EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 737468
Filing Year: 2022
Filename: 737468_10-K_2022_0000737468-22-000015.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
ITEM 1. Business.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (the “Bancorp”), a publicly-owned registered bank holding company that has elected to be a financial holding company, was organized in 1984 under the laws of the state of Rhode Island. The Bancorp’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. The Bancorp owns all of the outstanding common stock of The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (the “Bank”), a Rhode Island chartered financial institution founded in 1800. The Bancorp was formed in 1984 under a plan of reorganization in which outstanding common shares of the Bank were exchanged for common shares of the Bancorp. See additional information under the caption “Subsidiaries.”
References in this report to “Washington Trust” or the “Corporation” refer to the Bancorp and its subsidiaries. Washington Trust offers a comprehensive product line of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses, including commercial, residential and consumer lending, retail and commercial deposit products, and wealth management and trust services.
The accounting and reporting policies of Washington Trust conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and to general practices of the banking industry. At December 31, 2021, Washington Trust had total assets of $5.9 billion, total deposits of $5.0 billion and total shareholders’ equity of $564.8 million.
Lending Activities
Washington Trust’s total loan portfolio amounted to $4.3 billion, or 73% of total assets, at December 31, 2021. The Corporation classifies loans as commercial, residential real estate or consumer. The Corporation’s lending activities are conducted primarily in southern New England and, to a lesser extent, other states. Washington Trust offers a variety of commercial and retail lending products. Interest rates charged on loans may be fixed or variable and vary with the degree of risk, loan term, underwriting and servicing costs, loan amount and the extent of other banking relationships maintained with customers. Rates are further subject to competitive pressures, the current interest rate environment, availability of funds and government regulations.
Management evaluates the appropriateness of underwriting standards in response to changes in national and regional economic conditions, including such matters as market interest rates, energy prices, trends in real estate values and employment levels. Based on management’s assessment of these matters, underwriting standards and credit monitoring activities are enhanced from time to time in response to changes in these conditions. These assessments may result in clarification of debt service ratio calculations, changes in geographic and loan type concentrations, modifications to loan to value (“LTV”) standards for real estate collateral, changes in credit monitoring criteria and enhancements to monitoring of construction loans.
Commercial Loans
The commercial loan portfolio represented 53% of total loans at December 31, 2021. In making commercial loans, Washington Trust may occasionally solicit the participation of other banks. Washington Trust also participates from time to time in commercial loans originated by other banks. In such cases, these loans are individually underwritten by us using standards similar to those employed for our self-originated loans. Our participation in commercial loans originated by other banks also includes shared national credits. Shared national credits are defined as participation in loans or loan commitments of at least $100 million that are shared by three or more banks. Commercial loans fall into two major categories: commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans.
Commercial real estate loans consist of commercial mortgages secured by real property where the primary source of repayment is derived from rental income associated with the property or the proceeds of the sale, refinancing or permanent financing of the property. Commercial real estate loans also include construction loans made to businesses for land development or the on-site construction of industrial, commercial or residential buildings. Commercial real estate loans frequently involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. At
December 31, 2021, commercial real estate loans represented 72% of the total commercial loan portfolio and 38% of the total loan portfolio.
Commercial and industrial loans primarily provide working capital, equipment financing and financing for other business-related purposes. Commercial and industrial loans are frequently collateralized by equipment, inventory, accounts receivable and/or general business assets. A portion of the Bank’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio is also collateralized by real estate. Commercial and industrial loans also include Paycheck Protection Program loans that are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government, tax-exempt loans made to states and political subdivisions, as well as industrial development or revenue bonds issued through quasi-public corporations for the benefit of a private or non-profit entity where that entity rather than the governmental entity is obligated to pay the debt service. At December 31, 2021, commercial and industrial loans represented 28% of the total commercial loan portfolio and 15% of the total loan portfolio.
Residential Real Estate Loans
The residential real estate loan portfolio consists of mortgage and homeowner construction loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties and represented 40% of total loans at December 31, 2021. Residential real estate loans are primarily originated by commissioned mortgage originator employees. Residential real estate loans are originated both for sale to the secondary market, as well as for retention in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Loan sales to the secondary market provide funds for additional lending and other banking activities. Loans originated for sale to the secondary market are sold to investors such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and other institutional investors. Washington Trust sells loans with servicing retained or released. Residential real estate loans are also originated for various investors in a broker capacity, including conventional mortgages and reverse mortgages.
Also included in the residential real estate loan portfolio are mortgage loans purchased from and serviced by other financial institutions. These loans are individually evaluated at time of purchase to Washington Trust’s underwriting standards and are secured by one- to four-family residential properties in southern New England and other states. As of December 31, 2021, purchased residential mortgages serviced by others were largely secured by properties located in Massachusetts and represented 5% of the total residential real estate loan portfolio and 2% of the total loan portfolio.
Consumer Loans
The consumer loan portfolio represented 7% of total loans as of December 31, 2021. Consumer loans include home equity loans and lines of credit and personal installment loans. Home equity lines and home equity loans represent 93% of the total consumer portfolio at December 31, 2021.
Also included in the consumer loan portfolio are purchased loans to individuals secured by general aviation aircraft. These loans were individually underwritten by us at the time of purchase using standards similar to those employed for self-originated consumer loans. At December 31, 2021, these purchased loans represented 4% of the total consumer loan portfolio and 0.2% of the total loan portfolio.
Deposit Activities
At December 31, 2021, total deposits amounted to $5.0 billion. Deposits represent Washington Trust’s primary source of funds and are gathered primarily from the areas surrounding our branch network. The Bank offers a wide variety of deposit products with a range of interest rates and terms to consumer, commercial, non-profit and municipal deposit customers. Washington Trust’s deposit accounts consist of noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, NOW accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts and time deposits. A variety of retirement deposit accounts are offered to customers. Additional deposit services provided to customers include debit cards, automated teller machines (“ATMs”), telephone banking, internet banking, mobile banking, remote deposit capture and other cash management services. Brokered time deposits from out-of-market institutional sources are also utilized as part of our overall funding strategy.
Washington Trust is a participant in the Demand Deposit Marketplace program, the Insured Cash Sweep program and the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service program. Washington Trust uses these deposit sweep services to
place customer and client funds into interest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, and/or certificates of deposits issued by other participating banks. Customer and client funds are placed at one or more participating banks to ensure that each deposit customer is eligible for the full amount of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance. As a program participant, we receive reciprocal amounts of deposits from other participating banks. We consider these reciprocal deposit balances to be in-market deposits as distinguished from traditional out-of-market brokered deposits.
Investment Security Activities
Washington Trust’s investment securities portfolio amounted to $1.0 billion, or 18% of total assets, at December 31, 2021 and is managed to generate interest income, to implement interest rate risk management strategies and to provide a readily available source of liquidity for balance sheet management.
Washington Trust may acquire, hold and transact in various types of investment securities in accordance with applicable federal regulations, state statutes and guidelines specified in Washington Trust’s internal investment policy. At December 31, 2021, the investment securities portfolio consisted of obligations of U.S. government agencies and government-sponsored enterprises, including mortgage-backed securities; individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities; and corporate bonds.
Wholesale Funding Activities
The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (“FHLB”). The Bank utilizes advances from the FHLB to meet short-term liquidity needs and also to fund loan growth and additions to the securities portfolio. As a member of the FHLB, the Bank must own a minimum amount of FHLB stock, calculated periodically based primarily on its level of borrowings from the FHLB. At December 31, 2021, the Bank had advances payable to the FHLB of $145.0 million. In addition, the Bank had borrowing capacity remaining of $1.6 billion, as well as a $40.0 million unused line of credit with the FHLB at December 31, 2021. The Bank pledges certain qualified investment securities and loans as collateral to the FHLB.
Additional funding sources are available through the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (“FRBB”) and in other forms of borrowing, such as securities sold under repurchase agreements. As noted above under the heading “Deposit Activities,” the Corporation also utilizes out-of-market brokered time deposits as part of its overall funding program.
Wealth Management Services
Washington Trust provides a broad range of wealth management services to personal and institutional clients. These services include investment management; holistic financial planning services; personal trust and estate services, including services as trustee, personal representative, custodian and guardian; settlement of decedents’ estates; and institutional trust services, including custody and fiduciary services. Wealth management services are primarily provided through the Bank and its registered investment adviser subsidiary. See additional information under the caption “Subsidiaries.”
At December 31, 2021, wealth management assets under administration (“AUA”) totaled $7.8 billion. These assets are not included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Washington Trust’s wealth management revenues represented 18% of total revenues in December 31, 2021. A substantial portion of wealth management revenues is largely dependent on the value of wealth management AUA and is closely tied to the performance of the financial markets. This portion of wealth management revenues is referred to as “asset-based” and includes trust and investment management fees. Wealth management revenues also include “transaction-based” revenues, such as commissions and other service fees that are not primarily derived from the value of assets.
Subsidiaries
The Bancorp’s subsidiaries include the Bank and Weston Securities Corporation (“WSC”). In addition, the Bancorp also owns all of the outstanding common stock of WT Capital Trust I and WT Capital Trust II, special purpose finance entities formed with the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred debt securities and investing the proceeds in junior subordinated debentures of the Bancorp. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The following is a description of Bancorp’s primary operating subsidiaries:
The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly
The Bank was originally chartered in 1800 as the Washington Bank and is the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and the oldest community bank in the nation. Its current charter dates to 1902.
The Bank provides a broad range of financial services, including commercial, residential and consumer lending, retail and commercial deposit products, and wealth management services. The deposits of the Bank are insured by the FDIC, subject to regulatory limits. The Bank has a registered investment adviser subsidiary, Washington Trust Advisors, Inc. (“WTA”), which until November 2021, was known as Weston Financial Group, Inc. The Bank also has a mortgage banking subsidiary, Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC (“WTMC”) that is licensed to do business in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. See “-Supervision and Regulation-Consumer Protection Regulation” for a discussion of certain regulations that apply to WTMC. Washington Trust’s residential mortgage origination business conducted in our residential mortgage lending offices located outside of Rhode Island is performed by this Bank subsidiary.
The Bank has other subsidiaries whose primary functions are to provide servicing on passive investments, such as loans acquired from the Bank and investment securities. In addition, the Bank has a subsidiary that was formed for the purpose of holding, monitoring and disposing of certain foreclosed properties.
Weston Securities Corporation
WSC is a licensed introducing broker-dealer that offers variable annuities and services 529 College Savings Plans, primarily to WTA clients.
Market Area
Washington Trust’s headquarters and main office is located in Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island. Washington Trust’s primary deposit gathering area consists of the communities that are served by its branch network. As of December 31, 2021, the Bank had 10 branch offices located in southern Rhode Island (Washington County), 13 branch offices located in the greater Providence area in Rhode Island and 1 branch office located in southeastern Connecticut. In 2022, we plan to open a new full-service branch in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
As noted above, Washington Trust’s lending activities are conducted primarily in southern New England and, to a lesser extent, other states. In addition to branch offices, the Bank has a commercial lending office at its main office and in the financial district of Providence, Rhode Island. Washington Trust also has 6 residential mortgage lending offices located in eastern Massachusetts (Sharon, Burlington, Braintree and Wellesley); in Glastonbury, Connecticut; and in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Washington Trust provides wealth management services from its offices located in Westerly, Narragansett and Providence, Rhode Island; Wellesley, Massachusetts; and New Haven, Connecticut.
Competition
Washington Trust faces considerable competition in its market area for all aspects of banking and related financial service activities.
Washington Trust contends with strong competition both in generating loans and attracting deposits. The primary factors in competing are interest rates, financing terms, fees charged, products offered, personalized customer service, online and mobile access to accounts and convenience of branch locations, ATMs and branch hours. Competition comes from commercial banks, credit unions, savings institutions and internet banks, as well as other non-bank institutions. Washington Trust faces strong competition from larger institutions with relatively greater resources, broader product lines and larger delivery systems. Competition could intensify in the future as a result of industry consolidation, the increasing availability of products and services from non-bank institutions and financial technology companies, greater technological developments in the industry and continued bank regulatory changes.
Washington Trust operates in a highly competitive wealth management services marketplace. Key competitive factors include investment performance, quality and level of service, as well as personal relationships. Principal competitors in the wealth management services business are commercial banks and trust companies, investment advisory firms, mutual fund companies, online and full-service stock brokerage firms and other financial companies. Many of these companies have greater resources than Washington Trust.
Human Capital
Washington Trust had 623 full-time equivalent employees at December 31, 2021. Our employees are the first point of contact for our customers and the reason our customers view us as a trusted financial advisor. They are community leaders, brand ambassadors and the embodiment of our values of Quality, Integrity, and Community.
We strive to create an environment where people feel valued and empowered. We seek to provide opportunities for professional growth and we invest in our employees. We evaluate compensation in relation to market trends and internal pay equity to ensure that we are providing fair and competitive pay; promote and recognize employees for their work successes; provide numerous training and professional development opportunities for employees to enhance their skills; offer a flexible, wide-ranging benefit package to meet the diverse needs of our workforce; and provide policies and benefits to help employees create a work-life balance.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, where all perspectives and experiences are welcome. We celebrate our differences and recognize the value that diversity, be it ethnicity, gender, age or other factors, brings to Washington Trust.
We maintain a comprehensive employee handbook that includes a number of human resources and other policies, including a harassment policy and an anti-retaliation policy, to promote a workplace that is safe for all and supports a culture where people feel they can report incidents without fear of reprisal. In addition, we have a confidential whistleblower program that forwards complaints to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, and we take necessary action as quickly as possible after a complaint is received.
We also prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. We employ based on talent and potential for growth, and we value a diversity of backgrounds and ideas.
The safety, health and wellness of our employees is a top priority. The COVID-19 pandemic presented a unique challenge with regard to maintaining employee safety while continuing successful operations. Through teamwork and the adaptability of our management and staff, we transitioned a significant portion of our workforce to effectively working from remote locations. We also established various protocols and safe work practices for our onsite staff. We provided additional paid time-off to employees following a potential COVID-19 exposure or while they experienced symptoms. To encourage vaccination and ensure that financial considerations did not prevent employees from getting vaccinated, we provided paid time-off for vaccination and booster appointments, as well as additional time-off to cope with any side effects. We continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 developments on the national, state and local levels. And, we continue to take a scientific, data driven approach to our return to work strategy with the top priority being the safety of employees, customers and the community.
Statistical Disclosures
The information required by Securities Act Guide 3 “Statistical Disclosure by Bank Holding Companies” is located on the pages noted below.
Description Page
I. Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Stockholder Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differentials
34-37
II. Investment Portfolio 43-44, 89
III. Loan Portfolio 44-50, 92
IV. Summary of Loan Loss Experience 56-58, 101
V. Deposits 59, 106
VI. Return on Equity and Assets 33
Supervision and Regulation
The following discussion addresses elements of the regulatory framework applicable to Washington Trust. This regulatory framework is intended primarily to protect the safety and soundness of depository institutions, the federal deposit insurance system and depositors, rather than the shareholders of a bank holding company such as the Bancorp.
The following discussion is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the statutes, regulations, policies and guidelines described below.
COVID-19 Pandemic Related
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On December 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (the “CRRSA Act”) was signed into law, authorizing more than $900 billion in economic aid to small businesses and consumers.
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARP”) was signed into law providing an additional $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 economic relief. The ARP included provisions on aid to state and local governments, hard-hit industries and communities, additional direct stimulus payments to qualifying individuals, additional funding for the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA’s”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and other provisions.
Participation in the Paycheck Protection Program. Through December 31, 2021, Washington Trust originated 2,939 PPP loans with principal balances totaling $326.7 million, of which 347 loans with principal balances of $39.3 million remain outstanding. In conjunction with the PPP, the Federal Reserve created the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (“PPPLF”), a lending facility for qualified financial institutions who could pledge loans issued under the PPP as collateral to access the facility. The PPPLF extended credit to depository institutions at a fixed interest rate of 0.35% with maturity terms matching the maturity date of the pledged PPP loans. Washington Trust participated in PPPLF in 2020 and has had no PPPLF borrowings outstanding since December 31, 2020.
Troubled Debt Restructuring Relief. The CARES Act also provided troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) accounting relief, which was subsequently extended by the CRRSA Act. From March 1, 2020 through January 1, 2022, a financial institution was permitted to elect to suspend the requirements under GAAP for loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic that would otherwise be categorized as a TDR, including impairment accounting. This TDR relief applies for the term of the loan modification that occurs during the applicable period for a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. Financial institutions are required to maintain records of the volume of loans involved in modifications to which TDR relief is applicable. Washington Trust made this election. Through December 31, 2021, Washington Trust processed loan payment deferral modifications, or “deferments”, on 654 loans totaling $728 million, of which active deferments remain on 2 loans totaling $9.7 million. The majority of these deferments qualified as eligible loan modifications under Section 4012 of the CARES Act, as amended, and therefore were not required to be classified as TDRs.
Moratorium on Negative Credit Reporting. Any furnisher of credit information that agrees to defer payments, forbear on any delinquent credit or account, or provide any other relief to consumers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic must report the credit obligation or account as current if the credit obligation or account was current before the accommodation.
Regulation of the Bancorp
As a bank holding company, the Bancorp is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”), and the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Banking (the “RI Division of Banking”).
The Federal Reserve has the authority, among other things, to order bank holding companies to cease and desist from unsafe or unsound banking practices; to assess civil money penalties; and to order termination of non-banking activities or termination of ownership and control of a non-banking subsidiary by a bank holding company.
Source of Strength. Under the BHCA, as amended by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Bancorp is required to serve as a source of financial strength for the Bank. This support may be required at times when the Bancorp may not have the resources to provide support to the Bank. In the event of a bank holding company’s bankruptcy, any commitment by the bank holding company to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of a bank subsidiary will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment.
Acquisitions and Activities. The BHCA prohibits a bank holding company, without prior approval of the Federal Reserve, from acquiring all or substantially all the assets of a bank, acquiring control of a bank, merging or consolidating with another bank holding company, or acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting shares of another bank or bank holding company if, after such acquisition, the acquiring bank holding company would control more than 5% of any class of the voting shares of such other bank or bank holding company.
The BHCA also generally prohibits a bank holding company from engaging directly or indirectly in activities other than those of banking, managing or controlling banks or furnishing services to its subsidiary banks. However, among other permitted activities, a bank holding company may engage directly or indirectly in, and acquire control of companies engaged in, activities that the Federal Reserve has determined to be closely related to banking or managing and controlling banks, subject to certain notification requirements. In 2005, the Bancorp elected financial holding company status pursuant to the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (“GLBA”). As a financial holding company, the Bancorp is authorized to engage in certain financial activities in which a bank holding company that has not elected to be a financial holding company may not engage. “Financial activities” is broadly defined to include not only banking, insurance and securities activities, but also merchant banking and additional activities that the Federal Reserve, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, determines to be financial in nature, incidental to such financial activities, or complementary activities that do not pose a substantial risk to the safety and soundness of depository institutions or the financial system generally. Currently, as a financial holding company, the Bancorp engages, through its subsidiary WSC, in broker-dealer activities pursuant to this authority.
If a financial holding company or any depository institution subsidiary of a financial holding company fails to remain well capitalized and well managed, the Federal Reserve may impose such limitations on the conduct or activities of the financial holding company as the Federal Reserve determines to be appropriate, and the company and its affiliates may not commence any new activity or acquire control of shares of any company engaged in any activity that is authorized particularly for financial holding companies without first obtaining the approval of the Federal Reserve. The company must also enter into an agreement with the Federal Reserve to comply with all applicable requirements to qualify as a financial holding company. If a financial holding company remains out of compliance for 180 days or such longer period as the Federal Reserve permits, the Federal Reserve may require the financial holding company to divest either its insured depository institution or all of its non-banking subsidiaries engaged in activities not permissible for a bank holding company. If an insured depository institution subsidiary of a financial holding company fails to maintain a “satisfactory” or better record of performance under the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”), the financial holding
company will be prohibited, until the rating is raised to “satisfactory” or better, from engaging in new activities authorized particularly for financial holding companies or acquiring companies engaged in such activities.
Limitations on Acquisitions of Bancorp Common Stock. The Change in Bank Control Act prohibits a person or group of persons from acquiring “control” of a bank holding company unless the Federal Reserve has been notified and has not objected to the transaction. Under rebuttable presumptions of control established by the Federal Reserve, the acquisition of control of voting securities of a bank holding company constitutes an acquisition of control under the Change in Bank Control Act, requiring prior notice to the Federal Reserve, if, immediately after the transaction, the acquiring person (or persons acting in concert) will own, control, or hold with power to vote 10% or more of any class of voting securities of the bank holding company, and if either (i) the bank holding company has registered securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or (ii) no other person will own, control, or hold the power to vote a greater percentage of that class of voting securities immediately after the transaction.
In addition, the BHCA prohibits any company from acquiring control of a bank or bank holding company without first having obtained the approval of the Federal Reserve. Among other circumstances, under the BHCA, a company has control of a bank or bank holding company if the company owns, controls or holds with power to vote 25% or more of a class of voting securities of the bank or bank holding company, controls in any manner the election of a majority of directors or trustees of the bank or bank holding company, or the Federal Reserve has determined, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that the company has the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the bank or bank holding company. The Federal Reserve has established presumptions of control under which the acquisition of control of 5% or more of a class of voting securities of a bank holding company, together with other factors enumerated by the Federal Reserve, could constitute the acquisition of control of a bank holding company for purposes of the BHCA.
Regulation of the Bank
The Bank is subject to the regulation, supervision and examination by the FDIC, the RI Division of Banking and the Connecticut Department of Banking. The Bank is also subject to various Rhode Island and Connecticut business and banking regulations and the regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) (as enforced by the FDIC). The Federal Reserve may also directly examine the subsidiaries of the Bancorp, including the Bank.
The FDIC, the RI Division of Banking and the Connecticut Department of Banking have the authority to issue cease and desist orders; to terminate insurance of deposits; to assess civil money penalties; to issue directives to increase capital; to place the bank into receivership; and to initiate injunctive actions against banking organizations and institution-related parties.
Deposit Insurance. The deposit obligations of the Bank are insured by the FDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) up to $250,000 per depositor with respect to deposits held in the same right and capacity. Deposit insurance premiums are based on assets. The FDIC calculates deposit insurance assessment rates for established small banks, generally those banks with less than $10 billion of assets that have been insured for at least five years using the CAMELS rating system and other factors. The CAMELS rating system is a supervisory rating system designed to take into account and reflect all financial and operational risks that a bank may face, including capital adequacy, asset quality, management capability, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk. To determine a bank’s assessment rate, each of seven financial ratios and a weighted average of CAMELS component ratings are multiplied by a corresponding pricing multiplier. The sum of these products is added to a uniform amount, with the resulting sum being an institution’s initial base assessment rate (subject to minimum or maximum assessment rates based on a bank’s CAMELS composite rating). This method takes into account various measures, including an institution’s leverage ratio, brokered deposit ratio, one year asset growth, the ratio of net income before taxes to total assets and considerations related to asset quality.
The FDIC has the authority to adjust deposit insurance assessment rates at any time. In addition, under the FDIA, the FDIC may terminate deposit insurance, among other circumstances, upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe and unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the FDIC. For 2021, the FDIC insurance expense for the Bank was $1.6 million.
Acquisitions and Branching. Prior approval from the RI Division of Banking and the FDIC is required in order for the Bank to acquire another bank or establish a new branch office. Well capitalized and well managed banks may acquire other banks in any state, subject to certain deposit concentration limits and other conditions, pursuant to the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994, as amended by the Dodd-Frank Act. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act authorizes a state-chartered bank, such as the Bank, to establish new branches on an interstate basis to the same extent a bank chartered by the host state may establish branches.
Activities and Investments of Insured State-Chartered Banks. The FDIA generally limits the types of equity investments an FDIC-insured state-chartered bank, such as the Bank, may make and the kinds of activities in which such a bank may engage, as a principal, to those that are permissible for national banks. Further, the GLBA permits national banks and state banks, to the extent permitted under state law, to engage via financial subsidiaries in certain activities that are permissible for subsidiaries of a financial holding company. In order to form a financial subsidiary, a state-chartered bank must be “well capitalized,” and such banks must comply with certain capital deduction, risk management and affiliate transaction rules, among other requirements.
Brokered Deposits. The FDIA and FDIC regulations generally limit the ability of an insured depository institution to accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit unless the institution’s capital category is “well capitalized” or, with the FDIC’s approval, “adequately capitalized.” Depository institutions that have brokered deposits in excess of 10% of total assets may be subject to increased FDIC deposit insurance premium assessments. However, for institutions that are well capitalized and have a CAMELS composite rating of 1 or 2, reciprocal deposits are deducted from brokered deposits. Section 202 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the “Economic Growth Act”), which was enacted in 2018, amends the FDIA to exempt a capped amount of reciprocal deposits from treatment as brokered deposits for certain insured depository institutions.
Community Reinvestment Act. The CRA requires the FDIC to evaluate the Bank’s performance in helping to meet the credit needs of the entire community it serves, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with its safe and sound banking operations, and to take this record into consideration when evaluating certain applications. The FDIC’s CRA regulations are generally based upon objective criteria of the performance of institutions under three key assessment tests: (i) a lending test, to evaluate the institution’s record of making loans in its service areas; (ii) an investment test, to evaluate the institution’s record of investing in community development projects, affordable housing, and programs benefiting low- or moderate-income individuals and businesses; and (iii) a service test, to evaluate the institution’s delivery of services through its branches, ATMs and other offices. Failure of an institution to receive at least a “satisfactory” rating could inhibit the Bank or the Bancorp from undertaking certain activities, including engaging in activities permitted as a financial holding company under GLBA and acquisitions of other financial institutions. The Bank has achieved a rating of “satisfactory” on its most recent examination dated July 29, 2019. Rhode Island and Connecticut also have enacted substantially similar community reinvestment requirements.
Lending Restrictions. Federal law limits a bank’s authority to extend credit to directors and executive officers of the bank or its affiliates and persons or companies that own, control or have power to vote more than 10% of any class of securities of a bank or an affiliate of a bank, as well as to entities controlled by such persons. Among other things, extensions of credit to insiders are required to be made on terms that are substantially the same as, and follow credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, those prevailing for comparable transactions with unaffiliated persons. Also, the terms of such extensions of credit may not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features and may not exceed certain limitations on the amount of credit extended to such persons, individually and in the aggregate, which limits are based, in part, on the amount of the bank’s capital.
Capital Adequacy and Safety and Soundness
Regulatory Capital Requirements. The Federal Reserve and the FDIC have issued substantially similar risk-based and leverage capital rules applicable to U.S. banking organizations such as the Bancorp and the Bank. These rules are intended to reflect the relationship between a banking organization’s capital and the degree of risk associated with its operations based on transactions recorded on-balance sheet as well as off-balance sheet items. The Federal Reserve and the FDIC may from time to time require that a banking organization maintain capital above the minimum levels discussed below, due to the banking organization’s financial condition or actual or anticipated growth.
The capital adequacy rules define qualifying capital instruments and specify minimum amounts of capital as a percentage of assets that banking organizations are required to maintain. Common equity Tier 1 generally includes common stock and related surplus, retained earnings and, in certain cases and subject to certain limitations, minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill, other non-qualifying intangible assets and certain other deductions. Tier 1 capital generally consists of the sum of common equity Tier 1 elements, non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, and related surplus and, in certain cases and subject to limitations, minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries that do not qualify as common equity Tier 1 capital, less certain deductions. Tier 2 capital generally consists of hybrid capital instruments, perpetual debt and mandatory convertible debt securities, cumulative perpetual preferred stock, term subordinated debt and intermediate-term preferred stock, and, subject to limitations, allowances for loan losses. The sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital less certain required deductions represents qualifying total risk-based capital. Prior to the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, bank holding companies were permitted to include trust preferred securities and cumulative perpetual preferred stock in Tier 1 capital, subject to limitations. However, the Federal Reserve’s capital rule applicable to bank holding companies permanently grandfathers non-qualifying capital instruments, including trust preferred securities, issued before May 19, 2010 by depository institution holding companies with less than $15 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2009, subject to a limit of 25% of Tier 1 capital. The Bancorp’s currently outstanding trust preferred securities were grandfathered under this rule. In addition, under rules that became effective January 1, 2015, accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) (positive or negative) must be reflected in Tier 1 capital; however, the Bancorp and the Bank were permitted to make a one-time, permanent election to continue to exclude AOCI from capital. The Bancorp and the Bank made this election.
Under the capital rules, risk-based capital ratios are calculated by dividing common equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital, respectively, by risk-weighted assets. Assets and off-balance sheet credit equivalents are assigned one of several categories of risk weights based primarily on relative risk. Under the Federal Reserve’s rules applicable to the Bancorp and the FDIC’s capital rules applicable to the Bank, the Bancorp and the Bank are each required to maintain a minimum common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5%, a minimum Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 6.0%, a minimum total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 8.0% and a minimum leverage ratio requirement of 4.0%. Additionally, these rules require an institution to establish a capital conservation buffer of common equity Tier 1 capital in an amount above the minimum risk-based capital requirements for “adequately capitalized” institutions of more than 2.5% of total risk weighted assets, or face restrictions on the ability to pay dividends, pay discretionary bonuses, and to engage in share repurchases.
Under the FDIC’s prompt corrective action rules, an FDIC supervised institution is considered “well capitalized” if it (i) has a total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 10.0% or greater; (ii) a Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 8.0% or greater; (iii) a common Tier 1 equity ratio of 6.5% or greater, (iv) a leverage capital ratio of 5.0% or greater; and (v) is not subject to any written agreement, order, capital directive, or prompt corrective action directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure. The Bank is considered “well capitalized” under this definition.
