.


Total loans held to maturity were $7.33$8.37 billion at both March 31, 2019, compared to $7.41 billion at2020, and December 31, 2018, a decrease of $76.2 million or 1%. During the first quarter of 2019, the sale of two branches at Dubuque Bank and Trust Company was announced, which included $20.3 million of loans that were classified as held for sale at March 31, 2019. Heartland also reclassified commercial loans with balances of $11.8 million at March 31, 2019, to held for sale as part of a plan to exit a small lease portfolio. Exclusive of these transactions, total loans held to maturity decreased $44.0 million or less than 1% since December 31, 2018. Loan changes by category were:

Commercial and commercial real estate loans totaled $5.75 billion at March 31, 2019, compared to $5.73 billion at December 31, 2018, which was an increase of $13.3$6.3 million or less than 1%. Excluding $14.9 million of commercial and commercial real estate loans classified as held for sale duringThe following table shows the quarter, commercial and commercial real estate loans increased $28.2 million or less than 1% since year-end.
Agricultural and agricultural real estate loans totaled $544.8 million at March 31, 2019, compared to $565.4 million at year-end, which was a decrease of $20.6 million or 4%. Excluding $6.6 million of agricultural and agricultural real estate loans classified as held for sale during the quarter, agricultural and agricultural real estate loans decreased $14.0 million or 2%changes in loan balances by loan category since December 31, 2018.2019, in thousands:
Residential mortgage loans decreased $43.2 million or 6%
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019$ Change% Change
Commercial and industrial$2,550,490  $2,530,809  $19,681  %
Owner occupied commercial real estate1,431,0381,472,704(41,666) (3) 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,551,7871,495,87755,910   
Real estate construction1,069,7001,027,08142,619   
Agricultural and agricultural real estate550,107565,837(15,730) (3) 
Residential mortgage792,540832,277(39,737) (5) 
Consumer428,574443,332(14,758) (3) 
$8,374,236  $8,367,917  $6,319  — %

The decreases in the residential and consumer loan balances were primarily due to $630.4 million at March 31, 2019, from $673.6 million at year-end. Excluding $2.0 million ofthe recent declines in residential mortgage loans classified as held for sale during the quarter, residential mortgage loans decreased $41.2 million or 6% since year-end.interest rates.
Consumer loans decreased $27.6 million or 6% to $412.6 million at March 31, 2019, compared to $440.2 million at December 31, 2018. Excluding $8.6 million of loans classified as held for sale during the quarter, consumer loans decreased $19.0 million or 4% since year-end.







The table below presents the composition of the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:

LOAN PORTFOLIOMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Loans receivable held to maturity:       
Commercial$2,042,594
 27.86% $2,020,231
 27.26%
Commercial real estate3,702,457
 50.48
 3,711,481
 50.08
Agricultural and agricultural real estate544,805
 7.43
 565,408
 7.63
Residential mortgage630,433
 8.60
 673,603
 9.09
Consumer412,573
 5.63
 440,158
 5.94
Gross loans receivable held to maturity7,332,862
 100.00% 7,410,881
 100.00%
Unearned discount(288)   (1,624)  
Deferred loan fees(1,030)   (1,560)  
Total net loans receivable held to maturity7,331,544
   7,407,697
  
Allowance for loan losses(62,639)   (61,963)  
Loans receivable, net$7,268,905
   $7,345,734
 

March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
 AmountPercentAmountPercent
Loans receivable held to maturity:
Commercial and industrial$2,550,490  30.46 %$2,530,809  30.24 %
Owner occupied commercial real estate1,431,03817.09  1,472,70417.60  
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,551,78718.53  1,495,87717.88  
Real estate construction1,069,70012.77  1,027,08112.27  
Agricultural and agricultural real estate550,107  6.57  565,837  6.76  
Residential mortgage792,540  9.46  832,277  9.95  
Consumer428,574  5.12  443,332  5.30  
Gross loans receivable held to maturity8,374,236  100.00 %8,367,917  100.00 %
Allowance for credit losses(97,350) (70,395)  
Loans receivable, net$8,276,886   $8,297,522  

Loans secured by real estate, either fully or partially, totaled $4.74 billion or 65% of gross loans at March 31, 2019. At March 31, 2019, approximately 52% of the properties securing non-farm, nonresidential real estate loans are owner occupied. The largest categories of Heartland's loans secured by real estate at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are listed below, in thousands:
LOANS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Residential real estate, excluding residential construction and residential lot loans$1,079,352
 $1,119,942
Industrial, manufacturing, business and commercial670,440
 805,265
Agriculture266,010
 270,023
Retail479,469
 435,680
Office485,794
 485,262
Land development and lots202,513
 216,665
Hotel, resort and hospitality280,285
 233,735
Multi-family324,198
 311,319
Food and beverage142,630
 130,981
Warehousing169,721
 186,436
Health services204,410
 182,882
Residential construction161,116
 171,116
All other269,165
 255,145
Total loans secured by real estate$4,735,103
 $4,804,451


Allowance For Loanfor Credit Losses


On January 1, 2020, Heartland adopted ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)," which replaces the incurred loss methodology with a current expected credit loss ("CECL") methodology. Additionally, CECL required an allowance for unfunded commitments to be calculated using a current expected credit loss methodology. Heartland's CECL methodology is comprised of three parts: a quantitative calculation, a qualitative calculation, and an economic forecasting component.

