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UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp - Annual Report: 2021 (Form 10-K)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 Form 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021
Commission File number 0-7617

 UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania23-1886144
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
14 North Main Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 721-2400
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $5 par valueUVSPThe NASDAQ Stock Market

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes   No   
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes  No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve 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      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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. Yes    No   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
The approximate aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant is $760,024,605 as of June 30, 2021 based on the June 30, 2021 closing price of the Registrant's Common Stock of $26.37 per share.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, $5 par value29,527,248
(Title of Class)(Number of shares outstanding at February 11, 2022)
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III incorporates information by reference from the proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders on April 27, 2022.


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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
Item 9C.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 16.

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PART I

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained in this report may contain forward-looking statements. When used or incorporated by reference in disclosure documents, the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "target," "goal" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to: statements of our goals, intentions and expectations; statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies; statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Certain of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are set forth below as well as the risk factors described in Item 1A. "Risk Factors":

Operating, legal and regulatory risks;
Economic, political and competitive events;
Legislative, regulatory and accounting changes;
Demand for our financial products and services in our market area;
Major catastrophes such as earthquakes, floods or other natural or human disasters and infectious disease outbreaks, including the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the related disruption to local, regional and global economic activity and financial markets, and the impact that any of the foregoing may have on us and our customers and other constituencies;
Volatility in interest rates;
Fluctuations in real estate values in our market area;
The composition and credit quality of our loan and investment portfolios;
Changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies, classified and criticized loans and charge-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses;
Economic assumptions utilized to calculate the allowance for credit losses;
Our ability to access cost-effective funding;
Our ability to implement our business strategies;
Our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk;
Timing and amount of revenue and expenditures;
Adverse changes in the securities markets;
Our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;
Competition for loans, deposits and employees;
System failures or cyber-security breaches of our information technology infrastructure and those of our third-party service providers;
The failure to maintain current technologies and/or to successfully implement future information technology enhancements;
Our ability to retain key employees;
Other risks and uncertainties, including those occurring in the U.S. and world financial systems; and
The risk that our analysis of these risks and forces could be incorrect and/or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful.

Given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when the coronavirus can be controlled and abated. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, our forward-looking statements are also subject to the following risks, uncertainties and assumptions:

Demand for our products and services may decline;
If the economy worsens, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase;
Collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value;
Our allowance for credit losses on loans and leases may have to be increased if economic conditions worsen or borrowers experience financial difficulties;
The net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us;
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A material decrease in net income or a net loss over several quarters could result in the elimination of or a decrease in the rate of our quarterly cash dividend;
Our wealth management revenues may decline with continuing market turmoil;
Our cyber security risks are increased as a result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely;
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation premiums may increase if the agency experiences additional resolution costs; and
Litigation, regulatory enforcement risk and reputation risk regarding our participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the risk that the Small Business Administration (the SBA) may not fund some or all PPP loan guaranties.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected or projected. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the report. Univest Financial Corporation (the Corporation) expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly release any updates or revisions to reflect any change in the Corporation's expectations with regard to any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. 

Item 1.     Business

General

The Corporation is a Pennsylvania corporation, organized in 1973 and registered as a bank holding company pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. The Corporation owns all of the capital stock of Univest Bank and Trust Co. (the Bank). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank. The Corporation's and the Bank's headquarters are located at 14 North Main Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. At December 31, 2021, the Corporation had total assets of $7.1 billion, net loans and leases of $5.2 billion, total deposits of $6.1 billion and total shareholders' equity of $773.8 million.

The Bank is a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank and trust company. As a state-chartered member bank of the Federal Reserve System, the Bank is regulated primarily by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

The Bank is engaged in domestic banking services for individuals, businesses, municipalities and non-profit organizations. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Bank provides a variety of financial services throughout its markets of operation. The Bank is the parent company of Girard Investment Services, LLC, a full-service registered introducing broker-dealer and a licensed insurance agency, Girard Advisory Services, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm and Girard Pension Services, LLC, a registered investment advisor, which provides investment consulting and management services to municipal entities. Girard Investments has two offices in Pennsylvania. Girard Advisory Services is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania with a satellite office in Florida. The Bank is also the parent company of Univest Capital, Inc., an equipment financing business headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, and Univest Insurance, LLC, an independent insurance agency which has four offices in Pennsylvania and one in Maryland.

Market Area

The Corporation is headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania, which is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, approximately thirty-five miles north of Philadelphia. The Corporation provides banking and financial services to customers primarily in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and York counties in Pennsylvania and Atlantic, Burlington and Cape May counties in New Jersey. The highest concentration of our deposits and loans are in Montgomery and Bucks counties where 20 out of our 37 financial centers are located.

Montgomery and Bucks counties are two of the wealthiest counties in Pennsylvania. Significant types of employment industries include health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, manufacturing, retail trade, administrative and waste services, accommodation and food services and educational services. Unemployment rates at December 2021 were 3.0% in Montgomery County and 3.3% in Bucks County, compared to Pennsylvania's unemployment rate of 4.0% and the federal unemployment rate of 3.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

As of June 30, 2021, the Corporation ranked fifth out of 36 financial institutions in deposit market share in Montgomery County with 12 financial centers and seventh out of 33 financial institutions in Bucks County with 9 financial centers, with 6.4% of total combined deposit market share in the two counties according to data provided by FDIC Market Share Data.
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Montgomery County's population has grown 6.8% to 854,000 from 2010 to 2022, and is expected to grow another 3.5% through 2027, while Bucks County's population has increased 2.3% to 640,000 during the same period, and is expected to grow 2.4% through 2027, according to S&P Global. The median age is 42 years and 45 years in Montgomery and Bucks counties, respectively, slightly higher than the median age of 41 years in Pennsylvania and higher than the median age in the United States of 39 years. County estimates project the median age to increase over the next five years. The median yearly household income was $101,000 and $102,000 in Montgomery and Bucks counties, respectively, during 2021 and is expected to increase 9% for Montgomery County and 11% for Bucks County through 2027, according to S&P Global. The yearly median income for both counties is well above that of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of $70,000 and the United States at $72,000 for 2021.

Competition

The Corporation's service areas are characterized by intense competition for banking business among commercial banks, savings institutions and other financial institutions. In competing with other banks, savings institutions and other financial institutions, the Bank seeks to provide personalized services and local decision making through management's knowledge and awareness of its service area, customers and borrowers.

Other competitors, including credit unions, consumer finance companies, insurance companies, wealth management providers, leasing companies, financial technology companies, specialty finance companies, technology companies and mutual funds, compete for certain lending and deposit gathering services and insurance and wealth management services offered by the Bank and its operating segments.

Human Capital Resources

At December 31, 2021, we employed 920 individuals, nearly all of whom are full-time and of which approximately 58% are women. None of these employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements, and the Corporation believes it enjoys good relations with its personnel. As an integrated full-service financial institution, approximately 68% of our employees are employed through our banking segment, 8% through our wealth management business, 11% through our insurance business and the remaining 13% of our employees serve in shared support functions for each of our three segments. The Corporation is a community- and employee-centric organization that believes in putting our core values of tradition, integrity, excellence, community and spirituality into action while delivering an excellent customer experience. With a Mission Statement that challenges us to be a strong leader in our markets and active in our communities, being a responsible corporate citizen is at the core of how we operate.

Hiring and Promotion

The Corporation seeks to hire well-qualified employees who are also a good fit for our core values. Our selection and promotion processes are without bias and include the active recruitment of minorities and women. We currently source candidates using various methods, including social media, third party search firms, internal referral programs and connections with local schools. Whenever possible, we seek to fill positions by promotion and transfer within the organization. During 2021, we promoted 106 employees. As of December 31, 2021, 33% of our Senior Leadership Team members were women.

Training and Development

The training and development of our employees is a priority. In 2021, we invested more than $935 thousand in tools, training programs and continuing education to help our employees build their knowledge, skills and experience. We provide in-house training to employees on topics including leadership and professional development, cybersecurity, risk and compliance and technology. In addition, as part of "Univest University," we provide several certification programs including a Skill Builder Certification Program, a Supervisor Certification, a Leadership Certification and an Advanced Leadership Certification. These programs include courses that address communication skills, customer service, managing conflict, alternative management styles, business ethics and emotional intelligence. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we provided approximately 9,443 training hours to our employees.

In addition to our internal training efforts, we provide a Tuition Reimbursement Program, in which costs for undergraduate degree, graduate degree, and advanced intensive technical training programs from an accredited college or university are eligible for reimbursement up to $3,500 per year. We also participate in a College Partnership Program in which our college partners provide a variety of discounts and services for our employees.

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Retention

Employee retention helps us operate efficiently and offers continuity to our customers and the community. We believe our commitment to living our core values, actively prioritizing concern for our employees' well-being, supporting our employees' career goals, offering competitive wages and providing valuable benefits aids in retention of our employees. Univest’s annual turnover rate of 16% continues to be well below the industry average of 25.6% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At December 31, 2021, 17% of our current staff had been with us for 15 years or more.

Safety, Health and Welfare

The safety, health and wellness of our employees is consistently a top priority. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued to responsibly serve the needs of our customers while prioritizing the health and safety of our employees and gave a majority of our employees the option to work remotely during this time. We designated a Pandemic Safety Officer who was available to employees at any time. We provided each employee with 10 additional paid days of sick time to be used if an employee contracted COVID, if the family member of an employee contracted COVID, or if an employee was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID. We provided our employees with access to the Calm app, which is a highly rated app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, at no cost to our employees.

Our financial centers re-opened in April 2021, while following the recommended Federal, State and local guidance at the direction from the CDC, State Departments of Health and other governing bodies. As part of these protocols, employees were equipped with personal protective equipment, social distancing requirements were enforced, and occupancy was limited. We also provided our employees with memberships to Care.com to assist employees with finding suitable care for members of their household as we began to return to in-office work. As of April 4, 2022, a majority of employees will return to the office with a hybrid work arrangement (e.g. three days in the office and two days remote per week).

Benefits

On an ongoing basis, we further promote the health and wellness of our employees by strongly encouraging work-life balance. Our benefits package includes health care coverage, retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, paid time off and leave policies. Beginning in 2021, we provided lower-wage earners with higher insurance subsidies. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program in which employees and members of their families may utilize counseling services freely and confidentially.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Univest is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Univest's diversity initiatives are applicable, but not limited to, our practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; social and recreational programs; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:

Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees
Teamwork and employee participation, fostering representation of all groups and perspectives
Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for diversity

All employees of Univest have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other company-sponsored and participative events. All employees are also required to complete annual diversity awareness training to enhance their knowledge to fulfill this responsibility. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee was established to ensure that our workplace is a supportive environment with equal opportunities for everyone. The DEI Committee reports progress on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan to the Board of Directors quarterly. The DEI Committee spent the year working with DEI specialists at PwC. An assessment of Univest was completed and the resulting transparency report was shared with all employees and discussed at a company-wide Town Hall meeting allowing for conversations on what is working well and where there is room for improvement in the area of DEI. Regular employee communications, including a DEI newsletter, Univest United, were shared throughout the year to help drive awareness. This newsletter, among other things,
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serves to spotlight employees and their diverse backgrounds through their own personal stories. During 2021, we invested $580 thousand in various DEI initiatives.

A Learning & Development Committee worked throughout the year to develop and test learning sessions that will serve as a foundation for increasing awareness on diversity, equity and inclusion topics. The sessions will be facilitated by team members from throughout our organization and are planned to launch in the first half of 2022.

Employee Engagement

Our President and Chief Executive Officer communicates with our entire organization on a weekly basis via email. These emails began as an effective way to provide relevant and timely information to our organization at the onset of the pandemic and have transitioned to providing updates on key organizational initiatives, such as DEI matters, financial performance, and other focus areas. Additionally, we hold quarterly employee webcasts, during which senior management presents and employees have the opportunity to ask questions.

Community Involvement

Our Connecting with Community volunteer initiative is one of the pillars of our philanthropy program. In 2021, we provided our employees with 16 Connecting with Community events to choose from in support of local charitable organizations. In addition to these Connecting with Community opportunities, we encourage our employees to volunteer independently so that they truly bring our community core value to life. In 2021, Univest employees volunteered 10,897 hours. In addition to being generous with their time, our employees also supported our annual fundraiser for the United Way. Through voluntary payroll deductions, Univest employees contributed more than $91 thousand. Our employees also participated in online fundraising for the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region, with the Corporation matching donations, and raised $18 thousand for the American Red Cross. In 2021, the Corporation partnered with two financial education innovators to provide 5,467 students with access to interactive online courses that educate on critical financial topics, as well as post informative articles and videos on social media channels on financial topics, such as budgeting, saving for retirement and tips for first-time homebuyers. During 2021, the Corporation contributed $2.1 million to non-profit organizations to provide financial support to the communities it serves.

Supervision and Regulation

The financial services industry in the United States, particularly entities that are chartered as banks, is highly regulated by federal and state laws that limit the types of businesses in which banks and their holding companies may engage, and which impose significant operating requirements and limitations on banking entities. This regulatory framework is designed to protect depositors and consumers, the safety and soundness of depository institutions and their holding companies, and the stability of the banking system as a whole. This framework affects the activities and investments of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and gives the regulatory authorities broad discretion in connection with their supervisory, examination and enforcement activities and policies. The discussion below is only a brief summary of some of the significant laws and regulations that affect the Bank and the Corporation, and is not intended to be a complete description of all such laws.

The Bank is subject to supervision and is regularly examined by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The Bank is also subject to examination by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The agencies maintain significant enforcement authority including, but not limited to, the issuance of cease and desist orders and civil money penalties, removal of directors and officers and the appointment of a receiver or conservator for a bank in appropriate circumstances.

The Corporation is subject to the reporting requirements of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Board); and the Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, is subject to examination by the Board. The Federal Reserve Act limits the amount of credit that a member bank may extend to its affiliates, and the amount of its funds that it may invest in or lend on the collateral of the securities of its affiliates. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, insured banks are subject to the same limitations.

Federal Securities Laws

Our common stock is registered with the SEC under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). We are also subject to the proxy rules, tender offer rules, insider trading restrictions, annual and periodic reporting (discussion below), and other requirements of the Exchange Act.

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Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The Corporation is subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). SOX created new standards of corporate governance and imposed additional requirements on the board of directors and management of public companies. SOX also requires that the chief executive officer and chief financial officer certify the accuracy of periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Pursuant to Section 404 of SOX (SOX 404), management of the Corporation is required to furnish a report on internal control over financial reporting, identify any material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and assert that such internal controls are effective. The Corporation has continued to be in compliance with SOX 404 during 2021. The Corporation must maintain effective internal controls, which requires an on-going commitment by management and oversight by the Corporation's Audit Committee. The process has and will continue to require substantial resources in both financial costs and human capital.

The USA PATRIOT Act

The USA Patriot Act gives the federal government powers to address terrorist threats through enhanced domestic security measures, expanded surveillance powers, increased information sharing and broadened anti-money laundering requirements. The USA Patriot Act also requires the federal banking agencies to take into consideration the effectiveness of controls designed to combat money-laundering activities in determining whether to approve a merger or other acquisition application of a member institution. Accordingly, if we engage in a merger or other acquisition, our controls designed to combat money laundering would be considered as part of the application process. We have established policies, procedures and systems designed to comply with these regulations.

Capital Rules

The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. The risk-based capital standards applicable to the Corporation and the Bank are based on the current standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, commonly referred to as Basel III. Under the Basel III rules, the minimum capital to risk-adjusted assets requirements include a common equity Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets ratio of 4.5% (6.5% to be considered "well capitalized") and a Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets ratio of 6.0%, (8.0% to be considered "well capitalized") and total capital to risk weighted assets ratio of 8.0% (10.0% to be considered "well capitalized"). The minimum required Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio is 4.0% (5.0% to be considered "well capitalized"). Under current rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions (including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers), a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer comprised of common equity Tier 1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements in an amount greater than 2.5% of total risk-weighted assets. See Note 21, "Regulatory Matters" included in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein under Item 8 for further discussion.

Federal law requires, among other things, that federal bank regulators take "prompt corrective action" with respect to institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements.

On July 9, 2019, the federal banking agencies issued a final rule to simplify certain aspects of regulatory capital rules for non-advanced approaches institutions pursuant to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996. The rule increased common equity tier 1 capital threshold deductions from 10% to 25% for mortgage servicing assets, deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences, and investments in the capital of unconsolidated financial institutions. The rule also removed the aggregate 15% common equity tier 1 capital threshold deduction for mortgage servicing assets, deferred tax assets, and significant investments in the capital of unconsolidated financial institutions. In addition, the rule simplified the determination of the amount of minority interests includable in regulatory capital and retained the 250% risk weight for non-deducted amounts of mortgage servicing assets and temporary difference deferred tax assets. The rule took effect April 1, 2020 for the threshold deductions and minority interests. These rule changes did not materially impact the Bank's and Corporation's capital calculations.

Corporation as Source of Strength

The Board has issued a policy statement regarding dividends, by bank holding companies. In general, the Board's policies provide that dividends should be paid only out of current earnings and only if the prospective rate of earnings retention by the bank holding company appears consistent with the organization's capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. The Board's policies also require that a bank holding company serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary banks by standing ready to use available resources to provide adequate capital funds to those banks during periods of financial stress or adversity and by maintaining the financial flexibility and capital-raising capacity to obtain additional resources for assisting its
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subsidiary banks where necessary. The Dodd-Frank Act codified this policy. The ability of a bank holding company to pay dividends may be restricted if a subsidiary bank becomes undercapitalized or otherwise suffers financial difficulties. In addition, the Board's regulations and guidance require prior notice to the agency of a bank holding company's payment of dividends or repurchase of its stock under certain circumstances. These regulatory policies could affect the ability of the Corporation to pay dividends, repurchase its stock or otherwise engage in capital distributions. The Bank is also subject to limitations and requirements under state and federal law with respect to capital distributions, including payment of dividends to the Corporation.

Wealth Management and Insurance Businesses

The Corporation's wealth management and insurance businesses are subject to additional regulatory requirements. The securities brokerage activities of Girard Investment Services, LLC are subject to regulation by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Girard Advisory Services, LLC and Girard Pension Services, LLC are registered investment advisory firms which are subject to regulation by the SEC. Univest Insurance, LLC and Girard Investment Services, LLC are licensed by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and are subject to its laws and regulations.

Credit and Monetary Policies

The Bank is affected by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies, including the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. An important function of these policies is to curb inflation and control recessions through control of the supply of money and credit. The Board uses its powers to regulate reserve requirements of member banks, the discount rate on member-bank borrowings, interest rates on time and savings deposits of member banks, and to conduct open-market operations in United States Government securities to exercise control over the supply of money and credit. The policies have a direct effect on the amount of bank loans and deposits and on the interest rates charged on loans and paid on deposits, with the result that the policies have a material effect on bank earnings. Future policies of the Board and other authorities cannot be predicted, nor can their effect on future bank earnings.

The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLBanks), which consists of 11 regional Federal Home Loan Banks, and is subject to supervision and regulation by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The FHLBanks provide a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. The Bank, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB), is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB.

Acquisitions

The Corporation, through its business segments, provide financial solutions to individuals, businesses, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Corporation prides itself on being a financial organization that continues to increase its scope of services while maintaining a determined commitment to the communities it serves. The Corporation and its subsidiaries have experienced stable growth, both organically and through various acquisitions, to be the best integrated financial solutions provider in the market. The most recent acquisitions include certain assets of the Paul I. Sheaffer Insurance Agency on December 1, 2021, Fox Chase Bancorp on July 1, 2016 and Valley Green Bank on January 1, 2015.

Securities and Exchange Commission Reports

The Corporation makes available free-of-charge its reports that are electronically filed with the SEC including its Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports on its website as a hyperlink to the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) system. These reports are available as soon as reasonably practicable after the material is electronically filed. The Corporation's website address is www.univest.net. Information included on the Corporation's website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Corporation will provide at no charge a copy of the SEC Form 10-K annual report for the year 2021 to each shareholder who requests one in writing. Requests should be directed to: Megan Duryea Santana, Corporate Secretary, Univest Financial Corporation, P.O. Box 197, Souderton, PA 18964.

The SEC maintains an internet site that contains the Corporation's SEC filings electronically at www.sec.gov.

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Item 1A.     Risk Factors

An investment in the Corporation's common stock is subject to risks inherent to the Corporation's business. Before making an investment, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, together with all of the other information included or incorporated by reference in this report. This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors.

Risks Related to the COVID-19 Outbreak

The economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when the coronavirus can be controlled and abated. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, we could be subject to any of the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations:

Demand for our products and services may decline;
If the economy worsens, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase;
Collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value;
Our allowance for credit losses may have to be increased if economic conditions worsen or if borrowers experience financial difficulties;
The net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us;
A material decrease in net income or a net loss over several quarters could result in the elimination of or a decrease in the rate of our quarterly cash dividend;
Our wealth management revenues may decline with continuing market turmoil;
Our cyber security risks are increased as a result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely;
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation premiums may increase if the agency experiences additional resolution costs; and
Litigation, regulatory enforcement risk and reputation risk regarding our participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the risk that the Small Business Administration (the SBA) may not fund some or all PPP loan guaranties.

Moreover, our future success and profitability substantially depends on the management skills of our executive officers and directors, many of whom have held officer and director positions with us for many years. The unanticipated loss or unavailability of key employees due to the outbreak could harm our ability to operate our business or execute our business strategy. We may not be successful in finding and integrating suitable successors in the event of key employee loss or unavailability.

Any one or a combination of the factors identified above, or other factors, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Risks Related to Market Interest Rates

The Corporation is subject to interest rate risk.

Our profitability is dependent to a large extent on our net interest income. Like most financial institutions, we are affected by changes in general interest rate levels and by other economic factors beyond our control. Changes in interest rates influence not only the interest we receive on loans and investment securities and the amount of interest we pay on deposits and borrowings, but such changes could also affect our ability to originate loans and obtain deposits and the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities. Although we have implemented strategies to reduce the potential effects of changes in interest rates on our results of operations, any substantial and prolonged change in market interest rates could adversely affect our operating results.

Net interest income may decline in a particular period if:

in a declining interest rate environment, more interest-earning assets than interest-bearing liabilities re-price or mature, or
in a rising interest rate environment, more interest-bearing liabilities than interest-earning assets re-price or mature.

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Our net interest income may decline based on our exposure to a difference in short-term and long-term interest rates. If the difference between the short-term and long-term interest rates continue to shrink or disappears, the difference between rates paid on deposits and received on loans could narrow significantly resulting in a decrease in net interest income. In addition to these factors, if market interest rates rise rapidly, interest rate adjustment caps may limit increases in the interest rates on adjustable rate loans, thus reducing our net interest income. Also, certain adjustable rate loans re-price based on lagging interest rate indices. This lagging effect may also negatively impact our net interest income when general interest rates continue to rise periodically. Increasing interest rates may also reduce the fair value of our fixed rate available-for-sale investment securities negatively impacting shareholders' equity.

Risks Related to Our Lending Activities

The Corporation is subject to lending risk.

Risks associated with lending activities include, among other things, the impact of changes in interest rates and economic conditions, which may adversely impact the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans and the value of the associated collateral. Various laws and regulations also affect our lending activities, and failure to comply with such applicable laws and regulations could subject the Corporation to enforcement actions and civil monetary penalties.

At December 31, 2021, approximately 82.8% of our loan and lease portfolio, excluding PPP loans, consisted of commercial, financial and agricultural, commercial real estate and construction loans and leases, which are generally perceived as having more risk of default than residential real estate and consumer loans. Commercial business, commercial real estate and construction loans are more susceptible to a risk of loss during a downturn in the business cycle. These types of loans involve larger loan balances to a single borrower or groups of related borrowers. Commercial real estate loans may be affected to a greater extent than residential loans by adverse conditions in real estate markets or the economy because commercial real estate borrowers' ability to repay their loans depends on successful development of their properties and the successful operation of the borrower's business, as well as the factors affecting residential real estate borrowers.

Loans secured by properties where repayment is dependent upon payment of rent by third party tenants or the sale of the property may be impacted by loss of tenants, lower lease rates needed to attract new tenants or the inability to sell a completed project in a timely fashion and at a profit.

Commercial business loans and leases are typically affected by the borrowers' ability to repay the loans from the cash flows of their businesses. These loans may involve greater risk because the availability of funds to repay each loan depends substantially on the success of the business itself. The collateral securing the loans and leases often depreciates over time, is difficult to appraise and liquidate and fluctuates in value based on the success of the business. In addition, many commercial business loans have a variable rate that is indexed off of a floating rate such as the Prime Rate, LIBOR, SOFR and BSBY. If interest rates rise, the borrower's debt service requirement may increase, negatively impacting the borrower's ability to service their debt.

Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon whether our initial estimate of the property's value at completion of construction equals or exceeds the cost of the property construction (including interest). During the construction phase, a number of factors can result in delays and cost overruns. If estimates of value are inaccurate or if actual construction costs exceed estimates, the value of the property securing the loan may be insufficient to ensure full repayment when completed. Included in real estate-construction is track development financing, which have greater risk because of the potential for diminished demand for residential housing and decreases in real estate valuations. When projects move slower than anticipated, the properties may have significantly lower values than when the original underwriting was completed, resulting in lower collateral values to support the loan. Extended time frames may also cause the interest carrying cost for projects to be higher than the builder projected, negatively impacting the builder's profit and cash flows and, therefore, their ability to make principal and interest payments.

An increase in nonperforming loans and leases from these types of loans could result in an increase in the provision for credit losses and an increase in loan and lease charge-offs. The risk of credit losses on loans and leases increases if the economy worsens.

The Corporation's allowance for possible credit losses on loans and leases may be insufficient, and an increase in the allowance would reduce earnings.

We maintain an allowance for credit losses on loans and leases. The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses on loans and leases based on management's evaluation of expected credit losses in our loan portfolio factoring in current
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and forecasted economic conditions. The allowance is based upon a number of factors, including the size and composition of the loan and lease portfolio, asset classifications, economic trends, industry experience and trends, industry and geographic concentrations, estimated collateral values, management's assessment of the current expected credit losses in the portfolio, historical loan and lease loss experience and loan underwriting policies. In addition, we evaluate all loans and leases identified as not sharing similar risk characteristics with other pooled loans and leases individually analyzed and augment the allowance based upon our estimation of the potential loss associated with those individually analyzed loans and leases. Additions to our allowance for credit losses on loans and leases decrease our net income.

If the evaluation we perform in connection with establishing loan and lease loss reserves is wrong, our allowance for credit losses on loans and leases may not be sufficient to cover our losses, which would have an adverse effect on our operating results.

The regulators, in reviewing our loan and lease portfolio as part of a regulatory examination, may from time to time require us to increase our allowance for credit losses, loans and leases, thereby negatively affecting our earnings, financial condition and capital ratios at that time. Moreover, additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions, new information regarding existing loans and leases, identification of additional impaired loans and leases and other factors, both within and outside of our control. Additions to the allowance could have a negative impact on our results of operations.

Changes in economic conditions and the composition of our loan and lease portfolio could lead to higher loan charge-offs and/or an increase in our provision for credit losses, loans and leases, which may reduce our net income.

Changes in national and regional economic conditions could impact our loan and lease portfolios. For example, an increase in unemployment, a decrease in real estate values or changes in interest rates, as well as other factors, could weaken the economies of the communities we serve. Weakness in the market areas we serve could depress our earnings as customers may not demand our products or services, borrowers may not be able to repay their loans, the value of the collateral securing our loans to borrowers may decline and/or the quality of our loan portfolio may decline. Any of these scenarios could require us to charge off loans, which could result in an increase to our provision for credit losses on loans and leases, which would reduce our net income and capital levels.

The Corporation depends on the accuracy and completeness of information about customers and counterparties.

In deciding whether to extend credit or enter into other transactions with customers and counterparties, we rely on information furnished to us by or on behalf of customers and counterparties, including financial statements and other financial information. We also rely on representations of customers and counterparties as to the accuracy and completeness of that information and, with respect to financial statements, on reports of independent auditors. For example, in deciding whether to extend credit to clients, we may assume that a customer's audited financial statements conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the customer. Our earnings are significantly affected by our ability to properly originate, underwrite and service loans. Our financial condition, results of operations and capital could be negatively impacted to the extent we incorrectly assess the creditworthiness of our borrowers, fail to detect or respond to deterioration in asset quality in a timely manner, or rely on financial statements that do not comply with U.S. GAAP or are materially misleading.

The Corporation is subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities.

In the course of our business, we may foreclose and take title to real estate and could be subject to environmental liabilities with respect to these properties. The Corporation may be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage, personal injury, investigation and clean-up costs incurred by these parties in connection with environmental contamination or the release of hazardous or toxic substances at a property. Our policies and procedures require environmental factors to be considered during the loan application process. An environmental review is performed before initiating any commercial foreclosure action; however, these reviews may not be sufficient to detect all potential environmental hazards. Possible remediation costs and liabilities could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

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Risks Related to Our Operations

Our failure to effectively utilize the excess liquidity on our balance sheet may have an adverse effect on our financial performance and the value of our common stock.

At December 31, 2021, we had $840.9 million in interest-earning deposits with other banks, which far exceeded our historical amounts. The high level of cash equivalents reflected strong deposit growth, primarily due to the various pandemic-related stimulus incentives, which far exceeded loan growth. We expect this excess liquidity to decrease as customers spend funds and we use it to fund future loan growth. However, if our excess liquidity does not decrease, or does not decrease in a reasonable period of time, our financial metrics could be negatively impacted, which could negatively impact the value of our common stock.

The Corporation's controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.

Our management and board review and update the Corporation's internal controls over financial reporting, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any failure to follow or circumvention of these controls, policies and procedures could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation may not be able to attract and retain skilled people.

We are dependent on the ability and experience of a number of key management personnel who have substantial experience with our operations, the financial services industry, and the markets in which we offer products and services. The loss of one or more senior executives or key managers may have an adverse effect on our businesses. We maintain change in control agreements and grant equity awards with time-based vesting with certain executive officers to aid in our retention of these individuals. Our success depends on our ability to continue to attract, manage, and retain other qualified management personnel.

If we lose a significant portion of our low-cost deposits, it would negatively impact our liquidity and profitability.

Our profitability depends in part on our success in attracting and retaining a stable base of low-cost deposits. At December 31, 2021, 34% of our deposit base was comprised of noninterest-bearing deposits, of which 24% consisted of business deposits, which are primarily operating accounts for businesses, and 10% consisted of consumer deposits. The competition for these deposits in our markets is strong and customers are increasingly seeking investments with higher interest rates that are safe, including the purchase of U.S. Treasury securities and other government-guaranteed obligations, as well as the establishment of accounts at the largest, most-well capitalized banks. If we were to lose a significant portion of our low-cost deposits, it would negatively impact our liquidity and profitability.

The Corporation's information technology systems, and the systems of third parties upon which the Corporation relies, may experience a failure, interruption or breach in security, which could negatively affect our operations and reputation.

The Corporation relies heavily on information technology systems, including the systems of third-party service providers, to conduct its business. Any failure, interruption, or breach in security or operational integrity of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in the Corporation's customer relationship management and general ledger, deposit, loan, and other systems. While the Corporation has policies and procedures designed to prevent or limit the impact of any failure, interruption, or breach in our security systems (including cyber-attacks), there can be no assurance that such events will not occur or if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. Information security and cyber-security risks have increased significantly in recent years because of new technologies and the increased number of employees working remotely, the use of the Internet and other electronic delivery channels (including mobile devices) to conduct financial transactions. Accordingly, the Corporation may be required to expend additional resources to continue to enhance its protective measures or to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities or exposures. The occurrence of any system failures, interruptions, or breaches in security could expose the Corporation to reputation risk, litigation, regulatory scrutiny and possible financial liability that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

The failure to maintain current technologies and the costs to update technology could negatively impact the Corporation's business and financial results.

Our future success depends, in part, on our ability to effectively embrace technology to better serve customers and reduce costs. The Corporation may be required to expand additional resources to employ the latest technologies. Failure to keep pace
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with technological change could potentially have an adverse effect on our business operations and financial condition and results of operations.

We borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Reserve and correspondent banks, and these lenders could modify or terminate their current programs, which could have an adverse effect on our liquidity and profitability.

We utilize the FHLB for overnight borrowings and term advances. We also borrow from the Federal Reserve and from correspondent banks under our federal funds lines of credit. The amount loaned to us is generally dependent on the value of the collateral pledged as well as the FHLB's internal credit rating of the Bank. These lenders could reduce the percentages loaned against various collateral categories, could eliminate certain types of collateral and could otherwise modify or even terminate their loan programs, particularly to the extent they are required to do so, because of capital adequacy or other balance sheet concerns. Any change or termination of our borrowings from the FHLB, the Federal Reserve or correspondent banks would have an adverse effect on our liquidity and profitability.

