0001281761 rf:MortgageServicingRightsMember 2020-07-01 2020-09-30


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form10-Q
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2020
March 31, 2021
or
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period fromto
Commission File Number: 001-34034
Regions Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware63-0589368
Delaware63-0589368
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
1900 Fifth Avenue North
Birmingham
Alabama35203
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(800) (800) 734-4667
(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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer  Non-accelerated filer  Smaller reporting company    Emerging growth company  
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).      Yes    ý  No
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par valueRFNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of
6.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series ARF PRANew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of
6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series BRF PRBNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of
5.700% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series CRF PRCNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of
4.45% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series ERF PRENew York Stock Exchange

The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock was 960,443,873961,285,396 shares of common stock, par value $.01, as of NovemberMay 3, 2020.

2021.

1




REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
 
Page
Forward-Looking Statements
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Part II. Other Information
Item 1.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.
Item 6.

2




Glossary of Defined Terms
Agencies - collectively, FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA.
ACL - Allowance for credit losses.
ALCO - Asset/Liability Management Committee.
Allowance - Allowance for credit losses.
ALLL - Allowance for loan and lease losses.
Allowance - Allowance for credit losses.
AOCI - Accumulated other comprehensive income.
ARRC - Alternative Reference Rates Committee.
ASC - Accounting Standards Codification.
Ascentium - Ascentium Capital, LLC., an equipment finance entity acquired April 1, 2020.
ASU - Accounting Standards Update.
ATM - Automated teller machine.
Bank - Regions Bank.
Basel I - Basel Committee's 1988 Regulatory Capital Framework (First Accord).
Basel III - Basel Committee's 2010 Regulatory Capital Framework (Third Accord).
Basel III Rules - Final capital rules adopting the Basel III capital framework approved by U.S. federal
regulators in 2013.
Basel Committee - Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
BHC - Bank Holding Company.
BITS - Technology policy division of the Bank Policy Institute.
Board - The Company’s Board of Directors.
CAP - Customer Assistance Program.
CARES Act - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act 
CCAR - Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review.
CECL - Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("Current
Expected Credit Losses")
CEO - Chief Executive Officer.
CET1 - Common Equity Tier 1.
CFPB - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
CMBS - Commercial mortgage-backed securities.
Company - Regions Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries.
COVID-19 - Coronavirus Disease 2019.
CPI - Consumer price index.
CPR - Constant (or Conditional) prepayment rate.
CRA - Community Reinvestment Act of 1977.
CRE - Commercial real estate- mortgage owner-occupied and commercial real estate-construction owner-occupied
classes in the Commercial portfolio segment.
Dodd-Frank Act - The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
DFAST - Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test.
DPD - Days past due.
DUS - Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing.

3



E&P - Extraction and production.
EAD - Exposure-at-default.
EGRRCPA - The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.
ERI - Eligible retained income.
FASB - Financial Accounting Standards Board.
FCA - Financial Conduct Authority.
FDIC - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Federal Reserve - The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
FHA - Federal Housing Administration.
FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank.
FHLMC - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, known as Freddie Mac.
FICO - The Financing Corporation, established by the Competitive Equality Banking Act of 1987.of.1987.
FICO scores - Personal credit scores based on the model introduced by the Fair Isaac Corporation.
Fintechs - Financial Technology Companies.
FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association, known as Fannie Mae.
FOMC - Federal Open Market Committee.
FRB - Federal Reserve Bank.
FS-ISAC - Financial Services - Information Sharing & Analysis Center.
GAAP - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States.
GDP - Gross domestic product.
GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association.
GSE - Government Sponsored Entities.
G-SIB - Globally Systematically Important Bank Holding Company.
HPI - Housing price index.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ISM - Institute for Supply Chain Management.
IPO - Initial public offering.
IRE - Investor real estate portfolio segment.
IRS - Internal Revenue Service.
LCR - Liquidity coverage ratio.
LGD - Loss given default.
LIBOR - London InterBank Offered Rate.
LLC - Limited Liability Company.
LROC - Liquidity Risk Oversight Committee.
LTIP - Long-term incentive plan.
LTV - Loan to value.
MBA - Mortgage Bankers Association.
MBS - Mortgage-backed securities.
Morgan Keegan - Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., sold April 2, 2012.
MSAs - Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

4

MSR - Mortgage servicing right.
NM - Not meaningful.
NPR - Notice of public ruling.
OAS - Option-adjusted spread.

4




OCC - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
OCI - Other comprehensive income.
OIS - Overnight indexed swap.
OTTI - Other-than-temporary impairment.
PCD - Purchased credit deteriorated.
PD - Probability of default.
PPP - Paycheck Protection Program.
R&S - Reasonable and supportable.
Raymond James - Raymond James Financial, Inc.
REIT - Real estate investment trust.
Regions Securities - Regions Securities LLC.
RETDR - Reasonable expectation of a troubled debt restructuring.
S&P 500 - a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock
exchanges in the United States.
SBA - Small Business Administration.
SBIC - Small Business Investment Company.
SCB - Stress Capital Buffer.
SEC - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
SERP - Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.
SLB - Stress leverage buffer.
SNC - Shared national credit.
SOFR - Secured Overnight Funding Rate.
Tax Reform - H.R.1, An Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Titles II and V of the Concurrent
Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.
TDR - Troubled debt restructuring.
TTC - Through-the-cycle.
U.S. - United States.
U.S. Treasury - The United States Department of the Treasury.
USD - United States dollar.
UTB - Unrecognized tax benefits.
VIE - Variable interest entity.
Visa - The Visa, U.S.A. Inc. card association or its affiliates, collectively.
Volker Rule - Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act and regulations promulgated thereunder, as applicable.
wSTWF - Weighted short-term wholesale funding.

5



Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, other periodic reports filed by Regions Financial Corporation under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any other written or oral statements made by us or on our behalf to analysts, investors, the media and others, may include forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The terms “Regions,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” as used herein mean collectively Regions Financial Corporation, a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries when or where appropriate. The words “future,” “anticipates,” “assumes,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “objectives,” “estimates,” “expects,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “would,” “will,” “may,” “might,” “could,” “should,” “can,” and similar terms and expressions often signify forward-looking statements. Further, statements about the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our businesses, operations, and financial results and conditions may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual effects may differ, possibly materially, from what is reflected in those forward-looking statements due to factors and future developments that are uncertain, unpredictable and in many cases beyond our control, including the scope and duration of the pandemic (including any second wave or resurgences), actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic and their success, the effectiveness and acceptance of any vaccines, and the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic on our customers, third parties and us. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information, but rather are related to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations as well as certain assumptions and estimates made by, and information available to, management at the time the statements are made. Those statements are based on general assumptions and are subject to various risks, and because they also relate to the future they are likewise subject to inherent uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the views, beliefs and projections expressed in such statements. Therefore, we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the risk identified in Part II Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of this Form 10-Q and those described below:
Current and future economic and market conditions in the United States generally or in the communities we serve (in particular the Southeastern United States), including the effects of possible declines in property values, increases in unemployment rates, financial market disruptions and potential reductions of economic growth, which may adversely affect our lending and other businesses and our financial results and conditions.
Possible changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies of, and other activities undertaken by, governments, agencies, central banks and similar organizations, which could have a material adverse effect on our earnings.
Possible changes in market interest rates or capital markets could adversely affect our revenue and expense, the value of assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital and liquidity.
The impact of pandemics, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, on our businesses, operations, and financial results and conditions.Theconditions. The duration and severity of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted the global economy, has and could continue to adversely affect our capital and liquidity position, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans and increase our allowance for credit losses, impair collateral values, and result in lost revenue or additional expenses. The pandemic could also cause an outflow of deposits, result in goodwill impairment charges and the impairment of other financial and nonfinancial assets, and increase our cost of capital.
Any impairment of our goodwill or other intangibles, any repricing of assets, or any adjustment of valuation allowances on our deferred tax assets due to changes in law, adverse changes in the economic environment, declining operations of the reporting unit or other factors.
The effect of changes in tax laws, including the effect of any future interpretations of or amendments to Tax Reform, which may impact our earnings, capital ratios and our ability to return capital to shareholders.
Possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectability of loans and leases, including operating leases.
Changes in the speed of loan prepayments, loan origination and sale volumes, charge-offs, loancredit loss provisions or actual loancredit losses where our allowance for loancredit losses may not be adequate to cover our eventual losses.
Possible acceleration of prepayments on mortgage-backed securities due to low interest rates, and the related acceleration of premium amortization on those securities.
Loss of customer checking and savings account deposits as customers pursue other, higher-yield investments, which could increase our funding costs.
Possible changes in consumer and business spending and saving habits and the related effect on our ability to increase assets and to attract deposits, which could adversely affect our net income.
Our ability to effectively compete with other traditional and non-traditional financial services companies, including fintechs, some of whom possess greater financial resources than we do or are subject to different regulatory standards than we are.


6



Our inability to develop and gain acceptance from current and prospective customers for new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customers’ needs and respond to emerging technological trends in a timely manner could have a negative impact on our revenue.
Our inability to keep pace with technological changes, including those related to the offering of digital banking and financial services, could result in losing business to competitors.
Changes in laws and regulations affecting our businesses, including legislation and regulations relating to bank products and services, as well as changes in the enforcement and interpretation of such laws and regulations by applicable governmental and self-regulatory agencies, including as a result of the recent change in U.S. presidential administration and control of the U.S. Congress, which could require us to change certain business practices, increase compliance risk, reduce our revenue, impose additional costs on us, or otherwise negatively affect our businesses.
Our capital actions, including dividend payments, common stock repurchases, or redemptions of preferred stock or other regulatory capital instruments, must not cause us to fall below minimum capital ratio requirements, with applicable buffers taken into account, and must comply with other requirements and restrictions under law or imposed by our regulators, which may impact our ability to return capital to shareholders.
Our ability to comply with stress testing and capital planning requirements (as part of the CCAR process or otherwise) may continue to require a significant investment of our managerial resources due to the importance of such tests and requirements.
Our ability to comply with applicable capital and liquidity requirements (including, among other things, the Basel III capital standards), including our ability to generate capital internally or raise capital on favorable terms, and if we fail to meet requirements, our financial condition and market perceptions of us could be negatively impacted.
The effects of any developments, changes or actions relating to any litigation or regulatory proceedings brought against us or any of our subsidiaries.
The costs, including possibly incurring fines, penalties, or other negative effects (including reputational harm) of any adverse judicial, administrative, or arbitral rulings or proceedings, regulatory enforcement actions, or other legal actions to which we or any of our subsidiaries are a party, and which may adversely affect our results.
Our ability to manage fluctuations in the value of assets and liabilities and off-balance sheet exposure so as to maintain sufficient capital and liquidity to support our business.
Our ability to execute on our strategic and operational plans, including our ability to fully realize the financial and non-financialnonfinancial benefits relating to our strategic initiatives.
The risks and uncertainties related to our acquisition or divestiture of businesses.
The success of our marketing efforts in attracting and retaining customers.
Our ability to recruit and retain talented and experienced personnel to assist in the development, management and operation of our products and services may be affected by changes in laws and regulations in effect from time to time.
Fraud or misconduct by our customers, employees or business partners.
Any inaccurate or incomplete information provided to us by our customers or counterparties.
Inability of our framework to manage risks associated with our business such as credit risk and operational risk, including third-party vendors and other service providers, which could, among other things, result in a breach of operating or security systems as a result of a cyber attack or similar act or failure to deliver our services effectively.
Dependence on key suppliers or vendors to obtain equipment and other supplies for our business on acceptable terms.
The inability of our internal controls and procedures to prevent, detect or mitigate any material errors or fraudulent acts.
The effects of geopolitical instability, including wars, conflicts, civil unrest, and terrorist attacks and the potential impact, directly or indirectly, on our businesses.
The effects of man-made and natural disasters, including fires, floods, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes, and environmental damage (specifically in the Southeastern United States), which may negatively affect our operations and/or our loan portfolios and increase our cost of conducting business. The severity and impact of future earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, floods and other weather-related events are difficult to predict and may be exacerbated by global climate change.
Changes in commodity market prices and conditions could adversely affect the cash flows of our borrowers operating in industries that are impacted by changes in commodity prices (including businesses indirectly impacted by commodities prices such as businesses that transport commodities or manufacture equipment used in the production of

7

commodities), which could impair their ability to service any loans outstanding to them and/or reduce demand for loans in those industries.
Our ability to identify and address cyber-security risks such as data security breaches, malware, ransomware, “denial of service” attacks, “hacking” and identity theft, including account take-overs, a failure of which could disrupt our business and result in the

7



disclosure of and/or misuse or misappropriation of confidential or proprietary information, disruption or damage to our systems, increased costs, losses, or adverse effects to our reputation.
Our ability to achieve our expense management initiatives.
Market replacement of LIBOR and the related effect on our LIBOR-based financial products and contracts, including, but not limited to, derivative products, debt obligations, deposits, investments, and loans.
Possible downgrades in our credit ratings or outlook could, among other negative impacts, increase the costs of funding from capital markets.
The effects of a possible downgrade in the U.S. government’s sovereign credit rating or outlook, which could result in risks to us and general economic conditions that we are not able to predict.
The effects of problems encountered by other financial institutions that adversely affect us or the banking industry generally could require us to change certain business practices, reduce our revenue, impose additional costs on us, or otherwise negatively affect our businesses.
The effects of the failure of any component of our business infrastructure provided by a third party could disrupt our businesses, result in the disclosure of and/or misuse of confidential information or proprietary information, increase our costs, negatively affect our reputation, and cause losses.
Our ability to receive dividends from our subsidiaries could affect our liquidity and ability to pay dividends to shareholders.
Changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the FASB or other regulatory agencies could materially affect our financial statements and how we report those results, and expectations and preliminary analyses relating to how such changes will affect our financial results could prove incorrect.
Other risks identified from time to time in reports that we file with the SEC.
Fluctuations in the price of our common stock and inability to complete stock repurchases in the time frame and/or on the terms anticipated.
The effects of any damage to our reputation resulting from developments related to any of the items identified above.
You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time, either as a result of future developments, new information or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
See also the reports filed with the SEC, including the discussion under the “Risk Factors” section of Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the SEC and available on its website at www.sec.gov.

8



PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(In millions, except share data) (In millions, except share data)
Assets   Assets
Cash and due from banks$1,972
 $1,598
Cash and due from banks$1,918 $1,558 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks11,501
 2,516
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks23,002 16,398 
Debt securities held to maturity (estimated fair value of $1,289 and $1,372, respectively)1,190
 1,332
Debt securities available for sale (amortized cost of $25,896 and $22,332, respectively)27,007
 22,606
Loans held for sale (includes $1,084 and $439 measured at fair value, respectively)1,187
 637
Debt securities held to maturity (estimated fair value of $1,131 and $1,215, respectively)Debt securities held to maturity (estimated fair value of $1,131 and $1,215, respectively)1,059 1,122 
Debt securities available for sale (amortized cost of $26,579 and $26,092, respectively)Debt securities available for sale (amortized cost of $26,579 and $26,092, respectively)27,092 27,154 
Loans held for sale (includes $1,169 and $1,446 measured at fair value, respectively)Loans held for sale (includes $1,169 and $1,446 measured at fair value, respectively)1,487 1,905 
Loans, net of unearned income88,359
 82,963
Loans, net of unearned income84,755 85,266 
Allowance for loan losses(2,276) (869)Allowance for loan losses(1,976)(2,167)
Net loans86,083
 82,094
Net loans82,779 83,099 
Other earning assets1,267
 1,518
Other earning assets1,262 1,217 
Premises and equipment, net1,896
 1,960
Premises and equipment, net1,852 1,897 
Interest receivable347
 362
Interest receivable336 346 
Goodwill5,187
 4,845
Goodwill5,181 5,190 
Residential mortgage servicing rights at fair value267
 345
Residential mortgage servicing rights at fair value401 296 
Other identifiable intangible assets, net129
 105
Other identifiable intangible assets, net114 122 
Other assets7,147
 6,322
Other assets6,848 7,085 
Total assets$145,180
 $126,240
Total assets$153,331 $147,389 
Liabilities and Equity   Liabilities and Equity
Deposits:   Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing$49,754
 $34,113
Non-interest-bearing$55,925 $51,289 
Interest-bearing68,691
 63,362
Interest-bearing73,677 71,190 
Total deposits118,445
 97,475
Total deposits129,602 122,479 
Borrowed funds:   Borrowed funds:
Short-term borrowings0
 2,050
Long-term borrowings4,919
 7,879
Long-term borrowings2,916 3,569 
Total borrowed funds4,919
 9,929
Total borrowed funds2,916 3,569 
Other liabilities3,912
 2,541
Other liabilities2,951 3,230 
Total liabilities127,276
 109,945
Total liabilities135,469 129,278 
Equity:   Equity:
Preferred stock, authorized 10 million shares, par value $1.00 per share   Preferred stock, authorized 10 million shares, par value $1.00 per share
Non-cumulative perpetual, including related surplus, net of issuance costs; issued—1,850,000 and 1,500,000 shares, respectively1,656
 1,310
Common stock, authorized 3 billion shares, par value $.01 per share:   
Issued including treasury stock— 1,001,277,897 and 998,278,188 shares, respectively10
 10
Non-cumulative perpetual, including related surplus, net of issuance costs; issued—1,850,000 sharesNon-cumulative perpetual, including related surplus, net of issuance costs; issued—1,850,000 shares1,656 1,656 
Common stock, authorized 3 billion shares, par value $0.01 per share:Common stock, authorized 3 billion shares, par value $0.01 per share:
Issued including treasury stock— 1,001,756,659 and 1,001,507,052 shares, respectivelyIssued including treasury stock— 1,001,756,659 and 1,001,507,052 shares, respectively10 10 
Additional paid-in capital12,714
 12,685
Additional paid-in capital12,740 12,731 
Retained earnings3,330
 3,751
Retained earnings4,235 3,770 
Treasury stock, at cost—41,032,676 shares(1,371) (1,371)
Treasury stock, at cost— 41,032,676 sharesTreasury stock, at cost— 41,032,676 shares(1,371)(1,371)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net1,565
 (90)Accumulated other comprehensive income, net592 1,315 
Total shareholders’ equity17,904
 16,295
Total shareholders’ equity17,862 18,111 
Total liabilities and equity$145,180
 $126,240
Total liabilities and equity$153,331 $147,389 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

9



REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 Three Months Ended March 31
 20212020
 (In millions, except per share data)
Interest income on:
Loans, including fees$854 $903 
Debt securities133 158 
Loans held for sale12 
Other earning assets14 13 
Total interest income1,013 1,079 
Interest expense on:
Deposits19 84 
Short-term borrowings
Long-term borrowings27 59 
Total interest expense46 151 
Net interest income967 928 
Provision for (benefit from) credit losses(142)373 
Net interest income after provision for (benefit from) credit losses1,109 555 
Non-interest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts157 178 
Card and ATM fees115 105 
Investment management and trust fee income66 62 
Capital markets income100 
Mortgage income90 68 
Securities gains (losses), net
Other112 63 
Total non-interest income641 485 
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits546 467 
Net occupancy expense77 79 
Equipment and software expense90 83 
Other215 207 
Total non-interest expense928 836 
Income before income taxes822 204 
Income tax expense180 42 
Net income$642 $162 
Net income available to common shareholders$614 $139 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Basic961 957 
Diluted968 961 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$0.64 $0.15 
Diluted$0.63 $0.14 
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions, except per share data)
Interest income on:       
Loans, including fees$903
 $970
 $2,704
 $2,943
Debt securities140
 160
 446
 488
Loans held for sale8
 5
 19
 12
Other earning assets8
 15
 32
 55
Total interest income1,059
 1,150
 3,201
 3,498
Interest expense on:       
Deposits32
 116
 156
 349
Short-term borrowings0
 14
 10
 41
Long-term borrowings39
 83
 147
 281
Total interest expense71
 213
 313
 671
Net interest income988
 937
 2,888
 2,827
Provision for credit losses (1)
113
 108
 1,368
 291
Net interest income after provision for credit losses (1)
875
 829
 1,520
 2,536
Non-interest income:       
Service charges on deposit accounts152
 186
 461
 542
Card and ATM fees115
 114
 321
 343
Investment management and trust fee income62
 63
 186
 179
Capital markets income61
 36
 165
 117
Mortgage income108
 56
 258
 114
Securities gains (losses), net3
 0
 4
 (26)
Other154
 103
 318
 285
Total non-interest income655
 558
 1,713
 1,554
Non-interest expense:       
Salaries and employee benefits525
 481
 1,519
 1,428
Net occupancy expense80
 80
 235
 242
Furniture and equipment expense89
 83
 258
 243
Other202
 227
 644
 679
Total non-interest expense896
 871
 2,656
 2,592
Income before income taxes634
 516
 577
 1,498
Income tax expense104
 107
 99
 305
Net income$530
 $409
 $478
 $1,193
Net income available to common shareholders$501
 $385
 $403
 $1,137
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:       
Basic960
 988
 959
 1,005
Diluted962
 991
 961
 1,010
Earnings per common share:       
Basic$0.52
 $0.39
 $0.42
 $1.13
Diluted$0.52
 $0.39
 $0.42
 $1.13
_________
(1) Upon adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the provision for credit losses is the sum of the provision for loans losses and the provision for unfunded credit commitments. Prior to the adoption of CECL, the provision for unfunded commitments was included in other non-interest expense.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

10



REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three Months Ended September 30 Three Months Ended March 31
2020 2019 20212020
(In millions) (In millions)
Net income$530
 $409
Net income$642 $162 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:   Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:   Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity during the period (net of zero and zero tax effect, respectively)0
 0
Less: reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity (net of ($2) and ($1) tax effect, respectively)(2) (1)
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity during the period (net of 0 and 0 tax effect, respectively)Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity during the period (net of 0 and 0 tax effect, respectively)
Less: reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity (net of ($1) and 0 tax effect, respectively)Less: reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity (net of ($1) and 0 tax effect, respectively)(2)(1)
Net change in unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity, net of tax2
 1
Net change in unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity, net of tax
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:   Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period (net of zero and $45 tax effect, respectively)(2) 133
Less: reclassification adjustments for securities gains realized in net income (net of $1 and zero tax effect, respectively)2
 0
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period (net of ($138) and $151 tax effect, respectively)Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period (net of ($138) and $151 tax effect, respectively)(410)446 
Less: reclassification adjustments for securities gains (losses) realized in net income (net of 0 and 0 tax effect, respectively)Less: reclassification adjustments for securities gains (losses) realized in net income (net of 0 and 0 tax effect, respectively)
Net change in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax(4) 133
Net change in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax(411)446 
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:   Unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains on derivatives arising during the period (net of zero and $56 tax effect, respectively)2
 167
Less: reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) on derivative instruments realized in net income (net of $24 and ($2) tax effect, respectively)70
 (5)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of tax(68) 172
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives arising during the period (net of ($83) and $325 tax effect, respectively)Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives arising during the period (net of ($83) and $325 tax effect, respectively)(248)966 
Less: reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) on derivative instruments realized in net income (net of $26 and $2 tax effect, respectively)Less: reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) on derivative instruments realized in net income (net of $26 and $2 tax effect, respectively)76 
Net change in unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net of taxNet change in unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net of tax(324)959 
Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits:   Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits:
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period (net of zero and zero tax effect, respectively)0
 (1)
Less: reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial losses and settlements realized in net income (net of ($2) and ($3) tax effect, respectively)(9) (11)
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period (net of 0 and 0 tax effect, respectively)Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period (net of 0 and 0 tax effect, respectively)
Less: reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial loss and settlements realized in net income (net of ($3) and ($3) tax effect, respectively)Less: reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial loss and settlements realized in net income (net of ($3) and ($3) tax effect, respectively)(10)(8)
Net change from defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits, net of tax9
 10
Net change from defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits, net of tax10 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax(61) 316
Other comprehensive income, net of tax(723)1,414 
Comprehensive income$469
 $725
Comprehensive income$(81)$1,576 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30
2020 2019
(In millions)
Net income$478
 $1,193
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:   
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:   
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity during the period (net of zero and zero tax effect, respectively)0
 0
Less: reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity (net of ($2) and ($1) tax effect, respectively)(4) (4)
Net change in unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity, net of tax4
 4
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:   
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period (net of $212 and $209 tax effect, respectively)629
 618
Less: reclassification adjustments for securities gains realized in net income (net of $1 and ($6) tax effect, respectively)3
 (20)
Net change in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax626
 638
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:   
Unrealized holding gains on derivatives arising during the period (net of $377 and $194 tax effect, respectively)1,121
 576
Less: reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) on derivative instruments realized in net income (net of $41 and ($6) tax effect, respectively)122
 (17)
Net change in unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net of tax999
 593
Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits:   
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period (net of zero and zero tax effect, respectively)0
 (1)
Less: reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial losses and settlements realized in net income (net of ($8) and ($8) tax effect, respectively)(26) (25)
Net change from defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits, net of tax26
 24
Other comprehensive income, net of tax1,655
 1,259
Comprehensive income$2,133
 $2,452
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

11



REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shareholders' Equity
 Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock,
At Cost
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income, Net
Total
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
 (In millions)
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2020$1,310 957 $10 $12,685 $3,751 $(1,371)$(90)$16,295 
Cumulative effect from change in accounting guidance— — — — — (377)— — (377)
Net income— — — — — 162 — — 162 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — — 1,414 1,414 
Cash dividends declared— — — — — (149)— — (149)
Preferred stock dividends— — — — — (23)— — (23)
Impact of stock transactions under compensation plans, net— — — — 10 — — — 10 
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2020$1,310 957 $10 $12,695 $3,364 $(1,371)$1,324 $17,332 
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2021$1,656 960 $10 $12,731 $3,770 $(1,371)$1,315 $18,111 
Net income— — — — — 642 — — 642 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — — (723)(723)
Cash dividends declared— — — — — (149)— — (149)
Preferred stock dividends— — — — — (28)— — (28)
Impact of common stock transactions under compensation plans, net— — — — — — 
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2021$1,656 961 $10 $12,740 $4,235 $(1,371)$592 $17,862 
 Shareholders' Equity  
 Preferred Stock Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Treasury
Stock,
At Cost
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income, Net
 Total 
Non-
controlling
Interest
 Shares Amount Shares Amount      
 (In millions, except per share data)
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 20191
 $820
 1,025
 $11
 $13,766
 $2,828
 $(1,371) $(964) $15,090
 $0
Cumulative effect from change in accounting guidance
 
 
 
 
 2
 
 
 2
 
Net income
 
 
 
 
 394
 
 
 394
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 366
 366
 
Cash dividends declared
 
 
 
 
 (142) 
 
 (142) 
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (16) 
 
 (16) 
Common stock transactions:                   
Impact of share repurchases
 
 (12) 
 (190) 
 
 
 (190) 
Impact of stock transactions under compensation plans, net
 
 
 
 8
 
 
 
 8
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 11
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 20191
 $820
 1,013
 $11
 $13,584
 $3,066
 $(1,371) $(598) $15,512
 $11
                    
BALANCE AT APRIL 1, 20191
 $820
 1,013
 $11
 $13,584
 $3,066
 $(1,371) $(598) $15,512
 $11
Net income
 
 
 
 
 390
 
 
 390
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 577
 577
 
Cash dividends declared
 
 
 
 
 (141) 
 
 (141) 
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (16) 
 
 (16) 
Net proceeds from issuance of 500 thousand shares of Series C, fixed to floating rate, non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, including related surplus1
 490
 
 
 
 
 
 
 490
 
Common stock transactions:                   
Impact of share repurchases
 
 (13)   (190) 
 
 
 (190) 
Impact of stock transactions under compensation plans, net and other
 
 4
 
 (14) 
 
 
 (14) 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11)
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 20192
 $1,310
 1,004
 $11
 $13,380
 $3,299
 $(1,371) $(21) $16,608
 $0
                    
BALANCE AT JULY 1, 20192
 $1,310
 1,004
 $11
 $13,380
 $3,299
 $(1,371) $(21) $16,608
 $
Net income
 
 
 
 
 409
 
 
 409
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 316
 316
 
Cash dividends declared
 
 
 
 
 (150) 
 
 (150) 
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (24) 
 
 (24) 
Common stock transactions:                  
Impact of share repurchases
 
 (40) (1) (588) 
 
 
 (589) 
Impact of stock transactions under compensation plans, net and other
 
 
 
 11
 
 
 
 11
 
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 20192
 $1,310
 964
 $10
 $12,803
 $3,534
 $(1,371) $295
 $16,581
 $
                    
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 20202
 $1,310
 957
 $10
 $12,685
 $3,751
 $(1,371) $(90) $16,295
 $0
Cumulative effect from change in accounting guidance
 
 
 
 
 (377) 
 
 (377) 
Net income
 
 
 
 
 162
 
 
 162
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,414
 1,414
 
Cash dividends declared
 
 
 
 
 (149) 
 
 (149) 
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (23) 
 
 (23) 
Impact of common stock transactions under compensation plans, net
 
 
 
 10
 
 
 
 10
 
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 20202
 $1,310
 957
 $10
 $12,695
 $3,364
 $(1,371) $1,324
 $17,332
 $0
                    
BALANCE AT APRIL 1, 20202
 $1,310
 957
 $10
 $12,695
 $3,364
 $(1,371) $1,324
 $17,332
 $0
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (214) 
 
 (214) 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 302
 302
 
Cash dividends declared
 
 
 
 
 (149) 
 
 (149) 
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (23) 
 
 (23) 
Net proceeds from issuance of 350 thousand shares of Series D preferred stock, including related surplus
 346
 
 
 
 
 
 
 346
 
Impact of common stock transactions under compensation plans, net
 
 3
 
 8
 
 
 
 8
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 26
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 20202
 $1,656
 960
 $10
 $12,703
 $2,978
 $(1,371) $1,626
 $17,602
 $26
                    
BALANCE AT JULY 1, 20202
 $1,656
 960
 $10
 $12,703
 $2,978
 $(1,371) $1,626
 $17,602
 $26
Net income
 
 
 
 
 530
 
 
 530
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (61) (61) 
Cash dividends declared
 
 
 
 
 (149) 
 
 (149) 
Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 
 
 (29) 
 
 (29) 
Impact of stock transactions under compensation plans, net
 
 0
 
 11
 
 
 
 11
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (26)
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 20202
 $1,656
 960
 $10
 $12,714
 $3,330
 $(1,371) $1,565
 $17,904
 $0


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

12



REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31
 20212020
 (In millions)
Operating activities:
Net income$642 $162 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Provision for (benefit from) credit losses(142)373 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net101 100 
Securities losses, net(1)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)92 (69)
Originations and purchases of loans held for sale(1,716)(1,034)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale2,131 1,140 
(Gain) loss on sale of loans, net(74)(33)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Other earning assets(51)(212)
Interest receivable and other assets(96)41 
Other liabilities(273)221 
Other106 98 
Net cash from operating activities719 787 
Investing activities:
Proceeds from maturities of debt securities held to maturity63 36 
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale27 31 
Proceeds from maturities of debt securities available for sale1,439 844 
Purchases of debt securities available for sale(2,005)(1,308)
Net proceeds from (payments for) bank-owned life insurance(1)
Proceeds from sales of loans120 85 
Purchases of loans(269)(472)
Purchases of mortgage servicing rights(11)(4)
Net change in loans596 (4,448)
Net purchases of other assets(27)(43)
Net cash from investing activities(67)(5,280)
Financing activities:
Net change in deposits7,123 2,555 
Net change in short-term borrowings1,100 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings3,950 
Payments on long-term borrowings(632)(1,799)
Cash dividends on common stock(149)(149)
Cash dividends on preferred stock(28)(23)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(2)
Net cash from financing activities6,312 5,634 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents6,964 1,141 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year17,956 4,114 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$24,920 $5,255 
 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019
 (In millions)
Operating activities:   
Net income$478
 $1,193
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:   
Provision for credit losses (1)
1,368
 291
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net360
 321
Securities (gains) losses, net(4) 26
Deferred income tax expense(234) 7
Originations and purchases of loans held for sale(4,684) (2,594)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale4,328
 2,428
(Gain) loss on sale of loans, net(181) (92)
(Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt8
 0
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:   
Other earning assets269
 (74)
Interest receivable and other assets0
 (129)
Other liabilities513
 551
Other104
 156
Net cash from operating activities2,325
 2,084
Investing activities:   
Proceeds from maturities of debt securities held to maturity141
 105
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale175
 4,762
Proceeds from maturities of debt securities available for sale3,360
 2,619
Purchases of debt securities available for sale(6,396) (7,165)
Net proceeds from (payments for) bank-owned life insurance(3) (4)
Proceeds from sales of loans193
 405
Purchases of loans(1,266) (877)
Purchases of mortgage servicing rights(35) (19)
Net change in loans(2,522) 523
Net purchases of other assets(96) (127)
Payment for acquisition of a business, net of cash received

(381) 0
Net cash from investing activities(6,830) 222
Financing activities:   
Net change in deposits20,970
 (186)
Net change in short-term borrowings(2,050) 3,801
Proceeds from long-term borrowings4,698
 21,274
Payments on long-term borrowings(9,569) (24,675)
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock346
 490
Cash dividends on common stock(446) (426)
Cash dividends on preferred stock(75) (56)
Repurchases of common stock0
 (969)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(7) (29)
Other(3) (1)
Net cash from financing activities13,864
 (777)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents9,359
 1,529
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year4,114
 3,538
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$13,473
 $5,067
_________
(1) Upon adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the provision for credit losses is now the sum of the provision for loans losses and the provision for unfunded credit commitments. Prior to the adoption, the provision for unfunded commitments is included in other non-interest expense.
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

13



REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Regions Financial Corporation (“Regions” or the "Company”) provides a full range of banking and bank-related services to individual and corporate customers through its subsidiaries and branch offices located across the South, Midwest and Texas. The Company competes with other financial institutions located in the states in which it operates, as well as other adjoining states. Regions is subject to the regulations of certain government agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by certain regulatory authorities.
The accounting and reporting policies of Regions and the methods of applying those policies that materially affect the consolidated financial statements conform with GAAP and with general financial services industry practices. The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and notes to the consolidated financial statements necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring items, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Regions has evaluated all subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure through the filing date of this Form 10-Q.
During 2020,2021, the Company adopted new accounting guidance related to several topics, including CECL.topics. See Note 13 and below12 for related disclosures.
CECL
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted CECL, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology. The measurement of expected losses under CECL is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and debt securities held to maturity. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments) and net investments in leases recognized by a lessor in accordance with accounting guidance on leases. In addition, CECL required changes to the accounting for debt securities available for sale. The adoption of CECL had a material impact to the allowance for credit losses (see below). The cumulative effect of the modified retrospective application for all items in scope was a reduction to retained earnings of $377 million, net of taxes, $375 million of which was attributable to the allowance and $2 million of which was attributable to other financial assets.
DEBT SECURITIES14
The company adopted CECL using the prospective transition approach for debt securities for which OTTI had previously been recognized. As a result, the amortized cost basis remained the same before and after adoption. Recoveries of amounts previously written off relating to improvements in cash flows after January 1, 2020 will be recorded in earnings when received.
For debt securities available for sale, CECL eliminates the concept of OTTI and instead requires entities to determine if impairment is related to credit loss or non-credit loss. In making the assessment of whether a loss is from credit or other factors, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance is created, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis.
Subsequent activity related to the credit loss component (e.g. write-offs, recoveries) is recognized as part of the allowance for credit losses on debt securities available for sale. Securities held to maturity are evaluated under the allowance for credit losses model. For securities which have an expectation of zero nonpayment of the amortized cost basis (e.g. U.S. Treasury securities or agency securities), the expected credit loss is zero.
LOANS
Loans held for investment are carried at amortized cost (the principal amount outstanding, net of premiums, discounts, unearned income and deferred loan fees and costs). Regions elected to exclude accrued interest receivable balances from the amortized cost basis. Interest receivable is included as a separate line item on the balance sheets. Additionally, Regions elected to not estimate an allowance on interest receivable balances because the Company has non-accrual policies in place that provide for the accrual of interest to cease on a timely basis when all contractual amounts due are not expected. See more information about Regions' non-accrual policies in Note 1 of Regions' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

14



Purchased loans are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Purchased loans are evaluated and classified as either PCD, which indicates that the loan has experienced more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination, or non-PCD loans. For PCD loans, the sum of the loans' purchase price and allowance for credit losses, which is determined using the same methodology as originated loans, becomes their initial amortized cost basis. For non-PCD loans, the difference between the fair value and the par value is considered the fair value mark. The non-credit discount or premium related to PCD loans and the fair value mark on non-PCD loans is accreted or amortized to interest income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method. Subsequent changes in the allowance related to PCD and non-PCD loans are recognized in the provision for credit losses.
TDRs are loans whereby the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the time of restructuring, and Regions has granted a concession to the borrower. TDRs are undertaken in order to improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan and may take the form of modifications to the stated interest rate such that it is lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, other modifications to the structure of the loan that fall outside of normal underwriting policies and procedures, or in limited circumstances forgiveness of principal and/or interest. Insignificant delays in payments are not considered TDRs. Prior to the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, all loans with the TDR designation were considered to be impaired, even if they were accruing. With the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the definition of impaired loans was removed from accounting guidance.
ALLOWANCE
Regions adopted CECL using the modified retrospective method for loans held for investment, net investment in lease assets, and off-balance sheet credit exposures. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2020 are presented under CECL while prior periods' amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. The cumulative effect of the retrospective application for loans and unfunded commitments was an increase in the allowance of $501 million and a reduction to retained earnings of $375 million, with the difference being an increase to deferred tax assets.
Upon the adoption of CECL, the allowance is intended to cover expected credit losses over the contractual life of loans measured at amortized cost, including unfunded commitments. Management’s measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and R&S forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. For periods beyond which Regions makes or obtains such R&S forecasts, Regions reverts to historical credit loss information. Regions maintains an appropriate level of allowance that falls within an acceptable range of estimated losses, measured in accordance with GAAP. Management's determination of the appropriateness of the allowance is based on many factors, including, but not limited to, an evaluation and rating of the loan portfolio; historical loan loss experience; current economic conditions; collateral values securing loans; levels of problem loans; volume, growth, quality and composition of the loan portfolio; regulatory guidance; R&S economic forecasts; and other relevant factors. Changes in any of these factors, assumptions, or the availability of new information, could require that the allowance be adjusted in future periods, perhaps materially. Loss forecasting models are built on historical loss information and then applied to the current portfolio. Outputs from the loss forecasting models in combination with Regions' qualitative framework, and other analyses are used to inform management in its estimation of Regions' expected credit losses. Actual losses could vary, perhaps materially, from management’s estimates. The entire allowance is available to cover all charge-offs that arise from the loan portfolio.
Regions' allowance calculation is a significant estimate. Regions uses its best judgment to assess economic conditions and loss data in estimating the CECL allowance and these estimates are subject to periodic refinement based on changes in underlying external or internal data. Therefore, assumptions and decisions driving the estimate may change as conditions change. These assumptions and estimates are detailed below.
R & S forecast period
During the two-year R&S forecast period, Regions incorporates forward-looking information by utilizing its internally developed and approved Base economic forecast. The scenario is developed by the Chief Economist and approved through a formal governance process. The Base forecast considers market forward/consensus information and is consistent with the Company's organization-wide economic outlook. When appropriate, additional scenarios, including externally created scenarios, are considered as part of the determination of the allowance.
Reversion period
Regions utilizes an exponential reversion approach that reverts to TTC rates derived from the simple average of all historical quarterly observations for PD, LGD, EAD and prepayment rates. The length of the reversion period differs by class of financing receivable.
Historical loss period
Regions does not adjust historical loss information for existing economic conditions or expectations of future economic conditions for periods that are beyond the R&S period. Regions utilizes internal historical loss information; however, there are certain loan portfolios that also benefit from the use of external or other reference data due to identified limitations with internal historical data.

15



Contractual life
Regions estimates expected credit losses over the contractual life of a loan. Regions defines contractual life for non-revolving loans as contractual maturity, net of estimated prepayments and excluding expected extensions, renewals and modifications unless 1) Regions has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that it will execute a TDR with the borrower ("RETDR") or 2) extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by Regions.
RETDR
Regions individually identifies commercial and investor real estate loans for inclusion as RETDRs. The identification criteria are based on internal risk ratings and time to maturity. Regions typically does not identify consumer loans as RETDRs due to the insignificant period between initial contact with a customer regarding a loan modification and when a TDR modification is consummated.
The RETDR status extends the life of the loan past the contractual maturity and includes the allowance impact of interest rate concessions. Loans identified as RETDRs will be treated consistently from a modeling/reserving perspective as loans identified as TDRs.
Contractual term extensions (borrower versus lender option to renew)
Regions' consumer loan contracts do not permit automatic extensions or unilateral customer extensions, and Regions retains the right to approve or deny any extension requested from the borrower. As a result, extensions and renewal options are not included in the life of consumer loans for the purposes of calculating the allowance. Similarly, Regions does not include extension and renewal options in the life of commercial loans for the purposes of calculating the allowance, unless it is a RETDR. Most commercial products do not offer borrowers a unilateral right to renew or extend.
Contractual life of credit card receivables
Regions estimates the life of credit card receivables based on the amount and timing of payments expected to be collected. Regions' credit card allowance estimate only considers the amount of debt outstanding at the reporting date (the current position) because undrawn balances are unconditionally cancellable and therefore are not considered. Regions classifies credit card accounts into one of three payment patterns: dormant, transacting or revolving. The dormant accounts are idle, carry no balance, and do not contribute to the allowance. The transacting account holders tend to pay the entire balance due every month and are, therefore, subject to practically no interest charges. For transactor accounts, the current position balance is expected to be paid off in one quarter. The revolving accounts tend to be subject to interest charges, and their current position balance liquidates over time. Regions' credit card portfolio is comprised primarily of revolvers.
Collateral-dependent loans
Regions' collateral-dependent consumer loans are loans secured by collateral (primarily real estate) that meet the partial charge-down requirements disclosed in Note 1 of Regions' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Regions evaluates significant commercial and investor loans that are in financial difficulty and secured by collateral to determine if they are collateral dependent.
For collateral-dependent loans, CECL requires an entity to measure the expected credit losses based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date when the entity determines that foreclosure is probable. Additionally, CECL allows a fair value of collateral practical expedient as a measurement approach for loans when the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty ("collateral dependent”). For any collateral-dependent loans that meet Regions' specific allowance criteria (see below), Regions will calculate the CECL allowance based on the fair value of collateral methodology. For collateral-dependent consumer, commercial and investor real estate loans that do not meet Regions' specific allowance criteria (as described below), Regions considers the value of the collateral through the LGD component of the loss model based on collateral type.
Credit enhancements
Regions' estimate of credit losses reflects how credit enhancements, other than those that are freestanding contracts, mitigate expected credit losses on financial assets. In the event that a credit enhancement arrangement is considered to be a freestanding contract, Regions excludes the credit enhancement from the related loan when estimating expected credit losses.
Unfunded commitments and other off-balance sheet items
CECL requires an entity to record a liability or allowance for credit losses for the unfunded portion of a loan commitment in the event that the issuer does not have the unconditional right to cancel the commitment. For an unfunded commitment to be considered unconditionally cancellable, Regions must be able to, at any time, with or without cause, refuse to extend credit. The liability is measured over the full contractual period for which Regions is exposed to credit risk through a current obligation to

16



extend credit. In determining the liability, management considers the likelihood that funding will occur, and if funded, the related expected credit losses under the CECL model.
Regions' off-balance sheet unfunded commitments in the form of home equity lines, standby letters of credit, commercial letters of credit and commercial revolving products that are deemed to be conditionally cancellable will include unfunded balances within the allowance estimate. Future advances from certain unfunded commitments and other revolving products where Regions does have the unconditional right to cancel these agreements will not be included.
CALCULATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Pooled allowances
The allowance is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Segmentation variables for commercial and investor real estate segments include product, loan size, collateral type, risk rating and term. Segmentation variables considered for consumer segments include product, FICO, LTV, age, TDR status, etc. The allowance is estimated for most portfolios and classes using econometric models to estimate expected credit losses. In general, discounted cash flow models are not used for the purpose of estimating expected losses for the purpose of the ACL. Most of the econometric models include PD, LGD, and EAD components. Less complex estimation methods are used for smaller loan portfolios.
Specific allowances
Due to their size, complexity and individualized risk characteristics and monitoring, the allowance for significant non-accrual commercial and investor real estate loans (including TDRs) and unfunded commitments is measured on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually are not included in the collective evaluation. Regions generally measures the allowance for these loans based on the present value of estimated cash flows, considering all facts and circumstances specific to the borrower and market and economic conditions. The allowance measurement for collateral-dependent loans that meet the individually evaluated threshold is based on the fair value of collateral methodology.
TDRs and RETDRs
Loans identified as TDRs and RETDRs are included in their respective loan pools (if they do not qualify for specific evaluation) and losses are determined by CECL models. The effect of the interest rate concession on these loans is considered through a post-model adjustment.
Qualitative framework
While quantitative allowance methodologies strive to reflect all risk factors, any estimate involves assumptions and uncertainties resulting in some level of imprecision. Imprecision exists in the estimation process due to the inherent time lag between obtaining information, performing the calculation, as well as variations between estimates and actual outcomes. Regions adjusts the allowance considering quantitative and qualitative factors which may not be directly measured in the modeled calculations. Regions' qualitative framework provides for specific, quantitatively supported model adjustments and general imprecision adjustments. Specific model adjustments capture highly specific issues or events that Regions believes are not adequately captured in model outcomes. General imprecision adjustments address other sources of imprecision that are not specifically identifiable or quantifiable to a particular loan portfolio and have not been captured by the model or by a specific model adjustment. Regions considers general imprecision in three dimensions; economic forecast imprecision, model error imprecision, and process imprecision.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
During the third quarter of 2020, an equity investee held by the Company executed an initial public offering. As a result, the investment was categorized as an equity investment measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the framework provided in "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
ITEMS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS
Equity investments, which consists of the Company's holding in an equity investee that is traded on an active exchange, is valued using a quoted market price for a similar instrument in an active market, adjusted for marketability considerations; this valuation is a Level 2 measurement.

