HFWA-2015.03.31 10Q
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
 
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0-29480 
 
HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 
 
 
Washington
 
91-1857900
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
201 Fifth Avenue SW, Olympia, WA
 
98501
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(360) 943-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer
¨
  
Accelerated filer
x
Non-accelerated filer
¨
  
Smaller reporting company
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date:
As of April 27, 2015 there were 30,243,417 shares of the registrant's common stock, no par value per share, outstanding.



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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
March 31, 2015
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
Part I.
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
 
 
Part II.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
 
 
CERTIFICATIONS
 




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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:

“Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q") contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we have acquired, including those from the Cowlitz Bank, Pierce Commercial Bank, Northwest Commercial Bank, Valley Community Bancshares and Washington Banking Company transactions described in this Form 10-Q, or may in the future acquire, into our operations and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames or at all, and any goodwill charges related thereto and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters, including but not limited to customer and employee retention, which might be greater than expected; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be effected by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets, which may lead to increased losses and non-performing assets in our loan portfolio, and may result in our allowance for loan losses no longer being adequate to cover actual losses, and require us to increase our allowance for loan losses; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; risks related to acquiring assets in or entering markets in which we have not previously operated and may not be familiar; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; results of examinations of us by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and of our bank subsidiary by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require us to increase our allowance for loan losses, write-down assets, or change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules including as a result of Basel III; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; the impact of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the implementing regulations; further increases in premiums for deposit insurance; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risk associated with the loans on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our workforce and potential associated charges; failure or security breach of computer systems on which we depend; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our expansion strategy of pursuing acquisitions and de novo branching; increased competitive pressures among financial service companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services and other risks detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the Company. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect the Company’s operating results and stock price performance.
As used throughout this report, the terms “we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company” refer to Heritage Financial Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.


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PART I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash on hand and in banks
$
60,205


$
74,028

Interest earning deposits
19,859


47,608

Cash and cash equivalents
80,064


121,636

Other interest earning deposits
9,364


10,126

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
747,299


742,846

Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $36,633 and $36,874, respectively)
35,425


35,814

Loans held for sale
8,742

 
5,582

Noncovered loans receivable, net
2,170,693

 
2,124,877

Allowance for loan losses on noncovered loans
(22,317
)
 
(22,153
)
Noncovered loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
2,148,376

 
2,102,724

Covered loans receivable, net
117,621

 
126,200

Allowance for loan losses on covered loans
(5,499
)
 
(5,576
)
Covered loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
112,122

 
120,624

Total loans receivable, net
2,260,498

 
2,223,348

FDIC indemnification asset
692


1,116

Other real estate owned ($2,772 and $1,177 covered by FDIC shared-loss agreements, respectively)
4,094


3,355

Premises and equipment, net
64,547


64,938

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
12,022


12,188

Bank owned life insurance
35,346

 
35,176

Accrued interest receivable
10,132


9,836

Prepaid expenses and other assets
61,733


61,871

Other intangible assets, net
10,362


10,889

Goodwill
119,029


119,029

Total assets
$
3,459,349


$
3,457,750

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Deposits
$
2,912,458

 
$
2,906,331

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
7,420

 

Junior subordinated debentures
19,205

 
19,082

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
23,177

 
32,181

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
34,563

 
45,650

Total liabilities
2,996,823

 
3,003,244

Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, no par value, 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

 

Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 30,238,591 and 30,259,838 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
363,202

 
364,741

Retained earnings
93,140

 
86,387

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
6,184

 
3,378

Total stockholders’ equity
462,526

 
454,506

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
3,459,349

 
$
3,457,750

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
INTEREST INCOME:
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
30,481

 
$
16,451

Taxable interest on investment securities
2,684

 
639

Nontaxable interest on investment securities
1,033

 
436

Interest and dividends on other interest earning assets
51

 
87

Total interest income
34,249

 
17,613

INTEREST EXPENSE:
 
 
 
Deposits
1,318

 
854

Junior subordinated debentures
239

 

Other borrowings
18

 
18

Total interest expense
1,575

 
872

Net interest income
32,674

 
16,741

Provision for loan losses on noncovered loans
1,285

 
(21
)
Provision for loan losses on covered loans
(77
)
 
479

Total provision for loan losses
1,208

 
458

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
31,466

 
16,283

NONINTEREST INCOME:
 
 
 
Service charges and other fees
3,295

 
1,398

Merchant Visa income, net
198

 
245

Change in FDIC indemnification asset
(193
)
 
(37
)
Gain on sale of investment securities, net
544

 
180

Gain on sale of loans, net
1,135

 

Other income
3,366

 
521

Total noninterest income
8,345

 
2,307

NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
 
 
 