Generally, a bank, upon receiving notice that it is not adequately capitalized (i.e., that it is “undercapitalized”), becomes subject to the prompt corrective action provisions of Section 38 of FDIA that, for example, (i) restrict payment of capital distributions and management fees, (ii) require that its federal bank regulator monitor the condition of the institution and its efforts to restore its capital, (iii) require submission of a capital restoration plan, (iv) restrict the growth of the institution’s assets and (v) require prior regulatory approval of certain expansion proposals. A bank that is required to submit a capital restoration plan must concurrently submit a performance guarantee by each company that controls the bank. A bank that is “critically undercapitalized” (i.e., has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that is equal to or less than 2.0%) will be subject to further restrictions, and generally will be placed in conservatorship or receivership within 90 days.
Current capital rules do not establish standards for determining whether a bank holding company is well capitalized. However, for purposes of processing regulatory applications and notices, the Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation Y provides that a bank holding company is considered “well capitalized” if (i) on a consolidated basis, the bank holding company maintains a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater; (ii) on a consolidated basis, the bank holding
company maintains a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or greater; and (iii) the bank holding company is not subject to any written agreement, order, capital directive, or prompt corrective action directive issued by the Board to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure. The Bancorp is considered “well capitalized” under this definition. A banking organization that qualifies for and elects to use the community bank leverage framework described below will be considered well capitalized as long as it is not subject to any written agreement, order, capital directive, or prompt corrective action directive issued by the Board to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure.
Section 201 of the Economic Growth Act directs the federal bank regulatory agencies to establish a community bank leverage ratio of tangible capital to average total consolidated assets of not less than 8.0% or more than 10.0%. Under the final rule issued by federal banking agencies, effective January 1, 2020, depository institutions and depository institution holding companies that have less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets and meet other qualifying criteria, including a leverage ratio (equal to Tier 1 capital divided by average total consolidated assets) of greater than 9.0%, are eligible to opt into the community bank leverage ratio framework. A community banking organization that elects to use the community bank leverage ratio framework and that maintains a leverage ratio of greater than 9.0% will be considered to have satisfied the risk-based and leverage capital requirements in the banking agencies’ capital rules and will be considered to have met the well-capitalized ratio requirements for purposes of Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The final rule includes a two-quarter grace period during which a qualifying banking organization that temporarily fails to meet any of the qualifying criteria, including the greater than 9.0% leverage ratio requirement, generally would still be deemed well-capitalized so long as the banking organization maintains a leverage ratio greater than 8.0%. At the end of the grace period, the banking organization must meet all qualifying criteria to remain in the community bank leverage ratio framework or otherwise must comply with and report under the generally applicable rule. As required by Section 4012 of the CARES Act, the federal banking agencies temporarily lowered the community bank leverage ratio, issuing two interim final rules to set the community bank leverage ratio at 8.0%. Effective January 1, 2022, the community bank leverage ratio reverted to 9.0%. The Corporation did not opt in to the community bank leverage ratio.
Safety and Soundness Standard. Guidelines adopted by the federal bank regulatory agencies pursuant to the FDIA establish general standards relating to internal controls and information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, asset quality, earnings, and compensation and benefits. In general, these guidelines require, among other things, appropriate systems and practices to identify and manage the risk and exposures specified in the guidelines. The guidelines prohibit excessive compensation as an unsafe and unsound practice and describe compensation as excessive when the amounts paid are unreasonable or disproportionate to the services performed by an executive officer, employee, director or principal shareholder. In addition, the federal banking agencies adopted regulations that authorize, but do not require, an agency to order an institution that has been given notice by an agency that it is not satisfying any of such safety and soundness standards to submit a compliance plan. If, after being so notified, an institution fails to submit an acceptable compliance plan or fails in any material respect to implement an acceptable compliance plan, the agency must issue an order directing action to correct the deficiency and may issue an order restricting asset growth, requiring an institution to increase its ratio of tangible equity to assets or directing other actions of the types to which an undercapitalized institution is subject under the “prompt corrective action” provisions of the FDIA. See “-Regulatory Capital Requirements” above. If an institution fails to comply with such an order, the agency may seek to enforce such order in judicial proceedings and to impose civil money penalties.
Dividend Restrictions
The Bancorp is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank and its other subsidiaries. Revenues of the Bancorp are derived primarily from dividends paid to it by the Bank and the Bancorp’s other subsidiaries. The right of the Bancorp, and consequently the right of shareholders of the Bancorp, to participate in any distribution of the assets or earnings of its subsidiaries, through the payment of such dividends or otherwise, is subject to the prior claims of creditors of the subsidiaries, including, with respect to the Bank, depositors of the Bank, except to the extent that certain claims of the Bancorp in a creditor capacity may be recognized.
Restrictions on Bank Holding Company Dividends. The Federal Reserve has the authority to prohibit bank holding companies from paying dividends if such payment is deemed to be an unsafe or unsound practice. The Federal Reserve has indicated generally that it may be an unsafe or unsound practice for bank holding companies to pay
dividends unless the bank holding company’s net income over the preceding year is sufficient to fund the dividends and the expected rate of earnings retention is consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. Further, under the Federal Reserve’s capital rules, the Bancorp’s ability to pay dividends is restricted if it does not maintain the required capital conservation buffer. See “-Capital Adequacy and Safety and Soundness-Regulatory Capital Requirements” above.
Restrictions on Bank Dividends. The FDIC has the authority to use its enforcement powers to prohibit a bank from paying dividends if, in its opinion, the payment of dividends would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. Federal law also prohibits the payment of dividends by a bank that will result in the bank failing to meet its applicable capital requirements on a pro forma basis. Payment of dividends by a bank is also restricted pursuant to various state regulatory limitations. Reference is made to Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of the Bancorp and the Bank’s ability to pay dividends.
Certain Transactions by Bank Holding Companies with their Affiliates
There are various statutory restrictions on the extent to which bank holding companies and their non-bank subsidiaries may borrow, obtain credit from or otherwise engage in “covered transactions” with their insured depository institution subsidiaries. An insured depository institution (and its subsidiaries) may not lend money to, or engage in covered transactions with, its non-depository institution affiliates if the aggregate amount of “covered transactions” outstanding involving the bank, plus the proposed transaction, exceeds the following limits: (i) in the case of any one such affiliate, the aggregate amount of “covered transactions” of the insured depository institution and its subsidiaries cannot exceed 10% of the capital stock and surplus of the insured depository institution; and (ii) in the case of all affiliates, the aggregate amount of covered transactions of the insured depository institution and its subsidiaries cannot exceed 20% of the capital stock and surplus of the insured depository institution. For this purpose, “covered transactions” are defined by statute to include: a loan or extension of credit to an affiliate, a purchase of or investment in securities issued by an affiliate, a purchase of assets from an affiliate unless exempted by the Federal Reserve, the acceptance of securities issued by an affiliate as collateral for a loan or extension of credit to any person or company, the issuance of a guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate, securities borrowing or lending transactions with an affiliate that creates a credit exposure to such affiliate, or a derivatives transaction with an affiliate that creates a credit exposure to such affiliate. “Covered transactions” are also subject to certain collateral security requirements. “Covered transactions” as well as other types of transactions between a bank and a bank holding company must be conducted under terms and conditions, including credit standards, that are at least as favorable to the bank as prevailing market terms. If a banking organization elects to use the community bank leverage ratio framework described in “Capital Adequacy and Safety and Soundness - Regulatory Capital Requirements” above, the banking organization would be required to measure the amount of covered transactions as a percentage of Tier 1 capital, subject to certain adjustments. Moreover, Section 106 of the Bank Holding Company Act Amendments of 1970 provides that, to further competition, a bank holding company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in certain tying arrangements in connection with any extension of credit, lease or sale of property of any kind, or the furnishing of any service.
Consumer Protection Regulation
General. The Bancorp and the Bank are subject to federal and state laws designed to protect consumers and prohibit unfair or deceptive business practices including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, Home Ownership Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (“FACT Act”), the GLBA, the Truth in Lending Act (“TILA”), the CRA, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, National Flood Insurance Act and various state law counterparts. These laws and regulations mandate certain disclosure requirements and regulate the manner in which financial institutions must interact with customers when taking deposits, making loans, collecting loans and providing other services. Further, the CFPB also has a broad mandate to prohibit unfair, deceptive or abusive acts and practices and is specifically empowered to require certain disclosures to consumers and draft model disclosure forms. Failure to comply with consumer protection laws and regulations can subject financial institutions to enforcement actions, fines and other penalties. The FDIC examines the Bank for compliance with CFPB rules and enforces CFPB rules with respect to the Bank.
The Dodd-Frank Act prescribes certain standards that mortgage lenders must consider before making a residential mortgage loan, including verifying a borrower’s ability to repay such mortgage loan and allows borrowers to assert violations of certain provisions of the TILA as a defense to foreclosure proceedings. Additionally, the CFPB’s qualified mortgage rule, requires creditors, such as Washington Trust, to make a reasonable good faith determination of a consumer's ability to repay any consumer credit transaction secured by a dwelling. The Economic Growth Act included provisions that ease certain requirements related to residential mortgage transactions for certain institutions with less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets.
Privacy and Customer Information Security. The GLBA requires financial institutions to implement policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of nonpublic personal information about consumers to nonaffiliated third parties. In general, the Bank must provide its customers with an initial and annual disclosure that explains its policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such nonpublic personal information, and, except as otherwise required or permitted by law, the Bank is prohibited from disclosing such information except as provided in such policies and procedures. However, an annual disclosure is not required to be provided by a financial institution if the financial institution only discloses information under exceptions from GLBA that do not require an opt out to be provided and if there has been no change in its privacy policies and procedures since its most recent disclosure provided to consumers. The GLBA also requires that the Bank develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive written information security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information (as defined under GLBA), to protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; and to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. The Bank is also required to send a notice to customers whose sensitive information has been compromised if unauthorized use of the information is reasonably possible. Most states, including the states where the Bank operates, have enacted legislation concerning breaches of data security and the duties of the Bank in response to a data breach. Congress continues to consider federal legislation that would require consumer notice of data security breaches. In addition, individual states in our market area have promulgated data security regulations with respect to personal information of their residents. Pursuant to the FACT Act, the Bank had to develop and implement a written identity theft prevention program to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft in connection with the opening of certain accounts or certain existing accounts. Additionally, the FACT Act amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act to generally prohibit a person from using information received from an affiliate to make a solicitation for marketing purposes to a consumer, unless the consumer is given notice and a reasonable opportunity and method to opt out of the making of such solicitations.
Anti-Money Laundering
The Bank Secrecy Act. Under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”), a financial institution is required to have systems in place to detect certain transactions, based on the size and nature of the transaction. Financial institutions are generally required to report to the U.S. Treasury any cash transactions involving at least $10,000. In addition, financial institutions are required to file suspicious activity reports for any transaction or series of transactions that involve more than $5,000 and which the financial institution knows, suspects or has reason to suspect involves illegal funds, is designed to evade the requirements of the BSA or has no lawful purpose. The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the “USA PATRIOT Act”), which amended the BSA, together with the implementing regulations of various federal regulatory agencies, has caused financial institutions, such as the Bank, to adopt and implement additional policies or amend existing policies and procedures with respect to, among other things, anti-money laundering compliance, suspicious activity, currency transaction reporting, customer identity verification and customer risk analysis. In evaluating an application to acquire a bank or to merge banks or effect a purchase of assets and assumption of deposits and other liabilities, the applicable federal banking regulator must consider the anti-money laundering compliance record of both the applicant and the target. In addition, under the USA PATRIOT Act financial institutions are required to take steps to monitor their correspondent banking and private banking relationships as well as, if applicable, their relationships with “shell banks.”
Office of Foreign Assets Control. The U.S. has imposed economic sanctions that affect transactions with designated foreign countries, nationals and others. These sanctions, which are administered by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), take many different forms. Generally, however, they contain one or more of the following elements: (i) restrictions on trade with or investment in a sanctioned country, including prohibitions against
direct or indirect imports from and exports to a sanctioned country and prohibitions on “U.S. persons” engaging in financial or other transactions relating to a sanctioned country or with certain designated persons and entities; (ii) a blocking of assets in which the government or specially designated nationals of the sanctioned country have an interest, by prohibiting transfers of property subject to U.S. jurisdiction (including property in the possession or control of U.S. persons); and (iii) restrictions on transactions with or involving certain persons or entities. Blocked assets (for example, property and bank deposits) cannot be paid out, withdrawn, set off or transferred in any manner without a license from OFAC. Failure to comply with these sanctions could have serious legal and reputational consequences for Washington Trust.
Regulation of Other Activities
Registered Investment Adviser and Broker-Dealer. WSC is a registered broker-dealer and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). WSC is subject to extensive regulation, supervision, and examination by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), FINRA and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. WSC is a licensed introducing broker-dealer that offers variable annuities and services 529 College Savings Plans, primarily to WTA clients.
WTA is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). The Advisers Act imposes numerous obligations on registered investment advisers, including compliance with the anti-fraud provisions of the Advisers Act and fiduciary duties arising out of those provisions. WTA must maintain a compliance program reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act and are also subject to recordkeeping, operational and disclosure obligations.
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The Bank and WTA are each also subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and related regulations, to the extent it is a “fiduciary” under ERISA with respect to some of its clients. ERISA and related provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) impose duties on persons who are fiduciaries under ERISA, and prohibit certain transactions involving the assets of each ERISA plan that is a client of the Bank or WTA, as applicable, as well as certain transactions by the fiduciaries (and several other related parties) to such plans.
The foregoing laws and regulations generally grant supervisory agencies and bodies broad administrative powers, including the power to limit or restrict WTA from conducting business in the event it fails to comply with such laws and regulations. Possible sanctions that may be imposed in the event of such noncompliance include the suspension of individual employees, limitations on business activities for specified periods of time, revocation of registration as an investment adviser, commodity trading adviser and/or other registrations, and other censures and fines.
Mortgage Lending. WTMC, formed in 2012, is a mortgage banking subsidiary of the Bank and licensed to do business in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. WTMC is subject to the regulation, supervision and examination by the banking divisions in each of these states. See “-Consumer Protection Regulation” for a description of certain regulations that apply to WTMC.
Securities and Exchange Commission Availability of Filings
Under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, periodic and current reports must be filed or furnished with the SEC. You may read and copy any reports, statements or other information filed by Washington Trust from commercial document retrieval services and at the website maintained by the SEC at https://www.sec.gov. In addition, Washington Trust makes available free of charge on the Investor Relations section of its website (www.washtrustbancorp.com) its annual report on Form 10-K, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and exhibits and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. Information on the Washington Trust website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.
Before making any investment decision with respect to our common stock, you should carefully consider the risks described below, in addition to the other information contained in this report and in our other filings with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties described below and in our other filings are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks
and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business, particularly in light of the fast-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, containment measures and the related impacts to economic and operating conditions. If any of these known or unknown risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be impaired. In that event, the market price for our common stock could decline and you may lose your investment. This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors.
RISKS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the measures taken to control its spread, may continue to adversely impact our employees, customers, business operations and financial results.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and is likely to continue to impact the national economy and the regional and local markets in which we operate. Our business operations may be disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively because of illness. We are subject to heightened cybersecurity, information security and operational risks as a result of work-from-home arrangements that we and our third party service providers have put in place for employees. Government policies and directives relating to the pandemic response are subject to change. Changes in customer behavior due to work-from-home arrangements and other pandemic-related responses may impact the demand for our products and services, which could adversely affect our revenue.
The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic, as well as further actions we may take as may be required by government authorities or that we determine is in the best interests of our employees and customers. There is no certainty that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by the pandemic. All of these risks and uncertainties can be expected to persist at least until the pandemic is demonstrably and sustainably contained, authorities cease curbing business activity, and consumer and business confidence recover.
Our participation in the SBA’s PPP may expose us to reputational harm, as well as the risk that the SBA may not fund some or all of the guarantees associated with PPP loans.
As of December 31, 2021, there were 347 PPP loans with a carrying value (outstanding principal balance net of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and costs) of $38.0 million included in our commercial and industrial loan portfolio. As of February 15, 2022, 172 PPP loans with a carrying value of $21.9 million remain in our loan portfolio. We depend on our reputation as a trusted and responsible financial services company to compete effectively in the communities that we serve, and any negative public or customer response to, or any litigation or claims that might arise out of, our participation in the PPP and any other legislative or regulatory initiatives and programs that may be enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely impact our business. In addition, if the SBA determines that there is a deficiency in the manner in which a PPP loan was originated, funded, or serviced by us, the SBA may deny its liability under the guaranty, reduce the amount of the guaranty, or, if it has already paid under the guaranty, seek recovery of any loss related to the deficiency or the processing fee from us.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Changes in the business and economic conditions, particularly those of southern New England, could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Changes in business and economic conditions, increased levels of unemployment, downside economic shocks, or recessionary economic conditions could lead to erosion of customer confidence, a reduction in general business activity and increased market volatility. The resulting economic pressure on consumers and businesses could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and stock price.
We primarily serve individuals and businesses located in southern New England, and a substantial portion of our loans are secured by properties in southern New England. The real estate collateral securing the Bank’s loans provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of default by the borrower. A weakening or deterioration in the economy of
southern New England, including as a result of, among other things, real or threatened acts of war, natural disasters and adverse weather, could result in the following consequences:
•loan delinquencies may increase;
•problem assets and foreclosures may increase;
•demand for our products and services may decline;
•collateral for our loans may decline in value, in turn reducing a customer's borrowing power and reducing the value of collateral securing a loan;
•the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us; and
•our ability to continue to originate real estate loans may be impaired.
Fluctuations in interest rates may impair the Bank’s business.
The Bank’s earnings and financial condition are largely dependent on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from interest-earning assets, such as loans and investment securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. However, certain assets and liabilities may react differently to changes in market interest rates. Further, interest rates on some types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate prior to changes in broader market interest rates, while rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag behind. These rates are highly sensitive to many factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions, both domestic and foreign, and the monetary and fiscal policies of various governmental and regulatory authorities.
At its January 2022 Federal Open Market Committee Meeting, the Federal Reserve indicated it expects to raise benchmark interest rates in 2022, partially in response to increasing inflation. When interest rates increase, loan prepayments generally decline and depositors shift funds from accounts that have a comparatively lower cost, such as regular savings accounts, to accounts with a higher cost, such as certificates of deposit. When interest rates decrease, loan prepayments and the receipt of payments on mortgage-backed securities generally increase, and may result in the proceeds having to be reinvested at a lower rate than the loan or mortgage-backed security being prepaid. Changes in interest rates can also affect the value of loans and investment securities. Fixed-rate investment securities, mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans typically decline in value as interest rates rise.
The Bank has adopted asset and liability management policies to mitigate the potential adverse effects of changes in interest rates on net interest income, primarily by altering the mix and maturity of loans, investments, funding sources, and derivatives. However, even with these policies in place, a change in interest rates can impact our results of operations or financial condition.
Our loan portfolio includes commercial loans, which are generally riskier than other types of loans.
At December 31, 2021, commercial loans represented 53% of our loan portfolio. Commercial loans generally carry larger loan balances and involve a higher risk of nonpayment or late payment than residential mortgage loans. These loans may lack standardized terms and may include a balloon payment feature. The ability of a borrower to make or refinance a balloon payment may be affected by a number of factors, including the financial condition of the borrower, prevailing economic conditions, interest rates, and collateral values. Repayment of these loans is generally more dependent on the economy and the successful operation of a business. Because of the risks associated with commercial loans, we may experience higher rates of default than if our portfolio were more heavily weighted toward residential mortgage loans. Higher rates of default could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We may experience losses and expenses if security interests granted for loans are not enforceable.
When we make loans we sometimes obtains liens, such as real estate mortgages or other asset pledges, to provide us with a security interest in collateral. If there is a loan default, we may seek to foreclose upon collateral and enforce the security interests to obtain repayment and eliminate or mitigate our loss. Drafting errors, recording errors, other defects or imperfections in the security interests granted to us and/or changes in law may render liens granted to the us unenforceable. We may incur losses or expenses if security interests granted to us are not enforceable.
Environmental liability associated with our lending activities could result in losses.
In the course of business, we may acquire, through foreclosure, properties securing loans we have originated that are in default. While we believe that our credit granting process incorporates appropriate procedures for the assessment of environmental contamination risk, there is a risk that material environmental violations could be discovered on these properties, particularly with respect to commercial loans secured by real estate. In this event, we might be required to remedy these violations at the affected properties at our sole cost and expense. The cost of this remedial action could substantially exceed the value of affected properties. We may not have adequate remedies against the prior owner or other responsible parties and could find it difficult or impossible to sell the affected properties. These events could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We may be required to repurchase mortgage loans or indemnify buyers against losses in some circumstances, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
When mortgage loans are sold, we are required to make customary representations and warranties to purchasers, guarantors and insurers, including government-sponsored entities, about the mortgage loans and the manner in which they were originated. Whole loan sale agreements require us to repurchase or substitute mortgage loans, or indemnify buyers against losses, in the event we breach these representations or warranties. In addition, we may be required to repurchase mortgage loans as a result of early payment default of the borrower on a mortgage loan. If repurchase and indemnity demands increase and such demands are valid claims and are in excess of our provision for potential losses, our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
Our allowance for credit losses on loans may not be adequate to cover actual loan losses, and an increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans will adversely affect our earnings.
We maintain an Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) on loans that is based on relevant internal and external information related to past events, current economic conditions and reasonable supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. We make various assumptions and judgments about the quality and collectability of the loan portfolio, the creditworthiness of borrowers, the value of the underlying collateral, the enforceability of the loan documents, current economic conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. If the assumptions underlying the determination of the ACL prove to be incorrect, the ACL may not be sufficient to cover actual loan losses and an increase to the ACL may be necessary to allow for different assumptions or adverse developments. In addition, a problem with one or more loans could require a significant increase to the ACL. Federal and state regulators, in reviewing our loan portfolio as part of a regulatory examination, may request that we increase our ACL. Any increases in our ACL will result in a decrease in our net income and, possibly, our capital, and could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to liquidity risk, which could negatively affect our funding levels.
We must maintain sufficient funds to respond to the needs of depositors and borrowers. To manage liquidity, we draw upon a number of funding sources in addition to core deposit growth and repayments and maturities of loans and investments. Market conditions or other events could negatively affect our access to or cost of funding, affecting our ongoing ability to accommodate liability maturities and deposit withdrawals, meet contractual obligations, or fund asset growth and new business initiatives at a reasonable cost, in a timely manner and without adverse consequences.
Although we maintain a liquid asset portfolio and have implemented strategies to maintain sufficient and diverse sources of funding to accommodate planned, as well as unanticipated, changes in assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet commitments under various economic conditions, a substantial, unexpected, or prolonged change in the level or cost of liquidity could have a material adverse effect on us. If the cost effectiveness or the availability of supply in these credit markets is reduced for a prolonged period of time, our funding needs may require us to access funding and manage liquidity by other means. These alternatives may include generating client deposits, securitizing or selling loans, extending the maturity of wholesale borrowings, borrowing under certain secured borrowing arrangements, using relationships developed with a variety of fixed income investors, and further managing loan growth and investment opportunities. These alternative means of funding may result in an increase to the overall cost of funds and may not be available under stressed conditions, which would cause us to liquidate a portion of our liquid asset portfolio to meet any funding needs.
Our cost of funds for banking operations may increase as a result of general economic conditions, interest rates and competitive pressures.
Deposits are a low cost and stable source of funding. We compete with banks and other financial institutions for deposits. If, as a result of general economic conditions, market interest rates, competitive pressures, or otherwise, the amount of deposits at the Bank decreases relative to its overall banking operations, the Bank may have to rely more heavily on higher cost borrowings as a source of funds, such as the FHLB, in the future or otherwise reduce its loan growth or pursue loan sales. Higher funding costs reduce our net interest margin, net interest income and net income.
A significant component of our liquidity needs are met through our access to funding pursuant to our membership in the FHLB. The FHLB is a cooperative that provides services to its member banking institutions. The primary reason for joining the FHLB is to obtain funding. The purchase of stock in the FHLB is a requirement for a member to gain access to funding. Any deterioration in the FHLB’s performance or financial condition may affect our ability to access funding and/or require Washington Trust to deem the required investment in FHLB stock to be impaired. If we are not able to access funding through the FHLB, we may not be able to meet our liquidity needs, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Similarly, if we deem all or part of our investment in FHLB stock impaired, such action could have an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
We are a holding company and depend on the Bank for dividends, distributions and other payments.
The Bancorp is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank. Revenues of the Bancorp are derived primarily from dividends paid to it by the Bank. The right of the Bancorp, and consequently the right of shareholders of the Bancorp, to participate in any distribution of the assets or earnings of the Bank, through the payment of such dividends or otherwise, is necessarily subject to the prior claims of creditors of the Bank (including depositors), except to the extent that certain claims of the Bancorp in a creditor capacity may be recognized.
Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends only when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors. Although we have historically declared cash dividends on our common stock, we are not required to do so and our Board of Directors may reduce or eliminate our common stock dividend in the future. The Federal Reserve has authority to prohibit bank holding companies from paying dividends if such payment is deemed to be an unsafe or unsound practice. Additionally, the FDIC has the authority to use its enforcement powers to prohibit the Bank from paying dividends if, in its opinion, the payment of dividends would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. Further, our ability to pay dividends would be restricted if we do not maintain a capital conservation buffer. A reduction or elimination of dividends could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. See Item, “Business-Supervision and Regulation-Dividend Restrictions” and “Business-Supervision and Regulation-Capital Adequacy and Safety and Soundness-Regulatory Capital Requirements.”
We have credit and market risk inherent in our investment securities portfolio.
We maintain a securities portfolio, which may include obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises and agencies, including mortgage-backed securities; obligations of states and political subdivisions; individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities; and corporate bonds. We seek to limit credit losses in our securities portfolios by generally purchasing only highly-rated securities. The valuation and liquidity of our securities could be adversely impacted by reduced market liquidity, increased normal bid-asked spreads and increased uncertainty of market participants, which could reduce the market value of our securities, even those with no apparent credit exposure. The valuation of our securities requires judgment and as market conditions change security values may also change. Significant negative changes to valuations could result in impairments in the value of the Corporation’s securities portfolio, which could have an adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations.
Potential downgrades of U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities by one or more of the credit ratings agencies could have a material adverse effect on our operations, earnings and financial condition.
A possible future downgrade of the sovereign credit ratings of the U.S. government and a decline in the perceived creditworthiness of U.S. government-related obligations could impact our ability to obtain funding that is collateralized by affected instruments, as well as affect the pricing of that funding when it is available. A downgrade may also adversely affect the market value of such instruments. We cannot predict if, when or how any changes to the credit ratings or perceived creditworthiness of these organizations will affect economic conditions. Such ratings
actions could result in a significant adverse impact on us. Among other things, a downgrade of the sovereign credit ratings of the U.S. government could adversely impact the value of our investment securities portfolio and may trigger requirements to post additional collateral for trades relative to these securities. A downgrade of the sovereign credit ratings of the U.S. government or the credit ratings of related institutions, agencies or instruments would significantly exacerbate the other risks to which we are subject and any related adverse effects on the business, financial condition and results of operations.
The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect us.
Our ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty and other relationships. We have exposure to a number of different counterparties, and we routinely execute transactions with counterparties in the financial industry, including brokers and dealers, other commercial banks, investment banks, and other financial institutions. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services institutions, or the financial services industry generally, could lead to market-wide liquidity problems and losses or defaults by us or by other institutions and organizations. Many of these transactions expose us to credit risk in the event of default of our counterparty or customer. In addition, our credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by us cannot be liquidated or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the financial instrument exposure due to us. There is no assurance that any such losses would not materially and adversely affect our results of operations.
Changes to and replacement of LIBOR may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
LIBOR is used extensively in the United States as a benchmark for various commercial and financial contracts, including loans, securities, funding sources, interest rate swaps and other derivatives. ICE Benchmark Administration (“IBA”), the authorized and regulated administrator of LIBOR recently announced it would consult on its plans for the discontinuation of LIBOR. IBA intends to end publication of remaining LIBOR tenors in June 2023. Financial services regulators issued guidance on the ongoing use of LIBOR, encouraging banks to transition away from LIBOR as soon as practicable and to not enter into new transactions referencing LIBOR after December 31, 2021. Financial services regulators and industry groups have collaborated to develop alternate reference rate indices or reference rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). The transition to a new reference rate requires changes to contracts, risk and pricing models, valuation tools, systems, product design and hedging strategies. The Corporation has established a cross-functional project team to address the LIBOR transition.
As of December 31, 2021, the Corporation is generally no longer entering into new transactions referencing LIBOR. We have approximately 330 financial instruments that reference LIBOR (predominantly commercial loans) with on-balance sheet amounts of $1.6 billion and 300 derivative instruments (loan related derivatives and cash flow hedging instruments) that reference LIBOR with total notional amounts of $2.4 billion as of December 31, 2021. Late in the fourth quarter of 2021, the Corporation began processing modifications on loans that reference LIBOR to transition them to a new reference rate, primarily SOFR.
Given the complexity of the transition, as well as the different risk characteristics between LIBOR and the replacement reference rate, the Corporation continues to evaluate the impact the transition, which may, ultimately, adversely affect the Corporation’s business, financial condition, or results of operations.
Market changes or economic downturns may adversely affect demand for our fee-based services and level of wealth management assets under administration.
Economic downturns could affect the volume of income earned from, and demand for, fee-based services.
Revenues from mortgage banking activities are largely dependent on mortgage origination volume and sales volume. Changes in interest rates and the condition of housing markets could adversely impact the volume of residential mortgage originations, sales and related mortgage banking activities.
Revenues from wealth management services depend in large part on the level of AUA, which are primarily marketable securities. Market volatility that results in clients liquidating investments, as well as lower asset values, can reduce the
level of assets under management and administration and decrease the Corporation's wealth management revenues, which could materially adversely affect the Corporation's results of operations.
Our wealth management business is highly regulated, and the regulators have the ability to limit or restrict our activities and impose fines or suspensions on the conduct of our business.