17



NOTE 2. DEBT SECURITIES
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of debt securities held to maturity and debt securities available for sale are as follows:
 September 30, 2020
   
Recognized in OCI (1)
   Not Recognized in OCI  
 
Amortized
Cost
 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Carrying Value 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 (In millions)
Debt securities held to maturity:             
Mortgage-backed securities:             
Residential agency$609
 $0
 $(21) $588
 $39
 $0
 $627
Commercial agency604
 0
 (2) 602
 60
 0
 662
 $1,213
 $0
 $(23) $1,190
 $99
 $0
 $1,289
              
Debt securities available for sale:             
U.S. Treasury securities$177
 $6
 $0
 $183
     $183
Federal agency securities103
 3
 0
 106
     106
Mortgage-backed securities:             
Residential agency18,465
 659
 (4) 19,120
     19,120
Residential non-agency1
 0
 0
 1
     1
Commercial agency5,370
 355
 (2) 5,723
     5,723
Commercial non-agency587
 15
 0
 602
     602
Corporate and other debt securities1,193
 80
 (1) 1,272
     1,272
 $25,896
 $1,118
 $(7) $27,007
     $27,007

 March 31, 2021
Recognized in OCI (1)
Not Recognized in OCI
 Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesCarrying ValueGross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
 (In millions)
Debt securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency$501 $$(17)$484 $29 $$513 
Commercial agency576 (1)575 43 618 
$1,077 $$(18)$1,059 $72 $$1,131 
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities$229 $$(1)$232 $232 
Federal agency securities100 (3)98 98 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency18,563 458 (175)18,846 18,846 
Residential non-agency
Commercial agency6,038 219 (58)6,199 6,199 
Commercial non-agency558 12 570 570 
Corporate and other debt securities1,090 56 1,146 1,146 
$26,579 $750 $(237)$27,092 $27,092 
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020
  
Recognized in OCI (1)
   Not Recognized in OCI  
Recognized in OCI (1)
Not Recognized in OCI
Amortized
Cost
 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Carrying Value Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesCarrying ValueGross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
(In millions) (In millions)
Debt securities held to maturity:             Debt securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:             Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency$736
 $0
 $(26) $710
 $22
 $0
 $732
Residential agency$554 $$(19)$535 $34 $$569 
Commercial agency625
 0
 (3) 622
 20
 (2) 640
Commercial agency589 (2)587 59 646 
$1,361
 $0
 $(29) $1,332
 $42
 $(2) $1,372
$1,143 $$(21)$1,122 $93 $$1,215 
             
Debt securities available for sale:             Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities$180
 $2
 $0
 $182
     $182
U.S. Treasury securities$178 $$$183 $183 
Federal agency securities42
 1
 0
 43
     43
Federal agency securities102 105 105 
Mortgage-backed securities:             Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency15,336
 218
 (38) 15,516
     15,516
Residential agency18,455 625 (4)19,076 19,076 
Residential non-agency1
 0
 0
 1
     1
Residential non-agency
Commercial agency4,720
 77
 (31) 4,766
     4,766
Commercial agency5,659 346 (6)5,999 5,999 
Commercial non-agency639
 8
 0
 647
     647
Commercial non-agency571 15 586 586 
Corporate and other debt securities1,414
 38
 (1) 1,451
     1,451
Corporate and other debt securities1,126 78 1,204 1,204 
$22,332
 $344
 $(70) $22,606
     $22,606
$26,092 $1,072 $(10)$27,154 $27,154 
_________
(1)The gross unrealized losses recognized in OCI on securities held to maturity resulted from a transfer of securities available for sale to held to maturity in the second quarter of 2013.


18


15


Debt securities with carrying values of $10.1$9.5 billion and $8.3$10.3 billion at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds, trust deposits and certain borrowing arrangements. Included within total pledged securities is approximately $24 million of encumbered U.S. Treasury securities at both September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2019.2020.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities held to maturity and debt securities available for sale at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 (In millions)
Debt securities held to maturity:   
Mortgage-backed securities:   
Residential agency$609
 $627
Commercial agency604
 662
 $1,213
 $1,289
Debt securities available for sale:   
Due in one year or less$132
 $133
Due after one year through five years957
 1,005
Due after five years through ten years278
 310
Due after ten years106
 113
Mortgage-backed securities:   
Residential agency18,465
 19,120
Residential non-agency1
 1
Commercial agency5,370
 5,723
Commercial non-agency587
 602
 $25,896
 $27,007

Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
 (In millions)
Debt securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency$501 $513 
Commercial agency576 618 
$1,077 $1,131 
Debt securities available for sale:
Due in one year or less$268 $271 
Due after one year through five years756 793 
Due after five years through ten years285 303 
Due after ten years110 109 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency18,563 18,846 
Residential non-agency
Commercial agency6,038 6,199 
Commercial non-agency558 570 
$26,579 $27,092 
The following tables present gross unrealized losses and the related estimated fair value of debt securities held to maturity and debt securities available for sale at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2019.2020. For debt securities transferred to held to maturity from available for sale, the analysis in the tables below is comparing the securities' original amortized cost to its current estimated fair value. These securities are segregated between investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and for twelve months or more.
 March 31, 2021
 Less Than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or MoreTotal
 Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (In millions)
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities$62 $(1)$$$64 $(1)
Federal agency securities62 (3)62 (3)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency$7,100 $(175)$21 $$7,121 $(175)
Commercial agency1,644 (58)19 1,663 (58)
$8,868 $(237)$42 $$8,910 $(237)
 September 30, 2020
 Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or More Total
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (In millions)
Debt securities available for sale:           
Mortgage-backed securities:           
Residential agency$462
 $(4) $115
 $0
 $577
 $(4)
Commercial agency537
 (2) 0
 0
 537
 (2)
Corporate and other debt securities16
 (1) 0
 0
 16
 (1)
 $1,015
 $(7) $115
 $0
 $1,130
 $(7)


19


16


 December 31, 2019
 Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or More Total
 Estimated
Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (In millions)
Debt securities held to maturity:           
Mortgage-backed securities:           
Residential agency$82
 $0
 $501
 $(5) $583
 $(5)
Commercial agency0
 0
 127
 (5) 127
 (5)
 $82
 $0
 $628
 $(10) $710
 $(10)
            
Debt securities available for sale:           
Mortgage-backed securities:           
Residential agency$2,402
 $(11) $2,505
 $(27) $4,907
 $(38)
Commercial agency1,449
 (31) 73
 0
 1,522
 (31)
Corporate and other debt securities19
 0
 32
 (1) 51
 (1)
 $3,870
 $(42) $2,610
 $(28) $6,480
 $(70)

 December 31, 2020
 Less Than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or MoreTotal
 Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (In millions)
Debt securities available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency$914 $(4)$101 $$1,015 $(4)
Commercial agency819 (6)819 (6)
$1,733 $(10)$101 $$1,834 $(10)
The number of individual debt positions in an unrealized loss position in the tables above decreasedincreased from 500129 at December 31, 2019,2020, to 131254 at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The decreaseincrease in the number of securities and the total amount of unrealized losses from year-end 20192020 was primarily due to changes in market interest rates. In instances where an unrealized loss existed, there was no indication of an adverse change in credit on the underlying positions in the tables above. As it relates to these positions, management believes no individual unrealized loss, other than those discussed below, represented credit impairment as of those dates. The Company does not intend to sell, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell, the positions before the recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity.
Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on sales of debt securities available for sale are shown inwere immaterial for the table below.three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. As part of the Company's normal process for evaluating impairment, management did not identify a limited number ofany positions where impairment was believed to exist in certain periods, as shown ineither of the table below.three months ended March 31, 2021or 2020.
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions)
Gross realized gains$3
 $6
 $5
 $14
Gross realized losses0
 (6) (1) (39)
Impairment0
 0
 0
 (1)
Securities gains (losses), net$3
 $0
 $4

$(26)



20



NOTE 3. LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
LOANS
The following table presents the distribution of Regions' loan portfolio by segment and class, net of unearned income:
 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (In millions, net of unearned income)
Commercial and industrial$45,199
 $39,971
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied5,451
 5,537
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied305
 331
Total commercial50,955
 45,839
Commercial investor real estate mortgage5,598
 4,936
Commercial investor real estate construction1,984
 1,621
Total investor real estate7,582
 6,557
Residential first mortgage16,195
 14,485
Home equity lines4,753
 5,300
Home equity loans2,839
 3,084
Indirect—vehicles1,120
 1,812
Indirect—other consumer2,663
 3,249
Consumer credit card1,189
 1,387
Other consumer1,063
 1,250
Total consumer29,822
 30,567
 $88,359
 $82,963

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (In millions)
Commercial and industrial$43,241 $42,870 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied5,335 5,405 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied293 300 
Total commercial48,869 48,575 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage5,405 5,394 
Commercial investor real estate construction1,817 1,869 
Total investor real estate7,222 7,263 
Residential first mortgage16,643 16,575 
Home equity lines4,286 4,539 
Home equity loans2,631 2,713 
Indirect—vehicles768 934 
Indirect—other consumer2,262 2,431 
Consumer credit card1,111 1,213 
Other consumer963 1,023 
Total consumer28,664 29,428 
Total loans, net of unearned income$84,755 $85,266 
During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, Regions purchased approximately $1.3 billion$261 million and $877$470 million in indirect-other consumer, residential first mortgage and commercial and industrial loans from third parties, respectively. Approximately $36 million of the nine months ended September 30, 2020 purchases will be paid in the fourth quarter of 2020.
In January 2019, Regions decided to discontinue its indirect auto lending business due to margin compression impacting overall returns on the portfolio. Regions ceased originating new indirect auto loans in the first quarter of 2019 and completed any in-process indirect auto loan closings at the end of the second quarter of 2019. The Company remains in the direct auto lending business.

17

At September 30, 2020, $21.4March 31, 2021, $19.6 billion in securities and net eligible loans held by Regions were pledged to secure current andfor potential borrowings from the FHLB. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, an additional $19.3$17.7 billion in net eligible loans held by Regions were pledged to the FRB for potential borrowings.
Included in the commercial and industrial loan balance are sales-type and direct financing leases totaling $1.3$1.2 billion as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, with related income of $43$16 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
On January 1, 2020, Regions adopted CECL, which replacesdetermines the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology. Refer to Note 1 "Basis of Presentation" and Note 13 "Recent Accounting Pronouncements" for descriptionappropriate level of the adoption of CECL and Regions' allowance methodology. Additionally, referon a quarterly basis. Refer to Note 1 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidated financial statements to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, for a description of the methodology prior to the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020.methodology.
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Regions' total loans included $4.6$4.3 billion of PPP loans. These loans are guaranteed by the Federal government and as the guarantee is not separable from the loans, Regions did not recordrecorded an immaterial allowance on these loans.
ROLLFORWARD OF ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The cumulative effect of the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020 for loans and unfunded commitments was an increase in the allowance of $501 million. During the first ninethree months of 2020,ended March 31, 2021, Regions increaseddecreased the allowance by an additional $1.0 billion$225 million to $2.4$2.1 billion, which represents management's best estimate of expected losses over the life of the portfolio. The increasedecrease was due primarily to higher expectedimproving credit losses due to the economic impactmetrics, improvement in macroeconomic conditions and ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.recent government stimulus programs. Macroeconomic factors utilized in the CECL loss models include, but are not limited to, unemployment rate, GDP, HPI and the S&P 500 index, with unemployment being the most significant macroeconomic factor within the CECL models.factor. Regions' models

21



are sensitive to changes in the economic scenario. The September 30, 2020scenarios. While the March 31, 2021 economic forecast includes a degree of uncertainty around how long the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic including availability of a vaccine, ultimate consumer impact/will persist, the effectiveness of government relief programs and debt payment relief provided by Regions, further stimulus packages and the path for fully opening the economy. These factors cannot be fully reflectedforecast continues to exhibit improvement in the model. Therefore, the riskseconomic outlook. Risks to the economic forecast and the model limitations wereare considered through model adjustments and the qualitative framework.
The following tables present analyses of the allowance by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and 2019. The total allowance2020.
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
 CommercialInvestor Real
Estate
ConsumerTotal
 (In millions)
Allowance for loan losses, January 1, 2021$1,196 $183 $788 $2,167 
Provision for (benefit from) loan losses(83)(18)(7)(108)
Loan losses:
Charge-offs(47)(15)(52)(114)
Recoveries16 15 31 
Net loan (losses) recoveries(31)(15)(37)(83)
Allowance for loan losses, March 31, 20211,082 150 744 1,976 
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, January 1, 202197 14 15 126 
Provision for (benefit from) unfunded credit losses(30)(3)(1)(34)
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, March 31, 202167 11 14 92 
Allowance for credit losses, March 31, 2021$1,149 $161 $758 $2,068 

18

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 CommercialInvestor Real
Estate
ConsumerTotal
 (In millions)
Allowance for loan losses, December 31, 2019$537 $45 $287 $869 
Cumulative change in accounting guidance(3)434 438 
Allowance for loan losses, January 1, 2020 (adjusted for change in accounting guidance)534 52 721 1,307 
Provision for loan losses251 10 115 376 
Loan losses:
Charge-offs(71)(73)(144)
Recoveries13 21 
Net loan (losses) recoveries(64)(60)(123)
Allowance for loan losses, March 30, 2020721 63 776 1,560 
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, December 31, 201941 45 
Cumulative change in accounting guidance36 13 14 63 
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, January 1, 2020 (adjusted for change in accounting guidance)77 17 14 108 
Provision for (benefit from) unfunded credit losses(4)(3)
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, March 30, 202073 18 14 105 
Allowance for credit losses, March 31, 2020$794 $81 $790 $1,665 
PORTFOLIO SEGMENT RISK FACTORS
Regions’ portfolio segments are commercial, investor real estate and consumer. Classes within each segment present unique credit risks. Refer to Note 6 "Allowance for loan losses andCredit Losses" in the related loan portfolio ending balancesAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the nine monthsyear ended September 30, 2019 are disaggregatedDecember 31, 2020 for information regarding Regions’ portfolio segments and related classes, as well as the risks specific to detail the amounts derived through individual evaluation and collective evaluation for impairment. Prior to 2020, the allowance for loan losses related to individually evaluated loans was attributable to allowances for non-accrualeach.
CREDIT QUALITY INDICATORS
The commercial and investor real estate loans and all TDRs ("impaired loans") and the allowance for loan losses related to collectively evaluated loans was attributable to the remainder of the portfolio. With the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the impaired loan designation and disclosures related to impaired loans are no longer required.
        
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Commercial 
Investor Real
Estate
 Consumer Total
 (In millions)
Allowance for loan losses, July 1, 2020$1,271
 $160
 $845
 $2,276
Provision for loan losses59
 30
 24
 113
Loan losses:       
Charge-offs(86) 0
 (53) (139)
Recoveries11
 0
 15
 26
Net loan (losses) recoveries(75) 0
 (38) (113)
Allowance for loan losses, September 30, 20201,255
 190
 831
 2,276
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, July 1, 2020107
 27
 15
 149
Provision for unfunded credit losses26
 (22) (4) 0
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, September 30, 2020133
 5
 11
 149
Allowance for credit losses, September 30, 2020$1,388
 $195
 $842
 $2,425
        
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Commercial 
Investor Real
Estate
 Consumer Total
 (In millions)
Allowance for loan losses, July 1, 2019$525
 $54
 $274
 $853
Provision (credit) for loan losses57
 (6) 57
 108
Loan losses:       
Charge-offs(39) 0
 (75) (114)
Recoveries9
 0
 13
 22
Net loan (losses) recoveries(30) 0
 (62) (92)
Allowance for loan losses, September 30, 2019552
 48
 269
 869
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, July 1, 201946
 4
 0
 50
Provision (credit) for unfunded credit losses(2) 0
 0
 (2)
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, September 30, 201944
 4
 0
 48
Allowance for credit losses, September 30, 2019$596
 $52
 $269
 $917

22



 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Commercial 
Investor Real
Estate
 Consumer Total
 (In millions)
Allowance for loan losses, December 31, 2019$537
 $45
 $287
 $869
Cumulative change in accounting guidance (Note 1)(3)
7

434

438
Allowance for loan losses, January 1, 2020 (adjusted for change in accounting guidance)534
 52
 721
 1,307
Provision for loan losses932
 137
 258
 1,327
Initial allowance on acquired PCD loans60 0
 0
 60
Loan losses:       
Charge-offs(299) 0
 (188) (487)
Recoveries28
 1
 40
 69
Net loan (losses) recoveries(271) 1
 (148) (418)
Allowance for loan losses, September 30, 20201,255
 190
 831
 2,276
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, December 31, 201941
 4
 0
 45
Cumulative change in accounting guidance (Note 1)36

13

14

63
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, January 1, 2020 (adjusted for change in accounting guidance)77
 17
 14
 108
Provision for unfunded credit losses56
 (12) (3) 41
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, September 30, 2020133
 5
 11
 149
Allowance for credit losses, September 30, 2020$1,388
 $195
 $842
 $2,425
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Commercial 
Investor Real
Estate
 Consumer Total
 (In millions)
Allowance for loan losses, January 1, 2019$520
 $58
 $262
 $840
Provision (credit) for loan losses121
 (12) 182
 291
Loan losses:       
Charge-offs(113) 0
 (216) (329)
Recoveries24
 2
 41
 67
Net loan (losses) recoveries(89) 2
 (175) (262)
Allowance for loan losses, September 30, 2019552
 48
 269
 869
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, January 1, 201947
 4
 0
 51
Provision (credit) for unfunded credit losses(3) 0
 0
 (3)
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments, September 30, 201944
 4
 0
 48
Allowance for credit losses, September 30, 2019$596
 $52
 $269
 $917
Portion of ending allowance for loan losses:       
Individually evaluated for impairment$115
 $5
 $31
 $151
Collectively evaluated for impairment437
 43
 238
 718
Total allowance for loan losses$552
 $48
 $269
 $869
Portion of loan portfolio ending balance:       
Individually evaluated for impairment$475
 $38
 $393
 $906
Collectively evaluated for impairment45,601
 6,206
 30,073
 81,880
Total loans evaluated for impairment$46,076
 $6,244
 $30,466
 $82,786

PORTFOLIO SEGMENT RISK FACTORS
The following describe the risk characteristics relevant to each of the portfolio segments.
Commercial—The commercial portfolio segment includes commercial and industrial loans to commercial customers for use in normal business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases or other expansion projects. Commercial also includes owner-occupied commercial real estate mortgage loans to operating businesses, which are loans for long-term financing of land and buildings, and are repaid by cash flow generated by business operations. Owner-occupied construction loans are made to commercial businesses for the development of land or construction of a building where the repayment is derived from revenues generated from the business of the borrower. Collection risk in this portfolio is driven by the creditworthiness of underlying

23



borrowers, particularly cash flow from customers’ business operations, and the sensitivity to market fluctuations in commodity prices.
Investor Real Estate—Loans for real estate development are repaid through cash flow related to the operation, sale or refinance of the property. This portfolio segment includes extensions of credit to real estate developers or investors where repayment is dependent on the sale of real estate or income generated from the real estate collateral. A portion of Regions’ investor real estate portfolio segment consists of loans secured by residential product types (land, single-family and condominium loans) within Regions’ markets. Additionally, these loans are made to finance income-producing properties such as apartment buildings, office and industrial buildings, and retail shopping centers. Loans in this portfolio segment are particularly sensitive to the valuation of real estate.
Consumer—The consumer portfolio segment includes residential first mortgage, home equity lines, home equity loans, indirect-vehicles, indirect-other consumer, consumer credit card, and other consumer loans. Residential first mortgage loans represent loans to consumers to finance a residence. These loans are typically financed over a 15 to 30 year term and, in most cases, are extended to borrowers to finance theirsegments’ primary residence. Home equity lending includes both home equity loans and lines of credit. This type of lending, which is secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower’s residence, allows customers to borrow against the equity in their home. Real estate market values as of the time the loan or line is secured directly affect the amount of credit extended and, in addition, changes in these values impact the depth of potential losses. Indirect-vehicles lending, which is lending initiated through third-party business partners, largely consists of loans made through automotive dealerships. Indirect-other consumer lending includes other point of sale lending through third parties. Consumer credit card lending includes Regions branded consumer credit card accounts. Other consumer loans include other revolving consumer accounts, direct consumer loans, and overdrafts. Loans in this portfolio segment are sensitive to unemployment and other key consumer economic measures.
CREDIT QUALITY INDICATORS
The following tables present credit quality indicators for portfolio segments and classes, excluding loans held for sale, as of September 30, 2020.
Commercial and investor real estate portfolio segmentsindicator is internal risk ratings which are detailed by categories related to underlying credit quality and probability of default. Regions assigns these categoriesrisk ratings at loan origination and reviews the relationship utilizing a risk-based approach on, at minimum, an annual basis or at any time management becomes aware of information affecting the borrowers' ability to fulfill their obligations. Both quantitative and qualitative factors are considered in this review process. These categoriesRegions' ratings are aligned to federal banking regulators’ definitions and are utilized to develop the associated allowance for credit losses.
Pass—includes obligations where the probability of default is considered low;
Special Mention—includes obligations that have potential weakness that may, if not reversed or corrected, weaken the credit or inadequately protect the Company’s position at some future date. Obligations in this category may also be subject Refer to economic or market conditions that may,Note 6 "Allowance for Credit Losses" in the future, have an adverse effectAnnual Report on debt service ability;Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for information regarding commercial risk ratings.
Substandard Accrual—includes obligationsRegions' consumer portfolio segment has various classes that exhibit a well-defined weakness that presently jeopardizes debt repayment, even though they are currently performing. These obligations are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company may incur a loss in the future if these weaknesses are not corrected;
Non-accrual—includes obligations where management has determined that full payment of principal and interest is in doubt.
Substandard accrual and non-accrual loans are often collectively referred to as “classified.” Special mention, substandard accrual, and non-accrual loans are often collectively referred to as “criticized and classified.”
present unique credit risks. Regions considers factors such as periodic updates of FICO scores, accrual status, days past due status, unemployment rates, home prices accrual status and geography as credit quality indicators for the consumer loan portfolio. FICO scores are obtained at origination as part of Regions' formal underwriting process. Refreshed FICO scores are obtained by the Company quarterly for all consumer loans, including residential first mortgage loans. Current FICO data is not available for certain loans in the portfolio for various reasons; for example, if customers do not use sufficient credit, an updated score may not be available. These categories are utilized to develop the associated allowance for credit losses. The higher the FICO score the less probability of default and vice versa.
With the adoption

19

The following tables present applicable credit quality indicators for the loan portfolio segments and classes, excluding loans held for sale, by vintage year as of September 30,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Classes in the commercial and investor real estate portfolio segments are disclosed by risk rating. Classes in the consumer portfolio segment are disclosed by current FICO scores. Refer to Note 6 "Allowance for Credit Losses" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020 for the Credit Quality Indicator tables.more information regarding Regions' credit quality indicators.

March 31, 2021
Term LoansRevolving LoansRevolving Loans Converted to Amortizing
Unallocated (1)
Total
Origination Year
20212020201920182017Prior
(In millions)
Commercial and industrial:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass(2)
$3,755 $10,495 $5,656 $3,182 $2,242 $3,367 $12,048 $$(91)$40,654 
   Special Mention91 252 302 $44 $54 560 1,309 
   Substandard Accrual16 39 80 118 $54 $537 852 
   Non-accrual18 36 57 91 $20 $33 171 426 
Total commercial and industrial$3,795 $10,661 $6,045 $3,693 $2,360 $3,462 $13,316 $$(91)$43,241 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass$312 $1,315 $841 $844 $512 $1,060 $137 $$(4)$5,017 
   Special Mention24 25 17 18 47 135 
   Substandard Accrual45 12 12 16 90 
   Non-accrual11 23 17 22 15 93 
Total commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied:$315 $1,354 $934 $890 $564 $1,138 $144 $$(4)$5,335 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass$$74 $63 $37 $23 $58 $$$$266 
   Special Mention
   Substandard Accrual14 
   Non-accrual
Total commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied:$$75 $66 $38 $28 $75 $$$$293 
Total commercial$4,113 $12,090 $7,045 $4,621 $2,952 $4,675 $13,468 $$(95)$48,869 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass$396 $1,375 $1,168 $995 $245 $161 $315 $$(6)$4,649 
   Special Mention55 61 179 38 15 11 359 
   Substandard Accrual71 160 57 297 
   Non-accrual38 59 100 
Total commercial investor real estate mortgage$451 $1,507 $1,545 $1,090 $260 $184 $374 $$(6)$5,405 
24


20


March 31, 2021
Term LoansRevolving LoansRevolving Loans Converted to Amortizing
Unallocated (1)
Total
Origination Year
20212020201920182017Prior
(In millions)
Commercial investor real estate construction:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass$43 $253 $590 $191 $$$680 $$(11)$1,749 
   Special Mention32 32 67 
   Substandard Accrual
   Non-accrual
Total commercial investor real estate construction$43 $254 $622 $223 $$$683 $$(11)$1,817 
Total investor real estate$494 $1,761 $2,167 $1,313 $261 $186 $1,057 $$(17)$7,222 
Residential first mortgage:
FICO scores
   Above 720$902 $5,602 $1,554 $695 $886 $3,558 $$$$13,197 
   681-720118 475 155 90 91 453 1,382 
   620-68045 200 103 65 67 445 925 
   Below 62039 47 52 51 539 735 
   Data not available14 56 24 10 14 135 142 404 
Total residential first mortgage$1,086 $6,372 $1,883 $912 $1,109 $5,130 $$$142 $16,643 
Home equity lines:
FICO scores
   Above 720$$$$$$$3,152 $46 $$3,198 
   681-720452 10 462 
   620-680297 12 309 
   Below 620173 181 
   Data not available104 29 136 
Total home equity lines$$$$$$$4,178 $79 $29 $4,286 
Home equity loans
FICO scores
   Above 720$129 $406 $223 $205 $290 $804 $$$$2,057 
   681-72020 48 35 30 36 102 271 
   620-68019 16 16 21 82 161 
   Below 62013 61 91 
   Data not available21 — 20 51 
Total home equity loans$156 $476 $283 $262 $364 $1,070 $$$20 $2,631 
Indirect—vehicles:
FICO scores
   Above 720$$$16 $264 $114 $95 $$$$489 
   681-72043 19 17 83 
   620-68038 19 20 80 
   Below 62036 22 27 88 
   Data not available14 28 
Total indirect- vehicles$$$26 $384 $179 $165 $$$14 $768 

 September 30, 2020
Term Loans Revolving Loans Revolving Loans Converted to Amortizing 
Unallocated (1)
 Total
Origination Year
20202019201820172016Prior
(In millions)
Commercial and industrial:
   Risk Rating:              
   Pass$11,748
$7,093
$4,421
$2,889
$1,329
$2,652
 $12,616
 $0
 $(96) $42,652
   Special Mention16
165
126
113
9
43
 690
 0
 0
 1,162
   Substandard Accrual91
35
83
29
22
92
 574
 0
 0
 926
   Non-accrual33
65
95
21
31
26
 188
 0
 0
 459
Total commercial and industrial$11,888
$7,358
$4,725
$3,052
$1,391
$2,813

$14,068

$0

$(96)
$45,199
 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied:
   Risk Rating:              
   Pass$1,042
$919
$952
$600
$436
$946
 $154
 $0
 $(3) $5,046
   Special Mention22
31
45
14
7
38
 8
 0
 0
 165
   Substandard Accrual16
14
31
44
10
39
 1
 0
 0
 155
   Non-accrual14
11
18
14
10
17
 1
 0
 0
 85
Total commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied:$1,094
$975
$1,046
$672
$463
$1,040

$164

$0

$(3) $5,451
               
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied:
   Risk Rating:              
   Pass$52
$77
$40
$25
$28
$46
 $9
 $0
 $0
 $277
   Special Mention0
0
2
0
0
0
 0
 0
 0
 2
   Substandard Accrual0
3
1
6
3
1
 0
 0
 0
 14
   Non-accrual3
0
0
0
2
7
 0
 0
 0
 12
Total commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied:$55
$80
$43
$31
$33
$54

$9

$0

$0

$305
Total commercial$13,037
$8,413
$5,814
$3,755
$1,887
$3,907

$14,241

$0

$(99)
$50,955
               
Commercial investor real estate mortgage:
   Risk Rating:              
   Pass$1,505
$1,210
$1,156
$396
$80
$266
 $366
 $0
 $(5) $4,974
   Special Mention44
66
81
10
0
22
 1
 0
 0
 224
   Substandard Accrual47
159
58
5
2
15
 0
 0
 0
 286
   Non-accrual0
45
0
0
0
1
 68
 0
 0
 114
Total commercial investor real estate mortgage$1,596
$1,480
$1,295
$411
$82
$304

$435

$0

$(5)
$5,598
               
21

25



March 31, 2021
Term LoansRevolving LoansRevolving Loans Converted to Amortizing
Unallocated (1)
Total
Origination Year
20212020201920182017Prior
(In millions)
Indirect—other consumer:
FICO scores
   Above 720$$365 $609 $345 $124 $80 $$$$1,523 
   681-72053 151 99 37 23 363 
   620-68012 64 55 23 15 169 
   Below 62018 18 51 
   Data not available17 130 156 
Total indirect- other consumer$$449 $845 $520 $193 $125 $$$130 $2,262 
Consumer credit card:
FICO scores
   Above 720$$$$$$$609 $$$609 
   681-720237 237 
   620-680192 192 
   Below 62079 79 
   Data not available(14)(6)
Total consumer credit card$$$$$$$1,125 $$(14)$1,111 
Other consumer:
FICO scores
   Above 720$56 $183 $136 $67 $22 $$110 $$$581 
   681-72017 49 36 15 52 175 
   620-68011 30 22 38 114 
   Below 62017 44 
   Data not available43 49 
Total other consumer$129 $272 $203 $96 $30 $11 $220 $$$963 
Total consumer loans$1,371 $7,569 $3,240 $2,174 $1,875 $6,501 $5,532 $79 $323 $28,664 
Total Loans$5,978 $21,420 $12,452 $8,108 $5,088 $11,362 $20,057 $79 $211 $84,755 
December 31, 2020
Term LoansRevolving LoansRevolving Loans Converted to Amortizing
Unallocated (1)
Total
Origination Year
20202019201820172016Prior
(In millions)
Commercial and industrial:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass(2)
$12,260 $6,115 $3,550 $2,413 $1,166 $2,493 $12,138 $$(39)$40,096 
   Special Mention133 250 376 84 48 722 1,618 
   Substandard Accrual41 50 78 55 20 490 738 
   Non-accrual42 59 97 20 23 19 158 418 
Total commercial and industrial$12,476 $6,474 $4,101 $2,572 $1,214 $2,564 $13,508 $$(39)$42,870 

 September 30, 2020
Term Loans Revolving Loans Revolving Loans Converted to Amortizing 
Unallocated (1)
 Total
Origination Year
20202019201820172016Prior
(In millions)
Commercial investor real estate construction:
   Risk Rating:              
   Pass$167
$647
$371
$2
$0
$1
 $678
 $0
 $(12) $1,854
   Special Mention26
26
56
0
0
0
 10
 0
 0
 118
   Substandard Accrual3
2
0
0
0
0
 3
 0
 0
 8
   Non-accrual0
0
0
0
0
0
 4
 0
 0
 4
Total commercial investor real estate construction$196
$675
$427
$2
$0
$1

$695

$0

$(12)
$1,984
Total investor real estate$1,792
$2,155
$1,722
$413
$82
$305

$1,130

$0

$(17)
$7,582
               
Residential first mortgage:
FICO scores              
   Above 720$4,271
$1,923
$981
$1,198
$1,459
$3,015
 $0
 $0
 $0
 $12,847
   681-720397
190
122
127
118
390
 0
 0
 0
 1,344
   620-680149
116
68
62
72
408
 0
 0
 0
 875
   Below 62020
35
48
51
61
508
 0
 0
 0
 723
   Data not available37
24
16
22
17
138
 9
 0
 143
 406
Total residential first mortgage$4,874
$2,288
$1,235
$1,460
$1,727
$4,459

$9

$0

$143

$16,195
            ��  
Home equity lines:
FICO scores              
   Above 720$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
 $3,487
 $37
 $0
 $3,524
   681-7200
0
0
0
0
0
 512
 8
 0
 520
   620-6800
0
0
0
0
0
 336
 8
 0
 344
   Below 6200
0
0
0
0
0
 196
 7
 0
 203
   Data not available0
0
0
0
0
0
 124
 3
 35
 162
Total home equity lines$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

$4,655

$63

$35

$4,753
               
Home equity loans
FICO scores              
   Above 720$341
$279
$258
$354
$335
$639
 $0
 $0
 $0
 $2,206
   681-72046
43
39
43
40
82
 0
 0
 0
 293
   620-68019
19
19
25
25
69
 0
 0
 0
 176
   Below 6202
7
10
13
16
58
 0
 0
 0
 106
   Data not available1
1
3
5
6
19
 0
 0
 23
 58
Total home equity loans$409
$349
$329
$440
$422
$867

$0

$0

$23

$2,839
               
Indirect—vehicles:
FICO scores              
   Above 720$0
$21
$351
$165
$119
$58
 $0
 $0
 $0
 $714
   681-7200
5
58
27
20
11
 0
 0
 0
 121
   620-6800
4
51
26
22
12
 0
 0
 0
 115
   Below 6200
4
47
29
29
19
 0
 0
 0
 128
   Data not available0
0
4
7
5
4
 0
 0
 22
 42
Total indirect- vehicles$0
$34
$511
$254
$195
$104

$0

$0

$22

$1,120
               
22

26



December 31, 2020
Term LoansRevolving LoansRevolving Loans Converted to Amortizing
Unallocated (1)
Total
Origination Year
20202019201820172016Prior
(In millions)
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass$1,379 $882 $913 $547 $401 $801 $140 $$(3)$5,060 
   Special Mention18 31 23 22 10 44 154 
   Substandard Accrual38 16 16 15 94 
   Non-accrual14 23 19 21 14 97 
Total commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied:$1,414 $974 $971 $606 $421 $874 $148 $$(3)$5,405 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass$61 $75 $39 $24 $24 $40 $$$$272 
   Special Mention
   Substandard Accrual14 
   Non-accrual
Total commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied:$62 $78 $40 $30 $30 $51 $$$$300 
Total commercial$13,952 $7,526 $5,112 $3,208 $1,665 $3,489 $13,665 $$(42)$48,575 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass$1,663 $1,243 $1,137 $252 $65 $162 $332 $$(5)$4,849 
   Special Mention77 76 15 180 
   Substandard Accrual69 114 57 251 
   Non-accrual44 68 114 
Total commercial investor real estate mortgage$1,737 $1,478 $1,271 $267 $67 $179 $400 $$(5)$5,394 
Commercial investor real estate construction:
   Risk Rating:
   Pass$224 $601 $266 $$$$679 $$(11)$1,761 
   Special Mention30 36 31 106 
   Substandard Accrual
   Non-accrual
Total commercial investor real estate construction$255 $638 $297 $$$$688 $$(11)$1,869 
Total investor real estate$1,992 $2,116 $1,568 $268 $67 $180 $1,088 $$(16)$7,263 
Residential first mortgage:
FICO scores
   Above 720$5,564 $1,738 $809 $1,023 $1,279 $2,709 $$$$13,122 
   681-720525 189 103 112 113 360 1,402 
   620-680211 100 73 64 67 404 919 
   Below 62031 44 50 51 60 499 735 
   Data not available52 23 13 16 15 126 10 142 397 
Total residential first mortgage$6,383 $2,094 $1,048 $1,266 $1,534 $4,098 $10 $$142 $16,575 

23

December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020Term LoansRevolving LoansRevolving Loans Converted to Amortizing
Unallocated (1)
Total
Term Loans Revolving Loans Revolving Loans Converted to Amortizing 
Unallocated (1)
 TotalOrigination Year
Origination Year20202019201820172016Prior
20202019201820172016Prior(In millions)
Home equity lines:Home equity lines:
FICO scoresFICO scores
Above 720 Above 720$$$$$$$3,334 $45 $$3,379 
681-720 681-720492 10 502 
620-680 620-680319 11 330 
Below 620 Below 620181 188 
Data not available Data not available107 30 140 
Total home equity linesTotal home equity lines$$$$$$$4,433 $76 $30 $4,539 
Home equity loansHome equity loans
FICO scoresFICO scores
Above 720 Above 720$417 $251 $233 $325 $304 $580 $$$$2,110 
681-720 681-72057 40 35 39 37 76 284 
620-680 620-68021 17 19 22 25 65 169 
Below 620 Below 62013 15 52 98 
Data not available Data not available17 21 52 
Total home equity loansTotal home equity loans$498 $317 $298 $403 $386 $790 $$$21 $2,713 
Indirect—vehicles:Indirect—vehicles:
FICO scoresFICO scores
Above 720 Above 720$$18 $305 $137 $92 $40 $$$$592 
681-720 681-72050 22 16 101 
620-680 620-68044 23 18 97 
Below 620 Below 62042 26 24 14 109 
Data not available Data not available17 35 
Total indirect- vehiclesTotal indirect- vehicles$$30 $445 $214 $154 $74 $$$17 $934 
(In millions)
Indirect—other consumer:Indirect—other consumer:
         FICO scores
$257
$849
$448
$154
$69
$36
 $0
 $0
 $0
 $1,813
Above 720$297 $721 $392 $138 $60 $31 $$$$1,639 
29
191
129
47
20
11
 0
 0
 0
 427
681-72039 173 116 41 18 396 
620-6806
81
70
29
13
7
 0
 0
 0
 206
620-68073 63 27 12 190 
Below 6201
21
23
10
6
3
 0
 0
 0
 64
Below 62022 22 61 
Data not available0
4
3
2
1
1
 0
 0
 142
 153
Data not available135 145 
Total indirect- other consumer$293
$1,146
$673
$242
$109
$58

$0

$0

$142

$2,663
Total indirect- other consumer$346 $992 $596 $217 $96 $49 $$$135 $2,431 
         
Consumer credit card:Consumer credit card:Consumer credit card:
FICO scores         FICO scores
Above 720$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
 $647
 $0
 $0
 $647
Above 720$$$$$$$667 $$$667 
681-7200
0
0
0
0
0
 251
 0
 0
 251
681-720255 255 
620-6800
0
0
0
0
0
 207
 0
 0
 207
620-680208 208 
Below 6200
0
0
0
0
0
 88
 0
 0
 88
Below 62091 91 
Data not available0
0
0
0
0
0
 7
 0
 (11) (4) Data not available(15)(8)
Total consumer credit card$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

$1,200

$0

$(11)
$1,189
Total consumer credit card$$$$$$$1,228 $$(15)$1,213 
         
Other consumer:
FICO scores         
Above 720$175
$194
$102
$38
$10
$4
 $117
 $0
 $0
 $640
681-72049
53
25
7
2
1
 53
 0
 0
 190
620-68026
33
16
5
1
1
 41
 0
 0
 123
Below 6208
13
8
3
1
0
 19
 0
 0
 52
Data not available53
1
0
1
0
0
 2
 0
 1
 58
Total other consumer$311
$294
$151
$54
$14
$6

$232

$0
 $1

$1,063
Total consumer loans$5,887
$4,111
$2,899
$2,450
$2,467
$5,494

$6,096

$63

$355

$29,822
Total Loans$20,716
$14,679
$10,435
$6,618
$4,436
$9,706

$21,467

$63

$239

$88,359

24

December 31, 2020
Term LoansRevolving LoansRevolving Loans Converted to Amortizing
Unallocated (1)
Total
Origination Year
20202019201820172016Prior
(In millions)
Other consumer:
FICO scores
   Above 720$209 $163 $84 $30 $$$117 $$$613 
   681-72061 44 20 52 184 
   620-68034 28 13 42 123 
   Below 62011 11 19 51 
   Data not available46 52 
Total other consumer$361 $247 $123 $42 $10 $$233 $$$1,023 
Total consumer loans$7,588 $3,680 $2,510 $2,142 $2,180 $5,016 $5,904 $76 $332 $29,428 
Total Loans$23,532 $13,322 $9,190 $5,618 $3,912 $8,685 $20,657 $76 $274 $85,266 
_________
(1)These amounts consist of fees that are not allocated at the loan level and loans serviced by third parties wherein Regions does not receive FICO or vintage information.
(2)Commercial and Industrial lending includes PPP lending in the 2020 and 2021 vintage years.
AGING AND NON-ACCRUAL ANALYSIS
The following tables include an aging analysis of DPD and loans on non-accrual status for each portfolio segment and class as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020. Loans on non-accrual status with no related allowance included $67$105 million and $112 million of commercial and industrial loans as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Non–accrual loans with no related allowance typically include loans where the underlying collateral is deemed sufficient to recover all remaining principal. Prior to the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, all TDRs and all non-accrual commercial and investor real estate loans, excluding leases, were deemed to be impaired. The definition of impairment and the required impaired loan disclosures were removed with CECL. Refer to Note 6 "Allowance for Credit Losses" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for disclosure of Regions' impaired loans as of December 31, 2019. Loans that have been fully charged-off do not appear in the tables below.