Compensation and employee benefits
14,225

 
8,011

Occupancy and equipment
3,691

 
2,617

Data processing
1,627

 
996

Marketing
633

 
505

Professional services
805

 
830

State and local taxes
620

 
249

Impairment loss on investment securities, net

 
8

Federal deposit insurance premium
516

 
252

Other real estate owned, net
658

 
52

Amortization of intangible assets
527

 
156

Other expense
2,736

 
1,103

Total noninterest expense
26,038

 
14,779

Income before income taxes
13,773

 
3,811

Income tax expense
3,994

 
1,268

Net income
$
9,779

 
$
2,543

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.32

 
$
0.16

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.32

 
$
0.16

Dividends declared per common share
$
0.10

 
$
0.16

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Net income
$
9,779

 
$
2,543

Change in fair value of securities available for sale, net of tax of $1,705 and $319, respectively
3,152

 
593

Reclassification adjustment of net gain from sale of available for sale securities included in income, net of tax of $(190) and $(63), respectively
(354
)
 
(117
)
Accretion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities held to maturity, net of tax of $4 and $8, respectively
8

 
15

Other comprehensive income
2,806

 
491

Comprehensive income
$
12,585

 
$
3,034

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
Number of
common
shares
 
Common
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive (loss)
income, net
 
Total
stock-
holders’
equity
Balance at December 31, 2013
16,211

 
$
138,659

 
$
78,265

 
$
(1,162
)
 
$
215,762

Restricted and unrestricted stock awards issued, net of forfeitures
5

 

 

 

 

Stock option compensation expense

 
15

 

 

 
15

Exercise of stock options (including excess tax benefits from nonqualified stock options)
4

 
57

 

 

 
57

Restricted stock compensation expense

 
276

 

 

 
276

Excess tax benefits from restricted stock

 
32

 

 

 
32

Common stock repurchased
(9
)
 
(165
)
 

 

 
(165
)
Net income

 

 
2,543

 

 
2,543

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

 

 
491

 
491

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.16 per share)

 

 
(2,594
)
 

 
(2,594
)
Balance at March 31, 2014
16,211

 
$
138,874

 
$
78,214

 
$
(671
)
 
$
216,417

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
30,260

 
$
364,741

 
$
86,387

 
$
3,378

 
$
454,506

Restricted and unrestricted stock awards issued, net of forfeitures
89

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock options (including excess tax benefits from nonqualified stock options)
37

 
461

 

 

 
461

Restricted stock compensation expense

 
348

 

 

 
348

Excess tax benefits from restricted stock

 
26

 

 

 
26

Common stock repurchased
(147
)
 
(2,374
)
 

 

 
(2,374
)
Net income

 

 
9,779

 

 
9,779

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

 

 
2,806

 
2,806

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.10 per share)

 

 
(3,026
)
 

 
(3,026
)
Balance at March 31, 2015
30,239

 
$
363,202

 
$
93,140

 
$
6,184

 
$
462,526

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
9,779

 
$
2,543

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
3,392

 
2,666

Changes in net deferred loan fees, net of amortization
(630
)
 
(48
)
Provision for loan losses
1,208

 
458

Net change in accrued interest receivable, FDIC indemnification asset, prepaid expenses and other assets, accrued expenses and other liabilities
(10,948
)
 
(751
)
Restricted and unrestricted stock compensation expense
348

 
276

Stock option compensation expense

 
15

Excess tax benefits from stock options and restricted and unrestricted stock
(41
)
 
(32
)
Amortization of intangible assets
527

 
156

Gain on sale of investment securities, net
(544
)
 
(180
)
Impairment loss on investment of securities, net

 
8

Origination of loans held for sale
(29,150
)
 

Gain on sale of loans, net
(1,135
)
 

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
27,125

 

Earnings on bank owned life insurance
(170
)
 
(25
)
Valuation adjustment on other real estate owned
330

 

Loss (gain) on sale of other real estate owned, net
70

 
(27
)
Loss on sale or write-off of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements

 
421

Net cash provided by operating activities
161

 
5,480

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Loans originated, net of principal payments
(39,456
)
 
(5,180
)
Maturities of other interest earning deposits
747

 
497

Maturities of investment securities available for sale
28,899

 
7,343

Maturities of investment securities held to maturity
314

 
241

Purchase of investment securities available for sale
(55,728
)
 
(24,443
)
Purchase of investment securities held to maturity

 
(3,294
)
Purchase of premises and equipment
(545
)
 
(584
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
589

 
520

Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale
23,887

 
40,318

Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock
166

 
75

Investment in low-income housing tax credit partnership
(236
)
 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(41,363
)
 
15,493


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Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Net increase in deposits
6,127

 
5,025

Net increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances
7,420

 

Common stock cash dividends paid
(3,026
)
 
(1,297
)
Net decrease in securities sold under agreement to repurchase
(9,004
)
 
(630
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
446

 
57

Excess tax benefits from stock options and restricted and unrestricted stock
41

 
32

Repurchase of common stock
(2,374
)
 
(165
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(370
)
 
3,022

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(41,572
)
 
23,995

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
121,636

 
130,400

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
80,064

 
$
154,395

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
1,720

 
$
887

Cash paid for income taxes
8,256

 
7

 
 
