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FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORP /PA/ - Quarter Report: 2021 September (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021
Or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to            
Commission File Number 001-11138
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania25-1428528
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)
601 Philadelphia Street
IndianaPA15701
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
724-349-7220
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨.
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).    Yes  x    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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer  x    Accelerated filer  ¨    Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company  
Non-accelerated filer  ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting 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      No x
The number of shares outstanding of issuer’s common stock, $1.00 par value, as of November 5, 2021, was 94,932,087.


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FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
 
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PART I.
ITEM 1.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 4.
PART II.
ITEM 1.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 5.
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ITEM 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (unaudited)
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (dollars in thousands, except share data)
Assets
Cash and due from banks$94,579 $100,009 
Interest-bearing bank deposits240,095 256,572 
Securities available for sale, at fair value1,124,956 831,223 
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (Fair value of $547,343 and $369,851 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively)
548,057 361,844 
Other investments12,719 12,227 
Loans held for sale19,925 33,436 
Loans:
Portfolio loans6,732,580 6,761,183 
Allowance for credit losses(94,185)(101,309)
Net loans6,638,395 6,659,874 
Premises and equipment, net117,879 125,517 
Other real estate owned502 1,215 
Goodwill303,328 303,328 
Amortizing intangibles, net11,764 13,492 
Bank owned life insurance225,746 225,952 
Other assets139,909 143,415 
Total assets$9,477,854 $9,068,104 
Liabilities
Deposits (all domestic):
Noninterest-bearing$2,656,229 $2,319,958 
Interest-bearing5,280,256 5,118,708 
Total deposits7,936,485 7,438,666 
Short-term borrowings117,754 117,373 
Subordinated debentures170,734 170,612 
Other long-term debt5,746 56,258 
Capital lease obligation6,039 6,385 
Total long-term debt182,519 233,255 
Other liabilities128,241 210,193 
Total liabilities8,364,999 7,999,487 
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $1 par value per share, 3,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
— — 
Common stock, $1 par value per share, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 113,914,902 shares issued at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and 95,209,685 and 96,130,751 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
113,915 113,915 
Additional paid-in capital495,929 494,683 
Retained earnings667,422 596,614 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net3,516 17,233 
Treasury stock (18,705,217 and 17,784,151 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively)
(167,927)(153,828)
Total shareholders’ equity1,112,855 1,068,617 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$9,477,854 $9,068,104 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data (Continued)
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,September 30,
 2021202020212020
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans$67,259 $67,474 $200,939 $207,290 
Interest and dividends on investments:
Taxable interest6,560 5,598 18,226 19,064 
Interest exempt from federal income taxes142 268 460 850 
Dividends105 159 386 536 
Interest on bank deposits130 94 297 163 
Total interest income74,196 73,593 220,308 227,903 
Interest Expense
Interest on deposits1,269 4,621 4,753 18,756 
Interest on short-term borrowings19 35 77 670 
Interest on subordinated debentures2,146 2,146 6,410 6,434 
Interest on other long-term debt56 356 596 1,065 
Interest on lease obligations61 66 185 199 
Total interest expense3,551 7,224 12,021 27,124 
Net Interest Income70,645 66,369 208,287 200,779 
Provision for credit losses330 11,212 1,353 49,038 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses70,315 55,157 206,934 151,741 
Noninterest Income
Net securities gains— 20 16 47 
Trust income3,118 2,554 8,340 6,774 
Service charges on deposit accounts4,770 4,035 13,127 12,066 
Insurance and retail brokerage commissions2,218 2,156 6,368 5,982 
Income from bank owned life insurance1,486 1,547 4,946 4,963 
Gain on sale of mortgage loans3,485 6,437 11,615 13,226 
Gain on sale of other loans and assets2,480 1,871 6,281 3,151 
Card-related interchange income7,052 6,441 20,885 17,589 
Derivatives mark to market218 (160)1,371 (2,122)
Swap fee income317 41 1,715 864 
Other income2,101 1,827 6,022 5,314 
Total noninterest income27,245 26,769 80,686 67,854 
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits31,066 28,823 88,084 87,573 
Net occupancy3,960 4,609 12,614 13,979 
Furniture and equipment4,052 4,033 11,866 11,468 
Data processing3,196 2,741 9,440 7,804 
Advertising and promotion1,150 1,115 3,829 3,800 
Pennsylvania shares tax1,257 1,254 3,347 3,246 
Intangible amortization868 939 2,597 2,792 
Other professional fees and services1,308 937 3,150 2,755 
FDIC insurance830 876 1,964 1,637 
Loss on sale or write-down of assets171 63 223 416 
Litigation and operational losses589 329 1,624 1,038 
COVID-19 related50 125 357 567 
Voluntary early retirement— 3,304 — 3,304 
Branch consolidation— 2,544 18 2,544 
Other operating6,530 6,555 19,316 18,351 
Total noninterest expense55,027 58,247 158,429 161,274 
Income Before Income Taxes42,533 23,679 129,191 58,321 
Income tax provision8,441 4,493 25,710 10,557 
Net Income$34,092 $19,186 $103,481 $47,764 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Average Shares Outstanding95,616,421 97,917,096 95,883,868 97,990,749 
Average Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution95,892,304 98,160,143 96,130,602 98,224,506 
Per Share Data: Basic Earnings per Share
$0.36 $0.20 $1.08 $0.49 
 Diluted Earnings per Share$0.36 $0.20 $1.08 $0.49 
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share$0.115 $0.110 $0.340 $0.330 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data (Continued)
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,September 30,
 2021202020212020
 (dollars in thousands)
Net Income$34,092 $19,186 $103,481 $47,764 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax benefit (expense):
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities arising during the period(4,025)(3,256)(18,122)22,069 
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains on securities included in net income— (20)(16)(47)
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on derivatives arising during the period(529)225 776 (4,892)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax benefit (expense)(4,554)(3,051)(17,362)17,130 
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive (loss) income955 640 3,645 (3,598)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income(3,599)(2,411)(13,717)13,532 
Comprehensive Income$30,493 $16,775 $89,764 $61,296 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data (Continued)
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
Shares
Outstanding
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
net
Treasury
Stock
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Balance at December 31, 202096,130,751 $113,915 $494,683 $596,614 $17,233 $(153,828)$1,068,617 
Net income103,481 103,481 
Other comprehensive loss(13,717)(13,717)
Cash dividends declared ($0.340 per share)
(32,673)(32,673)
Treasury stock acquired(1,194,062)(15,985)(15,985)
Treasury stock reissued173,907 771 — 1,493 2,264 
Restricted stock99,089 — 475 — 393 868 
Balance at September 30, 202195,209,685 $113,915 $495,929 $667,422 $3,516 $(167,927)$1,112,855 
 Shares
Outstanding
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
net
Treasury
Stock
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Balance at December 31, 201998,311,840 $113,915 $493,737 $577,348 $5,579 $(134,914)$1,055,665 
Net income47,764 47,764 
Other comprehensive income13,532 13,532 
Cash dividends declared ($0.330 per share)
(32,408)(32,408)
Treasury stock acquired(1,638,812)(14,373)(14,373)
Treasury stock reissued158,453 458 — 1,358 1,816 
Restricted stock93,300 — 487 — 348 835 
Balance at September 30, 202096,924,781 $113,915 $494,682 $592,704 $19,111 $(147,581)$1,072,831 




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data (Continued)
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
Shares
Outstanding
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
net
Treasury
Stock
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Balance at June 30, 202196,201,628 $113,915 $495,899 $644,362 $7,115 $(154,872)$1,106,419 
Net income34,092 34,092 
Other comprehensive loss(3,599)(3,599)
Cash dividends declared ($0.115 per share)
(11,032)(11,032)
Treasury stock acquired(997,943)(13,327)(13,327)
Treasury stock reissued— — — — — 
Restricted stock6,000 — 30 — 272 302 
Balance at September 30, 202195,209,685 $113,915 $495,929 $667,422 $3,516 $(167,927)$1,112,855 
 Shares
Outstanding
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
net
Treasury
Stock
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Balance at June 30, 202098,132,697 $113,915 $494,682 $584,312 $21,522 $(138,726)$1,075,705 
Net income19,186 19,186 
Other comprehensive loss(2,411)(2,411)
Cash dividends declared ($0.110 per share)
(10,794)(10,794)
Treasury stock acquired(1,207,916)— (9,153)(9,153)
Treasury stock reissued— — — — — 
Restricted stock— — — — 298 298 
Balance at September 30, 202096,924,781 $113,915 $494,682 $592,704 $19,111 $(147,581)$1,072,831 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data (Continued)
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 20212020
Operating Activities(dollars in thousands)
Net income$103,481 $47,764 
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses1,353 49,038 
Deferred tax expense (benefit)1,057 (5,059)
Depreciation and amortization8,784 8,676 
Net gains on securities and other assets(17,093)(12,608)
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities3,693 4,662 
Income from increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance(4,617)(4,699)
Decrease (increase) in interest receivable4,590 (13,105)
Mortgage loans originated for sale(308,744)(287,196)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans338,115 281,424 
Increase in interest payable929 575 
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable2,142 (536)
Other-net(14,267)1,888 
Net cash provided by operating activities119,423 70,824 
Investing Activities
Transactions with securities held to maturity:
Proceeds from maturities and redemptions89,698 76,841 
Purchases(337,054)(9,621)
Transactions with securities available for sale:
Proceeds from maturities and redemptions353,788 272,544 
Purchases(667,861)(282,461)
Purchases of FHLB stock(3,552)(21,903)
Proceeds from the redemption of FHLB stock3,060 25,698 
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance5,208 1,147 
Proceeds from sale of loans52,919 25,534 
Proceeds from sale of other assets 6,620 4,875 
Net increase in loans(37,782)(798,377)
Purchases of premises and equipment and other assets(6,056)(6,570)
Net cash used in investing activities(541,012)(712,293)
Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in other short-term borrowings381 (79,497)
Net increase in deposits497,915 1,026,580 
Repayments of other long-term debt(50,512)(493)
Repayments of capital lease obligation(346)(321)
Dividends paid(32,673)(32,408)
Proceeds from reissuance of treasury stock222 222 
Purchase of treasury stock(15,305)(14,373)
Net cash provided by financing activities399,682 899,710 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(21,907)258,241 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1356,581 121,856 
Cash and cash equivalents at September 30$334,674 $380,097 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 Basis of Presentation
The accounting and reporting policies of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (“First Commonwealth” or the “Company”) conform with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual realized amounts could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of First Commonwealth’s financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders’ equity as of and for the periods presented. Certain information and Note disclosures normally included in Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing bank deposits. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods.
The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year of 2021. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with First Commonwealth’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Note 2 Supplemental Comprehensive Income Disclosures
The following table identifies the related tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Reclassification adjustments related to securities available for sale are included in the "Net securities gains" line and reclassification adjustments related to losses on derivatives are included in the "Other operating" line in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Pretax AmountTax (Expense) BenefitNet of Tax AmountPretax AmountTax (Expense) BenefitNet of Tax Amount
(dollars in thousands)
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities arising during the period$(18,122)$3,805 $(14,317)$22,069 $(4,635)$17,434 
Reclassification adjustment for gains on securities included in net income(16)(13)(47)10 (37)
Total unrealized (losses) gains on securities(18,138)3,808 (14,330)22,022 (4,625)17,397 
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives arising during the period776 (163)613 (4,892)1,027 (3,865)
Reclassification adjustment for losses on derivatives included in net income— — — — — — 
Total unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives776 (163)613 (4,892)1,027 (3,865)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income$(17,362)$3,645 $(13,717)$17,130 $(3,598)$13,532 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Pretax AmountTax (Expense) BenefitNet of Tax AmountPretax AmountTax (Expense) BenefitNet of Tax Amount
(dollars in thousands)
Unrealized losses on securities:
Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period$(4,025)$844 $(3,181)$(3,256)$684 $(2,572)
Reclassification adjustment for gains on securities included in net income— — — (20)(16)
Total unrealized losses on securities(4,025)844 (3,181)(3,276)688 (2,588)
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on derivatives arising during the period(529)111 (418)225 (48)177 
Reclassification adjustment for losses on derivatives included in net income— — — — — — 
Total unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives(529)111 (418)225 (48)177 
Total other comprehensive loss$(4,554)$955 $(3,599)$(3,051)$640 $(2,411)


The following table details the change in components of OCI for the nine months ended September 30:
20212020
 Securities Available for SalePost-Retirement ObligationDerivativesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Securities Available for SalePost-Retirement ObligationDerivativesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 (dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31$20,310 $(182)$(2,895)$17,233 $4,580 $365 $634 $5,579 
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification adjustment(14,317)— 613 (13,704)17,434 — (3,865)13,569 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(13)— — (13)(37)— — (37)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income during the period(14,330)— 613 (13,717)17,397 — (3,865)13,532 
Balance at September 30$5,980 $(182)$(2,282)$3,516 $21,977 $365 $(3,231)$19,111 

The following table details the change in components of OCI for the three months ended September 30:

20212020
 Securities Available for SalePost-Retirement ObligationDerivativesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Securities Available for SalePost-Retirement ObligationDerivativesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 (dollars in thousands)
Balance at June 30$9,161 $(182)$(1,864)$7,115 $24,565 $365 $(3,408)$21,522 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification adjustment(3,181)— (418)(3,599)(2,572)— 177 (2,395)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income— — — — (16)— — (16)
Net other comprehensive loss during the period(3,181)— (418)(3,599)(2,588)— 177 (2,411)
Balance at September 30$5,980 $(182)$(2,282)$3,516 $21,977 $365 $(3,231)$19,111 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 3 Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
The following table presents information related to cash paid during the period for interest and income taxes, as well as detail on non-cash investing and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30:
20212020
(dollars in thousands)
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest$11,039 $26,687 
Income taxes22,374 16,207 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Loans transferred to other real estate owned and repossessed assets2,533 3,206 
Loans transferred from held to maturity to held for sale55,700 27,391 
Loans transferred from available for sale to held to maturity— 1,908 
Gross (decrease) increase in market value adjustment to securities available for sale(18,138)22,022 
Gross increase (decrease) in market value adjustment to derivatives776 (4,892)
Investments committed to purchase, not settled— 22,644 
Increase in limited partnership investment unfunded commitment6,929 — 
Noncash treasury stock reissuance2,042 1,594 
Unsettled treasury stock repurchases680 — 
Proceeds from death benefit on bank owned life insurance not received(384)(384)
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 4 Earnings per Share
The following table summarizes the composition of the weighted-average common shares (denominator) used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:
For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Weighted average common shares issued113,914,902 113,914,902 113,914,902 113,914,902 
Average treasury stock shares(18,103,611)(15,821,469)(17,840,694)(15,761,114)
Average deferred compensation shares(55,615)(45,454)(55,581)(41,790)
Average unearned nonvested shares(139,255)(130,883)(134,759)(121,249)
Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate basic earnings per share
95,616,421 97,917,096 95,883,868 97,990,749 
Additional common stock equivalents (nonvested stock) used to calculate diluted earnings per share
220,268 197,545 191,119 188,255 
Additional common stock equivalents (deferred compensation) used to calculate diluted earnings per share
55,615 45,502 55,615 45,502 
Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate diluted earnings per share
95,892,304 98,160,143 96,130,602 98,224,506 
Basic Earnings per Share$0.36 $0.20 $1.08 $0.49 
Diluted Earnings per Share$0.36 $0.20 $1.08 $0.49 
The following table shows the number of shares and the price per share related to common stock equivalents that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30 because to do so would have been antidilutive.
20212020
Price RangePrice Range
SharesFromToSharesFromTo
Restricted Stock111,589 $12.77 $14.58 110,068 $13.72 $15.44 
Restricted Stock Units29,547 $16.41 $16.41 102,844 $12.43 $15.37 

Note 5 Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Commitments and Letters of Credit
Standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by First Commonwealth to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The contract or notional amount of these instruments reflects the maximum amount of future payments that First Commonwealth could be required to pay under the guarantees if there were a total default by the guaranteed parties, without consideration of possible recoveries under recourse provisions or from collateral held or pledged. In addition, many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
The following table identifies the notional amount of those instruments at:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (dollars in thousands)
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit$2,270,058 $2,097,628 
Financial standby letters of credit15,914 15,988 
Performance standby letters of credit11,233 16,864 
Commercial letters of credit975 783 
 
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The notional amounts outstanding as of September 30, 2021 include amounts issued in 2021 of $2.5 million in performance standby letters of credit and $0.1 million in financial standby letters of credit. There were no commercial letters of credit issued in 2021, however there was a change in terms for one letter of credit which increased its commitment amount. A liability of $0.1 million has been recorded as of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, which represents the estimated fair value of letters of credit issued. The fair value of letters of credit is estimated based on the unrecognized portion of fees received at the time the commitment was issued.
Unused commitments and letters of credit provide exposure to future credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the borrower or guaranteed parties. Management’s evaluation of the credit risk related to these commitments resulted in the recording of a liability of $6.4 million and $7.4 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. This liability is reflected in "Other liabilities" in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The credit risk evaluation incorporates the expected loss percentage calculated for comparable loan categories as part of the allowance for credit losses for loans as well as estimated utilization for each loan category.
Legal Proceedings
First Commonwealth and its subsidiaries are subject in the normal course of business to various pending and threatened legal proceedings in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. As of September 30, 2021, management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not anticipate that the aggregate ultimate liability arising out of litigation pending or threatened against First Commonwealth or its subsidiaries will be material to First Commonwealth’s consolidated financial position. On at least a quarterly basis, First Commonwealth assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with such legal proceedings. For those matters where it is probable that First Commonwealth will incur losses and the amounts of the losses can be reasonably estimated, First Commonwealth records an expense and corresponding liability in its consolidated financial statements. To the extent the pending or threatened litigation could result in exposure in excess of that liability, the amount of such excess is not currently estimable. Although not considered probable, the range of reasonably possible losses for such matters in the aggregate, beyond the existing recorded liability (if any), is between $0 and $1 million. Although First Commonwealth does not believe that the outcome of pending litigation will be material to First Commonwealth’s consolidated financial position, it cannot rule out the possibility that such outcomes will be material to the consolidated results of operations and cash flows for a particular reporting period in the future.

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Note 6 Investment Securities
Securities Available for Sale
Below is an analysis of the amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities available for sale at:
 September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
 (dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies:
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Residential$5,448 $534 $— $5,982 $6,492 $738 $— $7,230 
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Commercial390,566 4,588 (1,447)393,707 182,823 8,357 — 191,180 
Obligations of U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprises:
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Residential682,677 9,296 (6,547)685,426 481,109 14,924 — 496,033 
Other Government-Sponsored Enterprises1,000 — (9)991 100,996 — 100,998 
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions9,586 105 (81)9,610 11,154 243 — 11,397 
Corporate Securities28,107 1,173 (40)29,240 22,941 1,444 — 24,385 
Total Securities Available for Sale$1,117,384 $15,696 $(8,124)$1,124,956 $805,515 $25,708 $— $831,223 

Mortgage-backed securities include mortgage-backed obligations of U.S. Government agencies and obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises. These obligations have contractual maturities ranging from less than one year to approximately 30 years,, with lower anticipated lives to maturity due to prepayments. All mortgage-backed securities contain a certain amount of risk related to the uncertainty of prepayments of the underlying mortgages. Interest rate changes have a direct impact upon prepayment speeds; therefore, First Commonwealth uses computer simulation models to test the average life and yield volatility of all mortgage-backed securities under various interest rate scenarios to monitor the potential impact on earnings and interest rate risk positions.

Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Other fixed income securities within the portfolio also contain prepayment risk.
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities available for sale at September 30, 2021, by contractual maturity, are shown below.
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
 (dollars in thousands)
Due within 1 year$5,000 $5,027 
Due after 1 but within 5 years13,872 14,498 
Due after 5 but within 10 years19,821 20,316 
Due after 10 years— — 
38,693 39,841 
Mortgage-Backed Securities (a)1,078,691 1,085,115 
Total Debt Securities$1,117,384 $1,124,956 
 
(a)Mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage securities, which have prepayment provisions, are not assigned to maturity categories due to fluctuations in their prepayment speeds. Mortgage-Backed Securities include an amortized cost of $396.0 million and a fair value of $399.7 million for Obligations of U.S. Government agencies issued by Ginnie Mae and an amortized cost of $682.7 million and a fair value of $685.4 million for Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
 
Proceeds from sales, gross gains (losses) realized on sales and maturities related to securities held to maturity and securities available for sale were as follows for the nine months ended September 30:
20212020
 (dollars in thousands)
Proceeds from sales$— $— 
Gross gains (losses) realized:
Sales transactions:
Gross gains$— $— 
Gross losses— — 
— — 
Maturities
Gross gains16 47 
Gross losses— — 
16 47 
Net gains $16 $47 
Securities available for sale with an estimated fair value of $802.2 million and $792.1 million were pledged as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
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Securities Held to Maturity
Below is an analysis of the amortized cost and fair values of debt securities held to maturity at:
 September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
 (dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies:
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Residential$2,432 $125 $— $2,557 $2,766 $138 $— $2,904 
Mortgage-Backed Securities- Commercial96,228 590 (834)95,984 36,799 1,441 — 38,240 
Obligations of U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprises:
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Residential387,399 3,832 (4,303)386,928 277,351 5,389 (10)282,730 
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Commercial7,927 235 — 8,162 9,737 344 — 10,081 
Other Government-Sponsored Enterprises21,825 — (726)21,099 — — — — 
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions31,246 461 (94)31,613 34,391 705 — 35,096 
Debt Securities Issued by Foreign Governments1,000 — — 1,000 800 — — 800 
Total Securities Held to Maturity$548,057 $5,243 $(5,957)$547,343 $361,844 $8,017 $(10)$369,851 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities held to maturity at September 30, 2021, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
 (dollars in thousands)
Due within 1 year$1,800 $1,807 
Due after 1 but within 5 years5,568 5,616 
Due after 5 but within 10 years43,207 42,769 
Due after 10 years3,496 3,520 
54,071 53,712 
Mortgage-Backed Securities (a)493,986 493,631 
Total Debt Securities$548,057 $547,343 
(a)Mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage securities, which have prepayment provisions, are not assigned to maturity categories due to fluctuations in their prepayment speeds. Mortgage-Backed Securities include an amortized cost of $98.7 million and a fair value of $98.5 million for Obligations of U.S. Government agencies issued by Ginnie Mae and an amortized cost of $395.3 million and a fair value of $395.1 million for Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Securities held to maturity with an amortized cost of $334.5 million and $228.1 million were pledged as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
Other Investments
As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"), First Commonwealth is required to purchase and hold stock in the FHLB to satisfy membership and borrowing requirements. The level of stock required to be held is dependent on the amount of First Commonwealth's mortgage-related assets and outstanding borrowings with the FHLB. This stock is restricted in that it can
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only be sold to the FHLB or to another member institution, and all sales of FHLB stock must be at par. As a result of these restrictions, FHLB stock is unlike other investment securities insofar as there is no trading market for FHLB stock and the transfer price is determined by FHLB membership rules and not by market participants. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our FHLB stock totaled $11.0 million and $10.6 million, respectively, and is included in “Other investments” on the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
FHLB stock is held as a long-term investment and its value is determined based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value. First Commonwealth evaluates impairment quarterly and has concluded that the par value of its investment in FHLB stock will be recovered. Accordingly, no impairment charge was recorded on these securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, "Other investments" also includes $1.7 million in equity securities. These securities do not have a readily determinable fair value and are carried at cost. During the nine-months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, there were no gains or losses recognized through earnings on equity securities. On a quarterly basis, management evaluates equity securities by reviewing the severity and duration of decline in estimated fair value, research reports, analysts’ recommendations, credit rating changes, news stories, annual reports, regulatory filings, impact of interest rate changes and other relevant information.
Impairment of Investment Securities
We review our investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for indications of impairment. For available for sale securities, the
review includes analyzing the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which
may influence the operations of the issuer and whether we are more likely than not to sell the security. We evaluate whether we
are more likely than not to sell debt securities based upon our investment strategy for the particular type of security and our
cash flow needs, liquidity position, capital adequacy, tax position and interest rate risk position. Held-to-maturity securities are
evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis using historical probability of default and loss given default information specific
to the investment category. If this evaluation determines that credit losses exist an allowance for credit loss is recorded and
included in earnings as a component of credit loss expense.
First Commonwealth utilizes the specific identification method to determine the net gain or loss on debt securities and the average cost method to determine the net gain or loss on equity securities.
The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair values at September 30, 2021 for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
 
 Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
 Estimated
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies:
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Commercial$213,203 $(2,281)$— $— $213,203 $(2,281)
Obligations of U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprises:
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Residential640,235 (10,850)— — 640,235 (10,850)
Other Government-Sponsored Enterprises22,090 (735)— — 22,090 (735)
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions13,798 (175)— — 13,798 (175)
Corporate Securities5,111 (40)— — 5,111 (40)
Total Securities$894,437 $(14,081)$— $— $894,437 $(14,081)
    
At September 30, 2021, fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Government and U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises comprised 98% of total unrealized losses due to changes in market interest rates. At September 30, 2021, there are 52 debt securities in an unrealized loss position.
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The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair values at December 31, 2020 by investment category and time frame for which securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
 Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
 Estimated
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprises:
Mortgage-Backed Securities – Residential$3,755 $(10)$— $— $3,755 $(10)
Total Securities$3,755 $(10)$— $— $3,755 $(10)
As of September 30, 2021, our corporate securities had an amortized cost and an estimated fair value of $28.1 million and $29.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, our corporate securities had an amortized cost and estimated fair value of $22.9 million and $24.4 million, respectively. Corporate securities are comprised of debt issued by large regional banks. There was one corporate security in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2021 and none as of December 31, 2020. When unrealized losses exist, management reviews each of the issuer’s asset quality, earnings trends and capital position to determine whether the unrealized loss position is a result of credit losses. All interest payments on the corporate securities are being made as contractually required.
There was no expected credit related impairment recognized on investment securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Note 7 Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses
Loans are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition net of deferred fees and costs, and discounts related to purchased loans. Net deferred fees were $2.6 million and $6.0 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and discounts on purchased loans were $6.3 million and $7.0 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The following table provides outstanding balances related to each of our loan types:
 
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$1,224,591 $1,555,986 
Time and demand1,210,694 1,541,382 
Commercial credit cards13,897 14,604 
Real estate construction424,016 427,221 
Residential real estate1,875,375 1,750,592 
Residential first lien1,254,142 1,144,323 
Residential junior lien/home equity621,233 606,269 
Commercial real estate2,231,890 2,211,569 
Multifamily405,720 371,239 
Nonowner occupied1,442,845 1,421,151 
Owner occupied383,325 419,179 
Loans to individuals976,708 815,815 
Automobile886,367 712,800 
Consumer credit cards10,617 12,360 
Consumer other79,724 90,655 
Total loans$6,732,580 $6,761,183 
In the table above, Commercial, financial, agricultural and other loans at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 includes $152.1 million and $478.9 million, respectively, in Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans for small businesses who meet the necessary eligibility requirements. PPP loans are 100% guaranteed by the Small Business Administration ("SBA") under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") and are forgivable, in whole or in part, if the proceeds are used for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the PPP requirements. Because PPP loans are fully
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guaranteed by the SBA, there is no allowance for credit losses recognized for these loans. Although the Company believes that the majority of these loans will ultimately be forgiven by the SBA in accordance with the terms of the program, there could be risks and liability to the Company associated with participation in the program.
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law, providing banking organizations with optional, temporary relief from complying with CECL. The Company elected to defer its adoption of CECL until the fourth quarter 2020. At the end of the deferral period, CECL was adopted effective January 1, 2020. The allowance for credit losses for the interim period ending September 30, 2020, was calculated in accordance with previously applicable GAAP.
First Commonwealth’s loan portfolio includes five primary loan categories. When calculating the allowance for credit losses these categories are classified into eleven portfolio segments. The composition of loans by portfolio segment includes:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other
Time & Demand - Consists primarily of commercial and industrial loans. This category consists of loans that are typically cash flow dependent and therefore have different risk and loss characteristics than other commercial loans. Loans in this category include revolving and term structures with fixed and variable interest rates. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of national unemployment and economic conditions measured by GDP.
Commercial Credit Cards - Consists of unsecured credit cards for commercial customers. These commercial credit cards have separate characteristics outside of normal commercial non-real estate loans, as they tend to have shorter overall duration. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of national unemployment and economic conditions measured by GDP.
Real estate construction
Includes both 1-4 family and commercial construction loans. The risk and loss characteristics of the construction category are different than other real estate secured categories due to the collateral being at various stages of completion. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of national unemployment and measures of completed construction projects.
Residential real estate
Residential first lien - Consists of loans with collateral of 1-4 family residencies with a senior lien position. The risk and loss characteristics are unique for this group because the collateral for these loans are the borrower’s primary residence. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of national unemployment and residential property values.
Residential Junior Lien/Home Equity - Consists of loans with collateral of 1-4 family residencies with an open end line of credit or junior lien position. The junior lien position for the majority of these loans provides a higher risk of loss than other residential real estate loans. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of national unemployment and residential property values.
Commercial real estate
Multifamily - Consists of loans secured by commercial multifamily properties. Real estate related to rentals to consumers could provide unique risk and loss characteristics. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of commercial real estate values and rental vacancy.
Nonowner Occupied - Consists of loans secured by commercial real estate non-owner occupied and provides different loss characteristics than other real estate categories. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of national unemployment and economic conditions measured by GDP.
Owner Occupied - Consists of loans secured by commercial real estate owner occupied properties. The risk and loss characteristics of this category were considered different than other real estate categories because it is owner occupied and would impact the ability to conduct business. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of national unemployment and economic conditions measured by GDP.
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Loans to individuals
Automobile - Consists of both direct and indirect loans with automobiles and recreational vehicles held as collateral. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of consumer sentiment and automobile retention value.
Consumer Credit Cards – Consists of unsecured consumer credit cards. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of consumer sentiment and economic conditions measured by GDP.
Other Consumer - Consists of lines of credit, student loans and other consumer loans, not secured by real estate or autos. The primary macroeconomic drivers for estimating credit losses for this category include forecasts of consumer sentiment and the level of household debt.
The allowance for credit losses is calculated by pooling loans of similar credit risk characteristics and applying a discounted cash flow methodology after incorporating probability of default and loss given default estimates. Probability of default represents an estimate of the likelihood of default and loss given default measures the expected loss upon default. Inputs impacting the expected losses include a forecast of macroeconomic factors, using a weighted forecast from a nationally recognized firm. Our model incorporates a one-year forecast of macroeconomic factors, after which the factors revert back to the historical mean over a one-year period. The most significant macroeconomic factor used in estimating credit losses is the national unemployment rate. The forecasted value for national unemployment at September 30, 2021 was 5.13% and during the one-year forecast period it was projected to average 5.00%, with a peak of 5.13%.
Credit Quality Information
As part of the on-going monitoring of credit quality within the loan portfolio, the following credit worthiness categories are used in grading our loans:
Pass  Acceptable levels of risk exist in the relationship. Includes all loans not classified as OAEM, substandard or doubtful.
Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM)Potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. The potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects or weaken the Company’s credit position at some future date. The credit risk may be relatively minor, yet constitute an undesirable risk in light of the circumstances surrounding the specific credit. No loss of principal or interest is expected.
SubstandardWell-defined weakness or a weakness that jeopardizes the repayment of the debt. A loan may be classified as substandard as a result of deterioration of the borrower’s financial condition and repayment capacity. Loans for which repayment plans have not been met or collateral equity margins do not protect the Company may also be classified as substandard.
DoubtfulLoans with the characteristics of substandard loans with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of presently existing facts and conditions, is highly improbable.

The Company’s internal creditworthiness grading system provides a measurement of credit risk based primarily on an evaluation of the borrower’s cash flow and collateral. Category ratings are reviewed each quarter, at which time management analyzes the results, as well as other external statistics and factors related to loan performance.
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The following tables represent our credit risk profile by creditworthiness:
 September 30, 2021
Non-Pass
PassOAEMSubstandardDoubtfulLossTotal Non-PassTotal
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$1,185,987 $12,318 $26,286 $ $ $38,604 $1,224,591 
Time and demand1,172,090 12,318 26,286 — — 38,604 1,210,694 
Commercial credit cards13,897 — — — — — 13,897 
Real estate construction422,668 1,294 54   1,348 424,016 
Residential real estate1,867,190 1,516 6,669   8,185 1,875,375 
Residential first lien1,249,248 1,444 3,450 — — 4,894 1,254,142 
Residential junior lien/home equity617,942 72 3,219 — — 3,291 621,233 
Commercial real estate2,084,476 121,883 25,531   147,414 2,231,890 
Multifamily390,579 14,635 506 — — 15,141 405,720 
Nonowner occupied1,323,095 99,917 19,833 — — 119,750 1,442,845 
Owner occupied370,802 7,331 5,192 — — 12,523 383,325 
Loans to individuals976,468  240   240 976,708 
Automobile886,183 — 184 — — 184 886,367 
Consumer credit cards10,617 — — — — — 10,617 
Consumer other79,668 — 56 — — 56 79,724 
Total loans$6,536,789 $137,011 $58,780 $ $ $195,791 $6,732,580 
 
 December 31, 2020
Non-Pass
PassOAEMSubstandardDoubtfulLossTotal Non-PassTotal
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$1,491,916 $48,233 $15,837 $ $ $64,070 $1,555,986 
Time and demand1,477,312 48,233 15,837 — — 64,070 1,541,382 
Commercial credit cards14,604 — — — — — 14,604 
Real estate construction426,663 504 54   558 427,221 
Residential real estate1,740,992 1,902 7,698   9,600 1,750,592 
Residential first lien1,138,409 1,780 4,134 — — 5,914 1,144,323 
Residential junior lien/home equity602,583 122 3,564 — — 3,686 606,269 
Commercial real estate1,983,258 175,995 52,316   228,311 2,211,569 
Multifamily369,883 131 1,225 — — 1,356 371,239 
Nonowner occupied1,216,252 161,336 43,563 — — 204,899 1,421,151 
Owner occupied397,123 14,528 7,528 — — 22,056 419,179 
Loans to individuals815,541  274   274 815,815 
Automobile712,539 — 261 — — 261 712,800 
Consumer credit cards12,360 — — — — — 12,360 
Consumer other90,642 — 13 — — 13 90,655 
Total loans$6,458,370 $226,634 $76,179 $ $ $302,813 $6,761,183 

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The following table summarizes the loan risk rating category by loan type including term loans on an amortized cost basis by origination year:
September 30, 2021
Term LoansRevolving Loans
20212020201920182017PriorTotal
(dollars in thousands)
Time and demand$305,101 $127,699 $145,265 $100,018 $54,657 $118,361 $359,593 $1,210,694 
Pass305,081 127,623 126,211 99,050 51,866 109,244 353,015 1,172,090 
OAEM— 75 1,173 816 67 7,323 2,864 12,318 
Substandard20 17,881 152 2,724 1,794 3,714 26,286 
Commercial credit cards      13,897 13,897 
Pass— — — — — — 13,897 13,897 
Real estate construction109,671 145,193 118,290 48,963 455 936 508 424,016 
Pass109,647 143,923 118,290 48,963 455 882 508 422,668 
OAEM24 1,270 — — — — — 1,294 
Substandard— — — — — 54 — 54 
Residential first lien280,135 372,184 138,407 95,498 81,299 284,645 1,974 1,254,142 
Pass280,124 372,164 138,236 95,081 81,160 280,586 1,897 1,249,248 
OAEM— — — 71 — 1,296 77 1,444 
Substandard11 20 171 346 139 2,763 — 3,450 
Residential junior lien/home equity42,602 2,207 3,682 3,038 1,161 6,297 562,246 621,233 
Pass42,602 2,207 3,604 3,038 1,161 6,141 559,189 617,942 
OAEM— — — — — 62 10 72 
Substandard— — 78 — — 94 3,047 3,219 
Multifamily81,608 80,628 16,466 54,180 65,075 106,420 1,343 405,720 
Pass81,608 80,628 16,466 54,180 50,974 105,380 1,343 390,579 
OAEM— — — — 14,101 534 — 14,635 
Substandard— — — — — 506 — 506 
Nonowner occupied113,742 111,404 198,003 163,617 195,894 655,679 4,506 1,442,845 
Pass113,742 111,404 198,003 145,792 163,703 587,138 3,313 1,323,095 
OAEM— — — 17,825 25,274 55,781 1,037 99,917 
Substandard— — — — 6,917 12,760 156 19,833 
Owner occupied49,257 59,485 56,875 34,738 33,796 143,789 5,385 383,325 
Pass49,257 57,858 54,392 34,212 32,449 137,363 5,271 370,802 
OAEM— 1,414 1,239 526 1,323 2,796 33 7,331 
Substandard— 213 1,244 — 24 3,630 81 5,192 
Automobile384,494 276,368 139,680 57,986 22,494 5,345  886,367 
Pass384,494 276,368 139,599 57,956 22,487 5,279 — 886,183 
Substandard— — 81 30 66 — 184 
Consumer credit cards      10,617 10,617 
Pass— — — — — — 10,617 10,617 
Consumer other10,223 5,288 9,439 6,166 854 5,793 41,961 79,724 
Pass10,223 5,288 9,439 6,166 854 5,749 41,949 79,668 
Substandard— — — — — 44 12 56 
Total$1,376,833 $1,180,456 $826,107 $564,204 $455,685 $1,327,265 $1,002,030 $6,732,580 