27



September 30, 2020 March 31, 2021
Accrual Loans       Accrual Loans   
30-59 DPD 60-89 DPD 90+ DPD 
Total
30+ DPD
 
Total
Accrual
 Non-accrual Total 30-59 DPD60-89 DPD90+ DPDTotal
30+ DPD
Total
Accrual
Non-accrualTotal
(In millions) (In millions)
Commercial and industrial$31
 $19
 $10
 $60
 $44,740
 $459
 $45,199
Commercial and industrial$27 $15 $$50 $42,815 $426 $43,241 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied6
 15
 0
 21
 5,366
 85
 5,451
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied10 5,242 93 5,335 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied0
 0
 0
 0
 293
 12
 305
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied284 293 
Total commercial37
 34
 10
 81
 50,399
 556
 50,955
Total commercial35 17 61 48,341 528 48,869 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage11
 4
 1
 16
 5,484
 114
 5,598
Commercial investor real estate mortgage5,305 100 5,405 
Commercial investor real estate construction0
 0
 0
 0
 1,980
 4
 1,984
Commercial investor real estate construction1,817 1,817 
Total investor real estate11
 4
 1
 16
 7,464
 118
 7,582
Total investor real estate7,122 100 7,222 
Residential first mortgage92
 44
 133
 269
 16,159
 36
 16,195
Residential first mortgage82 38 138 258 16,590 53 16,643 
Home equity lines17
 9
 25
 51
 4,706
 47
 4,753
Home equity lines14 19 41 4,238 48 4,286 
Home equity loans10
 7
 12
 29
 2,830
 9
 2,839
Home equity loans14 26 2,622 2,631 
Indirect—vehicles16
 6
 5
 27
 1,119
 1
 1,120
Indirect—vehicles14 768 768 
Indirect—other consumer11
 8
 3
 22
 2,663
 0
 2,663
Indirect—other consumer18 2,262 2,262 
Consumer credit card8
 5
 13
 26
 1,189
 0
 1,189
Consumer credit card14 26 1,111 1,111 
Other consumer11
 3
 3
 17
 1,063
 0
 1,063
Other consumer14 963 963 
Total consumer165
 82
 194
 441
 29,729
 93
 29,822
Total consumer135 66 196 397 28,554 110 28,664 
$213
 $120
 $205
 $538
 $87,592
 $767
 $88,359
$172 $84 $205 $461 $84,017 $738 $84,755 
 
 December 31, 2019
 Accrual Loans      
 30-59 DPD 60-89 DPD 90+ DPD 
Total
30+ DPD
 
Total
Accrual
 Non-accrual Total
 (In millions)
Commercial and industrial$30
 $21
 $11
 $62
 $39,624
 $347
 $39,971
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied11
 3
 1
 15
 5,464
 73
 5,537
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied2
 0
 0
 2
 320
 11
 331
Total commercial43
 24
 12
 79
 45,408
 431
 45,839
Commercial investor real estate mortgage1
 1
 0
 2
 4,934
 2
 4,936
Commercial investor real estate construction0
 0
 0
 0
 1,621
 0
 1,621
Total investor real estate1
 1
 0
 2
 6,555
 2
 6,557
Residential first mortgage83
 47
 136
 266
 14,458
 27
 14,485
Home equity lines30
 12
 32
 74
 5,259
 41
 5,300
Home equity loans12
 6
 10
 28
 3,078
 6
 3,084
Indirect—vehicles31
 10
 7
 48
 1,812
 0
 1,812
Indirect—other consumer16
 9
 3
 28
 3,249
 0
 3,249
Consumer credit card11
 8
 19
 38
 1,387
 0
 1,387
Other consumer13
 5
 5
 23
 1,250
 0
 1,250
Total consumer196
 97
 212
 505
 30,493
 74
 30,567
 $240
 $122
 $224
 $586
 $82,456
 $507
 $82,963


25
28



 December 31, 2020
 Accrual Loans   
 30-59 DPD60-89 DPD90+ DPDTotal
30+ DPD
Total
Accrual
Non-accrualTotal
 (In millions)
Commercial and industrial$37 $22 $$66 $42,452 $418 $42,870 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied5,308 97 5,405 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied291 300 
Total commercial42 23 73 48,051 524 48,575 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage5,280 114 5,394 
Commercial investor real estate construction1,869 1,869 
Total investor real estate7,149 114 7,263 
Residential first mortgage104 41 156 301 16,522 53 16,575 
Home equity lines24 11 19 54 4,493 46 4,539 
Home equity loans10 13 30 2,705 2,713 
Indirect—vehicles15 23 934 934 
Indirect—other consumer12 25 2,431 2,431 
Consumer credit card14 28 1,213 1,213 
Other consumer12 17 1,023 1,023 
Total consumer185 80 213 478 29,321 107 29,428 
$230 $103 $221 $554 $84,521 $745 $85,266 
TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS
Regions regularly modifies commercial and investor real estate loans in order to facilitate a workout strategy. Similarly, Regions works to meet the individual needs of consumer borrowers to stem foreclosure through its CAP. Refer to Note 1 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" and Note 6 "Allowance for Credit Losses" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for additional information regarding the Company's TDRs.TDRs,including their impact on the allowance and designation of TDRs in periods subsequent to the modification.
As provided in the CARESConsolidated Appropriations Act passed into law on MarchDecember 27, 2020, which extended initial guidance provided in the CARES Act, certain loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic beginning March 1, 2020 through the earlier of 60 days after the end of the pandemic or December 31, 2020January 1, 2022 are eligible for relief from TDR classification. Regions elected this provision of the CARES Act;provision; therefore, modified loans that met the required guidelines for relief are not considered TDRs and are excluded from the disclosures below. The CARESConsolidated Appropriations Act relief and short-term nature of most COVID-19 deferrals precluded the majority of Regions' COVID-19 loan modifications from being classified as TDRs as of September 30,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
Further discussion related to TDRs, including their impact on the allowance upon adoption

26

The following tables present the end of period balance for loans modified in a TDR during the periods presented by portfolio segment and class, and the financial impact of those modifications. The tables include modifications made to new TDRs, as well as renewals of existing TDRs. Loans first reported as TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 totaled approximately $458 million and $185 million, respectively.
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
     
Financial Impact
of Modifications
Considered TDRs
 
Number of
Obligors
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Increase in
Allowance at
Modification
 (Dollars in millions)
Commercial and industrial26
 $27
 $0
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied7
 9
 0
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied0
 0
 0
Total commercial33
 36
 0
Commercial investor real estate mortgage2
 36
 0
Commercial investor real estate construction2
 4
 0
Total investor real estate4
 40
 0
Residential first mortgage94
 32
 4
Home equity lines0
 0
 0
Home equity loans9
 1
 0
Consumer credit card1
 0
 0
Indirect—vehicles and other consumer11
 0
 0
Total consumer115
 33
 4
 152
 $109
 $4


29



 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
     Financial Impact
of Modifications
Considered TDRs
 Number of
Obligors
 Recorded
Investment
 Increase in
Allowance at
Modification
 (Dollars in millions)
Commercial and industrial28
 $72
 $1
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied9
 4
 0
Total commercial37
 76
 1
Commercial investor real estate mortgage4
 1
 0
Commercial investor real estate construction5
 9
 1
Total investor real estate9
 10
 1
Residential first mortgage48
 8
 1
Home equity lines0
 0
 0
Home equity loans17
 1
 0
Consumer credit card8
 0
 0
Indirect—vehicles and other consumer13
 0
 0
Total consumer86
 9
 1
 132
 $95
 $3
      
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
     Financial Impact
of Modifications
Considered TDRs
 Number of
Obligors
 Recorded
Investment
 Increase in
Allowance at
Modification
 (Dollars in millions)
Commercial and industrial119
 $221
 $0
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied17
 14
 0
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied1
 1
 0
Total commercial137
 236
 0
Commercial investor real estate mortgage9
 37
 0
Commercial investor real estate construction3
 4
 0
Total investor real estate12
 41
 0
Residential first mortgage177
 43
 6
Home equity lines0
 0
 0
Home equity loans36
 3
 0
Consumer credit card12
 0
 0
Indirect—vehicles and other consumer22
 0
 0
Total consumer247
 46
 6
 396
 $323
 $6
      


30



 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
     Financial Impact
of Modifications
Considered TDRs
 Number of
Obligors
 Recorded
Investment
 Increase in
Allowance at
Modification
 (Dollars in millions)
Commercial and industrial77
 $182
 $2
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied42
 24
 0
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied1
 2
 0
Total commercial120
 208
 2
Commercial investor real estate mortgage8
 12
 0
Commercial investor real estate construction9
 10
 1
Total investor real estate17
 22
 1
Residential first mortgage116
 26
 3
Home equity lines0
 0
 0
Home equity loans81
 6
 0
Consumer credit card34
 0
 0
Indirect—vehicles and other consumer62
 1
 0
Total consumer293
 33
 3
 430
 $263
 $6
      
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
   Financial Impact
of Modifications
Considered TDRs
 Number of
Obligors
Recorded
Investment
Increase in
Allowance at
Modification
 (Dollars in millions)
Commercial and industrial26 $30 $
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied
Total commercial32 31 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage
Commercial investor real estate construction
Total investor real estate
Residential first mortgage175 35 
Home equity lines
Home equity loans
Consumer credit card
Indirect—vehicles and other consumer48 
Total consumer226 36 
260 $74 $
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
   Financial Impact
of Modifications
Considered TDRs
 Number of
Obligors
Recorded
Investment
Increase in
Allowance at
Modification
 (Dollars in millions)
Commercial and industrial26 $74 $
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied— 
Total commercial32 77 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage
Commercial investor real estate construction
Total investor real estate
Residential first mortgage52 
Home equity lines
Home equity loans15 
Consumer credit card10 
Indirect—vehicles and other consumer10 
Total consumer87 
124 $86 $

27

NOTE 4. SERVICING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE BANKING ACTIVITIES
The fair value of residential MSRs is calculated using various assumptions including future cash flows, market discount rates, expected prepayment rates, servicing costs and other factors. A significant change in prepayments of mortgages in the servicing portfolio could result in significant changes in the valuation adjustments, thus creating potential volatility in the carrying amount of residential MSRs. The Company compares fair value estimates and assumptions to observable market data where available, and also considers recent market activity and actual portfolio experience.
The table below presents an analysis of residential MSRs under the fair value measurement method:
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30 Three Months Ended March 31
2020 2019 2020 2019 20212020
(In millions) (In millions)
Carrying value, beginning of period$249
 $337
 $345
 $418
Carrying value, beginning of period$296 $345 
Additions32
 15
 67
 30
Additions32 11 
Increase (decrease) in fair value:       Increase (decrease) in fair value:
Due to change in valuation inputs or assumptions0
 (31) (94) (102)Due to change in valuation inputs or assumptions90 (83)
Economic amortization associated with borrower repayments (1)
(14) (14) (51) (39)
Economic amortization associated with borrower repayments (1)
(17)(19)
Carrying value, end of period$267
 $307
 $267
 $307
Carrying value, end of period$401 $254 
________
(1) "Economic"Economic amortization associated with borrower repayments" includes both total loan payoffs as well as partial paydowns. In the first quarter of 2020, Regions revised itsRegions' MSR decay methodology from a passage of time approach tois a discounted net cash flow approach. The change in methodology results in shifts between decay

In the first quarter of 2021 and hedge impacts, but does not impact the overall valuation.
On March 27, 2019, the Company sold $167 million of affordable housing residential mortgage loans and as part of the transaction kept the rights to service the loans, which resulted in the retained residential MSR of approximately $2 million.
On September 30, 2019,2020, the Company purchased the rights to service approximately $409 million in residential mortgage loans for approximately $4 million.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company purchased rights to service residential mortgage loans on a flow basis for approximately $35$11 million and $7$4 million, respectively.


31



Data and assumptions used in the fair value calculation, as well as the valuation’s sensitivity to rate fluctuations, related to residential MSRs (excluding related derivative instruments) are as follows:
 September 30
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in millions)
Unpaid principal balance$33,740
 $35,132
Weighted-average CPR (%)16.3% 14.6%
Estimated impact on fair value of a 10% increase$(22) $(19)
Estimated impact on fair value of a 20% increase$(40) $(34)
Option-adjusted spread (basis points)621
 600
Estimated impact on fair value of a 10% increase$(6) $(6)
Estimated impact on fair value of a 20% increase$(12) $(13)
Weighted-average coupon interest rate4.0% 4.2%
Weighted-average remaining maturity (months)283
 279
Weighted-average servicing fee (basis points)27.4
 27.3

 March 31
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions)
Unpaid principal balance$34,212 $33,787 
Weighted-average CPR (%)10.2 %18.1 %
Estimated impact on fair value of a 10% increase$(28)$(26)
Estimated impact on fair value of a 20% increase$(51)$(49)
Option-adjusted spread (basis points)564629 
Estimated impact on fair value of a 10% increase$(10)$(5)
Estimated impact on fair value of a 20% increase$(21)$(10)
Weighted-average coupon interest rate3.8 %4.2 %
Weighted-average remaining maturity (months)289278
Weighted-average servicing fee (basis points)27.5 27.4 
The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. Changes in fair value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the residential MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption, while in reality changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which may either magnify or counteract the effect of the change. The derivative instruments utilized by Regions would serve to reduce the estimated impacts to fair value included in the table above.

28

The following table presents servicing related fees, which includes contractually specified servicing fees, late fees and other ancillary income resulting from the servicing of residential mortgage loans:
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions) (In millions)
Servicing related fees and other ancillary income$23
 $25
 $71
 $77

 Three Months Ended March 31
 20212020
 (In millions)
Servicing related fees and other ancillary income$24 $25 
Residential mortgage loans are sold in the secondary market with standard representations and warranties regarding certain characteristics such as the quality of the loan, the absence of fraud, the eligibility of the loan for sale and the future servicing associated with the loan. Regions may be required to repurchase these loans at par, or make-whole or indemnify the purchasers for losses incurred when representations and warranties are breached.
Regions maintains an immaterial repurchase liability related to residential mortgage loans sold with representations and warranty provisions. This repurchase liability is reported in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and reflects management’s estimate of losses based on historical repurchase and loss trends, as well as other factors that may result in anticipated losses different from historical loss trends. Adjustments to this reserve are recorded in other non-interest expense on the consolidated statements of income.
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BANKING ACTIVITIES
Regions is an approved DUS lender. The DUS program provides liquidity to the multi-family housing market. In connection with the DUS program, Regions services commercial mortgage loans, retains commercial MSRs and intangible assets associated with the DUS license, and assumes a loss share guarantee associated with the loans. See Note 1 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. Also see Note 1211 for additional information related to the guarantee.information.
AsThe table below presents an analysis of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the DUS servicing portfolio was approximately $4.4 billion and $3.9 billion, respectively. The related commercial MSRs were approximately $72 million at September 30, 2020 and $59 million at December 31, 2019.under the amortization measurement method:
Three Months Ended March 31
20212020
(In millions)
Carrying value, beginning of period$74 $59 
Additions11 
Economic amortization associated with borrower repayments (1)
(3)(3)
Carrying value, end of period$82 $59 
________
(1)"Economic amortization associated with borrower repayments" includes both total loan payoffs as well as partial paydowns.
Regions periodically evaluates the commercial MSRs for impairment based on fair value. The estimated fair value of the commercial MSRs was approximately $79$91 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and $64$81 million December 31, 2019.2020.

The following table presents servicing related fees, which includes contractually specified servicing fees, late fees and other ancillary income resulting from the servicing of commercial mortgage loans:
Three Months Ended March 31
20212020
(In millions)
Servicing related fees and other ancillary income$0$
32


29


NOTE 5. GOODWILLnts
Goodwill allocated to each reportable segment (each a reporting unit) is presented as follows:
 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (In millions)
Corporate Bank$2,816
 $2,474
Consumer Bank1,978
 1,978
Wealth Management393
 393
 $5,187
 $4,845

The goodwill allocated to the Corporate Bank reporting unit increased due to the acquisition of Ascentium in the second quarter of 2020.
Regions evaluates each reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more often if events or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. A detailed description of the Company’s methodology and valuation approaches used to determine the estimated fair value of each reporting unit is included in Note 1 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Adverse changes in the economic environment, declining operations, or other factors could result in a decline in the implied fair value of goodwill.
During the third quarter 2020, Regions assessed events and circumstances for all 3 reporting units as of September 30, 2020, and through the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that could potentially indicate goodwill impairment including analyzing the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The indicators assessed included:
Recent operating performance,
Changes in market capitalization,
Regulatory actions and assessments,
Changes in the business climate (including legislation, legal factors, competition, and the impacts of COVID-19),
Company-specific factors (including changes in key personnel, asset impairments, and business dispositions), and
Trends in the banking industry.
After assessing the indicators noted above, Regions determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of each of its reporting units (Corporate Bank, Consumer Bank and Wealth Management) had declined below their carrying value as of September 30, 2020. Therefore, Regions determined that a test of goodwill impairment was not required for each of Regions’ reporting units for the September 30, 2020 interim period. Regions will continue to monitor for indicators of impairment throughout 2020.

33



NOTE 6.5. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

PREFERRED STOCK
The following table presents a summary of the non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock:    
         September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
00March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Issuance Date Earliest Redemption Date 
Dividend Rate (1)
 Liquidation Amount Liquidation Preference per Share Liquidation preference per Depositary Share Ownership Interest per Depositary Share Carrying Amount Carrying AmountIssuance DateEarliest Redemption Date
Dividend Rate (1)
Liquidation AmountLiquidation Preference per ShareLiquidation preference per Depositary ShareOwnership Interest per Depositary ShareCarrying AmountCarrying Amount
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Series A11/1/2012 12/15/2017 6.375% $500
 $1,000
 $25
 1/40th $387
 $387
Series A11/1/201212/15/20176.375 %$500 $1,000 $25 1/40th$387 $387 
Series B4/29/2014 9/15/2024 6.375%
(2) 
 500
 1,000
 25
 1/40th 433
 433
Series B4/29/20149/15/20246.375 %(2)500 1,000 25 1/40th433 433 
Series C4/30/2019 5/15/2029 5.700%
(3) 
 500
 1,000
 25
 1/40th 490
 490
Series C4/30/20195/15/20295.700 %(3)500 1,000 25 1/40th490 490 
Series D6/5/2020 9/15/2025 5.750%
(4) 
 350
 100,000
 1,000
 1/100th 346
 0
Series D6/5/20209/15/20255.750 %(4)350 100,000 1,000 1/100th346 346 
   $1,850
      $1,656
 $1,310
$1,850 $1,656 $1,656 
_________
(1)Dividends on all series of preferred stock, if declared, accrue and are payable quarterly in arrears.
(2)Dividends, if declared, will be paid quarterly at an annual rate equal to (i) for each period beginning prior to September 15, 2024, 6.375%, and (ii) for each period beginning on or after September 15, 2024, three-month LIBOR plus 3.536%.
(3)Dividends, if declared, will be paid quarterly at an annual rate equal to (i) for each period beginning prior to August 15, 2029, 5.700%, and (ii) for each period beginning on or after August 15, 2029, three-month LIBOR plus 3.148%.
(4)Dividends, if declared, will be paid quarterly at an annual rate equal to (i) for each period beginning prior to September 15, 2025, 5.750%, and (ii) for each period beginning on or after September 15, 2025, the five-year treasury rate as of the most recent reset dividend determination date plus 5.426%.
All series of preferred stock have no stated maturity and redemption is solely at Regions' option, subject to regulatory approval, in whole, or in part, after the earliest redemption date or in whole, but not in part, within 90 days following a regulatory capital treatment event for the Series A preferred stock or at any time following a regulatory capital treatment event for the Series B, Series C, and Series D preferred stock.
The Board of Directors declared $24 million in cash dividends on both Series A and Series B Preferred Stock during both the first nine monthsa total of 2020 and 2019. In the first nine months of 2020, the Board of Directors declared $21$23 million in cash dividends on Series A, Series B and Series C Preferred Stock. Inpreferred stock during both the third quarterfirst three months of 2019, the2021 and 2020. The Board of Directors declared the initial $8$5 million in cash dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock. The initial quarterly dividend for the Series D Preferred Stock was declared inpreferred stock during the third quarterfirst three months of 2020 for $6 million.2021. Therefore, a total of $75$28 million in cash dividends on total preferred stock was declared in the first ninethree months of 20202021 compared to the total of $56$23 million in cash dividends on total preferred stock declared in the first ninethree months of 2019.2020, as the initial quarterly dividend for the Series D preferred stock was declared in the third quarter of 2020.
In the event Series A, Series B, Series C, or Series D preferred shares are redeemed at the liquidation amounts, $113 million, $67 million, $10 million, or $4 million in excess of the redemption amount over the carrying amount will be recognized, respectively. Approximately $100 million of Series A preferred dividends that were recorded as a reduction of preferred stock, including related surplus, will be recorded as a reduction to retained earnings, and approximately $13 million of related issuance costs that were recorded as a reduction of preferred stock, including related surplus, will be recorded as a reduction to net income available to common shareholders. Approximately $52 million of Series B preferred dividends that were recorded as a reduction of preferred stock, including related surplus, will be recorded as a reduction to retained earnings, and approximately $15 million of related issuance costs that were recorded as a reduction of preferred stock, including related surplus, will be recorded as a reduction to net income available to common shareholders. Approximately $10 million of Series C issuance costs that were recorded as a reduction of preferred stock, including related surplus, will be recorded as a reduction to net income available to common shareholders. Approximately $4 million of Series D issuance costs that were recorded as a reduction of preferred stock, including related surplus, will be recorded as a reduction to net income available to common shareholders.

On April 27, 2021 Regions launched a proposed public offering, which was completed on May 4, 2021, for the issuance of $400 million in depositary shares each representing a 1/40th ownership interest in a share of the Company's 4.45% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E, par value $1.00 per share ("Series E preferred stock"), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share of Series E preferred stock (equivalent to $25.00 per depositary share). Dividends will be paid quarterly at an annual rate equal to 4.45% for each period beginning September 15, 2021. The net proceeds from the issuance of the Series E preferred stock will be used to redeem all of the outstanding shares of the Company's Series A preferred stock. On May 4, 2021, Regions sent redemption notices to the holders of the Series A preferred stock, which will result in the redemption on the dividend payment date on June 15, 2021.
34


30


COMMON STOCK
On June 25, 2020,Regions was not required to participate in the 2021 CCAR; the Company chose to participate in part to have the Federal Reserve indicated thatre-evaluate Regions' SCB. The submission was made in April 2021 and the Company exceeded all minimum capital levels underexpects to receive the supervisory stress test. Theresults by June 30, 2021, with an effective date October 1, 2021.
As part of the Company's capital plan, submitted toon April 21, 2021, the Federal Reserve reflected no share repurchases through year-end 2020 and Regions is in compliance with the capital plan. Prior to the supervisory stress test submission, the Board had authorized the repurchase of $1.370up to $2.5 billion of the Company's common stock, permitting repurchasespurchases from the beginning of the third quarter of 2019 through the second quarter of 2021 through the first quarter of 2022. The Company did not repurchase shares in the first quarter of 2021 or throughout 2020.
During the third quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve mandated that banks must not increase their quarterly per share common dividend and implemented an earnings-based payout restriction in connection with the supervisory stress test, requiring the third quarter 2020 dividend to not exceed the average of the prior four quarters of net income excluding preferred dividends. This mandate was subsequently extended through the endsecond quarter of 2020.
In consideration of the specific2021. The Federal Reserve limitations on capital distributions, which prevented banks from increasing their third quarter 2020 per share common dividend, the Board declared a cash dividend of $0.155 per common share forhas indicated these restrictions are expected to be lifted beginning in the third quarter 2020 which was consistent withof 2021, subject to capital remaining above required levels in the ongoing 2021 CCAR cycle.
Regions declared $0.155 per common share declaredin cash dividends for both the first and second quarters of 2020, totaling $0.465 per common share for the first nine months of 2020. The Board declared a cash dividend for third quarter of 2019 of $0.155 per common share2021 and $0.140 per common share both the first and second quarter of 2019, totaling $0.435 per common share for the first nine months of 2019.2020.
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The following tables present the balances and activity in AOCI on a pre-tax and net of tax basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and 2019:2020:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Pre-tax AOCI Activity
Tax Effect (1)
Net AOCI Activity
(In millions)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period$1,759 $(444)$1,315 
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:
Beginning balance$(21)$$(16)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses (2)
(1)
Ending balance$(18)$$(14)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:
Beginning balance$1,062 $(268)$794 
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period(548)138 (410)
Reclassification adjustments for securities (gains) losses realized in net income (loss) (3)
(1)(1)
Change in AOCI from securities available for sale activity in the period(549)138 (411)
Ending balance$513 $(130)$383 
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Beginning balance$1,610 $(406)$1,204 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives arising during the period(331)83 (248)
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses realized in net income (2)
(102)26 (76)
Change in AOCI from derivative activity in the period(433)109 (324)
Ending balance$1,177 $(297)$880 
Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefit plans:
Beginning balance$(892)$225 $(667)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial gains (losses) and settlements realized in net income (4)
13 (3)10 
Ending balance$(879)$222 $(657)
Total other comprehensive income(966)243 (723)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period$793 $(201)$592 


 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Pre-tax AOCI Activity 
Tax Effect (1)
 Net AOCI Activity
 (In millions)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period$2,174
 $(548) $1,626
      
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:     
Beginning balance$(27) $7
 $(20)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses (2)
4
 (2) 2
Ending balance$(23) $5
 $(18)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:     
Beginning balance$1,116
 $(281) $835
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period(2) 0
 (2)
Reclassification adjustments for securities (gains) losses realized in net income (3)
(3) 1
 (2)
Change in AOCI from securities available for sale activity in the period

(5) 1
 (4)
Ending balance$1,111
 $(280) $831
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:     
Beginning balance$1,857
 $(468) $1,389
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives arising during the period2
 0
 2
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses realized in net income (2)

(94) 24
 (70)
Change in AOCI from derivative activity in the period(92) 24
 (68)
Ending balance$1,765
 $(444) $1,321
Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefit plans:     
Beginning balance$(772) $194
 $(578)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial (gains) losses and settlements realized in net income (4)
11
 (2) 9
Change in AOCI from defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits activity in the period11
 (2) 9
Ending balance$(761) $192
 $(569)
      
Total other comprehensive income(82) 21
 (61)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period$2,092
 $(527) $1,565
31


35



Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Pre-tax AOCI Activity
Tax Effect (1)
Net AOCI Activity
(In millions)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period$(120)$30 $(90)
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:
Beginning balance$(29)$$(22)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses (2)
Ending balance$(28)$$(21)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:
Beginning balance$274 $(69)$205 
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period597 (151)446 
Ending balance$871 $(220)$651 
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Beginning balance$430 $(108)$322 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives arising during the period1,291 (325)966 
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses realized in income (2)

(9)(7)
Change in AOCI from derivative activity in the period1,282 (323)959 
Ending balance$1,712 $(431)$1,281 
Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefit plans:
Beginning balance$(795)$200 $(595)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial gains (losses) and settlements realized in net income (4)
11 (3)
Ending balance$(784)$197 $(587)
Total other comprehensive income1,891 (477)1,414 
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period$1,771 $(447)$1,324 
_________
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Pre-tax AOCI Activity 
Tax Effect (1)
 Net AOCI Activity
 (In millions)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period$(29) $8
 $(21)
      
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:     
Beginning balance$(33) $9
 $(24)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses (2)
2
 (1) 1
Ending balance$(31) $8
 $(23)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:     
Beginning balance$144
 $(36) $108
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period178
 (45) 133
       Reclassification adjustments for securities (gains) losses realized in net income (3)
0
 0
 0
       Change in AOCI from securities available for sale activity in the period178
 (45) 133
Ending balance$322
 $(81) $241
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:     
Beginning balance$478
 $(120) $358
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives arising during the period223
 (56) 167
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses realized in net income (2)

7
 (2) 5
Change in AOCI from derivative activity in the period230
 (58) 172
Ending balance$708
 $(178) $530
Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefit plans:     
Beginning balance$(618) $155
 $(463)
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period(1) 0
 (1)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial (gains) losses and settlements realized in net income (4)
14
 (3) 11
Change in AOCI from defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits activity in the period13
 (3) 10
Ending balance$(605) $152
 $(453)
      
Total other comprehensive income423
 (107) 316
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period$394
 $(99) $295

36



 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Pre-tax AOCI Activity 
Tax Effect (1)
 Net AOCI Activity
 (In millions)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period$(120) $30
 $(90)
      
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:     
Beginning balance$(29) $7
 $(22)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses (2)
6
 (2) 4
Ending Balance$(23) $5
 $(18)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:     
Beginning balance$274
 $(69) $205
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period841
 (212) 629
Reclassification adjustments for securities (gains) losses realized in net income (3)

(4) 1
 (3)
       Change in AOCI from securities available for sale activity in the period837
 (211) 626
Ending Balance$1,111
 $(280) $831
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:     
Beginning balance$430
 $(108) $322
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on active hedges arising during the period1,498
 (377) 1,121
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses realized in net income (2)
(163) 41
 (122)
Change in AOCI from derivative activity in the period1,335
 (336) 999
Ending balance$1,765
 $(444) $1,321
Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefit plans:     
Beginning balance$(795) $200
 $(595)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial (gains) losses and settlements realized in net income (4)
34
 (8) 26
Change in AOCI from defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits activity in the period34
 (8) 26
Ending Balance$(761) $192
 $(569)
      
Total other comprehensive income2,212
 (557) 1,655
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of period$2,092
 $(527) $1,565

37



 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Pre-tax AOCI Activity 
Tax Effect (1)
 Net AOCI Activity
 (In millions)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period$(1,289) $325
 $(964)
      
Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:     
Beginning balance$(36) $9
 $(27)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized losses (2)
5
 (1) 4
Ending Balance$(31) $8
 $(23)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:     
Beginning balance$(531) $134
 $(397)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period827
 (209) 618
Reclassification adjustments for securities (gains) losses realized in net income (3)

26
 (6) 20
Change in AOCI from securities available for sale activity in the period853
 (215) 638
Ending Balance$322
 $(81) $241
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:     
Beginning balance$(85) $22
 $(63)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives arising during the period770
 (194) 576
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses realized in net income (2)
23
 (6) 17
Change in AOCI from derivative activity in the period793
 (200) 593
Ending balance$708
 $(178) $530
Defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefit plans:     
Beginning balance$(637) $160
 $(477)
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period(1) 0
 (1)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of actuarial (gains) losses and settlements realized in net income (4)
33
 (8) 25
Change in AOCI from defined benefit pension plans and other post employment benefits activity in the period32
 (8) 24
Ending Balance$(605) $152
 $(453)
      
Total other comprehensive income1,683
 (424) 1,259
Total accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period$394
 $(99) $295
___
(1) The tax impact of each componentall AOCI activity is shown net of AOCI isthe related tax impact, calculated using an effective tax rate of approximately 25%.
(2)Reclassification amount is recognized in net interest income in the consolidated statements of income.
(3)Reclassification amount is recognized in securities gains (losses), net in the consolidated statements of income.
(4)Reclassification amount is recognized in other non-interest expense in the consolidated statements of income. Additionally, these accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 87 for additional details).

0





32
38



NOTE 7.6. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share:
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:       
Net income$530
 $409
 $478
 $1,193
Preferred stock dividends(29) (24) (75) (56)
Net income available to common shareholders$501
 $385
 $403
 $1,137
Denominator:       
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic960
 988
 959
 1,005
Potential common shares2
 3
 2
 5
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted962
 991
 961
 1,010
Earnings per common share:       
Basic$0.52
 $0.39
 $0.42
 $1.13
Diluted0.52
 0.39
 0.42
 1.13

 Three Months Ended March 31
 20212020
 (In millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income$642 $162 
Preferred stock dividends(28)(23)
Net income available to common shareholders$614 $139 
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic961 957 
Potential common shares
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted968 961 
Earnings per common share:
Basic$0.64 $0.15 
Diluted0.63 0.14 

The effectseffect from the assumed exercise of $93 million and $8 million in stock options, restricted stock units and awards and performance stock units for both the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, werewas not included in the above computations of diluted earnings per common share because such amounts would have had an antidilutive effect on earnings per common share. The effects from the assumed exercise of 8 million and 7 million in stock options, restricted stock units and awards and performance stock units for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, were not included in the above computations of diluted earnings per common share because such amounts would have had an antidilutive effect on earnings per common share.

39



NOTE 8.7. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Regions' defined benefit pension plans cover certain employees as the pension plans are closed to new entrants. The Company also sponsors a SERP, which is a non-qualified pension plan that provides certain senior executive officers defined benefits in relation to their compensation.
Net periodic pension cost (credit) includes the following components:
Qualified PlansNon-qualified PlansTotal
Three Months Ended March 31
202120202021202020212020
(In millions)
Service cost$$$$$10 $10 
Interest cost12 16 13 17 
Expected return on plan assets(35)(37)(35)(37)
Amortization of actuarial loss11 13 11 
Net periodic pension cost (credit)$(3)$(3)$$$$
 Qualified Plans Non-qualified Plans Total
 Three Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions)
Service cost$9
 $6
 $2
 $1
 $11
 $7
Interest cost17
 19
 1
 1
 18
 20
Expected return on plan assets(37) (34) 0
 0
 (37) (34)
Amortization of actuarial loss9
 10
 2
 2
 11
 12
Settlement charge0
 0
 0
 2
 0
 2
Net periodic pension cost (credit)$(2) $1
 $5
 $6
 $3
 $7
 Qualified Plans Non-qualified Plans Total
 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions)
Service cost$26
 $21
 $4
 $3
 $30
 $24
Interest cost49
 57
 3
 4
 52
 61
Expected return on plan assets(112) (103) 0
 0
 (112) (103)
Amortization of actuarial loss29
 27
 5
 4
 34
 31
Settlement charge0
 0
 0
 2
 0
 2
Net periodic pension cost (credit)$(8) $2
 $12
 $13
 $4
 $15

The service cost component of net periodic pension cost (credit) is recorded in salaries and employee benefits on the consolidated statements of income. Components other than service cost are recorded in other non-interest expense on the consolidated statements of income.
Regions' funding policy for the qualified plans is to contribute annually at least the amount required by IRS minimum funding standards. Regions made no contributions during the first ninethree months of 2020.2021.
Regions also provides other postretirement benefits, such as defined benefit health care plans and life insurance plans, that cover certain retired employees. There was no material impact from other postretirement benefits on the consolidated financial statements for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or 2019.

2020.
40


33


NOTE 9.8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The following tables present the notional amount and estimated fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis.
September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Notional
Amount
 Estimated Fair Value 
Notional
Amount
 Estimated Fair Value Notional
Amount
Estimated Fair ValueNotional
Amount
Estimated Fair Value
Gain(1)
 
Loss(1)
 
Gain(1)
 
Loss(1)
Gain(1)
Loss(1)
Gain(1)
Loss(1)
(In millions) (In millions)
Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships:           Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships:
Interest rate swaps$3,100
 $112
 $0
 $2,900
 $67
 $0
Interest rate swaps$1,750 $59 $13 $2,100 $77 $
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:           Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest rate swaps (2)
16,000
 1,294
 0
 17,250
 338
 83
Interest rate swaps (2)
18,000 $762 $16,000 1,181 
Interest rate floors (3)(4)
5,750
 468
 0
 6,750
 208
 0
Interest rate floors (3)(4)
3,750 $226 $5,750 430 
Total derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships21,750
 1,762
 0
 24,000
 546
 83
Total derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships21,750 $988 $21,750 1,611 
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments$24,850
 $1,874
 $0
 $26,900
 $613
 $83
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments$23,500 $1,047 $15 $23,850 $1,688 $
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:           Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps$76,144
 $1,696
 $1,648
 $68,075
 $659
 $656
Interest rate swaps$77,082 $1,057 $1,107 $76,764 $1,492 $1,464 
Interest rate options14,284
 101
 33
 11,347
 27
 9
Interest rate options15,776 $75 $25 13,806 90 28 
Interest rate futures and forward commitments4,516
 10
 9
 27,324
 10
 11
Interest rate futures and forward commitments3,810 $38 $4,270 11 26 
Other contracts10,340
 97
 111
 10,276
 48
 58
Other contracts9,181 $83 $80 9,924 68 80 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$105,284
 $1,904
 $1,801
 $117,022
 $744
 $734
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$105,849 $1,253 $1,218 $104,764 $1,661 $1,598 
Total derivatives$130,134
 $3,778
 $1,801
 $143,922
 $1,357
 $817
Total derivatives$129,349 $2,300 $1,233 $128,614 $3,349 $1,598 
           
Total gross derivative instruments, before netting  $3,778
 $1,801
   $1,357
 $817
Total gross derivative instruments, before netting$2,300 $1,233 $3,349 $1,598 
Less: Netting adjustments(5)
  2,744
 1,746
   1,022
 770
Less: Netting adjustments (5)
$1,686 $1,148 2,428 1,545 
Total gross derivative instruments, after netting (6)
  $1,034
 $55
   $335
 $47
Total gross derivative instruments, after netting (6)
$614 $85 $921 $53 
_________
(1)Derivatives in a gain position are recorded as other assets and derivatives in a loss position are recorded as other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Includes accrued interest of $27 million at September 30, 2020 and zero at December 31, 2019.
(3)Includes accrued interest of $11 million at September 30, 2020 and zero at December 31, 2019.
(4)Estimated fair value includes premium of approximately $86 million as of September 30, 2020 and $108 million as of December, 31, 2019 to be amortized over the remaining life. Approximately $15 million of the decrease since December 31, 2019 related to hedges that were terminated during the third quarter of 2020 and was not amortized into earnings as of the date of termination.
(5)Netting adjustments represent amounts recorded to convert derivative assets and derivative liabilities from a gross basis to a net basis in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. The net basis takes into account the impact of cash collateral received or posted, legally enforceable master netting agreements and variation margin that allow Regions to settle derivative contracts with the counterparty on a net basis and to offset the net position with the related cash collateral.
(6)The gain amounts,which are not collateralized with cash or other assets or reserved for, represent the net credit risk on all trading and other derivative positions. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, financial instruments posted of $24 million, for both periods, were not offset in the consolidated balance sheets.
(1)Derivatives in a gain position are recorded as other assets and derivatives in a loss position are recorded as other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Includes accrued interest of $28 million at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(3)Includes accrued interest of $9 million at March 31, 2021 and $12 million at December 31, 2020.
(4)Estimated fair value includes premium of approximately $51 million as of March 31, 2021 and $83 million as of December 31, 2020 to be amortized over the remaining life. Approximately $29 million of the decrease since December 31, 2020 related to hedges that were terminated during the first quarter of 2021 and were not amortized into earnings as of the date of termination.
(5)Netting adjustments represent amounts recorded to convert derivative assets and derivative liabilities from a gross basis to a net basis in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. The net basis takes into account the impact of cash collateral received or posted, legally enforceable master netting agreements and variation margin that allow Regions to settle derivative contracts with the counterparty on a net basis and to offset the net position with the related cash collateral.
(6)The gain amounts,which are not collateralized with cash or other assets or reserved for, represent the net credit risk on all trading and other derivative positions. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, financial instruments posted of $24 million, for both periods, were not offset in the consolidated balance sheets.
HEDGING DERIVATIVES
Derivatives entered into to manage interest rate risk and facilitate asset/liability management strategies are designated as hedging derivatives. Derivative financial instruments that qualify in a hedging relationship are classified, based on the exposure being hedged, as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. See Note 1 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, for additional information regarding accounting policies for derivatives.
FAIR VALUE HEDGES
Fair value hedge relationships mitigate exposure to the change in fair value of an asset, liability or firm commitment.
Regions enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate exposure on the Company’s fixed-rate borrowings. These agreements involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts in exchange for floating-rate interest payments over the life of the agreements. Regions enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate exposure on certain of the Company's fixed-rate available for sale debt securities. These agreements involve the payment of fixed-rate amounts in exchange for floating-rate interest receipts.

4134



CASH FLOW HEDGES
Cash flow hedge relationships mitigate exposure to the variability of future cash flows or other forecasted transactions.
Regions enters into interest rate swap and floor agreements to manage overall cash flow changes related to interest rate risk exposure on LIBOR-based loans. The agreements effectively modify the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by utilizing receive fixed/pay LIBOR interest rate swaps and interest rate floors. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Regions is hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions through 20262026.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company terminated $2.0 billion and a portion$2.6 billion in notional of thesefloor and swap hedges, are forward starting.
Therespectively.The following table presents the pre-tax impact of terminated cash flow hedges on AOCI. The balance of terminated cash flow hedges in AOCI will be amortized into earnings through 2026.2025.
 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019
 (In millions)
Unrealized gains on terminated hedges included in AOCI - January 1$78
 $68
Unrealized gains on terminated hedges arising during the period56
 23
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized (gains) into net income(7) (11)
Unrealized gains on terminated hedges included in AOCI - September 30$127
 $80

Three Months Ended March 31
20212020
(In millions)
Unrealized gains on terminated hedges included in AOCI- January 1$121 $78 
Unrealized gains (losses) on terminated hedges arising during the period166 (6)
Reclassification adjustments for amortization of unrealized (gains) into net income(8)(2)
Unrealized gains on terminated hedges included in AOCI-March 31$279 $70 
Regions expects to reclassify into earnings approximately $363$420 million in pre-tax income due to the receipt or payment of interest payments and floor premium amortization on all cash flow hedges within the next twelve months. Included in this amount is $22$93 million in pre-tax net gains related to the amortization of discontinued cash flow hedges.
The following tables present the effect of hedging derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of income and the total amounts for the respective line items effected:

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Interest Income Interest Expense
 Debt Securities Loans, Including Fees Long-term Borrowings
 (In millions)
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income$140
 $903
 $39
      
Gains/(losses) on fair value hedging relationships:     
Interest rate contracts:     
   Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$0
 $0
 $12
   Recognized on derivatives0
 0
 (12)
   Recognized on hedged items0
 0
 12
Net income recognized on fair value hedges$0
 $0
 $12
      
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging relationships: (1)
     
Interest rate contracts:     
Realized gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into net income (2)
$0
 $94
 $0
Income (expense) recognized on cash flow hedges$0
 $94
 $0


Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Interest IncomeInterest Expense
Loans, Including FeesLong-term Borrowings
(In millions)
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income$854 $27 
Gains/(losses) on fair value hedging relationships:
Interest rate contracts:
   Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$$
   Recognized on derivatives(22)
   Recognized on hedged items22 
Net income recognized on fair value hedges$$
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging relationships: (1)
Interest rate contracts:
Realized gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into net income (2)
$102 $
Income (expense) recognized on cash flow hedges$102 $

42


35


 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Interest Income Interest Expense
 Debt Securities Loans, Including Fees Long-term Borrowings
 (In millions)
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income$160
 $970
 $83
      
Gains/(losses) on fair value hedging relationships:     
Interest rate contracts:     
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$0
 $0
 $(4)
Recognized on derivatives(1) 0
 15
Recognized on hedged items1
 0
 (15)
Net income recognized on fair value hedges$0
 $0
 $(4)
      
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging relationships: (1)
     
Interest rate contracts:     
Realized gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into net income (2)
$0
 $(7) $0
Income (expense) recognized on cash flow hedges$0
 $(7) $0

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Interest Income Interest Expense
 Debt Securities Loans, Including Fees Long-term Borrowings
 (In millions)
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income$446
 $2,704
 $147
      
Gains/(losses) on fair value hedging relationships:     
Interest rate contracts:     
   Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$0
 $0
 $27
   Recognized on derivatives0
 0
 65
   Recognized on hedged items0
 0
 (65)
Income (expense) recognized on fair value hedges$0
 $0
 $27
      
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging relationships: (1)
     
Interest rate contracts:     
Realized gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into net income (2)
$0
 $163
 $0
Income (expense) recognized on cash flow hedges$0
 $163
 $0
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Interest Income Interest Expense
 Debt Securities Loans, Including Fees Long-term Borrowings
 (In millions)
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income$488
 $2,943
 $281
      
Gains/(losses) on fair value hedging relationships:     
Interest rate contracts:     
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$0
 $0
 $(15)
Recognized on derivatives(3) 0
 105
Recognized on hedged items3
 0
 (105)
Income (expense) recognized on fair value hedges$0
 $0
 $(15)
      
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging relationships: (1)
     
Interest rate contracts:     
Realized gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into net income (2)
$0
 $(23) $0
Income (expense) recognized on cash flow hedges$0
 $(23) $0

___
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Interest IncomeInterest Expense
Loans, Including FeesLong-term Borrowings
(In millions)
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income$903 $59 
Gains/(losses) on fair value hedging relationships:
Interest rate contracts:
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$$
Recognized on derivatives77 
Recognized on hedged items(76)
Net income recognized on fair value hedges$$
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging relationships: (1)
Interest rate contracts:
Realized gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into net income (2)
$$
Income (expense) recognized on cash flow hedges$$
(1)See Note 6 for gain or (loss) recognized for cash flow hedges in AOCI.
(2)Pre-tax.

43

___

Table of Contents(1)See Note 5 for gain or (loss) recognized for cash flow hedges in AOCI.


(2)Pre-tax.
The following tables present the carrying amount and associated cumulative basis adjustment related to the application of hedge accounting that is included in the carrying amount of hedged assets and liabilities in fair value hedging relationships.
 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 Hedged Items Currently Designated Hedged Items Currently Designated
 Carrying Amount of Assets/(Liabilities) Hedge Accounting Basis Adjustment Carrying Amount of Assets/(Liabilities) Hedge Accounting Basis Adjustment
 (In millions) (In millions)
Long-term borrowings$(3,213) $(104) $(2,954) $(49)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Hedged Items Currently DesignatedHedged Items Currently Designated
Carrying Amount of Assets/(Liabilities)Hedge Accounting Basis AdjustmentCarrying Amount of Assets/(Liabilities)Hedge Accounting Basis Adjustment
(In millions)
Long-term borrowings$(1,790)$(42)$(2,171)$(64)


As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had terminated fair value hedges related to debt securities available for sale with carrying values of $303 million and $337 million, respectively. The remaining basis adjustments related to these terminated hedges were $1 million and $3 million, respectively.
DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
The Company holds a portfolio of interest rate swaps, option contracts, and futures and forward commitments that result from transactions with its commercial customers in which they manage their risks by entering into a derivative with Regions. The Company monitors and manages the net risk in this customer portfolio and enters into separate derivative contracts in order to reduce the overall exposure to pre-defined limits. For both derivatives with its end customers and derivatives Regions enters into to mitigate the risk in this portfolio, the Company is subject to market risk and the risk that the counterparty will default. The contracts in this portfolio are not designated as accounting hedges and are marked-to market through earnings (in capital markets fee income) and included in other assets and other liabilities, as appropriate.
Regions enters into interest rate lock commitments, which are commitments to originate mortgage loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding and the customers have locked into that interest rate. At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, Regions had $1.2 billion$894 million and $366$924 million, respectively, in total notional amount of interest rate lock commitments. Regions manages market risk on interest rate lock commitments and mortgage loans held for sale with corresponding forward sale commitments. Residential mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in mortgage income. Commercial mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at either the lower of cost or market or at fair value based on management's election. At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, Regions had $1.9$1.8 billion and $622 million,$1.9 billion, respectively, in total notional amounts related to these forward sale commitments. Changes in mark-to-market from both interest rate lock commitments and corresponding forward sale commitments related to residential mortgage loans are included in mortgage income. Changes in mark-to-market from both interest rate lock commitments and corresponding forward sale commitments related to commercial mortgage loans are included in capital markets income.
Regions has elected to account for residential MSRs at fair value with any changes to fair value recorded in mortgage income. Concurrent with the election to use the fair value measurement method, Regions began using various derivative instruments in the form of forward rate commitments, futures contracts, swaps and swaptions to mitigate the effect of changes in the fair value of its residential MSRs in its consolidated statements of income. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the total notional amount related to these contracts was $4.2$4.3 billion and $4.8$4.1 billion, respectively.

