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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017March 31, 2018

OR

 

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from (not applicable)

Commission file number 1-6880

U.S. BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 41-0255900

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

651-466-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(not applicable)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES ☑    NO ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 ofRegulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES ☑    NO ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer ☑  Accelerated filer ☐

Non-accelerated filer ☐

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

  

Smaller reporting company ☐

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES ☐    NO ☑

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class Outstanding as of July 31, 2017April 30, 2018
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value 1,672,770,1191,642,459,857 shares

 

 

 


Table of Contents andForm 10-Q Cross Reference Index

 

Part I — Financial Information

    

1) Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Item 2)

     3 

a) Overview

     3 

b) Statement of Income Analysis

     43 

c) Balance Sheet Analysis

     65 

d)Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     3128 

e) Critical Accounting Policies

     3330 

f) Controls and Procedures (Item 4)

     3330 

2) Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk/Corporate Risk Profile (Item 3)

     97 

a) Overview

     97 

b) Credit Risk Management

     108 

c) Residual Value Risk Management

     2120 

d) Operational Risk Management

     2120 

e) Compliance Risk Management

     2120 

f) Interest Rate Risk Management

     2120 

g) Market Risk Management

     2221 

h) Liquidity Risk Management

     23 

i) Capital Management

     2524 

3) Line of Business Financial Review

     2625 

4) Financial Statements (Item 1)

     3431 

Part II — Other Information

    

1) Legal Proceedings (Item 1)

     7871 

2) Risk Factors (Item 1A)

     7871 

3) Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (Item 2)

     7871 

4) Exhibits (Item 6)

     7871 

5) Signature

     7972 

6) Exhibits

     8073 

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

This quarterly report onForm 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about U.S. Bancorp. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and are based on the information available to, and assumptions and estimates made by, management as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements cover, among other things, anticipated future revenue and expenses and the future plans and prospects of U.S. Bancorp. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. A reversal or slowing of the current economic recovery or another severe contraction could adversely affect U.S. Bancorp’s revenues and the values of its assets and liabilities. Global financial markets could experience a recurrence of significant turbulence, which could reduce the availability of funding to certain financial institutions and lead to a tightening of credit, a reduction of business activity, and increased market volatility. Stress in the commercial real estate markets, as well as a downturn in the residential real estate markets could cause credit losses and deterioration in asset values. In addition, changes to statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies or practices could affect U.S. Bancorp in substantial and unpredictable ways. U.S. Bancorp’s results could also be adversely affected by deterioration in general business and economic conditions; changes in interest rates; deterioration in the credit quality of its loan portfolios or in the value of the collateral securing those loans; deterioration in the value of securities held in its investment securities portfolio;securities; legal and regulatory developments; litigation; increased competition from both banks andnon-banks; changes in customer behavior and preferences; breaches in data security; effects of mergers and acquisitions and related integration; effects of critical accounting policies and judgments; and management’s ability to effectively manage credit risk, market risk, operational risk, compliance risk, strategic risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and reputational risk.

For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, refer to U.S. Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Corporate Risk Profile” and “Risk Factors” contained in Exhibit 13, and all subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, factors other than these also could adversely affect U.S. Bancorp’s results, and the reader should not consider these factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and U.S. Bancorp undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.

 

U.S. Bancorp  1


Table 1Selected Financial Data

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
      Six Months Ended
June 30,
  

Three Months Ended

March 31

 
(Dollars and Shares in Millions, Except Per Share Data) 2017 2016 Percent
Change
      2017 2016 Percent
Change
  2018 2017 Percent
Change
 

Condensed Income Statement

            

Net interest income

 $3,017  $2,845  6.0    $5,962  $5,680  5.0 $3,168  $2,980  6.3

Taxable-equivalent adjustment (a)

 51  51         101  104  (2.9 29  50  (42.0

Net interest income (taxable-equivalent basis) (b)

 3,068  2,896  5.9      6,063  5,784  4.8  3,197  3,030  5.5 

Noninterest income

 2,410  2,549  (5.5     4,710  4,695  .3  2,267  2,230  1.7 

Securities gains (losses), net

 9  3  *      38  6  *  5  29  (82.8

Total net revenue

 5,487  5,448  .7      10,811  10,485  3.1  5,469  5,289  3.4 

Noninterest expense

 3,023  2,992  1.0      5,967  5,741  3.9  3,055  2,909  5.0 

Provision for credit losses

 350  327  7.0      695  657  5.8  341  345  (1.2

Income before taxes

 2,114  2,129  (.7     4,149  4,087  1.5  2,073  2,035  1.9 

Income taxes and taxable-equivalent adjustment

 602  593  1.5      1,151  1,150  .1  391  549  (28.8

Net income

 1,512  1,536  (1.6     2,998  2,937  2.1  1,682  1,486  13.2 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 (12 (14 14.3      (25 (29 13.8  (7 (13 46.2 

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $1,500  $1,522  (1.4    $2,973  $2,908  2.2  $1,675  $1,473  13.7 

Net income applicable to U.S. Bancorp common shareholders

 $1,430  $1,435  (.3    $2,817  $2,764  1.9  $1,597  $1,387  15.1 

Per Common Share

            

Earnings per share

 $.85  $.83  2.4    $1.67  $1.60  4.4 $.97  $.82  18.3

Diluted earnings per share

 .85  .83  2.4      1.66  1.59  4.4  .96  .82  17.1 

Dividends declared per share

 .280  .255  9.8      .560  .510  9.8  .30  .28  7.1 

Book value per share(c)

 25.55  24.37  4.8        26.54  25.05  5.9 

Market value per share

 51.92  40.33  28.7        50.50  51.50  (1.9

Average common shares outstanding

 1,684  1,725  (2.4     1,689  1,731  (2.4 1,652  1,694  (2.5

Average diluted common shares outstanding

 1,690  1,731  (2.4     1,695  1,737  (2.4 1,657  1,701  (2.6

Financial Ratios

            

Return on average assets

 1.35 1.43      1.35 1.38  1.50 1.35 

Return on average common equity

 13.4  13.8       13.4  13.4   14.9  13.3  

Net interest margin (taxable-equivalent basis) (a)

 3.04  3.02       3.04  3.04   3.13  3.06  

Efficiency ratio (b)

 55.2  54.9       55.4  54.8   55.9  55.3  

Net charge-offs as a percent of average loans outstanding

 .49  .48       .50  .48   .49  .50  

Average Balances

            

Loans

 $275,528  $266,582  3.4    $274,350  $264,432  3.8 $279,388  $273,158  2.3

Loans held for sale

 2,806  3,796  (26.1     3,214  3,481  (7.7 3,134  3,625  (13.5

Investment securities (c)(d)

 111,368  107,132  4.0      111,067  106,581  4.2  113,493  110,764  2.5 

Earning assets

 403,883  385,368  4.8      401,595  381,788  5.2  411,849  399,281  3.1 

Assets

 446,105  428,750  4.0      443,721  425,153  4.4  454,288  441,311  2.9 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 82,710  79,171  4.5      81,729  78,870  3.6  79,482  80,738  (1.6

Deposits

 331,172  307,386  7.7      329,810  301,632  9.3  334,580  328,433  1.9 

Short-term borrowings

 14,538  21,103  (31.1     13,873  24,251  (42.8 22,862  13,201  73.2 

Long-term debt

 36,271  36,478  (.6     35,775  35,643  .4  33,655  35,274  (4.6

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity

 48,273  47,184  2.3      48,099  46,961  2.4  48,825  47,923  1.9 
 
 June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
               March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
    

Period End Balances

            

Loans

 $277,283  $273,207  1.5       $277,911  $280,432  (.9)% 

Investment securities

 111,114  109,275  1.7        111,737  112,499  (.7

Assets

 463,844  445,964  4.0        460,119  462,040  (.4

Deposits

 347,262  334,590  3.8        344,526  347,215  (.8

Long-term debt

 37,814  33,323  13.5        33,201  32,259  2.9 

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity

 48,320  47,298  2.2        49,187  49,040  .3 

Asset Quality

            

Nonperforming assets

 $1,349  $1,603  (15.8)%        $1,204  $1,200  .3

Allowance for credit losses

 4,377  4,357  .5        4,417  4,417    

Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of period-end loans

 1.58 1.59        1.59 1.58 

Capital Ratios

            

Basel III transitional standardized approach:

         

Basel III standardized approach:

   

Common equity tier 1 capital

 9.5 9.4        9.0 9.3 

Tier 1 capital

 11.1  11.0         10.4  10.8  

Total risk-based capital

 13.2  13.2         12.5  12.9  

Leverage

 9.1  9.0         8.8  8.9  

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets for the Basel III transitional advanced approaches

 12.0  12.2        

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets for the Basel III advanced approaches

 11.5  12.0  

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (b)

 7.7  7.6  

Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets (b)

 9.3  9.4  

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented standardized approach (b)

 9.3  9.1          9.1  

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented advanced approaches (b)

 11.7  11.7         11.6  

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (b)

 7.5  7.5        

Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets (b)

 9.4  9.2      

 

 *Not meaningful
(a)Utilizes aBased on federal income tax raterates of 21 percent and 35 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, for those assets and liabilities whose income or expense is not included for federal income tax purposes.
(b)SeeNon-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 31.28.
(c)Calculated as U.S. Bancorp common shareholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding at end of the period.
(d)Excludes unrealized gains and losses onavailable-for-sale investment securities and any premiums or discounts recorded related to the transfer of investment securities at fair value fromavailable-for-sale toheld-to-maturity.

 

2  U.S. Bancorp


Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

OVERVIEW

Earnings Summary U.S. Bancorp and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) reported net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp of $1.5$1.7 billion for the secondfirst quarter of 2017,2018, or $0.85$0.96 per diluted common share, compared with $1.5 billion, or $0.83$0.82 per diluted common share, for the secondfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Return on average assets and return on average common equity were 1.351.50 percent and 13.414.9 percent, respectively, for the secondfirst quarter of 2017,2018, compared with 1.431.35 percent and 13.813.3 percent, respectively, for the secondfirst quarter of 2016.2017.

Total net revenue for the secondfirst quarter of 20172018 was $39$180 million (0.7(3.4 percent) higher than the secondfirst quarter of 2016,2017, reflecting a 6.06.3 percent increase in net interest income (5.9(5.5 percent on a taxable-equivalent basis), partially offset by and a 5.20.6 percent decreaseincrease in noninterest income. The increase in net interest income from the secondfirst quarter of 20162017 was mainly a result of loan growth and the impact of higherrising interest rates.rates and loan growth. The noninterest income decreaseincrease was primarilyprincipally due to equity investment income recognized in the second quarter of 2016 related to the sale of the Company’s membership in Visa Europe Limited (“Visa Europe”) to Visa Inc., partially offset by higher payment services revenue, trust and investment management fees and treasury management feesdeposit service charges, partially offset by decreases in the second quarter of 2017.commercial products revenue and mortgage banking revenue, in addition to lower equity investment income and securities gains compared with a year ago.

Noninterest expense in the secondfirst quarter of 20172018 was $31$146 million (1.0(5.0 percent) higher than the secondfirst quarter of 2016, reflecting2017, primarily due to increased compensation expense related to hiring to support business growth and compliance programs, merit increases, variable compensation related to revenue growth, increased expense from a change to a shorter vesting period for new stock-based compensation grants, and higher variable compensation, as well as a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance surcharge which began in late 2016. The increase from the second quarter of 2016 wasemployee benefits expense, partially offset by an increase in reserves related to legallower professional services expense driven by lower consulting costs for risk and regulatory matterscompliance programs, and a charitable contribution both recognized in the second quarter of 2016.other expenses.

The provision for credit losses for the secondfirst quarter of 20172018 of $350$341 million was $23$4 million (7.0(1.2 percent) higherlower than the secondfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Net charge-offs in the secondfirst quarter of 20172018 were $340$341 million, compared with $317$335 million in the secondfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Refer to “Corporate Risk Profile” for further information on the provision for credit losses, net charge-offs, nonperforming assets and other factors considered by the Company in assessing the credit quality of the loan portfolio and establishing the allowance for credit losses.

STATEMENT OF INCOME ANALYSIS

Net Interest Income Net interest income, attributable to U.S. Bancorp foron a taxable-equivalent basis, was $3.2 billion in the first six monthsquarter of 2017 was $3.0 billion, or $1.66 per diluted common share, compared with $2.9 billion, or $1.59 per diluted common share, for2018, representing an increase of $167 million (5.5 percent) over the first six monthsquarter of 2016. Return on average2017. The increase was principally driven by the impact of rising interest rates and loan growth, partially offset by changes in deposit and funding mix and the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“tax reform”) enacted by Congress in late 2017 which reduced the taxable-equivalent adjustment benefit related to tax exempt assets. Average earning assets and return on average common equity were 1.35 percent and 13.4 percent, respectively, for the first six months of 2017, compared with 1.38 percent and 13.4 percent, respectively, for the first six months of 2016.

Total net revenue for the first six months of 2017 was $326 million$12.6 billion (3.1 percent) higher than the first six monthsquarter of 2016,2017, reflecting a 5.0 percent increaseincreases of $6.2 billion (2.3 percent) in loans, $2.7 billion (2.5 percent) in investment securities and $4.1 billion (34.9 percent) in other earning assets. The net interest income (4.8 percentmargin, on a taxable-equivalent basis) and a 1.0basis, in the first quarter of 2018 was 3.13 percent, increasecompared with 3.06 percent in noninterest income.the first quarter of 2017. The increase in the net interest incomemargin from a year agothe first quarter of 2017 was mainly a result ofprimarily due to higher interest rates, partially offset by changes in loan growth andmix, the impact of tax reform, higher funding costs and higher cash balances. Refer to the “Consolidated Daily Average Balance Sheet and Related Yields and Rates” table for further information on net interest rates.income.

Average total loans were $6.2 billion (2.3 percent) higher in the first quarter of 2018 than the first quarter of 2017, due to growth in commercial loans (4.0 percent), other retail loans (6.1 percent), residential mortgages (3.9 percent) and credit card loans (2.1 percent). The noninterest income increase wasincreases were driven by higher payment services revenue, trustdemand for loans from new and investment management fees and treasury management fees,existing customers. These increases were partially offset by lower equitya decrease in commercial real estate loans (6.5 percent) due to disciplined underwriting and customers paying down balances, as well as a decrease in loans covered by loss sharing agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) (18.3 percent), arun-off portfolio.

Average investment income, reflecting the impact of the second quarter 2016 Visa Europe sale.

Noninterest expensesecurities in the first six monthsquarter of 2017 was $226 million (3.92018 were $2.7 billion (2.5 percent) higher than the first six monthsquarter of 2016,2017, primarily due to purchases of U.S. Treasury and U.S. government mortgage-backed securities, net of prepayments and maturities, in support of liquidity management.

U.S. Bancorp3


Table 2   Noninterest Income

  

Three Months Ended

March 31

 
(Dollars in Millions) 2018   2017   Percent
Change
 

Credit and debit card revenue

 $324   $299    8.4

Corporate payment products revenue

  154    137    12.4 

Merchant processing services

  363    354    2.5 

ATM processing services

  79    71    11.3 

Trust and investment management fees

  398    368    8.2 

Deposit service charges

  182    172    5.8 

Treasury management fees

  150    153    (2.0

Commercial products revenue

  220    247    (10.9

Mortgage banking revenue

  184    207    (11.1

Investment products fees

  46    42    9.5 

Securities gains (losses), net

  5    29    (82.8

Other

  167    180    (7.2

Total noninterest income

 $2,272   $2,259    .6

Average total deposits for the resultfirst quarter of increased compensation expense2018 were $6.1 billion (1.9 percent) higher than the first quarter of 2017. Average time deposits were $6.3 billion (20.7 percent) higher year-over-year. The increase was largely related to hiringthose deposits managed as an alternative to support businessother funding sources such as wholesale borrowing, based largely on relative pricing and liquidity characteristics. Average total savings deposits were $1.1 billion (0.5 percent) higher, driven by growth in Consumer and compliance programs, merit increases and higher variable compensation, as well as the FDIC insurance surcharge,Business Banking balances, partially offset by a decrease in Corporate and Commercial Banking balances. Average noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $1.3 billion (1.6 percent) from the increaseprior year, primarily due to a decrease in reserves related to legalCorporate and regulatory mattersCommercial Banking balances, partially offset by increases in Consumer and charitable contribution recognized in the second quarter of 2016.Business Banking, and Wealth Management and Investment Services balances.

Provision for Credit LossesThe provision for credit losses for the first six monthsquarter of 20172018 was $341 million, a decrease of $695$4 million was $38 million (5.8(1.2 percent) higher thanfrom the first six monthsquarter of 2016.2017. Net charge-offs increased $6 million (1.8 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2018, compared with the first quarter of 2017, were $675 million, compared with $632 million in the first six months of 2016.primarily due to higher credit card loan net charge-offs, partially offset by lower commercial loan net charge-offs driven by higher recoveries. Refer to “Corporate Risk Profile” for further information on the provision for credit losses, net charge-offs, nonperforming assets and other factors considered by the Company in assessing the credit quality of the loan portfolio and establishing the allowance for credit losses.

U.S. Bancorp3


STATEMENT OF INCOME ANALYSIS

Net InterestNoninterest Income Net interest Noninterest income on a taxable-equivalent basis, was $3.1 billion in the second quarter and $6.1$2.3 billion in the first six months of 2017, representing increases of $172 million (5.9 percent) and $279 million (4.8 percent), respectively, over the same periods of 2016. The increases were principally driven by loan growth and the impact of higher interest rates. Average earning assets were $18.5 billion (4.8 percent) higher in the second quarter and $19.8 billion (5.2 percent) higher in the first six months of 2017, compared with the same periods of 2016, reflecting increases in loans and investment securities and higher average cash balances to meet certain regulatory liquidity expectations. The net interest margin, on a taxable-equivalent basis, in the second quarter of 2017 was 3.04 percent,2018, representing an increase of $13 million (0.6 percent), compared with 3.02 percent in the second quarter of 2016. The increase in the net interest margin from the second quarter of 2016 was due to rising interest rates partially offset by loan portfolio mix, lower reinvestment rates on maturing securities through the first quarter of 2017 and higher cash balances. The net interest margin, on a taxable-equivalent basis, in the first six months of 2017 was 3.04 percent, unchanged from the same period of the prior year. Refer to the “Consolidated Daily Average Balance Sheet and Related Yields and Rates” tables for further information on net interest income.

Average investment securities in the second quarter and first six months of 2017 were $4.2 billion (4.0 percent) and $4.5 billion (4.2 percent) higher, respectively, than the same periods of 2016, primarily due to purchases of U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency-backed securities, net of prepayments and maturities, in support of liquidity management.

Average total loans in the second quarter and first six months of 2017 were $8.9 billion (3.4 percent) and $9.9 billion (3.8 percent) higher, respectively, than the same periods of 2016, due to growth in commercial loans, residential mortgages, other retail loans and credit card loans. The increases were driven by higher demand for loans from new and existing customers. These increases were partially offset by a decline in loans covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, a run-off portfolio. In addition, average commercial real estate loans decreased in the second quarter of 2017, compared with the same period of the prior year, primarily the result of customers paying down balances.

Average total deposits for the second quarter and first six months of 2017 were $23.8 billion (7.7 percent) and $28.2 billion (9.3 percent) higher, respectively, than the same periods of 2016. Average noninterest-bearing deposits for the second quarter and first six months of 2017 increased $3.5 billion (4.5 percent) and $2.9 billion (3.6 percent), respectively, over the same periods of 2016, while average total savings deposits for the second quarter and first six months of 2017 increased $23.6 billion (12.2 percent) and $28.5 billion (15.1 percent), respectively, over the same periods of 2016. The increases in noninterest-bearing and total savings deposit balances were the result of growth across all business lines. Average time deposits for the second quarter and first six months of 2017 were $3.3 billion (9.8 percent) and $3.2 billion (9.4 percent) lower, respectively, than the same periods of 2016. The decreases were largely related to those deposits managed as an alternative to other funding sources such as wholesale borrowing, based largely on relative pricing and liquidity characteristics.

Provision for Credit Losses The provision for credit losses for the second quarter and first six months of 2017 increased $23 million (7.0 percent) and $38 million (5.8 percent), respectively, over the same periods of 2016. The provision for credit losses was $10 million higher than net charge-offs in the second quarter and $20 million higher than net-charge-offs in the first six months of 2017. The provision for credit losses was higher than net charge-offs by $10 million and $25 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2016, respectively. The increase in the allowance for credit losses during the second quarter and first six months of 2017 was primarily driven by loan portfolio growth. Net charge-offs increased $23 million (7.3 percent) and $43 million (6.8 percent) in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively, compared with the same periods of the priorfrom a year primarily due to higher credit card and other retail loan net charge-offs, partially offset by lower net charge-offs related to residential mortgages and commercial and commercial real estate loans. Refer to “Corporate Risk Profile” for further information on the provision for credit losses, net charge-offs, nonperforming assets and other factors considered by the Company in assessing the credit quality of the loan portfolio and establishing the allowance for credit losses.

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 Table 2 Noninterest Income

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
       Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(Dollars in Millions) 2017   2016   Percent
Change
       2017   2016   Percent
Change
 

Credit and debit card revenue

 $319   $296    7.8    $611   $562    8.7

Corporate payment products revenue

  184    181    1.7      363    351    3.4 

Merchant processing services

  407    403    1.0      785    776    1.2 

ATM processing services

  90    84    7.1      175    164    6.7 

Trust and investment management fees

  380    358    6.1      748    697    7.3 

Deposit service charges

  184    179    2.8      361    347    4.0 

Treasury management fees

  160    147    8.8      313    289    8.3 

Commercial products revenue

  210    238    (11.8     417    435    (4.1

Mortgage banking revenue

  212    238    (10.9     419    425    (1.4

Investment products fees

  41    39    5.1      81    79    2.5 

Securities gains (losses), net

  9    3    *      38    6    * 

Other

  223    386    (42.2       437    570    (23.3

Total noninterest income

 $2,419   $2,552    (5.2)%       $4,748   $4,701    1.0

*Not meaningful.

Noninterest Income Noninterest income was $2.4 billion in the second quarter and $4.7 billion in the first six months of 2017, representing a decrease of $133 million (5.2 percent) and an increase of $47 million (1.0 percent), respectively, compared with the same periods of 2016. The decrease in the second quarter of 2017, compared with the second quarter of 2016, was primarily due to decreases in other revenue, commercial products revenue and mortgage banking revenue, partially offset by increasesago reflected strong growth in payment services revenue, trust and investment management fees, and treasury management fees.deposit service charges, partially offset by lower commercial products revenue and mortgage banking revenue, reflecting industry trends in these revenue categories. The increase in the first six months of 2017,noninterest income was further offset by lower equity investment income, included in other income, and securities gains compared with the same period of the priora year was driven by increases in payment services revenue, trust and investment management fees and treasury management fees, as well as higher gains on sales of investment securities, partially offset by decreases in other revenue and commercial products revenue.ago. Payment services revenue was higher principallyincreased 6.5 percent due to an increase instronger credit and debit card revenue driven byof $25 million (8.4 percent), an increase in corporate payment products revenue of $17 million (12.4 percent), and improving merchant processing services revenue due to higher sales volumes. Merchant processing services revenue increased 1.0 percent in the second quarter and 1.2 percent in the first six months of 2017, compared with the same periods of 2016. Adjusted for the impact of foreign currency rate changes, the year-over-year increases would have both been approximately 2.7 percent. Trust and investment management fees were higher primarilyincreased $30 million (8.2 percent) due to business growth, net asset inflows and favorable market conditions and account growth, and treasury management feesconditions. Deposit service charges increased $10 million (5.8 percent) primarily due to higher transaction volume.volumes and account growth. Commercial products revenue decreased primarily$27 million (10.9 percent) mainly due to significant market activity in the second quarter of 2016,lower corporate bond underwriting fees and syndication fees, while mortgage banking revenue declined due to lower origination and sales volume from home refinancing. Refinancing activities were significantly higher in the second quarter of 2016 due to lower long-term interest rates. Other revenue decreased $23 million (11.1 percent) primarily due to lower equity investment income, reflecting the impact of the second quarter 2016 Visa Europe sale.margin on mortgage loan sales.

Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense was $3.0 billion in the second quarter and $6.0$3.1 billion in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, representing increasesan increase of $31$146 million (1.0(5.0 percent) and $226 million (3.9 percent), respectively, over the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The increasesincrease from a year ago werewas primarily due to higher compensationpersonnel expense, net occupancy and equipment costs, and technology and communications expense, partially offset by lower marketing and business developmentother noninterest expense and otherprofessional services expense. Compensation expense increased $132 million (9.5 percent), principally due to the impact of hiring to support business growth and compliance programs, merit increases, and higher variable compensation. Marketingcompensation related to business production, and business development expense decreased primarily due to the impact of the charitable contributionchanges in the second quarter of 2016. Other expense was lower, primarily due to the impact of the increase in reservesvesting provisions related to legalstock-based compensation programs. Employee benefits expense increased $29 million (9.6 percent), primarily driven by increased medical costs and regulatory matters recorded in the second quarter of 2016, partially offset by the FDIC insurance surcharge which began in late 2016.

staffing. Net occupancy and equipment

 

U.S. Bancorp4  5U.S. Bancorp


Table 3Noninterest Expense

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
      Six Months Ended
June 30,
  

Three Months Ended

March 31

 
(Dollars in Millions) 2017 2016 Percent
Change
      2017 2016 Percent
Change
  2018 2017 Percent
Change
 

Compensation

 $1,416  $1,277  10.9    $2,807  $2,526  11.1 $1,523  $1,391  9.5

Employee benefits

 287  278  3.2      601  578  4.0  330  301  9.6 

Net occupancy and equipment

 255  243  4.9      502  491  2.2  265  247  7.3 

Professional services

 105  121  (13.2     201  219  (8.2 83  96  (13.5

Marketing and business development

 109  149  (26.8     199  226  (11.9 97  90  7.8 

Technology and communications

 242  241  .4      477  474  .6  235  217  8.3 

Postage, printing and supplies

 81  77  5.2      162  156  3.8  80  81  (1.2

Other intangibles

 43  44  (2.3     87  89  (2.2 39  44  (11.4

Other

 485  562  (13.7     931  982  (5.2 403  442  (8.8

Total noninterest expense

 $3,023  $2,992  1.0    $5,967  $5,741  3.9 $3,055  $2,909  5.0

Efficiency ratio (a)

 55.2 54.9     55.4 54.8  55.9 55.3 

 

a)(a)SeeNon-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 31.28.

expense increased $18 million (7.3 percent) due to higher rent and maintenance costs, while technology and communications expense increased $18 million (8.3 percent) primarily due to technology investment initiatives. Other noninterest expense decreased $39 million (8.8 percent) due to lower mortgage servicing-related costs and lower pension-related costs as a result of contributions to the Company’s pension plans in 2017. Professional services expense decreased $13 million (13.5 percent), primarily due to fewer consulting services as compliance programs near maturity.

Income Tax Expense The provision for income taxes was $551$362 million (an effective rate of 26.7 percent) for the second quarter and $1.1 billion (an effective rate of 25.917.7 percent) for the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with $542$499 million (an effective rate of 26.1 percent) and $1.0 billion (an effective rate of 26.325.1 percent) for the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The first quarter of 2018 tax rate reflected tax reform, a favorable settlement of tax matters, and the tax benefit of restricted stock vesting and option exercises. For further information on income taxes, refer to Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Loans The Company’s loan portfolio was $277.3$277.9 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $273.2$280.4 billion at December 31, 2016, an increase2017, a decrease of $4.1$2.5 billion (1.5(0.9 percent). The increasedecrease was driven primarily by higher commercial loans, residential mortgages andlower other retail loans, credit card loans, commercial real estate loans and covered loans, partially offset by lowerhigher residential mortgages and commercial real estate loans, credit card loans and covered loans.

CommercialOther retail loans increased $3.5decreased $2.0 billion (3.7(3.5 percent) at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2016,2017, reflecting higher demandthe transfer of the Company’s federally guaranteed student loans from newthe loan portfolio to loans held for sale at the end of the first quarter of 2018, along with decreases in home equity loans, auto loans and existing customers.revolving credit balances. Partially offsetting these decreases were increases in installment and retail leasing loans.

Credit card loans decreased $1.3 billion (5.8 percent) at March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2017, primarily the result of customers seasonally paying down balances.

Commercial real estate loans decreased $323 million (0.8 percent) at March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2017, primarily the result of disciplined underwriting and customers paying down balances.

Residential mortgages held in the loan portfolio increased $1.5 billion (2.7$694 million (1.2 percent) at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2016,2017, as origination activity more than offset the effect of customers paying down balances in the first six monthsquarter of 2017.2018. Residential mortgages originated and placed in the Company’s loan portfolio include well-secured jumbo mortgages and branch-originated first lien home equity loans to borrowers with high credit quality.

Other retailCommercial loans increased $1.6 billion (2.9$536 million (0.5 percent) at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2016, primarily driven by2017, reflecting higher retail leasingdemand from new and installment loans, partially offset by decreases in student loans, home equity loans and revolving credit balances.

Commercial real estate loans decreased $1.2 billion (2.8 percent) at June 30, 2017, compared with December 31, 2016, primarily the result of customers paying down balances.

Credit card loans decreased $888 million (4.1 percent) at June 30, 2017, compared with December 31, 2016, primarily the result of customers paying down balances.existing customers.

The Company generally retains portfolio loans through maturity; however, the Company’s intent may change over time based upon various factors such as ongoing asset/liability management activities, assessment of product profitability, credit risk, liquidity needs, and capital implications. If the Company’s intent or ability to hold an existing portfolio loan changes, it is transferred to loans held for sale.

Loans Held for Sale Loans held for sale, consisting primarily of residential mortgages and other loans to be sold in the secondary market, were $3.7$4.8 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $4.8$3.6 billion at December 31, 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease in loans held for sale was principally due to a lower levelthe transfer of mortgagethe Company’s federally guaranteed student loan closings inbalances to loans held for sale at the secondend of the first quarter of 2017. Almost all of the2018, partially offset by a decrease in residential mortgage loans the Company originates or purchasesheld for sale follow guidelines that allow the loans to be sold into existing, highly liquid secondary markets; in particular in government agency transactions and to government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”MLHFS”).

Investment Securities Investment securities totaled $111.1 billion at June 30, 2017, compared with $109.3 billion at December 31, 2016. The $1.8 billion (1.7 percent) increase was primarily due to $1.5 billion of net investment purchases and a $417 million favorable change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investment securities.

 

6U.S. Bancorp  U.S. Bancorp5


Table 4Investment Securities

 

 Available-for-Sale      Held-to-Maturity  Available-for-Sale      Held-to-Maturity 

At June 30, 2017

(Dollars in Millions)

 Amortized
Cost
   Fair Value   Weighted-
Average
Maturity in
Years
   Weighted-
Average
Yield (e)
      Amortized
Cost
   Fair Value   Weighted-
Average
Maturity in
Years
   Weighted-
Average
Yield (e)
 

At March 31, 2018

(Dollars in Millions)

 Amortized
Cost
   Fair Value   Weighted-
Average
Maturity in
Years
   Weighted-
Average
Yield (e)
      Amortized
Cost
   Fair Value   Weighted-
Average
Maturity in
Years
   Weighted-
Average
Yield (e)
 

U.S. Treasury and Agencies

                                  

Maturing in one year or less

 $4,257   $4,249    .5    .83    $225   $225    .1    1.02 $4,338   $4,320    .4    .88    $   $        

Maturing after one year through five years

 12,658    12,594    2.9    1.37      954    959    2.8    1.81  17,042    16,640    3.3    1.66      1,880    1,843    3.3    1.82 

Maturing after five years through ten years

 3,717    3,694    5.8    1.88      4,261    4,201    6.3    1.81  1,043    1,006    7.0    2.29      3,273    3,131    5.7    1.79 

Maturing after ten years

 1    2    10.2    4.15                                                    

Total

 $20,633   $20,539    2.9    1.35    $5,440   $5,385    5.5    1.78 $22,423   $21,966    2.9    1.54    $5,153   $4,974    4.8    1.80

Mortgage-Backed Securities (a)

                                  

Maturing in one year or less

 $121   $124    .6    4.04    $204   $205    .6    3.01 $110   $111    .6    4.22    $30   $30    1.3    2.54

Maturing after one year through five years

 21,776    21,724    4.3    2.05      26,557    26,432    3.8    2.07  13,809    13,498    4.5    2.22      18,232    17,747    4.2    2.14 

Maturing after five years through ten years

 17,636    17,474    5.9    2.14      11,285    11,180    5.6    2.23  22,800    22,275    6.0    2.35      20,867    20,322    6.1    2.42 

Maturing after ten years

 1,650    1,654    12.1    2.17      136    136    11.7    2.08  2,556    2,566    14.5    2.78      297    298    13.9    2.67 

Total

 $41,183   $40,976    5.3    2.09    $38,182   $37,953    4.3    2.12 $39,275   $38,450    6.0    2.34    $39,426   $38,397    5.3    2.29

Asset-Backed Securities (a)

                                  

Maturing in one year or less

 $   $            $   $2    .8    2.12 $   $            $   $1    .4    2.48

Maturing after one year through five years

 346    350    4.0    3.23      4    5    2.9    1.88  408    415    3.7    4.63      4    4    1.7    2.60 

Maturing after five years through ten years

 84    87    5.4    2.78      3    3    6.9    1.93                     2    2    4.7    2.56 

Maturing after ten years

                        5    16.8    1.76                         2    13.3    2.50 

Total

 $430   $437    4.3    3.14    $7   $15    4.5    1.91 $408   $415    3.7    4.63    $6   $9    2.9    2.58

Obligations of State and Political
Subdivisions (b) (c)

                                  

Maturing in one year or less

 $824   $828    .2    7.39    $   $         $129   $131    .4    5.88    $   $    .7    6.33

Maturing after one year through five years

 555    583    3.1    6.12      1    1    3.5    8.18  661    678    3.2    4.92      1    1    3.9    6.78 

Maturing after five years through ten years

 2,787    2,809    8.6    5.46      5    6    8.5    2.78  3,672    3,667    8.5    4.46      5    6    8.0    2.18 

Maturing after ten years

 1,303    1,249    18.9    5.05                    1,918    1,818    19.2    4.11                   

Total

 $5,469   $5,469    9.2    5.72    $6   $7    8.0    3.37 $6,380   $6,294    11.0    4.43    $6   $7    7.4    2.75

Other Debt Securities

                 

Other

                 

Maturing in one year or less

 $   $            $2   $2    .3    1.68 $   $        .01    $   $        

Maturing after one year through five years

                    22    22    3.1    2.00                     21    21    1.0    2.52 

Maturing after five years through ten years

                                                                  

Maturing after ten years

                                                                  

Total

 $   $            $24   $24    2.8    1.97 $   $        .01    $21   $21    1.0    2.52

Other Investments

 $24   $34            $   $        

Total investment securities (d)

 $67,739   $67,455    4.9    2.17    $43,659   $43,384    4.5    2.08 $68,486   $67,125    5.5    2.29    $44,612   $43,408    5.2    2.24

 

(a)Information related to asset and mortgage-backed securities included above is presented based upon weighted-average maturities anticipating future prepayments.
(b)Information related to obligations of state and political subdivisions is presented based upon yield to first optional call date if the security is purchased at a premium, yield to maturity if purchased at par or a discount.
(c)Maturity calculations for obligations of state and political subdivisions are based on the first optional call date for securities with a fair value above par and contractual maturity for securities with a fair value equal to or below par.
(d)The weighted-average maturity of theavailable-for-sale investment securities was 5.1 years at December 31, 2016,2017, with a corresponding weighted-average yield of 2.062.25 percent. The weighted-average maturity of theheld-to-maturity investment securities was 4.64.7 years at December 31, 2016,2017, with a corresponding weighted-average yield of 1.932.14 percent.
(e)Weighted-average yields for obligations of state and political subdivisions are presented on a fully-taxable equivalent basis underbased on a federal income tax rate of 21 percent and 35 percent.percent for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Yields onavailable-for-sale andheld-to-maturity investment securities are computed based on amortized cost balances, excluding any premiums or discounts recorded related to the transfer of investment securities at fair value fromavailable-for-sale toheld-to-maturity. Weighted-average yield and maturity calculations exclude equity securities that have no stated yield or maturity.

 

  June 30, 2017       December 31, 2016 
(Dollars in Millions) Amortized
Cost
   Percent
of Total
       Amortized
Cost
   Percent
of Total
 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $26,073    23.4    $22,560    20.5

Mortgage-backed securities

  79,365    71.3      81,698    74.3 

Asset-backed securities

  437    .4      483    .4 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  5,475    4.9      5,173    4.7 

Other debt securities and investments

  48            62    .1 

Total investment securities

 $111,398    100.0      $109,976    100.0

  March 31, 2018       December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Amortized
Cost
   Percent
of Total
       Amortized
Cost
   Percent
of Total
 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $27,576    24.4    $28,767    25.5

Mortgage-backed securities

  78,701    69.6      77,606    68.6 

Asset-backed securities

  414    .4      419    .4 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  6,386    5.6      6,246    5.5 

Other

  21            41     

Total investment securities

 $113,098    100.0      $113,079    100.0

 

U.S. Bancorp6  7U.S. Bancorp


balances due to a lower level of mortgage loan closings in the first quarter of 2018.

Almost all of the residential mortgage loans the Company originates or purchases for sale follow guidelines that allow the loans to be sold into existing, highly liquid secondary markets; in particular in government agency transactions and to government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”).

Investment Securities Investment securities totaled $111.7 billion at March 31, 2018, compared with $112.5 billion at December 31, 2017. The $762 million (0.7 percent) decrease was primarily due to a $782 million unfavorable change in net unrealized gains (losses) onavailable-for-sale investment securities.

The Company’savailable-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in other comprehensive income (loss) unless a security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company’s net unrealized losses onavailable-for-sale securities were $284 million,$1.4 billion, compared with $701$580 million at December 31, 2016.2017. The favorableunfavorable change in net unrealized gains (losses) was primarily due to increasesdecreases in the fair value of U.S. Treasury, U.S. government agency-backedmortgage-backed and state and political securities as a result of changes in interest rates. Gross unrealized losses onavailable-for-sale securities totaled $625 million$1.6 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $1.0 billion$888 million at December 31, 2016.2017. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had no plans to sell securities with unrealized losses, and believes it is more likely than not that it would not be required to sell such securities before recovery of their amortized cost.

Refer to Notes 3 and 14 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on investment securities.

Deposits Total deposits were $347.3$344.5 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $334.6$347.2 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, the result of increasesdecreases in noninterest-bearing deposits and total savings deposits, andpartially offset by an increase in time deposits. Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $6.9decreased $5.3 billion (8.1(6.1 percent) at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2016,2017, primarily due to higher corporate trustlower Wealth Management and Investment Services balances. Money market deposit balances decreased $3.6 billion (3.4 percent) at March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2017, primarily due to lower Wealth Management and Investment Services, and Corporate and Commercial Banking balances. Interest checking balances decreased $1.4 billion (1.9 percent) primarily due to lower Wealth Management and Investment Services, and Corporate and Commercial Banking balances, partially offset by lower Wholesale Banking and Commercial Real Estate balances. Interest checking balances increased $2.4 billion (3.6 percent) primarily due to higher Consumer and Small Business Banking and Wholesale Banking and Commercial Real Estate balances, partially offset by lower Wealth Management and Securities Services balances. Savings account balances increased $1.8$1.4 billion (4.3(3.3 percent), primarily due to higher Consumer and Small Business Banking balances. Money market deposit balances decreased $3.6Time deposits increased $6.2 billion (3.3(18.7 percent) at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2016, primarily due to lower Wholesale Banking and Commercial Real Estate balances, partially offset by higher Wealth Management and Securities Services balances. Time deposits increased $5.2 billion (17.0 percent) at June 30, 2017, compared with December 31, 2016, driven by an increase in those deposits managed as an alternative to other funding sources such as wholesale borrowing, based largely on relative pricing and liquidity characteristics, partially offset by lower Consumer and Small Business Banking balances resulting from maturities.characteristics.

Borrowings The Company utilizes both short-term and long-term borrowings as part of its asset/liability management and funding strategies. Short-term borrowings, which include federal funds purchased, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, borrowings secured by high-grade assets and other short-term borrowings, were $14.4$17.7 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $14.0$16.7 billion at December 31, 2016.2017. The $449 million (3.2$1.1 billion (6.3 percent) increase in short-term borrowings was primarily due to higher other short-term borrowings balances, partially offset by lower commercial paper balances. Long-term debt was $37.8$33.2 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $33.3$32.3 billion at December 31, 2016.2017. The $4.5 billion (13.5$942 million (2.9 percent) increase was primarily due to issuances of $3.9 billion of medium-term notes and $2.6$2.0 billion of bank notes, partially offset by $1.3a $1.0 billion of medium-term note maturities and a $781 million decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. Refer to the “Liquidity Risk Management” section for discussion of liquidity management of the Company.

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CORPORATE RISK PROFILE

Overview Managing risks is an essential part of successfully operating a financial services company. The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a risk management framework which establishes governance and risk management requirements for all risk-taking activities. This framework includes Company and business line risk appetite statements which set boundaries for the types and amount of risk that may be undertaken in pursuing business objectives and initiatives. The Board of Directors, primarily through its Risk Management Committee, oversees performance relative to the risk management framework, risk appetite statements, and other policy requirements.