The process utilized by Heartland to determine the appropriateness of the allowance for loancredit losses is considered a critical accounting practice for Heartland and has remained consistent over the past several years.been updated to be in accordance with CECL as of January 1, 2020. All prior periods are presented in accordance with prior GAAP. 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 policies section of Heartland's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019 and Note 1, "Basis of Presentation," of the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


NonperformingThe table below presents the changes in the allowance for credit losses for loans were $79.0during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, in thousands:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20202019
Balance at beginning of period$70,395  $61,963  
Impact of ASU 2016-13 adoption12,071  —  
Provision for credit losses19,865  1,635  
Recoveries on loans previously charged off1,320  991  
Charge-offs on loans(6,301) (1,950) 
Balance at end of period$97,350  $62,639  
Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of loans1.16 %0.85 %
Annualized ratio of net charge offs to average loans0.24 %0.05 %

Heartland's allowance for credit losses for loans totaled $82.5 million or 1.08%after adoption of totalCECL on January 1, 2020, which was an increase of $12.1 million since year-end 2019. Heartland recorded provision for credit losses for loans of $19.9 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2019. The allowance for credit losses for loans totaled $97.4 million and $70.4 million at March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively.




The allowance for credit losses for loans at March 31, 2019,2020, was 1.16% of loans compared to $72.7 million or 0.98%0.84% of total loans at December 31, 2018.2019. Net charge offs for the first quarter of 2020 totaled $5.0 million compared to $959,000 for the first quarter of 2019, which was a $4.0 million increase. The increase was primarily attributable to a $3.2 million charge off on a commercial and industrial loan for which a full reserve had been previously established.

The following table shows, in thousands, the changes in Heartland's allowance for unfunded commitments for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20202019
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$248  $—  
Impact of ASU 2016-13 adoption13,604  —  
Provision for credit losses1,616  —  
Balance at end of period$15,468  $—  
(1) Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the allowance for unfunded commitments was immaterial, and therefore prior periods have not been shown in this table.

Heartland's allowance for unfunded commitments totaled $13.9 million after the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020. Prior to January 1, 2020, the allowance for unfunded commitments was immaterial. Heartland recorded $1.6 million of provision for credit losses related to two agribusiness relationships that were originatedunfunded loan commitments in Heartland's Midwestern markets.the first quarter of 2020. At March 31, 2019, approximately $42.4 million or 54% of Heartland's nonperforming loans had individual loan balances exceeding $1.02020, the allowance for unfunded commitments was $15.5 million, and represented loans to seventeen borrowers. At March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, Heartland had $7.9 million and $7.7 million, respectively,$2.78 billion of nonperforming residential real estate loans that were repurchased under various Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") or other guaranteedunfunded loan programs. commitments.

The portion of



Heartland's nonperforming nonresidential real estate loans covered by government guarantees totaled $12.7total allowance for lending related credit losses was $112.8 million at March 31, 2019, compared to $7.7 million at2020, which was 1.35% of loans as of March 31, 2020. The following table shows, in thousands, the components of Heartland's allowance for lending related credit losses as of March 31, 2020, January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2018.2019:

The
March 31, 2020
January 1, 2020(1)
December 31, 2019(2)
AmountPercentage of
Allowance
AmountPercentage of
Allowance
AmountPercentage of
Allowance
Quantitative$77,447  68.65 %$82,829  85.99 %$41,691  59.22 %
Qualitative26,027  23.07  11,468  11.91  28,704  40.78  
Economic Forecast9,344  8.28  2,021  2.10  —  —  
Total$112,818  100.00 %$96,318  100.00 %$70,395  100.00 %
(1) January 1, 2020 is included to show the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on the components of the allowance for lending related credit losses.
(2) The allowance for unfunded commitments was immaterial prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13 and therefore not included in prior periods.

Heartland's quantitative allowance totaled $77.4 million or 69% of Heartland's total allowance for loanlending related credit losses was 0.85% and 0.84% of loans at March 31, 20192020 compared to $82.8 million or 86% of the total allowance for lending related credit losses on January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2018, respectively, and 79.29% and 85.27% of nonperforming loans at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. Excluding the acquired loans covered by the valuation reserves, the ratio$41.7 million or 59% of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2019. The increase in the quantitative component on January 1, 2020, was primarily attributable to outstandingthe addition of $1.80 billion of previously acquired loans was 1.01% and 1.03%to the allowance calculation.

The quantitative allowance of Heartland's total allowance for lending related credit losses decreased to $77.4 million at March 31, 2019,2020 compared to $82.8 million at January 1, 2020. The decrease in the quantitative portion was primarily due to the decrease of individually assessed loans, which declined to $48.8 million at March 31, 2020 from $67.4 million at January 1, 2020. The allowance for credit losses on individually assessed loans totaled $6.3 million at March 31, 2020 compared to $11.4 million at January 1, 2020, which was a decrease of $5.1 million or 44%.




Heartland's qualitative allowance totaled $26.0 million or 23% of Heartland's total allowance for lending related credit losses at March 31, 2020 compared to $11.5 million or 12% of the total allowance for lending related credit losses on January 1, 2020, and $28.7 million or 41% of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2018, respectively. 2019. The change in methodology to an expected loss model from an incurred loss model resulted in the reduction of the qualitative allowance of $17.2 million or 60% to $11.5 million at January 1, 2020, compared to $28.7 million at December 31, 2019.

The qualitative allowance component of Heartland’s total allowance for lending related credit losses increased to $26.0 million or 23% of the total allowance at March 31 2020, compared to $11.5 million or 12% on January 1, 2020. As described in Note 1, "Basis of Presentation," of the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in determining the appropriate level of this qualitative component, management assesses several risk factors including an overall assessment of "other external factors." At the end of the first quarter of 2020, in making its assessment, management increased the level of other external factors risk from the initial day 1 (January 1, 2020) assessment of moderate to high. This change reflected the uncertainty of both the economic forecasting and quantitative allowance component results given the high level of market and economic volatility that existed at the end of the quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While several of the qualitative factors increased during the quarter, the change in the other external factors was the primary driver of the overall increase in the qualitative allowance for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Economic forecasting was not required prior to January 1, 2020. Heartland has access to various third-party economic forecast scenarios provided by Moody's, which are updated quarterly in Heartland's methodology. Heartland’s initial January 1, 2020 allowance calculation utilized a two-year reasonable and supportable forecast period which resulted in an economic forecasting allowance of $2.0 million or 2% of the total allowance for lending related credit losses.