We offer wealth management services through the Bank and WTA. WTA is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act. The Investment Advisers Act imposes numerous obligations on registered investment advisers, including fiduciary, record keeping, operational and disclosure obligations. We are also subject to the provisions and regulations of ERISA to the extent that we act as a “fiduciary” under ERISA with respect to certain of our clients. ERISA and the applicable provisions of the federal tax laws impose a number of duties on persons who are fiduciaries under ERISA and prohibit certain transactions involving the assets of each ERISA plan which is a client, as well as certain transactions by the fiduciaries (and certain other related parties) to such plans. Investment contracts with institutional and other clients are typically terminable by the client, also without penalty, upon 30 to 60 days’ notice. Changes in these laws or regulations could have a material adverse impact on our profitability and mode of operations.
We face continuing and growing security risks to our information base, including the information we maintain relating to our customers.
In the ordinary course of business, we rely on electronic communications and information systems to conduct our business and to store sensitive data, including financial information regarding customers. Our electronic communications and information systems infrastructure could be susceptible to cyberattacks, hacking, identity theft or terrorist activity. We have implemented and regularly review and update extensive systems of internal controls and procedures as well as corporate governance policies and procedures intended to protect our business operations, including the security and privacy of all confidential customer information. In addition, we rely on the services of a variety of third party service providers to meet our data processing and communication needs. No matter how well designed or implemented our controls are, we cannot provide an absolute guarantee to protect our business operations from every type of problem in every situation. A failure or circumvention of these controls could have a material adverse effect on our business operations and financial condition.
We regularly assess and test our security systems and disaster preparedness, including back-up systems, but the risks are substantially escalating. We also review and assess the cyber-security risk of our third party service providers. As a result, cybersecurity and the continued enhancement of our controls and processes to protect our systems, data and networks from attacks, unauthorized access or significant damage remain a priority. Accordingly, we may be required to expend additional resources to enhance our protective measures or to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities or exposures. Any breach of our system security could result in disruption of our operations, unauthorized access to confidential customer information, significant regulatory costs, litigation exposure and other liability. A breach could negatively impact customer confidence, damaging our reputation and undermining our ability to attract and keep customers.
We rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure.
Third party vendors provide key components of our business infrastructure such as internet connections, network access and core application processing. While we have selected these third party vendors carefully, we do not control their actions. Any problems caused by these third parties, including as a result of their not providing us their services for any reason or their performing their services poorly, could adversely affect our ability to deliver products and services to our customers or otherwise conduct our business efficiently and effectively. Replacing these third party vendors could also entail significant delay and expense.
We may not be able to successfully implement future information technology system enhancements, which could adversely affect our business operations and profitability.
We invest significant resources in information technology system enhancements in order to provide functionality and security at an appropriate level. We may not be able to successfully implement and integrate future system enhancements, which could adversely impact the ability to provide timely and accurate financial information in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, which could result in sanctions from regulatory authorities. Such sanctions could include fines and suspension of trading in our stock, among others. In addition, future system
enhancements could have higher than expected costs and/or result in operating inefficiencies, which could increase the costs associated with the implementation as well as ongoing operations.
Failure to properly utilize system enhancements that are implemented in the future could result in impairment charges that adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations and could result in significant costs to remediate or replace the defective components. In addition, we may incur significant training, licensing, maintenance, consulting and amortization expenses during and after systems implementations, and any such costs may continue for an extended period of time.
Our business may be adversely affected if we fail to adapt our products and services to evolving industry standards and consumer preferences.
The financial services industry is undergoing rapid technological changes with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. The widespread adoption of new technologies, including cryptocurrencies and payment systems, could require substantial expenditures to modify or adapt our existing products and services. The introduction of new or modified products or services can entail significant time and resources. We might not be successful in developing or introducing new or modified products and services, integrating new products or services into our existing offerings, responding or adapting to changes in consumer behavior, preferences, spending, investing and/or saving habits, achieving market acceptance of our products and services, reducing costs in response to pressures to deliver products and services at lower prices or sufficiently developing and maintaining loyal customers. Products and services relying on internet and mobile technologies may expose us to fraud and cybersecurity risks. Failure to successfully manage these risks in the development and implementation of new or modified products or services could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation.
We may incur significant losses as a result of ineffective risk management processes and strategies.
We seek to monitor and control our risk exposure through a risk and control framework encompassing a variety of separate but complementary financial, credit, operational, compliance, and legal reporting systems; internal controls; management review processes; and other mechanisms. In some cases, management of the Corporation’s risks depends upon the use of analytical and/or forecasting models, which, in turn, rely on assumptions and estimates. If the models used to mitigate these risks are inadequate, or the assumption or estimates are inaccurate or otherwise flawed, the Corporation may fail to adequately protect against risks and may incur losses. In addition, there may be risks that exist, or that develop in the future, that the Corporation has not appropriately anticipated, identified or mitigated, which could lead to unexpected losses and the Corporation's results of operations or financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Damage to our reputation could significantly harm our business, including our competitive position and business prospects.
We are dependent on our reputation within our market area, as a trusted and responsible financial services company, for all aspects of our business with customers, employees, vendors, third-party service providers, and others, with whom we conduct business or potential future businesses. Our ability to attract and retain customers and employees could be adversely affected if our reputation is damaged. Our actual or perceived failure to address various issues could give rise to reputational risk that could cause harm to us and our business prospects. These issues also include, but are not limited to, legal and regulatory requirements; properly maintaining customer and employee personal information; record keeping; money-laundering; sales and trading practices; ethical issues; appropriately addressing potential conflicts of interest; and the proper identification of the legal, reputational, credit, liquidity and market risks inherent in our products. Failure to appropriately address any of these issues could also give rise to additional regulatory restrictions and legal risks, which could, among other consequences, increase the size and number of litigation claims and damages asserted or subject us to enforcement actions, fines and penalties and cause us to incur related costs and expenses. Furthermore, any damage to our reputation could affect our ability to retain and develop the business relationships necessary to conduct business, which in turn could negatively impact our financial condition, results of operations, and the market price of our common stock.
We may not be able to compete effectively in our increasingly competitive industry.
We compete with financial and non-financial services firms, including traditional banks, online banks, financial technology companies, and investment management and wealth advisory firms, including commercial banks and trust
companies, investment advisory firms, mutual fund companies, stock brokerage firms. These companies compete on the basis of, among other factors, size, location, quality and type of products and services offered, price, technology, brand recognition and reputation. Emerging technologies have the potential to further intensify competition and accelerate disruption in the financial services industry. In recent years, non-financial services firms, such as financial technology companies, have begun to offer services traditionally provided by financial institutions. These firms attempt to use technology and mobile platforms to enhance the ability of companies and individuals to borrow, save and invest money. Many of these non-financial services competitors have fewer regulatory constraints and may have lower cost structures than we do. Our long-term success depends on our ability to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives; to develop competitive products and technologies; and to attract, retain and develop a highly skilled employee workforce. 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.
We may be unable to attract and retain key personnel.
Our success depends, in large part, on our ability to attract and retain key personnel. Certain key personnel that have regular direct contact with customers and clients often build strong relationships that are important to our business. In addition, the Corporation relies on key personnel to manage and operate its business, including major revenue producing functions, such as loan and deposit generation and wealth management services. Competition for qualified personnel in the financial services industry can be intense and we may not be able to hire or retain the key personnel that we depend upon for success. Frequently, we compete in the market for talent with entities that are not subject to comprehensive regulation, including with respect to the structure of incentive compensation. The unexpected loss of services of one or more of our key personnel could have a material adverse impact on our business because of their skills, knowledge of the markets in which we operate, years of industry experience and the difficulty of promptly finding qualified replacement personnel. Also, the loss of key personnel could jeopardize our relationships with customers and clients and could lead to the loss of accounts. Losses of such accounts could have a material adverse impact on our business.
Natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other external events could harm our business.
Natural disasters can disrupt our operations, result in damage to our properties, reduce or destroy the value of the collateral for our loans and negatively affect the economies in which we operate, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. A significant natural disaster, such as a hurricane, blizzard, flood, fire or earthquake, could have a material adverse impact on our ability to conduct business, and our insurance coverage may be insufficient to compensate for losses that may occur. Acts of terrorism, war, civil unrest, or future pandemics could cause disruptions to our business or the economy as a whole. While we have established and regularly test disaster recovery procedures, the occurrence of any such event could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition.
Climate change and related legislative and regulatory initiatives may result in operational changes and expenditures that could significantly impact our business.
The current and anticipated effects of climate change are creating an increasing level of concern for the state of the global environment. As a result, political and social attention to the issue of climate change has increased. In recent years, governments across the world have entered into international agreements to attempt to reduce global temperatures, in part by limiting greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Congress, state legislatures and federal and state regulatory agencies have continued to propose and advance numerous legislative and regulatory initiatives seeking to mitigate the effects of climate change. These agreements and measures may result in the imposition of taxes and fees, the required purchase of emission credits, and the implementation of significant operational changes, each of which may require us to expend significant capital and incur compliance, operating, maintenance, and remediation costs. Consumers and businesses may also change their behavior on their own as a result of these concerns. The impact on our customers will likely vary depending on their specific attributes, including reliance on, or role in, carbon intensive activities. Our efforts to take these risks into account in making lending and other decisions, including by increasing our business with climate-friendly companies, may not be effective in protecting us from the negative impact of new laws and regulations or changes in consumer or business behavior.
If we are required to write-down goodwill or other intangible assets recorded in connection with our acquisitions, our profitability would be negatively impacted.
Under GAAP, if the purchase price of an acquired company exceeds the fair value of the company’s net assets, the excess is carried on the acquirer’s balance sheet as goodwill or other identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill must be evaluated for impairment at least annually. Long-lived intangible assets are amortized and are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset or asset group may not be recoverable. A significant and sustained decline in our stock price and market capitalization, a significant decline in our expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in the business climate, slower growth rates or other factors could result in impairment of goodwill. Write-downs of the amount of any impairment, if necessary, would be charged to the results of operations in the period in which the impairment occurs. There can be no assurance that future evaluations of goodwill or intangible assets will not result in findings of impairment and related write-downs, which would have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Changes in accounting standards can materially impact our financial statements.
Our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations. From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or regulatory authorities change the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of our financial statements. Such changes are expected to continue and can materially impact how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, we could be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively, resulting in our restating prior period financial statements. Additionally, significant changes to accounting standards may require costly technology changes, additional training and personnel, and other expense that will negatively impact our results of operations.
Changes in tax laws and regulations and differences in interpretation of tax laws and regulations may adversely impact our financial statements.
We are subject to tax law changes that could impact our effective income tax rate and our net deferred tax assets. Our net deferred tax assets are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Corporation assesses the deferred tax assets periodically to determine the likelihood of the Corporation’s ability to realize the benefits. Management judgment is required in determining the appropriate recognition and valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, including projections of future taxable income, as well as the character of that income. A change in statutory tax rates may result in a decrease or increase to the Corporation’s deferred tax assets. A decrease in the Corporation’s deferred tax assets could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial condition.
Local, state or federal tax authorities may interpret tax laws and regulations differently than we do and challenge tax positions that we have taken on tax returns. This may result in differences in the treatment of revenues, deductions, credits and/or differences in the timing of these items. The differences in treatment may result in payment of additional taxes, interest, penalties, or litigation costs that could have a material adverse effect on our results.
The market price and trading volume of our stock can be volatile.
The price of our common stock can fluctuate widely in response to a variety of factors. In addition, the trading volume in our common stock may fluctuate and cause significant price variations to occur. We cannot assure you that the market price of our common stock will not fluctuate or decline significantly. Some of the factors that could cause fluctuations or declines in the price of our common stock include, but are not limited to, actual or anticipated variations in reported operating results, recommendations by securities analysts, the level of trading activity in our common stock, our past and future dividend and share repurchase practices, new services or delivery systems offered by competitors, business combinations involving our competitors, operating and stock price performance of companies that investors deem to be comparable to Washington Trust, news reports relating to trends or developments in the financial, credit, mortgage and housing markets, as well as the financial services industry, and changes in government regulations.
We may need to raise additional capital in the future and such capital may not be available when needed.
We are required by regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support our operations. We may need to raise additional capital in the future to provide us with sufficient capital resources and liquidity to meet our
commitments and business needs. Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on, among other things, conditions in the capital markets at that time, which are outside of our control, and our financial performance. We cannot assure you that such capital will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. Our inability to raise sufficient additional capital on acceptable terms when needed could subject us to certain activity restrictions or to a variety of enforcement remedies available to the regulatory authorities, including limitations on our ability to pay dividends or pursue acquisitions, the issuance by regulatory authorities of a capital directive to increase capital and the termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC.
Certain provisions of our articles of incorporation may have an anti-takeover effect.
Provisions of Rhode Island law, our articles of incorporation and by-laws, and federal banking laws, including regulatory approval requirements, could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if doing so would be perceived to be beneficial to our shareholders. The combination of these provisions may inhibit a non-negotiated merger or other business combination, which, in turn, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
We operate in a highly regulated industry, and laws and regulations, or changes in them, could limit or restrict our activities and could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
We are subject to extensive federal and state regulation and supervision. Federal and state laws and regulations govern numerous matters affecting us, including changes in the ownership or control of banks and bank holding companies; maintenance of adequate capital and the financial condition of a financial institution; permissible types, amounts and terms of extensions of credit and investments; the manner in which we conduct mortgage banking activities; permissible non-banking activities; the level of reserves against deposits; and restrictions on dividend payments. The FDIC and the banking divisions or departments of states in which we are licensed to do business have the power to issue consent orders to prevent or remedy unsafe or unsound practices or violations of law by banks subject to their regulation, and the Federal Reserve possesses similar powers with respect to bank holding companies. In addition, WTA, a registered investment advisor subsidiary, is subject to regulation under federal and state securities laws and fiduciary laws. These and other restrictions limit the manner in which we may conduct business and obtain financing.
Federal regulations establish minimum capital requirements for insured depository institutions, including minimum risk-based capital and leverage ratios, and define “capital” for calculating these ratios. The minimum capital requirements are: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6%; (iii) a total capital ratio of 8%; and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. The regulations also establish a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5%. An institution will be subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the capital conservation buffer amount. The application of these capital requirements could, among other things, require us to maintain higher capital resulting in lower returns on equity, and we may be required to obtain additional capital to comply or result in regulatory actions if we are unable to comply with such requirements.
The laws, rules, regulations, and supervisory guidance and policies applicable to us are subject to regular modification and change. These changes could adversely and materially impact us. Such changes could, among other things, subject us to additional costs, including costs of compliance; limit the types of financial services and products we may offer; and/or increase the ability of non-banks to offer competing financial services and products. Failure to comply with laws, regulations, policies, or supervisory guidance could result in enforcement and other legal actions by federal and state authorities, including criminal and civil penalties, the loss of FDIC insurance, revocation of a banking charter or registration as an investment adviser, other sanctions by regulatory agencies, civil money penalties, and/or reputational damage, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. See “Business-Supervision and Regulation.”
We are subject to numerous laws designed to protect consumers, including the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws, and failure to comply with these laws could lead to a wide variety of sanctions.
The Community Reinvestment Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act and other fair lending laws and regulations impose community investment and nondiscriminatory lending requirements on financial institutions. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Department of Justice and other federal agencies are
responsible for enforcing these laws and regulations. A successful regulatory challenge to an institution’s performance under the Community Reinvestment Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act or other fair lending laws and regulations could result in a wide variety of sanctions, including damages and civil money penalties, injunctive relief, restrictions on mergers and acquisitions, restrictions on expansion and restrictions on entering new business lines. Private parties may also have the ability to challenge an institution’s performance under fair lending laws in private class action litigation. Such actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may become subject to enforcement actions even though noncompliance was inadvertent or unintentional.
The financial services industry is subject to intense scrutiny from bank supervisors in the examination process and aggressive enforcement of federal and state regulations, particularly with respect to mortgage-related practices and other consumer compliance matters, and compliance with anti-money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations, and economic sanctions against certain foreign countries and nationals. Enforcement actions may be initiated for violations of laws and regulations and unsafe or unsound practices. We maintain systems and procedures designed to ensure that we comply with applicable laws and regulations; however, some legal/regulatory frameworks provide for the imposition of fines or penalties for noncompliance even though the noncompliance was inadvertent or unintentional and even though there were systems and procedures designed to ensure compliance in place at the time. Failure to comply with these and other regulations, and supervisory expectations related thereto, may result in fines, penalties, lawsuits, regulatory sanctions, reputation damage, or restrictions on our business.
We face significant legal risks, both from regulatory investigations and proceedings, and from private actions brought against us.
As a participant in the financial services industry, many aspects of our business involve substantial risk of legal liability. From time to time we are named as a defendant or are otherwise involved in various legal proceedings, including class actions and other litigation or disputes with third parties. There is no assurance that litigation with private parties will not increase in the future. Actions currently pending against us may result in judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other results adverse to us, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations, or cause serious reputational harm to us.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
ITEM 2. Properties.
Washington Trust’s headquarters and main office is located at 23 Broad Street, in Westerly, in Washington County, Rhode Island.
As of December 31, 2021, Washington Trust conducts business from 10 branch offices located in southern Rhode Island (Washington County), 13 branch offices located in the greater Providence area in Rhode Island and 1 branch office located in southeastern Connecticut. In 2022, we plan to open a new full-service branch in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
In addition, there are a number of offices not associated with a branch office location. Washington Trust has 6 residential mortgage lending offices that are located in eastern Massachusetts (Sharon, Burlington, Braintree and Wellesley); in Glastonbury, Connecticut; and in Warwick, Rhode Island. Washington Trust also has an executive office, commercial lending office and wealth management services office in the financial district of Providence, Rhode Island; and 2 additional wealth management services offices located in Wellesley, Massachusetts and New Haven, Connecticut. Additionally, Washington Trust has an employment and training center and two operations facilities are located in Westerly, Rhode Island, as well as a loan servicing facility in Stonington, CT.
At December 31, 2021, 10 of the Corporation’s facilities were owned, 26 were leased and 1 branch office was owned on leased land. Lease expiration dates range from 7 months to 19 years, with additional renewal options on certain leases ranging from 3 years to 5 years. In addition, the Bank has one owned offsite-ATM in a leased space. All of the Corporation’s properties are considered to be in good condition and adequate for the purpose for which they are used.
The Bank also brands ATMs located in retail stores and other locations primarily in Rhode Island and to a lesser extent in southeastern Connecticut. These ATMs are operated under contracts with a third party vendor.
See Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding premises and equipment and leases.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings.
The Corporation is involved in various claims and legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business. Management is of the opinion, based on its review with counsel of the development of such matters to date, that the ultimate disposition of such matters will not materially affect the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Corporation.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
PART II

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
ITEM 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
The Bancorp’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. At January 31, 2022, there were 1,482 holders of record of the Bancorp’s common stock.
The Bancorp (including the Bank prior to 1984) has recorded consecutive quarterly dividends for over 100 years. Since the Bancorp’s primary source of funds for dividends paid to shareholders is the receipt of dividends from the Bank, future dividends will depend on the earnings of the Bank, its financial condition, its need for funds, applicable government policies and regulations, and other such matters the Board of Directors deems appropriate. Management believes that the Bank will continue to generate adequate earnings to continue to pay dividends on a quarterly basis.
See additional disclosures on Equity Compensation Plan Information in Part III, Item 12 “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.” The Bancorp did not repurchase any shares during the fourth quarter of December 31, 2021.
Stock Performance Graph
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the cumulative total shareholder return on the Corporation’s common stock against the cumulative total return of the NASDAQ Bank Stocks index and the NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S.) from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2021. The results presented assume that the value of the Corporation’s common stock and each index was $100.00 on December 31, 2016. The total return assumes reinvestment of dividends.
The stock price performance shown on the stock performance graph and associated table below is not necessarily indicative of future price performance. Information used in the graph and table was obtained from a third party provider, a source believed to be reliable, but the Corporation is not responsible for any errors or omissions in such information.
For the period ending December 31, 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. $100.00 $97.78 $90.20 $106.18 $93.65 $122.58
NASDAQ Bank Stocks $100.00 $105.46 $88.40 $109.95 $101.70 $145.34
NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S.) $100.00 $129.73 $126.08 $172.41 $250.08 $305.63

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
ITEM 6. Reserved.
Management's Discussion and Analysis

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following analysis is intended to provide the reader with a further understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation for the periods shown. For a full understanding of this analysis, it should be read in conjunction with other sections of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including Part I, “Item 1. Business” and Part II, “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
Information pertaining to 2019 was included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, starting on page 34 under Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” which was filed with the SEC on February 25, 2021.
Overview
The Corporation offers a comprehensive product line of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses, including commercial, residential and consumer lending, retail and commercial deposit products, and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut; its ATMs; telephone banking; mobile banking and its internet website (www.washtrust.com).
Our largest source of operating income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on loans and securities and interest paid on deposits and borrowings. In addition, we generate noninterest income from a number of sources, including wealth management services, mortgage banking activities and deposit services. Our principal noninterest expenses include salaries and employee benefit costs, outsourced services provided by third party vendors, occupancy and facility-related costs and other administrative expenses.
We continue to leverage our strong regional brand to build market share and remain steadfast in our commitment to provide superior service. We believe the key to future growth is providing customers with convenient in-person service and digital banking solutions. In 2022, we plan to open a new full-service branch in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
Risk Management
The Corporation has a comprehensive enterprise risk management (“ERM”) program through which the Corporation identifies, measures, monitors and controls current and emerging material risks.
The Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the ERM program. The ERM program enables the aggregation of risk across the Corporation and ensures the Corporation has the tools, programs and processes in place to support informed decision making, to anticipate risks before they materialize and to maintain the Corporation’s risk profile consistent with its risk strategy.
The Board of Directors has approved an ERM Policy that addresses each category of risk. The risk categories include: credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, price and market risk, compliance risk, strategic and reputation risk, and operational risk. A description of each risk category is provided below.
Credit risk represents the possibility that borrowers or other counterparties may not repay loans or other contractual obligations according to their terms due to changes in the financial capacity, ability and willingness of such borrowers or counterparties to meet their obligations. In some cases, the collateral securing the payment of the loans may be sufficient to assure repayment, but in other cases the Corporation may experience significant credit losses which could have an adverse effect on its operating results. The Corporation makes various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of its loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of its borrowers and counterparties and the value of the real estate and other assets serving as collateral for the repayment of loans. Credit risk also exists with respect to investment securities. For further discussion regarding the credit risk and the credit quality of the Corporation’s loan portfolio, see Notes 5 and 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For further discussion regarding the Corporation’s securities portfolio, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Interest rate risk is the risk of loss to future earnings due to changes in interest rates. It exists because the repricing frequency and magnitude of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are not identical. See the “Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk” section below for additional disclosure.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation will not have the ability to generate adequate amounts of cash in the most economical way for it to meet its maturing liability obligations and customer loan demand. For detailed disclosure regarding liquidity management, see the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below.
Price and market risk refers to the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in interest rates and other relevant market rates and prices, such as equity prices. Interest rate risk, discussed above, is the most significant market risk to which the Corporation is exposed. The Corporation is also exposed to financial market risk and housing market risk.
Compliance risk represents the risk of regulatory sanctions or financial loss resulting from the failure to comply with laws, rules and regulations and standards of good banking practice. Activities which may expose the Corporation to compliance risk include, but are not limited to, those dealing with the prevention of money laundering, privacy and data protection, adherence to all applicable laws and regulations and employment and tax matters.
Strategic and reputation risk represent the risk of loss due to impairment of reputation, failure to fully develop and execute business plans, and failure to assess existing and new opportunities and threats in business, markets and products.
Operational risk is the risk of loss due to human behavior, inadequate or failed internal systems and controls, and external influences such as market conditions, fraudulent activities, natural disasters and security risks.
ERM is an overarching program that includes all areas of the Corporation. A framework approach is utilized to assign responsibility and to ensure that the various business units and activities involved in the risk management life-cycle are effectively integrated. The Corporation has adopted the “three lines of defense” concept that is an industry best practice for ERM. Business units are the first line of defense in managing risk. They are responsible for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and controlling current and emerging risks. They must report on and escalate their concerns. Corporate functions such as Credit Risk Management, Financial Administration, Information Assurance and Compliance, comprise the second line of defense. They are responsible for policy setting and for reviewing and challenging the risk management activities of the business units. They collaborate closely with business units on planning and resource allocation with respect to risk management. Internal Audit is a third line of defense. They provide independent assurance to the Board of Directors of the effectiveness of the first and second lines in fulfilling their risk management responsibilities.
For additional factors that could adversely impact Washington Trust’s future results of operations and financial condition, see the section labeled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Results of Operations
The following table presents a summarized consolidated statement of operations:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Net interest income $141,435 $127,444 $13,991 11 %
Noninterest income 87,394 99,442 (12,048) (12)
Total revenues 228,829 226,886 1,943 1
Provision for credit losses (4,822) 12,342 (17,164) (139)
Noninterest expense 135,464 125,384 10,080 8
Income before income taxes 98,187 89,160 9,027 10
Income tax expense 21,317 19,331 1,986 10
Net income $76,870 $69,829 $7,041 10 %
The following table presents a summary of performance metrics and ratios:
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020
Diluted earnings per common share $4.39 $4.00
Return on average assets (net income divided by average assets) 1.32 % 1.22 %
Return on average equity (net income available for common shareholders divided by average equity)
14.03 % 13.51 %
Net interest income as a percentage of total revenues 62 % 56 %
Noninterest income as a percentage of total revenues 38 % 44 %
Net income totaled $76.9 million in 2021, up by 10% from the $69.8 million reported in 2020.
In 2021, net interest income benefited from lower funding costs and a reduction in wholesale funding balances, as well as accelerated amortization of net deferred fee balances on PPP loans that were forgiven by the SBA and prepayment penalty fee income associated with commercial loan payoffs. The decrease in noninterest income reflected lower mortgage banking revenues, partially offset by higher wealth management revenues. The reduction in credit loss provisioning in 2021 reflected improvements in forecasted economic conditions, a downward trend in loan loss rates and relatively stable asset quality metrics. Noninterest expenses included debt prepayment penalty expense associated with prepaying higher yielding FHLB advances, as well as an increase in salaries and employee benefits expense.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Average Balances/Net Interest Margin - Fully Taxable Equivalent (“FTE”) Basis
The following table presents average balance and interest rate information. Tax-exempt income is converted to an FTE basis using the statutory federal income tax rate adjusted for applicable state income taxes net of the related federal tax benefit. Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities and changes in fair value on mortgage loans held for sale are excluded from the average balance and yield calculations. Nonaccrual loans, as well as interest recognized on these loans, are included in amounts presented for loans.
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020
(Dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Yield/ Rate
Assets:
Cash, federal funds sold and short-term investments $167,898 $181 0.11 % $160,427 $459 0.29 %
Mortgage loans held for sale 52,580 1,531 2.91 54,237 1,762 3.25
Taxable debt securities 1,013,445 14,295 1.41 902,278 20,050 2.22
FHLB stock 21,422 436 2.04 45,235 2,240 4.95
Commercial real estate 1,643,107 49,551 3.02 1,632,460 52,231 3.20
Commercial & industrial 752,934 30,824 4.09 767,176 27,410 3.57
Total commercial
2,396,041 80,375 3.35 2,399,636 79,641 3.32
Residential real estate
1,571,459 52,884 3.37 1,488,343 55,866 3.75
Home equity 254,289 8,212 3.23 277,296 10,032 3.62
Other 19,765 966 4.89 18,929 941 4.97
Total consumer
274,054 9,178 3.35 296,225 10,973 3.70
Total loans
4,241,554 142,437 3.36 4,184,204 146,480 3.50
Total interest-earning assets
5,496,899 158,880 2.89 5,346,381 170,991 3.20
Noninterest-earning assets 341,067 358,569
Total assets
$5,837,966 $5,704,950
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing demand deposits
$202,929 $259 0.13 % $159,366 $806 0.51 %
NOW accounts 765,584 491 0.06 593,105 368 0.06
Money market accounts 984,278 2,413 0.25 839,915 5,402 0.64
Savings accounts 521,143 282 0.05 415,741 265 0.06
Time deposits (in-market) 702,303 7,749 1.10 742,236 13,138 1.77
Total interest-bearing in-market deposits
3,176,237 11,194 0.35 2,750,363 19,979 0.73
Wholesale brokered time deposits
644,151 1,196 0.19 501,306 5,833 1.16
Total interest-bearing deposits
3,820,388 12,390 0.32 3,251,669 25,812 0.79
FHLB advances 370,881 3,800 1.02 920,704 15,806 1.72
Junior subordinated debentures
22,681 370 1.63 22,681 641 2.83
PPPLF borrowings - - - 66,492 233 0.35
Total interest-bearing liabilities
4,213,950 16,560 0.39 4,261,546 42,492 1.00
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 934,626 759,841
Other liabilities 143,197 167,861
Shareholders’ equity 546,193 515,702
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$5,837,966 $5,704,950
Net interest income (FTE)
$142,320 $128,499
Interest rate spread 2.50 % 2.20 %
Net interest margin 2.59 % 2.40 %
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Interest income amounts presented in the preceding table include the following adjustments for taxable equivalency for the years indicated:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial loans $885 $1,055
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, the primary source of our operating income, totaled $141.4 million and $127.4 million, respectively, for 2021 and 2020. Net interest income is affected by the level of and changes in interest rates, and changes in the amount and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Prepayment penalty income associated with loan payoffs is included in net interest income.
The following discussion presents net interest income on a FTE basis by adjusting income and yields on tax-exempt loans and securities to be comparable to taxable loans and securities.
The analysis of net interest income, net interest margin (“NIM”) and the yield on loans may be impacted by the periodic recognition of prepayment penalty fee income associated with loan payoffs. Prepayment penalty fee income associated with loans payoffs amounted to $3.2 million (or 6 basis points benefit to NIM) and $303 thousand (or 0 basis points benefit to NIM), respectively, in 2021 and 2020.