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December 31, 2020
Term LoansRevolving Loans
20202019201820172016PriorTotal
(dollars in thousands)
Time and demand$598,053 $193,601 $142,224 $72,277 $74,228 $83,313 $377,686 $1,541,382 
Pass597,405 189,834 140,473 63,137 68,007 65,418 353,038 1,477,312 
OAEM93 3,373 972 8,820 6,182 8,043 20,750 48,233 
Substandard555 394 779 320 39 9,852 3,898 15,837 
Commercial credit cards      14,604 14,604 
Pass— — — — — — 14,604 14,604 
Real estate construction150,493 133,195 104,167 34,803 389 1,009 3,165 427,221 
Pass150,493 133,195 104,167 34,803 389 709 2,907 426,663 
OAEM— — — — — 246 258 504 
Substandard— — — — — 54 — 54 
Residential first lien316,052 184,550 142,823 110,365 91,495 297,057 1,981 1,144,323 
Pass316,028 184,533 142,467 110,260 91,059 292,158 1,904 1,138,409 
OAEM— — 83 — 100 1,520 77 1,780 
Substandard24 17 273 105 336 3,379 — 4,134 
Residential junior lien/home equity3,055 5,783 4,545 2,005 1,303 7,127 582,451 606,269 
Pass3,055 5,698 4,545 2,005 1,303 6,909 579,068 602,583 
OAEM— — — — — 112 10 122 
Substandard— 85 — — — 106 3,373 3,564 
Multifamily76,249 16,287 69,439 66,963 34,383 106,328 1,590 371,239 
Pass76,249 16,287 69,439 66,963 34,383 104,972 1,590 369,883 
OAEM— — — — — 131 — 131 
Substandard— — — — — 1,225 — 1,225 
Nonowner occupied105,861 199,280 161,018 214,915 217,883 518,052 4,142 1,421,151 
Pass105,861 190,301 139,643 181,659 175,148 419,900 3,740 1,216,252 
OAEM— 8,979 21,375 26,339 37,762 66,752 129 161,336 
Substandard— — — 6,917 4,973 31,400 273 43,563 
Owner occupied59,519 72,313 61,079 40,796 27,415 152,555 5,502 419,179 
Pass58,551 70,726 55,478 39,351 26,359 141,376 5,282 397,123 
OAEM968 684 4,736 1,421 114 6,572 33 14,528 
Substandard— 903 865 24 942 4,607 187 7,528 
Automobile350,293 202,923 96,355 45,218 14,285 3,726  712,800 
Pass350,293 202,827 96,336 45,187 14,255 3,641 — 712,539 
Substandard— 96 19 31 30 85 — 261 
Consumer credit cards      12,360 12,360 
Pass— — — — — — 12,360 12,360 
Consumer other7,814 14,464 10,752 1,965 711 6,383 48,566 90,655 
Pass7,814 14,464 10,752 1,965 711 6,373 48,563 90,642 
Substandard— — — — — 10 13 
Total$1,667,389 $1,022,396 $792,402 $589,307 $462,092 $1,175,550 $1,052,047 $6,761,183 

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Portfolio Risks
The credit quality of our loan portfolio can potentially represent significant risk to our earnings, capital and liquidity. First Commonwealth devotes substantial resources to managing this risk primarily through our credit administration department that develops and administers policies and procedures for underwriting, maintaining, monitoring and collecting loans. Credit administration is independent of lending departments and oversight is provided by the Credit Committee of the First Commonwealth Board of Directors.
Total net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $9.5 million and $12.4 million, respectively.
Age Analysis of Past Due Loans by Segment
The following tables delineate the aging analysis of the recorded investments in past due loans as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Also included in these tables are loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing because they are well-secured and in the process of collection.
 September 30, 2021
 30 - 59 days past due60 - 89 days past due90 days or greater and still accruingNonaccrualTotal past due and nonaccrualCurrentTotal
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$158 $478 $33 $4,554 $5,223 $1,219,368 $1,224,591 
Time and demand23 459 — 4,554 5,036 1,205,658 1,210,694 
Commercial credit cards135 19 33 — 187 13,710 13,897 
Real estate construction   54 54 423,962 424,016 
Residential real estate3,354 824 411 6,046 10,635 1,864,740 1,875,375 
Residential first lien2,217 272 172 3,036 5,697 1,248,445 1,254,142 
Residential junior lien/home equity1,137 552 239 3,010 4,938 616,295 621,233 
Commercial real estate177 45  19,782 20,004 2,211,886 2,231,890 
Multifamily— — — 435 435 405,285 405,720 
Nonowner occupied175 — — 17,783 17,958 1,424,887 1,442,845 
Owner occupied45 — 1,564 1,611 381,714 383,325 
Loans to individuals1,751 351 691 240 3,033 973,675 976,708 
Automobile1,363 83 158 184 1,788 884,579 886,367 
Consumer credit cards50 22 25 — 97 10,520 10,617 
Consumer other338 246 508 56 1,148 78,576 79,724 
Total loans$5,440 $1,698 $1,135 $30,676 $38,949 $6,693,631 $6,732,580 
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 December 31, 2020
 30 - 59 days past due60 - 89 days past due90 days or greater and still accruingNonaccrualTotal past due and nonaccrual CurrentTotal
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$146 $62 $112 $3,317 $3,637 $1,552,349 $1,555,986 
Time and demand97 28 23 3,317 3,465 1,537,917 1,541,382 
Commercial credit cards49 34 89 — 172 14,432 14,604 
Real estate construction936   54 990 426,231 427,221 
Residential real estate3,883 1,492 769 6,824 12,968 1,737,624 1,750,592 
Residential first lien1,775 660 267 3,489 6,191 1,138,132 1,144,323 
Residential junior lien/home equity2,108 832 502 3,335 6,777 599,492 606,269 
Commercial real estate237 160 3 35,072 35,472 2,176,097 2,211,569 
Multifamily— — — 460 460 370,779 371,239 
Nonowner occupied18 104 — 31,822 31,944 1,389,207 1,421,151 
Owner occupied219 56 2,790 3,068 416,111 419,179 
Loans to individuals2,870 852 639 274 4,635 811,180 815,815 
Automobile2,090 417 94 261 2,862 709,938 712,800 
Consumer credit cards52 39 123 — 214 12,146 12,360 
Consumer other728 396 422 13 1,559 89,096 90,655 
Total loans$8,072 $2,566 $1,523 $45,541 $57,702 $6,703,481 $6,761,183 
Nonaccrual Loans
The previous tables summarize nonaccrual loans by loan segment. The Company generally places loans on nonaccrual status when the full and timely collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain, when part of the principal balance has been charged off and no restructuring has occurred, or the loans reach a certain number of days past due. Generally, loans 90 days or more past due are placed on nonaccrual status, except for consumer loans, which are placed on nonaccrual status at 150 days past due.
When a loan is placed on nonaccrual, the accrued unpaid interest receivable is reversed against interest income and all future payments received are applied as a reduction to the loan principal. Generally, the loan is returned to accrual status when (a) all delinquent interest and principal becomes current under the terms of the loan agreement or (b) the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection and collectability is no longer in doubt.
Nonperforming Loans
Management considers loans to be nonperforming when, based on current information and events, it is determined that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans and all troubled debt restructured loans. When management identifies a loan as nonperforming, the credit loss is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, except when the sole source for repayment of the loan is the operation or liquidation of collateral. When the loan is collateral dependent, the appraised value less estimated cost to sell is utilized. If management determines the value of the loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, a credit loss is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge-off to the allowance for credit losses.
When the ultimate collectability of the total principal of a nonperforming loan is in doubt and the loan is on nonaccrual status, all payments are applied to principal, under the cost recovery method. When the ultimate collectability of the total principal of a nonperforming loan is not in doubt and the loan is on nonaccrual status, contractual interest is credited to interest income when received under the cash basis method.
At September 30, 2021, there were no nonperforming loans held for sale. Subsequent to September 30, 2021, as the result of a borrower initiated sale, a $6.9 million nonperforming commercial real estate loan with a $0.3 million specific reserve was sold
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at par. At December 31, 2020, there was one nonperforming loan totaling $13 thousand classified as held for sale. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, a $5.0 million nonperforming relationship was transferred to held for sale and sold, resulting in a $0.4 million gain. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, there were no gains recognized on the sale of nonperforming loans.
The following tables include the recorded investment and unpaid principal balance for nonperforming loans with the associated allowance amount, if applicable, as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Also presented are the average recorded investment in nonperforming loans and the related amount of interest recognized while the loan was considered nonperforming. Average balances are calculated using month-end balances of the loans for the period reported and are included in the table below based on their period-end allowance position.
 September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 Recorded
investment
Unpaid
principal
balance
Related
allowance
Recorded
investment
Unpaid
principal
balance
Related
allowance
 (dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$4,836 $15,308 $2,025 $2,725 
Time and demand4,836 15,308 2,025 2,725 
Real estate construction54 53 54 53 
Residential real estate9,910 12,101 10,939 13,258 
Residential first lien5,599 7,003 6,062 7,575 
Residential junior lien/home equity4,311 5,098 4,877 5,683 
Commercial real estate13,176 13,981 20,650 23,641 
Multifamily— — 82 
Nonowner occupied11,531 12,147 16,786 19,459 
Owner occupied1,645 1,834 3,863 4,100 
Loans to individuals498 537 418 447 
Automobile442 476 405 430 
Consumer other56 61 13 17 
Subtotal28,474 41,980 34,086 40,124 
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other1,899 1,898 $479 4,210 9,377 $1,268 
Time and demand1,899 1,898 479 4,210 9,377 1,268 
Real estate construction      
Residential real estate      
Residential first lien— — — — — — 
Residential junior lien/home equity— — — — — — 
Commercial real estate7,713 7,794 501 15,757 15,830 3,638 
Multifamily435 456 103 459 470 116 
Nonowner occupied6,917 6,979 338 15,060 15,122 3,508 
Owner occupied361 359 60 238 238 14 
Loans to individuals      
Automobile— — — — — — 
Consumer other— — — — — — 
Subtotal9,612 9,692 980 19,967 25,207 4,906 
Total$38,086 $51,672 $980 $54,053 $65,331 $4,906 

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 For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020
Total LoansOriginated LoansAcquired Loans
 Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
 (dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$9,266 $50 $4,062 $15 $74 $ 
Time and demand9,266 50 
Real estate construction54  6  137  
Residential real estate10,504 275 10,380 235 1,772 18 
Residential first lien5,734 210 
Residential junior lien/home equity4,770 65 
Commercial real estate20,813 101 13,994 90 1,453 76 
Multifamily— — 
Nonowner occupied18,050 15 
Owner occupied2,763 86 
Loans to individuals486 12 469 9 11  
Automobile433 12 
Consumer other53 — 
Subtotal41,123 438 28,911 349 3,447 94 
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other1,820 50 4,569 45   
Time and demand1,820 50 
Real estate construction      
Residential real estate      
Residential first lien— — 
Residential junior lien/home equity— — 
Commercial real estate7,408  13,830 9   
Multifamily451 — 
Nonowner occupied6,917 — 
Owner occupied40 — 
Loans to individuals      
Automobile— — 
Consumer other— — 
Subtotal9,228 50 18,399 54   
Total$50,351 $488 $47,310 $403 $3,447 $94 

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For the Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Total LoansOriginated LoansAcquired Loans
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
(dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$9,858 $3 $1,918 $10 $74 $ 
Time and demand9,858 
Real estate construction54  18  308  
Residential real estate10,060 54 10,198 72 1,473 1 
Residential first lien5,558 34 
Residential junior lien/home equity4,502 20 
Commercial real estate15,967 68 14,312 23 1,440 76 
Multifamily— — 
Nonowner occupied13,633 
Owner occupied2,334 64 
Loans to individuals504 6 494 3 11  
Automobile448 
Consumer other56 — 
Subtotal36,443 131 26,940 108 3,306 77 
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other1,842 19 6,423 16   
Time and demand1,842 19 
Real estate construction      
Residential real estate      
Residential first lien— — 
Residential junior lien/home equity— — 
Commercial real estate7,476  17,407 3   
Multifamily439 — 
Nonowner occupied6,917 — 
Owner occupied120 — 
Loans to individuals      
Automobile— — 
Consumer other— — 
Subtotal9,318 19 23,830 19   
Total$45,761 $150 $50,770 $127 $3,306 $77 
Unfunded commitments related to nonperforming loans were $0.2 million at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. After consideration of the requirements to draw and available collateral related to these commitments, it was determined that no reserve was required at September 30, 2021. At December 31, 2020, a reserve of $26 thousand was established for these off balance sheet exposures.
Troubled debt restructured loans are those loans whose terms have been renegotiated to provide a reduction or deferral of principal or interest as a result of the financial difficulties experienced by the borrower, who could not obtain comparable terms from alternative financing sources. Troubled debt restructured loans are considered to be nonperforming loans.
In March 2020, the Company began offering short-term loan modifications to assist borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency. These modifications typically provide for the deferral of both principal and interest for 90 days. The CARES Act,
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along with a joint agency statement issued by banking regulators, provides that short-term modifications, meeting certain criteria and in response to COVID-19, do not need to be accounted for as a troubled debt restructured loans. Additionally, short-term loan modifications that are not accounted for as a troubled debt restructured loan, in accordance with the CARES Act, would remain classified as current during the deferral period and therefore are not reflected in the past due loan tables provided on the prior page. As of September 30, 2021, loans with an aggregate principal balance of $29.9 million were in a forbearance period granted under the CARES Act compared to $113.8 million as of December 31, 2020 and $65.4 million as of September 30, 2020.
The following table provides detail as to the total troubled debt restructured loans and total commitments outstanding on troubled debt restructured loans:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (dollars in thousands)
Troubled debt restructured loans
Accrual status$7,410 $8,512 
Nonaccrual status16,210 14,740 
Total$23,620 $23,252 
Commitments
Letters of credit$60 $60 
Unused lines of credit15 11 
Total$75 $71 
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The following tables provide detail, including specific reserves and reasons for modification, related to loans identified as troubled debt restructurings:
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
  Type of Modification   
 Number
of
Contracts
Extend
Maturity
Modify
Rate
Modify
Payments
Total
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Specific
Reserve
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other6 $ $ $6,803 $6,803 $2,895 $ 
Time and demand— — 6,803 6,803 2,895 — 
Residential real estate13  219 301 520 500  
Residential first lien10 — 219 171 390 375 — 
Residential junior lien/home equity— — 130 130 125 — 
Commercial real estate2   644 644 645  
Nonowner occupied— — 644 644 645 — 
Loans to individuals7  110 63 173 151  
Automobile— 110 63 173 151 — 
Total28 $ $329 $7,811 $8,140 $4,191 $ 

 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
  Type of Modification   
 Number
of
Contracts
Extend
Maturity
Modify
Rate
Modify
Payments
Total
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Specific
Reserve
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$— $629 $— $629 $625 $489 
Residential real estate16 — 33 844 877 729 — 
Commercial real estate— — 12 12 — 
Loans to individuals14 — 114 149 263 245 — 
Total33 $— $776 $1,005 $1,781 $1,607 $489 
The troubled debt restructurings included in the above tables are also included in the nonperforming loan tables provided earlier in this note. Loans defined as modified due to a change in rate may include loans that were modified for a change in rate as well as a re-amortization of the principal and an extension of the maturity. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, $284 thousand and $766 thousand, respectively, of total rate modifications represent loans with modifications to the rate as well as payment as a result of re-amortization. For both 2021 and 2020, the changes in loan balances between the pre-modification balance and the post-modification balance are due to customer payments.
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The following tables provide detail, including specific reserves and reasons for modification, related to loans identified as troubled debt restructurings:
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
 Type of Modification
Number
of
Contracts
Extend
Maturity
Modify
Rate
Modify
Payments
Total
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Specific
Reserve
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other5 $ $ $206 $206 $202 $ 
Time and demand— — 206 206 202 — 
Residential real estate5  113 117 230 221  
Residential first lien— 113 — 113 109 — 
Residential junior lien/home equity— — 117 117 112 — 
Commercial real estate2   644 644 645  
Nonowner occupied— — 644 644 645 — 
Loans to individuals3  17 63 80 76  
Automobile— 17 63 80 76 — 
Total15 $ $130 $1,030 $1,160 $1,144 $ 

 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
  Type of Modification   
 Number
of
Contracts
Extend
Maturity
Modify
Rate
Modify
Payments
Total
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Specific
Reserve
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$— $629 $— $629 $625 $489 
Residential real estate12 — 33 580 613 477 — 
Loans to individuals— 43 24 67 63 — 
Total17 $— $705 $604 $1,309 $1,165 $489 

The troubled debt restructurings included in the above tables are also included in the nonperforming loan tables provided earlier in this note. Loans defined as modified due to a change in rate may include loans that were modified for a change in rate as well as a re-amortization of the principal and an extension of the maturity. For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, $86 thousand and $694 thousand, respectively, of total rate modifications represent loans with modifications to the rate as well as payment as a result of re-amortization. For both 2021 and 2020 the changes in loan balances between the pre-modification balance and the post-modification balance are due to customer payments.
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A troubled debt restructuring is considered to be in default when a restructured loan is 90 days or more past due. The following table provides information related to loans that were restructured within the past twelve months and that were considered to be in default during the nine months ended September 30:
 20212020
 Number of
Contracts
Recorded
Investment
Number of
Contracts
Recorded
Investment
 (dollars in thousands)
Residential real estate— $— $50 
Commercial real estate— — 112 
Loans to individuals— — 78 
Total— $— $240 
The following table provides information related to loans that were restructured within the past twelve months and that were considered to be in default during the three months ended September 30:
 20212020
 Number of
Contracts
Recorded
Investment
Number of
Contracts
Recorded
Investment
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial real estate— $— $112 
Loans to individuals— — 78 
Total— $— $190 
The following tables provide detail related to the allowance for credit losses:
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Beginning balanceCharge-offsRecoveries
Provision (credit)a
Ending balance
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$17,187 $(6,522)$299 $6,898 $17,862 
Time and demand16,838 (6,397)292 6,849 17,582 
Commercial credit cards349 (125)49 280 
Real estate construction7,966  135 (3,768)4,333 
Residential real estate14,358 (130)309 (1,732)12,805 
Residential first lien7,919 (36)206 (632)7,457 
Residential junior lien/home equity6,439 (94)103 (1,100)5,348 
Commercial real estate41,953 (1,659)130 (5,784)34,640 
Multifamily6,240 (1)— (2,408)3,831 
Nonowner occupied28,414 (1,556)120 (880)26,098 
Owner occupied7,299 (102)10 (2,496)4,711 
Loans to individuals19,845 (3,199)1,163 6,736 24,545 
Automobile16,133 (1,399)826 5,642 21,202 
Consumer credit cards635 (372)51 182 496 
Consumer other3,077 (1,428)286 912 2,847 
Total loans$101,309 $(11,510)$2,036 $2,350 $94,185 
a) The provision expense(credit) shown here excludes the provision for off-balance sheet credit exposure included in the income statement.