The Executive Risk Committee (“ERC”), which is chaired by the Chief Risk Officer and includes the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the executive management team, oversees execution against the risk management framework and risk appetite statements. The ERC focuses on current and emerging risks,

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including strategic and reputational risks, by directing timely and comprehensive actions. Senior operating committees have also been established, each responsible for overseeing a specified category of risk.

The Company’s most prominent risk exposures are credit, interest rate, market, liquidity, operational, compliance, strategic, and reputational. Credit risk is the risk of not collecting the interest and/or the principal balance of a loan, investment or derivative contract when it is due. Interest rate risk is the potential reduction of net interest income or market valuations as a result of changes in interest rates. Market risk arises from fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and security prices that may result in changes in the values of financial instruments, such as trading andavailable-for-sale securities, mortgage loans held for sale (“MLHFS”),MLHFS, mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) and derivatives that are accounted for on a fair value basis. Liquidity risk is the possible inability to fund obligations or new business at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner. Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people or systems, or from external events, including the risk of loss resulting from breaches in data security. Operational risk can also include the risk of loss due to failures by third parties with which the Company does business. Compliance risk is the risk of loss arising from violations of, or nonconformance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, internal policies, and procedures, or ethical standards, potentially exposing the Company to fines, civil money penalties, payment of damages and the voiding of contracts. Compliance risk also arises in situations where the laws or rules governing certain Company products or activities of the Company’s customers may be ambiguous or untested. Strategic risk is the risk to earningscurrent or capitalprojected financial condition arising from adverse business decisions, or improperpoor implementation of those decisions.business decisions, or lack of responsiveness to changes in the banking industry and operating environment. Reputational risk is the risk to current or anticipated earnings, capital, or franchise or enterprise value arising from negative public opinion. This risk may impair the Company’s competitiveness by affecting its ability to establish new relationships, offer new services or continue serving existing relationships. In addition to the risks identified above, other risk factors exist that may impact the Company. Refer to “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for a detailed discussion of these factors.

The Company’s Board and management-level governance committees are supported by a “three lines of defense” model for establishing effective checks and balances. The first line of defense, the business lines, manages risks in conformity with established limits and policy requirements. In turn, business line leaders and their risk officers establish programs to ensure conformity with these limits and policy requirements. The second line of defense, which includes the Chief Risk Officer’s organization as well as policy and oversight activities of corporate support functions, translates risk appetite and strategy into actionable risk limits and policies. The second line of defense monitors first line of defense conformity with limits and policies, and provides reporting and escalation of emerging risks and other concerns to senior management and the Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors. The third line of defense, internal audit, is responsible for providing the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and senior management with independent assessment and assurance regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s governance, risk management and control processes.

Management regularly provides reports to the Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors. The Risk Management Committee discusses with management the Company’s risk management performance, and provides a summary of key risks to the entire Board of Directors, covering the status of existing matters, areas of potential future concern and specific information on certain types of loss events. The Risk Management Committee considers quarterly reports by management assessing the Company’s performance relative to the risk appetite statements and the associated risk limits, including:

Qualitative considerations, such as the macroeconomic environment, regulatory and compliance changes, litigation developments, and technology and cybersecurity;

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Capital ratios and projections, including regulatory measures and stressed scenarios;
Credit measures, including adversely rated and nonperforming loans, leveraged transactions, credit concentrations and lending limits;
Interest rate and market risk, including market value and net income simulation, and trading-related Value at Risk;Risk (“VaR”);
Liquidity risk, including funding projections under various stressed scenarios;
Operational and compliance risk, including losses stemming from events such as fraud, processing errors, control breaches, breaches in data security or adverse business decisions, as well as reporting on technology performance, and various legal and regulatory compliance measures; and
Reputational and strategic risk considerations, impacts and responses.

Credit Risk Management The Company’s strategy for credit risk management includes well-defined, centralized credit policies, uniform underwriting criteria, and

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ongoing risk monitoring and review processes for all commercial and consumer credit exposures. In evaluating its credit risk, the Company considers changes, if any, in underwriting activities, the loan portfolio composition (including product mix and geographic, industry or customer-specific concentrations), collateral values, trends in loan performance and macroeconomic factors, such as changes in unemployment rates, gross domestic product and consumer bankruptcy filings. The Risk Management Committee oversees the Company’s credit risk management process.

In addition, credit quality ratings as defined by the Company are an important part of the Company’s overall credit risk management and evaluation of its allowance for credit losses. Loans with a pass rating represent those loans not classified on the Company’s rating scale for problem credits, as minimal risk has been identified. Loans with a special mention or classified rating, including loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing, nonaccrual loans, those loans considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”), and loans in a junior lien position that are current but are behind a modified or delinquent loan in a first lien position, encompass all loans held by the Company that it considers to have a potential or well-defined weakness that may put full collection of contractual cash flows at risk. The Company’s internal credit quality ratings for consumer loans are primarily based on delinquency and nonperforming status, except for a limited population of larger loans within those portfolios that are individually evaluated. For this limited population, the determination of the internal credit quality rating may also consider collateral value and customer cash flows. The Company obtains recent collateral value estimates for the majority of its residential mortgage and home equity and second mortgage portfolios, which allows the Company to compute estimated loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratios reflecting current market conditions. These individual refreshed LTV ratios are considered in the determination of the appropriate allowance for credit losses. However, the underwriting criteria the Company employs consider the relevant income and credit characteristics of the borrower, such that the collateral is not the primary source of repayment. Refer to Note 4 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the Company’s loan portfolios including internal credit quality ratings. In addition, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Credit Risk Management” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for a more detailed discussion on credit risk management processes.

The Company manages its credit risk, in part, through diversification of its loan portfolio andwhich is achieved through limit setting by product type criteria, such as industry, and identification of credit concentrations. As part of its normal business activities, the Company offers a broad array of lending products. The Company categorizes its loan portfolio into three segments, which is the level at which it develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses. The Company’s three loan portfolio segments are commercial lending, consumer lending and covered loans.

The commercial lending segment includes loans and leases made to small business, middle market, large corporate, commercial real estate, financial institution,non-profit and public sector customers. Key risk characteristics relevant to commercial lending segment loans include the industry and geography of the borrower’s business, purpose of the loan, repayment source, borrower’s debt capacity and financial flexibility, loan covenants, and nature of pledged collateral, if any. These risk characteristics, among others, are considered in determining estimates about the likelihood of default by the borrowers and the severity of loss in the event of default. The Company considers these risk characteristics in assigning internal risk ratings to, or forecasting losses on, these loans, which are the significant factors in determining the allowance for credit losses for loans in the commercial lending segment.

Included within the commercial lending segment are energy loans, which represented 0.9 percent of the Company’s total loans outstanding at June 30, 2017. The

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effects of low energy prices beginning in late 2014, have resulted in higher than historical levels of criticized commitments and nonperforming assets at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s energy loans:

(Dollars in Millions) June 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 

Loans outstanding

 $2,452  $2,642 

Total commitments

  10,298   10,955 

Total criticized commitments

  1,679   2,847 

Nonperforming assets

  155   257 

Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans outstanding

  6.7  7.8

The consumer lending segment represents loans and leases made to consumer customers, including residential mortgages, credit card loans, and other retail loans such as revolving consumer lines, auto loans and leases, home equity loans and lines, and student loans, arun-off portfolio. Home equity or second mortgage loans are junior lienclosed-end accounts fully disbursed at origination. These loans typically are fixed rate loans, secured by residential real estate, with a10- or15-year fixed payment amortization schedule. Home equity lines are revolving accounts giving the borrower the ability to draw and repay balances repeatedly, up to a maximum commitment, and are secured by residential real estate. These include accounts in either a first or junior lien position. Typical terms on home equity lines in the portfolio are variable rates benchmarked to the prime rate, with a10- or15-year draw period during which a minimum payment is equivalent to the monthly interest, followed by a20- or10-year amortization period, respectively. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, substantially all of the Company’s home equity lines were in the draw period. Approximately $1.2$1.4 billion, or 89 percent, of the outstanding home equity line balances at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, will enter the amortization period within the next 36 months. Key risk characteristics relevant to consumer lending segment loans primarily relate to the borrowers’ capacity and willingness to repay and include unemployment rates and other economic factors, customer payment history and credit scores, and in some cases, updated LTVloan-to-value (“LTV”) information reflecting current market conditions on real estate based loans. These risk characteristics, among others, are reflected in forecasts of delinquency levels, bankruptcies and losses which are the primary factors in determining the allowance for credit losses for the consumer lending segment.

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The covered loan segment represents loans acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions that are covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC that greatly reduce the risk of future credit losses to the Company. Key risk characteristics for covered segment loans are consistent with the segment they would otherwise be included in had the loss share coverage not been in place, but consider the indemnification provided by the FDIC.

The Company further disaggregates its loan portfolio segments into various classes based on their underlying risk characteristics. The two classes within the commercial lending segment are commercial loans and commercial real estate loans. The three classes within the consumer lending segment are residential mortgages, credit card loans and other retail loans. The covered loan segment consists of only one class.

The Company’s consumer lending segment utilizes several distinct business processes and channels to originate consumer credit, including traditional branch lending, mobile andon-line banking, indirect lending, portfolio acquisitions, correspondent banks and loan brokers. Each distinct underwriting and origination activity manages unique credit risk characteristics and prices its loan production commensurate with the differing risk profiles.

Residential mortgage originations are generally limited to prime borrowers and are performed through the Company’s branches, loan production offices, mobile andon-line services and a wholesale network of originators. The Company may retain residential mortgage loans it originates on its balance sheet or sell the loans into the secondary market while retaining the servicing rights and customer relationships. Utilizing the secondary markets enables the Company to effectively reduce its credit and other asset/liability risks. For residential mortgages that are retained in the Company’s portfolio and for home equity and second mortgages, credit risk is also diversified by geography and managed by adherence to LTV and borrower credit criteria during the underwriting process.

The Company estimates updated LTV information on its outstanding residential mortgages quarterly, based on a method that combines automated valuation model updates and relevant home price indices. LTV is the ratio of the loan’s outstanding principal balance to the current estimate of property value. For home equity and second mortgages, combinedloan-to-value (“CLTV”) is the combination of the first mortgage original principal balance and the second lien outstanding principal balance, relative to the current estimate of property value. Certain loans do not have a LTV or CLTV, primarily due to lack of availability of relevant automated valuation model and/or home price indices values, or lack of necessary valuation data on acquired loans.

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The following tables provide summary information of residential mortgages and home equity and second mortgages by LTV and borrower type at June 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:

 

Residential Mortgages

(Dollars in Millions)

 Interest
Only
 Amortizing Total Percent
of Total
  Interest
Only
 Amortizing Total Percent
of Total
 

Loan-to-Value

        

Less than or equal to 80%

 $1,824  $48,272  $50,096  85.2 $1,930  $49,409  $51,339  84.9

Over 80% through 90%

 30  3,607  3,637  6.2  26  3,837  3,863  6.4 

Over 90% through 100%

 5  806  811  1.4  2  837  839  1.4 

Over 100%

 6  676  682  1.1  1  649  650  1.0 

No LTV available

 1  59  60  .1  1  33  34  .1 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools (a)

    3,510  3,510  6.0     3,752  3,752  6.2 

Total

 $1,866  $56,930  $58,796  100.0 $1,960  $58,517  $60,477  100.0

Borrower Type

        

Prime borrowers

 $1,865  $52,126  $53,991  91.8 $1,960  $53,636  $55,596  91.9

Sub-prime borrowers

    879  879  1.5     787  787  1.3 

Other borrowers

 1  415  416  .7     342  342  .6 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools (a)

    3,510  3,510  6.0     3,752  3,752  6.2 

Total

 $1,866  $56,930  $58,796  100.0 $1,960  $58,517  $60,477  100.0

 

(a)Represents loans purchased from Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) mortgage pools whose payments are primarily insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

 

Home Equity and Second Mortgages

(Dollars in Millions)

 Lines Loans Total Percent
of Total
  Lines Loans Total Percent
of Total
 

Loan-to-Value

        

Less than or equal to 80%

 $11,473  $576  $12,049  73.9 $11,282  $642  $11,924  74.4

Over 80% through 90%

 2,307  700  3,007  18.4  2,132  709  2,841  17.7 

Over 90% through 100%

 607  130  737  4.5  698  105  803  5.0 

Over 100%

 377  31  408  2.5  363  21  384  2.4 

No LTV/CLTV available

 95  14  109  .7  67  11  78  .5 

Total

 $14,859  $1,451  $16,310  100.0 $14,542  $1,488  $16,030  100.0

Borrower Type

        

Prime borrowers

 $14,553  $1,359  $15,912  97.6 $14,289  $1,417  $15,706  98.0

Sub-prime borrowers

 54  82  136  .8  50  64  114  .7 

Other borrowers

 252  10  262  1.6  203  7  210  1.3 

Total

 $14,859  $1,451  $16,310  100.0 $14,542  $1,488  $16,030  100.0

The total amount of consumer lending segment residential mortgage, home equity and second mortgage loans to customers that may be defined assub-prime borrowers represented only 0.2 percent of the Company’s total assets at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017. The Company considerssub-prime loans to be those loans made to borrowers with a risk of default significantly higher than those approved for prime lending programs, as reflected in credit scores obtained from independent agencies at loan origination, in addition to other credit underwriting criteria.Sub-prime portfolios include only loans originated according to the Company’s underwriting programs specifically designed to serve customers with weakened credit histories. Thesub-prime designation indicators have been and will continue to be subject tore-evaluation over time as borrower characteristics, payment performance and economic conditions change. Thesub-prime loans originated during periods from June 2009 and after are with borrowers who met the Company’s program guidelines and have a credit

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score that generally is at or below a threshold of 620 to 650 depending on the program.Sub-prime loans originated during periods prior to June 2009 were based upon program level guidelines without regard to credit score.

Home equity and second mortgages were $16.3$16.0 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $16.4$16.3 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, and included $4.8$4.5 billion of home equity lines in a first lien position and $11.5 billion of home equity and second mortgage loans and lines in a junior lien position. Loans and lines in a junior lien position at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, included approximately $4.8 billion of loans and lines for which the Company also serviced the related first lien loan, and approximately $6.7 billion where the Company did not service the related first lien loan. The Company was able to determine the status of the related first liens using information the Company has as the servicer of the first lien or information reported on customer credit bureau files. The Company also evaluates other indicators of credit risk for these junior lien loans and lines including delinquency, estimated average CLTV ratios and updated weighted-average credit scores in making its assessment of credit risk, related loss estimates and determining the allowance for credit losses.

The following table provides a summary of delinquency statistics and other credit quality indicators for the Company’s junior lien positions at June 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:

 

 Junior Liens Behind    Junior Liens Behind   
(Dollars in Millions) Company Owned
or Serviced
First Lien
 Third Party
First Lien
 Total  

Company Owned
or Serviced

First Lien

 Third Party
First Lien
 Total 

Total

 $4,802  $6,660  $11,462  $4,827  $6,728  $11,555 

Percent 30-89 days past due

 .30 .35 .33 .30 .44 .38

Percent 90 days or more past due

 .10 .08 .09 .11 .10 .10

Weighted-average CLTV

 73 70 71 73 69 71

Weighted-average credit score

 776  770  773  777  772  774 

See the “Analysis and Determination of the Allowance for Credit Losses” section for additional information on how the Company determines the allowance for credit losses for loans in a junior lien position.

 

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 Table 5Delinquent Loan Ratios as a Percent of Ending Loan Balances

 

90 days or more past dueexcluding nonperforming loans June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 

Commercial

    

Commercial

 .06 .06 .07 .06

Lease financing

            

Total commercial

 .05  .06  .06  .06 

Commercial Real Estate

    

Commercial mortgages

    .01       

Construction and development

 .02  .05  .04  .05 

Total commercial real estate

    .02  .01  .01 

Residential Mortgages (a)

 .20  .27  .22  .22 

Credit Card

 1.10  1.16  1.29  1.28 

Other Retail

    

Retail leasing

 .01  .02  .02  .03 

Home equity and second mortgages

 .25  .25  .32  .28 

Other

 .11  .13  .15  .15 

Total other retail (b)

 .14  .15  .18  .17 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 .17  .20  .21  .21 

Covered Loans

 4.71  5.53  4.57  4.74 

Total loans

 .23 .28 .25 .26
90 days or more past dueincluding nonperforming loans June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 

Commercial

 .39 .57 .37 .31

Commercial real estate

 .29  .31  .31  .37 

Residential mortgages (a)

 1.10  1.31  .93  .96 

Credit card

 1.10  1.18  1.29  1.28 

Other retail (b)

 .42  .45  .48  .46 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 .59  .71  .58  .57 

Covered loans

 5.06  5.68  4.77  4.93 

Total loans

 .64 .78 .62 .62

 

(a)Delinquent loan ratios exclude $2.1$1.9 billion of loans at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and $2.5 billion at December 31, 2016, of loans2017, purchased from GNMA mortgage pools whose repayments are primarily insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Including these loans, the ratio of residential mortgages 90 days or more past due including all nonperforming loans was 4.644.15 percent at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and 5.734.16 percent at December 31, 2016.2017.
(b)Delinquent loan ratios exclude student loans that are guaranteed by the federal government. Including these loans, the ratio of total other retail loans 90 days or more past due including all nonperforming loans was ..55.57 percent at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and .63.56 percent at December 31, 2016.2017.

 

Loan Delinquencies Trends in delinquency ratios are an indicator, among other considerations, of credit risk within the Company’s loan portfolios. The Company measures delinquencies, both including and excluding nonperforming loans, to enable comparability with other companies. Accruing loans 90 days or more past due totaled $639$702 million ($477566 million excluding covered loans) at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $764$720 million ($552572 million excluding covered loans) at December 31, 2016.2017. These balances exclude loans purchased from Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) mortgage pools whose repayments are primarily insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as student loans guaranteed by the federal government. Accruing loans 90 days or more past due are not included in nonperforming assets and continue to accrue interest because they are adequately secured by collateral, are in the process of collection and are reasonably expected to result in repayment or restoration to current status, or are managed in homogeneous portfolios with specifiedcharge-off timeframes adhering to regulatory guidelines. The ratio of accruing loans 90 days or more past due to total loans was 0.230.25 percent (0.17(0.21 percent excluding covered loans) at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with 0.280.26 percent (0.20(0.21 percent excluding covered loans) at December 31, 2016.2017.

 

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The following table provides summary delinquency information for residential mortgages, credit card and other retail loans included in the consumer lending segment:

 

 Amount        As a Percent of Ending
Loan Balances
  Amount        As a Percent of Ending
Loan Balances
 
(Dollars in Millions) June 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
        June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
        March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 

Residential Mortgages (a)

                  

30-89 days

 $126   $151       .22 .26 $146   $198       .24 .33

90 days or more

 118    156       .20  .27  132    130       .22  .22 

Nonperforming

 530    595        .90  1.04  430    442        .71  .74 

Total

 $774   $902       1.32 1.57 $708   $770       1.17 1.29

Credit Card

                  

30-89 days

 $254   $284       1.22 1.31 $275   $302       1.32 1.37

90 days or more

 229    253       1.10  1.16  270    284       1.29  1.28 

Nonperforming

 1    3          .01       1            

Total

 $484   $540       2.32 2.48 $545   $587       2.61 2.65

Other Retail

                  

Retail Leasing

                  

30-89 days

 $17   $18       .22 .28 $27   $33       .34 .41

90 days or more

 1    1       .01  .02  2    2       .02  .03 

Nonperforming

 5    2        .07  .03  7    8        .09  .10 

Total

 $23   $21       .30 .33 $36   $43       .45 .54

Home Equity and Second Mortgages

                  

30-89 days

 $56   $60       .33 .37 $65   $78       .41 .48

90 days or more

 40    41       .25  .25  51    45       .32  .28 

Nonperforming

 120    128        .74  .78  127    126        .79  .77 

Total

 $216   $229       1.32 1.40 $243   $249       1.52 1.53

Other (b)

                  

30-89 days

 $202   $206       .65 .66 $228   $265       .73 .80

90 days or more

 36    41       .11  .13  46    48       .15  .15 

Nonperforming

 33    27        .10  .09  34    34        .11  .10 

Total

 $271   $274        .86 .88 $308   $347        .99 1.05

 

(a)Excludes $240$376 million of loans30-89 days past due and $2.1$1.9 billion of loans 90 days or more past due at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, purchased from GNMA mortgage pools that continue to accrue interest, compared with $273$385 million and $2.5$1.9 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
(b)Includes revolving credit, installment, automobile and student loans.

The following table provides summary delinquency information for covered loans:

 

 Amount    As a Percent of Ending
Loan Balances
  Amount    As a Percent of Ending
Loan Balances
 
(Dollars in Millions) June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
     June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
     March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 

30-89 days

 $49  $55    1.43 1.43 $47  $50    1.57 1.61

90 days or more

 162  212    4.71  5.53  136  148    4.57  4.74 

Nonperforming

 12  6    .35  .16  6  6    .20  .19 

Total

 $223  $273    6.49 7.12 $189  $204    6.34 6.54

Restructured Loans In certain circumstances, the Company may modify the terms of a loan to maximize the collection of amounts due when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties or is expected to experience difficulties in the near-term. In most cases, the modification is either a concessionary reduction in interest rate, extension of the maturity date or reduction in the principal balance that would otherwise not be considered.

Troubled Debt Restructurings Concessionary modifications are classified as TDRs unless the modification results in only an insignificant delay in the payments to be received. TDRs accrue interest if the borrower complies with the revised terms and conditions and has demonstrated repayment performance at a level commensurate with the modified terms over several payment cycles, which is generally six months or greater. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, performing TDRs were $4.3$3.8 billion, compared with $4.2$4.0 billion at December 31, 2016.2017. Loans classified as TDRs are considered impaired loans for reporting and measurement purposes.

The Company continues to work with customers to modify loans for borrowers who are experiencing financial difficulties, including those loans acquired through FDIC-assisted acquisitions. Many of the Company’s TDRs are determined on acase-by-case basis in connection with ongoing loan collection processes. The modifications vary within each of the Company’s loan classes. Commercial lending segment TDRs generally include extensions of the maturity date and may be accompanied by an increase or decrease to the interest rate. The Company may also work with the borrower to make other changes to the loan to mitigate losses, such as obtaining additional collateral and/or guarantees to support the loan.

The Company has also implemented certain residential mortgage loan restructuring programs that may result in TDRs. The Company modifies residential mortgage loans under Federal Housing Administration, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and its

 

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own internal programs. Under these programs, the Company offers qualifying homeowners the opportunity to permanently modify their loan and achieve more affordable monthly payments by providing loan concessions. These concessions may include adjustments to interest rates, conversion of adjustable rates to fixed rates, extensions of maturity dates or deferrals of payments, capitalization of accrued interest and/or outstanding advances, or in limited situations, partial forgiveness of loan principal. In most instances, participation in residential mortgage loan restructuring programs requires the customer to complete a short-term trial period. A permanent loan modification is contingent on the customer successfully completing the trial period arrangement, and the loan documents are not modified until that time. The Company reports loans in a trial period arrangement as TDRs and continues to report them as TDRs after the trial period.

Credit card and other retail loan TDRs are generally part of distinct restructuring programs providing customers modification solutions over a specified time period, generally up to 60 months.

In accordance with regulatory guidance, the Company considers secured consumer loans that have had debt discharged through bankruptcy where the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt to be TDRs. If the loan amount exceeds the collateral value, the loan is charged down to collateral value and the remaining amount is reported as nonperforming.

Modifications to loans in the covered segment are similar in nature to that described above fornon-covered loans, and the evaluation and determination of TDR status is similar, except that acquired loans restructured after acquisition are not considered TDRs for purposes of the Company’s accounting and disclosure if the loans evidenced credit deterioration as of the acquisition date and are accounted for in pools. Losses associated with modifications on covered loans, including the economic impact of interest rate reductions, are generally eligible for reimbursement under the loss sharing agreements.

 

The following table provides a summary of TDRs by loan class, including the delinquency status for TDRs that continue to accrue interest and TDRs included in nonperforming assets:

 

     As a Percent of Performing TDRs          As a Percent of Performing TDRs     

At June 30, 2017

(Dollars in Millions)

 Performing
TDRs
   30-89 Days
Past Due
 90 Days or More
Past Due
 Nonperforming
TDRs
 Total
TDRs
 

At March 31, 2018

(Dollars in Millions)

 Performing
TDRs
   30-89 Days
Past Due
 90 Days or More
Past Due
 Nonperforming
TDRs
 Total
TDRs
 

Commercial

 $334    3.5  1.2 $219(a)  $553  $239    3.8  1.6 $145(a)  $384 

Commercial real estate

  162    2.5      23(b)   185   135    4.3      29(b)   164 

Residential mortgages

  1,628    2.1   3.7   378   2,006(d)   1,451    3.4   3.2   322   1,773(d) 

Credit card

  229    10.0   6.2   1(c)   230   234    10.6   6.5   (c)   234 

Other retail

  120    4.2   4.7   48(c)   168(e)   131    4.8   4.8   50(c)   181(e) 

TDRs, excluding GNMA and covered loans

  2,473    3.1   3.4   669   3,142   2,190    4.3   3.3   546   2,736 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools (g)

  1,774             1,774(f)   1,566             1,566(f) 

Covered loans

  29    3.8   7.4   4   33   32    2.7   8.6   4   36 

Total

 $4,276    1.8  2.0 $673  $4,949  $3,788    2.5  2.0 $550  $4,338 

 

(a)Primarily represents loans less than six months from the modification date that have not met the performance period required to return to accrual status (generally six months) and small business credit cards with a modified rate equal to 0 percent.
(b)Primarily represents loans less than six months from the modification date that have not met the performance period required to return to accrual status (generally six months).
(c)Primarily represents loans with a modified rate equal to 0 percent.
(d)Includes $333$322 million of residential mortgage loans to borrowers that have had debt discharged through bankruptcy and $55$39 million in trial period arrangements or previously placed in trial period arrangements but not successfully completed.
(e)Includes $81$76 million of other retail loans to borrowers that have had debt discharged through bankruptcy and $9$12 million in trial period arrangements or previously placed in trial period arrangements but not successfully completed.
(f)Includes $242$212 million of Federal Housing Administration and United States Department of Veterans Affairs residential mortgage loans to borrowers that have had debt discharged through bankruptcy and $633$377 million in trial period arrangements or previously placed in trial period arrangements but not successfully completed.
(g)Approximately 2.58.4 percent and 59.544.3 percent of the total TDR loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools are30-89 days past due and 90 days or more past due, respectively, but are not classified as delinquent as their repayments are insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

 

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 Table 6 Nonperforming Assets (a)

(Dollars in Millions) June 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 

Commercial

  

Commercial

 $283  $443 

Lease financing

  39   40 

Total commercial

  322   483 

Commercial Real Estate

  

Commercial mortgages

  84   87 

Construction and development

  35   37 

Total commercial real estate

  119   124 

Residential Mortgages (b)

  530   595 

Credit Card

  1   3 

Other Retail

  

Retail leasing

  5   2 

Home equity and second mortgages

  120   128 

Other

  33   27 

Total other retail

  158   157 

Total nonperforming loans, excluding covered loans

  1,130   1,362 

Covered Loans

  12   6 

Total nonperforming loans

  1,142   1,368 

Other Real Estate (c)(d)

  157   186 

Covered Other Real Estate (d)

  25   26 

Other Assets

  25   23 

Total nonperforming assets

 $1,349  $1,603 

Total nonperforming assets, excluding covered assets

 $1,312  $1,571 

Excluding covered assets

  

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due (b)

 $477  $552 

Nonperforming loans to total loans

  .41  .51

Nonperforming assets to total loans plus other real estate (c)

  .48  .58

Including covered assets

  

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due (b)

 $639  $764 

Nonperforming loans to total loans

  .41  .50

Nonperforming assets to total loans plus other real estate (c)

  .49  .59

Changes in Nonperforming Assets

(Dollars in Millions)  Commercial and
Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Mortgages,
Credit Card and
Other Retail
  Covered
Assets
  Total 

Balance December 31, 2016

  $623  $948  $32  $1,603 

Additions to nonperforming assets

     

New nonaccrual loans and foreclosed properties

   249   212   14   475 

Advances on loans

   7         7 

Total additions

   256   212   14   482 

Reductions in nonperforming assets

     

Paydowns, payoffs

   (258  (114  (1  (373

Net sales

   (25  (92  (8  (125

Return to performing status

   (4  (74     (78

Charge-offs (e)

   (136  (24     (160

Total reductions

   (423  (304  (9  (736

Net additions to (reductions in) nonperforming assets

   (167  (92  5   (254

Balance June 30, 2017

  $456  $856  $37  $1,349 

(a)Throughout this document, nonperforming assets and related ratios do not include accruing loans 90 days or more past due.
(b)Excludes $2.1 billion and $2.5 billion at June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, of loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools that are 90 days or more past due that continue to accrue interest, as their repayments are primarily insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(c)Foreclosed GNMA loans of $338 million and $373 million at June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, continue to accrue interest and are recorded as other assets and excluded from nonperforming assets because they are insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(d)Includes equity investments in entities whose principal assets are other real estate owned.
(e)Charge-offs exclude actions for certain card products and loan sales that were not classified as nonperforming at the time the charge-off occurred.

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Short-term Modifications The Company makes short-term modifications that it does not consider to be TDRs, in limited circumstances, to assist borrowers experiencing temporary hardships. Consumer lending programs include payment reductions, deferrals of up to three past due payments, and the ability to return to current status if the borrower makes required payments. The Company may also make short-term modifications to commercial lending loans, with the most common modification being an extension of the maturity date of three months or less. Such extensions generally are used when the maturity date is imminent and the borrower is experiencing some level of financial stress, but the Company believes the borrower will pay all contractual amounts owed. Short-term modified loans were not material at June 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Nonperforming AssetsThe level of nonperforming assets represents another indicator of the potential for future credit losses. Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, restructured loans not performing in accordance with modified terms and not accruing interest, restructured loans that have not met the performance period required to return to accrual status, other real estate owned (“OREO”) and other nonperforming assets owned by the Company. Nonperforming assets are generally either originated by the Company or acquired under FDIC loss sharing agreements that substantially reduce the risk of credit losses to the Company. Interest payments collected from assets on nonaccrual status are generally applied against the principal balance and not recorded as income. However, interest income may be recognized for interest payments if the remaining carrying amount of the loan is believed to be collectible.

At June 30, 2017, totalTotal nonperforming assets were $1.3 billion, compared with $1.6$1.2 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017. The $254$4 million (15.8(0.3 percent) decreaseincrease in nonperforming assets was driven by an increase in nonperforming commercial loans, partially offset by improvements in commercial real estate loans, residential mortgages and OREO. Nonperforming covered assets were $37$26 million at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $32$27 million at December 31, 2016.2017. The ratio of total nonperforming assets to total loans and other real estate was 0.490.43 percent at June 30, 2017, compared with 0.59 percent atMarch 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017.

OREO, excluding covered assets, was $157$124 million at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $186$141 million at December 31, 2016,2017, and was related to foreclosed properties that previously secured loan balances. These balances exclude foreclosed GNMA loans whose repayments are primarily insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

The following table provides an analysis of OREO, excluding covered assets, as a percent of their related loan balances, including geographical location detail for residential (residential mortgage, home equity and second mortgage) and commercial (commercial and commercial real estate) loan balances:

 

 Amount    As a Percent of Ending
Loan Balances
  Amount    As a Percent of Ending
Loan Balances
 
(Dollars in Millions) June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
     June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
     March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 

Residential

            

California

 $13  $13    .06 .06

Illinios

 $14  $15    .32 .35 12  14    .28  .32 

Minnesota

 12  12    .19  .19  9  11    .15  .18 

Washington

 10  8    .23  .19 

Ohio

 10  9    .35  .31 

Florida

 8  9    .52  .61 

New York

 7  8    .88  1.01 

Wisconsin

 6  8    .29  .38 

All other states

 95  122    .17  .22  71  81    .17  .19 

Total residential

 149  175    .20  .24  118  135    .15  .18 

Commercial

            

California

 4  4    .02  .02  4  4    .02  .02 

Idaho

 1  1    .08  .07 

Washington

              

Louisiana

              

Tennessee

 1  1    .04  .04               

Idaho

 1       .06    

Virginia

    1       .05 

New Mexico

              

All other states

 2  5          1  1         

Total commercial

 8  11    .01  .01  6  6         

Total

 $157  $186    .06 .07 $124  $141    .05 .05

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Table 6   Nonperforming Assets (a)

(Dollars in Millions) March 31,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 

Commercial

  

Commercial

 $274  $225 

Lease financing

  27   24 

Total commercial

  301   249 

Commercial Real Estate

  

Commercial mortgages

  86   108 

Construction and development

  33   34 

Total commercial real estate

  119   142 

Residential Mortgages (b)

  430   442 

Credit Card

     1 

Other Retail

  

Retail leasing

  7   8 

Home equity and second mortgages

  127   126 

Other

  34   34 

Total other retail

  168   168 

Total nonperforming loans, excluding covered loans

  1,018   1,002 

Covered Loans

  6   6 

Total nonperforming loans

  1,024   1,008 

Other Real Estate (c)

  124   141 

Covered Other Real Estate

  20   21 

Other Assets

  36   30 

Total nonperforming assets

 $1,204  $1,200 

Total nonperforming assets, excluding covered assets

 $1,178  $1,173 

Excluding covered assets

  

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due (b)

 $566  $572 

Nonperforming loans to total loans

  .37  .36

Nonperforming assets to total loans plus other real estate (c)

  .43  .42

Including covered assets

  

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due (b)

 $702  $720 

Nonperforming loans to total loans

  .37  .36

Nonperforming assets to total loans plus other real estate (c)

  .43  .43

Changes in Nonperforming Assets    

(Dollars in Millions)  Commercial and
Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Mortgages,
Credit Card and
Other Retail
  Covered
Assets
  Total 

Balance December 31, 2017

  $404  $769  $27  $1,200 

Additions to nonperforming assets

     

New nonaccrual loans and foreclosed properties

   129   72   3   204 

Advances on loans

   12         12 

Total additions

   141   72   3   216 

Reductions in nonperforming assets

     

Paydowns, payoffs

   (30  (39  (1  (70

Net sales

   (20  (40  (3  (63

Return to performing status

   (5  (11     (16

Charge-offs (d)

   (57  (6     (63

Total reductions

   (112  (96  (4  (212

Net additions to (reductions in) nonperforming assets

   29   (24  (1  4 

Balance March 31, 2018

  $433  $745  $26  $1,204 

(a)Throughout this document, nonperforming assets and related ratios do not include accruing loans 90 days or more past due.    
(b)Excludes $1.9 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, of loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools that are 90 days or more past due that continue to accrue interest, as their repayments are primarily insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.    
(c)Foreclosed GNMA loans of $243 million and $267 million at March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, respectively, continue to accrue interest and are recorded as other assets and excluded from nonperforming assets because they are insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.    
(d)Charge-offs exclude actions for certain card products and loan sales that were not classified as nonperforming at the time thecharge-off occurred.    

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Table 7   Net Charge-offs as a Percent of Average Loans Outstanding

  Three Months Ended
March 31
 
   2018  2017 

Commercial

  

Commercial

  .25  .33

Lease financing

  .29   .30 

Total commercial

  .25   .32 

Commercial Real Estate

  

Commercial mortgages

  (.06  (.01

Construction and development

  .04   (.03

Total commercial real estate

  (.03  (.02

Residential Mortgages

  .05   .08 

Credit Card

  4.02   3.70 

Other Retail

  

Retail leasing

  .15   .19 

Home equity and second mortgages

  (.03  (.02

Other

  .79   .76 

Total other retail

  .47   .45 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

  .50   .50 

Covered Loans

      

Total loans

  .49  .50

Analysis of Loan Net Charge-Offs Total loan net charge-offs were $340 million for the second quarter and $675$341 million for the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with $317 million and $632$335 million for the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The ratio of total loan net charge-offs to average loans outstanding on an annualized basis for the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20172018 was 0.49 percent, andcompared with 0.50 percent respectively,for the first quarter of 2017. The increase in net charge-offs for the first quarter of 2018, compared with 0.48 percent for both the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2016. The year-over-year increases in total net charge-offs2017, reflected higher credit card and other retail loan net charge-offs, partially offset by lower commercial loan net charge-offs related to residential mortgages and commercial and commercial real estate loans.driven by higher recoveries.

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 Table 7 Net Charge-offs as a Percent of Average Loans Outstanding

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
       Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2017  2016       2017  2016 

Commercial

      

Commercial

  .33  .34    .33  .36

Lease financing

  .22   .38        .26   .38 

Total commercial

  .33   .34     .33   .36 

Commercial Real Estate

      

Commercial mortgages

  (.09  (.05    (.05  (.04

Construction and development

  (.07  .15        (.05  .02 

Total commercial real estate

  (.08       (.05  (.02

Residential Mortgages

  .05   .12     .07   .13 

Credit Card

  3.97   3.39     3.83   3.33 

Other Retail

      

Retail leasing

  .11   .15     .15   .11 

Home equity and second mortgages

  (.02  (.02    (.02  .01 

Other

  .75   .68        .75   .69 

Total other retail

  .43   .40        .44   .41 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

  .50   .49     .50   .49 

Covered Loans

                 

Total loans

  .49  .48       .50  .48

Analysis and Determination of the Allowance for Credit LossesThe allowance for credit losses reserves for probable and estimable losses incurred in the Company’s loan and lease portfolio, including unfunded credit commitments, and includes certain amounts that do not represent loss exposure to the Company because those losses are recoverable under loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. The allowance for credit losses is increased through provisions charged to earnings and reduced by net charge-offs. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for incurred losses on a quarterly basis.

The allowance recorded for loans in the commercial lending segment is based on reviews of individual credit relationships and considers the migration analysis of commercial lending segment loans and actual loss experience. For each loan type, this historical loss experience is adjusted as necessary to consider any relevant changes in portfolio composition, lending policies, underwriting standards, risk management practices or economic conditions. The results of the analysis are evaluated quarterly to confirm anthe selected loss experience is appropriate historical timeframe is selected for each commercial loan type. The allowance recorded for impaired loans greater than $5 million in the commercial lending segment is based on an individual loan analysis utilizing expected cash flows discounted using the original effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or the fair value of the collateral, less selling costs, for collateral-dependent loans, rather than the migration analysis. The allowance recorded for all other commercial lending segment loans is determined on a homogenous pool basis and includes consideration of product mix, risk characteristics of the portfolio, delinquency status, bankruptcy experience, portfolio growth and historical losses, adjusted for current trends.

The allowance recorded for TDR loans and purchased impaired loans in the consumer lending segment is determined on a homogenous pool basis utilizing expected cash flows discounted using the original effective interest rate of the pool, or the prior quarter effective rate, respectively. The allowance for collateral-dependent loans in the consumer lending segment is determined based on the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell. The allowance recorded for all other consumer lending segment loans is determined on a homogenous pool basis and includes consideration of product mix, risk characteristics of the portfolio, bankruptcy experience, delinquency status, refreshed LTV ratios when possible, portfolio growth and historical losses, adjusted for current trends. Credit card and other retail loans 90 days or more past due are generally not placed on nonaccrual status because of the relatively short period of time tocharge-off and, therefore, are excluded from nonperforming loans and measures that include nonperforming loans as part of the calculation.

When evaluating the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses for any loans and lines in a junior lien position, the Company considers the delinquency and modification status of the first lien. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company serviced the first lien on 42 percent of the home equity loans and lines in a junior lien position. The Company also considers information received from its primary regulator on the status of the first liens that are serviced by other large servicers in the industry and the

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status of first lien mortgage accounts reported on customer credit bureau files. Regardless of whether or not the Company services the first lien, an assessment is made of economic conditions, problem loans, recent loss experience and other factors in determining the allowance for credit losses. Based on the available information, the

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Company estimated $326$301 million or 2.01.9 percent of theits total home equity portfolio at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, representednon-delinquent junior liens where the first lien was delinquent or modified.

The Company uses historical loss experience on the loans and lines in a junior lien position where the first lien is serviced by the Company, or can be identified in credit bureau data, to establish loss estimates for junior lien loans and lines the Company services that are current, but the first lien is delinquent or modified. Historically, the number of junior lien defaults has been a small percentage of the total portfolio (approximately 1.11 percent annually), while the long-term average loss rate on loans that default has been approximately 90 percent. In addition, the Company obtains updated credit scores on its home equity portfolio each quarter, and in some cases more frequently, and uses this information to qualitatively supplement its loss estimation methods. Credit score distributions for the portfolio are monitored monthly and any changes in the distribution are one of the factors considered in assessing the Company’s loss estimates. In its evaluation of the allowance for credit losses, the Company also considers the increased risk of loss associated with home equity lines that are contractually scheduled to convert from a revolving status to a fully amortizing payment and with residential lines and loans that have a balloon payoff provision.

The allowance for the covered loan segment is evaluated each quarter in a manner similar to that described fornon-covered loans, and represents any decreases in expected cash flows on those loans after the acquisition date. The provision for credit losses for covered loans considers the indemnification provided by the FDIC.

In addition, the evaluation of the appropriate allowance for credit losses foron purchasednon-impaired loans acquired after January 1, 2009, in the various loan segments considers credit discounts recorded as a part of the initial determination of the fair value of the loans. For these loans, no allowance for credit losses is recorded at the purchase date. Credit discounts representing the principal losses expected over the life of the loans are a component of the initial fair value. Subsequent to the purchase date, the methods utilized to estimate the required allowance for credit losses for these loans is similar to originated loans; however, the Company records a provision for credit losses only when the required allowance, net of any expected reimbursement under any loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, exceeds any remaining credit discounts.