The analysis of net interest income, net interest margin and the yield on loans is also impacted by changes in the level of net amortization of premiums and discounts on loans and securities, which is included in interest income. Additionally, as PPP loans are forgiven by the SBA, related unamortized net fee balances are accelerated and amortized, increasing net interest income. Changes in market interest rates affect the level of loan prepayments and the receipt of payments on mortgage-backed securities. Prepayment speeds generally increase as market interest rates decline and decrease as market interest rates rise. Changes in prepayment speeds could increase or decrease the level of net amortization of premiums and discounts, thereby affecting interest income. As noted in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities and loans (a net reduction to net interest income) amounted to $3.4 million in 2021, down by $2.3 million from 2020. The decline in net amortization reflected accelerated amortization of net deferred fee balances on PPP loans, partially offset by an increase in amortization of net premiums on securities.
Accelerated amortization of net deferred fee balances on PPP loans forgiven by the SBA amounted to $5.4 million (or 10 basis points benefit to NIM) and $423 thousand (or 0 basis points benefit to NIM), respectively, in 2021 and 2020.
FTE net interest income in 2021 amounted to $142.3 million, up by $13.8 million, or 11%, from 2020. Declines in average interest-bearing liability balances and growth in average interest-earning assets contributed $8.9 million of net interest income in 2021. Declines in funding costs outpaced lower asset yields and contributed $5.0 million of net interest income.
The NIM was 2.59% in 2021, up by 19 basis points from 2.40% in 2020. NIM benefited from lower funding costs and a reduction in average wholesale funding balances. It also benefited from accelerated amortization of net deferred fee balances on PPP loans that were forgiven by the SBA and loan prepayment fees. Excluding the impact of both accelerated net deferred fee amortization on PPP loans and commercial loan prepayment fee income, the NIM amounted to 2.43% in 2021, compared to 2.39% in 2020.
Total average securities for 2021 increased by $111.2 million, or 12%, from the average balance for 2020. The FTE rate of return on securities was 1.41% in 2021, down by 81 basis points from 2.22% in 2020, reflecting purchases of relatively lower yielding debt securities and lower market interest rates.
Total average loan balances increased by $57.4 million, or 1%, from the average balance for 2020. This reflected growth in average residential real estate loan balances. The yield on total loans in 2021 was 3.36%, down by 14 basis points from 3.50% in 2020. The yield on total loans benefited from accelerated amortization of net deferred fee
Management's Discussion and Analysis
balances on PPP loans that were forgiven by the SBA and commercial loan prepayment fee income. Excluding the impact of these items for both periods, the yield on total loans amounted to 3.16% in 2021, down by 32 basis points, from 3.48% in 2020. Yields reflected lower market interest rates.
The average balance of FHLB advances for 2021 decreased by $549.8 million, or 60%, compared to the average balance for 2020. The average rate paid on such advances in 2021 was 1.02%, down by 70 basis points from 1.72% in 2020, reflecting maturities and payoffs of higher-yielding FHLB advances and lower market interest rates.
Included in total average interest-bearing deposits were out-of-market brokered time deposits, which increased by $142.8 million, or 28%, from 2020. The average rate paid on wholesale brokered time deposits in 2021 was 0.19%, down by 97 basis points from 1.16% in 2020, reflecting lower market interest rates.
Average in-market interest-bearing deposits, which excludes wholesale brokered time deposits, increased by $425.9 million, or 15%, from the average balance in 2020, largely due to growth in average lower-cost deposit categories, partially offset by maturities of higher-cost promotional time deposits. The average rate paid on in-market interest-bearing deposits in 2021 was 0.35%, down by 38 basis points from 0.73% in 2020, largely due to downward repricing of interest-bearing in-market deposits reflecting lower market interest rates.
The average balance of noninterest-bearing demand deposits for 2021 increased by $174.8 million, or 23%, from the average balance for 2020. See additional disclosure under the caption “Sources of Funds.”
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Volume/Rate Analysis - Interest Income and Expense (FTE Basis)
The following table presents certain information on an FTE basis regarding changes in our interest income and interest expense for the period indicated. The net change attributable to both volume and rate has been allocated proportionately.
(Dollars in thousands) Changes Due To
Years Ended December 31, 2021 vs. 2020 Volume Rate Net Change
Interest on interest-earning assets:
Cash, federal funds sold and short-term investments $21 ($299) ($278)
Mortgage loans held for sale (52) (179) (231)
Taxable debt securities 2,237 (7,992) (5,755)
FHLB stock (852) (952) (1,804)
Commercial real estate 332 (3,012) (2,680)
Commercial & industrial (516) 3,930 3,414
Total commercial
(184) 918 734
Residential real estate
2,959 (5,941) (2,982)
Home equity (792) (1,028) (1,820)
Other 41 (16) 25
Total consumer
(751) (1,044) (1,795)
Total loans
2,024 (6,067) (4,043)
Total interest income
3,378 (15,489) (12,111)
Interest on interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits 178 (725) (547)
NOW accounts 123 - 123
Money market accounts 784 (3,773) (2,989)
Savings accounts 60 (43) 17
Time deposits (in-market) (671) (4,718) (5,389)
Total interest-bearing in-market deposits
474 (9,259) (8,785)
Wholesale brokered time deposits 1,293 (5,930) (4,637)
Total interest-bearing deposits
1,767 (15,189) (13,422)
FHLB advances (7,140) (4,866) (12,006)
Junior subordinated debentures - (271) (271)
PPPLF borrowings (117) (116) (233)
Total interest expense
(5,490) (20,442) (25,932)
Net interest income (FTE)
$8,868 $4,953 $13,821
Provision for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses results from management’s review of the adequacy of the ACL. The ACL is management’s estimate of expected lifetime credit losses as of the reporting date and includes consideration of current forecasted economic conditions. Estimating an appropriate level of ACL necessarily involves a high degree of judgment.
A negative provision for credit losses (or a benefit) of $4.8 million was recognized in earnings in 2021 compared to a positive provision for credit losses (or a charge) of $12.3 million in 2020. The reduction in the provision for credit losses and the related ACL in 2021 reflected improvements in forecasted economic conditions, a downward trend in loan loss rates and relatively stable asset quality metrics. The higher credit loss provisioning in 2020 was attributable to the negative impact of the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic conditions.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Net charge-offs totaled $417 thousand, or 0.01% of average loans, in 2021, compared to $1.1 million, or 0.03% of average loans, in 2020.
The ACL on loans was $39.1 million, or 0.91% of total loans, at December 31, 2021, compared to $44.1 million, or 1.05% of total loans, at December 31, 2020. See additional discussion under the caption “Asset Quality” for further information on the ACL on loans.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income is an important source of revenue for Washington Trust. The principal categories of noninterest income are shown in the following table:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Noninterest income:
Wealth management revenues $41,282 $35,454 $5,828 16 %
Mortgage banking revenues 28,626 47,377 (18,751) (40)
Card interchange fees 4,996 4,287 709 17
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,683 2,742 (59) (2)
Loan related derivative income 4,342 3,991 351 9
Income from bank-owned life insurance 2,925 2,491 434 17
Other income 2,540 3,100 (560) (18)
Total noninterest income $87,394 $99,442 ($12,048) (12 %)
Noninterest Income Analysis
Revenue from wealth management services represented 47% of total noninterest income in 2021, compared to 36% in 2020. A substantial portion of wealth management revenues is dependent on the value of wealth management AUA and is closely tied to the performance of the financial markets. This portion of wealth management revenues is referred to as “asset-based” and includes trust and investment management fees. Wealth management revenues also include “transaction-based” revenues, such as commissions and other service fees that are not primarily derived from the value of assets.
The categories of wealth management revenues are shown in the following table:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Wealth management revenues:
Asset-based revenues $40,215 $34,363 $5,852 17 %
Transaction-based revenues 1,067 1,091 (24) (2)
Total wealth management revenues $41,282 $35,454 $5,828 16 %
Wealth management revenues for 2021 increased by $5.8 million, or 16%, from 2020, due to growth in asset-based revenues. The increase in asset-based revenues correlated with the increase in average AUA balances in 2021.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
The following table presents the changes in wealth management AUA:
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Wealth management AUA:
Balance at the beginning of period $6,866,737 $6,235,801
Net investment appreciation & income 931,302 774,265
Net client asset outflows (13,828) (143,329)
Balance at the end of period $7,784,211 $6,866,737
Wealth management AUA totaled $7.8 billion at December 31, 2021, up by $917.5 million, or 13%, from December 31, 2020, primarily due to net investment appreciation. The average balance of AUA in 2021 increased by 19% from the average balance in 2020.
Mortgage banking revenues represented 33% of total noninterest income in 2021, compared to 48% for 2020. The composition of mortgage banking revenues and the volume of loans sold to the secondary market are shown in the following table:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Mortgage banking revenues:
Realized gains on loan sales, net (1)
$33,752 $42,008 ($8,256) (20 %)
Changes in fair value, net (2)
(5,558) 5,998 (11,556) (193)
Loan servicing fee income, net (3)
432 (629) 1,061 169
Total mortgage banking revenues $28,626 $47,377 ($18,751) (40 %)
Loans sold to the secondary market (4)
$953,436 $1,139,761 ($186,325) (16 %)
(1)Includes gains on loan sales, commission income on loans originated for others, servicing right gains, and gains (losses) on forward loan commitments.
(2)Represents fair value changes on mortgage loans held for sale and forward loan commitments.
(3)Represents loan servicing fee income, net of servicing right amortization and valuation adjustments.
(4)Includes brokered loans (loans originated for others).
Mortgage banking revenues in 2021 decreased by $18.8 million, or 40%, from 2020. These revenues are dependent on mortgage origination volume and are sensitive to interest rates and the condition of housing markets. Included in mortgage banking revenues are changes in the fair value of mortgage loans held for sale and forward loan commitments, which are primarily based on current market prices in the secondary market and correlate to changes in the size of the mortgage pipeline. The decline in mortgage banking revenues was mainly attributable to a decline in current market pricing and lower sales volume. Mortgage loans sold to the secondary market totaled $953.4 million in 2021 compared to $1.1 billion in 2020, as a larger proportion of loans were originated for portfolio in 2021.
Card interchange fees increased by $709 thousand, or 17%, from 2020 largely due to higher transaction volume.
Included in income from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) was the recognition of $526 thousand and $229 thousand, respectively, of income associated with the receipt of life insurance proceeds in 2021 and 2020. Excluding these amounts from both periods, income from BOLI was up by $137 thousand, or 6%, from 2020, reflecting a $7.0 million purchase of BOLI in 2021.
Other income decreased by $560 thousand, or 18%, from 2020. Included in other income was $1.0 million of income associated with a litigation settlement in 2021 and a gain of $1.4 million associated with the sale of a limited partnership interest in a low-income housing tax credit investment in 2020. Excluding these items from both periods, other income was down by $160 thousand, or 9%, from 2020.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Noninterest Expense
The following table presents noninterest expense comparisons:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits $87,295 $82,899 $4,396 5 %
Outsourced services 13,296 11,894 1,402 12
Net occupancy 8,449 8,023 426 5
Equipment 3,905 3,831 74 2
Legal, audit and professional fees 2,859 3,747 (888) (24)
FDIC deposit insurance costs 1,592 1,818 (226) (12)
Advertising and promotion 1,843 1,469 374 25
Amortization of intangibles 890 914 (24) (3)
Debt prepayment penalties 6,930 1,413 5,517 390
Other 8,405 9,376 (971) (10)
Total noninterest expense $135,464 $125,384 $10,080 8 %
Noninterest Expense Analysis
Salaries and employee benefits expense for 2021 increased by $4.4 million, or 5%, from 2020, largely reflecting annual merit increases, increased staffing levels and increases in performance-based compensation expense. These increases were partially offset by increases in deferred labor costs (a contra expense) associated with residential real estate loan originations for portfolio.
Outsourced services expense for 2021 increased by $1.4 million, or 12%, from 2020, reflecting increases in third party services and processing costs.
Legal, audit and professional fees for 2021 decreased by $888 thousand, or 24%, from 2020, reflecting a decline in legal expenses.
Debt prepayment penalty expense amounted to $6.9 million in 2021, compared to $1.4 million in 2020, resulting from the prepayment of higher-yielding FHLB advances.
Other expenses for 2021 decreased by $971 thousand, or 10% from 2020. Included in other expenses in 2020 was a charge of $630 thousand related to counterfeit checks drawn on a commercial customer’s account. Excluding the impact of this item, other expenses was down by $341 thousand, or 4%, from 2020.
Income Taxes
The following table presents the Corporation’s income tax expense and effective tax rate for the periods indicated:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020
Income tax expense $21,317 $19,331
Effective income tax rate 21.7 % 21.7 %
The effective tax rate remained essentially unchanged in 2021. The effective tax rates differed from the federal rate of 21%, primarily due to state income tax expense, partially offset by the benefits of tax-exempt income, income from BOLI, federal tax credits and the recognition of excess tax expense or benefits associated with the settlement of share-based awards.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
The Corporation’s net deferred tax assets amounted to $14.0 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $12.2 million at December 31, 2020. The Corporation has determined that a valuation allowance is not required for any of the deferred tax assets since it is more-likely-than-not that these assets will be realized primarily through future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences or by offsetting projected future taxable income. Net deferred tax assets increased in 2021, largely reflecting an increase in the deferred tax asset associated with the temporary decline in fair value of securities available for sale.
See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes.
Segment Reporting
The Corporation manages its operations through two reportable business segments, consisting of Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services.
In the fourth quarter of 2021 the Corporation re-assessed its reportable business segments and related allocation methodology in connection with the implementation of a new budgeting and profitability system in the same period. Management determined it was appropriate to allocate activity previously reported in the Corporate Unit to the Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services operating segments. The Corporate Unit had included activities related to the Treasury function, which is responsible for managing the investment portfolio and wholesale funding needs, as well as certain administrative and executive expenses that were not previously allocated to the operating segments. The prior year segment information contained within this report has been restated to reflect this change to reportable business segments and related allocation methodology. See Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosure related to business segments.
Commercial Banking
The following table presents a summarized statement of operations for the Commercial Banking business segment:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Net interest income $141,493 $127,545 $13,948 11 %
Provision for loan losses (4,822) 12,342 (17,164) (139)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 146,315 115,203 31,112 27
Noninterest income 44,748 63,612 (18,864) (30)
Noninterest expense 103,856 94,128 9,728 10
Income before income taxes 87,207 84,687 2,520 3
Income tax expense 18,575 17,989 586 3
Net income $68,632 $66,698 $1,934 3 %
Net interest income for the Commercial Banking segment increased by $13.9 million, or 11%, from 2020. Net interest income largely benefited from lower cost of funds, accelerated amortization of net deferred fee balances on PPP loans forgiven by the SBA and prepayment penalty fee income associated with loans payoffs, and was negatively impacted by lower yields on loans and securities.
A negative provision for credit losses (or a benefit) of $4.8 million was recognized in earnings in 2021, compared to a positive provision (or a charge) of $12.3 million in 2020. The reduction in credit loss provisioning reflected a improvements in forecasted economic conditions, a downward trend in loss rates and relatively stable asset quality metrics. See additional discussion under the caption “Asset Quality” below.
Noninterest income derived from the Commercial Banking segment decreased by $18.9 million, or 30%, from 2020, largely reflecting lower mortgage banking revenues. See additional discussion under the caption “Noninterest Income” above.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Commercial Banking noninterest expenses were up by $9.7 million, or 10%, from 2020, largely reflecting increases in debt prepayment penalty expense, salaries and employee benefits and outsourced services. See additional discussion under the caption “Noninterest Expense” above.
Wealth Management Services
The following table presents a summarized statement of operations for the Wealth Management Services business segment:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Net interest expense ($58) ($101) $43 (43 %)
Noninterest income 42,646 35,830 6,816 19
Noninterest expense 31,608 31,256 352 1
Income before income taxes 10,980 4,473 6,507 145
Income tax expense 2,742 1,342 1,400 104
Net income $8,238 $3,131 $5,107 163 %
Noninterest income for the Wealth Management Services segment increased by $6.8 million, or 19%, compared to 2020, due to an increase in asset-based revenues. See further discussion of wealth management revenues under the caption “Noninterest Income” above.
Noninterest expenses for the Wealth Management Services segment increased by $352 thousand, or 1%, compared to 2020, largely reflecting an increase in salaries and employee benefits expense, partially offset by a decline in legal expenses. See additional discussion under the caption “Noninterest Expense” above.
Financial Condition
Summary
The following table presents selected financial condition data:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Cash and due from banks $175,259 $194,143 ($18,884) (10 %)
Total securities 1,042,859 894,571 148,288 17
Total loans 4,272,925 4,195,990 76,935 2
Allowance for credit losses on loans 39,088 44,106 (5,018) (11)
Total assets 5,851,127 5,713,169 137,958 2
Total deposits 4,980,051 4,378,353 601,698 14
FHLB advances 145,000 593,859 (448,859) (76)
Total shareholders’ equity 564,808 534,195 30,613 6
Total assets amounted to $5.9 billion at December 31, 2021, up by $138.0 million, or 2%, from the end of 2020.
The securities portfolio increased by $148.3 million, or 17%, reflecting purchases, partially offset by pay-downs, called securities and a temporary decline in fair value.
Total loans increased by $76.9 million, or 2%, as loan originations and purchases were partially offset by payoffs, pay-downs and PPP loans forgiven by the SBA.
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Total deposits increased by $601.7 million, or 14%, reflecting growth across all in-market deposit categories, partially offset by a decrease in wholesale brokered time deposits. FHLB advances decreased by $448.9 million, or 76%, from December 31, 2020, as lower levels of wholesale funding were needed given the in-market deposits increase.
Shareholders’ equity amounted to $564.8 million at December 31, 2021, up by $30.6 million, or 6%, from the balance at December 31, 2020, reflecting earnings net of dividend declarations and a decline in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of shareholders’ equity.
Securities
Investment security activity is monitored by the Investment Committee, the members of which also sit on the Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”). Asset and liability management objectives are the primary influence on the Corporation’s investment activities. However, the Corporation also recognizes that there are certain specific risks inherent in investment activities. The securities portfolio is managed in accordance with regulatory guidelines and established internal corporate investment policies that provide limitations on specific risk factors such as market risk, credit risk and concentration, liquidity risk and operational risk to help monitor risks associated with investing in securities. Reports on the activities conducted by Investment Committee and the ALCO are presented to the Board of Directors on a regular basis.
The Corporation’s securities portfolio is managed to generate interest income, to implement interest rate risk management strategies, and to provide a readily available source of liquidity for balance sheet management. Securities are designated as either available for sale, held to maturity or trading at the time of purchase. The Corporation does not maintain a portfolio of trading securities. As of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Corporation did not have securities designated as held to maturity. Securities available for sale may be sold in response to changes in market conditions, prepayment risk, rate fluctuations, liquidity, or capital requirements. Debt securities available for sale are reported at fair value, with any unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of tax, until realized.
Determination of Fair Value
The Corporation uses an independent pricing service to obtain quoted prices. The prices provided by the independent pricing service are generally based on observable market data in active markets. The determination of whether markets are active or inactive is based upon the level of trading activity for a particular security class. Management reviews the independent pricing service’s documentation to gain an understanding of the appropriateness of the pricing methodologies. Management also reviews the prices provided by the independent pricing service for reasonableness based upon current trading levels for similar securities. If the prices appear unusual, they are re-examined and the value is either confirmed or revised. In addition, management periodically performs independent price tests of securities to ensure proper valuation and to verify our understanding of how securities are priced. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, management did not make any adjustments to the prices provided by the pricing service.
Our fair value measurements generally utilize Level 2 inputs, representing quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, and model-derived valuations in which all significant input assumptions are observable in active markets.
See Notes 4 and 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the determination of fair value of investment securities.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Securities Portfolio
The carrying amounts of securities held are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Amount % Amount %
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$196,454 19 % $131,669 15 %
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
824,962 79 740,305 83
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities 9,138 1 12,669 1
Corporate bonds 12,305 1 9,928 1
Total available for sale debt securities $1,042,859 100 % $894,571 100 %
The securities portfolio amounted to $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2021, or 18% of total assets, compared to $894.6 million as of December 31, 2020, or 16% or total assets. The largest component of the securities portfolio is mortgage-backed securities, all of which are issued by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
The securities portfolio increased by $148.3 million, or 17%, from the end of 2020, reflecting purchases of U.S. government agency and U.S. government-sponsored debt securities, including mortgage-backed securities, totaling $599.4 million, with a weighted average yield of 1.67%. These purchases were partially offset by routine pay-downs on mortgage-backed securities and called securities, as well as a temporary decline in the fair value of available for sale securities.
As of December 31, 2021, the carrying amount of available for sale debt securities included net unrealized losses of $8.9 million, compared to net unrealized gains of $13.0 million as of December 31, 2020. The decline in fair value of available for sale debt securities from the end of 2020 was primarily concentrated in obligations of U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including mortgage-backed securities, and attributable to relative changes in interest rates since the time of purchase. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
The Bank is a member of the FHLB, which is a cooperative that provides services to its member banking institutions. The primary reason for the Bank’s membership is to gain access to a reliable source of wholesale funding in order to manage interest rate risk. The purchase of FHLB stock is a requirement for a member to gain access to funding. The Bank purchases FHLB stock in proportion to the volume of funding received and views the purchases as a necessary long-term investment for the purposes of balance sheet liquidity and not for investment return.
The Bank’s investment in FHLB stock totaled $13.0 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $30.3 million at December 31, 2020. No market exists for shares of FHLB stock and therefore, it is carried at cost. FHLB stock may be redeemed at par value five years following termination of FHLB membership, subject to limitations which may be imposed by the FHLB or its regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Board, to maintain capital adequacy of the FHLB. While the Bank currently has no intentions to terminate its FHLB membership, the ability to redeem its investment in FHLB stock would be subject to the conditions imposed by the FHLB. Management monitors the investment to determine if impairment exists. Based on the capital adequacy and the liquidity position of the FHLB, management believes there is no impairment related to the carrying amount of its FHLB stock as of December 31, 2021.
Loans
Total loans amounted to $4.3 billion at December 31, 2021, up by $76.9 million, or 2%, from the end of 2020. Total loans excluding PPP loans amounted to $4.2 billion at December 31, 2021, up by $238.7 million, or 6%, from
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December 31, 2020, largely reflecting growth in the residential real estate portfolio.
The following table sets forth the composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Amount % Amount %
Commercial:
Commercial real estate (1)
$1,639,062 38 % $1,633,024 39 %
Commercial & industrial (2)
641,555 15 817,408 19
Total commercial 2,280,617 53 2,450,432 58
Residential real estate:
Residential real estate (3)
1,726,975 40 1,467,312 35
Consumer:
Home equity
247,697 6 259,185 6
Other (4)
17,636 1 19,061 1
Total consumer 265,333 7 278,246 7
Total loans $4,272,925 100 % $4,195,990 100 %
(1)Commercial real estate consists of commercial mortgages primarily secured by income-producing property, as well as construction and development loans. Construction and development loans are made to businesses for land development or the on-site construction of industrial, commercial, or residential buildings.
(2)Commercial & industrial consists of loans to businesses and individuals, a portion of which are fully or partially collateralized by real estate. Commercial & industrial also includes PPP loans.
(3)Residential real estate consists of mortgage and homeowner construction loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties.
(4)Other consists of loans to individuals secured by general aviation aircraft and other personal installment loans.
An analysis of the maturity and interest rate sensitivity of the Corporation’s loan portfolio as of December 31, 2021 follows:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE (1)
C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate (2)
Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Amounts due in:
One year or less $277,579 $123,519 $401,098 $38,872 $2,804 $2,747 $5,551 $445,521
After one year to five years 700,330 302,654 1,002,984 169,233 9,373 8,382 17,755 1,189,972
After five years to fifteen years 661,153 214,910 876,063 485,461 13,619 5,285 18,904 1,380,428
After fifteen years - 472 472 1,033,409 221,901 1,222 223,123 1,257,004
Total $1,639,062 $641,555 $2,280,617 $1,726,975 $247,697 $17,636 $265,333 $4,272,925
Interest rate terms on amounts due after one year:
Predetermined rates
$156,915 $176,545 $333,460 $634,593 $25,185 $13,545 $38,730 $1,006,783
Variable or adjustable rates
1,204,568 341,491 1,546,059 1,053,510 219,708 1,344 221,052 2,820,621
(1)Includes construction and development loans that will convert to repayment terms following the construction period and will be reclassified to either the commercial real estate or commercial & industrial category.
(2)Includes homeowner construction loans. Maturities of homeowner construction loans are included based on their contractual conventional mortgage repayment terms following the completion of construction.
Generally, the actual maturity of loans is substantially shorter than their contractual maturity due to prepayments and, in the case of loans secured by real estate, due to payoff of loans upon the sale of the property by the borrower. The average life of loans secured by real estate tends to increase when market loan rates are higher than rates on existing portfolio loans and, conversely, tends to decrease when rates on existing portfolio loans are higher than market loan rates. Under the latter scenario, the average yield on portfolio loans tends to decrease as higher yielding loans are repaid or refinanced at lower rates. Due to the fact that the Bank may, consistent with industry practice, renew a significant portion of commercial loans at or immediately prior to their maturity by renewing the loans on substantially
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similar or revised terms, the principal repayments actually received by the Bank are anticipated to be significantly less than the amounts contractually due in any particular period. In other circumstances, a loan, or a portion of a loan, may not be repaid due to the borrower’s inability to satisfy the contractual terms of the loan.
COVID-19 Pandemic Related
Through December 31, 2021, Washington Trust processed loan payment deferral modifications, or “deferments”, on 654 loans totaling $728 million, of which active deferments remain on 2 loans totaling $9.7 million. The majority of these deferments qualified as eligible loan modifications under Section 4012 of the CARES Act, as amended, and therefore were not required to be classified as TDRs. Deferment extensions were prudently underwritten and resulted in loan risk rating downgrades when warranted. Management monitors active deferments through its quarterly watched asset review. See additional information under the caption “Commercial Real Estate Loans” below.
Through December 31, 2021, Washington Trust has originated 2,939 PPP loans with principal balances totaling $326.7 million and has processed SBA forgiveness on 2,580 PPP loans with principal balances totaling $283.5 million. As of December 31, 2021, the carrying value of PPP loans amounted to $38.0 million and included net unamortized loan origination fee balances of $1.3 million. See additional information under the caption “Commercial & Industrial Loans” below.
Commercial Loans
The commercial loan portfolio represented 53% of total loans at December 31, 2021.
In making commercial loans, we may occasionally solicit the participation of other banks. The Bank also participates in commercial loans originated by other banks. In such cases, these loans are individually underwritten by us using standards similar to those employed for our self-originated loans. Our participation in commercial loans originated by other banks amounted to $451.6 million and $408.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020. Our participation in commercial loans originated by other banks also includes shared national credits.
Commercial loans fall into two major categories, commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. Commercial real estate loans consist of commercial mortgages secured by real property where the primary source of repayment is derived from rental income associated with the property or the proceeds of the sale, refinancing or permanent financing of the property. Commercial real estate loans also include construction loans made to businesses for land development or the on-site construction of industrial, commercial, or residential buildings. Commercial and industrial loans primarily provide working capital, equipment financing and financing for other business-related purposes. Commercial and industrial loans are frequently collateralized by equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and/or general business assets. A portion of the Bank’s commercial and industrial loans is also collateralized by real estate. Commercial and industrial loans also include PPP loans that are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government, tax-exempt loans made to states and political subdivisions, as well as industrial development or revenue bonds issued through quasi-public corporations for the benefit of a private or non-profit entity where that entity rather than the governmental entity is obligated to pay the debt service.
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans totaled $1.6 billion at December 31, 2021, up by $6.0 million, or 0.4%, from the balance at December 31, 2020. Included in CRE loans were construction and development loans of $122.4 million and $111.2 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. In 2021, CRE loan originations and advances totaled approximately $365 million, largely offset by payoffs and pay-downs.
Shared national credit balances outstanding included in the CRE loan portfolio totaled $3.5 million at December 31, 2021. The balance was included in the pass-rated category of commercial loan credit quality and current with respect to contractual payment terms at December 31, 2021.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
The following table presents a geographic summary of CRE loans by property location:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Outstanding Balance % of Total Outstanding Balance % of Total
Connecticut $643,182 39 % $649,919 40 %
Massachusetts 464,018 28 468,947 29
Rhode Island 408,496 25 431,133 26
Subtotal 1,515,696 92 1,549,999 95
All other states 123,366 8 83,025 5
Total $1,639,062 100 % $1,633,024 100 %
The following table presents a summary of CRE loans by property type segmentation:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Count Outstanding Balance % of Total Count Outstanding Balance % of Total
CRE Portfolio Segmentation:
Multi-family dwelling 127 $474,229 29 % 137 $524,874 32 %
Retail 121 389,487 24 136 339,569 21
Office 57 216,602 13 73 290,756 18
Hospitality 31 184,990 11 40 157,720 10
Industrial and warehouse 35 137,254 8 28 97,055 6
Healthcare 13 128,189 8 15 109,321 7
Commercial mixed use 20 38,978 2 22 42,405 2
Other 36 69,333 5 38 71,324 4
Total CRE loans
440 $1,639,062 100 % 489 $1,633,024 100 %
Average CRE loan size
$3,725 $3,340
Largest individual CRE loan outstanding
$39,945 $32,200
The following table presents a summary of CRE loan deferments:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Count Balance % of Outstanding Balance (1)
Count Balance % of Outstanding Balance (1)
Total CRE deferments
2 $9,720 1 % 38 $176,402 11 %
(1)CRE deferments as a percent of the outstanding CRE portfolio balance as of the dates indicated..
CRE loans with active deferments remain on one relationship with two loans in the hospitality segment as of December 31, 2021. This active deferment is a principal only payment deferral and the borrower continues to pay interest. The hospitality segment was a segment that management previously identified as “at risk” of significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. This active deferment is expected to expire in the first quarter of 2022.