36

The following table presents the location and amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in the consolidated statements of income for the periods presented below:
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions)
Capital markets income:       
Interest rate swaps$15
 $2
 $7
 $(1)
Interest rate options(1) 10
 31
 17
Interest rate futures and forward commitments4
 1
 11
 6
Other contracts2
 0
 2
 (1)
Total capital markets income20
 13
 51
 21
Mortgage income:       
Interest rate swaps(6) 44
 98
 98
Interest rate options12
 (2) 38
 2
Interest rate futures and forward commitments11
 8
 12
 7
Total mortgage income17
 50
 148
 107
 $37
 $63
 $199
 $128


44



 Three Months Ended March 31
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments20212020
 (In millions)
Capital markets income:
Interest rate swaps$23 $(37)
Interest rate options15 16 
Interest rate futures and forward commitments
Other contracts(10)
Total capital markets income52 (26)
Mortgage income:
Interest rate swaps(67)98 
Interest rate options(13)24 
Interest rate futures and forward commitments30 (16)
Total mortgage income(50)106 
$$80 
CREDIT DERIVATIVES
Regions has both bought and sold credit protection in the form of participations on interest rate swaps (swap participations). These swap participations, which meet the definition of credit derivatives, were entered into in the ordinary course of business to serve the credit needs of customers. Swap participations, whereby Regions has purchased credit protection, entitle Regions to receive a payment from the counterparty if the customer fails to make payment on any amounts due to Regions upon early termination of the swap transaction and have maturities between 2021 and 2029. Swap participations, whereby Regions has sold credit protection have maturities between 20202021 and 2038. For contracts where Regions sold credit protection, Regions would be required to make payment to the counterparty if the customer fails to make payment on any amounts due to the counterparty upon early termination of the swap transaction. Regions bases the current status of the prepayment/performance risk on bought and sold credit derivatives on recently issued internal risk ratings consistent with the risk management practices of unfunded commitments.
Regions’ maximum potential amount of future payments under these contracts as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was approximately $510$520 million. This scenario occurs if variable interest rates were at zero percent and all counterparties defaulted with zero recovery. The fair value of sold protection at September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 was immaterial. In transactions where Regions has sold credit protection, recourse to collateral associated with the original swap transaction is available to offset some or all of Regions’ obligation.
Regions has bought credit protection in the form of credit default indices. These indices, which meet the definition of credit derivatives, were entered into in the ordinary course of business to economically hedge credit spread risk in commercial mortgage loans held for sale whereby the fair value option has been elected. Credit derivatives, whereby Regions has purchased credit protection, entitle Regions to receive a payment from the counterparty if losses on the underlying index exceed a certain threshold, dependent upon the tranche rating of the capital structure.
CONTINGENT FEATURES
Certain of Regions’ derivative instrument contracts with broker-dealers contain credit-related termination provisions and/or credit-related provisions regarding the posting of collateral, allowing those broker-dealers to terminate the contracts in the event that Regions’ and/or Regions Bank’s credit ratings falls below specified ratings from certain major credit rating agencies. The aggregate fair values of all derivative instruments with any credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a liability position on September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, were $61$95 million and $64$74 million, respectively, for which Regions had posted collateral of $61$99 million and $67$74 million, respectively, in the normal course of business.

4537



NOTE 10.9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
See Note 1 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidated financial statements of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for a description of valuation methodologies for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis. Refer to Note 1 "Basis of Presentation" for an updated description of the equity investments valuation methodology. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value rarely transfer between Level 1 and Level 2 measurements. Marketable equity securities and debt securities available for sale may be periodically transferred to or from Level 3 valuation based on management’s conclusion regarding the observability of inputs used in valuing the securities. Such transfers are accounted for as if they occur at the beginning of a reporting period.
The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis and non-recurring basis:
 September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019
 Level 1 Level 2 
Level 3(1)
 Total Estimated Fair Value  Level 1 Level 2 
Level 3(1)
 Total Estimated Fair Value
 (In millions)
Recurring fair value measurements                
Debt securities available for sale:                
U.S. Treasury securities$183
 $0
 $0
 $183
  $182
 $0
 $0
 $182
Federal agency securities0
 106
 0
 106
  0
 43
 0
 43
Mortgage-backed securities (MBS):                
Residential agency0
 19,120
 0
 19,120
  0
 15,516
 0
 15,516
Residential non-agency0
 0
 1
 1
  0
 0
 1
 1
Commercial agency0
 5,723
 0
 5,723
  0
 4,766
 0
 4,766
Commercial non-agency0
 602
 0
 602
  0
 647
 0
 647
Corporate and other debt securities0
 1,268
 4
 1,272
  0
 1,450
 1
 1,451
Total debt securities available for sale$183
 $26,819
 $5
 $27,007
  $182
 $22,422
 $2
 $22,606
Loans held for sale$0
 $1,065
 $19
 $1,084
  $0
 $436
 $3
 $439
Marketable equity securities$422
 $0
 $0
 $422
  $450
 $0
 $0
 $450
Residential mortgage servicing rights$0
 $0
 $267
 $267
  $0
 $0
 $345
 $345
Derivative assets(2):
                
Interest rate swaps$0
 $3,102
 $0
 $3,102
  $0
 $1,064
 $0
 $1,064
Interest rate options0
 522
 47
 569
  0
 227
 8
 235
Interest rate futures and forward commitments0
 10
 0
 10
  0
 4
 6
 10
Other contracts4
 91
 2
 97
  0
 47
 1
 48
Total derivative assets$4
 $3,725
 $49
 $3,778
  $0
 $1,342
 $15
 $1,357
Equity investments$0
 $68
 $0
 $68
  $0
 $0
 $0
 $0
Derivative liabilities(2):
                
Interest rate swaps$0
 $1,648
 $0
 $1,648
  $0
 $739
 $0
 $739
Interest rate options0
 33
 0
 33
  0
 9
 0
 9
Interest rate futures and forward commitments0
 9
 0
 9
  0
 11
 0
 11
Other contracts4
 99
 8
 111
  0
 53
 5
 58
Total derivative liabilities$4
 $1,789
 $8
 $1,801
  $0
 $812
 $5
 $817
Non-recurring fair value measurements                
Loans held for sale$0
 $0
 $14
 $14
  $0
 $0
 $14
 $14
Equity investments without a readily determinable fair value0
 0
 2
 2
  0
 0
 32
 32
Foreclosed property and other real estate0
 0
 12
 12
  0
 0
 42
 42

 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 Level 1Level 2
Level 3(1)
Total Estimated Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2
Level 3(1)
Total Estimated Fair Value
 (In millions)
Recurring fair value measurements
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities$232 $$$232 $183 $$$183 
Federal agency securities98 98 105 105 
Mortgage-backed securities (MBS):
Residential agency18,846 18,846 19,076 19,076 
Residential non-agency
Commercial agency6,199 6,199 5,999 5,999 
Commercial non-agency570 570 586 586 
Corporate and other debt securities1,142 1,146 1,200 1,204 
Total debt securities available for sale$232 $26,855 $$27,092 $183 $26,966 $$27,154 
Loans held for sale$$1,169 $$1,169 $$1,446 $$1,446 
Marketable equity securities$443 $$$443 $388 $$$388 
Residential mortgage servicing rights$$$401 $401 $$$296 $296 
Derivative assets(2):
Interest rate swaps$$1,878 $$1,878 $$2,750 $$2,750 
Interest rate options270 31 301 477 43 520 
Interest rate futures and forward commitments38 38 11 11 
Other contracts82 83 65 68 
Total derivative assets$$2,268 $31 $2,300 $$3,303 $44 $3,349 
Equity investments$$$$$$74 $$74 
Derivative liabilities(2):
Interest rate swaps$$1,122 $$1,122 $$1,464 $$1,464 
Interest rate options25 25 28 28 
Interest rate futures and forward commitments26 26 
Other contracts75 80 72 80 
Total derivative liabilities$$1,228 $$1,233 $$1,590 $$1,598 
Non-recurring fair value measurements
Loans held for sale$$$$$$$$
Equity investments without a readily determinable fair value12 12 
Foreclosed property and other real estate16 16 
_________
(1)All following disclosures related to Level 3 recurring and non-recurring assets do not include those deemed to be immaterial.
(2)As permitted under U.S. GAAP, variation margin collateral payments made or received for derivatives that are centrally cleared are legally characterized as settled. As such, these derivative assets and derivative liabilities and the related variation margin collateral are presented on a net basis on the balance sheet.

46_________


Table of Contents(1)All following disclosures related to Level 3 recurring and non-recurring assets do not include those deemed to be immaterial.


(2)As permitted under U.S. GAAP, variation margin collateral payments made or received for derivatives that are centrally cleared are legally characterized as settled. As such, these derivative assets and derivative liabilities and the related variation margin collateral are presented on a net basis on the balance sheet.
Assets and liabilities in all levels could result in volatile and material price fluctuations. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 assets represent only a portion of the risk to market fluctuations in Regions’ consolidated balance

38

sheets. Further, derivatives included in Levels 2 and 3 are used by ALCO in a holistic approach to managing price fluctuation risks.
The following tables illustrate rollforwards for residential mortgage servicing rights, which are the only material assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
Residential mortgage servicing rightsResidential mortgage servicing rights
Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30Three Months Ended March 31
2020 2019 2020 201920212020
(In millions)(In millions)
Carrying value, beginning of period$249
 $337
 $345
 $418
Carrying value, beginning of period$296 $345 
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings (1)
(14) (45) (145) (141)
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings (1)
73 (102)
Purchases32
 15
 67
 30
Purchases32 11 
Carrying value, end of period

$267
 $307
 $267
 $307
Carrying value, end of period$401 $254 
_________
(1)Included in mortgage income. Amounts presented exclude offsetting impact from related derivatives.
The following table presents the fair value adjustments related to non-recurring fair value measurements:
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions)
Loans held for sale$(1) $(3) $(6) $(9)
Equity investments without a readily determinable fair value0
 7
 (3) 1
Foreclosed property and other real estate(3) (2) (13) (41)

 Three Months Ended March 31
 20212020
 (In millions)
Loans held for sale$(3)$(3)
Equity investments without a readily determinable fair value(3)
Foreclosed property and other real estate(7)(9)
The following tables present detailed information regarding material assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2019.2020. The tables include the valuation techniques and the significant unobservable inputs utilized. The range of each significant unobservable input as well as the weighted-average within the range utilized at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2019,2020, are included. Following the tables are descriptions of the valuation techniques and the sensitivity of the techniques to changes in the significant unobservable inputs.
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
Level 3
Estimated Fair Value at
September 30, 2020
Valuation
TechniqueMarch 31, 2021
Unobservable
Input(s)
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input(s)
Quantitative Range of

Unobservable Inputs and

(Weighted-Average)
(Dollars in millions)
Recurring fair value measurements:
Residential mortgage servicing rights(1)
$267401Discounted cash flowWeighted-average CPR (%)8.0%5.4% - 33.2% (16.3%21.9% (10.2%)
OAS (%)5.2%4.8% - 10.2% (6.2%9.5% (5.6%)
_________
(1)See Note 4 for additional disclosures related to assumptions used in the fair value calculation for residential mortgage servicing rights.
December 31, 20192020
Level 3
Estimated Fair Value at
December 31, 2019
Valuation
Technique2020
Unobservable
Input(s)
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input(s)
Quantitative Range of

Unobservable Inputs and

(Weighted-Average)
(Dollars in millions)
Recurring fair value measurements:
Residential mortgage servicing rights(1)
$345296Discounted cash flowWeighted-average CPR (%)7.4%8.1% - 26.1% (12.0%31.2% (15.6%)
OAS (%)5.2%4.8% - 10.2% (6.18%9.5% (5.6%)

_________
(1)See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for additional disclosures related to assumptions used in the fair value calculation for residential mortgage servicing rights.

47


39


RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS
Residential mortgage servicing rights
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of residential MSRs are OAS and CPR. This valuation requires generating cash flow projections over multiple interest rate scenarios and discounting those cash flows at a risk-adjusted rate. Additionally, the impact of prepayments and changes in the OAS are based on a variety of underlying inputs including servicing costs. Increases or decreases to the underlying cash flow inputs will have a corresponding impact on the value of the MSR asset. The net change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings related to MSRs held at period end are disclosed as the changes in valuation inputs or assumptions included in the MSR rollforward table in Note 4.
FAIR VALUE OPTION
Regions has elected the fair value option for all eligible agency residential mortgage loans and certain commercial mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell. These elections allow for a more effective offset of the changes in fair values of the loans and the derivative instruments used to economically hedge them without the burden of complying with the requirements for hedge accounting. Regions has not elected the fair value option for other loans held for sale primarily because they are not economically hedged using derivative instruments. Fair values of residential mortgage loans held for sale are based on traded market prices of similar assets where available and/or discounted cash flows at market interest rates, adjusted for securitization activities that include servicing values and market conditions, and are recorded in loans held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company also elected to measure certain commercial and industrial loans held for sale at fair value, as these loans are actively traded in the secondary market. The Company is able to obtain fair value estimates for substantially all of these loans through a third party valuation service that is broadly used by market participants. While most of the loans are traded in the market, the volume and level of trading activity is subject to variability and the loans are not exchange-traded. The balance of these loans held for sale was immaterial at March 31, 2021.
The following table summarizes the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance for mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value:
 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 
Aggregate
Fair Value
 
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
 
Aggregate Fair
Value Less
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
 
Aggregate
Fair Value
 
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
 
Aggregate Fair
Value Less
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
 (In millions)
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value$1,084
 $1,033
 $51
 $439
 $425
 $14
 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 Aggregate
Fair Value
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
Aggregate Fair
Value Less
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
Aggregate
Fair Value
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
Aggregate Fair
Value Less
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
 (In millions)
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value$1,163 $1,136 $27 $1,439 $1,362 $77 
Interest income on mortgage loans held for sale is recognized based on contractual rates and is reflected in interest income on loans held for sale in the consolidated statements of income. The following table details net gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of these loans, which were recorded in mortgage income in the consolidated statements of income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and 2019.2020. These changes in fair value are mostly offset by economic hedging activities. An immaterial portion of these amounts was attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk.
 Three Months Ended March 31
20212020
 (In millions)
Net gains (losses) resulting for the change in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale$(50)$10 
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (In millions)
Net gains (losses) resulting for the change in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale$7
 $(1) $37
 $4


40
48



The carrying amounts and estimated fair values, as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy, of the Company’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 are as follows:
September 30, 2020 March 31, 2021
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value(1)
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair
Value(1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(In millions) (In millions)
Financial assets:         Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$13,473
 $13,473
 $13,473
 $0
 $0
Cash and cash equivalents$24,920 $24,920 $24,920 $$
Debt securities held to maturity1,190
 1,289
 0
 1,289
 0
Debt securities held to maturity1,059 1,131 1,131 
Debt securities available for sale27,007
 27,007
 183
 26,819
 5
Debt securities available for sale27,092 27,092 232 26,855 
Loans held for sale1,187
 1,187
 0
 1,154
 33
Loans held for sale1,487 1,487 1,479 
Loans (excluding leases), net of unearned income and allowance for loan losses(2)(3)
84,558
 85,194
 0
 0
 85,194
Loans (excluding leases), net of unearned income and allowance for loan losses(2)(3)
81,335 82,156 82,156 
Other earning assets(4)
1,053
 1,053
 422
 631
 0
Other earning assets(4)
1,074 1,074 443 631 
Derivative assets3,778
 3,778
 4
 3,725
 49
Derivative assets2,300 2,300 2,268 31 
Equity investments68
 68
 0
 68
 0
Financial liabilities:         Financial liabilities:
Derivative liabilities1,801
 1,801
 4
 1,789
 8
Derivative liabilities1,233 1,233 1,228 
Deposits118,445
 118,486
 0
 118,486
 0
Deposits129,602 129,624 129,624 
Long-term borrowings4,919
 6,785
 0
 5,723
 1,062
Long-term borrowings2,916 3,351 3,086 265 
Loan commitments and letters of credit176
 656
 0
 0
 656
Loan commitments and letters of credit119 119 119 
_________
(1)Estimated fair values are consistent with an exit price concept. The assumptions used to estimate the fair values are intended to approximate those that a market participant would use in a hypothetical orderly transaction. In estimating fair value, the Company makes adjustments for estimated changes in interest rates, market liquidity and credit spreads in the periods they are deemed to have occurred.
(2)The estimated fair value of portfolio loans assumes sale of the loans to a third-party financial investor. Accordingly, the value to the Company if the loans were held to maturity is not reflected in the fair value estimate. The fair value premium on the loan portfolio's net carrying amount at September 30, 2020 was $636 million or 0.8 percent
(3)Excluded from this table is the capital lease carrying amount of $1.5 billion at September 30, 2020.
(4)
Excluded from this table is the operating lease carrying amount of $214 million at September 30, 2020
(1)Estimated fair values are consistent with an exit price concept. The assumptions used to estimate the fair values are intended to approximate those that a market participant would use in a hypothetical orderly transaction. In estimating fair value, the Company makes adjustments for estimated changes in interest rates, market liquidity and credit spreads in the periods they are deemed to have occurred.
(2)The estimated fair value of portfolio loans assumes sale of the loans to a third-party financial investor. Accordingly, the value to the Company if the loans were held to maturity is not reflected in the fair value estimate. The fair value premium on the loan portfolio's net carrying amount at March 31, 2021 was $821 million or 1.0 percent.
(3)Excluded from this table is the sales-type, direct financing, and leveraged lease carrying amount of $1.4 billion at March 31, 2021.
(4)Excluded from this table is the operating lease carrying amount of $188 million at March 31, 2021.

49


41


The carrying amounts and estimated fair values, as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy, of the Company's financial instruments as of December 31, 20192020 are as follows:
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value(1)
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair
Value(1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(In millions) (In millions)
Financial assets:         Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$4,114
 $4,114
 $4,114
 $0
 $0
Cash and cash equivalents$17,956 $17,956 $17,956 $$
Debt securities held to maturity1,332
 1,372
 0
 1,372
 0
Debt securities held to maturity1,122 1,215 1,215 
Debt securities available for sale22,606
 22,606
 182
 22,422
 2
Debt securities available for sale27,154 27,154 183 26,966 
Loans held for sale637
 637
 0
 620
 17
Loans held for sale1,905 1,905 1,901 
Loans (excluding leases), net of unearned income and allowance for loan losses(2)(3)
80,841
 80,799
 0
 0
 80,799
Loans (excluding leases), net of unearned income and allowance for loan losses(2)(3)
81,597 82,773 82,773 
Other earning assets(4)
1,221
 1,221
 450
 771
 0
Other earning assets(4)
1,017 1,017 388 629 
Derivative assets1,357
 1,357
 0
 1,342
 15
Derivative assets3,349 3,349 3,303 44 
Equity investmentsEquity investments747474
Financial liabilities:         Financial liabilities:
Derivative liabilities817
 817
 0
 812
 5
Derivative liabilities1,598 1,598 1,590 
Deposits97,475
 97,516
 0
 97,516
 0
Deposits122,479 122,511 122,511 
Short-term borrowings2,050
 2,050
 0
 2,050
 0
Long-term borrowings7,879
 8,275
 0
 7,442
 833
Long-term borrowings3,569 4,063 3,592 471 
Loan commitments and letters of credit67
 471
 0
 0
 471
Loan commitments and letters of credit151 151 151 
_________
(1)Estimated fair values are consistent with an exit price concept. The assumptions used to estimate the fair values are intended to approximate those that a market participant would use in a hypothetical orderly transaction. In estimating fair value, the Company makes adjustments for estimated changes in interest rates, market liquidity and credit spreads in the periods they are deemed to have occurred.
(2)The estimated fair value of portfolio loans assumes sale of the loans to a third-party financial investor. Accordingly, the value to the Company if the loans were held to maturity is not reflected in the fair value estimate. The fair value discount on the loan portfolio's net carrying amount at December 31, 2019 was $42 million or 0.1 percent.
(3)Excluded from this table is the capital lease carrying amount of $1.3 billion at December 31, 2019.
(4)Excluded from this table is the operating lease carrying amount of $297 million at December 31, 2019.
(1)Estimated fair values are consistent with an exit price concept. The assumptions used to estimate the fair values are intended to approximate those that a market participant would use in a hypothetical orderly transaction. In estimating fair value, the Company makes adjustments for estimated changes in interest rates, market liquidity and credit spreads in the periods they are deemed to have occurred.
(2)The estimated fair value of portfolio loans assumes sale of the loans to a third-party financial investor. Accordingly, the value to the Company if the loans were held to maturity is not reflected in the fair value estimate. The fair value premium on the loan portfolio's net carrying amount at December 31, 2020 was $1.2 billion or 1.4 percent.
(3)Excluded from this table is the sales-type, direct financing, and leveraged lease carrying amount of $1.5 billion at December 31, 2020.
(4)Excluded from this table is the operating lease carrying amount of $200 million at December 31, 2020.

42

NOTE 11.10. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Each of Regions’ reportable segments is a strategic business unit that serves specific needs of Regions’ customers based on the products and services provided. The segments are based on the manner in which management views the financial performance of the business. The Company has 3 reportable segments: Corporate Bank, Consumer Bank, and Wealth Management, with the remainder in Other. Additional information about the Company's reportable segments is included in Regions' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
The application and development of management reporting methodologies is a dynamic process and is subject to periodic enhancements. As these enhancements are made, financial results presented by each reportable segment may be periodically revised.

50



2021, the net interest income allocation methodology was enhanced. All net interest income including the FTP offset, activities of the treasury function, securities portfolio and interest rate risk activities is allocated to the three reporting segments.
The following tables present financial information for each reportable segment for the period indicated.
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Corporate Bank 
Consumer
Bank
 
Wealth
Management
 Other Consolidated
 (In millions)
Net interest income (loss)$476
 $581
 $38
 $(107) $988
Provision (credit) for credit losses (1)
86
 76
 4
 (53) 113
Non-interest income160
 343
 88
 64
 655
Non-interest expense252
 523
 87
 34
 896
Income (loss) before income taxes298
 325
 35
 (24) 634
Income tax expense (benefit)75
 81
 9
 (61) 104
Net income (loss)$223
 $244
 $26
 $37
 $530
Average assets$63,483
 $34,554
 $2,014
 $42,794
 $142,845
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
 Corporate BankConsumer
Bank
Wealth
Management
OtherConsolidated
 (In millions)
Net interest income$435 $497 $35 $$967 
Provision for (benefit from) credit losses79 73 (297)(142)
Non-interest income193 331 92 25 641 
Non-interest expense267 529 94 38 928 
Income (loss) before income taxes282 226 30 284 822 
Income tax expense (benefit)70 57 46 180 
Net income (loss)$212 $169 $23 $238 $642 
Average assets$59,492 $34,053 $2,047 $50,962 $146,554 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 Corporate BankConsumer BankWealth
Management
OtherConsolidated
 (In millions)
Net interest income$352 $538 $38 $$928 
Provision for credit losses53 88 228 373 
Non-interest income (loss)104 315 87 (21)485 
Non-interest expense235 499 87 15 836 
Income (loss) before income taxes168 266 34 (264)204 
Income tax expense (benefit)42 67 (76)42 
Net income (loss)$126 $199 $25 $(188)$162 
Average assets$55,085 $34,600 $2,060 $33,026 $124,771 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Corporate Bank Consumer Bank 
Wealth
Management
 Other Consolidated
 (In millions)
Net interest income (loss)$361
 $588
 $45
 $(57) $937
Provision (credit) for credit losses (1)
53
 85
 4
 (34) 108
Non-interest income126
 325
 85
 22
 558
Non-interest expense226
 531
 86
 28
 871
Income (loss) before income taxes208
 297
 40
 (29) 516
Income tax expense (benefit)52
 74
 10
 (29) 107
Net income (loss)$156
 $223
 $30
 $0
 $409
Average assets$53,798
 $34,931
 $2,191
 $33,743
 $124,663


 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Corporate Bank Consumer Bank 
Wealth
Management
 Other Consolidated
 (In millions)
Net interest income (loss)$1,282
 $1,680
 $113
 $(187) $2,888
Provision (credit) for credit losses (1)
216
 244
 11
 897
 1,368
Non-interest income444
 945
 254
 70
 1,713
Non-interest expense755
 1,541
 260
 100
 2,656
Income (loss) before income taxes755
 840
 96
 (1,114) 577
Income tax expense (benefit)189
 210
 24
 (324) 99
Net income (loss)$566
 $630
 $72
 $(790) $478
Average assets$61,394
 $34,515
 $2,028
 $37,901
 $135,838

51



 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Corporate Bank Consumer Bank 
Wealth
Management
 Other Consolidated
 (In millions)
Net interest income (loss)$1,083
 $1,753
 $136
 $(145) $2,827
Provision (credit) for credit losses (1)
150
 252
 12
 (123) 291
Non-interest income391
 899
 245
 19
 1,554
Non-interest expense694
 1,576
 254
 68
 2,592
Income (loss) before income taxes630
 824
 115
 (71) 1,498
Income tax expense (benefit)157
 206
 29
 (87) 305
Net income (loss)$473
 $618
 $86
 $16
 $1,193
Average assets$53,975
 $35,137
 $2,191
 $34,134
 $125,437

_____
(1) Upon adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the provision for credit losses is the sum of the provision for loans losses and the provision for unfunded credit commitments. Prior to the adoption of CECL, the provision for unfunded commitments was included in other non-interest expense. See Note 23 "Business Segment Information" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for information on how the provision is allocated to each reportable segment.

NOTE 12.11. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES
COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
Regions issues off-balance sheet financial instruments in connection with lending activities. The credit risk associated with these instruments is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and is subject to Regions’ normal credit approval policies and procedures. Regions measures inherent risk associated with these instruments by recording a reserve for unfunded commitments based on an assessment of the likelihood that the guarantee will be funded and the creditworthiness of the customer or counterparty. Collateral is obtained based on management’s assessment of the creditworthiness of the customer. Credit risk is represented in unused commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit. Refer to Note 24 "Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for more information regarding these instruments.

43

Credit risk associated with these instruments is represented by the contractual amounts indicated in the following table:
 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (In millions)
Unused commitments to extend credit$56,883
 $52,976
Standby letters of credit1,599
 1,521
Commercial letters of credit41
 59
Liabilities associated with standby letters of credit26
 22
Assets associated with standby letters of credit27
 23
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments149
 45

Unused commitments to extend credit—To accommodate the financial needs of its customers, Regions makes commitments under various terms to lend funds to consumers, businesses and other entities. These commitments include (among others) credit card and other revolving credit agreements, term loan commitments and short-term borrowing agreements. Many of these loan commitments have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of these commitments are expected to expire without being funded, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future liquidity requirements.
Standby letters of credit—Standby letters of credit are also issued to customers, which commit Regions to make payments on behalf of customers if certain specified future events occur. Regions has recourse against the customer for any amount required to be paid to a third party under a standby letter of credit. The credit risk involved in the issuance of these guarantees is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to clients and as such, the instruments are collateralized when necessary. Historically, a large percentage of standby letters of credit expire without being funded. The contractual amount of standby letters of credit represents the maximum potential amount of future payments Regions could be required to make and represents Regions’ maximum credit risk.
Commercial letters of credit—Commercial letters of credit are issued to facilitate foreign or domestic trade transactions for customers. As a general rule, drafts will be drawn when the goods underlying the transaction are in transit.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (In millions)
Unused commitments to extend credit$59,377 $56,644 
Standby letters of credit1,660 1,742 
Commercial letters of credit72 132 
Liabilities associated with standby letters of credit27 25 
Assets associated with standby letters of credit27 25 
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments92 126 
LEGAL CONTINGENCIES
Regions and its subsidiaries are subject to loss contingencies related to litigation, claims, investigations and legal and administrative cases and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Regions evaluates these contingencies based on

52



information currently available, including advice of counsel. Regions establishes accruals for those matters when a loss contingency is considered probable and the related amount is reasonably estimable. Any accruals are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted as circumstances change. Some of Regions' exposure with respect to loss contingencies may be offset by applicable insurance coverage. In determining the amounts of any accruals or estimates of possible loss contingencies however, Regions does not take into account the availability of insurance coverage. To the extent that Regions has an insurance recovery, the proceeds are recorded in the period the recovery is received.
When it is practicable, Regions estimates possible loss contingencies, whether or not there is an accrued probable loss. When Regions is able to estimate such possible losses, and when it is reasonably possible Regions could incur losses in excess of amounts accrued, Regions discloses the aggregate estimation of such possible losses. Regions currently estimates that it is reasonably possible that it may experience losses in excess of what Regions has accrued in an aggregate amount of up to approximately $20 million as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, with it also being reasonably possible that Regions could incur no losses in excess of amounts accrued. However, as available information changes, the matters for which Regions is able to estimate, as well as the estimates themselves will be adjusted accordingly. The reasonably possible estimate includes a legal contingency that is subject to an indemnification agreement.
Assessments of litigation and claims exposure are difficult because they involve inherently unpredictable factors including, but not limited to, the following: whether the proceeding is in the early stages; whether damages are unspecified, unsupported, or uncertain; whether there is a potential for punitive or other pecuniary damages; whether the matter involves legal uncertainties, including novel issues of law; whether the matter involves multiple parties and/or jurisdictions; whether discovery has begun or is not complete; whether meaningful settlement discussions have commenced; and whether the lawsuit involves class allegations. Assessments of class action litigation, which is generally more complex than other types of litigation, are particularly difficult, especially in the early stages of the proceeding when it is not known whether a class will be certified or how a potential class, if certified, will be defined. As a result, Regions may be unable to estimate reasonably possible losses with respect to some of the matters disclosed below, and the aggregated estimated amount discussed above may not include an estimate for every matter disclosed below.
Regions is involved in formal and informal information-gathering requests, investigations, reviews, examinations and proceedings by various governmental regulatory agencies, law enforcement authorities and self-regulatory bodies regarding Regions’ business, Regions' business practices and policies, and the conduct of persons with whom Regions does business. For example,As previously disclosed, Regions is in the process of responding to a civil investigative demand fromcooperating with an investigation by the CFPB relating tointo certain of Regions' overdraft practices and policies. Additional inquiries will arise from time to time. In connection with those inquiries, Regions receives document requests, subpoenas and other requests for information. The inquiries could develop into administrative, civil or criminal proceedings or enforcement actions that could result in consequences that have a material effect on Regions' consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as a whole. Such consequences could include adverse judgments, findings, settlements, penalties, fines, orders, injunctions, restitution, or alterations in our business practices, and could result in additional expenses and collateral costs, including reputational damage.    
While the final outcome of litigation and claims exposures or of any inquiries is inherently unpredictable, management is currently of the opinion that the outcome of pending and threatened litigation and inquiries will not have a material effect on Regions’ business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as a whole. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is reasonably possible that an adverse outcome in any of the matters discussed above could be material to Regions’ business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period of occurrence.

44

GUARANTEES
FANNIE MAE DUS LOSS SHARE GUARANTEE
Regions is a DUS lender. The DUS program provides liquidity to the multi-family housing market. Regions services loans sold to Fannie Mae and is required to provide a loss share guarantee equal to one-third for the majority of its DUS servicing portfolio. At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company's DUS servicing portfolio totaled approximately $4.4$4.6 billion and $3.9$4.5 billion, respectively. Regions' maximum quantifiable contingent liability related to its loss share guarantee was approximately $1.4 billion and $1.3$1.5 billion at September 30, 2020both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. The Company would be liable for this amount only if all of the loans it services for Fannie Mae, for which the Company retains some risk of loss, were to default and all of the collateral underlying these loans was determined to be without value at the time of settlement. Therefore, the maximum quantifiable contingent liability is not representative of the actual loss the Company would be expected to incur. The estimated fair value of the associated loss share guarantee recorded as a liability on the Company's consolidated balance sheets was approximately $5 million and $4 million at September 30, 2020both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. Refer to Note 1 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, for additional information.

5345



NOTE 13.12. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on Regions' financial statements or other significant matters
Standards Adopted (or partially adopted) in 2020
ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326

ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326

ASU 2019-05, Targeted Transition Relief to Topic 326

ASU 2019-11, Financial Instruments- Credit Losses

ASU 2020-02, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses

This ASU amends Topic 326, Financial Instruments- Credit Losses to replace the current incurred loss accounting model with a current expected credit loss approach (CECL) for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and other commitments to extend credit. The amendments require entities to consider all available relevant information when estimating current expected credit losses, including details about past events, current conditions, and R&S forecasts. The resulting allowance for credit losses is to reflect the portion of the amortized cost basis that the entity does not expect to collect.

The ASU also eliminates the current accounting model for purchased credit-impaired loans, but requires an allowance to be recognized for purchased-credit-deteriorated (PCD) assets (those that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination). Entities that had loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 at the time of adoption should prospectively apply the guidance in this amendment for purchase credit deteriorated assets.

Additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures are required upon adoption.

While the CECL model does not apply to available for sale debt securities, the ASU does require entities to record an allowance when recognizing credit losses for available for sale securities, rather than reduce the amortized cost of the securities by direct write-offs.

The ASU should be adopted on a modified retrospective basis.
January 1, 2020
The allowance increased by $501 million based on loan exposure balances and Regions' internally developed macroeconomic forecast upon adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020.

The increase in the allowance at adoption was primarily the result of significant increases within the consumer portfolio segment, specifically residential first mortgages, home equity loans, home equity lines, and indirect-other consumer. The impact to the residential first mortgage and home equity classes was mainly driven by their longer time to maturity. Additionally, a significant portion of the indirect-other consumer class is unsecured lending through third parties which yielded higher loss rates. Under CECL these higher loss rates compounded over a life of loan estimate result in a significantly larger allowance estimate.

A suite of controls including governance, data, forecast and model controls was in place at adoption.

The impact was reflected as a reduction of approximately $375 million to retained earnings and an increase of approximately $126 million to deferred tax assets. In the third quarter of 2020, the Federal Banking agencies finalized a rule related to the impact of CECL on regulatory capital.  The rule allows an add-back to regulatory capital for the impacts of CECL for a two-year period.  At the end of the two years, the impact is then phased in over the following three years. The add-back is calculated as the impact of initial adoption, plus 25 percent of subsequent changes in allowance.  At September 30, 2020 this amount is approximately $611 million year-to-date.  The impact on CET1 is approximately 56 basis points.
There was no material impact to available for sale or held to maturity securities upon adoption of CECL, nor to any other financial assets in scope. Most of the held to maturity portfolio consists of agency-backed securities that inherently have an immaterial risk of loss. Additionally, Regions had no PCI assets that were converted to PCD upon adoption.

See Note 1 Basis of Presentation for additional information about Regions' CECL methodologies and assumptions.

ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill ImpairmentThis ASU amends Topic 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, and eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test.January 1, 2020The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.
ASU 2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement
This ASU amends Topic 350-40, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software, regarding a customer's accounting for implementation, set-up, and other upfront costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is hosted by the vendor, i.e. a service contract. Customers will apply the same criteria for capitalizing implementation costs as they would for an arrangement that has a software license. The amendments also prescribe the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow classification of the capitalized implementation costs and related amortization expense, and require additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures.
January 1, 2020The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.
ASU 2018-17, Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities
This ASU amends Topic 810, Consolidation, guidance on how all reporting entities evaluate indirect interests held through related parties in common control arrangements when determining whether fees paid to decision makers and service providers are variable interests.January 1, 2020The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.

54



StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on Regions' financial statements or other significant matters
Standards Adopted (or partially adopted) in 2020
ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topics 815 and 825

This ASU amends Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, by providing clarification on ASU 2017-12, which the Company previously adopted. The amendment provides clarity on the term used to measure the change in fair value on a partial term hedge of interest rate risk. The amendment also provides additional guidance on the amortization of the basis adjustment on partial term hedges.

This ASU also amends Topic 825, Financial Instruments, by providing clarification on ASU 2016-01, which the Company previously adopted. The amendment clarifies that an entity must remeasure a security without a readily determinable fair value at fair value in accordance with Topic 820 when an orderly transaction is identified for an identical or similar investment.

January 1, 2020The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.
ASU 2019-08 Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)

The amendments in this Update require that an entity measure and classify share-based payment awards granted to a customer by applying the guidance in Topic 718. The amount recorded as a reduction of the transaction price is required to be measured on the basis of the grant-date fair value of the share-based payment award measured in accordance with Topic 718. The grant date is the date at which a grantor (supplier) and grantee (customer) reach a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions of a share-based payment award. The classification and subsequent measurement of the award are subject to the guidance in Topic 718 unless the share-based payment award is subsequently modified and the grantee is no longer a customer.

January 1, 2020The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.
ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform - Topic 848This Update provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the GAAP guidance on contract modifications, hedge accounting, and other transactions affected that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued.The Update is effective upon issuance and can be applied through December 31, 2022.Regions adopted this ASU on July 1, 2020, and at the time of adoption, there was no material impact. Regions anticipates optional expedients adopted such as contract modification and hedge accounting will provide significant relief otherwise not provided through December 31, 2022.


55



StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on Regions' financial statements or other significant matters
Standards Not Yet Adopted
ASU 2019-12 Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes
The amendments in this Update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance.

January 1, 2021Regions is evaluating the impact upon adoption; however, the impact isThe adoption of this guidance did not expected to be material.have a material impact.
ASU 2020-01, Investments - Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)The amendments clarify the interaction of the accounting for equity securities under Topic 321 and investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting in Topic 323 and the accounting for certain forward contracts and purchased options accounted for under Topic 815.
January 1, 2021

Early adoption is permitted.
Regions is evaluatingThe adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.
ASU 2020-08, Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other CostsThe amendments in this Update were issued to clarify that entities should reevaluate at each reporting period whether callable debt securities are within the impact upon adoption; however,scope of the impact is not expectedguidance in Topic 310-20, which requires the premium on such debt securities to be material.amortized to the next call date.January 1, 2021The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.
ASU 2020-10, Codification ImprovementsThis Update was issued to make minor technical corrections and improvements to the Codification as part of an ongoing FASB project to clarify guidance and correct inconsistent application of unclear guidance. The ASU codifies in Section 50 (Disclosure) of various Codification Topics the disclosure guidance that includes an option to provide certain information either on the face of the financial statements or in notes to the financial statements that was previously codified only in Section 45 (Other Presentation Matters). It also amends various Codification Topics to clarify guidance that may have been unclear when originally codified and that has resulted in inconsistent application.January 1, 2021The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.
ASU 2021-01 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)The Update was issued to clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to contracts that are affected by the discounting transition. Specifically, certain provisions in Topic 848, if elected by an entity, would apply to derivative instruments that use an interest rate for margining, discounting, or contract price alignment that is modified as a result of reference rate reform. Amendments in this ASU to the expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 are included to capture the incremental consequences of the scope refinement and to tailor the existing guidance to derivative instruments affected by the discounting transition.The Update is effective upon issuance and can be applied through December 31, 2022The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact.


46


StandardDescriptionRequired Date of AdoptionEffect on Regions' financial statements or other significant matters
Standards Not Yet Adopted
ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging— Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity
(Subtopic 815-40)
This Update simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing certain separation models. Additionally, it revises and clarifies guidance on the derivatives scope exception to make the exception easier to apply.January 1, 2022Regions is evaluating the impact upon adoption; however, the impact is not expected to be material.



47
56



Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
INTRODUCTION
The following discussion and analysis is part of Regions Financial Corporation’s (“Regions” or the “Company”) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and updates Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, which was previously filed with the SEC. This financial information is presented to aid in understanding Regions’ financial position and results of operations and should be read together with the financial information contained in the Form 10-K. See Note 1 "Basis of Presentation" and Note 1312 "Recent Accounting Pronouncements" to the consolidated financial statements for further detail. The emphasis of this discussion will be on the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 for the consolidated statements of income. For the consolidated balance sheets, the emphasis of this discussion will be the balances as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2019.2020.
This discussion and analysis contains statements that may be considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See pages 7 through 9 for additional information regarding forward-looking statements.
CORPORATE PROFILE
Regions is a financial holding company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, that operates in the South, Midwest and Texas. Regions provides traditional commercial, retail and mortgage banking services, as well as other financial services in the fields of asset management, wealth management, securities brokerage, trust services, merger and acquisition advisory services and other specialty financing.
Regions conducts its banking operations through Regions Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Regions operated 1,3811,366 total branch outlets. Regions carries out its strategies and derives its profitability from three reportable business segments: Corporate Bank, Consumer Bank, and Wealth Management, with the remainder in Other. See Note 1110 "Business Segment Information" to the consolidated financial statements for more information regarding Regions’ segment reporting structure.
On May 31, 2019, Regions entered into an agreement to acquire Highland Associates, Inc., an institutional investment firm based in Birmingham, Alabama. The transaction closed on August 1, 2019.
On February 27, 2020, Regions announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Ascentium Capital LLC, an independent equipment financing company headquartered in Kingwood, Texas. The transaction closed on April 1, 2020, and included approximately $1.9 billion in loans and leases to small businesses. Refer to the "Ascentium Acquisition" section for more detail.
Regions’ profitability, like that of many other financial institutions, is dependent on its ability to generate revenue from net interest income as well as non-interest income sources. Net interest income is primarily the difference between the interest income Regions receives on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest expense Regions pays on interest-bearing liabilities, principally deposits and borrowings. Regions’ net interest income is impacted by the size and mix of its balance sheet components and the interest rate spread between interest earned on its assets and interest paid on its liabilities. Non-interest income includes fees from service charges on deposit accounts, card and ATM fees, mortgage servicing and secondary marketing, investment management and trust activities, capital markets and other customer services which Regions provides. Results of operations are also affected by the provision for credit losses and non-interest expenses such as salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, professional, legal and regulatory expenses, FDIC insurance assessments, and other operating expenses, as well as income taxes.
Economic conditions, competition, new legislation and related rules impacting regulation of the financial services industry and the monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal government significantly affect most, if not all, financial institutions, including Regions. Lending and deposit activities and fee income generation are influenced by levels of business spending and investment, consumer income, consumer spending and savings, capital market activities, and competition among financial institutions, as well as customer preferences, interest rate conditions and prevailing market rates on competing products in Regions’ market areas.
Regions’ business strategy is focused on providing a competitive mix of products and services, delivering quality customer service, and continuing to develop and optimize distribution channels that include a branch distribution network with offices in convenient locations, as well as electronic and mobile banking.
THIRDFIRST QUARTER OVERVIEW
Economic Environment in Regions’ Banking Markets
One of the primary factors influencing the credit performance of Regions’ loan portfolio is the overall economic environment in the U.S. and the primary markets in which it operates. While on a quarterly average basis economic growth was notably robust in the third quarter, the pace of growth decelerated through the quarter, and growth is expected to settle into a slower but more sustainable pace over coming quarters. For full-year 2020,Regions' April 2021 baseline forecast anticipates real GDP is expected to contract by 3.8 percent and to grow by 3.6growth of 6.2 percent in 2021. As the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, there remains a heightened degree of uncertainty around economic forecasts.

57



After the loss of more than 22 million non-farm jobs over March and April, the economy added over 11.4 million jobs over the subsequent five months, though this still left the level of non-farm employment as of September more than 10.6 million jobs below the level as of February. The unemployment rate has continued to recede from the peak of 14.72021, 4.1 percent in April, falling to 7.92022, and 2.3 percent in September, although part of that decline reflects lower labor force participation.2023. The incidence of permanent job losses has increased over recent months as the duration of unemployment has increased. While the labor market continues to heal, progress will likely be harder to come by in the months ahead.
While the significant amount of financial support to households provided under the CARES Act helped sustain consumer spending during second and third quarters of 2020, and as the labor market began to recover, growth in labor earnings, the largest component of personal income, also began to rebound sharply. Still, there is a sharp divergence in patterns of consumer spending on goods and consumer spending on services. By June, the level of consumer spending on goods had surpassed the level as of February, but as of August the level of consumer spending on services remained well below the level as of February. This reflects ongoing restrictions on activities such as tourism, dining out, recreation, and attendance at sporting events, while shifting consumer attitudes toward engaging in such activities could also be playing a role. Either way, providers of such services continue to struggle to gain traction.
The story in the industrial sector and the housing market is quite different. The ISM Manufacturing Index points to a recovery in the manufacturing sector that is becoming increasingly entrenched, and this is supported by growth in business orders for capital goods. New single family construction and sales of new and existing homes have surprised to the upside over recent months, in part reflecting the benefits of notably low mortgage interest rates. While the pace of growth in demand seen in the third quarter is unlikely to be sustained, construction and sales of new homes are likely to rise further, but persistently lean inventories will continue to dampen growth in sales of existing homes.
While the economy is expected to settle into a path of steady but moderate economic growth over coming quarters, a considerable degree of uncertainty continues to cloud the outlook, which will remain the case until there is more clarity around the public health picture. Though Congress agreeing to an additional bill to provide assistance to households and small businesses is the most likely outcome, it remains uncertain when an agreement will be reached and what would be included in any such bill. Additionally, the outlook for growth in 2021 and beyond could be impacted by the outcome of the November elections. The OctoberApril baseline forecast anticipates the level of real GDP will return to the level as of the fourth quarter of 2019 level, the last quarter free of the effects of COVID-19, in the firstsecond quarter of 2021. While the downside risks posed by the COVID-19 virus have not been eliminated, they nonetheless have diminished with further progress on the vaccination front. Further reopening of the economy and significant fiscal and monetary

48

support are expected to lead to notably rapid growth over coming quarters, but it is anticipated that by year-end 2022 the economy will be on a path of growth of around 2.0 percent that prevailed prior to the pandemic. As has been the case over the past year, there remains a heightened degree of uncertainty around economic forecasts being made at present.
There was a marked acceleration in the pace of economic activity in March 2021, as evidenced in the data on nonfarm employment, consumer spending, residential construction, and personal income. The monthly surveys conducted by the ISM show accelerating and broad-based expansions in the manufacturing sector and the broad services sector; and in March, the ISM Manufacturing Index reached its highest level since December 1983 and the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index rose to its highest level on record. The acceleration in the pace of economic activity in March in part reflects payback for activity having been held down by unusually harsh winter weather in February, but also reflects further reopening of the economy and the distribution of the bulk of the third round of Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 per eligible recipient.
The third round of Economic Impact Payments came on top of an already elevated household saving rate. While there are questions as to whether, or to what extent, consumer behavior and attitudes will have changed after the experiences of the pandemic, it is nonetheless expected that coming months will see a significant spike in consumer spending, particularly spending on services, as further progress is made on the vaccination front and the economy more fully reopens. Additional fiscal policy support will also contribute to a faster pace of economic growth. While supply chain/logistics issues pose a headwind, particularly for motor vehicle producers, the broad-based expansion in the manufacturing sector is expected to continue over coming quarters, and business investment spending will contribute to top-line real GDP growth. Single family residential construction will also be additive to growth, but the for-sale segment of the housing market remains plagued by notably low inventories of homes, new and existing, for sale. Along with strong demand, lean inventories have contributed to robust house price appreciation which, in conjunction with higher mortgage interest rates, could weigh on affordability. However, new home construction and sales are expected to contribute to top-line real GDP growth.
Inflation is expected to accelerate further in the months ahead, reflecting base effects, supply chain/logistics bottlenecks, and services prices adjusting to the economy reopening, while further weakness in the U.S. dollar could also add to inflation pressures. While base effects are obviously transitory, it is unclear whether, or to what extent, inflation pressures will be sustained, particularly to the point the FOMC would feel compelled to respond. Still, to the extent inflation, and inflation expectations, rise over coming quarters, that will be a source of upward pressure on longer-term market interest rates, with added pressure stemming from larger government budget deficits that will necessitate increased debt issuance. With the short end of the yield curve well-anchored, persistent steepening of the yield curve could at some point lead the FOMC to alter the composition of FRB asset purchases, putting more emphasis on longer-dated assets and less emphasis on shorter-dated assets. We expect no changes in the pace of FRB asset purchases in 2021, nor do we anticipate any changes in the Fed funds rate target range at least through 2022.
The Biden Administration’s proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan is not incorporated into the April baseline forecast, as at present there are no final details on either the spending side or the tax side of the plan. Still, expectations of the potential economic effects withinof the plan should be tempered by the fact that spending would be phased in over an eight-year period and may be at least partially offset by tax increases. As such, the net effect on GDP growth in any single year over the 2022-2029 period could be relatively small.
In March 2021, many of the top depository states in the Regions footprint will be broadly similar to those seen inhad significantly lower unemployment rates than the U.S.U.S as a whole. Florida’swhole, which could indicate a more accelerated economic recovery in these states. Furthermore, parts of the Regions footprint, most notably Florida, that are traditionally more reliant on travel and tourism will continue to benefit from further reopening of the economy has an above-average exposure to leisure and hospitality services, whileincreased mobility. However, Texas and Louisiana have above-average exposure to energy, so these economies could be more prone to lasting effects if the recovery does prove to be slower than is now anticipated.
The continued signs of economic improvement, with consideration of uncertainty as described above,inherent in the forecast, impacted Regions' forecast utilized in calculating the ACL as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. See the "Allowance" section for further information.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Regions' business operations and financial results are influenced by the economic environment in which the Company operates. The adverse economic conditions and uncertainty inIn the first quarter of 2021, the economic forecast continued to show signs of recovery. While some uncertainty remains, the economic forecast shows a much more positive outlook as of September 30, 2020 driven bythe economy moves toward fully reopening. There are select areas where the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the thirdimpacted first quarter 2020 financial results in the areasconditions, as describeddiscussed below. Regions expects that the pandemic will continue to influence economic conditions and the Company's financial results in future quarters.
In the third quarter of 2020, Regions re-opened branches for walk-in services. AsWhile branch lobbies re-open,are open for business, Regions continues to keep measures in place to help ensure associate and customer safety, such as providing face coverings for all associates and reducing occupancy levels to encourage social distancing. As of September 30, 2020, approximately 99% of branches were open. Regions is in the process of implementing a phased approach to return remote working associates to office locations. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, approximately 90 percent of the Company's non-branch associates are working remotely.