Other Risks Related to Our Business

Uncertainty surrounding the future of LIBOR (London Interbank Offer Rate) may affect the fair value and return on the Corporation's financial instruments that use LIBOR as a reference rate.

The Corporation holds assets, liabilities, and derivatives that are indexed to the various tenors of LIBOR. The LIBOR yield curve is also utilized in our fair value calculations. The reform of major interest benchmarks led to the announcement that LIBOR would not be supported in its current form after June 30, 2023; however banking regulators have indicated that new contracts entered into before December 31, 2021 should either utilize a reference rate other than LIBOR or have robust fallback language that includes a clearly defined alternative reference rate after LIBOR’s discontinuation. Additionally, banking regulators have stated that the failure to adequately prepare for LIBOR's discontinuance could undermine financial stability and an institution's safety and soundness and create litigation, operational, and consumer protection risks. The Corporation believes the U.S. financial sector will maintain an orderly and smooth transition to new interest rate benchmarks, which the Corporation will evaluate and adopt if appropriate. While in the U.S., the Alternative Rates Committee of the FRB and Federal Reserve Bank of New York have identified the SOFR as an alternative U.S. dollar reference interest rate, it is too early to predict the financial impact this rate index replacement may have, if at all.

Our results of operations may be adversely affected by credit losses relating to our investment portfolio.

The Corporation maintains an investment portfolio, including available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities. We may be required to record future charges to earnings if we determine a decline in fair value of these investments has resulted from credit losses or other factors. Numerous factors, including the lack of liquidity for resales of certain investment securities, the absence of reliable pricing information for investment securities, adverse changes in the business climate, adverse regulatory actions, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, unanticipated changes in the competitive environment, changes in market interest rates and limited investor demand, could have a negative effect on our investment portfolio. Credit loss charges could negatively impact our earnings and regulatory capital ratios.

Natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism and other external events could negatively impact the Corporation.

Natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, the emergence of widespread health emergencies or pandemics and other adverse external events could have a significant impact on the Corporation's ability to conduct business. In addition, such events could affect the stability of the Corporation's deposit base, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair the value of collateral securing loans, cause significant property damage, result in loss of revenue and/or cause the Corporation to incur additional expenses. Our management has established disaster recovery policies and procedures that are expected to mitigate events related to natural or man-made disasters; however, the occurrence of any such event and the impact of an overall economic decline resulting from such a disaster could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to Economic Conditions

The Corporation's earnings are impacted by general business and economic conditions.

The Corporation's operations and profitability are impacted by general business and economic conditions, including long-term and short-term interest rates, inflation, money supply, political issues, legislative, tax, accounting and regulatory changes, fluctuations in both debt and equity capital markets, broad trends in industry and finance, values of real estate and other
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collateral and the strength of the U.S. economy and the local economies in which we operate, all of which are beyond our control. Negative changes in these general business and economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation's profitability is affected by economic conditions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets.

Unlike larger regional banks that operate in large geographies, the Corporation provides banking and financial services to customers primarily in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and York counties in Pennsylvania and Atlantic, Burlington and Cape May counties in New Jersey. Because of our geographic concentration, a downturn in the local economy could make it more difficult to attract loans and deposits, and could cause higher losses and delinquencies on our loans than if the loans were more geographically diversified. Adverse economic conditions in the region, including, without limitation, declining real estate values or higher unemployment, could cause our levels of nonperforming assets and loan losses to increase. Regional economic conditions have a significant impact on the ability of borrowers to repay their loans as scheduled. A sluggish local economy could, therefore, result in losses that materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to Regulation

Changes in laws and regulations and the cost of regulatory compliance with new laws and regulations may adversely affect our operations and/or increase our costs of operations.

We are subject to extensive regulation, supervision, and examination by our primary federal regulators, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and by the FDIC, the regulating authority that insures customer deposits. Also, as a member of the FHLB, the Bank must comply with applicable regulations of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the FHLB. Regulation by these agencies is intended primarily for the protection of our depositors and the deposit insurance fund and not for the benefit of our shareholders. The Bank's activities are also regulated under consumer protection laws applicable to our lending, deposit, and other activities. A material claim against the Bank under these laws or an enforcement action by our regulators could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. These regulations, along with the currently existing tax, accounting, securities, deposit insurance and monetary laws, rules, standards, policies, and interpretations, control the ways financial institutions conduct business, implement strategic initiatives, and prepare financial reporting and disclosures. Regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in their supervisory and enforcement activities, including the ability to impose restrictions on our operations and comment on the classification of our assets and the level of our allowance for credit losses. Changes in such regulation and oversight, whether in the form of regulatory or enforcement policy, new regulations, legislation or supervisory action, may have a material impact on our operations. Further, compliance with such regulation may increase our costs and limit our ability to pursue business opportunities.

We cannot predict the effect of legislative and regulatory initiatives, which could increase our costs of doing business and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Changes to statutes, regulations and/or regulatory or accounting policies could affect the Corporation in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such changes could subject the Corporation to additional costs, limit the types of financial services and products the Corporation may offer, limit the fees we may charge, increase the ability of non-banks to offer competing financial services and products, change regulatory capital requirements or the required size of our allowance for credit losses and change deposit insurance assessments, any of which would negatively impact our financial condition and result of operations. Failure to comply with laws, regulations or policies could result in sanctions by regulatory agencies, civil money penalties and/or reputation damage, which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's business, financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to the Wealth Management Industry

Revenues and profitability from our wealth management business may be adversely affected by any reduction in assets under management, which could reduce fees earned.

The wealth management business derives the majority of its revenue from noninterest income, which consists of trust, investment advisory and brokerage and other servicing fees. Substantial revenues are generated from investment management contracts with clients. Under these contracts, the investment advisory fees paid to us are typically based on the market value of assets under management. Assets under management may decline for various reasons including declines in the market value of the assets in the funds and accounts managed, which could be caused by price declines in the securities markets generally or by
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price declines in specific market segments. Assets under management may also decrease due to redemptions and other withdrawals by clients or termination of contracts. This could be in response to adverse market conditions or in pursuit of other investment opportunities. If our assets under management decline and there is a related decrease in fees, it will negatively affect our results of operations.

We may not be able to attract and retain wealth management clients.

Due to strong competition, our wealth management business may not be able to attract and retain clients. Competition is strong because there are numerous well-established and successful investment management and wealth advisory firms including commercial banks and trust companies, investment advisory firms, mutual fund companies, stock brokerage firms, and other financial companies. Many of our competitors have greater resources than we have.

Our ability to successfully attract and retain wealth management clients is dependent upon our ability to compete with competitors' investment products, level of investment performance, client services and marketing and distribution capabilities. If we are not successful, our results of operations and financial condition may be negatively impacted.

The wealth management business is subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by regulators, and any enforcement action or adverse changes in the laws or regulations governing our business could decrease our revenues and profitability.

The wealth management business is subject to regulation by regulatory agencies that are charged with safeguarding the integrity of the securities and other financial markets and with protecting the interests of customers participating in those markets. In the event of non-compliance with regulation, governmental regulators, including the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"), may institute administrative or judicial proceedings that may result in censure, fines, civil money penalties, the issuance of cease-and-desist orders or the deregistration or suspension of the non-compliant introducing broker-dealer or investment adviser or other adverse consequences. The imposition of any such penalties or orders could have a material adverse effect on the wealth management segment's operating results and financial condition. The wealth management business also may be adversely affected as a result of new or revised legislation or regulations. Regulatory changes have imposed and may continue to impose additional costs, which could adversely impact our profitability.

Risks Related to the Insurance Industry

Revenues and profitability from our insurance business may be adversely affected by market conditions, which could reduce insurance commissions and fees earned.

The revenues of our fee-based insurance business are derived primarily from commissions from the sale of insurance policies, which commissions are generally calculated as a percentage of the policy premium. These insurance policy commissions can fluctuate as insurance carriers change the premiums on the insurance products we sell. Due to the cyclical nature of the insurance market and the impact of other market and macroeconomic conditions on insurance premiums, commission levels may vary. The reduction of these commission rates, along with general volatility and/or declines in premiums, may adversely impact our profitability.

Risks Related to Competition

The Corporation operates in a highly competitive industry and market area, which could adversely impact its business and results of operations.

We face substantial competition in all phases of our businesses from a variety of different competitors. Our competitors, including commercial banks, community banks, savings institutions, credit unions, consumer finance companies, insurance companies, securities dealers, brokers, mortgage bankers, investment advisors, money market mutual funds and other financial technology and financial institutions, compete with us for loans and deposits and insurance and wealth management services offered by us. Increased competition in our markets may result in reduced loans and deposits or may negatively impact the pricing of such products.

Many of these competing institutions have much greater financial and marketing resources than we have. Due to their size, many competitors can achieve larger economies of scale and may offer a broader range of products and services than we can. If we are unable to compete effectively in the offerings of our products and services, our business may be negatively affected.

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Some of the financial services organizations with which we compete are not subject to the same degree of regulation or tax structure as is imposed on bank holding companies and federally insured financial institutions. As a result, these non-bank competitors have certain advantages over us in providing lower-cost products, accessing funding and in providing various services. The banking business in our primary market areas is very competitive, and the level of competition and their pricing structure facing us may increase further, which may limit our asset growth and financial results.

Risks Related to Strategic Activities

We may need to raise additional capital in the future and such capital may not be available when needed or at all.

Federal regulatory agencies have the authority to change the Corporation's and Bank's capital requirements and new accounting rules could have a negative impact on our regulatory capital ratios. Accordingly, we may need to raise additional capital in the future to provide us with sufficient capital resources to meet our commitments and business needs. We may also at some point need to raise additional capital to support our continued growth. If we raise capital through the issuance of additional shares of our common stock or other securities, it would dilute the ownership interests of existing shareholders and may dilute the per share book value of our common stock. New investors may also have rights, preferences and privileges senior to our current shareholders, which may adversely impact our current shareholders. Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, or at attractive prices, will depend on, among other things, conditions in the capital markets at that time, which are outside of our control, and our financial performance. An inability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms when needed could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Potential acquisitions may disrupt the Corporation's business and dilute shareholder value.

We regularly evaluate opportunities to acquire and invest in banks and in other complementary businesses. As a result, we may engage in negotiations or discussions that, if they were to result in a transaction, could have a material effect on our operating results and financial condition, including short and long-term liquidity and capital structure. Our acquisition activities could be material to us. For example, we could issue additional shares of common stock in a merger transaction, which could dilute current shareholders' ownership interest and the per share book value of our common stock. An acquisition could require us to use a substantial amount of cash, other liquid assets, and/or incur debt.

Our acquisition activities could involve a number of additional risks, including the risks of:
Incurring time and expense associated with identifying and evaluating and negotiating potential transactions;
Using estimates and judgments to evaluate credit, operations, management, and market risks with respect to the target institution or its assets, which later prove to be inaccurate;
The time and expense required to integrate the operations and personnel of the combined businesses;
Creating an adverse short-term effect on our results of operations;
Failing to realize related revenue synergies and/or cost savings within expected time frames; and
Losing key employees and customers or a reduction in our stock price as a result of an acquisition that is poorly received.

We may not be successful in overcoming these risks or any other problems encountered in connection with potential acquisitions. Our inability to overcome these risks could have an adverse effect on our ability to achieve our business strategy and could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

The Corporation's stock price can be volatile.

The Corporation's stock price can fluctuate in response to a variety of factors, some of which are not under our control. The factors that could cause the Corporation's stock price to decrease include, but are not limited to:

Our past and future dividend practice;
Our financial condition, performance, creditworthiness and prospects;
Variations in our operating results or the quality of our assets;
Operating results that vary from the expectations of management, securities analysts and investors;
Changes in expectations as to our future financial performance;
Changes in financial markets related to market valuations of financial industry companies;
The operating and securities price performance of other companies that investors believe are comparable to us;
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Future sales of our equity or equity-related securities;
The credit, mortgage and housing markets, the markets for securities relating to mortgages or housing, and developments with respect to financial institutions generally; and
Changes in global financial markets and global economies and general market conditions, such as interest or foreign exchange rates, stock, commodity or real estate valuations or volatility and other geopolitical, regulatory or judicial events.

The limited liquidity of our common stock may limit your ability to trade our shares and may impact the value of our common stock.

While the Corporation's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the trading volume has historically been less than that of larger financial services companies. Stock price volatility may make it more difficult for investors to sell their common stock when they want and at prices they find attractive.

A public trading market having the desired characteristics of depth, liquidity and orderliness depends on the presence in the marketplace of willing buyers and sellers of our common stock at any given time. This presence depends on the individual decisions of investors and general economic and market conditions over which we have no control. Given the relatively low trading volume of our common stock, significant sales of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that those sales may occur, could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline or to be lower than it otherwise might be in the absence of those sales or perceptions.

Anti-takeover provisions could negatively impact our shareholders.

Certain provisions in the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as well as federal banking laws, regulatory approval requirements, and Pennsylvania law, could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire the Corporation, even if doing so would be perceived to be beneficial to the Corporation's shareholders.

There may be future sales or other dilution of the Corporation's equity, which may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

The Corporation is generally not restricted from issuing additional common stock, including any securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, common stock. The issuance of any additional shares of common stock or preferred stock or securities convertible into, exchangeable for or that represent the right to receive common stock or the exercise of such securities could be substantially dilutive to shareholders of our common stock. Holders of our shares of common stock have no preemptive rights that entitle holders to purchase their pro rata share of any offering of shares of any class or series. The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of offerings or because of sales of shares of our common stock made after offerings or the perception that such sales could occur. Because our decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings. Thus, our shareholders bear the risk of our future offerings reducing the market price of our common stock and diluting their stock holdings in us.

The Corporation relies on dividends from our subsidiaries for most of our revenue.

The Corporation is a bank holding company and our operations are conducted by our subsidiaries from which we receive dividends. The ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends is subject to legal and regulatory limitations, profitability, financial condition, capital expenditures and other cash flow requirements. The ability of the Bank to pay cash dividends to the Corporation is limited by its obligation to maintain sufficient capital and by other restrictions on its cash dividends that are applicable to state member banks in the Federal Reserve System. If the Bank is not permitted to pay cash dividends to the Corporation, it is unlikely that we would be able to pay cash dividends on our common stock.

Item 1B.     Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2.     Properties

As of December 31, 2021, the Corporation and its subsidiaries occupied 53 properties, most of which are used principally as banking offices.

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The following table details the Corporation's properties as of December 31, 2021:
Property AddressCounty, StateOwned/Leased
Full Service Branches (Banking Segment):
195 East Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914Bucks, PAOwned
4390 Davisville Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040(3)Montgomery, PAOwned
5871 Lower York Rd., Lahaska, PA 18931Bucks, PAOwned
Route 309 & Line Lexington Rd., Line Lexington, PA 18932Montgomery, PAOwned
4601 Carlisle Pk, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050(2) (3)Cumberland, PAOwned
1950 John Fries Highway, Milford Square, PA 18935Bucks, PAOwned
Route 309 & Stump Rd., Montgomeryville, PA 18936Montgomery, PAOwned
15 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940Bucks, PAOwned
921 West Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226(3)Cape May, NJOwned
401 Rhawn St., Philadelphia, PA 19111Philadelphia, PAOwned
Township Line Rd. and Route 113, Schwenksville, PA 19473Montgomery, PAOwned
10 W. Broad St., Souderton, PA 18964(3)Montgomery, PAOwned
500 Harleysville Pk., Souderton, PA 18964Montgomery, PAOwned
Routes 113 and Bethlehem Pk., Souderton, PA 18964Bucks, PAOwned
1041 York Rd., Warminster, PA 18974Bucks, PAOwned
2901 Whiteford Rd, York, PA 17402(2) (3)York, PAOwned
574 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018Northampton, PALeased
694 DeKalb Pk., Blue Bell, PA 19422Montgomery, PALeased
4250 Oregon Pk., Brownstown, PA 17508Lancaster, PALeased
1135 Georgetown Rd., Christiana, PA 17509Lancaster, PALeased
1980 S. Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901(2) (3)Bucks, PALeased
321 Main St., East Greenville, PA 18041Montgomery, PALeased
1536 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19146Philadelphia, PALeased
1642 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130Philadelphia, PALeased
3601 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104Philadelphia, PALeased
7226 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119Philadelphia, PALeased
1103 Rocky Dr., Reading, PA 19609(2) (3)Berks, PALeased
216 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks, PA 17572Lancaster, PALeased
200 North High St., West Chester, PA 19380(3)Chester, PALeased
90 Willow Valley Lakes Dr., Willow Street, PA 17584Lancaster, PALeased
5089 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18106Lehigh, PALand Lease
2645 Street Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020Bucks, PALand Lease
380 Water Loop Dr., Collegeville, PA 19426Montgomery, PALand Lease
1 Heritage Dr., Gordonville, PA 17529Lancaster, PALand Lease
2870 Shelly Rd., Harleysville, PA 19438Montgomery, PALand Lease
120 Forty Foot Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440Montgomery, PALand Lease
940 2nd Street Pk., Richboro, PA 18954Bucks, PALand Lease
Corporate Headquarters:
14 North Main St., Souderton, PA 18964(1) (3)Montgomery, PAOwned
15 Washington Ave., Souderton, PA 18964Montgomery, PAOwned
16 Harbor Pl., Souderton, PA 18964Montgomery, PAOwned
Subsidiary Offices (Wealth Management Segment)
4600 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104(1) (3)Lehigh, PALeased
5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Fort Meyers, FL 33907Lee, FLLeased
555 Croton Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406Montgomery, PALeased
41 West Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964Montgomery, PAOwned
Subsidiary Offices (Insurance Segment)
6339 Beverly Hills Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036Lehigh, PAOwned
3541 Old Philadelphia Pk, Intercourse, PA 17534Lancaster, PAOwned
521 Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446Montgomery, PAOwned
9120 Chesapeake Ave., Suite 101, North Beach, MD 20714Calvery, MDLeased
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Glenloch Corporate Campus, 1473 Dunwoody Dr., West Chester, PA 19380(1) (3)Chester, PAOwned
Other Offices:
1317 2nd Ave., Cumberland, WI 54829(1)Barron, WILeased
Greenfield Corporate Center, 1869 Charter Ln., Suite 301, Lancaster, PA 17601(1) (3)Lancaster, PALeased
312 West Route 38 Ste 105, Moorestown, NJ 08057(3)Burlington, NJLeased
2000 Market St., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103(3)Philadelphia, PALeased
(1) Banking Segment
(2) Wealth Management Segment
(3) Corporate banking

Additionally, the Bank provides banking services for the residents and employees of 14 retirement home communities and has four off-premise automated teller machines. The Bank provides banking services nationwide through the internet via its website www.univest.net. The Corporation's website and the information contained therein is not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

The Corporation is periodically subject to various pending and threatened legal actions, which involve claims for monetary relief. Based upon information presently available to the Corporation, it is the Corporation's opinion that any legal and financial responsibility arising from such claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
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PART II

Item 5.    Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Corporation's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "UVSP." At February 11, 2022, the Corporation had 2,444 stockholders of record.

Stock Performance Graph

The following chart compares the yearly percentage change in the cumulative shareholder return on the Corporation's common stock during the five years ended December 31, 2021, with (1) the Total Return Index for the NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S. Companies) and (2) the Total Return Index for NASDAQ Bank Stocks. This comparison assumes $100.00 was invested on December 31, 2016, in our common stock and the comparison groups and assumes the reinvestment of all cash dividends prior to any tax effect and retention of all stock dividends.

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Five Year Cumulative Total Return Summary ($)
201620172018201920202021
Univest Financial Corporation100.00 93.32 74.04 94.82 75.71 113.25 
NASDAQ Stock Market (US)100.00 129.70 126.08 172.34 250.01 305.53 
NASDAQ Banks100.00 105.42 88.45 110.00 101.89 145.55 
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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The following table provides information on repurchases by the Corporation of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2021, under the Corporation's Board approved program:
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
PeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average
Price Paid
per Share
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
October 1 - 31, 2021— $— — 679,174 
November 1 - 30, 2021— — — 679,174 
December 1 – 31, 2021— — — 679,174 
Total— $— — 
 
1.On May 27, 2015, the Corporation's Board of Directors approved the repurchase of 1,000,000 shares, or approximately 5% of the Corporation's common stock outstanding as of May 27, 2015. The stock repurchase plan does not include normal treasury activity such as purchases to fund the dividend reinvestment, employee stock purchase and equity compensation plans. The program has no scheduled expiration date and the Board of Directors has the right to suspend or discontinue the program at any time.

In addition to the repurchases disclosed above, participants in the Corporation's stock-based incentive plans may have shares withheld to cover income taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock awards and may use a stock swap to exercise stock options. Shares withheld to cover income taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock awards and stock swaps to exercise stock options are repurchased pursuant to the terms of the applicable plan and not under the Corporation's share repurchase program. Shares repurchased pursuant to these plans during the three months ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:

PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per Share
October 1 - 31, 2021— $— 
November 1 - 30, 2021— — 
December 1 – 31, 2021— — 
Total— $— 

Dividend Reinvestment and Employee Stock Purchase Plans

The Univest Dividend Reinvestment Plan allows for the issuance of 1,968,750 shares of common stock. During 2021 and 2020, 53,549 and 87,686 shares, respectively, were issued under the dividend reinvestment plan, with 56,255 shares available for future purchase at December 31, 2021.

The 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows for the issuance of 984,375 shares of common stock. Employees may elect to make contributions to the plan in an aggregate amount not less than 2% or more than 10% of such employee's total compensation. These contributions are then used to purchase stock during an offering period determined by the Corporation's Employee Stock Purchase Plan Committee. The purchase price of the stock is 90% of the closing sale price on the last trading day of each quarter. Compensation expense is recognized as the discount is greater than 5% of the fair value. During 2021 and 2020, 32,638 and 53,035 shares, respectively, were issued under the employee stock purchase plan, with 514,158 shares available for future issuance at December 31, 2021.

Item 6.    [RESERVED]

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Item 7.     Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(All dollar amounts presented in tables are in thousands, except per share data. "BP" equates to "basis points" "N/M" equates to "not meaningful" "—" equates to "zero" or "doesn't round to a reportable number" and "N/A" equates to "not applicable." Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation.)

The information contained in this report may contain forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the Corporation and its financial condition and results of operations that involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Corporation's actual results may differ materially from those anticipated, expected or projected as discussed in forward-looking statements. A discussion of forward-looking statements and factors that might cause such a difference includes those discussed in Part I, "Forward-Looking Statements," Item 1A. "Risk Factors," as well as those within this Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this report.

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion below outlines the Corporation's critical accounting policies. For further information regarding accounting policies, refer to Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" included in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Management, in order to prepare the Corporation's financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Corporation's financial statements. There are uncertainties inherent in making these estimates and assumptions. Certain critical accounting policies could materially affect the results of operations and financial position of the Corporation should changes in circumstances require a change in related estimates or assumptions. The Corporation has identified the fair value measurement of investment securities available-for-sale and the calculation of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases, as critical accounting policies.

Fair Value Measurement of Investment Securities Available-for-Sale: The Corporation designates its investment securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading. Each of these designations affords different treatment on the balance sheet and statement of income for market value changes affecting securities. Should evidence emerge that indicates that management's intent or ability to manage the securities as originally asserted is not supportable, securities in the held-to-maturity or available-for-sale designations may be re-categorized so that adjustments to either the balance sheet or statement of income may be required.

Fair values for securities are determined using independent pricing services and market-participating brokers. The independent pricing service utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information for structured securities, cash flows and, when available, loan performance data. Because many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing service's evaluated pricing applications apply information as applicable through processes, such as benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to prepare evaluations. If at any time, the pricing service determines that it does have not sufficient verifiable information to value a particular security, the Corporation will utilize valuations from another pricing service. Management has a sufficient understanding of the third party service's valuation models, assumptions and inputs used in determining the fair value of securities to enable management to maintain an appropriate system of internal control.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loan and Leases: The Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) on loans and leases are provided using techniques that estimate losses on pools of loans and leases that share similar risk characteristics, specifically identify losses on individual loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics with others, and estimate the amount of unallocated allowance necessary to account for losses that may be present in the loan and lease portfolio but not yet currently identifiable. The adequacy of these allowances are sensitive to changes in current and forecasted economic conditions that may affect the ability of borrowers to make contractual payments as well as the value of the collateral securing such payments. Management utilizes a discounted cash flow (DCF) model to calculate the present value of the expected cash flows for pools of loans and leases that share similar risk characteristics and compares the results of this calculation to the amortized cost basis to determine its allowance for credit loss balance. The key assumptions used in the model are (1) probability of default, (2) loss given default, (3) prepayment and curtailment rates, (4) recovery delay (5) reasonable and supportable economic forecasts, (6) forecast reversion period, (7) expected recoveries on charged off loans, and (8) discount rate. Although management believes it uses the best information available to establish the ACL, future adjustments to the ACL may be necessary and the Corporation’s results of operations could be adversely affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the determinations. While management believes it has established the ACL in conformity with GAAP, our regulators, in reviewing
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the loan portfolio, may request us to increase our ACL based on judgments different from ours. In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted without uncertainty, the existing ACL may not be adequate or increases may be necessary should the quality of any loans or leases deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed above. Any material increase in the ACL would adversely affect the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

Quantitative Attribution Analysis

(Dollars in thousands)Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases
December 31, 2020$83,044 
Recoveries2,800 
Charge-offs(3,013)
Provision attributed to economic conditions(18,339)
Provision attributed to other impacts7,432 
December 31, 2021$71,924 

Economic Factors
At December 31, 2021At December 31, 2020Description of Economic Factors
Prepayment rates12.45 %11.14 %Average total portfolio rate
Curtailment rates27.77 %27.18 %Average total portfolio rate
Recovery delay29 months28 monthsAverage across all pools
Economic forecastMoody's downside weighted 80% S2, 20% S3Moody's downside S2Moody's US Macro Forecast Narratives for December 2021
Unemployment rates6.29 %7.70 %Average of 4 quarter forecast period
GDP rates2.13 %2.29 %Average of 4 quarter forecast period
House price index3.04 %(0.16)%Average of 4 quarter forecast period
Retail salesN/A5.50 %Average of 4 quarter forecast period

Sensitivity Analysis

The below table indicates the impact to the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases if the factors described below were adjusted in the Corporation's CECL model.
Increase (Decrease)Adjustment Factor
Prepayment rates+/- 1,700If rates were adjusted across all pools by +/-100 basis points
Curtailment rates+/- 400If rates were adjusted across all pools by +/- 100 basis points
Recovery delay+/- 2,200If recovery delays were adjusted by +/- 3 months across all pools
Economic forecast(27,577)If Baseline forecasts were used instead of the weighted Downside scenarios
Economic forecast(6,000)If S2 Downside forecasts were used instead of the S2 Downside weighted 80% & S3 Downside weighted 20%
Economic forecast26,381If S3 Downside forecasts were used instead of the S2 Downside weighted 80% & S3 Downside weighted 20%
Unemployment rates10,643If rates were increased across all pools by 100 basis points
Unemployment rates(9,871)If rates were decreased across all pools by 100 basis points
GDP rates+/- 2,700If the GDP forecast inputs were adjusted by +/- 100 basis points
House price index+/- 100If the HPI forecast inputs were adjusted by +/- 100 basis points
Reversion period95If the reversion period was increased by 2 quarters across all pools
Reversion period(771)If the reversion period was decreased by 2 quarters across all pools

Readers of the Corporation’s financial statements should be aware that the estimates and assumptions used in the Corporation’s current financial statements may need to be updated in future financial presentations for changes in circumstances, business or economic conditions in order to fairly represent the condition of the Corporation at that time.

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General
The Corporation earns revenues primarily from the margins and fees generated from the lending and depository services as well as fee-based income from trust, insurance, mortgage banking, treasury management and investment services. The Corporation seeks to achieve adequate and reliable earnings through business growth while maintaining adequate levels of capital and liquidity and limiting exposure to credit and interest rate risk.

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Selected Financial Data
For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)20212020201920182017
Earnings
Interest income$209,731 $203,945 $214,093 $190,488 $163,015 
Interest expense21,348 29,584 44,861 32,426 19,839 
Net interest income188,383 174,361 169,232 158,062 143,176 
(Reversal of provision) provision for credit losses (1)(10,132)40,794 8,511 20,310 9,892 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 198,515 133,567 160,721 137,752 133,284 
Noninterest income83,224 78,328 65,422 60,173 59,240 
Noninterest expense167,409 154,998 146,090 137,239 130,713 
Net income before income taxes114,330 56,897 80,053 60,686 61,811 
Income taxes22,529 9,981 14,334 10,143 17,717 
Net income$91,801 $46,916 $65,719 $50,543 $44,094 
Financial Condition at Year End
Cash and cash equivalents$890,150 $219,858 $125,128 $109,420 $75,409 
Investment securities, net of allowance for credit losses496,989 373,176 441,599 473,306 454,082 
Net loans and leases held for investment5,238,093 5,223,797 4,351,505 3,977,210 3,598,512 
Assets7,122,421 6,336,496 5,380,924 4,984,347 4,554,862 
Deposits6,055,124 5,242,715 4,360,075 3,885,933 3,554,919 
Borrowings213,980 311,421 263,596 429,672 355,590 
Shareholders' equity773,794 692,472 675,122 624,133 603,374 
Per Common Share Data
Average shares outstanding (in thousands)29,403 29,244 29,300 29,370 26,862 
Earnings per share – basic$3.12 $1.60 $2.24 $1.72 $1.64 
Earnings per share – diluted3.11 1.60 2.24 1.72 1.64 
Dividends declared per share0.80 0.60 0.80 0.80 0.80 
Book value (at year-end)26.23 23.64 23.01 21.32 20.57 
Dividends declared to net income25.6 %37.4 %35.7 %46.5 %49.6 %
Profitability Ratios
Return on average assets1.38 %0.78 %1.26 %1.07 %1.01 %
Return on average equity12.50 7.02 10.07 8.26 8.37 
Average equity to average assets11.04 11.12 12.49 12.92 12.10 
Efficiency ratio60.9 60.6 61.4 61.9 62.2 
Asset Quality Ratios
Nonaccrual loans and leases (including nonaccrual, troubled debt restructured loans and lease modifications) to loans and leases held for investment0.63 %0.60 %0.88 %0.65 %0.40 %
Nonperforming loans and leases to loans and leases held for investment0.64 0.62 0.88 0.67 0.74 
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.48 0.64 0.73 0.56 0.63 
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases outstanding 0.10 0.06 0.33 0.17 
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases, to total loans and leases held for investment1.35 1.56 0.81 0.73 0.60 
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases, to nonaccrual loans and leases216.57 262.03 91.58 112.04 148.48 
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases, to nonperforming loans and leases213.05 250.61 91.12 108.99 80.69 
(1) The Corporation adopted CECL effective January 1, 2020. Amounts reported for 2017-2019 were previously referred to as provision for loan and lease losses in prior filings and accounted for under legacy accounting standards.
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Executive Overview

The Corporation's consolidated net income, earnings per share and return on average assets and average equity were as follows:
 For the Years Ended December 31,Amount of ChangePercent Change
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)2021202020192021 to 20202020 to 20192021 to 20202020 to 2019
Net income$91,801 $46,916 $65,719 $44,885 $(18,803)95.7 %(28.6 %)
Net income per share:
Basic$3.12 $1.60 $2.24 $1.52 $(0.64)95.0 (28.6)
Diluted3.11 1.60 2.24 1.51 (0.64)94.4 (28.6)
Return on average assets1.38 %0.78 %1.26 %60 BP(48 BP)76.9 (38.1)
Return on average equity12.50 %7.02 %10.07 %548 BP (305 BP)78.1 (30.3)

2021 Overview

The Corporation reported net income of $91.8 million, or $3.11 diluted earnings per share, for 2021 compared to net income of $46.9 million, or $1.60 diluted earnings per share, for 2020.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Corporation reversed CECL related charges of $10.1 million, of which $17.9 million (after-tax benefit of $14.2 million), or $0.48 diluted earnings per share, was attributable to favorable changes in economic-related assumptions within the CECL model partially offset by a $7.4 million increase in reserves for loans.

The financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021 included tax-free bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") death benefit claims of $1.1 million, or $0.04 diluted earnings per share, and income of $15.0 million, or $0.40 diluted earnings per share, within net interest income related to PPP loans, of which $10.4 million was the result of recognition of associated net deferred loan fees upon forgiveness and pay downs of PPP loans totaling $630.7 million.

2020 Overview

The Corporation reported net income of $46.9 million, or $1.60 diluted earnings per share, for 2020 compared to net income of $65.7 million, or $2.24 diluted earnings per share, for 2019.