 
 
Supplemental non-cash disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Transfers of loans receivable to other real estate owned
$
1,728

 
$
218

Cash dividends declared but not paid

 
1,297

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(Unaudited)

(1)
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
(a) Description of Business
Heritage Financial Corporation ("Heritage" or the “Company”) is a bank holding company that was incorporated in the State of Washington in August 1997. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of planning, directing and coordinating the business activities of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Heritage Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank is a Washington-chartered commercial bank and its deposits are insured by the FDIC under the Deposit Insurance Fund. The Bank is headquartered in Olympia, Washington and conducts business from its sixty-six branch offices located throughout Washington State and the greater Portland, Oregon area. The Bank’s business consists primarily of commercial lending and deposit relationships with small businesses and their owners in its market areas and attracting deposits from the general public. The Bank also makes real estate construction and land development loans and consumer loans and originates first mortgage loans on residential properties primarily located in its market area.
The Company has expanded its footprint through mergers and acquisitions. The largest of these transactions was the strategic merger with Washington Banking Company (“Washington Banking”) and its wholly owned subsidiary bank, Whidbey Island Bank ("Whidbey"). Effective May 1, 2014, Washington Banking merged with an into Heritage and Whidbey merged with an into Heritage Bank and is referred to herein as the "Washington Banking Merger".
(b) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. It is recommended that these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes be read with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (“2014 Annual Form 10-K”). In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015. In preparing the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Management believes that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements are appropriate based on the facts and circumstances at the time. Actual results, however, could differ from those estimates.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior periods' net income or stockholders’ equity.
(c) Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies used in preparation of the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are disclosed in the 2014 Annual Form 10-K. There have not been any material changes in the Company's significant accounting policies from those contained in the 2014 Annual Form 10-K.
(d) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU" or "Update") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, was issued in May 2014. Under this Update, FASB created a new Topic 606 which is in response to a joint initiative of FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting standards that would:
Remove inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements.
Provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues.
Improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets.
Provide more useful information to users of financial statements through improved disclosure requirements.

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Simplify the preparation of financial statements by reducing the number of requirements to which an entity must refer.
The Update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this Update will have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
FASB ASU 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures, was issued in June 2014. This Update aligns the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase agreements executed as a repurchase financing with the accounting for other typical repurchase agreements, such as secured borrowings. The guidance eliminates sale accounting and supersedes the guidance under which a transfer of a financial asset and a contemporaneous repurchase financing could be accounted for on a combined basis as a forward agreement. The Update requires new and expanded disclosures that are effective for interim or annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with certain requirements applicable for periods beginning after March 31, 2015. The adoption of this Update did not have a material impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2)
Investment Securities
The Company’s investment policy is designed primarily to provide and maintain liquidity, generate a favorable return on assets without incurring undue interest rate and credit risk, and complement the Bank’s lending activities. Securities are classified as either available for sale or held to maturity when acquired.
(a) Securities by Type and Maturity
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair values of investment securities available for sale at the dates indicated were as follows:
 
Securities Available for Sale
 
March 31, 2015
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
$
22,377

 
$
142

 
$

 
$
22,519

Municipal securities
182,056

 
3,931

 
(156
)
 
185,831

Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
524,832

 
6,773

 
(899
)
 
530,706

Corporate obligations
6,264

 
5

 
(10
)
 
6,259

Mutual funds and other equities
1,956

 
28

 

 
1,984

Total
$
737,485

 
$
10,879

 
$
(1,065
)
 
$
747,299

 
Securities Available for Sale
 
December 31, 2014
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
$
21,414

 
$
44

 
$
(31
)
 
$
21,427

Municipal securities
170,082

 
3,139

 
(184
)
 
173,037

Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government agencies
539,859

 
4,015

 
(1,475
)
 
542,399

Corporate obligations
4,034

 

 
(24
)
 
4,010

Mutual funds and other equities
1,956

 
17

 

 
1,973

Total
$
737,345

 
$
7,215

 
$
(1,714
)
 
$
742,846


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The amortized cost, gross unrecognized gains, gross unrecognized losses and fair values of investment securities held to maturity at the dates indicated were as follows:
 
Securities Held to Maturity
 
March 31, 2015
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
$
1,586

 
$
183

 
$

 
$
1,769

Municipal securities
22,331

 
643

 
(12
)
 
22,962

Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
10,665

 
449

 
(48
)
 
11,066

Private residential collateralized mortgage obligations
843

 
80

 
(87
)
 
836

Total
$
35,425

 
$
1,355

 
$
(147
)
 
$
36,633

 
Securities Held to Maturity
 
December 31, 2014
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
$
1,591

 
$
167

 
$

 
$
1,758

Municipal securities
22,486

 
643

 
(11
)
 
23,118

Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
10,866

 
364

 
(74
)
 
11,156

Private residential collateralized mortgage obligations
871

 
75

 
(104
)
 