49

During the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, the Company continued to offer special financial assistance to support customers who were experiencing financial hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This assistance included offering customerspecial COVID-related payment deferrals or forbearances to existing loans over a set period of time, typically 90 days. Residential mortgage payment assistance is granted through a forbearance. During the forbearance period, a borrower's payment obligation is suspended and no foreclosure action will be pursued. All payments are then due at expiration of the forbearance period, unless the loan has been modified. For most other loan products (commercial and consumer products except for residential real estate), payment assistance is granted through deferrals or extensions. Deferrals and extensions are different than forbearances in that all payments are normally not due at the end of the deferral or extension period. Instead, the payment due date is advanced. However, for most all products, interest continues to accrue on the loan during the deferral or forbearance period, unlessprograms for the Company's mortgage and home equity loan is on non-accrual.customers.


58



As of September 30, 2020, the Company had totalRegions' outstanding customer payment deferrals of approximately $1.5 billion, a decline of $4.2 billion from the second quarter. As of September 30, 2020, Regions had approximately 2,600 outstanding deferrals for business customers totaling approximately $468 million, of which approximately 68% are in a second deferral. Total business deferrals have declined $3.392 percent since the initial relief provided in early 2020 from $5.7 billion compared toas of June 30, 2020. As2020 to $437 million as of September 30, 2020, Regions had approximately 8,900 consumer paymentMarch 31, 2021. Of total outstanding deferrals, outstanding totaling $1.0 billion, of which approximately 85%61 percent are in a second deferral. Total consumer deferrals have declined $900 million from the second quarter. Included in consumer deferrals are approximately 4,800 forbearances related to residential mortgages totaling approximately $920 million, of which approximately 37% relate to loans repurchased from GNMA duringthat are government guaranteed. Of the third quarter of 2020.Total mortgage deferrals declined $476 million from the second quarter and approximately 88%loan balances that have exited deferral, 96 percent were in second deferral as of Septembereither current or less than 30 2020. The second forbearance period expired for most loans in October, therefore these loans will either be modified, granted another forbearance (if approved through Regions' credit risk management framework) or will be evaluated for partial write-down and non-accrual status during the fourth quarter 2020. In addition Regions had active forbearances for approximately 9,300 mortgage loans serviced for others outstanding totaling approximately $1.5 billion, as of September 30, 2020.
During the months of August and September, approximately 20% of borrowers made a mortgage payment while in forbearance, approximately 20% of borrowers made a home equity payment, approximately 34% made a credit card payment, and approximately 10% made an auto loan payment while in deferral. Additionally, during the months of August and September, approximately 39% of corporate banking borrowers, which excludes Ascentium and branch small business customers, have made a payment while in deferral.
As provided in the CARES Act passed into law on March 27, 2020, certain loan modifications related to COVID-19 beginning March 1, 2020 through the earlier of 60 days after the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 outbreak ends or December 31, 2020 are eligible for relief from TDR classification. Refer to Table 15 "Troubled Debt Restructurings" for further information.past due.
As a certified SBA lender, Regions experienced a slight increase in lending activity in the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 as the Company continued to assist customers through the loan process under the PPP. Under this program, Regions has approximately 46,50045,900 loans outstanding totaling approximately $4.6$4.3 billion as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
Regions continues to have strong liquidity and capital levels, which have the Company well-prepared to respond to customer borrowing needs. The Company has ample sources of liquidity that include a granular and stable deposit base, cash balances held at the Federal Reserve, borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank, unencumbered highly liquid securities, and borrowing availability at the Federal Reserve's discount window. See the "Liquidity", "Shareholders' Equity", and "Regulatory Capital" sections for further information.
The COVID-19 pandemic also affected non-interest income. Consumer spending increased moderatelyWith additional government stimulus and changes in the third quarter of 2020 as restrictions on economic activity were eased throughout the country. While moderate increasescustomer behavior, combined with continued enhancements to consumer spending increased service chargesoverdraft practices and card and ATM fees compared to the second quarter, spend remains below pre-pandemic levels. If current spending levels persist,transaction postings, the Company estimates consumer service charges will remain $30 million10 percent to $35 million per quarter behind prior-year15 percent below pre-pandemic levels. See Table 2824 "Non-Interest Income" for more detail.
Regions assessed goodwill for impairment in light of the economic environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of each of the Company's reporting units was less than its carrying value. Refer to the "Goodwill" section for further detail.
Regions has experienced a modest increase in cyber events as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, however the Company's layered control environment has effectively detected and prevented any material impact related to these events. Refer to the "Information Security" section for further detail.
Supervisory Stress Test Update
On June 25, 2020, the Federal Reserve indicated that the Company exceeded all minimum capital levels under the supervisory stress test. The capital plan submitted to the Federal Reserve reflected no share repurchases through year-end 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, the FRB finalized Regions' SCB requirement for the fourth quarter of 2020 through the third quarter of 2021 at 3.0 percent. percent. On October 15, 2020,April 21, 2021, the Company declared a cash dividend for the fourthsecond quarter of 20202021 of $0.155 per share, which was in compliance with the Federal Reserve's SCB framework.
ThirdWhile Regions was not required to participate in the 2021 CCAR, the Company chose to participate in part to have the Federal Reserve re-evaluate Regions' SCB. The submission was made in April 2021 and the Company expects to receive the results by June 30, 2021, with an effective date of October 1, 2021.
First Quarter Results
Regions reported net income available to common shareholders of $501$614 million, or $0.52$0.63 per diluted share, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 compared to $385$139 million, or $0.39$0.14 per diluted share, in the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020.
For the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, net interest income (taxable-equivalent basis) totaled $1.0 billion, up $50$38 million compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The net interest margin (taxable-equivalent basis) was 3.133.02 percent for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 and 3.44 percent in the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The increase in net interest income was primarily driven by increases in loan balances due to PPP lending, the Company's April 2020 equipment finance acquisition, increased production of residential first mortgage

59



loans, a decreasedecreases in deposit costs and decreases in short and long-term borrowings through the redemption of Bank senior notes and paydowns of FHLB advances.outstanding borrowings. Net interest income also benefited from the execution of the Company's interest rate hedging strategy. The decline in net interest margin was primarily driven by elevated levels of cash held at the Federal Reserve and the impact of lower yielding PPP loans. Additionally, net interest margin was negatively impacted by the repricing of fixed rate loan portfoliosexcess cash balances due to significant deposit growth. Refer to Table 20 "Consolidated Average Daily Balances and the securities portfolio at lower market interest rates.Yield/Rate Analysis" for further details.
The provision forbenefit from credit losses totaled $113$142 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, as compared to thea provision for loan losses of $108$373 million during the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The current quarter provision matched net charge-offs.benefit was primarily due to continuing improvement in credit metrics, improvement in macroeconomic conditions and recent government stimulus programs. Refer to the "Allowance for Credit Losses" section for further detail.
Net charge-offs totaled $113$83 million, or an annualized 0.500.40 percent of average loans, in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, compared to $92$123 million, or an annualized 0.440.59 percent for the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The increasedecrease was primarily driven primarily by deterioration in the loan portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the inclusion of net charge-offs associated with the April 2020 equipment finance acquisition.broad-based improvements across most portfolios. See Note 3 "Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses" to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
The allowance was 2.742.44 percent of total loans, net of unearned income at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to 1.102.69 percent at December 31, 2019.2020. The increasedecrease was impacted by the adoption of CECL at the beginning of 2020 and other factors discussed above, particularly the provisions recorded during the first half of 2020.above. The allowance was 316280 percent of total non-performing loans at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to 180308 percent at December 31, 20192020. Total non-performing loans increased to(excluding loans held for sale) remained flat at 0.87 percent of total loans, net of unearned income, at September 30, 2020, compared to 0.61 percent atboth March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019. The increase in non-performing loans was driven primarily by downgrades in retail IRE mortgage, administrative support, waste and repair, manufacturing, restaurant and energy-related credits.2020. Refer to the "Allowance for Credit Losses" section for further detail.
Non-interest income was $655$641 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, a $97$156 million increase from the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The increase was primarily driven by higher mortgage and capital markets income and apositive market valuation gainadjustments on an equity investment.

50

employee benefit assets. The increases arewere partially offset by lower service charges income. See Table 2824 "Non-Interest Income" for more detail.
Total non-interest expense was $896$928 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, a $25$92 million increase from the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The increase was primarily driven by the April 2020 equipment finance acquisition.higher salaries and employee benefit expenses. See Table 2925 "Non-Interest Expense" for more detail.
Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $104$180 million compared to $107$42 million for the same period in 2019.2020. See "Income Taxes" toward the end of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of this report for more detail.
Expectations
Due
2021 Expectations
CategoryExpectation
Total Adjusted Revenue(1)
Down modestly (depending on timing and amount of PPP forgiveness)
Adjusted Non-Interest ExpenseStable
Adjusted Average LoansDown low single digits
Adjusted Ending LoansUp low single digits
Net charge-offs/ average loans40 - 50 basis points
Effective tax rateApproximately 22%
_____
(1)Total revenue guidance assumes short-term rates remain near zero and the 10-year U.S Treasury yield remains between 1.5%-1.75%.
The reconciliation with respect to these forward-looking non-GAAP measures is expected to be consistent with the actual non-GAAP reconciliations within Management's Discussion and Analysis of this Form 10-Q. For more information related to the current economic uncertainty, the Company has rescinded previously issued financial targets for 2020, as well as the three-year targets previously announced in 2019. Regions'Company's 2021 expectations, will continue to evolve in responserefer to the changing economic conditions presented amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, as the Company expects that the financial resultsrelated sub-sections discussed in more detail within Management's Discussion and Analysis of subsequent quarters will continue to be impacted.this Form 10-Q.
BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
The following sections provide expanded discussion of significant changes in certain line items in asset, liability, and shareholders' equity categories.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents increased approximately $9.4$7.0 billion from year-end 20192020 to September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, due primarily to an increase in cash on deposit with the FRB. SignificantExcess liquidity from deposit growth duringis held at the second and third quarters has contributed to historically elevated liquidity sources for the Company. Commercial customer deposit levels have significantly increased as customers have kept their PPP loans and brought excessFRB. Deposit growth was primarily driven by consumer deposits back to Regions. Additionally, consumers have keptfrom recent government stimulus payments as well as continued to adjust their spending and saving behavior in response toduring the economic environment. Somefirst quarter of these liquidity sources were used to maintain cash at the FRB.2021. See the "Liquidity" and "Deposits" sections for more information.

60



DEBT SECURITIES
The following table details the carrying values of debt securities, including both available for sale and held to maturity:
Table 1—Debt Securities
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (In millions)
U.S. Treasury securities$232 $183 
Federal agency securities98 105 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential agency19,330 19,611 
Residential non-agency
Commercial agency6,774 6,586 
Commercial non-agency570 586 
Corporate and other debt securities1,146 1,204 
$28,151 $28,276 
 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (In millions)
U.S. Treasury securities$183
 $182
Federal agency securities106
 43
Mortgage-backed securities:   
Residential agency19,708
 16,226
Residential non-agency1
 1
Commercial agency6,325
 5,388
Commercial non-agency602
 647
Corporate and other debt securities1,272
 1,451
 $28,197
 $23,938
Debt securities available for sale, which constitute the majority of the securities portfolio, are an important tool used to manage interest rate sensitivity and provide a primary source of liquidity for the Company. Regions maintains a highly rated securities portfolio consisting primarily of agency mortgage-backed securities. See Note 2 "Debt Securities" to the consolidated

51

financial statements for additional information. Also see the "Market Risk-Interest Rate Risk" and "Liquidity" sections for more information.
Debt securities increased $4.3 billiondecreased $125 million from December 31, 20192020 to September 30, 2020. Despite the interest rate volatility during the first nine months of 2020, Regions' comprehensive securities repositioning executed in late 2019 positioned the portfolio to react favorably to the current economic environment.March 31, 2021. The increasedecrease from year-end was primarily the result of improveda reduction in net unrealized gains due to an increase in market valuation and purchases of mortgage-backed securities. During the third quarter of 2020, as part of its cash deployment strategy, Regions added $2.6 billion of residential agency mortgage-backed securities and $391 million of commercial agency mortgage-backed securities.interest rates.

61



LOANS HELD FOR SALE
Loans held for sale totaled $1.2$1.5 billion at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, consisting of $1.1$1.2 billion of residential real estate mortgage loans, $117$316 million of commercial mortgage and other loans, and $5$8 million of non-performing loans. At December 31, 2019,2020, loans held for sale totaled $637 million,$1.9 billion, consisting of $436 million$1.4 billion of residential real estate mortgage loans, $188$460 million of commercial mortgage and other loans, and $13$6 million of non-performing loans. In the fourth quarter of 2020, Regions made the decision to sell a certain portfolio of $239 million commercial and industrial loans, which were reclassified to held for sale as of December 31, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, these loans remain in the held for sale portfolio. The levels of residential real estate and commercial mortgage loans held for sale that are part of the Company's mortgage originations to be sold fluctuate depending on the timing of origination and sale to third parties.
LOANS
Loans, net of unearned income, represented approximately 6864 percent of Regions’ interest-earning assets at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The following table presents the distribution of Regions’ loan portfolio by portfolio segment and class, net of unearned income:
Table 2—Loan Portfolio
September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(In millions, net of unearned income) (In millions, net of unearned income)
Commercial and industrial$45,199
 $39,971
Commercial and industrial$43,241 $42,870 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied (1)
5,451
 5,537
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied (1)
5,335 5,405 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied (1)
305
 331
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied (1)
293 300 
Total commercial50,955
 45,839
Total commercial48,869 48,575 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage5,598
 4,936
Commercial investor real estate mortgage5,405 5,394 
Commercial investor real estate construction1,984
 1,621
Commercial investor real estate construction1,817 1,869 
Total investor real estate7,582
 6,557
Total investor real estate7,222 7,263 
Residential first mortgage16,195
 14,485
Residential first mortgage16,643 16,575 
Home equity lines4,753
 5,300
Home equity lines4,286 4,539 
Home equity loans2,839
 3,084
Home equity loans2,631 2,713 
Indirect—vehicles1,120
 1,812
Indirect—vehicles768 934 
Indirect—other consumer2,663
 3,249
Indirect—other consumer2,262 2,431 
Consumer credit card1,189
 1,387
Consumer credit card1,111 1,213 
Other consumer1,063
 1,250
Other consumer963 1,023 
Total consumer29,822
 30,567
Total consumer28,664 29,428 
$88,359
 $82,963
$84,755 $85,266 
__________
(1)Collectively referred to as CRE.
PORTFOLIO CHARACTERISTICS
The following sections describe the composition of the portfolio segments and classes disclosed in Table 2, explain changes in balances from 20192020 year-end, and highlight the related risk characteristics. Regions believes that its loan portfolio is well diversified by product, client, and geography throughout its footprint. However, the loan portfolio may be exposed to certain concentrations of credit risk which exist in relation to individual borrowers or groups of borrowers, certain types of collateral, certain types of industries, certain loan products, or certain regions of the country. SeeRefer to Note 3 "Loans and the Allowance6 "Allowance for Credit Losses" toin the consolidated financial statementsAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for additional discussion.information regarding Regions’ portfolio segments and related classes, as well as the risks specific to each.
Many classes within Regions' portfolio segments continue to experience the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which Regions' borrowers are ultimately impacted will be a factor ofinfluenced by the duration and severity of the economic impact, the timely distribution and efficacy of a vaccine, as well as the effectiveness of the various government stimulus programs in place to support individuals and businesses. See TablesTable 3 through 8and Table 4 below for more detail.

52

Commercial
The commercial portfolio segment includes commercial and industrial loans to commercial customers for use in normal business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases and other expansion projects. Commercial and industrial loans increased $5.2 billion$371 million since year-end 2019. This2020. The March 31, 2021 balance includes $4.6$4.3 billion of PPP loans, generated in 2020an increase of $700 million compared to year-end 2020. Although commercial and the addition of $1.9 billion inindustrial loans related to the Ascentium acquisition that occurred at the beginning of the second quarter of 2020 (see the "Ascentium Acquisition" section for more information). In the first half of 2020, the portfolio experienced elevated draws on commercial lines of credit. However, during the third quarter of 2020,increased modestly, line utilization levels normalizedcontinued to decline to historically low levels since year-end driven by continued excess liquidity and declined to historic lows at the end of the third quarter.

62



customer deleveraging.
Commercial also includes owner-occupied commercial real estate mortgage loans to operating businesses, which are loans for long-term financing of land and buildings, and are repaid by cash flows generated by business operations. Owner-occupied commercial real estate construction loans are made to commercial businesses for the development of land or construction of a building where the repayment is derived from revenues generated from the business of the borrower.
Over half of the Company’s total loans are included in the commercial portfolio segment. These balances are spread across numerous industries, as noted in the table below. The Company manages the related risks to this portfolio by setting certain lending limits for each significant industry.
The following tables provide detail of Regions' commercial lending balances in selected industries.
Table 3—Commercial Industry Exposure
March 31, 2021
LoansUnfunded CommitmentsTotal Exposure
(In millions)
Administrative, support, waste and repair$1,622 $989 $2,611 
Agriculture419 257 676 
Educational services2,985 895 3,880 
Energy1,600 2,312 3,912 
Financial services4,143 5,254 9,397 
Government and public sector2,851 603 3,454 
Healthcare4,016 2,512 6,528 
Information1,865 1,148 3,013 
Manufacturing4,598 4,262 8,860 
Professional, scientific and technical services2,631 1,575 4,206 
Real estate (1)
7,184 7,940 15,124 
Religious, leisure, personal and non-profit services2,046 739 2,785 
Restaurant, accommodation and lodging2,246 407 2,653 
Retail trade2,647 2,096 4,743 
Transportation and warehousing2,734 1,523 4,257 
Utilities2,024 2,654 4,678 
Wholesale goods3,305 3,197 6,502 
Other (2)
(47)2,767 2,720 
Total commercial$48,869 $41,130 $89,999 

53


 September 30, 2020
 Loans Unfunded Commitments Total Exposure
 (In millions)
Administrative, support, waste and repair$1,739
 $997
 $2,736
Agriculture486
 246
 732
Educational services3,052
 920
 3,972
Energy1,878
 2,210
 4,088
Financial services4,123
 4,946
 9,069
Government and public sector2,954
 634
 3,588
Healthcare4,582
 2,448
 7,030
Information1,794
 904
 2,698
Manufacturing4,773
 4,176
 8,949
Professional, scientific and technical services2,599
 1,577
 4,176
Real estate (1)
7,605
 7,393
 14,998
Religious, leisure, personal and non-profit services2,219
 747
 2,966
Restaurant, accommodation and lodging2,426
 365
 2,791
Retail trade2,977
 2,039
 5,016
Transportation and warehousing2,711
 1,283
 3,994
Utilities1,922
 2,779
 4,701
Wholesale goods3,168
 3,113
 6,281
Other (2)
(53) 2,019
 1,966
Total commercial$50,955
 $38,796
 $89,751

63



December 31, 2019 (3)
December 31, 2020 (3)
Loans Unfunded Commitments Total ExposureLoansUnfunded CommitmentsTotal Exposure
(In millions)(In millions)
Administrative, support, waste and repair$1,402
 $888
 $2,290
Administrative, support, waste and repair$1,605 $1,017 $2,622 
Agriculture456
 225
 681
Agriculture424 332 756 
Educational services2,724
 676
 3,400
Educational services3,055 852 3,907 
Energy2,172
 2,528
 4,700
Energy1,676 2,337 4,013 
Financial services4,588
 4,257
 8,845
Financial services4,416 4,905 9,321 
Government and public sector2,825
 522
 3,347
Government and public sector2,907 621 3,528 
Healthcare3,646
 1,802
 5,448
Healthcare4,141 2,468 6,609 
Information1,394
 847
 2,241
Information1,699 1,096 2,795 
Manufacturing4,347
 3,912
 8,259
Manufacturing4,555 4,216 8,771 
Professional, scientific and technical services1,970
 1,299
 3,269
Professional, scientific and technical services2,467 1,594 4,061 
Real estate (1)
7,067
 7,224
 14,291
Real estate (1)
7,285 7,456 14,741 
Religious, leisure, personal and non-profit services1,748
 769
 2,517
Religious, leisure, personal and non-profit services1,966 810 2,776 
Restaurant, accommodation and lodging1,780
 420
 2,200
Restaurant, accommodation and lodging2,196 341 2,537 
Retail trade2,439
 2,039
 4,478
Retail trade2,578 2,178 4,756 
Transportation and warehousing1,885
 1,250
 3,135
Transportation and warehousing2,731 1,415 4,146 
Utilities1,774
 2,437
 4,211
Utilities1,829 2,758 4,587 
Wholesale goods3,335
 2,637
 5,972
Wholesale goods3,050 3,303 6,353 
Other (2)
287
 2,095
 2,382
Other (2)
(5)1,774 1,769 
Total commercial$45,839
 $35,827
 $81,666
Total commercial$48,575 $39,473 $88,048 
________
(1)"Real estate" includes REITs, which are unsecured commercial and industrial products that are real estate related.
(2)"Other" contains balances related to non-classifiable and invalid business industry codes offset by payments in process and fee accounts that are not available at the loan level.
(3)As customers' businesses evolve (e.g. up or down the vertical manufacturing chain), Regions may need to change the assigned business industry code used to define the customer relationship. When these changes occur, Regions does not recast the customer history for prior periods into the new classification because the business industry code used in the prior period was deemed appropriate. As a result, comparable period changes may be impacted.

(1)"Real estate" includes REITs, which are unsecured commercial and industrial products that are real estate related.
(2)"Other" contains balances related to non-classifiable and invalid business industry codes offset by payments in process and fee accounts that are not available at the loan level.
(3)As customers' businesses evolve (e.g. up or down the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Regions' risk management framework providesvertical manufacturing chain), Regions may need to change the assigned business industry code used to define the customer relationship. When these changes occur, Regions does not recast the customer history for credit reviews to identifyprior periods into the new classification because the business industry code used in the prior period was deemed appropriate. As a result, comparable period changes may be impacted.

Regions has identified certain industry sectors within the commercial and investor real estate portfolio segments that have the highest risk due to COVID-19. A bottom-up review was performed in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, which narrowed high-risk industry sectors compared to the second quarter.year-end 2020. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, these high-risk industries include energy, healthcare, other consumer services and travel, retail, restaurants, travel and leisure, hotelshotels. Identified COVID-19 high-risk balances have declined $1.8 billion from $5.2 billion at year-end 2020 to $3.4 billion as of March 30, 2021.
Industries and retail. Industriessub-sectors identified as high-risk may change in future periods depending on how the macroeconomic environment conditions develop over time. These identified high-risk industries, and specified sectors within these industries, are detailed in Table 4 below. PPP loan balances are not included in Table 4 as these loans are not considered high risk.risk, as they are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. Regions is closely monitoring customers in these industries and has frequent dialogue with these customers. Certain of these exposures are also represented in Table 5 through Table 8 below. All loans within these tables are in the commercial portfolio segment, unless specifically identified as IRE.

6454



Table 4—COVID-19 High-Risk Industries
March 31, 2021
Balance Outstanding% of Total LoansUtilization %Leveraged % of BalanceSNC % of Balance
% Criticized(2)
($ in millions)
Commercial
Energy - E&P, oilfield services$1,053 1.2 %59 %— %80 %32 %
Healthcare - offices of other health practitioners181 0.2 %60 %%25 %%
Consumer services & travel - amusement, arts and recreation, personal care services, charter bus industry655 0.8 %77 %18 %17 %%
Retail (non-essential) - clothing86 0.1 %34 %11 %36 %24 %
Restaurants - full services651 0.8 %75 %45 %34 %55 %
Total commercial2,626 3.1 %65 %16 %48 %30 %
REITs and IRE
Hotels - full service, limited service, extended stay277 0.3 %94 %— %— %94 %
Total REITs and IRE277 0.3 %94 %— %— %94 %
Total COVID-19 high-risk industries$2,910 
Other specifically identified at-risk assets (1)
$451 
Total COVID-19 high-risk and other$3,361 
 September 30, 2020
 Balance Outstanding % of Total Loans Utilization % Leveraged % of Balance SNC % of Balance % Deferral % Criticized
 ($ in millions)
Commercial             
Energy - E&P, oilfield services$1,147
 1.3% 60% % 79% 3% 43%
Healthcare - offices of physicians and other health practitioners1,114
 1.3% 74% 5% 5% 2% 4%
Other consumer services - religious organizations, amusement, charter bus industry, arts and recreation970
 1.1% 73% 25% 32% 5% 17%
Restaurants - full service730
 0.8% 84% 24% 37% 4% 40%
Total commercial3,961
 4.5% 70% 12% 39% 4% 25%
              
REITs and IRE             
Unsecured Hotels - full service, limited service, extended stay676
 0.8% 78% % 96% % %
IRE Hotels - full service, limited service, extended stay288
 0.3% 87% % % 16% 95%
Unsecured Retail - inclusive of malls and outlet centers, excludes grocery anchored REITs917
 1.0% 44% % 100% % 10%
IRE Retail (non-essential) - inclusive of malls and outlet centers733
 0.8% 94% % 28% 1% 25%
Total REITs and IRE2,614
 3.0% 64% % 68% 2% 21%
              
Total COVID-19 high-risk industries$6,575
            
_______
Energy(1)Represents balances considered high-risk that are not included in COVID-19 high-risk industries
(2)Regions defines classified loans as commercial and investor real estate loans risk-rated substandard accrual and non-accrual, and criticized loans as those risk-rated special mention, substandard accrual and non-accrual. Criticized loans are also referred to as "criticized and classified".
Of the COVID-19 high-risk industries and sub-sectors noted in the table above, Regions considers certain ones worthy of further discussion as described below. The period over period trends in the credit metrics such as percent criticized and the leveraged percent of balance as illustrated in Table 4 are indicators of a higher level of risk in those industries and sub-sectors.
Regions' direct energy portfolio is comprised mostly of E&P and midstream sector borrowers. As of September 30,March 31, 2021, the outstanding balance of high-risk energy loans declined compared to December 31, 2020 levels. The outstanding balance of criticized loans in this category also decreased and there were no leveraged loans included within the direct energy portfolio at March 31, 2021. During the first three months of 2021, Regions recognized a nominal amount of energy charge-offs. Furthermore, oil prices have rebounded from all-time lows in April 2020 but have not yet reachedreturning to pre-pandemic levels. None of Regions' direct energy credits are leveraged loanslevels and Regions has no second lien energy exposure. During the first nine months of 2020, Regions has recognized approximately $128 million in energy charge-offs, of which 80% is associated with loans originated prior to 2016 and were unable to restructure after the 2015 downturn. Since first quarter 2015, utilization rates have remained between 40-60%. Hedgehedge positions are adequatestrong for oil producers and strong for natural gas providers, and approximately 2% of energy loans are currently operating underproviders.
Full service restaurant lending remains a COVID-19 payment deferral.

Table 5—Energy Industry Exposure
 September 30, 2020
 Balance Outstanding % Outstanding Utilization Rate Criticized Balances % Criticized
 (In millions)
Oilfield services and supply$312
 17% 64% $114
 37%
E&P835
 44% 59% 381
 46%
Midstream592
 32% 38% 135
 23%
Downstream46
 2% 15% 
 %
Other79
 4% 27% 33
 42%
PPP14
 1% 100% 
 %
Total energy$1,878
 100% 46% $663
 35%
Restaurant
Quarantining, social distancing, and reduced business travelfocus as a resultareas of the COVID-19 pandemic has and will continueeconomy begin to resultreopen. Regions' exposure in lost demand, muchrestaurant lending identified as high risk continued to decline as outstanding balances decreased $54 million from year-end 2020. The balance of which may not be recoverable. The quick service sector comprises over half of Regions' restaurant portfolio balances outstanding. The $730 million in COVID high-risk balances related to restaurants disclosed in Table 4 above is included across various sectors in Table 6 below, with the casual dining sector under the most stresscriticized loans in the current environment. Quick service restaurants, which focus on fast food service and limited menus, have performed relatively well during the pandemic given digital platforms, drive-through and delivery capabilities. Approximately 20% ofhigh-risk restaurant outstandings are leveraged. Priorlending portfolio also decreased as compared to the COVID-19 pandemic, Regions strategically exited some higher risk restaurant relationships at par. Approximately 2% of restaurant, accommodation and lodging portfolio balances are in payment deferrals as of September 30,December 31, 2020. During the first ninethree months ended March 31 2021, Regions recognized gross restaurant charge-offs of 2020, Regions has recognized approximately $33 million in restaurant charge-offs.

65



$3 million.
Table 6—Restaurant Industry Exposure
 September 30, 2020
 Balance Outstanding % Outstanding Utilization Rate Criticized Balances % Criticized
 (In millions)
Quick service$1,278
 57% 82% $166
 13%
Casual dining447
 20% 89% 244
 55%
Other121
 5% 81% 44
 36%
PPP407
 18% 100% 
 %
Total restaurant$2,253
 100% 86% $454
 20%
Hotel-related
Regions' hotel-related portfolio is primarily comprised of 11 REIT customers. These loans are unsecured commercial and industrial loans; however, they are real estate related. The REIT portfolio benefits from low leverage, strong liquidity, and diversity of property holdings. Companies have also taken proactive stepsRegions' exposure in hotel-related lending identified as high risk increased by $8 million compared to reduce capital expenditures, cut dividends, and reduce overhead to preserve cash. SNCs comprise 57% of Regions' total hotel-related loans. Most of Regions' borrowers for secured hotel loans have requested deferrals. As noted above, approximately 2% of restaurant, accommodation and lodging portfolio balances are in payment deferrals as of September 30, 2020. The consumer services and PPP balances included inDecember 31, 2020, however the table below along with the total restaurants balance in Table 6 above comprise the restaurant, accommodation and lodging balance in Table 3 above.
Table 7—Hotel-Related Industry Exposure
 September 30, 2020
 Balance Outstanding % Outstanding Utilization Rate Criticized Balances % Criticized
 (In millions)
Commercial:         
    REITs$676
 59% 78% $
 %
    Consumer services136
 12% 95% 7
 5%
    PPP37
 4% 100% 
 %
Total commercial849
 75%   7
 %
          
IRE:         
    IRE - mortgage237
 21% 94% 222
 94%
    IRE - construction51
 4% 64% 51
 100%
Total IRE288
 25%   273
 95%
          
Total hotel-related$1,137
 100% 83% $280
 25%
Retail-related
Regions' retail-related industry is primarily comprised of REITs and non-leveraged commercial and industrial sectors. Approximately $425 million of outstanding balances across the REIT and IRE portfolios relate to shopping malls and outlet centers. Portfolio exposure to REITs specializing in enclosed malls consists of a small number of credits. Approximately 34% of mall REIT balances are investment grade with low leverage. The IRE portfolio is widely distributed. The largest tenants typically include "basic needs" anchors. The commercial and industrial retail portfolio is also widely distributed. The largest categories include motor vehicle and parts dealers, building materials, garden equipment and supplies, and non-store retailers. Owner-occupied CRE consists primarily of small strip malls and convenience stores which are largely term loans where a higher utilization rate is expected. Less than one percent of retail-related lending is operating in a deferralIRE loans identified as of September 30, 2020. During the first nine months of 2020, Regions has recognized approximately $10 million in retail-related lending charge-offs. The commercial and industrial leveraged and non-leveraged, asset-based lending, PPP and CRE owner-occupied balances totaling $2,977 million in the table below comprise the retail trade commercial industry sector balance in Table 3.high risk decreased significantly.

66



Table 8—Retail-Related Industry Exposure
 September 30, 2020
 Balance Outstanding % Outstanding Utilization Rate Criticized balances Criticized percentage
 (In millions)
Commercial:         
    REITs$1,406
 27% 47% $92
 7%
    Commercial and industrial - leveraged225
 4% 58% 
 %
    Commercial and industrial - not leveraged1,236
 24% 52% 42
 3%
    Asset-based lending444
 9% 39% 202
 45%
    PPP337
 8% 100% 
 %
    CRE - owner-occupied735
 14% 95% 26
 4%
Total commercial4,383
 86%   362
 8%
          
IRE733
 14% 94% 182
 25%
          
Total commercial and IRE retail-related$5,116
 100% 58% $544
 11%

Investor Real Estate
Loans for real estate development are repaid through cash flows related to the operation, sale or refinance of the property. This portfolio segment includes extensions of credit to real estate developers or investors where repayment is dependent on the sale of real estate or income generated from the real estate collateral. A portion of Regions’ investor real estate portfolio segment consists of loans secured by residential product types (land, single-family and condominium loans) within Regions’ markets. Additionally, this category includes loans made to finance income-producing properties such as apartment buildings, office and industrial buildings, and retail shopping centers. Total investor real estate loans increased $1.0 billiondecreased $41 million in comparison to 20192020 year-end balances reflecting new fundings and draws on investor real estate construction lines.balances.
Residential First Mortgage
Residential first mortgage loans represent loans to consumers to finance a residence. These loans are typically financed over a 15 to 30 year term and, in most cases, are extended to borrowers to finance their primary residence. These loans

55

increased $1.7 billion$68 million in comparison to 20192020 year-end balances. The increase in residential first mortgage loans was primarily driven by an increase in originations due to continued historically low market interest rates during 2020.rates. Approximately $5.4$1.5 billion in new loan originations were retained on the balance sheet through the first ninethree months of 2020. In addition, Regions repurchased approximately $340 million delinquent residential mortgage loans from GNMA during the third quarter of 2020.2021.
Home Equity Lines
Home equity lines are secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower's residence and allow customers to borrow against the equity in their homes. Home equity lines decreased by $547$253 million in comparison to 20192020 year-end balances. Substantially all of this portfolio was originated through Regions’ branch network.
Beginning in December 2016, new home equity lines of credit have a 10-year draw period and a 20-year repayment term. During the 10-year draw period customers do not have an interest-only payment option, except on a very limited basis. From May 2009 to December 2016, home equity lines of credit had a 10-year draw period and a 10-year repayment term. Prior to May 2009, home equity lines of credit had a 20-year repayment term with a balloon payment upon maturity or a 5-year draw period with a balloon payment upon maturity. The term “balloon payment” means there are no principal payments required until the balloon payment is due for interest-only lines of credit.

67



The following table presents information regarding the future principal payment reset dates for the Company's home equity lines of credit as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The balances presented are based on maturity date for lines with a balloon payment and draw period expiration date for lines that convert to a repayment period.
Table 9—5—Home Equity Lines of Credit - Future Principal Payment Resets
First Lien% of TotalSecond Lien% of TotalTotal
First Lien % of Total Second Lien % of Total Total(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
202058
 1.21% 46
 0.97% 104
202184 1.77% 73 1.54% 1572021109 2.55 %90 2.10 %199 
202294 1.97% 90 1.90% 1842022811.89 %801.86 %161
2023125 2.63% 99 2.09% 22420231132.63 %851.98 %198
2024174 3.67% 134 2.81% 30820241563.63 %1152.69 %271
2025-20291,845 38.82% 1,607 33.81% 3,452
2030-2034197 4.14% 116 2.45% 313
202520251583.68 %1774.13 %335
2026-20312026-20311,70539.78 %1,34031.26 %3,045
2031-20352031-2035471.11 %240.56 %71
Thereafter6 0.13% 5 0.09% 11Thereafter20.06 %40.09 %6
Total2,583
 54.34% 2,170
 45.66% 4,753
Total2,371 55.33 %1,915 44.67 %4,286 
Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans are also secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower's residence, are primarily originated as amortizing loans, and allow customers to borrow against the equity in their homes. Home equity loans decreased by $245$82 million in comparison to 20192020 year-end balances. Substantially all of this portfolio was originated through Regions’ branch network.
Other Consumer Credit Quality Data
The Company calculates an estimate of the current value of property secured as collateral for both residential first mortgage and home equity lending products (“current LTV”). The estimate is based on home price indices compiled by a third party. The third party data indicates trends for MSAs. Regions uses the third party valuation trends from the MSAs in the Company's footprint in its estimate. The trend data is applied to the loan portfolios taking into account the age of the most recent valuation and geographic area.
The following table presents current LTV data for components of the residential first mortgage, home equity lines and home equity loans classes of the consumer portfolio segment. Current LTV data for some loans in the portfolio is not available due to mergers and systems integrations. The amounts in the table represent the entire loan balance. For purposes of the table below, if the loan balance exceeds the current estimated collateral the entire balance is included in the “Above 100%” category, regardless of the amount of collateral available to partially offset the shortfall.

6856



Table 10—6—Estimated Current Loan to Value Ranges
 March 31, 2021
Residential
First Mortgage
Home Equity Lines of CreditHome Equity Loans
 1st Lien2nd Lien1st Lien2nd Lien
 (In millions)
Estimated current LTV:
Above 100%$12 $$$$
Above 80% - 100%2,587 25 55 20 10 
80% and below13,784 2,312 1,783 2,393 192 
Data not available260 32 76 
$16,643 $2,371 $1,915 $2,423 $208 
 September 30, 2020
 
Residential
First Mortgage
 Home Equity Lines of Credit Home Equity Loans
  1st Lien 2nd Lien 1st Lien 2nd Lien
 (In millions)
Estimated current LTV:         
Above 100%$26
 $4
 $3
 $8
 $3
80% - 100%2,622
 52
 125
 43
 13
Below 80%13,287
 2,488
 1,958
 2,533
 224
Data not available260
 39
 84
 10
 5
 $16,195
 $2,583
 $2,170
 $2,594
 $245
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020
Residential
First Mortgage
 Home Equity Lines of Credit Home Equity LoansResidential
First Mortgage
Home Equity Lines of CreditHome Equity Loans
 1st Lien 2nd Lien 1st Lien 2nd Lien 1st Lien2nd Lien1st Lien2nd Lien
(In millions) (In millions)
Estimated current LTV:         Estimated current LTV:
Above 100%$32
 $8
 $18
 $9
 $5
Above 100%$20 $$$$
80% - 100%1,745
 86
 208
 39
 29
Below 80%12,438
 2,659
 2,195
 2,731
 252
Above 80% - 100%Above 80% - 100%2,510 32 82 22 12 
80% and below80% and below13,790 2,417 1,888 2,452 207 
Data not available270
 35
 91
 14
 5
Data not available255 32 82 
$14,485
 $2,788
 $2,512
 $2,793
 $291
$16,575 $2,485 $2,054 $2,486 $227 
Indirect—Vehicles
Indirect-vehicles lending, which iswas lending initiated through third-party business partners, largely consists of loans made through automotive dealerships. This portfolio class decreased $692$166 million from year-end 2019. The decrease is due to the termination of a third-party arrangement during the fourth quarter of 2016 and Regions' decision in January 2019 to discontinue2020 as Regions has discontinued its indirect auto lending business. Regions ceased originating new indirect auto loans in the first quarter of 2019 and completed any in-process indirect auto loan closings at the end of the second quarter of 2019. The Company will remainremains in the direct auto lending business.
Indirect—Other Consumer
Indirect-other consumer lending represents other lending initiatives through third parties, including point of sale lending. This portfolio class decreased $586$169 million from year-end 20192020 due to exiting a third party relationship during the fourth quarter of 2019.
Consumer Credit Card
Consumer credit card lending represents primarily open-ended variable interest rate consumer credit card loans. These balances decreased $198$102 million from year-end 20192020 reflecting lower credit card transaction volume as customers react to the economic environment.well as elevated payment rates.
Other Consumer
Other consumer loans primarily include direct consumer loans, overdrafts and other revolving loans. Other consumer loans decreased $187$60 million from year-end 2019.2020.
Regions considers factors such as periodic updates of FICO scores, unemployment, home prices, and geography as credit quality indicators for consumer loans. FICO scores are obtained at origination and refreshed FICO scores are obtained by the Company quarterly for all consumer loans. For more information on credit quality indicators refer to Note 3 "Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses" .

57

ALLOWANCE
In preparing financial information, management is required to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses for the periods shown. The accounting principles followed by Regions and the methods of applying these principles conform with GAAP, regulatory guidance (where applicable), and general banking practices. The allowance is one of the most significant estimates and assumptions to Regions. The allowance consists of two components: the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded credit commitments. Unfunded credit commitments include items such as lettersDiscussion of credit, financial guarantees and binding unfunded loan commitments.

69



On January 1, 2020, Regions adopted CECL, which replaced the incurred lossmethodology used to calculate the allowance methodology with an expected loss allowance methodology. Seeis included in Note 1 "Basis"Summary of Presentation",Significant Accounting Policies" and Note 3 "Loans and the Allowance6 "Allowance for Credit Losses" to the consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as well as related discussion in Management's Discussion and Note 13 "Recent Accounting Pronouncements" for information about CECL adoption, areas of judgment and methodologies used in establishing the allowance.Analysis.
The allowance is sensitive to a number of internal factors, such as modifications in the mix and level of loan balances outstanding, portfolio performance and assigned risk ratings. The allowance is also sensitive to external factors such as the general health of the economy, as evidenced by changes in interest rates, GDP, unemployment rates, changes in real estate demand and values, volatility in commodity prices, bankruptcy filings, health pandemics, government stimulus, and the effects of weather and natural disasters such as droughts, floods and hurricanes.
Management considers these variables and all other available information when establishing the final level of the allowance. These variables and others have the ability to result in actual credit losses that differ from the originally estimated amounts.
Since the adoption of CECL on January 1,The allowance totaled $2.1 billion at March 31, 2021 compared to $2.3 billion at December 31, 2020, Regions has increased the allowance by $1.0 billion from $1.4 billion to $2.4 billion, which represents management's best estimate of expected losses over the life of the loan and credit commitment portfolios. Key drivers of the change in the allowance are presented in Table 117 below. While many of these items overlap regarding impact, they are included in the category most relevant.
Table 11—7— Allowance Changes
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
(In millions)
Allowance for credit losses, beginning balance (as adjusted for change in accounting guidance) (1)
$2,293 $1,415 
Net charge-offs(83)(123)
Provision over (less than) net charge-offs:
    Economic outlook and adjustments(130)223 
    Changes in portfolio credit quality(14)42 
    Changes in specific reserves(17)36 
    Other portfolio changes (2)
19 72 
Total provision over (less than) net charge-offs(225)250 
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance$2,068 $1,665 
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 March 31, 2020
 (In millions)
Allowance for credit losses, beginning balance (as adjusted for change in accounting guidance on January 1, 2020) (1)
$2,425
 $1,665
 $1,415
Initial allowance on acquired PCD loans
 60
 
Net charge-offs(113) (182) (123)
Provision over net charge-offs:     
    Economic outlook and adjustments(22) 287
 223
    Changes in portfolio credit quality/uncertainty115
 382
 42
    Changes in specific reserves52
 (10) 36
    Portfolio growth (run-off) (2)
(32) 147
 72
    Initial provision impact of non-PCD acquired loans(3)

 76
 
Total provision over net charge-offs
 700
 250
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance$2,425
 $2,425
 $1,665
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
 (In millions)
Allowance for credit losses at January 1 (as adjusted for change in accounting guidance) (1)
$1,415
Initial allowance on acquired PCD loans60
Net charge-offs(418)
Provision over net charge-offs: 
    Economic outlook and adjustments488
    Changes in portfolio credit quality/uncertainty539
    Changes in specific reserves78
    Portfolio growth (run-off) (2)
187
    Initial provision impact of non-PCD acquired loans(3)
76
Total provision over net charge-offs950
Allowance for credit losses at September 30$2,425
_______
(1)Regions adopted the CECL accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 and recorded the cumulative effect of the change in accounting guidance as a reduction to retained earnings and an increase to deferred tax assets. See Note 1 for additional details.
(2)Excludes the impact of PPP loans of $4.6 billion and $4.5 billion as of September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively, which are fully backed by the U.S. government and do not have an associated allowance.
(3)This balance includes $64 million related to the initial allowance for non-PCD loans acquired as part of the Ascentium acquisition. Impact included only for the quarter of acquisition.