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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Loans
Ending balanceEnding balance: individually evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance: collectively evaluated for credit lossesEnding balanceEnding balance: individually evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance: collectively evaluated for credit losses
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$17,862 $479 $17,383 $1,224,591 $5,561 $1,219,030 
Time and demand17,582 479 17,103 1,210,694 5,561 1,205,133 
Commercial credit cards280 — 280 13,897 — 13,897 
Real estate construction4,333  4,333 424,016  424,016 
Residential real estate12,805  12,805 1,875,375 254 1,875,121 
Residential first lien7,457 — 7,457 1,254,142 — 1,254,142 
Residential junior lien/home equity5,348 — 5,348 621,233 254 620,979 
Commercial real estate34,640 501 34,139 2,231,890 20,333 2,211,557 
Multifamily3,831 103 3,728 405,720 435 405,285 
Nonowner occupied26,098 338 25,760 1,442,845 18,314 1,424,531 
Owner occupied4,711 60 4,651 383,325 1,584 381,741 
Loans to individuals24,545  24,545 976,708  976,708 
Automobile21,202 — 21,202 886,367 — 886,367 
Consumer credit cards496 — 496 10,617 — 10,617 
Consumer other2,847 — 2,847 79,724 — 79,724 
Total loans$94,185 $980 $93,205 $6,732,580 $26,148 $6,706,432 

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 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Commercial,
financial,
agricultural
and other
Real estate
construction
Residential
real estate
Commercial
real estate
Loans to
individuals
Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Allowance for credit losses:
Originated loans:
Beginning balance$20,221 $2,558 $4,091 $19,731 $4,984 $51,585 
Charge-offs(5,166)— (720)(2,415)(4,958)(13,259)
Recoveries161 26 274 154 702 1,317 
Provision (credit)9,936 924 4,607 23,132 8,087 46,686 
Ending balance25,152 3,508 8,252 40,602 8,815 86,329 
Acquired loans:
Beginning balance13 — 37 — 52 
Charge-offs— — (213)(2)(287)(502)
Recoveries28 — 38 — 10 76 
Provision (credit)295 — 173 1,607 277 2,352 
Ending balance336 — — 1,642 — 1,978 
Total ending balance$25,488 $3,508 $8,252 $42,244 $8,815 $88,307 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment$1,497 $— $— $5,921 $— $7,418 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment23,991 3,508 8,252 36,323 8,815 80,889 
Loans:
Ending balance1,736,736 452,989 1,744,020 2,215,311 800,660 6,949,716 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment5,048 308 1,226 30,387 — 36,969 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment1,731,688 452,681 1,742,794 2,184,924 800,660 6,912,747 

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For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Beginning balanceCharge-offsRecoveries
Provision (credit)a
Ending balance
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$21,466 $(2,066)$106 $(1,644)$17,862 
Time and demand21,098 (2,059)104 (1,561)17,582 
Commercial credit cards368 (7)(83)280 
Real estate construction4,285   48 4,333 
Residential real estate12,933 (11)98 (215)12,805 
Residential first lien7,394 — 24 39 7,457 
Residential junior lien/home equity5,539 (11)74 (254)5,348 
Commercial real estate35,795 (102)90 (1,143)34,640 
Multifamily4,379 — — (548)3,831 
Nonowner occupied26,911 — 80 (893)26,098 
Owner occupied4,505 (102)10 298 4,711 
Loans to individuals22,559 (727)335 2,378 24,545 
Automobile19,298 (331)251 1,984 21,202 
Consumer credit cards528 (125)84 496 
Consumer other2,733 (271)75 310 2,847 
Total loans$97,038 $(2,906)$629 $(576)$94,185 
a) The provision expense(credit) shown here excludes the provision for off-balance sheet credit exposure included in the income statement.
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
 Commercial,
financial,
agricultural
and other
Real estate
construction
Residential
real estate
Commercial
real estate
Loans to
individuals
Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Allowance for credit losses:
Originated loans:
Beginning balance$24,812 $3,067 $9,239 $33,130 $9,334 $79,582 
Charge-offs(3,395)— (161)— (1,149)(4,705)
Recoveries44 — 153 110 226 533 
Provision (credit)3,691 441 (979)7,362 404 10,919 
Ending balance25,152 3,508 8,252 40,602 8,815 86,329 
Acquired loans:
Beginning balance332 171 — 1,356 — 1,859 
Charge-offs— — (122)— (80)(202)
Recoveries13 — 13 — 28 
Provision (credit)(9)(171)109 286 78 293 
Ending balance336 — — 1,642 — 1,978 
Total ending balance$25,488 $3,508 $8,252 $42,244 $8,815 $88,307 

Note 8 Leases
First Commonwealth has elected to apply certain practical expedients provided under ASU 2016-02 "Leases" (Topic 842) including (i) to not apply the requirements in the new standard to short-term leases (ii) to not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing lease (iii) to account for lease and non-lease components separately (iv) to not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. The impact of this standard primarily relates to operating leases of certain real estate properties, including certain branch and ATM locations and office space. First Commonwealth has no material leasing arrangements for which it is the lessor of property or equipment.
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The following table represents the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Condition classification of the Company’s right of use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities, lease costs and other lease information.
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Balance sheet:
Operating lease asset classified as premises and equipment$40,245 $42,617 
Operating lease liability classified as other liabilities44,473 46,819 
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021September 30, 2020September 30, 2021September 30, 2020
Income statement:
    Operating lease cost classified as occupancy and equipment expense
$1,202 $1,545 $3,603 $4,281 
Weighted average lease term, in years14.3615.10
Weighted average discount rate3.34 %3.42 %
Operating cash flows$1,190 $2,007 
The ROU assets and lease liabilities are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. First Commonwealth's lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Company's discretion. If we consider the renewal option to be reasonably certain, we include the extended term in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability.
First Commonwealth uses incremental borrowing rates when calculating the lease liability because the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. The incremental borrowing rate used by First Commonwealth is an amortizing loan rate obtained from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Pittsburgh. This rate is consistent with a collateralized borrowing rate and is available for terms similar to the lease payment schedules.
Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of September 30, 2021 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
For the twelve months ended:
September 30, 2022$4,623 
September 30, 20234,591 
September 30, 20244,428 
September 30, 20254,306 
September 30, 20263,849 
Thereafter35,364 
Total future minimum lease payments57,161 
Less remaining imputed interest12,688 
Operating lease liability$44,473 

Note 9 Income Taxes
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, First Commonwealth had no material unrecognized tax benefits or accrued interest and penalties. If applicable, First Commonwealth will record interest and penalties as a component of noninterest expense.
First Commonwealth is subject to routine audits of our tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) as well as all states in which we conduct business. Generally, tax years prior to the year ended December 31, 2018 are no longer open to examination by federal and state taxing authorities.
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Note 10 Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosures for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). All non-financial assets are included either as a separate line item on the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition or in the “Other assets” category of the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Currently, First Commonwealth does not have any non-financial liabilities to disclose.
FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” permits entities to irrevocably elect to measure select financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The unrealized gains and losses are required to be included in earnings each reporting period for the items that fair value measurement is elected. First Commonwealth has elected not to measure any existing financial instruments at fair value under FASB ASC Topic 825; however, in the future we may elect to adopt this guidance for select financial instruments.
 
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, First Commonwealth groups financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in three levels based on the principal markets in which the assets and liabilities are transacted and the observability of the data points used to determine fair value. These levels are:
Level 1 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained for observable inputs for identical or comparable assets or liabilities from alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Level 2 includes Obligations of U.S. Government securities issued by Agencies and Sponsored Enterprises, Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions, corporate securities, FHLB stock, loans held for sale, premise held for sale, interest rate derivatives (including interest rate caps, interest rate collars, interest rate swaps and risk participation agreements), certain other real estate owned and certain nonperforming loans.
Level 2 investment securities are valued by a recognized third party pricing service using observable inputs. The model used by the pricing service varies by asset class and incorporates available market, trade and bid information as well as cash flow information when applicable. Because many fixed-income investment securities do not trade on a daily basis, the model uses available information such as benchmark yield curves, benchmarking of like investment securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. The model will also use processes such as an option adjusted spread to assess the impact of interest rates and to develop prepayment estimates. Market inputs normally used in the pricing model include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications.
Management validates the market values provided by the third party service by having another source price 100% of the securities on a monthly basis, monthly monitoring of variances from prior period pricing and, on a monthly basis, evaluating pricing changes compared to expectations based on changes in the financial markets.
Other investments recorded in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition are primarily comprised of FHLB stock whose estimated fair value is based on its par value. Additional information on FHLB stock is provided in Note 6, “Investment Securities.”
Loans held for sale include residential mortgage loans originated for sale in the secondary mortgage market. The estimated fair value for these loans was determined on the basis of rates obtained in the respective secondary market. Loans held for sale also include the Small Business Administration guaranteed portion of small business loans. The estimated fair value of these loans is based on the contract with the third party investor. Also included in loans held for sale are commercial loans for which fair value is determined using an executed trade or market bid obtained from potential buyers.
Interest rate derivatives are reported at an estimated fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs and are included in other assets and other liabilities, and consist of interest rate swaps where there is no significant deterioration in the counterparties' and/or loan customers' credit risk since origination of the interest rate swap as well as interest rate caps, interest rate collars and risk participation agreements. First Commonwealth values its interest rate swap and cap positions using a yield curve by taking market prices/rates for an appropriate set of instruments. The set of instruments currently used to determine the U.S. Dollar yield curve includes cash LIBOR rates from overnight to one year, Eurodollar futures contracts and swap rates from one year to
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thirty years. These yield curves determine the valuations of interest rate swaps. Interest rate derivatives are further described in Note 11, “Derivatives.”
For purposes of potential valuation adjustments to our derivative positions, First Commonwealth evaluates the credit risk of its counterparties as well as our own credit risk. Accordingly, we have considered factors such as the likelihood of default, expected loss given default, net exposures and remaining contractual life, among other things, in determining if any estimated fair value adjustments related to credit risk are required. We review our counterparty exposure quarterly, and when necessary, appropriate adjustments are made to reflect the exposure.
Interest rate derivatives also include interest rate forwards entered into to hedge residential mortgage loans held for sale and the related interest-rate lock commitments. This includes forward commitments to sell mortgage loans. The fair value of these derivative financial instruments are based on derivative market data inputs as of the valuation date and the underlying value of mortgage loans for rate lock commitments.
In addition, the Company hedges foreign currency risk through the use of foreign exchange forward contracts. The fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts is based on the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate.
The estimated fair value for other real estate owned included in Level 2 is determined by either an independent market-based appraisal less estimated costs to sell or an executed sales agreement.
Level 3 – Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer or broker traded transactions. If the inputs used to provide the valuation are unobservable and/or there is very little, if any, market activity for the security or similar securities, the securities would be considered Level 3 securities. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities. The assets included in Level 3 are non-marketable equity investments, certain interest rate derivatives, certain other real estate owned and certain nonperforming loans.
The estimated fair value of other investments included in Level 3 is based on carrying value as these securities do not have a readily determinable fair value.
The estimated fair value of limited partnership investments included in Level 3 is based on par value.
For interest rate derivatives included in Level 3, the fair value incorporates credit risk by considering such factors as likelihood of default and expected loss given default based on the credit quality of the underlying counterparties (loan customers).
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In accordance with ASU No. 2011-4, the following table provides information related to quantitative inputs and assumptions used in Level 3 fair value measurements.
Fair Value (dollars
in thousands)
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable InputsRange /
(weighted average)
September 30, 2021
Other Investments$1,670 Carrying ValueN/AN/A
Nonperforming Loans657  (a)Gas Reserve StudyDiscount rate10.00%
Gas per MMBTU$2.00 - $2.00 (b)
Oil per BBL/d$50.00 - $50.00 (b)
Limited Partnership Investments14,613 Par ValueN/AN/A
December 31, 2020
Other Investments$1,670 Carrying ValueN/AN/A
Nonperforming Loans798  (a)Gas Reserve StudyDiscount rate10.00%
Gas per MMBTU$1.46 - $1.48 (b)
Oil per BBL/d$36 - $36 (b)
Limited Partnership Investments6,619 Par ValueN/AN/A
 
(a)The remainder of nonperforming loans valued using Level 3 inputs are not included in this disclosure as the values of those loans are based on bankruptcy agreement documentation.
(b)Unobservable inputs are defined as follows: MMBTU - one million British thermal units; BBL/d - barrels per day.
The discount rate is the significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of nonperforming loans. Significant increases in this rate would result in a decrease in the estimated fair value of the loans, while a decrease in this rate would result in a higher fair value measurement. Other unobservable inputs in the fair value measurement of nonperforming loans relate to gas, oil and natural gas prices. Increases in these prices would result in an increase in the estimated fair value of the loans, while a decrease in these prices would result in a lower fair value measurement.
The tables below present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 September 30, 2021
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies:
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential$— $5,982 $— $5,982 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Commercial— 393,707 — 393,707 
Obligations of U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprises:
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential— 685,426 — 685,426 
Other Government-Sponsored Enterprises— 991 — 991 
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions— 9,610 — 9,610 
Corporate Securities— 29,240 — 29,240 
Total Securities Available for Sale— 1,124,956 — 1,124,956 
Other Investments— 11,049 1,670 12,719 
Loans Held for Sale— 19,925 — 19,925 
Other Assets(a)
— 34,631 14,613 49,244 
Total Assets$— $1,190,561 $16,283 $1,206,844 
Other Liabilities(a)
$— $38,743 $— $38,743 
Total Liabilities$— $38,743 $— $38,743 
(a)Hedging and non-hedging interest rate derivatives and limited partnership investments
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 December 31, 2020
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies:
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential$— $7,230 $— $7,230 
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Commercial— 191,180 — 191,180 
Obligations of U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprises:
Mortgage-Backed Securities - Residential— 496,033 — 496,033 
Other Government-Sponsored Enterprises— 100,998 — 100,998 
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions— 11,397 — 11,397 
Corporate Securities— 24,385 — 24,385 
Total Securities Available for Sale— 831,223 — 831,223 
Other Investments— 10,557 1,670 12,227 
Loans Held for Sale— 33,436 — 33,436 
Premises and Equipment, net— 442 — 442 
Other Assets(a)
— 54,362 6,619 60,981 
Total Assets$— $930,020 $8,289 $938,309 
Other Liabilities(a)
$— $61,308 $— $61,308 
Total Liabilities$— $61,308 $— $61,308 
(a)Hedging and non-hedging interest rate derivatives and limited partnership investments
For the nine months ended September 30, changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:
 2021
 Other InvestmentsOther
Assets
Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$1,670 $6,620 $8,290 
Total gains or losses
Included in earnings— — — 
Included in other comprehensive income— — — 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements
Purchases— 8,113 8,113 
Issuances— — — 
Sales— — — 
Settlements— (120)(120)
Transfers from Level 3— — — 
Transfers into Level 3— — — 
Balance, end of period$1,670 $14,613 $16,283 
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 2020
 Other InvestmentsOther
Assets
Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$1,670 $5,795 $7,465 
Total gains or losses
Included in earnings— — — 
Included in other comprehensive income— — — 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements
Purchases— 751 751 
Issuances— — — 
Sales— — — 
Settlements— — — 
Transfers from Level 3— — — 
Transfers into Level 3— — — 
Balance, end of period$1,670 $6,546 $8,216 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, there were no transfers between fair value Levels 1, 2 or 3. There were no gains or losses included in earnings for the periods presented that are attributable to the change in realized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2021 and 2020.
For the three months ended September 30, changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:
 2021
 Other InvestmentsOther
Assets
Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$1,670 $7,448 $9,118 
Total gains or losses
Included in earnings— — — 
Included in other comprehensive income— — — 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements
Purchases— 7,194 7,194 
Issuances— — — 
Sales— — — 
Settlements— (29)(29)
Transfers from Level 3— — — 
Transfers into Level 3— — — 
Balance, end of period$1,670 $14,613 $16,283 
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 2020
 Other InvestmentsOther
Assets
Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$1,670 $6,406 $8,076 
Total gains or losses
Included in earnings— — — 
Included in other comprehensive income— — — 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements
Purchases— 140 140 
Issuances— — — 
Sales— — — 
Settlements— — — 
Transfers from Level 3— — — 
Transfers into Level 3— — — 
Balance, end of period$1,670 $6,546 $8,216 
During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, there were no transfers between fair value Levels 1, 2 or 3. There were no gains or losses included in earnings for the periods presented that are attributable to the change in realized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2021 and 2020.
The tables below present the balances of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at:
 September 30, 2021
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Nonperforming loans$— $24,512 $12,594 $37,106 
Other real estate owned— 631 — 631 
Total Assets$— $25,143 $12,594 $37,737 