842

Total
$
35,814

 
$
1,249

 
$
(189
)
 
$
36,874

There were no securities classified as trading at March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities at March 31, 2015, by contractual maturity, are set forth below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
Securities Available for Sale
 
Securities Held to Maturity
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair Value
 
(In thousands)
Due in one year or less
$
5,127

 
$
5,144

 
$
2,880

 
$
2,889

Due after one year through three years
34,103

 
34,347

 
4,240

 
4,280

Due after three years through five years
33,231

 
33,647

 
6,571

 
6,899

Due after five years through ten years
159,099

 
161,551

 
17,277

 
18,086

Due after ten years
503,969

 
510,626

 
4,457

 
4,479

Investment securities with no stated maturities
1,956

 
1,984

 

 

Total
$
737,485

 
$
747,299

 
$
35,425

 
$
36,633


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(b) Unrealized Losses and Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
Available for sale investment securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
 
Securities Available for Sale
 
March 31, 2015
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or
Longer
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
(In thousands)
Municipal securities
$
23,537

 
$
(156
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
23,537

 
$
(156
)
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
110,318

 
(899
)
 

 

 
110,318

 
(899
)
Corporate obligations
4,023

 
(10
)
 

 

 
4,023

 
(10
)
Total
$
137,878

 
$
(1,065
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
137,878

 
$
(1,065
)
 
Securities Available for Sale
 
December 31, 2014
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or
Longer
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
(In thousands)
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
$
3,567

 
$
(31
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
3,567

 
$
(31
)
Municipal securities
25,176

 
(184
)
 

 

 
25,176

 
(184
)
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
182,970

 
(1,475
)
 

 

 
182,970

 
(1,475
)
Corporate obligations
2,119

 
(24
)
 

 

 
2,119

 
(24
)
Total
$
213,832

 
$
(1,714
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
213,832

 
$
(1,714
)


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Held to maturity investment securities with unrecognized losses as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
 
Securities Held to Maturity
 
March 31, 2015
 
Less than 12
Months
 
12 Months or
Longer
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrecognized
Losses
 
(In thousands)
Municipal securities
$
1,554

 
$
(12
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
1,554

 
$
(12
)
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
2,556

 
(48
)
 

 

 
2,556

 
(48
)
Private residential collateralized mortgage obligations
554

 
(87
)
 

 

 
554

 
(87
)
Total
$
4,664

 
$
(147
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
4,664

 
$
(147
)

 
Securities Held to Maturity
 
December 31, 2014
 
Less than 12
Months
 
12 Months or
Longer
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrecognized
Losses
 
(In thousands)
Municipal securities
$
2,196

 
$
(11
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,196

 
$
(11
)
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
2,553

 
(74
)
 

 

 
2,553

 
(74
)
Private residential collateralized mortgage obligations
558

 
(104
)
 

 

 
558

 
(104
)
Total
$
5,307

 
$
(189
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
5,307

 
$
(189
)
The Company has evaluated these securities and has determined that, other than certain private residential collateralized mortgage obligations discussed below, the decline in their value is temporary. The unrealized losses are primarily due to increases in market interest rates and larger spreads in the market for mortgage-related products. The fair value of these securities is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date and/or as the pricing spreads narrow on mortgage-related securities. The Company has the ability and intent to hold the investments until recovery of the market value which may be the maturity date of the securities.
To analyze the unrealized losses, the Company estimated expected future cash flows of the private residential collateralized mortgage obligations by estimating the expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral and applying those collateral cash flows, together with any credit enhancements such as subordination interests owned by third parties, to the security. The expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral are determined using the remaining contractual cash flows adjusted for future expected credit losses (which considers current delinquencies and nonperforming assets, future expected default rates and collateral value by vintage and geographic region) and prepayments. The expected cash flows of the security are then discounted at the interest rate used to recognize interest income on the security to arrive at a present value amount. The Company did not use any impairment assumptions as of March 31, 2015 as the unrealized losses were insignificant. The average prepayment rate and average discount rate used in the valuation of the present value as of March 31, 2014 were 6.0% and 6.7%, respectively.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2015, there were no private residential collateralized mortgage obligations determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired and the Company recorded no unrealized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 in earnings or other comprehensive income. In comparison, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were two private residential collateralized mortgage obligations determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired. All unrealized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were deemed to be credit related, and the Company recorded the impairment in earnings.
The following table summarizes activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 related to the amount of impairments on held to maturity securities:
 
Life-to-Date Gross Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
 
Life-to-Date Other-Than-Temporary Impairments Included in Other Comprehensive Income
 
Life-to-Date Net
Other-Than-Temporary Impairments Included in Earnings
 
(In thousands)
December 31, 2013
$
2,603

 
$
1,152

 
$
1,451

Subsequent impairments
8

 

 
8

March 31, 2014
$
2,611

 
$
1,152

 
$
1,459

 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
$
2,648

 
$
1,152

 
$
1,496

Subsequent impairments

 

 

March 31, 2015
$
2,648

 
$
1,152

 
$
1,496


(c) Pledged Securities
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of available for sale and held to maturity securities that are pledged as collateral for the following obligations at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
Washington and Oregon state to secure public deposits
$
159,797

 
$
163,456

 
$
150,507

 
$
153,785

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and FHLB to secure borrowing arrangements
516

 
517

 
4,430

 
4,460

Repurchase agreements
41,729

 
42,723

 
43,676

 
44,457

Other securities pledged
14,789

 
14,902

 
14,828

 
14,922

Total
$
216,831

 
$
221,598

 
$
213,441

 
$
217,624


At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the total carrying value of pledged securities was $220.4 million and $216.7 million, respectively.