The evaluation of the appropriate allowance for credit losses for purchased impaired loans in the various loan segments considers the expected cash flows to be collected from the borrower. These loans are initially recorded at fair value and, therefore, no allowance for credit losses is recorded at the purchase date.

Subsequent to the purchase date, the expected cash flows of purchased loans are subject to evaluation. Decreases in expected cash flows are recognized by recording an allowance for credit losses with the related provision for credit losses reduced for the amount reimbursable by the FDIC, where applicable. If the expected cash flows on the purchased loans increase such that a previously recorded impairment allowance can be reversed, the Company records a reduction in the allowance with a related reduction in losses reimbursable by the FDIC, where applicable. Increases in expected cash flows of purchased loans, when there are no reversals of previous impairment allowances, are recognized over the remaining life of the loans and resulting decreases in expected cash flows of the FDIC indemnification assets are amortized over the shorter of the remaining contractual term of the indemnification agreements or the remaining life of the loans.

The Company’s methodology for determining the appropriate allowance for credit losses for all the loan segments also considers the imprecision inherent in the methodologies used. As a result, in addition to the amounts determined under the methodologies described above, management also considers the potential impact of other qualitative factors which include, but are not limited to, the following: economic factors; geographic and other concentration risks; delinquency and nonaccrual trends; current business conditions; changes in lending policy, underwriting standards and other relevant business practices; results of internal review; and the regulatory environment. The consideration of these items results in adjustments to allowance amounts included in the Company’s allowance for credit losses for each of the above loan segments.

Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Analysis—Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on the analysis and determination of the allowance for credit losses.

At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the allowance for credit losses was $4.4 billion (1.58(1.59 percent ofperiod-end loans), compared with an allowance of $4.4 billion (1.59(1.58 percent ofperiod-end loans) at December 31, 2016.2017. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans was 383431 percent at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with 318438 percent at December 31, 2016.2017. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to annualized loan net charge-offs was 321319 percent at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with 343332 percent of full year 20162017 net charge-offs at December 31, 2016.

2017.

 

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Table 8Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31
 
(Dollars in Millions) 2017 2016     2017 2016  2018 2017 

Balance at beginning of period

 $4,366  $4,320    $4,357  $4,306  $4,417  $4,357 

Charge-Offs

        

Commercial

        

Commercial

 97  99    187  203  88  90 

Lease financing

 7  8    13  15  6  6 

Total commercial

 104  107    200  218  94  96 

Commercial real estate

        

Commercial mortgages

 2  2    4  3  2  2 

Construction and development

    5    1  7  1  1 

Total commercial real estate

 2  7    5  10  3  3 

Residential mortgages

 16  25    33  48  13  17 

Credit card

 227  189    439  377  248  212 

Other retail

        

Retail leasing

 4  3    8  5  5  4 

Home equity and second mortgages

 9  10    17  19  6  8 

Other

 75  66    152  135  84  77 

Total other retail

 88  79    177  159  95  89 

Covered loans (a)

                    

Total charge-offs

 437  407    854  812  453  417 

Recoveries

        

Commercial

        

Commercial

 22  25    41  51  32  19 

Lease financing

 4  3    6  5  2  2 

Total commercial

 26  28    47  56  34  21 

Commercial real estate

        

Commercial mortgages

 9  6    12  9  6  3 

Construction and development

 2  1    4  6     2 

Total commercial real estate

 11  7    16  15  6  5 

Residential mortgages

 8  8    13  12  6  5 

Credit card

 23  19    45  43  37  22 

Other retail

        

Retail leasing

 2  1    3  2  2  1 

Home equity and second mortgages

 10  11    19  18  7  9 

Other

 17  16    36  34  20  19 

Total other retail

 29  28    58  54  29  29 

Covered loans (a)

                    

Total recoveries

 97  90    179  180  112  82 

Net Charge-Offs

        

Commercial

        

Commercial

 75  74    146  152  56  71 

Lease financing

 3  5    7  10  4  4 

Total commercial

 78  79    153  162  60  75 

Commercial real estate

        

Commercial mortgages

 (7 (4   (8 (6 (4 (1

Construction and development

 (2 4    (3 1  1  (1

Total commercial real estate

 (9      (11 (5 (3 (2

Residential mortgages

 8  17    20  36  7  12 

Credit card

 204  170    394  334  211  190 

Other retail

        

Retail leasing

 2  2    5  3  3  3 

Home equity and second mortgages

 (1 (1   (2 1  (1 (1

Other

 58  50    116  101  64  58 

Total other retail

 59  51    119  105  66  60 

Covered loans (a)

                    

Total net charge-offs

 340  317    675  632  341  335 

Provision for credit losses

 350  327    695  657  341  345 

Other changes (b)

 1  (1      (2    (1

Balance at end of period (c)

 $4,377  $4,329    $4,377  $4,329  $4,417  $4,366 

Components

        

Allowance for loan losses

 $3,856  $3,806      $3,918  $3,816 

Liability for unfunded credit commitments

 521  523      499  550 

Total allowance for credit losses

 $4,377  $4,329      $4,417  $4,366 

Allowance for Credit Losses as a Percentage of

        

Period-end loans, excluding covered loans

 1.59 1.62     1.60 1.61

Nonperforming loans, excluding covered loans

 385  311      431  338 

Nonperforming and accruing loans 90 days or more past due, excluding covered loans

 270  231      277  240 

Nonperforming assets, excluding covered assets

 331  263      373  296 

Annualized net charge-offs, excluding covered loans

 319  337      318  319 

Period-end loans

 1.58 1.61     1.59 1.60

Nonperforming loans

 383  312      431  338 

Nonperforming and accruing loans 90 days or more past due

 246  205      256  217 

Nonperforming assets

 324  259      367  292 

Annualized net charge-offs

 321  340     319  321 

 

(a)Relates to covered loan charge-offs and recoveries not reimbursable by the FDIC.
(b)Includes net changes in credit losses to be reimbursed by the FDIC and reductions in the allowance for covered loans where the reversal of a previously recorded allowance was offset by an associated decrease in the indemnification asset, and the impact of any loan sales.
(c)At June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, $1.6$1.7 billion and $1.5$1.6 billion, respectively, of the total allowance for credit losses related to incurred losses on credit card and other retail loans.

 

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Residual Value Risk ManagementThe Company manages its risk to changes in the residual value of leased assets through disciplined residual valuation setting at the inception of a lease, diversification of its leased assets, regular residual asset valuation reviews and monitoring of residual value gains or losses upon the disposition of assets. As of June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, no significant change in the amount of residual values or concentration of the portfolios had occurred since December 31, 2016.2017. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Residual Value Risk Management” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on residual value risk management.

Operational Risk ManagementOperational risk is inherent in all business activities, and the management of this risk is important to the achievement of the Company’s objectives. Business lines have direct and primary responsibility and accountability for identifying, controlling, and monitoring operational risks embedded in their business activities. The Company maintains a system of controls with the objective of providing proper transaction authorization and execution, proper system operations, proper oversight of third parties with whom it does business, safeguarding of assets from misuse or theft, and ensuring the reliability and security of financial and other data. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Operational Risk Management” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on operational risk management.

Compliance Risk Management The Company may suffer legal or regulatory sanctions, material financial loss, or damage to reputation through failure to comply with laws, regulations, rules, standards of good practice, and codes of conduct, including those related to compliance with Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering requirements, sanctions compliance requirements as administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, consumer protectionsprotection and other requirements. The Company has controls and processes in place for the assessment, identification, monitoring, management and reporting of compliance risks and issues. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Compliance Risk Management” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on compliance risk management.

Interest Rate Risk ManagementIn the banking industry, changes in interest rates are a significant risk that can impact earnings, market valuations and the safety and soundness of an entity. To manage the impact on net interest income and the market value of assets and liabilities, the Company manages its exposure to changes in interest rates through asset and liability management activities within guidelines established by its Asset and Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) and approved by the Board of Directors. The ALCO has the responsibility for approving and ensuring compliance with the ALCO management policies, including interest rate risk exposure. The Company uses net interest income simulation analysis and market value of equity modeling for measuring and analyzing consolidated interest rate risk. The Company has established policy limits within which it manages the overall interest rate risk profile, and at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company was within those limits.

Net Interest Income Simulation AnalysisManagement estimates the impact on net interest income of changes in market interest rates under a number of scenarios, including gradual shifts, immediate and sustained parallel shifts, and flattening or steepening of the yield curve. Table 9 summarizes the projected impact to net interest income over the next 12 months of various potential interest rate changes. The sensitivity of the projected impact to net interest income over the next 12 months is dependent on balance sheet growth, product mix, deposit behavior, pricing and funding decisions. While the Company utilizes assumptions based on historical information and expected behaviors, actual outcomes could vary significantly. For example, if deposit outflows are more limited (“stable”) than the assumptions the Company used in preparing Table 9, the projected impact to net interest income would increase to 2.032.07 percent in the “Up 50 basis point (“bps”)” and 3.874.19 percent in the “Up 200 bps” scenarios. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Net Interest Income Simulation Analysis” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on net interest income simulation analysis.

Table 9   Sensitivity of Net Interest Income

  March 31, 2018       December 31, 2017 
   Down 50 bps
Immediate
  Up 50 bps
Immediate
  Down 200 bps
Gradual
   Up 200 bps
Gradual
       Down 50 bps
Immediate
  Up 50 bps
Immediate
  Down 200 bps
Gradual
   Up 200 bps
Gradual
 

Net interest income

  (2.27)%   1.50  *    2.09       (2.07)%   1.13  *    1.72

*Given the level of interest rates, downward rate scenario is not computed.

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Market Value of Equity Modeling The Company also manages interest rate sensitivity by utilizing market value of equity modeling, which measures the degree to which the market values of the Company’s assets and liabilities andoff-balance sheet instruments will change given a change in interest rates. Management measures the impact of changes in market interest rates under a number of scenarios, including immediate and sustained parallel shifts, and flattening or steepening of the yield curve. A 200 bps increase would have resulted in a 1.33.6 percent decrease in the market value of equity at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with a 1.93.1 percent decrease at December 31, 2016.2017. A 200 bps decrease, where possible given current rates, would have resulted in a 10.05.6 percent decrease in the market value of equity at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with an 8.18.0 percent decrease at December 31, 2016.2017. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Market Value of Equity Modeling” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on market value of equity modeling.

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 Table 9 Sensitivity of Net Interest Income

  June 30, 2017       December 31, 2016 
   Down 50 bps
Immediate
  Up 50 bps
Immediate
  Down 200 bps
Gradual
   Up 200 bps
Gradual
       Down 50 bps
Immediate
  Up 50 bps
Immediate
  Down 200 bps
Gradual
   Up 200 bps
Gradual
 

Net interest income

  (2.57)%   1.48  *    1.94       (2.82)%   1.52  *    1.82

*Given the level of interest rates, downward rate scenario is not computed.

Use of Derivatives to Manage Interest Rate and Other Risks To manage the sensitivity of earnings and capital to interest rate, prepayment, credit, price and foreign currency fluctuations (asset and liability management positions), the Company enters into derivative transactions. The Company uses derivatives for asset and liability management purposes primarily in the following ways:

To convert fixed-rate debt from fixed-rate payments to floating-rate payments;
To convert the cash flows associated with floating-rate debt from floating-rate payments to fixed-rate payments;
To mitigate changes in value of the Company’s unfunded mortgage loan commitments, funded MLHFS and MSRs;
To mitigate remeasurement volatility of foreign currency denominated balances; and
To mitigate the volatility of the Company’s net investment in foreign operations driven by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are either exchange-traded, centrally cleared through clearinghouses orover-the-counter. In addition, the Company enters into interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts to support the business requirements of its customers (customer-related positions). The Company minimizes the market and liquidity risks of customer-related positions by either entering into similar offsetting positions with broker-dealers, or on a portfolio basis by entering into other derivative ornon-derivative financial instruments that partially or fully offset the exposure from these customer-related positions. The Company does not utilize derivatives for speculative purposes.

The Company does not designate all of the derivatives that it enters into for risk management purposes as accounting hedges because of the inefficiency of applying the accounting requirements and may instead elect fair value accounting for the related hedged items. In particular, the Company enters into interest rate swaps, swaptions, forward commitments to buyto-be-announced securities (“TBAs”), U.S. Treasury and Eurodollar futures and options on U.S. Treasury futures to mitigate fluctuations in the value of its MSRs, but does not designate those derivatives as accounting hedges.

Additionally, the Company uses forward commitments to sell TBAs and other commitments to sell residential mortgage loans at specified prices to economically hedge the interest rate risk in its residential mortgage loan production activities. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had $5.5$5.1 billion of forward commitments to sell, hedging $2.5 billion of MLHFS and $3.9$2.7 billion of unfunded mortgage loan commitments. The forward commitments to sell and the unfunded mortgage loan commitments on loans intended to be sold are considered derivatives under the accounting guidance related to accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities. The Company has elected the fair value option for the MLHFS.

Derivatives are subject to credit risk associated with counterparties to the contracts. Credit risk associated with derivatives is measured by the Company based on the probability of counterparty default. The Company manages the credit risk of its derivative positions by diversifying its positions among various counterparties, by entering into master netting arrangements, and, where possible, by requiring collateral arrangements. The Company may also transfer counterparty credit risk related to interest rate swaps to third parties through the use of risk participation agreements. In addition, certain interest rate swaps, interest rate forwards and credit contracts are required to be centrally cleared through clearinghouses to further mitigate counterparty credit risk.

For additional information on derivatives and hedging activities, refer to Notes 12 and 13 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Market Risk Management In addition to interest rate risk, the Company is exposed to other forms of market risk, principally related to trading activities which support customers’ strategies to manage their own foreign currency, interest rate risk and funding activities. For

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purposes of its internal capital adequacy assessment process, the Company considers risk arising from its trading activities employing methodologies consistent with the requirements of regulatory rules for market risk. The Company’s Market Risk Committee (“MRC”), within the framework of the ALCO, oversees market risk management. The MRC monitors and reviews the Company’s trading positions and establishes policies for

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market risk management, including exposure limits for each portfolio. The Company uses a Value at Risk (“VaR”)VaR approach to measure general market risk. Theoretically, VaR represents the statistical risk of loss the Company has to adverse market movements over aone-day time horizon. The Company uses the Historical Simulation method to calculate VaR for its trading businesses measured at the ninety-ninth percentile using aone-year look-back period for distributions derived from past market data. The market factors used in the calculations include those pertinent to market risks inherent in the underlying trading portfolios, principally those that affect the Company’s corporate bond trading business, foreign currency transaction business, client derivatives business, loan trading business and municipal securities business. On average, the Company expects theone-day VaR to be exceeded by actual losses two to three times per year for its trading businesses. The Company monitors the effectiveness of its risk programs by back-testing the performance of its VaR models, regularly updating the historical data used by the VaR models and stress testing. If the Company were to experience market losses in excess of the estimated VaR more often than expected, the VaR models and associated assumptions would be analyzed and adjusted.

The average, high, low and period-end one-dayperiod-endone-day VaR amounts for the Company’s trading positions were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 2017   2016 

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 2018   2017 

Average

 $1   $1  $1   $1 

High

 1    1  1    1 

Low

 1    1  1    1 

Period-end

 1    1  1    1 

The Company did not experience any actual trading losses for its combined trading businesses that exceeded VaR during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017. The Company stress tests its market risk measurements to provide management with perspectives on market events that may not be captured by its VaR models, including worst case historical market movement combinations that have not necessarily occurred on the same date.

The Company calculates Stressed VaR using the same underlying methodology and model as VaR, except that a historical continuousone-year look-back period is utilized that reflects a period of significant financial stress appropriate to the Company’s trading portfolio. The period selected by the Company includes the significant market volatility of the last four months of 2008.

The average, high, low and period-end one-dayperiod-endone-day Stressed VaR amounts for the Company’s trading positions were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 2017   2016 

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 2018   2017 

Average

 $4   $4  $4   $4 

High

 5    5  4    5 

Low

 3    2  2    3 

Period-end

 3    5  3    5 

Valuations of positions in the client derivatives and foreign currency transaction businesses are based on discounted cash flow or other valuation techniques using market-based assumptions. These valuations are compared to third party quotes or other market prices to determine if there are significant variances. Significant variances are approved by the Company’s market risk management department. Valuation of positions in the corporate bond trading, loan trading and municipal securities businesses are based on trader marks. These trader marks are evaluated against third party prices, with significant variances approved by the Company’s risk management department.

The Company also measures the market risk of its hedging activities related to residential MLHFS and MSRs using the Historical Simulation method. The VaRs are measured at the ninety-ninth percentile and employ factors pertinent to the market risks inherent in the valuation of the assets and hedges. The Company monitors the effectiveness of the models through back-testing, updating the data and regular validations. A three-year look-back period is used to obtain past market data for the models.

The average, high and low VaR amounts for the residential MLHFS and related hedges and the MSRs and related hedges were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 2017   2016 

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 2018   2017 

Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Sale and Related Hedges

      

Average

 $   $  $1   $ 

High

  1    2   1    1 

Low

              

Mortgage Servicing Rights and Related Hedges

      

Average

 $8   $8  $6   $9 

High

  10    9   7    10 

Low

  6    4   5    7 

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Liquidity Risk Management The Company’s liquidity risk management process is designed to identify, measure, and manage the Company’s funding and liquidity risk to meet its daily funding needs and to address expected and unexpected changes in its funding requirements. The Company engages in various activities to manage its

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liquidity risk. These activities include diversifying its funding sources, stress testing, and holding readily-marketable assets which can be used as a source of liquidity if needed. In addition, the Company’s profitable operations, sound credit quality and strong capital position have enabled it to develop a large and reliable base of core deposit funding within its market areas and in domestic and global capital markets.

The Company’s Board of Directors approves the Company’s liquidity policy. The Risk Management Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors oversees the Company’s liquidity risk management process and approves the contingency funding plan. The ALCO reviews the Company’s liquidity policy and guidelines,limits, and regularly assesses the Company’s ability to meet funding requirements arising from adverse company-specific or market events.

The Company regularly projects its funding needs under various stress scenarios and maintains a contingency funding plan consistent with the Company’s access to diversified sources of contingent funding. The Company maintains a substantial level of total available liquidity in the form ofon-balance sheet andoff-balance sheet funding sources. These liquidity sources include cash at the Federal Reserve Bank and certain European central banks, unencumbered liquid assets, and capacity to borrow at the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank’s Discount Window. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the fair value of unencumberedavailable-for-sale andheld-to-maturity investment securities totaled $99.9$102.6 billion, compared with $100.6$100.3 billion at December 31, 2016.2017. Refer to Table 4 and “Balance Sheet Analysis” for further information on investment securities maturities and trends. Asset liquidity is further enhanced by the Company’s practice of pledging loans to access secured borrowing facilities through the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company could have borrowed an additional $88.2$86.9 billion atfrom the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank based on collateral available for additional borrowings.

The Company’s diversified deposit base provides a sizeable source of relatively stable andlow-cost funding, while reducing the Company’s reliance on the wholesale markets. Total deposits were $347.3$344.5 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with $334.6$347.2 billion at December 31, 2016.2017. Refer to “Balance Sheet Analysis” for further information on the Company’s deposits.

Additional funding is provided by long-term debt and short-term borrowings. Long-term debt was $37.8$33.2 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and is an important funding source because of its multi-year borrowing structure. Short-term borrowings were $14.4$17.7 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and supplement the Company’s other funding sources. Refer to “Balance Sheet Analysis” for further information on the Company’s long-term debt and short-term borrowings.

In addition to assessing liquidity risk on a consolidated basis, the Company monitors the parent company’s liquidity. The Company establishes limits for the minimal number of months into the future where the parent company can meet existing and forecasted obligations with cash and securities held that can be readily monetized. The Company measures and manages this limit in both normal and adverse conditions. The Company maintains sufficient funding to meet expected capital and debt service obligations for 24 months without the support of dividends from subsidiaries and assuming access to the wholesale markets is maintained. The Company maintains sufficient liquidity to meet its capital and debt service obligations for 12 months under adverse conditions without the support of dividends from subsidiaries or access to the wholesale markets. The parent company is currently well in excess of required liquidity minimums.

At June 30, 2017, parentParent company long-term debt outstanding was $15.7 billion, compared with $13.0$15.8 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily due to the issuance of $3.9 billion of medium-term notes, partially offset by $1.3 billion of medium-term note maturities.2017. As of June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there was no$1.5 billion of parent company debt scheduled to mature in the remainder of 2017.2018.

The Company is subject to a regulatory Liquidity Coverage Ratio (“LCR”) requirement which requires banks to maintain an adequate level of unencumbered high quality liquid assets to meet estimated liquidity needs over a30-day stressed period. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company was compliant with this requirement.

Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Liquidity—Liquidity Risk Management” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on liquidity risk management.

European Exposures The Company provides merchant processing and corporate trust services in Europe either directly or through banking affiliations in Europe. Operating cash for these businesses is deposited on a short-term basis typically with certain European central banks. For deposits placed at other European banks, exposure is mitigated by the Company placing deposits at multiple banks and managing the amounts on deposit at any bank based on institution-specific deposit limits. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had an aggregate amount

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on deposit with European banks of approximately $7.9$8.5 billion, predominately with the Central Bank of Ireland and Bank of England.

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In addition, the Company provides financing to domestic multinational corporations that generate revenue from customers in European countries, transacts with various European banks as counterparties to certain derivative-related activities, and through a subsidiary, manages money market funds that hold certain investments in European sovereign debt. Any deterioration in economic conditions in Europe is unlikely to have a significant effect on the Company related to these activities.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Off-balance sheet arrangements include any contractual arrangements to which an unconsolidated entity is a party, under which the Company has an obligation to provide credit or liquidity enhancements or market risk support. In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into an array of commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and various forms of guarantees that may be consideredoff-balance sheet arrangements. Refer to Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on these arrangements. The Company does not utilize private label asset securitizations as a source of funding.Off-balance sheet arrangements also include any obligation related to a variable interest held in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, credit enhancement or market risk support. Refer to Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information related to the Company’s interests in variable interest entities.

Capital Management The Company is committed to managing capital to maintain strong protection for depositors and creditors and for maximum shareholder benefit. The Company also manages its capital to exceed regulatory capital requirements for banking organizations. Beginning January 1, 2014, theThe regulatory capital requirements effective for the Company follow Basel III, subject to certain transition provisions from Basel I over the following four years to full implementation by January 1, 2018. Basel IIIwhich includes two comprehensive methodologies for calculating risk-weighted assets: a general standardized approach and more risk-sensitive advanced approaches, with the Company’s capital adequacy being evaluated against the methodology that is most restrictive.restrictive, which is currently the standardized approach. Beginning January 1, 2018, the regulatory capital requirements fully reflect implementation of Basel III. Prior to 2018, the Company’s capital ratios reflected certain transitional adjustments. Table 10 provides a summary of statutory regulatory capital ratios in effect for the Company at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017. All regulatory ratios exceeded regulatory “well-capitalized” requirements.

Effective January 1, At March 31, 2018, the Company will be subject to a regulatory Supplementary Leverage Ratio (“SLR”) requirement for banks calculating capital adequacy using advanced approaches under Basel III. The SLR is defined asCompany’s common equity tier 1 capital divided by total leverage exposure, which includes both on- and off-balance sheet exposures. At June 30, 2017,ratio using the Company’s SLR exceeded the applicable minimum SLR requirement.

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equityBasel III standardized approach was $48.3 billion at June 30, 2017,9.0 percent, compared with $47.3 billionan estimated fully implemented common equity tier 1 capital ratio using the Basel III standardized approach of 9.1 percent at December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily the result of corporate earnings, a preferred stock issuance and changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investment securities included in other comprehensive income (loss). This increase was partially offset by common share repurchases, dividends and the redemption of $1.1 billion of preferred stock.2017.

 Table 10 Regulatory Capital Ratios

(Dollars in Millions) June 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 

Basel III transitional standardized approach:

  

Common equity tier 1 capital

 $34,408  $33,720 

Tier 1 capital

  39,943   39,421 

Total risk-based capital

  47,824   47,355 

Risk-weighted assets

  361,164   358,237 

Common equity tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  9.5  9.4

Tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  11.1   11.0 

Total risk-based capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  13.2   13.2 

Tier 1 capital as a percent of adjusted quarterly average assets (leverage ratio)

  9.1   9.0 

Basel III transitional advanced approaches:

  

Common equity tier 1 capital

 $34,408  $33,720 

Tier 1 capital

  39,943   39,421 

Total risk-based capital

  44,836   44,264 

Risk-weighted assets

  287,124   277,141 

Common equity tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  12.0  12.2

Tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  13.9   14.2 

Total risk-based capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  15.6   16.0 

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The Company believes certain capital ratios in addition to statutory regulatoryother capital ratios are useful in evaluating its capital adequacy. The Company’s tangible common equity, as a percent of tangible assets and as a percent of risk-weighted assets calculated under the transitional standardized approach, was 7.57.7 percent and 9.3 percent, respectively, at March 31, 2018, compared with 7.6 percent and 9.4 percent, respectively, at June 30, 2017,December 31, 2017.

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity was $49.2 billion at March 31, 2018, compared with 7.5 percent and 9.2 percent, respectively,$49.0 billion at December 31, 2016.2017. The Company’sincrease was primarily the result of corporate earnings, partially offset by common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio using the Basel III standardized approach as if fully implemented was 9.3 percent at June 30, 2017, compared with 9.1 percent at December 31, 2016. The Company’s common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio using the Basel III advanced approaches as if fully implemented was 11.7 percent at June 30, 2017share repurchases, dividends and December 31, 2016.changes in unrealized gains and losses onavailable-for-sale investment securities included in other comprehensive income (loss).

The following table provides a detailed analysis of all shares purchased by the Company or any affiliated purchaser during the second quarter of 2017:

Period
 Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
  

Average

Price Paid
Per Share

  

Total Number of

Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Program (a)

  Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Program (b)
(In Millions)
 

April

  6,727,697 (c)  $51.57   6,677,697  $348 

May

  4,000,092   51.54   4,000,092   141 

June

  2,677,636   52.06   2,677,636    

Total

  13,405,425 (c)  $51.66   13,355,425  $ 

 

(a)All shares were purchased under the July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, $2.6 billion common stock repurchase program announced on June 29, 2016.
Table 10   Regulatory Capital Ratios

(Dollars in Millions) March 31,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 

Basel III standardized approach:

  

Common equity tier 1 capital

 $33,539  $34,369 

Tier 1 capital

  38,991   39,806 

Total risk-based capital

  46,640   47,503 

Risk-weighted assets

  373,141   367,771 

Common equity tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  9.0  9.3

Tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  10.4   10.8 

Total risk-based capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  12.5   12.9 

Tier 1 capital as a percent of adjusted quarterly average assets (leverage ratio)

  8.8   8.9 

Basel III advanced approaches:

  

Common equity tier 1 capital

 $33,539  $34,369 

Tier 1 capital

  38,991   39,806 

Total risk-based capital

  43,630   44,477 

Risk-weighted assets

  292,643   287,211 

Common equity tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  11.5  12.0

Tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  13.3   13.9 

Total risk-based capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets

  14.9   15.5 

Tier 1 capital as a percent of totalon- andoff-balance sheet leverage exposure (total leverage exposure ratio)

  7.0     

(b)The dollar value of shares subject to the stock repurchase program announced on June 28, 2017 are not reflected in this column.
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(c)Includes 50,000 shares of common stock purchased, at an average price per share of $50.12, in open-market transactions by U.S. Bank National Association, the Company’s banking subsidiary, in its capacity as trustee of the Company’s Employee Retirement Savings Plan.


On June 28, 2017, the Company announced its Board of Directors had approved an authorization to repurchase up to $2.6 billion of its common stock, from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

The following table provides a detailed analysis of all shares purchased by the Company or any affiliated purchaser during the first quarter of 2018:

Period Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price Paid
Per Share
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Program (a)
  Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Program
(In Millions)
 

January

  4,773,755(b)  $57.35   4,723,755  $997 

February

  4,797,702(c)   55.16   4,747,702   735 

March

  1,154,108   52.77   1,154,108   674 

Total

  10,725,565(d)  $55.88   10,625,565  $674 

(a)All shares were purchased under the stock repurchase program announced on June 28, 2017.
(b)Includes 50,000 shares of common stock purchased, at an average price per share of $57.93, in open-market transactions by U.S. Bank National Association, the Company’s banking subsidiary, in its capacity as trustee of the Company’s Employee Retirement Savings Plan.
(c)Includes 50,000 shares of common stock purchased, at an average price per share of $53.17, in open-market transactions by U.S. Bank National Association in its capacity as trustee of the Company’s Employee Retirement Savings Plan.
(d)Includes 100,000 shares of common stock purchased, at an average price per share of $55.55, in open-market transactions by U.S. Bank National Association in its capacity as trustee of the Company’s Employee Retirement Savings Plan.

Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis —Capital— Capital Management” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on capital management.

LINE OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Company’s major lines of business are Wholesale BankingCorporate and Commercial Real Estate,Banking, Consumer and Small Business Banking, Wealth Management and SecuritiesInvestment Services, Payment Services, and Treasury and Corporate Support. These operating segments are components of the Company about which financial information is prepared and is evaluated regularly by management in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance.

Basis for Financial Presentation Business line results are derived from the Company’s business unit profitability reporting systems by specifically attributing managed balance sheet assets, deposits and other liabilities and their related income or expense. The allowance for credit losses and related provision expense are allocated to the lines of business based on the related loan balances managed. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Line of Business Financial Review” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for further discussion on the business lines’ basis for financial presentation.

Designations, assignments and allocations change from time to time as management systems are enhanced, methods of evaluating performance or product lines change or business segments are realigned to better respond to the Company’s diverse customer base. During 2017,2018, certain organization and methodology changes were made and, accordingly, 20162017 results were restated and presented on a comparable basis.

Wholesale BankingCorporate and Commercial Real EstateBanking Wholesale BankingCorporate and Commercial Real EstateBanking offers lending, equipment finance and small-ticket leasing, depository services, treasury management, capital markets services, international trade services and other financial services to middle market, large corporate, commercial real estate, financial institution,non-profit and public sector clients. Wholesale BankingCorporate and Commercial Real EstateBanking contributed $291$384 million of the Company’s net income in the secondfirst quarter and $546of 2018, or an increase of $50 million in the first six months of 2017, or increases of $59 million (25.4(15.0 percent) and $198 million (56.9 percent), respectively, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017.

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Net revenue increased $44decreased $25 million (5.5 percent) in the second quarter and $138 million (9.0(2.6 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017, due to a decrease in noninterest income, partially offset by an increase in net interest income. Noninterest income decreased $37 million (15.2 percent) in the first quarter of 2018, compared with the first quarter of 2017, primarily due to stronger capital markets volume in the first quarter of 2017 and lower loan fees in the current year reflecting industry trends in these revenue categories. Net interest income, on a taxable-equivalent basis, increased $56$12 million (10.3 percent) in the second quarter and $115 million (10.7(1.7 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The increases wereincrease was primarily due to the impact of higherrising rates on the margin benefit onfrom deposits, and growth in average loan and deposit balances, partially offset by lower spreadrates on loans, reflecting a competitive marketplace. marketplace, and lower noninterest-bearing deposits.

Noninterest income decreased $12expense increased $10 million (4.8 percent) in the second quarter of 2017, compared with the second quarter of 2016, primarily due to lower capital markets volume and higher loan related charges, partially offset by higher commercial leasing revenue. Noninterest income increased $23 million (5.0(2.5 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodfirst quarter of 2016, driven by2017, primarily due to an increase in capital markets volume and treasury management fees, partially offset by higher loan related charges.

Noninterestnet shared services expense increased $36 million (9.9 percent) in the second quarter and $76 million (10.6 percent) in the first six months of 2017, compared with the same periods of 2016, primarily due to increases in variable costs allocated to manage the business, including the impact of the FDIC insurance surcharge on deposit balances, and higherpartially offset by lower variable compensation expense, reflecting the impact of increased staffing and merit increases.related to business production. The provision for credit losses decreased $86$22 million in the second quarter and $251 million (93.3(61.1 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016,2017, primarily due to favorable changes in the credit quality within the energy sector compared with the prior year, along with lower net charge-offs in the current year.driven by higher recoveries.

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Table 11   Line of Business Financial Performance

  

Corporate and

Commercial Banking

      

Consumer and

Business Banking

     

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 2018  2017  Percent
Change
      2018  2017  Percent
Change
     

Condensed Income Statement

          

Net interest income (taxable-equivalent basis)

 $724  $712   1.7   $1,524  $1,418   7.5  

Noninterest income

  207   247   (16.2    568   571   (.5  

Securities gains (losses), net

     (3  *              

Total net revenue

  931   956   (2.6    2,092   1,989   5.2   

Noninterest expense

  404   394   2.5     1,291   1,253   3.0   

Other intangibles

  1   1        7   7      

Total noninterest expense

  405   395   2.5     1,298   1,260   3.0   

Income before provision and income taxes

  526   561   (6.2    794   729   8.9   

Provision for credit losses

  14   36   (61.1    56   65   (13.8  

Income before income taxes

  512   525   (2.5    738   664   11.1   

Income taxes and taxable-equivalent adjustment

  128   191   (33.0    185   242   (23.6  

Net income

  384   334   15.0     553   422   31.0   

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

                      

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $384  $334   15.0    $553  $422   31.0   

Average Balance Sheet

          

Commercial

 $74,808  $72,414   3.3   $9,838  $9,913   (.8)%   

Commercial real estate

  19,137   21,305   (10.2    18,217   18,551   (1.8  

Residential mortgages

  6   8   (25.0    57,066   55,239   3.3   

Credit card

                      

Other retail

             55,010   51,687   6.4   

Total loans, excluding covered loans

  93,951   93,727   .2     140,131   135,390   3.5   

Covered loans

             3,048   3,717   (18.0  

Total loans

  93,951   93,727   .2     143,179   139,107   2.9   

Goodwill

  1,647   1,647        3,681   3,681      

Other intangible assets

  12   15   (20.0    2,871   2,768   3.7   

Assets

  102,642   102,309   .3     157,544   153,647   2.5   

Noninterest-bearing deposits

  34,388   36,939   (6.9    27,381   26,965   1.5   

Interest checking

  9,493   9,256   2.6     49,400   46,298   6.7   

Savings products

  43,938   48,820   (10.0    61,543   59,850   2.8   

Time deposits

  16,523   12,484   32.4     12,576   13,207   (4.8  

Total deposits

  104,342   107,499   (2.9    150,900   146,320   3.1   

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity

  10,417   9,680   7.6       12,219   11,522   6.0     

*Not meaningful
(a)Presented net of related rewards and rebate costs and certain partner payments of $534 million and $468 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(b)Includes revenue generated from contracts with customers of $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Consumer and Small Business Banking Consumer and Small Business Banking delivers products and services through banking offices, telephone servicing and sales,on-line services, direct mail, ATM processing and mobile devices. It encompasses community banking, metropolitan banking and indirect lending, as well as mortgage banking. Consumer and Small Business Banking contributed $319$553 million of the Company’s net income in the secondfirst quarter and $621of 2018, or an increase of $131 million in the first six months of 2017, or decreases of $12 million (3.6(31.0 percent) and $65 million (9.5 percent), respectively, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017.

Net revenue increased $75$103 million (4.2 percent) in the second quarter and $174 million (5.0(5.2 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Net interest income, on a taxable-equivalent basis, increased $91$106 million (7.8 percent) in the second quarter and $156 million (6.7(7.5 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The increases wereincrease was primarily due to the impact of higherrising rates on the margin benefit from deposits along with growth in average loan and deposit balances, partially offset by lower spreadrates on loans. Noninterest income decreased $16$3 million (2.5(0.5 percent) in the secondfirst quarter of 2017,2018, compared with the secondfirst quarter of 2016,2017, principally driven by lower mortgage banking revenue, consistent with industry trends, due to lower origination andmargin on mortgage loan sales, volume related to refinancing activities, partially offset by the valuefavorable valuation of MSRs, net of hedging activities. Partially offsetting the impact of lower mortgage banking revenue waswere higher deposit service charges reflecting higher transaction volumes and account growth, and higher ATM processing services and treasury management fees.

Noninterest incomeexpense increased $18$38 million (1.5(3.0 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodfirst quarter of 2016,2017, primarily due to higher net shared services expense allocated to manage the business, reflecting the impact of investments supporting business growth, and higher ATM processing services fees, treasury management feespersonnel expense, reflecting the impact of merit increases and deposit services charges. These increases werevariable compensation related to business production, partially offset by lower mortgage banking revenue.costs. The provision for credit losses

Noninterest expense increased $48

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Wealth Management and

Investment Services

   

Payment

Services

       

Treasury and

Corporate Support

       

Consolidated

Company

 
    2018  2017   Percent
Change
       2018  2017  Percent
Change
       2018  2017  Percent
Change
       2018  2017  Percent
Change
 
                      
  $     284  $250    13.6    $612  $595   2.9    $53  $55   (3.6)%     $3,197  $3,030   5.5
  432   399    8.3      847(a)   798(a)   6.1      213   215   (.9     2,267(b)   2,230(b)   1.7 
                              5   32   (84.4     5   29   (82.8
  716   649    10.3      1,459   1,393   4.7      271   302   (10.3     5,469   5,289   3.4 
  421   398    5.8      702   646   8.7      198   174   13.8      3,016   2,865   5.3 
     4   5    (20.0     27   31   (12.9                 39   44   (11.4
     425   403    5.5      729   677   7.7      198   174   13.8      3,055   2,909   5.0 
  291   246    18.3      730   716   2.0      73   128   (43.0     2,414   2,380   1.4 
     1   1          272   241   12.9      (2  2   *      341   345   (1.2
  290   245    18.4      458   475   (3.6     75   126   (40.5     2,073   2,035   1.9 
     73   89    (18.0     115   173   (33.5     (110  (146  24.7      391   549   (28.8
  217   156    39.1      343   302   13.6      185   272   (32.0     1,682   1,486   13.2 
                     (7  *      (7  (6  (16.7     (7  (13  46.2 
     $     217  $156    39.1     $343  $295   16.3     $178  $266   (33.1    $1,675  $1,473   13.7 
                      
  $  3,660  $3,190    14.7    $8,354  $7,611   9.8    $805  $611   31.8    $97,465  $93,739   4.0
  509   514    (1.0                 2,503   2,788   (10.2     40,366   43,158   (6.5
  3,096   2,645    17.1                  6   8   (25.0     60,174   57,900   3.9 
               21,284   20,845   2.1                  21,284   20,845   2.1 
     1,617   1,617          424   480   (11.7                 57,051   53,784   6.1 
  8,882   7,966    11.5      30,062   28,936   3.9      3,314   3,407   (2.7     276,340   269,426   2.6 
                                 15   *      3,048   3,732   (18.3
  8,882   7,966    11.5      30,062   28,936   3.9      3,314   3,422   (3.2     279,388   273,158   2.3 
  1,570   1,566    .3      2,542   2,453   3.6                  9,440   9,347   1.0 
  70   87    (19.5     396   437   (9.4                 3,349   3,307   1.3 
  11,875   11,446    3.7      36,173   34,566   4.6      146,054   139,343   4.8      454,288   441,311   2.9 
  14,329   13,841    3.5      1,127   1,024   10.1      2,257   1,969   14.6      79,482   80,738   (1.6
  11,423   10,087    13.2                  42   40   5.0      70,358   65,681   7.1 
  41,662   42,145    (1.1     103   99   4.0      509   454   12.1      147,755   151,368   (2.4
     3,695   4,755    (22.3     3   1   *      4,188   199   *      36,985   30,646   20.7 
  71,109   70,828    .4      1,233   1,124   9.7      6,996   2,662   *      334,580   328,433   1.9 
     2,399   2,403    (.2       6,622   6,405   3.4        17,168   17,913   (4.2       48,825   47,923   1.9 

decreased $9 million (3.9 percent) in the second quarter and $99 million (4.0(13.8 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016, primarily due to higher compensation and employee benefits expenses,2017, reflecting the impact of increased staffing and merit increases, higher net shared services expense, driven by implementation costs of capital investments to support business growth, and the impact of the FDIC insurance surcharge on deposit balances. The provision for credit losses increased $46 milliona favorable change in the second quarter and $178 million in the first six months of 2017, compared with the same periods of 2016, primarily due to growth in auto loans and leases, higherreserve allocation as well as lower net charge-offs and higher releases of reserves related to residential mortgages in the prior year as a result of improvements in the portfolio.charge-offs.

Wealth Management and SecuritiesInvestment Services Wealth Management and SecuritiesInvestment Services provides private banking, financial advisory services, investment management, retail brokerage services, insurance, trust, custody and fund servicing through five businesses: Wealth Management, Corporate Trust Services, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Institutional Trust & Custody and Fund Services. Wealth Management and SecuritiesInvestment Services contributed $124$217 million of the Company’s net income in the secondfirst quarter and $231 million in the first six months of 2017,2018, or increasesan increase of $29 million (30.5 percent) and $61 million (35.9(39.1 percent), respectively, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017.