While_______
(1)Regions adopted the thirdCECL accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 and recorded the cumulative effect of the change in accounting guidance as a reduction to retained earnings and an increase to deferred tax assets in the first quarter of 2020 showed signs2020.
(2)This line item includes the net impact of economic improvement, there continues to be uncertainty surrounding the economic environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit metrics improved during the third quarter,portfolio growth, portfolio run-off, pay-downs and deferrals and forbearance balances declined. Additionally, unprecedented stimulus is working its way through the economic system, evidenced

70



by higher consumer spendchanges in the current quarter. While economic growth improved,mix of total outstanding loans.. This line item excludes the public health crisis is not resolvedimpact of PPP loans of $4.3 billion as of March 31, 2021, which are fully backed by the U.S. government and continued economic uncertainty remains. While the initial economic stimulus for those on unemployment expired in the third quarter, a temporary stimulus was approved at a slightly reduced rate and, many on unemployment had higher cash flows than when they were employed. Additionally, mortgage LTVs are holding up well and the HPI showed robust appreciation. As the credit risk within Regions' loan portfolio continues to be evaluated for the remainder of 2020, both negative and positive factors of the ever-evolving economic landscape were considered in determining the allowance estimate.have an immaterial associated allowance.

Credit metrics are monitored throughout the quarter in order to understand external macro-views of credit metrics, trends and industry outlooks, as well as Regions' internal specific views of credit metrics and trends. The thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 exhibited somecontinued signs of improvement, from the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as commercialevidenced by a modest improvement in almost all credit metrics. Commercial and investor real estate criticized balances decreased approximately $491$44 million, and total net charge-offs decreased $69 million compared to the second quarter. Conversely, classified balances increased $74$11 million, and non-performing loans, excluding held for sale, increased $153decreased approximately $7 million compared to the second quarter.fourth quarter of 2020. Conversely, classified balances increased $144 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Additionally, mortgage LTVs are holding up well and the HPI showed robust appreciation. Regions performedcontinued to perform a bottom-up review of commercial and IRE loan portfolios during the thirdfirst quarter of 2021, which resulted in fewer sectors considered high-risk compared to the second quarter.fourth quarter of 2020. As of September 30, 2020, $6.6March 31, 2021, $3.4 billion of commercial and investor real estate loans are in COVID-19 high-risk industry segments, a decline of $1.8 billion from June 30,December 31, 2020. These high-risk industries include energy, healthcare, other consumer services and travel, retail, restaurants, travel and leisure, unsecured and investor real estate hotels, unsecured retail and investor real estate retail.hotels. Refer to the "Portfolio Characteristics" section for more information about the high-risk industries.
Regions purchased Ascentium, an independent equipment financing company on April 1, 2020. The purchase included approximately $1.9 billion in loans As the credit risk within Regions' loan portfolio continues to be evaluated, both negative and leases to small businesses,positive factors of which approximately 46%the ever-evolving economic landscape were considered to be PCD. Regions considered loan payment status, COVID-19 deferral status,in determining the allowance estimate.
As economic activity accelerated and loans in high-risk industries in COVID-19 highly-impacted states in its determinationadditional fiscal and monetary policy moved through the system, the first quarter of PCD. The Ascentium acquisition resulted in $136 million in additional allowance2021 showed signs of economic improvement, evidenced by higher consumer spend in the second quarter, of which $76 million was recorded throughcurrent quarter. While economic growth continued to improve, the provision for credit lossespublic health crisis is not resolved and the remaining $60 million was for acquired PCD loans and did not impact the provision for credit losses. See the "Ascentium Acquisition" section for more information.
Changes in the macroeconomic environment can be extremely impactful to the allowance estimate under CECL.economic uncertainty still remains. Regions' economic forecast utilized in the January 1, 2020 allowance estimate upon adoption of CECL considered a relatively benign economic environment. The forecast utilized in the March 31, 20202021 allowance estimate considered a more stressed economic environment due to the onsetcontinued improvement of the COVID-19 pandemic based on early stage pandemic information. The economic forecast utilized inoutlook, the June 30, 2020 allowance estimate includedeconomy reopening further deterioration primarily due to higher levelsand increased distribution of unemployment. The economic forecast utilized in the September 30, 2020 allowance estimate includes normalization of economic activity, albeit at an uneven pace across individual states and industry groups.vaccines. Refer to the Economic Environment in Regions' Banking

58

Markets within the "Third"First Quarter Overview" section for more information. Furthermore, Regions benchmarked its internal forecast with external forecasts and external data available.
Risks toThe table below reflects a range of macroeconomic factors utilized in the economicBase forecast included a high degreeover the two-year R&S forecast period as of uncertainty around how wideMarch 31, 2021. The unemployment rate is the COVID-19 pandemic could spread, how long it could persist, and if any public health changes could trigger another round of shutdowns. In the second quarter of 2020, the economic environment produced unintuitive modeled results due to sensitivity to the unemployment forecasts, specifically the transient spike in unemployment rates. The CECL models are not built or conditioned to reflect the unprecedented levels of stimulus and cannot anticipate (or connect) the new relationships between economic variables and portfolio risks that existed during the second quarter. In the third quarter of 2020, unemployment declined from the second quarter to more normalized, yet elevated, forecasted levels andmost significant macroeconomic factor among the CECL models reacted as directionally expected. Themodels. Unemployment remained normalized yet elevated, trends in the thirdfirst quarter as noted above.
Table 8— Macroeconomic Factors in the Forecast
Pre-R&S PeriodBase R&S Forecast
March 31, 2021
1Q20212Q20213Q20214Q20211Q20222Q20223Q20224Q20221Q2023
Real GDP, annualized % change4.90 %6.80 %6.30 %4.90 %3.90 %2.70 %2.60 %2.40 %2.30 %
Unemployment rate6.20 %5.80 %5.50 %5.20 %4.80 %4.70 %4.50 %4.30 %4.10 %
HPI, year-over-year % change10.10 %10.00 %8.10 %5.70 %3.50 %3.00 %3.00 %3.00 %3.00 %
S&P 5003,8333,8583,8923,9113,9513,9894,0184,0564,091
All of these factors, along with credit improvement described above, were considered to inform appropriate model adjustments for economic uncertainty. Industry-level stress analyses were also performed on industries most acutely impacted bysignificant drivers of the COVID-19 pandemic. Refer tomodeled decreases in the "Portfolio Characteristics" section for more information about COVID-19 impacted industries.
allowance. While Regions' quantitative allowance methodologies strive to reflect all risk factors, any estimate involves assumptions and uncertainties resulting in some level of imprecision. The qualitative framework has a general imprecision component which is meant to acknowledge that model and forecast errors are inherent in any modeling estimate. The September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 general imprecision allowance considered the incremental risk specificreflected management's caution with respect to the modeled reductions in the allowance given the uncertainty surrounding the pace of economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19 on commercial and consumer models as wellrecovery as the incremental risk associated with payment deferrals for certain consumer models that are not economically conditioned and as such do not fully consider these impacts.
The table below reflects a rangechanging status of macroeconomic factors utilized in the Base forecast over the two-year R&S forecast period as of September 30, 2020. The unemployment rate is the most significant macroeconomic factor among the CECL models. Unemployment normalized in the third quarter as noted above and, after reviewing updated factors, the Company determined that a current period adjustment to the Base forecast for unemployment was not required.

71



Table 12— Macroeconomic Factors in the Forecast
 Pre-R&S Period Base R&S Forecast
September 30, 2020
3Q2020 4Q2020 1Q2021 2Q2021 3Q2021 4Q2021 1Q2022 2Q2022 3Q2022
Real GDP, annualized % change25.20% 8.50% 1.40% 1.90% 2.10% 2.10% 2.30% 2.30% 1.90%
Unemployment rate9.00% 8.40% 8.10% 7.70% 7.40% 7.00% 6.80% 6.60% 6.40%
HPI, year-over-year % change5.00% 4.70% 3.90% 3.30% 2.60% 2.50% 2.60% 2.60% 2.50%
S&P 5003,345
 3,395
 3,407
 3,421
 3,436
 3,453
 3,467
 3,483
 3,497
pandemic unfolds.
Based on the overall analysis performed, management deemed an allowance of $2.4$2.1 billion to be appropriate to absorb expected credit losses in the loan and credit commitment portfolios as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
In June 2020, the Federal Reserve disclosed their estimated modeled credit losses for Regions as a part


59

Changes in the factors used by management to determine the appropriateness of the allowance or the availability of new information could cause the allowance to be increased or decreased in future periods. In addition, bank regulatory agencies, as part of their examination process, may require changes in the level of allowance based on their judgments and estimates. Volatility in certain credit metrics is to be expected. Additionally, changes in circumstances related to individually large credits, commodity prices, or certain macroeconomic forecast assumptions may result in volatility. The scenarios discussed above, or other scenarios, have the ability to result in actual credit losses that differ, perhaps materially, from the originally estimated amounts. In addition, it is difficult to predict how changes in economic conditions, including changes resulting from various pandemic scenarios, the impact of government stimulus, and other relief programs could affect borrower behavior. This analysis is not intended to estimate changes in the overall allowance, which would also be influenced by the judgment management applies to the modeled loss estimates to reflect uncertainty and imprecision based on then-current circumstances and conditions.

Details regarding the allowance and net charge-offs, including an analysis of activity from the previous year’s totals, are included in Table 139 "Allowance for Credit Losses." As noted above, economic trends such as interest rates, unemployment, volatility in commodity prices and collateral valuations as well as the length and depth of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the CARES Act and other policy accommodations will impact the future levels of net charge-offs and may result in volatility of certain credit metrics during the remainder of 20202021 and beyond.
















72



Table 13—9—Allowance for Credit Losses
 Three Months Ended March 31
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions)
Allowance for loan losses at January 1$2,167 $869 
Cumulative change in accounting guidance (1)
— 438 
Allowance for loan losses, January 1 (as adjusted for change in accounting guidance) (1)
2,167 1,307 
Loans charged-off:
Commercial and industrial45 68 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied— 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage15 — 
Residential first mortgage
Home equity lines
Home equity loans— 
Indirectvehicles
Indirectother consumer
20 23 
Consumer credit card12 16 
Other consumer15 22 
114 144 
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:
Commercial and industrial16 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied— 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied— — 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage— 
Residential first mortgage
Home equity lines
Home equity loans— 
Indirectvehicles
Indirectother consumer
— 
Consumer credit card
Other consumer
31 21 
Net charge-offs:
Commercial and industrial29 63 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied— 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage15 (1)
Residential first mortgage— — 
Home equity lines(1)
Home equity loans— — 
Indirectvehicles
Indirectother consumer
19 23 
Consumer credit card14 
Other consumer18 
83 123 
Provision for (benefit from) loan losses(108)376 
Allowance for loan losses at March 311,976 1,560 
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments at beginning of year126 45 
Cumulative change in accounting guidance (1)
— 63 
Provision for (benefit from) unfunded credit losses(34)(3)
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments at March 3192 105 
Allowance for credit losses at March 31$2,068 $1,665 

60


Three Months Ended March 31
Nine Months Ended September 30 20212020
2020 2019 (Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
Allowance for loan losses at January 1$869
 $840
Cumulative change in accounting guidance (1)
438
 
Allowance for loan losses, January 1 (as adjusted for change in accounting guidance) (1)
1,307
 840
   
Loans charged-off:   
Commercial and industrial291
 105
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied8
 8
Residential first mortgage3
 4
Home equity lines9
 13
Home equity loans2
 4
Indirectvehicles
16
 22
Indirectother consumer
58
 54
Consumer credit card46
 51
Other consumer54
 68
487
 329
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:   
Commercial and industrial24
 19
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied4
 5
Commercial investor real estate mortgage1
 1
Commercial investor real estate construction
 1
Residential first mortgage3
 3
Home equity lines8
 9
Home equity loans2
 3
Indirectvehicles
8
 9
Indirectother consumer
1
 
Consumer credit card7
 7
Other consumer11
 10
69
 67
Net charge-offs:   
Commercial and industrial267
 86
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied4
 3
Commercial investor real estate mortgage(1) (1)
Commercial investor real estate construction
 (1)
Residential first mortgage
 1
Home equity lines1
 4
Home equity loans
 1
Indirectvehicles
8
 13
Indirectother consumer
57
 54
Consumer credit card39
 44
Other consumer43
 58
418
 262
Provision for loan losses1,327
 291
Initial allowance on acquired PCD loans60
 
Allowance for loan losses at September 302,276
 869
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments at beginning of year45
 51
Cumulative change in accounting guidance (1)
63
 
Provision (credit) for unfunded credit losses41
 (3)
Reserve for unfunded credit commitments at September 30149
 48
Allowance for credit losses at September 30$2,425
 $917
Loans, net of unearned income, outstanding at end of period$88,359
 $82,786
Loans, net of unearned income, outstanding at end of period$84,755 $88,098 
Average loans, net of unearned income, outstanding for the period$88,199
 $83,536
Average loans, net of unearned income, outstanding for the period$84,755 $83,249 
Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans, annualized:Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans, annualized:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial0.28 %0.63 %
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupiedCommercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied0.09 %0.07 %
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupiedCommercial real estate construction—owner-occupied0.93 %— %
Total commercialTotal commercial0.26 %0.56 %
Commercial investor real estate mortgageCommercial investor real estate mortgage1.11 %(0.06)%
Commercial investor real estate constructionCommercial investor real estate construction— %(0.01)%
Total investor real estateTotal investor real estate0.82 %(0.05)%
Residential first mortgageResidential first mortgage— %— %
Home equity—lines of creditHome equity—lines of credit(0.06)%0.10 %
Home equity—closed-endHome equity—closed-end— %(0.02)%
Indirect—vehiclesIndirect—vehicles0.32 %0.94 %
Indirect—other consumerIndirect—other consumer3.28 %2.83 %
Consumer credit cardConsumer credit card3.19 %4.16 %
Other consumerOther consumer4.02 %5.73 %
Total consumerTotal consumer0.52 %0.79 %
TotalTotal0.40 %0.59 %
Ratios:Ratios:
Allowance for credit losses at end of period to loans, net of unearned incomeAllowance for credit losses at end of period to loans, net of unearned income2.44 %1.89 %
Allowance for credit losses at end of period to loans, excluding PPP, net (non-GAAP) (2)
Allowance for credit losses at end of period to loans, excluding PPP, net (non-GAAP) (2)
2.57 %1.89 %
Allowance for loan losses at end of period to loans, net of unearned incomeAllowance for loan losses at end of period to loans, net of unearned income2.33 %1.77 %
Allowance for credit losses at end of period to non-performing loans, excluding loans held for saleAllowance for credit losses at end of period to non-performing loans, excluding loans held for sale280 %261 %
Allowance for loan losses at end of period to non-performing loans, excluding loans held for saleAllowance for loan losses at end of period to non-performing loans, excluding loans held for sale268 %244 %

_______
(1)Regions adopted the CECL accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 and recorded the cumulative effect of the change in accounting guidance as a reduction to retained earnings and an increase to deferred tax assets. See Note 1 for additional details.
(2)See Table 19 for calculation.
73


61


 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in millions)
Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans, annualized:   
Commercial and industrial0.78 % 0.29 %
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied0.10 % 0.07 %
Total commercial0.71 % 0.26 %
Commercial investor real estate mortgage(0.03)% (0.04)%
Commercial investor real estate construction % (0.06)%
Total investor real estate(0.03)% (0.05)%
Residential first mortgage % 0.01 %
Home equity—lines of credit0.02 % 0.10 %
Home equity—closed-end % 0.06 %
Indirect—vehicles0.73 % 0.65 %
Indirect—other consumer2.49 % 2.76 %
Consumer credit card4.10 % 4.53 %
Other consumer5.03 % 6.30 %
Total consumer0.66 % 0.76 %
Total0.63 % 0.42 %
Ratios:   
Allowance for credit losses at end of period to loans, net of unearned income2.74 % 1.11 %
Allowance for credit losses at end of period to loans, excluding PPP, net (non-GAAP) (2)
2.90 % 1.11 %
Allowance for loan losses at end of period to loans, net of unearned income2.58 % 1.05 %
Allowance for credit losses at end of period to non-performing loans, excluding loans held for sale316 % 198 %
Allowance for loan losses at end of period to non-performing loans, excluding loans held for sale297 % 188 %
_______
(1)Regions adopted the CECL accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 and recorded the cumulative effect of the change in accounting guidance as a reduction to retained earnings and an increase to deferred tax assets. See Note 1 for additional details.
(2)See Table 23 for calculation.
Allocation of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment and class is summarized as follows:
Table 14—10—Allowance Allocation
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020 January 1, 2020 Loan BalanceAllowance Allocation
Allowance to Loans % (1)
Loan BalanceAllowance Allocation
Allowance to Loans % (1)
Loan Balance Allowance Allocation 
Allowance to Loans % (1)
 Loan Balance Allowance Allocation 
Allowance to Loans % (1)
(Dollars in millions)
Commercial and industrial$45,199
 $1,119
 2.48% $39,971
 $443
 1.11%Commercial and industrial$43,241 $921 2.1 %$42,870 $1,027 2.4 %
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied5,451
 247
 4.53% 5,537
 153
 2.76%Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied5,335 206 3.9 5,405 242 4.5 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied305
 22
 7.16% 331
 14
 4.23%Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied293 22 7.5 300 24 8.0 
Total commercial50,955
 1,388
 2.72% 45,839
 610
 1.33%Total commercial48,869 1,149 2.4 48,575 1,293 2.7 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage5,598
 165
 2.94% 4,936
 54
 1.09%Commercial investor real estate mortgage5,405 134 2.5 5,394 167 3.1 
Commercial investor real estate construction1,984
 30
 1.53% 1,621
 16
 0.99%Commercial investor real estate construction1,817 27 1.5 1,869 30 1.6 
Total investor real estate7,582
 195
 2.57% 6,557
 70
 1.07%Total investor real estate7,222 161 2.2 7,263 197 2.7 
Residential first mortgage16,195
 153
 0.94% 14,485
 86
 0.59%Residential first mortgage16,643 152 0.9 16,575 155 0.9 
Home equity lines4,753
 131
 2.75% 5,300
 144
 2.72%Home equity lines4,286 114 2.7 4,539 122 2.7 
Home equity loans2,839
 38
 1.34% 3,084
 32
 1.04%Home equity loans2,631 38 1.4 2,713 33 1.2 
Indirect—vehicles1,120
 26
 2.38% 1,812
 26
 1.43%Indirect—vehicles768 1.1 934 19 2.0 
Indirect—other consumer2,663
 258
 9.70% 3,249
 267
 8.22%Indirect—other consumer2,262 218 9.6 2,431 241 9.9 
Consumer credit card1,189
 162
 13.59% 1,387
 112
 8.07%Consumer credit card1,111 149 13.4 1,213 161 13.3 
Other consumer1,063
 74
 6.95% 1,250
 68
 5.44%Other consumer963 78 8.1 1,023 72 7.0 
Total consumer29,822
 842
 2.82% 30,567
 735
 2.40%Total consumer28,664 758 2.6 29,428 803 2.7 
$88,359
 $2,425
 2.74% $82,963
 $1,415
 1.71%
TotalTotal$84,755 $2,068 2.4 %$85,266 $2,293 2.7 %
Less: SBA PPP loansLess: SBA PPP loans4,317 0.1 %3,624 — 
Total, excluding PPP loans (2)
Total, excluding PPP loans (2)
$80,438 $2,065 2.6 %$81,642 $2,292 2.8 %
_______
(1)Amounts have been calculated using whole dollar values.

74



(2)Non-GAAP; see Table 19 for reconciliation.

TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS (TDRs)
TDRs are modified loans in which a concession is provided to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty. As provided initially in the CARES Act passed into law on March 27, 2020 and subsequently extended through the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law on December 27, 2020, certain loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic beginning March 1, 2020 through the earlier of 60 days after the end of the pandemic or December 31, 2020January 1, 2022 are eligible for relief from TDR classification. Regions elected this provision of the CARES Act;both Acts; therefore, modified loans that met the required guidelines for relief are not considered TDRs and are excluded from the disclosures below.
Under Regions' COVID-19 deferral and forbearance programs, customer payments are deferred for a period of time, typically 90 days. During this time, a customer's loan is not considered past due and continues to accrue interest (unless it is a nonperforming loan). As of September 30, 2020, the initial 90-day deferral period had expired for the majority of COVID-19 modified loans. See the "Third Quarter Overview" section for details on deferrals as of September, 30, 2020. Upon expiration of the deferral period, customers may apply for additional relief or resume making payments on their loans. Repayment plans for the deferrals differ depending on the loan type and repayment ability of the borrower. The CARES ActTDR relief and short-term nature of most COVID-19 deferrals precluded these modifications from being classified as TDRs as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
Residential first mortgage, home equity, consumer credit card and other consumer TDRs are consumer loans modified under the CAP. Commercial and investor real estate loan modifications are not the result of a formal program, but represent situations where modifications were offered as a workout alternative. Renewals of classified commercial and investor real estate loans are considered to be TDRs, even if no reduction in interest rate is offered, if the existing terms are considered to be below market. Insignificant modifications are not considered TDRs. More detailed information is included in Note 3 "Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses" to the consolidated financial statements. The following table summarizes the loan balance and related allowance for accruing and non-accruing TDRs for the periods presented:

62

Table 15—11—Troubled Debt Restructurings
 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 Loan
Balance
Allowance for Credit LossesLoan
Balance
Allowance for Credit Losses
 (In millions)
Accruing:
Commercial$77 $$77 $
Investor real estate12 44 
Residential first mortgage208 32 188 23 
Home equity lines33 35 
Home equity loans71 10 78 
Consumer credit card1— — 
Other consumer4— — 
406 54 427 43 
Non-accrual status or 90 days past due and still accruing:
Commercial125 28 124 18 
Investor real estate— — — — 
Residential first mortgage36 42 
Home equity lines— — 
Home equity loans
171 35 175 25 
Total TDRs - Loans$577 $89 $602 $68 
TDRs - Held For Sale— — 
Total TDRs$578 $89 $603 $68 
 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 
Loan
Balance
 Allowance for Credit Losses 
Loan
Balance
 Allowance for Credit Losses
 (In millions)
Accruing:       
Commercial$74
 $6
 $106
 $15
Investor real estate45
 2
 32
 3
Residential first mortgage178
 25
 177
 18
Home equity lines37
 5
 42
 2
Home equity loans83
 9
 109
 5
Consumer credit card1
 
 1
 
Other consumer3
 
 4
 
 421
 47
 471
 43
Non-accrual status or 90 days past due and still accruing:       
Commercial178
 22
 139
 20
Investor real estate
 
 1
 
Residential first mortgage36
 5
 40
 4
Home equity lines2
 
 2
 
Home equity loans8
 1
 6
 
 224
 28
 188
 24
Total TDRs - Loans$645
 $75
 $659
 $67
        
TDRs - Held For Sale
 
 1
 
Total TDRs$645
 $75
 $660
 $67

75



The following table provides an analysis of the changes in commercial and investor real estate TDRs. TDRs with subsequent restructurings that meet the definition of a TDR are only reported as TDR additions in the period they were first modified. Other than resolutions such as charge-offs, foreclosures, payments, sales and transfers to held for sale, Regions may remove loans from TDR classification if the following conditions are met: the borrower's financial condition improves such that the borrower is no longer in financial difficulty, the loan has not had any forgiveness of principal or interest, the loan has not been restructured as an "A" note/"B" note, the loan has been reported as a TDR over one fiscal year-end and the loan is subsequently refinanced or restructured at market terms such that it qualifies as a new loan.
For the consumer portfolio, changes in TDRs are primarily due to additions from CAP modifications and outflows from payments and charge-offs. Given the types of concessions currently being granted under the CAP as detailed in Note 3 "Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses" to the consolidated financial statements, Regions does not expect that the market interest rate condition will be widely achieved. Therefore, Regions expects consumer loans modified through CAP to continue to be identified as TDRs for the remaining term of the loan.
Table 16—12—Analysis of Changes in Commercial and Investor Real Estate TDRs
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Commercial Investor
Real Estate
 Commercial Investor
Real Estate
 (In millions)
Balance, beginning of period$245
 $33
 $291
 $19
Additions232
 35
 147
 11
Charge-offs(52) 
 (26) 
Other activity, inclusive of payments and removals (1)
(173) (23) (183) 5
Balance, end of period$252
 $45
 $229
 $35
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 CommercialInvestor
Real Estate
CommercialInvestor
Real Estate
 (In millions)
Balance, beginning of period$201 $44 $245 $33 
Additions20 81 
Charge-offs(1)— (35)— 
Other activity, inclusive of payments and removals (1)
(18)(37)(76)(19)
Balance, end of period$202 $12 $215 $15 
_________________
(1)The majority of this category consists of payments and sales. It also includes normal amortization/accretion of loan basis adjustments, loans transferred to held for sale, removals and reclassifications between portfolio segments. Additionally, it includes $18$4 million of commercial loans and $12$37 million of investor real estate loans refinanced or restructured as new loans and removed from TDR

63

classification for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019, $4March 31, 2020, $11 million of commercial loans and $1$12 million of investor real estate loans were refinanced or restructured as new loans and removed from TDR classification.

76



NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
Non-performing assets are summarized as follows:

Table 17—13—Non-Performing Assets
September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions) (Dollars in millions)
Non-performing loans:   Non-performing loans:
Commercial and industrial$459
 $347
Commercial and industrial$426 $418 
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied85
 73
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied93 97 
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied12
 11
Commercial real estate construction—owner-occupied
Total commercial556
 431
Total commercial528 524 
Commercial investor real estate mortgage114
 2
Commercial investor real estate mortgage100 114 
Commercial investor real estate construction4
 
Total investor real estate118
 2
Total investor real estate100 114 
Residential first mortgage36
 27
Residential first mortgage53 53 
Home equity lines47
 41
Home equity lines48 46 
Home equity loans9
 6
Home equity loans
Indirect - vehicles1
 
Total consumer93
 74
Total consumer110 107 
Total non-performing loans, excluding loans held for sale767
 507
Total non-performing loans, excluding loans held for sale738 745 
Non-performing loans held for sale5
 13
Non-performing loans held for sale
Total non-performing loans(1)
772
 520
Total non-performing loans(1)
746 751 
Foreclosed properties26
 53
Foreclosed properties21 25 
Non-marketable investments received in foreclosure
 5
Total non-performing assets(1)
$798
 $578
Total non-performing assets(1)
$767 $776 
Accruing loans 90 days past due:   Accruing loans 90 days past due:
Commercial and industrial$10
 $11
Commercial and industrial$$
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied
 1
Commercial real estate mortgage—owner-occupied
Total commercial10
 12
Total commercial
Commercial investor real estate mortgage1
 
Total investor real estate1
 
Residential first mortgage(2)
86
 70
Residential first mortgage(2)
87 99 
Home equity lines25
 32
Home equity lines19 19 
Home equity loans12
 10
Home equity loans14 13 
Indirect—vehicles5
 7
Indirect—vehicles
Indirect—other consumer3
 3
Indirect—other consumer
Consumer credit card13
 19
Consumer credit card14 14 
Other consumer3
 5
Other consumer
Total consumer147
 146
Total consumer145 156 
$158
 $158
$154 $164 
Non-performing loans(1) to loans and non-performing loans held for sale
0.87% 0.63%
Non-performing loans(1) to loans and non-performing loans held for sale
0.88 %0.88 %
Non-performing assets(1) to loans, foreclosed properties, non-marketable investments, and non-performing loans held for sale
0.90% 0.70%
Non-performing assets(1) to loans, foreclosed properties, non-marketable investments, and non-performing loans held for sale
0.90 %0.91 %
_________
(1)Excludes accruing loans 90 days past due.
(2)
Excludes residential first mortgage loans that are 100% guaranteed by the FHA and all guaranteed loans sold to the GNMA where Regions has the right but not the obligation to repurchase. Total 90 days or more past due guaranteed loans excluded were $47 million at September 30, 2020 and $66 million at December 31, 2019.
(1)Excludes accruing loans 90 days past due.
(2)Excludes residential first mortgage loans that are 100% guaranteed by the FHA and all guaranteed loans sold to the GNMA where Regions has the right but not the obligation to repurchase. Total 90 days or more past due guaranteed loans excluded were $51 million at March 31, 2021 and $57 million at December 31, 2020.
Non-performing loans at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 have increaseddecreased compared to year-end levels, primarily driven by downgradesa slight decline in retail IRE mortgage, energy and restaurant loans, all of which, have experienced stress due to recent declines in demand brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

77



commercial investor real estate.
Economic trends such as interest rates, unemployment, volatility in commodity prices, and collateral valuations will impact the future level of non-performing assets. Circumstances related to individually large credits could also result in volatility.

At September 30, 2020, Regions estimates that the amount64

In order to arrive at the estimated range of potential problem loans for the next quarter, credit personnel forecast certain larger dollar loans that may potentially be downgraded to non-accrual at a future time, depending upon the occurrence of future events. A variety of factors are included in the assessment of potential problem loans, including a borrower’s capacity and willingness to meet contractual repayment terms, make principal curtailments or provide additional collateral when necessary and provide current and complete financial information, including global cash flows, contingent liabilities and sources of liquidity. For other loans (for example, smaller dollar loans), a trend analysis is also incorporated to determine an estimate of potential future downgrades. In addition, the economic environment and industry trends are evaluated in the establishment of the estimated range of potential problem loans for the next quarter. Current trends will additionally influence the size of the estimated range. Because of the inherent uncertainty in forecasting future events, the estimated range of potential problem loans ultimately represents the estimated aggregate dollar amounts of loans, as opposed to an individual listing of loans.
Many of the loans on which the potential problem loan estimate is based are considered criticized and classified. Detailed disclosures for substandard accrual loans (as well as other credit quality metrics) are included in Note 3 "Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses" to the consolidated financial statements.
The following table provides an analysis of non-accrual loans (excluding loans held for sale) by portfolio segment:
Table 18—14— Analysis of Non-Accrual Loans
 
Non-Accrual Loans, Excluding Loans Held for Sale
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
 CommercialInvestor
Real Estate
Consumer(1)
Total
 (In millions)
Balance at beginning of period$524 $114 $107 $745 
Additions134 139 
Net payments/other activity(64)— — (64)
Return to accrual(18)— — (18)
Charge-offs on non-accrual loans(2)
(42)(15)— (57)
Transfers to held for sale(3)
(4)(1)— (5)
Transfers to real estate owned(2)— — (2)
Balance at end of period$528 $100 $110 $738 
 
Non-Accrual Loans, Excluding Loans Held for Sale
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Commercial Investor
Real Estate
 
Consumer(1)
 Total
 (In millions)
Balance at beginning of period$431
 $2
 $74
 $507
Additions661
 121
 21
 803
Net payments/other activity(165) (5) (2) (172)
Return to accrual(67) 
 
 (67)
Charge-offs on non-accrual loans(2)
(272) 
 
 (272)
Transfers to held for sale(3)
(14) 
 
 (14)
Transfers to real estate owned(4) 
 
 (4)
Sales(14) 
 
 (14)
Balance at end of period$556
 $118
 $93
 $767
Non-Accrual Loans, Excluding Loans Held for Sale
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Non-Accrual Loans, Excluding Loans Held for Sale
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Commercial 
Investor
Real Estate
 
Consumer(1)
 Total CommercialInvestor
Real Estate
Consumer(1)
Total
(In millions) (In millions)
Balance at beginning of period$382
 $11
 $103
 $496
Balance at beginning of period$431 $$74 $507 
Additions310
 4
 
 314
Additions258 — — 258 
Net payments/other activity(153) (4) (25) (182)Net payments/other activity(52)(1)(2)(55)
Return to accrual(16) 
 
 (16)Return to accrual(2)— — (2)
Charge-offs on non-accrual loans(2)
(96) (1) 
 (97)
Charge-offs on non-accrual loans(2)
(60)— — (60)
Transfers to held for sale(3)
(29) (1) 
 (30)
Transfers to held for sale(3)
(3)— — (3)
Transfers to real estate owned(3) 
 
 (3)Transfers to real estate owned(2)— — (2)
Sales(20) 
 
 (20)Sales(5)— — (5)
Balance at end of period$375
 $9
 $78
 $462
Balance at end of period$565 $$72 $638 
________
(1)
(1)All net activity within the consumer portfolio segment other than sales and transfers to held for sale (including related charge-offs) is included as a single net number within the net payments/other activity line.
(2)Includes charge-offs on loans on non-accrual status and charge-offs taken upon sale and transfer of non-accrual loans to held for sale.
(3)Transfers to held for sale are shown net of charge-offs of $6 million and $8 million recorded upon transfer for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

78



(2)Includes charge-offs on loans on non-accrual status and charge-offs taken upon sale and transfer of non-accrual loans to held for sale.

(3)Transfers to held for sale are shown net of charge-offs of $2 million and $1 million recorded upon transfer for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
GOODWILL
Goodwill totaled $5.2 billion at September 30, 2020both March 31, 2021 and $4.8 billion at December 31, 20192020 and is allocated to each of Regions’ reportable segments (each a reporting unit), at which level goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis or more often if events and circumstances indicate the fair value of the reporting unit may have declined below the carrying value (refer to Note 1 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for further discussion of when Regions tests goodwill for impairment and the Company's methodology and valuation approaches used to determine the estimated fair value of each reporting unit). The increase in goodwill from December 31, 2019 was related to the Company's acquisition of Ascentium during the second quarter of 2020.
The result of the assessment performed for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 did not indicate that the estimated fair values of the Company’s reporting units (Corporate Bank, Consumer Bank and Wealth Management) had declined below their respective carrying values. Therefore, Regions determined that a test of goodwill impairment was not required for each of Regions’ reporting units for the September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 interim period. Refer to Note 5 "Goodwill" to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

65

DEPOSITS
Regions competes with other banking and financial services companies for a share of the deposit market. Regions’ ability to compete in the deposit market depends heavily on the pricing of its deposits and how effectively the Company meets customers’ needs. Regions employs various means to meet those needs and enhance competitiveness, such as providing a high level of customer service and competitive pricing and convenient branch locations for its customers. Regions also serves customers through providing centralized, high-quality banking services and alternative product deliverythe Company's digital channels such as mobile and internet banking.contact center.
The following table summarizes deposits by category:
Table 19—15—Deposits
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
(In millions)
����(In millions)
Non-interest-bearing demand$49,754
 $34,113
Non-interest-bearing demand$55,925 $51,289 
Savings11,159
 8,640
Savings13,500 11,635 
Interest-bearing transaction22,294
 20,046
Interest-bearing transaction24,757 24,484 
Money market—domestic29,387
 25,326
Money market—domestic30,448 29,719 
Time deposits5,840
 7,442
Time deposits4,970 5,341 
Customer deposits118,434
 95,567
Customer deposits129,600 122,468 
Corporate treasury time deposits11
 108
Corporate treasury time deposits11 
Corporate treasury other deposits
 1,800
$118,445
 $97,475
$129,602 $122,479 
Total deposits at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 increased approximately $21.0$7.1 billion compared to year-end 20192020 levels, due todriven by increases in non-interest-bearing demand, savings, interest-bearing transaction and domestic money market categories. These increases were partially offset by decreasesa decrease in corporate treasury other deposits and customer time deposits. Non-interest-bearing demand deposits continued to increase as customers have been bringing their elevated cash levels back to Regions. Also, businessesIncreases across all categories are focused on supply chain efficiencies and turnover of receivables which has increased their cash balances and resulting deposits. Savings, interest-bearing transaction and domestic money market categories increased due to customers choosing to keep excess cash from government stimulus and funds from PPP loans in their deposit accounts. Additionally, consumers' spending has declined due to the economic environment and consumers continue to adjust their spending and saving patterns, which has led toprimarily driven by an increase in customer deposit balances.balances due to recent government stimulus payments and, to a lesser degree, new account growth. Also contributing to non-interest bearing demand growth is an increase in deposits from business customers who continued to retain excess liquidity. Customer time deposits decreased due to maturities, during the third quarter, and continued lower interest rates during the third quarter resulted in a decrease in the utilization of time deposit accounts. Corporate treasury other deposits decreased as these deposits were used to supplement incremental balance sheet funding at year-end 2019, but were not utilized at the end of the third quarter of 2020.

79



SHORT-TERMLONG-TERM BORROWINGS
Short-term borrowings, which consist of FHLB advances, were zero at September 30, 2020 as compared to $2.1 billion at December 31, 2019. The levels of these borrowings can fluctuate depending on the Company's funding needs and the sources utilized. FHLBTable 16—Long-Term Borrowings
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (In millions)
Regions Financial Corporation (Parent):
3.20% senior notes due February 2021$— $360 
3.80% senior notes due August 2023997 997 
2.25% senior notes due April 2025745 744 
7.75% subordinated notes due September 2024100 100 
6.75% subordinated debentures due November 2025155 155 
7.375% subordinated notes due December 2037298 298 
Valuation adjustments on hedged long-term debt42 64 
2,337 2,718 
Regions Bank:
2.75% senior notes due April 2021— 190 
3 month LIBOR plus 0.38% of floating rate senior notes due April 2021— 66 
6.45% subordinated notes due June 2037496 496 
Ascentium note securitizations81 97 
Other long-term debt
579 851 
Total consolidated$2,916 $3,569 
Long-term borrowings decreased from December 31, 2019by approximately $653 million since year-end 2020 due primarily to September 30, 2020 as the increase in deposits reduced the need for funding from the FHLB.
Short-term secured borrowings, such as securities sold under agreements to repurchaseredemptions of parent and FHLB advances, are a core portion of Regions funding strategy. The securities financing market and specifically short-term FHLB advances continue to provide reliable funding at attractive rates.bank debt. See the "Liquidity" section for further detail of Regions' borrowing capacity with the FHLB.FHLB, which is currently not being utilized.
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS

66


 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (In millions)
Regions Financial Corporation (Parent):   
3.20% senior notes due February 2021$359
 $358
2.75% senior notes due August 2022998
 997
3.80% senior notes due August 2023997
 996
2.25% senior notes due April 2025746
 
7.75% subordinated notes due September 2024100
 100
6.75% subordinated debentures due November 2025156
 156
7.375% subordinated notes due December 2037298
 298
Valuation adjustments on hedged long-term debt104
 45
 3,758
 2,950
Regions Bank:   
FHLB advances
 2,501
2.75% senior notes due April 2021190
 549
3 month LIBOR plus 0.38% of floating rate senior notes due April 202166
 350
3.374% senior notes converting to 3 month LIBOR plus 0.50%, callable August 2020, due August 2021
 499
3 month LIBOR plus 0.50% of floating rate senior notes, callable August 2020, due August 2021
 499
6.45% subordinated notes due June 2037496
 495
Ascentium note securitizations406
 
Other long-term debt3
 32
Valuation adjustments on hedged long-term debt
 4
 1,161
 4,929
Total consolidated$4,919
 $7,879
Long-term borrowings decreased by approximately $3.0 billion since year-end 2019, due primarily to the decrease in FHLB advancesOn January 12, 2021, Regions sent notices of $2.5 billion, as well as several other debt transactions. As mentioned aboveredemption, which resulted in the "Short-Term Borrowings" section, the increase in deposits also reduced the need for long-term borrowings from the FHLB. See the "Liquidity" section for further detailredemption on January 22, 2021, of Regions' borrowing capacity with the FHLB. In the second quarter of 2020, Regions issued $750 million ofits 3.20% senior notes due 2025. The issuance was more than offset by partial tendersFebruary 2021 pursuant to their terms, at an aggregate redemption price equal to the sum of 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed and redemptions executedany accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
On February 19, 2021, Regions Bank sent notices of redemption, which resulted in the secondredemption on March 1, 2021 of its 2.75% senior bank notes due April 1, 2021 and third quarters of 2020. Inits senior floating rate bank notes due April 1, 2021 pursuant to their terms, at an aggregate redemption price equal to the second quarter, Regions executed a partial tendersum of 100% of the two Regions Bank Senior Notes due April 2021. In the third quarter, Regions redeemed the two Regions Bank Senior Notes due August 2021 in their entirety. In conjunction with the partial tenders and redemptions of bank notes and early terminations of FHLB advances, Regions incurred related early extinguishment pre-tax charges totaling $8 million for the first nine months of 2020. Lastly, through the Ascentium acquisition, Regions acquired securitized borrowings, which the Company will manage within its broader liability management process and in line with the allowable termsprincipal amount of the contracts.
Long-term FHLB advances had a weighted-averagenotes being redeemed and any accrued and unpaid interest rate of 1.9 percent at December 31, 2019.to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The Ascentium note securitizations have various classes and have a weighted-average interest rate of 2.25 percent as of September 30,2.12% at both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, with remaining maturities ranging from 3 years to 75 years and a weighted-average of 6.03.8 years.

80



SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shareholders’ equity was $17.9 billion at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 as compared to $16.3$18.1 billion at December 31, 2019.2020. During the first ninethree months of 2020,2021, net income increased shareholders' equity by $478$642 million, cash dividends on common stock reduced shareholders' equity by $447$149 million and cash dividends on preferred stock reduced shareholder's equity by $75$28 million. The cumulative effect from the adoption of CECL decreased shareholders' equity by $377 million. See Note 1 "Basis of Presentation" for information about the CECL adoption. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income increaseddecreased shareholders' equity by $1.7 billion,$723 million, primarily due to the net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale and derivative instruments as a result of changes in market interest rates during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The derivative instruments are hedges designed to protect net interest income in a low short-term interest rate environment, such as the one that currently exists. Lastly, during the second quarter of 2020, the Company issued Series D preferred stock, which increased shareholders' equity by $346 million.
See Note 65 "Shareholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" and the "Regulatory Capital Requirements" section for additional information.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regions and Regions Bank are required to comply with regulatory capital requirements established by Federal and State banking agencies. These regulatory capital requirements involve quantitative measures of the Company's assets, liabilities and selected off-balance sheet items, and also qualitative judgments by the regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can subject the Company to a series of increasingly restrictive regulatory actions.
Under the Basel III Rules, Regions is designated as a standardized approach bank. Additional discussion of the Basel III Rules, their applicability to Regions, recent proposals and final rules issued by the federal banking agencies and recent laws enacted that impact regulatory requirements is included in the “Supervision and Regulation” subsection of the “Business” section in the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the "Regulatory Requirements" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis in the 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional discussion is also included in Note 13 "Regulatory Capital Requirements and Restrictions" to the consolidated financial statements in the 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In the third quarter of 2020, the federal banking agencies finalized a rule related to the impact of CECL on regulatory capital requirements.  The rule allows an add-back to regulatory capital for the impacts of CECL for a two-year period.  At the end of the two years, the impact is then phased-in over the following three years.  The add-back is calculated as the impact of initial adoption, adjusted for 25 percent of subsequent changes in the allowance. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the impact of the addback on CET1 was approximately $611$528 million, or approximately 5650 basis points.
The following table summarizes the applicable holding company and bank regulatory requirements:
Table 21—17—Regulatory Capital Requirements
Transitional Basis Basel III Regulatory Capital Rules
September 30, 2020
Ratio (1)
 
December 31, 2019
Ratio
 
Minimum
Requirement
 
To Be Well
Capitalized
Basel III common equity Tier 1 capital:       
Basel III Regulatory Capital RulesBasel III Regulatory Capital Rules
March 31, 2021
Ratio (1)
December 31, 2020
Ratio
Minimum
Requirement
To Be Well
Capitalized
Common equity Tier 1 capital:Common equity Tier 1 capital:
Regions Financial Corporation9.32% 9.68% 4.50% N/A
Regions Financial Corporation10.31 %9.84 %4.50 %N/A
Regions Bank11.69
 11.58
 4.50
 6.50%Regions Bank12.59 12.17 4.50 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital:       Tier 1 capital:
Regions Financial Corporation10.85% 10.91% 6.00% 6.00%Regions Financial Corporation11.87 %11.39 %6.00 %6.00 %
Regions Bank11.69
 11.58
 6.00
 8.00
Regions Bank12.59 12.17 6.00 8.00 
Total capital:       Total capital:
Regions Financial Corporation13.03% 12.68% 8.00% 10.00%Regions Financial Corporation14.04 %13.56 %8.00 %10.00 %
Regions Bank13.41
 12.92
 8.00
 10.00
Regions Bank14.31 13.89 8.00 10.00 
Leverage capital:       Leverage capital:
Regions Financial Corporation8.53% 9.65% 4.00% N/A
Regions Financial Corporation8.89 %8.71 %4.00 %N/A
Regions Bank9.20
 10.24
 4.00
 5.00%Regions Bank9.44 9.30 4.00 5.00 %
_______
(1)The current quarter Basel III CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital, Total capital, and Leverage capital ratios are estimated.