The Corporation adopted CECL effective January 1, 2020. Upon adoption, the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases increased by $12.9 million, the allowance for credit losses on investments increased by $300 thousand and the reserve for unfunded commitments increased by $1.1 million, which, in the aggregate, resulted in an after-tax retained earnings adjustment of $11.3 million. In conjunction with this adoption, management adjusted certain Financial Statement line item titles to reflect the new accounting standard. Prior period amounts, which are accounted for under previous accounting standards, are presented on the same line item throughout the remainder of this document.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Corporation recorded CECL related charges of $40.8 million, of which $27.4 million (after-tax charge of $21.6 million), or $0.74 diluted earnings per share, was attributable to changes in economic related assumptions within the CECL model, primarily related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020 included a $1.4 million ($1.1 million after-tax), or $0.04 diluted earnings per share, restructuring charge associated with the Corporation's financial service center optimization plan announced during the third quarter of 2020 in which the Bank announced its plan to close or relocate eight, or 20%, of its financial centers. The financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020 also included a charge of $1.8 million ($1.4 million after-tax), or $0.05 diluted earnings per share, in other expense related to the extinguishment of long-term debt and a $652 thousand, or $0.02 diluted earnings per share, gain on sale of investment securities. During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Corporation modified the vesting criteria for outstanding performance-based restricted stock grants to better reflect the current operating environment. As a result of these modifications, a benefit of $928 thousand ($733 thousand after-tax), or $0.03 diluted earnings per share, was recognized in salaries, benefits and commissions for the year ended December 31, 2020.

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Acquisitions

Paul I. Sheaffer Insurance Agency

On December 1, 2021, Univest Insurance, LLC., the Bank's insurance subsidiary, completed the acquisition of certain assets of the Paul I. Sheaffer Insurance Agency (Sheaffer), a full-service firm providing insurance solutions to businesses and individuals in Central Pennsylvania.

The Corporation paid $3.8 million in cash at closing with additional contingent consideration to be paid in annual installments over the three-year period ending November 30, 2024, based on the achievement of certain levels of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). The potential aggregate cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement range from $0 to a maximum of $1.9 million over the next three years. As a result of the acquisition, the Corporation recorded goodwill of $3.0 million (inclusive of the contingent consideration) and customer-related intangibles of $2.5 million.

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on loans and leases and investment securities and interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Net interest income is the principal source of the Corporation's revenue. Table 1 presents the Corporation's average balances, tax-equivalent interest income, interest expense, tax-equivalent yields earned on average assets, cost of average liabilities, and shareholders' equity on a tax-equivalent basis for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. The tax-equivalent net interest margin is tax-equivalent net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. The tax-equivalent net interest spread represents the weighted average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets less the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. The effect of net interest-free funding sources represents the effect on the net interest margin of net funding provided by noninterest-earning assets, noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders' equity. Table 2 analyzes the changes in the tax-equivalent net interest income for the periods broken down by their rate and volume components.

2021 versus 2020

Reported net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $188.4 million, an increase of $14.0 million, or 8.0%, from the prior year. Net interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $190.5 million, an increase of $13.7 million, or 7.7%, from the prior year. The increase in reported and tax-equivalent net interest income was primarily due to an increase in PPP loan income of $7.0 million, an $8.2 million decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities and growth in loans, primarily commercial real estate loans, partially offset by a decrease in loan yields, excluding PPP loans, and investment yields. The net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 was 3.06% compared to 3.16% for 2020. The net interest margin decrease was attributable to increased levels of excess liquidity in 2021 driven by strong deposit growth, primarily due to the various pandemic-related stimulus initiatives offset by the favorable impact of fully forgiven PPP loans.

2020 versus 2019

Reported net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $174.4 million, an increase of $5.1 million, or 3.0%, from the prior year. Net interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $176.8 million, an increase of $5.0 million, or 2.9%, from the prior year. The increase in reported and tax-equivalent net interest income was primarily due to lower deposit costs and growth in loans partially offset by a decrease in loan and investment yields. The net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 was 3.16% compared to 3.59% for 2019. The net interest margin decrease was attributable to Federal Reserve interest rate reductions of 75 basis points in the third and fourth quarters of 2019 and 150 basis points in the first quarter of 2020, increased levels of excess liquidity in 2020 driven by strong deposit balance growth and lower-yielding PPP loans, which were originated primarily during the second quarter of 2020.
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Table 1—Average Balances and Interest Rates—Tax-Equivalent Basis
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202120202019
(Dollars in thousands)Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Average
Rate
Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Average
Rate
Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Average
Rate
Assets:
Interest-earning deposits with other banks$476,351 $661 0.14 %$274,372 $574 0.21 %$141,774 $2,876 2.03 %
U.S. government obligations6,999 144 2.06 7,132 145 2.03 14,665 254 1.73 
Obligations of states and political
subdivisions*
5,702 206 3.61 23,065 825 3.58 50,360 1,693 3.36 
Other debt and equity securities393,762 5,992 1.52 371,814 7,697 2.07 396,816 10,406 2.62 
Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock26,844 1,417 5.28 29,726 1,746 5.87 31,446 2,154 6.85 
Total interest-earning deposits, investments and other interest-earning assets909,658 8,420 0.93 706,109 10,987 1.56 635,061 17,383 2.74 
Commercial, financial and agricultural loans840,133 28,142 3.35 817,489 30,657 3.75 815,472 40,496 4.97 
Paycheck Protection Program loans281,484 15,032 5.34 342,920 8,072 2.35 — — — 
Real estate—commercial and construction loans2,734,259 101,692 3.72 2,312,996 94,962 4.11 1,936,073 91,634 4.73 
Real estate—residential loans1,077,952 40,045 3.71 1,007,915 42,047 4.17 950,743 46,031 4.84 
Loans to individuals26,062 1,018 3.91 28,792 1,332 4.63 31,912 1,976 6.19 
Municipal loans and leases*247,396 10,147 4.10 283,495 11,857 4.18 331,831 13,262 4.00 
Lease financings115,189 7,363 6.39 95,194 6,498 6.83 82,588 5,904 7.15 
Gross loans and leases5,322,475 203,439 3.82 4,888,801 195,425 4.00 4,148,619 199,303 4.80 
Total interest-earning assets6,232,133 211,859 3.40 5,594,910 206,412 3.69 4,783,680 216,686 4.53 
Cash and due from banks55,724 52,000 48,877 
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases(74,943)(73,459)(32,389)
Premises and equipment, net55,875 55,888 58,237 
Operating lease right-of-use asset32,758 34,277 35,712 
Other assets353,896 343,261 330,466 
Total assets$6,655,443 $6,006,877 $5,224,583 
Liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking deposits$850,713 2,007 0.24 $692,049 2,173 0.31 $500,295 2,790 0.56 
Money market savings1,366,762 3,574 0.26 1,113,039 5,551 0.50 995,403 15,843 1.59 
Regular savings983,752 1,114 0.11 874,366 2,057 0.24 802,865 3,660 0.46 
Time deposits498,638 6,178 1.24 572,103 9,835 1.72 677,199 13,276 1.96 
Total time and interest-bearing deposits3,699,865 12,873 0.35 3,251,557 19,616 0.60 2,975,762 35,569 1.20 
Short-term borrowings16,552 8 0.05 86,658 327 0.38 56,882 1,012 1.78 
Long-term debt96,562 1,318 1.36 189,410 2,879 1.52 156,366 3,236 2.07 
Subordinated notes137,896 7,149 5.18 134,949 6,762 5.01 94,695 5,044 5.33 
Total borrowings251,010 8,475 3.38 411,017 9,968 2.43 307,943 9,292 3.02 
Total interest-bearing liabilities3,950,875 21,348 0.54 3,662,574 29,584 0.81 3,283,705 44,861 1.37 
Noninterest-bearing deposits1,891,330 1,599,333 1,210,577 
Operating lease liabilities36,001 37,557 38,791 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities42,781 39,212 39,057 
Total liabilities5,920,987 5,338,676 4,572,130 
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock157,784 157,784 157,784 
Additional paid-in capital297,189 296,023 293,784 
Retained earnings and other equity279,483 214,394 200,885 
Total shareholders' equity734,456 668,201 652,453 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$6,655,443 $6,006,877 $5,224,583 
Net interest income$190,511 $176,828 $171,825 
Net interest spread2.86 2.88 3.16 
Effect of net interest-free funding sources0.20 0.28 0.43 
Net interest margin3.06 %3.16 %3.59 %
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities157.74 %152.76 %145.68 %
*Obligations of states and political subdivisions and municipal loans and leases are tax-exempt earning assets.
Notes: For rate calculation purposes, average loan and lease categories include deferred fees and costs and purchase accounting adjustments.
Net interest income includes net deferred fees (costs) of $8.7 million, $893 thousand and ($2.7) million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Nonaccrual loans and leases have been included in the average loan and lease balances. Loans held for sale have been included in the average loan balances.
Tax-equivalent amounts for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 have been calculated using the Corporation's federal applicable rate of 21%.
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Table 2—Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

The rate-volume variance analysis set forth in the table below compares changes in tax-equivalent net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to 2019, indicated by their rate and volume components. The change in interest income/expense due to both volume and rate has been allocated proportionately.
 For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 Versus 2020For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 Versus 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Volume
Change
Rate
Change
TotalVolume
Change
Rate
Change
Total
Interest income:
Interest-earning deposits with other banks$324 $(237)$87 $1,459 $(3,761)$(2,302)
U.S. government obligations(3)2 (1)(147)38 (109)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions(626)7 (619)(972)104 (868)
Other debt and equity securities433 (2,138)(1,705)(625)(2,084)(2,709)
Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock(162)(167)(329)(113)(295)(408)
Interest on deposits, investments and other interest-earning assets(34)(2,533)(2,567)(398)(5,998)(6,396)
Commercial, financial and agricultural loans830 (3,345)(2,515)100 (9,939)(9,839)
Paycheck Protection Program loans(1,672)8,632 6,960 8,072 — 8,072 
Real estate—commercial and construction loans16,286 (9,556)6,730 16,336 (13,008)3,328 
Real estate—residential loans2,810 (4,812)(2,002)2,652 (6,636)(3,984)
Loans to individuals(119)(195)(314)(180)(464)(644)
Municipal loans and leases(1,486)(224)(1,710)(1,986)581 (1,405)
Lease financings1,303 (438)865 868 (274)594 
Interest and fees on loans and leases17,952 (9,938)8,014 25,862 (29,740)(3,878)
Total interest income17,918 (12,471)5,447 25,464 (35,738)(10,274)
Interest expense:
Interest-bearing checking deposits404 (570)(166)871 (1,488)(617)
Money market savings1,084 (3,061)(1,977)1,677 (11,969)(10,292)
Regular savings250 (1,193)(943)303 (1,906)(1,603)
Time deposits(1,153)(2,504)(3,657)(1,924)(1,517)(3,441)
Total time and interest-bearing deposits585 (7,328)(6,743)927 (16,880)(15,953)
Short-term borrowings(154)(165)(319)363 (1,048)(685)
Long-term debt(1,285)(276)(1,561)604 (961)(357)
Subordinated notes152 235 387 2,036 (318)1,718 
Interest on borrowings(1,287)(206)(1,493)3,003 (2,327)676 
Total interest expense(702)(7,534)(8,236)3,930 (19,207)(15,277)
Net interest income$18,620 $(4,937)$13,683 $21,534 $(16,531)$5,003 




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Interest Income

2021 versus 2020

Interest income on a tax-equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $211.9 million, an increase of $5.4 million, or 2.6%, from 2020. The increase in interest income was primarily due to an increase in PPP loan income of $7.0 million, offset by a decrease in loan yields, excluding PPP loans, and investment yields.

2020 versus 2019

Interest income on a tax-equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $206.4 million, a decrease of $10.3 million, or 4.7%, from 2019. The decrease in interest income attributable to rate changes of $35.7 million was primarily due to the Federal Reserve interest rate reductions of 75 basis points in the third and fourth quarters of 2019 and 150 basis points in the first quarter of 2020 and its impact on loan and investment yields. This decrease was offset by an increase of $17.4 million attributable to volume changes, excluding PPP loans, which was due to increases in average gross loans and leases held for investment, of $397.3 million, excluding PPP loans, and was offset by $8.1 million in income from PPP loans.

Interest Expense

2021 versus 2020

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $21.3 million, a decrease of $8.2 million, or 27.8%, from 2020. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to $6.7 million decrease in the cost of interest-bearing deposits, due to the current rate environment, and a $1.5 million decrease in interest expense on long-term FHLB advances.

2020 versus 2019

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $29.6 million, a decrease of $15.3 million, or 34.1%, from 2019. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to the Federal Reserve interest rate decreases in 2019 and 2020 and a $105.1 million decrease in the average balance of time deposits, partially offset by growth of 12.7% in average interest-bearing liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily due to the issuance of $100.0 million of subordinated notes in August 2020.

Provision for Credit Losses

The reversal of provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $10.1 million and the provision for credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, was $40.8 million, and $8.5 million, respectively. Net loan and lease charge-offs for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 were $213 thousand, $4.6 million and $2.6 million, respectively. See Executive Overview for additional information.


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Noninterest Income

The following table presents noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
 For the Years Ended December 31,$ Change% Change
(Dollars in thousands)2021202020192021 to 20202020 to 20192021 to 20202020 to 2019
Trust fee income$8,403 $7,703 $7,826 $700 $(123)9.1 %(1.6 %)
Service charges on deposit accounts5,504 4,845 5,946 659 (1,101)13.6 (18.5)
Investment advisory commission and fee income18,936 15,944 15,940 2,992 18.8— 
Insurance commission and fee income16,357 16,087 16,571 270 (484)1.7 (2.9)
Other service fee income10,275 7,543 9,341 2,732 (1,798)36.2 (19.2)
Bank owned life insurance income3,981 2,940 3,179 1,041 (239)35.4 (7.5)
Net gain on sales of investment securities145 871 54 (726)817 (83.4)N/M
Net gain on mortgage banking activities15,141 16,442 3,946 (1,301)12,496 (7.9)316.7 
Other income4,482 5,953 2,619 (1,471)3,334 (24.7)127.3 
Total noninterest income$83,224 $78,328 $65,422 $4,896 $12,906 6.3 %19.7 %

2021 versus 2020

Noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $83.2 million, an increase of $4.9 million, or 6.3%, compared to 2020.

Investment advisory commission and fee income increased $3.0 million, or 18.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to increased assets under management driven by new customer relationships and favorable market conditions. BOLI income increased $1.0 million, or 35.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to proceeds from BOLI death benefits of $1.1 million.

Other service fee income increased $2.7 million, or 36.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, from the prior year. Interchange income increased $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to increased customer activity. Mortgage servicing fees increased $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, driven by an increase in retained servicing associated with elevated mortgage volume and reduced amortization due to decreased refinance activity and lower prepayment assumptions.

Net gain on mortgage banking activities decreased $1.3 million, or 7.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to a decrease in volume and contraction of margins.

Other income decreased $1.5 million, or 24.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2021. Fees on risk participation agreements for interest rate swaps decreased $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, driven by a decrease in customer demand. Gain on sale of small business administration (SBA) loans increased $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. This increase was reflective of the Corporation's continued commitment to delivering comprehensive financial solutions to small businesses through the expansion of the SBA lending team during the first half of 2021. Other income also increased $347 thousand driven by an increase in the fair value of equity securities during the year ended December 31, 2021.

2020 versus 2019
    
Noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $78.3 million, an increase of $12.9 million, or 19.7%, compared to 2019. Net gain on mortgage banking activities increased $12.5 million, or 316.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2020, due to an increase in volume and expansion of margins.

Other income increased $3.3 million, or 127.3%, for the year ended December 31, 2020. Fees on risk participation agreements for interest rate swaps increased $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, driven by increased customer activity due to the current rate environment. Gain on sale of small business administration (SBA) loans decreased $482 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2020 from the prior year due to decreased SBA loan sale activity. Equity securities measured at fair value decreased $266 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2020 from the prior year.
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Service charges on deposit accounts decreased $1.1 million, or 18.5%, for the year ended December 31, 2020 from the prior year due to the waiving of certain deposit service charges for customers in response to COVID-19 during the second quarter of 2020 and reduced customer activity in the third and fourth quarters of 2020.

Other service fee income decreased $1.8 million, or 19.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2020 from the prior year. Mortgage servicing right amortization increased $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 from the prior year driven by the decline in interest rates and their impact on prepayment activity. Interchange income decreased $308 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2020 from the prior year due to decreased customer transaction activity.

Noninterest Expense

The following table presents noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
 For the Years Ended December 31,$ Change% Change
(Dollars in thousands)2021202020192021 to 20202020 to 20192021 to 20202020 to 2019
Salaries, benefits and commissions$104,191 $93,208 $88,289 $10,983 $4,919 11.8 %5.6 %
Net occupancy10,397 10,358 10,221 39 137 0.4 1.3 
Equipment3,899 3,841 4,170 58 (329)1.5 (7.9)
Data processing12,743 11,333 10,450 1,410 883 12.4 8.4 
Professional fees7,687 5,338 5,563 2,349 (225)44.0 (4.0)
Marketing and advertising2,063 1,975 2,594 88 (619)4.5 (23.9)
Deposit insurance premiums2,712 2,591 780 121 1,811 4.7232.2 
Intangible expenses979 1,216 1,595 (237)(379)(19.5)(23.8)
Restructuring charges 1,439 — (1,439)1,439 N/MN/M
Other expense22,738 23,699 22,428 (961)1,271 (4.1)5.7 
Total noninterest expense$167,409 $154,998 $146,090 $12,411 $8,908 8.0 %6.1 %

2021 versus 2020

Noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $167.4 million, an increase of $12.4 million, or 8.0%, compared to 2020.

Salaries, benefits and commissions increased $11.0 million, or 11.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase reflects our continued investment in revenue producing staff across all business lines and annual merit increases. Variable incentive compensation expenses increased $3.6 million from the prior year due to increased profitability. Additionally, the Corporation modified the vesting criteria for performance-based restricted stock grants in 2020 to better reflect the operating environment, which resulted in a benefit of $928 thousand in salaries, benefits and commissions in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Professional fees increased $2.3 million, or 44.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily attributable to consulting fees totaling $1.5 million during 2021 in support of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, training initiatives and treasury management product enhancements. Data processing expense increased $1.4 million, or 12.4%, primarily due to continued investments in our end-to-end loan origination solution for loans below $1.0 million, customer relationship management software, internal infrastructure improvements and outsourced data processing solutions.

Restructuring charges decreased $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. These charges related to the Corporation's financial center optimization plan announced in 2020. Other expense decreased $961 thousand, or 4.1%, primarily driven by extinguishment of long-term debt expense of $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, offset primarily by increases in interchange expense driven by increased customer activity.

2020 versus 2019

Noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $155.0 million, an increase of $8.9 million, or 6.1%, compared to 2019. Salaries, benefits and commissions increased $4.9 million, or 5.6%, for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increases were attributable to additional staff hired, primarily during 2019 as noted below, to support revenue generation across all business lines, expansion of our commercial lending groups in the first and second quarters of 2019, annual merit increases and increased variable compensation due to strong mortgage banking activity. These increases in salaries, benefits and
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commissions were offset by the $928 thousand benefit recorded in connection with the modification of the metric issued to evaluate previously issued performance-based restricted stock, $1.3 million of incremental capitalized compensation related to the origination of PPP loans and a $994 thousand reduction in self-insured medical expenses.

Deposit insurance premiums increased $1.8 million, or 232.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to an FDIC small bank assessment credit of $1.1 million, of which $988 thousand was recognized during the third quarter of 2019 and $114 thousand was recognized during the fourth quarter of 2019, and an increased assessment base for 2020 due to asset growth. Restructuring charges increased $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 due to the impact of the financial service center optimization plan discussed in the Executive Overview. Other expense increased $1.3 million, or 5.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to charges from the extinguishment of long-term debt.

Tax Provision

The provision for income taxes was $22.5 million, $10.0 million and $14.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, at effective rates of 19.7%, 17.5% and 17.9%, respectively. The effective tax rates reflect the benefits of tax-exempt income from investments in municipal securities and loans and leases. Excluding this impact, the effective tax rate was 21.2%, 21.3% and 21.1% for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.

Financial Condition

ASSETS

The following table presents assets at the dates indicated:
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020$ Change% Change
Cash and cash equivalents$890,150 $219,858 $670,292 304.9 %
Investment securities, net of allowance for credit losses496,989 373,176 123,813 33.2 
Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock, at cost28,186 28,183 — 
Loans held for sale21,600 37,039 (15,439)(41.7)
Loans and leases held for investment5,310,017 5,306,841 3,176 0.1 
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases(71,924)(83,044)11,120 (13.4)
Premises and equipment, net56,882 55,636 1,246 2.2 
Operating lease right-of-use asset30,407 34,325 (3,918)(11.4)
Goodwill and other intangibles, net187,358 181,425 5,933 3.3 
Bank owned life insurance118,699 117,718 981 0.8 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets54,057 65,339 (11,282)(17.3)
Total assets$7,122,421 $6,336,496 $785,925 12.4 %

Cash and Interest-Earning Deposits

Cash and interest-earning deposits increased $670.3 million, or 304.9%, from December 31, 2020, primarily due to increased interest earning deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank of $678.9 million, resulting from excess cash on hand due to deposit growth exceeding the growth in loans and securities.

Investment Securities
Total investment securities at December 31, 2021 increased $123.8 million, or 33.2%, from December 31, 2020, primarily driven by purchases of $253.1 million, primarily of residential mortgage-backed securities, offset by $127.0 million in maturities and pay-downs, sales, and calls, and net amortization of purchased premiums and discounts of $2.8 million.

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Table 3—Investment Securities

The following table shows the carrying amount of investment securities, net of allowance for credit losses, at the dates indicated. Held-to-maturity, available-for-sale and equity security portfolios are combined.
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
U.S. government corporations and agencies$6,999 $6,998 $7,297 
State and political subdivisions2,333 13,537 34,595 
Residential mortgage-backed securities391,089 258,422 303,515 
Collateralized mortgage obligations3,278 5,321 2,361 
Corporate bonds90,291 85,619 91,208 
Equity securities2,999 3,279 2,623 
Total investment securities$496,989 $373,176 $441,599 

Table 4—Investment Securities (Yields)

The following table shows the maturity distribution and weighted average yields of investment securities at amortized cost at December 31, 2021. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because debt issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties. Therefore, the stated yield may not be recognized in future periods. Additionally, residential mortgage-backed securities, which are collateralized by residential mortgage loans, typically prepay at a rate faster than the stated maturity. The weighted average yield is calculated by dividing income, which has not been tax effected on tax-exempt obligations, within each contractual maturity range by the outstanding amount of the related investment. Held-to-maturity and available-for-sale portfolios are combined, net of allowance for credit losses.
1 Year or lessAfter 1 Year to 5 YearsAfter 5 Years to 10 YearsAfter 10 Years
(Dollars in thousands)Amortized CostWeighted Average YieldAmortized CostWeighted Average YieldAmortized CostWeighted Average YieldAmortized CostWeighted Average Yield
U.S. government corporations and agencies$6,999 2.05 %$— — %$— — %$— — %
State and political subdivisions— — 2,326 2.51 — — — 
Residential mortgage-backed securities31 4.79 153 2.06 7,494 2.42 384,929 1.69 
Collateralized mortgage obligations— — — — 481 2.77 2,813 0.56 
Corporate bonds2,500 1.00 28,731 2.26 60,000 1.49 — — 
Total held-to- maturity and available-for-sale investment securities$9,530 1.79 %$31,210 2.28 %$67,975 1.60 %$387,742 1.68 %

At December 31, 2021, the Corporation had no reportable investments in any single issuer representing more than 10% of shareholders' equity.

Loans and Leases

Gross loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2021 increased $3.2 million, or 0.1%, from December 31, 2020. Gross loans and leases held for investment, excluding the $452.0 million decrease in PPP loans, increased $455.2 million, or 9.4% from December 31, 2020. The growth in gross loans and leases held for investment, excluding PPP loans, was primarily due to increases in commercial, construction, commercial real estate loans, and residential mortgage loans and lease financings.


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Table 5—Loan and Lease Portfolio

The following table presents the composition of the loan and lease portfolio at the dates indicated:
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Commercial, financial and agricultural$956,396 $892,665 $947,029 
Paycheck Protection Program31,748 483,773 — 
Real estate-commercial2,718,535 2,458,872 2,040,441 
Real estate-construction283,918 243,355 232,595 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose409,900 381,446 373,973 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose540,566 487,600 439,059 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose158,909 166,609 174,435 
Loans to individuals25,504 27,482 29,883 
Lease financings184,541 165,039 149,421 
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred income$5,310,017 $5,306,841 $4,386,836 

Table 6—Loan and Lease Maturities and Sensitivity to Changes in Interest Rates

The following table presents the maturity schedule of the loan and lease portfolio at December 31, 2021. Loans with variable rates or floating interest rates include adjustable rate instruments that may have longer than one month, and in some instances, multiple years of a fixed rate interest period.
(Dollars in thousands)TotalDue in One Year or LessDue after One Year to Five YearsDue After Five Years to Fifteen YearsDue After Fifteen Years
Commercial, financial and agricultural$255,346 $49,028 $165,505 $29,248 $11,565 
Paycheck Protection Program31,748 865 30,883 — — 
Real estate-commercial1,274,460 117,681 958,164 198,440 175 
Real estate-construction50,487 6,736 31,437 2,314 10,000 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose247,168 38,134 185,125 23,909 — 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose61,847 662 15,158 14,437 31,590 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose6,327 1,434 846 3,996 51 
Loans to individuals9,322 4,483 3,320 1,243 276 
Lease financings184,541 59,386 122,526 2,629 — 
Loans and leases with fixed predetermined interest rates$2,121,246 $278,409 $1,512,964 $276,216 $53,657 
Commercial, financial and agricultural$701,050 $623,965 $54,625 $22,460 $— 
Real estate-commercial1,444,075 930,424 474,470 37,943 1,238 
Real estate-construction233,431 184,948 22,818 25,665 — 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose162,732 60,881 93,357 8,494 — 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose478,719 27,375 58,440 392,904 — 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose152,582 151,151 1,431 — — 
Loans to individuals16,182 15,857 321 — 
Loans with variable or floating interest rates$3,188,771 $1,994,601 $705,145 $487,787 $1,238 
Total gross loans and leases held for investment$5,310,017 $2,273,010 $2,218,109 $764,003 $54,895 

Asset Quality

The Bank's strategy for credit risk management focuses on having well-defined credit policies and uniform underwriting criteria and providing prompt attention to potential problem loans and leases. Performance of the loan and lease portfolio is monitored on a regular basis by Bank management and lending officers.

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Nonaccrual loans and leases and accruing troubled debt restructured loans are loans or leases for which it is probable that not all principal and interest payments due will be collectible in accordance with the original contractual terms. Factors considered by management in determining accrual status include payment status, borrower cash flows, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.

At December 31, 2021, nonaccrual loans and leases and accruing troubled debt restructured loans were $33.3 million and had a related allowance for credit losses on loans and leases of $11 thousand. At December 31, 2020, nonaccrual loans and leases and accruing troubled debt restructured loans were $31.7 million and had a related allowance for credit losses on loans and leases of $585 thousand. Individual reserves have been established based on current facts and management's judgments about the ultimate outcome of these credits, including the most recent known data available on any related underlying collateral and the borrower's cash flows. The amount of the individual reserve needed for these credits could change in future periods subject to changes in facts and judgments related to these credits.

Other real estate owned was $279 thousand at December 31, 2021, compared to $7.4 million at December 31, 2020. The decrease of $7.1 million was related to the sale of a commercial real estate property in the second quarter of 2021 which was transferred to other real estate owned in the second quarter of 2020.

Table 7—Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans and Leases; Troubled Debt Restructured Loans and Lease Modifications; and Related Ratios

The following table details information pertaining to the Corporation's nonperforming assets at the dates indicated.
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Nonaccrual loans and leases, including nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans and lease modifications*$33,210 $31,692 $38,578 
Accruing troubled debt restructured loans and lease modifications not included in the above51 53 54 
Accruing loans and leases, 90 days or more past due498 1,392 143 
Total nonperforming loans and leases$33,759 $33,137 $38,775 
Other real estate owned279 7,355 516 
Total nonperforming assets$34,038 $40,492 $39,291 
* Nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans and lease modifications included in nonaccrual loans and leases in the above table$758 $14,069 $13,817 
Loans and leases held for investment$5,310,017 $5,306,841 $4,386,836 
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases71,924 83,044 35,331 
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases / loans and leases held for investment1.35 %1.56 %0.81 %
Nonaccrual loans and leases (including nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans and lease modifications) / loans and leases held for investment0.63 %0.60 %0.88 %
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases / nonaccrual loans and leases216.57 %262.03 %91.58 %

The following table provides additional information on the Corporation's nonaccrual loans held for investment:
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)2021202020192018
Total nonaccrual loans and leases, including nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans and lease modifications$33,210 $31,692 $38,578 $26,208 
Nonaccrual loans and leases with partial charge-offs1,429 4,227 1,966 2,210 
Life-to-date partial charge-offs on nonaccrual loans and leases536 2,377 1,320 1,320 
Specific reserves on individually analyzed loans11 585 2,108 1,415 

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The Corporation modified certain loans and leases via principal and/or interest deferrals in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus, which permitted such modifications not to be categorized as troubled debt restructurings. As of December 31, 2021, there were nine loan and lease modifications outstanding with principal balances totaling $6.2 million, which represented approximately 0.1% of the loan portfolio, excluding PPP loans. As of December 31, 2020, there were 72 loan modifications outstanding with principal balances totaling $68.0 million, which represented approximately 1.4% of the loan portfolio, excluding PPP loans. See Table 8 below for a breakdown of these loans by industry description.
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Table 8—Loan Concentration

The following table provides summarized detail related to outstanding commercial loan balances, excluding PPP loans, segmented by industry description, and certain loan modifications segmented by industry description for commercial loans and segmented by loan category for other loan types as of December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands)As of December 31, 2021
Industry DescriptionTotal Outstanding Balance (excl PPP)% of Commercial Loan Portfolio$ Balance of Modified Loans (1)Modified Loans as a % of Portfolio (excl PPP) (1)
CRE - Retail$350,373 8.0 %$— — %
Animal Production304,487 7.0 — — 
CRE - 1-4 Family Residential Investment255,397 5.8 — — 
CRE - Office235,078 5.4 — — 
CRE - Multi-family222,488 5.1 — — 
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities169,708 3.9 — — 
Hotels & Motels (Accommodation)169,397 3.9 1,437 0.8 
CRE - Industrial / Warehouse169,329 3.9 — — 
Education162,776 3.7 — — 
Specialty Trade Contractors130,418 3.0 — — 
CRE - Mixed-Use - Residential121,019 2.8 3,405 2.8 
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods110,675 2.5 — — 
CRE - Medical Office106,348 2.4 — — 
Homebuilding (tract developers, remodelers)93,469 2.1 — — 
Real Estate Lenders, Secondary Market Financing87,389 2.0 — — 
Crop Production81,704 1.9 — — 
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers78,292 1.8 — — 
Food Manufacturing75,587 1.7 — — 
Wood Product Manufacturing70,769 1.6 — — 
Rental and Leasing Services69,048 1.6 — — 
Administrative and Support Services66,529 1.5 — — 
Personal and Laundry Services62,051 1.4 — — 
Food Services and Drinking Places59,636 1.4 — — 
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing58,924 1.3 — — 
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods57,114 1.3 — — 
Repair and Maintenance53,820 1.2 — — 
Miniwarehouse / Self-Storage51,987 1.2 — — 
Religious Organizations, Advocacy Groups50,432 1.2 — — 
Industries with >$50 million in outstandings$3,524,244 80.7 %$4,842 0.1 %
Industries with <$50 million in outstandings$844,505 19.3 %$981 0.1 %
Total Commercial Loans$4,368,749 100.0 %$5,823 0.1 %
Consumer Loans and Lease FinancingsTotal Outstanding Balance$ Balance of Modified Loans (1)Modified Loans as a % of Portfolio (1)
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Personal Purpose$540,566 $338 0.1 %
Real Estate-Home Equity Secured for Personal Purpose158,909 — — 
Loans to Individuals25,504 14 0.1 
Lease Financings184,541 33 — 
Total Consumer Loans and Lease Financings$909,520 $385 — %
Total$5,278,269 $6,208 0.1 %
(1) Loan modifications referenced above were made in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus and therefore were not classified as TDRs as of December 31, 2021.



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Table 9—Summary of Loan and Lease Loss Experience

The following table presents average loans and leases and loan and lease loss experience for the periods indicated.
 For the Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
(Dollars in thousands)Average LoansNet Charge-offs (Recoveries)Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) to Average LoansAverage LoansNet Charge-offs (Recoveries)Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) to Average LoansAverage LoansNet Charge-offs (Recoveries)Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) to Average Loans
Commercial, financial and agricultural$909,682 $16  %$906,823 $1,139 0.13 %$929,175 $1,598 0.17 %
Paycheck Protection Program281,484   342,920 — — — — — 
Real estate-commercial2,589,585 (204)(0.01)2,210,610 2,818 0.13 1,861,626 309 0.02 
Real estate-construction264,951   230,764 — — 226,185 — — 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose399,926 147 0.04 377,192 113 0.03 364,254 10 — 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose521,240   464,967 181 0.04 415,661 119 0.03 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose160,176 (64)(0.04)172,905 (15)(0.01)178,865 72 0.04 
Loans to individuals26,048 135 0.52 28,792 187 0.65 31,912 260 0.81 
Lease financings169,383 183 0.11 153,828 225 0.15 140,941 183 0.13 
Total$5,322,475 $213  %$4,888,801 $4,648 0.10 %$4,148,619 $2,551 0.06 %

During the second quarter of 2020, the Corporation recorded a charge-off of $2.7 million related to one commercial real-estate loan borrower.