(3)
Noncovered Loans Receivable
The Company originates loans in the ordinary course of business and has also acquired loans through FDIC-assisted and open bank transactions. Loans that are not covered by FDIC shared-loss agreements are referred to as "noncovered loans." Disclosures related to the Company’s recorded investment in noncovered loans receivable generally exclude accrued interest receivable and net deferred loan origination fees and costs because they are insignificant.
Loans acquired in a business combination may be further classified as “purchased” loans. Loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration since origination for which it is probable that not all contractually required payments will be collected are accounted for under FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. These loans are identified as “purchased credit impaired” ("PCI") loans. Loans purchased that are not accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30 are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-20, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs and are referred to as "non-PCI" loans.
(a) Loan Origination/Risk Management

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The Company categorizes loans in one of the four segments of the total loan portfolio: commercial business, one-to-four family residential, real estate construction and land development and consumer. Within these segments are classes of loans to which management monitors and assesses credit risk in the loan portfolios. The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies, and nonperforming and potential problem loans. The Company also conducts internal loan reviews and validates the credit risk assessment on a periodic basis and presents the results of these reviews to management. The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by loan officers and credit personnel, as well as the Company’s policies and procedures.
A discussion of the risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment is as follows:
Commercial Business:
There are three significant classes of loans in the commercial portfolio segment: commercial and industrial loans, owner-occupied commercial real estate and non-owner occupied commercial real estate. The owner and non-owner occupied commercial real estate are both considered commercial real estate loans. As the commercial and industrial loans carry different risk characteristics than the commercial real estate loans, they are discussed separately below.
Commercial and industrial. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may include a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.
Commercial real estate. The Company originates commercial real estate loans within its primary market areas. These loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans, in addition to those of real estate loans. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate involves more risk than other classes of loans in that the lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts, and payments on loans secured by real estate properties are dependent on successful operation and management of the properties. Repayment of these loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate market or the economy. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans are generally of lower credit risk than non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans as the borrowers' businesses are likely dependent on the properties.
One-to-Four Family Residential:
The majority of the Company’s one-to-four family residential loans are secured by single-family residences located in its primary market areas. The Company’s underwriting standards require that single-family portfolio loans generally are owner-occupied and do not exceed 80% of the lower of appraised value at origination or cost of the underlying collateral. Terms of maturity typically range from 15 to 30 years. Historically, the Company sold most single-family loans in the secondary market and retained a smaller portion in its loan portfolio. From the second quarter of 2013 until May 1, 2014, the Company only originated single-family loans for its loan portfolio. As a result of the Washington Banking Merger, since May 1, 2014 the Company has once again begun originating and selling a majority of its single-family mortgages.
Real Estate Construction and Land Development:
The Company originates construction loans for one-to-four family residential and for five or more family residential and commercial properties. The one-to-four family residential construction loans generally include construction of custom homes whereby the home buyer is the borrower. The Company also provides financing to builders for the construction of pre-sold homes and, in selected cases, to builders for the construction of speculative residential property. Substantially all construction loans are short-term in nature and priced with variable rates of interest. Construction lending can involve a higher level of risk than other types of lending because funds are advanced partially based upon the value of the project, which is uncertain prior to the project’s completion. Because of the uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs as well as the market value of a completed project and the effects of governmental regulation of real property, the Company’s estimates with regard to the total funds required to complete a project and the related loan-to-value ratio may vary from actual results. As a result, construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the ultimate project and the ability of the borrower to sell or lease the property or refinance the indebtedness. If the Company’s estimate

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of the value of a project at completion proves to be overstated, it may have inadequate security for repayment of the loan and may incur a loss if the borrower does not repay the loan. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being dependent upon successful completion of the construction project, interest rate changes, government regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.
Consumer:
The Company originates consumer loans and lines of credit that are both secured and unsecured. The underwriting process for these loans ensures a qualifying primary and secondary source of repayment. Underwriting standards for home equity loans are significantly influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of 80%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time and documentation requirements. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed. The majority of consumer loans are for relatively small amounts disbursed among many individual borrowers which reduces the credit risk for this type of loan. To further reduce the risk, trend reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis.
As a result of the Washington Banking Merger, the Company is originating indirect consumer loans. These loans are for new and used automobile and recreational vehicles that are originated indirectly by selected dealers located in the Company's market areas. The Company has limited its indirect loans purchased primarily to dealerships that are established and well known in their market areas and to applicants that are not classified as sub-prime.
Noncovered loans receivable at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following portfolio segments and classes:
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
559,363