67


In October of 2020, the SCB framework that was finalized in the first quarter of 2020, was implemented. This new framework created a firm-specific risk sensitive buffer that is applied to regulatory minimum capital levels to help determine effective minimum ratio requirements. The SCB is now floored at 2.5%2.5 percent to ensure effective minimum capital levels do not decline as a result of this rule change. At implementation, the SCB replaced the current Capital Conservation Buffer, which was a static 2.5%2.5 percent in addition to the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios shown above.

81



During the third quarter of 2020, and in connection with the results of its supervisory stress test released in June 2020, the Federal Reserve finalized Regions' SCB requirement for the fourth quarter of 2020 through the third quarter of 2021 at 3.0 percent. The 3.0 percent requirement represented the amount of capital degradation under the supervisory severely adverse scenario, inclusive of four quarters of planned common stock dividends. In December 2020, the Federal Reserve disclosed the results of its supervisory stress test associated with the capital plan resubmission. While the Federal Reserve did not recalibrate SCBs as a part of the resubmission for participating banks, Regions’ implied SCB would have been floored at 2.5 percent based on capital degradation in the supervisory severely adverse scenario had the SCB been updated. The decision to update SCB requirements based on the resubmission results was initially deferred to March 31, 2021 and subsequently deferred again to June 30, 2021. As such, the Federal Reserve may decide at any point through June 30, 2021 to update Regions' and other firms' SCB requirement based on the results. Additionally, Regions chose to participate in 2021 CCAR in part to have the Federal Reserve re-evaluate Regions' SCB. The submission was made in April 2021 and the Company expects to receive the results by June 30, 2021, with an effective date October 1, 2021.
The Federal Reserve approved its rule for tailoring enhanced prudential standards for bank holding companies with $100 billion or more in total consolidated assets. The framework outlines tailored standards for matters related to capital and liquidity. Regions is a "Category IV" institution under these rules.  See the “Supervision and Regulation” subsection of the “Business” section in the 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.

LIQUIDITY
Regions maintains a robust liquidity management framework designed to effectively manage liquidity risk in accordance with sound risk management principals as well asand regulatory requirements as applicable to Regions' Category IV status under the tailoring rules. Regions'expectations. The framework establishes sustainable processes and tools to effectively identify, measure, mitigate, monitor, and report liquidity risks beginning with Regions’ Liquidity Management Policy and the Liquidity Risk Appetite Statements approved by the Board. Processes within the liquidity management framework include, but are not limited to, liquidity risk governance, cash management, cash flow forecasting, liquidity stress testing, liquidity risk limits, contingency funding plans, and collateral management. TheWhile the framework is designed to simultaneously meetcomply with liquidity regulations, the expectations of regulations, as well asprocesses are further tailored to be alignedcommensurate with Regions' business mix andRegions’ operating model and their impact to liquidity management.risk profile.
See the "Liquidity" section for more information. Also, see the “Supervision and Regulation—Liquidity Regulation” subsection of the “Business” section, the "Risk Factors" section and the "Liquidity" section in the 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
RATINGS
Table 2218 "Credit Ratings" reflects the debt ratings information of Regions Financial Corporation and Regions Bank by Standard and Poor's ("S&P"), Moody’s, Fitch and Dominion Bond Rating Service ("DBRS").
Table 22—18—Credit Ratings
As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
S&PMoody’sFitchDBRS
Regions Financial Corporation
Senior unsecured debtBBB+Baa2BBB+AL
Subordinated debtBBBBaa2BBBBBBH
Regions Bank
Short-termA-2P-1F1R-IL
Long-term bank depositsN/AA2A-A
Senior unsecured debtA-Baa2BBB+A
Subordinated debtBBB+Baa2BBBAL
OutlookStableStableStableStable
_________
N/A - Not applicable.
As of September 30, 2020
S&PMoody’sFitchDBRS
Regions Financial Corporation
Senior unsecured debtBBB+Baa2BBB+AL
Subordinated debtBBBBaa2BBBBBBH
Regions Bank
Short-termA-2P-1F1R-IL
Long-term bank depositsN/AA2A-A
Senior unsecured debtA-Baa2BBB+A
Subordinated debtBBB+Baa2BBBAL
OutlookStableStableStableStable
As of December 31, 2019
S&PMoody’sFitchDBRS
Regions Financial Corporation
Senior unsecured debtBBB+Baa2BBB+AL
Subordinated debtBBBBaa2BBBBBBH
Regions Bank
Short-termA-2P-1F1R-IL
Long-term bank depositsN/AA2A-A
Senior unsecured debtA-Baa2BBB+A
Subordinated debtBBB+Baa2BBBAL
OutlookStablePositivePositiveStable
_________
N/A - Not applicable.


82



On April 3, 2020, Moody's revised outlooks for Regions Bank and Regions Financial Corporation to stable from positive citing expectations for a contracting economy in 2020 which is expected to have a direct negative impact on U.S. banks' asset quality and profitability.
On April 9, 2020, Fitch revised the outlook for Regions Financial Corporation to stable from positive as part of an overall revision of its U.S. bank sector and rating outlook. Revision to the overall outlook was driven by concerns over the negative financial and economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In general, ratings agencies base their ratings on many quantitative and qualitative factors, including capital adequacy, liquidity, asset quality, business mix, probability of government support, and level and quality of earnings. Any downgrade in credit ratings by one or more ratings agencies may impact Regions in several ways, including, but not limited to, Regions’ access to the capital markets or short-term funding, borrowing cost and capacity, collateral requirements, and acceptability of its

68

letters of credit, thereby potentially adversely impacting Regions’ financial condition and liquidity. See the “Risk Factors” section in the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for more information.
A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities, and the ratings are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The table below presents computations of earnings and certain other financial measures, which exclude certain significant items that are included in the financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include “adjusted average totalbalances of loans”, "ending total loans excluding PPP, net""adjusted ending balances of loans", "ACL to loans excluding PPP, net ratio", "adjusted net interest margin", “adjusted efficiency ratio”, “adjusted fee income ratio”, “return on average tangible common shareholders' equity”, on a consolidated operations basis, and end of period “tangible common shareholders’ equity”, and related ratios. Regions believes that expressing earnings and certain other financial measures excluding these significant items provides a meaningful basebasis for period-to-period comparisons, which management believes will assist investors in analyzing the operating results of the Company and predicting future performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are also used by management to assess the performance of Regions’ business because management does not consider the activities related to the adjustments to be indications of ongoing operations. Regions believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as that applied by management. Management and the Board utilize these non-GAAP financial measures as follows:
Preparation of Regions’ operating budgets
Monthly financial performance reporting
Monthly close-out reporting of consolidated results (management only)
Presentations to investors of Company performance
Metrics for incentive compensation
Average total loans and ending total loans are presented excluding loan balances related to loans originated through the SBA's PPP program, the indirect-other consumer exit portfolio and indirect vehiclesthe indirect-vehicles exit portfolio to arrive at adjusted average total loans (non-GAAP) and adjusted ending total loans (non-GAAP). Regions believes adjusting average and ending total loans provides a meaningful calculation of loan growth rates and presents them on the same basis as that applied by management.
Ending total loans are presented excluding loan balances related to loans originated through the SBA's PPP program. Regions believes the related ACL to loans excluding PPP ratio provides meaningful information about credit loss allowance levels when the SBA's PPP loans, which are fully backed by the U.S. government, are excluded from total loans.loans and the related credit loss is excluded from the total allowance for credit losses.
Net interest margin is presented excluding the impact of SBA PPP loans and excess cash, defined as cash exceeding $750 million. Regions believes the adjusted net interest margin (non-GAAP) provides investors with meaningful additional information about Regions' performance when margin associated with the SBA's PPP loans and excess cash are excluded from net interest margin (GAAP).
The adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP), which is a measure of productivity, is generally calculated as adjusted non-interest expense divided by adjusted total revenue on a taxable-equivalent basis. The adjusted fee income ratio (non-GAAP) is generally calculated as adjusted non-interest income divided by adjusted total revenue on a taxable-equivalent basis. Management uses these ratios to monitor performance and believes these measures provide meaningful information to investors. Non-interest expense (GAAP) is presented excluding adjustments to arrive at adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP), which is the numerator for the adjusted efficiency ratio. Non-interest income (GAAP) is presented excluding adjustments to arrive at adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP), which is the numerator for the adjusted fee income ratio. Net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis and non-interest income are added together to arrive at total revenue on a taxable-equivalent basis. Adjustments are made to arrive at adjusted total revenue on a taxable-equivalent basis (non-GAAP), which is the denominator for the adjusted efficiency and adjusted fee income ratios.
Tangible common shareholders’ equity ratios have become a focus of some investors in analyzing the capital position of the Company absent the effects of intangible assets and preferred stock. Traditionally, the Federal Reserve and other banking regulatory bodies have assessed a bank’s capital adequacy based on CET1,Tier 1 capital, the calculation of which is codified in federal banking regulations. Analysts and banking regulators have assessed Regions’ capital adequacy using the tangible common shareholders’ equity measure. Because tangible common shareholders’ equity is not formally defined by GAAP, this measure is considered to be a non-GAAP financial measure and other entities may calculate it differently than Regions’ disclosed calculations. Since analysts and banking

83



regulators may assess Regions’ capital adequacy using tangible common shareholders’ equity, Regions believes that it is useful to provide investors the ability to assess Regions’ capital adequacy on this same basis.

69

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP. In particular, a measure of earnings that excludes selected items does not represent the amount that effectively accrues directly to shareholders.
The following tables provide: 1) a reconciliation of average total loans (GAAP) to adjusted average total loans (non-GAAP), 2) a reconciliation of ending total loans (GAAP) to adjusted ending total loans (non-GAAP), 3) a reconciliation of ending total loans excluding PPP loans (non-GAAP), a reconciliation of ACL (GAAP) to ACL excluding PPP loans' ACL (non-GAAP), and a computation of ACL to ending loans excluding PPP loans (non-GAAP), 3)4) a reconciliation of net interest margin (GAAP) to adjusted net interest margin (non-GAAP), 5) a reconciliation of net income (GAAP) to net income available to common shareholders (GAAP), 4)6) a reconciliation of non-interest expense (GAAP) to adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP), 5)7) a reconciliation of net interest income/margin,income, taxable equivalent basis (GAAP) to adjusted net interest income/margin,income, taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP), 6)8) a reconciliation of non-interest income (GAAP) to adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP), 9) a computation of adjusted total revenue (non-GAAP), 7)10) a computation of the adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP), 8)11) a computation of the adjusted fee income ratio (non-GAAP), and 9)12) a reconciliation of average and ending shareholders’ equity (GAAP) to average and ending tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP) and calculations of related ratios (non-GAAP).

Table 23—19—GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Three Months Ended March 31
20212020
(Dollars in millions)
ADJUSTED AVERAGE BALANCES OF LOANS
Average total loans (GAAP)$84,755 $83,249 
Less: SBA PPP loans3,798 — 
Less: Indirect—other consumer exit portfolio1,034 1,696 
Less: Indirect—vehicles850 1,679 
Adjusted average total loans (non-GAAP)$79,073 $79,874 
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (Dollars in millions)
ADJUSTED AVERAGE BALANCES OF LOANS       
Average total loans (GAAP)$89,370
 $82,986
 $88,199
 $83,536
Less: SBA PPP Loans4,558
 
 28
 
Less: Indirect-other consumer exit portfolio (1)
1,318
 1,906
 1,502
 1,853
Less: Indirect—vehicles1,223
 2,247
 1,447
 2,581
Adjusted average total loans (non-GAAP)$82,271
 $78,833
 $85,222
 $79,102
 Three Months Ended March 31
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions)
ADJUSTED ENDING BALANCES OF LOANS
Ending total loans (GAAP)84,755 88,098 
Less: SBA PPP loans4,317 — 
Less: Indirect—other consumer exit portfolio971 1,591 
Less: Indirect—vehicles768 1,557 
Adjusted ending total loans (non-GAAP)$78,699 $84,950 
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
ACL/LOANS, EXCLUDING PPP, NET
Ending total loans (GAAP)$84,755 $85,266 
Less: SBA PPP loans4,317 3,624 
Ending total loans excluding PPP, net (non-GAAP)$80,438 $81,642 
ACL at period end$2,068 $2,293 
Less: SBA PPP loans' ACL
ACL excluding PPP loans' ACL (non-GAAP)$2,065 $2,292 
ACL/Loans, excluding PPP, net (non-GAAP)2.57 %2.81 %
 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 September 30, 2019
 (Dollars in millions)
ACL/LOANS, EXCLUDING PPP, NET     
Ending total loans (GAAP)$88,359
 $82,963
 $82,786
Less: SBA PPP loans4,594
 
 
Ending total loans excluding PPP, net (non-GAAP)$83,765

$82,963

$82,786
ACL at period end$2,425
 $914
 $917
ACL/Loans, excluding PPP, net (non-GAAP)2.90% 1.10% 1.11%

Three Months Ended March 31
20212020
ADJUSTED NET INTEREST MARGIN
Net interest margin (GAAP)3.02 %3.44 %
Impact of SBA PPP loans (1)
(0.04)%NM
Impact of excess cash (2)
0.42 %NM
Adjusted net interest margin (non-GAAP)3.40 %3.44 %

8470



 Three Months Ended March 31
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions)
INCOMEINCOME
Net income (GAAP)Net income (GAAP)$642 $162 
Preferred dividends (GAAP)Preferred dividends (GAAP)(28)(23)
Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP)Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP)A$614 $139 
ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY AND FEE INCOME RATIOSADJUSTED EFFICIENCY AND FEE INCOME RATIOS
Non-interest expense (GAAP)Non-interest expense (GAAP)B$928 $836 
Significant items:Significant items:
Contribution to Regions' Financial Corporation foundationContribution to Regions' Financial Corporation foundation(2)— 
Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges(5)(11)
Salary and employee benefits—severance chargesSalary and employee benefits—severance charges(3)(1)
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)C$918 $824 
Net interest income (GAAP)Net interest income (GAAP)D$967 $928 
Taxable-equivalent adjustmentTaxable-equivalent adjustment11 12 
Net interest income, taxable-equivalent basisNet interest income, taxable-equivalent basisE978 940 
 Three Months Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (Dollars in millions)
INCOME        
Net income (GAAP) $530
 $409
 $478
 $1,193
Preferred dividends (GAAP) (29) (24) (75) (56)
Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP)A$501
 $385
 $403
 $1,137
ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY AND FEE INCOME RATIOS        
Non-interest expense (GAAP)B$896
 $871
 $2,656
 $2,592
Significant items:        
Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges (3) (5) (24) (13)
Salary and employee benefits—severance charges (2) (1) (5) (5)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (2) 
 (8) 
Professional, legal and regulatory expenses 
 
 (7) 
Acquisition expenses 
 
 (1) 
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)C$889
 $865
 $2,611
 $2,574
Net interest income (GAAP)D$988
 $937
 $2,888
 $2,827
Taxable-equivalent adjustment 12
 13
 37
 40
Net interest income, taxable-equivalent basisE1,000
 950
 2,925
 2,867
Non-interest income (GAAP)F655
 558
 1,713
 1,554
Non-interest income (GAAP)F641 485 
Significant items:        Significant items:
Securities (gains) losses, net (3) 
 (4) 26
Securities (gains) losses, net(1)— 
Valuation gain on equity investment (2)
 (44) 
 (44) 
Gains on equity investmentGains on equity investment(3)— 
Leveraged lease termination gains 
 (1) (2) (1)Leveraged lease termination gains— (2)
Gain on sale of affordable housing residential mortgage loans (3)
 
 
 
 (8)
Adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP)G$608
 $557
 $1,663
 $1,571
Adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP)G$637 $483 
Total revenueD+F=H$1,643
 $1,495
 $4,601
 $4,381
Total revenueD+F=H$1,608 $1,413 
Adjusted total revenueD+G=I$1,596
 $1,494
 $4,551
 $4,398
Adjusted total revenueD+G=I$1,604 $1,411 
Total revenue, taxable-equivalent basisE+F=J$1,655
 $1,508
 $4,638
 $4,421
Total revenue, taxable-equivalent basisE+F=J$1,619 $1,425 
Adjusted total revenue, taxable-equivalent basis (non-GAAP)E+G=K$1,608
 $1,507
 $4,588
 $4,438
Adjusted total revenue, taxable-equivalent basis (non-GAAP)E+G=K$1,615 $1,423 
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)B/J54.13% 57.75% 57.27% 58.63%
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)C/K55.28% 57.40% 56.93% 58.00%
Fee income ratio (GAAP)F/J39.57% 37.00% 36.94% 35.15%
Adjusted fee income ratio (non-GAAP)G/K37.81% 36.97% 36.26% 35.41%
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)(3)
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)(3)
B/J57.32 %58.65 %
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)(3)
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)(3)
C/K56.85 %57.89 %
Fee income ratio (GAAP)(3)
Fee income ratio (GAAP)(3)
F/J39.58 %34.05 %
Adjusted fee income ratio (non-GAAP)(3)
Adjusted fee income ratio (non-GAAP)(3)
G/K39.43 %33.95 %
RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Average shareholders’ equity (GAAP) $17,759
 $16,621
 $17,203
 $15,918
Average shareholders’ equity (GAAP)$18,038 $16,460 
Less: Average intangible assets (GAAP) 5,322
 4,949
 5,214
 4,940
Less: Average intangible assets (GAAP)5,309 4,947 
Average deferred tax liability related to intangibles (GAAP) (103) (93) (96) (94) Average deferred tax liability related to intangibles (GAAP)(104)(92)
Average preferred stock (GAAP) 1,656
 1,310
 1,459
 1,097
Average preferred stock (GAAP)1,656 1,310 
Average tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)L$10,884
 $10,455
 $10,626
 $9,975
Average tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)L$11,177 $10,295 
Return on average tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)(4)
A/L18.32% 14.62% 5.07% 15.24%
Return on average tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)(4)
A/L22.28 %5.43 %

85


Table of Contents
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
  (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
TANGIBLE COMMON RATIOS
Ending shareholders’ equity (GAAP)$17,862 $18,111 
Less: Ending intangible assets (GAAP)5,295 5,312 
  Ending deferred tax liability related to intangibles (GAAP)(96)(106)
  Ending preferred stock (GAAP)1,656 1,656 
Ending tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)M$11,007 $11,249 
Ending total assets (GAAP)$153,331 $147,389 
Less: Ending intangible assets (GAAP)5,295 5,312 
  Ending deferred tax liability related to intangibles (GAAP)(96)(106)
Ending tangible assets (non-GAAP)N$148,132 $142,183 
End of period shares outstandingO961 960 
Tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)(3)
M/N7.43 %7.91 %
Tangible common book value per share (non-GAAP)(3)
M/O$11.46 $11.71 


  September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
  (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
TANGIBLE COMMON RATIOS    
Ending shareholders’ equity (GAAP) $17,904
 $16,295
Less: Ending intangible assets (GAAP) 5,316
 4,950
  Ending deferred tax liability related to intangibles (GAAP) (105) (92)
  Ending preferred stock (GAAP) 1,656
 1,310
Ending tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)M$11,037
 $10,127
Ending total assets (GAAP) $145,180
 $126,240
Less: Ending intangible assets (GAAP) 5,316
 4,950
  Ending deferred tax liability related to intangibles (GAAP) (105) (92)
Ending tangible assets (non-GAAP)N$139,969
 $121,382
End of period shares outstandingO960
 957
Tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)M/N7.88% 8.34%
Tangible common book value per share (non-GAAP)M/O$11.49
 $10.58
________
NM - Not Meaningful
(1) InThe impact of SBA PPP loans was determined using average PPP loan balances and the fourth quarterrelated net interest income of 2019, Regions decided not to renew a third party relationship.$3.8 billion and $40 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2021.
(2) InThe impact of excess cash was determined using the third quarteraverage cash balance in excess of 2020,$750 million and the equity investee executed an initial public offering. However, the Company is subject to a conventional post-issuance 180 day lock-up period, which prevents the salerelated net interest income of its position.$15.8 billion and $2 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2021.
(3) The gain on sale of affordable housing residential mortgage loans in the first quarter of 2019 was the result of the sale of approximately $167 million of loans.Amounts have been calculated using whole dollar values.
(4)Income statement amounts have been annualized in calculation.

86


71


OPERATING RESULTS
NET INTEREST INCOME AND MARGIN
Table 24—20—Consolidated Average Daily Balances and Yield/Rate Analysis
Three Months Ended September 30 Three Months Ended March 31
2020 2019 20212020
Average
Balance
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate
Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate
(Dollars in millions; yields on taxable-equivalent basis) (Dollars in millions; yields on taxable-equivalent basis)
Assets           Assets
Earning assets:           Earning assets:
Debt securities (1)
$24,950
 $140
 2.24 % $23,909
 $160
 2.67%
Debt securities (1)
$27,180 $133 1.96 %$23,766 $158 2.66 %
Loans held for sale1,147
 8
 2.89
 557
 5
 3.73
Loans held for sale1,603 12 3.10 514 3.72 
Loans, net of unearned income (2)(3)
89,370
 915
 4.06
 82,986
 983
 4.70
Loans, net of unearned income (2)(3)
84,755 865 4.11 83,249 915 4.40 
Other earning assets11,695
 8
 0.30
 2,087
 15
 2.82
Interest bearing deposits in other banksInterest bearing deposits in other banks16,509 0.10 797 1.08 
Other earning assets(4)
Other earning assets(4)
1,279 10 3.27 1,505 11 3.05 
Total earning assets127,162
 1,071
 3.35
 109,539
 1,163
 4.21
Total earning assets131,326 1,024 3.14 109,831 1,091 3.97 
Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for sale, net (1)
1,143
     251
    
Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for sale, net (1)
867 510 
Allowance for loan losses(2,308)     (857)    Allowance for loan losses(2,139)(1,315)
Cash and due from banks2,174
     1,891
    Cash and due from banks1,931 1,915 
Other non-earning assets14,674
     13,839
    Other non-earning assets14,569 13,830 
$142,845
     $124,663
    $146,554 $124,771 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity           Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:           Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings$10,935
 4
 0.14
 $8,607
 4
 0.16
Savings$12,340 0.15 $8,822 0.17 
Interest-bearing checking22,098
 4
 0.07
 18,257
 33
 0.71
Interest-bearing checking24,171 0.04 19,273 22 0.47 
Money market29,146
 8
 0.12
 24,904
 42
 0.68
Money market29,425 0.04 25,151 28 0.46 
Time deposits6,150
 16
 1.08
 7,712
 31
 1.67
Time deposits5,158 0.74 7,302 26 1.44 
Other deposits13
 
 1.87
 977
 6
 2.25
Other deposits— 1.81 919 1.57 
Total interest-bearing deposits (4)
68,342
 32
 0.19
 60,457
 116
 0.77
Total interest-bearing deposits (5)
Total interest-bearing deposits (5)
71,098 19 0.11 61,467 84 0.55 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
 
 208
 1
 2.28
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase— — — 151 1.39 
Other short-term borrowings
 
 
 2,187
 13
 2.31
Other short-term borrowings— — — 1,644 1.69 
Long-term borrowings5,829
 39
 2.63
 9,340
 83
 3.47
Long-term borrowings3,192 27 3.42 8,402 59 2.81 
Total interest-bearing liabilities74,171
 71
 0.38
 72,192
 213
 1.17
Total interest-bearing liabilities74,290 46 0.25 71,664 151 0.85 
Non-interest-bearing deposits (4)
48,314
 
 
 33,599
 
 
Non-interest-bearing deposits (5)
Non-interest-bearing deposits (5)
51,839 — — 34,205 — — 
Total funding sources122,485
 71
 0.23
 105,791
 213
 0.80
Total funding sources126,129 46 0.15 105,869 151 0.57 
Net interest spread (1)
    2.97
     3.04
Net interest spread (1)
2.89 3.12 
Other liabilities2,576
     2,251
    Other liabilities2,387 2,442 
Shareholders’ equity17,759
     16,621
    Shareholders’ equity18,038 16,460 
Noncontrolling Interest25
     
    
$142,845
     $124,663
    
Net interest income /margin on a taxable-equivalent basis (5)
  $1,000
 3.13 %   $950
 3.44%
$146,554 $124,771 
Net interest income /margin on a taxable-equivalent basis (6)
Net interest income /margin on a taxable-equivalent basis (6)
$978 3.02 %$940 3.44 %
_____
(1)Debt securities are included on an amortized cost basis with yield and net interest margin calculated accordingly.
(2)Loans, net of unearned income include non-accrual loans for all periods presented.
(3)Interest income includes net loan fees of $34 million and $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(4)Due to the impact of interest bearing deposits in other banks on the balance sheet in 2021, other earning assets and interest bearing deposits in other banks for prior periods have been revised to reflect the 2021 presentation.
(5)Total deposit costs may be calculated by dividing total interest expense on deposits by the sum of interest-bearing deposits and non-interest-bearing deposits. The rates for total deposit costs equal 0.06% and 0.35% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(6)The computation of taxable-equivalent net interest income is based on the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for both March 31, 2021 and 2020 adjusted for applicable state income taxes net of the related federal tax benefit.
(1)Debt securities are included on an amortized cost basis with yield, net interest spread, and net interest margin calculated accordingly.
(2)Loans, net of unearned income include non-accrual loans for all periods presented.
(3)Interest income includes net loan fees of $21 million and $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(4)Total deposit costs may be calculated by dividing total interest expense on deposits by the sum of interest-bearing deposits and non-interest-bearing deposits. The rates for total deposit costs equal 0.11% and 0.49% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(5)The computation of taxable-equivalent net interest income is based on the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for both September 30, 2020 and 2019 adjusted for applicable state income taxes net of the related federal tax benefit.



87



 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2020 2019
 Average Balance Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Rate
 Average
Balance
 Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Rate
 (Dollars in millions; yields on taxable-equivalent basis)
Assets           
Earning assets:           
Debt securities—taxable (1)
$24,184
 $446
 2.46% $24,423
 $488
 2.66%
Loans held for sale824
 19
 3.12
 420
 12
 3.83
Loans, net of unearned income (2)(3)
88,199
 2,741
 4.13
 83,536
 2,983
 4.75
Other earning assets7,195
 32
 0.60
 2,199
 55
 3.35
Total earning assets120,402
 3,238
 3.58
 110,578
 3,538
 4.26
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net (1)
896
     (107)    
Allowance for loan losses(1,829)     (852)    
Cash and due from banks2,053
     1,880
    
Other non-earning assets14,316
     13,938
    
 $135,838
     $125,437
    
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity           
Interest-bearing liabilities:           
Savings$9,973
 11
 0.15
 $8,754
 11
 0.16
Interest-bearing checking21,046
 32
 0.20
 18,808
 99
 0.70
Money market27,395
 46
 0.22
 24,418
 131
 0.72
Time deposits6,712
 63
 1.27
 7,662
 91
 1.62
Other deposits333
 4
 1.58
 948
 17 2.32
Total interest-bearing deposits (4)
65,459
 156
 0.32
 60,590
 349 0.77
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase50
 1
 1.39
 265
 4
 2.38
Other short-term borrowings1,064
 9
 1.13
 1,964
 37
 2.46
Long-term borrowings7,261
 147
 2.68
 10,640
 281
 3.49
Total interest-bearing liabilities73,834
 313
 0.57
 73,459
 671 1.22
Non-interest-bearing deposits (4)
42,323
 
 
 33,791
 
 
Total funding sources116,157
 313
 0.36
 107,250
 671 0.83
Net interest spread (1)
    3.01
     3.04
Other liabilities2,470
     2,265
    
Shareholders’ equity17,203
     15,918
    
Noncontrolling Interest8
     4
    
 $135,838
     $125,437
    
Net interest income and other financing income/margin on a taxable-equivalent basis (1)(5)
  $2,925
 3.24%   $2,867
 3.47%
_____
(1)Debt securities are included on an amortized cost basis with yield, net interest spread, and net interest margin calculated accordingly.
(2)Loans, net of unearned income include non-accrual loans for all periods presented.
(3)Interest income includes net loan fees of $26 million and $4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(4)Total deposit costs may be calculated by dividing total interest expense on deposits by the sum of interest-bearing deposits and non-interest-bearing deposits. The rates for total deposit costs equal 0.19% and 0.49% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(5)The computation of taxable-equivalent net interest income is based on the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for both September 30, 2020 and 2019 adjusted for applicable state income taxes net of the related federal tax benefit.

The increase in net interest income for the thirdfirst quarter 20202021 compared to the same period in 20192020 was driven by declines in deposit costs, combined with decreases in outstanding borrowings and FHLB advances as a part of Regions' active cash management strategy. The decline in interest expense was partially offset by a decline in interest income on loans which was aided in the first quarter of 2021 by increases in loan balances and fee income attributable to PPP lending, the Company's April

72

2020 equipment finance company acquisition of Ascentium Capital LLC, and increased production of residential first mortgage loans, a decrease in deposit costs, and decreases in short and long-term borrowings through the redemption of Bank senior notes and paydowns of FHLB advances. Net interest income also benefitted from the execution ofloans. Additionally, the Company's hedging strategy became active in the first quarter of 2020, with benefits expanding as more notional became active throughout 2020, which also contributed to the increase in net interest rate hedging strategy.income. The hedges are designed to protect net interest income in a low short-term interest rate environment, such as the one that currently exists, and had a positive impact of approximately $163$102 million for the first nine months

88



of 2020, of which $942021 compared to $9 million was realized in the three months ended September 30, 2020. The hedging strategy produced no benefits beforefirst quarter of 2020.
The declinesdecline in net interest margin for the thirdfirst quarter 2020 and the first nine months of 2020,2021, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2019, were2020, was primarily driven by elevated liquidity as indicated by higher cash levels,balances, increases in loan balances due to PPP lending and loan production at lower market interest rates. Additionally, net interest margin was negatively impacted by the repricing of fixed rate loan portfolios and the securities portfolio at lower market interest rates. Excluding the impact of PPP lending and excess cash, which Regions considers to be balances in excess of $750 million, adjusted net interest margin (non-GAAP) for the first quarter 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 declined modestly to 3.40%. See Table 19 "GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a reconciliation of adjusted net interest margin.
MARKET RISK—INTEREST RATE RISK
Regions’ primary market risk is interest rate risk. This includes uncertainty with respect to absolute interest rate levels as well as relative interest rate levels, which are impacted by both the shape and the slope of the various yield curves that affect the financial products and services that the Company offers. To quantify this risk, Regions measures the change in its net interest income in various interest rate scenarios compared to a base case scenario. Net interest income sensitivity to market rate movements is a useful short-term indicator of Regions’ interest rate risk.
Sensitivity Measurement—Financial simulation models are Regions’ primary tools used to measure interest rate exposure. Using a wide range of sophisticated simulation techniques provides management with extensive information on the potential impact to net interest income caused by changes in interest rates. Models are structured to simulate cash flows and accrual characteristics of Regions’ balance sheet. Assumptions are made about the direction and volatility of interest rates, the slope of the yield curve, and the changing composition of the balance sheet that results from both strategic plans and from customer behavior. Among the assumptions are expectations of balance sheet growth and composition, the pricing and maturity characteristics of existing business and the characteristics of future business. Interest rate-related risks are expressly considered, such as pricing spreads, the pricing of deposit accounts, prepayments and other option risks. Regions considers these factors, as well as the degree of certainty or uncertainty surrounding their future behavior.
The primary objective of asset/liability management at Regions is to coordinate balance sheet composition with interest rate risk management to sustain reasonable and stable net interest income throughout various interest rate cycles. In computing interest rate sensitivity for measurement, Regions compares a set of alternative interest rate scenarios to the results of a base case scenario derived using “market forward rates.” The standard set of interest rate scenarios includes the traditional instantaneous parallel rate shifts of plus 100 and 200 basis points. Given low market rates by historical standards, the Company focuses on a falling rate shock scenario where all rates fall to levels consistent with most yield curve tenors floored near zero and a reduction in mortgage indices based on historical minimums as explained in the following section.minimums. In addition to parallel curve shifts, multiple curve steepening and flattening scenarios are contemplated. Regions includes simulations of gradual interest rate movements phased in over a six-month period that may more realistically mimic the speed of potential interest rate movements.
Exposure to Interest Rate Movements—As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Regions was modestly asset sensitive to both gradual and instantaneous parallel yield curve shifts as compared to the base case for the 12-month measurement horizon ending September 2021. March 2022.
The thirdfirst quarter of 2021 continued the trend of strong balance sheet growth in low-cost deposits and cash balances held with the Federal Reserve. These trends increase reported assetRetention of these balance sheet liquidity inflows is uncertain and much of the recent deposit growth is expected to be more rate sensitive under a rising rate scenario. Therefore, additional sensitivity levelsanalysis focused on pandemic-related "surge" deposit pricing behavior and retention is outlined in the near-term; however, this is offset somewhat by the addition of approximately $3 billion of fixed-rate investment securities (Agency MBS and Agency CMBS) within the quarter.Table 21.
The estimated exposure associated with the rising and falling rate scenarios in the table below reflects the combined impacts of movements in short-term and long-term interest rates. The declineNet interest income sensitivity to short-term rates is approximately neutral when excluding pandemic-related deposit increases. An increase or reduction in short-term interest rates (such as the Fed Funds rate, the rate of Interest on Excess Reserves and 1 month1-month LIBOR) will lead to a reduction ofdrive the yield on assets and liabilities contractually tied to such rates.rates higher or lower. Under that environment, it is expected that declineschanges in funding costs and increases in balance sheet hedging income will completely offset the declinechange in asset yields. Therefore,Importantly, the potential to retain "surge" deposits with lower than expected repricing behavior represents an opportunity for further net interest income sensitivity to short-term rates is approximately neutral. growth.
Net interest income remains exposed to longer yield curve tenors. A reductionWhile this was a headwind to net interest income during the pandemic, it also represents a tailwind to net interest income growth as the yield curve steepens. An increase in intermediate and long-term interest rates (such as intermediate to longer-term U.S. Treasuries, swap and mortgage rates) will drive yields lowerhigher on certain fixed rate, newly originated or renewed loans, reduceincrease prospective yields on certain investment portfolio purchases, and increasereduce amortization of premium expense on existing securities in the investment portfolio.
The table below summarizes Regions' positioningopposite is true in various parallel yield curve shifts (i.e., including all yield curve tenors). The scenarios are inclusive of allan environment where intermediate and long-term interest rate risk hedging activities. Forward starting hedges that have been transacted are contemplated to the extent they start within the measurement horizon. More information regarding forward starting hedges is disclosed in Table 26 and its accompanying description.

rates fall.
89


73


Table 25—Interest Rate Sensitivitynts

Estimated Annual Change
in Net Interest Income
September 30, 2020(1)(2)
(In millions)
Gradual Change in Interest Rates
+ 200 basis points
$249
+ 100 basis points144
- 100 basis points (floored)(3)
(79)
Instantaneous Change in Interest Rates
+ 200 basis points
$286
+ 100 basis points184
- 100 basis points (floored)(3)
(100)
_________
(1)Disclosed interest rate sensitivity levels represent the 12 month forward looking net interest income changes as compared to market forward rate cases and include expected balance sheet growth and remixing.
(2)Forward starting cash flow hedges already transacted will reduce sensitivity levels into 1Q 2021 as they continue to move into the measurement horizon. See Table 27 for additional information regarding hedge start dates.
(3)The -100 basis point (floored) scenario represents a 12 month average rate shock of -16 basis points and -80 basis points to approximately zero for 1 month LIBOR and the 10 year U.S. Treasury yield, respectively. Mortgage yield shocks are floored at their historical minimums minus 35 basis points.
As market interest rates increased in recent years, Regions had established scenarios by which yield curve tenors will fall to a consistent level. The shock magnitude for each tenor, when compared to market forward rates, equated to the lesser of the shock scenario amount, or a rate 35 basis points lower than the historical all-time minimum. Recent market volatility and new historic lows established for longer yield curve tenors have resulted in a shock scenario where the majority of rates now fall to approximately zero. Mortgage rates, which have retained somewhat elevated levels, are still being shocked in the manner previously described. Further, the scenarios presented do not allow for negative rates. The falling rate scenarios in Table 25 above quantify the expected impact for both gradual and instantaneous shocks under this environment.
As discussed above, the interest rate sensitivity analysis presented below in Table 2521 is informed by a variety of assumptions and estimates regarding the progression of the balance sheet in both the baseline scenario as well as the scenarios of instantaneous and gradual shifts in the yield curve. Though there are many assumptions which affect the estimates for net interest income, those pertaining to deposit pricing, deposit mix and overall balance sheet composition are particularly impactful. Given the uncertainties associated with the prolonged period of low interest rates and industry liquidity, management evaluates the impact to its sensitivity analysis of these key assumptions. Sensitivity calculations are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future results.
The Company’s baseline balance sheet assumptions include loan growth and deposit normalization reflecting management's best estimate. estimate for balance sheet growth in the coming 12 months. However, the behavior of pandemic-related "surge" deposits under a rising rate scenario is uncertain. Therefore, Table 21 includes two balance sheet scenarios to help inform a potential range of outcomes. The first is an opportunity scenario, and assumes that these deposits behave more like stable, legacy balances, which is consistent with historical disclosures. The second is a reduction scenario that assumes that these depositors will be more sensitive to rate, requiring a higher interest rate in order to hold their balances with the bank. For this scenario, "surge" deposits are assumed to be all balance growth on legacy accounts from February 2020 to March 2021, or roughly $27.5 billion. These deposits, including non-interest bearing, are attributed with a 75% repricing beta in rising rate scenarios.
The behavior of depositsdeposit pricing in response to changes in interest rate levels is largely informed by analyses of prior rate cycles, but with suitable adjustments based on management’s expectations in the current environment.cycles. In the base case scenario and falling rate scenarios in Table 25,21, interest-bearing deposit rates move into the single digits. The deposit beta model is dynamic across both interest rate level and time. Currently, the Scenario One gradual +100 basis point shock outlined in the table below includes an approximate 20% to 25% interest-bearing deposit beta for legacy deposits. Again, the "surge" deposit interest-bearing deposit beta is bookended in each scenario,assuming legacy betas and a 75% beta, respectively. Deposit pricing outperformance or underperformance of 5% in that scenario would increase or decrease net interest income by approximately $28 million, respectively.
In rising rate scenarios only, management assumes that the mix of legacy deposits will change versus the base case balance sheet assumptions as informed by analyses of prior rate cycles. Management assumes that in rising rate scenarios, some shift from non-interest bearing to interest-bearing products will occur. The magnitude of the shift is rate dependent and equates to approximately $3$3.0 billion over 12 months in the gradual +100 basis point scenario in Table 25. Since21.
The table below summarizes Regions' positioning in various parallel yield curve shifts (i.e., including all yield curve tenors). The scenarios are inclusive of all interest rate hedging activities. More information regarding hedges is disclosed in Table 22 and its accompanying description. Importantly, outstanding receive-fixed cash flow hedges begin to mature in late 2022. While those maturities are outside of the end12-month horizon of 2019,the analysis outlined in Table 21, the hedge maturity profile will begin to add asset sensitivity at a time when markets currently expect the FOMC to begin to increase short-term interest rates. Regions has seen sizableexpects to maintain a persistent amount of hedges through time to support a consistent, sustainable earnings profile and will adjust outstanding derivatives depending on changing market dynamics and the balance sheet mix.
Table 21—Interest Rate Sensitivity
Scenario One: Estimated Annual Change
in Net Interest Income
March 31, 2021(1)(2)(3)
Scenario Two:
Estimated Annual Change
in Net Interest Income
March 31, 2021 (1)(2)(4)
 (In millions)
Gradual Change in Interest Rates
+ 200 basis points$423 $123 
+ 100 basis points231 80 
 - 100 basis points (floored)(5)
(67)(67)
Instantaneous Change in Interest Rates
+ 200 basis points$544 $173 
+ 100 basis points313 127 
 - 100 basis points (floored)(5)
(88)(88)
_________
(1)Disclosed interest rate sensitivity levels represent the 12-month forward looking net interest income changes as compared to market forward rate cases and include expected balance sheet growth and remixing.
(2)All cash flow hedges are fully reflected within the measurement horizon (See Table 23 for additional information regarding hedge maturity dates).
(3)Scenario assumes all deposits (including "surge" deposits) perform consistently with historical experiences.
(4)Scenario accounts for uncertainty in "surge" deposit balances. Assumes a 75% beta on "surge" balances, calculated as legacy deposit growth which has contributed to its higher interest rate risk sensitivity year-to-date. The Company estimates that every $1experienced since February 2020 ($27.5 billion decline in total deposit balances would reduce NII sensitivity in as of March 2021).

74

(5)The -100 basis point (floored) scenario represents a 12-month average rate shock where all rates are floored at historical lows observed during the pandemic.
Regions has established scenarios by which yield curve tenors will fall to a consistent level. The shock magnitude for each tenor, when compared to market forward rates, equated to the lesser of the shock scenario amount, or a rate equal to the historical all-time minimum. Further, the scenarios respectively. While estimates should be used as a guide, differences may result driven bypresented do not allow for negative rates. The falling rate scenarios in Table 21 above quantify the pace of rate changes,expected impact for both gradual and other market competitive factors.instantaneous shocks under this environment.
Interest rate movements may also have an impact on the value of Regions’ securities portfolio, which can directly impact the carrying value of shareholders’ equity. Regions from time to time may hedge these price movements with derivatives (as discussed below).
Derivatives—Regions uses financial derivative instruments for management of interest rate sensitivity. ALCO, which consists of members of Regions’ senior management team, in its oversight role for the management of interest rate sensitivity, approves the use of derivatives in balance sheet hedging strategies. Derivatives are also used to offset the risks associated with customer derivatives, which include interest rate, credit and foreign exchange risks. The most common derivatives Regions employs are forward rate contracts, Eurodollar futures contracts, interest rate swaps, options on interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and floors, and forward sale commitments.

90



Forward rate contracts are commitments to buy or sell financial instruments at a future date at a specified price or yield. A Eurodollar futures contract is a future on a Eurodollar deposit. Eurodollar futures contracts subject Regions to market risk associated with changes in interest rates. Because futures contracts are cash settled daily, there is minimal credit risk associated with Eurodollar futures. Interest rate swaps are contractual agreements typically entered into to exchange fixed for variable (or vice versa) streams of interest payments. The notional principal is not exchanged but is used as a reference for the size of interest settlements. Interest rate options are contracts that allow the buyer to purchase or sell a financial instrument at a predetermined price and time. Forward sale commitments are contractual obligations to sell market instruments at a future date for an already agreed-upon price. Foreign currency contracts involve the exchange of one currency for another on a specified date and at a specified rate. These contracts are executed on behalf of the Company's customers and are used by customers to manage fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company is subject to the credit risk that another party will fail to perform.
Regions has made use of interest rate swaps and floors in balance sheet hedging strategies to effectively convert a portion of its fixed-rate funding position to a variable-rate position and to effectively convert a portion of its variable-rate loan portfolios to fixed-rate. Regions also uses derivatives to economically manage interest rate and pricing risk associated with its mortgage origination business. In the period of time that elapses between the origination and sale of mortgage loans, changes in interest rates have the potential to cause a decline in the value of the loans in this held-for-sale portfolio. Futures contracts and forward sale commitments are used to protect the value of the loan pipeline and loans held for sale from changes in interest rates and pricing.
The following table presents additional information about the hedging interest rate derivatives used by Regions to manage interest rate risk:
Table 26—22—Hedging Derivatives by Interest Rate Risk Management Strategy
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
  Weighted-Average  Weighted-Average
Notional
Amount
 Maturity (Years) 
Receive Rate(1)
 
Pay Rate(1)
 
Strike Price(1)
Notional
Amount
Maturity (Years)
Receive Rate(1)
Pay Rate(1)
Strike Price(1)
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships:         Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships:
Receive fixed/pay variable swaps$3,100
 2.6
 1.7% 0.2% % Receive fixed/pay variable swaps$1,750 3.0 1.7 %0.1 %— %
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:         Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Receive fixed/pay variable swaps16,000
 4.5
 1.9
 0.2
 
Receive fixed/pay variable swaps18,000 3.7 1.6 0.1 — 
Interest rate floors5,750
 4.0
 
 
 2.1
Interest rate floors3,750 3.4 — — 2.2 
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments$24,850
 4.2
 1.9% 0.2% 2.1% Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments$23,500 3.6 1.6 %0.1 %2.2 %
_________
(1)Variable rate indexes on swap and floor contracts reference a combination of short-term LIBOR benchmarks, primarily 1 month LIBOR.
A portion(1)Variable rate indexes on swap and floor contracts reference a combination of short-term LIBOR benchmarks, primarily 1-month LIBOR.
As of March 31, 2021, the entire $21.8 billion notional of the cash flow hedging relationships designated in Table 2622 above are forward starting as of September 30, 2020, including $1.0 billion notional of the outstandingwere active. Total cash flow hedges have a current weighted average maturity of approximately 3.6 years. During the first quarter of 2021, Regions shortened a portion of its future hedge exposure to balance its future interest rate risk needs with the evolving macro-economic environment. Notional of $2.3 billion swaps maturing in August of 2023 were terminated and $250 million notional of the outstanding cash flow floors. Forward startingreplaced shorter maturity swaps. An additional $2.25 billion swaps and floors have maturitieswere terminated and replaced with shorter maturity swaps. The net impact was a reduction of approximately five years from their respective start dates,$2 billion of floors, mostly maturing in January 2025, and further information regardingan addition of $2

75

billion of swaps, mostly maturing in December 2022. Subsequent to March 31, 2021, through May 3, 2021, Regions terminated $1.750 billion of swaps maturing in 2025, which were replaced with shorter maturity swaps.
Importantly, the timeline for start dates has been disclosed in Table 27. During the third quarter, Regionsgain on unwound $1 billion notional ofhedges is deferred and amortized into net interest rate floors at a gain, which will be amortized throughoutincome over the life of the original instrument, or approximately five years. This action was performedhedge, creating no change in the expected net interest income profile under market forward interest rates. These changes and the resulting hedge maturity profile allow for an increasing asset sensitive balance sheet position at a time when the FOMC seems more likely to partially offset the asset duration increases provided by the $3 billion securities portfolio additions within the quarter.move short-term rates higher.
The following table presents cash flow hedge notional amounts with start dates prior to theoutstanding at each year-end periods shown through 2026. All cash flow hedge notional amounts mature prior to the end of 2027.period.