Net revenue increased $77$67 million (14.7(10.3 percent) in the secondfirst quarter and $158 million (15.5 percent) in the

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 Table 11 Line of Business Financial Performance

  

Wholesale Banking and

Commercial Real Estate

      

Consumer and Small

Business Banking

     

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 2017  2016  Percent
Change
      2017  2016  Percent
Change
     

Condensed Income Statement

          

Net interest income (taxable-equivalent basis)

 $602  $546   10.3   $1,258  $1,167   7.8  

Noninterest income

  238   250   (4.8    620   636   (2.5  

Securities gains (losses), net

                      

Total net revenue

  840   796   5.5     1,878   1,803   4.2   

Noninterest expense

  399   363   9.9     1,280   1,231   4.0   

Other intangibles

  1   1        7   8   (12.5  

Total noninterest expense

  400   364   9.9     1,287   1,239   3.9   

Income before provision and income taxes

  440   432   1.9     591   564   4.8   

Provision for credit losses

  (18  68   *     90   44   *   

Income before income taxes

  458   364   25.8     501   520   (3.7  

Income taxes and taxable-equivalent adjustment

  167   132   26.5     182   189   (3.7  

Net income

  291   232   25.4     319   331   (3.6  

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

                      

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $291  $232   25.4    $319  $331   (3.6  

Average Balance Sheet

          

Commercial

 $73,394  $70,929   3.5   $10,235  $10,504   (2.6)%   

Commercial real estate

  20,820   21,153   (1.6    18,503   18,119   2.1   

Residential mortgages

  6   7   (14.3    55,787   53,316   4.6   

Credit card

                      

Other retail

  1   2   (50.0    52,486   49,413   6.2   

Total loans, excluding covered loans

  94,221   92,091   2.3     137,011   131,352   4.3   

Covered loans

             3,532   4,296   (17.8  

Total loans

  94,221   92,091   2.3     140,543   135,648   3.6   

Goodwill

  1,647   1,647        3,681   3,681      

Other intangible assets

  14   17   (17.6    2,730   2,399   13.8   

Assets

  103,099   100,475   2.6     154,245   150,588   2.4   

Noninterest-bearing deposits

  36,362   36,183   .5     27,304   26,951   1.3   

Interest checking

  9,547   8,101   17.8     47,372   43,549   8.8   

Savings products

  45,763   39,933   14.6     60,696   57,238   6.0   

Time deposits

  13,549   13,384   1.2     12,810   14,249   (10.1  

Total deposits

  105,221   97,601   7.8     148,182   141,987   4.4   

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity

  9,921   8,966   10.7       11,436   11,082   3.2     
  Wholesale Banking and
Commercial Real Estate
      

Consumer and Small

Business Banking

     

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 2017  2016  Percent
Change
      2017  2016  Percent
Change
     

Condensed Income Statement

          

Net interest income (taxable-equivalent basis)

 $1,190  $1,075   10.7   $2,480  $2,324   6.7  

Noninterest income

  482   456   5.7     1,205   1,187   1.5   

Securities gains (losses), net

  (3     *              

Total net revenue

  1,669   1,531   9.0     3,685   3,511   5.0   

Noninterest expense

  790   714   10.6     2,541   2,440   4.1   

Other intangibles

  2   2        14   16   (12.5  

Total noninterest expense

  792   716   10.6     2,555   2,456   4.0   

Income before provision and income taxes

  877   815   7.6     1,130   1,055   7.1   

Provision for credit losses

  18   269   (93.3    155   (23  *   

Income before income taxes

  859   546   57.3     975   1,078   (9.6  

Income taxes and taxable-equivalent adjustment

  313   198   58.1     354   392   (9.7  

Net income

  546   348   56.9     621   686   (9.5  

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

                      

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $546  $348   56.9    $621  $686   (9.5  

Average Balance Sheet

          

Commercial

 $72,906  $70,212   3.8   $10,076  $10,276   (1.9)%   

Commercial real estate

  21,062   20,897   .8     18,527   18,070   2.5   

Residential mortgages

  7   7        55,519   52,720   5.3   

Credit card

                      

Other retail

  1   2   (50.0    52,089   49,208   5.9   

Total loans, excluding covered loans

  93,976   91,118   3.1     136,211   130,274   4.6   

Covered loans

             3,624   4,381   (17.3  

Total loans

  93,976   91,118   3.1     139,835   134,655   3.8   

Goodwill

  1,647   1,647        3,681   3,681      

Other intangible assets

  14   18   (22.2    2,749   2,456   11.9   

Assets

  102,706   99,459   3.3     153,954   149,299   3.1   

Noninterest-bearing deposits

  36,622   36,441   .5     27,136   26,457   2.6   

Interest checking

  9,402   7,481   25.7     46,846   42,841   9.3   

Savings products

  47,274   37,879   24.8     60,298   56,678   6.4   

Time deposits

  13,015   12,752   2.1     13,011   14,448   (9.9  

Total deposits

  106,313   94,553   12.4     147,291   140,424   4.9   

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity

  9,801   8,892   10.2       11,479   11,051   3.9     

*Not meaningful

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    Wealth Management and
Securities Services
  

Payment

Services

  

Treasury and

Corporate Support

  

Consolidated

Company

 
    2017  2016  Percent
Change
      2017      2016  Percent
Change
      2017  2016  Percent
Change
      2017  2016  Percent
Change
 
                   
 $187  $122   53.3   $540   $513   5.3   $481  $548   (12.2)%    $3,068  $2,896   5.9
  413   401   3.0     909    923   (1.5    230   339   (32.2    2,410   2,549   (5.5
                               9   3   *     9   3   * 
  600   523   14.7     1,449    1,436   .9     720   890   (19.1    5,487   5,448   .7 
  401   366   9.6     722    678   6.5     178   310   (42.6    2,980   2,948   1.1 
     5   6   (16.7    30       29   3.4                43   44   (2.3
     406   372   9.1     752       707   6.4     178   310   (42.6    3,023   2,992   1.0 
  194   151   28.5     697    729   (4.4    542   580   (6.6    2,464   2,456   .3 
     (1  1   *     283       215   31.6     (4  (1  *     350   327   7.0 
  195   150   30.0     414    514   (19.5    546   581   (6.0    2,114   2,129   (.7
     71   55   29.1     151       187   (19.3    31   30   3.3     602   593   1.5 
  124   95   30.5     263    327   (19.6    515   551   (6.5    1,512   1,536   (1.6
                (6      (8  25.0     (6  (6       (12  (14  14.3 
    $124  $95   30.5    $257      $319   (19.4   $509  $545   (6.6   $1,500  $1,522   (1.4
                   
 $3,374  $2,835   19.0   $7,975   $7,522   6.0   $660  $364   81.3   $95,638  $92,154   3.8
  507   521   (2.7                2,719   3,195   (14.9    42,549   42,988   (1.0
  2,751   2,178   26.3                            58,544   55,501   5.5 
             20,631    20,140   2.4                20,631   20,140   2.4 
     1,676   1,522   10.1     464       531   (12.6               54,627   51,468   6.1 
  8,308   7,056   17.7     29,070    28,193   3.1     3,379   3,559   (5.1    271,989   262,251   3.7 
                               7   35   (80.0    3,539   4,331   (18.3
  8,308   7,056   17.7     29,070    28,193   3.1     3,386   3,594   (5.8    275,528   266,582   3.4 
  1,567   1,568   (.1    2,458    2,472   (.6               9,353   9,368   (.2
  83   104   (20.2    408    506   (19.4               3,235   3,026   6.9 
  11,427   10,081   13.4     34,805    33,997   2.4     142,529   133,609   6.7     446,105   428,750   4.0 
  15,971   13,096   22.0     1,015    925   9.7     2,058   2,016   2.1     82,710   79,171   4.5 
  10,321   9,148   12.8                 50   44   13.6     67,290   60,842   10.6 
  43,300   35,393   22.3     102    97   5.2     440   501   (12.2    150,301   133,162   12.9 
     4,286   3,908   9.7                    226   2,670   (91.5    30,871   34,211   (9.8
  73,878   61,545   20.0     1,117    1,022   9.3     2,774   5,231   (47.0    331,172   307,386   7.7 
     2,365   2,385   (.8      6,230       6,376   (2.3      18,321   18,375   (.3      48,273   47,184   2.3 
    

Wealth Management and

Securities Services

  

Payment

Services

      

Treasury and

Corporate Support

      

Consolidated

Company

 
    2017  2016  Percent
Change
      2017      2016  Percent
Change
      2017  2016  Percent
Change
      2017  2016  Percent
Change
 
                   
 $366  $239   53.1   $1,089   $1,041   4.6   $938  $1,105   (15.1)%    $6,063  $5,784   4.8
  811   780   4.0     1,766    1,739   1.6     446   533   (16.3    4,710   4,695   .3 
                               41   6   *     38   6   * 
  1,177   1,019   15.5     2,855    2,780   2.7     1,425   1,644   (13.3    10,811   10,485   3.1 
  804   740   8.6     1,423    1,337   6.4     322   421   (23.5    5,880   5,652   4.0 
     10   12   (16.7    61       59   3.4                87   89   (2.2
     814   752   8.2     1,484       1,396   6.3     322   421   (23.5    5,967   5,741   3.9 
  363   267   36.0     1,371    1,384   (.9    1,103   1,223   (9.8    4,844   4,744   2.1 
        (1  *     524       407   28.7     (2  5   *     695   657   5.8 
  363   268   35.4     847    977   (13.3    1,105   1,218   (9.3    4,149   4,087   1.5 
     132   98   34.7     309       355   (13.0    43   107   (59.8    1,151   1,150   .1 
  231   170   35.9     538    622   (13.5    1,062   1,111   (4.4    2,998   2,937   2.1 
                (13      (17  23.5     (12  (12       (25  (29  13.8 
    $231  $170   35.9    $525      $605   (13.2   $1,050  $1,099   (4.5   $2,973  $2,908   2.2 
                   
 $3,282  $2,865   14.6   $7,794   $7,272   7.2   $636  $362   75.7   $94,694  $90,987   4.1
  510   530   (3.8                2,753   3,197   (13.9    42,852   42,694   .4 
  2,698   2,127   26.8                            58,224   54,854   6.1 
             20,737    20,192   2.7                20,737   20,192   2.7 
     1,646   1,532   7.4     472       541   (12.8               54,208   51,283   5.7 
  8,136   7,054   15.3     29,003    28,005   3.6     3,389   3,559   (4.8    270,715   260,010   4.1 
                               11   41   (73.2    3,635   4,422   (17.8
  8,136   7,054   15.3     29,003    28,005   3.6     3,400   3,600   (5.6    274,350   264,432   3.8 
  1,567   1,568   (.1    2,455    2,467   (.5               9,350   9,363   (.1
  85   107   (20.6    422    506   (16.6               3,270   3,087   5.9 
  11,435   10,188   12.2     34,696    33,998   2.1     140,930   132,209   6.6     443,721   425,153   4.4 
  14,925   12,995   14.9     1,019    943   8.1     2,027   2,034   (.3    81,729   78,870   3.6 
  10,197   9,010   13.2                 45   44   2.3     66,490   59,376   12.0 
  42,713   34,287   24.6     101    96   5.2     446   497   (10.3    150,832   129,437   16.5 
     4,520   3,727   21.3                    213   3,022   (93.0    30,759   33,949   (9.4
  72,355   60,019   20.6     1,120    1,039   7.8     2,731   5,597   (51.2    329,810   301,632   9.3 
     2,383   2,380   .1       6,318       6,351   (.5      18,118   18,287   (.9      48,099   46,961   2.4 

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first six months of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Net interest income, on a taxable-equivalent basis, increased $65$34 million (53.3 percent) in the second quarter and $127 million (53.1(13.6 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The increases were principallyincrease was primarily due to the impact of higherrising rates on the margin benefit from deposits along with highergrowth in average loan and deposit balances.balances, partially offset by lower rates on loans. Noninterest income increased $12$33 million (3.0 percent) in the second quarter and $31 million (4.0(8.3 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016,2017, principally due to business growth, net asset inflows and favorable market conditions and account growth.conditions.

Noninterest expense increased $34$22 million (9.1 percent) in the second quarter and $62 million (8.2(5.5 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016. The increases were2017, primarily theas a result of higher compensation and employee benefits expenses, reflecting the impact of higher staffing and merit increases, higher net shared services expense andallocated to manage the business, reflecting the impact of the FDIC insurance surcharge.implementation costs of capital investments to support business growth, and higher compensation expense, reflecting higher staffing along with merit increases and variable compensation related to business production, partially offset by lower professional services expense.

Payment Services Payment Services includes consumer and business credit cards, stored-value cards, debit cards, corporate, government and purchasing card services,

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consumer lines of credit and merchant processing. Payment Services contributed $257$343 million of the Company’s net income in the secondfirst quarter and $525of 2018, or an increase of $48 million in the first six months of 2017, or decreases of $62 million (19.4(16.3 percent) and $80 million (13.2 percent), respectively, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017.

Net revenue increased $13$66 million (0.9 percent) in the second quarter and $75 million (2.7(4.7 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Net interest income, on a taxable-equivalent basis, increased $27$17 million (5.3 percent) in the second quarter and $48 million (4.6(2.9 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016,2017, primarily due to higher average loan balances and rising interest rates, in addition to higher loan fees.volumes. Noninterest income decreased $14increased $49 million (1.5(6.1 percent) in the secondfirst quarter of 2018, compared with the first quarter of 2017, compared with the second quarter of 2016, primarily due to the impact of a gain on the sale of an equity investment in the prior year, partially offset by growth inhigher credit and debit card revenue and corporate payment products revenue, and merchant processing services revenueboth driven by higher sales volumes.

Noninterest incomeexpense increased $27$52 million (1.6(7.7 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodfirst quarter of 2016, primarily due to credit and debit card revenue, corporate payment products revenue and merchant processing services revenue growth, partially offset by the impact of the gain on the sale of an equity investment in the prior year.

Noninterest expense increased $45 million (6.4 percent) in the second quarter and $88 million (6.3 percent) in the first six months of 2017, compared with the same periods of 2016, principally due to higher compensation and employee benefits expenses, reflecting higher staffing to support business investment and compliance programs and merit increases, and higher net shared services expense.expense allocated to manage the business, reflecting the impact of investments supporting business growth, and higher personnel expense and equipment costs. The provision for credit losses increased $68$31 million (31.6 percent) in the second quarter and $117 million (28.7(12.9 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016,2017, primarily due to higher net charge-offs, and unfavorable changes in the reserve allocation related to portfolio growth and higher loss rates.charge-offs.

Treasury and Corporate Support Treasury and Corporate Support includes the Company’s investment portfolios, funding, capital management, interest rate risk management, income taxes not allocated to the business lines, including most investments intax-advantaged projects, and the residual aggregate of those expenses associated with corporate activities that are managed on a consolidated basis. Treasury and Corporate Support recorded net income of $509$178 million in the secondfirst quarter and $1.1 billionof 2018, compared with $266 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2017, compared with $545 million and $1.1 billion in the same periods of 2016, respectively.2017.

Net revenue decreased $170$31 million (19.1 percent) in the second quarter and $219 million (13.3(10.3 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016. Net interest2017. Noninterest income on a taxable-equivalent basis, decreased $67$29 million (12.2 percent) in the second quarter and $167 million (15.1(11.7 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016, principally2017, primarily due to the impact of higher margin benefits on deposits credited to the business lines, partially offset by growth in thelower equity investment portfolio. Total noninterest income decreased $103and securities gains compared with a year ago.

Noninterest expense increased $24 million (30.1 percent) in the second quarter and $52 million (9.6(13.8 percent) in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016,2017, principally due to the impact of the 2016 Visa Europe sale, partially offset by higher income from other equity investments and higher gains on sales of investment securities in the current year.

Noninterest expense decreased $132 million (42.6 percent) in the second quarter and $99 million (23.5 percent) in the first six months of 2017, compared with the same periods of 2016, primarily due to the impacts of an increase in reserves related to legal and regulatory matters and a charitable contribution both recorded in the second quarter of 2016, and lower net

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shared services expense in the current year. These decreases were partially offset by higher compensationpersonnel expense, reflecting the impact of increased staffing and merit increases including variable compensation.compensation related to the impact of changes in the vesting provisions related to stock-based compensation programs, as well as higher net occupancy and equipment costs. These increases were partially offset by a favorable change in net shared services expense allocated to manage the business. The provision for credit losses was $3 million lower in the second quarter and $7$4 million lower in the first six monthsquarter of 2017,2018, compared with the same periodsfirst quarter of 2016, primarily2017, due to lower net charge-offs.a favorable change in the reserve allocation.

Income taxes are assessed to each line of business at a managerial tax rate of 25.0 percent starting in the first quarter of 2018 due to tax reform, compared with 36.4 percent with thein 2017. The residual tax expense or benefit to arrive at the consolidated effective tax rate is included in Treasury and Corporate Support.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In addition to capital ratios defined by banking regulators, the Company considers various other measures when evaluating capital utilization and adequacy, including:

Tangible common equity to tangible assets, and
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets,
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented standardized approach, and
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented advanced approaches.assets.

These capital measures are viewed by management as useful additional methods of reflectingevaluating the Company’s utilization of its capital held and the level of capital available to withstand unexpected negative market or economic conditions. Additionally, presentation of these measures allows investors, analysts and banking regulators to assess the Company’s capital position relative to other financial services companies. These measures differ from currently effective capital ratios defined by banking regulations principally in that the numerator of the currently effective ratios, which are subject to certain transitional provisions, temporarily excludes a portion of unrealized gains and losses related to available-for-sale securities and retirement plan obligations, and includes a portion of capital related to intangible assets, other than MSRs. These capital measures are not defined in generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), or are not currently effective or defined in federal banking regulations. As a result, these capital measures disclosed by the Company may be considerednon-GAAP financial measures. In addition, certain capital measures related to prior periods are presented on the same basis as those capital measures in the current period. The effective capital ratios defined by banking regulations for these periods were subject to certain transitional provisions. Management believes this information helps investors assess trends in the Company’s capital adequacy.

The Company also discloses net interest income and related ratios and analysis on a taxable-equivalent basis, which may also be considerednon-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes this presentation to be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income as it provides a relevant comparison of net interest income arising from taxable andtax-exempt sources. In addition, certain performance measures, including the efficiency ratio and net interest margin utilize net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis.

There may be limits in the usefulness of these measures to investors. As a result, the Company encourages readers to consider the consolidated financial statements and other financial information contained in this report in their entirety, and not to rely on any single financial measure.

 

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The following table shows the Company’s calculation of thesenon-GAAP financial measures:

 

(Dollars in Millions) June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 

Total equity

 $48,949  $47,933  $49,812  $49,666 

Preferred stock

 (5,419 (5,501 (5,419 (5,419

Noncontrolling interests

 (629 (635 (625 (626

Goodwill (net of deferred tax liability) (1)

 (8,181 (8,203 (8,609 (8,613

Intangible assets, other than mortgage servicing rights

 (634 (712 (608 (583

Tangible common equity (a)

 34,086  32,882  34,551  34,425 

Tangible common equity (as calculated above)

 34,086  32,882 

Adjustments (2)

 (51 (55

Common equity tier 1 capital estimated for the Basel III fully implemented standardized and advanced approaches (b)

 34,035  32,827 

Total assets

 463,844  445,964  460,119  462,040 

Goodwill (net of deferred tax liability) (1)

 (8,181 (8,203 (8,609 (8,613

Intangible assets, other than mortgage servicing rights

 (634 (712 (608 (583

Tangible assets (c)

 455,029  437,049 

Tangible assets (b)

 450,902  452,844 

Risk-weighted assets, determined in accordance with prescribed transitional standardized approach regulatory requirements (d)

 361,164  358,237 

Risk-weighted assets, determined in accordance with the Basel III standardized approach (c)

 373,141  367,771 

Tangible common equity (as calculated above)

  34,425 

Adjustments (2)

  (550

Common equity tier 1 capital estimated for the Basel III fully implemented standardized and advanced approaches (d)

  33,875 

Risk-weighted assets, determined in accordance with prescribed transitional standardized approach regulatory requirements

  367,771 

Adjustments (3)

 3,967  4,027   4,473 

Risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented standardized approach (e)

 365,131  362,264   372,244 

Risk-weighted assets, determined in accordance with prescribed transitional advanced approaches regulatory requirements

 287,124  277,141   287,211 

Adjustments (4)

 4,231  4,295   4,769 

Risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented advanced approaches (f)

 291,355  281,436   291,980 

Ratios

    

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (a)/(c)

 7.5 7.5

Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets (a)/(d)

 9.4  9.2 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented standardized approach (b)/(e)

 9.3  9.1 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented advanced approaches (b)/(f)

 11.7  11.7 

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (a)/(b)

 7.7 7.6

Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets (a)/(c)

 9.3  9.4 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented standardized
approach (d)/(e)

  9.1 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets estimated for the Basel III fully implemented advanced approaches (d)/(f)

  11.6 

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
      Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months
Ended March 31
 
 2017 2016      2017 2016  2018 2017 

Net interest income

 $3,017  $2,845     $5,962  $5,680  $3,168  $2,980 

Taxable-equivalent adjustment (5)

 51  51      101  104  29  50 

Net interest income, on a taxable-equivalent basis

 3,068  2,896      6,063  5,784  3,197  3,030 
 

Net interest income, on a taxable-equivalent basis (as calculated above)

 3,068  2,896      6,063  5,784  3,197  3,030 

Noninterest income

 2,419  2,552      4,748  4,701  2,272  2,259 

Less: Securities gains (losses), net

 9  3      38  6  5  29 

Total net revenue, excluding net securities gains (losses) (g)

 5,478  5,445 ��    10,773  10,479  5,464  5,260 
 

Noninterest expense (h)

 3,023  2,992      5,967  5,741  3,055  2,909 
 

Efficiency ratio (h)/(g)

 55.2 54.9     55.4 54.8 55.9 55.3

 

(1)Includes goodwill related to certain investments in unconsolidated financial institutions per prescribed regulatory requirements.
(2)Includes net (gains) losses on cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and other adjustments.
(3)Includes higher risk-weighting for unfunded loan commitments, investment securities, residential mortgages, MSRs and other adjustments.
(4)Primarily reflects higher risk-weighting for MSRs.
(5)UtilizesInterest and rates are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis based on a federal income tax rate of 21 percent and 35 percent for those assetsthe three months ended March 31, 2018 and liabilities whose income or expense is not included for federal income tax purposes.    2017, respectively.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company comply with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company’s financial position and results of operations can be affected by these estimates and assumptions, which are integral to understanding the Company’s financial statements. Critical accounting policies are those policies management believes are the most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results, and require management to make estimates that are difficult, subjective or complex. Most accounting policies are not considered by management to be critical accounting policies. Those policies considered to be critical accounting policies relate to the allowance for credit losses, fair value estimates, purchased loans and related indemnification assets, MSRs, goodwill and other intangibles and income taxes. Management has discussed the development and the selection of critical accounting policies with the Company’s Audit Committee. These accounting policies are discussed in detail in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Critical Accounting Policies” and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inRules 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Based upon this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the most recently completed fiscal quarter, there was no change made in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules13a-15(f) and15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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U.S. Bancorp

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

(Dollars in Millions) June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 
 (Unaudited  (Unaudited)   

Assets

    

Cash and due from banks

 $28,964  $15,705  $19,246  $19,505 

Investment securities

    

Held-to-maturity (fair value $43,384 and $42,435, respectively)

 43,659  42,991 

Available-for-sale ($798 and $755 pledged as collateral, respectively) (a)

 67,455  66,284 

Loans held for sale (including $3,656 and $4,822 of mortgage loans carried at fair value, respectively)

 3,661  4,826 

Held-to-maturity (fair value $43,408 and $43,723, respectively)

 44,612  44,362 

Available-for-sale ($571 and $689 pledged as collateral, respectively) (a)

 67,125  68,137 

Loans held for sale (including $3,271 and $3,534 of mortgage loans carried at fair value, respectively)

 4,777  3,554 

Loans

    

Commercial

 96,836  93,386  ��98,097  97,561 

Commercial real estate

 41,908  43,098  40,140  40,463 

Residential mortgages

 58,796  57,274  60,477  59,783 

Credit card

 20,861  21,749  20,901  22,180 

Other retail

 55,445  53,864  55,317  57,324 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 273,846  269,371  274,932  277,311 

Covered loans

 3,437  3,836  2,979  3,121 

Total loans

 277,283  273,207  277,911  280,432 

Less allowance for loan losses

 (3,856 (3,813 (3,918 (3,925

Net loans

 273,427  269,394  273,993  276,507 

Premises and equipment

 2,413  2,443  2,441  2,432 

Goodwill

 9,361  9,344  9,440  9,434 

Other intangible assets

 3,216  3,303  3,388  3,228 

Other assets (including $460 and $314 of trading securities at fair value pledged as collateral, respectively) (a)

 31,688  31,674 

Other assets (including $829 and $238 of trading securities at fair value pledged as collateral, respectively) (a)

 35,097  34,881 

Total assets

 $463,844  $445,964  $460,119  $462,040 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

    

Deposits

    

Noninterest-bearing

 $93,029  $86,097  $82,211  $87,557 

Interest-bearing (b)

 254,233  248,493  262,315  259,658 

Total deposits

 347,262  334,590  344,526  347,215 

Short-term borrowings

 14,412  13,963  17,703  16,651 

Long-term debt

 37,814  33,323  33,201  32,259 

Other liabilities

 15,407  16,155  14,877  16,249 

Total liabilities

 414,895  398,031  410,307  412,374 

Shareholders’ equity

    

Preferred stock

 5,419  5,501  5,419  5,419 

Common stock, par value $0.01 a share — authorized: 4,000,000,000 shares; issued: 6/30/17 and 12/31/16 — 2,125,725,742 shares

 21  21 

Common stock, par value $0.01 a share — authorized: 4,000,000,000 shares; issued: 3/31/18 and 12/31/17 — 2,125,725,742 shares

 21  21 

Capital surplus

 8,425  8,440  8,438  8,464 

Retained earnings

 52,033  50,151  55,549  54,142 

Less cost of common stock in treasury: 6/30/17 — 446,788,675 shares; 12/31/16 — 428,813,585 shares

 (16,332 (15,280

Less cost of common stock in treasury: 3/31/18 — 476,747,913 shares; 12/31/17 — 470,080,231 shares

 (18,047 (17,602

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 (1,246 (1,535 (2,193 (1,404

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity

 48,320  47,298  49,187  49,040 

Noncontrolling interests

 629  635  625  626 

Total equity

 48,949  47,933  49,812  49,666 

Total liabilities and equity

 $463,844  $445,964  $460,119  $462,040 

 

(a)Includes only collateral pledged by the Company where counterparties have the right to sell or pledge the collateral.
(b)lncludes time deposits greater than $250,000 balances of $5.2$7.8 billion and $3.0$6.8 billion at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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U.S. Bancorp

Consolidated Statement of Income

  Three Months Ended
March 31
 

(Dollars and Shares in Millions, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

         2018  2017 

Interest Income

  

Loans

 $3,095  $2,790 

Loans held for sale

  33   35 

Investment securities

  613   530 

Other interest income

  50   38 

Total interest income

  3,791   3,393 

Interest Expense

  

Deposits

  345   199 

Short-term borrowings

  75   24 

Long-term debt

  203   190 

Total interest expense

  623   413 

Net interest income

  3,168   2,980 

Provision for credit losses

  341   345 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

  2,827   2,635 

Noninterest Income

  

Credit and debit card revenue

  324   299 

Corporate payment products revenue

  154   137 

Merchant processing services

  363   354 

ATM processing services

  79   71 

Trust and investment management fees

  398   368 

Deposit service charges

  182   172 

Treasury management fees

  150   153 

Commercial products revenue

  220   247 

Mortgage banking revenue

  184   207 

Investment products fees

  46   42 

Realized securities gains (losses), net

  5   29 

Other

  167   180 

Total noninterest income

  2,272   2,259 

Noninterest Expense

  

Compensation

  1,523   1,391 

Employee benefits

  330   301 

Net occupancy and equipment

  265   247 

Professional services

  83   96 

Marketing and business development

  97   90 

Technology and communications

  235   217 

Postage, printing and supplies

  80   81 

Other intangibles

  39   44 

Other

  403   442 

Total noninterest expense

  3,055   2,909 

Income before income taxes

  2,044   1,985 

Applicable income taxes

  362   499 

Net income

  1,682   1,486 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (7  (13

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $1,675  $1,473 

Net income applicable to U.S. Bancorp common shareholders

 $1,597  $1,387 

Earnings per common share

 $.97  $.82 

Diluted earnings per common share

 $.96  $.82 

Dividends declared per common share

 $.30  $.28 

Average common shares outstanding

  1,652   1,694 

Average diluted common shares outstanding

  1,657   1,701 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

  Three Months Ended
March 31
 

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)

         2018          2017 

Net income

 $1,682  $1,486 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

  

Changes in unrealized gains and losses on investment securitiesavailable-for-sale

  (776  127 

Changes in unrealized gains and losses on derivative hedges

  86   7 

Foreign currency translation

  13   10 

Changes in unrealized gains and losses on retirement plans

  (3   

Reclassification to earnings of realized gains and losses

  29   11 

Income taxes related to other comprehensive income (loss)

  162   (59

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

  (489  96 

Comprehensive income

  1,193   1,582 

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (7  (13

Comprehensive income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $1,186  $1,569 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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U.S. Bancorp

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

  U.S. Bancorp Shareholders       

(Dollars and Shares in Millions)

(Unaudited)

 Common Shares
Outstanding
  Preferred
Stock
  Common
Stock
  Capital
Surplus
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Stock
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
U.S. Bancorp
Shareholders’
Equity
  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Total
Equity
 

Balance December 31, 2016

  1,697  $5,501  $21  $8,440  $50,151  $(15,280 $(1,535 $47,298  $635  $47,933 

Net income (loss)

      1,473     1,473   13   1,486 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

        96   96    96 

Preferred stock dividends

      (69    (69   (69

Common stock dividends

      (476    (476   (476

Issuance of preferred stock

   993        993    993 

Call of preferred stock

   (1,075    (10    (1,085   (1,085

Issuance of common and treasury stock

  6     (107   220    113    113 

Purchase of treasury stock

  (11      (600   (600   (600

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

            (13  (13

Stock option and restricted stock grants

              55               55       55 

Balance March 31, 2017

  1,692  $5,419  $21  $8,388  $51,069  $(15,660 $(1,439 $47,798  $635  $48,433 

Balance December 31, 2017

  1,656  $5,419  $21  $8,464  $54,142  $(17,602 $(1,404 $49,040  $626  $49,666 

Change in accounting principles (a)

      299    (300  (1   (1

Net income (loss)

      1,675     1,675   7   1,682 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

        (489  (489   (489

Preferred stock dividends

      (70    (70   (70

Common stock dividends

      (497    (497   (497

Issuance of common and treasury stock

  4     (109   149    40    40 

Purchase of treasury stock

  (11      (594   (594   (594

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

            (7  (7

Net other changes in noncontrolling interests

            (1  (1

Stock option and restricted stock grants

              83               83       83 

Balance March 31, 2018

  1,649  $5,419  $21  $8,438  $55,549  $(18,047 $(2,193 $49,187  $625  $49,812 

a)Includes the impact of the reduced federal statutory tax rate for corporations included in 2017 tax reform legislation, reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and into retained earnings as of the beginning of the period.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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U.S. Bancorp

Consolidated Statement of IncomeCash Flows

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

(Dollars and Shares in Millions, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

         2017  

2016

           2017  

        2016

 

Interest Income

      

Loans

 $2,901  $2,664   $5,698  $5,308 

Loans held for sale

  29   36    64   67 

Investment securities

  555   523    1,085   1,040 

Other interest income

  46   29    84   58 

Total interest income

  3,531   3,252    6,931   6,473 

Interest Expense

      

Deposits

  238   152    437   291 

Short-term borrowings

  77   66    143   131 

Long-term debt

  199   189    389   371 

Total interest expense

  514   407    969   793 

Net interest income

  3,017   2,845    5,962   5,680 

Provision for credit losses

  350   327    695   657 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

  2,667   2,518    5,267   5,023 

Noninterest Income

      

Credit and debit card revenue

  319   296    611   562 

Corporate payment products revenue

  184   181    363   351 

Merchant processing services

  407   403    785   776 

ATM processing services

  90   84    175   164 

Trust and investment management fees

  380   358    748   697 

Deposit service charges

  184   179    361   347 

Treasury management fees

  160   147    313   289 

Commercial products revenue

  210   238    417   435 

Mortgage banking revenue

  212   238    419   425 

Investment products fees

  41   39    81   79 

Securities gains (losses), net

      

Realized gains (losses), net

  9   4    38   7 

Total other-than-temporary impairment

            (2

Portion of other-than-temporary impairment recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

     (1      1 

Total securities gains (losses), net

  9   3    38   6 

Other

  223   386    437   570 

Total noninterest income

  2,419   2,552    4,748   4,701 

Noninterest Expense

      

Compensation

  1,416   1,277    2,807   2,526 

Employee benefits

  287   278    601   578 

Net occupancy and equipment

  255   243    502   491 

Professional services

  105   121    201   219 

Marketing and business development

  109   149    199   226 

Technology and communications

  242   241    477   474 

Postage, printing and supplies

  81   77    162   156 

Other intangibles

  43   44    87   89 

Other

  485   562    931   982 

Total noninterest expense

  3,023   2,992    5,967   5,741 

Income before income taxes

  2,063   2,078    4,048   3,983 

Applicable income taxes

  551   542    1,050   1,046 

Net income

  1,512   1,536    2,998   2,937 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (12  (14   (25  (29

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $1,500  $1,522   $2,973  $2,908 

Net income applicable to U.S. Bancorp common shareholders

 $1,430  $1,435   $2,817  $2,764 

Earnings per common share

 $.85  $.83   $1.67  $1.60 

Diluted earnings per common share

 $.85  $.83   $1.66  $1.59 

Dividends declared per common share

 $.280  $.255   $.560  $.510 

Average common shares outstanding

  1,684   1,725    1,689   1,731 

Average diluted common shares outstanding

  1,690   1,731    1,695   1,737 

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
March 31
 
         2018  2017 

Operating Activities

  

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $1,675  $1,473 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

  

Provision for credit losses

  341   345 

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment

  74   73 

Amortization of intangibles

  39   44 

(Gain) loss on sale of loans held for sale

  (62  (116

(Gain) loss on sale of securities and other assets

  (78  (146

Loans originated for sale in the secondary market, net of repayments

  (7,762  (7,802

Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale

  7,975   9,968 

Other, net

  (768  (649

Net cash provided by operating activities

  1,434   3,190 

Investing Activities

  

Proceeds from sales ofavailable-for-sale investment securities

  944   828 

Proceeds from maturities ofheld-to-maturity investment securities

  1,598   2,085 

Proceeds from maturities ofavailable-for-sale investment securities

  2,771   2,786 

Purchases ofheld-to-maturity investment securities

  (3,310  (2,500

Purchases ofavailable-for-sale investment securities

  (2,068  (4,253

Net decrease (increase) in loans outstanding

  1,417   (250

Proceeds from sales of loans

  330   439 

Purchases of loans

  (1,135  (932

Other, net

  (465  76 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  82   (1,721

Financing Activities

  

Net (decrease) increase in deposits

  (2,689  2,283 

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

  1,052   (1,780

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

  2,110   3,162 

Principal payments or redemption of long-term debt

  (1,137  (473

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

     993 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

  40   112 

Repurchase of common stock

  (588  (594

Cash dividends paid on preferred stock

  (64  (80

Cash dividends paid on common stock

  (499  (478

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  (1,775  3,145 

Change in cash and due from banks

  (259  4,614 

Cash and due from banks at beginning of period

  19,505   15,705 

Cash and due from banks at end of period

 $19,246  $20,319 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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U.S. Bancorp

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)

         2017          2016           2017          2016 

Net income

 $1,512  $1,536   $2,998  $2,937 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

      

Changes in unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale

  328   333    455   821 

Other-than-temporary impairment not recognized in earnings on securities available-for-sale

     1       (1

Changes in unrealized gains and losses on derivative hedges

  (37  (87   (30  (183

Foreign currency translation

  (1  (20   9   (36

Reclassification to earnings of realized gains and losses

  26   66    37   142 

Income taxes related to other comprehensive income (loss)

  (123  (111   (182  (286

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

  193   182    289   457 

Comprehensive income

  1,705   1,718    3,287   3,394 

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (12  (14   (25  (29

Comprehensive income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $1,693  $1,704   $3,262  $3,365 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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U.S. Bancorp

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

  U.S. Bancorp Shareholders       

(Dollars and Shares in Millions)

(Unaudited)

 Common Shares
Outstanding
  Preferred
Stock
  Common
Stock
  Capital
Surplus
  Retained
Earnings
  

Treasury

Stock

  

Accumulated
Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

  Total
U.S. Bancorp
Shareholders’
Equity
  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Total
Equity
 

Balance December 31, 2015

  1,745  $5,501  $21  $8,376  $46,377  $(13,125 $(1,019 $46,131  $686  $46,817 

Net income (loss)

      2,908     2,908   29   2,937 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

        457   457    457 

Preferred stock dividends

      (140    (140   (140

Common stock dividends

      (885    (885   (885

Issuance of common and treasury stock

  5     (57   176    119    119 

Purchase of treasury stock

  (31      (1,292   (1,292   (1,292

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

            (25  (25

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

     1   9     10   (50  (40

Net other changes in noncontrolling interests

            (1  (1

Stock option and restricted stock grants

              82               82       82 

Balance June 30, 2016

  1,719  $5,501  $21  $8,402  $48,269  $(14,241 $(562 $47,390  $639  $48,029 

Balance December 31, 2016

  1,697  $5,501  $21  $8,440  $50,151  $(15,280 $(1,535 $47,298  $635  $47,933 

Net income (loss)

      2,973     2,973   25   2,998 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

        289   289    289 

Preferred stock dividends

      (133    (133   (133

Common stock dividends

      (948    (948   (948

Issuance of preferred stock

   993        993    993 

Redemption of preferred stock

   (1,075    (10    (1,085   (1,085

Issuance of common and treasury stock

  7     (111   238    127    127 

Purchase of treasury stock

  (25      (1,290   (1,290   (1,290

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

            (34  (34

Net other changes in noncontrolling interests

            3   3 

Stock option and restricted stock grants

              96               96       96 

Balance June 30, 2017

  1,679  $5,419  $21  $8,425  $52,033  $(16,332 $(1,246 $48,320  $629  $48,949 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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U.S. Bancorp

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)

 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 2017  2016 

Operating Activities

  

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $2,973  $2,908 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

  

Provision for credit losses

  695   657 

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment

  146   147 

Amortization of intangibles

  87   89 

(Gain) loss on sale of loans held for sale

  (317  (433

(Gain) loss on sale of securities and other assets

  (282  (354

Loans originated for sale in the secondary market, net of repayments

  (16,337  (19,753

Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale

  17,707   18,887 

Other, net

  107   536 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  4,779   2,684 

Investing Activities

  

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investment securities

  2,718   5,071 

Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity investment securities

  4,094   4,503 

Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale investment securities

  6,417   6,439 

Purchases of held-to-maturity investment securities

  (4,784  (2,963

Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities

  (9,883  (15,204

Net increase in loans outstanding

  (4,122  (8,025

Proceeds from sales of loans

  851   782 

Purchases of loans

  (1,537  (1,123

Other, net

  (568  426 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (6,814  (10,094

Financing Activities

  

Net increase in deposits

  12,672   17,192 

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

  449   (9,444

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

  6,698   9,149 

Principal payments or redemption of long-term debt

  (2,175  (4,384

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

  993    

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

  127   113 

Repurchase of preferred stock

  (1,085   

Repurchase of common stock

  (1,282  (1,267

Cash dividends paid on preferred stock

  (149  (127

Cash dividends paid on common stock

  (954  (891

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

     (40

Net cash provided by financing activities

  15,294   10,301 

Change in cash and due from banks

  13,259   2,891 

Cash and due from banks at beginning of period

  15,705   11,147 

Cash and due from banks at end of period

 $28,964  $14,038 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions toForm 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and notes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flow activity required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In the opinion of management of U.S. Bancorp (the “Company”), all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods have been made. These financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017. Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Accounting policies for the lines of business are generally the same as those used in preparation of the consolidated financial statements with respect to activities specifically attributable to each business line. However, the preparation of business line results requires management to establish methodologies to allocate funding costs, expenses and other financial elements to each line of business. Table 11 “Line of Business Financial Performance” included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis provides details of segment results. This information is incorporated by reference into these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Note 2Accounting Changes

Stock-Based CompensationRevenue Recognition Effective January 1, 2017,2018, the Company adopted accounting guidance, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in March 2016, simplifying the accounting for stock-based compensation awards issued to employees. The guidance requires all excess tax benefits and deficiencies that pertain to stock-based compensation awards to be recognized within income tax expense instead of within capital surplus. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the FASB issued accounting guidance, effective for the Company on January 1, 2018, clarifying the principles for recognizing revenue from certain contracts with customers. The guidance does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, such as loans and securities. The Company is currently evaluating the adoption of this guidance using either a fully retrospective approach, wherewas not material to the Company’s financial statements.

Financial Instruments—Hedge AccountingEffective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted accounting guidance, issued by the FASB in August 2017, related to hedge accounting. This guidance makes targeted changes to the hedge accounting model to simplify the application of hedge accounting and more closely align financial reporting to an entity’s risk management activities. This guidance expands risk management strategies that qualify for hedge accounting, simplifies certain effectiveness assessment requirements, eliminates separate reporting of ineffectiveness and changes certain presentation and disclosure requirements for hedge accounting activities. Upon adoption, the Company elected to apply the guidance would be applied to all periods presented in the financial statements, or a modified retrospective approach, where the guidance would only be applied to existing contracts in effect at the adoption date and new contracts going forward.fair value hedges. The Company expectsalso elected upon adoption to transfer $1.5 billion of its fixed rate residential agency mortgage-backed securities from theheld-to-maturity toavailable-for-sale category. The adoption of this guidance willwas not be material to itsthe Company’s financial statements.