Table 10—Allowance for Credit Losses On Loans and Leases

The following table summarizes the allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases, and the percentage of loans and leases in each major loan category to total loans and leases held for investment at the dates indicated.
At December 31,
20212020
(Dollars in thousands)ACL% of ACL to Total ACL% of Loans to Total LoansACL% of ACL to Total ACL% of Loans to Total Loans
Commercial, financial and agricultural$13,536 18.8 %18.0 %$13,584 16.4 %16.8 %
Paycheck Protection Program2  0.6 — — 9.1 
Real estate-commercial41,095 57.1 51.2 52,230 62.9 46.4 
Real estate-construction4,575 6.4 5.3 3,298 4.0 4.6 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose6,482 9.0 7.7 7,317 8.8 7.2 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose2,403 3.3 10.2 3,055 3.7 9.2 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose1,028 1.4 3.0 1,176 1.4 3.1 
Loans to individuals363 0.5 0.5 533 0.6 0.5 
Lease financings2,290 3.2 3.5 1,701 2.0 3.1 
Unallocated150 0.2 N/A150 0.2 N/A
Total$71,924 100.0 %100.0 %$83,044 100.0 %100.0 %
At December 31, 2021, the allowance for credit losses on individually analyzed loans was $11 thousand, or 0.03% of the balance of individually analyzed loans of $33.1 million. At December 31, 2020, the allowance for credit losses on individually analyzed loans was $585 thousand, or 1.9% of the balance of individually analyzed loans of $31.5 million.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets have been recorded on the books of the Corporation in connection with acquisitions. The increase in goodwill of $3.0 million was related to the Sheaffer acquisition. Other intangible assets increased $3.0 million, primarily due to an increase of $2.5 million in customer-related intangibles related to the Sheaffer acquisition. There was no impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangibles recorded during 2019 through 2021. There can be no assurance that future impairment assessments or tests will not result in a charge to earnings.

LIABILITIES
The following table presents liabilities at the dates indicated:
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020$ Change% Change
Deposits$6,055,124 5,242,715 $812,409 15.5 %
Short-term borrowings20,106 17,906 2,200 12.3 
Long-term debt95,000 110,000 (15,000)(13.6)
Subordinated notes98,874 183,515 (84,641)(46.1)
Operating lease liabilities33,453 37,690 (4,237)(11.2)
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities46,070 52,198 (6,128)(11.7)
Total liabilities$6,348,627 $5,644,024 $704,603 12.5 %

Deposits

Total deposits increased $812.4 million, or 15.5%, from December 31, 2020, primarily due to increases in commercial, consumer and public fund deposits offset by a decrease in brokered deposits.

Table 11—Deposits

The following table summarizes the average amount of deposits for the periods indicated:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Noninterest-bearing deposits$1,891,330 $1,599,333 $1,210,577 
Interest-bearing checking deposits850,713 692,049 500,295 
Money market savings1,366,762 1,113,039 995,403 
Regular savings983,752 874,366 802,865 
Time deposits498,638 572,103 677,199 
Total average deposits$5,591,195 $4,850,890 $4,186,339 

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had $3.4 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively, in uninsured deposits in excess of the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had $119.9 million and $161.6 million, respectively, in time deposits in excess of $250,000 maturing disclosed in the table below. Brokered deposits in the amount of $15.0 million at December 31, 2020 are not included in time deposits more than $250,000. There were no brokered time deposits at December 31, 2021.
(Dollars in thousands)For the Years Ended December, 31
Maturity Period20212020
Due Three Months or Less$14,405 $76,641 
Due Over Three Months to Six Months34,270 27,798 
Due Over Six Months to Twelve Months36,296 29,612 
Due Over Twelve Months34,924 27,544 
Total$119,895 $161,595 

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Borrowings

Total borrowings decreased $97.4 million from December 31, 2020 due to $85.0 million of redemptions of subordinated notes, which issued in 2015 and 2016, and a decrease of $15.0 million in long-term FHLB advances.

Short-term borrowings at December 31, 2021 included $20.1 million of customer repurchase agreements on an overnight basis. Long-term debt at December 31, 2021 included $95.0 million of FHLB advances and $98.9 million of subordinated notes. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank had outstanding short-term letters of credit with the FHLB totaling $831.8 million and $669.7 million, respectively, which were utilized to collateralize public fund deposits.

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

The following table presents total shareholders' equity at the dates indicated:
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020$ Change% Change
Common stock157,784 157,784 $— — %
Additional paid-in capital299,181 296,186 2,995 1.0 
Retained earnings375,124 306,899 68,225 22.2 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(16,353)(22,144)5,791 (26.2)
Treasury stock(41,942)(46,253)4,311 (9.3)
Total shareholders' equity$773,794 $692,472 $81,322 11.7 %

The increase in shareholder's equity at December 31, 2021 of $81.3 million from December 31, 2020 was primarily related to an increase in retained earnings of $68.2 million. Retained earnings was impacted by net income of $91.8 million, partially offset by $23.5 million of cash dividends paid during the year. Accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased by $5.8 million, primarily due to unrealized gains of $5.4 million related to the defined benefit pension plans. Treasury stock decreased by $4.3 million, primarily related to $2.2 million of stock issued under dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plans and $1.9 million of stock options exercised.

Discussion of Segments

The Corporation has three operating segments: Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance. Detailed segment information appears in Note 23, "Segment Reporting" included in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

The Banking segment reported pre-tax income of $113.1 million in 2021, $53.2 million in 2020 and $74.4 million in 2019. See the section of this MD&A under the heading ""Results of Operations" and "Financial Condition" for a discussion of the key items impacting the Banking Segment.

The Wealth Management segment reported pre-tax income of $8.5 million in 2021 and $7.5 million in 2020 and 2019, which included noninterest income of $27.5 million in 2021, $23.8 million in 2020 and $23.9 million in 2019. The pre-tax income and noninterest income increased from 2020 primarily due to increased assets under management and supervision driven by favorable market conditions and new client relationships. Noninterest income decreased slightly in 2020 from 2019 primarily due to decreased asset values driven by volatile market performance throughout 2020. Wealth Management assets under management and supervision were $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2021, $4.1 billion as of December 31, 2020 and $3.8 billion as of December 31, 2019.

The Insurance segment reported pre-tax income of $3.4 million in 2021, $4.1 million in 2020 and $4.3 million in 2019, which included noninterest income of $17.0 million in 2021, $16.7 million in 2020 and $17.3 million in 2019. The decrease in pre-tax income in 2021 compared to 2020 was primarily due to increases in salary expense as we continue to invest in revenue producing positions. The increase in noninterest income in 2021 compared to 2020 was primarily due to an increase in premiums for commercial lines, which was $7.7 million and $7.2 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, offset by a decrease in contingent commission income, which was $1.2 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The decreases in pre-tax income and noninterest income in 2020 compared to 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in contingent commission income, which was $1.4 million and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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Capital Adequacy

Capital guidelines assign minimum capital requirements for categories of assets depending on their assigned risks. The components of risk-based capital for the Corporation are Tier 1 and Tier 2.

At December 31, 2021, the Corporation had a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 11.08% and total risk-based capital ratio of 13.77%. At December 31, 2020, the Corporation had a Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.76% and total risk-based capital ratio of 15.31%. The Corporation continues to be in the "well-capitalized" category under regulatory standards. Details on the capital ratios can be found in Note 21, "Regulatory Matters," included in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K along with a discussion on dividend and other restrictions.

Asset/Liability Management

The primary functions of Asset/Liability Management are to assure adequate earnings, capital and liquidity while maintaining an appropriate balance between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Management's objective with regard to interest rate risk is to understand the Corporation's sensitivity to changes in interest rates and develop and implement strategies to minimize volatility while maximizing net interest income.
The Corporation uses gap analysis and earnings at risk simulation modeling to quantify exposure to interest rate risk. The Corporation uses the gap analysis to identify and monitor long-term rate exposure and uses a simulation model to measure short-term rate exposure. The Corporation runs various earnings simulation scenarios to quantify the impact of declining or rising interest rates on net interest income over a one-year and two-year horizon. The simulation uses expected cash flows and repricing characteristics for all financial instruments at a point in time and incorporates company-developed, market-based assumptions regarding growth, pricing, and optionality such as prepayment speeds. As interest rates increase, fixed-rate assets tend to decrease in value; conversely, as interest rates decline, fixed-rate assets tend to increase in value.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of the Corporation's assets and liabilities. Minimizing the balance sheet's maturity and repricing risk is a continual focus in a changing interest rate environment. The Corporation uses a variety of techniques to assist in identifying the potential range of risk, including a maturity/repricing gap analysis as well as an Earnings at Risk analysis under various interest rate scenarios.

The gap analysis identifies interest rate risk by identifying repricing gaps in the Corporation’s balance sheet. All assets and liabilities are modeled to reflect some level of behavioral optionality, such as prepayments on loans, early call features on investments or potential pricing change and/or product change to interest bearing deposits. The Corporation projects all non-interest bearing deposits to be considered non-rate sensitive. These assumptions are based upon historic behavior; however, they are inherently uncertain and thus cannot precisely predict the impact of changes in interest rates. While actual results will differ from simulated results due to customer behavioral change and/or market and regulatory influences, the following models are important tools to guide management.

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Table 12—Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap Analysis

The following table presents the Corporation's gap analysis at December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands)Within Three MonthsAfter Three Months to Twelve MonthsAfter One Year to Five YearsOver Five YearsNon-Rate SensitiveTotal
Assets:
Cash and due from banks$— $— $— $— $49,202 $49,202 
Interest-earning deposits with other banks840,948 — — — — 840,948 
Investment securities, net of allowance for credit losses81,975 44,714 181,606 183,139 5,555 496,989 
Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock, at cost— — — — 28,186 28,186 
Loans held for sale21,600 — — — — 21,600 
Loans and leases, net of allowance for credit losses3,265,225 295,942 1,366,562 382,288 (71,924)5,238,093 
Other assets— — — — 447,403 447,403 
Total assets$4,209,748 $340,656 $1,548,168 $565,427 $458,422 $7,122,421 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Noninterest-bearing deposits$— $— $— $— $2,065,423 $2,065,423 
Interest-bearing demand deposits2,493,604 — — — — 2,493,604 
Savings deposits1,011,931 — — — — 1,011,931 
Time deposits69,175 183,010 218,817 13,164 — 484,166 
Borrowings20,106 — 193,874 — — 213,980 
Other liabilities— — — — 79,523 79,523 
Shareholders' equity— — — — 773,794 773,794 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$3,594,816 $183,010 $412,691 $13,164 $2,918,740 $7,122,421 
Interest rate swaps$15,644 $— $— $— $— 
Incremental gap$630,576 $157,646 $1,135,477 $552,263 $(2,460,318)
Cumulative gap$630,576 $788,222 $1,923,699 $2,475,962 
Cumulative gap as a percentage of interest-earning assets9.4 %11.8 %28.7 %37.0 %

The table above indicates that the Corporation should anticipate a greater amount of assets repricing than liabilities in the next twelve months. However, this table and analysis is limited as it does not take into account the magnitude of repricing due to rate changes.

Table 13—Net Interest Income - Summary of Earnings at Risk Simulation

Management also performs a simulation of net interest income to measure interest rate exposure. The following table demonstrates the anticipated impact of an instantaneous and parallel interest rate shift, or "shock," to the yield curve on the Corporation's net interest income over the next twelve months. This simulation incorporates the same assumptions noted above and assumes a static balance sheet with no incremental growth in interest-earning assets or interest-bearing liabilities over the next twelve months.

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The changes to net interest income are shown in the below table at December 31, 2021. The results suggest the Corporation's year-end balance sheet is asset sensitive as net interest income is projected to increase in a rising rate environment. The Corporation acknowledges that the excess liquidity at year end is materially elevated and significantly adds to the increased asset sensitivity modelled within the rising rate scenarios. Actual results will likely be different than modeled due to changes in excess liquidity and other numerous factors, including interest rates earned on new loans and investments as well as rates paid on new and existing deposits and new borrowings. The changes to net interest income shown below are in compliance with the Corporation's policy guidelines.
Estimated Change in Net Interest Income Over Next 12 Months
(Dollars in thousands)AmountPercent
Rate shock - Change in interest rates
+300 basis points$56,478 31.51 %
+200 basis points38,932 21.72 
+100 basis points20,506 11.44 
-100 basis points(4,259)(2.38)

Credit Risk

Originating loans exposes the Corporation to credit risk, which is the risk that the principal balance of a loan and any related interest will not be collected due to the inability of the borrower to repay the loan. The Corporation manages credit risk in the loan portfolio through adherence to consistent standards, guidelines and limitations established by the Board of Directors. Written loan policies establish underwriting standards, lending limits and other standards or limits as deemed necessary and prudent. While the Corporation has strict underwriting, review, and monitoring procedures in place, these procedures cannot eliminate all of the risks related to these lending activities.

The Corporation's loan review department conducts ongoing, independent reviews of the lending process to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations and provides objective measurement of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio.

The Corporation focuses on both assessing the borrower's capacity and willingness to repay and obtaining sufficient collateral. Commercial, financial and agricultural loans are generally secured by the borrower's assets and by personal guarantees. Commercial real estate, construction and residential real estate secured for business purposes loans are originated primarily within the Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey market areas at prudent loan-to-value ratios and are often supported by a guarantee of the borrowers. Management closely monitors the composition and quality of the total commercial loan portfolio to ensure that any credit concentrations by borrower or industry are identified and managed. See "Risk Factors" included herein under Item 1A for additional information on lending risk related to commercial loans.

The Corporation originates fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans that are secured by the underlying 1- to 4-family residential properties for personal purposes. Credit risk exposure in this area of lending is minimized by the evaluation of the creditworthiness of the borrower, including debt-to-equity ratios, credit scores and adherence to underwriting policies that emphasize conservative loan-to-value ratios of generally no more than 80%. Residential mortgage loans granted in excess of the 80% loan-to-value ratio are generally insured by private mortgage insurance.

Credit risk in the consumer loan portfolio is controlled by strict adherence to underwriting standards that consider debt-to-income levels and the creditworthiness of the borrower and, if secured, collateral values. In the home equity loan portfolio, combined loan-to-value ratios are generally limited to 80%, but may be increased to 85% for the Corporation's strongest profile borrowers. Other credit considerations and compensating factors may warrant higher combined loan-to-value ratios. These loans are included within the portfolio of loans to individuals.

The primary risks that are involved with lease financing receivables are credit underwriting and borrower industry concentrations. The Corporation has strict underwriting, review, and monitoring procedures in place to mitigate these risks. Risk also lies in the residual value of the underlying equipment. Residual values are subject to judgments as to the value of the underlying equipment that can be affected by changes in economic and market conditions and the financial viability of the residual guarantors and insurers. To the extent not guaranteed or assumed by a third party, or otherwise insured against, the Corporation bears the risk of ownership of the leased assets. This includes the risk that the actual value of the leased assets at the end of the lease term will be less than the residual value. The Corporation greatly reduces this risk primarily by using $1.00 buyout leases and equipment finance agreements, in which the entire cost of the leased equipment is included in the contractual
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payments, leaving no residual payment at the end of the lease term for the majority of the lease portfolio.

The Corporation closely monitors delinquencies as another means of maintaining asset quality. Collection efforts begin after a loan payment is missed, by attempting to contact all borrowers. If collection attempts fail, the Corporation will proceed to gain control of all collateral in a timely manner in order to minimize losses. While liquidation and recovery efforts continue, officers continue to work with the borrowers, if appropriate, to recover all monies owed to the Corporation.

Liquidity

The Corporation, in its role as a financial intermediary, is exposed to certain liquidity risks. Liquidity refers to the Corporation's ability to ensure that sufficient cash flows and liquid assets are available to satisfy demand for loans, deposit withdrawals, repayment of borrowings, certificates of deposit at maturity, operating expense and capital expenditures. The Corporation manages liquidity risk by measuring and monitoring liquidity sources and estimated funding needs on a daily basis. The Corporation has a contingency funding plan in place to address liquidity needs in the event of an institution-specific or a systemic financial crisis.

Sources of Funds

Core deposits continue to be the largest significant funding source for the Corporation. These deposits are primarily generated from individuals, businesses, municipalities and non-profit customers located in our primary service areas. The Corporation faces increased competition for these deposits from a large array of financial market participants, including banks, credit unions, savings institutions, mutual funds, security dealers and others.

As part of its diversified funding strategy, the Corporation also utilizes a mix of short-term and long-term wholesale funding providers. Wholesale funding includes federal funds purchases from correspondent banks, secured borrowing lines from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and, at times, brokered deposits and other similar sources.

Cash Requirements

The Corporation has cash requirements for various financial obligations, including contractual obligations and commitments that require cash payments. The most significant contractual obligation, in both the under and over one-year time period, is for the Bank to repay certificates of deposit and long-term borrowings. The Bank anticipates meeting these obligations by utilizing on-balance sheet liquidity and continuing to provide convenient depository and cash management services through its financial center network, thereby replacing these contractual obligations with similar fund sources at rates that are competitive in our market. The Bank will also use borrowings and brokered deposits to meet its obligations.

Commitments to extend credit are the Bank's most significant commitment in both the under and over one-year time periods. These commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements in that these commitments often expire without being drawn upon.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements, refer to Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of this Form 10-K.

Item 7A.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. In the normal course of its business activities including lending, investing, receiving deposits and borrowing funds, the Corporation is subject to changes in the economic value and/or earnings potential of the assets and liabilities due to changes in interest rates. The Corporation's Investment Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for managing interest rate risk in a manner so as to provide adequate and reliable earnings. This is accomplished through the establishment of policy limits on maximum risk exposures, as well as the regular and timely monitoring of reports designed to quantify risk and return levels. The Corporation's Board of Directors establishes policies that govern interest rate risk management.

Information with respect to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk can be found in Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" including Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity.
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Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The following audited consolidated financial statements and related documents are set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K on the following pages:

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Auditor Name: KPMG, LLP
Auditor Location: Philadelphia, PA
Auditor Firm ID: 185

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Univest Financial Corporation:
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Univest Financial Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 25, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for the recognition and measurement of credit losses as of January 1, 2020 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, which established Accounting Standards Codification Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, and its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, which established Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Valuation of the allowance for credit losses related to pooled loans

As discussed in Notes 1 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s allowance for credit losses on loans and leases was $71.9 million as of December 31, 2021, a portion of which is related to pooled loans (the
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collective ACL). The Company utilizes a discounted cash flow (DCF) model to calculate the present value of the expected cash flows for pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics and compares the results of this calculation to the amortized cost basis to determine its collective ACL balance. The contractual term used in projecting the cash flows of a loan is based on the maturity date of a loan and is adjusted for prepayment or curtailment assumptions which may shorten that contractual time period. The Company estimated the collective ACL using a model that incorporates probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) components. The PD model component incorporates economic factors into forecasting within the DCF model utilizing a method which generates PD rate inputs by analyzing how one or more economic factors, chosen based on statistical correlation to a loan pool’s performance, change the default rate using a statistical regression analysis. The reasonable and supportable forecasts and scenarios are based on the projected performance of the selected economic variables which are sourced from a third party. Management evaluated the likelihood of each scenario to determine a reasonable and supportable forecast, including the relevant economic factors (loss driver selection). Management utilizes a four quarter forecast period followed by a four quarter reversion to historical averages. The LGD model component is determined utilizing an estimation technique that derives a LGD input from segment specific risk curves that correlate LGD with PD. The effective interest rate of the underlying loans of the Company serves as the discount rate applied to the expected periodic cash flows. The collective ACL estimate also included consideration of the need for qualitative adjustments related to factors that are not fully captured in the quantitative model.

We identified the assessment of the collective ACL as a critical audit matter. Such assessment required complex auditor judgment, and specialized skills and knowledge in the industry due to significant measurement uncertainty. The assessment of the collective ACL encompassed the evaluation of the collective ACL methodology, including the assumptions used to estimate (1) the PD rate input and its key assumptions including loan pool segmentation, peer selection, the historical observation period, and loss driver selection, (2) the reasonable and supportable economic forecast and scenarios and (3) the LGD input. In addition, auditor judgment was required to evaluate the sufficiency of audit evidence obtained.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the Company’s measurement of the collective ACL, including controls over the:

governance and oversight over the collective ACL methodology
development of the PD rate input and LGD rate input
determination of the key assumptions used to estimate the PD rate input, reasonable and supportable economic forecast and scenarios, and the LGD rate input
measurement and on-going monitoring of the collective ACL estimate.

We evaluated the Company’s process to develop the collective ACL estimate by testing certain sources of data, factors, and assumptions that the Company used and considered, including the relevance and reliability of such data, factors and assumptions. In addition, we involved credit risk professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in:

evaluating the Company's collective ACL methodology for compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
evaluating the assumptions used in determining the PD rate input, reasonable and supportable economic forecast, and LGD rate input, by inspecting management's model and methodology documentation and through comparisons against Company specific metrics and applicable industry and regulatory practices
determining whether loans are pooled by similar risk characteristics by comparing to the Company's business and environment and relevant industry practices.

We also assessed the sufficiency of the audit evidence obtained related to the collective ACL estimate by evaluating the:

cumulative results of the audit procedures
qualitative aspects of the Company's accounting practices
potential bias in the accounting estimate.

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We have served as the Company's auditor since 2004.
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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)20212020
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$49,202 $62,555 
Interest-earning deposits with other banks840,948 157,303 
Cash and cash equivalents890,150 219,858 
Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value $178,402 and $156,325 at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively)
176,983 151,257 
Investment securities available-for-sale (amortized cost $319,474 and $221,254, net of allowance for credit losses of $929 and $869 at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively)
317,007 218,640 
Investments in equity securities2,999 3,279 
Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock, at cost28,186 28,183 
Loans held for sale21,600 37,039 
Loans and leases held for investment5,310,017 5,306,841 
Less: Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases(71,924)(83,044)
Net loans and leases held for investment5,238,093 5,223,797 
Premises and equipment, net56,882 55,636 
Operating lease right-of-use asset30,407 34,325 
Goodwill175,510 172,559 
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization11,848 8,866 
Bank owned life insurance118,699 117,718 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets54,057 65,339 
Total assets$7,122,421 $6,336,496 
LIABILITIES
Noninterest-bearing deposits$2,065,423 $1,690,663 
Interest-bearing deposits3,989,701 3,552,052 
Total deposits6,055,124 5,242,715 
Short-term borrowings20,106 17,906 
Long-term debt95,000 110,000 
Subordinated notes98,874 183,515 
Operating lease liabilities33,453 37,690 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities46,070 52,198 
Total liabilities6,348,627 5,644,024 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $5 par value: 48,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2021 and 2020; 31,556,799 shares issued at December 31, 2021 and 2020; 29,500,542 and 29,295,052 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively
157,784 157,784 
Additional paid-in capital299,181 296,186 
Retained earnings375,124 306,899 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit(16,353)(22,144)
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,056,257 and 2,261,747 shares at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively
(41,942)(46,253)
Total shareholders' equity773,794 692,472 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$7,122,421 $6,336,496 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)202120202019
Interest income
Interest and fees on loans and leases$201,347 $193,105 $196,983 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
Taxable6,136 7,842 10,660 
Exempt from federal income taxes170 678 1,420 
Interest on deposits with other banks661 574 2,876 
Interest and dividends on other earning assets1,417 1,746 2,154 
Total interest income209,731 203,945 214,093 
Interest expense
Interest on demand deposits5,581 7,724 18,633 
Interest on savings deposits1,114 2,057 3,660 
Interest on time deposits6,178 9,835 13,276 
Interest on short-term borrowings8 327 1,012 
Interest on long-term debt and subordinated notes 8,467 9,641 8,280 
Total interest expense21,348 29,584 44,861 
Net interest income188,383 174,361 169,232 
(Reversal of provision) provision for credit losses(10,132)40,794 8,511 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses198,515 133,567 160,721 
Noninterest income
Trust fee income8,403 7,703 7,826 
Service charges on deposit accounts5,504 4,845 5,946 
Investment advisory commission and fee income18,936 15,944 15,940 
Insurance commission and fee income16,357 16,087 16,571 
Other service fee income10,275 7,543 9,341 
Bank owned life insurance income3,981 2,940 3,179 
Net gain on sales of investment securities145 871 54 
Net gain on mortgage banking activities15,141 16,442 3,946 
Other income4,482 5,953 2,619 
Total noninterest income83,224 78,328 65,422 
Noninterest expense
Salaries, benefits and commissions104,191 93,208 88,289 
Net occupancy10,397 10,358 10,221 
Equipment3,899 3,841 4,170 
Data processing12,743 11,333 10,450 
Professional fees7,687 5,338 5,563 
Marketing and advertising2,063 1,975 2,594 
Deposit insurance premiums2,712 2,591 780 
Intangible expenses979 1,216 1,595 
Restructuring charges 1,439 — 
Other expense22,738 23,699 22,428 
Total noninterest expense167,409 154,998 146,090 
Income before income taxes114,330 56,897 80,053 
Income tax expense22,529 9,981 14,334 
Net income$91,801 $46,916 $65,719 
Net income per share:
Basic$3.12 $1.60 $2.24 
Diluted3.11 1.60 2.24 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Before
Tax
Amount
Tax
Expense
(Benefit)
Net of
Tax
Amount
Before
Tax
Amount
Tax
Expense
(Benefit)
Net of
Tax
Amount
Before
Tax
Amount
Tax
Expense
(Benefit)
Net of
Tax
Amount
Income$114,330 $22,529 $91,801 $56,897 $9,981 $46,916 $80,053 $14,334 $65,719 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities:
Net unrealized holding gains arising during the period292 61 231 2,346 493 1,853 10,168 2,135 8,033 
Provision for credit losses60 13 47 569 119 450 — — — 
Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains on sales realized in net income (1)(145)(30)(115)(871)(183)(688)(54)(11)(43)
Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities207 44 163 2,044 429 1,615 10,114 2,124 7,990 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges:
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period28 6 22 (553)(116)(437)(420)(88)(332)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net losses (gains) realized in net income (2)304 64 240 254 53 201 (22)(5)(17)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges332 70 262 (299)(63)(236)(442)(93)(349)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period5,476 1,150 4,326 (3,772)(792)(2,980)(2,308)(485)(1,823)
Less: amortization of net actuarial loss included in net periodic pension costs (3)1,316 276 1,040 1,202 252 950 1,176 248 928 
Less: accretion of prior service cost included in net periodic pension costs (3)   — — — (181)(38)(143)
Total defined benefit pension plans6,792 1,426 5,366 (2,570)(540)(2,030)(1,313)(275)(1,038)
Other comprehensive income (loss)7,331 1,540 5,791 (825)(174)(651)8,359 1,756 6,603 
Total comprehensive income$121,661 $24,069 $97,592 $56,072 $9,807 $46,265 $88,412 $16,090 $72,322 
(1) Included in net gain on sales of investment securities on the consolidated statements of income (before tax amount).
(2) Included in interest expense on demand deposits on the consolidated statements of income (before tax amount).
(3) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (before tax amount). See Note 13, "Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits" for additional details.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Common
Shares
Outstanding
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Treasury
Stock
Total
Balance at December 31, 201829,270,852 $157,784 $292,401 $248,167 $(28,416)$(45,803)$624,133 
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2016-02 for leases— — — (1,525)— — (1,525)
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2017-12 for derivatives— — — (83)83 — — 
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2017-08 for premium amortization on purchased callable debt securities— — — (39)— (39)
Net income— — — 65,719 — — 65,719 
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax— — — — 6,603 — 6,603 
Cash dividends declared ($0.80 per share)
— — — (23,437)— — (23,437)
Stock-based compensation— — 2,277 — — — 2,277 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plans90,669 — 162 — 2,070 2,233 
Exercise of stock options69,038 — (182)— — 1,385 1,203 
Cancellations of performance-based restricted stock awards(17,349)— 341 — — (341)— 
Purchases of treasury stock(78,581)— — — — (2,045)(2,045)
Balance at December 31, 201929,334,629 $157,784 $294,999 $288,803 $(21,730)$(44,734)$675,122 
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2016-13 for CECL— — — (11,284)237 — (11,047)
Net income— — — 46,916 — — 46,916 
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax benefit— — — — (651)— (651)
Cash dividends declared ($0.60 per share)
— — — (17,522)— — (17,522)
Stock-based compensation— — 1,367 (14)— — 1,353 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plans140,721 — (197)— — 2,566 2,369 
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld to cover taxes13,175 — (346)— — 276 (70)
Exercise of stock options21,500 — (55)— — 439 384 
Cancellations of performance-based restricted stock awards(14,777)— 418 — — (418)— 
Purchases of treasury stock(200,196)— — — — (4,382)(4,382)
Balance at December 31, 202029,295,052 $157,784 $296,186 $306,899 $(22,144)$(46,253)$692,472 
Net income   91,801   91,801 
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax    5,791  5,791 
Cash dividends declared ($0.80 per share)
   (23,519)  (23,519)
Stock-based compensation  3,513 (56)  3,457 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plans86,187  153 (1) 2,232 2,384 
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld to cover taxes43,963  (1,153)  798 (355)
Exercise of stock options93,033  155   1,903 2,058 
Cancellations of performance-based restricted stock awards(7,199) 327   (327) 
Purchases of treasury stock(10,494)    (295)(295)
Balance at December 31, 202129,500,542 $157,784 $299,181 $375,124 $(16,353)$(41,942)$773,794 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$91,801 $46,916 $65,719 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
(Reversal of provision) provision for credit losses(10,132)40,794 8,511 
Depreciation of premises and equipment4,662 4,780 5,277 
Net gain on sales of investment securities(145)(871)(54)
Net gain on mortgage banking activities(15,141)(16,442)(3,946)
Bank owned life insurance income(3,981)(2,940)(3,179)
Net amortization of investment securities premiums and discounts2,676 2,594 1,738 
Amortization, fair market value adjustments and capitalization of servicing rights(1,470)218 141 
Net (accretion) amortization of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments(144)42 (761)
Stock-based compensation3,698 1,480 2,348 
Intangible expenses 979 1,216 1,595 
Other adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in by operating activities(4,963)(5,485)(1,635)
Deferred tax expense (benefit)3,553 (9,854)(1,807)
Originations of loans held for sale(495,710)(484,842)(227,083)
Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale527,855 468,070 227,473 
Contributions to pension and other postretirement benefit plans(265)(270)(266)
Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets(3,131)(2,835)(2,332)
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities2,195 8,608 1,409 
Net cash provided by operating activities102,337 51,179 73,148 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash paid due to acquisitions(3,820)— — 
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment 1,410 
Purchases of premises and equipment(5,878)(3,753)(3,856)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal repayments of securities held-to-maturity64,583 81,850 34,207 
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal repayments of securities available-for-sale50,431 54,758 67,020 
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale4,636 66,421 26,494 
Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity(91,979)(43,115)(84,733)
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale(154,270)(91,273)(2,993)
Proceeds from sales of money market mutual funds7,328 12,297 5,035 
Purchases of money market mutual funds(6,887)(13,139)(5,413)
Net (increase) decrease in other investments(3)71 83 
Proceeds from sale of loans originally held-for-investment996 14,416 — 
Net increase in loans and leases(2,171)(947,204)(381,343)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned7,255 1,275 720 
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance3,000 — — 
Net cash used in investing activities(126,779)(867,392)(343,369)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in deposits812,375 882,625 474,190 
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings2,200 (774)(171,088)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 125,000 25,000 
Repayment of long-term debt(15,000)(165,000)(20,000)
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes 100,000 — 
Subordinated notes issuance costs (1,552)— 
Repayment of subordinated notes(85,000)(10,000)— 
Payment of contingent consideration on acquisitions(58)(121)(129)
Payment for shares withheld to cover taxes on vesting of restricted stock units(355)(70)— 
Purchases of treasury stock(295)(4,382)(2,045)
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plans 2,384 2,369 2,233 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options2,058 384 1,203 
Cash dividends paid(23,575)(17,536)(23,435)
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Net cash provided by financing activities694,734 910,943 285,929 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents670,292 94,730 15,708 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year219,858 125,128 109,420 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$890,150 $219,858 $125,128 
For the Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest$21,824 $29,233 $44,479 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds 26,589 17,316 17,171 
Non cash transactions:
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned$126 $8,405 $71 
Transfer of loans to loans held for sale996 14,416 — 
Contingent consideration recorded as goodwill1,618 — — 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(All dollar amounts presented in tables are in thousands, except share and per share data. "N/M" equates to "not meaningful" "-" equates to "zero" or "doesn't round to a reportable number" and "N/A" equates to "not applicable".)