At March 31, 2019, valuation reserves2020, Heartland utilized Moody's March 27, 2020, baseline forecast scenario, which was the most currently available forecast and included the potential impact of COVID-19. Because of the economic deterioration and uncertainty associated with COVID-19, the reasonable and supportable forecast period was reduced to one year, which resulted in an allowance of $9.3 million or 8% of the total allowance for lending related credit losses at March 31, 2020.

Credit Quality and Nonperforming Assets

Heartland's nonpass loans totaled $36.7 million and covered $1.47 billion6.4% of acquired loans. Attotal loans as of March 31, 2020 compared to 6.7% of total loans as of December 31, 2018, valuation reserves totaled $40.9 million2019. As of March 31, 2020, Heartland's nonpass loans consisted of approximately 45% watch loans and covered $1.63 billion55% substandard loans. The percent of acquirednonpass loans on nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2020, was 15%. As of December 31, 2019, Heartland's nonpass loans were comprised of approximately 60% watch loans and 40% substandard loans. The percent of nonpass loans on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2019, was 14%. Loans delinquent 30-89 days as a percent of total loans was 0.47%0.38% at March 31, 2019,2020, in comparison with 0.21%0.33% at December 31, 2018. The increase in loans delinquent 30-89 days was primarily attributable to recently acquired portfolios and one large credit resolved in the near term. Management believes the increase in delinquencies in the acquired portfolios is due to the implementation of Heartland's underwriting and closing processes at the new entities and is not indicative of the underlying credit quality.2019.


The table below presents the changes in the allowance for loan losses during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, in thousands:
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018
Balance at beginning of period$61,963
 $55,686
Provision for loan losses1,635
 4,263
Recoveries on loans previously charged off991
 931
Charge-offs on loans(1,950) (2,224)
Balance at end of period$62,639
 $58,656
Annualized ratio of net charge offs to average loans0.05% 0.08%

The table below presents the amounts of nonperforming loans and other nonperforming assets on the dates indicated, in thousands:
March 31,December 31,
 2020201920192018
Nonaccrual loans$79,280  $77,294  $76,548  $71,943  
Loans contractually past due 90 days or more—  1,706  4,105  726  
Total nonperforming loans79,280  79,000  80,653  72,669  
Other real estate6,074  5,391  6,914  6,153  
Other repossessed assets17   11  459  
Total nonperforming assets$85,371  $84,399  $87,578  $79,281  
Performing troubled debt restructured loans(1)
$2,858  $3,460  $3,794  $4,026  
Nonperforming loans to total loans0.95 %1.08 %0.96 %0.98 %
Nonperforming assets to total loans plus repossessed property1.02 %1.15 %1.05 %1.07 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.64 %0.75 %0.66 %0.69 %
(1) Represents accruing troubled debt restructured loans performing according to their restructured terms.



NONPERFORMING ASSETSMarch 31, December 31,
 2019 2018 2018 2017
Nonaccrual loans$77,294
 $64,806
 $71,943
 $62,581
Loans contractually past due 90 days or more1,706
 22
 726
 830
Total nonperforming loans79,000
 64,828
 72,669
 63,411
Other real estate5,391
 11,801
 6,153
 10,777
Other repossessed assets8
 423
 459
 411
Total nonperforming assets$84,399
 $77,052
 $79,281
 $74,599
Performing troubled debt restructured loans(1)
$3,460
 $3,206
 $4,026
 $6,617
Nonperforming loans to total loans1.08% 0.96% 0.98% 0.99%
Nonperforming assets to total loans plus repossessed property1.15% 1.14% 1.07% 1.17%
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.75% 0.77% 0.69% 0.76%
        
(1) Represents accruing troubled debt restructured loans performing according to their restructured terms.
The performing troubled debt restructured loans above do not include any loan modifications made under COVID-19 modification programs. Refer to the "Overview" section of Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for further information on these modifications.





The schedules below summarize the changes in Heartland's nonperforming assets during the first three months of 2019,2020, in thousands:
Nonperforming
Loans
Other
Real Estate
Owned
Other
Repossessed
Assets
Total
Nonperforming
Assets
December 31, 2019$80,653  $6,914  $11  $87,578  
Loan foreclosures(251) 245   —  
Net loan charge-offs(4,981) —  —  (4,981) 
Acquired nonperforming assets—  —  —  —  
New nonperforming loans15,796  —  —  15,796  
Reduction of nonperforming loans(1)
(11,937) —  —  (11,937) 
OREO/Repossessed assets sales proceeds—  (1,019) —  (1,019) 
OREO/Repossessed assets writedowns, net—  (66) —  (66) 
Net activity at Citizens Finance Co.—  —  —  —  
March 31, 2020$79,280  $6,074  $17  $85,371  
(1) Includes principal reductions and transfers to performing status.
 
Nonperforming
Loans
 
Other
Real Estate
Owned
 
Other
Repossessed
Assets
 
Total
Nonperforming
Assets
December 31, 2018$72,669
 $6,153
 $459
 $79,281
Loan foreclosures(1,786) 1,694
 92
 
Net loan charge-offs(959) 
 
 (959)
New nonperforming loans15,314
 
 
 15,314
Reduction of nonperforming loans(1)
(6,238) 
 
 (6,238)
OREO/Repossessed assets sales proceeds
 (2,004) (88) (2,092)
OREO/Repossessed assets writedowns, net
 (452) (10) (462)
Net activity at Citizens Finance Co.
 
 (445) (445)
March 31, 2019$79,000
 $5,391
 $8
 $84,399
        
(1) Includes principal reductions and transfers to performing status.
Nonperforming loans were $79.3 million or 0.95% of total loans at March 31, 2020, compared to $80.7 million or 0.96% of total loans at December 31, 2019. At March 31, 2020, approximately $39.8 million or 50% of Heartland's nonperforming loans had individual loan balances exceeding $1.0 million and represented loans to thirteen borrowers. The portion of Heartland's nonperforming nonresidential real estate loans covered by government guarantees totaled $17.9 million at March 31, 2020, compared to $18.1 million at December 31, 2019.