91



Table 27—23—Schedule of Notional for Cash Flow Hedging Derivatives
Notional AmountNotional Amount
Years EndedYears Ended
2020(1)(2)
 
2021(1)(2)
 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
2021(1)
2022(1)
2023202420252026
(In millions)(In millions)
Receive fixed/pay variable swaps$15,250
 $16,000
 $16,000
 $13,700
 $12,700
 $3,750
 $1,250
Receive fixed/pay variable swaps$18,000 $16,250 $13,450 $12,450 $3,750 $1,250 
Interest rate floors5,500
 5,750
 5,750
 5,750
 3,000
 250
 
Interest rate floors3,750 3,750 3,750 1,250 250 — 
Cash flow hedges$20,750
 $21,750
 $21,750
 $19,450
 $15,700
 $4,000
 $1,250
Cash flow hedges$21,750 $20,000 $17,200 $13,700 $4,000 $1,250 
_________
(1)As forward starting cash flow hedges are transacted within the 12 month measurement horizon, they will reduce 12 month net interest income sensitivity levels as disclosed in Table 25.
(2)As of September 30, 2020, $15.0 billion of the $16.0 billion notional of the cash flow swaps and $5.50 billion of the $5.75 billion notional of the interest rate floors are active. During the fourth quarter of 2020, $250 million notional of interest rate swaps become active. The remaining $750 million notional of interest rate swaps and $250 million notional of interest rate floors become active in the first quarter of 2021.
(1)All cash flow hedges active within the 12-month measurement horizon are included in the income sensitivity levels as disclosed in Table 21.
Regions manages the credit risk of these instruments in much the same way as it manages credit risk of the loan portfolios by establishing credit limits for each counterparty and through collateral agreements for dealer transactions. For non-dealer transactions, the need for collateral is evaluated on an individual transaction basis and is primarily dependent on the financial strength of the counterparty. Credit risk is also reduced significantly by entering into legally enforceable master netting agreements. When there is more than one transaction with a counterparty and there is a legally enforceable master netting agreement in place, the exposure represents the net of the gain and loss positions with and collateral received from and/or posted to that counterparty. All hedging interest rate swap derivatives traded by Regions are subject to mandatory clearing. The counterparty risk for cleared trades effectively moves from the executing broker to the clearinghouse allowing Regions to benefit from the risk mitigation controls in place at the respective clearinghouse. The “Credit Risk” section in Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 contains more information on the management of credit risk.
Regions also uses derivatives to meet the needs of its customers. Interest rate swaps, interest rate options and foreign exchange forwards are the most common derivatives sold to customers. Other derivative instruments with similar characteristics are used to hedge market risk and minimize volatility associated with this portfolio. Instruments used to service customers are held in the trading account, with changes in value recorded in the consolidated statements of income.
The primary objective of Regions’ hedging strategies is to mitigate the impact of interest rate changes, from an economic perspective, on net interest income and the net present value of its balance sheet. The overall effectiveness of these hedging strategies is subject to market conditions, the quality of Regions’ execution, the accuracy of its valuation assumptions, counterparty credit risk and changes in interest rates.
See Note 98 "Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities" to the consolidated financial statements for a tabular summary of Regions’ quarter-end derivatives positions and further discussion.
Regions accounts for residential MSRs at fair market value with any changes to fair value being recorded within mortgage income. Regions enters into derivative transactions to economically mitigate the impact of market value fluctuations related to residential MSRs. Derivative instruments entered into in the future could be materially different from the current risk profile of Regions’ current portfolio.
LIBOR Transition—In 2017,TRANSITION
On March 5, 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR,FCA announced that by the end of 2021, panel banks will no longer be required to submit estimates that are used to construct LIBOR, confirming that the continuation of LIBOR will not be guaranteed beyond that date.available for use after December 31, 2021. Further, existing contracts referencing 1-week or 2-month USD LIBOR settings must be remediated no later than December 31. 2021. Existing contracts referencing all other USD LIBOR settings must be remediated no later than June 30, 2023. Regions holds instruments that may be impacted by the likely discontinuance of LIBOR, including loans, investments, derivative products, floating-rate obligations, and other financial instruments that use LIBOR as a benchmark rate. However, Regions' LIBOR exposure is primarily in settings other than 1-week or 2-month USD LIBOR. The Company has established a LIBOR Transition Program, which includes dedicated leadership and staff, with all relevant business lines and support groups engaged. As part of this program, the Company continues to identify, assess, and monitor risks associated with the discontinuation unavailability, or non-representativeness of LIBOR. Regions is also coordinating with regulatory agencies and industry groups to identify appropriate alternative rates for contracts expiring after 2021, and preparing for this transition as it relates to both new and existing exposures. Significant uncertainty remains; however, stepsSteps to mitigate risks associated with the transition are being overseen by Regions’ Executive LIBOR Steering Committee. Continuing activitiesRegions is

76

following industry efforts to develop alternative reference rates and is operationally ready to offer new benchmarks as they are adopted by regulatory agencies and industry groups.
Regions has taken proactive steps to facilitate the transition on behalf of customers, which include:
The adoption and ongoing implementation of fallback provisions that provide for the determination of replacement rates for LIBOR-linked financial products.
The adoption of new products linked to alternative reference rates, such as adjustable-rate mortgages, consistent with guidance provided by the US regulators, ARRC, and GSEs.
Regions continues to evaluate its financial and operational infrastructure in its effort to transition all financial and strategic processes, systems, and models; performing assessments of the transition’s impactmodels to contractsreference rates other than LIBOR. Regions has also implemented processes to educate all client-facing associates and products; evaluating necessary operational and infrastructure enhancements to implement alternative benchmark rates; and coordinatingcoordinate communications with customers. customers regarding the transition.
As of March 31, 2021, Regions had approximately $33.3 billion of total outstanding commercial and investor real estate loans and $1.2 billion of total consumer loans that reference LIBOR. Regions also has securities within its investment portfolio of $475 million that reference LIBOR. Furthermore, Regions' Series B and C preferred stock reference LIBOR when their dividend rate begins to float after 2023 and had total carrying values of $433 million and $490 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2021.
In the third quarter of 2020, Regions adopted temporary accounting relief for affected transactions that reference LIBOR. See Note 13 “Recent1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Pronouncements” toPolicies” in Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the consolidated financial statementsyear ended December 31, 2020 for details.

92



MARKET RISK—PREPAYMENT RISK
Regions, like most financial institutions, is subject to changing prepayment speeds on mortgage-related assets under different interest rate environments. Prepayment risk is a significant risk to earnings and specifically to net interest income . For example, mortgage loans and other financial assets may be prepaid by a debtor, so that the debtor may refinance its obligations at lower rates. As loans and other financial assets prepay in a falling rate environment, Regions must reinvest these funds in lower-yielding assets. Prepayments of assets carrying higher rates reduce Regions’ interest income and overall asset yields. Conversely, in a rising rate environment, these assets will prepay at a slower rate, resulting in opportunity cost by not having the cash flow to reinvest at higher rates. Prepayment risk can also impact the value of securities and the carrying value of equity. Regions’ greatest exposures to prepayment risks primarily rest in its mortgage-backed securities portfolio, the mortgage fixed-rate loan portfolio and the residential MSR, all of which tend to be sensitive to interest rate movements. Each of these assets is also exposed to prepayment risk due to factors which are not necessarily the result of interest rates, but rather due to changes in policies or programs related, either directly or indirectly, to the U.S. Government's governance over certain lending and financing within the mortgage market. Such policies can work to either encourage or discourage financing dynamics and represent a risk that is extremely difficult to forecast and may be the result of non-economic factors. The Company attempts to monitor and manage such exposures within reasonable expectations while acknowledging all such risks cannot be foreseen or avoided. Further, Regions has prepayment risk that would be reflected in non-interest income in the form of servicing income on the residential MSRs. Regions actively monitors prepayment exposure as part of its overall net interest income forecasting and interest rate risk management.
LIQUIDITY
Liquidity is an important factor in the financial condition of Regions and affects Regions’ ability to meet the borrowing needs and deposit withdrawal requirements of its customers. Regions maintains strong liquidity levels that position the Company to respond to stressed environments. As discussed below, Regions has a variety of liquidity sources, which it continues to utilize to fund customer needs.
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law as a response to the economic uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A focus of the Act is the establishment of federally guaranteed loans for small businesses under the PPP. Regions, a certified SBA lender, has and will continue to assist its customers through the process of utilizing this program. As a lending institution in this program, additional liquidity is available to the Company through the Federal Reserve's Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility. As of September 30, 2020, Regions has not used the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility.
Regions intends to fund its obligations primarily through cash generated from normal operations. Regions also has obligations related to potential litigation contingencies. See Note 12 "Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees" to the consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of the Company’s funding requirements.
Assets, consisting principally of loans and securities, are funded by customer deposits, borrowed funds and shareholders’ equity. Regions’ goal in liquidity management is to satisfy the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, while at the same time meeting the Company’s cash flow needs in normal and stressed conditions. As discussed below, Regions has a variety of liquidity sources, which it may utilize to fund customer needs. Having and using various sources of liquidity to satisfy the Company’s funding requirements is important.
In orderRegions intends to ensure an appropriate levelfund its obligations primarily through cash generated from normal operations. Assets, consisting principally of liquidity is maintained, Regions performs specific procedures including scenario analysesloans and stress testing at the bank, holding company,securities, are funded by customer deposits, borrowed funds and affiliate levels. Regions' liquidity policy requires the holding company to maintain cash sufficient to cover the greater of (1) 18 months of debt service and other cash needs or (2) a minimum cash balance of $500 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the holding company totaled $2.5 billion at September 30, 2020. Compliance with the holding company cash requirements is reported to the Risk Committee of the Board on a quarterly basis.shareholders’ equity. Regions also has minimum liquidity requirementsobligations related to potential litigation contingencies. See Note 11 "Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees" to the consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of the Bank and subsidiaries. These minimum requirements are informed by internal stress testing measures which are reflective of Regions' portfolio and business mix. The Bank'sCompany’s funding and contingency planning does not currently assume any reliance on short-term unsecured sources. Risk limits are established by the Board through its Risk Appetite Statement and Liquidity Policy. The Company's Board, LROC and ALCO regularly review compliance with the established limits.requirements.
The securities portfolio is one of Regions’ primary sources of liquidity. Proceeds from maturities and principal and interest payments of securities provide a constantcontinual flow of funds available for cash needs (see Note 2 "Debt Securities"to the consolidated financial statements). The agency guaranteed mortgage-backed securities portfolio is another source of liquidity in various secured borrowing capacities.
Maturities in the loan portfolio also provide a steady flow of funds. Regions’ liquidity is further enhanced by its relatively stable customer deposit base. Liquidity needs can also be met by borrowing funds in state and national money markets, although Regions does not assume reliance on short-term unsecured sources of funding.
The balance with the FRB is the primary component of the balance sheet line item, “interest-bearing deposits in other banks.” At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Regions had approximately $11.4$23.0 billion in cash on deposit with the FRB, an increase from approximately $2.5$16.4 billion at December 31, 2019, due2020, which has continued to the significant increase inbe impacted by deposits associated with government programs offered in relation to COVID-19. Refer to the "Cash and Cash Equivalents" section for more information.

93



Regions’ borrowing availability with the FRB as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, based on assets pledged as collateral on that date, was $13.7$13.3 billion.
Regions’ financing arrangement with the FHLB adds additional flexibility in managing the Company's liquidity position. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Regions had no FHLB borrowings and its total borrowing capacity from the FHLB totaled approximately $16.8$15.4 billion. FHLB borrowing capacity is contingent on the amount of collateral pledged to the FHLB. Regions Bank pledgedpledges certain eligible securities and loans as collateral, for the outstandingwhich comprise its FHLB advances.borrowing capacity. Additionally, investment in FHLB stock is required based on membership and in relation to the level of outstanding borrowings. The FHLB has been and is expected to continue to be a reliable and economical source of funding.
Regions maintains a shelf registration statement with the SEC that can be utilized by Regions to issue various debt and/or equity securities. Additionally, Regions' Board has authorized Regions Bank to issue up to $10 billion in aggregate principal amount of bank notes outstanding at any one time. Refer to Note 12 "Borrowings" to the consolidated financial statements in the 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

77

Regions may, from time to time, consider opportunistically retiring outstanding issued securities, including subordinated debt in privately negotiated or open market transactions for cash or common shares. Regulatory approval would be required for retirement of some instruments.
Regions performs specific procedures, including scenario analyses and stress testing to maintain appropriate levels of available liquidity and to provide for liquidity risks. Regions' liquidity policy requires the holding company to maintain cash sufficient to cover the greater of (1) 18 months of debt service and other cash needs or (2) a minimum cash balance of $500 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the holding company totaled $1.3 billion at March 31, 2021. Overall liquidity risk limits are established by the Board through its Risk Appetite Statement and Liquidity Policy. The Company's Board, LROC and ALCO regularly review compliance with the established limits.
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law as a response to the economic uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A focus of the Act is the establishment of federally guaranteed loans for small businesses under the PPP. Regions, a certified SBA lender, has and will continue to assist its customers through the process of utilizing this program. As a lending institution in this program, additional liquidity is available to the Company through the Federal Reserve's Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility. As of March 31, 2021, Regions has not used the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility.
CREDIT RISK
Regions’ objective regarding credit risk is to maintain a credit portfolio that provides for stable credit costs with acceptable volatility through an economic cycle. Regions has various processes to manage credit risk as described below. In order to assess the risk profile of the loan portfolio, Regions considers risk factors within the loan portfolio segments and classes, the current U.S. economic environment and that of its primary banking markets, as well as counterparty risk. See the “Portfolio Characteristics” section of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for a discussion of risk characteristics of each loan type.
INFORMATION SECURITY RISK
Regions faces a variety of operational risks, including information security risks. Information security risks, such as evolving and adaptive cyber attacks that are conducted regularly against Regions and other large financial institutions to compromise or disable information systems, which have generally increased in recent years. This trend is expected to continue for a number of reasons, including the proliferation of new technologies, increaseincreases in technology-based products and services used by us and our customers, the growing use of mobile, devicescloud, and cloudother emerging technologies, the ability to conduct more financial transactions online, and the increasing sophistication and activities of organized crime, hackers, terrorists, nation-states, activists and other external parties or fraud on the part of employees.
Regions devotes significant financial and non-financial resources to identify and mitigate threats to the confidentiality, availability and integrity of its information systems. Regions regularly assesses the threats and vulnerabilities to its environment, so it can update and maintain its systems and controls to effectively mitigate these risks. Layered security controls are designed to complement each other to protect customer information and transactions. Regions regularly tests its control environment utilizing practices such as penetration testing and more targeted assessments to ensure its controls are working as expected. Regions will continue to commit the resources necessary to mitigate these growing cyber risks, as well as continue to develop and enhance controls, processes and technology to respond to evolving disruptive technology and to protect its systems from attacks or unauthorized access. In addition, Regions maintains a strong commitment to a comprehensive risk management program that includes due diligence and oversight of third-party relationships with vendors.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Regions has experienced a modest increase in cyber events, such as phishing attacks and malicious traffic from outside the United States. However, the Company's layered control environment has effectively detected and prevented any material impact related to these events.
Regions’ system of internal controls also incorporates an organization-wide protocol for the appropriate reporting and escalation of information security matters to management and the Board, to ensure effective and efficient resolution and, if necessary, disclosure of any matters. The Board is actively engaged in the oversight of Regions’ continuous efforts to reinforce and enhance its operational resilience and receives education to ensure that their oversight efforts accommodate for the ever-evolving information security threat landscape. The Board monitors Regions’ information management risk policies and practices primarily through its Risk Committee, which oversees areas of operational risk such as information technology activities; risks associated with development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity; approval and oversight of internal and third-party information security risk assessments, strategies, policies and programs; and disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response plans. Additionally, the Board’s Audit Committee regularly reviews Regions’ cybersecurity practices, mainly by receiving reports on the cybersecurity management program prepared by the Chief Information Security Officer, Risk Management, and Internal Audit. The Board annually reviews the information security program and, through its various committees, is briefed at least quarterly on information security matters.

94



Regions participates in information sharing organizations such as FS-ISAC, to gather and share information with peer banks and other financial institutions to better prepare and protect its information systems from attack. FS-ISAC is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to protect the financial services sector against cyber and physical threats and risk. It acts as a trusted third party that provides anonymity to allow members to submit threat, vulnerability and incident information in a non-attributable and trusted manner so information that would normally not be shared is instead made available to other members for the greater good of the membership. In addition to FS-ISAC, Regions is a member of BITS. BITS serves the financial community and its members by providing industry best practices on a variety of security and fraud topics.
Regions has contracts with vendors to provide denial of service mitigation. These vendors have also committed the necessary resources to support Regions in the event of a cyber event. Even though Regions devotes significant resources to combat cyber security risks, there is no guarantee that these measures will provide absolute security. As an additional security measure, Regions has engaged a computer forensics firm and an industry-leading consulting firm on retainer in case of a cyber event. Regions has also developed and maintains robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans that it could implement in the event of a cyber event to mitigate the effects of any such event and minimize necessary recovery time. Some of Regions' financial risk exposure with respect to data breaches may be offset by applicable insurance.
Even if Regions successfully prevents cyber attacks to its own network, the Company may still incur losses that result from customers' account information being obtained through breaches of retailers' networks where customers have transacted business. The fraud losses, as well as the costs of investigations and re-issuing new customer cards, may impact Regions' financial results. In addition, Regions also relies on some vendors to provide certain components of its business infrastructure, and although Regions actively assesses and monitors the information security capabilities of these vendors, Regions' reliance on them may also increase exposure to information security risk.
In the event of a cyber-attackcyber attack or other data breach, Regions may be required to incur significant expenses, including with respect to remediation costs, costs of implementing additional preventative measures, addressing any reputational harm and addressing any related regulatory inquiries or civil litigation arising from the event. Refer to the "Information Security Risk" section in Management's Discussion and Analysis included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for further discussion of Regions' information security risk.
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) CREDIT LOSSES
The provision for (benefit from) credit losses is used to maintain the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded credit losses at a level that in management’s judgment is appropriate to absorb expected credit losses over the contractual life of the loan and credit commitment portfolio at the balance sheet date. Regions adopted CECL on January 1, 2020. Upon adoption, Regions classified the provision for unfundedThe benefit from credit losses as provision for credit losses. Priortotaled $142 million in the first quarter of 2021 compared to 2020, the provision for unfunded credit losses was included in non-interest expense. Thea provision for credit losses totaled $113 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the provision for loan losses of $108 million during the third quarter of 2019. The provision for credit losses totaled $1.4 billion for the first nine months of 2020 compared to the provision for loan losses of $291$373 million during the first nine monthsquarter of 2019.2020. Refer to the "Allowance for Credit Losses""Allowance" section for further detail.

9578



NON-INTEREST INCOME
Table 28—24—Non-Interest Income
 Three Months Ended March 31Quarter-to-Date Change 3/31/2021 vs. 3/31/2020
20212020AmountPercent
 (Dollars in millions)
Service charges on deposit accounts$157 $178 $(21)(11.8)%
Card and ATM fees115 105 10 9.5 %
Mortgage income90 68 22 32.4 %
Capital markets income100 91 NM
Investment management and trust fee income66 62 6.5 %
Bank-owned life insurance17 17 — — %
Investment services fee income25 22 13.6 %
Commercial credit fee income22 18 22.2 %
Gain on equity investment— NM
Securities gains (losses), net— NM
Market value adjustments on employee benefit assets - other(25)32 128.0 %
Other miscellaneous income38 31 22.6 %
$641 $485 $156 32.2 %
 Three Months Ended September 30 Quarter-to-Date Change 9/30/2020 vs. 9/30/2019
 2020 2019 Amount Percent
 (Dollars in millions)
Service charges on deposit accounts$152
 $186
 $(34) (18.3)%
Card and ATM fees115
 114
 1
 0.9 %
Investment management and trust fee income62
 63
 (1) (1.6)%
Capital markets income61
 36
 25
 69.4 %
Mortgage income108
 56
 52
 92.9 %
Investment services fee income23
 20
 3
 15.0 %
Commercial credit fee income20
 19
 1
 5.3 %
Bank-owned life insurance17
 18
 (1) (5.6)%
Securities gains (losses), net3
 
 3
 NM
Market value adjustments on employee benefit assets - other14
 7
 7
 100.0 %
Valuation gain on equity investment (1)44
 
 44
 NM
Other miscellaneous income36
 39
 (3) (7.7)%
 $655
 $558
 $97
 17.4 %
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30 Year-to-Date 9/30/2020 vs. 9/30/2019
 2020 2019 Amount Percent
 (Dollars in millions)
Service charges on deposit accounts$461
 $542
 $(81) (14.9)%
Card and ATM fees321
 343
 (22) (6.4)%
Investment management and trust fee income186
 179
 7
 3.9 %
Capital markets income165
 117
 48
 41.0 %
Mortgage income258
 114
 144
 126.3 %
Investment services fee income62
 59
 3
 5.1 %
Commercial credit fee income55
 55
 
  %
Bank-owned life insurance52
 60
 (8) (13.3)%
Securities gains (losses), net4
 (26) 30
 115.4 %
Market value adjustments on employee benefit assets - defined benefit
 5
 (5) (100.0)%
Market value adjustments on employee benefit assets - other5
 4
 1
 25.0 %
Valuation gain on equity investment (1)
44
 
 44
 NM
Other miscellaneous income100
 102
 (2) (2.0)%
 $1,713
 $1,554
 $159
 10.2 %
________
NM - Not Meaningful
(1)In the third quarter of 2020, the equity investee executed an initial public offering. However, the Company is subject to a conventional post-issuance 180 day lock-up period, which prevents the sale of its position.


Service charges on deposit accounts—Service charges on deposit accounts include non-sufficient fund and overdraft fees, corporate analysis service charges, overdraft protection fees and other customer transaction-related service charges. The decreasesdecrease during the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 20202021 compared to the same periodsperiod of 2019 were2020 was the result of lower consumer spending. The impact of COVID-19 hit late in the first quarter of 2020; and as such, part of the quarter was free from impact. Overall customer spending duebehaviors have changed, which combined with enhancements to the COVID-19 pandemic. Government stimulus programs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic aided in the increase of customer deposits, elevation of customer liquidityoverdraft practices and also resulted in a reduction in overdraft charges. Although

96



consumer spending has beguntransaction posting procedures, are expected to normalize, if spend levels continue at the current pace,keep service charges on deposit accounts will continueten to be negatively impacted in comparison to the prior yearfifteen percent below pre-pandemic levels. See the "Third"First Quarter Overview" section for further detail.
Card and ATM fees—Card and ATM fees include the combined amounts of credit card/bank card income and debit card and ATM related revenue. In the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, card and ATM fees had recovered to prior yearpre-pandemic levels, primarily driven by debit card spending. However, card and ATM fees decreased for the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the same period of 2019. The decline was due to decreases in bank card and consumer credit card income in the first and second quarters of 2020 as a result of declines in debit and credit card spending and transaction volumes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.volumes. Although discretionary spend is recovering, credit card and ATM fees are beginning to recover, if fee levels continue at the current pace, they will continue to be lower on a year-to-date basis as compared to thespend remains slightly behind prior year levels.
Capital markets income—Capital markets income primarily relates to capital raising activities that include securities underwriting and placement, loan syndication and placement, as well as foreign exchange, derivatives, merger and acquisition and other advisory services. The increases in the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, compared to the same periods of 2019, were primarily driven by increases in debt and equity underwriting and positive market-related credit valuation adjustments tied to credit derivatives within commercial swap income. During both the third quarter of 2020 and first nine months of 2020, positive valuation adjustments totaled $5 million, compared to negative adjustments of $6 million for the third quarter of 2019 and $15 million the first nine months of 2019. Capital markets income also benefited from an increase in fees generated from the placement of permanent financing for real estate during the the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the first nine months of the prior year.
Mortgage income—Mortgage income is generated through the origination and servicing of residential mortgage loans for long-term investors and sales of residential mortgage loans in the secondary market. The increasesincrease in mortgage income in the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 20202021 compared to the same periodsperiod of 2019 were2020 was due to increased loan production and sales income as lower interest rates during the current quarter and first nine months of 2020 drove higher loan application volume.
Bank-owned life insurance—Capital markets income—Bank-owned life insurance decreasedCapital markets income primarily relates to capital raising activities that include securities underwriting and placement, loan syndication, as well as foreign exchange, derivatives, merger and acquisition and other advisory services. The increase in the first nine monthsquarter of 20202021 compared to the same period in 2019 due primarily to a decrease in claims benefits in the first quarter of 2020 was primarily driven by increases in positive market-related credit valuation adjustments tied to credit derivatives within commercial swap income, fees generated from the placement of permanent financing for real estate, securities underwriting and favorable market adjustments in the first quarter of 2019.placement fees, and M&A advisory services.
Securities gains (losses), net—Net securities gains (losses) primarily result from the Company's asset/liability management process. See Table 1 "Debt Securities" section for additional information.
Market value adjustments on employee benefit assets—Market value adjustments on employee benefit assets both defined benefit and other, are the reflection of market value variations related to assets held for certain employee benefits. The adjustmentsadjustment reported as employee benefit assets - other areis offset in salaries and benefits. Changes toin market valuation adjustments in 20202021 compared to 20192020 were driven by the overall performance of the equity markets. Furthermore, the Company repositioned its defined employee benefits assets portfolio during the second quarter of 2019 into investments that are no longer subject to the volatility of the equity markets.
Valuation gain on equity investment—Valuation gain on equity investment is associated with an unrealized holding gain on an equity investment in a company which executed an initial public offering during the third quarter of 2020. However, the Company is subject to a conventional post-issuance 180-day lockup period, which prevents the sale of its position and is therefore reflected in the investment valuation.
Other miscellaneous income—Other miscellaneous income includes net revenue from affordable housing, valuation adjustments to equity investments (other than the item referencedshown separately above), fees from safe deposit boxes, check fees and other miscellaneous income. Net revenue from affordable housing includes actual gains and losses resulting from the sale of

79

affordable housing investments, cash distributions from the investments and any related impairment charges. Other miscellaneous income increased in the first quarter of 2021 compared to 2020 due to increases in commercial loan related fee income and SBIC income.

97



NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Table 29—25—Non-Interest Expense
 Three Months Ended March 31Quarter-to-Date Change 3/31/2021 vs. 3/31/2020
 20212020AmountPercent
 (Dollars in millions)
Salaries and employee benefits$546 $467 $79 16.9 %
Equipment and software expense90 83 8.4 %
Net occupancy expense77 79 (2)(2.5)%
Outside services38 45 (7)(15.6)%
Marketing22 24 (2)(8.3)%
Professional, legal and regulatory expenses29 18 11 61.1 %
Credit/checkcard expenses14 13 7.7 %
FDIC insurance assessments10 11 (1)(9.1)%
Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges11 (6)(54.5)%
Visa class B shares expense— — %
Other miscellaneous expenses93 81 12 14.8 %
$928 $836 $92 11.0 %
 Three Months Ended September 30 Quarter-to-Date Change 9/30/2020 vs. 9/30/2019
 2020 2019 Amount Percent
 (Dollars in millions)
Salaries and employee benefits$525
 $481
 $44
 9.1 %
Net occupancy expense80
 80
 
  %
Furniture and equipment expense89
 83
 6
 7.2 %
Outside services44
 48
 (4) (8.3)%
Professional, legal and regulatory expenses22
 21
 1
 4.8 %
Marketing22
 23
 (1) (4.3)%
FDIC insurance assessments10
 12
 (2) (16.7)%
Credit/checkcard expenses12
 19
 (7) (36.8)%
Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges3
 5
 (2) (40.0)%
Visa class B shares expense5
 5
 
  %
Provision (credit) for unfunded credit losses (1)

 (2) 2
 100.0 %
Loss on early extinguishment of debt2
 
 2
 NM
Other miscellaneous expenses82
 96
 (14) (14.6)%
 $896
 $871
 $25
 2.9 %
 Nine Months Ended September 30 Year-to-Date 9/30/2020 vs. 9/30/2019
 2020 2019 Amount Percent
 (Dollars in millions)
Salaries and employee benefits$1,519
 $1,428
 $91
 6.4 %
Net occupancy expense235
 242
 (7) (2.9)%
Furniture and equipment expense258
 243
 15
 6.2 %
Outside services133
 145
 (12) (8.3)%
Professional, legal and regulatory expenses68
 67
 1
 1.5 %
Marketing68
 69
 (1) (1.4)%
FDIC insurance assessments36
 37
 (1) (2.7)%
Credit/checkcard expenses37
 53
 (16) (30.2)%
Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges24
 13
 11
 84.6 %
Visa class B shares expense18
 12
 6
 50.0 %
Provision (credit) for unfunded credit losses(1)

 (3) 3
 100.0 %
Loss on early extinguishment of debt8
 
 8
 NM
Other miscellaneous expenses252
 286
 (34) (11.9)%
 $2,656
 $2,592
 $64
 2.5 %
________
NM - Not Meaningful
(1) Upon adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the provision for credit losses presented within net interest income after provision for credit losses is the sum of the provision for loan losses and the provision for unfunded credit commitments. Prior to the adoption of CECL, the provision for unfunded commitments was included in other non-interest expense.

Salaries and employee benefits—Salaries and employee benefits consist of salaries, incentive compensation, long-term incentives, payroll taxes, and other employee benefits such as 401(k), pension, and medical, life and disability insurance, as well as, expenses from liabilities held for employee benefit purposes. Salaries and employee benefits increased during the thirdfirst quarter and the first nine months of 20202021 compared to the same periods in 2019,2020, driven primarily by higher 401(k) expenses as a result of positive market valuation adjustments on employee benefit assets and higher production-based incentives,incentives. Offsetting these increases, full-time equivalent headcount decreased to 18,926 at March 31, 2021 from 19,743 at March 31, 2020, reflecting the continuing impact of the Company's efficiency initiatives implemented as part of its strategic priorities which offset the addition of 401 associates throughfrom the Company's April 2020 equipment finance acquisition and annual merit raises that occurred in the second quarter of 2020. Also contributing to the increase for the first nine months of 2020 was increased pay related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full-time equivalent headcount increased to 19,766 at September 30, 2020 from 19,549 at September 30,

98



2019, primarily due to the addition of approximately 450 associates from the Company's April 2020 equipment finance acquisition offset by headcount reductions elsewhere.
Net occupancy expense—Net occupancy expense includes rent, depreciation, ad valorem taxes, utilities, insurance, and maintenance. Net occupancy expense decreased during the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to lower operating expenses resulting from the shelter in place orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.acquisition.
FurnitureEquipment and equipmentsoftware expense—FurnitureEquipment and equipmentsoftware expense includes depreciation, maintenance and repairs, rent, taxes, and other expenses of equipment and software (software is rented and internally developed) utilized by Regions and its affiliates. FurnitureEquipment and equipmentsoftware expense increased during the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 20202021 compared to the same periodsperiod in 20192020, driven primarily due to increases inby software rental expensesexpense and maintenance and repairs related to investments in technology.depreciation.
Outside services—Outside services consists of expenses related to routine services provided by third parties, such as contract labor, servicing costs, data processing, loan pricing and research, data license purchases, data subscriptions, and check printing. Outside services decreased during the thirdfirst quarter and the first nine months of 20202021 compared to the same periodsperiod in 20192020 due primarily to Regions exiting a third party lending relationship in late 2019.relationship.
Credit/checkcardProfessional, legal and regulatory expenses—Credit/checkcardProfessional, legal and regulatory expenses include creditconsist of amounts related to legal, consulting, other professional fees and checkcard fraudregulatory charges. Professional, legal and expenses. Credit/checkcardregulatory expenses decreased during the third quarter and first nine months of 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019increased primarily due to a decline in checkcard fraud.elevated legal and consulting costs.
Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges—Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges include valuation adjustments related to owned branches when the decision to close them is made. Accelerated depreciation and lease write-off charges are recorded for leased branches through and at the actual branch close date. Branch consolidation, property and equipment charges also include costs related to occupancy optimization initiatives.
Visa class B shares expense—Visa class B shares expense is associated with shares sold in a prior year. The Visa class B shares have restrictions tied to the finalization of certain covered litigation. Visa class B shares expense increased in the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 as a result of increases in Visa's stock price.
Loss on early extinguishment of debt—During the third quarter of 2020, Regions incurred pre-tax early extinguishment charges totaling $2 million related to the redemption of $1.0 billion in Regions Bank senior notes and early terminations of all remaining FHLB advances. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2020, Regions executed the partial debt extinguishment of two Bank senior notes and early terminations of certain FHLB advances, incurring related early extinguishment pre-tax charges totaling $6 million. See the "Long-Term Borrowings" section for additional information.
Other miscellaneous expenses—Other miscellaneous expenses include expenses related to communications, postage, supplies, certain credit-related costs, foreclosed property expenses, mortgage repurchase costs, operational losses and other costs (benefits) related to employee benefit plans. Other miscellaneous expenses decreasedincreased during the thirdfirst quarter and the first nine months of 20202021 compared to the same periodsperiod in 20192020 primarily due to lowerincreases in digital banking expenses, operational losses, declines in expenses related to non-service related pension costs and other

80

miscellaneous expenses. Offsetting these increases were lower expenses associated with limited travel as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
INCOME TAXES
The Company’s income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $104$180 million compared to $107$42 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, resulting in effective tax rates of 16.521.9 percent and 20.6 percent, respectively. The incomeCompany expects the full-year tax expenserate to be approximately 22 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $99 million compared to $305 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, resulting in effective tax rates of 17.1 percent and 20.3 percent, respectively. 2021.
The effective tax rates are lower in both current year periods due primarily to a consistent level of permanent income tax preferences having a proportionally larger impact relative to pre–tax earnings, which were negatively impacted in the current year because of the COVID–19 pandemic.
Manyrate is affected by many factors impact the effective tax rate including, but not limited to, the level of pre-tax income, the mix of income between various tax jurisdictions with differing tax rates, enacted tax legislation, net tax benefits related to affordable housing investments, bank-owned life insurance, tax-exempt interest and nondeductible expenses. In addition, the effective tax rate is affected by items that may occur in any given period but are not consistent from period-to-period, such as the termination of certain leveraged leases, share-based payments, valuation allowance changes and changes to unrecognized tax benefits. Accordingly, the comparability of the effective tax rate between periods may be impacted.
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted CECL. This resulted in an adjustment to the opening balance of the allowance. The tax impact of this adjustment increased deferred tax assets by approximately $126 million. See Note 1 “Basis of Presentation” to the consolidated financial statements for further information.
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company reported a net deferred tax liability of $517$344 million compared to a net deferred tax liability of $328$505 million at December 31, 20192020. The increasedecrease in the net deferred tax liability was primarily due to an increasethe decrease in unrealized gains on derivative instruments and available for sale securities partially offset by an increase in the deferred tax asset related to the allowance.and derivative instruments.

99



ASCENTIUM ACQUISITION
On April 1, 2020, Regions completed its acquisition of an equipment finance company Ascentium Capital, LLC. The acquisition gives Regions the ability to increase business loans and leases to small business customers using Ascentium's tech-enabled same-day credit decision and funding capabilities. 
As a result of the acquisition Regions recorded approximately $2.4 billion of assets and assumed $1.9 billion of liabilities. Of the total assets acquired, $1.9 billion were loans and leases that are included in Regions' commercial and industrial loan portfolio. Of the liabilities assumed, $1.8 billion were long-term borrowings. Regions subsequently paid down a significant portion of the borrowings, and as of September 30, 2020, $406March 31, 2021, $81 million of long-term debt remained. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at estimated fair value.
These fair value estimates are considered preliminary as of September 30, 2020. Fair value estimates, including loans, intangible assets and goodwill, are subject to change for up to one year after the acquisition date as additional information becomes available.
Of the loans acquired, a portion were determined to be credit deteriorated on the date of purchase. Purchased loans that have experienced a more than insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination are considered to be credit deteriorated. PCD loans are initially recorded at purchase price less the ALLL recognized at acquisition. Subsequent credit loss activity is recorded within the provision for credit losses.
Regions recorded PCD loans of $873 million as a result of the acquisition, which was reflective of a nominal discount. Regions recorded an ALLL related to these loans of $60 million, which was included in the total acquired asset value as part of the acquisition.
The non-credit discount related to Ascentium's PCD loans and the fair value mark on non-PCD loans will be amortized to interest income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method. The amortization will not be material.
In conjunction with the acquisition, Regions initially recognized goodwill of $348 million and other intangible assets of $47 million. InPurchase accounting adjustments of $16 million reduced goodwill during the third quarter of 2020, goodwill declined $6 million due to purchase accounting adjustments.measurement period. Intangible assets are comprised of trademarks, customer lists and other intangibles. Intangible assets will be amortized over the expected useful life of each recognized asset.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Reference is made to pages 9175 through 9579 included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Based on an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, under the supervision and with the participation of Regions’ management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that Regions’ disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective. During the quarter ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there have been no changes in Regions’ internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Regions’ internal control over financial reporting.


100


81


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Information required by this item is set forth in Note 12,11, "Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) in Part I. Item 1. of this report, which is incorporated by reference.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
An investment in the Company involves risk, some of which, including market, liquidity, credit, operational, legal, compliance, reputational and strategic risks, could be substantial and is inherent in our business. This risk also includes the possibility that the value of the investment could decrease considerably, and dividends or other distributions concerning the investment could be reduced or eliminated. Discussed below is a risk factor that could adversely affect Regions' financial results and condition, as well as the value of, and return on investment in the Company, that was not included in Part II, Item 1A of the 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K as it arose after the filing.
Our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations have been, and will likely continue to be, adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created economic and financial disruptions that have adversely affected, and are likely to continue to adversely affect, our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations. We cannot predict at this time the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to negatively affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations. The extent of any continued or future adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and outside our control, including the scope and duration of the pandemic (including the possibility of further resurgences or waves of COVID-19), the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic on our employees, clients, customers, counterparties and service providers, as well as other market participants, and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to (i) increased unemployment and decreased consumer confidence and business generally, leading to an increased risk of delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures; (ii) sudden and significant declines, and significant increases in volatility, in financial markets; (iii) ratings downgrades, credit deterioration and defaults in many industries, including transportation, natural resources (in particular oil and gas), hospitality and commercial real estate; (iv) significant draws on credit lines as customers seek to increase liquidity; (v) significant reductions in the targeted federal funds rate (which was reduced to a target rate of between zero and 0.25% in the first quarter and may be reduced to below zero if the Federal Reserve determines economic conditions warrant); (vi) increased spending on our business continuity efforts, which may in turn require that we further cut costs and investments in other areas; and (vii) heightened cybersecurity, information security and operational risks as a result of work-from-home arrangements.In addition, we also face an increased risk of client disputes, litigation and governmental and regulatory scrutiny as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on market and economic conditions and actions governmental authorities take in response to those conditions.
In the third quarter of 2020, Regions re-opened branches for walk-in services. As branch lobbies re-open, Regions continues to keep measures in place to help ensure associate and customer safety. Approximately 90% of non-branch associates are continuing to work remotely. If these measures are not effective in serving our customers or affect the productivity of our associates, they may lead to significant disruptions in our business operations.
Many of our counterparties and third-party service providers have also been, and may further be, affected by “stay-at-home” or similar orders, market volatility and other factors that increase their risks of business disruption or that may otherwise affect their ability to perform under the terms of any agreements with us or provide essential services. Even in areas in which stay-at-home or similar orders have been eased or lifted, resurgence of COVID-19 may require such measures to be re-imposed at a later time. As a result, our operational and other risks are generally expected to remain elevated until the pandemic subsides.
We have experienced an increase in cyber events, such as phishing attacks and malicious traffic from outside the United States.  Our layered control environment has effectively detected and prevented any material impact related to these events to date. Our information security risks are generally expected to remain elevated until the pandemic subsides.
We are offering special financial assistance to support customers who are experiencing financial hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including waivers of certain withdrawal fees from time deposits and savings and money market accounts, loan payment deferrals and extensions, credit card payment extensions, and consumer mortgage payment forbearance and payment deferment. If such measures are not effective in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on borrowers, we may experience higher rates of default and increased credit losses in future periods. In addition, in many cases, the initial periods of payment deferrals, extensions, and forbearances have ended, which may require us to provide additional assistance or lead to higher rates of default and increased credit losses.
Additionally, we are a certified and qualified SBA lender and have provided approximately $4.6 billion in PPP loans. These assistance efforts may adversely affect our revenue and results of operations and may make our results more difficult to forecast as the PPPforgiveness process has just begun and the timing and amount of forgiveness to which our borrowers will be entitled

101



cannot be predicted. The PPP and other government programs in which we may participate are complex and our participation may lead to governmental and regulatory scrutiny, negative publicity and damage to our reputation. Further, Regions has been named in lawsuits in connection with its participation in the PPP and may be named in additional lawsuits in the future.
Certain industries where Regions has credit exposure, including restaurants, hotels, and commercial retail, have experienced and in some cases are continuing to experience,significant operational challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These operational challenges could result in corporate lending clients making higher than usual draws on outstanding lines of credit, which may negatively affect our liquidity. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may also cause our commercial customers to be unable to pay their loans as they come due or decrease the value of collateral, which we expect would cause significant increases in our credit losses. The pandemic may also alter consumer behavior, including spending patterns both in the short term and the long term. Accordingly, certain of these industries may continue to be negatively impacted even after the pandemic has subsided.
Our earnings and cash flows are dependent to a large degree on net interest income (the difference between interest income from loans and investments and interest expense on deposits and borrowings). Net interest income is significantly affected by market rates of interest. The significant reductions to the federal funds rate has led to a decrease in the rates and yields on U.S. Treasury securities. If interest rates are reduced further in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we expect that our net interest income will decline, perhaps significantly. The overall effect of lower interest rates cannot be predicted at this time and depends on future actions the Federal Reserve may take to increase or reduce the targeted federal funds rate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting economic conditions.
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic and market conditions initially increased demands on our liquidity as we met our customers’ and clients’ needs. During the third quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve has required large banks, including Regions, to preserve capital by suspending share repurchases, capping dividend payments at the amount paid in the second quarter, and further limiting dividends according to a formula based on recent net income. In addition, the Federal Reserve is requiring large banks, including Regions, to update and resubmit their capital plans later this year to reflect current economic stresses. The Federal Reserve has indicated that it will evaluate these resubmitted plans and that it may extend the restrictions on capital actions on a quarter-by-quarter basis as the economic situation continues to evolve. We must comply with these restrictions and will otherwise continue to exercise prudent capital management and monitor the business environment. In particular, if the Federal Reserve extends the dividend restriction that is based on recent net income, and the pandemic continues or worsens, it may be difficult for us to maintain our dividend at its current level.
The COVID-19 pandemic may impact our assessment of our goodwill. During the third quarter of 2020, Regions concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of each of our reporting units was less than its carrying value, therefore a test of goodwill impairment was not required for any of Regions’ reporting units. Risks to our goodwill assessment are generally expected to continue until the pandemic subsides.
Governmental authorities worldwide have taken unprecedented measures to stabilize the markets and support economic growth. The ultimate success of these measures remains unknown and these measures may not be sufficient to address the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or avert severe and prolonged reductions in economic activity.
Other negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that may impact our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations cannot be predicted at this time, but it is likely that our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations will continue to be adversely affected until the pandemic subsides and the U.S. economy fully recovers. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Until the pandemic subsides, we expect continued draws on lines of credit, reduced revenues from our lending businesses, increased credit losses in our lending portfolios and decreased fee income. Even after the pandemic subsides, it is possible that the U.S. and other major economies continue to experience a prolonged recession, which we expect would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On June 27, 2019, Regions announced the Board authorization of the repurchase of up to $1.370 billion of the Company's common stock, permitting repurchases from the beginning of the third quarter of 2019 through the end of the third quarter of 2020. Regions did not repurchase any outstanding common stock during the three month period ended September 30, 2020, and given the uncertainty in the overall economic environment as a resultMarch 31, 2021 or throughout 2020. As part of the COVID-19 pandemic, no share repurchases are currently anticipated for 2020.
On June 25, 2020, the Federal Reserve indicated that the Company exceeded all minimum capital levels under the supervisory stress test. TheCompany's capital plan, submittedon April 21, 2021, Regions announced the Board's authorization of the repurchase of up to $2.5 billion of the Federal Reserve reflected no share repurchasesCompany's common stock, permitting purchases from the second quarter of 2021 through year-end 2020.the first quarter of 2022.


102


82


Item 6. Exhibits
The following is a list of exhibits including items incorporated by reference
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
10.14.1
31.14.2
31.1
31.2
32
101
The following materials from Regions' Form 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
The cover page of Regions' Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL (included within the Exhibit 101 attachments).



103


83


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
DATE: May 5, 2021
DATE: November 5, 2020Regions Financial Corporation
/S/    HARDIE B. KIMBROUGH, JR.        
Hardie B. Kimbrough, Jr.

Executive Vice President and Controller

(Chief Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer)


104


84