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

Univest Financial Corporation (the Corporation) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Univest Bank and Trust Co. (the Bank), is engaged in domestic banking services for individuals, businesses, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Bank is the parent company of Girard Investment Services, LLC, a full-service registered introducing broker-dealer and a licensed insurance agency, Girard Advisory Services, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm, and Girard Pension Services, LLC, a registered investment advisor, which provides investment consulting and management services to municipal entities. The Bank is also the parent company of Univest Insurance, LLC, an independent insurance agency, and Univest Capital, Inc., an equipment financing business. The Bank's subsidiaries enhance the traditional banking services provided by the Bank.   
The Bank serves Bucks, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and York Counties in Pennsylvania and Atlantic, Burlington and Cape May Counties in New Jersey through 37 banking offices and provides banking services to the residents and employees of 14 retirement communities.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the Bank as the Corporation's primary subsidiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. Assets held by the Corporation in a fiduciary or agency capacity for its customers are not included in the consolidated financial statements since such items are not assets of the Corporation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes include fair value measurement of investment securities available-for-sale and the determination of the allowance for credit losses.

Earnings per Share

The Corporation uses the two-class method to calculate earnings per share as the unvested restricted stock awards outstanding under the Corporation's equity incentive plans are participating shares with nonforfeitable rights to dividends. Restricted stock awards granted prior to January 1, 2019 represent participating shares. Restricted stock units granted subsequent to January 1, 2019 do not contain nonforfeitable dividend rights and are therefore not participating shares. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common shareholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the number of weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if options on common shares had been exercised. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Corporation relate to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units, and are determined using the treasury stock method. The effects of options to issue common stock and unvested restricted stock units are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share in periods in which the effect would be antidilutive. Antidilutive options are those options with weighted average exercise prices in excess of the weighted average market value. Antidilutive restricted stock units are those with hypothetical repurchases of shares, under the treasury stock method, exceeding the average restricted stock units outstanding for the periods presented.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Corporation has defined those items included in the caption "Cash and due from banks" and "Interest-earning deposits with other banks" as cash and cash equivalents. Interest-earning deposits with other banks consist of deposit accounts with other financial institutions generally having maturities of three months or less. At times, such balances exceed the FDIC limits for insurance coverage.

Investment Securities

Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Securities are classified as investment securities held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost if management has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities classified as available-for-sale are those securities that the Corporation intends to hold for an indefinite period of time but not necessarily to maturity. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of estimated income taxes. Any decision to sell a security classified as available-for-sale would be based on various factors, including interest rates, changes in the maturity or mix of the Corporation's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations and other factors. Securities purchased with the intention of recognizing short-term profits are placed in a trading account and are carried at fair value. The Corporation did not have any trading account securities at December 31, 2021 or 2020.

Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the expected life of the securities except for premiums on callable debt securities, which are amortized to the next call date. Due to volatility in the financial markets, there is the risk that any future fair value could vary from that disclosed in the accompanying financial statements. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are recorded on the trade date, determined using the specific identification method, and are included in the consolidated statements of income.

The Corporation measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities, which are comprised of U.S. government agency securities and residential mortgage-backed securities. The Corporation's residential mortgage-backed security holdings are issued by U.S. government entities and agencies and are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses.

Accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities totaled $414 thousand at December 31, 2021 and is included within Accrued interest receivable and other assets. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. Held-to-maturity debt securities are typically classified as nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest. When held-to-maturity debt securities are placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed.

The Corporation measures expected credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities when the Corporation does not intend to sell, or when it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For available-for-sale debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Corporation evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Corporation considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, equal to the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Economic forecast data is utilized to calculate the present value of expected cash flows. The Corporation obtains its forecast data through a subscription to a widely recognized and relied upon company who publishes various forecast scenarios. Management evaluates the various scenarios to determine a reasonable and supportable scenario, and utilizes a single scenario, or a combination of scenarios, in the model. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities is included within Investment securities available-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded within Provision for credit losses on the consolidated statement of income. Losses are charged against the allowance when the Corporation believes the collectability of an available-for-sale security is in jeopardy or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

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Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $593 thousand at December 31, 2021 and is included within Accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. Available-for-sale debt securities are typically classified as nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest. When available-for-sale debt securities are placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed.

Equity securities are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.

Investment Securities - Prior to ASU No. 2016-13 adoption

The Corporation adopted ASU No. 2016-13 effective January 1, 2020. Financial statement amounts related to Investment Securities recorded as of December 31, 2019 and for the period ended December 31, 2019 is presented in accordance with the accounting policies described in the following sections. The following sections were carried forward from the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Securities are classified as investment securities held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost if management has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities purchased with the intention of recognizing short-term profits are placed in the trading account and are carried at fair value. The Corporation did not have any trading account securities at December 31, 2019. Securities classified as available-for-sale are those securities that the Corporation intends to hold for an indefinite period of time but not necessarily to maturity. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of estimated income taxes, reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders' equity. Any decision to sell a security classified as available-for-sale would be based on various factors, including interest rates, changes in the maturity or mix of the Corporation's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations and other factors. Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date.

Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the expected life of the securities except for premiums on callable debt securities which are amortized to the earliest call date, effective January 1, 2019, in accordance with ASU No. 2017-08. Due to volatility in the financial markets, there is the risk that any future fair value could vary from that disclosed in the accompanying financial statements. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are recorded on the trade date, determined using the specific identification method and are included in the consolidated statements of income.

Management evaluates debt securities, which are comprised of U.S. government, government sponsored agencies, municipalities, corporations and other issuers, for other-than-temporary impairment by considering the current economic conditions, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, market interest rates, creditworthiness of the issuer and the credit rating of each security. Unrealized losses on the Corporation’s investments in debt securities that are deemed temporary in nature are recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax. Should it be determined that a security is impacted by deteriorating credit or if it is expected the value will not recover during the expected holding period, the credit portion of the loss is recognized in earnings.

Equity securities are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income effective January 1, 2018, in accordance with ASU No. 2016-01. The Corporation evaluates its equity securities for impairment.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, Federal Reserve Bank Stock and Certain Other Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Values

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank held $14.6 million in Federal Reserve Bank stock as required by the Federal Reserve Bank. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), and as such, is required to hold FHLB stock as a condition of membership as determined by the FHLB. The Bank is required to hold additional stock in the FHLB in relation to the level of outstanding borrowings. The Bank held $13.5 million of FHLB stock at December 31, 2021 and 2020. Because ownership is restricted, the fair values of these investments are not readily determinable. As such, these investments are recorded at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. The Corporation determined there was no impairment of its investments in these stocks at December 31, 2021 or 2020.

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Loans Held for Sale

The Corporation may elect the fair value option for loans intended for sale in the secondary market. This election is made on a loan level basis at the time of origination. If the fair value option is not elected, loans held for sale were carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, loans held for sale were accounted for under the fair value option. Cash payments and cash receipts resulting from acquisitions and sales of loans are classified as operating cash flows if those loans are acquired specifically for resale. Cash receipts resulting from sales of loans that were not specifically acquired for resale are classified as investing cash inflows regardless of a change in the purpose for holding those loans.

Loans and Leases

Loans that the Corporation has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at amortized cost, which is the principal amount, net of deferred fees and costs, and the allowance for credit losses. Lease financings are stated at net investment amount, consisting of the present value of lease payments and unguaranteed residual value, plus initial direct costs.

A loan or lease is typically classified as nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest, even though the loan or lease is currently performing. When a loan or lease is classified as nonaccrual, the accrual of interest on such a loan or lease is discontinued. A loan or lease may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. When a loan or lease is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed and the amortization of the deferred fees and costs is suspended. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans and leases are either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to management's judgment as to the ultimate collectability of principal. Loans and leases are usually restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.

A loan or lease is classified as a troubled debt restructuring when a concession has been granted to an existing borrower experiencing financial difficulties. The Corporation grants concessions to existing borrowers primarily related to extensions of interest-only payment periods and an occasional payment modification. These modifications typically are for up to one year. The goal when restructuring a credit is to establish a reasonable period of time to provide cash flow relief to customers experiencing cash flow difficulties. Accruing troubled debt restructured loans are primarily comprised of loans on which interest is being accrued under the restructured terms, and the loans are current or less than 90 days past due.

The Corporation modified certain loans and leases via principal and/or interest deferrals in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customer Affected by the Coronavirus during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2021. In accordance with such guidance, these loans and leases were not categorized as troubled debt restructurings.

Accrued interest receivable on loans and leases held for investment totaled $11.9 million at December 31, 2021 and is included within Accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. $11.5 million of this amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. $355 thousand of this amount represents accrued interest receivable on loans that were modified in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customer Affected by the Coronavirus and includes an allowance for credit losses of $5 thousand.

Overdraft deposits are reclassified as loans and are included in the total loans and leases on the balance sheet.

Loan and Lease Fees

Fees collected upon loan or lease originations and certain direct costs of originating loans and leases are deferred and recognized over the contractual lives of the related loans and leases as yield adjustments using the interest method. Upon prepayment or other disposition of the underlying loans and leases before their contractual maturities, any associated unearned fees or unamortized costs are recognized. Initial direct costs, comprised of commissions paid that would not have been incurred if the lease had not been obtained, are deferred and amortized over the life of the contract, and are classified within net interest income.

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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases

The allowance for credit losses (ACL) on loans and leases is a valuation account that is used to present the net amount expected to be collected on a loan or lease. The ACL on loans and leases is measured on a collective (pooled) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The ACL on loans and leases is adjusted through provision for credit losses as a charge against, or credit to, earnings. Loans and leases deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the ACL on loans and leases, and any subsequent recoveries are credited to the ACL on loans and leases. Management evaluates the ACL on loans and leases on a quarterly basis and when changes in the reserve are necessary, an adjustment is made. The ACL on loans and leases is included within Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the ACL on loans and leases are recorded within Provision for credit losses on the consolidated statements of income.

Management utilizes a discounted cash flow (DCF) model to calculate the present value of the expected cash flows for pools of loans and leases that share similar risk characteristics and compares the results of this calculation to the amortized cost basis of such loans and leases to determine its allowance for credit loss balance.

Management uses relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts in calculating its ACL. Historical credit loss experience provides one of the bases for the estimation of expected credit losses. Management determines whether there is a need to make qualitative adjustments to historical loss information by monitoring certain factors including differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics as well as for changes in external or environmental conditions, or other relevant factors.

The contractual term used in projecting the cash flows of a loan is based on the maturity date of a loan, and is adjusted for prepayment or curtailment assumptions which may shorten that contractual time period. Options to extend are considered by management in determining the contractual term.

The key inputs to the DCF model are (1) probability of default, (2) loss given default, (3) prepayment and curtailment rates, (4) recovery delay, (5) reasonable and supportable economic forecasts, (6) forecast reversion period, (7) expected recoveries on charged off loans, and (8) discount rate.

Probability of Default (PD)

In order to incorporate economic factors into forecasting within the DCF model, management elected to use the Loss Driver method to generate the PD rate inputs. The Loss Driver method analyzes how one or more economic factors change the default rate using a statistical regression analysis. Management selects economic factors for each loan pool that have strong correlations to historical default rates, and reviews the economic factors selected on an annual basis. For the period ended December 31, 2021, the factors management selected were unemployment rate, GDP, and housing pricing index.

Loss Given Default (LGD)

Management elected to use the Frye Jacobs parameter for determining the LGD input, which is an estimation technique that derives a LGD input from segment specific risk curves that correlates LGD with PD.
Prepayment and Curtailment rates

Prepayment Rates: Loan and lease level transaction data is used to calculate quarterly prepayment rates using available historical loan and lease level data. Those quarterly rates are annualized and the average of the annualized rates is used in the DCF calculation for fixed payment or term loans. Rates are calculated for each pool.

Curtailment Rates: Loan level transaction data is used to calculate annual curtailment rates using available historical loan level data. The average of the historical rates is used in the DCF model for interest only payment or line of credit type loans. Rates are calculated for each pool.

Recovery Delay

The recovery delay input within the DCF calculation represents an estimate of the period of time between when a modeled default occurs and the ultimate resolution of that default, specifically the portion of that default that does not result in a loss. Management analyzes historical recovery activity on previous default activity to subjectively determine an appropriate recovery delay for each pool.

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Reasonable and Supportable Forecasts

The forecast data used in the DCF model is obtained via a subscription to a widely recognized and relied upon company who publishes various forecast scenarios. Management evaluates the various scenarios to determine a reasonable and supportable scenario and utilizes a single scenario, or a combination of scenarios, in the model.

Forecast Reversion Period

Management uses forecasts to predict how economic factors will perform and has determined to use a four quarter forecast period as well as a four quarter straight-line reversion period to historical averages (also commonly referred to as the mean reversion period).

Expected Recoveries on Charged-off Loans

Management performs an analysis to estimate recoveries that could be reasonably expected based on historical experience in order to account for expected recoveries on loans that have already been fully charged-off and are not included in the ACL calculation.

Discount Rate

The effective interest rate of the underlying loans and leases of the Corporation serves as the discount rate applied to the expected periodic cash flows. Management adjusts the effective interest rate used to discount expected cash flows to incorporate expected prepayments which can be reasonably estimated for each pool.

Individual Evaluation

Management evaluates individual instruments for expected credit losses when those instruments do not share similar risk characteristics with instruments evaluated using a collective (pooled) basis. Instruments will not be included in both collective and individual analyses. Individual analysis will establish a specific reserve for instruments in scope. All loans on nonaccrual status are individually evaluated for a specific reserve.

Management considers a financial asset as collateral-dependent when the debtor is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the sale or operation of the collateral, based on management's assessment as of the reporting date.

Reserve for Loan and Lease Losses - Prior to ASU No. 2016-13 adoption

The Corporation adopted ASU No. 2016-13 effective January 1, 2020. Financial statement amounts related to the Allowance For Credit Losses On Loans and Leases recorded as of December 31, 2019 and for the period ended December 31, 2019 is presented in accordance with the accounting policies described in the following sections. The following sections were carried forward from the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The reserve for loan and lease losses is maintained at a level representing management's best estimate of known risks and inherent losses in the portfolio, based upon management's evaluation of the portfolio's collectability. Management evaluates the need to establish reserves against losses on loans and leases on a quarterly basis. When changes in the reserve are necessary, an adjustment is made

The reserve for loan and lease losses is adjusted through provisions for loan and lease losses charged against or credited to income. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the reserve for loan and lease losses, and any subsequent recoveries are credited to the reserve.

Reserve Required for Impaired Loans and Leases

A loan or lease is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect future payments of principal or interest as contractually due. The Bank applies its normal loan review procedures in determining if a loan is impaired, which includes reviewing the collectability of delinquent and internally classified loans on a regular basis and at least quarterly. In determining the likelihood of collecting principal and interest, the Bank considers all available and relevant information, including the borrower's actual and projected cash flows, balance sheet strength, liquidity and overall financial position. Additionally, all loans classified as troubled debt restructurings are considered
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impaired. When a loan is classified as impaired, an impairment analysis is performed within the quarter in which a loan is identified as impaired to determine if a valuation allowance is needed. The Bank re-examines each impaired loan on a quarterly basis to determine if any adjustment to the valuation allowance or net carrying amount of a loan is required. The Bank recognizes charge-offs associated with impaired loans when all or a portion of a loan is considered to be uncollectible. In measuring impairment, the Bank determines whether or not the loan is collateral dependent. A loan is collateral dependent if repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral, which includes repayment from the proceeds from the sale of the collateral, cash flows from the continued operation of the collateral, or both, and there are no other available and reliable repayment sources. To determine the initial amount of impairment for a collateral dependent loan, the Bank utilizes a recent appraisal, an agreement of sale or a letter of intent. If the fair value of the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, is less than the loan's carrying amount, the Bank adds a provision to the reserve for loan and lease losses in the amount of the difference between fair value, less costs to sell, and the loan or lease's carrying amount. In subsequent periods, the Bank takes into consideration current facts and circumstances in analyzing whether the fair value of the collateral has increased or decreased significantly such that a change to the corresponding valuation allowance is required. If current facts and circumstances are insufficient to determine fair value, the Bank obtains a new appraisal.

For loans that are not collateral dependent, the Bank establishes a specific reserve on impaired loans based on management's estimate of the discounted cash flows the Bank expects to receive from the borrower. Factors considered in evaluating such cash flows include: (1) the strength of the customer's personal or business cash flows and personal guarantees; (2) the borrower's effort to cure the delinquency; (3) the availability of other sources of repayment; (4) the type and value of collateral, if applicable; and (5) the strength of our collateral position, if applicable.

General Reserve on the Remainder of the Portfolio

The Bank establishes a general reserve for loans and leases that are not considered impaired to recognize the inherent losses associated with lending activities. This general reserve is determined by segmenting the loan portfolio and assigning reserve factors to each category. The reserve factors are calculated using the Bank's historical losses over a determined observation period and loss emergence periods, and are adjusted for significant factors that, in management's judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. These significant factors include:

Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collection, charge-off and recovery practices not considered elsewhere in estimating credit losses;
Changes in national, regional, and local economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, including the condition of various market segments;
Changes in the size and composition of the portfolio and in the terms of loans;
Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff;
Changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of nonaccrual loans, and the volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans;
Changes in the quality of the institution’s loan review system;
Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;
The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations; and
The effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the institution’s existing portfolio.

The Corporation maintains a reserve in other liabilities for off-balance sheet credit exposures that currently are unfunded in categories with historical loss experience.

Premises and Equipment

Land is stated at cost, and premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method and charged to operating expenses over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the expected life of the related lease or the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. The estimated useful life for new buildings constructed on land owned is forty years. For new buildings constructed on leased land or land improvements, the estimated useful life is the initial term including anticipated renewable terms, typically not exceeding twenty-five years. The useful life of purchased existing buildings is the estimated remaining useful life at the time of the purchase. Furniture, fixtures and equipment have estimated useful lives ranging from three to ten years. When assets are retired, or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Corporation accounts for its acquisitions using the purchase accounting method. Purchase accounting requires the total purchase price to be allocated to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain intangible assets that must be recognized. Typically, this allocation results in the purchase price exceeding the fair value of net assets acquired, which is recorded as goodwill. Core deposit intangibles are a measure of the value of checking, money market and savings deposits acquired in business combinations accounted for under the purchase method. Core deposit intangibles are amortized using the sum of the year's digits over their estimated useful lives of up to fifteen years. Customer-related intangibles are the value associated with the existing customer base acquired in business combinations accounted for under the purchase method. Customer-related intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives of five to twelve years. The Corporation performs an assessment of goodwill at least on an annual basis or more often if events and circumstances indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed. The Corporation also completes an impairment test for other intangible assets on an annual basis or more often if events and circumstances indicate a possible impairment. The Corporation has selected October 31st as the date to perform the annual impairment test.

Servicing rights are recognized as separate assets when loans are sold and the servicing rights are retained. Capitalized servicing rights are reported in other intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income on a basis similar to the interest method and an accelerated amortization method for loan payoffs. Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment, on a quarterly basis, based upon the estimated fair value of the rights as compared to their amortized cost. The Corporation estimates the fair value of servicing rights using discounted cash flow models that calculate the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The model uses readily available prepayment speed assumptions for the portfolios serviced. The impairment test stratifies servicing assets based on predominant risk characteristics of the underlying financial assets such as the term and interest rate. In conjunction with the impairment test, the Corporation records a valuation allowance when the fair value of the stratified servicing asset is less than amortized cost. Subsequent changes in the valuation of the assets are recorded as either an increase or a reduction of the valuation allowance, however, if the fair value exceeds amortized cost, such excess will not be recognized.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Corporation has invested in bank-owned life insurance (BOLI). BOLI involves the purchasing of life insurance by the Corporation for certain employees. The Corporation is the owner and beneficiary of the policies, however certain policies include split-dollar endorsements. Under these endorsements, beneficiaries of the insured individuals are entitled to a portion of the proceeds from the policy upon death of the insured. The life insurance investment is carried at the net cash surrender value of the underlying policies. Changes in the net cash surrender value of these policies are reflected in noninterest income. Proceeds from and purchases of bank-owned life insurance are reflected on the consolidated statements of cash flows under investing activities. The Corporation recognizes a liability for the future death benefit for certain endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements that provide an employee with a death benefit in a postretirement period.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned (OREO) represents properties that the Corporation has acquired through foreclosure by either accepting a deed in lieu of foreclosure, or by taking possession of assets that were used as loan collateral. The Corporation reports OREO at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell, adjusted periodically based on current appraisals. Capital improvement expenses associated with the construction or repair of the property are capitalized as part of the cost of the OREO asset. Write-downs and any gain or loss upon the sale of OREO is recorded in Other income. OREO is reported in Accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.

Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

Substantially all employees who were hired before December 8, 2009 are covered by a non-contributory retirement plan. Effective December 31, 2009, the benefits previously accrued under the non-contributory retirement plan were frozen and the plan was amended and converted to a cash balance plan, with participants not losing any pension benefits already earned in the plan. Prior to the cash balance plan conversion, the plan provided benefits based on a formula of each participant's final average pay. Future benefits under the cash balance plan accrue by crediting participants annually with an amount equal to a percentage of earnings in that year based on years of credited service as defined in the plan. Employees hired on or after December 8, 2009 are not eligible to participate in the non-contributory retirement plan. The Corporation also maintains a non-qualified benefit plan that provides supplemental executive retirement benefits to certain former executives, a portion of which is in excess of limits imposed on qualified plans by federal tax law. This non-qualified benefit plan is not offered to new participants and all current participants are now retired. The Corporation provides certain postretirement healthcare and life insurance benefits for
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retired employees. The Corporation's measurement date for plan assets and obligations is fiscal year-end. The Corporation recognizes on its consolidated balance sheet the funded status of its defined pension plans and changes in the funded status of the plan in the year in which the changes occur. An under-funded position would create a liability and an over-funded position would create an asset, with a correlating deferred tax asset or liability. The net impact would be an adjustment to equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The Corporation recognizes as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, the actuarial gains and losses and the prior service costs and credits that arise during the period.

The Corporation sponsors a 401(k) deferred salary savings plan, which is a qualified defined contribution plan, and which covers all employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, and provides that the Corporation make matching contributions as defined by the plan.

The Corporation sponsors a Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan, which was established in 1981 prior to the existence of 401(k) deferred salary savings, employee stock purchase and long-term incentive plans, and therefore is not offered to new participants. All current participants are now retired. This non-qualified plan is accounted for under guidance for deferred compensation arrangements.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Corporation recognizes all derivative financial instruments on its consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If a derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings, or recognized in other comprehensive income until the underlying transaction is recognized in earnings. To determine fair value, the Corporation uses third-party pricing models that incorporate assumptions about market conditions and risks that are current at the reporting date.

The Corporation may use interest-rate swap agreements to modify interest rate characteristics from variable to fixed or fixed to variable in order to reduce the impact of interest rate changes on future net interest income. The Corporation accounts for its interest-rate swap contracts in cash flow hedging relationships by establishing and documenting the effectiveness of the instrument in offsetting the change in cash flows of assets or liabilities that are being hedged. To determine effectiveness, the Corporation performs an analysis to identify if changes in fair value of the derivative correlate to the equivalent changes in the forecasted interest receipts related to a specified hedged item. Recorded amounts related to interest-rate swaps are included in other assets or liabilities. The entire change in the fair values of the derivative instruments designated as hedges of future cash flows are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income until the underlying forecasted transactions occur, at which time the deferred gains and losses are recognized in interest income. In a fair value hedge, the entire change in the fair values of the interest rate swap and hedged item included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is recorded in interest income. The Corporation performs an assessment, both at the inception of the hedge and quarterly thereafter, to determine whether these derivatives are highly effective in offsetting changes in the value of the hedged items.

The Corporation has agreements with third-party financial institutions whereby the third-party financial institution enters into interest rate derivative contracts with loan customers referred to them by the Corporation. By the terms of the agreements, the third-party financial institution has recourse to the Corporation for any exposure created under each swap contract in the event the customer defaults on the swap agreement and the agreement is in a paying position to the third-party financial institution. The Corporation records the fair value of credit derivatives in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation recognizes changes in the fair value of credit derivatives, net of any fees received, in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

In connection with its mortgage banking activities, the Corporation enters into commitments to originate certain fixed-rate residential mortgage loans for customers, also referred to as interest rate locks. In addition, the Corporation enters into forward commitments for the future sale of mortgage loans to third-party investors to hedge the effect of changes in interest rates on the value of the interest rate locks. Forward loan sale commitments may also be in the form of commitments to sell individual mortgage loans at a fixed price at a future date. Both the interest rate locks and the forward loan sale commitments are accounted for as derivatives and carried at fair value. Gross derivative assets and liabilities are recorded within other assets and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, with changes in fair value during the period recorded within the net gain on mortgage banking activities on the consolidated statements of income.

Off-balance Sheet Commitments and Reserve for Unfunded Commitments

Commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of customers. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet financial instruments. The Corporation
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maintains a reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures that are currently unfunded. Management calculates funding rates using historical loan level data at the portfolio level. The current quarter's funding rate is subtracted from the maximum historical funding rate which is then applied to each pool's total available line of credit. The applicable ACL pool level loss rates for the current quarter are then applied to calculate the reserve for unfunded commitments liability each period.

The reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures is included within Accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures are recorded within Provision for credit losses on the consolidated statement of income.

Lease Liabilities and Right-of-Use Assets

The Corporation and its subsidiaries are obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for premises for certain financial centers and other office locations. The Corporation determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception by assessing whether a contract contains a right to control an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. For purposes of calculating operating lease liabilities, lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Corporation will exercise that option and begins when the Corporation has control and possession of the leased property, which may be before rental payments are due under the lease. Right-of use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments, discounted using the Corporation's incremental borrowing rate, over the lease term at the possession date. The Corporation determines its incremental borrowing rate using publicly available information available for debt issuers with similar credit ratings as the Bank, as the substantial majority of the Corporation's leases are related to properties of the Bank. The Corporation separately accounts for lease and non-lease components such as property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. Operating lease expense for the Corporation's leases, which generally have escalating rental payments over the term of the lease, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Most leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms generally containing one or more five-year renewal options. At December 31, 2021, the Corporation's leases have remaining terms of 16 months to 22 years.

Income Taxes

There are two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income taxes approximates cash to be paid or refunded for taxes for the applicable period. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between amounts reported for financial statement and tax purposes. Deferred income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method, such that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between financial reporting amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities based on currently enacted tax laws and tax rates in effect for the periods in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are subject to management's judgment based upon available evidence that future taxes are "more likely than not" to be realized. If management determines that the Corporation is not more likely than not to realize some or all of the net deferred tax asset in the future, a charge to income tax expense may be required to reduce the value of the net deferred tax asset to the expected realizable value. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Penalties are recorded in noninterest expense in the year they are assessed and paid and are treated as a nondeductible expense for tax purposes. Interest is recorded in noninterest expense in the year it is assessed and paid and is treated as a deductible expense for tax purposes.

Stock-Based Compensation

The fair value of share-based awards is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period, on a straight-line basis, based on the grant-date fair value of the awards.

The fair value of restricted stock is equivalent to the fair value of the Corporation's common stock on the date of grant. The Corporation grants performance-based and service-based restricted stock. The performance-based restricted stock vests based upon the Corporation's performance with respect to certain financial measures over a three-year period and based on the passage of time. The service-based restricted stock vests based on the passage of time. The fair value of restricted stock is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period and for performance-based restricted stock is adjusted for a probability factor of achieving the performance goals.

Revenue Recognition

The Corporation's revenue is the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. Revenues are recognized when obligations under the terms of contracts with customers are satisfied, including the transfer of control of the promised goods or
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services to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Corporation expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Corporation provides services to customers which have related performance obligations that are completed to recognize revenue. The Corporation's revenues are generally recognized either immediately upon the completion of the services or over time as the services are performed. Any services performed over time generally require services to be rendered each period and therefore progress in completing these services is measured based upon the passage of time.

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2021

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, "Compensation – Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans." The amendments in this ASU modify the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit plans or other postretirement plans. Disclosures removed by this ASU include the following: (1) amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit costs over the next fiscal year; (2) the amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer; and (3) the effects of a one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates on the net periodic benefit costs and the benefit obligation for postretirement health care benefits. Additional disclosures required by this ASU include: (1) the weighted-average interest crediting rates used in an entity's cash balance pension plans and other similar plans; and (2) explanations for reasons for significant changes in the benefit obligation or plan assets. All amendments should be applied retrospectively. This ASU was effective on January 1, 2021 for the Corporation. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes." The ASU adds new guidance to simplify accounting for income taxes, changes the accounting for certain income tax transactions and makes minor improvements to the codification. This ASU was effective on January 1, 2021 for the Corporation. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Yet to Be Adopted

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-01, "Investments—Equity Securities (Topic 321): Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815." This ASU 2020-01 clarifies the interactions between ASC 321, ASC 323 and ASC 815 and addresses accounting for the transition into and out of the equity method and measuring certain purchased options and forward contracts to acquire investments. This ASU is effective on January 1, 2022 for the Corporation. The Corporation does not expect the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting." The guidance allows for companies to: (1) account for certain contract modifications as a continuation of the existing contract without additional analysis; (2) continue hedge accounting when certain critical terms of a hedging relationship change and assess effectiveness in ways that disregard certain potential sources of ineffectiveness; and (3) make a one-time sale and/or transfer of certain debt securities from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale or trading. This ASU is available for adoption effective immediately, or as of January 1, 2020 or any date thereafter for the Corporation, and applies prospectively to contract modifications and hedging relationships. The one-time election to sell and/or transfer debt securities classified as held-to-maturity may be made at any time after March 12, 2020. The Corporation is in the process of evaluating the amendments and determining the impact on our financial statements.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, "Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)." This guidance simplifies the accounting for convertible debt and convertible preferred stock by removing the requirements to separately present certain conversion features in equity. In addition, the amendments in the ASU also simplify the guidance in ASC 815-40 by removing certain criteria that must be satisfied in order to classify a contract as equity, which is expected to decrease the number of freestanding instruments and embedded derivatives accounted for as assets or liabilities. Finally, the amendments revise the guidance on calculating earnings per share, requiring use of the if-converted method for all convertible instruments and require entities to presume share settlement for purposes of calculating diluted EPS when an instrument may be settled in cash or shares. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 or January 1, 2022 for the Corporation. The Corporation does not expect the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements.

In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-01, which refines the scope of ASU No. 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting", and clarifies some of its guidance as part of the Board’s monitoring of global reference rate reform activities. The ASU permits entities to elect certain optional expedients and exceptions when accounting for derivative contracts and certain hedging relationships affected by
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changes in the interest rates used for discounting cash flows, for computing variation margin settlements, and for calculating price alignment interest in connection with reference rate reform activities under way in global financial markets (the “discounting transition”). This ASU is available for adoption retrospective to March 12, 2020, or prospectively from January 7, 2021, through December 31, 2022, at which time transition is expected to be complete. The Corporation will analyze the potential impact of the provisions of this ASU in connection with its ongoing evaluation of ASU No. 2020-04.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, which amends ASC 805 to require acquiring entities to apply Topic 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. Under current GAAP, an acquirer generally recognizes such items at fair value on the acquisition date. This ASU is intended to improve the accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination by addressing diversity in practice and inconsistency related to the following: recognition of an acquired contract liability, and payment terms and their effect on subsequent revenue recognized by the acquirer. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 or January 1, 2023 for the Corporation. The Corporation does not expect the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements.

Note 2. Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)202120202019
Numerator:
Net income$91,801 $46,916 $65,719 
Net income allocated to unvested restricted stock awards(26)(69)(236)
Net income allocated to common shares$91,775 $46,847 $65,483 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding29,403 29,244 29,300 
Average unvested restricted stock awards(8)(46)(107)
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares outstanding
29,395 29,198 29,193 
Effect of dilutive securities—employee stock options and restricted stock units159 70 68 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding
29,554 29,268 29,261 
Basic earnings per share$3.12 $1.60 $2.24 
Diluted earnings per share$3.11 $1.60 $2.24 
Average anti-dilutive options and restricted stock units excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share277 491 325 

Note 3. Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks and Interest-earning Deposit Accounts

The average balances of cash on deposit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia were $471.7 million and $270.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. There were no reserve requirements at December 31, 2021 or 2020 as a result of the Federal Reserve Board reducing the reserve requirement ratios to zero during the first quarter of 2020.

The Corporation maintains interest-earning deposit accounts at other financial institutions and pledges certain of these deposits as collateral for credit derivatives and interest rate swap agreements. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had $100 thousand of deposits pledged for interest rate swap agreements. See Note 18, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for additional information.