Heartland expects that nonperforming assets and delinquent loans will increase through 2020 as customers' ability to repay is adversely impacted by economic disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Securities


The composition of Heartland's securities portfolio is managed to maximize the return on the portfolio while considering the impact it has on Heartland's asset/liability position and liquidity needs. Securities represented 22%27% and 24%26% of total assets at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. Total securities carried at fair value as of March 31, 2019,2020, were $2.40$3.49 billion, a decreasean increase of $50.2$175.8 million or 2%5% from $2.45$3.31 billion at December 31, 2018.2019.


The table below presents the composition of the securities portfolio, including securities carried at fair value, held to maturity securities, net of allowance for credit losses, and other, by major category, as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
 AmountPercentAmountPercent
U.S. government corporations and agencies$9,916  0.27 %$9,893  0.29 %
Mortgage and asset-backed securities2,520,004  69.70  2,577,278  75.02  
Obligation of states and political subdivisions1,032,316  28.55  798,514  23.24  
Equity securities18,260  0.50  18,435  0.54  
Other securities35,370  0.98  31,321  0.91  
Total securities$3,615,866  100.00 %$3,435,441  100.00 %
SECURITIES PORTFOLIO COMPOSITIONMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Amount Percent Amount Percent
U.S. government corporations and agencies$26,768
 1.06% $31,951
 1.18%
Mortgage and asset-backed securities1,871,398
 74.38
 2,026,698
 74.64
Obligation of states and political subdivisions573,044
 22.78
 611,257
 22.50
Equity securities17,339
 0.69
 17,086
 0.63
Other securities27,506
 1.09
 28,396
 1.05
Total securities$2,516,055
 100.00% $2,715,388
 100.00%


The percentage of Heartland's securities portfolio comprised of mortgage and asset-backed securities was 74%70% at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to 75% at December 31, 2018.2019. Heartland's securities portfolio had an expected modified duration of 4.345.84 years as of March 31, 2019,2020, compared to 4.016.17 years as of year-end 2018.2019.





At March 31, 2019,2020, Heartland had $27.5$35.4 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 these securities were classified as other securities held at cost.


Deposits


Total deposits were $9.35$11.17 billion as of March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $9.40$11.04 billion at December 31, 2018, a decrease2019, an increase of $43.5$129.7 million or less than 1%. The deposits classified as held for salefollowing table shows the changes in conjunction with the sale of two branches at Dubuque Bank and Trust Company totaled $77.0 million at March 31, 2019. Exclusive of this transaction, total deposits increased $33.5 million or less than 1% since December 31, 2018. Deposits changesdeposit balances by deposit type were:

Demand deposits decreased $145.8 million or 4% to $3.12 billion at March 31, 2019, compared to $3.26 billion at December 31, 2018. Excluding $17.3 million of demand deposits classified as held for sale during the quarter, demand deposits decreased $128.6 million or 4% since year-end 2018.2019, in thousands:

March 31, 2020December 31, 2019 $ Change% Change
Demand deposits$3,696,974  $3,543,863  $153,111  %
Savings deposits6,366,610  6,307,425  59,185   
Time deposits1,110,441  1,193,043  (82,602) (7) 
$11,174,025  $11,044,331  $129,694  %


Savings deposits increased $38.0 million or 1% to $5.15 billion at March 31, 2019, from $5.11 billion at December 31, 2018. Excluding savings deposits of $47.8 million classified as held for sale during the quarter, savings deposits increased $85.8 million or 2% since year-end 2018.
Time deposits increased $64.4 million or 6% to $1.09 billion at March 31, 2019 from $1.02 billion at December 31, 2018. Excluding time deposits of $11.9 million classified as held for sale during the quarter, time deposits increased $76.2 million or 7% since year-end 2018.


The table below presents the composition of Heartland's deposits by category as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
AmountPercentAmountPercent
Demand$3,696,974  33.09 %$3,543,863  32.09 %
Savings6,366,610  56.97  6,307,425  57.11  
Time1,110,441  9.94  1,193,043  10.80  
Total$11,174,025  100.00 %$11,044,331  100.00 %
DEPOSITSMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Demand$3,118,909
 33.35% $3,264,737
 34.74%
Savings5,145,929
 55.02
 5,107,962
 54.37
Time1,088,104
 11.63
 1,023,730
 10.89
Total$9,352,942
 100.00% $9,396,429
 100.00%


Short-Term Borrowings


Short-term borrowings, which Heartland defines as borrowings with an original maturity of one year or less, were as follows as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase$51,910  $84,486  
Federal funds purchased2,250  2,450  
Advances from the FHLB55,000  81,198  
Other short-term borrowings12,282  14,492  
Total$121,442  $182,626  
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase$65,696
 $80,124
Federal funds purchased3,650
 35,400
Advances from the FHLB25,000
 100,838
Other short-term borrowings9,968
 10,648
Total$104,314

$227,010


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 alternatives are utilized in varying degrees depending on their pricing and availability. All of Heartland's bank subsidiaries own FHLB stock in one of the Chicago, Dallas, Des Moines, San Francisco or Topeka FHLBs, enabling them to borrow funds from their respective FHLB for short-term or long-term purposes under a variety of programs. The amount of short-term borrowings of Heartland was $104.3$121.4 million at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $227.0$182.6 million at year-end 2018,2019, a decrease of $122.7$61.2 million or 54%34%.


All of the Heartland bank subsidiaries provide retail repurchase agreements to their customers as a cash management tool, which sweep excess funds from demand deposit accounts into these agreements. 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 $65.7$51.9 million at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $80.1$84.5 million at December 31, 2018,2019, a decrease of $14.4$32.6 million or 18%39%.