Income TaxesEffective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted accounting guidance, issued by the FASB in February 2018, which allows entities to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings, the impact of the reduced federal statutory tax rate for corporations included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“tax reform”) enacted by Congress in late 2017. Upon adoption, the Company increased retained earnings and reduced accumulated other comprehensive income by $300 million. After adoption, the income tax effect on items included in accumulated other comprehensive income is consistent with the related deferred tax balances, and the income tax effect will be released from accumulated other comprehensive income and the related deferred tax balances when the applicable tax differences reverse.

Accounting for Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance, effective for the Company on January 1, 2019, related to the accounting for leases. This guidance requires lessees to recognize all leases on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities based primarily on the present value of future lease payments. Lessor accounting is largely unchanged. A modified retrospective approach is required at adoption which requires all prior periods presented in the financial statements to be restated, with a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the earliest period presented. This guidance also requires additional disclosures regarding leasing arrangements. The Company expects the adoption of this guidance will not be material to its financial statements.

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Financial Instruments—Credit Losses In June 2016, the FASB issued accounting guidance, effective for the Company no later than January 1, 2020, related to the impairment of financial instruments. This guidance changes existing impairment recognition to a model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses, which is intended to result in more timely recognition of credit losses. This guidance is also intended to reduce the complexity of current accounting guidance by decreasing the number of credit impairment models that entities use to account for debt instruments. A modified retrospective approach is required at adoption with a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the adoption date. The guidance also requires additional credit quality disclosures for loans. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its financial statements, and expects its allowance for credit losses to increase upon adoption. The extent of this increase will continue to be evaluated and will depend on economic conditions and the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio at the time of adoption.

 

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 Note 3 Investment Securities

The Company’sheld-to-maturity investment securities are carried at historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts and credit-related other-than-temporary impairment. The Company’savailable-for-sale investment securities are carried at fair value with unrealized net gains or losses reported within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity.

The amortized cost, other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), gross unrealized holding gains and losses, and fair value ofheld-to-maturity andavailable-for-sale investment securities were as follows:

 

 June 30, 2017    December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018    December 31, 2017 
      Unrealized Losses            Unrealized Losses          Unrealized Losses            Unrealized Losses    
(Dollars in Millions) Amortized
Cost
 Unrealized
Gains
 Other-than-
Temporary (e)
 Other (f) 

Fair

Value

     Amortized
Cost
 Unrealized
Gains
 Other-than-
Temporary (e)
 Other (f) 

Fair

Value

  Amortized
Cost
 Unrealized
Gains
 Other-than-
Temporary (a)
 Other (b) 

Fair

Value

     Amortized
Cost
 Unrealized
Gains
 Other-than-
Temporary (a)
 Other (b) 

Fair

Value

 

Held-to-maturity (a)

                        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $5,440  $20  $  $(75 $5,385    $5,246  $12  $  $(132 $5,126  $5,153  $2  $  $(181 $4,974    $5,181  $5  $  $(120 $5,066 

Mortgage-backed securities

            

Residential

            

Agency

 38,182  98     (327 37,953    37,706  85     (529 37,262 

Non-agency non-prime (d)

                  1           1 

Residential agency mortgage-backed securities

 39,426  37     (1,066 38,397    39,150  48     (579 38,619 

Asset-backed securities

                        

Collateralized debt obligations/Collateralized loan obligations

    5        5       5        5     2        2       4        4 

Other

 7  3        10    8  3        11  6  1        7    6  2        8 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 6  1        7    6  1        7  6  1        7    6  1        7 

Obligations of foreign governments

 9           9    9           9  9           9    7           7 

Other debt securities

 15           15    15        (1 14 

Other

 12           12    12           12 

Total held-to-maturity

 $43,659  $127  $  $(402 $43,384    $42,991  $106  $  $(662 $42,435  $44,612  $43  $  $(1,247 $43,408    $44,362  $60  $  $(699 $43,723 

Available-for-sale (b)

            

Available-for-sale

            

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $20,633  $28  $  $(122 $20,539    $17,314  $11  $  $(198 $17,127  $22,423  $1  $  $(458 $21,966    $23,586  $3  $  $(288 $23,301 

Mortgage-backed securities

                        

Residential

            

Agency

 41,173  211     (418 40,966    43,558  225     (645 43,138 

Non-agency

            

Prime (c)

                  240  6  (3 (1 242 

Non-prime (d)

                  178  20  (3    195 

Residential agency

 39,268  143     (968 38,443    38,450  152     (571 38,031 

Commercial agency

 10           10    15           15  7           7    6           6 

Other asset-backed securities

 430  7        437    475  8        483  408  7        415    413  6        419 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 5,469  85     (85 5,469    5,167  55     (183 5,039  6,380  51     (137 6,294    6,240  147     (29 6,358 

Corporate debt securities

                  11        (2 9 

Other investments

 24  10        34    27  9        36 

Other

                  22           22 

Total available-for-sale

 $67,739  $341  $  $(625 $67,455    $66,985  $334  $(6 $(1,029 $66,284  $68,486  $202  $  $(1,563 $67,125    $68,717  $308  $  $(888 $68,137 

 

(a)Held-to-maturity investment securities are carried at historical cost or at fair value at the time of transfer from the available-for-sale to held-to-maturity category, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts and credit-related other-than-temporary impairment.
(b)Available-for-sale investment securities are carried at fair value with unrealized net gains or losses reported within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity.
(c)Prime securities are those designated as such by the issuer at origination. When an issuer designation is unavailable, the Company determines at acquisition date the categorization based on asset pool characteristics (such as weighted-average credit score, loan-to-value, loan type, prevalence of low documentation loans) and deal performance (such as pool delinquencies and security market spreads). When the Company determines the designation, prime securities typically have a weighted-average credit score of 725 or higher and a loan-to-value of 80 percent or lower; however, other pool characteristics may result in designations that deviate from these credit score and loan-to-value thresholds.
(d)Includes all securities not meeting the conditions to be designated as prime.
(e)Represents impairment not related to credit for those investment securities that have been determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.
(f)(b)Represents unrealized losses on investment securities that have not been determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

The weighted-average maturity of theavailable-for-sale investment securities was 4.95.5 years at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with 5.1 years at December 31, 2016.2017. The corresponding weighted-average yields were 2.172.29 percent and 2.062.25 percent, respectively. The weighted-average maturity of theheld-to-maturity investment securities was 4.55.2 years at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 4.64.7 years at December 31, 2016.2017. The corresponding weighted-average yields were 2.082.24 percent and 1.932.14 percent, respectively.

For amortized cost, fair value and yield by maturity date ofheld-to-maturity andavailable-for-sale investment securities outstanding at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, refer to Table 4 included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis, which is incorporated by reference into these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Investment securities with a fair value of $14.1$8.0 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and $11.3$12.8 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, were pledged to secure public, private and trust deposits, repurchase agreements and for other purposes required by contractual obligation or law. Included in these amounts were securities where the Company and certain counterparties

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have agreements granting the counterparties the right to sell or pledge the securities. Investment securities securing these types of arrangements had a fair value of $798$571 million at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and $755$689 million at December 31, 2016.2017.

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The following table provides information about the amount of interest income from taxable andnon-taxable investment securities:

 

   Three Months Ended  
June 30,
        Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(Dollars in Millions) 2017   2016        2017   2016 

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 2018   2017 

Taxable

 $507   $471      $990   $936  $        561   $        483 

Non-taxable

 48    52        95    104  52    47 

Total interest income from investment securities

 $555   $523       $1,085   $1,040  $613   $530 

The following table provides information about the amount of gross gains and losses realized through the sales ofavailable-for-sale investment securities:

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
      Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(Dollars in Millions) 2017   2016      2017 2016 

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 2018   2017 

Realized gains

 $9   $16     $56  $19  $            5   $          47 

Realized losses

      (12     (18 (12      (18

Net realized gains (losses)

 $9   $4     $38  $7  $5   $29 

Income tax (benefit) on net realized gains (losses)

 $4   $2     $15  $3  $1   $11 

The Company conducts a regular assessment of its investment securities with unrealized losses to determine whether investment securities are other-than-temporarily impaired considering, among other factors, the nature of the investment securities, the credit ratings or financial condition of the issuer, the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, expected cash flows of underlying collateral, the existence of any government or agency guarantees, market conditions and whether the Company intends to sell or it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the investment securities. The Company determines other-than-temporary impairment recorded in earnings for debtinvestment securities not intended to be sold by estimating the future cash flows of each individual investment security, using market information where available, and discounting the cash flows at the original effective rate of the investment security. Other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) is measured as the difference between that discounted amount and the fair value of each investment security. The total amount of other-than-temporary impairment recorded was immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017.

At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, certain investment securities had a fair value below amortized cost. The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investment securities with unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual investment securities have been in continuous unrealized loss positions, at June 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:

 

 Less Than 12 Months   12 Months or Greater      Total  Less Than 12 Months   12 Months or Greater      Total 
(Dollars in Millions) 

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
      

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
      

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
  

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
      

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
      

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
 

Held-to-maturity

                              

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $3,204   $(75    $   $     $3,204   $(75 $2,261   $(42    $2,557   $(139    $4,818   $(181

Residential agency mortgage-backed securities

 21,744    (274     2,730    (53     24,474    (327 19,957    (448     14,298    (618     34,255    (1,066

Other asset-backed securities

            5          5                 2          2     

Other debt securities

 15                    15     

Other

            12          12     

Total held-to-maturity

 $24,963   $(349    $2,735   $(53    $27,698   $(402 $22,218   $(490    $16,869   $(757    $39,087   $(1,247

Available-for-sale

                              

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $15,282   $(122    $   $     $15,282   $(122 $13,116   $(253    $8,747   $(205    $21,863   $(458

Residential agency mortgage-backed securities

 21,647    (326     6,614    (92     28,261    (418 11,235    (236     18,977    (732     30,212    (968

Commercial agency mortgage-backed securities

 6                    6      6                    6     

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 1,995    (85     4          1,999    (85 2,437    (46     1,249    (91     3,686    (137

Other investments

 1                    1     

Total available-for-sale

 $38,931   $(533    $6,618   $(92    $45,549   $(625 $26,794   $(535    $28,973   $(1,028    $55,767   $(1,563

The Company does not consider these unrealized losses to be credit-related. These unrealized losses primarily relate to changes in interest rates and market spreads subsequent to purchase. A substantial portion of investment securities that have unrealized losses are either U.S. Treasury and agencies, agency mortgage-backed or state and political securities. In general, the issuers of the investment securities are contractually prohibited from prepayment at less than par, and the Company did not pay significant purchase premiums for these investment securities. At June 30, 2017, the

March 31, 2018,

 

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the Company had no plans to sell investment securities with unrealized losses, and believes it is more likely than not it would not be required to sell such investment securities before recovery of their amortized cost.

 

Note 4Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses

The composition of the loan portfolio, disaggregated by class and underlying specific portfolio type, was as follows:

 

 June 30, 2017      December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018      December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Amount   Percent
of Total
      Amount   Percent
of Total
  Amount   Percent
of Total
      Amount   Percent
of Total
 

Commercial

                  

Commercial

 $91,212    32.9    $87,928    32.2 $92,511    33.3    $91,958    32.8

Lease financing

 5,624    2.0      5,458    2.0  5,586    2.0      5,603    2.0 

Total commercial

 96,836    34.9      93,386    34.2  98,097    35.3      97,561    34.8 

Commercial Real Estate

                  

Commercial mortgages

 30,198    10.9      31,592    11.6  28,982    10.4      29,367    10.5 

Construction and development

 11,710    4.2      11,506    4.2  11,158    4.0      11,096    4.0 

Total commercial real estate

 41,908    15.1      43,098    15.8  40,140    14.4      40,463    14.5 

Residential Mortgages

                  

Residential mortgages

 45,412    16.4      43,632    16.0  47,583    17.1      46,685    16.6 

Home equity loans, first liens

 13,384    4.8      13,642    5.0  12,894    4.7      13,098    4.7 

Total residential mortgages

 58,796    21.2      57,274    21.0  60,477    21.8      59,783    21.3 

Credit Card

 20,861    7.6      21,749    7.9  20,901    7.5      22,180    7.9 

Other Retail

                  

Retail leasing

 7,569    2.7      6,316    2.3  8,048    2.9      7,988    2.8 

Home equity and second mortgages

 16,310    5.9      16,369    6.0  16,030    5.8      16,327    5.8 

Revolving credit

 3,209    1.2      3,282    1.2  3,061    1.1      3,183    1.1 

Installment

 8,602    3.1      8,087    3.0  9,089    3.3      8,989    3.2 

Automobile

 17,695    6.4      17,571    6.4  18,762    6.7      18,934    6.8 

Student(a)

 2,060    .7      2,239    .8  327    .1      1,903    .7 

Total other retail

 55,445    20.0      53,864    19.7  55,317    19.9      57,324    20.4 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 273,846    98.8      269,371    98.6  274,932    98.9      277,311    98.9 

Covered Loans

 3,437    1.2      3,836    1.4  2,979    1.1      3,121    1.1 

Total loans

 $277,283    100.0    $273,207    100.0 $277,911    100.0    $280,432    100.0

(a)Effective March 31, 2018, the Company transferred all of its federally guaranteed student loans to loans held for sale.

The Company had loans of $85.1$83.9 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and $84.5$83.3 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, pledged at the Federal Home Loan Bank, and loans of $65.9$68.4 billion at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and $66.5$68.0 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, pledged at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Originated loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned interest and deferred fees and costs.costs, and any partial charge-offs recorded. Net unearned interest and deferred fees and costs amounted to $813$826 million at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018 and $672$830 million at December 31, 2016.2017. All purchased loans and related indemnification assets are recorded at fair value at the date of purchase. The Company evaluates purchased loans for impairment at the date of purchase in accordance with applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are considered “purchased impaired loans.” All other purchased loans are considered “purchased nonimpaired loans.”

Changes in the accretable balance for purchased impaired loans were as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
      Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(Dollars in Millions) 2017 2016      2017 2016 

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 2018 2017 

Balance at beginning of period

 $637  $1,013     $698  $957  $350  $698 

Accretion

 (89 (103     (179 (195 (91 (90

Disposals

 (28 (33     (51 (54 (12 (23

Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference (a)

 30  14      83  183  10  53 

Other

 (4        (5       (1

Balance at end of period

 $546  $891     $546  $891  $257  $637 

 

(a)Primarily relates to changes in expected credit performance.

Allowance for Credit LossesThe allowance for credit losses is established for probable and estimable losses incurred in the Company’s loan and lease portfolio, including unfunded credit commitments, and includes certain amounts that do not represent loss exposure to the Company because those losses are recoverable under loss sharing agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The allowance for credit losses is increased through provisions

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charged to earnings and reduced by net charge-offs. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for incurred losses on a quarterly basis.

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The allowance recorded for loans in the commercial lending segment is based on reviews of individual credit relationships and considers the migration analysis of commercial lending segment loans and actual loss experience. For each loan type, this historical loss experience is adjusted as necessary to consider any relevant changes in portfolio composition, lending policies, underwriting standards, risk management practices or economic conditions. The results of the analysis are evaluated quarterly to confirm anthe selected loss experience is appropriate historical time frame is selected for each commercial loan type. The allowance recorded for impaired loans greater than $5 million in the commercial lending segment is based on an individual loan analysis utilizing expected cash flows discounted using the original effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or the fair value of the collateral, less selling costs, for collateral-dependent loans, rather than the migration analysis. The allowance recorded for all other commercial lending segment loans is determined on a homogenous pool basis and includes consideration of product mix, risk characteristics of the portfolio, delinquency status, bankruptcy experience, portfolio growth and historical losses, adjusted for current trends. The Company also considers the impacts of any loan modifications made to commercial lending segment loans and any subsequent payment defaults to its expectations of cash flows, principal balance, and current expectations about the borrower’s ability to pay in determining the allowance for credit losses.

The allowance recorded for Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”) loans and purchased impaired loans in the consumer lending segment is determined on a homogenous pool basis utilizing expected cash flows discounted using the original effective interest rate of the pool, or the prior quarter effective rate, respectively. The allowance for collateral-dependent loans in the consumer lending segment is determined based on the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell. The allowance recorded for all other consumer lending segment loans is determined on a homogenous pool basis and includes consideration of product mix, risk characteristics of the portfolio, bankruptcy experience, delinquency status, refreshedloan-to-value ratios when possible, portfolio growth and historical losses, adjusted for current trends. The Company also considers any modifications made to consumer lending segment loans including the impacts of any subsequent payment defaults since modification in determining the allowance for credit losses, such as the borrower’s ability to pay under the restructured terms, and the timing and amount of payments.

The allowance for the covered loan segment is evaluated each quarter in a manner similar to that described fornon-covered loans and reflects decreases in expected cash flows of those loans after the acquisition date. The provision for credit losses for covered loans considers the indemnification provided by the FDIC.

In addition, subsequent payment defaults on loan modifications considered TDRs are considered in the underlying factors used in the determination of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses. For each loan segment, the Company estimates future loan charge-offs through a variety of analysis, trends and underlying assumptions. With respect to the commercial lending segment, TDRs may be collectively evaluated for impairment where observed performance history, including defaults, is a primary driver of the loss allocation. For commercial TDRs individually evaluated for impairment, attributes of the borrower are the primary factors in determining the allowance for credit losses. However, historical loss experience is also incorporated into the allowance methodology applied to this category of loans. With respect to the consumer lending segment, performance of the portfolio, including defaults on TDRs, is considered when estimating future cash flows.

The Company’s methodology for determining the appropriate allowance for credit losses for each loan segment also considers the imprecision inherent in the methodologies used. As a result, in addition to the amounts determined under the methodologies described above, management also considers the potential impact of other qualitative factors which include, but are not limited to, economic factors; geographic and other concentration risks; delinquency and nonaccrual trends; current business conditions; changes in lending policy, underwriting standards and other relevant business practices; results of internal review; and the regulatory environment. The consideration of these items results in adjustments to allowance amounts included in the Company’s allowance for credit losses for each of the above loan segments.

The Company also assesses the credit risk associated withoff-balance sheet loan commitments, letters of credit, and derivatives. Credit risk associated with derivatives is reflected in the fair values recorded for those positions. The liability foroff-balance sheet credit exposure related to loan commitments and other credit guarantees is included in other liabilities. Because business processes and credit risks associated with unfunded credit commitments are essentially the same as for loans, the Company utilizes similar processes to estimate its liability for unfunded credit commitments.

 

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Activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio class was as follows:

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Mortgages
  Credit
Card
  Other
Retail
  Total Loans,
Excluding
Covered Loans
  Covered
Loans
  Total
Loans
 

2017

        

Balance at beginning of period

 $1,429  $842  $485  $955  $622  $4,333  $33  $4,366 

Add

        

Provision for credit losses

  44   5   (22  239   85   351   (1  350 

Deduct

        

Loans charged-off

  104   2   16   227   88   437      437 

Less recoveries of loans charged-off

  (26  (11  (8  (23  (29  (97     (97

Net loans charged-off

  78   (9  8   204   59   340      340 

Other changes (a)

                    1   1 

Balance at end of period

 $1,395  $856  $455  $990  $648  $4,344  $33  $4,377 

2016

        

Balance at beginning of period

 $1,441  $734  $556  $875  $678  $4,284  $36  $4,320 

Add

        

Provision for credit losses

  111   14   5   179   16   325   2   327 

Deduct

        

Loans charged-off

  107   7   25   189   79   407      407 

Less recoveries of loans charged-off

  (28  (7  (8  (19  (28  (90     (90

Net loans charged-off

  79      17   170   51   317      317 

Other changes (a)

                    (1  (1

Balance at end of period

 $1,473  $748  $544  $884  $643  $4,292  $37  $4,329 
(Dollars in Millions) Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Mortgages
  Credit
Card
  Other
Retail
  Total Loans,
Excluding
Covered Loans
  Covered
Loans
  Total
Loans
 

Balance at December 31, 2017

 $1,372  $831  $449  $1,056  $678  $4,386  $31  $4,417 

Add

        

Provision for credit losses

  74   (8  1   219   60   346   (5  341 

Deduct

        

Loanscharged-off

  94   3   13   248   95   453      453 

Less recoveries of loanscharged-off

  (34  (6  (6  (37  (29  (112     (112

Net loanscharged-off

  60   (3  7   211   66   341      341 

Other changes (a)

                        

Balance at March 31, 2018

 $1,386  $826  $443  $1,064  $672  $4,391  $26  $4,417 

Balance at December 31, 2016

 $1,450  $812  $510  $934  $617  $4,323  $34  $4,357 

Add

        

Provision for credit losses

  54   28   (13  211   65   345      345 

Deduct

        

Loanscharged-off

  96   3   17   212   89   417      417 

Less recoveries of loanscharged-off

  (21  (5  (5  (22  (29  (82     (82

Net loanscharged-off

  75   (2  12   190   60   335      335 

Other changes (a)

                    (1  (1

Balance at March 31, 2017

 $1,429  $842  $485  $955  $622  $4,333  $33  $4,366 

 

(a)Includes net changes in credit losses to be reimbursed by the FDIC and reductions in the allowance for covered loans where the reversal of a previously recorded allowance was offset by an associated decrease in the indemnification asset, and the impact of any loan sales.

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Mortgages
  Credit
Card
  Other
Retail
  Total Loans,
Excluding
Covered Loans
  Covered
Loans
  Total
Loans
 

2017

        

Balance at beginning of period

 $1,450  $812  $510  $934  $617  $4,323  $34  $4,357 

Add

        

Provision for credit losses

  98   33   (35  450   150   696   (1  695 

Deduct

        

Loans charged-off

  200   5   33   439   177   854      854 

Less recoveries of loans charged-off

  (47  (16  (13  (45  (58  (179     (179

Net loans charged-off

  153   (11  20   394   119   675      675 

Other changes (a)

                        

Balance at end of period

 $1,395  $856  $455  $990  $648  $4,344  $33  $4,377 

2016

        

Balance at beginning of period

 $1,287  $724  $631  $883  $743  $4,268  $38  $4,306 

Add

        

Provision for credit losses

  348   19   (51  336   5   657      657 

Deduct

        

Loans charged-off

  218   10   48   377   159   812      812 

Less recoveries of loans charged-off

  (56  (15  (12  (43  (54  (180     (180

Net loans charged-off

  162   (5  36   334   105   632      632 

Other changes (a)

           (1     (1  (1  (2

Balance at end of period

 $1,473  $748  $544  $884  $643  $4,292  $37  $4,329 

(a)Includes net changes in credit losses to be reimbursed by the FDIC and reductions in the allowance for covered loans where the reversal of a previously recorded allowance was offset by an associated decrease in the indemnification asset, and the impact of any loan sales.

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Additional detail of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio class was as follows:

 

(Dollars in Millions) Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
   Residential
Mortgages
   Credit
Card
   Other
Retail
   Total Loans,
Excluding
Covered Loans
   Covered
Loans
   Total
Loans
  Commercial Commercial
Real Estate
 Residential
Mortgages
 Credit
Card
 Other
Retail
 Total Loans,
Excluding
Covered Loans
 Covered
Loans
 Total
Loans
 

Allowance Balance at June 30, 2017 Related to

               

Allowance Balance at March 31, 2018 Related to

        

Loans individually evaluated for impairment (a)

 $33   $3   $   $   $   $36   $   $36  $28  $3  $  $  $  $31  $  $31 

TDRs collectively evaluated for impairment

 14    4    151    64    20    253    1    254  12  5  138  60  16  231     231 

Other loans collectively evaluated for impairment

 1,348    844    304    926    628    4,050        4,050  1,346  815  305  1,004  656  4,126     4,126 

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

      5                5    32    37     3           3  26  29 

Total allowance for credit losses

 $1,395   $856   $455   $990   $648   $4,344   $33   $4,377  $1,386  $826  $443  $1,064  $672  $4,391  $26  $4,417 

Allowance Balance at December 31, 2016 Related to

               

Allowance Balance at December 31, 2017 Related to

        

Loans individually evaluated for impairment (a)

 $50   $4   $   $   $   $54   $   $54  $23  $4  $  $  $  $27  $  $27 

TDRs collectively evaluated for impairment

 12    4    180    65    20    281    1    282  14  4  139  60  19  236  1  237 

Other loans collectively evaluated for impairment

 1,388    798    330    869    597    3,982        3,982  1,335  818  310  996  659  4,118     4,118 

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

      6                6    33    39     5           5  30  35 

Total allowance for credit losses

 $1,450   $812   $510   $934   $617   $4,323   $34   $4,357  $1,372  $831  $449  $1,056  $678  $4,386  $31  $4,417 

 

(a)Represents the allowance for credit losses related to loans greater than $5 million classified as nonperforming or TDRs.

Additional detail of loan balances by portfolio class was as follows:

 

(Dollars in Millions) Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
   Residential
Mortgages
   Credit
Card
   Other
Retail
   Total Loans,
Excluding
Covered Loans
   Covered
Loans (b)
   Total
Loans
  Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
   Residential
Mortgages
   Credit
Card
   Other
Retail
   Total Loans,
Excluding
Covered Loans
   Covered
Loans (b)
   Total
Loans
 

June 30, 2017

               

March 31, 2018

               

Loans individually evaluated for impairment (a)

 $421   $62   $   $   $   $483   $   $483  $327   $50   $   $   $   $377   $   $377 

TDRs collectively evaluated for impairment

 166    146    3,780    230    168    4,490    33    4,523  154    151    3,339    234    181    4,059    36    4,095 

Other loans collectively evaluated for impairment

 96,249    41,622    55,016    20,631    55,276    268,794    1,290    270,084  97,616    39,881    57,137    20,667    55,136    270,437    977    271,414 

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

      78            1    79    2,114    2,193       58    1            59    1,966    2,025 

Total loans

 $96,836   $41,908   $58,796   $20,861   $55,445   $273,846   $3,437   $277,283  $98,097   $40,140   $60,477   $20,901   $55,317   $274,932   $2,979   $277,911 

December 31, 2016

               

December 31, 2017

               

Loans individually evaluated for impairment (a)

 $623   $70   $   $   $   $693   $   $693  $337   $71   $   $   $   $408   $   $408 

TDRs collectively evaluated for impairment

 145    146    3,678    222    173    4,364    35    4,399  148    145    3,524    230    186    4,233    36    4,269 

Other loans collectively evaluated for impairment

 92,611    42,751    53,595    21,527    53,691    264,175    1,553    265,728  97,076    40,174    56,258    21,950    57,138    272,596    1,073    273,669 

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 7    131    1            139    2,248    2,387       73    1            74    2,012    2,086 

Total loans

 $93,386   $43,098   $57,274   $21,749   $53,864   $269,371   $3,836   $273,207  $97,561   $40,463   $59,783   $22,180   $57,324   $277,311   $3,121   $280,432 

 

(a)Represents loans greater than $5 million classified as nonperforming or TDRs.
(b)Includes expected reimbursements from the FDIC under loss sharing agreements.

Credit Quality The credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolios is assessed as a function of net credit losses, levels of nonperforming assets and delinquencies, and credit quality ratings as defined by the Company.

For all loan classes, loans are considered past due based on the number of days delinquent except for monthly amortizing loans which are classified delinquent based upon the number of contractually required payments not made (for

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(for example, two missed payments is considered 30 days delinquent). When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid accrued interest is reversed, reducing interest income in the current period.

Commercial lending segment loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when the collection of principal and interest has become 90 days past due or is otherwise considered doubtful. Commercial lending segment loans are generally fully or partially charged down to the fair value of the collateral securing the loan, less costs to sell, when the loan is placed on nonaccrual.

Consumer lending segment loans are generallycharged-off at a specific number of days or payments past due. Residential mortgages and other retail loans secured by1-4 family properties are generally charged down to the fair value of the collateral securing the loan, less costs to sell, at 180 days past due. Residential mortgage loans and lines in a first lien position are placed on nonaccrual status in instances where a partialcharge-off occurs unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Residential mortgage loans and lines in a junior lien position secured by1-4 family properties are placed on nonaccrual status at 120 days past due or when they are behind a first lien that has become 180 days or greater past due or placed on nonaccrual status. Any secured consumer lending segment loan whose borrower has had debt discharged through bankruptcy, for which the loan amount exceeds the fair value of the collateral, is charged down to the fair value of the related collateral and the remaining balance is placed on nonaccrual status. Credit card loans continue to accrue interest until the account ischarged-off. Credit cards arecharged-off at 180 days past due. Other retail loans not secured by1-4 family properties arecharged-off at 120 days past due; and revolving consumer lines arecharged-off at 180 days past due. Similar to credit cards, other retail loans are generally not placed on nonaccrual status because of the relative short period of time tocharge-off. Certain retail customers

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having financial difficulties may have the terms of their credit card and other loan agreements modified to require only principal payments and, as such, are reported as nonaccrual.

For all loan classes, interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are generally recorded as a reduction to a loan’s carrying amount while a loan is on nonaccrual and are recognized as interest income upon payoff of the loan. However, interest income may be recognized for interest payments if the remaining carrying amount of the loan is believed to be collectible. In certain circumstances, loans in any class may be restored to accrual status, such as when a loan has demonstrated sustained repayment performance or no amounts are past due and prospects for future payment are no longer in doubt; or when the loan becomes well secured and is in the process of collection. Loans where there has been a partialcharge-off may be returned to accrual status if all principal and interest (including amounts previouslycharged-off) is expected to be collected and the loan is current.

Covered loans not considered to be purchased impaired are evaluated for delinquency, nonaccrual status andcharge-off consistent with the class of loan they would be included in had the loss share coverage not been in place. Generally, purchased impaired loans are considered accruing loans. However, the timing and amount of future cash flows for some loans is not reasonably estimable, and those loans are classified as nonaccrual loans with interest income not recognized until the timing and amount of the future cash flows can be reasonably estimated.

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The following table provides a summary of loans by portfolio class, including the delinquency status of those that continue to accrue interest, and those that are nonperforming:

 

 Accruing          Accruing         
(Dollars in Millions) Current   30-89 Days
Past Due
   90 Days or
More Past Due
   Nonperforming   Total  Current   30-89 Days
Past Due
   90 Days or
More Past Due
   Nonperforming   Total 

June 30, 2017

         

March 31, 2018

         

Commercial

 $96,205   $258   $51   $322   $96,836  $97,494   $241   $61   $301   $98,097 

Commercial real estate

 41,753    34    2    119    41,908  39,979    38    4    119    40,140 

Residential mortgages (a)

 58,022    126    118    530    58,796  59,769    146    132    430    60,477 

Credit card

 20,377    254    229    1    20,861  20,356    275    270        20,901 

Other retail

 54,935    275    77    158    55,445  54,730    320    99    168    55,317 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 271,292    947    477    1,130    273,846  272,328    1,020    566    1,018    274,932 

Covered loans

 3,214    49    162    12    3,437  2,790    47    136    6    2,979 

Total loans

 $274,506   $996   $639   $1,142   $277,283  $275,118   $1,067   $702   $1,024   $277,911 

December 31, 2016

         

December 31, 2017

         

Commercial

 $92,588   $263   $52   $483   $93,386  $97,005   $250   $57   $249   $97,561 

Commercial real estate

 42,922    44    8    124    43,098  40,279    36    6    142    40,463 

Residential mortgages (a)

 56,372    151    156    595    57,274  59,013    198    130    442    59,783 

Credit card

 21,209    284    253    3    21,749  21,593    302    284    1    22,180 

Other retail

 53,340    284    83    157    53,864  56,685    376    95    168    57,324 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 266,431    1,026    552    1,362    269,371  274,575    1,162    572    1,002    277,311 

Covered loans

 3,563    55    212    6    3,836  2,917    50    148    6    3,121 

Total loans

 $269,994   $1,081   $764   $1,368   $273,207  $277,492   $1,212   $720   $1,008   $280,432 

 

(a)At June 30, 2017, $240March 31, 2018, $376 million of loans 30–89 days past due and $2.1$1.9 billion of loans 90 days or more past due purchased from Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) mortgage pools whose repayments are insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, were classified as current, compared with $273$385 million and $2.5$1.9 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the amount of foreclosed residential real estate held by the Company, and included in other real estate owned (“OREO”),OREO, was $174$138 million ($149118 million excluding covered assets), compared with $201$156 million ($175135 million excluding covered assets) at December 31, 2016.2017. These amounts exclude $338$243 million and $373$267 million at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, of foreclosed residential real estate related to mortgage loans whose payments are primarily insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, the amount of residential mortgage loans secured by residential real estate in the process of foreclosure at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, was $1.9$1.7 billion, and $2.1 billion, respectively, of which $1.5$1.3 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively, related to loans purchased from Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) mortgage pools whose repayments are insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Company classifies its loan portfolios using internal credit quality ratings on a quarterly basis. These ratings include pass, special mention and classified, and are an important part of the Company’s overall credit risk management process and evaluation of the allowance for credit losses. Loans with a pass rating represent those loans not classified on the Company’s rating scale for problem credits, as minimal credit risk has been identified. Special mention loans are those loans that have a potential weakness deserving management’s close attention. Classified loans are

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those loans where a well-defined weakness has been identified that may put full collection of contractual cash flows at risk. It is possible that others, given the same information, may reach different reasonable conclusions regarding the credit quality rating classification of specific loans.

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The following table provides a summary of loans by portfolio class and the Company’s internal credit quality rating:

 

     Criticized          Criticized     
(Dollars in Millions) Pass   Special
Mention
   Classified (a)   Total
Criticized
   Total  Pass   Special
Mention
   Classified (a)   Total
Criticized
   Total 

June 30, 2017

         

Commercial (b)

 $93,770   $1,455   $1,611   $3,066   $96,836 

March 31, 2018

         

Commercial

 $95,757   $1,290   $1,050   $2,340   $98,097 

Commercial real estate

 40,404    650    854    1,504    41,908  38,990    556    594    1,150    40,140 

Residential mortgages (c)

 58,101    3    692    695    58,796 

Residential mortgages (b)

 59,855    18    604    622    60,477 

Credit card

 20,630        231    231    20,861  20,631        270    270    20,901 

Other retail

 55,160    10    275    285    55,445  55,005    10    302    312    55,317 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 268,065    2,118    3,663    5,781    273,846  270,238    1,874    2,820    4,694    274,932 

Covered loans

 3,376        61    61    3,437  2,932        47    47    2,979 

Total loans

 $271,441   $2,118   $3,724   $5,842   $277,283  $273,170   $1,874   $2,867   $4,741   $277,911 

Total outstanding commitments

 $569,478   $3,588   $5,044   $8,632   $578,110  $586,609   $3,129   $3,616   $6,745   $593,354 

December 31, 2016

         

Commercial (b)

 $89,739   $1,721   $1,926   $3,647   $93,386 

December 31, 2017

         

Commercial

 $95,297   $1,130   $1,134   $2,264   $97,561 

Commercial real estate

 41,634    663    801    1,464    43,098  39,162    648    653    1,301    40,463 

Residential mortgages (c)

 56,457    10    807    817    57,274 

Residential mortgages (b)

 59,141    16    626    642    59,783 

Credit card

 21,493        256    256    21,749  21,895        285    285    22,180 

Other retail

 53,576    6    282    288    53,864  57,009    6    309    315    57,324 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 262,899    2,400    4,072    6,472    269,371  272,504    1,800    3,007    4,807    277,311 

Covered loans

 3,766        70    70    3,836  3,072        49    49    3,121 

Total loans

 $266,665   $2,400   $4,142   $6,542   $273,207  $275,576   $1,800   $3,056   $4,856   $280,432 

Total outstanding commitments

 $562,704   $4,920   $5,629   $10,549   $573,253  $584,072   $3,142   $3,987   $7,129   $591,201 

 

(a)Classified rating on consumer loans primarily based on delinquency status.
(b)At June 30, 2017, $784 million of energy loans ($1.7 billion of total outstanding commitments) had a special mention or classified rating, compared with $1.2 billion of energy loans ($2.8 billion of total outstanding commitments) at DecemberMarch 31, 2016.
(c)At June 30, 2017, $2.12018, $1.9 billion of GNMA loans 90 days or more past due and $1.8$1.6 billion of restructured GNMA loans whose repayments are insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs were classified with a pass rating, compared with $2.5$1.9 billion and $1.6$1.7 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

For all loan classes, a loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current events or information, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due per the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans include all nonaccrual and TDR loans. For all loan classes, interest income on TDR loans is recognized under the modified terms and conditions if the borrower has demonstrated repayment performance at a level commensurate with the modified terms over several payment cycles. Interest income is generally not recognized on other impaired loans until the loan is paid off. However, interest income may be recognized for interest payments if the remaining carrying amount of the loan is believed to be collectible.

Factors used by the Company in determining whether all principal and interest payments due on commercial and commercial real estate loans will be collected and, therefore, whether those loans are impaired include, but are not limited to, the financial condition of the borrower, collateral and/or guarantees on the loan, and the borrower’s estimated future ability to pay based on industry, geographic location and certain financial ratios. The evaluation of impairment on residential mortgages, credit card loans and other retail loans is primarily driven by delinquency status of individual loans or whether a loan has been modified, and considers any government guarantee where applicable. Individual covered loans, whose future losses are covered by loss sharing agreements with the FDIC that substantially reduce the risk of credit losses to the Company, are evaluated for impairment and accounted for in a manner consistent with the class of loan they would have been included in had the loss sharing coverage not been in place.

 

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A summary of impaired loans, which include all nonaccrual and TDR loans, by portfolio class was as follows:

 

(Dollars in Millions) Period-end
Recorded
Investment (a)
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Valuation
Allowance
   Commitments
to Lend
Additional
Funds
  Period-end
Recorded
Investment (a)
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Valuation
Allowance
   Commitments
to Lend
Additional
Funds
 

June 30, 2017

       

March 31, 2018

       

Commercial

 $656   $1,133   $50   $250  $540   $833   $42   $214 

Commercial real estate

 281    581    11    1  254    573    9     

Residential mortgages

 2,158    2,587    127    1  1,881    2,118    109    1 

Credit card

 230    230    64      234    234    60     

Other retail

 278    474    21    3  299    383    19    4 

Total loans, excluding GNMA and covered loans

 3,603    5,005    273    255  3,208    4,141    239    219 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools

 1,774    1,774    25      1,566    1,566    30     

Covered loans

 41    46    1      38    46    1     

Total

 $5,418   $6,825   $299   $255  $4,812   $5,753   $270   $219 

December 31, 2016

       

December 31, 2017

       

Commercial

 $849   $1,364   $68   $284  $550   $915   $44   $199 

Commercial real estate

 293    697    10      280    596    11     

Residential mortgages

 2,274    2,847    153      1,946    2,339    116    1 

Credit card

 222    222    64      230    230    60     

Other retail

 281    456    22    4  302    400    22    4 

Total loans, excluding GNMA and covered loans

 3,919    5,586    317    288  3,308    4,480    253    204 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools

 1,574    1,574    28      1,681    1,681    25     

Covered loans

 36    42    1    1  38    44    1     

Total

 $5,529   $7,202   $346   $289  $5,027   $6,205   $279   $204 

 

(a)Substantially all loans classified as impaired at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, had an associated allowance for credit losses.

Additional information on impaired loans follows:

 

 2017        2016  2018        2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
        Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

Three Months Ended June 30

          

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
        Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 

Commercial

 $720   $1      $842   $3  $545   $1      $817   $1 

Commercial real estate

 272    3       302    3  267    2       278    2 

Residential mortgages

 2,182    28       2,452    31  1,914    20       2,240    29 

Credit card

 229    1       212    1  232    1       225    1 

Other retail

 279    3        297    3  300    4        280    4 

Total loans, excluding GNMA and covered loans

 3,682    36       4,105    41  3,258    28       3,840    37 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools

 1,746    19       1,696    23  1,624    12       1,646    18 

Covered loans

 38            38    1  38            36     

Total

 $5,466   $55       $5,839   $65  $4,920   $40       $5,522   $55 
 

Six Months Ended June 30

          

Commercial

 $769   $2      $756   $4 

Commercial real estate

 275    5       314    6 

Residential mortgages

 2,211    57       2,496    63 

Credit card

 227    2       211    2 

Other retail

 279    7        301    6 

Total loans, excluding GNMA and covered loans

 3,761    73       4,078    81 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools

 1,696    37       1,782    48 

Covered loans

 37            38    1 

Total

 $5,494   $110       $5,898   $130 

Troubled Debt RestructuringsIn certain circumstances, the Company may modify the terms of a loan to maximize the collection of amounts due when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties or is expected to experience difficulties in the near-term. Concessionary modifications are classified as TDRs unless the modification results in only an insignificant delay in payments to be received. The Company recognizes interest on TDRs if the borrower complies with the revised terms and conditions as agreed upon with the Company and has demonstrated repayment performance at a level commensurate with the modified terms over several payment cycles, which is generally six months or greater. To the extent a previous restructuring was insignificant, the Company considers the cumulative effect of past restructurings related to the receivable when determining whether a current restructuring is a TDR. Loans classified as TDRs are considered impaired loans for reporting and measurement purposes.