Note 4. Acquisition

Paul I. Sheaffer Insurance Agency

On December 1, 2021, Univest Insurance, LLC, the Bank's insurance subsidiary, completed the acquisition of certain assets of the Paul I. Sheaffer Insurance Agency, a full-service firm providing insurance solutions to businesses and individuals in Central Pennsylvania.
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The Corporation paid $3.8 million in cash at closing with additional contingent consideration to be paid in annual installments over the three-year period ending November 30, 2024, based on the achievement of certain levels of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). The potential aggregate cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement range from $0 to a maximum of $1.9 million over the next three years. As a result of the acquisition, the Corporation recorded goodwill of $3.0 million and customer-related intangibles of $2.5 million. The goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The customer-related intangibles are being amortized over nine years using the sum-of-the-years-digits amortization method.

Note 5. Investment Securities

The following tables show the amortized cost, the estimated fair value and the allowance for credit losses of the held-to-maturity securities and available-for-sale securities at December 31, 2021 and 2020, by contractual maturity within each type:
 At December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Credit LossesFair Value
Securities Held-to-Maturity
U.S. government corporations and agencies:
Within 1 year$6,999 $34 $ $ $7,033 
6,999 34   7,033 
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
After 5 years to 10 years5,208 194   5,402 
Over 10 years164,776 2,175 (984) 165,967 
169,984 2,369 (984) 171,369 
Total$176,983 $2,403 $(984)$ $178,402 
Securities Available-for-Sale
State and political subdivisions:
After 1 year to 5 years$2,326 $7 $ $ $2,333 
2,326 7   2,333 
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Within 1 year31    31 
After 1 year to 5 years153 5   158 
After 5 years to 10 years2,286 82   2,368 
Over 10 years220,153 671 (2,276) 218,548 
222,623 758 (2,276) 221,105 
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
After 5 years to 10 years481 7   488 
Over 10 years2,813  (23) 2,790 
3,294 7 (23) 3,278 
Corporate bonds:
Within 1 year2,500 4   2,504 
After 1 year to 5 years28,731 755 (67)(51)29,368 
After 5 years to 10 years60,000  (703)(878)58,419 
91,231 759 (770)(929)90,291 
Total$319,474 $1,531 $(3,069)$(929)$317,007 


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 At December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Credit LossesFair Value
Securities Held-to-Maturity
U.S. government corporations and agencies:
After 1 year to 5 years$6,998 $171 $— $ $7,169 
6,998 171 —  7,169 
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
After 5 years to 10 years6,325 253 —  6,578 
Over 10 years137,934 4,644 —  142,578 
144,259 4,897 —  149,156 
Total$151,257 $5,068 $— $ $156,325 
Securities Available-for-Sale
State and political subdivisions:
After 1 year to 5 years$3,560 $33 $— $ $3,593 
After 5 years to 10 years9,881 63 —  9,944 
13,441 96 —  13,537 
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
After 1 year to 5 years323 10 —  333 
After 5 years to 10 years1,664 58 —  1,722 
Over 10 years110,018 2,153 (63) 112,108 
112,005 2,221 (63) 114,163 
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
After 5 years to 10 years754 21 —  775 
Over 10 years4,561 — (15) 4,546 
5,315 21 (15) 5,321 
Corporate bonds:
Within 1 year499 —  501 
After 1 year to 5 years29,498 1,440 — (16)30,922 
After 5 years to 10 years60,496 (5,450)(853)54,196 
90,493 1,445 (5,450)(869)85,619 
Total$221,254 $3,783 $(5,528)$(869)$218,640 

Gross unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and changes in the allowance for credit loss are recorded in provision for credit loss expense. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because debt issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties and mortgage-backed securities typically prepay at a rate faster than contractually due.

Securities with a carrying value of $281.7 million and $249.6 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds deposits and other contractual obligations. In addition, securities of $23.0 million and $32.6 million were pledged to secure credit derivatives and interest rate swaps at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. See Note 18, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for additional information.

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The following table presents information related to sales of securities available-for-sale during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Securities available-for-sale:
Proceeds from sales$4,636 $66,421 $26,494 
Gross realized gains on sales145 885 78 
Gross realized losses on sales 14 24 
Tax expense related to net realized gains on sales30 183 11 
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no reportable investments in any single issuer representing more than 10% of shareholders' equity.
The following table shows the fair value of securities that were in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded at December 31, 2021 and 2020, by the length of time those securities were in a continuous loss position.
 Less than
Twelve Months
Twelve Months
or Longer
Total
(Dollars in thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
At December 31, 2021
Securities Held-to-Maturity
Residential mortgage-backed securities$89,837 $(984)$ $ $89,837 $(984)
Total$89,837 $(984)$ $ $89,837 $(984)
Securities Available-for-Sale
Residential mortgage-backed securities$164,326 $(1,816)$12,097 $(460)$176,423 $(2,276)
Collateralized mortgage obligations2,790 (23)  2,790 (23)
Corporate bonds779 (1)  779 (1)
Total$167,895 $(1,840)$12,097 $(460)$179,992 $(2,300)
At December 31, 2020
Securities Held-to-Maturity
Total$— $— $— $— $— $— 
Securities Available-for-Sale
Residential mortgage-backed securities$13,677 $(62)$31 $(1)$13,708 $(63)
Collateralized mortgage obligations4,545 (15)— — 4,545 (15)
Total$18,222 $(77)$31 $(1)$18,253 $(78)

At December 31, 2021, the fair value of held-to-maturity securities in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded was $89.8 million, including unrealized losses of $984 thousand. These holdings were comprised of sixteen federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are U.S. government entities and agencies and are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses. The Corporation did not recognize any credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities for the year ended December 31, 2021 or 2020. Accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities totaled $414 thousand at December 31, 2021 and is included within Accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses.

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At December 31, 2021, the fair value of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded was $180.0 million, including unrealized losses of $2.3 million. These holdings were comprised of (1) 36 federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are U.S. government entities and agencies and are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses, (2) two investment grade corporate bonds and (3) one collateralized mortgage obligation bond. The Corporation does not intend to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position and is unlikely to be required to sell these securities before a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity. The Corporation concluded that the decline in fair value of these securities was not indicative of a credit loss. Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $593 thousand at December 31, 2021 and is included within Accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses.

The table below presents a rollforward by major security type for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 of the allowance for credit losses on securities available-for-sale.

(Dollars in thousands)Corporate Bonds
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Securities Available-for-Sale
Beginning balance$(869)
Additions for securities for which no previous expected credit losses were recognized(44)
Change in securities for which a previous expected credit loss was recognized(16)
Ending balance$(929)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Securities Available-for-Sale
Beginning balance$— 
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2016-13 for CECL(300)
Change in securities for which a previous expected credit loss was recognized(569)
Ending balance$(869)

At December 31, 2021, the fair value of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has been recorded was $66.2 million, including unrealized losses of $1.7 million, and allowance for credit losses of $929 thousand. These holdings were comprised of 22 investment grade corporate bonds which fluctuate in value based on changes in market conditions. For these securities, fluctuations were primarily due to changes in the interest rate environment. The Corporation does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not likely that it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. The underlying issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the securities.

The Corporation recognized a $161 thousand net gain and a $186 thousand net loss on equity securities during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, in other noninterest income. There were no sales of equity securities during the years ended December 31, 2021 or 2020.

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Note 6. Loans and Leases

Summary of Major Loan and Lease Categories
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Commercial, financial and agricultural$956,396 $892,665 
Paycheck Protection Program31,748 483,773 
Real estate-commercial2,718,535 2,458,872 
Real estate-construction283,918 243,355 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose409,900 381,446 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose540,566 487,600 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose158,909 166,609 
Loans to individuals25,504 27,482 
Lease financings184,541 165,039 
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred income5,310,017 5,306,841 
Less: Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases(71,924)(83,044)
Net loans and leases held for investment$5,238,093 $5,223,797 
Imputed interest on lease financings, included in the above table$(19,104)$(17,670)
Net deferred costs (fees), included in the above table3,408 (2,903)
Overdraft deposits included in the above table4,268 948 

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans and Leases

The following presents, by class of loans and leases held for investment, an aging of past due loans and leases, loans and leases which are current and nonaccrual loans and leases at December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Accruing Loans and Leases
(Dollars in thousands)30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
or more
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal Accruing Loans and LeasesNonaccrual Loans and LeasesTotal Loans
and Leases
Held for
Investment
At December 31, 2021
Commercial, financial and agricultural$3,407 $894 $ $4,301 $951,647 $955,948 $448 $956,396 
Paycheck Protection Program367   367 31,381 31,748  31,748 
Real estate—commercial real estate and construction:
Commercial real estate234   234 2,690,401 2,690,635 27,900 2,718,535 
Construction    283,918 283,918  283,918 
Real estate—residential and home equity:
Residential secured for business purpose542  216 758 406,955 407,713 2,187 409,900 
Residential secured for personal purpose2,976 162  3,138 535,379 538,517 2,049 540,566 
Home equity secured for personal purpose646 129  775 157,589 158,364 545 158,909 
Loans to individuals90 27 180 297 25,207 25,504  25,504 
Lease financings774 397 102 1,273 183,187 184,460 81 184,541 
Total$9,036 $1,609 $498 $11,143 $5,265,664 $5,276,807 $33,210 $5,310,017 

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Accruing Loans and Leases
(Dollars in thousands)30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
or more
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal Accruing Loans and LeasesNonaccrual Loans and LeasesTotal Loans
and Leases
Held for
Investment
At December 31, 2020
Commercial, financial and agricultural$1,104 $279 $50 $1,433 $888,405 $889,838 $2,827 $892,665 
Paycheck Protection Program— — — — 483,773 483,773 — 483,773 
Real estate—commercial real estate and construction:
Commercial real estate3,230 859 945 5,034 2,431,099 2,436,133 22,739 2,458,872 
Construction361 — — 361 242,994 243,355 — 243,355 
Real estate—residential and home equity:
Residential secured for business purpose3,726 603 — 4,329 374,331 378,660 2,786 381,446 
Residential secured for personal purpose6,057 80 — 6,137 479,377 485,514 2,086 487,600 
Home equity secured for personal purpose607 32 — 639 164,923 165,562 1,047 166,609 
Loans to individuals190 74 185 449 27,033 27,482 — 27,482 
Lease financings898 291 212 1,401 163,431 164,832 207 165,039 
Total$16,173 $2,218 $1,392 $19,783 $5,255,366 $5,275,149 $31,692 $5,306,841 

Nonperforming Loans and Leases

The following presents, by class of loans and leases, nonperforming loans and leases at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
At December 31,
 20212020
(Dollars in thousands)Nonaccrual
Loans and
Leases*
Accruing
Troubled
Debt
Restructured
Loans and
Lease
Modifications
Loans and
Leases
90 Days
or more
Past Due
and
Accruing
Interest
Total Nonperforming
Loans and
Leases
Nonaccrual
Loans and
Leases*
Accruing
Troubled
Debt
Restructured
Loans and
Lease
Modifications
Loans and
Leases
90 Days
or more
Past Due
and
Accruing
Interest
Total Nonperforming
Loans and
Leases
Commercial, financial and agricultural$448 $ $ $448 $2,827 $— $50 $2,877 
Real estate—commercial real estate and construction:
Commercial real estate27,900   27,900 22,739 — 945 23,684 
Real estate—residential and home equity:
Residential secured for business purpose2,187  216 2,403 2,786 — — 2,786 
Residential secured for personal purpose2,049   2,049 2,086 — — 2,086 
Home equity secured for personal purpose545 51  596 1,047 53 — 1,100 
Loans to individuals  180 180 — — 185 185 
Lease financings81  102 183 207 — 212 419 
Total$33,210 $51 $498 $33,759 $31,692 $53 $1,392 $33,137 
 * Includes nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans of $758 thousand and $14.1 million at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans and leases held for investment on nonaccrual status and loans and leases held for investment 90 days or more past due and still accruing as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(Dollars in thousands)Nonaccrual With No ACLNonaccrual With ACLTotal NonaccrualLoans 90 Days or more Past Due and Accruing Interest
At December 31, 2021
Commercial, financial and agricultural$448 $ $448 $ 
Real estate-commercial27,818 82 27,900  
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose2,187  2,187 216 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose2,049  2,049  
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose545  545  
Loans to individuals   180 
Lease financings 81 81 102 
Total$33,047 $163 $33,210 $498 
At December 31, 2020
Commercial, financial and agricultural$2,187 $640 $2,827 $50 
Real estate-commercial22,739 — 22,739 945 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose2,663 123 2,786 — 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose1,958 128 2,086 — 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose1,047 — 1,047 — 
Loans to individuals— — — 185 
Lease financings— 207 207 212 
Total$30,594 $1,098 $31,692 $1,392 

For the year ended December 31, 2021, $19 thousand of interest income was recognized on nonaccrual loans and leases.

The following table presents, by class of loans and leases, the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent nonaccrual loans and leases and type of collateral as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(Dollars in thousands)Real Estate
Other (1)
None (2)
Total
At December 31, 2021
Commercial, financial and agricultural$273 $ $175 $448 
Real estate-commercial27,900   27,900 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose2,187   2,187 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose2,049   2,049 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose545   545 
Lease financings 81  81 
Total$32,954 $81 $175 $33,210 
(Dollars in thousands)Real Estate
Other (1)
None (3)
Total
At December 31, 2020
Commercial, financial and agricultural$1,351 $1,194 $282 $2,827 
Real estate-commercial22,739 — — 22,739 
Real estate-residential secured for business purpose2,786 — — 2,786 
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose2,086 — — 2,086 
Real estate-home equity secured for personal purpose1,047 — — 1,047 
Lease financings— 207 — 207 
Total$30,009 $1,401 $282 $31,692 
(1) Collateral consists of business assets, including accounts receivable, personal property and equipment.
(2) Loans fully guaranteed by the SBA.
(3) Loans fully reserved given lack of collateral.
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Credit Quality Indicators

The Corporation categorizes risk based on relevant information about the ability of the borrower to service their debt. Loans with a relationship balance of less than $1 million are reviewed when necessary based on their performance, primarily when such loans are delinquent. Loans with relationships greater than $1 million are reviewed at least annually. Loan relationships with a higher risk profile or classified as special mention or substandard are reviewed at least quarterly. The Corporation reviews credit quality indicators on at least an annual basis and last completed this review in conjunction with the period ended December 31, 2021. The following is a description of the internal risk ratings and the likelihood of loss related to the credit quality of Commercial, financial and agricultural loans, Paycheck Protection Program loans, Real-estate commercial loans, Real-estate construction loans and Real estate-residential secured for a business purpose loans.

1.Pass—Loans considered satisfactory with no indications of deterioration
2.Special Mention—Potential weakness that deserves management's close attention
3.Substandard—Well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt
4.Doubtful—Collection or liquidation in-full, on the basis of current existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable

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Based on the most recent analysis performed, the following table presents the recorded investment in loans and leases held for investment for Commercial, financial and agricultural loans, Paycheck Protection Program loans, Real-estate commercial loans, Real-estate construction loans and Real estate-residential secured for a business purpose loans by credit quality indicator at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
(Dollars in thousands)20212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
At December 31, 2021
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
Risk Rating
1. Pass$215,197 $79,739 $69,618 $52,507 $23,253 $49,827 $442,288 $932,429 
2. Special Mention1,001 3,459 2,389 394 428 1,231 10,162 19,064 
3. Substandard    16 200 4,687 4,903 
Total$216,198 $83,198 $72,007 $52,901 $23,697 $51,258 $457,137 $956,396 
Paycheck Protection Program
Risk Rating
1. Pass$31,554 $194 $ $ $ $ $ $31,748 
2. Special Mention        
3. Substandard        
Total$31,554 $194 $ $ $ $ $ $31,748 
Real Estate-Commercial
Risk Rating
1. Pass$802,878 $858,426 $407,944 $155,892 $195,756 $172,702 $48,354 $2,641,952 
2. Special Mention2,567 14,338 23,134  916 5,630 98 46,683 
3. Substandard 22,055 3,405 1,995 1,110 1,335  29,900 
Total$805,445 $894,819 $434,483 $157,887 $197,782 $179,667 $48,452 $2,718,535 
Real Estate-Construction
Risk Rating
1. Pass$137,622 $59,952 $38,592 $9,995 $198 $ $8,543 $254,902 
2. Special Mention4,684 500 3,832 20,000    29,016 
3. Substandard        
Total$142,306 $60,452 $42,424 $29,995 $198 $ $8,543 $283,918 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Business Purpose
Risk Rating
1. Pass$154,423 $84,982 $51,970 $34,373 $28,852 $25,819 $25,564 $405,983 
2. Special Mention210 352   73 1,093  1,728 
3. Substandard   45 24 1,549 571 2,189 
Total$154,633 $85,334 $51,970 $34,418 $28,949 $28,461 $26,135 $409,900 
Totals By Risk Rating
1. Pass$1,341,674 $1,083,293 $568,124 $252,767 $248,059 $248,348 $524,749 $4,267,014 
2. Special Mention8,462 18,649 29,355 20,394 1,417 7,954 10,260 96,491 
3. Substandard 22,055 3,405 2,040 1,150 3,084 5,258 36,992 
Total$1,350,136 $1,123,997 $600,884 $275,201 $250,626 $259,386 $540,267 $4,400,497 


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Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
(Dollars in thousands)20202019201820172016PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
At December 31, 2020
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
Risk Rating
1. Pass$162,547 $93,967 $74,722 $38,906 $17,371 $56,053 $427,336 $870,902 
2. Special Mention2,723 783 316 500 777 1,144 8,318 14,561 
3. Substandard— 430 362 28 — 627 5,755 7,202 
Total$165,270 $95,180 $75,400 $39,434 $18,148 $57,824 $441,409 $892,665 
Paycheck Protection Program
Risk Rating
1. Pass$483,773 $— $— $— $— $— $— $483,773 
2. Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
3. Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Total$483,773 $— $— $— $— $— $— $483,773 
Real Estate-Commercial
Risk Rating
1. Pass$1,084,157 $481,997 $223,646 $268,236 $143,041 $157,503 $43,008 $2,401,588 
2. Special Mention6,220 10,076 3,498 — 1,250 5,870 1,247 28,161 
3. Substandard3,803 3,998 709 11,383 1,207 6,690 1,333 29,123 
Total$1,094,180 $496,071 $227,853 $279,619 $145,498 $170,063 $45,588 $2,458,872 
Real Estate-Construction
Risk Rating
1. Pass$116,840 $59,507 $39,009 $113 $2,950 $— $3,711 $222,130 
2. Special Mention21,225 — — — — — — 21,225 
3. Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Total$138,065 $59,507 $39,009 $113 $2,950 $— $3,711 $243,355 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Business Purpose
Risk Rating
1. Pass$118,925 $72,149 $52,775 $43,347 $37,768 $25,170 $25,510 $375,644 
2. Special Mention1,354 — 188 77 175 130 — 1,924 
3. Substandard28 991 50 64 1,065 962 718 3,878 
Total$120,307 $73,140 $53,013 $43,488 $39,008 $26,262 $26,228 $381,446 
Totals By Risk Rating
1. Pass$1,966,242 $707,620 $390,152 $350,602 $201,130 $238,726 $499,565 $4,354,037 
2. Special Mention31,522 10,859 4,002 577 2,202 7,144 9,565 65,871 
3. Substandard3,831 5,419 1,121 11,475 2,272 8,279 7,806 40,203 
Total$2,001,595 $723,898 $395,275 $362,654 $205,604 $254,149 $516,936 $4,460,111 

The Corporation had no revolving loans which were converted to term loans included within recorded investment in loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2021 or 2020. The Corporation had no loans with a risk rating of Doubtful included within recorded investment in loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2021 or 2020.

The Corporation monitors the credit risk profile by payment activity for the following classifications of loans and leases: Real-estate residential secured for personal purpose loans, Real-estate home equity secured for personal purpose loans, Loans to individuals and Lease financings. The Corporation reviews credit quality indicators on at least an annual basis and last completed this review in conjunction with the period ended December 31, 2021. Loans and leases past due 90 days or more, loans and leases on nonaccrual status and troubled debt restructured loans and lease modifications are considered
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nonperforming. Nonperforming loans and leases are reviewed monthly. Performing loans and leases have a nominal to moderate risk of loss. Performing loans and leases are reviewed only if the loan becomes 60 days or more past due.

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the following table presents the recorded investment in loans and leases held for investment for Real-estate residential secured for personal purpose loans, Real-estate home equity secured for personal purpose loans, Loans to individuals and Lease financings by credit quality indicator at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
(Dollars in thousands)20212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
At December 31, 2021
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Personal Purpose
Payment Performance
1. Performing$219,680 $162,609 $34,102 $23,065 $19,912 $78,960 $189 $538,517 
2. Nonperforming53 634  371  991  2,049 
Total$219,733 $163,243 $34,102 $23,436 $19,912 $79,951 $189 $540,566 
Real Estate-Home Equity Secured for Personal Purpose
Payment Performance
1. Performing$961 $876 $370 $415 $704 $1,655 $153,332 $158,313 
2. Nonperforming   173  60 363 596 
Total$961 $876 $370 $588 $704 $1,715 $153,695 $158,909 
Loans to Individuals
Payment Performance
1. Performing$1,376 $893 $722 $466 $100 $1,673 $20,094 $25,324 
2. Nonperforming     180  180 
Total$1,376 $893 $722 $466 $100 $1,853 $20,094 $25,504 
Lease Financings
Payment Performance
1. Performing$83,161 $51,808 $28,405 $16,389 $4,204 $391 $ $184,358 
2. Nonperforming 14 64 58 7 40  183 
Total$83,161 $51,822 $28,469 $16,447 $4,211 $431 $ $184,541 
Totals by Payment Performance
1. Performing$305,178 $216,186 $63,599 $40,335 $24,920 $82,679 $173,615 $906,512 
2. Nonperforming53 648 64 602 7 1,271 363 3,008 
Total$305,231 $216,834 $63,663 $40,937 $24,927 $83,950 $173,978 $909,520 
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Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
(Dollars in thousands)20202019201820172016PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
At December 31, 2020
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Personal Purpose
Payment Performance
1. Performing$191,987 $61,880 $56,314 $50,983 $38,975 $84,138 $1,237 $485,514 
2. Nonperforming666 — 56 — — 1,364 — 2,086 
Total$192,653 $61,880 $56,370 $50,983 $38,975 $85,502 $1,237 $487,600 
Real Estate-Home Equity Secured for Personal Purpose
Payment Performance
1. Performing$1,195 $815 $829 $1,160 $518 $2,189 $158,803 $165,509 
2. Nonperforming— — 198 — — 36 866 1,100 
Total$1,195 $815 $1,027 $1,160 $518 $2,225 $159,669 $166,609 
Loans to Individuals
Payment Performance
1. Performing$1,795 $1,425 $970 $441 $220 $2,266 $20,180 $27,297 
2. Nonperforming— — — — — 23 162 185 
Total$1,795 $1,425 $970 $441 $220 $2,289 $20,342 $27,482 
Lease Financings
Payment Performance
1. Performing$72,173 $45,972 $30,679 $11,613 $3,616 $567 $— $164,620 
2. Nonperforming12 182 205 — 419 
Total$72,185 $46,154 $30,684 $11,818 $3,623 $575 $— $165,039 
Totals by Payment Performance
1. Performing$267,150 $110,092 $88,792 $64,197 $43,329 $89,160 $180,220 $842,940 
2. Nonperforming678 182 259 205 1,431 1,028 3,790 
Total$267,828 $110,274 $89,051 $64,402 $43,336 $90,591 $181,248 $846,730 

The Corporation had no revolving loans which were converted to term loans included within recorded investment in loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2021 or 2020.

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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loan and Leases and Recorded Investment in Loans and Leases

The allowance for credit losses (ACL) on loans decreased during the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to favorable changes in economic-related assumptions, which were impacted by the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, partially offset by loan growth. There were no changes to the reasonable and supportable forecast period, the reversion period, or any significant methodology changes during the year ended December 31, 2021. The following presents, by portfolio segment, a summary of the activity in the allowance for credit losses, loans and leases, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
(Dollars in thousands)Beginning balanceAdjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2016-13 for CECL(Reversal of provision) provision for credit lossesCharge-offsRecoveriesEnding balance
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases:
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural$13,584 $ $(32)$(1,641)$1,625 $13,536 
Paycheck Protection Program  2   2 
Real Estate-Commercial52,230  (11,339)(594)798 41,095 
Real Estate-Construction3,298  1,277   4,575 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Business Purpose7,317  (688)(227)80 6,482 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Personal Purpose3,055  (652)  2,403 
Real Estate-Home Equity Secured for Personal Purpose1,176  (212) 64 1,028 
Loans to Individuals533  (35)(240)105 363 
Lease Financings1,701  772 (311)128 2,290 
Unallocated150   N/AN/A150 
Total$83,044 $ $(10,907)$(3,013)$2,800 $71,924 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases:
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural$8,759 $5,284 $680 $(1,884)$745 $13,584 
Real Estate-Commercial15,750 6,208 33,090 (2,853)35 52,230 
Real Estate-Construction2,446 29 823 — — 3,298 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Business Purpose2,622 2,502 2,306 (188)75 7,317 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Personal Purpose2,713 (706)1,229 (181)— 3,055 
Real Estate-Home Equity Secured for Personal Purpose1,076 (364)449 — 15 1,176 
Loans to Individuals470 104 146 (267)80 533 
Lease Financings1,311 (135)750 (526)301 1,701 
Unallocated184 — (34)N/AN/A150 
Total$35,331 $12,922 $39,439 $(5,899)$1,251 $83,044 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases:
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural$7,983 $— $2,374 $(1,965)$367 $8,759 
Real Estate-Commercial and Construction13,903 — 4,602 (402)93 18,196 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Business Purpose2,236 — 396 (122)112 2,622 
Real Estate-Residential and Home Equity Secured for Personal Purpose3,199 — 781 (212)21 3,789 
Loans to Individuals484 — 246 (335)75 470 
Lease Financings1,288 — 206 (427)244 1,311 
Unallocated271 — (87)N/AN/A184 
Total$29,364 $— $8,518 $(3,463)$912 $35,331 
N/A – Not applicable

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The following presents, by portfolio segment, the balance in the ACL on loans and leases disaggregated on the basis of whether the loan or lease was measured for credit loss as a pooled loan or lease or if it was individually analyzed for a reserve at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leasesLoans and leases held for investment
(Dollars in thousands)Ending balance: individually analyzedEnding balance: pooledTotal ending balanceEnding balance: individually analyzedEnding balance: pooledLoans measured at fair valueTotal ending balance
At December 31, 2021
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural$ $13,536 $13,536 $448 $955,948 $ $956,396 
Paycheck Protection Program 2 2  31,748  31,748 
Real Estate-Commercial11 41,084 41,095 27,900 2,690,587 48 2,718,535 
Real Estate-Construction 4,575 4,575  283,918  283,918 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Business Purpose 6,482 6,482 2,187 407,713  409,900 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Personal Purpose 2,403 2,403 2,049 538,517  540,566 
Real Estate-Home Equity Secured for Personal Purpose 1,028 1,028 545 158,364  158,909 
Loans to Individuals 363 363  25,504  25,504 
Lease Financings 2,290 2,290  184,541  184,541 
UnallocatedN/A150 150 N/AN/AN/AN/A
Total$11 $71,913 $71,924 $33,129 $5,276,840 $48 $5,310,017 
At December 31, 2020
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural$535 $13,049 $13,584 $2,827 $889,838 $— $892,665 
Paycheck Protection Program— — — — 483,773 — 483,773 
Real Estate-Commercial— 52,230 52,230 22,739 2,435,946 187 2,458,872 
Real Estate-Construction— 3,298 3,298 — 243,355 — 243,355 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Business Purpose24 7,293 7,317 2,786 378,660 — 381,446 
Real Estate-Residential Secured for Personal Purpose26 3,029 3,055 2,086 485,514 — 487,600 
Real Estate-Home Equity Secured for Personal Purpose— 1,176 1,176 1,047 165,562 — 166,609 
Loans to Individuals— 533 533 — 27,482 — 27,482 
Lease Financings— 1,701 1,701 — 165,039 — 165,039 
UnallocatedN/A150 150 N/AN/AN/AN/A
Total$585 $82,459 $83,044 $31,485 $5,275,169 $187 $5,306,841 
N/A – Not applicable

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Troubled Debt Restructured Loans

The following presents, by class of loans, information regarding accruing and nonaccrual loans that were restructured during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
For the Years Ended December 31,
 20212020
(Dollars in thousands)Number
of
Loans
Pre-
Restructuring
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Restructuring
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Number
of
Loans
Pre-
Restructuring
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Restructuring
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Accruing Troubled Debt Restructured Loans:
Total $ $ — $— $— 
Nonaccrual Troubled Debt Restructured Loans:
Commercial, financial and agricultural $ $ $619 $619 
Real estate—commercial real estate3 200 198 — — — 
Real estate—residential secured for personal purpose   544 544 
Total3 $200 $198 $1,163 $1,163 

The Corporation modified certain loans and leases via principal and/or interest deferrals in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customer Affected by the Coronavirus during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. As permitted by such guidance, such modifications were not categorized as troubled debt restructurings. These loans and leases had a combined principal balance of approximately $6.2 million as of December 31, 2021, which represents approximately 0.1% of the loan portfolio, excluding PPP loans.

The following presents, by class of loans, information regarding the types of concessions granted on accruing and nonaccrual loans that were restructured during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (excluding loans modified in accordance with Section 4013 of the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customer Affected by the Coronavirus):
 Amortization Period Extension
(Dollars in thousands)No. of
Loans
Amount
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Accruing Troubled Debt Restructured Loans:
Total $ 
Nonaccrual Troubled Debt Restructured Loans:
Real estate—commercial real estate3 198 
Total3 $198 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Accruing Troubled Debt Restructured Loans:
Total— $— 
Nonaccrual Troubled Debt Restructured Loans:
Commercial, financial and agricultural$619 
Real estate—residential secured for personal purpose544 
Total$1,163 

There were no accruing or nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans for which there were payment defaults within twelve months of the restructuring date for the years ended December 31, 2021 or 2020.
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The following presents the amount of consumer mortgages collateralized by residential real estate property that were in the process of foreclosure at December 31, 2021 or 2020:
(Dollars in thousands)At December 31, 2021At December 31, 2020
Real estate-residential secured for personal purpose$ $64 
Total$ $64 

There was no foreclosed residential real estate property included in other real estate owned at December 31, 2021 or 2020.

Lease Financings

The following presents the maturity analysis of lease financing receivables:

(Dollars in thousands)At December 31, 2021At December 31, 2020
2021N/A$61,724 
202267,458 49,970 
202354,859 35,631 
202439,019 20,821 
202524,426 8,319 
202611,039 1,367 
Thereafter2,951 1,396 
Total future minimum lease payments receivable199,752 179,228 
Plus: Unguaranteed residual1,186 914 
Plus: Initial direct costs2,707 2,567 
Less: Imputed interest(19,104)(17,670)
Lease financings$184,541 $165,039 

Note 7. Premises and Equipment

The following table reflects the components of premises and equipment:
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Land and land improvements$15,070 $14,549 
Premises and improvements56,267 55,703 
Furniture and equipment32,151 30,374 
Total cost103,488 100,626 
Less: accumulated depreciation(46,606)(44,990)
Net book value$56,882 $55,636 

Note 8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Corporation has goodwill from acquisitions which is deemed to be an indefinite intangible asset and is not amortized. In accordance with ASC Topic 350, goodwill is tested at least annually for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Corporation performs an annual test of goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of each year. The Corporation concluded there was no impairment of goodwill during 2019 through 2021. The Corporation recorded goodwill of $3.0 million related to the Sheaffer acquisition.



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Changes in the carrying amount of the Corporation's goodwill by business segment for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)BankingWealth ManagementInsuranceConsolidated
Balance at December 31, 2019$138,476 $15,434 $18,649 $172,559 
Addition to goodwill from acquisitions— — — — 
Balance at December 31, 2020138,476 15,434 18,649 172,559 
Addition to goodwill from acquisitions  2,951 2,951 
Balance at December 31, 2021$138,476 $15,434 $21,600 $175,510 

The Corporation also has core deposit and customer-related intangibles, which are not deemed to have an indefinite life and therefore will continue to be amortized over their useful life using the present value of projected cash flows. The Corporation also performs an annual test of core deposit and customer-related intangibles for impairment during the fourth quarter of each year. The Corporation concluded there was no impairment of core deposit and customer-related intangibles during 2019 through 2021. The Corporation recorded customer-related intangibles of $2.5 million related to the Sheaffer acquisition.