Also included in short-term borrowings is aHeartland renewed its $30.0 million revolving credit line agreement Heartland has with an unaffiliated bank primarilyon June 14, 2019. This revolving credit line agreement is included in short-term borrowings, and the primary purpose of this credit line agreement is to provide liquidity to Heartland. TheHeartland had no advances on this line during the first three months of 2020, and the outstanding balance was $0 at both March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018.2019.








Other Borrowings


The outstanding balances of other borrowings, which Heartland 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 as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, in thousands:
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Advances from the FHLB$2,806  $2,835  
Trust preferred securities145,588  145,343  
Note payable to unaffiliated bank49,667  51,417  
Contracts payable for purchase of real estate and other assets3,768  1,892  
Subordinated notes74,321  74,286  
Total$276,150  $275,773  
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Advances from the FHLB$3,350
 $3,399
Trust preferred securities131,105
 130,913
Senior notes
 5,000
Note payable to unaffiliated bank56,667
 58,417
Contracts payable for purchase of real estate and other assets1,932
 1,953
Subordinated notes74,178
 74,143
Other borrowings1,080
 1,080
Total$268,312

$274,905


As of March 31, 2019,2020, the amount of other borrowings was $268.3$276.2 million, a decreasean increase of $6.6 million$377,000 or 2%less than 1% since year-end 2018. The decrease since year-end 2018 was due to scheduled principal payments in accordance with the debt agreements.2019.
Heartland has a non-revolving credit facility with an unaffiliated bank, which provides a borrowing capacity of up to $70.0 million. At March 31, 2019, $56.72020, $49.7 million was outstanding on this non-revolving credit line compared to $58.4$51.4 million outstanding at December 31, 2018.2019. At March 31, 2019,2020, Heartland had $8.3$14.8 million available on this non-revolving credit facility, of which no balance was drawn.






A schedule of Heartland's trust preferred securities outstanding excluding deferred issuance costs, as of March 31, 2019,2020, is as follows, in thousands:

Amount
Issued
 
Issuance
Date
 
Interest
Rate
 
Interest
Rate as of 3/31/19(1)
  
Maturity
Date
 
Callable
Date
Amount
Issued
Issuance
Date
Interest
Rate
Interest
Rate as of 3/31/20(1)
Maturity
Date
Callable
Date
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust IV$10,310
 03/17/2004 2.75% over LIBOR 5.36%
(2) 
 03/17/2034 06/17/2018Heartland Financial Statutory Trust IV  $10,310  03/17/20042.75% over LIBOR3.59%
(2)
03/17/203406/17/2020
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust V20,619
 01/27/2006 1.33% over LIBOR 4.12%
(3) 
 04/07/2036 07/07/2019Heartland Financial Statutory Trust V  20,619  01/27/20061.33% over LIBOR3.16%04/07/203607/07/2020
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VI20,619
 06/21/2007 1.48% over LIBOR 4.09%
(4) 
 09/15/2037 06/15/2019Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VI20,619  06/21/20071.48% over LIBOR2.22%
(3)
09/15/203706/15/2020
Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VII20,619
 06/26/2007 1.48% over LIBOR 4.11%
(5) 
 09/01/2037 06/01/2019Heartland Financial Statutory Trust VII  18,042  06/26/20071.48% over LIBOR3.06%
(4)
09/01/203706/01/2020
Morrill Statutory Trust I9,017
 12/19/2002 3.25% over LIBOR 5.86% 12/26/2032 06/26/2018Morrill Statutory Trust I  9,111  12/19/20023.25% over LIBOR4.48%12/26/203206/26/2020
Morrill Statutory Trust II8,670
 12/17/2003 2.85% over LIBOR 5.46% 12/17/2033 06/17/2019Morrill Statutory Trust II  8,781  12/17/20032.85% over LIBOR3.69%12/17/203306/17/2020
Sheboygan Statutory Trust I6,462
 09/17/2003 2.95% over LIBOR 5.56% 09/17/2033 06/17/2019Sheboygan Statutory Trust I  6,550  09/17/20032.95% over LIBOR3.79%09/17/203306/17/2020
CBNM Capital Trust I4,371
 09/10/2004 3.25% over LIBOR 5.86% 12/15/2034 06/15/2019CBNM Capital Trust I  4,421  09/10/20043.25% over LIBOR3.99%12/15/203406/15/2020
Citywide Capital Trust III6,398
 12/19/2003 2.80% over LIBOR 5.55% 12/19/2033 07/23/2019Citywide Capital Trust III  6,452  12/19/20032.80% over LIBOR4.57%12/19/203307/23/2020
Citywide Capital Trust IV4,252
 09/30/2004 2.20% over LIBOR 4.85% 09/30/2034 05/23/2019Citywide Capital Trust IV  4,310  09/30/20042.20% over LIBOR3.88%09/30/203405/23/2020
Citywide Capital Trust V11,579
 05/31/2006 1.54% over LIBOR 4.15% 07/25/2036 06/15/2019Citywide Capital Trust V  11,804  05/31/20061.54% over LIBOR2.28%07/25/203606/15/2020
OCGI Statutory Trust III2,991
 06/27/2002 3.65% over LIBOR 6.25%
(6) 
 09/30/2032 06/30/2019OCGI Statutory Trust III  2,999  06/27/20023.65% over LIBOR4.87%
(5)
09/30/203206/30/2020
OCGI Capital Trust IV5,300
 09/23/2004 2.50% over LIBOR 5.11%
(7) 
 12/15/2034 06/15/2019OCGI Capital Trust IV  5,356  09/23/20042.50% over LIBOR3.24%
(6)
12/15/203406/15/2020
BVBC Capital Trust II BVBC Capital Trust II  7,208  04/10/20033.25% over LIBOR5.01%04/24/203307/24/2020
BVBC Capital Trust III BVBC Capital Trust III  9,092  07/29/20051.60% over LIBOR3.05%09/30/203506/30/2020
Total trust preferred costsTotal trust preferred costs145,674       
Less: deferred issuance costsLess: deferred issuance costs(86) 
$131,207
          $145,588  
  