 

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The following table provides a summary of loans modified as TDRs during the periods presented by portfolio class:

 

 2017        2016  2018        2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Number
of Loans
   Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Loan Balance
   Post-Modification
Outstanding
Loan Balance
        Number
of Loans
   Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Loan Balance
   Post-Modification
Outstanding
Loan Balance
 

Three Months Ended June 30

              

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 Number
of Loans
   Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Loan Balance
   Post-Modification
Outstanding
Loan Balance
        Number
of Loans
   Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Loan Balance
   Post-Modification
Outstanding
Loan Balance
 

Commercial

 671   $62   $40       495   $332   $237  623   $81   $75       830   $137   $128 

Commercial real estate

 41    29    31       20    10    10  29    16    16       23    9    8 

Residential mortgages

 144    17    16       214    16    17  148    17    16       356    40    41 

Credit card

 8,146    40    40       6,654    33    32  8,546    43    43       9,405    45    46 

Other retail

 639    15    14        467    7    8  559    11    10        622    11    9 

Total loans, excluding GNMA and covered loans

 9,641    163    141       7,850    398    304  9,905    168    160       11,236    242    232 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools

 1,043    141    137       1,501    140    142  888    117    113       2,929    387    378 

Covered loans

 3    1    1        17    3    3                   4    1    1 

Total loans

 10,687   $305   $279        9,368   $541   $449  10,793   $285   $273        14,169   $630   $611 

Six Months Ended June 30

              

Commercial

 1,501   $199   $168       1,096   $492   $398 

Commercial real estate

 64    38    39       44    17    17 

Residential mortgages

 500    57    57       492    48    49 

Credit card

 17,551    85    86       14,642    71    71 

Other retail

 1,261    26    23        1,076    18    19 

Total loans, excluding GNMA and covered loans

 20,877    405    373       17,350    646    554 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools

 3,972    528    515       4,369    453    453 

Covered loans

 7    2    2        20    3    3 

Total loans

 24,856   $935   $890        21,739   $1,102   $1,010 

Residential mortgages, home equity and second mortgages, and loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools in the table above include trial period arrangements offered to customers during the periods presented. The post-modification balances for these loans reflect the current outstanding balance until a permanent modification is made. In addition, the post-modification balances typically include capitalization of unpaid accrued interest and/or fees under the various modification programs. For those loans modified as TDRs during the secondfirst quarter of 2017,2018, at June 30, 2017, 79March 31, 2018, 50 residential mortgages, 3731 home equity and second mortgage loans and 1,000781 loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools with outstanding balances of $12$8 million, $4$3 million and $136$105 million, respectively, were in a trial period and have estimated post-modification balances of $12$8 million, $4$3 million and $132$101 million, respectively, assuming permanent modification occurs at the end of the trial period.

The Company has implemented certain restructuring programs that may result in TDRs. However, many of the Company’s TDRs are also determined on acase-by-case basis in connection with ongoing loan collection processes.

For the commercial lending segment, modifications generally result in the Company working with borrowers on acase-by-case basis. Commercial and commercial real estate modifications generally include extensions of the maturity date and may be accompanied by an increase or decrease to the interest rate, which may not be deemed a market rate of interest.interest rate. In addition, the Company may work with the borrower in identifying other changes that mitigate loss to the Company, which may include additional collateral or guarantees to support the loan. To a lesser extent, the Company may waive contractual principal. The Company classifies all of the above concessions as TDRs to the extent the Company determines that the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty.

Modifications for the consumer lending segment are generally part of programs the Company has initiated. The Company modifies residential mortgage loans under Federal Housing Administration, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or its own internal programs. Under these programs, the Company offers qualifying homeowners the opportunity to permanently modify their loan and achieve more affordable monthly payments by providing loan concessions. These concessions may include adjustments to interest rates, conversion of adjustable rates to fixed rates, extension of maturity dates or deferrals of payments, capitalization of accrued interest and/or outstanding advances, or in limited situations, partial forgiveness of loan principal. In most instances, participation in residential mortgage loan restructuring programs requires the customer to complete a short-term trial period. A permanent loan modification is contingent on the customer successfully completing the trial period arrangement, and the loan documents are not modified until that time. The Company reports loans in a trial period arrangement as TDRs and continues to report them as TDRs after the trial period.

Credit card and other retail loan TDRs are generally part of distinct restructuring programs providing customers experiencing financial difficulty with modifications whereby balances may be amortized up to 60 months, and generally include waiver of fees and reduced interest rates.

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In addition, the Company considers secured loans to consumer borrowers that have debt discharged through bankruptcy where the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt to be TDRs.

Modifications to loans in the covered segment are similar in nature to that described above fornon-covered loans, and the evaluation and determination of TDR status is similar, except that acquired loans restructured after acquisition are not considered TDRs for accounting and disclosure purposes if the loans evidenced credit deterioration as of the acquisition date and are accounted for in pools. Losses associated with the modification on covered loans, including the economic impact of interest rate reductions, are generally eligible for reimbursement under loss sharing agreements with the FDIC.

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The following table provides a summary of TDR loans that defaulted (fully or partiallycharged-off or became 90 days or more past due) during the periods presented that were modified as TDRs within 12 months previous to default:

 

 2017        2016  2018        2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Number
of Loans
   Amount
Defaulted
        Number
of Loans
   Amount
Defaulted
 

Three Months Ended June 30

          

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in Millions)

 Number
of Loans
   Amount
Defaulted
        Number
of Loans
   Amount
Defaulted
 

Commercial

 182   $16       141   $9  239   $9       173   $8 

Commercial real estate

 10    1       5    1  8    4       8    2 

Residential mortgages

 95    10       27    4  56    4       72    9 

Credit card

 1,984    8       1,632    7  2,036    9       2,047    9 

Other retail

 102    1        88    3  77    1        129    2 

Total loans, excluding GNMA and covered loans

 2,373    36       1,893    24  2,416    27       2,429    30 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools

 139    19       28    4  232    31       218    30 

Covered loans

 1            1      1                 

Total loans

 2,513   $55        1,922   $28  2,649   $58        2,647   $60 
 

Six Months Ended June 30

          

Commercial

 355   $24       253   $11 

Commercial real estate

 18    3       15    6 

Residential mortgages

 167    19       58    9 

Credit card

 4,031    17       3,205    14 

Other retail

 231    3        166    4 

Total loans, excluding GNMA and covered loans

 4,802    66       3,697    44 

Loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools

 357    49       54    7 

Covered loans

 1            1     

Total loans

 5,160   $115        3,752   $51 

In addition to the defaults in the table above, the Company had a total of 450 and 876275 residential mortgage loans, home equity and second mortgage loans and loans purchased from GNMA mortgage pools for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018, where borrowers did not successfully complete the trial period arrangement and, therefore, are no longer eligible for a permanent modification under the applicable modification program. These loans had aggregate outstanding balances of $55 million and $106$23 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.March 31, 2018.

Covered Assets Covered assets represent loans and other assets acquired from the FDIC, subject to loss sharing agreements, and include expected reimbursements from the FDIC. The carrying amount of the covered assets consisted of purchased impaired loans, purchased nonimpaired loans and other assets as shown in the following table:

 

 June 30, 2017        December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018        December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Purchased
Impaired
Loans
   Purchased
Nonimpaired
Loans
   Other   Total        Purchased
Impaired
Loans
   Purchased
Nonimpaired
Loans
   Other   Total  Purchased
Impaired
Loans
   Purchased
Nonimpaired
Loans
   Other   Total        Purchased
Impaired
Loans
   Purchased
Nonimpaired
Loans
   Other   Total 

Residential mortgage loans

 $2,114   $446   $   $2,560      $2,248   $506   $   $2,754  $1,966   $374   $   $2,340      $2,012   $400   $   $2,412 

Other retail loans

      203        203           278        278       137        137           151        151 

Losses reimbursable by the FDIC (a)

          326    326               381    381           327    327               320    320 

Unamortized changes in FDIC asset (b)

          348    348                423    423           175    175                238    238 

Covered loans

 2,114    649    674    3,437       2,248    784    804    3,836  1,966    511    502    2,979       2,012    551    558    3,121 

Foreclosed real estate

          25    25                26    26           20    20                21    21 

Total covered assets

 $2,114   $649   $699   $3,462       $2,248   $784   $830   $3,862  $1,966   $511   $522   $2,999       $2,012   $551   $579   $3,142 

 

(a)Relates to loss sharing agreements with remaining terms up to two years.through the fourth quarter of 2019.
(b)Represents decreases in expected reimbursements by the FDIC as a result of decreases in expected losses on the covered loans. These amounts are amortized as a reduction in interest income on covered loans over the shorter of the expected life of the respective covered loans or the remaining contractual term of the indemnification agreements.

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Interest income is recognized on purchased impaired loans through accretion of the difference between the carrying amount of those loans and their expected cash flows. The initial determination of the fair value of the purchased loans includes the impact of expected credit losses and, therefore, no allowance for credit losses is recorded at the purchase date. To the extent credit deterioration occurs after the date of acquisition, the Company records an allowance for credit losses.

 

Note 5Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Variable Interest Entities

The Company transfers financial assets in the normal course of business. The majority of the Company’s financial asset transfers are residential mortgage loan sales primarily to government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”), transfers oftax-advantaged investments, commercial loan sales through participation agreements, and other individual or portfolio loan and securities sales. In accordance with the accounting guidance for asset transfers, the Company considers any ongoing involvement with transferred assets in determining whether the assets can be derecognized from the balance sheet. Guarantees provided to certain third parties in connection with the transfer of assets are further discussed in Note 15.

For loans sold under participation agreements, the Company also considers whether the terms of the loan participation agreement meet the accounting definition of a participating interest. With the exception of servicing and certain performance-based guarantees, the Company’s continuing involvement with financial assets sold is minimal and generally limited to market customary representation and warranty clauses. Any gain or loss on sale depends on the previous carrying amount of the transferred financial assets, the consideration received, and any liabilities incurred in exchange for the transferred assets. Upon transfer, any servicing assets and other interests that continue to be held by

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the Company are initially recognized at fair value. For further information on mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), refer to Note 6. On a limited basis, the Company may acquire and package high-grade corporate bonds for select corporate customers, in which the Company generally has no continuing involvement with these transactions. Additionally, the Company is an authorized GNMA issuer and issues GNMA securities on a regular basis. The Company has no other asset securitizations or similar asset-backed financing arrangements that areoff-balance sheet.

The Company also provides financial support primarily through the use of waivers of management fees associated with various unconsolidated registered money market funds it manages. The Company provided $5 million and $9$6 million of support to the funds during both the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, and $11 million and $26 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The Company is involved in various entities that are considered to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”). The Company’s investments in VIEs are primarily related to investments promoting affordable housing, community development and renewable energy sources. Some of thesetax-advantaged investments support the Company’s regulatory compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act. The Company’s investments in these entities generate a return primarily through the realization of federal and state income tax credits, and other tax benefits, such as tax deductions from operating losses of the investments, over specified time periods. These tax credits are recognized as a reduction of tax expense or, for investments qualifying as investment tax credits, as a reduction to the related investment asset. The Company recognized federal and state income tax credits related to its affordable housing and othertax-advantaged investments in tax expense of $161$166 million and $164$161 million for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, and $322 million and $332 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company also recognized $223$137 million and $408$259 million of investment tax credits for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, and $482 million and $631 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company recognized $156 million of expenses related to all of these investments for both the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, of which $63$146 million and $66 million, respectively, were included in tax expense and the remaining amounts were included in noninterest expense. The Company recognized $301 million and $307$145 million of expenses related to all of these investments for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, of which $126$67 million and $133$63 million, respectively, were included in tax expense and the remaining amounts were included in noninterest expense.

The Company is not required to consolidate VIEs in which it has concluded it does not have a controlling financial interest, and thus is not the primary beneficiary. In such cases, the Company does not have both the power to direct the entities’ most significant activities and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIEs.

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The Company’s investments in these unconsolidated VIEs are carried in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company’s unfunded capital and other commitments related to these unconsolidated VIEs are generally carried in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from these unconsolidated VIEs include the investment recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet, net of unfunded capital commitments, and previously recorded tax credits which remain subject to recapture by taxing authorities based on compliance features required to be met at the project level. While the Company believes potential losses from these investments are remote, the maximum exposure was determined by assuming a scenario where the community-based business and housing projects completely fail and do not meet certain government compliance requirements resulting in recapture of the related tax credits.

The following table provides a summary of investments in community development andtax-advantaged VIEs that the Company has not consolidated:

 

(Dollars in Millions) 

June 30,

2017

   

December 31,

2016

  

March 31,

2018

   

December 31,

2017

 

Investment carrying amount

 $5,541   $5,009  $5,637   $5,660 

Unfunded capital and other commitments

 2,839    2,477  2,648    2,770 

Maximum exposure to loss

 10,877    10,373  12,264    12,120 

The Company also has noncontrolling financial investments in private investment funds and partnerships considered to be VIEs, which are not consolidated. The Company’s recorded investment in these entities, carried in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, was approximately $29$30 million at June 30, 2017, compared with $28 million atMarch 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017. The maximum exposure to loss related to these VIEs was $49$51 million at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and $50 million at December 31, 2016,2017, representing the Company’s investment balance and its unfunded commitments to invest additional amounts.

The Company’s individual net investments in unconsolidated VIEs, which exclude any unfunded capital commitments, ranged from less than $1 million to $59$54 million at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared with less than $1 million to $40$56 million at December 31, 2016.2017.

The Company is required to consolidate VIEs in which it has concluded it has a controlling financial interest. The Company sponsors entities to which it transfers its interests intax-advantaged investments to third parties. At June 30, 2017,

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March 31, 2018, approximately $3.5$3.4 billion of the Company’s assets and $2.5 billion of its liabilities included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet were related to community development andtax-advantaged investment VIEs which the Company has consolidated, primarily related to these transfers. These amounts compared to $3.5 billion and $2.6$2.5 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2016.2017. The majority of the assets of these consolidated VIEs are reported in other assets, and the liabilities are reported in long-term debt and other liabilities. The assets of a particular VIE are the primary source of funds to settle its obligations. The creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company. The Company’s exposure to the consolidated VIEs is generally limited to the carrying value of its variable interests plus any related tax credits previously recognized or transferred to others with a guarantee.

The Company also sponsors a conduit to which it previously transferred high-grade investment securities. The Company consolidates the conduit because of its ability to manage the activities of the conduit. At June 30,March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, $23$18 million of theheld-to-maturity investment securities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet were related to the conduit, compared with $24 million at December 31, 2016.conduit.

In addition, the Company sponsors a municipal bond securities tender option bond program. The Company controls the activities of the program’s entities, is entitled to the residual returns and provides credit, liquidity and remarketing arrangements to the program. As a result, the Company has consolidated the program’s entities. At June 30, 2017, $1.7March 31, 2018, $2.4 billion ofavailable-for-sale investment securities and $1.6$2.3 billion of short-term borrowings on the Consolidated Balance Sheet were related to the tender option bond program, compared with $1.1$2.5 billion ofavailable-for-sale investment securities and $1.1$2.3 billion of short-term borrowings at December 31, 2016.2017.

 

 Note 6Mortgage Servicing Rights

The Company capitalizes MSRs as separate assets when loans are sold and servicing is retained, or if they are purchased from others. The Company carries MSRs at fair value, with changes in the fair value recorded in earnings during the period in which they occur. The Company serviced $232.4$235.0 billion of residential mortgage loans for others at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and $232.6$234.7 billion at December 31, 2016,2017, which include subserviced mortgages with no corresponding MSRs asset. The net impact included in mortgage banking revenue of fair value changes of MSRs due to changes in valuation assumptions and derivatives used to economically hedge MSRs were net gains of $5$19 million and net losses of $10$12 million for the three months ended

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June 30, March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively and net gains of $17 million and net losses of $32 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Loan servicing and ancillary fees, not including valuation changes, included in mortgage banking revenue were $186$190 million and $187$192 million for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, and $378 million and $371 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Changes in fair value of capitalized MSRs are summarized as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
      Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31
 
(Dollars in Millions)       2017       2016          2017     2016          2018         2017 

Balance at beginning of period

 $2,642  $2,222     $2,591  $2,512  $2,645  $2,591 

Rights purchased

 4  6      6  14  2  2 

Rights capitalized

 82  131      204  230  100  122 

Changes in fair value of MSRs

         

Due to fluctuations in market interest rates (a)

 (50 (187     (30 (488 114  20 

Due to revised assumptions or models (b)

 5         17     24  12 

Other changes in fair value (c)

 (101 (116     (206 (212 (105 (105

Balance at end of period

 $2,582  $2,056     $2,582  $2,056  $2,780  $2,642 

 

(a)Includes changes in MSR value associated with changes in market interest rates, including estimated prepayment rates and anticipated earnings on escrow deposits.
(b)Includes changes in MSR value not caused by changes in market interest rates, such as changes in cost to service, ancillary income and option adjusted spread, as well as the impact of any model changes.
(c)Primarily represents changes due to realization of expected cash flows over time (decay).

The estimated sensitivity to changes in interest rates of the fair value of the MSRs portfolio and the related derivative instruments was as follows:

 

 June 30, 2017      December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018      December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Down
100 bps
 Down
50 bps
 Down
25 bps
 Up
25 bps
 Up
50 bps
 Up
100 bps
      Down
100 bps
 Down
50 bps
 Down
25 bps
 Up
25 bps
 Up
50 bps
 Up
100 bps
  Down
100 bps
 Down
50 bps
 Down
25 bps
 Up
25 bps
 Up
50 bps
 Up
100 bps
      Down
100 bps
 Down
50 bps
 Down
25 bps
 Up
25 bps
 Up
50 bps
 Up
100 bps
 

MSR portfolio

 $(516 $(229 $(108 $95  $177  $305     $(476 $(209 $(98 $85  $159  $270  $(433 $(192 $(90 $77  $142  $240     $(520 $(231 $(109 $95  $177  $302 

Derivative instrument hedges

 478  223  106  (99 (191 (356     375  180  88  (84 (165 (314 399  187  90  (82 (154 (277     453  216  105  (96 (184 (336

Net sensitivity

 $(38 $(6 $(2 $(4 $(14 $(51    $(101 $(29 $(10 $1  $(6 $(44 $(34 $(5 $  $(5 $(12 $(37    $(67 $(15 $(4 $(1 $(7 $(34

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The fair value of MSRs and their sensitivity to changes in interest rates is influenced by the mix of the servicing portfolio and characteristics of each segment of the portfolio. The Company’s servicing portfolio consists of the distinct portfolios of government-insured mortgages, conventional mortgages and Housing Finance Agency (“HFA”) mortgages. The servicing portfolios are predominantly comprised of fixed-rate agency loans with limited adjustable-rate or jumbo mortgage loans. The HFA division specializes in servicing portfolio is comprised of loans madeoriginated under state and local housing authority programs. These programs provide mortgagesprogram guidelines which assist purchases by first-time orlow- to low-income and moderate-income borrowers and are generally government-insured programs withhomebuyers through a favorable rate subsidy, down payment and/or closing cost assistance.assistance on government- and conventional-insured mortgages.

A summary of the Company’s MSRs and related characteristics by portfolio was as follows:

 

 June 30, 2017    December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018    December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in Millions) HFA Government Conventional (c) Total     HFA Government Conventional (c) Total  HFA Government Conventional (c) Total     HFA Government Conventional (c) Total 

Servicing portfolio (a)

 $38,104  $37,314  $155,272  $230,690    $34,746  $37,530  $157,771  $230,047  $41,815  $37,055  $154,182  $233,052    $40,737  $36,756  $155,353  $232,846 

Fair value

 $425  $420  $1,737  $2,582    $398  $422  $1,771  $2,591  $486  $461  $1,833  $2,780    $450  $428  $1,767  $2,645 

Value (bps) (b)

 112  113  112  112    115  112  112  113  116  124  119  119    110  116  114  114 

Weighted-average servicing fees (bps)

 35  34  27  30    36  34  27  30  35  35  27  29    35  34  27  29 

Multiple (value/servicing fees)

 3.20  3.32  4.15  3.73    3.19  3.29  4.15  3.77  3.36  3.59  4.44  4.05    3.17  3.38  4.24  3.86 

Weighted-average note rate

 4.39 3.93 4.02 4.07   4.37 3.95 4.02 4.06 4.46 3.93 4.02 4.08   4.43 3.92 4.02 4.08

Weighted-average age (in years)

 2.9  4.0  3.9  3.8    2.9  3.8  3.8  3.7  3.1  4.3  4.3  4.1    3.0  4.3  4.2  4.0 

Weighted-average expected prepayment (constant prepayment rate)

 9.6 11.7 10.0 10.2   9.4 11.3 9.8 10.0 9.3 10.8 8.8 9.2   9.8 11.6 9.7 10.0

Weighted-average expected life (in years)

 7.8  6.5  6.8  6.9    8.0  6.8  6.9  7.0  7.9  6.8  7.3  7.3    7.7  6.5  6.9  7.0 

Weighted-average option adjusted spread (d)

 9.9 9.2 7.2 8.0   9.9 9.2 7.2 8.0 8.8 8.4 7.3 7.8   9.9 9.2 7.2 8.0

 

(a)Represents principal balance of mortgages having corresponding MSR asset.
(b)Calculated as fair value divided by the servicing portfolio.
(c)Represents loans sold primarily to GSEs.
(d)Option adjusted spread is the incremental spread added to the risk-free rate to reflect optionality and other risk inherent in the MSRs.

 

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 Note 7 Preferred Stock

At June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had authority to issue 50 million shares of preferred stock. The number of shares issued and outstanding and the carrying amount of each outstanding series of the Company’s preferred stock were as follows:

 

 June 30, 2017        December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018        December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Shares
Issued and
Outstanding
   Liquidation
Preference
   Discount   Carrying
Amount
        Shares
Issued and
Outstanding
   Liquidation
Preference
   Discount   Carrying
Amount
  Shares
Issued and
Outstanding
   Liquidation
Preference
   Discount   Carrying
Amount
        Shares
Issued and
Outstanding
   Liquidation
Preference
   Discount   Carrying
Amount
 

Series A

 12,510   $1,251   $145   $1,106       12,510   $1,251   $145   $1,106  12,510   $1,251   $145   $1,106       12,510   $1,251   $145   $1,106 

Series B

 40,000    1,000        1,000       40,000    1,000        1,000  40,000    1,000        1,000       40,000    1,000        1,000 

Series F

 44,000    1,100    12    1,088       44,000    1,100    12    1,088  44,000    1,100    12    1,088       44,000    1,100    12    1,088 

Series G

                     43,400    1,085    10    1,075 

Series H

 20,000    500    13    487       20,000    500    13    487  20,000    500    13    487       20,000    500    13    487 

Series I

 30,000    750    5    745       30,000    750    5    745  30,000    750    5    745       30,000    750    5    745 

Series J

 40,000    1,000    7    993                      40,000    1,000    7    993        40,000    1,000    7    993 

Total preferred stock (a)

 186,510   $5,601   $182   $5,419        189,910   $5,686   $185   $5,501  186,510   $5,601   $182   $5,419        186,510   $5,601   $182   $5,419 

 

(a)The par value of all shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, was $1.00 per share.

During the first six months of 2017, the Company issued depositary shares representing an ownership interest in 40,000 shares of Series J Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (the “Series J Preferred Stock”). The Series J Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and will not be subject to any sinking fund or other obligation of the Company. Dividends, if declared, will accrue and be payable semiannually, in arrears, at a rate per annum equal to 5.300 percent from the date of issuance to, but excluding, April 15, 2027, and thereafter will accrue and be payable quarterly at a floating rate per annum equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.914 percent. The Series J Preferred Stock is redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, on or after April 15, 2027. The Series J Preferred Stock is redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole, but not in part, prior to April 15, 2027 within 90 days following an official administrative or judicial decision, amendment to, or change in the laws or regulations that would not allow the Company to treat the full liquidation value of the Series J Preferred Stock as Tier 1 capital for purposes of the capital adequacy guidelines of the Federal Reserve Board.

During the first six months of 2017, the Company redeemed all outstanding shares of the Series G Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series G Preferred Stock”) at a redemption price equal to the liquidation preference amount. The Company included a $10 million loss in the computation of earnings per diluted common share for the first six months of 2017, which represents the stock issuance costs recorded in preferred stock upon the issuance of the Series G Preferred Stock that were reclassified to retained earnings on the date the Company provided notice of its intent to redeem the outstanding shares.

 

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Note 8Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Shareholders’ equity is affected by transactions and valuations of asset and liability positions that require adjustments to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The reconciliation of the transactions affecting accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) included in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, is as follows:

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Securities
Available-For-
Sale
 Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Securities
Transferred From
Available-For-Sale
to Held-To-
Maturity
 Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Derivative Hedges
 Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Retirement Plans
 Foreign
Currency
Translation
 Total 
(Dollars in Millions) Unrealized Gains
(Losses)  on
Investment
Securities
Available-For-
Sale
 Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
Transferred From
Available-For-Sale
to Held-To-
Maturity
 Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Derivative Hedges
 Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Retirement Plans
 Foreign
Currency
Translation
 Total 

2018

      

Balance at beginning of period

 $(357 $17  $71  $(1,066 $(69 $(1,404

Revaluation of tax related balances (a)

 (77 4  15  (229 (13 (300

Changes in unrealized gains and losses

 (776    86  (3    (693

Foreign currency translation adjustment (b)

             13  13 

Reclassification to earnings of realized gains and losses

 (5 (3 3  34     29 

Applicable income taxes

 198  1  (23 (7 (7 162 

Balance at end of period

 $(1,017 $19  $152  $(1,271 $(76 $(2,193

2017

            

Balance at beginning of period

 $(371 $23  $68  $(1,095 $(64 $(1,439 $(431 $25  $55  $(1,113 $(71 $(1,535

Changes in unrealized gains and losses

 328     (37       291  127     7        134 

Foreign currency translation adjustment (a)

             (1 (1

Foreign currency translation adjustment (b)

             10  10 

Reclassification to earnings of realized gains and losses

 (9 (4 10  29     26  (29 (3 14  29     11 

Applicable income taxes

 (122 2  10  (11 (2 (123 (38 1  (8 (11 (3 (59

Balance at end of period

 $(174 $21  $51  $(1,077 $(67 $(1,246 $(371 $23  $68  $(1,095 $(64 $(1,439

2016

      

Balance at beginning of period

 $407  $33  $(99 $(1,031 $(54 $(744

Changes in unrealized gains and losses

 333     (87       246 

Other-than-temporary impairment not recognized in earnings on securities available-for-sale

 1              1 

Foreign currency translation adjustment (a)

             (20 (20

Reclassification to earnings of realized gains and losses

 (3 (4 33  40     66 

Applicable income taxes

 (126 2  20  (15 8  (111

Balance at end of period

 $612  $31  $(133 $(1,006 $(66 $(562

 

(a)Represents the impact of the reduced federal statutory tax rate for corporations included in 2017 tax reform legislation, reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and into retained earnings as of the beginning of the period.
(b)Represents the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the Company’s investment in foreign operations and related hedges.

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in Millions)

 Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Securities
Available-For-
Sale
  Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Securities
Transferred From
Available-For-Sale
to Held-To-
Maturity
  Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Derivative Hedges
  Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Retirement Plans
  Foreign
Currency
Translation
  Total 

2017

      

Balance at beginning of period

 $(431 $25  $55  $(1,113 $(71 $(1,535

Changes in unrealized gains and losses

  455      (30        425 

Foreign currency translation adjustment (a)

              9   9 

Reclassification to earnings of realized gains and losses

  (38  (7  24   58      37 

Applicable income taxes

  (160  3   2   (22  (5  (182

Balance at end of period

 $(174 $21  $51  $(1,077 $(67 $(1,246

2016

      

Balance at beginning of period

 $111  $36  $(67 $(1,056 $(43 $(1,019

Changes in unrealized gains and losses

  821      (183        638 

Other-than-temporary impairment not recognized in earnings on securities available-for-sale

  (1              (1

Foreign currency translation adjustment (a)

              (36  (36

Reclassification to earnings of realized gains and losses

  (6  (9  76   81      142 

Applicable income taxes

  (313  4   41   (31  13   (286

Balance at end of period

 $612  $31  $(133 $(1,006 $(66 $(562

(a)Represents the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the Company’s investment in foreign operations and related hedges.

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Additional detail about the impact to net income for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and into earningsintoearnings for the three months ended March 31, is as follows:

 

 Impact to Net Income  Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statement of Income
 Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Impact to Net Income   Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statement of Income
(Dollars in Millions)     2017         2016             2017     ��   2016      2018         2017      

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale

       

Realized gains (losses) on sale of securities

 $9  $4    $38  $7  Total securities gains (losses), net

Other-than-temporary impairment recognized in earnings

    (1      (1 

Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securitiesavailable-for-sale

     

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investment securities

 $5  $29    Total securities gains (losses), net
 9  3    38  6  Total before tax (1 (11   Applicable income taxes
 (3 (1   (14 (2 Applicable income taxes 4  18    Net-of-tax
 6  2    24  4  Net-of-tax

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity

       

Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities transferred fromavailable-for-sale toheld-to-maturity

     

Amortization of unrealized gains

 4  4    7  9  Interest income 3  3    Interest income
 (2 (2   (3 (4 Applicable income taxes (1 (1   Applicable income taxes
 2  2    4  5  Net-of-tax 2  2    Net-of-tax

Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative hedges

            

Realized gains (losses) on derivative hedges

 (10 (33   (24 (76 Interest expense (3 (14   Interest expense
 4  13    9  29  Applicable income taxes 1  5    Applicable income taxes
 (6 (20   (15 (47 Net-of-tax (2 (9   Net-of-tax

Unrealized gains (losses) on retirement plans

            

Actuarial gains (losses) and prior service cost (credit) amortization

 (29 (40   (58 (81 Employee benefits expense (34 (29   Employee benefits expense
 11  15    22  31  Applicable income taxes 8  11    Applicable income taxes
 (18 (25   (36 (50 Net-of-tax (26 (18   Net-of-tax

Total impact to net income

 $(16 $(41   $(23 $(88  $(22 $(7    

 

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Note 9Earnings Per Share

The components of earnings per share were:

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31
 
(Dollars and Shares in Millions, Except Per Share Data) 2017 2016      2017 2016  2018 2017 

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp

 $1,500  $1,522     $2,973  $2,908  $1,675  $1,473 

Preferred dividends

 (64 (79     (133 (140 (70 (69

Impact of preferred stock redemption (a)

           (10   

Impact of the purchase of noncontrolling interests (b)

             9 

Impact of preferred stock call (a)

    (10

Earnings allocated to participating stock awards

 (6 (8     (13 (13 (8 (7

Net income applicable to U.S. Bancorp common shareholders

 $1,430  $1,435     $2,817  $2,764  $1,597  $1,387 

Average common shares outstanding

 1,684  1,725      1,689  1,731  1,652  1,694 

Net effect of the exercise and assumed purchase of stock awards

 6  6      6  6  5  7 

Average diluted common shares outstanding

 1,690  1,731      1,695  1,737  1,657  1,701 

Earnings per common share

 $.85  $.83     $1.67  $1.60  $.97  $.82 

Diluted earnings per common share

 $.85  $.83     $1.66  $1.59  $.96  $.82 

 

(a)Represents stock issuance costs originally recorded in preferred stock upon the issuance of the Company’s Series G Preferred Stock that were reclassified to retained earnings on the date the Company announced its intent to redeem the outstanding shares.
(b)Represents the difference between the carrying amount and amount paid by the Company to purchase third party investor holdings of the preferred stock of USB Realty Corp, a consolidated subsidiary of the Company.

Options outstanding at June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, to purchase 1 million common shares, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, and outstanding at June 30, 2016, to purchase 1 million common shares for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, because they were antidilutive.

 

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 Note 10 Employee Benefits

The components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s retirement plans were:

 

 Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  Three Months Ended March 31 
 Pension Plans Postretirement
Welfare Plan
      Pension Plans Postretirement
Welfare Plan
  Pension Plans      Postretirement
Welfare Plan
 
(Dollars in Millions)     2017     2016     2017     2016          2017     2016     2017     2016      2018     2017          2018     2017 

Service cost

 $46  $44  $  $     $93  $88  $  $  $52  $47    $  $ 

Interest cost

 55  53  1  1      110  105  2  2  56  55     1  1 

Expected return on plan assets

 (71 (66           (142 (132 (1    (95 (71    (1 (1

Prior service cost (credit) amortization

    (1 (1 (1     (1 (2 (2 (2    (1    (1 (1

Actuarial loss (gain) amortization

 32  43  (2 (1     64  87  (3 (2 37  32     (2 (1

Net periodic benefit cost(a)

 $62  $73  $(2 $(1    $124  $146  $(4 $(2 $50  $62    $(3 $(2

 

(a)Service cost is included in employee benefits expense on the Consolidated Statement of Income. All other components are included in other noninterest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

 Note 11Income Taxes

The components of income tax expense were:

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
      Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31
 
(Dollars in Millions)       2017       2016          2017     2016          2018           2017 

Federal

          

Current

 $493  $613     $1,024  $914  $234   $531 

Deferred

 (37 (154     (157 (47 19    (120

Federal income tax

 456  459      867  867  253    411 

State

          

Current

 81  37      146  127  92    65 

Deferred

 14  46      37  52  17    23 

State income tax

 95  83      183  179  109    88 

Total income tax provision

 $551  $542     $1,050  $1,046  $362   $499 

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A reconciliation of expected income tax expense at the federal statutory rate of 21 percent and 35 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, to the Company’s applicable income tax expense follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
       Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(Dollars in Millions)       2017        2016           2017      2016 

Tax at statutory rate

 $722  $727     $1,417  $1,394 

State income tax, at statutory rates, net of federal tax benefit

  67   54      130   117 

Tax effect of

       

Tax credits and benefits, net of related expenses

  (197  (174     (390  (340

Tax-exempt income

  (51  (49     (100  (99

Noncontrolling interests

  (4  (5     (9  (10

Other items (a)

  14   (11       2   (16

Applicable income taxes

 $551  $542       $1,050  $1,046 

(a)Includes excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation under accounting guidance effective January 1, 2017. Previously, these benefits were recorded in capital surplus.
  Three Months Ended
March 31
 
(Dollars in Millions)         2018          2017 

Tax at statutory rate

 $429  $695 

State income tax, at statutory rates, net of federal tax benefit

  89   63 

Tax effect of

  

Tax credits and benefits, net of related expenses

  (115  (193

Exam resolutions

  (49   

Tax-exempt income

  (32  (49

Noncontrolling interests

  (1  (5

Other items

  41   (12

Applicable income taxes

 $362  $499 

The Company’s income tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal, state, local and foreign government authorities. On an ongoing basis, numerous federal, state, local and foreign examinations are in progress and cover multiple tax years. As of June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the federal taxing authority has completed its examination of the Company through the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The years open to examination by foreign, state and local government authorities vary by jurisdiction.

The Company’s net deferred tax liabilityasset was $503$671 million at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and $479$473 million at December 31, 2016.

2017.

 

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 Note 12 Derivative Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into derivative transactions to manage various risks and to accommodate the business requirements of its customers. The Company recognizes all derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value in other assets or in other liabilities. On the date the Company enters into a derivative contract, the derivative is designated as either a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge, net investment hedge, or a designation is not made as it is a customer-related transaction, an economic hedge for asset/liability risk management purposes or another stand-alone derivative created through the Company’s operations (“free-standing derivative”). When a derivative is designated as a fair value, cash flow or net investment hedge, the Company performs an assessment, at inception and, at a minimum, quarterly thereafter, to determine the effectiveness of the derivative in offsetting changes in the value or cash flows of the hedged item(s).

Fair Value Hedges These derivatives are interest rate swaps the Company uses to hedge the change in fair value related to interest rate changes of its underlying fixed-rate debt. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as fair value hedges, and changes in the fair value of the hedged items, are recorded in earnings. All fair value hedges were highly effective for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, and the change in fair value attributed to hedge ineffectiveness was not material.March 31, 2018.

Cash Flow Hedges These derivatives are interest rate swaps the Company uses to hedge the forecasted cash flows from its underlying variable-rate debt. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) until the cash flows of the hedged items are realized. If a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge is terminated or ceases to be highly effective, the gain or loss in other comprehensive income (loss) is amortized to earnings over the period the forecasted hedged transactions impact earnings. If a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, hedge accounting is ceased and any gain or loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) is reported in earnings immediately, unless the forecasted transaction is at least reasonably possible of occurring, whereby the amounts remain within other comprehensive income (loss). At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had $51$152 million(net-of-tax) of realized and unrealized gains on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), compared with $55$71 million(net-of-tax) of realized and unrealized gains at December 31, 2016.2017. The estimated amount to be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings during the remainder of 20172018 and the next 12 months are lossesgains of $4$17 million(net-of-tax) and $5$22 million(net-of-tax), respectively. This amount includes gains and losses related to any hedges that were terminated early for which the forecasted transactions are still probable. All cash flow hedges were highly effective for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, and the change in fair value attributed to hedge ineffectiveness was not material.March 31, 2018.

Net Investment Hedges The Company uses forward commitments to sell specified amounts of certain foreign currencies, andnon-derivative debt instruments, to hedge the volatility of its net investment in foreign operations driven by

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fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The ineffectiveness on all net investment hedges was not material for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. At June 30, 2017, the carrying amount ofnon-derivative debt instruments designated as net investment hedges was $1.1 billion. There were nonon-derivative debt instruments designated as net investment hedges$1.2 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017.

Other Derivative Positions The Company enters into free-standing derivatives to mitigate interest rate risk and for other risk management purposes. These derivatives include forward commitments to sellto-be-announced securities (“TBAs”) and other commitments to sell residential mortgage loans, which are used to economically hedge the interest rate risk related to residential mortgage loans held for sale (“MLHFS”) and unfunded mortgage loan commitments. The Company also enters into interest rate swaps, swaptions, forward commitments to buy TBAs, U.S. Treasury and Eurodollar futures and options on U.S. Treasury futures to economically hedge the change in the fair value of the Company’s MSRs. The Company also enters into foreign currency forwards to economically hedge remeasurement gains and losses the Company recognizes on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. In addition, the Company acts as a seller and buyer of interest rate derivatives and foreign exchange contracts for its customers. The Company mitigates the market and liquidity risk associated with these customer derivatives by entering into similar offsetting positions with broker-dealers, or on a portfolio basis by entering into other derivative ornon-derivative financial instruments that partially or fully offset the exposure from these customer-related positions. The Company’s customer derivatives and related hedges are monitored and reviewed by the Company’s Market Risk Committee, which establishes policies for market risk management, including exposure limits for each portfolio. The Company also has

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derivative contracts that are created through its operations, including certain unfunded mortgage loan commitments and swap agreements related to the sale of a portion of its Class B common shares of Visa Inc. Refer to Note 14 for further information on these swap agreements.

For additional information on the Company’s purpose for entering into derivative transactions and its overall risk management strategies, refer to “Management Discussion and Analysis — Use of Derivatives to Manage Interest Rate and Other Risks”, which is incorporated by reference into these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The following table summarizes the asset and liability management derivative positions of the Company:

 

 Asset Derivatives        Liability Derivatives  Asset Derivatives        Liability Derivatives 
(Dollars in Millions) Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
        Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
  Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
        Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
 

June 30, 2017

              

March 31, 2018

              

Fair value hedges

                            

Interest rate contracts

                            

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 $3,650   $57    3.42      $1,250   $11    1.82  $   $          $4,600   $37    2.42 

Cash flow hedges

                            

Interest rate contracts

                            

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 3,272    2    8.13       2,007    9    .57  3,892    126    6.48       500        .63 

Net investment hedges

                            

Foreign exchange forward contracts

                 158    3    .04  192    1    .05       199        .05 

Other economic hedges

                            

Interest rate contracts

                            

Futures and forwards

                            

Buy

 1,933    13    .07       2,337    10    .11  1,895    8    .10       1,172    2    .09 

Sell

 6,400    20    .11       4,718    13    .06  19,126    19    1.14       5,193    17    .02 

Options

                            

Purchased

 4,225    69    7.85                 6,235    77    7.63                

Written

 1,483    28    .10       35    1    .09  1,123    26    .09       7        .12 

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 3,633        8.47       5,297    63    11.49  2,750        15.03       4,420    114    7.96 

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 3,202    10    4.46       4,158    23    8.47  4,333        7.72       88        5.23 

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 122    1    .05       750    14    .05  132    1    .05       540    3    .04 

Equity contracts

 53    1    1.17       68        .96  25    1    .57       108    4    .50 

Credit contracts

 1,491        3.60       3,746    2    3.12  1,812        3.02       3,880    1    3.15 

Other (a)

 355    2    .03       1,369    124    2.24  300    5    .02       1,514    127    1.81 

Total

 $29,819   $203        $25,893   $273    $41,815   $264        $22,221   $305   

December 31, 2016

              

December 31, 2017

              

Fair value hedges

                            

Interest rate contracts

                            

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 $2,550   $49    4.28      $1,250   $12    2.32  $1,000   $28    6.70      $3,600   $16    1.55 

Cash flow hedges

                            

Interest rate contracts

                            

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 3,272    108    8.63       2,787    35    .83  3,772    5    6.73                

Net investment hedges

                            

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 1,347    15    .04                                 373    8    .05 

Other economic hedges

                            

Interest rate contracts

                            

Futures and forwards

                            

Buy

 1,748    13    .09       1,722    18    .05  1,632    7    .10       1,326    2    .04 

Sell

 2,278    129    .08       4,214    43    .09  15,291    10    .89       4,511    10    .03 

Options

                            

Purchased

 1,565    43    8.60                 4,985    65    7.57                

Written

 1,073    25    .07       12    1    .06  1,285    21    .10       5        .05 

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 6,452    26    11.48       1,561    16    6.54  2,019    5    16.49       5,469        8.43 

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 4,705    13    6.51       2,320    9    7.80  4,844    21    7.69       46    1    6.70 

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 849    6    .02       867    6    .02  147    1    .02       669    8    .04 

Equity contracts

 11        .40       102    1    .57  45        1.10       88    1    .58 

Credit contracts

 1,397        3.38       3,674    2    3.57  1,559        3.41       3,779    1    3.16 

Other (a)

 19        .03       830    106    3.42                  1,164    125    2.50 

Total

 $27,266   $427          $19,339   $249     $36,579   $163          $21,030   $172    

 

(a)Includes short-term underwriting purchase and sale commitments with total asset and liability notional values of $355 million and $19 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and derivative liability swap agreements related to the sale of a portion of the Company’s Class B common shares of Visa Inc. The Visa swap agreements had a total notional value, fair value and weighted average remaining maturity of $1.0$1.2 billion, $122 million and 3.012.25 years at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, respectively, compared to $811 million, $106$1.2 billion, $125 million and 3.502.50 years at December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. In addition, includes short-term underwriting purchase and sale commitments with total asset and liability notional values of $300 million at March 31, 2018.