The amortization of core deposit and customer-related intangibles for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $965 thousand, $1.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

The following table reflects the components of intangible assets at the dates indicated:
At December 31, 2021At December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization (1)
Net Carrying AmountGross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization (1)
Net Carrying Amount
Amortized intangible assets:
Core deposit intangibles$6,788 $5,425 $1,363 $6,788 $4,787 $2,001 
Customer-related intangibles8,493 5,886 2,607 7,604 7,147 457 
Servicing rights26,560 18,682 7,878 22,354 15,946 6,408 
Total amortized intangible assets$41,841 $29,993 $11,848 $36,746 $27,880 $8,866 
(1) Included within accumulated amortization is a valuation allowance of $13 thousand and $87 thousand on servicing rights at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense for core deposit and customer-related intangibles for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and thereafter follows:
Year(Dollars in thousands)Amount
2022$1,157 
2023845 
2024648 
2025469 
2026319 
Thereafter532 
Total$3,970 

The aggregate fair value of servicing rights was $11.3 million and $6.8 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The fair value of these rights was determined using a discount rate of 10.2% at December 31, 2021 and 2020.

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Changes in the servicing rights balance are summarized as follows:
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Beginning of period$6,408 $6,626 $6,768 
Servicing rights capitalized4,206 3,194 1,787 
Amortization of servicing rights(2,810)(3,325)(1,929)
Changes in valuation allowance74 (87)— 
End of period$7,878 $6,408 $6,626 
Loans serviced for others$1,428,020 $1,200,742 $1,080,905 
Changes in the valuation allowance for servicing rights are summarized as follows:
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Valuation allowance, beginning of period$(87)$— $— 
Additions (87)— 
Reductions74 — — 
Valuation allowance, end of period$(13)$(87)$— 

The estimated amortization expense of servicing rights for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:
Year(Dollars in thousand)Amount
2022$1,399 
20231,168 
2024973 
2025808 
2026669 
Thereafter2,861 
Total$7,878 

Note 9. Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets

The following table provides the details of accrued interest receivable and other assets:
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Other real estate owned$279 $7,355 
Accrued interest receivable13,020 16,475 
Accrued income and other receivables5,822 7,340 
Fair market value of derivative financial instruments852 2,894 
Other prepaid expenses12,152 11,470 
Current income tax receivable 5,528 — 
Net deferred tax assets11,422 16,514 
Other4,982 3,291 
Total accrued interest and other assets$54,057 $65,339 

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Note 10. Deposits

Deposits and their respective weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2021 and 2020 consisted of the following:
December 31,
20212020
Weighted Average Interest RateAmountWeighted Average Interest RateAmount
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing deposits %$2,065,423 — %$1,690,663 
Demand deposits0.17 2,493,604 0.22 2,070,183 
Savings deposits0.04 1,011,931 0.08 918,094 
Time deposits1.06 484,166 1.30 563,775 
Total0.16 %$6,055,124 0.24 %$5,242,715 

Deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC. Deposit insurance per account owner is currently up to $250 thousand. The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations over $250 thousand was $119.9 million at December 31, 2021 and $161.6 million at December 31, 2020.

At December 31, 2021, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:
Year(Dollars in thousands)Amount
Due in 2022$6,258 
Due in 20238,814 
Due in 2024247,183 
Due in 2025152,275 
Due in 202641,850 
Thereafter27,786 
Total$484,166 

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Note 11. Borrowings

The following is a summary of borrowings by type. Short-term borrowings consist of overnight borrowings and term borrowings with an original maturity of one year or less.
    
Balance at End of YearWeighted Average Interest RateMaximum Amount Outstanding at Month End During the YearAverage Amount Outstanding During the YearWeighted Average Interest Rate During the Year
(Dollars in thousands)
2021
Short-term borrowings:
FHLB borrowings$  %$ $3 0.29 %
Federal funds purchased   22 0.41 
Customer repurchase agreements20,106 0.05 26,676 16,527 0.05 
Long-term debt:
FHLB advances$95,000 1.34 %$110,000 $96,562 1.36 %
Subordinated notes$98,874 5.31 %$183,549 $137,896 5.18 %
2020
Short-term borrowings:
FHLB borrowings$— — %$— $5,048 1.68 %
Federal funds purchased— — 40,000 1,388 1.64 
Customer repurchase agreements17,906 0.05 %39,615 20,747 0.05 
Other short-term borrowings— — 192,936 59,475 0.35 
Long-term debt:
FHLB advances$110,000 1.42 %$200,000 $181,722 1.54 %
Subordinated notes$183,515 4.96 %$193,481 $134,949 5.01 %

The Corporation, through the Bank, has a credit facility with the FHLB with a maximum borrowing capacity of approximately $2.5 billion. All borrowings and letters of credit from the FHLB are secured by qualifying commercial real estate and residential mortgage loans, investments and other assets. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank had outstanding short-term letters of credit with the FHLB totaling $831.8 million and $669.7 million, respectively, which were utilized to collateralize public fund deposits and other secured deposits. The maximum borrowing capacity with the FHLB changes as a function of the Bank's qualifying collateral assets as well as the FHLB's internal credit rating of the Bank. The available borrowing capacity from the FHLB totaled $1.6 billion at December 31, 2021.

The Corporation, through the Bank, holds collateral at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to provide access to the Discount Window Lending program. The collateral, consisting of investment securities, was valued at $28.8 million and $40.7 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had no outstanding borrowings under the Discount Window Lending program.

The Corporation has a $10.0 million committed line of credit with a correspondent bank. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had no outstanding borrowings under this line.

The Corporation and the Bank had $2.5 billion and $2.2 billion of committed borrowing capacity at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, of which $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion was available as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Corporation, through the Bank, also maintained uncommitted funding sources from correspondent banks of $400.0 million and $460.0 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which were fully available. Future availability under these lines is subject to the prerogatives of the granting banks and may be withdrawn at will.
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Long-term advances with the FHLB of Pittsburgh mature as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)As of December 31, 2021Weighted Average Rate
2022$— — %
202335,000 1.94 
202460,000 0.98 
2025— — 
2026— — 
Thereafter— — 
Total$95,000 1.34 %

Subordinated Notes
On August 5, 2020, the Corporation issued $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2030 (the "2020 Notes") in an underwritten public offering. The net proceeds of the offering approximated $98.4 million. The 2020 Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.00%, payable semi-annually in arrears commencing on February 15, 2021. The last interest payment date for the fixed rate period will be August 15, 2025. From and including August 15, 2025 to, but excluding, August 15, 2030 or the date of earlier redemption, the Notes will bear interest at an annual floating rate of interest equivalent to the expected Benchmark rate, which is expected to be the Three-Month Term SOFR, plus 495.2 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears, commencing on November 15, 2025. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Benchmark rate is less than zero, the Benchmark rate shall be deemed to be zero. The Corporation may redeem the 2020 Notes (i) in whole or in part beginning with the interest payment date of August 15, 2025, and on any interest payment date thereafter or (ii) in whole, but not in part, at any time within 90 days upon the occurrence of certain tax, regulatory capital and Investment Company Act of 1940 events. The redemption price for any redemption is 100% of the principal amount of the subordinated notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the date of redemption. Any redemption of the subordinated notes will be subject to the receipt of the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to the extent then required under applicable laws or regulations.

Subordinated notes qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory capital purposes for the first five years of the notes' terms. The Tier 2 capital benefit is phased out at 20% per year after the fifth year (from years six to ten) and have no benefit in the tenth year.

Note 12. Income Taxes

The provision for federal and state income taxes included in the accompanying consolidated statement of income consists of the following:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Current:
Federal$17,611 $18,498 $15,043 
State1,365 1,337 1,098 
Deferred:
Federal3,440 (9,288)(1,068)
State113 (566)(739)
$22,529 $9,981 $14,334 
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The provision for income taxes differs from the expected statutory provision as follows:
For the Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
Expected provision at statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
Difference resulting from:
Tax exempt interest income, net of disallowance(1.6)(3.8)(3.2)
Increase in value of bank owned life insurance assets(0.7)(1.1)(0.8)
Stock-based compensation(0.2)0.2 — 
State income taxes, net of federal benefits1.0 1.1 0.4 
Changes in valuation allowance0.2 0.2 0.2 
Other (0.1)0.3 
Effective tax rate19.7 %17.5 %17.9 %

On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was enacted into law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act contains numerous income tax provisions, such as enhanced interest reducibility, repeal of the 80% limitation with respect to net operating losses arising in taxable years 2018, 2019 and 2020, and additional depreciation deductions related to qualified improvement property. The Corporation has concluded its analysis of these provisions as of December 31, 2020 and determined they did not have a material impact on the Corporation's income taxes for 2020.

Retained earnings included $6.0 million at December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, which was originally generated by Fox Chase Bank (acquired in 2016), for which no provision for federal income tax has been made. This amount represents deductions for bad debt reserves for tax purposes, which were only allowed to savings institutions that met certain criteria prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 eliminated the special bad debt deduction granted solely to thrifts. Under the terms of the Small Business Job Protection Act, there would be no recapture of the pre-1988 (base year) reserves. However, these pre-1988 reserves would be subject to recapture under the rules of the Internal Revenue Code if the Corporation pays a cash dividend in excess of cumulative retained earnings or liquidates.

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had no material unrecognized tax benefits or accrued interest and penalties recorded. The Corporation does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase within the next twelve months. Interest and penalties are recorded in noninterest expense in the year they are assessed. For tax purposes, interest is treated as a deductible expense and penalties are treated as a non-deductible expense.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as income tax of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and various other state and local jurisdictions. The Corporation and its subsidiaries are generally no longer subject to examination by federal, state and local taxing authorities for years prior to December 31, 2018.

Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred state taxes are combined with federal deferred taxes (net of the impact of deferred state tax on the deferred federal tax) and are shown in the table below by major category.

The Corporation has a state net operating loss carry-forward of $80.4 million which will begin to expire in 2022 if not utilized. A valuation allowance at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was attributable to deferred tax assets generated in certain state jurisdictions for which management believes it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be realized. Other than the valuation allowance on certain state deferred tax assets, management has determined that no additional valuation allowance is necessary for deferred tax assets because it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized through future reversals of existing temporary differences and through future taxable income. The Corporation will continue to review the criteria related to the recognition of deferred tax assets on a regular basis.

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The assets and liabilities giving rise to the Corporation's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for credit losses, loans and leases$15,739 $18,113 
Deferred compensation2,004 1,625 
Actuarial adjustments on retirement benefits*3,982 5,408 
State net operating losses6,348 5,621 
Other-than-temporary impairments on equity securities120 151 
Net unrealized holding losses on securities available-for-sale and swaps*370 483 
Lease liability7,317 8,227 
Deferred loan fees and costs 583 
Other deferred tax assets1,526 2,148 
Gross deferred tax assets37,406 42,359 
Valuation allowance(5,558)(4,766)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance31,848 37,593 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Mortgage servicing rights1,671 1,370 
Retirement plans5,419 5,309 
Deferred loan fees and costs65 — 
Acquisition-related fair value adjustments1,093 1,236 
Intangible assets3,204 2,580 
Accounting method change adjustment 385 
Depreciation1,083 888 
Right of use asset6,650 7,491 
Other deferred tax liabilities1,241 1,820 
Total deferred tax liabilities20,426 21,079 
Net deferred tax assets$11,422 $16,514 
*Represents the amount of deferred taxes recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.


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Note 13. Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

Information with respect to the Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits follows:
Retirement PlansOther Postretirement Benefits
(Dollars in thousands)2021202020212020
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$59,431 $53,685 $3,540 $3,069 
Service cost567 477 143 109 
Interest cost1,431 1,692 85 96 
Actuarial (gain) loss(1,043)6,423 (124)377 
Benefits paid(2,688)(2,846)(108)(111)
Benefit obligation at end of year$57,698 $59,431 $3,536 $3,540 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$55,366 $51,607 $ $— 
Actual return on plan assets7,644 6,306  — 
Benefits paid(2,688)(2,846)(108)(111)
Corrective payment 140  — 
Employer contribution and non-qualified benefit payments157 159 108 111 
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$60,479 $55,366 $ $— 
Funded status2,781 (4,065)(3,536)(3,540)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss18,226 24,526 820 989 
Net amount recognized$21,007 $20,461 $(2,716)$(2,551)

The net actuarial (gain) loss for December 31, 2021 and 2020 was the result of changes in the discount rate, interest crediting rate, life insurance data and driven by mortality losses on retirees, as well as greater than anticipated salary increases.
Components of net periodic benefit (income) cost were as follows: 
Retirement PlansOther Postretirement Benefits
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019202120202019
Service cost$567 $477 $436 $143 $109 $67 
Interest cost1,431 1,692 1,905 85 96 94 
Expected loss on plan assets(3,656)(3,291)(3,061) — — 
Amortization of net actuarial loss1,269 1,176 1,176 47 26 — 
Accretion of prior service cost — (181) — — 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(389)$54 $275 $275 $231 $161 

The components of net periodic benefit cost, other than the service cost component, are included in other noninterest expense in the consolidated statement of income.
(Dollars in thousands)Retirement PlansOther Postretirement Benefits
Expected amortization expense for 2022:
Amortization of net actuarial loss$818 $55 

During 2022, the Corporation expects to contribute approximately $156 thousand to the Retirement Plans and approximately $127 thousand to Other Postretirement Benefits.

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The following benefits payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
(Dollars in thousands)Retirement PlansOther Postretirement Benefits
For the fiscal year ending:
2022$2,995 $127 
20233,077 130 
20243,114 135 
20253,107 137 
20263,143 142 
Years 2027-203115,576 957 
       Total$31,012 $1,628 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
Retirement PlansOther Postretirement Benefits
2021202020212020
Assumed discount rate2.8 %2.4 %2.8 %2.4 %
Assumed salary increase rate3%-6%3%-6% — 

The benefit obligation for all plans at December 31, 2021 was based on the Pri-2012 White Collar Dataset Mortality Table with scale MP-2021 fully generational published by the Society of Actuaries. The discount rate is based on matching the Plan's projected cash flows to the spot rates in FTSE Pension Above Median Double-A Curve as of the disclosure date. The assumed salary increase considers available service years from the valuation date through the participant's normal retirement date.

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
Retirement PlansOther Postretirement Benefits
2021202020212020
Assumed discount rate2.4 %3.2 %2.4 %3.2 %
Assumed long-term rate of investment return6.5 %6.5 % — 
Assumed salary increase rate3%-6%3%-6% — 
Assumed cash balance interest crediting rate2.0 %2.0 % — 

The net periodic costs for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was based on the Pri-2012 White Collar Mortality Table with scale MP-2021 fully generational published by the Society of Actuaries. The discount rate was based on matching the Plan's projected cash flows to the spot rates in FTSE Pension Above Median Double-A Curve as of the disclosure date. Historical investment returns is the basis used to determine the overall expected long-term rate of return on assets. The assumed salary increase considers available service years from the valuation date through the participant's normal retirement date.

The Corporation's pension plan asset allocation at December 31, 2021 and 2020, by asset category was as follows:
Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31,
20212020
Asset Category:
Equity securities64 %60 %
Debt securities34 37 
Other2 
Total100 %100 %

Plan assets include marketable equity securities, corporate and government debt securities, and certificates of deposit. The investment strategy is to keep a 60% equity to 40% fixed income mix to achieve the overall expected long-term rate of return of 6.5%. Equity securities do not include any common stock of the Corporation.
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The major categories of assets in the Corporation's pension plan at year-end are presented in the following table. Assets are segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 19, "Fair Value Disclosures."
Fair Value Measurements at December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Level 1:
Mutual funds$41,951 $37,602 
Short-term investments1,619 1,984 
Level 2:
U.S. government obligations7,050 5,721 
Corporate bonds6,536 6,204 
Certificates of deposit3,323 3,855 
Total fair value of plan assets$60,479 $55,366 

The Corporation sponsors a 401(k) deferred salary savings plan, which is a qualified defined contribution plan, and which covers all employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, and provides that the Corporation makes matching contributions as defined by the plan. Expense recorded by the Corporation for the 401(k) deferred salary savings plan for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $1.8 million, and for December 31, 2019 was $1.5 million.    

The Corporation sponsors a Supplemental Non-Qualified Pension Plan (SNQPP), which was established in 1981 prior to the existence of the 401(k) deferred salary savings plan, employee stock purchase plan and long-term incentive plans and therefore is not offered to new participants. All current participants are now retired. Expense recorded by the Corporation for the SNQPP for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $112 thousand, $224 thousand and $134 thousand, respectively.

Note 14. Stock-Based Incentive Plan

The Corporation maintains the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which replaced the expired 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan. In December 2018, the Corporation's Board of Directors approved an Amended and Restated Univest 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan to permit the issuance of restricted stock units.

Beginning in 2019, the Corporation issued to directors and employees ("grantees") restricted stock units rather than restricted stock awards or stock options, which were issued to grantees in prior reporting periods. Restricted stock units differ from restricted stock awards in that Corporation stock is not issued to grantees at the date of the grant and the grantee does not have voting or dividend rights during the vesting period. In the following schedules, restricted stock units have been combined with restricted stock awards, as the determination of the value at the grant date and methodology for recording stock-based compensation expense is the same.

Under the Amended and Restated Univest 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan, the Corporation may grant up to 3,706,946 options and restricted stock awards and units to employees and non-employee directors. The number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the plan is subject to adjustment, as described in the plan. This includes, in the event of any merger, reorganization, consolidation, recapitalization, stock dividend, or other change in corporate structure affecting the stock, substitution or adjustment in the aggregate number of shares reserved for issuance under the plan, in the number and option price of shares subject to outstanding options granted under the plan and in the number and price of shares subject to other awards, as described in the plan. The plan provides for the issuance of options to purchase common shares at prices not less than 100 percent of the fair market value on the date of option grant and have a contractual term of ten years. There were 2,379,610 share awards available for future grants at December 31, 2021 under the plan. At December 31, 2021, there were 351,252 options to purchase common stock and 358,134 unvested restricted stock awards and units outstanding under the plan.

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The following is a summary of the Corporation's stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Shares Under OptionWeighted Average Exercise Price Per ShareWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value at December 31, 2021
Outstanding at December 31, 2020453,785 $25.06 
Forfeited(9,500)28.33 
Exercised(93,033)22.13 
Outstanding at December 31, 2021351,252 25.74 5.0$1,467 
Exercisable at December 31, 2021351,252 25.74 5.01,467 

The following is a summary of nonvested stock options at December 31, 2021 including changes during the year:
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Nonvested Stock Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested stock options at December 31, 202049,771 $6.46 
Vested(49,771)6.46 
Nonvested stock options at December 31, 2021  

The Corporation's estimate of the fair value of a stock option is based on expectations derived from historical experience and may not necessarily equate to its market value when fully vested. The life of the option is based on historical factors which include the contractual term, vesting period, exercise behavior and employee turnover. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury strip rate in effect at the time of grant. Expected dividend yield is calculated based on the most recently declared quarterly dividend, multiplied by four, over the exercise price. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Corporation's stock over the expected life of the grant.

The Corporation did not issue stock options during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 or 2019.

In the following tables, restricted stock units have been combined with restricted stock awards, as the determination of the value at the grant date, which is the closing price of the Corporation's common stock on the date of grant, and methodology for recording stock-based compensation expense is the same for restricted stock units and restricted stock awards. The following is a summary of nonvested restricted stock awards and nonvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2021 including changes during the year:
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Nonvested Stock Awards and Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested stock awards and units at December 31, 2020305,704 $21.18 
Granted155,607 27.81 
Vested(87,075)22.71 
Cancelled/forfeited(16,102)22.95 
Nonvested stock units at December 31, 2021358,134 23.61 

Certain information regarding restricted stock awards and units is summarized below for the periods indicated:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)202120202019
Restricted stock units granted155,607 262,844 114,729 
Weighted average grant date fair value$27.81 $19.00 $25.65 
Intrinsic value of units granted$4,328 $4,994 $3,072 
Restricted stock awards and units vested87,075 59,855 44,807 
Weighted average grant date fair value$22.71 $27.17 $21.65 
Intrinsic value of awards and units vested$2,391 $1,375 $1,119 
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The total unrecognized compensation expense and the weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized related to nonvested restricted stock units at December 31, 2021 is presented below:
(Dollars in thousands)Unrecognized Compensation CostWeighted-Average Period Remaining (Years)
Restricted stock units$4,538 1.8

The following table presents information related to the Corporation's compensation expense related to stock incentive plans recognized for the periods indicated:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Stock-based compensation expense:
Stock options$62 $338 $716 
Restricted stock awards and units3,636 1,142 1,632 
Employee stock purchase plan91 88 74 
Total$3,789 $1,568 $2,422 
Tax benefit on nonqualified stock option expense, restricted stock awards and disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock options$551 $278 $518 

There were no significant modifications or accelerations to options, restricted stock awards or restricted stock units during the period 2019 through 2021.

Note 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

The following table shows the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes, for the periods presented:
(Dollars in thousands)Net Unrealized
(Losses) Gains on
Available-for-Sale
Investment
Securities
Net Change
Related to
Derivatives Used
for Cash Flow
Hedges
Net Change
Related to
Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Balance, December 31, 2018$(11,221)$81 $(17,276)$(28,416)
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2017-12 for derivatives— 83 — 83 
Other comprehensive income (loss)7,990 (349)(1,038)6,603 
Balance, December 31, 2019(3,231)(185)(18,314)(21,730)
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2016-13 for CECL237 — — 237 
Other comprehensive income (loss)1,615 (236)(2,030)(651)
Balance, December 31, 2020(1,379)(421)(20,344)(22,144)
Other comprehensive income163 262 5,366 5,791 
Balance, December 31, 2021$(1,216)$(159)$(14,978)$(16,353)


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Note 16. Leases

The following table provides information with respect to the Corporation's operating leases:
For the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Operating lease cost$3,833 $3,862 
Short-term lease cost12 12 
Variable lease cost3 
Total lease cost$3,848 $3,879 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from leases3,655 3,693 
At December 31, 2021At December 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term in years13.713.9
Weighted-average discount rate4.17 %4.14 %

At December 31, 2021, maturities of lease liabilities are as follows:
Year(Dollars in thousands)Amount
2022$3,412 
20233,460 
20243,411 
20253,288 
20263,163 
Thereafter28,011 
Total lease payments44,745 
Less: imputed interest(11,292)
Present value of lease liabilities$33,453 

Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies

Lending Operations

Commitments to extend credit, performance letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and other letters of credit are financial instruments issued by the Corporation to accommodate the financial needs of customers. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in issuing these financial instruments as it does for on-balance sheet financial instruments, including obtaining collateral when management's credit assessment of the customer deems it necessary. These financial instruments generally have fixed expiration dates and historically most of these financial instruments expire without being drawn upon. The Corporation maintains a reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures that are currently unfunded.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer if there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. The Corporation's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.

Performance letters of credit and standby letters of credit commit the Bank to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. The Corporation's exposure to credit loss is essentially the same as the risk involved in extending loans to customers. At December 31, 2021, the maximum potential amount of future payments under letters of credit was $48.4 million. The carrying amount of the contingent obligation at December 31, 2021 was $274 thousand.

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The following schedule summarizes the Corporation's off-balance sheet financial instruments at December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands)Contract/Notional Amount
Financial instruments representing credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit$1,638,542 
Performance letters of credit24,933 
Financial standby letters of credit23,084 
Other letters of credit387 

The Bank maintains a reserve in other liabilities for estimated losses associated with sold mortgages that may be repurchased. At December 31, 2021, the reserve for sold mortgages was $319 thousand.

Legal Proceedings

The Corporation is periodically subject to various pending and threatened legal actions, which involve claims for monetary relief. Based upon information presently available to the Corporation, it is the Corporation's opinion that any legal and financial responsibility arising from such claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Note 18. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Interest Rate Swaps

The Corporation periodically uses interest rate swap agreements to modify interest rate characteristics from variable to fixed or fixed to variable in order to reduce the impact of interest rate changes on future net interest income. The Corporation's credit exposure on interest rate swaps includes fair value and any collateral that is held by a third party.

In 2014, the Corporation entered into an amortizing interest rate swap classified as a cash flow hedge with a notional amount of $20.0 million to hedge a portion of the debt financing of a pool of 10-year fixed rate loans that were originated in 2013 with balances totaling $29.1 million at time of the hedge. A brokered money market demand account with a balance exceeding the amortizing interest rate swap balance is being used for the cash flow hedge. Under the terms of the swap agreement, the Corporation pays a fixed rate of 2.10% and receives a floating rate of one-month LIBOR. The swap matures in November 2022. The Corporation performed an assessment of the hedge for effectiveness at the inception of the hedge and on a recurring basis to determine that the derivative has been and is expected to continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged item. At December 31, 2021, approximately $151 thousand in net deferred losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss are expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months. This amount could differ from amounts actually recognized due to changes in interest rates, hedge de-designations, and the addition of other hedges subsequent to December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2021, the notional amount of the interest rate swap was $14.6 million, and the fair value was a liability of $202 thousand.

The Corporation has an interest rate swap with a current notional amount of $46 thousand for a 15-year fixed rate loan that is earning interest at 7.43%. The Corporation pays a fixed rate of 7.43% and receives a floating rate based on the one-month LIBOR plus 224 basis points. The swap matures in April 2022. The interest rate swap is carried at fair value in accordance with FASB ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging." The loan is carried at fair value under the fair value option as permitted by FASB ASC 825 "Financial Instruments."

Credit Derivatives

The Corporation has agreements with third-party financial institutions whereby the third-party financial institution enters into interest rate derivative contracts with loan customers referred to them by the Corporation. By the terms of the agreements, the third-party financial institution has recourse to the Corporation for any exposure created under each swap contract in the event the customer defaults on the swap agreement and the agreement is in a paying position to the third-party financial institution. These transactions represent credit derivatives and are a customary arrangement that allows the Corporation to provide access to interest rate swap transactions for customers without issuing the swap.

At December 31, 2021, the Corporation had 125 variable-rate to fixed-rate interest rate swap transactions between the third-party financial institution and customers with a current notional amount of $755.6 million and remaining maturities
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ranging from 4 months to 10 years. At December 31, 2021, the fair value of the Corporation's interest rate swap credit derivatives was a liability of $381 thousand. At December 31, 2021, the fair value of the swaps to the customers was a net liability of $14.3 million and these swaps were in paying positions to the third-party financial institution.

The maximum potential payments by the Corporation to the third-party financial institution under these credit derivatives are not estimable as they are contingent on future interest rates and the agreement does not provide for a limitation of the maximum potential payment amount.

Mortgage Banking Derivatives

Derivative loan commitments represent agreements for delayed delivery of financial instruments in which the buyer agrees to purchase and the seller agrees to deliver, at a specified future date, a specified instrument at a specified price or yield. The Corporation's derivative loan commitments are commitments to sell loans secured by 1-to 4-family residential properties whose predominant risk characteristic is interest rate risk.

Derivatives Tables

The following table presents the notional amounts and fair values of derivatives designated as hedging instruments recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020. The Corporation pledges cash or securities to cover the negative fair value of derivative instruments. Cash collateral associated with derivative instruments are not added to or netted against the fair value amounts.
  Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
(Dollars in thousands)Notional
Amount
Balance Sheet
Classification
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Classification
Fair
Value
At December 31, 2021
Interest rate swap - cash flow hedge $14,611  $ Other liabilities$202 
Total$14,611 $ $202 
At December 31, 2020
Interest rate swap - cash flow hedge $15,465  $— Other liabilities$533 
Total$15,465 $— $533 

The following table presents the notional amounts and fair values of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
  Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
(Dollars in thousands)Notional
Amount
Balance Sheet
Classification
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Classification
Fair
Value
At December 31, 2021
Interest rate swap$46  $ Other liabilities$2 
Credit derivatives755,576   Other liabilities381 
Interest rate locks with customers33,876 Other assets765   
Forward loan sale commitments55,476 Other assets87   
Total$844,974 $852 $383 
At December 31, 2020
Interest rate swap$179  $— Other liabilities$
Credit derivatives643,556  — Other liabilities535 
Interest rate locks with customers77,246 Other assets2,894  — 
Forward loan sale commitments112,690  — Other liabilities752 
Total$833,671 $2,894 $1,295 
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The following table presents amounts included in the consolidated statements of income for derivatives designated as hedging instruments for the periods indicated:
 Statement of Income ClassificationFor the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Interest rate swap—cash flow hedge—net interest paymentsInterest expense$304 $254 $(22)
Interest rate swap—fair value hedge—effectivenessInterest income — (5)
Total net (loss) gain$(304)$(254)$17 

The following table presents amounts included in the consolidated statements of income for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for the periods indicated:
 Statement of Income ClassificationFor the Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)202120202019
Credit derivativesOther noninterest income$2,251 $5,733 $1,350 
Interest rate locks with customersNet (loss) gain on mortgage banking activities(2,129)2,495 (91)
Forward loan sale commitmentsNet gain (loss) on mortgage banking activities839 (733)131 
Total net gain$961 $7,495 $1,390 

The following table presents amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for derivatives designated as hedging instruments at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
 Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20212020
Interest rate swap—cash flow hedgeFair value, net of taxes$(159)$(421)
Total$(159)$(421)

Note 19. Fair Value Disclosures

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Corporation determines the fair value of financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy. The Corporation maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Corporation. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Corporation's assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances, including assumptions about risk. Three levels of inputs are used to measure fair value. A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement. Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting periods.

Level 1: Valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Corporation can access at the measurement date. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these products does not entail a significant degree of judgment.
Level 2: Valuations are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: Valuations are based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Assets and liabilities utilizing Level 3 inputs include: financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash-flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the fair value calculation requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

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Investment Securities

Where quoted prices are available in an active market for identical instruments, investment securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 investment securities include U.S. Treasury securities, most equity securities and money market mutual funds. Mutual funds are registered investment companies which are valued at net asset value of shares on a market exchange at the end of each trading day. Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy includes securities issued by U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, corporate and municipal bonds and certain equity securities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. In cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, investment securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Fair values for securities are determined using independent pricing services and market-participating brokers. The Corporation's independent pricing service utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information for structured securities, cash flow and, when available, loan performance data. Because many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing service's evaluated pricing applications apply information as applicable through processes, such as benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to prepare evaluations. If at any time, the pricing service determines that it does have not sufficient verifiable information to value a particular security, the Corporation will utilize valuations from another pricing service. Management has a sufficient understanding of the third-party service's valuation models, assumptions and inputs used in determining the fair value of securities to enable management to maintain an appropriate system of internal control.

On a quarterly basis, the Corporation reviews changes, as submitted by the pricing service, in the market value of its security portfolio. Individual changes in valuations are reviewed for consistency with general interest rate movements and any known credit concerns for specific securities. If, upon the Corporation's review or in comparing with another service, a material difference between pricing evaluations were to exist, the Corporation may submit an inquiry to the current pricing service regarding the data used to determine the valuation of a particular security. If the Corporation determines there is market information that would support a different valuation than from the current pricing service's evaluation, the Corporation may utilize and change the security's valuation. There were no material differences in valuations noted at December 31, 2021.

Loans Held for Sale

The fair value of our loans held for sale is based on estimates using Level 2 inputs. These inputs are based on pricing information obtained from wholesale mortgage banks and brokers and applied to loans with similar interest rates and maturities.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The fair values of derivative financial instruments are based upon the estimated amount the Corporation would receive or pay to terminate the contracts or agreements, taking into account current interest rates and, when appropriate, the current creditworthiness of the counterparties. Interest rate swaps and mortgage banking derivative financial instruments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Credit derivatives are valued based on credit worthiness of the underlying borrower which is a significant unobservable input and therefore classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

One commercial loan associated with an interest rate swap is classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy at December 31, 2021 since lending credit risk is not an observable input for this loan. The unrealized gain on the one loan was $1 thousand at December 31, 2021.

Contingent Consideration Liability

The Corporation estimates the fair value of the contingent consideration liability by using a discounted cash flow model of future contingent payments based on projected revenue related to the acquired business. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability is reviewed on a quarterly basis and any valuation adjustments resulting from a change of estimated future contingent payments based on projected revenue of the acquired business affecting the contingent consideration liability will be recorded through noninterest expense. Due to the significant unobservable input related to the projected revenue, the contingent consideration liability is classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. An increase in the projected revenue may result in a higher fair value of the contingent consideration liability. Alternatively, a decrease in the projected revenue may result in a lower estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability.


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The following table presents the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2021 and 2020, classified using the fair value hierarchy:
 At December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Assets/
Liabilities at
Fair Value
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities:
State and political subdivisions$ $2,333 $ $2,333 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 221,105  221,105 
Collateralized mortgage obligations 3,278  3,278 
Corporate bonds 90,291  90,291 
Total available-for-sale securities 317,007  317,007 
Equity securities:
Equity securities - financial services industry979   979 
Money market mutual funds2,020   2,020 
Total equity securities2,999   2,999 
Loans*  48 48 
Loans held for sale 21,600  21,600 
Interest rate locks with customers* 765  765 
Forward loan sale commitments* 87  87 
Total assets$2,999 $339,459 $48 $342,506 
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration liability$ $ $1,629 $1,629 
Interest rate swaps* 204  204 
Credit derivatives*  381 381 
Total liabilities$ $204 $2,010 $2,214 
*Such financial instruments are recorded at fair value as further described in Note 18, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."
The $381 thousand of credit derivatives liability represents the Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA), which is obtained from real-time financial market data, of 125 interest rate swaps with a current notional amount of $755.6 million. The December 31, 2021 CVA assumes a zero-deal recovery percentage based on the most recent index credit curve.