(1) Effective weighted average interest rate as of March 31, 2019, was 5.11% 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 March 31, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019, was 5.53% 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 March 31, 2019, was 4.37% due to an interest rate swap transaction as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.
(1) Effective weighted average interest rate as of March 31, 2020, was 4.17% due to interest rate swap transactions on the variable rate securities as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.(1) Effective weighted average interest rate as of March 31, 2020, was 4.17% 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 March 31, 2020, was 5.01% due to an interest rate swap transaction as discussed in Note 7 to Heartland's consolidated financial statements included herein.(2) Effective interest rate as of March 31, 2020, 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 March 31, 2020, was 3.87% 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 March 31, 2020, was 3.87% 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 March 31, 2020, was 3.83% 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 March 31, 2020, was 3.83% 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 March 31, 2020, was 5.53% 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 March 31, 2020, was 5.53% 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 March 31, 2020, was 4.37% 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 March 31, 2020, was 4.37% 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 of a bank holding company. Under Basel III, Heartland must hold a conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios; however, the transition provisions related to the conservation buffer have been extended indefinitely.


The most recent notification from the FDIC categorized Heartland and each of its bank subsidiaries 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's capital ratios are calculated in accordance with Federal Reserve Board instructions and are required regulatory financial measures. The following table illustrates Heartland's capital ratios and the Federal Reserve Board's current capital adequacy guidelines for the dates indicated, in 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)
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)
March 31, 201914.37% 12.77% 11.24% 10.08%
March 31, 2020March 31, 202013.91 %12.22 %10.79 %9.85 %
Minimum capital requirement8.00% 6.00% 4.50% 4.00%Minimum capital requirement8.00 %6.00 %4.50 %4.00 %
Well capitalized requirement10.00% 8.00% 6.50% 5.00%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
Minimum capital requirement, including fully-phased in capital conservation buffer10.50 %8.50 %7.00 %N/A
Risk-weighted assets$8,558,021
 $8,558,021
 $8,558,021
 N/A
Risk-weighted assets$10,212,321  $10,212,321  $10,212,321  N/A  
Average AssetsN/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $10,845,274
Average AssetsN/A  N/A  N/A  $12,670,412  
       
December 31, 201813.72% 12.16% 10.66% 9.73%
December 31, 2019December 31, 201913.75 %12.31 %10.88 %10.10 %
Minimum capital requirement8.00% 6.00% 4.50% 4.00%Minimum capital requirement8.00 %6.00 %4.50 %4.00 %
Well capitalized requirement10.00% 8.00% 6.50% 5.00%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
Minimum capital requirement, including fully-phased in capital conservation bufferMinimum capital requirement, including fully-phased in capital conservation buffer10.50 %8.50 %7.00 %N/A  
Risk-weighted assets$8,756,130
 $8,756,130
 $8,756,130
 N/A
Risk-weighted assets$10,098,515  $10,098,515  $10,098,515  N/A  
Average AssetsN/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $10,946,440
Average AssetsN/A  N/A  N/A  $12,318,135  


Heartland elected not to utilize the regulatory transition relief issued by federal regulatory authorities in the first quarter of 2020, which allowed banking institutions to delay the impact of CECL on regulatory capital because the impact on the capital ratios of Heartland and its subsidiary banks was not significant.

At March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, retained earnings that could be available for the payment of dividends to meet the minimum capital requirements totaled $544.1 million and $533.9 million, respectively. Retained earnings that could be available for the payment of dividends to Heartland from its banks totaled approximately $352.4$340.3 million and $311.3$331.5 million at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively, under the capital requirements to remain well capitalized. At

On February 11, 2020, Heartland announced the planned acquisition of AIM Bancshares, Inc. AimBank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of AIM Bancshares, Inc. had $1.82 billion in assets as of March 31, 2019,2020. With the completion of this pending acquisition, Heartland is expected to exceed $15.0 billion in assets, and December 31, 2018, retained earnings that couldHeartland will no longer be available for the payment of dividendsable to include its trust preferred securities as Tier 1 Capital. However, Heartland expects to remain well-capitalized under the most restrictive minimumall regulatory capital ratio requirements totaled $523.7 million and $486.5 million, respectively.after its assets exceed $15.0 billion.


On July 29, 2016,August 8, 2019, Heartland filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC to register debt or equity securities. This shelf registration statement, which was effective immediately, providesprovided Heartland with the ability to raise capital, subject to market conditions and SEC rules and limitations, if Heartland's board of directors decidesdecided to do so. This registration statement will permitpermitted Heartland, from time to time, in one or more public offerings, to offer debt securities, subordinated notes, common stock, preferred stock, rights or any combination of these securities. The amount of securities that may behave been offered iswas not specified in the registration statement, and the terms of any future offerings willwere 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 this registration statement.


COMMITMENTS, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

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. Heartland 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 the loans as well as on the residential mortgage loans available for sale. See Note 7, "Derivative Financial Instruments," to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on Heartland's derivative financial instruments.

Heartland also enters into financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.

Off-balance sheet arrangements were disclosed in Heartland's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. There have been no material changes to Heartland's off-balance sheet arrangements since that report was filed.




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 subsidiaries 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. 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 subsidiaries 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 March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018,2019, commitments to extend credit aggregated $2.33$2.78 billion and $2.47$2.97 billion, respectively. Standby letters of credit aggregated $72.9$74.3 million at March 31, 2019,2020, and $71.9$79.5 million at December 31, 2018.2019.