 December 31, 2020
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (dollars in thousands)
Nonperforming loans$— $35,543 $13,604 $49,147 
Other real estate owned— 1,319 — 1,319 
Total Assets$— $36,862 $13,604 $50,466 
The following losses were realized on the assets measured on a nonrecurring basis:
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2021202020212020
 (dollars in thousands)
Nonperforming loans$(745)$(3,695)$(2,537)$(9,940)
Other real estate owned— (4)— (4)
Total losses$(745)$(3,699)$(2,537)$(9,944)
Nonperforming loans over $250 thousand are individually reviewed to determine the amount of each loan considered to be at risk of non-collection. The fair value for nonperforming loans that are collateral-based is determined by reviewing real property appraisals, equipment valuations, accounts receivable listings and other financial information. A discounted cash flow analysis
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is performed to determine fair value for nonperforming loans when an observable market price or a current appraisal is not available. For real estate secured loans, First Commonwealth’s loan policy requires updated appraisals be obtained at least every twelve months on all nonperforming loans with balances of $250 thousand and over. For real estate secured loans with balances under $250 thousand, we rely on broker price opinions. For non-real estate secured assets, the Company normally relies on third party valuations specific to the collateral type.
The fair value for other real estate owned, determined by either an independent market-based appraisal less estimated costs to sell or an executed sales agreement, is classified as Level 2. The fair value for other real estate owned, determined using an internal valuation, is classified as Level 3. Other real estate owned has a current carrying value of $0.5 million as of September 30, 2021 and consists primarily of residential and commercial real estate properties in Pennsylvania. We review whether events and circumstances subsequent to a transfer to other real estate owned have occurred that indicate the balance of those assets may not be recoverable. If events and circumstances indicate further impairment we will record a charge to the extent that the carrying value of the assets exceed their fair values, less estimated cost to sell, as determined by valuation techniques appropriate in the circumstances.
Certain other assets and liabilities, including goodwill, core deposit intangibles and customer list intangibles are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. Additional information related to goodwill is provided in Note 12, “Goodwill.” There were no other assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
FASB ASC 825-10, “Transition Related to FSP FAS 107-1” and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are as discussed above. The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below.
Cash and due from banks and interest-bearing bank deposits: The carrying amounts for cash and due from banks and interest-bearing bank deposits approximate the estimated fair values of such assets.
Securities: Fair values for securities available for sale and held to maturity are based on quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. The carrying value of other investments, which includes FHLB stock and other equity investments, is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Loans: The fair values of all loans are estimated by discounting the estimated future cash flows using interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality adjusted for past due and nonperforming loans.
Loans held for sale: The estimated fair value of loans held for sale is based on market bids obtained from potential buyers.
Off-balance sheet instruments: Many of First Commonwealth’s off-balance sheet instruments, primarily loan commitments and standby letters of credit, are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. FASB ASC Topic 460, “Guarantees” clarified that a guarantor is required to recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The carrying amount and estimated fair value for standby letters of credit was $0.1 million at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. See Note 5, “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities,” for additional information.
Deposit liabilities: The estimated fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date because of the customers’ ability to withdraw funds immediately. The carrying value of variable rate time deposit accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the report date. Also, fair values of fixed rate time deposits for both periods are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using interest rates currently being offered and a schedule of aggregated expected maturities.
Short-term borrowings: The fair values of borrowings from the FHLB were estimated based on the estimated incremental borrowing rate for similar type borrowings. The carrying amounts of other short-term borrowings, such as federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase, were used to approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of the borrowings.
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Subordinated debt and long-term debt: The fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using First Commonwealth’s estimate of the current market rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
The following table presents carrying amounts and fair values of First Commonwealth’s financial instruments:
 September 30, 2021
  Fair Value Measurements Using:
 Carrying
Amount
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
 (dollars in thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks$94,579 $94,579 $94,579 $— $— 
Interest-bearing deposits240,095 240,095 240,095 — — 
Securities available for sale1,124,956 1,124,956 — 1,124,956 — 
Securities held to maturity548,057 547,343 — 547,343 — 
Other investments12,719 12,719 — 11,049 1,670 
Loans held for sale19,925 19,925 — 19,925 — 
Loans6,732,580 7,118,886 — 24,512 7,094,374 
Financial liabilities
Deposits7,936,485 7,936,033 — 7,936,033 — 
Short-term borrowings117,754 117,602 — 117,602 — 
Subordinated debt170,734 175,178 — — 175,178 
Long-term debt5,746 6,385 — 6,385 — 
Capital lease obligation6,039 6,039 — 6,039 — 
 December 31, 2020
  Fair Value Measurements Using:
 Carrying
Amount
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
 (dollars in thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks$100,009 $100,009 $100,009 $— $— 
Interest-bearing deposits256,572 256,572 256,572 — — 
Securities available for sale831,223 831,223 — 831,223 — 
Securities held to maturity361,844 369,851 — 369,851 — 
Other investments12,227 12,227 — 10,557 1,670 
Loans held for sale33,436 33,436 — 33,436 — 
Loans6,761,183 7,202,763 — 35,543 7,167,220 
Financial liabilities
Deposits7,438,666 7,440,906 — 7,440,906 — 
Short-term borrowings117,373 117,037 — 117,037 — 
Subordinated debt170,612 165,665 — — 165,665 
Long-term debt56,258 57,881 — 57,881 — 
Capital lease obligation6,385 6,385 — 6,385 — 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 11 Derivatives
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
First Commonwealth is a party to interest rate derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments. These derivatives relate to interest rate swaps that First Commonwealth enters into with customers to allow customers to convert variable rate loans to a fixed rate. First Commonwealth pays interest to the customer at a floating rate on the notional amount and receives interest from the customer at a fixed rate for the same notional amount. At the same time the interest rate swap is entered into with the customer, an offsetting interest rate swap is entered into with another financial institution. First Commonwealth pays the other financial institution interest at the same fixed rate on the same notional amount as the swap entered into with the customer, and receives interest from the financial institution for the same floating rate on the same notional amount.
The changes in the fair value of the swaps offset each other, except for the credit risk of the counterparties, which is determined by taking into consideration the risk rating, probability of default and loss given default for all counterparties.
We have 35 risk participation agreements with financial institution counterparties for interest rate swaps related to loans in which we are a participant. The risk participation agreements provide credit protection to the financial institution should the borrower fail to perform on its interest rate derivative contract with the financial institution. We have 16 risk participation agreements with financial institution counterparties for interest rate swaps related to loans in which we are the lead bank. The risk participation agreement provides credit protection to us should the borrower fail to perform on its interest rate derivative contract with us.
First Commonwealth is also party to interest rate caps and collars that are not designated as hedging instruments. The interest rate caps relate to contracts that First Commonwealth enters into with loan customers that provide a maximum interest rate on their variable rate loan. At the same time the interest rate cap is entered into with the customer, First Commonwealth enters into an offsetting interest rate cap with another financial institution. The notional amount and maximum interest rate on both interest cap contracts are identical. The interest rate collars relate to contracts that First Commonwealth enters into with loan customers that provides both a maximum and minimum interest rate on their variable rate loan. At the same time the interest rate collar is entered into with the customer, First Commonwealth enters into an offsetting interest rate collar with another financial institution. The notional amount and the maximum and minimum interest rates on both interest collar contracts are identical.
The fee received, less the estimate of the loss for the credit exposure, was recognized in earnings at the time of the transaction.
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
In August 2019, the Company entered into two interest rate swap contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges. These contracts mature on August 15, 2024 and August 15, 2026 and have notional amounts of $30.0 million and $40.0 million, respectively. The Company's risk management objective for these hedges is to reduce its exposure to variability in expected future cash flows related to interest payments made on subordinated debentures benchmarked to the 3-month LIBOR rate. Therefore, the interest rate swaps convert the interest rate benchmark on the first $70.0 million of 3-month LIBOR based subordinated debentures to a fixed rate.
During 2021, the Company entered into four interest rate swap contracts that were designated as cash flow hedges. The interest rate swaps have a total notional amount of $350.0 million: $25.0 million with an original maturity of three years, $175.0 million with an original maturity of four years and $150.0 million with an original maturity of five years. The Company's risk management objective for these hedges is to reduce its exposure to variability in expected future cash flows related to interest payments on commercial loans benchmarked to the 1-month LIBOR rate. Therefore, the interest rate swaps convert the interest payments on the first $350.0 million of 1-month LIBOR based commercial loans into fixed rate payments.
The periodic net settlement of these interest rate swaps are recorded as an adjustment to "Interest on subordinated debentures" or "Interest and fees on loans" in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 there was a positive impact of $272 thousand and $115 thousand, respectively, on net interest income as a result of these interest rate swaps. Changes in the fair value of the cash flow hedges are reported on the balance sheet and in OCI. When the cash flows associated with the hedged item are realized, the gain or loss included in OCI is recognized in "Interest on subordinated debentures," or "Interest and fees on loans", the same line items in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income as the income on the hedged items. The cash flow hedges were highly effective at September 30, 2021, and changes in the fair value attributed to hedge ineffectiveness were not material.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

The Company also enters into interest rate lock commitments in conjunction with its mortgage origination business. These are commitments to originate loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding and the customers have locked into that interest rate. The Company locks the rate in with an investor and commits to deliver the loan if settlement occurs (“best efforts”) or commits to deliver the locked loan in a binding (“mandatory”) delivery program with an investor. Loans under mandatory rate lock commitments are covered under forward sales contracts of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”). Forward sales contracts of MBS are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in "Noninterest income" in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income. The impact to noninterest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was a decrease of $0.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
Interest rate lock commitments and commitments to deliver loans to investors are considered derivatives. The market value of interest rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts are not readily ascertainable with precision because they are not actively traded in stand-alone markets. We determine the fair value of rate lock commitments and delivery contracts by measuring the fair value of the underlying asset, which is impacted by current interest rates and taking into consideration the probability that the rate lock commitments will close or will be funded. At September 30, 2021, the underlying funded mortgage loan commitments had a carrying value of $11.1 million and a fair value of $12.5 million, while the underlying unfunded mortgage loan commitments had a notional amount of $38.5 million. At December 31, 2020, the underlying funded mortgage loan commitments had a carrying value of $25.0 million and a fair value of $28.4 million, while the underlying unfunded mortgage loan commitments had a notional amount of $47.9 million. The interest rate lock commitments increased other noninterest income by $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
In addition, a small amount of interest income on loans is exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. Several commercial borrowers have a portion of their operations outside of the United States and borrow funds on a short-term basis to fund those operations. In order to reduce the risk related to the translation of foreign denominated transactions into U.S. dollars, the Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts. These contracts relate principally to the Euro and the Canadian dollar. The contracts are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in "Other operating expense" in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income. The increase in other noninterest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 totaled $2 thousand and $7 thousand, respectively. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the underlying loans had a carrying value of $2.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, and a fair value of $2.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

The following table depicts the credit value and fair value adjustments recorded related to the notional amount of derivatives outstanding as well as the notional amount of risk participation agreements participated to other banks:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (dollars in thousands)
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Credit value adjustment$(1,422)$(2,792)
Notional amount:
Interest rate derivatives704,383 631,446 
Interest rate caps66,137 66,527 
Interest rate collars35,354 35,354 
Risk participation agreements214,736 220,280 
Sold credit protection on risk participation agreements(90,539)(78,522)
Interest rate options38,509 47,874 
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swaps:
Fair value adjustment(2,890)(3,665)
Notional amount420,000 70,000 
Interest rate forwards:
Fair value adjustment182 (483)
Notional amount36,000 65,000 
Foreign exchange forwards:
Fair value adjustment17 (5)
Notional amount2,589 2,119 
 

The table below presents the change in the fair value of derivative assets and derivative liabilities attributable to credit risk or fair value changes included in "Other income," 'Other expense," "Interest on subordinated debentures" or "Interest and fees on loans" in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income:
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2021202020212020
 (dollars in thousands)
Non-hedging interest rate derivatives
(Decrease) increase in other income$(202)$142 $106 $(611)
Hedging interest rate derivatives
Decrease in interest and fees on loans(520)— (825)— 
Increase in interest from subordinated debentures248 208 710 219 
Hedging interest rate forwards
(Decrease) increase in other income(265)(102)(666)132 
Hedging foreign exchange forwards
Increase in other expense15 
The fair value of our derivatives is included in a table in Note 10, “Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities,” in the line items
“Other assets” and “Other liabilities.”
Note 12 Goodwill
FASB ASC Topic 350-20, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” requires an annual valuation of the fair value of a reporting unit that has goodwill and a comparison of the fair value to the book value of equity to determine whether the goodwill has been impaired. Goodwill is also required to be tested on an interim basis if an event or circumstance indicates that it is more likely than not that an impairment loss has been incurred. When circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that fair value is less than carrying value, a triggering event has occurred and a quantitative impairment test would be performed.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

We consider First Commonwealth to be one reporting unit. The carrying amount of goodwill as both of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $303.3 million. No impairment charges on goodwill or other intangible assets were incurred in 2021 or 2020.
We test goodwill for impairment as of November 30th each year and again at any quarter-end if any material events occur during a quarter that may affect goodwill.
As of September 30, 2021, no indicators of impairment were identified; however, changing economic conditions that may adversely affect our performance, the fair value of our assets and liabilities, or our stock price could result in impairment, which could adversely affect earnings in future periods. Management will continue to monitor events that could impact this conclusion in the future.

Note 13 Subordinated Debentures
Subordinated debentures outstanding are as follows:
  September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 DueAmountRateAmountRate
  (dollars in thousands)
Owed to:
First Commonwealth Bank2028$49,383 4.875% until June 1, 2023, then LIBOR + 1.845%$49,314 4.875% until June 1, 2023, then LIBOR + 1.845%
First Commonwealth Bank203349,184 5.50% until June 1, 2028, then LIBOR + 2.37%49,131 5.50% until June 1, 2028, then LIBOR + 2.37%
First Commonwealth Capital Trust II203430,929 LIBOR + 2.85%30,929 LIBOR + 2.85%
First Commonwealth Capital Trust III203441,238 LIBOR + 2.85%41,238 LIBOR + 2.85%
Total$170,734 $170,612 
On May 21, 2018, First Commonwealth issued ten-year subordinated notes with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million and a fixed-to-floating rate of 4.875%. The rate remains fixed until June 1, 2023, then adjusts on a quarterly basis to three-month LIBOR + 1.845%. The Bank may redeem the notes, beginning with the interest payment due on June 1, 2023, in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the subordinated notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. Deferred issuance costs of $0.9 million are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the notes.
On May 21, 2018, First Commonwealth issued fifteen-year subordinated notes with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million and a fixed-to-floating rate of 5.50%. The rate remains fixed until June 1, 2028, then adjusts on a quarterly basis to three-month LIBOR + 2.37%. The Bank may redeem the notes, beginning with the interest payment due on June 1, 2028, in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the subordinated notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. Deferred issuance costs of $1.1 million are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the notes.
First Commonwealth currently has two trusts, First Commonwealth Capital Trust II and First Commonwealth Capital Trust III, of which 100% of the common equity is owned by First Commonwealth. The trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities to third-party investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of the capital securities solely in junior subordinated debt securities (“subordinated debentures”) of First Commonwealth. The subordinated debentures held by each trust are the sole assets of the trust.
Interest on the debentures issued to First Commonwealth Capital Trust III is paid quarterly at a floating rate of three-month LIBOR + 2.85% which is reset quarterly. Subject to regulatory approval, First Commonwealth may redeem the debentures, in whole or in part, at its option on any interest payment date at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of the redemption. Deferred issuance costs of $0.6 million are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the securities.
Interest on the debentures issued to First Commonwealth Capital Trust II is paid quarterly at a floating rate of three-month LIBOR + 2.85%, which is reset quarterly. Subject to regulatory approval, First Commonwealth may redeem the debentures, in
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whole or in part, at its option at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of the redemption. Deferred issuance costs of $0.5 million are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the securities.
In order to reduce its exposure to variability in expected future cash flows related to interest payments on First Commonwealth Capital Trust II and III, the Company entered into two interest rate swap contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges. These contracts fix the LIBOR based portion of the interest rate on Capital Trust II at 1.515% until August 15, 2024 and on Capital Trust III at 1.525% until August 15, 2026. Additional information related to these cash flow hedges can be found in Note 11- "Derivatives".
Note 14 Revenue Recognition

Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is generated from contracts with customers. Revenue associated with financial instruments, including revenue from loans and securities, certain noninterest income streams such as fees associated with derivatives are not in scope of ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASC 606 is applicable to noninterest revenue streams such as trust income, service charges on deposits, insurance and retail brokerage commissions, card-related interchange income and gain(loss) on sale of OREO. For contracts within the scope of ASC 606, the Company immediately expenses contract acquisition costs when the asset that would have resulted from capitalizing these costs would have been amortized in one year or less.

Noninterest revenue streams in-scope of Topic 606 are discussed below:

Trust Income

Trust income is primarily comprised of fees earned from the management and administration of trusts and other customer assets. The Company’s performance obligation is generally satisfied over time and the resulting fees are recognized monthly, based upon a tiered scale of market value of the assets under management at month-end. Payment is generally received a few days after month end through a direct charge to customers’ accounts. The Company does not earn performance-based incentives. Optional services such as financial planning or tax return preparation services are also available to trust customers. The Company’s performance obligation for these transactional-based services is generally satisfied and related revenue recognized, at a point in time. Payment is received shortly after services are rendered.

Service Charges on Deposit Accounts

Service charges on deposit accounts consist of fees earned from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, overdraft services and account analysis fees. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment fees, statement rendering and ACH fees are recognized at the time the transaction is executed which is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request. Monthly account maintenance fees are earned over the course of the month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. The Company’s performance obligation for account analysis fees is generally satisfied, and the related revenue recognized, during the month the service is provided. Payment for service charges on deposit accounts is primarily received immediately or in the following month through a direct charge to customers’ accounts.

Insurance and Retail Brokerage Commissions

Insurance income primarily consists of commissions received from execution of personal, business and health insurance policies when acting as an agent on behalf of insurance carriers. The Company’s performance obligation is generally satisfied upon the issuance of the insurance policy. Because the Company’s contracts with the insurance carriers are generally cancellable by either party, with minimal notice, insurance commissions are recognized during the policy period as received. Also, the majority of insurance commissions are received on a monthly basis during the policy period; however, some carriers pay the full annual commission to First Commonwealth at the time of policy issuance or renewal. In these cases, First Commonwealth would be required to refund any commissions it would not be entitled to as a result of cancelled or terminated policies. The Company has established a refund liability for the remaining term of the policies expected to be cancelled. The Company also receives incentive-based contingency fees from the insurance carriers. Contingency fee revenue, which totals approximately $0.3 million per year, is recognized as received due to the immaterial amount.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Retail brokerage income primarily consists of commissions received on annuity and investment product sales through a third-party service provider. The Company’s performance obligation is generally satisfied upon the issuance of the annuity policy or the execution of an investment transaction. The Company does not earn a significant amount of trailer fees on annuity sales. However, after considering the factors impacting these trailer fees, such as the uncertainty of investor behavior and changes in the market value of assets, First Commonwealth determined that it would recognize trailing fees as received because it could not reasonably estimate an amount of future trailing commissions for which collection is probable. Commissions from the third-party service provider are received on a monthly basis based upon customer activity for the month. The fees are recognized monthly with a receivable until commissions are received from the third-party service provider the following month. Because the Company acts as an agent in arranging the relationship between the customer and the third-party service provider and does not control the services rendered to the customers, retail brokerage fees are presented net of related costs, including $2.2 million and $0.8 million in commission expense as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Card-Related Interchange Income

Card-related interchange income is primarily comprised of debit and credit card income, ATM fees and merchant services income. Debit and credit card income is primarily comprised of interchange fees earned whenever the Company’s debit and credit cards are processed through card payment networks such as MasterCard. ATM fees are primarily generated when a Company cardholder uses a non-Company ATM or a non-Company cardholder uses a Company ATM. Merchant services income mainly represents fees charged to merchants to process their debit and credit card transactions, in addition to account management fees. Card-related interchange income is recognized daily as the customer transactions are settled.

Other Income

Other income includes service revenue from processing wire transfers, bill pay service, cashier’s checks, and other services. The Company’s performance obligation for these services are largely satisfied, and related revenue recognized, when the services are rendered or upon completion. Payment is typically received immediately or in the following month.

Gains(losses) on sales of OREO

First Commonwealth records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When First Commonwealth finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, an assessment of whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract is completed along with an evaluation of whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, First Commonwealth adjusts the transaction price and related gain(loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.