 

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The following table summarizes the customer-related derivative positions of the Company:

 

 Asset Derivatives        Liability Derivatives  Asset Derivatives        Liability Derivatives 
(Dollars in Millions) Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
        Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
  Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
        Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
 

June 30, 2017

              

March 31, 2018

              

Interest rate contracts

                            

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 $35,588   $839    5.83      $48,124   $533    3.90  $25,579   $492    4.41      $75,797   $630    4.45 

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 50,357    535    3.73       33,767    752    6.01  72,317    413    4.41       27,680    388    4.37 

Options

                            

Purchased

 18,036    15    1.84       505    9    4.73  32,509    46    1.53       1,960    22    2.26 

Written

 3,265    10    1.35       13,499    14    1.85  2,060    23    2.38       30,225    43    1.39 

Futures

                            

Buy

                 158        .22 

Sell

 1,145        1.84       2,119    1    1.10  8,151    8    1.08                

Foreign exchange rate contracts

                            

Forwards, spots and swaps

 21,120    644    .89       20,262    596    .92  26,646    776    .77       25,751    756    .77 

Options

                            

Purchased

 3,320    73    1.51                 4,399    108    1.04                

Written

                 3,320    73    1.51                  4,399    108    1.04 

Total

 $132,831   $2,116        $121,754   $1,978    $171,661   $1,866        $165,812   $1,947   

December 31, 2016

              

December 31, 2017

              

Interest rate contracts

                            

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 $38,501   $930    4.07      $39,403   $632    4.89  $28,681   $679    5.71      $59,990   $840    4.27 

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 36,671    612    4.99       40,324    996    4.07  63,038    860    4.20       25,093    602    5.76 

Options

                            

Purchased

 14,545    51    1.85       125    2    1.37  29,091    22    1.61       880    14    4.24 

Written

 125    3    1.37       13,518    50    1.70  880    15    4.24       27,056    20    1.50 

Futures

                            

Buy

 306        1.96       7,111    7    .90 

Sell

 7,007    4    1.21                

Foreign exchange rate contracts

                            

Forwards, spots and swaps

 20,664    849    .58       19,640    825    .60  24,099    656    .81       23,440    636    .83 

Options

                            

Purchased

 2,376    98    1.67                 4,026    83    1.20                

Written

                 2,376    98    1.67                  4,026    83    1.20 

Total

 $113,188   $2,543          $122,497   $2,610     $156,822   $2,319          $140,485   $2,195    

The table below shows the effective portion of the gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and the gains (losses) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings(net-of-tax): for the three months ended March 31:

 

 Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30, 
 Gains (Losses)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)
 Gains (Losses)
Reclassified from
Other
Comprehensive
Income
(Loss) into Earnings
      Gains (Losses)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)
 

Gains (Losses)
Reclassified from
Other
Comprehensive
Income

(Loss) into Earnings

  Gains (Losses)
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)
      Gains (Losses)
Reclassified from
Other
Comprehensive
Income
(Loss) into Earnings
 
(Dollars in Millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016      2017 2016 2017 2016  2018 2017      2018 2017 

Asset and Liability Management Positions

                  

Cash flow hedges

                  

Interest rate contracts (a)

 $(23 $(54 $(6 $(20    $(19 $(113 $(15 $(47

Interest rate contracts

 $64  $4     $(2 $(9

Net investment hedges

                  

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 (41 17            (48 (15       16  (7         

Non-derivative debt instruments

 (11              (11)            (34            

 

Note:Ineffectiveness onThe Company does not exclude components from effectiveness testing for cash flow and net investment hedges was not material for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.hedges.
(a)Gains (Losses) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense.

 

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The table below shows the effect of fair value and cash flow hedge accounting on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31:

  Other Noninterest
Income
       Interest Expense 
(Dollars in Millions) 2018   2017       2018  2017 

Total amount of income and expense line items presented in the Consolidated Statement of Income in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded

 $167   $180     $623  $413 
 

Asset and Liability Management Positions

        

Fair value hedges

        

Interest rate contract derivatives

      (10     (43   

Hedged items

      10      43    

Cash Flow hedges

        

Interest rate contract derivatives

              3   14 

Note:The Company does not exclude components from effectiveness testing for fair value and cash flow hedges. The Company did not reclassify gains or losses into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

The table below shows the cumulative hedging adjustment for fair value hedges that are included in the carrying amount of the hedged assets (liabilities):

  Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets
(Liabilities)
        Cumulative Hedging Adjustment
Included in the Carrying Amount of the
Hedged Assets (Liabilities)
 
(Dollars in Millions) March 31, 2018   December 31, 2017        March 31, 2018  December 31, 2017 

Line Item in the Consolidated Balance Sheet

         

Long-term Debt

 $4,544   $4,584        $(48 $(8

Note:The Company does not have any hedging adjustments for discontinued fair value hedges.

The table below shows the gains (losses) recognized in earnings for fair value hedges, other economic hedges and the customer-related positions:positions for the three months ended March 31:

 

  

Location of Gains (Losses)

Recognized in Earnings

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
       Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(Dollars in Millions)   2017  2016       2017  2016 

Asset and Liability Management Positions

         

Fair value hedges (a)

         

Interest rate contracts

 Other noninterest income  $14  $32     $4  $94 

Other economic hedges

         

Interest rate contracts

         

Futures and forwards

 Mortgage banking revenue   (1  (8     5   (55

Purchased and written options

 Mortgage banking revenue   77   120      117   213 

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 Mortgage banking revenue   117   160      148   402 

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 Mortgage banking revenue   (71  (11     (111  (2

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 Commercial products revenue   (30  (80     (37  (55

Equity contracts

 Compensation expense   (1  1         (1

Credit contracts

 Other noninterest income      (1     1   (1

Other

 Other noninterest income   (1  (38     (1  (38

Customer-Related Positions

         

Interest rate contracts

         

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 Other noninterest income   (323  718      (573  1,723 

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 Other noninterest income   333   (702     602   (1,706

Purchased and written options

 Other noninterest income   (2  (1     (8  1 

Futures

 Other noninterest income      3      (2  7 

Foreign exchange rate contracts

         

Forwards, spots and swaps

 Commercial products revenue   24   23      46   40 

Purchased and written options

 Commercial products revenue      1        1   2 

(a)Gains (Losses) on items hedged by interest rate contracts included in noninterest income (expense), were $(14) million and $(31) million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $(4) million and $(92) million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The ineffective portion was immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
(Dollars in Millions) Location of Gains (Losses)
Recognized in Earnings
     

2018

  2017 

Asset and Liability Management Positions

     

Other economic hedges

     

Interest rate contracts

     

Futures and forwards

 Mortgage banking revenue   $58  $6 

Purchased and written options

 Mortgage banking revenue    42   40 

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 Mortgage banking revenue    (79  31 

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 Mortgage banking revenue    (31  (40

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 Other noninterest income    12   (7

Equity contracts

 Compensation expense    (1  1 

Credit contracts

 Other noninterest income       1 

Customer-Related Positions

     

Interest rate contracts

     

Receive fixed/pay floating swaps

 Other noninterest income    (1,164  (250

Pay fixed/receive floating swaps

 Other noninterest income    1,167   269 

Purchased and written options

 Other noninterest income       (6

Futures

 Other noninterest income    8   (2

Foreign exchange rate contracts

     

Forwards, spots and swaps

 Commercial products revenue    23   22 

Purchased and written options

 Commercial products revenue        1 

Derivatives are subject to credit risk associated with counterparties to the derivative contracts. The Company measures that credit risk using a credit valuation adjustment and includes it within the fair value of the derivative. The Company manages counterparty credit risk through diversification of its derivative positions among various counterparties, by entering into derivative positions that are centrally cleared through clearinghouses, by entering into master netting arrangements and, where possible, by requiring collateral arrangements. A master netting arrangement allows two counterparties, who have multiple derivative contracts with each other, the ability to net settle amounts under all contracts, including any related collateral, through a single payment and in a single currency. Collateral arrangements generally require the counterparty to deliver collateral (typically cash or U.S. Treasury and agency securities) equal to the Company’s net derivative receivable, subject to minimum transfer and credit rating requirements.

The Company’s collateral arrangements are predominately bilateral and, therefore, contain provisions that require collateralization of the Company’s net liability derivative positions. Required collateral coverage is based on net

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liability thresholds and may be contingent upon the Company’s credit rating from two of the nationally recognized statistical rating organizations. If the Company’s credit rating were to fall below credit ratings thresholds established in the collateral arrangements, the counterparties to the derivatives could request immediate additional collateral coverage up to and including full collateral coverage for derivatives in a net liability position. The aggregate fair value of all derivatives under collateral arrangements that were in a net liability position at June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, was $616$669 million. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had $576$617 million of cash posted as collateral against this net liability position.

 

Note 13Netting Arrangements for Certain Financial Instruments and Securities Financing Activities

The majority of the Company’s derivative portfolio consists of bilateralover-the-counter trades. However, current regulations require that trades, certain interest rate derivatives and credit contracts needrequired to be centrally cleared through clearinghouses. In addition, a portion of the Company’s derivativeclearinghouses per current regulations, and exchange-traded positions are exchange-traded. Thesewhich may include U.S. Treasury and Eurodollar futures or options on U.S. Treasury futures. Of the Company’s $310.3$401.5 billion total notional amount of derivative positions at June 30, 2017, $146.8March 31, 2018, $207.4 billion related to bilateralover-the-counter trades, $169.1 billion related to those centrally cleared through clearinghouses and $4.0$25.0 billion related to those that were exchange-traded. Irrespective of how derivatives are traded, theThe Company’s derivative contracts typically include offsetting rights (referred to as netting arrangements), and depending on expected volume, credit risk, and counterparty preference, collateral maintenance may be required. For all derivatives under collateral support arrangements, fair value is determined daily and, depending on the collateral

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maintenance requirements, the Company and a counterparty may receive or deliver collateral, based upon the net fair value of all derivative positions between the Company and the counterparty. Collateral is typically cash, but securities may be allowed under collateral arrangements with certain counterparties. Receivables and payables related to cash collateral are included in other assets and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, along with the related derivative asset and liability fair values. Any securities pledged to counterparties as collateral remain on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Securities received from counterparties as collateral are not recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, unless the counterparty defaults. In general, securities used as collateral can be sold, repledged or otherwise used by the party in possession. No restrictions exist on the use of cash collateral by either party. Refer to Note 12 for further discussion of the Company’s derivatives, including collateral arrangements.

As part of the Company’s treasury and broker-dealer operations, the Company executes transactions that are treated as securities sold under agreements to repurchase or securities purchased under agreements to resell, both of which are accounted for as collateralized financings. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase include repurchase agreements and securities loaned transactions. Securities purchased under agreements to resell include reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowed transactions. For securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the Company records a liability for the cash received, which is included in short-term borrowings on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. For securities purchased under agreements to resell, the Company records a receivable for the cash paid, which is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Securities transferred to counterparties under repurchase agreements and securities loaned transactions continue to be recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, are measured at fair value, and are included in investment securities or other assets. Securities received from counterparties under reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowed transactions are not recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet unless the counterparty defaults. The securities transferred under repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions typically are U.S. Treasury and agency securities, or residential agency mortgage-backed securities or corporate debt securities. The securities loaned or borrowed typically are corporate debt securities traded by the Company’s broker-dealer. In general, the securities transferred can be sold, repledged or otherwise used by the party in possession. No restrictions exist on the use of cash collateral by either party. Repurchase/reverse repurchase and securities loaned/borrowed transactions expose the Company to counterparty risk. The Company manages this risk by performing assessments, independent of business line managers, and establishing concentration limits on each counterparty. Additionally, these transactions include collateral arrangements that require the fair values of the underlying securities to be determined daily, resulting in cash being obtained or refunded to counterparties to maintain specified collateral levels.

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The following table summarizes the maturities by category of collateral pledged for repurchase agreements and securities loaned transactions:

 

(Dollars in Millions) Overnight and
Continuous
   Less Than
30 Days
   

30-89

Days

   Total  Overnight and
Continuous
   Less Than
30 Days
   Total 

June 30, 2017

       

Repurchase agreements

       

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $150   $   $   $150 

Residential agency mortgage-backed securities

 405    370    2    777 

Total repurchase agreements

 555    370    2    927 

Securities loaned

       

Corporate debt securities

 314            314 

Total securities loaned

 314            314 

Gross amount of recognized liabilities

 $869   $370   $2   $1,241 

December 31, 2016

       

March 31, 2018

     

Repurchase agreements

            

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $60   $   $   $60  $58   $   $58 

Residential agency mortgage-backed securities

 681    30        711  380    177    557 

Corporate debt securities

 30            30  279    87    366 

Total repurchase agreements

 771    30        801  717    264    981 

Securities loaned

            

Corporate debt securities

 223            223  400        400 

Total securities loaned

 223            223  400        400 

Gross amount of recognized liabilities

 $994   $30   $   $1,024  $1,117   $264   $1,381 

December 31, 2017

     

Repurchase agreements

     

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $25   $   $25 

Residential agency mortgage-backed securities

 644    30    674 

Corporate debt securities

 104        104 

Total repurchase agreements

 773    30    803 

Securities loaned

     

Corporate debt securities

 111        111 

Total securities loaned

 111        111 

Gross amount of recognized liabilities

 $884   $30   $914 

The Company executes its derivative, repurchase/reverse repurchase and securities loaned/borrowed transactions under the respective industry standard agreements. These agreements include master netting arrangements that allow

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for multiple contracts executed with the same counterparty to be viewed as a single arrangement. This allows for net settlement of a single amount on a daily basis. In the event of default, the master netting arrangement provides forclose-out netting, which allows all of these positions with the defaulting counterparty to be terminated and net settled with a single payment amount.

The Company has elected to offset the assets and liabilities under netting arrangements for the balance sheet presentation of the majority of its derivative counterparties, excluding certain centrally cleared derivative contracts due to current uncertainty about the legal enforceability of netting arrangements.counterparties. The netting occurs at the counterparty level, and includes all assets and liabilities related to the derivative contracts, including those associated with cash collateral received or delivered. The Company has not elected to offset the assets and liabilities under netting arrangements for the balance sheet presentation of repurchase/reverse repurchase and securities loaned/borrowed transactions.

The following tables provide information on the Company’s netting adjustments, and items not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but available for offset in the event of default:

 

 

Gross

Recognized
Assets

   

Gross Amounts
Offset on the

Consolidated
Balance Sheet (a)

  

Net Amounts
Presented on the

Consolidated
Balance Sheet

   Gross Amounts Not Offset on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet
    

Gross

Recognized

Assets

   

Gross Amounts

Offset on the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet (a)

  

Net Amounts

Presented on the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet

   Gross Amounts Not Offset on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet
   
(Dollars in Millions)      Financial
Instruments (b)
 Collateral
Received (c)
 Net Amount       Financial
Instruments (b)
 Collateral
Received (c)
 Net Amount 

June 30, 2017

        

March 31, 2018

       

Derivative assets (d)

 $1,752   $(810 $942   $(101 $(3 $838  $2,094   $(821 $1,273   $(74 $  $1,199 

Reverse repurchase agreements

 37      37    (6 (31    159      159    (6 (153   

Securities borrowed

 1,109      1,109      (1,073 36  1,173      1,173      (1,141 32 

Total

 $2,898   $(810 $2,088   $(107 $(1,107 $874  $3,426   $(821 $2,605   $(80 $(1,294 $1,231 

December 31, 2016

        

December 31, 2017

        

Derivative assets (d)

 $2,122   $(984 $1,138   $(78 $(10 $1,050  $1,759   $(652 $1,107   $(110 $(5 $992 

Reverse repurchase agreements

 77      77    (60 (17    24      24    (24      

Securities borrowed

 944      944    (10 (909 25  923      923      (896 27 

Total

 $3,143   $(984 $2,159   $(148 $(936 $1,075  $2,706   $(652 $2,054   $(134 $(901 $1,019 

 

(a)Includes $122$110 million and $210$50 million of cash collateral related payables that were netted against derivative assets at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
(b)For derivative assets this includes any derivative liability fair values that could be offset in the event of counterparty default; for reverse repurchase agreements this includes any repurchase agreement payables that could be offset in the event of counterparty default; for securities borrowed this includes any securities loaned payables that could be offset in the event of counterparty default.
(c)Includes the fair value of securities received by the Company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet unless the counterparty defaults.
(d)Excludes $567$36 million and $848$723 million at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, of derivative assets not subject to netting arrangements or where uncertainty exists regarding legal enforceability of the netting arrangements.

 

  

Gross

Recognized
Liabilities

   

Gross Amounts
Offset on the

Consolidated
Balance Sheet (a)

  

Net Amounts
Presented on the

Consolidated
Balance Sheet

   Gross Amounts Not Offset on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet
    
(Dollars in Millions)      Financial
Instruments (b)
  Collateral
Pledged (c)
  Net Amount 

June 30, 2017

        

Derivative liabilities (d)

 $1,548   $(1,189 $359   $(101 $  $258 

Repurchase agreements

  927       927    (6  (921   

Securities loaned

  314       314       (310  4 

Total

 $2,789   $(1,189 $1,600   $(107 $(1,231 $262 

December 31, 2016

        

Derivative liabilities (d)

 $1,951   $(1,185 $766   $(78 $  $688 

Repurchase agreements

  801       801    (60  (741   

Securities loaned

  223       223    (10  (211  2 

Total

 $2,975   $(1,185 $1,790   $(148 $(952 $690 
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  Gross
Recognized
Liabilities
   

Gross Amounts

Offset on the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet (a)

  

Net Amounts

Presented on the
Consolidated
Balance Sheet

   Gross Amounts Not Offset on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet
    
(Dollars in Millions)      Financial
Instruments (b)
  Collateral
Pledged (c)
  Net Amount 

March 31, 2018

                          

Derivative liabilities (d)

 $2,123   $(1,328 $795   $(74 $  $721 

Repurchase agreements

  981       981    (6  (975   

Securities loaned

  400       400       (395  5 

Total

 $3,504   $(1,328 $2,176   $(80 $(1,370 $726 

December 31, 2017

        

Derivative liabilities (d)

 $1,629   $(1,130 $499   $(110 $  $389 

Repurchase agreements

  803       803    (24  (779   

Securities loaned

  111       111       (110  1 

Total

 $2,543   $(1,130 $1,413   $(134 $(889 $390 

 

(a)Includes $501$617 million and $411$528 million of cash collateral related receivables that were netted against derivative liabilities at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
(b)For derivative liabilities this includes any derivative asset fair values that could be offset in the event of counterparty default; for repurchase agreements this includes any reverse repurchase agreement receivables that could be offset in the event of counterparty default; for securities loaned this includes any securities borrowed receivables that could be offset in the event of counterparty default.
(c)Includes the fair value of securities pledged by the Company to the counterparty. These securities are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet unless the Company defaults.
(d)Excludes $703$129 million and $908$738 million at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, of derivative liabilities not subject to netting arrangements or where uncertainty exists regarding legal enforceability of the netting arrangements.

 

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 Note 14 Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities

The Company uses fair value measurements for the initial recording of certain assets and liabilities, periodic remeasurement of certain assets and liabilities, and disclosures. Derivatives, trading andavailable-for-sale investment securities, MSRs and substantially all MLHFS are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as loans held for sale, loans held for investment and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application oflower-of-cost-or-fair value accounting or impairment write-downs of individual assets.

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. A fair value measurement reflects all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset and the risk of nonperformance.

The Company groups its assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy for valuation techniques used to measure financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are:

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 includes U.S. Treasury securities, as well as exchange-traded instruments.
Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and which are typically valued using third party pricing services; derivative contracts and other assets and liabilities, including securities, whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data; and MLHFS whose values are determined using quoted prices for similar assets or pricing models with inputs that are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes MSRs certain debt securities and certain derivative contracts.

When the Company changes its valuation inputs for measuring financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value, either due to changes in current market conditions or other factors, it may need to transfer those assets or liabilities to another level in the hierarchy based on the new inputs used. The Company recognizes these transfers at the end of the reporting period in which the transfers occur. During the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, there were no transfers of financial assets or financial liabilities between the hierarchy levels.

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The Company has processes and controls in place to increase the reliability of estimates it makes in determining fair value measurements. Items quoted on an exchange are verified to the quoted price. Items provided by a third party pricing service are subject to price verification procedures as described in more detail in the specific valuation discussions below. For fair value measurements modeled internally, the Company’s valuation models are subject to the Company’s Model Risk Governance Policy and Program, as maintained by the Company’s risk management department. The purpose of model validation is to assess the accuracy of the models’ input, processing, and reporting components. All models are required to be independently reviewed and approved prior to being placed in use, and are subject to formal change control procedures. Under the Company’s Model Risk Governance Policy, models are required to be reviewed at least annually to ensure they are operating as intended. Inputs into the models are market observable inputs whenever available. When market observable inputs are not available, the inputs are developed based upon analysis of historical experience and evaluation of other relevant market data. Significant unobservable model inputs are subject to review by senior management in corporate functions, who are independent from the modeling. Significant unobservable model inputs are also compared to actual results, typically on a quarterly basis. Significant Level 3 fair value measurements are also subject to corporate-level review and are benchmarked to market transactions or other market data, when available. Additional discussion of processes and controls are provided in the valuation methodologies section that follows.

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The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by the Company to measure financial assets and liabilities at fair value and for estimating fair value for financial instruments not recorded at fair value as required under disclosure guidance related to the fair value of financial instruments.value. In addition, the following section includes an indication of the level of the fair value hierarchy in which the assets or liabilities are classified. Where appropriate, the description includes information about the valuation models and key inputs to those models. During the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, there were no significant changes to the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure fair value.

Cash and Due From Banks Available-For-SaleThe carrying value of cash and due from banks approximate fair value and are classified within Level 1. Fair value is provided for disclosure purposes only.

Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements The carrying value of federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements approximate fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization and are classified within Level 2. Fair value is provided for disclosure purposes only.

Investment SecuritiesWhen quoted market prices for identical securities are available in an active market, these prices are used to determine fair value and these securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 investment securities include U.S. Treasury and exchange-traded securities.

For other securities, quoted market prices may not be readily available for the specific securities. When possible, the Company determines fair value based on market observable information, including quoted market prices for similar securities, inactive transaction prices, and broker quotes. These securities are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 2 valuations are generally provided by a third party pricing service. The Company reviews the valuation methodologies utilized by the pricing service and, on a quarterly basis, reviews the security level prices provided by the pricing service against management’s expectation of fair value, based on changes in various benchmarks and market knowledge from recent trading activity. Additionally, each quarter, the Company validates the fair value provided by the pricing services by comparing them to recent observable market trades (where available), broker provided quotes, or other independent secondary pricing sources. Prices obtained from the pricing service are adjusted if they are found to be inconsistent with relevant market data. Level 2 investment securities are predominantly agency mortgage-backed securities, certain other asset-backed securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions and agency debt securities.

The fair value of securities for which there are no market trades, or where trading is inactive as compared to normal market activity, are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company determines the fair value of these securities by using a discounted cash flow methodology and incorporating observable market information, where available. These valuations are modeled by a unit within the Company’s treasury department. The valuations use assumptions regarding housing prices, interest rates and borrower performance. Inputs are refined and updated at least quarterly to reflect market developments and actual performance. The primary valuation drivers of these securities are the prepayment rates, default rates and default severities associated with the underlying collateral, as well as the discount rate used to calculate the present value of the projected cash flows. Level 3 fair values, including the assumptions used, are subject to review by senior management in corporate functions, who are independent from the modeling. The fair value measurements are also compared to fair values provided by third party pricing services and broker provided quotes, where available. Securities classified within Level 3 include non-agency mortgage-backed securities, non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities, certain asset-backed securities and certain corporate debt securities. At June 30, 2017, the Company did not have any available-for-sale investment securities classified within Level 3.

Mortgage Loans Held For SaleMLHFS measured at fair value, for which an active secondary market and readily available market prices exist, are initially valued at the transaction price and are subsequently valued by comparison to instruments with similar collateral and risk profiles. MLHFS are classified within Level 2. The valuations of MLHFS are developed by the mortgage banking division and are subject to independent price verification procedures by corporate functions. Included in mortgage banking revenue werewas a $51 million net gains of $20loss and a $21 million and $75 millionnet gain for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, and net gains of $41 million and $127 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, from the changes to fair value of these MLHFS under fair value option accounting guidance. Changes in fair value due to instrument specific credit risk were immaterial. Interest income for MLHFS is measured based on contractual interest rates and reported as interest income on the Consolidated Statement

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of Income. Electing to measure MLHFS at fair value reduces certain timing differences and better matches changes in fair value of these assets with changes in the value of the derivative instruments used to economically hedge them without the burden of complying with the requirements for hedge accounting.

Loans The loan portfolio includes adjustable and fixed-rate loans, the fair value of which is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses and other valuation techniques. The expected cash flows of loans consider historical prepayment experiences and estimated credit losses and are discounted using current rates offered to borrowers with similar credit characteristics. Generally, loan fair values reflect Level 3 information. Fair value is provided for disclosure purposes only, with the exception of impaired collateral-based loans that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis utilizing the underlying collateral fair value.

Mortgage Servicing RightsMSRs are valued using a discounted cash flow methodology, and are classified within Level 3. The Company determines fair value of the MSRs by projecting future cash flows for different interest rate scenarios using prepayment rates and other assumptions, and discounts these cash flows using a risk adjusted rate based on option adjusted spread levels. The MSR valuations, as well as the assumptions used, are developed by the mortgage banking division and are subject to review by senior management in corporate functions, who are

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independent from the modeling. The MSR valuations and assumptions are validated through comparison to trade information when available, publicly available data and industry surveys and are also compared to independent third party valuations each quarter. Risks inherent in MSR valuation include higher than expected prepayment rates and/or delayed receipt of cash flows. There is minimal observable market activity for MSRs on comparable portfolios and, therefore, the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment. Refer to Note 6 for further information on MSR valuation assumptions.

DerivativesThe majority of derivatives held by the Company are executedover-the-counter or centrally cleared through clearinghouses and are valued using standard cash flow,Black-Derman-Toy and Monte Carlo valuation techniques. The models incorporate inputs, depending on the type of derivative, including interest rate curves, foreign exchange rates and volatility. The inputs into these models are subject to independent review by corporate functions. Additionally, the Company’s valuations are compared to counterparty valuations, where available. All derivative values incorporate an assessment of the risk of counterparty nonperformance, measured based on the Company’s evaluation of credit risk as well as external assessments of credit risk, where available. The Company monitors and manages its nonperformance risk by considering its ability to net derivative positions under master netting arrangements, as well as collateral received or provided under collateral arrangements. Accordingly, the Company has elected to measure the fair value of derivatives, at a counterparty level, on a net basis. The majority of the derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as the significant inputs to the models, including nonperformance risk, are observable. However, certain derivative transactions are with counterparties where risk of nonperformance cannot be observed in the market and, therefore, the credit valuation adjustments result in these derivatives being classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The credit valuation adjustments for nonperformance risk are determined by the Company’s treasury department using credit assumptions provided by the risk management department. The credit assumptions are compared to actual results quarterly and are recalibrated as appropriate.

The Company also has other derivative contracts that are created through its operations, including commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans and swap agreements executed in conjunction with the sale of a portion of its Class B common shares of Visa Inc. (the “Visa swaps”). The mortgage loan commitments are valued by pricing models that include market observable and unobservable inputs, which result in the commitments being classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The unobservable inputs include assumptions about the percentage of commitments that actually become a closed loan and the MSR value that is inherent in the underlying loan value, both of which are developed by the Company’s mortgage banking division. The closed loan percentages for the mortgage loan commitments are monitored on anon-going basis, as these percentages are also used for the Company’s economic hedging activities. The inherent MSR value for the commitments are generated by the same models used for the Company’s MSRs and thus are subject to the same processes and controls as described for the MSRs above. The Visa swaps require payments by either the Company or the purchaser of the Visa Inc. Class B common shares when there are changes in the conversion rate of the Visa Inc. Class B common shares to Visa Inc. Class A common shares, as well as quarterly payments to the purchaser based on specified terms of the agreements. Management reviews and updates the Visa swaps fair value in conjunction with its review of Visa Inc. related litigation contingencies, and the associated escrow funding. The fair value of the Visa swaps are calculated by the Company’s corporate development department

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using a discounted cash flow methodology which includes unobservable inputs about the timing and settlement amounts related to the resolution of certain Visa Inc. related litigation. The expected litigation resolution impacts the Visa Inc. Class B common share to Visa Inc. Class A common share conversion rate, as well as the ultimate termination date for the Visa swaps. Accordingly, the Visa swaps are classified within Level 3. Refer to Note 15 for further information on the Visa Inc. restructuring and related card association litigation.

Other Financial InstrumentsOther financial instruments include cost method equity investments and certain community development and tax-advantaged related assets and liabilities. The majority of the Company’s cost method equity investments are in Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, for which the carrying amounts approximate fair value and are classified within Level 2. Investments in other equity and limited partnership funds are estimated using fund provided net asset values. These equity investments are classified within Level 3. The community development and tax-advantaged related asset balances primarily represent the underlying assets of consolidated community development and tax-advantaged entities. The community development and tax-advantaged related liabilities represent the underlying liabilities of the consolidated entities (included in long-term debt) and liabilities related to other third party interests (included in other liabilities). The carrying value of the community development and tax-advantaged related asset and other liability balances are a reasonable estimate of fair value and are classified within Level 3. Refer to Note 5 for further information on community development and tax-advantaged related assets and liabilities. Fair value is provided for disclosure purposes only.

Deposit Liabilities The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the contractual cash flow using current market rates. Deposit liabilities are classified within Level 2. Fair value is provided for disclosure purposes only.

Short-term Borrowings Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, commercial paper and other short-term funds borrowed have floating rates or short-term maturities. The fair value of short-term borrowings is determined by discounting contractual cash flows using current market rates. Short-term borrowings are classified within Level 2. Included in short-term borrowings is the Company’s obligation on securities sold short, which is required to be accounted for at fair value per applicable accounting guidance. Fair value for other short-term borrowings is provided for disclosure purposes only.

Long-term Debt The fair value for most long-term debt is determined by discounting contractual cash flows using current market rates. Long-term debt is classified within Level 2. Fair value is provided for disclosure purposes only.

Loan Commitments, Letters of Credit and Guarantees The fair value of commitments, letters of credit and guarantees represents the estimated costs to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with a third party. Other loan commitments, letters of credit and guarantees are not actively traded, and the Company estimates their fair value based on the related amount of unamortized deferred commitment fees adjusted for the probable losses for these arrangements. These arrangements are classified within Level 3. Fair value is provided for disclosure purposes only.

Significant Unobservable Inputs of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities

The following section provides information on the significant inputs used by the Company to determine the fair value measurements of Level 3 assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. In addition, the following section includes a discussion of the sensitivity of the fair value measurements to changes in the significant inputs and a description of any interrelationships between these inputs for Level 3 assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The discussion below excludes nonrecurring fair value measurements of collateral value used

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for impairment measures for loans and OREO. These valuations utilize third party appraisal or broker price opinions, and are classified as Level 3 due to the significant judgment involved.

Available-For-Sale Investment SecuritiesThe significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s modeled Level 3 available-for-sale investment securities are prepayment rates, probability of default and loss severities associated with the underlying collateral, as well as the discount margin used to calculate the present value of the projected cash flows. Increases in prepayment rates for Level 3 securities will typically result in higher fair values, as increased prepayment rates accelerate the receipt of expected cash flows and reduce exposure to credit losses. Increases in the probability of default and loss severities will result in lower fair values, as these increases reduce expected cash flows. Discount margin is the Company’s estimate of the current market spread above the respective benchmark rate. Higher discount margin will result in lower fair values, as it reduces the present value of the expected cash flows.

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Prepayment rates generally move in the opposite direction of market interest rates. In the current environment, an increase in the probability of default will generally be accompanied with an increase in loss severity, as both are impacted by underlying collateral values. Discount margins are influenced by market expectations about the security’s collateral performance and, therefore, may directionally move with probability and severity of default; however, discount margins are also impacted by broader market forces, such as competing investment yields, sector liquidity, economic news, and other macroeconomic factors. At June 30, 2017, the Company did not have any available-for-sale investment securities classified within Level 3.

Mortgage Servicing RightsThe significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s MSRs are expected prepayments and the option adjusted spread that is added to the risk-free rate to discount projected cash flows. Significant increases in either of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in either of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement. There is no direct interrelationship between prepayments and option adjusted spread. Prepayment rates generally move in the opposite direction of market interest rates. Option adjusted spread is generally impacted by changes in market return requirements.

The following table shows the significant valuation assumption ranges for MSRs at June 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:

 

 Minimum Maximum Average  Minimum Maximum Average 

Expected prepayment

 6 19 10 6 17 9

Option adjusted spread

 7  10  8  7  10  8 

DerivativesThe Company has two distinct Level 3 derivative portfolios: (i) the Company’s commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans that meet the requirements of a derivative and (ii) the Company’s asset/liability and customer-related derivatives that are Level 3 due to unobservable inputs related to measurement of risk of nonperformance by the counterparty. In addition, the Company’s Visa swaps are classified within Level 3.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s derivative commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans are the percentage of commitments that actually become a closed loan and the MSR value that is inherent in the underlying loan value. A significant increase in the rate of loans that close would result in a larger derivative asset or liability. A significant increase in the inherent MSR value would result in an increase in the derivative asset or a reduction in the derivative liability. Expected loan close rates and the inherent MSR values are directly impacted by changes in market rates and will generally move in the same direction as interest rates.

The following table shows the significant valuation assumption ranges for the Company’s derivative commitments to purchase and originate mortgage loans at June 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:

 

 Minimum Maximum Average  Minimum Maximum Average 

Expected loan close rate

 4 100 79 7 100 80

Inherent MSR value (basis points per loan)

 (67 180  115  7  194  107 

The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of certain of the Company’s asset/liability and customer-related derivatives is the credit valuation adjustment related to the risk of counterparty nonperformance. A significant increase in the credit valuation adjustment would result in a lower fair value measurement. A significant decrease in the credit valuation adjustment would result in a higher fair value measurement. The credit valuation adjustment is impacted by changes in the Company’s assessment of the counterparty’s credit position. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the minimum, maximum and average credit valuation adjustment as a percentage of the derivative contract fair value prior to adjustment was 0 percent, 9793 percent and 31 percent, respectively.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Visa swaps are management’s estimate of the probability of certain litigation scenarios, and the timing of the resolution of the related litigation loss estimates in excess, or shortfall, of the Company’s proportional share of escrow funds. An increase in the loss estimate or a delay in the resolution of the related litigation would result in an increase in the derivative liability. A decrease in the loss estimate or an acceleration of the resolution of the related litigation would result in a decrease in the derivative liability.

 

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The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

(Dollars in Millions) Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Netting  Total 

June 30, 2017

        

Available-for-sale securities

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $19,778   $761   $   $  $20,539 

Mortgage-backed securities

        

Residential

        

Agency

      40,966           40,966 

Commercial

        

Agency

      10           10 

Asset-backed securities

        

Other

      437           437 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

      5,469           5,469 

Other investments

  34               34 

Total available-for-sale

  19,812    47,643           67,455 

Mortgage loans held for sale

      3,656           3,656 

Mortgage servicing rights

          2,582       2,582 

Derivative assets

      1,754    565    (810  1,509 

Other assets

  288    1,277           1,565 

Total

 $20,100   $54,330   $3,147   $(810 $76,767 

Derivative liabilities

 $1   $1,925   $325   $(1,189 $1,062 

Short-term borrowings and other liabilities (c)

  125    1,061           1,186 

Total

 $126   $2,986   $325   $(1,189 $2,248 

December 31, 2016

        

Available-for-sale securities

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $16,355   $772   $   $  $17,127 

Mortgage-backed securities

        

Residential

        

Agency

      43,138           43,138 

Non-agency

        

Prime (a)

          242       242 

Non-prime (b)

          195       195 

Commercial

        

Agency

      15           15 

Asset-backed securities

        

Other

      481    2       483 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

      5,039           5,039 

Corporate debt securities

          9       9 

Other investments

  36               36 

Total available-for-sale

  16,391    49,445    448       66,284 

Mortgage loans held for sale

      4,822           4,822 

Mortgage servicing rights

          2,591       2,591 

Derivative assets

      2,416    554    (984  1,986 

Other assets

  183    1,137           1,320 

Total

 $16,574   $57,820   $3,593   $(984 $77,003 

Derivative liabilities

 $7   $2,469   $383   $(1,185 $1,674 

Short-term borrowings and other liabilities (c)

  142    938           1,080 

Total

 $149   $3,407   $383   $(1,185 $2,754 
(Dollars in Millions) Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Netting  Total 

March 31, 2018

        

Available-for-sale investment securities

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $21,258   $708   $   $  $21,966 

Mortgage-backed securities

        

Residential agency

      38,443           38,443 

Commercial agency

      7           7 

Other asset-backed securities

      415           415 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

      6,294           6,294 

Totalavailable-for-sale

  21,258    45,867           67,125 

Mortgage loans held for sale

      3,271           3,271 

Mortgage servicing rights

          2,780       2,780 

Derivative assets

  17    1,611    502    (821  1,309 

Other assets

  199    1,615           1,814 

Total

 $21,474   $52,364   $3,282   $(821 $76,299 

Derivative liabilities

 $   $1,618   $634   $(1,328 $924 

Short-term borrowings and other liabilities (a)

  183    1,167           1,350 

Total

 $183   $2,785   $634   $(1,328 $2,274 

December 31, 2017

        

Available-for-sale investment securities

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 $22,572   $729   $   $  $23,301 

Mortgage-backed securities

        

Residential agency

      38,031           38,031 

Commercial agency

      6           6 

Other asset-backed securities

      419           419 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

      6,358           6,358 

Other

  22               22 

Totalavailable-for-sale

  22,594    45,543           68,137 

Mortgage loans held for sale

      3,534           3,534 

Mortgage servicing rights

          2,645       2,645 

Derivative assets

  6    1,960    516    (652  1,830 

Other assets

  154    1,163           1,317 

Total

 $22,754   $52,200   $3,161   $(652 $77,463 

Derivative liabilities

 $   $1,958   $409   $(1,130 $1,237 

Short-term borrowings and other liabilities (a)

  101    894           995 

Total

 $101   $2,852   $409   $(1,130 $2,232 

Note:Excluded from the table above are equity investments without readily determinable fair values. The Company has elected to carry these investments at historical cost, adjusted for impairment and any changes resulting from observable price changes for identical or similar investments of the issuer. The aggregate carrying amount of these equity investments was $74 million at March 31, 2018. The Company has not recorded impairments or adjustments for observable price changes on these equity investments during the first three months of 2018 or on a cumulative basis.
(a)Primarily represents the Company’s obligation on securities sold short required to be accounted for at fair value per applicable accounting guidance.

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The following table presents the changes in fair value for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31:

(Dollars in Millions) Beginning
of Period
Balance
  Net Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Net Income
  Net Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Purchases  Sales  Principal
Payments
  Issuances  Settlements  End
of Period
Balance
  Net Change in
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Relating to Assets
and Liabilities
Held at End of Period
 

2018

          

Mortgage servicing rights

 $2,645  $33  (c)  $  $2  $  $  $100 (e)  $  $2,780  $33  (c) 

Net derivative assets and liabilities

  107   (251) (d)      1   (6     17      (132  (212) (f) 

2017

          

Available-for-sale investment securities

 

         

Residentialnon-agency mortgage-backed securities

          

Prime (a)

 $242  $  $(2 $  $(234 $(6 $  $  $  $ 

Non-prime (b)

  195      (17     (175  (3            

Other asset-backed securities

  2            (2               

Corporate debt securities

  9      2      (11               

Totalavailable-for-sale

  448      (17) (g)      (422  (9            

Mortgage servicing rights

  2,591   (73) (c)      2         122 (e)      2,642   (73) (c) 

Net derivative assets and liabilities

  171   46  (h)     1   (3       (50  165   (7) (i) 

 

(a)Prime securities are those designated as such by the issuer at origination. When an issuer designation is unavailable, the Company determines at acquisition date the categorization based on asset pool characteristics (such as weighted-average credit score,loan-to-value, loan type, prevalence of low documentation loans) and deal performance (such as pool delinquencies and security market spreads).
(b)Includes all securities not meeting the conditions to be designated as prime.
(c)Primarily represents the Company’s obligation on securities sold short required to be accounted for at fair value per applicable accounting guidance.