Commercial and Industrial Loans
Commercial and industrial (“C&I”) loans amounted to $641.6 million at December 31, 2021, down by $175.9 million, or 22%, from the balance at December 31, 2020. This included a net reduction of PPP loans of $161.8 million. Excluding PPP loans, C&I loans decreased by $14.1 million in 2021, as loan originations of approximately $125 million were offset by payoffs, pay-downs and a decrease in line utilization.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Shared national credit balances outstanding included in the C&I loan portfolio totaled $40.8 million at December 31, 2021. All of these loans were included in the pass-rated category of commercial loan credit quality and were current with respect to contractual payment terms at December 31, 2021.
The following table presents a summary of C&I loan by industry segmentation:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Count Outstanding Balance % of Total Count Outstanding Balance % of Total
C&I Portfolio Segmentation:
Healthcare and social assistance 101 $174,376 27 % 253 $200,217 24 %
Owner occupied and other real estate 185 72,957 11 268 74,309 9
Manufacturing 65 55,341 9 146 88,802 11
Educational services 28 52,211 8 53 64,969 8
Retail 79 47,290 7 192 63,895 8
Transportation and warehousing
31 35,064 5 42 24,061 3
Entertainment and recreation
37 32,087 5 91 29,415 4
Finance and insurance
59 31,279 5 106 26,244 3
Accommodation and food services 114 28,320 4 271 47,020 6
Information
14 25,045 4 32 28,394 3
Professional, scientific and technical
69 8,912 1 265 39,295 5
Public administration
16 5,441 1 26 23,319 3
Other
281 73,232 13 772 107,468 13
Total C&I loans
1,079 $641,555 100 % 2,517 $817,408 100 %
Average C&I loan size
$595 $325
Largest individual C&I loan outstanding
$18,721 $19,500
At December 31, 2021, we had no active deferments on C&I loans.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
PPP loans are included in the C&I portfolio. The following table presents a summary of PPP loans by industry segmentation:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Count Outstanding Balance % of Total Count Outstanding Balance % of Total
PPP Loans by Segment:
Accommodation and food services 69 $13,687 36 % 209 $23,678 12 %
Healthcare and social assistance 36 6,926 18 173 47,354 24
Professional, scientific and technical
34 2,464 6 220 20,031 10
Information
6 2,034 5 20 2,478 1
Retail 22 1,698 4 134 12,107 6
Entertainment and recreation
12 1,693 4 61 3,386 2
Manufacturing 11 1,274 3 89 23,321 12
Owner occupied and other real estate 20 709 2 115 9,241 5
Educational services 8 312 1 32 9,681 5
Finance and insurance
6 299 1 55 2,000 1
Transportation and warehousing
9 138 - 21 2,059 1
Public administration
1 21 - 4 483 -
Other
113 6,764 20 573 43,961 21
Total PPP loans (included in the C&I loan portfolio)
347 $38,019 100 % 1,706 $199,780 100 %
Average PPP loan size $110 $117
Net unamortized fees on PPP loans $1,267 $3,893
As of February 15, 2022, the carrying value of PPP loans declined to $21.9 million and included net unamortized loan origination fee balances of $780 thousand.
Residential Real Estate Loans
The residential real estate loan portfolio represented 40% of total loans at December 31, 2021.
Residential real estate loans are originated both for sale to the secondary market as well as for retention in the Bank’s loan portfolio. We also originate residential real estate loans for various investors in a broker capacity, including conventional mortgages and reverse mortgages.
The table below presents residential real estate loan origination activity:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020
Amount % of Total Amount % of Total
Originations for retention in portfolio (1)
$756,343 45 % $502,120 30 %
Originations for sale to the secondary market (2)
933,324 55 1,171,906 70
Total $1,689,667 100 % $1,674,026 100 %
(1)Includes the full commitment amount of homeowner construction loans.
(2)Includes brokered loans (loans originated for others).
Residential real estate loan origination, refinancing and sales activity was elevated in both 2021 and 2020 in response to low market interest rates.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
The table below presents residential real estate loan sales activity:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020
Amount % of Total Amount % of Total
Loans sold with servicing rights retained $591,550 62 % $849,467 75 %
Loans sold with servicing rights released (1)
361,886 38 290,294 25
Total $953,436 100 % $1,139,761 100 %
(1)Includes brokered loans (loans originated for others).
Loans are sold with servicing retained or released. Loans sold with servicing rights retained result in the capitalization of servicing rights. Loan servicing rights are included in other assets and are subsequently amortized as an offset to mortgage banking revenues over the estimated period of servicing. The net balance of capitalized servicing rights amounted to $9.8 million and $7.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. The balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others, which are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, amounted to $1.5 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Residential real estate loans held in portfolio amounted to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2021, up by $259.7 million, or 18%, from the balance at December 31, 2020, reflecting a higher proportion of loans originated for portfolio, as well as purchases of $39.3 million of loans with a weighted average yield of 2.74%. The purchased loans were individually evaluated to Washington Trust’s underwriting standards and are predominantly secured by properties in Massachusetts.
The following is a geographic summary of residential real estate loans by property location:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Amount % of Total Amount % of Total
Massachusetts
$1,207,789 70 % $994,800 68 %
Rhode Island 365,831 21 331,713 23
Connecticut
132,430 8 122,102 8
Subtotal 1,706,050 99 1,448,615 99
All other states 20,925 1 18,697 1
Total (1)
$1,726,975 100 % $1,467,312 100 %
(1)Includes residential mortgage loans purchased from and serviced by other financial institutions totaling $78.7 million and $131.8 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, we had no active deferments residential real estate loans.
Consumer Loans
Consumer loans include home equity loans and lines of credit and personal installment loans. Home equity lines of credit and home equity loans represented 93% of the total consumer portfolio at December 31, 2021. Our home equity line and home equity loan origination activities are conducted primarily in southern New England. The Bank estimates that approximately 60% of the combined home equity lines of credit and home equity loan balances are first lien positions or subordinate to other Washington Trust mortgages.
The consumer loan portfolio totaled $265.3 million at December 31, 2021, down by $12.9 million, or 5%, from December 31, 2020. Purchased consumer loans, consisting of loans to individuals secured by general aviation aircraft, amounted to $9.4 million and $10.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, we had no active deferments on consumer loans.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Investment in Bank-Owned Life Insurance
BOLI amounted to $92.6 million and $84.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020. The increase in 2021 included $7.0 million of purchases of BOLI. BOLI provides a means to mitigate increasing employee benefit costs. The Corporation expects to benefit from the BOLI contracts as a result of the tax-free growth in cash surrender value and death benefits that are expected to be generated over time. The purchase of the life insurance policy results in an income-earning asset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet that provides monthly tax-free income to the Corporation. The largest risk to the BOLI program is credit risk of the insurance carriers. To mitigate this risk, annual financial condition reviews are completed on all carriers. BOLI is invested in the “general account” of quality insurance companies. All such general account carriers were rated as investment grade at December 31, 2021 by credit rating agencies such as A.M. Best, Moody’s and Standard and Poors, Inc. (“S&P”). BOLI is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at its cash surrender value. Increases in BOLI’s cash surrender value are reported as a component of noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Asset Quality
Management continually monitors the asset quality of the loan portfolio using all available information. The Board of Directors of the Bank monitors credit risk management through two committees, the Finance Committee and the Audit Committee. The Finance Committee has primary oversight responsibility for the credit granting function, including approval authority for credit granting policies, review of management’s credit granting activities and approval of large exposure credit requests. The Audit Committee oversees various systems and procedures performed by management for monitoring the credit quality of the loan portfolio, conducting a credit review program, maintaining the integrity of the loan rating system and determining the adequacy of the ACL. The Audit Committee also approves the policy and methodology for establishing the ACL. These committees report the results of their respective oversight functions to the Board of Directors. In addition, the Board of Directors receives information concerning asset quality measurements and trends on a regular basis.
Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans and property acquired through foreclosure or repossession (“OREO”).
Management's Discussion and Analysis
The following table presents nonperforming assets and additional asset quality data:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$- $-
Commercial & industrial
- -
Total commercial
- -
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
13,576 11,981
Consumer:
Home equity
627 1,128
Other
- 88
Total consumer
627 1,216
Total nonaccrual loans 14,203 13,197
Property acquired through foreclosure or repossession, net
- -
Total nonperforming assets $14,203 $13,197
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.24% 0.23%
Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.33% 0.31%
Total past due loans to total loans 0.24% 0.30%
Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans 0.91% 1.05%
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due $- $-
Total nonperforming assets increased by $1.0 million from December 31, 2020, all in nonaccrual loans. At December 31, 2021, there were no properties held in OREO.
Nonaccrual Loans
Loans, with the exception of certain well-secured loans that are in the process of collection, are placed on nonaccrual status and interest recognition is suspended when such loans are 90 days or more overdue with respect to principal and/or interest, or sooner if considered appropriate by management. Loans are removed from nonaccrual status when they have been current as to principal and interest for a period of time, the borrower has demonstrated an ability to comply with repayment terms, and when, in management’s opinion, the loans are considered to be fully collectible. During 2021, the Corporation made no changes in its practices or policies concerning the placement of loans into nonaccrual status.
Interest income that would have been recognized if loans on nonaccrual status had been current in accordance with their original terms was approximately $647 thousand in 2021, compared to $844 thousand in 2020. Interest income attributable to these loans included in the Consolidated Statements of Income amounted to approximately $528 thousand and $416 thousand, respectively, in 2021 and 2020.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
The following table presents the activity in nonaccrual loans:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020
Balance at beginning of period $13,197 $17,408
Additions to nonaccrual status 7,813 3,644
Loans returned to accruing status (1,216) (3,282)
Loans charged-off (661) (1,317)
Loans transferred to other real estate owned - (313)
Payments, payoffs and other changes (4,930) (2,943)
Balance at end of period $14,203 $13,197
The following table presents additional detail on nonaccrual loans:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Days Past Due Days Past Due
Over 90 Under 90 Total % (1)
Over 90 Under 90 Total % (1)
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$- $- $- - % $- $- $- - %
Commercial & industrial
- - - - - - - -
Total commercial
- - - - - - - -
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
4,662 8,914 13,576 0.79 5,172 6,809 11,981 0.82
Consumer:
Home equity 108 519 627 0.25 644 484 1,128 0.44
Other - - - - 88 - 88 0.46
Total consumer 108 519 627 0.24 732 484 1,216 0.44
Total nonaccrual loans $4,770 $9,433 $14,203 0.33 % $5,904 $7,293 $13,197 0.31 %
(1)Percentage of nonaccrual loans to the total loans outstanding within the respective category.
There were no significant commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2021.
As of both December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the composition of nonaccrual loans was 100% residential and consumer.
Nonaccrual residential real estate mortgage loans amounted to $13.6 million at December 31, 2021, up by $1.6 million from the end of 2020. As of December 31, 2021, the balance of nonaccrual residential mortgage loans was predominately secured by properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Included in total nonaccrual residential real estate loans at December 31, 2021 were four loans purchased for portfolio and serviced by others amounting to $1.2 million. Management monitors the collection efforts of its third party servicers as part of its assessment of the collectability of nonperforming loans.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
In the course of resolving problem loans, the Corporation may choose to restructure the contractual terms of certain loans. A loan that has been modified or renewed is considered to be a TDR when two conditions are met: 1) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and 2) concessions are made for the borrower’s benefit that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower or a transaction with similar credit risk characteristics. The decision to restructure a loan, versus aggressively enforcing the collection of the loan, may benefit the Corporation by increasing the ultimate probability of collection.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
TDRs are classified as accruing or non-accruing based on management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan. Loans that are already on nonaccrual status at the time of the restructuring generally remain on nonaccrual status for approximately six months before management considers such loans for return to accruing status. Accruing restructured loans are placed into nonaccrual status if and when the borrower fails to comply with the restructured terms and management deems it unlikely that the borrower will return to a status of compliance in the near term and full collection of principal and interest is in doubt.
TDRs are reported as such for at least one year from the date of the restructuring. In years after the restructuring, a TDR is removed from this classification if the restructuring did not involve a below-market rate concession and the loan is performing in accordance with its modified contractual terms for a reasonable period of time.
As of December 31, 2021, there were no significant commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans had been restructured.
See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosure regarding the Corporation’s election to account for eligible loan modifications under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, as amended. Loan modifications that did not qualify for the TDR accounting relief provided under the CARES Act were classified as TDRs.
The following table sets forth information on TDRs as of the dates indicated. The amounts below consist of unpaid principal balance, net of charge-offs and unamortized deferred loan origination fees and costs. Accrued interest is not included in the carrying amounts set forth below.
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Count Amount Count Amount
Accruing TDRs
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
4 $10,603 3 $1,792
Commercial & industrial
1 2,792 5 6,814
Total commercial
5 13,395 8 8,606
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
4 2,372 8 3,932
Consumer:
Home equity
2 561 3 788
Other
- - 1 14
Total consumer
2 561 4 802
Accruing TDRs 11 16,328 20 13,340
Nonaccrual TDRs
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
5 2,748 5 2,273
Consumer:
Home equity
1 71 1 72
Other
- - - -
Total consumer
1 71 1 72
Nonaccrual TDRs 6 2,819 6 2,345
Total TDRs 17 $19,147 26 $15,685
As of December 31, 2021, the composition of TDRs was 70% commercial and 30% residential and consumer, compared to 55% and 45%, respectively, as of December 31, 2020.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Commercial TDRs amounted to $13.4 million at December 31, 2021, up by $4.8 million from the end of 2020. This increase reflected the restructuring of one commercial relationship with two loans totaling $9.7 million that did not qualify for additional TDR accounting relief, partially offset by payoffs.
Residential and consumer TDRs amounted to $5.8 million at December 31, 2021, down by $1.3 million from the end of 2020.
The ACL included specific reserves for TDRs of $148 thousand and $159 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Past Due Loans
The following table presents past due loans by category:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Amount % (1)
Amount % (1)
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$- - % $265 0.02 %
Commercial & industrial
3 - 3 -
Total commercial
3 - 268 0.01
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
9,622 0.56 10,339 0.70
Consumer:
Home equity
765 0.31 1,667 0.64
Other
21 0.12 118 0.62
Total consumer
786 0.30 1,785 0.64
Total past due loans $10,411 0.24 % $12,392 0.30 %
(1)Percentage of past due loans to the total loans outstanding within the respective category.
As of December 31, 2021, the composition of past due loans (loans past due 30 days or more) was 100% residential and consumer and 0% commercial, compared to 98% and 2%, respectively, at December 31, 2020. Total past due loans decreased by $2.0 million from the end of 2020.
Total past due loans included $9.4 million of nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2021, compared to $8.5 million of as of December 31, 2020. All loans 90 days or more past due at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were classified as nonaccrual.
Potential Problem Loans
The Corporation classifies certain loans as “substandard,” “doubtful,” or “loss” based on criteria consistent with guidelines provided by banking regulators. Potential problem loans include classified accruing commercial loans that were less than 90 days past due at December 31, 2021 and other loans for which known information about possible credit problems of the related borrowers causes management to have doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms and which may result in disclosure of such loans as nonperforming at some time in the future.
Potential problem loans are not included in the amounts of nonaccrual or TDRs presented above. They are assessed for loss exposure using the methods described in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under the caption “Credit Quality Indicators.” Management cannot predict the extent to which economic conditions or other factors may impact borrowers and the potential problem loans. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that other loans will not
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become 90 days or more past due, be placed on nonaccrual, become restructured, or require increased allowance coverage and provision for loan losses.
There were no potential problem loans at December 31, 2021, compared to $12.7 million in potential problem loans at September 30, 2021. The balance of potential problem loans at September 30, 2021 consisted of three loans associated with two commercial real estate relationships. In the fourth quarter of 2021, one relationship with two loans was restructured and classified as an accruing TDR; and the second relationship with one loan was paid off.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The ACL on loans is management’s current estimate of expected credit losses over the expected life of the loans. The ACL on loans is established through a provision for credit losses recognized in earnings. The ACL on loans is reduced by charge-offs on loans and increased by recoveries of amounts previously charged-off.
The Corporation’s general practice is to identify problem credits early and recognize full or partial charge-offs as promptly as practicable when it is determined that the collection of loan principal is unlikely. Full or partial charge-offs on collateral dependent individually analyzed loans are recognized when the collateral is deemed to be insufficient to support the carrying value of the loan. The Corporation does not recognize a recovery when an updated appraisal indicates a subsequent increase in value.
Appraisals are generally obtained with values determined on an “as is” basis from independent appraisal firms for real estate collateral dependent commercial loans in the process of collection or when warranted by other deterioration in the borrower’s credit status. New appraisals are generally obtained for TDRs or nonaccrual loans or when management believes it is warranted. The Corporation has continued to maintain appropriate professional standards regarding the professional qualifications of appraisers and has an internal review process to monitor the quality of appraisals.
For residential real estate loans and real estate collateral dependent consumer loans that are in the process of collection, valuations are obtained from independent appraisal firms with values determined on an “as is” basis.
The following table presents additional detail on the Corporation’s loan portfolio and associated allowance:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Loans Related Allowance Allowance / Loans Loans Related Allowance Allowance / Loans
Individually analyzed loans $21,080 $682 3.24 % $18,252 $379 2.08 %
Pooled (collectively evaluated) loans 4,251,845 38,406 0.90 4,177,738 43,727 1.05
Total $4,272,925 $39,088 0.91 % $4,195,990 $44,106 1.05 %
Management employs a process and methodology to estimate the ACL on loans that evaluates both quantitative and qualitative factors. The methodology for evaluating quantitative factors consists of two basic components. The first component involves pooling loans into portfolio segments for loans that share similar risk characteristics. The second component involves individually analyzed loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with loans that are pooled into portfolio segments.
The ACL for individually analyzed loans is measured using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method based upon the loan’s contractual effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or, if the loan was collateral dependent, at the fair value of the collateral.
The ACL for pooled loans is measured utilizing a DCF methodology to estimate credit losses for each pooled portfolio segment. The methodology incorporates the probability of default and loss given default framework. Loss given default is estimated based on historical credit loss experience. Probability of default is estimated using a regression model that incorporates econometric factors. Management utilizes forecasted econometric factors with a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and one-year straight-line reversion period in order to estimate the probability of default for each loan portfolio segment. The DCF methodology combines the probability of default, the
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loss given default, prepayment speeds and remaining life of the loan to estimate a reserve for each loan. The sum of all the loan level reserves are aggregated for each portfolio segment and a loss rate factor is derived. Quantitative loss factors for pooled loans are also supplemented by certain qualitative risk factors reflecting management’s view of how losses may vary from those represented by quantitative loss rates.
The ACL on loans amounted to $39.1 million at December 31, 2021, down by $5.0 million, or 11%, from the balance at December 31, 2020. The ACL on loans as a percentage of total loans, also known as the reserve coverage ratio, was 0.91% at December 31, 2021, compared to 1.05% at December 31, 2020.
A negative provision for credit losses (or a benefit) of $4.8 million was recognized in earnings in 2021, compared to a positive provision for credit losses (or a charge) of $12.3 million charged to earnings in 2020. The reduction in the provision for credit losses and the related ACL in 2021 reflected improvements in forecasted economic conditions, a downward trend in loan loss rates and relatively stable asset quality metrics. The higher credit loss provisioning in 2020 was attributable to the negative impact of the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic conditions.
Net charge-offs totaled $417 thousand, or 0.01% of average loans, in 2021, compared to net charge-offs of $1.1 million, or 0.03% of average loans, in 2020.
The ACL on loans is an estimate and ultimate losses may vary from management’s estimate. Deteriorating conditions or assumptions could lead to further increases in the ACL on loans; conversely, improving conditions or assumptions could lead to further reductions in the ACL on loans.
The following table presents the allocation of the ACL on loans by portfolio segment. The total ACL on loans is available to absorb losses from any segment of the loan portfolio.
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Allocated ACL ACL to Loans Loans to Total Portfolio (1) Allocated ACL ACL to Loans Loans to Total Portfolio (1)
Commercial:
Commercial real estate $18,933 1.16 % 38 % $22,065 1.35 % 39 %
Commercial & industrial 10,832 1.69 15 12,228 1.50 19
Total commercial 29,765 1.31 53 34,293 1.40 58
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate 7,860 0.46 40 8,042 0.55 35
Consumer:
Home equity 1,069 0.43 6 1,300 0.50 6
Other 394 2.23 1 471 2.47 1
Total consumer 1,463 0.55 7 1,771 0.64 7
Total allowance for credit losses on loans at end of period $39,088 0.91 % 100 % $44,106 1.05 % 100 %
(1)Percentage of loans outstanding in respective category to total loans outstanding.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
The following table reflects the activity in the ACL on loans during the years presented:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Balance at beginning of period $44,106 $27,014 $27,072
Adoption of ASC 326 - 6,501 -
Charge-offs:
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
- 356 1,028
Commercial & industrial
307 586 21
Total commercial
307 942 1,049
Residential real estate:
Residential real estate
107 99 486
Consumer:
Home equity
183 224 390
Other
66 52 95
Total consumer
249 276 485
Total charge-offs 663 1,317 2,020
Recoveries:
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
- 51 125
Commercial & industrial
41 24 168
Total commercial
41 75 293
Residential real estate:
Residential real estate
89 20 -
Consumer:
Home equity
91 52 72
Other
25 25 22
Total consumer
116 77 94
Total recoveries 246 172 387
Net charge-offs 417 1,145 1,633
Provision charged to earnings (4,601) 11,736 1,575
Balance at end of period $39,088 $44,106 $27,014
Net charge-offs to average loans 0.01 % 0.03 % 0.04 %
Effective January 1, 2020, Washington Trust adopted ASC 326, which requires that the ACL be calculated based on current expected credit losses over the full remaining expected life of the loans and also consider expected future changes in macroeconomic conditions. The provisions of ASC 326 were adopted using the modified retrospective method. Therefore, information prior to January 1, 2020 in the table above has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under the GAAP in effect prior to the adoption of ASC 326.
Sources of Funds
Our sources of funds include deposits, brokered time deposits, FHLB advances, other borrowings and proceeds from the sales, maturities and payments of loans and investment securities. The Corporation uses funds to originate and purchase loans, purchase investment securities, conduct operations, expand the branch network and pay dividends to shareholders.
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Deposits
The Corporation offers a wide variety of deposit products to consumer and business customers. Deposits provide an important source of funding for the Bank, as well as an ongoing stream of fee revenue.
The Bank is a participant in the Demand Deposit Marketplace program, Insured Cash Sweep program and the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service program. The Bank uses these deposit sweep services to place customer and client funds into interest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, and/or time deposits issued by other participating banks. Customer and client funds are placed at one or more participating banks to ensure that each deposit customer is eligible for the full amount of FDIC insurance. As a program participant, we receive reciprocal amounts of deposits from other participating banks. We consider these reciprocal deposit balances to be in-market deposits as distinguished from traditional out-of-market wholesale brokered deposits.
The following table presents a summary of deposits:
(Dollars in thousands) Change
December 31, 2021 2020 $ %
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $945,229 $832,287 $112,942 14 %
Interest-bearing demand deposits 251,032 174,290 76,742 44
NOW accounts 867,138 698,706 168,432 24
Money market accounts 1,072,864 910,167 162,697 18
Savings accounts 555,177 466,507 88,670 19
Time deposits (in-market) 773,383 704,855 68,528 10
Total in-market deposits 4,464,823 3,786,812 678,011 18
Wholesale brokered time deposits 515,228 591,541 (76,313) (13)
Total deposits $4,980,051 $4,378,353 $601,698 14 %
Total deposits amounted to $5.0 billion at December 31, 2021, up by $601.7 million, or 14%, in 2021. The Bank estimates, in accordance with regulatory reporting requirements, that its uninsured deposits amounted to $1.3 billion at December 31, 2021.
Included in total deposits were out-of-market brokered time deposits totaling $515.2 million at December 31, 2021, down by $76.3 million, or 13% in 2021. Excluding out-of-market brokered time deposits, in-market deposits were up by $678.0 million, or 18%, from the balance at December 31, 2020, with growth across all deposit categories. In-market deposit balances have benefited from federal government stimulus programs issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following table presents the amount of time certificates of deposit in denominations of $250 thousand or more at December 31, 2021, maturing during the periods indicated:
(Dollars in thousands)
Three months or less $26,130
Over three months to six months 29,468
Over six months to 12 months 60,148
Over 12 months 68,540
Total time deposits $184,286
Borrowings
Borrowings primarily consist of FHLB advances, which are used as a source of funding for liquidity and interest rate risk management purposes.
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FHLB advances totaled $145.0 million at December 31, 2021, down by $448.9 million from the balance at the end of 2020, as lower levels of wholesale funding were needed given the in-market deposits increase. See additional disclosure regarding the prepayment of certain FHLB advances and the recognition of debt prepayment penalties under the caption “Noninterest Expense” within the Results of Operations section.
For additional information regarding FHLB advances see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity Management
Liquidity is the ability of a financial institution to meet maturing liability obligations and customer loan demand. The Corporation’s primary source of liquidity is in-market deposits, which funded approximately 70% of total average assets in 2021. While the generally preferred funding strategy is to attract and retain low-cost deposits, the ability to do so is affected by competitive interest rates and terms in the marketplace. Other sources of funding include discretionary use of purchased liabilities (e.g., FHLB term advances and brokered time deposits), cash flows from the investment securities portfolios and loan repayments. Securities designated as available for sale may also be sold in response to short-term or long-term liquidity needs, although management has no intention to do so at this time.
The Corporation has a detailed liquidity funding policy and a contingency funding plan that provide for the prompt and comprehensive response to unexpected demands for liquidity. Management employs stress testing methodology to estimate needs for contingent funding that could result from unexpected outflows of funds in excess of “business as usual” cash flows. In management’s estimation, risks are concentrated in two major categories: (1) runoff of in-market deposit balances; and (2) unexpected drawdown of loan commitments. Of the two categories, potential runoff of deposit balances would have the most significant impact on contingent liquidity. Our stress test scenarios, therefore, emphasize attempts to quantify deposits at risk over selected time horizons. In addition to these unexpected outflow risks, several other “business as usual” factors enter into the calculation of the adequacy of contingent liquidity including: (1) payment proceeds from loans and investment securities; (2) maturing debt obligations; and (3) maturing time deposits. The Corporation has established collateralized borrowing capacity with the FRBB and also maintains additional collateralized borrowing capacity with the FHLB in excess of levels used in the ordinary course of business. Borrowing capacity is impacted by the amount and type of assets available to be pledged.
The table below presents unused funding capacity by source as of the dates indicated:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Additional Funding Capacity:
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (1)
$1,642,377 $969,735
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (2)
16,919 20,678
Unencumbered investment securities 702,963 594,998
Total $2,362,259 $1,585,411
(1)As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, loans with a carrying value of $2.2 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively, and securities available for sale with a carrying value of $163.2 million and $128.6 million, respectively, were pledged to the FHLB resulting in this additional borrowing capacity.
(2)As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, loans with a carrying value of $8.2 million and $12.6 million, respectively. and securities available for sale with a carrying value of $13.5 million and $14.9 million, respectively, were pledged to the FRBB resulting in this additional unused borrowing capacity.
In addition to the amounts presented above, the Bank also had access to a $40.0 million unused line of credit with the FHLB.
The ALCO establishes and monitors internal liquidity measures to manage liquidity exposure. Liquidity remained within target ranges established by the ALCO during 2021. Based on its assessment of the liquidity considerations described above, management believes the Corporation’s sources of funding meet anticipated funding needs.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $100.8 million in 2021 reflecting net income of $76.9 million and mortgage banking related adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash used in investing activities totaled $240.9 million in 2021, reflecting outflows to fund purchases of debt securities, as well as an increase in and purchases of loans. These outflows were partially offset by net inflows from maturities, calls and principal payments of securities. In 2021, net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $116.3 million, with growth in deposits, partially offset by a net decrease in FHLB advances and the payment of dividends to shareholders.
See the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for further information about sources and uses of cash.
Capital Resources
Total shareholders’ equity amounted to $564.8 million at December 31, 2021, up by $30.6 million from December 31, 2020. This increase included net income of $76.9 million, partially offset by $36.8 million in dividend declarations. The Corporation declared dividends of $2.10 per share in 2021, representing an increase of 5 cent per share, or 2%, over last year. The dividend payout ratio (dividends declared per share to diluted earnings per share) was 47.84% in 2021, compared to 51.25% in 2020.
Changes in shareholders’ equity also included a net decrease of $12.6 million in the AOCI component of shareholders’ equity. The net decrease in AOCI reflected a temporary decrease in the fair value of available for sale debt securities, partially offset by a $4.5 million increase associated with the annual remeasurement of pension plan liabilities. The increase associated with the annual remeasurement of pension liabilities was largely due to an increase in the discount rate used to measure the present value of pension plan liabilities, resulting from a rise in market interest rates in 2021.
The ratio of total equity to total assets amounted to 9.65% at December 31, 2021, compared to a ratio of 9.35% at December 31, 2020. Book value per share was $32.59 at December 31, 2021, compared to $30.94 at December 31, 2020.
The Bancorp and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements and are considered “well capitalized,” with a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.01% at December 31, 2021, compared to 13.51% at December 31, 2020. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of regulatory capital requirements and the Corporation’s election of the option provided by regulatory guidance to delay the estimated impact of ASC 326 on regulatory capital.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The Corporation has entered into numerous contractual obligations and commitments. The following tables summarize our contractual cash obligations and other commitments at December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Payments Due by Period
Total Less Than
1 Year (1)
1-3 Years 3-5 Years After
5 Years
Contractual Obligations:
FHLB advances (2)
$145,000 $110,000 $35,000 $- $-
Junior subordinated debentures 22,681 - - - 22,681
Operating leases 36,498 3,957 7,509 5,263 19,769
Third party application processing 19,398 6,726 9,502 3,069 101
Total contractual obligations $223,577 $120,683 $52,011 $8,332 $42,551
(1)Maturities or contractual obligations are considered by management in the administration of liquidity and are routinely refinanced in the ordinary course of business.