The following presents noninterest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 606:
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2021202020212020
 (dollars in thousands)
Noninterest Income
In-scope of Topic 606:
Trust income$3,118 $2,554 $8,340 $6,774 
Service charges on deposit accounts4,770 4,035 13,127 12,066 
Insurance and retail brokerage commissions2,218 2,156 6,368 5,982 
Card-related interchange income7,052 6,441 20,885 17,589 
Gain on sale of other loans and assets125 520 630 853 
Other income1,064 945 3,146 2,713 
Noninterest Income (in-scope of Topic 606)18,347 16,651 52,496 45,977 
Noninterest Income (out-of-scope of Topic 606)8,898 10,118 28,190 21,877 
Total Noninterest Income$27,245 $26,769 $80,686 $67,854 
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Note 15 Subsequent Event
On October 26, 2021, the Board of Directors authorized a new $25.0 million share repurchase program of the Company's common stock. Under the new program, management is authorized to repurchase shares through Rule 10b5-1 plans, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases or otherwise in a manner that is intended to comply with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. First Commonwealth may suspend or discontinue the program at any time.
Subsequent to September 30, 2021, as the result of a borrower initiated sale, a $6.9 million nonperforming commercial real estate loan with a $0.3 million specific reserve was sold at par. This loan accounted for 22.5% of our nonperforming loans as of September 30, 2021.



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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
This discussion and the related financial data are presented to assist in the understanding and evaluation of the consolidated financial condition and the results of operations of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation including its subsidiaries (“First Commonwealth”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in this Form 10-Q.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this report that are not historical facts may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified as such. In addition, certain statements may be contained in our future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by us or with our approval that are not statements of historical fact and constitute “forward-looking statements” as well. These statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate” or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including uncertainties regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and could be affected by many factors, including, but not limited to: (1) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on First Commonwealth and its customers; (2) volatility and disruption in national and international financial markets; (3) the effects of and changes in trade and monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board; (4) inflation, interest rate, commodity price, securities market and monetary fluctuations; (5) the effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) with which First Commonwealth or its customers must comply; (6) the soundness of other financial institutions; (7) political instability; (8) impairment of First Commonwealth’s goodwill or other intangible assets; (9) acts of God or of war or terrorism; (10) the timely development and acceptance of new products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by users; (11) changes in consumer spending, borrowings and savings habits; (12) changes in the financial performance and/or condition of First Commonwealth’s borrowers; (13) technological changes; (14) acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses; (15) First Commonwealth’s ability to attract and retain qualified employees; (16) changes in the competitive environment in First Commonwealth’s markets and among banking organizations and other financial service providers; (17) the ability to increase market share and control expenses; (18) the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters; (19) the reliability of First Commonwealth’s vendors, internal control systems or information systems; (20) the costs and effects of legal and regulatory developments, the resolution of legal proceedings or regulatory or other governmental inquiries, the results of regulatory examinations or reviews and the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals; and (21) other risks and uncertainties described in this report and in the other reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Further, statements about the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations 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, actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic, and the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic on our customers, clients, third parties and us.
In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
In addition to the results of operations presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), First Commonwealth management uses, and this quarterly report contains or references, certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide information that is useful to investors in understanding our underlying operational performance and our business and performance trends as they facilitate comparison with the performance of others in the financial services industry. Although we believe that these non-
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GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of our business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.
We believe the presentation of net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. Interest income per the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income is reconciled to net interest income adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis on pages 57 and 65 for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which follows, and with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes. 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net Income$34,092 $19,186 $103,481 $47,764 
Per Share Data:
Per Share Data: Basic Earnings per Share$0.36 $0.20 $1.08 $0.49 
 Diluted Earnings per Share0.36 0.20 1.08 0.49 
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share0.115 0.110 0.340 0.330 
Average Balance:
Total assets$9,502,501 $9,389,965 $9,362,908 $8,925,315 
Total equity1,113,789 1,088,101 1,096,282 1,077,030 
End of Period Balance:
Net loans (1)
$6,658,320 $6,899,407 
Total assets9,477,854 9,289,366 
Total deposits7,936,485 7,703,907 
Total equity1,112,855 1,072,831 
Key Ratios:
Return on average assets1.42 %0.81 %1.48 %0.71 %
Return on average equity12.14 %7.01 %12.62 %5.92 %
Dividends payout ratio31.94 %55.00 %31.48 %67.35 %
Average equity to average assets ratio11.72 %11.59 %11.71 %12.07 %
Net interest margin3.23 %3.11 %3.27 %3.34 %
Net loans to deposits ratio83.90 %89.56 %
(1) Includes loans held for sale.

Results of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Net Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, First Commonwealth had net income of $103.5 million, or $1.08 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $47.8 million, or $0.49 diluted earnings per share, in the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in net income was primarily the result of a $1.4 million provision for credit losses recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $49.0 million recognized in the same period in 2020. Additionally, noninterest income increased $12.8 million and noninterest expense decreased $2.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. These positive changes were partially offset by a $15.2 million increase in the income tax provision due to higher income before income taxes.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company’s return on average equity was 12.62% and its return on average assets was 1.48%, compared to 5.92% and 0.71%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was $209.1 million in the first nine months of 2021, compared to $201.9 million for the same period in 2020. The increase in net interest income can be attributed to a 35 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities offset by a 34 basis point decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets and a $479.9 million increase in interest-earning assets. Net interest income comprises the majority of our operating revenue (net interest
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income before provision expense plus noninterest income), at 72.1% and 74.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis was 3.27% and 3.34% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively. The decline in the net interest margin is primarily attributable to the lower level of interest rates and the amount and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
 
The taxable equivalent yield on interest-earning assets was 3.45% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, a decrease of 34 basis points compared to the 3.79% yield for the same period in 2020. This decrease is largely due to a decline in the investment portfolio yield, which decreased by 46 basis points when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Contributing to this decline was the yield on our adjustable and variable rate commercial loan portfolio, which declined 61 basis points as a result of the Federal Reserve's decrease of short-term interest rates in March 2020. During the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve decreased the Federal Funds target rate by 150 basis points.

The loan yield for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, decreased 19 basis points and was impacted by $380.6 million in average PPP loans outstanding during the period. These loans were originated under the CARES Act and have a stated loan rate of 1% and a yield of 6.72% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, PPP loans averaged $327.0 million with a yield of 2.69%. The yield on PPP loans includes the recognition of PPP loan deferred processing fees, net of deferred origination costs, of $16.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. These amounts are recognized in interest income as a yield adjustment over the life of the loan with accelerated recognition when a loan is forgiven or paid off. As of September 30, 2021, we expect to recognize additional PPP-related deferred processing fees, net of origination costs, of approximately $6.3 million as an adjustment to yield over the remaining terms of the loans. The balance of PPP loans outstanding at September 30, 2021 totaled $152.1 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, PPP loans generated $19.1 million in income compared to $6.6 million during the same period in 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, PPP loans increased the yield on total loans by 16 basis points and the net interest margin by 16 basis points. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company originated $255.8 million in new PPP loans and processed forgiveness on $578.7 million of PPP loans originated in prior quarters.

The investment portfolio yield decreased 46 basis points in comparison to the prior year as a result of lower short-term interest rates. Investment portfolio purchases during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 have been primarily in obligations of U.S. government agencies, obligations of other government-sponsored enterprises and obligations of states and political subdivisions with durations of approximately four to five years and a corporate bond with a duration of nine years. Additionally, as a result of excess liquidity caused by significant growth in deposits during the past year, the average balance of interest-bearing deposits with banks, primarily represented by deposits placed with the Federal Reserve, has increased from $173.1 million in 2020 to $340.9 million in 2021. The impact of the level and rate paid on interest-bearing deposits with banks decreased the yield on earning assets by 14 basis points for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Decreases in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities partially offset the negative impact of lower yields on interest-earning assets. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from 0.64% for the same period in 2020. Deposit growth due to the retention of PPP loan proceeds and the deposit of Federal stimulus checks combined to allow for the payoff of $50.0 million in short-term borrowings in May 2021, contributing to a decline in average short-term borrowings of $28.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Lower market interest rates and management's efforts to reduce deposit costs resulted in the cost of interest-bearing deposits decreasing 35 basis points and short-term borrowings decreasing 52 basis points in comparison to the same period last year.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, changes in interest rates negatively impacted net interest income by $3.1 million when compared with the same period in 2020. The lower yield on interest-earning assets negatively impacted net interest income by $14.6 million, while the decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities positively impacted net interest income by $11.5 million.
Changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities positively impacted net interest income by $10.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in 2020. Higher levels of interest-earning assets resulted in an increase of $6.7 million in interest income, and changes in the volume and mix of interest-bearing liabilities decreased interest expense by $3.6 million, primarily due to a decrease in time deposits. Average earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased $479.9 million, or 5.9%, compared to the same period in 2020. Average loans for the comparable period increased $101.4 million, or 1.5%.
Net interest income also benefited from a $580.5 million increase in average net free funds at September 30, 2021 as compared to September 30, 2020. Average net free funds are the excess of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, other noninterest-bearing
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liabilities and shareholders’ equity over noninterest-earning assets. The largest component of the increase in net free funds was an increase of $525.7 million, or 25.9%, in noninterest-bearing demand deposit average balances, primarily due to deposit growth related to PPP loan proceeds and government stimulus payments. Average time deposits for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased by $298.5 million compared to the comparable period in 2020, while the average rate paid on time deposits decreased 95 basis points compared to the same period in 2020.
The following table reconciles interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income to net interest income adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis for the nine months ended September 30:
 
20212020
 (dollars in thousands)
Interest income per Consolidated Statements of Income$220,308 $227,903 
Adjustment to fully taxable equivalent basis834 1,129 
Interest income adjusted to fully taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP)221,142 229,032 
Interest expense12,021 27,124 
Net interest income adjusted to fully taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP)$209,121 $201,908 


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The following is an analysis of the average balance sheets and net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the nine months ended September 30:
 
 20212020
 Average
Balance
Income /
Expense (a)
Yield
or
Rate
Average
Balance
Income /
Expense (a)
Yield
or
Rate
 (dollars in thousands)
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits with banks$340,872 $297 0.12 %$173,058 $163 0.13 %
Tax-free investment securities28,805 582 2.70 47,197 1,075 3.04 
Taxable investment securities1,416,373 18,612 1.76 1,187,354 19,600 2.20 
Loans, net of unearned income (b)(c)
6,772,239 201,651 3.98 6,670,819 208,194 4.17 
Total interest-earning assets8,558,289 221,142 3.45 8,078,428 229,032 3.79 
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash93,108 98,345 
Allowance for credit losses(103,654)(72,256)
Other assets815,165 820,798 
Total noninterest-earning assets804,619 846,887 
Total Assets$9,362,908 $8,925,315 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits (d)
$1,531,928 $332 0.03 %$1,534,147 $1,702 0.15 %
Savings deposits (d)
3,256,381 2,531 0.10 3,000,925 8,494 0.38 
Time deposits467,653 1,890 0.54 766,106 8,560 1.49 
Short-term borrowings117,478 77 0.09 146,270 670 0.61 
Long-term debt207,225 7,191 4.64 233,818 7,698 4.40 
Total interest-bearing liabilities5,580,665 12,021 0.29 5,681,266 27,124 0.64 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits2,556,078 2,030,364 
Other liabilities129,883 136,655 
Shareholders’ equity1,096,282 1,077,030 
Total Noninterest-Bearing Funding Sources3,782,243 3,244,049 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$9,362,908 $8,925,315 
Net Interest Income and Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets$209,121 3.27 %$201,908 3.34 %
(a)Income on interest-earning assets has been computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the 21% federal income tax statutory rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
(b)Loan balances include held for sale and nonaccrual loans. Income on nonaccrual loans is accounted for on the cash basis.
(c)Loan income includes loan fees earned.
(d)Average balances do not include reallocations from noninterest-bearing demand deposits and interest-bearing demand deposits into savings deposits, which were made for regulatory purposes.

 
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The following table shows the effect of changes in volumes and rates on interest income and interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared with September 30, 2020:
 
 Analysis of Year-to-Year Changes in Net Interest Income
 Total
Change
Change Due To
Volume
Change Due To
Rate (a)
 (dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits with banks$134 $163 $(29)
Tax-free investment securities(493)(419)(74)
Taxable investment securities(988)3,772 (4,760)
Loans(6,543)3,166 (9,709)
Total interest income (b)(7,890)6,682 (14,572)
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits(1,370)(2)(1,368)
Savings deposits(5,963)727 (6,690)
Time deposits(6,670)(3,329)(3,341)
Short-term borrowings(593)(131)(462)
Long-term debt(507)(876)369 
Total interest expense(15,103)(3,611)(11,492)
Net interest income$7,213 $10,293 $(3,080)
 
(a)Changes in interest income or expense not arising solely as a result of volume or rate variances are allocated to rate variances.
(b)Changes in interest income have been computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the 21% federal income tax statutory rate.

Provision for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses is determined based on management’s estimates of the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses needed for expected losses inherent in the loan portfolio and on off-balance sheet commitments. The provision for credit losses is an amount added to the allowance, against which credit losses are charged.  
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The table below provides a breakout of the provision for credit losses by loan category for the nine months ended September 30: 
 20212020
 DollarsPercentageDollarsPercentage
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$6,898 293 %$10,231 21 %
Time and demand6,849 291 
Commercial credit cards49 
Real estate construction(3,768)(160)924 2 
Residential real estate(1,732)(74)4,780 10 
Residential first lien(632)(27)
Residential junior lien/home equity(1,100)(47)
Commercial real estate(5,784)(246)24,739 50 
Multifamily(2,408)(103)
Nonowner occupied(880)(37)
Owner occupied(2,496)(106)
Loans to individuals6,736 287 8,364 17 
Automobile5,642 240 
Consumer credit cards182 
Consumer other912 39 
Provision for credit losses on loans$2,350 100 %$49,038 100 %
Provision for off-balance sheet credit exposure(997) 
       Total provision for credit losses$1,353 $49,038 
The provision for credit losses on loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased in comparison to the nine months ended September 30, 2020 by $46.7 million. The level of provision expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 is primarily the result of an improved economic forecast, which reflects a decline in the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and expected loan losses. The provision for credit losses on loans was also impacted by a decrease of $6.4 million in reserves on individually analyzed loans. The total provision for credit losses was impacted by a $1.0 million decrease in expense related to a decline in reserves for off-balance sheet commitments.
Because PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA, there is no allowance for credit losses recognized for these loans. As previously indicated, an improved economic forecast provided for a lower level of allowance for credit losses and therefore resulted in $2.4 million in provision expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Two loan categories, commercial, financial, agricultural and other loans as well as loans to individuals, reflected provision expense during the nine-month period of 2021. The provision expense for Commercial, financial, agricultural and other loans was primarily due to loan growth, net charge-offs and an increase in qualitative reserves. Provision expense for Loans to individuals can be attributed to loan growth in that category as well as net charge-offs.
The level of provision expense in the first nine months of 2020 was primarily to build the allowance for loan loss in order to provide for credit losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributing to the higher provision during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $5.7 million in specific reserves for four commercial real estate borrowers that were placed on nonaccrual status during the first nine months of 2020. Additionally, $27.9 million of the provision expense was attributable to higher qualitative reserves due the uncertain economic environment resulting from COVID-19. Net charge-offs during the first nine months of 2020 totaled $12.4 million.
The allowance for credit losses was $94.2 million, or 1.40%, of total loans outstanding at September 30, 2021, compared to $101.3 million, or 1.50%, at December 31, 2020 and $88.3 million, or 1.27%, at September 30, 2020. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans decreased to 0.56% at September 30, 2021 from 0.80% at December 31, 2020 and 0.71% as of September 30, 2020. The allowance to nonperforming loan ratio was 247.30%, 187.43% and 177.58% as of September 30, 2021, December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, respectively.
 
Management believes that the allowance for credit losses is at a level deemed appropriate to absorb expected losses inherent in the loan portfolio at September 30, 2021.
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Below is an analysis of the consolidated allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and the year-ended December 31, 2020:
 
September 30, 2021September 30, 2020December 31, 2020
 (dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$101,309 $51,637 $51,637 
Adoption of accounting standard - ASU 2016-13(1)
— — 13,393 
Loans charged off:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other6,522 5,166 6,318 
Real estate construction— — — 
Residential real estate130 933 1,040 
Commercial real estate1,659 2,417 4,939 
Loans to individuals3,199 5,245 6,953 
Total loans charged off11,510 13,761 19,250 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other299 189 314 
Real estate construction135 26 26 
Residential real estate309 312 414 
Commercial real estate130 154 312 
Loans to individuals1,163 712 991 
Total recoveries2,036 1,393 2,057 
Net charge-offs9,474 12,368 17,193 
Provision for credit losses on loans charged to expense2,350 49,038 53,472 
Balance, end of period$94,185 $88,307 $101,309 
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans outstanding (annualized)0.19 %0.25 %0.26 %
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of end-of-period loans outstanding1.40 %1.27 %1.50 %
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of end-of-period loans outstanding, excluding PPP loans1.43 %1.38 %1.61 %
(1) CECL was adopted on December 31, 2020 in accordance with relief provided under the CARES Act.
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Noninterest Income
The following table presents the components of noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30: 
20212020$ Change% Change
 (dollars in thousands)
Noninterest Income:
Trust income$8,340 $6,774 $1,566 23 %
Service charges on deposit accounts13,127 12,066 1,061 
Insurance and retail brokerage commissions6,368 5,982 386 
Income from bank owned life insurance4,946 4,963 (17)— 
Card-related interchange income20,885 17,589 3,296 19 
Swap fee income1,715 864 851 98 
Other income6,022 5,314 708 13 
Subtotal61,403 53,552 7,851 15 
Net securities gains16 47 (31)(66)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans11,615 13,226 (1,611)(12)
Gain on sale of other loans and assets6,281 3,151 3,130 99 
Derivatives mark to market1,371 (2,122)3,493 (165)
Total noninterest income$80,686 $67,854 $12,832 19 %
Total noninterest income, excluding net securities gains, gain on sale of mortgage loans, gain on sale of other loans and assets and the derivatives mark to market for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased $7.9 million, or 15%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Card-related interchange income increased $3.3 million due to growth in customer accounts and transactions and trust income increased $1.6 million as a result of growth in assets under management. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $1.1 million as customer activity began to return to pre-COVID levels, and swap fee income increased $0.9 million due to growth in interest rate swaps entered into for our commercial customers.
Total noninterest income increased $12.8 million, or 19%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The most significant changes, other than the changes noted above, include $3.5 million in the mark to market adjustment on interest rate swaps entered into for our commercial customers. This adjustment does not reflect a realized gain on the swaps, but rather relates to changes in fair value due to movements in corporate bond spreads and swap rates. The gain on sale of other loans and assets increased $3.1 million due to a higher volume of loans, primarily SBA loans, being sold in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Gain on sale of mortgage loans decreased $1.6 million as a result of changes in volume and the spread received on mortgage loans sold.
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Noninterest Expense
The following table presents the components of noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30: 
20212020$ Change% Change
 (dollars in thousands)
Noninterest Expense:
Salaries and employee benefits$88,084 $87,573 $511 %
Net occupancy12,614 13,979 (1,365)(10)
Furniture and equipment11,866 11,468 398 
Data processing9,440 7,804 1,636 21 
Advertising and promotion3,829 3,800 29 
Pennsylvania shares tax3,347 3,246 101 
Intangible amortization2,597 2,792 (195)(7)
Other professional fees and services3,150 2,755 395 14 
FDIC insurance1,964 1,637 327 20 
Other operating19,316 18,351 965 
Subtotal156,207 153,405 2,802 
Loss on sale or write-down of assets223 416 (193)(46)
COVID-19 related357 567 (210)(37)
Voluntary early retirement— 3,304 (3,304)(100)
Branch consolidation18 2,544 (2,526)(99)
Litigation and operational losses1,624 1,038 586 56 
Total noninterest expense$158,429 $161,274 $(2,845)(2)%
Noninterest expense decreased $2.8 million, or 1.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Contributing to the decline in expense in 2021 is the recognition in 2020 of $3.3 million in voluntary early retirement expense and $2.5 million in branch consolidation expenses. There were no similar expenses in 2021. Also contributing to the decrease in noninterest expense is a $1.4 million decline in net occupancy expense as a result of the branch consolidation efforts in 2020. Offsetting these is a $1.6 million increase in data processing expense related to updates to our digital banking product offerings and a $1.0 million increase in other operating expense resulting from a $1.2 million credit in unfunded commitment expense recognized in 2020, with no similar credit in 2021. As a result of the adoption of CECL, the unfunded commitment expense is now recorded as part of provision for credit losses.
Income Tax
The provision for income taxes increased $15.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period in 2020. 
We applied the “annual effective tax rate approach” to determine the provision for income taxes, which applies an annual forecast of tax expense as a percentage of expected full year income, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
We generate an annual effective tax rate that is less than the statutory rate of 21% due to benefits resulting from tax-exempt interest, income from bank-owned life insurance and tax benefits associated with low income housing tax credits, all of which are relatively consistent regardless of the level of pretax income. These provided for an annual effective tax rate of 19.9% and 18.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
As of September 30, 2021, our deferred tax assets totaled $24.6 million. Based on our evaluation, we determined that it is more likely than not that all of these assets will be realized. As a result, a valuation allowance against these assets was not recorded. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, we estimate future taxable income based on management approved forecasts, evaluation of historical earning levels and consideration of potential tax strategies. If future events differ from our current forecasts, we may need to establish a valuation allowance, which could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Net Income
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, First Commonwealth recognized net income of $34.1 million, or $0.36 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $19.2 million, or $0.20 diluted earnings per share, in the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in net income was primarily the result of an $11.8 million decrease in the provision for credit losses on loans, a $4.3 million increase in net interest income, and a $3.2 million decrease in noninterest expense.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company’s return on average equity was 12.14% and its return on average assets was 1.42%, compared to 7.01% and 0.81%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was $70.9 million in the third quarter of 2021, compared to $66.7 million for the same period in 2020. This increase was the result of $0.2 billion of growth in average interest-earning assets combined with a $0.3 billion decrease in interest-bearing liabilities. The impact of these changes resulted in a 12 basis point increase in the net interest margin. Net interest income comprises the majority of our operating revenue (i.e. net interest income before provision expense plus noninterest income), at 72.2% and 71.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 3.23% and 3.11% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively. The increase in the net interest margin is attributable to both changes in the level of interest rates and the amount and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