 
$
551,343

Owner-occupied commercial real estate
558,198

 
535,742

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
631,627

 
616,757

Total commercial business
1,749,188

 
1,703,842

One-to-four family residential
63,944

 
63,540

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
42,993

 
46,749

Five or more family residential and commercial properties
57,898

 
61,360

Total real estate construction and land development
100,891

 
108,109

Consumer
256,977

 
250,323

Gross noncovered loans receivable
2,171,000

 
2,125,814

Net deferred loan fees
(307
)
 
(937
)
Noncovered loans receivable, net
2,170,693

 
2,124,877

Allowance for loan losses
(22,317
)
 
(22,153
)
Noncovered loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
$
2,148,376

 
$
2,102,724

(b) Concentrations of Credit
Most of the Company’s lending activity occurs within Washington State, and to a lesser extent Oregon. The Company’s primary market areas have been concentrated along the I-5 corridor from Whatcom County to Clark County in Washington State and Multnomah County in Oregon, as well as other contiguous markets. The Washington Banking Merger has allowed the expansion of the market area north of Seattle, Washington to the Canadian border. The majority of the Company’s loan portfolio consists of (in order of balances at March 31, 2015) non-owner occupied commercial real estate, commercial and industrial and owner-occupied commercial real estate. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no concentrations of loans related to any single industry in excess of 10% of the Company’s total loans.

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(c) Credit Quality Indicators
As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the risk grade of the loans, (ii) the level of classified loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) nonperforming loans, and (v) the general economic conditions of the United States of America, and specifically the states of Washington and Oregon. The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 0 to 10. A description of the general characteristics of the risk grades is as follows:
Grades 0 to 5: These grades are considered “pass grade” and include loans with negligible to above average but acceptable risk. These borrowers generally have strong to acceptable capital levels and consistent earnings and debt service capacity. Loans with the higher grades within the “pass” category may include borrowers who are experiencing unusual operating difficulties, but have acceptable payment performance to date. Increased monitoring of financials and/or collateral may be appropriate. Loans with this grade show no immediate loss exposure.
Grade 6: This grade includes "Watch" loans and is considered a “pass grade”. The grade is intended to be utilized on a temporary basis for pass grade borrowers where a potentially significant risk-modifying action is anticipated in the near term.
Grade 7: This grade includes “Other Assets Especially Mentioned” (“OAEM”) loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and is intended to highlight loans with elevated risks. Loans with this grade show signs of deteriorating profits and capital, and the borrower might not be strong enough to sustain a major setback. The borrower is typically higher than normally leveraged, and outside support might be modest and likely illiquid. The loan is at risk of further decline unless active measures are taken to correct the situation.
Grade 8: This grade includes “Substandard” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, which the Company has determined have a high credit risk. These loans also have well-defined weaknesses which make payment default or principal exposure likely, but not yet certain. The borrower may have shown serious negative trends in financial ratios and performance. Such loans may be dependent upon collateral liquidation, a secondary source of repayment or an event outside of the normal course of business. Loans with this grade can be placed on accrual or nonaccrual status based on the Company’s accrual policy.
Grade 9: This grade includes “Doubtful” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and the Company has determined these loans to have excessive credit risk. Such loans are placed on nonaccrual status and may be dependent upon collateral having a value that is difficult to determine or upon some near-term event which lacks certainty. Additionally, these loans generally have a specific valuation allowance or have been partially charged-off for the amount considered uncollectible.
Grade 10: This grade includes “Loss” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and the Company has determined these loans have the highest risk of loss. Such loans are charged-off or charged-down when payment is acknowledged to be uncertain or when the timing or value of payments cannot be determined. “Loss” is not intended to imply that the loan or some portion of it will never be paid, nor does it in any way imply that there has been a forgiveness of debt.
Numerical loan grades for all commercial business loans and real estate construction and land development loans are established at the origination of the loan. Prior to November 2014, one-to-four family residential loans and consumer loans (“non-commercial loans”) were not numerically graded at origination date as these loans were determined to be “pass graded” loans. A numeric grade was assigned to these non-commercial loans if subsequent to origination, the credit department evaluated the credit and determined it necessary to classify the loan. Subsequent to November 2014, the non-commercial loans were designated a loan grade “4” at origination date to reflect a "pass grade". The Bank follows the FDIC’s Uniform Retail Credit Classification and Account Management Policy for subsequent classification in the event of payment delinquencies or default. Loan grades are reviewed on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if necessary, by the credit department. Typically, an individual loan grade will not be changed from the prior period unless there is a specific indication of credit deterioration or improvement. Credit deterioration is evidenced by delinquency, direct communications with the borrower, or other borrower information that becomes known to management. Credit improvements are evidenced by known facts regarding the borrower or the collateral property.
The loan grades relate to the likelihood of losses in that the higher the grade, the greater the loss potential. Loans with a pass grade may have some estimated inherent losses, but to a lesser extent than the other loan grades. The OAEM loan grade is transitory in that the Company is waiting on additional information to determine the likelihood and extent of the potential loss. The likelihood of loss for OAEM graded loans, however, is greater than Watch graded