(2)All FHLB advances are shown in the period corresponding to their scheduled maturity. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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(Dollars in thousands) Amount of Commitment Expiration - Per Period
Total Less Than
1 Year 1-3 Years 3-5 Years After
5 Years
Other Commitments:
Commitments to extend credit $1,006,620 $344,823 $81,874 $128,802 $451,121
Standby letters of credit 11,844 11,702 142 - -
Mortgage loan commitments (1):
Interest rate lock commitments
49,800 49,800 - - -
Forward sale commitments
103,626 103,626 - - -
Loan related derivative contracts (1):
Interest rate swaps with customers
1,022,388 62,370 193,641 227,608 538,769
Mirror swaps with counterparties
1,022,388 62,370 193,641 227,608 538,769
Risk participation-in agreements
163,207 - 21,674 36,472 105,061
Interest rate risk management contracts (1):
Interest rate swaps
320,000 - 20,000 300,000 -
Total commitments $3,699,873 $634,691 $510,972 $920,490 $1,633,720
(1)Amounts presented represent notional amounts.
For additional information on derivative financial instruments and financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk see Notes 14 and 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of loss to future earnings due to changes in interest rates. The ALCO is responsible for establishing policy guidelines on liquidity and acceptable exposure to interest rate risk. Periodically, the ALCO reports on the status of liquidity and interest rate risk matters to the Bank’s Board of Directors. The objective of the ALCO is to manage assets and funding sources to produce results that are consistent with the Corporation’s liquidity, capital adequacy, growth, risk and profitability goals.
The Corporation utilizes the size and duration of the investment securities portfolio, the size and duration of the wholesale funding portfolio, off-balance sheet interest rate contracts and the pricing and structure of loans and deposits, to manage interest rate risk. The off-balance sheet interest rate contracts may include interest rate swaps, caps and floors. These interest rate contracts involve, to varying degrees, credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk is the possibility that a loss may occur if a counterparty to a transaction fails to perform according to terms of the contract. The notional amount of the interest rate contracts is the amount upon which interest and other payments are based. The notional amount is not exchanged, and therefore, should not be taken as a measure of credit risk. See Notes 14 and 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The ALCO uses income simulation to measure interest rate risk inherent in the Corporation’s on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet financial instruments at a given point in time by showing the effect of interest rate shifts on net interest income over a 12-month horizon, a 13- to 24-month horizon and a 60-month horizon. The simulations assume that the size and general composition of the Corporation’s balance sheet remain static over the simulation horizons, with the exception of certain deposit mix shifts from low-cost core savings to higher-cost time deposits in selected interest rate scenarios. Additionally, the simulations take into account the specific repricing, maturity, call options, and prepayment characteristics of differing financial instruments that may vary under different interest rate scenarios. The characteristics of financial instrument classes are reviewed periodically by the ALCO to ensure their accuracy and consistency.
The ALCO reviews simulation results to determine whether the Corporation’s exposure to a decline in net interest income remains within established tolerance levels over the simulation horizons and to develop appropriate strategies to manage this exposure. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, net interest income simulations indicated that exposure to changing interest rates over the simulation horizons remained within tolerance levels established by the Corporation.
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All changes are measured in comparison to the projected net interest income that would result from an “unchanged” rate scenario where both interest rates and the composition of the Corporation’s balance sheet remain stable for a 60-month period. In addition to measuring the change in net interest income as compared to an unchanged rate scenario, the ALCO also measures the trend of both net interest income and NIM over a 60-month horizon to ensure the stability and adequacy of this source of earnings in different interest rate scenarios.
The ALCO regularly reviews a wide variety of interest rate shift scenario results to evaluate interest rate risk exposure, including scenarios showing the effect of steepening or flattening changes in the yield curve of up to 500 basis points, as well as parallel changes in interest rates of up to 400 basis points. Because income simulations assume that the Corporation’s balance sheet will remain static over the simulation horizon, the results do not reflect adjustments in strategy that the ALCO could implement in response to rate shifts.
The following table sets forth the estimated change in net interest income from an unchanged rate scenario over the periods indicated for parallel changes in market interest rates using the Corporation’s on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Interest rates are assumed to shift by a parallel 100, 200 or 300 basis points upward or 100 basis points downward over a 12-month period, except for core savings deposits, which are assumed to shift by lesser amounts due to their relative historical insensitivity to market interest rate movements. Further, deposits are assumed to have certain minimum rate levels below which they will not fall. It should be noted that the rate scenarios shown do not necessarily reflect the ALCO’s view of the “most likely” change in interest rates over the periods indicated.
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Months 1-12 Months 13-24 Months 1-12 Months 13-24
100 basis point rate decrease (1.32) % (5.42) % (2.05) % (4.73) %
100 basis point rate increase 3.34 3.91 5.56 7.89
200 basis point rate increase 6.87 8.18 11.00 15.05
300 basis point rate increase 10.32 11.72 16.47 21.15
The ALCO estimates that the negative exposure of net interest income to falling rates as compared to an unchanged rate scenario results from a more rapid decline in earning asset yields compared to rates paid on deposits. If market interest rates were to fall and remain lower for a sustained period, certain core savings and time deposit rates could decline more slowly and by a lesser amount than other market interest rates. Asset yields would likely decline more rapidly than deposit costs as current asset holdings mature or reprice, since cash flow from mortgage-related prepayments and redemption of callable securities would increase as market interest rates fall.
The overall positive exposure of net interest income to rising rates as compared to an unchanged rate scenario results from a more rapid projected relative rate of increase in asset yields than funding costs over the near term. For simulation purposes, deposit rate changes are anticipated to lag behind other market interest rates in both timing and magnitude. The ALCO’s estimate of interest rate risk exposure to rising rate environments, including those involving changes to the shape of the yield curve, incorporates certain assumptions regarding the shift in deposit balances from low-cost core savings categories to higher-cost deposit categories, which has characterized a shift in funding mix during the past rising interest rate cycles.
The relative change in interest rate sensitivity from December 31, 2020 as shown in the above table was largely attributable to an interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge that was executed in the second quarter of 2021 to hedge the interest rate risk associated with a pool of variable rate commercial loans. The receive-fixed, pay-floating interest rate swap reduced the positive exposure to rising rates, while it will enhance earnings in the current rate environment and mitigate risk in declining rate scenarios. The interest rate swap effectively fixes a portion of variable rate loan assets. A higher level of longer-term fixed rate assets at December 31, 2021 as compared to December 31, 2020 has also contributed to the reduction in the positive exposure to rising rates as they would not reprice upward in a rising rate environment.
While the ALCO reviews and updates simulation assumptions and also periodically back-tests the simulation results to ensure that the assumptions are reasonable and current, income simulation may not always prove to be an accurate
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indicator of interest rate risk or future NIM. Over time, the repricing, maturity and prepayment characteristics of financial instruments and the composition of the Corporation’s balance sheet may change to a different degree than estimated. Simulation modeling assumes a static balance sheet, with the exception of certain modeled deposit mix shifts from low-cost core savings deposits to higher-cost time deposits in rising rate scenarios as noted above.
As market interest rates have declined, the banking industry has attracted low-cost core savings deposits. The ALCO recognizes that a portion of these increased levels of low-cost balances could shift into higher yielding alternatives in the future, particularly if interest rates rise and as confidence in financial markets strengthens, and has modeled deposit shifts out of these low-cost categories into higher-cost alternatives in the rising rate simulation scenarios presented above. Deposit balances may also be subject to possible outflow to non-bank alternatives in a rising rate environment, which may cause interest rate sensitivity to differ from the results as presented. Another significant simulation assumption is the sensitivity of core savings deposits to fluctuations in interest rates. Income simulation results assume that changes in both core savings deposit rates and balances are related to changes in short-term interest rates. The relationship between short-term interest rate changes and core deposit rate and balance changes may differ from the ALCO’s estimates used in income simulation.
It should also be noted that the static balance sheet assumption does not necessarily reflect the Corporation’s expectation for future balance sheet growth, which is a function of the business environment and customer behavior.
Mortgage-backed securities and residential real estate loans involve a level of risk that unforeseen changes in prepayment speeds may cause related cash flows to vary significantly in differing rate environments. Such changes could affect the level of reinvestment risk associated with cash flow from these instruments, as well as their market value. Changes in prepayment speeds could also increase or decrease the amortization of premium or accretion of discounts related to such instruments, thereby affecting interest income.
The Corporation also monitors the potential change in market value of its available for sale debt securities in changing interest rate environments. The purpose is to determine market value exposure that may not be captured by income simulation, but which might result in changes to the Corporation’s capital position. Results are calculated using industry-standard analytical techniques and securities data.
The following table summarizes the potential change in market value of the Corporation’s available for sale debt securities of December 31, 2021 and 2020 resulting from immediate parallel rate shifts:
(Dollars in thousands)
Security Type Down 100 Basis Points Up 200 Basis Points
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprise securities (callable) $610 ($28,698)
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
8,199 (90,747)
Trust preferred debt and other corporate debt securities 1,357 (60)
Total change in market value as of December 31, 2021 $10,166 ($119,505)
Total change in market value as of December 31, 2020 $13,481 ($69,538)
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Estimates and assumptions are necessary in the application of certain accounting policies and procedures and can be susceptible to significant change. Critical accounting policies are defined as those that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations. Management considers its accounting policy relating to the allowance for credit losses on loans to be a critical accounting policy.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The ACL on loans is management’s estimate, at the reporting date, of expected credit losses over the expected life of the loan portfolio. The ACL on loans is established through a provision for credit losses recognized in the
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Consolidated Statements of Income. Additionally, the ACL on loans is reduced by charge-offs on loans and increased by recoveries of amounts previously charged-off. At December 31, 2021 the ACL on loans totaled $39.1 million, compared to $44.1 million at December 31, 2020. A significant portion of our ACL is allocated to the commercial portfolio (both CRE and C&I). As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the ACL allocated to the total commercial portfolio was $29.8 million and $34.3 million, respectively.
Management employs a process and methodology to estimate the ACL on loans that evaluates both quantitative and qualitative factors. The methodology for evaluating quantitative factors consists of two basic components; pooling loans into portfolio segments for loans that share similar risk characteristics and identifying individually analyzed loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with loans that are pooled into portfolio segments.
For pooled loan portfolio segments, the Corporation utilizes a DCF methodology to estimate credit losses over the expected life of the loan. The methodology incorporates a probability of default and loss given default framework. Loss given default is estimated based on historical credit loss experience. Probability of default is estimated utilizing a regression model that incorporates econometric factors. The model utilizes forecasted econometric factors with a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and one-year straight-line reversion period in order to estimate the probability of default for each loan portfolio segment. The DCF methodology combines the probability of default, the loss given default, prepayment speeds and the remaining life of the loan to estimate a reserve for each loan.
The ACL for individually analyzed loans is measured using a DCF method based upon the loan’s contractual effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or, if the loan was collateral dependent, at the fair value of the collateral.
Quantitative loss factors are also supplemented by certain qualitative risk factors reflecting management’s view of how losses may vary from those represented by quantitative loss rates. Qualitative loss factors are applied to each portfolio segment with the amounts determined by historical loan charge-offs of a peer group of similar-sized regional banks.
Because the methodology is based upon historical experience and trends, current economic data, reasonable and supportable forecasts, as well as management’s judgment, factors may arise that result in different estimations. Deteriorating conditions or assumptions could lead to further increases in the ACL on loans; conversely, improving conditions or assumptions could lead to further reductions in the ACL on loans.
In estimating the ACL on loans, management considers the sensitivity of the model and significant judgments and assumptions that could result in an amount that is materially different from management’s estimate. Given the concentration of ACL allocation to the total commercial portfolio and the significant judgments made by management in deriving the qualitative loss factors, management analyzed the impact that changes in judgments could have. The range of impact was an ACL allocated to the total commercial loan portfolio between $16.0 million and $47.9 million at December 31, 2021. The sensitivity and related range of impact is a hypothetical analysis and is not intended to represent management’s judgments or assumptions of qualitative loss factors that were utilized at December 31, 2021 in estimation of the ACL on loans recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
If the assumptions underlying the determination of the ACL prove to be incorrect, the ACL may not be sufficient to cover actual loan losses and an increase to the ACL may be necessary to allow for different assumptions or adverse developments. In addition, a problem with one or more loans could require a significant increase to the ACL.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of recently issued accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Information regarding quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk appears under Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” under the caption “Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk.”

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The financial statements and supplementary data are contained herein.
Description Page
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 173)
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020
Consolidated Statements of Income For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Note 2 - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Note 3 - Cash and Due from Banks
Note 4 - Securities
Note 5 - Loans
Note 6 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Note 7 - Premises and Equipment
Note 8 - Leases
Note 9 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Note 10 - Income Taxes
Note 11 - Deposits
Note 12 - Borrowings
Note 13 - Shareholders’ Equity
Note 14 - Derivative Financial Instruments
Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements
Note 16 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Note 17 - Employee Benefits
Note 18 - Share-Based Compensation Arrangements
Note 19 - Business Segments
Note 20 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Note 21 - Earnings Per Common Share
Note 22 - Commitments and Contingencies
Note 23 - Parent Company Financial Statements
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements for external reporting 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 all 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.
As of December 31, 2021, management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management concluded that the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 was effective.
The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 has been audited by Crowe LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which follows. This report expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021.
/s/ Edward O. Handy III /s/ Ronald S. Ohsberg
Edward O. Handy III
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ronald S. Ohsberg
Senior Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
February 24, 2022
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Shareholders and the Board of Directors
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Westerly, Rhode Island
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ (the “Corporation”) 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 (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Corporation 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 COSO.
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 Corporation 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 referred to as the “financial statements”) and our report dated February 24, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for Opinion
The Corporation’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 Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Corporation’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 Corporation 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 corporation’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 corporation’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 corporation; (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 corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the corporation; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the corporation’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.
/s/ Crowe LLP
Livingston, New Jersey
February 24, 2022
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Shareholders and the Board of Directors
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Westerly, Rhode Island
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) 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 three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Corporation’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 (“COSO”) and our report dated February 24, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Explanatory Paragraph - Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for credit losses in 2020 due to the adoption of ASC 326.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Corporation’s 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 Corporation 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the 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 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 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 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 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 financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the 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.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Qualitative Factors on Total Commercial Loans
As described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation accounts for credit losses under ASC 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. ASC 326 requires the measurement of expected lifetime credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost at the reporting date. As of December 31, 2021, the balance of the allowance for credit losses on loans was $39.1 million.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management employs a process and methodology to estimate the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans that evaluates both quantitative and qualitative factors. The methodology for evaluating quantitative factors involves pooling loans into portfolio segments for loans that share similar risk characteristics. Pooled loan portfolio segments include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential real estate, home equity and other consumer loans.
For pooled loans, the Corporation utilizes a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) methodology to estimate credit losses over the expected life of the loan. The DCF methodology combines the probability of default, the loss given default, remaining life of the loan and prepayment speed assumptions to estimate a reserve for each loan. The loss rates are adjusted by current and forecasted econometric assumptions and return to the mean after the forecasted periods. These quantitative loss factors are also supplemented by certain qualitative risk factors reflecting management’s view of how losses may vary from those represented by quantitative loss rates. Qualitative loss factors are applied to each portfolio segment with the amounts determined by historical loan charge-offs of a peer group of similar-sized regional banks. Changes in these assumptions could have a material effect on the Corporation’s financial conditions or results of operations.
We identified auditing the qualitative component of the ACL on pooled loans in the commercial real estate and commercial and industrial portfolios (total commercial loans) as a critical audit matter because the methodology to determine the estimate of credit losses uses subjective judgments by management and is subject to material variability. Performing audit procedures to evaluate the qualitative factors on the commercial loans involved a high degree of auditor judgment and required significant effort, including the need to involve more experienced audit personnel.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:
•Testing the effectiveness of controls over the evaluation of the ACL on pooled loans, including controls addressing:
◦Methodology and accounting policies
◦Data inputs, judgments and calculations used to determine the qualitative loss factors.
◦Information technology general controls and application controls.
◦Management’s review of the qualitative factors.
•Substantively testing management’s process, including evaluating their judgments and assumptions, for developing the ACL on commercial loans collectively evaluated for impairment, which included:
◦Evaluation of the appropriateness of the Corporation’s accounting policies and assumptions involved in the application of ASC 326.
◦Testing the mathematical accuracy of the calculation.
◦Testing the completeness and accuracy of data used in the calculation.
◦Evaluation of the reasonableness of management’s judgments related to qualitative factors to determine if they are calculated to conform with management’s policies and were consistently applied period over period. Our evaluation considered the weight of evidence from internal and external sources and loan portfolio composition and performance.
/s/ Crowe LLP
We have served as the Corporation’s auditor since 2019.
Livingston, New Jersey
February 24, 2022
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)
December 31, 2021 2020
Assets:
Cash and due from banks $175,259 $194,143
Short-term investments 3,234 8,125
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value
40,196 61,614
Available for sale debt securities, at fair value (amortized cost $1,051,800; net of allowance for credit losses on securities of $0 at December 31, 2021; and amortized cost of $881,570; net of allowance for credit losses on securities of $0 at December 31, 2020)
1,042,859 894,571
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 13,031 30,285
Loans:
Total loans 4,272,925 4,195,990
Less: allowance for credit losses on loans 39,088 44,106
Net loans 4,233,837 4,151,884
Premises and equipment, net 28,908 28,870
Operating lease right-of-use assets 26,692 29,521
Investment in bank-owned life insurance 92,592 84,193
Goodwill 63,909 63,909
Identifiable intangible assets, net 5,414 6,305
Other assets 125,196 159,749
Total assets $5,851,127 $5,713,169
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing deposits $945,229 $832,287
Interest-bearing deposits 4,034,822 3,546,066
Total deposits 4,980,051 4,378,353
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 145,000 593,859
Junior subordinated debentures 22,681 22,681
Operating lease liabilities 29,010 31,717
Other liabilities 109,577 152,364
Total liabilities 5,286,319 5,178,974
Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock of $.0625 par value; authorized 60,000,000 shares; 17,363,457 shares issued and 17,330,818 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 17,363,457 shares issued and 17,265,337 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020
1,085 1,085
Paid-in capital 126,511 125,610
Retained earnings 458,310 418,246
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19,981) (7,391)
Treasury stock, at cost; 32,639 shares at December 31, 2021 and 98,120 shares at December 31, 2020
(1,117) (3,355)
Total shareholders’ equity 564,808 534,195
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $5,851,127 $5,713,169
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans $141,552 $145,425 $165,519
Interest on mortgage loans held for sale 1,531 1,762 1,237
Taxable interest on debt securities 14,295 20,050 26,367
Nontaxable interest on debt securities - - 18
Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock 436 2,240 2,855
Other interest income 181 459 1,667
Total interest and dividend income 157,995 169,936 197,663
Interest expense:
Deposits 12,390 25,812 37,101
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 3,800 15,806 26,168
Junior subordinated debentures 370 641 980
Other interest expense - 233 -
Total interest expense 16,560 42,492 64,249
Net interest income 141,435 127,444 133,414
Provision for credit losses (4,822) 12,342 1,575
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 146,257 115,102 131,839
Noninterest income:
Wealth management revenues 41,282 35,454 36,848
Mortgage banking revenues 28,626 47,377 14,795
Card interchange fees 4,996 4,287 4,214
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,683 2,742 3,684
Loan related derivative income 4,342 3,991 3,993
Income from bank-owned life insurance 2,925 2,491 2,354
Net realized losses on securities - - (53)
Other income 2,540 3,100 1,245
Total noninterest income 87,394 99,442 67,080
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits 87,295 82,899 72,761
Outsourced services 13,296 11,894 10,598
Net occupancy 8,449 8,023 7,821
Equipment 3,905 3,831 4,081
Legal, audit and professional fees 2,859 3,747 2,535
FDIC deposit insurance costs 1,592 1,818 618
Advertising and promotion 1,843 1,469 1,534
Amortization of intangibles 890 914 943
Debt prepayment penalties 6,930 1,413 -
Other expenses 8,405 9,376 9,849
Total noninterest expense 135,464 125,384 110,740
Income before income taxes 98,187 89,160 88,179
Income tax expense 21,317 19,331 19,061
Net income $76,870 $69,829 $69,118
Net income available to common shareholders $76,648 $69,678 $68,979
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 17,310 17,282 17,331
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 17,455 17,402 17,414
Per share information: Basic earnings per common share $4.43 $4.03 $3.98
Diluted earnings per common share $4.39 $4.00 $3.96
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Net income $76,870 $69,829 $69,118
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Net change in fair value of available for sale debt securities
(16,676) 6,655 19,988
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges
(2,566) (654) (984)
Net change in defined benefit plan obligations
6,652 (2,155) (1,932)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (12,590) 3,846 17,072
Total comprehensive income $64,280 $73,675 $86,190
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
Common
Shares
Outstanding Common
Stock Paid-in
Capital Retained
Earnings Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income Treasury
Stock Total
Balance at December 31, 2018 17,302 $1,081 $119,888 $355,524 ($28,309) $- $448,184
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - ASC 842 - - - 722 - - 722
Net income - - - 69,118 - - 69,118
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax - - - - 17,072 - 17,072
Cash dividends declared ($2.00 per share)
- - - (35,001) - - (35,001)
Share-based compensation - - 3,124 - - - 3,124
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other compensation-related equity awards, net of awards surrendered
61 4 269 - - - 273
Balance at December 31, 2019 17,363 $1,085 $123,281 $390,363 ($11,237) $- $503,492
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - ASC 326 - - - (6,108) - - (6,108)
Net income - - - 69,829 - - 69,829
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax - - - - 3,846 - 3,846
Cash dividends declared ($2.05 per share)
- - - (35,838) - - (35,838)
Share-based compensation - - 3,766 - - - 3,766
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other compensation-related equity awards, net of awards surrendered 27 - (1,437) - - 967 (470)
Treasury stock purchased under the 2019 Stock Repurchase Program (125) - - - - (4,322) (4,322)
Balance at December 31, 2020 17,265 $1,085 $125,610 $418,246 ($7,391) ($3,355) $534,195
Net income - - - 76,870 - - 76,870
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax - - - - (12,590) - (12,590)
Cash dividends declared ($2.10 per share)
- - - (36,806) - - (36,806)
Share-based compensation - - 3,316 - - - 3,316
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other compensation-related equity awards, net of awards surrendered 66 - (2,415) - - 2,238 (177)
Balance at December 31, 2021 17,331 $1,085 $126,511 $458,310 ($19,981) ($1,117) $564,808
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $76,870 $69,829 $69,118
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses (4,822) 12,342 1,575
Depreciation of premises and equipment 3,411 3,176 3,291
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities and loans 3,446 5,720 4,492
Amortization of intangibles 890 914 943
Share-based compensation 3,316 3,766 3,124
Tax benefit (expense) from stock option exercises and other equity awards
182 (103) 248
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 2,155 (3,130) (1,491)
Income from bank-owned life insurance (2,925) (2,491) (2,354)
Net gains on loan sales, including changes in fair value (28,195) (48,005) (14,332)
Net realized losses on securities - - 53
Proceeds from sales of loans, net 934,516 1,117,188 530,713
Loans originated for sale (887,341) (1,114,448) (525,675)
Decrease (increase) in operating lease right-of-use assets
2,829 (2,729) 2,131
(Decrease) increase in operating lease liabilities
(2,708) 2,856 (1,992)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 38,935 (57,730) (27,961)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities (39,747) 49,323 31,552
Net cash provided by operating activities 100,812 36,478 73,435
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of: Available for sale debt securities: Mortgage-backed (347,913) (369,166) (178,797)
Available for sale debt securities: Other (251,443) (149,899) (27,520)
Proceeds from sales of: Available for sale debt securities: Other - - 11,877
Maturities, calls and
principal payments of: Available for sale debt securities: Mortgage-backed 337,751 351,161 147,620
Available for sale debt securities: Other 82,800 176,000 108,306
Net redemption (purchases) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 17,254 20,568 (4,785)
Purchases of other equity investments, net (650) - -
Net increase in loans (27,921) (241,418) (154,502)
Purchases of loans (41,863) (51,659) (60,465)
Proceeds from the sale of property acquired through foreclosure or repossession - 1,392 2,000
Purchases of premises and equipment (3,490) (3,406) (3,132)
Proceeds from the sale of premises - - 213
Purchases of bank-owned life insurance (7,000) - -
Proceeds from surrender of bank-owned life insurance 1,526 787 326
Proceeds from sale of equity investment in real estate limited partnership 50 1,400 -
Equity investment in real estate limited partnership - - (1,256)
Net cash used in investing activities (240,899) (264,240) (160,115)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - (continued) (Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in deposits 601,698 879,471 (25,166)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances 1,294,176 1,988,500 1,982,000
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances (1,743,036) (2,536,105) (1,791,258)
Proceeds from Payment Protection Program Lending Facility - 200,628 -
Repayment of Payment Protection Program Lending Facility - (200,628) -
Treasury stock purchased - (4,322) -
Net proceeds from stock option exercises and issuance of other equity awards, net of awards surrendered (177) (470) 273
Cash dividends paid (36,349) (35,499) (34,189)
Net cash provided by financing activities 116,312 291,575 131,660
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (23,775) 63,813 44,980
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 202,268 138,455 93,475
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $178,493 $202,268 $138,455
Noncash Activities:
Loans charged-off $663 $1,317 $2,020
Loans transferred to property acquired through foreclosure or repossession - 313 2,000
In conjunction with the adoption of ASC 842, the following assets and liabilities were recognized:
Operating lease right-of-use assets - - 28,923
Operating lease liabilities - - 30,853
In conjunction with the adoption of ASC 815, the following qualifying debt securities classified as held to maturity were transferred to available for sale:
Fair value of debt securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale - - 10,316
Supplemental Disclosures:
Interest payments $18,313 $45,294 $64,496
Income tax payments 19,641 21,094 19,759
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (the “Bancorp”) is a publicly-owned registered bank holding company that has elected to be a financial holding company. The Bancorp’s subsidiaries include The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (the “Bank”), a Rhode Island chartered financial institution founded in 1800, and Weston Securities Corporation (“WSC”). Through its subsidiaries, the Bancorp offers a complete product line of financial services including commercial, residential and consumer lending, retail and commercial deposit products, and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Bancorp and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Corporation” or “Washington Trust”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Bancorp also owns the common stock of two capital trusts, which have issued trust preferred securities. These capital trusts are variable interest entities in which the Bancorp is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, are not consolidated. The capital trust’s only assets are junior subordinated debentures issued by the Bancorp, which were acquired by the capital trusts using the proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities and common stock. The Bancorp’s equity interest in the capital trusts, which is classified in other assets, and the junior subordinated debentures are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest expense on the junior subordinated debentures is included in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and to general practices of the banking industry. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management considers the allowance for credit losses on loans to be a material estimate that is particularly susceptible to change.
Short-term Investments
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity date of three months or less when purchased and are considered to be cash equivalents. The Corporation’s short-term investments may be composed of overnight federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements, money market mutual funds and U.S. Treasury bills.
Securities
Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Investments in debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost. Securities not classified as held to maturity are classified as available for sale. Securities available for sale consist of debt securities that are available for sale to respond to changes in market interest rates, liquidity needs, changes in funding sources and other similar factors. These assets are specifically identified and are carried at fair value. Changes in fair value of available for sale securities, net of applicable income taxes, are reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Washington Trust does not currently have securities designated as held to maturity and also does not maintain a trading portfolio.
Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted over the term of the securities on a method that approximates the level yield method. The amortization and accretion is included in interest income on securities. Interest income is recognized when earned. Realized gains or losses from sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
The fair values of securities may be based on either quoted market prices or third party pricing services.
The Corporation excludes accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of debt securities and reports accrued interest in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Corporation also excludes accrued interest from the estimate
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of credit losses on debt securities.
A debt security is placed on nonaccrual status at the time any principal or interest payments become more than 90 days delinquent or if full collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain. Accrued interest for a debt security placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. There were no debt securities on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and, therefore there was no accrued interest related to debt securities reversed against interest income for 2021 and 2020.
For available for sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, management first assesses whether the Corporation intends to sell, or if it is likely that the Corporation 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 a provision for credit losses charge to earnings. For debt securities available for sale that do not meet either of these criteria, management evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management considers both quantitative and qualitative factors.
A substantial portion of available for sale debt securities held by the Corporation are obligations issued by U.S. government agency and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including mortgage-backed securities. These securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major credit rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses. For these securities, management takes into consideration the long history of no credit losses and other factors to assess the risk of nonpayment even if the U.S. government were to default. As such, the Corporation utilized a zero credit loss estimate for these securities. For available for sale debt securities that are not guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, such as individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities and corporate bonds, management utilizes a third party credit modeling tool based on observable market data, which assists management in identifying any potential credit risk associated with these available for sale debt securities. This model estimates probability of default, loss given default and exposure at default for each security. In addition, qualitative factors are also considered, including the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, changes to the credit rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If a credit loss exists based on the results of this assessment, an ACL (contra asset) is recorded, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is considered market-related and is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of taxes.
Changes in the ACL on available for sale debt securities are recorded as provision for credit losses. Losses are charged against the ACL when management believes the uncollectability of an available for sale debt security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
The Bank is a member of the FHLB. The FHLB is a cooperative that provides services, including funding in the form of advances, to its member banking institutions. As a requirement of membership, the Bank must own a minimum amount of FHLB stock, calculated periodically based primarily on its level of borrowings from the FHLB. No market exists for shares of FHLB stock and therefore, it is carried at cost. FHLB stock may be redeemed at par value five years following termination of FHLB membership, subject to limitations which may be imposed by the FHLB or its regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Board, to maintain capital adequacy of the FHLB. While the Bank currently has no intentions to terminate its FHLB membership, the ability to redeem its investment in FHLB stock would be subject to the conditions imposed by the FHLB. The Bank monitors its investment to determine if impairment exists. Based on the capital adequacy and the liquidity position of the FHLB, management believes there is no impairment related to the carrying amount of FHLB stock included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021.