The taxable equivalent yield on interest-earning assets was 3.39% for the three months ended September 30, 2021, a decrease of 6 basis points compared to the 3.45% yield for the same period in 2020. This is largely due to a decrease in the investment portfolio yield, which declined by 32 basis points offset by a 9 basis point increase in the loan portfolio yield when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020. Also impacting the yield on loans was PPP loans originated under the CARES Act, which have a stated rate of 1% and a yield of 10.05% during the three months ended September 30,2021. The yield on PPP loans includes the recognition of PPP loan deferred processing fees, net of deferred origination costs, of $5.1 million. These loans increased the average balance of loans by $225.3 million and generated $5.7 million in income for the third quarter of 2021, causing a 21 basis point increase in the yield on loans and an 18 basis point increase in the net interest margin.
The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.25% for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from 0.49% for the same period in 2020, primarily due to a decrease in the cost of savings deposits and time deposits. Lower market interest rates resulted in the cost of savings deposits decreasing 18 basis points and time deposits decreasing 92 basis points in comparison to the same period last year.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, changes in interest rates positively impacted net interest income by $2.9 million when compared with the same period in 2020. The higher yield on loans contributed to interest-earning assets positively impacting net interest income by $0.6 million, while a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities positively impacted net interest income by $2.3 million.
Changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities positively impacted net interest income by $1.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in 2020. The mix of interest-earning assets resulted in a decrease of $0.1 million in interest income while changes in the volume and mix of interest-bearing liabilities decreased interest expense by $1.4 million. Average interest-earning assets for the three months ended September 30, 2021 increased $172.5 million, or 2.0%, compared to the same period in 2020. Average loans for the comparable period decreased $211.7 million, or 3.0%, due to a $347.2 million decline in average PPP loans.
Net interest income also benefited from a $428.2 million increase in average net free funds at September 30, 2021 as compared to September 30, 2020. Average net free funds are the excess of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, other noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders’ equity over noninterest-earning assets. The largest component of the increase in net free funds was an increase of $365.9 million, or 16.0%, in noninterest-bearing demand deposit average balances. Average time deposits for the three months ended September 30, 2021 decreased by $279.0 million compared to the comparable period in 2020, decreasing interest expense by $1.0 million.
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The following table reconciles interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income to net interest income adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended September 30:
 
20212020
 (dollars in thousands)
Interest income per Consolidated Statements of Income$74,196 $73,593 
Adjustment to fully taxable equivalent basis235 373 
Interest income adjusted to fully taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP)74,431 73,966 
Interest expense3,551 7,224 
Net interest income adjusted to fully taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP)$70,880 $66,742 


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The following is an analysis of the average balance sheets and net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended September 30:
 
 20212020
 Average
Balance
Income /
Expense (a)
Yield
or
Rate
Average
Balance
Income /
Expense (a)
Yield
or
Rate
 (dollars in thousands)
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits with banks$323,414 $130 0.16 %$343,689 $94 0.11 %
Tax-free investment securities27,360 180 2.61 45,706 338 2.94 
Taxable investment securities1,586,611 6,665 1.67 1,163,857 5,757 1.97 
Loans, net of unearned income (b)(c)6,763,739 67,456 3.96 6,975,402 67,777 3.87 
Total interest-earning assets8,701,124 74,431 3.39 8,528,654 73,966 3.45 
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash94,811 100,751 
Allowance for credit losses(102,503)(83,237)
Other assets809,069 843,797 
Total noninterest-earning assets801,377 861,311 
Total Assets$9,502,501 $9,389,965 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits (d)$1,587,855 $112 0.03 %$1,669,157 $234 0.06 %
Savings deposits (d)3,311,473 781 0.09 3,149,419 2,139 0.27 
Time deposits417,274 376 0.36 696,227 2,248 1.28 
Short-term borrowings118,112 19 0.06 124,670 35 0.11 
Long-term debt182,623 2,263 4.92 233,588 2,568 4.37 
Total interest-bearing liabilities5,617,337 3,551 0.25 5,873,061 7,224 0.49 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits (d)2,647,089 2,281,200 
Other liabilities124,286 147,603 
Shareholders’ equity1,113,789 1,088,101 
Total noninterest-bearing funding sources3,885,164 3,516,904 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$9,502,501 $9,389,965 
Net Interest Income and Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets$70,880 3.23 %$66,742 3.11 %
(a)Income on interest-earning assets has been computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the 21% federal income tax statutory rate for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
(b)Loan balances include held for sale and nonaccrual loans. Income on nonaccrual loans is accounted for on the cash basis.
(c)Loan income includes loan fees earned.
(d)Average balances do not include reallocations from noninterest-bearing demand deposits and interest-bearing demand deposits into savings deposits, which were made for regulatory purposes.

 
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The following table shows the effect of changes in volumes and rates on interest income and interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared with September 30, 2020:
 
 Analysis of Year-to-Year Changes in Net Interest Income
 Total
Change
Change Due To
Volume
Change Due To
Rate (a)
 (dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits with banks$36 $(6)$42 
Tax-free investment securities(158)(136)(22)
Taxable investment securities908 2,093 (1,185)
Loans(321)(2,059)1,738 
Total interest income (b)465 (108)573 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits(122)(12)(110)
Savings deposits(1,358)110 (1,468)
Time deposits(1,872)(898)(974)
Short-term borrowings(16)(2)(14)
Long-term debt(305)(560)255 
Total interest expense(3,673)(1,362)(2,311)
Net interest income$4,138 $1,254 $2,884 
 
(a)Changes in interest income or expense not arising solely as a result of volume or rate variances are allocated to rate variances.
(b)Changes in interest income have been computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the 21% federal income tax statutory rate.
Provision for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses is determined based on management’s estimates of the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses needed for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio, after giving consideration to charge-offs and recoveries for the period. The provision for credit losses is an amount added to the allowance, against which credit losses are charged.
 
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The table below provides a breakout of the provision for credit losses by loan category for the three months ended September 30: 
20212020
DollarsPercentageDollarsPercentage
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$(1,644)286 %$3,682 33 %
Time and demand(1,561)271 
Commercial credit cards(83)15 
Real estate construction48 (8)270 3 
Residential real estate(215)37 (870)(8)
Residential first lien39 (7)
Residential junior lien/home equity(254)44 
Commercial real estate(1,143)198 7,648 68 
Multifamily(548)95 
Nonowner occupied(893)155 
Owner occupied298 (52)
Loans to individuals2,378 (413)482 4 
Automobile1,984 (344)
Consumer credit cards84 (15)
Consumer other310 (54)
Provision for credit losses on loans$(576)100 %$11,212 100 %
Provision for off-balance sheet credit exposure906  
Total provision for credit losses$330 $11,212 

The provision for credit losses on loans for the three months ended September 30, 2021 decreased in comparison to the three months ended September 30, 2020 by $11.8 million. The level of provision expense in the third quarter of 2021 is primarily the result of an improved economic forecast, which reflects a decline in the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and expected loan losses. The third quarter 2021 provision expense was also impacted by the release of a $1.1 million specific reserve on a nonaccrual loan that paid off during the third quarter. The improvement in the provision for credit losses on loans was offset by a $0.9 million provision for off-balance sheet credit exposure due to an increase in the level of unfunded commitments. Net charge-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $2.3 million.
The level of provision expense in the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to a $5.6 million increase in qualitative reserves as a result of the uncertain economic environment related to COVID-19 and a $1.1 million increase in specific reserves related to four commercial loan relationships. Net charge-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were $4.3 million.

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Below is an analysis of the consolidated allowance for credit losses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and the year-ended December 31, 2020:
 
9/30/20219/30/202012/31/2020
 (dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$97,038 $81,441 $51,637 
Adoption of accounting standard - ASU 2016-13(1)
— — 13,393 
Loans charged off:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other2,066 3,395 6,318 
Real estate construction— — — 
Residential real estate11 283 1,040 
Commercial real estate102 — 4,939 
Loans to individuals727 1,229 6,953 
Total loans charged off2,906 4,907 19,250 
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other106 57 314 
Real estate construction— — 26 
Residential real estate98 166 414 
Commercial real estate90 110 312 
Loans to individuals335 228 991 
Total recoveries629 561 2,057 
Net charge-offs2,277 4,346 17,193 
Provision for credit losses on loans charged to expense(576)11,212 53,472 
Balance, end of period$94,185 $88,307 $101,309 

Noninterest Income
The following table presents the components of noninterest income for the three months ended September 30: 
20212020$ Change% Change
 (dollars in thousands)
Noninterest Income:
Trust income$3,118 $2,554 $564 22 %
Service charges on deposit accounts4,770 4,035 735 18 
Insurance and retail brokerage commissions2,218 2,156 62 
Income from bank owned life insurance1,486 1,547 (61)(4)
Card-related interchange income7,052 6,441 611 
Swap fee income317 41 276 673 
Other income2,101 1,827 274 15 
Subtotal21,062 18,601 2,461 13 
Net securities gains— 20 (20)(100)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans3,485 6,437 (2,952)(46)
Gain on sale of other loans and assets2,480 1,871 609 33 
Derivatives mark to market218 (160)378 (236)
Total noninterest income$27,245 $26,769 $476 %

Total noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 increased $0.5 million, or 2%, in comparison to the three months ended September 30, 2020. The most significant changes include a $0.6 million increase in gain on sale of other loans and assets due to an increase in the volume of SBA loans sold during the quarter. Additionally, card-related interchange income increased $0.6 million and service charges on deposits increased $0.7 million due to growth in customer accounts and
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transactions. Gain on sale of mortgage loans declined $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the comparable period in 2020 due to changes in the volume and spreads on mortgage loans sold.
Noninterest Expense
The following table presents the components of noninterest expense for the three months ended September 30:
 
20212020$ Change% Change
 (dollars in thousands)
Noninterest Expense:
Salaries and employee benefits$31,066 $28,823 $2,243 %
Net occupancy3,960 4,609 (649)(14)
Furniture and equipment4,052 4,033 19 — 
Data processing3,196 2,741 455 17 
Advertising and promotion1,150 1,115 35 
Pennsylvania shares tax1,257 1,254 — 
Intangible amortization868 939 (71)(8)
Other professional fees and services1,308 937 371 40 
FDIC insurance830 876 (46)(5)
Other operating6,530 6,555 (25)— 
Subtotal54,217 51,882 2,335 
Loss on sale or write-down of assets171 63 108 171 
COVID-19 related50 125 (75)(60)
Voluntary early retirement— 3,304 (3,304)(100)
Branch consolidation— 2,544 (2,544)(100)
Litigation and operational losses589 329 260 79 
Total noninterest expense$55,027 $58,247 $(3,220)(6)%

Noninterest expense decreased $3.2 million, or 6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. The decrease is a result of $3.3 million in voluntary early retirement expense and $2.5 million in branch consolidation expense recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2020. There were no similar expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2021. Offsetting these declines is an increase in salary and employee benefit expense of $2.2 million, primarily due to increases in hospitalization and incentive expense as well as additional employees hired to support the Company's expansion into equipment financing.
Income Tax
The provision for income taxes increased $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period in 2020.  The effective tax rate increased 80 basis points from 19.0% to 19.8% due to a $18.9 million increase in income before income taxes.
We applied the “annual effective tax rate approach” to determine the provision for income taxes, which applies an annual forecast of tax expense as a percentage of expected full year income, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Liquidity
Liquidity refers to our ability to meet the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers as well as our operating cash needs with cost-effective funding. We generate funds to meet these needs primarily through the core deposit base of First Commonwealth Bank and the maturity or repayment of loans and other interest-earning assets, including investments. During the first nine months of 2021, the maturity and redemption of investment securities provided $443.5 million in liquidity. These funds contributed to the liquidity used to originate loans, purchase investment securities and fund depositor withdrawals.
We also have available unused wholesale sources of liquidity, including overnight federal funds and repurchase agreements, advances from the FHLB of Pittsburgh, borrowings through the discount window at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (“FRB”) and access to certificates of deposit through brokers.
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We participate in the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Services (“CDARS”) program as part of an Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) strategy to increase and diversify funding sources. As of September 30, 2021, our maximum borrowing capacity under this program was $1.4 billion, and as of that date there was $7.5 million outstanding with an average weighted rate of 0.50% and an average original term of 304 days. These deposits are part of a reciprocal program which allows our depositors to receive expanded FDIC coverage by placing multiple certificates of deposit at other CDARS member banks.
An additional source of liquidity is the FRB Borrower-in-Custody of Collateral program, which enables us to pledge certain loans that are not being used as collateral at the FHLB as collateral for borrowings at the FRB. At September 30, 2021, the borrowing capacity under this program totaled $950.8 million and there was no balance outstanding. As of September 30, 2021, our maximum borrowing capacity at the FHLB of Pittsburgh was $1.8 billion and as of that date amounts used against this capacity included $5.7 million in outstanding borrowings and no outstanding letters of credit.
We also have available unused federal funds lines with four correspondent banks. These lines have an aggregate commitment of $160.0 million with no outstanding balance as of September 30, 2021. In addition, we have available unused repo lines with three correspondent banks. These lines have an aggregate commitment of $621.4 million with no outstanding balance as of September 30, 2021.
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation has an unsecured $20.0 million line of credit with another financial institution. As of September 30, 2021, there are no amounts outstanding on this line.
First Commonwealth’s long-term liquidity source is its core deposit base. Core deposits are the most stable source of liquidity a bank can have due to the long-term relationship with a deposit customer. The following table shows a breakdown of the components of First Commonwealth’s deposits: 
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits(a)
$2,656,229 $2,319,958 
Interest-bearing demand deposits(a)
265,782 250,353 
Savings deposits(a)
4,609,393 4,305,391 
Time deposits405,081 562,964 
Total$7,936,485 $7,438,666 
(a)Balances include reallocations from noninterest-bearing demand deposits and interest-bearing demand deposits into savings deposits, which were made for regulatory purposes.
The level of deposits during any period is influenced by factors outside of management’s control, such as the level of short-term and long-term market interest rates and yields offered on competing investments, such as money market mutual funds.
During the first nine months of 2021, total deposits increased $497.8 million. Interest-bearing demand and savings deposits increased $319.4 million, noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $336.3 million and time deposits decreased $157.9 million. The deposit increase is a result of elevated customer deposit balances from PPP loan proceeds and the deposit of Federal stimulus checks into our customers' deposit accounts.
Market Risk
The following gap analysis compares the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities subject to repricing over a period of time. The ratio of rate-sensitive assets to rate-sensitive liabilities repricing within a one-year period was 0.49 and 0.51 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. A ratio of less than one indicates a higher level of repricing liabilities over repricing assets over the next twelve months. The level of First Commonwealth's ratio is largely driven by the modeling of interest-bearing non-maturity deposits, which are included in the analysis as repricing within one year.
Gap analysis has limitations due to the static nature of the model that holds volumes and consumer behaviors constant in all economic and interest rate scenarios. A lower level of rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities repricing in one year could indicate reduced net interest income in a rising interest rate scenario, and conversely, increased net interest income in a declining interest rate scenario. However, the gap analysis incorporates only the level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and not the sensitivity each has to changes in interest rates. The impact of the sensitivity to changes in interest rates is provided in the table below the gap analysis.