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loans because there has been measurable credit deterioration. Loans with a Substandard grade are generally loans for which the Company has individually analyzed for potential impairment. For Doubtful and Loss graded loans, the Company is almost certain of the losses, and the unpaid principal balances are generally charged-off to the realizable value.
The following tables present the balance of the noncovered loans receivable by credit quality indicator as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
 
March 31, 2015
 
Pass
 
OAEM
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
526,439

 
$
12,784

 
$
19,826

 
$
314

 
$
559,363

Owner-occupied commercial real estate
526,401

 
18,660

 
13,137

 

 
558,198

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
600,563

 
16,297

 
14,767

 

 
631,627

Total commercial business
1,653,403

 
47,741

 
47,730

 
314

 
1,749,188

One-to-four family residential
61,534

 
313

 
2,097

 

 
63,944

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
32,778

 
3,355

 
6,860

 

 
42,993

Five or more family residential and commercial properties
54,011

 

 
3,887

 

 
57,898

Total real estate construction and land development
86,789

 
3,355

 
10,747

 

 
100,891

Consumer
249,831

 

 
7,146

 

 
256,977

Gross noncovered loans
$
2,051,557

 
$
51,409

 
$
67,720

 
$
314

 
$
2,171,000


 
December 31, 2014
 
Pass
 
OAEM
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
509,483

 
$
14,487

 
$
27,049

 
$
324

 
$
551,343

Owner-occupied commercial real estate
496,234

 
22,946

 
16,562

 

 
535,742

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
584,262

 
17,643

 
14,852

 

 
616,757

Total commercial business
1,589,979

 
55,076

 
58,463

 
324

 
1,703,842

One-to-four family residential
61,185

 
315

 
2,040

 

 
63,540

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
34,356

 
3,977

 
8,416

 

 
46,749

Five or more family residential and commercial properties
57,025

 

 
4,335

 

 
61,360

Total real estate construction and land development
91,381

 
3,977

 
12,751

 

 
108,109

Consumer
242,836

 

 
7,487

 

 
250,323

Gross noncovered loans
$
1,985,381

 
$
59,368

 
$
80,741

 
$
324

 
$
2,125,814


Noncovered potential problem loans are loans classified as OAEM or worse that are currently accruing interest and are not considered impaired, but which management is monitoring because the financial information of the borrower causes concern as to their ability to meet their loan repayment terms. Noncovered potential problem loans also include

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PCI loans as these loans continue to accrete loan discounts established at acquisition based on the guidance of ASC 310-30. Noncovered potential problem loans as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $100.4 million and $117.3 million, respectively. The balance of noncovered potential problem loans guaranteed by a governmental agency, which guarantee reduces the Company's credit exposure, was $576,000 and $2.0 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
(d) Nonaccrual Loans
Nonaccrual noncovered loans, segregated by segments and classes of loans, were as follows as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
3,852

 
$
3,463

Owner-occupied commercial real estate
1,066

 
1,163

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate

 
93

Total commercial business
4,918

 
4,719

One-to-four family residential

 

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
2,513

 
2,652

Total real estate construction and land development
2,513

 
2,652

Consumer
21

 
139

Gross nonaccrual noncovered loans
$
7,452

 
$
7,510

The Company had $1.7 million and $1.6 million of nonaccrual noncovered loans guaranteed by governmental agencies at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
PCI noncovered loans are not included in the nonaccrual loan table above because these loans are accounted for under ASC 310-30, which provides that accretable yield is calculated based on a loan's expected cash flow even if the loan is not performing under its conventional terms.
(e) Past due loans
The Company performs an aging analysis of past due loans using the categories of 30-89 days past due and 90 or more days past due. This policy is consistent with regulatory reporting requirements.

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The balances of past due noncovered loans, segregated by segments and classes of loans, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
 
March 31, 2015
 
30-89 Days
 
90 Days or
Greater
 
Total Past 
Due
 
Current
 
Total
 
90 Days or More
and  Still
Accruing (1)
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
1,081

 
$
2,770

 
$
3,851

 
$
555,512

 
$
559,363

 
$

Owner-occupied commercial real estate
2,063

 
333

 
2,396

 
555,802

 
558,198

 

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
5,167

 

 
5,167

 
626,460

 
631,627

 

Total commercial business
8,311

 
3,103

 
11,414

 
1,737,774

 
1,749,188

 

One-to-four family residential
391

 

 
391

 
63,553

 
63,944

 

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
760

 
1,964

 
2,724

 
40,269

 
42,993

 

Five or more family residential and commercial properties

 

 

 
57,898

 
57,898

 

Total real estate construction and land development
760

 
1,964

 
2,724

 
98,167

 
100,891

 

Consumer
2,181

 

 
2,181

 
254,796

 
256,977

 

Gross noncovered loans
$
11,643

 
$
5,067

 
$
16,710

 
$
2,154,290

 
$
2,171,000

 
$

(1) Excludes PCI loans.
 