The contingent consideration liability resulting from the acquisition was $1.6 million, which was calculated using a discount rate of 8.3%. The potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement for the Sheaffer acquisition range from $0 to a maximum of $1.9 million over the three-year period ending November 30, 2024.
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 At December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Assets/
Liabilities at
Fair Value
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities:
State and political subdivisions$— $13,537 $— $13,537 
Residential mortgage-backed securities— 114,163 — 114,163 
Collateralized mortgage obligations— 5,321 — 5,321 
Corporate bonds— 76,019 9,600 85,619 
Total available-for-sale securities— 209,040 9,600 218,640 
Equity securities:
Equity securities - financial services industry818 — — 818 
Money market mutual funds2,461 — — 2,461 
Total equity securities3,279 — — 3,279 
Loans*— — 187 187 
Loans held for sale— 37,039 — 37,039 
Interest rate locks with customers*— 2,894 — 2,894 
Total assets$3,279 $248,973 $9,787 $262,039 
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration liability$— $— $55 $55 
Interest rate swaps*— 541 — 541 
Credit derivatives*— — 535 535 
Forward loan sale commitments*— 752 — 752 
Total liabilities$— $1,293 $590 $1,883 
*Such financial instruments are recorded at fair value as further described in Note 18, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."
The $9.6 million of corporate bonds is comprised of one investment grade bond and the Corporation utilizes a third party to estimate the value. The value is derived from a discounted cash flow analysis which utilizes a probability of default input. The $535 thousand of credit derivatives liability represents the Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA), which is obtained from real-time financial market data, of ninety-four interest rate swaps with a current notional amount of $643.6 million. The December 31, 2020 CVA assumes a zero-deal recovery percentage based on the most recent index credit curve.

At December 31, 2020, the Corporation recorded a $400 thousand unrealized loss within other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at December 31, 2020.

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The following table includes a rollforward of corporate bonds, loans and credit derivatives for which the Corporation utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Balance at
December 31,
2020
AdditionsPayments received(Decrease) Increase in valueTransfer from Level 3Balance at December 31, 2021
Corporate bonds$9,600 $ $ $277 $(9,877)$ 
Loans187  (133)(6) 48 
Credit derivatives(535)(2,097) 2,251  (381)
Net total $9,252 $(2,097)$(133)$2,522 $(9,877)$(333)
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Balance at
December 31,
2019
AdditionsPayments received(Decrease) increase in valueTransfer into Level 3Balance at December 31, 2020
Corporate bonds$— $— $— $(400)$10,000 $9,600 
Loans317 — (123)(7)— 187 
Credit derivatives(176)(6,092)— 5,733 — (535)
Net total $141 $(6,092)$(123)$5,326 $10,000 $9,252 
The following table presents the change in the balance of the contingent consideration liability related to acquisitions for which the Corporation utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Balance at December 31, 2020Contingent
Consideration
from New
Acquisition
Payment of
Contingent
Consideration
Adjustment
of Contingent
Consideration
Balance at December 31, 2021
Girard Partners$55 $ $58 $3 $ 
Paul I. Sheaffer Insurance Agency 1,618  11 1,629 
Total contingent consideration liability$55 $1,618 $58 $14 $1,629 
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Balance at
December 31,
2019
Contingent
Consideration
from New
Acquisition
Payment of
Contingent
Consideration
Adjustment
of Contingent
Consideration
Balance at December 31, 2020
Girard Partners$160 $— $121 $16 $55 
Total contingent consideration liability$160 $— $121 $16 $55 

The Corporation may be required to periodically measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of lower of cost or market accounting or changes in the value of loans held for investment analyzed on an individual basis. The following table represents assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
 At December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Assets at
Fair Value
Individually analyzed loans held for investment$ $ $33,118 $33,118 
Other real estate owned  279 279 
Total$ $ $33,397 $33,397 
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 At December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Assets at
Fair Value
Individually analyzed loans held for investment$— $— $30,900 $30,900 
Other real estate owned— — 7,355 7,355 
Total$— $— $38,255 $38,255 

The following table presents assets and liabilities not measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis in the Corporation's consolidated balance sheet but for which the fair value is required to be disclosed at December 31, 2021 and 2020. The disclosed fair values are classified using the fair value hierarchy.
 At December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Assets:
Cash and short-term interest-earning assets$890,150 $ $ $890,150 $890,150 
Held-to-maturity securities 178,402  178,402 176,983 
Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stockN/AN/AN/AN/A28,186 
Net loans and leases held for investment  5,244,504 5,244,504 5,204,927 
Servicing rights  11,331 11,331 7,878 
Total assets$890,150 $178,402 $5,255,835 $6,324,387 $6,308,124 
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Demand and savings deposits, non-maturity$5,570,958 $ $ $5,570,958 $5,570,958 
Time deposits 487,874  487,874 484,166 
Total deposits5,570,958 487,874  6,058,832 6,055,124 
Short-term borrowings 20,106  20,106 20,106 
Long-term debt 95,707  95,707 95,000 
Subordinated notes 107,000  107,000 98,874 
Total liabilities$5,570,958 $710,687 $ $6,281,645 $6,269,104 
 At December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Assets:
Cash and short-term interest-earning assets$219,858 $— $— $219,858 $219,858 
Held-to-maturity securities— 156,325 — 156,325 151,257 
Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stockN/AN/AN/AN/A28,183 
Net loans and leases held for investment— — 5,338,782 5,338,782 5,192,710 
Servicing rights— — 6,783 6,783 6,408 
Total assets$219,858 $156,325 $5,345,565 $5,721,748 $5,598,416 
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Demand and savings deposits, non-maturity$4,678,940 $— $— $4,678,940 $4,678,940 
Time deposits— 574,018 — 574,018 563,775 
Total deposits4,678,940 574,018 — 5,252,958 5,242,715 
Short-term borrowings— 17,906 — 17,906 17,906 
Long-term debt— 112,968 — 112,968 110,000 
Subordinated notes— 190,045 — 190,045 183,515 
Total liabilities$4,678,940 $894,937 $— $5,573,877 $5,554,136 
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The following valuation methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating the fair value for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis in the Corporation's consolidated balance sheets but for which the fair value is required to be disclosed:

Cash and short-term interest-earning assets: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits with other banks and other short-term investments is their stated value. Cash and short-term interest-earning assets are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Held-to-maturity securities: Fair values for the held-to-maturity investment securities are estimated by using pricing models or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics and are classified in Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock: It is not practical to determine the fair values of Federal
Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock, due to restrictions placed on their transferability.

Loans held for sale: Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The fair value of the Corporation's mortgage loans held for sale are generally determined using a pricing model based on current market information obtained from external sources, including interest rates, bids or indications provided by market participants on specific loans that are actively marketed for sale. These loans are primarily residential mortgage loans and are generally classified in Level 2 due to the observable pricing data.

Loans and leases held for investment: The fair values for loans and leases held for investment are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using a discount rate based on current interest rates at which similar loans with similar terms would be made to borrowers, adjusted as appropriate to consider credit, liquidity and marketability factors to arrive at a fair value that represents the Corporation's exit price at which these instruments would be sold or transferred. Loans and leases are classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy since credit risk is not an observable input.

Individually analyzed loans and leases held for investment: For individually analyzed loans and leases, the Corporation uses a variety of techniques to measure fair value, such as using the current appraised value of the collateral, agreements of sale, discounting the contractual cash flows, and analyzing market data that the Corporation may adjust due to specific characteristics of the loan/lease or collateral. At December 31, 2021, individually analyzed loans held for investment had a carrying amount of $33.1 million with a valuation allowance of $11 thousand. At December 31, 2020, individually analyzed loans held for investment had a carrying amount of $31.5 million with a valuation allowance of $585 thousand. The Corporation had no individually analyzed leases at December 31, 2021 or 2020.

Servicing rights: The Corporation estimates the fair value of servicing rights using discounted cash flow models that calculate the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The model uses readily available prepayment speed assumptions for the interest rates of the portfolios serviced. Servicing rights are classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy based upon management's assessment of the inputs. The Corporation reviews the servicing rights portfolio on a quarterly basis for impairment and the servicing rights are carried at the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value. At December 31, 2021, servicing rights had a net carrying amount of $7.9 million which included a valuation allowance of $13 thousand. At December 31, 2020, servicing rights had a carrying amount of $6.5 million, which included a valuation allowance of $87 thousand.

Goodwill and other identifiable assets: Certain non-financial assets subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis include goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets. In accordance with ASC Topic 350, goodwill is tested at least annually for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Corporation performed its annual test of goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of 2021 and concluded there was no impairment of goodwill. There was no impairment of goodwill recorded during 2019 through 2020. The Corporation also completed an impairment test for other intangible assets during the fourth quarter of 2021 and concluded there was no impairment of other intangible assets. There was no impairment of other identifiable intangible assets recorded during 2019 through 2020.

Other real estate owned: Other real estate owned (OREO) represents properties that the Corporation has acquired through foreclosure by either accepting a deed in lieu of foreclosure, or by taking possession of assets that were used as loan collateral. The Corporation reports OREO at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell, adjusted periodically based on a current appraisal or an executed agreement of sale. Capital improvement expenses associated with the construction or repair of the property are capitalized as part of the cost of the OREO asset. Write-downs and any gain or loss upon the sale of OREO is recorded in other noninterest income. OREO is reported in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, OREO had a carrying amount of $279 thousand and $7.4 million, respectively. During the year ended
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December 31, 2021, a commercial real estate property with a carrying value of $7.1 million was sold. Other real estate owned is classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy due to the unique characteristics of the collateral for each loan.

Deposit liabilities: The fair values for demand and savings accounts, with no stated maturities, is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (carrying value) and are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair values for time deposits with fixed maturities are estimated by discounting the final maturity using interest rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities. Time deposits are classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Short-term borrowings: The fair value of short-term borrowings are estimated using current market rates for similar borrowings and are classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Long-term debt: The fair value of long-term debt is estimated by using discounted cash flow analysis, based on current market rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Long-term debt is classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Subordinated notes: The fair value of subordinated notes are estimated by discounting the principal balance using the treasury yield curve for the term to the call date as the Corporation has the option to call the subordinated notes. The subordinated notes are classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Note 20. Share Repurchase Plan

The Corporation will repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time through open market purchases, tender offers, privately negotiated purchases or other means based on general market conditions, the trading price of the Corporation's common stock, tax considerations, alternative uses of capital and the Corporation's results of operation. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Corporation to acquire any particular amount of common stock. The program has no scheduled expiration date and the Board of Directors has the right to suspend or discontinue the program at any time. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2019, there were no repurchases of common stock under the Corporation's share repurchase program. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Corporation repurchased 185,072 shares of common stock at a cost of $4.0 million under the Corporation's share repurchase program. At December 31, 2021, there were 679,174 shares available to be repurchased under the program.

Note 21. Regulatory Matters

The Corporation and the 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 the Corporation's and the Bank's financial statements. Capital adequacy guidelines, and additionally for the Bank, the prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weighting and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and the Bank to maintain minimum capital amounts and ratios are set forth in the following table. To comply with the regulatory definition of well capitalized, a depository institution must maintain minimum capital amounts and ratios as set forth in the following table.

Under current rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions (including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers), a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer comprised of common equity Tier 1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements in an amount greater than 2.50% of total risk-weighted assets. The Corporation's and Bank's intent is to maintain capital levels in excess of the capital conservation buffer, which requires Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets to exceed 8.50% and Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets to exceed 10.50%. The Corporation and the Bank were in compliance with these requirements for 2021.

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The Corporation's and Bank's actual and required capital ratios as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 under regulatory capital rules were as follows.
ActualFor Capital Adequacy
Purposes
To Be Well-Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
(Dollars in thousands)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmount  Ratio  
At December 31, 2021
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation$786,300 13.77 %$456,902 8.00 %$571,128 10.00 %
Bank660,436 11.61 455,178 8.00 568,973 10.00 
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation633,023 11.08 342,677 6.00 456,902 8.00 
Bank606,033 10.65 341,384 6.00 455,178 8.00 
Tier 1 Common Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation633,023 11.08 257,008 4.50 371,233 6.50 
Bank606,033 10.65 256,038 4.50 369,832 6.50 
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):
Corporation633,023 9.13 277,297 4.00 346,622 5.00 
Bank606,033 8.77 276,471 4.00 345,588 5.00 
At December 31, 2020
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation$801,368 15.31 %$418,811 8.00 %$523,513 10.00 %
Bank632,183 12.12 417,416 8.00 521,769 10.00 
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation563,491 10.76 314,108 6.00 418,811 8.00 
Bank569,821 10.92 313,062 6.00 417,416 8.00 
Tier 1 Common Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation563,491 10.76 235,581 4.50 340,284 6.50 
Bank569,821 10.92 234,796 4.50 339,150 6.50 
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):
Corporation563,491 9.08 248,224 4.00 310,280 5.00 
Bank569,821 9.21 247,494 4.00 309,368 5.00 

At December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, management believes that the Corporation and the Bank continued to meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. At December 31, 2021, the Bank is categorized as "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that management believes have changed the Bank's category.

In December 2018, the Federal Reserve announced that a banking organization that experiences a reduction in retained earnings due to the CECL adoption as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which CECL was adopted may elect to phase in the regulatory capital impact of adopting CECL. Transitional amounts are calculated for the following items: retained earnings, temporary difference deferred tax assets and credit loss allowances eligible for inclusion in regulatory capital. When calculating regulatory capital ratios, 25% of the transitional amounts are phased in during the first year. An additional 25% of the transitional amounts are phased in over each of the next two years and at the beginning of the fourth year, the day-one effects of CECL are completely reflected in regulatory capital.

Additionally, in March 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced the 2020 CECL interim final rule (IFR) designed to allow eligible firms to better focus on supporting lending to creditworthy households and businesses in light of recent strains on the U.S. economy as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The 2020 CECL IFR allows corporations that adopt CECL before December 31, 2020 to defer 100 percent of the day-one transitional amounts described above through December 31, 2021 for regulatory capital purposes. Additionally, the 2020 CECL IFR allows electing
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firms to defer through December 31, 2021 the approximate portion of the post day-one allowance attributable to CECL relative to the incurred loss methodology. This is calculated by applying a 25% scaling factor to the CECL provision.

The Corporation adopted the transition guidance and the 2020 CECL IFR relief and applied these effects to regulatory capital.

Dividends and Other Restrictions

The primary source of the Corporation's dividends paid to its shareholders is from the earnings of the Bank paid to the Corporation in the form of dividends.

The approval of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors is required for a state bank member in the Federal Reserve system to pay dividends if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year exceeds the Bank's net profits (as defined) for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two calendar years. Under this formula, the Bank can declare dividends in 2022 without approval of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors of approximately $92.8 million plus an additional amount equal to the Bank's net profits for 2022 up to the date of any such dividend declaration.

Federal Reserve Board policy applicable to the holding company also provides that, as a general matter, a bank holding company should inform the Federal Reserve and should eliminate, defer or significantly reduce the holding company's dividends if the holding company's net income for the preceding four quarters, net of dividends paid during the period, is not sufficient to fully fund the dividends, the holding company's prospective rate of earnings retention is inconsistent with its capital needs and overall current and prospective financial condition, or the holding company will not meet, or is in danger of not meeting, its minimum regulatory capital adequacy ratios. Federal Reserve Board policy also provides that a bank holding company should inform the Federal Reserve reasonably in advance of declaring or paying a dividend that exceeds earnings for the period or that could result in a material adverse change to the organization's capital structure.

The Federal Reserve Act requires that the extension of credit by the Bank to certain affiliates, including the Corporation (parent), be secured by readily marketable securities, that the extension of credit to any one affiliate be limited to 10% of the Bank's capital and surplus (as defined), and that extensions of credit to all such affiliates be limited to 20% of the Bank's capital and surplus.

Note 22. Related Party Transactions

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation has made loans and commitments to extend credit to certain directors and executive officers of the Corporation and companies in which directors have an interest (Related Parties). These loans and commitments have been made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral requirements, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with customers not related to the lender and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable terms.

The following table provides a summary of activity for loans to Related Parties during the year ended December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2021$1,515 
Amounts collected and other reductions(1,515)
Balance at December 31, 2021$— 

The following table provides additional information regarding transactions with Related Parties:

(Dollars in thousands)At December 31, 2021
Commitments to extend credit$380 
Deposits received46,212 

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Note 23. Segment Reporting

At December 31, 2021, the Corporation had three reportable business segments: Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance. The Corporation determines the segments based primarily upon product and service offerings, through the types of income generated and the regulatory environment. This is strategically how the Corporation operates and has positioned itself in the marketplace. Accordingly, significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of each of these segments. The parent holding company and intercompany eliminations are included in the "Other" segment.

Each segment generates revenue from a variety of products and services it provides. Examples of products and services provided for each reportable segment are indicated as follows:
The Banking segment provides financial services to individuals, businesses, municipalities and non-profit organizations. These services include a full range of banking services such as deposit taking, loan origination and servicing, mortgage banking, other general banking services and equipment lease financing.
The Wealth Management segment offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust and brokerage services. The Wealth Management segment serves a diverse client base of private families and individuals, municipal pension plans, retirement plans, trusts and guardianships.
The Insurance segment includes a full-service insurance brokerage agency offering commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefit solutions, personal insurance lines and human resources consulting.

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The following tables provide reportable segment-specific information and reconciliations to consolidated financial information for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
(Dollars in thousands)BankingWealth ManagementInsuranceOtherConsolidated
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Interest income$209,695 $2 $ $34 $209,731 
Interest expense14,199   7,149 21,348 
Net interest income (expense)195,496 2  (7,115)188,383 
Reversal of provision for credit losses(10,132)   (10,132)
Noninterest income38,419 27,506 16,997 302 83,224 
Noninterest expense132,257 18,390 12,971 3,791 167,409 
Intersegment (revenue) expense*(1,292)656 636   
Income (expense) before income taxes113,082 8,462 3,390 (10,604)114,330 
Income tax expense (benefit)22,735 1,755 707 (2,668)22,529 
Net income (loss)$90,347 $6,707 $2,683 $(7,936)$91,801 
Total assets$7,006,420 $53,608 $40,649 $21,744 $7,122,421 
Net capital expenditures$5,772 $17 $20 $69 $5,878 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Interest income$203,904 $$— $33 $203,945 
Interest expense22,822 — — 6,762 29,584 
Net interest income (expense)181,082 — (6,729)174,361 
Provision for credit losses40,794 — — — 40,794 
Noninterest income37,910 23,814 16,682 (78)78,328 
Noninterest expense126,131 15,720 12,142 1,005 154,998 
Intersegment (revenue) expense*(1,103)627 476 — — 
Income (expense) before income taxes53,170 7,475 4,064 (7,812)56,897 
Income tax expense (benefit)9,153 1,525 858 (1,555)9,981 
Net income (loss)$44,017 $5,950 $3,206 $(6,257)$46,916 
Total assets$6,234,336 $48,646 $35,906 $17,608 $6,336,496 
Net capital expenditures$3,646 $24 $46 $33 $3,749 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Interest income$214,020 $41 $— $32 $214,093 
Interest expense39,818 — — 5,043 44,861 
Net interest income (expense)174,202 41 — (5,011)169,232 
Provision for credit losses8,511 — — — 8,511 
Noninterest income23,748 23,946 17,318 410 65,422 
Noninterest expense116,283 15,799 12,477 1,531 146,090 
Intersegment (revenue) expense*(1,204)688 516 — — 
Income (expense) before income taxes74,360 7,500 4,325 (6,132)80,053 
Income tax expense (benefit)13,859 1,392 443 (1,360)14,334 
Net income (loss)$60,501 $6,108 $3,882 $(4,772)$65,719 
Total assets$5,282,505 $44,591 $34,291 $19,537 $5,380,924 
Net capital expenditures$1,886 $84 $104 $372 $2,446 
*Includes an allocation of general and administrative expenses from both the parent holding company and the Bank. These expenses are generally allocated based upon number of employees and square footage utilized.

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Note 24. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The following tables disaggregate the Corporation's revenue by major source and reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
(Dollars in thousands)BankingWealth ManagementInsuranceOtherConsolidated
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Net interest income (1)$195,496 $2 $ $(7,115)$188,383 
Noninterest income:
Trust fee income 8,403   8,403 
Service charges on deposit accounts5,504    5,504 
Investment advisory commission and fee income 18,936   18,936 
Insurance commission and fee income  16,357  16,357 
Other service fee income (2)9,468 167 640  10,275 
Bank owned life insurance income (1)3,869   112 3,981 
Net gain on sales of investment securities (1)145    145 
Net gain on mortgage banking activities (1)15,141    15,141 
Other income (2)4,292   190 4,482 
Total noninterest income$38,419 $27,506 $16,997 $302 $83,224 
(Dollars in thousands)BankingWealth ManagementInsuranceOtherConsolidated
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Net interest income (1)$181,082 $$— $(6,729)$174,361 
Noninterest income:
Trust fee income— 7,703 — — 7,703 
Service charges on deposit accounts4,845 — — — 4,845 
Investment advisory commission and fee income— 15,944 — — 15,944 
Insurance commission and fee income— — 16,087 — 16,087 
Other service fee income (2)6,781 167 595 — 7,543 
Bank owned life insurance income (1)2,831 — — 109 2,940 
Net gain on sales of investment securities (1)871 — — — 871 
Net gain on mortgage banking activities (1)16,442 — — — 16,442 
Other income (2)6,140 — — (187)5,953 
Total noninterest income$37,910 $23,814 $16,682 $(78)$78,328 
(Dollars in thousands)BankingWealth ManagementInsuranceOtherConsolidated
For the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Net interest income (1)$174,202 $41 $— $(5,011)$169,232 
Noninterest income:
Trust fee income— 7,826 — — 7,826 
Service charges on deposit accounts5,946 — — — 5,946 
Investment advisory commission and fee income— 15,940 — — 15,940 
Insurance commission and fee income— — 16,571 — 16,571 
Other service fee income (2)8,414 180 747 — 9,341 
Bank owned life insurance income (1)2,849 — — 330 3,179 
Net gain on sales of investment securities (1)54 — — — 54 
Net gain on mortgage banking activities (1)3,946 — — — 3,946 
Other income (2)2,539 — — 80 2,619 
Total noninterest income$23,748 $23,946 $17,318 $410 $65,422 
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(1)Net interest income as well as many other revenues for financial assets and liabilities including loans, leases, securities, and derivatives are excluded from the scope of FASB ASC 606 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (FASB ASC 606). Noninterest income streams that are out of scope of FASB ASC 606 include bank owned life insurance income, sales of investment securities and mortgage banking activities.

(2)Other service fee income and other income include certain items that are in scope and certain items that are out of scope of FASB ASC 606 as described further in the following paragraphs.

Banking Segment

Service charges on deposit accounts are generally earned on depository accounts for commercial and consumer customers and primarily includes fees for account services, overdraft and non-sufficient funds services, and cash management services for commercial customers. Account services include fees for event-driven services such as ATM transactions and fees for periodic account maintenance activities. Cash management services for commercial customers include fees for event-driven services such as lockbox processing and line sweep services and fees for periodic account maintenance activities. The Corporation's obligation for event-driven services is satisfied at the time of the event when the service is delivered, while the obligation for periodic services is satisfied over the course of each month. Obligations for overdraft services are satisfied at the time of the overdraft.

Other service fee income is earned from commercial and consumer customers and primarily includes credit and debit card interchange and merchant revenues, mortgage servicing income, which is out of scope of FASB ASC 606, and other deposit related service fee income such as wire transfers, check services and safe deposit boxes. Interchange and merchant revenues are recognized concurrently with the delivery of services on a monthly basis. Other deposit related service fee income include fees for event-driven services, such as wire transfers and check services, and fees for periodic services such as safe deposit box services. The obligation for event-driven services is satisfied at the time of the event when the service is delivered, while the obligation for periodic services is satisfied over the course of each month.

Other income primarily includes net gains or losses from the sales of loans and leases, net gains or losses from the sales or disposition of fixed assets and net gains or losses on interest rate swaps, all of which are out of scope of FASB ASC 606, and net gains or losses on sales and write-downs of other real estate owned. Net gains or losses on sales of other real estate owned are recognized at the point in time in which control of the other real estate owned is transferred.

Wealth Management Segment

Trust fee income is earned for providing trust, investment management and other related services. Obligations for trust and other related services are generally satisfied over time but may be satisfied at points in time for certain activities that are transactional in nature and obligations for investment management services are generally performed over time. Fees for trust fee income are typically based on a tiered scale relative to the market value of assets under management and are recognized in conjunction with the delivery of services.

Investment advisory commission and fee income include fees for financial planning, guardian and custodian of employee benefits, investment advisory, and brokerage services. Obligations for financial planning, guardian and custodian of employee benefits, and investment advisory services are generally satisfied over time and fees, typically based on a tiered scale relative to the market value of assets under management, are recognized in conjunction with the delivery of services. Brokerage services are typically event driven and are based on the size and number of transactions executed at the client's direction and recognized on the trade date.

Insurance Segment

Insurance commission and fee income is derived primarily from commissions from the sale of insurance policies, which are generally calculated as a percentage of the policy premium, and contingent income, which is calculated based on the performance of the policies held by each carrier. Obligations for the sale of insurance policies are generally satisfied at the point in time which the policy is executed and are recognized at the point in time in which the amounts are known and collection is reasonably assured. Obligations for contingent income are generally satisfied over time and are recognized at the point in time in which the amounts are known and collection is reasonably assured.

Other service fee income is earned from payroll and human resources consulting services. These obligations are generally satisfied over time and are recognized on a periodic basis.

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Note 25. Condensed Financial Information - Parent Company Only

Condensed financial statements of the Corporation, parent company only, follow:
(Dollars in thousands)At December 31,
Balance Sheets20212020
Assets:
Cash$99,608 $154,422 
Interest-earning deposits with other banks246 211 
Cash and cash equivalents99,854 154,633 
Investments in securities978 818 
Investments in subsidiaries, at equity in net assets:
Bank761,782 719,146 
Non-banks — 
Other assets20,521 16,579 
Total assets$883,135 $891,176 
Liabilities:
Subordinated notes$98,874 $183,515 
Other liabilities10,467 15,189 
Total liabilities109,341 198,704 
Shareholders' equity:773,794 692,472 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$883,135 $891,176 

(Dollars in thousands)For the Years Ended December 31,
Statements of Income202120202019
Dividends from Bank$57,526 $9,746 $29,681 
Dividends from non-bank — — 
Other income23,009 21,803 23,943 
Total operating income80,535 31,549 53,624 
Interest expense7,149 6,762 5,043 
Operating expenses26,464 22,852 25,032 
Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries46,922 1,935 23,549 
Income tax benefit(2,668)(1,555)(1,360)
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries49,590 3,490 24,909 
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries:
Bank42,211 43,426 40,810 
Non-banks — — 
Net income$91,801 $46,916 $65,719 
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(Dollars in thousands)For the Years Ended December 31,
Statements of Cash Flows202120202019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$91,801 $46,916 $65,719 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries(42,211)(43,426)(40,810)
Bank owned life insurance income(111)(108)(331)
Depreciation of premises and equipment304 320 328 
Stock based compensation3,698 1,480 2,348 
Contributions to pension and other postretirement benefit plans(265)(270)(266)
(Increase) decrease in other assets(5,654)2,321 554 
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities2,510 (4,631)(1,319)
Net cash provided by operating activities50,072 2,602 26,223 
Cash flow from investing activities:
Other, net(68)(32)(371)
Net cash used in investing activities(68)(32)(371)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes 98,448 — 
Repayment of subordinated debt(85,000)(10,000)— 
Purchases of treasury stock(650)(4,452)(2,045)
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plans2,384 2,369 2,233 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options2,058 384 1,203 
Cash dividends paid(23,575)(17,536)(23,435)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(104,783)69,213 (22,044)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and due from financial institutions(54,779)71,783 3,808 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year154,633 82,850 79,042 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$99,854 $154,633 $82,850 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest$6,929 $5,121 $4,800 
Income tax, net of refunds received18,130 16,172 16,460 

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Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A.     Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management is responsible for the disclosure controls and procedures of the Corporation. Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required by the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be so disclosed by an issuer is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation's management, including the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2021.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The management of Univest Financial Corporation (the Corporation) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Corporation's internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, using the criteria set forth in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in 2013. Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2021, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Corporation's consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, as stated in their reports, which are included herein.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)) during the quarter ended December 31, 2021 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Univest Financial Corporation:
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited Univest Financial Corporation and subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 25, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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Item 9B.     Other Information
None.

Item 9C.     Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
Not applicable.

PART III

Item 10.     Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Information required by Items 401, 405, 406 and 407(c)(3), (d)(4) and (d)(5), of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by reference from the Corporation's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the annual meeting of shareholders on April 27, 2022 (2022 Proxy), under the headings: "Election of Directors and Alternate Director," "Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports," "The Board, the Board's Committees and Their Functions," and "Audit Committee."

The Corporation maintains in effect a Code of Conduct for Directors and a Code of Conduct for all officers and employees, which includes the CEO and senior financial officers. The codes of conduct are available on the Corporation's website. The Corporation's website also includes the charters for its audit committee, compensation committee, and nominating and governance committee as well as its corporate governance principles. These documents are located on the Corporation's website at www.univest.net under "Investors Relations" in Governance Documents and are also available to any person without charge by sending a request to the Corporate Secretary at Univest Financial Corporation, P. O. Box 197, Souderton, PA 18964.

Item 11.     Executive Compensation

Information required by Item 402 and paragraphs (e)(4) and (e)(5) of Item 407 of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by reference from the Corporation's 2022 Proxy under the headings: "The Board, the Board's Committees and Their Functions," "Executive Compensation," "Director Compensation," and "Compensation Committee Report."

Item 12.     Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by reference from the Corporation's 2022 Proxy under the heading, "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management."

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The Corporation maintains a 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), which was amended in December 2018 to permit the issuance of restricted stock units. Under the LTIP, the Corporation may grant options and share awards to employees and non-employee directors up to 3,706,946 shares of common stock.

The following table sets forth information regarding outstanding options and shares under equity compensation plans at December 31, 2021:
(a)(b)(c)
Plan CategoryNumber of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and RightsWeighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and RightsNumber of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column (a))
Equity compensation plan approved by security holders351,252 $25.74 2,379,610 
Equity compensation plan not approved by security holders— — — 
Total351,252 $25.74 2,379,610 

Item 13.     Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Information required by Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by reference from the Corporation's 2022 Proxy under the headings, "The Board, the Board's Committees and Their Functions" and "Related Party Transactions."

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Item 14.     Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A is incorporated herein by reference from the Corporation's 2022 Proxy under the headings: "Audit Committee" and "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees."

PART IV

Item 15.     Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a)1. & 2. Financial Statements and Schedules
The financial statements listed in the accompanying index to financial statements are filed as part of this annual report.
3. Listing of Exhibits
The exhibits listed on the accompanying index to exhibits are filed as part of this annual report.
(b)Exhibits - The response to this portion of Item 15 is submitted as separate section.
(c)Financial Statements Schedules - none.

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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES

[Item 15(a) 1. & 2.]

Annual Report of Shareholders
Page

Certain financial statement schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the financial statements and notes thereto.
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UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
[Item 15(a) 3. & 15(b)]
Description
(3.1)
(3.2)
(4.1)
(4.2)
(4.3)
(4.4)
(4.5)
(10.1)*
(10.2)*
(10.3)*
(10.4)*
(10.5)*
(21)
(23.1)
(31.1)
(31.2)
(32.1)**
(32.2)**
Exhibit 101The following financial statements from the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags.
Exhibit 104The cover page from the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL.
* Denotes a compensatory plan or agreement.
** A certification furnished pursuant to this item will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 16.     Form 10-K Summary

None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
UNIVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Registrant
By: /s/ Brian J. Richardson
Brian J. Richardson
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
February 25, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ WILLIAM S. AICHELE
William S. Aichele
Chairman and DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ JEFFREY M. SCHWEITZER
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
February 25, 2022
/s/ BRIAN J. RICHARDSON
Brian J. Richardson
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
February 25, 2022
/s/ ROGER H. BALLOU
Roger H. Ballou
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ JOSEPH P. BEEBE
Joseph P. Beebe
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ TODD S. BENNING
Todd S. Benning
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ SUZANNE KEENAN
Suzanne Keenan
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ GLENN E. MOYER
Glenn E. Moyer
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ NATALYE PAQUIN
Natalye Paquin
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ THOMAS M. PETRO
Thomas M. Petro
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ MICHAEL L. TURNER
Michael L. Turner
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ ROBERT C. WONDERLING
Robert C. Wonderling
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022
/s/ CHARLES H. ZIMMERMAN III
Charles H. Zimmerman III
DirectorFebruary 25, 2022

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