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The following is the gap analysis as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020: 
 September 30, 2021
 0-90 Days91-180
Days
181-365
Days
Cumulative
0-365 Days
Over 1 Year
Through 5
Years
Over 5
Years
 (dollars in thousands)
Loans$578,757 $447,361 $948,738 $1,974,856 $3,752,879 $952,679 
Investments121,940 98,055 182,492 402,487 777,763 474,791 
Other interest-earning assets240,095 — — 240,095 — — 
Total interest-sensitive assets (ISA)940,792 545,416 1,131,230 2,617,438 4,530,642 1,427,470 
Certificates of deposit97,627 77,165 111,155 285,947 117,579 1,450 
Other deposits4,875,175 — — 4,875,175 — — 
Borrowings190,120 199 398 190,717 3,182 101,769 
Total interest-sensitive liabilities (ISL)5,162,922 77,364 111,553 5,351,839 120,761 103,219 
Gap$(4,222,130)$468,052 $1,019,677 $(2,734,401)$4,409,881 $1,324,251 
ISA/ISL0.18 7.05 10.14 0.49 37.52 13.83 
Gap/Total assets44.55 %4.94 %10.76 %28.85 %46.53 %13.97 %

 
 December 31, 2020
 0-90 Days91-180
Days
181-365
Days
Cumulative
0-365 Days
Over 1 Year
Through 5
Years
Over 5
Years
 (dollars in thousands)
Loans$596,292 $495,759 $942,174 $2,034,225 $3,424,936 $1,270,694 
Investments109,706 82,052 158,357 350,115 495,013 150,976 
Other interest-earning assets256,572 — — 256,572 — — 
Total interest-sensitive assets (ISA)962,570 577,811 1,100,531 2,640,912 3,919,949 1,421,670 
Certificates of deposit163,340 120,458 135,285 419,083 141,577 2,153 
Other deposits4,555,744 — — 4,555,744 — — 
Borrowings189,645 50,105 209 239,959 1,673 104,166 
Total interest-sensitive liabilities (ISL)4,908,729 170,563 135,494 5,214,786 143,250 106,319 
Gap$(3,946,159)$407,248 $965,037 $(2,573,874)$3,776,699 $1,315,351 
ISA/ISL0.20 3.39 8.12 0.51 27.36 13.37 
Gap/Total assets43.52 %4.49 %10.64 %28.38 %41.65 %14.51 %

The following table presents an analysis of the potential sensitivity of our annual net interest income to gradual changes in interest rates over a 12-month time frame as compared with net interest income if rates remained unchanged and there are no changes in balance sheet categories.
 
 Net interest income change (12 months) for basis point movements of:
 -200-100+100+200
 (dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2021 ($)$(8,343)$(5,367)$6,730 $11,130 
September 30, 2021 (%)(3.00)%(1.93)%2.42 %4.00 %
December 31, 2020 ($)$(4,911)$(2,621)$3,340 $6,229 
December 31, 2020 (%)(1.79)%(0.95)%1.22 %2.27 %
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The following table represents the potential sensitivity of our annual net interest income to immediate changes in interest rates versus if rates remained unchanged and there are no changes in balance sheet categories.
 Net interest income change (12 months) for basis point movements of:
 -200-100+100+200
 (dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2021 ($)$(21,583)$(15,554)$14,323 $29,677 
September 30, 2021 (%)(7.76)%(5.59)%5.15 %10.67 %
December 31, 2020 ($)$(13,807)$(9,175)$9,921 $18,408 
December 31, 2020 (%)(5.03)%(3.34)%3.61 %6.70 %
The analysis and model used to quantify the sensitivity of our net interest income becomes less meaningful in a decreasing 200 basis point scenario given the current interest rate environment. Results of the 100 and 200 basis point interest rate decline scenario are affected by the fact that many of our interest-bearing liabilities are at rates below 1%, with an assumed floor of zero in the model. In the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the cost of our interest-bearing liabilities averaged 0.29% and 0.64%, respectively, and the yield on our average interest-earning assets, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, averaged 3.45% and 3.79%, respectively.
During the third quarter of 2021, after considering the excess liquidity position of First Commonwealth and the banking industry, management revised its interest rate assumptions related to its ability to lag deposit rate increases for the first two 25 basis point interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. The results of this assumption change, which extended the repricing of core deposits, are reflected in the September 30, 2021 results in the above sensitivity tables for gradual and immediate interest rate changes.
Asset/liability models require that certain assumptions be made, such as prepayment rates on earning assets and the impact of pricing on non-maturity deposits, which may differ from actual experience. These business assumptions are based upon our experience, business plans and published industry experience. While management believes such assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that modeled results will approximate actual results.
Credit Risk
First Commonwealth maintains an allowance for credit losses at a level deemed sufficient for losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the date of each statement of financial condition. Management reviews the appropriateness of the allowance on a quarterly basis to ensure that the provision for credit losses has been charged against earnings in an amount necessary to maintain the allowance at a level that is appropriate based on management’s assessment of probable estimated losses.
First Commonwealth’s methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses consists of several key elements. These elements include an assessment of individual nonperforming loans with a balance greater than $250 thousand, loss experience trends and other relevant factors.
First Commonwealth also maintains a reserve for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit based upon credit risk and probability of funding. The reserve totaled $6.4 million at September 30, 2021 and is classified in "Other liabilities" on the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans and loans classified as troubled debt restructurings. Nonaccrual loans represent loans on which interest accruals have been discontinued. Troubled debt restructured loans are those loans whose terms have been renegotiated to provide a reduction or deferral of principal or interest as a result of the deteriorating financial position of the borrower, who could not obtain comparable terms from alternative financing sources. In the first nine months of 2021, 28 loans totaling $8.1 million were identified as troubled debt restructurings.
The balance of troubled debt restructured loans increased $0.4 million from December 31, 2020. Changes during the first nine months of 2021 can be attributed to new restructurings in conjunction with bankruptcy. Please refer to Note 7 “Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses,” for additional information on troubled debt restructurings.

In March 2020, the Company began offering short-term loan modifications to assist borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency. These modifications typically provide for the deferral of both principal and interest for 90 days. The CARES Act, along with a joint agency statement issued by banking regulators, provides that modifications meeting certain criteria made in response to COVID-19 do not need to be accounted for as troubled debt restructuring. As of September 30, 2021, loan
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customers with an aggregate principal balance of $29.9 million were still in a payment deferral period. It is possible that some of these deferrals will be extended in order to provide support for certain COVID-19 impacted customers.

We discontinue interest accruals on a loan when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to fully collect principal or interest due according to the contractual terms of the loan. A loan is also placed on nonaccrual status when, based on regulatory definitions, the loan is maintained on a “cash basis” due to the weakened financial condition of the borrower. Generally, loans 90 days or more past due are placed on nonaccrual status, except for consumer loans, which are placed on nonaccrual status at 150 days past due.
Nonperforming loans are closely monitored on an ongoing basis as part of our loan review and work-out process. The probable risk of loss on these loans is evaluated by comparing the loan balance to the fair value of any underlying collateral or the present value of projected future cash flows. Losses or a specifically assigned allowance for loan losses are recognized where appropriate.
Nonperforming loans, including loans held for sale, decreased $16.0 million to $38.1 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $54.1 million at December 31, 2020. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, $16.5 million of loans were moved to nonaccrual, including the transfer of one commercial real estate relationship totaling $6.3 million and a commercial, financial, industrial loan relationship totaling $7.6 million. Offsetting these additions was a sale of a $5.0 million commercial real estate relationship, the $7.3 million payoff of two commercial, financial, agriculture and other relationships, a $0.8 million payoff of a commercial real estate relationship and a $1.4 million charge-off of a commercial real estate relationship.
The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 247.30% as of September 30, 2021, compared to 187.43% at December 31, 2020, and 177.58% at September 30, 2020. The amount of specific reserves included in the allowance for nonperforming loans was determined by using fair values obtained from current appraisals and updated discounted cash flow analyses. The allowance for credit losses includes specific reserves of $1.0 million and general reserves of $93.2 million as of September 30, 2021. Specific reserves decreased $3.9 million from December 31, 2020, and $6.4 million from September 30, 2020. The decrease from both periods is primarily due to the charge-off and payoffs of relationships with specific reserves assigned. Management believes that the allowance for credit losses is at a level deemed sufficient to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio at September 30, 2021.
Criticized loans totaled $195.8 million at September 30, 2021 and represented 3% of the loan portfolio. The level of criticized loans decreased as of September 30, 2021 when compared to December 31, 2020, by $107.0 million, or 35%. Classified loans totaled $58.8 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $76.2 million at December 31, 2020, a decrease of $17.4 million, or 23%. The decrease in criticized loans is the result of the aforementioned changes in nonperforming loans as well as credit upgrades on borrowers, primarily in the hospitality sector. Delinquency on accruing loans for the same period decreased $3.9 million, or 32%, the majority of which are residential real estate and consumer loans.
The allowance for credit losses was $94.2 million at September 30, 2021, or 1.40% of total loans outstanding, compared to 1.50% reported at December 31, 2020, and 1.27% at September 30, 2020. General reserves, or the portion of the allowance related to loans that were not specifically evaluated, as a percentage of performing loans were 1.39% at September 30, 2021 compared to 1.43% at December 31, 2020 and 1.17% at September 30, 2020. The decrease in the general reserve from December 31, 2020 is reflective of lower unemployment rates utilized to forecast future loan losses at September 30, 2021. The increase in general reserves from September 30, 2020 can be attributed to the adoption of CECL and the related impact of future economic conditions.
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The following table provides information related to nonperforming assets, the allowance for credit losses and other credit-related measures: 
 September 30, December 31, 2020 
 2021 2020 
 (dollars in thousands) 
Nonperforming Loans:
Loans on nonaccrual basis$14,466   $38,139 $30,801   
Troubled debt restructured loans on nonaccrual basis16,210   4,511   14,740   
Troubled debt restructured loans on accrual basis7,410   7,078   8,512   
Total nonperforming loans$38,086   $49,728   $54,053   
Loans past due 30 to 90 days and still accruing$7,138 $10,259 $10,638 
Loans past due in excess of 90 days and still accruing$1,135   $1,249   $1,523   
Other real estate owned$502   $1,079   $1,215   
Loans held for sale at end of period$19,925 $37,998 $33,436 
Portfolio loans outstanding at end of period$6,732,580   $6,949,716 $6,761,183   
Average loans outstanding$6,772,239 (a) $6,670,819 (a) $6,737,339 (b) 
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans0.56 %0.71 %0.80 %
Provision for credit losses on loans$2,350 (a) $49,038 (a) $53,472 (b) 
Allowance for credit losses$94,185   $88,307   $101,309   
Net charge-offs$9,474 (a) $12,368 (a) $17,193 (b) 
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans outstanding (annualized)0.19 %0.25 %0.26 %
Provision for credit losses as a percentage of net charge-offs24.80 %(a) 396.49 %(a) 311.01 %(b) 
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of end-of-period loans outstanding (c)1.40 %1.27 %1.50 %
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of end-of-period loans outstanding, excluding PPP loans (c)1.43 %1.38 %1.61 %
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans (d)247.30 %177.58 %187.43 %
(a)For the nine-month period ended.
(b)For the twelve-month period ended.
(c)Does not include loans held for sale.
(d)Does not include nonperforming loans held for sale.
The following tables show the outstanding balances of our loan portfolio and the breakdown of net charge-offs and nonperforming loans, excluding loans held for sale, by loan type as of and for the periods presented:
 
 September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 Amount%Amount%
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$1,224,591 18 %$1,555,986 23 %
Real estate construction424,016 427,221 
Residential real estate1,875,375 28 1,750,592 26 
Commercial real estate2,231,890 33 2,211,569 33 
Loans to individuals976,708 15 815,815 12 
Total loans and leases net of unearned income$6,732,580 100 %$6,761,183 100 %
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, loans decreased $28.6 million, or 0.4%, compared to balances outstanding at December 31, 2020.
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other loans decreased $331.4 million as the result of a $326.8 million decline in PPP loans.
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Real estate construction loans decreased $3.2 million, or 0.8%, primarily due to the completion of commercial real estate construction projects. Residential real estate grew $124.8 million, or 7.1%, primarily due to originations of closed-end 1-4 family mortgage loans. Commercial real estate loans increased $20.3 million, or 0.9%, primarily due to growth in multifamily and nonresidential properties. Loans to individuals increased $160.9 million, or 19.7%, primarily due to growth in the indirect auto and recreational vehicle portfolio.
As indicated in the table below, commercial real estate, commercial, financial and agricultural and residential real estate loans represent a significant portion of the nonperforming loans as of September 30, 2021. See discussions related to the provision for credit losses and loans for more information.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021As of September 30, 2021
 Net
Charge-
offs
% of
Total Net
Charge-offs
Net Charge-
offs as a % of
Average
Loans (annualized)
Nonperforming
Loans
% of Total
Nonperforming
Loans
Nonperforming
Loans as a % of
Total Loans
 (dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other$6,223 65.69 %0.12 %$6,735 17.68 %0.10 %
Real estate construction(135)(1.43)— 54 0.14 — 
Residential real estate(179)(1.89)— 9,910 26.02 0.14 
Commercial real estate1,529 16.14 0.03 20,889 54.85 0.31 
Loans to individuals2,036 21.49 0.04 498 1.31 0.01 
Total loans, net of unearned income$9,474 100.00 %0.19 %$38,086 100.00 %0.56 %
Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 totaled $9.5 million, compared to $12.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The most significant charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 included a $3.6 million charge-off related to a commercial loan as well as $2.0 million in net charge-offs related to loans to individuals, primarily indirect auto loans and personal credit lines. See discussions related to the provision for credit losses and loans for more information.
Capital Resources
At September 30, 2021, shareholders’ equity was $1.1 billion, an increase of $44.2 million from December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily the result of $103.5 million in net income, $3.1 million in treasury stock sales and an increase of $13.7 million in the fair value of available for sale investments. These increases were partially offset by $32.7 million of dividends paid to shareholders and $16.0 million of common stock repurchases. Cash dividends declared per common share were $0.34 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and $0.33 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
First Commonwealth and First Commonwealth Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on First Commonwealth’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, First Commonwealth and First Commonwealth Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of First Commonwealth’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. First Commonwealth’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weighting and other factors.
Effective January 1, 2015, the Company became subject to the new regulatory risk-based capital rules adopted by the federal banking agencies implementing Basel III. The most significant changes included higher minimum capital requirements, as the minimum Tier I capital ratio increased from 4.0% to 6.0% and a new common equity Tier I capital ratio was established with a minimum level of 4.5%. Additionally, the rules improved the quality of capital by providing stricter eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments and provide for a phase-in, beginning January 1, 2016, of a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. This buffer, which was fully phased-in as of January 1, 2019, provides a requirement to hold common equity Tier 1 capital above the minimum risk-based capital requirements, resulting in an effective common equity Tier I risk-weighted asset minimum ratio of 7.0% on a fully phased-in basis.
The Basel III Rules also permit banking organizations with less than $15.0 billion in assets to retain, through a one-time election, the existing treatment for accumulated other comprehensive income, which currently does not affect regulatory capital. The Company elected to retain this treatment, which reduces the volatility of regulatory capital levels.
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During the second quarter of 2018, First Commonwealth Bank, the Company's banking subsidiary, issued $100 million in subordinated debt, which under the regulatory rules qualifies as Tier II capital. This subordinated debt issuance increased the total risk-based capital ratio by 160 basis points.
As of September 30, 2021, the Company had $152.1 million in PPP loans outstanding under the CARES Act. Because these loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA, banking regulators confirmed that they have a zero percent risk weight under applicable risk-based capital rules. Additionally, a bank may exclude all PPP loans pledged as collateral to the Federal Reserve's PPP Facility from average total assets when calculating its leverage ratio, while PPP loans that are not pledged as collateral to the PPP Facility will be included. The PPP loans originated by the Company are included in our leverage ratio as of September 30, 2021, as we did not utilize the PPP Facility.
As of September 30, 2021, First Commonwealth and First Commonwealth Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject and were considered well-capitalized under the regulatory rules, all on a fully phased-in basis. To be considered well capitalized, the Company must maintain minimum Total risk-based capital, Tier I risk-based capital, Tier I leverage ratio and Common equity tier I risk-based capital as set forth in the table below:
 ActualMinimum Capital RequiredRequired to be Considered Well Capitalized
 Capital
Amount
RatioCapital
Amount
RatioCapital
Amount
Ratio
 (dollars in thousands)
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation$1,064,222 14.95 %$747,543 10.50 %$711,946 10.00 %
First Commonwealth Bank1,024,770 14.44 745,329 10.50 709,837 10.00 
Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation$885,720 12.44 %$605,154 8.50 %$569,557 8.00 %
First Commonwealth Bank846,268 11.92 603,362 8.50 567,870 8.00 
Tier I Capital to Average Assets
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation$885,720 9.63 %$367,761 4.00 %$459,701 5.00 %
First Commonwealth Bank846,268 9.22 366,973 4.00 458,717 5.00 
Common Equity Tier I to Risk Weighted Assets
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation$815,720 11.46 %$498,362 7.00 %$462,765 6.50 %
First Commonwealth Bank846,268 11.92 496,886 7.00 461,394 6.50 
On October 26, 2021, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.115 per share payable on November 19, 2021 to shareholders of record as of November 5, 2021. The timing and amount of future dividends are at the discretion of First Commonwealth's Board of Directors based upon, among other factors, capital levels, asset quality, liquidity and current and projected earnings.
In January 2021, a share repurchase program was authorized by the Board of Directors for up to an additional $25.0 million in shares of the Company's common stock. As of September 30, 2021, 1,098,253 common shares had been repurchased under this program at an average price of $13.41 per share.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020, FASB released Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional guidance to ease the accounting burden in accounting for, or recognizing the effects from, reference rate reform on financial reporting. The new standard is a result of the potential discontinuance of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") as an available benchmark rate. The standard is elective and provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, or other transactions that reference LIBOR, or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The amendments in the update are effective for all entities between March 12, 2020 and December 31, 2022. The Company has established a cross-functional working group to manage the Company’s transition from LIBOR. Products that utilize LIBOR have been identified and have incorporated enhanced language to accommodate the transition to alternative reference rates. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of adopting the new standard.
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Information appearing in Item 2 of this report under the caption “Market Risk” is incorporated by reference in response to this item.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information required by this item is set forth in Part I, Item 1, Note 5, "Commitments and Contingent Liabilities," which is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed under Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.


ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
    
    On January 25, 2021, a share repurchase program was authorized for up to $25.0 million in shares of the Company's common stock. The following table details the amount of shares repurchased under this program in the third quarter of 2021:
Month Ending:Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
(or Unit)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
Maximum Number
of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs*
July 31, 2021263,155 13.66 263,155 1,518,603 
August 31, 2021287,626 13.47 287,626 1,192,752 
September 30, 2021446,736 13.10 446,736 753,663 
Total997,517 $13.35 997,517 
* Remaining number of shares approved under the Plan is based on the market value of the Company's common stock of $13.17 at July 31, 2021, $13.52 at August 31, 2021 and $13.63 at September 30, 2021.


ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
    None

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
    Not applicable

ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION
    None
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ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
  Description  Incorporated by Reference to
Filed herewith
Filed herewith
Filed herewith
    Filed herewith
    Filed herewith
    Filed herewith
    Filed herewith
101  The following materials from First Commonwealth Financial Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. Note that XBRL tags are embedded within the document.  Filed herewith

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
DATED: November 8, 2021 /s/ T. Michael Price
 
T. Michael Price
President and Chief Executive Officer
DATED: November 8, 2021 /s/ James R. Reske
 James R. Reske
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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