Contractual obligations and other commitments were disclosed in Heartland's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Except for the agreement to acquire Blue Valley Ban Corp. described below, there2019. There have been no material changes to Heartland's contractual obligations and other commitments since that report was filed.

On January 16, 2019, Heartland entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Blue Valley Ban Corp., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Blue Valley, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. As of the announcement date, the transaction, in which all of the issued and outstanding shares of Blue Valley Ban Corp. stock will be exchanged for shares of Heartland common stock, was valued at approximately $93.9 million. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Bank of Blue Valley will merge into Heartland's Kansas-based subsidiary, Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company, and the combined entity will operate as Bank of Blue Valley. The amount of the merger consideration is subject to fluctuations in the price of Heartland common stock and certain potential adjustments, and the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019 with a systems conversion planned for the third quarter of 2019. As of March 31, 2019, Bank of Blue Valley had total assets of approximately $711.6 million, which included approximately $564.1 million of gross loans outstanding, and approximately $587.2 million of deposits.


Heartland continues to explore opportunities to expand the size of its independent community banks. In the current banking industry environment, Heartland seeks these opportunities for growth through acquisitions. Heartland is primarily focused on possible acquisitions in 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. However, Heartland may also pursue acquisitions in areas outside of its current geographic footprint. Future expenditures relating to expansion efforts, in addition to those identified above, cannot be estimated at this time.


Derivative Financial Instruments
Through PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation, 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 these loans. Heartland 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 7 to the consolidated financial statements includeincluded in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on Heartland's derivative financial instruments.


LIQUIDITY


Liquidity refers to Heartland's 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 Heartland 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 March 31, 2019,2020, Heartland had $492.5$239.7 million of cash and cash equivalents, time deposits in other financial institutions of $4.7$3.6 million and securities carried at fair value of $2.40$3.49 billion.





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.


Heartland's diversified deposit base provides a sizable source of relatively stable and low-cost funding. Total deposits were $9.35 billion at March 31, 2019, compared to $9.40 billion at December 31, 2018. Heartland's short-term borrowing balances are, on average, another stable source of funds. These balances are dependent on commercial cash management and smaller correspondent bank relationships and, as a result, will normally fluctuate. Management believes these balances, on average, to be stable sources of funds; however, Heartland intends to rely on deposit growth and additional FHLB borrowings as needed in the future.


Additional funding is provided by long-term debt and short-term borrowings. In the event of short-term liquidity needs, Heartland's banks may purchase federal funds from each other or from correspondent banks and may also borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank. As of March 31, 2019,2020, Heartland had $104.3$121.4 million of short-term borrowings outstanding.

As of March 31, 2019,2020, Heartland had $268.3$276.2 million of long-term debt outstanding, and it is an important funding source because of its multi-year borrowing structure. Additionally, the subsidiary banks' FHLB memberships give them the ability to borrow funds for short-term and long-term purposes under a variety of programs. At March 31, 2019,2020, Heartland had $1.44$1.67 billion of borrowing capacity under these programs. Additionally, at March 31, 2020, Heartland had $490.2 million of borrowing capacity at the Federal Reserve Bank's discount window.





Each of Heartland's subsidiary banks has been approved by their respective Federal Reserve bank for the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Fund ("PPPLF") and access to the PPPLF has been tested. Heartland anticipates increased utilization of the PPPLF through the third quarter of 2020 as customers utilize their loan proceeds for payroll and payroll related purposes. Through early May 2020, Heartland's subsidiary banks received SBA approval for approximately 4,600 PPP loans totaling $1.18 billion, of which approximately 4,400 or $1.16 billion have been closed and funded.

On a consolidated basis, Heartland maintains a large balance of short-term securities that, when combined with cash from operations, Heartland 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 subsidiaries and the issuance of debt and equity securities. Heartland has a revolving credit agreement and non-revolving credit line with an unaffiliated bank, which was renewed on June 14, 2019. Heartland's revolving credit agreement with an unaffiliated bank has $30.0 million of maximum borrowing capacity, of which none was outstanding at March 31, 2019. Heartland also has a non-revolving credit line with the same unaffiliated bank.2020. At March 31, 2019, $8.32020, $14.8 million was available on thisthe non-revolving credit line. These credit agreements contain specific financial covenants, all of which Heartland complied with as of March 31, 2019.2020.


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


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'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's assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. Heartland'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 subsidiaries and, on a consolidated basis, by Heartland's executive management and board of directors. At least quarterly, a detailed review of the balance sheet risk profile is performed for Heartland and each of its bank subsidiaries. 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's interest rate risk profile and net interest income. Heartland believes its primary market risk exposures did not change significantly in the first three months of 2019.2020.





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 one) and a rate shock (year two and beyond) could have on Heartland's net interest income. Starting balances in the model reflect actual balances on the "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 March 31, 2019,2020, and March 31, 2018,2019, provided the following results, in thousands:

2019 2018 20202019
Net Interest
Margin
 
% Change
From Base
 
Net Interest
Margin
 
% Change
From Base
Net Interest
Margin
% Change
From Base
Net Interest
Margin
% Change
From Base
Year 1       Year 1    
Down 100 Basis Points$400,843
 (3.30)% $362,642
 (3.02)%Down 100 Basis Points$426,450  (2.20)%$400,843  (3.30)%
Base$414,540
   $373,953
  Base$436,047  — %$414,540  — %
Up 200 Basis Points$437,779
 5.61 % $377,453
 0.94 %Up 200 Basis Points$455,706  4.51 %$437,779  5.61 %
Year 2       
Year 2      
Down 100 Basis Points$382,215
 (7.80)% $346,225
 (7.41)%Down 100 Basis Points$394,839  (9.45)%$382,215  (7.80)%
Base$416,785
 0.54 % $379,901
 1.59 %Base$417,950  (4.15)%$416,785  0.54 %
Up 200 Basis Points$464,301
 12.00 % $404,390
 8.14 %Up 200 Basis Points$466,853  7.06 %$464,301  12.00 %





Heartland uses derivative financial instruments to manage the impact of changes in interest rates on its future interest income or interest expense. Heartland 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 7 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


Heartland 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 Heartland 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 sheet until the loan is made or the letter or credit is issued.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


Based on an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the supervision and with the participation of Heartland's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that:
Heartland'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 quarter ended March 31, 2019,2020, 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's internal control over financial reporting.reporting other than the adoption of internal controls over financial reporting due to the implementation of FASB ASU-2016-13, "Financial Instruments: Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," as amended and commonly referred to as CECL.