December 31, 2014
 
30-89 Days
 
90 Days or
Greater
 
Total Past 
Due
 
Current
 
Total
 
90 Days or More
and  Still
Accruing (1)
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
2,503

 
$
1,962

 
$
4,465

 
$
546,878

 
$
551,343

 
$

Owner-occupied commercial real estate
1,038

 
100

 
1,138

 
534,604

 
535,742

 

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
113

 
75

 
188

 
616,569

 
616,757

 

Total commercial business
3,654

 
2,137

 
5,791

 
1,698,051

 
1,703,842

 

One-to-four family residential
200

 

 
200

 
63,340

 
63,540

 

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
62

 
2,135

 
2,197

 
44,552

 
46,749

 

Five or more family residential and commercial properties

 
376

 
376

 
60,984

 
61,360

 

Total real estate construction and land development
62

 
2,511

 
2,573

 
105,536

 
108,109

 

Consumer
2,413

 
125

 
2,538

 
247,785

 
250,323

 

Gross noncovered loans
$
6,329

 
$
4,773

 
$
11,102

 
$
2,114,712

 
$
2,125,814

 
$

(1) Excludes PCI loans.


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(f) Impaired loans

Impaired noncovered loans includes nonaccrual noncovered loans and performing troubled debt restructured noncovered loans ("TDRs") and excludes certain performing troubled debt restructured noncovered loans classified as PCI as these loans are recorded at the recorded investment balance and may not have further impairment. The balance of impaired noncovered loans as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are set forth in the following tables.
 
March 31, 2015
 
Recorded
Investment With
No Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment With
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
2,129

 
$
6,199

 
$
8,328

 
$
9,341

 
$
797

Owner-occupied commercial real estate

 
2,339

 
2,339

 
2,669

 
629

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
2,441

 
4,660

 
7,101

 
7,093

 
783

Total commercial business
4,570

 
13,198

 
17,768

 
19,103

 
2,209

One-to-four family residential

 
244

 
244

 
244

 
75

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
2,589

 
994

 
3,583

 
4,152

 
152

Five or more family residential and commercial properties

 
2,032

 
2,032

 
2,032

 
204

Total real estate construction and land development
2,589

 
3,026

 
5,615

 
6,184

 
356

Consumer

 
125

 
125

 
127

 
22

Total
$
7,159

 
$
16,593

 
$
23,752

 
$
25,658

 
$
2,662

 
December 31, 2014
 
Recorded
Investment With
No Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment With
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
1,134

 
$
7,906

 
$
9,040

 
$
9,349

 
$
1,325

Owner-occupied commercial real estate
360

 
2,421

 
2,781

 
2,781

 
684

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
2,459

 
4,846

 
7,305

 
7,279

 
465

Total commercial business
3,953

 
15,173

 
19,126

 
19,409

 
2,474

One-to-four family residential

 
245

 
245

 
245

 
75

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
2,307

 
2,217

 
4,524

 
4,964

 
396

Five or more family residential and commercial properties

 
2,056

 
2,056

 
2,056

 
234

Total real estate construction and land development
2,307

 
4,273

 
6,580

 
7,020

 
630

Consumer
33

 
172

 
205

 
208

 
56

Total
$
6,293

 
$
19,863

 
$
26,156

 
$
26,882

 
$
3,235



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The Company had governmental guarantees of $2.2 million and $2.4 million related to the impaired noncovered loan balances at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
The average recorded investment of impaired noncovered loans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are set forth in the following table.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Commercial business:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
8,684

 
$
14,935

Owner-occupied commercial real estate
2,560

 
3,189

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
7,203

 
7,396

Total commercial business
18,447

 
25,520

One-to-four family residential
244

 
380

Real estate construction and land development:
 
 
 
One-to-four family residential
4,053

 
5,591

Five or more family residential and commercial properties
2,044

 
2,265

Total real estate construction and land development
6,097

 
7,856

Consumer
166

 
889

Total
$
24,954

 
$
34,645

For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, no interest income was recognized subsequent to a loan’s classification as nonaccrual. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Bank recorded $196,000 and $247,000, respectively, of interest income related to performing TDR noncovered loans.
(g) Troubled Debt Restructured Loans
A troubled debt restructured loan is a restructuring in which the Bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. TDRs are considered impaired and are separately measured for impairment under FASB ASC 310-10-35, whether on accrual ("performing") or nonaccrual ("nonperforming") status.
The majority of the Bank’s TDR noncovered loans are a result of granting extensions of maturity on troubled credits which have already been adversely classified. The Bank grants such extensions