Other Equity Investments
The Corporation invests in equity investments without readily determinable fair value. Such equity investments are classified within other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Corporation has elected to carry equity investments without readily determinable fair value at cost, less impairment, if any, plus or minus changes in observable prices. A qualitative impairment analysis for equity investments without readily determinable fair value is performed quarterly. If the equity investment is deemed to be impaired, an impairment loss is recognized in the
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amount by which the carrying value of the equity investment exceeds its estimated fair value. The impairment loss is recognized as a reduction of other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. An impairment loss can be reversed in a subsequent period if there are observable transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer at an amount that is greater than the carrying value of the investment that was established when the impairment loss was recognized. The reversal of any impairment loss or other changes resulting from observable transactions are recognized in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Mortgage Banking Activities
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Residential mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are classified as held for sale. ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” allows for the irrevocable option to elect fair value accounting for the initial and subsequent measurement for certain financial assets and liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis that may otherwise not be required to be measured at fair value under other accounting standards. The Corporation has elected the fair value option for mortgage loans held for sale in order to better match changes in fair values of the loans with changes in the fair value of the derivative forward sale commitment contracts used to economically hedge them. Changes in the fair value of mortgage loans held for sale accounted for under the fair value option are included in mortgage banking revenues. Gains and losses on residential loan sales are recognized at the time of sale and are included in mortgage banking revenues. Upfront fees and costs related to mortgage loans held for sale for which the fair value option was elected are recognized in mortgage banking revenues as received / incurred and are not deferred.
Commissions received on mortgage loans brokered to various investors are recognized when received and included in mortgage banking revenues.
Loan Servicing Rights
When mortgage loans held for sale are sold with servicing retained, mortgage servicing right assets are recognized as separate assets. Mortgage servicing rights are originally recorded at fair value. Fair value is based on a valuation model that incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds, and default rates and losses. Mortgage servicing rights are included in other assets and are amortized as an offset to mortgage banking revenues over the period of estimated net servicing income.
Mortgage servicing rights are periodically evaluated for impairment based on their fair value. Impairment is measured on an aggregated basis by stratifying the rights based on homogeneous characteristics such as note rate and loan type. The fair value is estimated based on the present value of expected cash flows, incorporating assumptions for discount rate, prepayment speed and servicing cost. Any impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance and as a reduction to mortgage banking revenues.
Loans
Portfolio Loans
Loans are carried at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted by partial charge-offs and net of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and costs. Interest income is accrued on a level yield basis based upon principal amounts outstanding, except for loans on nonaccrual status. Deferred loan origination fees and costs are amortized as an adjustment to yield over the term of the related loans. For purchased loans, which did not show signs of credit deterioration at the time of purchase, interest income is also accrued on a level yield basis based upon principal amounts outstanding and is then further adjusted by accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium associated with the loans.
Nonaccrual Loans
Loans, with the exception of certain well-secured loans that are in the process of collection, are placed on nonaccrual status and interest recognition is suspended when such loans are 90 days or more overdue with respect to principal and/or interest, or sooner if considered appropriate by management. Well-secured loans are permitted to remain on accrual status provided that full collection of principal and interest is assured and the loan is in the process of collection. Loans are also placed on nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of management, full collection of principal and interest is doubtful. When loans are placed on nonaccrual status, interest previously accrued but not collected is
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reversed against current period income. Subsequent interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan or recognized as interest income depending on management’s assessment of the ultimate collectability of the loan. Loans are removed from nonaccrual status when they have been current as to principal and interest for a period of time, the borrower has demonstrated an ability to comply with repayment terms, and when, in management’s opinion, the loans are considered to be fully collectible.
Troubled Debt Restructured Loans
A loan that has been modified or renewed is considered to be a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when two conditions are met: 1) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and 2) concessions are made for the borrower’s benefit that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower or a transaction with similar credit risk characteristics. These concessions may include modifications of the terms of the debt such as deferral of payments, extension of maturity, reduction of principal balance, reduction of the stated interest rate other than normal market rate adjustments, or a combination of these concessions. Debt may be bifurcated with separate terms for each tranche of the restructured debt. Restructuring of a loan in lieu of aggressively enforcing the collection of the loan may benefit the Corporation by increasing the ultimate probability of collection.
TDRs are classified as accruing or non-accruing based on management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan. Loans that are already on nonaccrual status at the time of the restructuring generally remain on nonaccrual status for approximately six months before management considers such loans for return to accruing status. Accruing restructured loans are placed into nonaccrual status if and when the borrower fails to comply with the restructured terms and management deems it unlikely that the borrower will return to a status of compliance in the near term and full collection of principal and interest is in doubt.
TDRs are reported as such for at least one year from the date of the restructuring. In years after the restructuring, TDRs are removed from this classification if the restructuring did not involve a below-market rate concession and the loan is performing in accordance with their modified contractual terms for a reasonable period of time.
The Corporation elected to account for eligible loan modifications under Section 4013 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), as amended by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (the “CRRSA Act”). From March 1, 2020 through January 1, 2022, the Corporation was permitted to suspend TDR accounting requirements under GAAP for loan modifications related to the COVID-10 pandemic and on loans that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. Eligible loan modifications were not classified as TDRs and were not reported as past due provided that they were performing in accordance with the modified terms. Interest income continued to be recognized unless the loan was placed on nonaccrual status.
Individually Analyzed Loans
Individually analyzed loans are individually assessed for credit impairment and include nonaccrual commercial loans, reasonably expected TDRs, executed TDRs, and certain other loans based on the underlying risk characteristics and the discretion of management to individually analyze such loans. A TDR is considered reasonably expected no later than the point when management concludes that modification is the best course of action and it is at least reasonably possible that the troubled borrower will accept some form of concession to avoid a default.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The ACL on loans is established through a provision for credit losses recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The ACL on loans is also increased by recoveries of amounts previously charged-off and is reduced by charge-offs on loans. Loan charge-offs are recognized when management believes the collectability of the principal balance outstanding is unlikely. Full or partial charge-offs on collateral dependent individually analyzed loans are generally recognized when the collateral is deemed to be insufficient to support the carrying value of the loan.
Effective January 1, 2020, the Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC 326 and modified its accounting policy for the ACL on loans. The ACL on loans is management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the expected life of the loans at the reporting date. The Corporation made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of loans and reports accrued interest in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Corporation also excludes accrued interest from the estimate of credit losses on loans.
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The level of the ACL on loans is based on management’s ongoing review of all relevant information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the calculation of loss given default and the estimation of expected credit losses. As discussed further below, adjustments to historical information are made for differences in specific risk characteristics, such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level, or term, as well as for changes in environmental conditions, that may not be reflected in historical loss rates.
Management employs a process and methodology to estimate the ACL on loans that evaluates both quantitative and qualitative factors. The methodology for evaluating quantitative factors consists of two basic components. The first component involves pooling loans into portfolio segments for loans that share similar risk characteristics. Pooled loan portfolio segments include commercial real estate (including a commercial construction sub-segment), commercial and industrial (including a PPP sub-segment), residential real estate, home equity and other consumer loans. The second component involves identifying individually analyzed loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with loans that are pooled into portfolio segments. Individually analyzed loans include nonaccrual commercial loans, reasonably expected TDRs and executed TDRs, as well as certain other loans based on the underlying risk characteristics and the discretion of management to individually analyze such loans.
For loans that are individually analyzed, the ACL is measured using a DCF method based upon the loan’s contractual effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, at the fair value of the collateral. Factors management considers when measuring the extent of expected credit loss include payment status, collateral value, borrower financial condition, guarantor support and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. For collateral dependent loans for which repayment is to be provided substantially through the sale of the collateral, management adjusts the fair value for estimated costs to sell. For collateral dependent loans for which repayment is to be provided substantially through the operation of the collateral, such as accruing TDRs, estimated costs to sell are not incorporated into the measurement. Management may also adjust appraised values to reflect estimated market value declines or apply other discounts to appraised values for unobservable factors resulting from its knowledge of circumstances associated with the collateral.
For pooled loans, the Corporation utilizes a DCF methodology to estimate credit losses over the expected life of the loan. The life of the loan excludes expected extensions, renewals and modifications, unless the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract terms and not unconditionally cancellable by the Corporation. The methodology incorporates a probability of default and loss given default framework. Default triggers include the loan has become past due by 90 or more days, a charge-off has occurred, the loan has been placed on nonaccrual status, the loan has been modified in a TDR or the loan is risk-rated as special mention or classified. Loss given default is estimated based on historical credit loss experience. Probability of default is estimated utilizing a regression model that incorporates econometric factors. These factors are selected based on the correlation of the factor to historical credit losses for each portfolio segment. In the first quarter of 2021, management updated its ACL methodology for pooled loans to incorporate additional econometric factors in the determination of the probability of default for each loan portfolio segment. Effective January 1, 2021, the national unemployment rate (“NUR”) and gross domestic product econometric factors are utilized for the commercial real estate and other consumer loan portfolio segments; the NUR and national home price index econometric factors are utilized for the residential real estate and home equity portfolio segments; and the NUR econometric factor is utilized for the commercial & industrial loan portfolio segment. Prior to January 1, 2021, solely the NUR was used in the determination of the probability of default for each loan portfolio segment. To estimate the probability of default, the model utilizes forecasted econometric factors over a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period. After the forecast period, the model reverts to the historical mean of the respective econometric factor and the associated probability of default on a straight-line basis over a one-year reversion period. The DCF methodology combines the probability of default, the loss given default, prepayment speeds and the remaining life of the loan to estimate a reserve for each loan. The sum of all the loan level reserves are aggregated for each portfolio segment and a loss rate factor is derived.
Quantitative loss factors are also supplemented by certain qualitative risk factors reflecting management’s view of how losses may vary from those represented by quantitative loss rates. These qualitative risk factors include: 1) 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; 2) changes in international, national, regional, and local
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economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, including the condition of various market segments; 3) changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and in the terms of loans; 4) changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; 5) changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of nonaccrual loans, and the volume and severity of adversely classified or rated loans; 6) changes in the quality of the institution’s credit review system; 7) changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans; 8) the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations; and 9) the effect of other external factors such as legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the institution’s existing portfolio. Qualitative loss factors are applied to each portfolio segment with the amounts determined by historical loan charge-offs of a peer group of similar-sized regional banks.
Because the methodology is based upon historical experience and trends, current economic data, reasonable and supportable forecasts, as well as management’s judgment, factors may arise that result in different estimations. Deteriorating conditions or assumptions could lead to further increases in the ACL on loans, conversely improving conditions or assumptions could lead to further reductions in the ACL on loans. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the ACL on loans. Such agencies may require additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. The ACL on loans is an estimate, and ultimate losses may vary from management’s estimate.
Prior to January 1, 2020, the allowance for loan losses was based on an incurred loss methodology and represented management’s estimate of the risk of loss inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The level of the allowance was based on management’s ongoing review of the growth and composition of the loan portfolio, historical loss experience, estimated loss emergence period (the period from the event that triggers the eventual default until the actual loss was recognized with a charge-off), economic conditions, analysis of asset quality and credit quality levels and trends, the performance of individual loans in relation to contract terms and other pertinent factors.
A methodology was used to systematically measure the amount of estimated loan loss exposure inherent in the loan portfolio for the purposes of establishing a sufficient allowance for loan losses. The methodology included: (1) the identification of loss allocations for individual loans deemed to be impaired and (2) the application of loss allocation factors for non-impaired loans based on historical loss experience and estimated loss emergence period, with adjustments for various exposures that management believed were not adequately represented by historical loss experience.
Loss allocations for loans deemed to be impaired were measured using a discounted cash flow method based upon the loan’s contractual effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price, or, if the loan was collateral dependent, at the fair value of the collateral. For loans that were collectively evaluated, loss allocation factors were derived by analyzing historical loss experience by loan segment over an established look-back period deemed to be relevant to the inherent risk of loss in the portfolios. Loans were segmented by loan type, collateral type, delinquency status and loan risk rating, where applicable. These loss allocation factors were adjusted to reflect the loss emergence period. These amounts were supplemented by certain qualitative risk factors reflecting management’s view of how losses may vary from those represented by historical loss rates. The qualitative risk factors were the same as those considered under the ASC 326 accounting policy described above.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Commitments
The ACL on unfunded commitments is management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the expected contractual term (or life) in which the Corporation is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Corporation. Unfunded commitments for home equity lines of credit and commercial demand loans are considered unconditionally cancellable for regulatory capital purposes and, therefore, are excluded from the calculation to estimate the ACL on unfunded commitments. For each portfolio, estimated loss rates and funding factors are applied to the corresponding balance of unfunded commitments. For each portfolio, the estimated loss rates applied to unfunded commitments are the same quantitative and qualitative loss rates applied to the corresponding on-balance sheet amounts in determining the ACL on loans. The estimated funding factor applied to unfunded commitments represents the likelihood that the funding will occur and is based upon the Corporation’s average historical utilization rate for each portfolio.
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The ACL on unfunded commitments is included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The ACL on unfunded commitments is adjusted through a provision for credit losses recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Premises and Equipment
Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation for financial reporting purposes is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the expected lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Expected lease terms include lease renewal options to the extent that the exercise of such renewals is reasonably assured. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized while the costs of current maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses. The estimated useful lives of premises and improvements range from 5 to 40 years. For furniture, fixtures and equipment, the estimated useful lives range from 3 to 20 years.
Leases
The Corporation has committed to rent premises used in business operations under non-cancelable operating leases and determines if an arrangement meets the definition of a lease upon inception.
Operating leases to be recorded on the balance sheet, through the recognition of an operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and an operating lease liability at the commencement date of the new lease. ROU assets represent a right to use an underlying asset for the contractual lease term. Operating lease liabilities represent an obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease.
The Corporation’s leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, therefore the Corporation uses its incremental collateralized borrowing rates commensurate with the underlying lease terms to determine the present value of operating lease liabilities.
The Corporation’s operating lease agreements contain both lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. The Corporation’s lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees.
Operating leases with terms of 12 months or less are included in ROU assets and operating lease liabilities recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease terms include options to extend when it is reasonably certain that the Corporation will exercise such options, determined on a lease-by-lease basis.
Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease components, such as consumer price index adjustments, are expensed as incurred and not included in ROU assets and operating lease liabilities.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance
The investment in BOLI represents the cash surrender value of life insurance policies on the lives of certain employees who have provided positive consent allowing the Bank to be the beneficiary of such policies. Increases in the cash value of the policies, as well as insurance proceeds received, are recorded in noninterest income and are not subject to income taxes. The financial strength of the insurance carrier is reviewed prior to the purchase of BOLI and annually thereafter.
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of the acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, defined as the segment level, at least annually in the fourth quarter or more frequently whenever events or circumstances occur that indicate that it is more-likely-than-not that an impairment loss has occurred. In assessing impairment, the Corporation has the option to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of such events or circumstances, we determine it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then we would not be required to perform an impairment test.
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The quantitative impairment analysis requires a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value to identify potential impairment. Goodwill impairment exists when a reporting unit’s carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. Significant judgment is applied when goodwill is assessed for impairment. This judgment includes, but may not be limited to, the selection of appropriate discount rates, the identification of relevant market comparables and the development of cash flow projections. The selection and weighting of the various fair value techniques may result in a higher or lower fair value. Judgment is applied in determining the weightings that are most representative of fair value.
Intangible assets identified in acquisitions consist of advisory contracts. The value attributed to intangible assets was based on the time period over which they are expected to generate economic benefits. Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated lives using a method that approximates the amount of economic benefits that are realized by the Corporation.
Intangible assets with definite lives are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If applicable, the Corporation tests each of the intangibles by comparing the carrying value of the intangible asset to the sum of undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its undiscounted cash flows, then an impairment loss would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Impairment would result in a write-down to the estimated fair value based on the anticipated discounted future cash flows. The remaining useful life of the intangible assets that are being amortized is also evaluated to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other than Goodwill
Long-lived assets, including premises and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. Impairment losses on assets to be disposed of, if any, are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal.
Property Acquired through Foreclosure or Repossession
Property acquired through foreclosure or repossession is carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value of such assets is determined based on independent appraisals and other relevant factors. Any write-down to fair value at the time of foreclosure or repossession is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure or repossession, a valuation allowance is maintained for declines in market value and for estimated selling expenses. Upon sale of foreclosed property, any excess of the carrying value over the sales proceeds is recognized as a loss on sale. Any excess of sales proceeds over the carrying value of the foreclosed property is first applied as a recovery to the valuation allowance, if any, with the remainder being recognized as a gain on sale. Changes to the valuation allowance, expenses associated with ownership of these properties, and gains and losses from their sale are included in foreclosed property costs.
Loans that are substantively repossessed include only those loans for which the Corporation has obtained control of the collateral, but has not completed legal foreclosure proceedings.
Investment in Real Estate Limited Partnerships
The Bank invests in real estate limited partnerships that renovate, own and operate low-income housing complexes. The Bank neither actively participates nor has a controlling interest in the real estate limited partnerships. The carrying value of such investments is recorded in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Investments in real estate limited partnerships are accounted for using the proportional amortization method. Unfunded commitments for future capital contributions are recognized and recorded in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Under the proportional amortization method, the investment is amortized over the same tax period and in proportion to the total tax benefits expected to be allocated to the Bank. The amortization is recognized as a component of income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. In addition, operating losses and tax credits generated by the partnership are also recorded as a reduction to income tax expense.
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Transfers and Servicing of Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities
The accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities is based on consistent application of a financial components approach that focuses on control. This approach distinguishes transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers that are secured borrowings. Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Corporation, (2) the transferee obtains the right to pledge or exchange the transferred assets with no conditions that constrain the transferee and provide more than a trivial benefit to the Corporation, and (3) the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. If a transfer does not meet the criteria for a sale, the transfer is accounted for as a secured borrowing with a pledge of collateral.
Wealth Management Assets Under Administration
AUA represents assets held in a fiduciary or agency capacity for wealth management clients and are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as these are not assets of the Corporation.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, provides a revenue recognition framework for contracts with customers unless those contracts are within the scope of other accounting standards.
Revenue from contracts with customers is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with a customer. The Corporation recognizes revenue from contracts with customers when it satisfies its performance obligations. The performance obligations are generally satisfied as services are rendered and can either be satisfied at a point in time or over time.
The Corporation recognizes revenue that is transactional in nature and such revenue is earned at a point in time. Revenue that is recognized at a point in time includes card interchange fees (fee income related to debit card transactions), ATM fees, wire transfer fees, overdraft charge fees, and stop-payment and returned check fees. Such revenue is derived from transactional information and is recognized as revenue immediately as the transactions occur or upon providing the service to complete the customer’s transaction.
The Corporation recognizes revenue over a period of time, generally monthly, as services are performed and performance obligations are satisfied. Such revenue includes wealth management revenues and service charges on deposit accounts. Wealth management revenues are categorized as either asset-based revenues or transaction-based revenues. Asset-based revenues include trust and investment management fees that are earned based upon a percentage of asset values under administration. Transaction-based revenues include tax preparation fees, commissions and other service fees. Fee revenue from service charges on deposit accounts represent the service charges assessed to customers who hold deposit accounts at the Bank.
In certain cases, other parties are involved with providing services to our customers. If the Corporation is a principal in the transaction (providing services itself or through a third party on its behalf), revenues are reported based on the gross consideration received from the customer and any related expenses are reported gross in noninterest expense. If the Corporation is an agent in the transaction (referring customers to another party to provide services), the Corporation reports its net fee or commission retained as revenue.
For certain commissions and incentives, such as those paid to employees in our wealth management services and commercial banking segments in order to obtain customer contracts, contract cost assets are established. The contract cost assets are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life that the asset is expected to generate benefits. Contract cost assets are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amortization of contract cost assets is recorded within salaries and employee benefits expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Pension Costs
Pension benefits are accounted for using the net periodic benefit cost method, which recognizes the compensation cost of an employee’s pension benefit over that employee’s approximate service period. Pension benefit costs and benefit
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obligations incorporate various actuarial and other assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, rates of return on plan assets and compensation increases. Management evaluates these assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to so do. The effect of modifications to those assumptions is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized to net periodic cost over future periods.
The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is recognized within salaries and employee benefits expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. All other components of net periodic benefit cost are recognized in other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The funded status of defined benefit pension plans, measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligation, is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The changes in the funded status of the defined benefit plans, including actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs and credits, are recognized in comprehensive income in the year in which the changes occur.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation plans provide for awards of stock options and other equity incentives, including restricted stock units and performance share units.
Compensation expense for awards is recognized over the service period based on the fair value at the date of grant. Grant date fair value for stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Awards of restricted stock units and performance share units are valued at the fair market value of the Bancorp’s common stock as of the award date. Performance share unit compensation expense is based on the most recent performance assumption available and is adjusted as assumptions change. Forfeitures are recognized when they occur. Vested equity awards are issued from treasury stock, when available, or from authorized but unissued stock.
Excess tax benefits (expenses) result when tax return deductions differ from recognized share-based compensation cost that are determined using the grant-date fair value approach for financial statement purposes. Excess tax benefits (expenses) related to the settlement of share-based awards are recorded as a decrease (increase) to income tax expense. Excess tax benefits (expenses) on the settlement of share-based awards are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as an operating activity.
Dividends on restricted stock units are nonforfeitable and paid quarterly in conjunction with dividends declared and paid to common shareholders. Dividends on performance share units are accrued based on the most recent performance assumptions available and paid upon the issuance of the award, once vested.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense is determined based on the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Additionally, a liability for unrecognized tax benefits is recorded for uncertain tax positions taken by the Corporation on its tax returns for which there is less than a 50% likelihood of being recognized upon a tax examination.
The Corporation records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Penalties, if incurred, would be recognized as a component of income tax expense.
Segment Reporting
The Corporation manages its operations through two reportable business segments, consisting of Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services. Additional information on the segments is presented in Note 19.
Management uses an allocation methodology to allocate income and expenses to the business lines. Direct activities are assigned to the appropriate business segment to which the activity relates. Indirect activities, such as corporate, technology and other support functions, are allocated to business segments primarily based upon full-time equivalent
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employee computations.
Segment reporting results may be restated, when necessary, to reflect changes in organizational structure or allocation methodology. Any changes in estimates and allocations that may affect the reported results of any business segment will not affect the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Corporation as a whole.
Earnings Per Common Share (“EPS”)
EPS is calculated utilizing the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share of each class of stock according to dividends and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Share-based awards that entitle holders to receive non-forfeitable dividends before vesting are considered participating securities (i.e. restricted stock units), not subject to performance-based measures. These participating securities are included in the earnings allocation for computing basic earnings per share under this method. Undistributed income is allocated to common shareholders and participating securities under the two-class method based upon the proportion of each to the total weighted average shares available. Under the two-class method, basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares determined for the basic earnings per common share computation plus the dilutive effect on common shares outstanding, using the treasury stock method.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as all changes in equity, except for those resulting from transactions with shareholders. Net income is a component of comprehensive income. All other components are referred to in the aggregate as other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) includes the after-tax effect of net changes in the fair value of securities available for sale, net changes in fair value of cash flow hedges and net changes in defined benefit pension plan obligations.
Cash Flows
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and other short-term investments.
Guarantees
Standby letters of credit are considered a guarantee of the Corporation. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Under the standby letters of credit, the Corporation is required to make payments to the beneficiary of the letters of credit upon request by the beneficiary contingent upon the customer’s failure to perform under the terms of the underlying contract with the beneficiary.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and are measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and resulting designation.
For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when gains or losses are realized.
For derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in fair value of the derivative instruments are recognized in earnings, in noninterest income.
The accrued net settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense based on the item being hedged. Changes in fair value of derivatives, including accrued net settlements that do not qualify for hedge accounting, are reported in noninterest income.
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When a cash flow hedge is discontinued, but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transaction is still expected to occur, changes in value that were accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) are amortized or accreted into earnings over the same periods that the hedged transactions will affect earnings.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The required disclosures about fair value measurements have been included in Note 15.
Note 2 - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2021
Income Taxes - ASC 745
Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASU 2019-12”), was issued in December 2019 to simplify the accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. Certain provisions under ASU 2019-12 require prospective application, some require modified retrospective application through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption, while other provisions require retrospective application to all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASU 2019-12 effective January 1, 2021 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
Receivables - ASC 310
Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-08, “Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs” (“ASU 2020-08”), was issued in October 2020 to provide further clarification and update the previously issued guidance in ASU 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20: Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (“ASU 2017-08”). ASU 2017-08 shortened the amortization period for certain callable debt securities purchased at a premium by requiring that the premium be amortized to the earliest call date. The Corporation early adopted the provisions of ASU 2017-08, effective January 1, 2017. ASU 2020-08 requires that at each reporting period, to the extent that the amortized cost of an individual callable debt security exceeds the amount repayable by the issuer at the next call date, the excess premium shall be amortized to the next call date. ASU 2020-08 was effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020 and early adoption was not permitted. The provisions under ASU 2020-08 were required to be applied prospectively. The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASU 2020-08 effective January 1, 2021 and the adoption did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards Pending Adoption
Business Combinations - ASC 805
Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-08, “Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2021-08”), was issued in October 2021 to clarify the accounting for contract cost assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination. Under current GAAP, an acquirer generally recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination at fair value on the acquisition date. The provisions of ASU 2021-08 clarify that contract cost assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination should be accounted for in accordance with ASC 606 as if the acquirer had originated the contracts. ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The provisions under ASU 2021-08 are required to be applied prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2021-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 - Cash and Due from Banks
Cash and due from banks includes cash on hand, cash items in process of collection, cash on deposit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (“FRBB”) and other correspondent banks and cash pledged to derivative counterparties.
The Bank maintains certain average reserve balances to meet the requirements of the FRBB. Some or all of these reserve requirements may be satisfied with vault cash. Effective March 26, 2020, the FRBB reduced the reserve
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requirement ratios to zero percent to eliminate the need for depository institutions, such as the Bank, to maintain balances in accounts at the FRBB to satisfy reserve requirements. As a result, there were no reserve balances included in cash and due from banks in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Cash and due from banks included interest-bearing deposits in other banks of $128.3 million and $138.4 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Restricted cash and due from banks balances represent cash collateral pledged to derivative counterparties. See Note 14 for additional disclosure regarding cash collateral pledged to derivative counterparties.
Note 4 - Securities
Available for Sale Debt Securities
The following tables present the amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses, ACL on securities and fair value of securities by major security type and class of security:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Allowance for Credit Losses Fair Value
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$200,953 $12 ($4,511) $- $196,454
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
828,319 6,850 (10,207) - 824,962
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
9,373 - (235) - 9,138
Corporate bonds
13,155 - (850) - 12,305
Total available for sale debt securities $1,051,800 $6,862 ($15,803) $- $1,042,859
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2020 Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Allowance for Credit Losses Fair Value
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$131,186 $628 ($145) $- $131,669
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
725,890 14,942 (527) - 740,305
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
13,341 - (672) - 12,669
Corporate bonds
11,153 - (1,225) - 9,928
Total available for sale debt securities $881,570 $15,570 ($2,569) $- $894,571
Accrued interest receivable on available for sale debt securities totaled $2.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, securities with a fair value of $332.0 million and $291.9 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral for FHLB borrowings, potential borrowings with the FRBB, certain public deposits and for other purposes. See Note 12 for additional discussion of FHLB borrowings.
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The schedule of maturities of available for sale debt securities is presented below. Mortgage-backed securities are included based on weighted average maturities, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. All other debt securities are included based on contractual maturities. Actual maturities may differ from amounts presented because certain issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
(Dollars in thousands) Available for Sale
December 31, 2021 Amortized Cost Fair Value
Due in one year or less $159,936 $159,288
Due after one year to five years
383,094 381,503
Due after five years to ten years
403,300 397,503
Due after ten years
105,470 104,565
Total securities
$1,051,800 $1,042,859
Included in the above table are debt securities with an amortized cost balance of $223.0 million and a fair value of $217.4 million at December 31, 2021 that are callable at the discretion of the issuers. Final maturities of the callable securities range from 2 years to 15 years, with call features ranging from 1 month to 2 years.
The following table summarizes amounts relating to sales of securities:
(Dollars in thousands)
For the periods ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Proceeds from sales $- $- $11,877
Gross realized gains $- $- $-
Gross realized losses - - (53)
Net realized losses on securities $- $- ($53)
Assessment of Available for Sale Debt Securities for Impairment
Management assesses the decline in fair value of investment securities on a regular basis. Unrealized losses on debt securities may occur from current market conditions, increases in interest rates since the time of purchase, a structural change in an investment, volatility of earnings of a specific issuer, or deterioration in credit quality of the issuer. Management evaluates both qualitative and quantitative factors to assess whether an impairment exists.
The following tables summarize temporarily impaired securities, segregated by length of time the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
(Dollars in thousands) Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
December 31, 2021 # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
12 $152,733 ($3,313) 6 $43,202 ($1,198) 18 $195,935 ($4,511)
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
41 514,419 (7,270) 21 108,983 (2,937) 62 623,402 (10,207)
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
- - - 3 9,138 (235) 3 9,138 (235)
Corporate bonds - - - 4 12,305 (850) 4 12,305 (850)
Total temporarily impaired securities
53 $667,152 ($10,583) 34 $173,628 ($5,220) 87 $840,780 ($15,803)
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(Dollars in thousands) Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
December 31, 2020 # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses # Fair
Value Unrealized
Losses
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
6 $63,856 ($145) - $- $- 6 $63,856 ($145)
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
16 107,283 (527) - - - 16 107,283 (527)
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
- - - 5 12,669 (672) 5 12,669 (672)
Corporate bonds - - - 3 9,928 (1,225) 3 9,928 (1,225)
Total temporarily impaired securities
22 $171,139 ($672) 8 $22,597 ($1,897) 30 $193,736 ($2,569)
Deterioration in credit quality of the underlying issuers of the securities, deterioration in the condition of the financial services industry, worsening of the current economic environment, or declines in real estate values, among other things, may further affect the fair value of these securities and increase the potential that certain unrealized losses be designated as credit losses, and the Corporation may incur write-downs.