PART II


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


There are no material pending legal proceedings to which Heartland or its subsidiaries 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.


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS


There have been no material changes in the risk factors applicable to Heartland from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in Heartland's 20182019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Please refer10-K with the exception of the addition of the following risk factors:

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and measures intended to prevent its spread could have a material adverse effect on Heartland's business, results of operation and financial condition, and such effects are highly uncertain and difficult to predict.

Global health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and related government actions taken to reduce the spread of the virus have negatively impacted the macroeconomic environment, and the pandemic has significantly increased economic uncertainty and abruptly reduced economic activity. The pandemic has resulted in government authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders and business limitations and shutdowns. Such measures have significantly contributed to rising unemployment and negatively impacted consumer and business spending. The pandemic has adversely impacted and could potentially further adversely impact Heartland's workforce and operations, and the operations of its customers and business partners. In particular, Heartland may experience adverse financial consequences due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to:
increased credit losses due to financial strain on its customers as a result of the pandemic and governmental actions, specifically on loans to borrowers in the lodging, retail trade, restaurant and bar, nursing home/assisted living, oil and gas, childcare facilities, and gaming industries, and loans to borrowers that are secured by multi-family properties or retail real estate;
declines in collateral values;
disruptions if a significant portion of Heartland’s workforce is unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic; Heartland has modified its business practices, including restricting employee travel, and implementing work-from-home arrangements, and it may be necessary for Heartland to take further actions as may be required by government authorities or as Heartland determines are in the best interests of its employees, customers and business partners; there is no certainty that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19 or will otherwise be satisfactory to government authorities.
increased demand on Heartland’s liquidity as it meets borrowers’ needs and covers expenses related to the pandemic management plan; reduced liquidity may negatively affect Heartland’s capital and leverage ratios, and although not currently contemplated, reduce or force suspension of dividends;
third-party disruptions, including negative effects on network providers and other suppliers, which have been, and may further be, affected by, stay-at-home orders, market volatility and other factors that increase their risks of business disruption or that may otherwise affect their ability to perform under the terms of any agreements with Heartland or provide essential services;
increased cyber and payment fraud risk due to increased online and remote activity; and
other operational failures due to changes in Heartland's normal business practices because of the pandemic and governmental actions to contain it.

These factors may remain prevalent for a significant period of time and may continue to adversely affect Heartland's business, results of operations and financial condition even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.

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

Heartland's subsidiary banks ("the Banks") are participating lenders in the PPP, a loan program administered through the SBA, that was created to help eligible businesses, organizations and self-employed persons fund their operational costs during the



COVID-19 pandemic. Under this program, the SBA guarantees 100% of the amounts loaned under the PPP. The PPP opened on April 3, 2020; however, because of the short window between the passing of the CARES Act and the opening of the PPP, there is some ambiguity in the laws, rules and guidance regarding the operation of the PPP, which exposes Heartland and the Banks to risks relating to noncompliance with the PPP. For instance, other financial institutions have experienced litigation related to their process and procedures used in processing applications for the PPP. Under the PPP, lending banks are generally entitled to rely on borrower representations and certifications of eligibility to participate in the program, and lending banks may also be held harmless by the SBA in certain circumstances for actions taken in reliance on borrower representations and certifications. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Banks have been, and may continue to be, exposed to credit risk on PPP loans if a determination is made by the SBA that there is a deficiency in the manner in which the loan was originated, funded, or serviced. If a deficiency is identified, the SBA may deny its liability under the guaranty, reduce the amount of the guaranty, or, if it has already paid under the guaranty, seek recovery of any loss related to the deficiency from the Banks.

Heartland and the Banks' participation in and execution of these and other measures taken by governments and regulatory authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could result in reputational harm and has resulted in, and may continue to result in, litigation, including class actions, or regulatory and government actions and proceedings. Such actions may result in judgments, settlements, penalties, and fines levied against Heartland and the Banks.

Heartland's current period results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. While the COVID-19 outbreak had a material impact on the provision for credit losses, Heartland is unable to fully predict the impact that COVID-19 will have on its financial position and results of operations due to numerous uncertainties. Heartland will continue to assess the potential impacts on its financial position and results of operations.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts Heartland's business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the pandemic, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, Heartland may continue to experience materially adverse impacts to its business as a result of the virus’s global economic impact, including the availability of credit, adverse impacts on liquidity and any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future.

There are no comparable recent events that provide guidance as to the effect the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic may have, and, as a result, the ultimate impact of the pandemic is highly uncertain and subject to change. Heartland does not yet know the full extent of the impacts on its business, operations or the economy as a whole. However, the effects could have a material impact on Heartland's results of operations and heighten many of the known risks described in the "Risk Factors" section of Heartland'sthe Annual Report on Form 10-K report for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to Heartland's business.year ended December 31, 2019.


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


On March 17, 2020, Heartland's board of directors has authorized management to acquire and hold up to 500,000 shares5% of common stockcapital or $77.7 million as of March 31, 2020, as treasury shares at any one time. Heartland and its affiliated purchasers made no purchases of its common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2019.2020.


ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES


None


ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not applicable


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION


None







ITEM 6. EXHIBITS


Exhibits

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned there unto duly authorized.






HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
(Registrant)
HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Bruce K. Lee
By: Bruce K. Lee
President 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: May 7, 20198, 2020