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The following table presents the changes in fair value for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended June 30:

(Dollars in Millions) Beginning
of Period
Balance
  Net Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Net Income
  Net Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Purchases  Sales  Principal
Payments
  Issuances  Settlements  End
of Period
Balance
  Net Change in
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Relating to Assets
and Liabilities
Held at End of Period
 

2017

          

Mortgage servicing rights

 $2,642  $(146) (d)  $  $4  $  $  $82 (g)  $  $2,582  $(146) (d) 

Net derivative assets and liabilities

  165   215  (e)         (2        (138  240   117  (h) 

2016

          

Available-for-sale securities

          

Mortgage-backed securities

          

Residential non-agency

          

Prime (a)

 $297  $(1 $3  $  $  $(19 $  $  $280  $3 

Non-prime (b)

  227   (1  2         (12        216   2 

Asset-backed securities

          

Other

  2                        2    

Corporate debt securities

  9                        9    

Total available-for-sale

  535   (2) (c)   5  (f)         (31        507   5 

Mortgage servicing rights

  2,222   (302) (d)      5         131 (g)      2,056   (302) (d) 

Net derivative assets and liabilities

  851   461  (i)      1   (1        (232  1,080   344 (j) 

(a)Prime securities are those designated as such by the issuer at origination. When an issuer designation is unavailable, the Company determines at acquisition date the categorization based on asset pool characteristics (such as weighted-average credit score, loan-to-value, loan type, prevalence of low documentation loans) and deal performance (such as pool delinquencies and security market spreads).
(b)Includes all securities not meeting the conditions to be designated as prime.
(c)Included in securities gains (losses).mortgage banking revenue.
(d)Included in mortgage banking revenue.
(e)Approximately $129$(271) million included in other noninterest income and $86$20 million included in mortgage banking revenue.
(f)Included in changes in unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale.
(g)(e)Represents MSRs capitalized during the period.
(h)(f)Approximately $86$(240) million included in other noninterest income and $31$28 million included in mortgage banking revenue.
(g)Included in changes in unrealized gains and losses on investment securitiesavailable-for-sale.
(h)Approximately $(19) million included in other noninterest income and $65 million included in mortgage banking revenue.
(i)Approximately $271$(49) million included in other noninterest income and $190 million included in mortgage banking revenue.
(j)Approximately $217 million included in other noninterest income and $127 million included in mortgage banking revenue.

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The following table presents the changes in fair value for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended June 30:

(Dollars in Millions) Beginning
of Period
Balance
  Net Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Net Income
  Net Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Purchases  Sales  Principal
Payments
  Issuances  Settlements  End
of Period
Balance
  Net Change in
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Relating to Assets
and Liabilities
Held at End of Period
 

2017

          

Available-for-sale securities

          

Mortgage-backed securities

          

Residential non-agency

          

Prime (a)

 $242  $  $(2 $  $(234 $(6 $  $  $  $ 

Non-prime (b)

  195      (17     (175  (3            

Asset-backed securities

          

Other

  2            (2               

Corporate debt securities

  9      2      (11               

Total available-for-sale

  448      (17) (f)      (422  (9            

Mortgage servicing rights

  2,591   (219) (d)      6         204 (g)      2,582   (219) (d) 

Net derivative assets and liabilities

  171   261  (e)      1   (5        (188  240   74 (h) 

2016

          

Available-for-sale securities

          

Mortgage-backed securities

          

Residential non-agency

          

Prime (a)

 $318  $(1)  $  $  $  $(37 $  $  $280  $ 

Non-prime (b)

  240   (1)   (3        (20        216   (3

Asset-backed securities

          

Other

  2                        2    

Corporate debt securities

  9                        9    

Total available-for-sale

  569   (2) (c)   (3) (f)         (57        507   (3

Mortgage servicing rights

  2,512   (700) (d)      14         230 (g)      2,056   (700) (d) 

Net derivative assets and liabilities

  498   963 (i)      1   (3        (379  1,080   630 (j) 

(a)Prime securities are those designated as such by the issuer at origination. When an issuer designation is unavailable, the Company determines at acquisition date the categorization based on asset pool characteristics (such as weighted-average credit score, loan-to-value, loan type, prevalence of low documentation loans) and deal performance (such as pool delinquencies and security market spreads).
(b)Includes all securities not meeting the conditions to be designated as prime.
(c)Included in securities gains (losses).
(d)Included in mortgage banking revenue.
(e)Approximately $110 million included in other noninterest income and $151 million included in mortgage banking revenue.
(f)Included in changes in unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale.
(g)Represents MSRs capitalized during the period.
(h)Approximately $43 million included in other noninterest income and $31 million included in mortgage banking revenue.
(i)Approximately $633 million included in other noninterest income and $330 million included in mortgage banking revenue.
(j)Approximately $503 million included in other noninterest income and $127$42 million included in mortgage banking revenue.

The Company is also required periodically to measure certain other financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These measurements of fair value usually result from the application oflower-of-cost-or-fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following table summarizes the balances as of the measurement date of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, and still held as of the reporting date:

 

 June 30, 2017        December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018        December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total        Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total        Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Loans (a)

 $   $   $64   $64      $   $   $59   $59  $   $   $22   $22      $   $   $150   $150 

Other assets (b)

          26    26                60    60           18    18                31    31 

 

(a)Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments were based on the fair value of the collateral, excluding loans fullycharged-off.
(b)Primarily represents the fair value of foreclosed properties that were measured at fair value based on an appraisal or broker price opinion of the collateral subsequent to their initial acquisition.

The following table summarizes losses recognized related to nonrecurring fair value measurements of individual assets or portfolios:portfolios for the three months ended March 31:

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
        Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(Dollars in Millions)       2017         2016              2017         2016        2018         2017 

Loans (a)

 $38   $60      $75   $111  $23   $37 

Other assets (b)

 5    10        12    19  5    7 

 

(a)Represents write-downs of loans which were based on the fair value of the collateral, excluding loans fullycharged-off.
(b)Primarily represents related losses of foreclosed properties that were measured at fair value subsequent to their initial acquisition.

 

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Fair Value Option

The following table summarizes the differences between the aggregate fair value carrying amount of MLHFS for which the fair value option has been elected and the aggregate unpaid principal amount that the Company is contractually obligated to receive at maturity:

 

 June 30, 2017      December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018      December 31, 2017 
(Dollars in Millions) Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
   Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
   Carrying
Amount Over
(Under) Unpaid
Principal
      Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
   Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
   Carrying
Amount Over
(Under) Unpaid
Principal
  Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
   Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
   Carrying
Amount Over
(Under) Unpaid
Principal
      Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
   Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
   Carrying
Amount Over
(Under) Unpaid
Principal
 

Total loans

 $3,656   $3,550   $106     $4,822   $4,763   $59  $3,271   $3,208   $63     $3,534   $3,434   $100 

Nonaccrual loans

  2    3    (1     2    3    (1  1    2    (1     1    2    (1

Loans 90 days or more past due

                1    1       1    1          1    1     

Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value for financial instruments accounted for at amortized cost as of June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016, and includes financial instruments that are not accounted for at fair value.2017. In accordance with disclosure guidance related to fair values of financial instruments, the Company did not include assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments, such as the value of goodwill, long-term relationships with deposit, credit card, merchant processing and trust customers, other purchased intangibles, premises and equipment, deferred taxes and other liabilities. Additionally, in accordance with the disclosure guidance, receivables and payables due in one year or less, insurance contracts, andequity investments not accounted for under the equity methodat fair value, and deposits with no defined or contractual maturities are excluded.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are shown in the table below:

 

 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 
 

Carrying

Amount

     Fair Value     

Carrying

Amount

     Fair Value  

Carrying

Amount

     Fair Value     

Carrying

Amount

     Fair Value 
(Dollars in Millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total    Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total    Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 

Financial Assets

      

Cash and due from banks

 $28,964   $28,964  $  $  $28,964    $15,705   $15,705  $  $  $15,705  $19,246   $19,246  $  $  $19,246    $19,505   $19,505  $  $  $19,505 

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements

 76      76     76    138      138     138  207      207     207    93      93     93 

Investment securities held-to-maturity

 43,659   4,893  38,472  19  43,384    42,991   4,605  37,810  20  42,435  44,612   4,553  38,842  13  43,408    44,362   4,613  39,095  15  43,723 

Loans held for sale (a)

 5         5  5    4         4  4  1,506         1,506  1,506    20         20  20 

Loans

 273,427         278,736  278,736    269,394         273,422  273,422  273,993         275,311  275,311    276,507         279,391  279,391 

Other financial instruments

 2,411      992  1,427  2,419    2,362      920  1,449  2,369 

Other

 2,442      1,281  1,161  2,442    2,393      1,037  1,364  2,401 

Financial Liabilities

                            

Deposits

 347,262      347,043     347,043    334,590      334,361     334,361 

Time deposits

 39,585      39,179     39,179    33,356      33,120     33,120 

Short-term borrowings (b)

 13,226      13,052     13,052    12,891      12,706     12,706  16,353      16,129     16,129    15,656      15,447     15,447 

Long-term debt

 37,814      38,060     38,060    33,323      33,678     33,678  33,201      32,963     32,963    32,259      32,377     32,377 

Other liabilities

 1,590        1,590  1,590    1,702        1,702  1,702 

Other

 1,546        1,546  1,546    1,556        1,556  1,556 

 

(a)Excludes mortgages held for sale for which the fair value option under applicable accounting guidance was elected.
(b)Excludes the Company’s obligation on securities sold short required to be accounted for at fair value per applicable accounting guidance.

The fair value of unfunded commitments, deferrednon-yield related loan fees, standby letters of credit and other guarantees is approximately equal to their carrying value. The carrying value of unfunded commitments, deferrednon-yield related loan fees and standby letters of credit was $587$563 million and $618$555 million at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. The carrying value of other guarantees was $203$190 million and $186$192 million at June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

 

 Note 15Guarantees and Contingent Liabilities

Visa Restructuring and Card Association LitigationThe Company’s payment services business issues credit and debit cards and acquires credit and debit card transactions through the Visa U.S.A. Inc. card association or its affiliates (collectively “Visa”). In 2007, Visa completed a restructuring and issued shares of Visa Inc. common stock to its financial institution members in contemplation of its initial public offering (“IPO”) completed in the first quarter of 2008 (the “Visa Reorganization”). As a part of the Visa Reorganization, the Company received its proportionate number of shares of Visa Inc. common stock, which were subsequently converted to Class B shares of Visa Inc. (“Class B shares”). Visa U.S.A. Inc. (“Visa U.S.A.”) and MasterCard International (collectively, the “Card Associations”) are defendants in antitrust lawsuits challenging the practices of the Card Associations (the “Visa Litigation”). Visa U.S.A. member banks have a contingent obligation to indemnify Visa Inc. under the Visa U.S.A. bylaws (which were modified at the time of the restructuring in October 2007) for potential losses arising from the Visa Litigation. The indemnification by the Visa U.S.A. member banks has no specific maximum amount.

 

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Using proceeds from its IPO and through reductions to the conversion ratio applicable to the Class B shares held by Visa U.S.A. member banks, Visa Inc. has funded an escrow account for the benefit of member financial institutions to fund their indemnification obligations associated with the Visa Litigation. The receivable related to the escrow account is classified in other liabilities as a direct offset to the related Visa Litigation contingent liability. On October 19, 2012, Visa signed a settlement agreement to resolve class action claims associated with the multi-district interchange litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. This case is the largest of the remaining Visa Litigation matters. The district court approved the settlement, but that approval was appealed by certain class members. On June 30, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed the approval of the settlement and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the appellate ruling. On November 23, 2016, certain class members filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court asking it to review the Second Circuit’s decision to reject the settlement. On March 27, 2017, the Supreme Court denied the class members’ petition. The case is proceeding in the district court.

At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the carrying amount of the Company’s liability related to the Visa Litigation matters, net of its share of the escrow fundings, was $19 million. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company sold 0.70.3 million and 1.4 million, respectively, of its Class B shares. These sales, and any previous sales of its Class B shares, do not impact the Company’s liability for the Visa Litigation matters or the receivable related to the escrow account. Upon final settlement of the Visa Litigation, the remaining 3.52.4 million Class B shares held by the Company will be eligible for conversion to Class A shares of Visa Inc., which are publicly traded. The Class B shares are excluded from the Company’s financial instruments disclosures included in Note 14.

Other Guarantees and Contingent Liabilities

The following table is a summary of other guarantees and contingent liabilities of the Company at June 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:

 

(Dollars in Millions) Collateral
Held
   Carrying
Amount
   Maximum
Potential
Future
Payments
   Collateral
Held
   Carrying
Amount
   Maximum
Potential
Future
Payments
 

Standby letters of credit

 $   $55   $11,569   $   $53   $10,825 

Third party borrowing arrangements

          11            12 

Securities lending indemnifications

 3,861        3,772    3,850        3,807 

Asset sales

      126    6,311 (a)        122    6,758 (a) 

Merchant processing

 574    65    101,440    768    51    99,579 

Tender option bond program guarantee

 1,739        1,648    2,424        2,335 

Minimum revenue guarantees

          8            6 

Other

      12    1,169        17    1,230 

 

(a)The maximum potential future payments do not include loan sales where the Company provides standard representation and warranties to the buyer against losses related to loan underwriting documentation defects that may have existed at the time of sale that generally are identified after the occurrence of a triggering event such as delinquency. For these types of loan sales, the maximum potential future payments is generally the unpaid principal balance of loans sold measured at the end of the current reporting period. Actual losses will be significantly less than the maximum exposure, as only a fraction of loans sold will have a representation and warranty breach, and any losses on repurchase would generally be mitigated by any collateral held against the loans.

Merchant Processing The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides merchant processing services. Under the rules of credit card associations, a merchant processor retains a contingent liability for credit card transactions processed. This contingent liability arises in the event of a billing dispute between the merchant and a cardholder that is ultimately resolved in the cardholder’s favor. In this situation, the transaction is “charged-back” to the merchant and the disputed amount is credited or otherwise refunded to the cardholder. If the Company is unable to collect this amount from the merchant, it bears the loss for the amount of the refund paid to the cardholder.

The Company currently processes card transactions in the United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico through wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures with other financial institutions. In the event a merchant was unable to fulfill product or services subject to future delivery, such as airline tickets, the Company could become financially liable for refunding the purchase price of such products or services purchased through the credit card associations under the charge-back provisions. Charge-back risk related to these merchants is evaluated in a manner similar to credit risk assessments and, as such, merchant processing contracts contain various provisions to protect the Company in the event of default. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the value of airline tickets purchased to be delivered at a future date through card transactions processed by the Company was $9.3$10.7 billion. The Company held collateral of $474$622 million in escrow deposits, letters of credit and indemnities from financial institutions, and liens on various assets. In addition to specific collateral or other credit enhancements, the Company maintains a liability for its implied guarantees associated with future delivery. At March 31, 2018, the liability was $47 million primarily related to these airline processing arrangements.

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Asset Sales The Company regularly sells loans to GSEs as part of its mortgage banking activities. The Company provides customary representations and warranties to GSEs in conjunction with these sales. These representations and

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warranties generally require the Company to repurchase assets if it is subsequently determined that a loan did not meet specified criteria, such as a documentation deficiency or rescission of mortgage insurance. If the Company is unable to cure or refute a repurchase request, the Company is generally obligated to repurchase the loan or otherwise reimburse the counterparty for losses. At June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had reserved $14$12 million for potential losses from representation and warranty obligations, compared with $19$13 million at December 31, 2016.2017. The Company’s reserve reflects management’s best estimate of losses for representation and warranty obligations. The Company’s repurchase reserve is modeled at the loan level, taking into consideration the individual credit quality and borrower activity that has transpired since origination. The model applies credit quality and economic risk factors to derive a probability of default and potential repurchase that are based on the Company’s historical loss experience, and estimates loss severity based on expected collateral value. The Company also considers qualitative factors that may result in anticipated losses differing from historical loss trends.

As of June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had $10 million and $7$9 million, respectively, of unresolved representation and warranty claims from GSEs. The Company does not have a significant amount of unresolved claims from investors other than GSEs.

Litigation and Regulatory Matters

The Company is subject to various litigation and regulatory matters that arise in the ordinary course of its business. The Company establishes reserves for such matters when potential losses become probable and can be reasonably estimated. The Company believes the ultimate resolution of existing legal and regulatory matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company. However, in light of the uncertainties inherent in these matters, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of one or more of these matters may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results from operations for a particular period, and future changes in circumstances or additional information could result in additional accruals or resolution in excess of established accruals, which could adversely affect the Company’s results from operations, potentially materially.

Litigation Matters In the last several years, the Company and other large financial institutions have been sued in their capacity as trustee for residential mortgage–backed securities trusts. Among these lawsuits are actions originally brought in June 2014 by a group of institutional investors, including BlackRock and PIMCO funds, against six bank trustees, including the Company. The actions brought by these institutional investors against the Company are in their early stages and currently are pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In these lawsuits, the investors allege that the Company’s banking subsidiary, U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”), as trustee caused them to incur substantial losses by failing to enforce loan repurchase obligations and failing to abide by appropriate standards of care after events of default allegedly occurred. The plaintiffs seek monetary damages in an unspecified amount and also seek equitable relief.

Regulatory Matters The Company is currently subject to examinations, inquiries and investigations by government agencies and bank regulators concerning mortgage-related practices, including those related to compliance with selling guidelines relating to residential home loans sold to GSEs, foreclosure-related expenses submitted to the Federal Housing Administration or GSEs for reimbursement, lender-placed insurance, and notices and filings in bankruptcy cases. The Company is also subject to ongoing examinations, inquiries and investigations by government agencies, bank regulators and law enforcement with respect to Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance program adequacy and effectiveness and sanctions compliance requirements as administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The Company is cooperating with an investigation currently being conducted by the United States Attorney’s Office in Manhattan regarding its banking relationship with Scott Tucker, who has been indicted over the operation of an allegedly illegal payday lending business. Tucker, who is challenging his indictment, and his businesses maintained certain deposit accounts with U.S. Bank National Association. The investigation by the United States Attorney’s Office also covers the Company’s Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance program. The Company is in discussions to attempt to resolve these matters. Any resolution, if reached, could include monetary fines or other penalties.

The Company is continually subject to examinations, inquiries and investigations in areas of increasing regulatory scrutiny, such as compliance, risk management, third party risk management and consumer protection. In addition, the Company is currently subject to examinations, inquiries and investigations by government agencies and bank regulators concerning mortgage-related practices, including those related to lender-placed insurance, and notices and filings in bankruptcy cases.

The Company is cooperating fully with all pending examinations, inquiries and investigations, any of which could lead to administrative or legal proceedings or settlements. Remedies in these proceedings or settlements may include

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fines, penalties, restitution or alterations in the Company’s business practices (which may increase the Company’s operating expenses and decrease its revenue).

On February 13, 2018, the Company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (the “DPA”) with the United States Attorney’s Office in Manhattan that resolved its investigation of the Company concerning a legacy banking relationship between U.S. Bank and payday lending businesses associated with former customer Scott Tucker and U.S. Bank’s legacy Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance program. Under the terms of the DPA, the Company settled all allegations with the United States Attorney’s Office for a net payment of $453 million and agreed to, among other things, continue its ongoing efforts to implement and maintain an adequate Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance program and to provide related reports to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The DPA defers prosecution for a period of two years, subject to the Company’s compliance with its terms. If the Company violates the

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DPA, its term could be extended up to an additional one year, or the Company could be subject to a prosecution or civil action based on the matters that are the subject of the DPA.

In addition, the Company and certain of its affiliates entered into related regulatory settlements with the OCC, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”). The OCC assessed a civil money penalty of $75 million against U.S. Bank, resulting from the OCC’s 2015 Consent Order (described below) and related review of the Company’s legacy Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance program. The FinCEN settlement with U.S. Bank provided for a net payment of $70 million to FinCEN and requires, among other things, an ongoing commitment by U.S. Bank to provide resources to its Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance program and related reporting to FinCEN. The Federal Reserve settlement with the Company and USB Americas Holding Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, provided for the payment of a civil money penalty of $15 million to the Federal Reserve and requires, among other things, enhancements related to the Company’s firm-wide Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance program and sanctions compliance program. If the Company and its affiliates fail to satisfy the ongoing obligations under these regulatory settlements, the Company and its affiliates may be required to enter into further orders and settlements, pay additional fines or penalties, or modify their business practices (which may increase operating expenses and decrease revenue).

The Company paid a total of $613 million for the penalties described above during the quarter ended March 31, 2018, all of which had been previously accrued and reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2017.

In October 2015, the Company entered into a Consent Order with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”)OCC concerning deficiencies in the Company’s Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering compliance program, and requiring an ongoing review of that program. The Company could be required to enter into further orders or pay fines or penalties arising from theOCC’s 2015 Consent Order or regulatory actions taken by other government agencies with Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering jurisdiction. Some ofremains open and the Company continues to implement the compliance program enhancements and other actions required by the Consent Order have already been, or are currently in the process of being, implemented, and are not expected to be material to the Company.

In April 2011, the Company and certain other large financial institutions entered into Consent Orders with the OCC and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System relating to residential mortgage servicing and foreclosure practices. In June 2015, the Company entered into an agreement to amend the 2011 Consent Order it had with the OCC. The OCC terminated the amended Consent Order in February 2016. Depending on the Company’s progress toward addressing the requirements of the 2011 Consent Order it has with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Company may be required to enter into further orders and settlements, pay additional fines or penalties, make restitution or further modify the Company’s business practices (which may increase the Company’s operating expenses and decrease its revenue).order.

Outlook Due to their complex nature, it can be years before litigation and regulatory matters are resolved. The Company may be unable to develop an estimate or range of loss where matters are in early stages, there are significant factual or legal issues to be resolved, damages are unspecified or uncertain, or there is uncertainty as to a litigation class being certified or the outcome of pending motions, appeals or proceedings. For those litigation and regulatory matters where the Company has information to develop an estimate or range of loss, the Company believes the upper end of the range of reasonably possible losses in aggregate, in excess of any reserves established for matters where a loss is considered probable, is upwill not be material to $300 million.its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company’s estimates are subject to significant judgment and uncertainties, and the matters underlying the estimates will change from time to time. Actual results may vary significantly from the current estimates.

For additional information on the nature of the Company’s guarantees and contingent liabilities, refer to Note 22 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.

 

Note 16Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated the impact of events that have occurred subsequent to June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 through the date the consolidated financial statements were filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Based on this evaluation, the Company has determined none of these events were required to be recognized or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and related notes.

 

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Consolidated Daily Average Balance Sheet and Related

Yields and Rates (a)

 

     For the Three Months Ended June 30,        For the Three Months Ended March 31       
 2017   2016          2018   2017         

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)

 Average
Balances
    Interest      Yields
and
Rates
      Average
Balances
    Interest      Yields
and
Rates
         % Change
Average
Balances
  Average
Balances
    Interest      Yields
and
Rates
      Average
Balances
    Interest      Yields
and
Rates
         % Change
Average
Balances
 

Assets

                                          

Investment securities

 $111,368   $578    2.08    $107,132   $550    2.05     4.0 $113,493   $627    2.21    $110,764   $554    2.00     2.5

Loans held for sale

 2,806   29    4.21      3,796   36    3.79      (26.1 3,134   33    4.21      3,625   35    3.82      (13.5

Loans (b)

                                          

Commercial

 95,638   769    3.22      92,154   642    2.80      3.8  97,465   860    3.58      93,739   706    3.05      4.0 

Commercial real estate

 42,549   441    4.15      42,988   424    3.97      (1.0 40,366   440    4.42      43,158   425    4.00      (6.5

Residential mortgages

 58,544   541    3.70      55,501   517    3.73      5.5  60,174   558    3.72      57,900   535    3.71      3.9 

Credit card

 20,631   580    11.28      20,140   538    10.73      2.4  21,284   616    11.74      20,845   572    11.12      2.1 

Other retail

 54,627  557    4.09      51,468  518    4.05      6.1  57,051  593    4.21      53,784  535    4.04      6.1 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

 271,989   2,888    4.26      262,251   2,639    4.05      3.7  276,340   3,067    4.49      269,426   2,773    4.16      2.6 

Covered loans

 3,539  43    4.82      4,331  51    4.64      (18.3 3,048  45    5.85      3,732  44    4.71      (18.3

Total loans

 275,528   2,931    4.26      266,582   2,690    1.05      3.4  279,388   3,112    4.51      273,158   2,817    4.17      2.3 

Other earning assets

 14,181  46    1.28      7,858  29    1.48      80.5  15,834  50    1.28      11,734  38    1.32      34.9 

Total earning assets

 403,883   3,584    3.56      385,368   3,305    3.44      4.8  411,849   3,822    3.75      399,281   3,444    3.48      3.1 

Allowance for loan losses

 (3,827          (3,863          .9  (3,933          (3,823          (2.9

Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities

 (239          771           *  (1,244          (626          (98.7

Other assets

 46,288           46,474           (.4 47,616           46,479           2.4 

Total assets

 $446,105          $428,750           4.0  $454,288          $441,311           2.9 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                                          

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 $82,710          $79,171           4.5 $79,482          $80,738           (1.6)% 

Interest-bearing deposits

                                          

Interest checking

 67,290   17    .10      60,842   10    .07      10.6  70,358   26    .15      65,681   13    .08      7.1 

Money market savings

 106,777   155    .58      92,904   82    .36      14.9  103,367   205    .81      108,759   129    .48      (5.0

Savings accounts

 43,524   8    .07      40,258   8    .09      8.1  44,388   8    .07      42,609   8    .08      4.2 

Time deposits

 30,871  58    .75      34,211  52    .60      (9.8 36,985  106    1.16      30,646  49    .65      20.7 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 248,462   238    .38      228,215   152    .27      8.9  255,098   345    .55      247,695   199    .33      3.0 

Short-term borrowings

 14,538   79    2.17      21,103   68    1.28      (31.1 22,862   77    1.37      13,201   25    .78      73.2 

Long-term debt

 36,271  199    2.20      36,478  189    2.08      (.6 33,655  203    2.43      35,274  190    2.18      (4.6

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 299,271   516    .69      285,796   409    .58      4.7  311,615   625    .81      296,170   414    .57      5.2 

Other liabilities

 15,215           15,961           (4.7 13,741           15,845           (13.3

Shareholders’ equity

                                          

Preferred equity

 5,419           5,501           (1.5 5,419           5,706           (5.0

Common equity

 42,854           41,683           2.8  43,406           42,217           2.8 

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity

 48,273           47,184           2.3  48,825           47,923           1.9 

Noncontrolling interests

 636           638           (.3 625           635           (1.6

Total equity

 48,909           47,822           2.3  49,450           48,558           1.8 

Total liabilities and equity

 $446,105          $428,750           4.0  $454,288          $441,311           2.9 

Net interest income

   $3,068          $2,896            $3,197          $3,030         

Gross interest margin

      2.87         2.86           2.94         2.91     

Gross interest margin without taxable-equivalent increments

      2.82         2.81           2.91         2.86     

Percent of Earning Assets

                                        

Interest income

      3.56         3.44           3.75         3.48     

Interest expense

      .52          .42            .62          .42      

Net interest margin

      3.04         3.02           3.13         3.06     

Net interest margin without taxable-equivalent increments

    2.99        2.97         3.10        3.01     

 

*Not meaningful
(a)Interest and rates are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis utilizingbased on a federal income tax rate of 21 percent and 35 percent.percent for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(b)Interest income and rates on loans include loan fees. Nonaccrual loans are included in average loan balances.

 

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U.S. Bancorp

Consolidated Daily Average Balance Sheet and Related Yields and Rates (a)

      For the Six Months Ended June 30,        
  2017   2016          

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)

 Average
Balances
      Interest       Yields
and
Rates
       Average
Balances
      Interest       Yields
and
Rates
           % Change
Average
Balances
 

Assets

                     

Investment securities

 $111,067   $1,132     2.04    $106,581   $1,095     2.05      4.2

Loans held for sale

  3,214    64     3.99      3,481    67     3.85       (7.7

Loans (b)

                     

Commercial

  94,694    1,475     3.14      90,987    1,266     2.80       4.1 

Commercial real estate

  42,852    866     4.07      42,694    840     3.96       .4 

Residential mortgages

  58,224    1,076     3.70      54,854    1,026     3.75       6.1 

Credit card

  20,737    1,159     11.27      20,192    1,087     10.82       2.7 

Other retail

  54,208       1,092     4.06      51,283       1,038     4.07       5.7 

Total loans, excluding covered loans

  270,715    5,668     4.22      260,010    5,257     4.06       4.1 

Covered loans

  3,635       87     4.76      4,422       103     4.64       (17.8

Total loans

  274,350    5,755     4.22      264,432    5,360     4.07       3.8 

Other earning assets

  12,964       84     1.30      7,294       58     1.60       77.7 

Total earning assets

  401,595    7,035     3.52      381,788    6,580     3.46       5.2 

Allowance for loan losses

  (3,825          (3,864           1.0 

Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities

  (432          709            * 

Other assets

  46,383           46,520            (.3

Total assets

 $443,721          $425,153            4.4 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                     

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 $81,729          $78,870            3.6

Interest-bearing deposits

                     

Interest checking

  66,490    30     .09      59,376    17     .06       12.0 

Money market savings

  107,763    284     .53      89,683    155     .35       20.2 

Savings accounts

  43,069    16     .08      39,754    17     .09       8.3 

Time deposits

  30,759       107     .70      33,949       102     .60       (9.4

Total interest-bearing deposits

  248,081    437     .36      222,762    291     .26       11.4 

Short-term borrowings

  13,873    146     2.13      24,251    134     1.11       (42.8

Long-term debt

  35,775       389     2.19      35,643       371     2.09       .4 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  297,729    972     .66      282,656    796     .57       5.3 

Other liabilities

  15,529           16,008            (3.0

Shareholders’ equity

                     

Preferred equity

  5,562           5,501            1.1 

Common equity

  42,537           41,460            2.6 

Total U.S. Bancorp shareholders’ equity

  48,099           46,961            2.4 

Noncontrolling interests

  635           658            (3.5

Total equity

  48,734           47,619            2.3 

Total liabilities and equity

 $443,721          $425,153            4.4 

Net interest income

   $6,063          $5,784         

Gross interest margin

       2.86            2.89       

Gross interest margin without taxable-equivalent increments

       2.81            2.83       

Percent of Earning Assets

                    

Interest income

       3.52          3.46     

Interest expense

       .48             .42        

Net interest margin

       3.04            3.04       

Net interest margin without taxable-equivalent increments

                   2.99                        2.98       

*Not meaningful
(a)Interest and rates are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis utilizing a tax rate of 35 percent.
(b)Interest income and rates on loans include loan fees. Nonaccrual loans are included in average loan balances.

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Part II — Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings — See the information set forth in Note 15 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1 of this Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors — There are a number of factors that may adversely affect the Company’s business, financial results or stock price. Refer to “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, for discussion of these risks.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds — Refer to the “Capital Management” section within Management’s Discussion and Analysis in Part I, Item 2 of this Report for information regarding shares repurchased by the Company during the secondfirst quarter of 2017.2018.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

   3.110.1CertificateDeferred Prosecution Agreement, dated February 13, 2018, between U.S. Bancorp and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Elimination of Series G Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by referenceNew York. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2017).February 15, 2018.
   3.210.2Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2Consent Order and Stipulation and Consent to the Company’s Current Report onIssuance of an Order for a Civil Money Penalty, dated February 13, 2018, between U.S. Bank and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2017).February 15, 2018.
  10.3Stipulation and Order of Settlement and Dismissal, dated February 15, between U.S. Bank and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2018.
  10.4Order to Cease and Desist and Order of Assessment of a Civil Money Penalty Issued Upon Consent Pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Amended, dated February 14, among U.S. Bancorp, USB Americas Holding Company and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2018.
   12Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
   31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   32Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 101Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheet, (ii) the Consolidated Statement of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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SIGNATURE

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

 

  U.S. BANCORP
  By: /s/    CRAIG E. GIFFORD
  

 

Dated: August 4, 2017May 3, 2018   

Craig E. Gifford

Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT 12

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 

(Dollars in Millions)(Dollars in Millions)  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 (Dollars in Millions)  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
 

Earnings

Earnings

 

Earnings

 

1.

 Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp  $1,500   $2,973  Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp  $1,675 

2.

 Applicable income taxes, including expense related to unrecognized tax positions   551    1,050  Applicable income taxes, including expense related to unrecognized tax positions   362 

3.

 Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp before income taxes (1 + 2)  $2,051   $4,023  Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp before income taxes (1 + 2)  $2,037 

4.

 Fixed charges:     Fixed charges:  
 a. Interest expense excluding interest on deposits*  $276   $532  a. Interest expense excluding interest on deposits*  $278 
 b. Portion of rents representative of interest and amortization of debt expense   28    55  b. Portion of rents representative of interest and amortization of debt expense   29 
 c. Fixed charges excluding interest on deposits (4a + 4b)   304    587  c. Fixed charges excluding interest on deposits (4a + 4b)   307 
 d. Interest on deposits   238    437  d. Interest on deposits   345 
 e. Fixed charges including interest on deposits (4c + 4d)  $542   $1,024  e. Fixed charges including interest on deposits (4c + 4d)  $652 

5.

 Amortization of interest capitalized  $   $  Amortization of interest capitalized  $ 

6.

 Earnings excluding interest on deposits (3 + 4c + 5)   2,355    4,610  Earnings excluding interest on deposits (3 + 4c + 5)   2,344 

7.

 Earnings including interest on deposits (3 + 4e + 5)   2,593    5,047  Earnings including interest on deposits (3 + 4e + 5)   2,689 

8.

 Fixed charges excluding interest on deposits (4c)   304    587  Fixed charges excluding interest on deposits (4c)   307 

9.

 Fixed charges including interest on deposits (4e)   542    1,024  Fixed charges including interest on deposits (4e)   652 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 

10.

 Excluding interest on deposits (line 6/line 8)   7.75    7.85  Excluding interest on deposits (line 6/line 8)   7.64 

11.

 Including interest on deposits (line 7/line 9)   4.78    4.93  Including interest on deposits (line 7/line 9)   4.12 

 

*Excludes interest expense related to unrecognized tax positions.

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends

 

(Dollars in Millions)(Dollars in Millions)  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 (Dollars in Millions)  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
 

Earnings

 

Earnings

  

1.

 Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp  $1,500   $2,973  Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp  $1,675 

2.

 Applicable income taxes, including expense related to unrecognized tax positions   551    1,050  Applicable income taxes, including expense related to unrecognized tax positions   362 

3.

 Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp before income taxes (1 + 2)  $2,051   $4,023  Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp before income taxes (1 + 2)  $2,037 

4.

 Fixed charges:     Fixed charges:  
 a. Interest expense excluding interest on deposits*  $276   $532  a. Interest expense excluding interest on deposits*  $278 
 b. Portion of rents representative of interest and amortization of debt expense   28    55  b. Portion of rents representative of interest and amortization of debt expense   29 
 c. Fixed charges excluding interest on deposits (4a + 4b)   304    587  c. Fixed charges excluding interest on deposits (4a + 4b)   307 
 d. Interest on deposits   238    437  d. Interest on deposits   345 
 e. Fixed charges including interest on deposits (4c + 4d)  $542   $1,024  e. Fixed charges including interest on deposits (4c + 4d)  $652 

5.

 Amortization of interest capitalized  $   $  Amortization of interest capitalized  $ 

6.

 Preferred stock dividends   64    133  Preferred stock dividends   70 

7.

 Earnings excluding interest on deposits (3 + 4c + 5)   2,355    4,610  Earnings excluding interest on deposits (3 + 4c + 5)   2,344 

8.

 Earnings including interest on deposits (3 + 4e + 5)   2,593    5,047  Earnings including interest on deposits (3 + 4e + 5)   2,689 

9.

 Fixed charges excluding interest on deposits, and preferred stock dividends (4c+6)   368    720  Fixed charges excluding interest on deposits, and preferred stock dividends (4c+6)   377 

10.

 Fixed charges including interest on deposits, and preferred stock dividends (4e+6)   606    1,157  Fixed charges including interest on deposits, and preferred stock dividends (4e+6)   722 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends

 

  

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends

 

11.

 Excluding interest on deposits (line 7/line 9)   6.40    6.40  Excluding interest on deposits (line 7/line 9)   6.22 

12.

 Including interest on deposits (line 8/line 10)   4.28    4.36  Including interest on deposits (line 8/line 10)   3.72 

 

*Excludes interest expense related to unrecognized tax positions.

 

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TORULE 13a-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

I, Andrew Cecere, certify that:

 

(1)I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form10-Q of U.S. Bancorp;

 

(2)Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

(3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

(4)The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules13a-15(e) and15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules13a-15(f) and15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 (a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 (b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 (c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 (d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

(5)The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 (a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 (b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/    ANDREW CECERE

Andrew Cecere

Chief Executive Officer

Dated: August 4, 2017

May 3, 2018

 

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EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TORULE 13a-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

I, Terrance R. Dolan, certify that:

 

(1)I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form10-Q of U.S. Bancorp;

 

(2)Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

(3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

(4)The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules13a-15(e) and15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules13a-15(f) and15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 (a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

 (b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

 (c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

 (d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

(5)The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 (a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

 (b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/    TERRANCE R. DOLAN

Terrance R. Dolan

Chief Financial Officer

Dated: August 4, 2017

May 3, 2018

 

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EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of U.S. Bancorp, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), do hereby certify that:

 

(1)The Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (the “Form10-Q”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2)The information contained in the Form10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/    ANDREW CECERE  /s/    TERRANCE R. DOLAN

Andrew Cecere

Chief Executive Officer

 

Dated: August 4, 2017May 3, 2018

  

Terrance R. Dolan

Chief Financial Officer

 

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Corporate Information

Executive Offices

U.S. Bancorp

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Common Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar

Computershare acts as our transfer agent and registrar, dividend paying agent and dividend reinvestment plan administrator, and maintains all shareholder records for the corporation. Inquiries related to shareholder records, stock transfers, changes of ownership, lost stock certificates, changes of address and dividend payment should be directed to the transfer agent at:

Computershare

P.O. Box 505000

Louisville, KY 40233

Phone:888-778-1311 or201-680-6578 (international calls)

Internet: www.computershare.com/investor

Registered or Certified Mail:

Computershare

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Telephone representatives are available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Central Time, and automated support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specific information about your account is available on Computershare’s Investor Center website.

Independent Auditor

Ernst & Young LLP serves as the independent auditor for U.S. Bancorp’s financial statements.

Common Stock Listing and Trading

U.S. Bancorp common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol USB.

Dividends and Reinvestment Plan

U.S. Bancorp currently pays quarterly dividends on our common stock on or about the 15th day of January, April, July and October, subject to approval by our Board of Directors. U.S. Bancorp shareholders can choose to participate in a plan that provides automatic reinvestment of dividends and/or optional cash purchase of additional shares of U.S. Bancorp common stock. For more information, please contact our transfer agent, Computershare.

Investor Relations Contact

Jennifer A. Thompson, CFA

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

jen.thompson@usbank.com

Phone:612-303-0778 or866-775-9668

Financial Information

U.S. Bancorp news and financial results are available through our website and by mail.

Website For information about U.S. Bancorp, including news, financial results, annual reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, access our home page on the internet at usbank.com and click onAbout U.S. Bank.

MailAt your request, we will mail to you our quarterly earnings, news releases, quarterly financial data reported onForm 10-Q,Form 10-K and additional copies of our annual reports. Please contact:

U.S. Bancorp Investor Relations

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investorrelations@usbank.com

Phone:866-775-9668

Media Requests

Dana E. RipleyStacey F. Wempen

Senior Vice President, CorporateHead of Financial Communications

dana.ripley@usbank.comstacey.wempen@usbank.com

Phone: 612-303-3167612-303-7620

Privacy

U.S. Bancorp is committed to respecting the privacy of our customers and safeguarding the financial and personal information provided to us. To learn more about the U.S. Bancorp commitment to protecting privacy, visit usbank.com and click onPrivacy.

Code of Ethics

At U.S. Bancorp, our commitment to high ethical standards guides everything we do. Demonstrating this commitment through our words and actions is how each of us does the right thing every day for our customers, shareholders, communities and each other. Our style of ethical leadership is why we were named a World’s Most Ethical Company in 2015, 2016 and 20172018 by the Ethisphere Institute.

Each year, every employee certifies compliance with the letter and spirit of our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. For details about our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, visit usbank.com and click onAbout U.S. Bankand thenInvestor Relations and thenCorporate Governance.

Diversity and Inclusion

At U.S. Bancorp, embracing diversity and fostering inclusion are business imperatives. We view everything we do through a diversity and inclusion lens to deepen our relationships with our stakeholders: our employees, customers, shareholders and communities.

Our employees bring their whole selves to work. We respect and value each other’s differences, strengths and perspectives, and we strive to reflect the communities we serve. This makes us stronger, more innovative and more responsive to our diverse customers’ needs.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

U.S. Bancorp and our subsidiaries are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. In keeping with this commitment, employment decisions are made based on abilities, not race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other factors protected by law. The corporation complies with municipal, state and federal fair employment laws, including regulations applying to federal contractors.

U.S. Bancorp, including each of our subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce.

Accessibility

U.S. Bancorp is committed to providing ready access to our products and services so all of our customers, including people with disabilities, can succeed financially. To learn more, visit usbank.com and click onAccessibility.

 

 

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