Obligations of U.S. Government Agency and U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprise Securities, including Mortgage-Backed Securities
The gross unrealized losses on U.S. government agency and U.S. government-sponsored debt securities, including mortgage-backed securities, were primarily attributable to relative changes in interest rates since the time of purchase. The contractual cash flows for these securities are guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. The issuers of these securities continue to make timely principal and interest payments and none of these securities were past due at December 31, 2021. Management believes that the unrealized losses on these debt securities are a function of changes in investment spreads and interest rate movements and not changes in credit quality. Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. Furthermore, the Corporation does not intend to sell these securities and it is likely that the Corporation will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis, which may be maturity. Therefore, no ACL on securities was recorded at December 31, 2021.
Individual Name Issuer Trust Preferred Debt Securities
Included in debt securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2021 were three trust preferred securities issued by three individual companies in the banking sector. Based on the information available through the filing date of this report, all individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities held in our portfolio continue to accrue interest and make payments as expected with no payment deferrals or defaults on the part of the issuers. Management reviewed the collectability of these securities taking into consideration such factors as the financial condition of the issuers, reported regulatory capital ratios of the issuers, credit ratings, including ratings in effect as of the reporting period date as well as credit rating changes between the reporting period date and the filing date of this report, and other information. As of December 31, 2021, there were two individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities with an amortized cost of $4.0 million and unrealized losses of $129 thousand that were rated below investment grade by S&P. We noted no additional downgrades to below investment grade between December 31, 2021 and the filing date of this report. Management believes the unrealized losses on these debt securities are primarily attributable to changes in the investment spreads and interest rates and not material changes in the credit quality of the issuers of the debt securities. Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. Furthermore, the Corporation does not intend to sell these securities and it is likely that the Corporation will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis, which may be maturity. Therefore, no ACL on securities was recorded at December 31, 2021.
Corporate Bonds
At December 31, 2021, the Corporation had four corporate bond holdings with unrealized losses totaling $850 thousand. These investment grade corporate bonds were issued by large corporations in the financial services industry. The issuers of these securities continue to make timely interest payments and none of these securities were
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past due at December 31, 2021. Management reviewed the collectability of these securities taking into consideration such factors as the financial condition of the issuers, reported regulatory capital ratios of the issuers, credit ratings, including ratings in effect as of the reporting period date, as well as credit rating changes between the reporting period date and the filing date of this report, and other information. Management believes the unrealized losses on these debt securities are primarily attributable to changes in the investment spreads and interest rates and not changes in the credit quality of the issuers of the debt securities. Management expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. Furthermore, the Corporation does not intend to sell these securities and it is likely that the Corporation will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis, which may be maturity. Therefore, no allowance for credit losses was recorded at December 31, 2021.
Note 5 - Loans
The following is a summary of loans:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate (1)
$1,639,062 $1,633,024
Commercial & industrial (2)
641,555 817,408
Total commercial 2,280,617 2,450,432
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate (3)
1,726,975 1,467,312
Consumer:
Home equity
247,697 259,185
Other (4)
17,636 19,061
Total consumer 265,333 278,246
Total loans (5)
$4,272,925 $4,195,990
(1)Commercial real estate (“CRE”) consists of commercial mortgages primarily secured by income-producing property, as well as construction and development loans. Construction and development loans are made to businesses for land development or the on-site construction of industrial, commercial, or residential buildings.
(2)Commercial & industrial (“C&I”) consists of loans to businesses and individuals, a portion of which are fully or partially collateralized by real estate. C&I also includes $38.0 million and $199.8 million, respectively, of PPP loans as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(3)Residential real estate consists of mortgage and homeowner construction loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties.
(4)Other consists of loans to individuals secured by general aviation aircraft and other personal installment loans.
(5)Includes net unamortized loan origination costs of $6.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020 and net unamortized premiums on loans purchased from and serviced by other financial institutions of $414 thousand and $787 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Loan balances exclude accrued interest receivable of $10.3 million and $11.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, loans amounting to $2.2 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively, were pledged as collateral to the FHLB under a blanket pledge agreement and to the FRBB for the discount window. See Note 12 for additional disclosure regarding borrowings.
As disclosed in Note 1, the Corporation elected to account for eligible loan modifications under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, as amended by the CRRSA Act. Through December 31, 2021, we processed loan payment deferral modifications, or “deferments”, on 654 loans totaling $727.7 million, of which active deferments remain on 2 loans totaling $9.7 million. The majority of these modifications qualified as eligible loan modifications under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, as amended, and therefore, were not required to be classified as TDRs and were not reported as past due. See additional disclosure regarding TDRs below.
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Concentrations of Credit Risk
A significant portion of our loan portfolio is concentrated among borrowers in southern New England and a substantial portion of the portfolio is collateralized by real estate in this area. The ability of single family residential and consumer borrowers to honor their repayment commitments is generally dependent on the level of overall economic activity within the market area and real estate values. The ability of commercial borrowers to honor their repayment commitments is dependent on the general economy, as well as the health of the real estate economic sector in the Corporation’s market area.
Past Due Loans
Past due status is based on the contractual payment terms of the loan. The following tables present an aging analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans:
(Dollars in thousands) Days Past Due
December 31, 2021 30-59 60-89 Over 90 Total Past Due Current Total Loans
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$- $- $- $- $1,639,062 $1,639,062
Commercial & industrial
3 - - 3 641,552 641,555
Total commercial 3 - - 3 2,280,614 2,280,617
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
1,784 3,176 4,662 9,622 1,717,353 1,726,975
Consumer:
Home equity
580 77 108 765 246,932 247,697
Other
21 - - 21 17,615 17,636
Total consumer 601 77 108 786 264,547 265,333
Total loans $2,388 $3,253 $4,770 $10,411 $4,262,514 $4,272,925
(Dollars in thousands) Days Past Due
December 31, 2020 30-59 60-89 Over 90 Total Past Due Current Total Loans
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$265 $- $- $265 $1,632,759 $1,633,024
Commercial & industrial
1 2 - 3 817,405 817,408
Total commercial 266 2 - 268 2,450,164 2,450,432
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
4,466 701 5,172 10,339 1,456,973 1,467,312
Consumer:
Home equity
894 129 644 1,667 257,518 259,185
Other
23 7 88 118 18,943 19,061
Total consumer 917 136 732 1,785 276,461 278,246
Total loans $5,649 $839 $5,904 $12,392 $4,183,598 $4,195,990
Included in past due loans as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, were nonaccrual loans of $9.4 million and $8.5 million, respectively. In addition, all loans 90 days or more past due at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were classified as nonaccrual.
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Nonaccrual Loans
The following is a summary of nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
$- $-
Commercial & industrial
- -
Total commercial - -
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
13,576 11,981
Consumer:
Home equity
627 1,128
Other
- 88
Total consumer 627 1,216
Total nonaccrual loans $14,203 $13,197
Accruing loans 90 days or more past due $- $-
Nonaccrual loans of $4.8 million and $4.7 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were current as to the payment of principal and interest. In addition, no ACL was deemed necessary on nonaccrual loans with a carrying value of $4.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, nonaccrual loans secured by one- to four-family residential property amounting to $1.5 million and $3.4 million, respectively, were in process of foreclosure.
There were no significant commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2021.
The following table presents interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans:
(Dollars in thousands) Interest Income Recognized
Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate $- $-
Commercial & industrial - 2
Total commercial - 2
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate 459 379
Consumer:
Home equity 52 35
Other 1 -
Total consumer 53 35
Total $512 $416
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The recorded investment in TDRs consists of unpaid principal balance, net of charge-offs and unamortized deferred loan origination fees and costs. For accruing TDRs, the recorded investment also includes accrued interest.
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The following table presents the recorded investment in TDRs and other pertinent information:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Accruing TDRs $16,564 $13,418
Nonaccrual TDRs 2,819 2,345
Total TDRs $19,383 $15,763
Specific reserves on TDRs included in the ACL on loans $148 $159
Additional commitments to lend to borrowers with TDRs $- $-
The following table presents TDRs occurring during the period indicated and the recorded investment pre- and post- modification:
(Dollars in thousands) Outstanding Recorded Investment
# of Loans Pre-Modifications Post-Modifications
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate
2 3 $9,859 $1,798 $9,859 $1,798
Commercial & industrial
- 5 - 6,844 - 6,844
Total commercial 2 8 9,859 8,642 9,859 8,642
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate
- 11 - 5,943 - 5,943
Consumer:
Home equity
- 4 - 873 - 873
Other
- - - - - -
Total consumer - 4 $- $873 $- $873
Total 2 23 $9,859 $15,458 $9,859 $15,458
The following table presents TDRs occurring during the period indicated by type of modification:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020
Below-market interest rate concession $- $-
Payment deferral - 7,704
Maturity / amortization concession - -
Interest only payments 9,859 6,384
Combination (1)
- 1,370
Total $9,859 $15,458
(1) Loans included in this classification were modified with a combination of any two of the concessions listed in this table.
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The following table presents information on TDRs modified within the previous 12 months for which there was a payment default:
(Dollars in thousands) # of Loans Recorded Investment
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020
Commercial:
Commercial real estate - 1 $- $850
Commercial & industrial - - - -
Residential real estate:
Residential real estate - 2 - 1,299
Consumer:
Home equity - 2 - 118
Other - - - -
Total - 5 $- $2,267
Individually Analyzed Loans
Individually analyzed loans include nonaccrual commercial loans, reasonably expected TDRs, executed TDRs, and certain other loans based on the underlying risk characteristics and the discretion of management to individually analyze such loans.
As of December 31, 2021, the carrying value of individually analyzed loans amounted to $21.1 million, of which $14.4 million were considered collateral dependent. For collateral dependent loans where management has determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment of the loan is to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the ACL is measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date.
The following table presents the carrying value of collateral dependent individually analyzed loans:
(Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Carrying Value Related Allowance Carrying Value Related Allowance
Commercial:
Commercial real estate (1)
$10,603 $- $1,792 $-
Commercial & industrial (2)
- - 451 -
Total commercial 10,603 - 2,243 -
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate (3)
3,803 534 5,947 38
Consumer:
Home equity (3)
- - 254 183
Other
- - - -
Total consumer - - 254 183
Total $14,406 $534 $8,444 $221
(1) Secured by income-producing property.
(2) Secured by business assets.
(3) Secured by one- to four-family residential properties.
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Credit Quality Indicators
Commercial
The Corporation utilizes an internal rating system to assign a risk to each of its commercial loans. Loans are rated on a scale of 1 to 10. This scale can be assigned to three broad categories including “pass” for ratings 1 through 6, “special mention” for 7-rated loans, and “classified” for loans rated 8, 9 or 10. The loan risk rating system takes into consideration parameters including the borrower’s financial condition, the borrower’s performance with respect to loan terms, the adequacy of collateral, the adequacy of guarantees and other credit quality characteristics. For non-impaired loans, the Corporation takes the risk rating into consideration along with other credit attributes in the establishment of an appropriate allowance for loan losses. See Note 6 for additional information.
A description of the commercial loan categories is as follows:
Pass - Loans with acceptable credit quality, defined as ranging from superior or very strong to a status of lesser stature. Superior or very strong credit quality is characterized by a high degree of cash collateralization or strong balance sheet liquidity. Lesser stature loans have an acceptable level of credit quality, but may exhibit some weakness in various credit metrics such as collateral adequacy, cash flow, performance or may be in an industry or of a loan type known to have a higher degree of risk. These weaknesses may be mitigated by secondary sources of repayment, including Small Business Administration (“SBA”) guarantees.
Special Mention - Loans with potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s position as creditor at some future date. Special Mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Examples of these conditions include but are not limited to outdated or poor quality financial data, strains on liquidity and leverage, losses or negative trends in operating results, marginal cash flow, weaknesses in occupancy rates or trends in the case of commercial real estate and frequent delinquencies.
Classified - Loans identified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” based on criteria consistent with guidelines provided by banking regulators. A “substandard” loan has defined weaknesses which make payment default or principal exposure likely, but not yet certain. Such loans are apt to be dependent upon collateral liquidation, a secondary source of repayment or an event outside of the normal course of business. The loans are closely watched and are either already on nonaccrual status or may be placed on nonaccrual status when management determines there is uncertainty of collectability. A “doubtful” loan is placed on nonaccrual status and has a high probability of loss, but the extent of the loss is difficult to quantify due to dependency upon collateral having a value that is difficult to determine or upon some near-term event which lacks certainty. A loan in the “loss” category is considered generally uncollectible or the timing or amount of payments cannot be determined. “Loss” is not intended to imply that the loan has no recovery value, but rather, it is not practical or desirable to continue to carry the asset.
The Corporation’s procedures call for loan risk ratings and classifications to be revised whenever information becomes available that indicates a change is warranted. On a quarterly basis, management reviews a watched asset list, which generally consists of commercial loans that are risk-rated 6 or worse, highly leveraged transaction loans, high-volatility commercial real estate, loans with active deferrals resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and other selected loans. Management’s review focuses on the current status of the loans, the appropriateness of risk ratings and strategies to improve the credit.
An annual credit review program is conducted by a third party to provide an independent evaluation of the creditworthiness of the commercial loan portfolio, the quality of the underwriting and credit risk management practices and the appropriateness of the risk rating classifications. This review is supplemented with selected targeted internal reviews of the commercial loan portfolio.
Residential and Consumer
Management monitors the relatively homogeneous residential real estate and consumer loan portfolios on an ongoing basis using delinquency information by loan type.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
In addition, other techniques are utilized to monitor indicators of credit deterioration in the residential real estate loans and home equity consumer loans. Among these techniques is the periodic tracking of loans with an updated Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) score and an updated estimated loan to value (“LTV”) ratio. LTV is estimated based on such factors as geographic location, the original appraised value and changes in median home prices, and takes into consideration the age of the loan. The results of these analyses and other credit review procedures, including selected targeted internal reviews, are taken into account in the determination of qualitative loss factors for residential real estate and home equity consumer credits.
The following table summarizes the Corporation’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicator and loan portfolio segment as of December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Term Loans Amortized Cost by Origination Year
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Revolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Total
Commercial:
CRE:
Pass
$417,705 $212,649 $260,940 $206,164 $163,132 $266,067 $7,015 $2,202 $1,535,874
Special Mention
9,089 489 33,982 28,432 - 20,273 320 - 92,585
Classified
- 958 - 2,685 6,959 1 - - 10,603
Total CRE
426,794 214,096 294,922 237,281 170,091 286,341 7,335 2,202 1,639,062
C&I:
Pass
116,959 78,601 104,827 87,619 51,579 83,182 89,686 911 613,364
Special Mention
- - 606 4,599 6,195 15,605 1,186 - 28,191
Classified
- - - - - - - - -
Total C&I
116,959 78,601 105,433 92,218 57,774 98,787 90,872 911 641,555
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate:
Current
733,658 353,742 158,140 85,656 88,365 297,792 - - 1,717,353
Past Due
- 1,402 1,167 2,379 763 3,911 - - 9,622
Total residential real estate
733,658 355,144 159,307 88,035 89,128 301,703 - - 1,726,975
Consumer:
Home equity:
Current
10,434 5,850 3,703 2,380 1,064 3,592 211,488 8,421 246,932
Past Due
- - 185 - - 245 115 220 765
Total home equity
10,434 5,850 3,888 2,380 1,064 3,837 211,603 8,641 247,697
Other:
Current
5,536 3,264 1,313 407 747 6,090 258 - 17,615
Past Due
21 - - - - - - - 21
Total other
5,557 3,264 1,313 407 747 6,090 258 - 17,636
Total Loans $1,293,402 $656,955 $564,863 $420,321 $318,804 $696,758 $310,068 $11,754 $4,272,925
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table summarizes the Corporation’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicator and loan portfolio segment as of December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) Term Loans Amortized Cost by Origination Year
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Revolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Total
Commercial:
CRE:
Pass
$283,341 $353,875 $260,917 $236,310 $136,490 $249,359 $10,333 $2,386 $1,533,011
Special Mention
756 20,235 39,387 16,222 11,318 10,367 771 - 99,056
Classified
957 - - - - - - - 957
Total CRE
285,054 374,110 300,304 252,532 147,808 259,726 11,104 2,386 1,633,024
C&I:
Pass
293,493 95,775 98,146 56,792 44,445 91,128 95,817 1,296 776,892
Special Mention
1,123 722 3,210 6,839 3,141 14,853 3,806 56 33,750
Classified
403 - - - - 6,363 - - 6,766
Total C&I
295,019 96,497 101,356 63,631 47,586 112,344 99,623 1,352 817,408
Residential Real Estate:
Residential real estate:
Current
463,477 253,228 146,839 155,976 128,139 309,314 - - 1,456,973
Past Due
238 1,698 1,310 886 110 6,097 - - 10,339
Total residential real estate
463,715 254,926 148,149 156,862 128,249 315,411 - - 1,467,312
Consumer:
Home equity:
Current
9,838 6,771 3,898 1,474 1,217 3,955 219,085 11,280 257,518
Past Due
- 35 24 - - 186 310 1,112 1,667
Total home equity
9,838 6,806 3,922 1,474 1,217 4,141 219,395 12,392 259,185
Other:
Current
5,214 2,241 1,237 1,544 548 7,850 308 1 18,943
Past Due
19 1 - - 88 7 3 - 118
Total other
5,233 2,242 1,237 1,544 636 7,857 311 1 19,061
Total Loans $1,058,859 $734,581 $554,968 $476,043 $325,496 $699,479 $330,433 $16,131 $4,195,990
Consistent with industry practice, Washington Trust may renew commercial loans at or immediately prior to their maturity. In the tables above, renewals subject to full credit evaluation before being granted are reported as originations in the period renewed.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Loan Servicing Activities
Loans sold with servicing retained result in the capitalization of loan servicing rights. The following table presents an analysis of loan servicing rights:
(Dollars in thousands) Loan Servicing
Rights Valuation
Allowance Total
Balance at December 31, 2018 $3,651 $- $3,651
Loan servicing rights capitalized 902 - 902
Amortization (1,027) - (1,027)
Balance at December 31, 2019 3,526 - 3,526
Loan servicing rights capitalized 6,569 - 6,569
Amortization (2,507) - (2,507)
Increase in impairment reserve - (154) (154)
Balance at December 31, 2020 7,588 (154) 7,434
Loan servicing rights capitalized 5,671 - 5,671
Amortization (3,438) - (3,438)
Decrease in impairment reserve - 154 154
Balance at December 31, 2021 $9,821 $- $9,821
The following table presents estimated aggregate amortization expense related to loan servicing assets:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ending December 31: 2022 $2,211
2023 1,713
2024 1,328
2025 1,029
2026 797
2027 and thereafter 2,743
Total estimated amortization expense $9,821
Loans sold to others are serviced by the Corporation on a fee basis under various agreements. Loans serviced for others are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the balance of loans serviced for others by loan portfolio:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Residential real estate $1,509,319 $1,231,201
Commercial 119,873 155,935
Total $1,629,192 $1,387,136
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 6 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Adoption of ASC 326
Effective January 1, 2020, the Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC 326 using the modified retrospective method. Therefore, prior period comparative information has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under the GAAP in effect prior to the adoption of ASC 326.
The following table presents the activity in the ACL on loans for the year ended December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance
$22,065 $12,228 $34,293 $8,042 $1,300 $471 $1,771 $44,106
Charge-offs - (307) (307) (107) (183) (66) (249) (663)
Recoveries - 41 41 89 91 25 116 246
Provision (3,132) (1,130) (4,262) (164) (139) (36) (175) (4,601)
Ending Balance
$18,933 $10,832 $29,765 $7,860 $1,069 $394 $1,463 $39,088
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance
$14,741 $3,921 $18,662 $6,615 $1,390 $347 $1,737 $27,014
Adoption of ASC 326 3,405 3,029 6,434 221 (106) (48) (154) 6,501
Charge-offs (356) (586) (942) (99) (224) (52) (276) (1,317)
Recoveries 51 24 75 20 52 25 77 172
Provision 4,224 5,840 10,064 1,285 188 199 387 11,736
Ending Balance
$22,065 $12,228 $34,293 $8,042 $1,300 $471 $1,771 $44,106
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2019:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance
$15,381 $5,847 $21,228 $3,987 $1,603 $254 $1,857 $27,072
Charge-offs (1,028) (21) (1,049) (486) (390) (95) (485) (2,020)
Recoveries 125 168 293 - 72 22 94 387
Provision 263 (2,073) (1,810) 3,114 105 166 271 1,575
Ending Balance
$14,741 $3,921 $18,662 $6,615 $1,390 $347 $1,737 $27,014
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 7 - Premises and Equipment
The following presents a summary of premises and equipment:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Land $5,921 $5,921
Premises and improvements 44,956 42,510
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 23,706 24,969
Total premises and equipment 74,583 73,400
Less: accumulated depreciation 45,675 44,530
Total premises and equipment, net $28,908 $28,870
Depreciation of premises and equipment amounted to $3.4 million, $3.2 million and $3.3 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019.
Note 8 - Leases
The Corporation has committed to rent premises used in business operations under non-cancelable operating leases and determines if an arrangement meets the definition of a lease upon inception. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets amounted to $26.7 million and $29.5 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Operating lease liabilities totaled $29.0 million and $31.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, there were two operating leases that had not yet commenced. As of December 31, 2020, there were no operating leases that had not yet commenced.
The following table presents information regarding the Corporation’s operating leases:
At December 31, 2021 2020
Weighted average discount rate 3.36 % 3.34 %
Range of lease expiration dates 7 months - 19 years
7 months - 20 years
Range of lease renewal options
3 years - 5 years
1 year - 5 years
Weighted average remaining lease term
12.9 years 13.4 years
The following table presents the undiscounted annual lease payments under the terms of the Corporation’s operating leases at December 31, 2021, including a reconciliation to the present value of operating lease liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ending December 31: 2022 $3,957
2023 3,857
2024 3,652
2025 2,932
2026 2,331
2027 and thereafter 19,769
Total operating lease payments (1)
36,498
Less: interest 7,488
Present value of operating lease liabilities (2)
$29,010
(1)Includes $1.4 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised.
(2)Includes short-term operating lease liabilities of $3.1 million.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents the components of total lease expense and operating cash flows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Lease Expense:
Operating lease expense $4,015 $3,921 $3,724
Variable lease expense 69 56 49
Total lease expense (1)
$4,084 $3,977 $3,773
Cash Paid:
Cash paid reducing operating lease liabilities $3,888 $3,791 $3,586
(1)Included in net occupancy expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Note 9 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The following table presents the carrying value of goodwill at the reporting unit (or business segment) level:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Commercial Banking Segment $22,591 $22,591
Wealth Management Services Segment 41,318 41,318
Total goodwill $63,909 $63,909
The balance of goodwill in the Commercial Banking segment arose from the acquisition of First Financial Corp. in 2002. The balance of goodwill in the Wealth Management Services segment arose from the 2005 acquisition of Weston Financial Group, Inc. (“Weston”) and the 2015 acquisition of Halsey Associates, Inc. (“Halsey”).
The following table presents the components of intangible assets:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Gross carrying amount $20,803 $20,803
Accumulated amortization 15,389 14,498
Net amount $5,414 $6,305
The balance of intangible assets at December 31, 2021 includes wealth management advisory contracts resulting from the 2005 acquisition of Weston and the 2015 acquisition of Halsey.
The wealth management advisory contracts resulting from the Weston acquisition are being amortized over a 20-year life using a declining balance method, based on expected attrition for the current customer base derived from historical runoff data. The wealth management advisory contracts resulting from the acquisition of Halsey are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 15-year life.
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, amounted to $890 thousand, $914 thousand and $943 thousand, respectively.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets at December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ending December 31, 2022 $860
2023 843
2024 826
2025 702
2026 476
2027 and thereafter 1,707
Note 10 - Income Taxes
The following table presents the components of income tax expense (benefit):
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Current Tax Expense:
Federal
$17,032 $19,248 $17,298
State
2,130 3,213 3,254
Total current tax expense
19,162 22,461 20,552
Deferred Tax Expense (Benefit):
Federal
1,822 (2,375) (1,294)
State
333 (755) (197)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit) 2,155 (3,130) (1,491)
Total income tax expense $21,317 $19,331 $19,061
Total income tax expense varies from the amount determined by applying the Federal income tax rate to income before income taxes. The following table presents the reasons for the differences:
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
(Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
Tax expense at Federal statutory rate $20,619 21.0 % $18,724 21.0 % $18,518 21.0 %
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
State income tax expense, net of federal tax benefit
1,943 2.0 1,995 2.2 2,417 2.7
Tax-exempt income, net
(772) (0.8) (803) (0.9) (814) (0.9)
BOLI
(614) (0.6) (523) (0.6) (494) (0.6)
Share-based compensation
(159) (0.2) 92 0.1 (221) (0.3)
Investment in low-income housing limited partnership (117) (0.1) (118) (0.1) - -
Dividends received deduction
(28) - (28) - (36) -
Federal tax credits
- - (93) (0.1) (364) (0.4)
Other
445 0.4 85 0.1 55 0.1
Total income tax expense $21,317 21.7 % $19,331 21.7 % $19,061 21.6 %
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents the approximate tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Deferred Tax Assets:
Allowance for credit losses on loans $9,381 $10,585
Operating lease liabilities
6,962 7,612
Deferred compensation
5,091 4,646
Net unrealized losses on available for sale debt securities 2,146 -
Deferred loan origination fees
2,044 2,654
Share-based compensation
1,859 1,825
Cash flow hedges 1,268 457
Defined benefit pension obligations
966 2,576
Other
2,002 2,126
Deferred tax assets
31,719 32,481
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Operating lease right-of-use assets
(6,406) (7,085)
Deferred loan origination costs
(4,982) (4,321)
Loan servicing rights
(2,357) (1,784)
Amortization of intangibles
(1,299) (1,513)
Depreciation of premises and equipment (1,237) (1,215)
Net unrealized gains on available for sale debt securities
- (3,120)
Other
(1,427) (1,253)
Deferred tax liabilities
(17,708) (20,291)
Net deferred tax asset $14,011 $12,190
The Corporation’s net deferred tax asset is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management has determined that a valuation allowance is not required for any of the deferred tax assets since it is more-likely-than-not that these assets will be realized primarily through future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences or by offsetting projected future taxable income. The Corporation had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Corporation files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. Generally, the Corporation is no longer subject to U.S. federal income and state tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2018.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 11 - Deposits
The following table presents a summary of deposits:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $945,229 $832,287
Interest-bearing demand deposits 251,032 174,290
NOW accounts 867,138 698,706
Money market accounts 1,072,864 910,167
Savings accounts 555,177 466,507
Time deposits (1)
1,288,611 1,296,396
Total deposits $4,980,051 $4,378,353
(1)Includes wholesale brokered time deposit balances of $515,228 and $591,541, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
The following table presents scheduled maturities of time certificates of deposit:
(Dollars in thousands) Scheduled Maturity Weighted Average Rate
Years ending December 31: 2022 $1,004,817 0.52 %
2023 175,858 1.17
2024 22,280 1.37
2025 41,760 1.15
2026 43,896 1.02
2027 and thereafter - -
Balance at December 31, 2021 $1,288,611 0.66 %
Time certificates of deposit in denominations of $250 thousand or more totaled $184.3 million and $134.9 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Note 12 - Borrowings
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
Advances payable to FHLB amounted to $145.0 million and $593.9 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank had access to a $40.0 million unused line of credit and also had remaining available borrowing capacity of $1.6 billion and $969.7 million, respectively with the FHLB. The Bank pledges certain qualified investment securities and loans as collateral to the FHLB.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents maturities and weighted average interest rates on FHLB advances outstanding as of December 31, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Scheduled
Maturity Weighted
Average Rate
2022 $110,000 0.35 %
2023 35,000 0.45
2024 - -
2025 - -
2026 - -
2027 and thereafter - -
Total $145,000 0.38 %
Junior Subordinated Debentures
Junior subordinated debentures amounted to $22.7 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Bancorp sponsored the creation of WT Capital Trust I (“Trust I”) and WT Capital Trust II (“Trust II”), Delaware statutory trusts created for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and investing the proceeds in junior subordinated debentures of the Bancorp. The Bancorp is the owner of all of the common securities of the trusts. In accordance with GAAP, the trusts are treated as unconsolidated subsidiaries.
The $8.3 million of junior subordinated debentures associated with Trust I bear interest at a rate equal to the three-month LIBOR rate plus 1.45% and mature on September 15, 2035. The $14.4 million of junior subordinated debentures associated with Trust II bear interest at a rate equal to the three-month LIBOR rate plus 1.45% and mature on November 23, 2035. The debentures may be redeemed at par at the Bancorp’s option, subject to the approval of the applicable banking regulator to the extent required under applicable guidelines or policies.
See Note 13 for additional discussion of the regulatory capital treatment of trust preferred securities.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 13 - Shareholders' Equity
Stock Repurchase Program
The Corporation’s Stock Repurchase Program adopted on November 10, 2021 (the “2021 Repurchase Program”) authorizes the repurchase of up to 850,000 shares, or approximately 5%, of the Corporation’s outstanding common stock. This authority may be exercised from time to time and in such amounts as market conditions warrant, and subject to regulatory considerations. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions, and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities. The 2021 Repurchase Program expires on December 31, 2022 and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time. As of December 31, 2021, no shares have been repurchased under the 2021 Repurchase Program.
The 2020 Repurchase Program expired on October 31, 2021 and no shares were repurchased under this program.
Dividends
The primary source of liquidity for the Bancorp is dividends received from the Bank. The Bancorp and the Bank are regulated enterprises and their abilities to pay dividends are subject to regulatory review and restriction. Certain regulatory and statutory restrictions exist regarding dividends, loans, and advances from the Bank to the Bancorp. Generally, the Bank has the ability to pay dividends to the Bancorp subject to minimum regulatory capital requirements. The FDIC and the FRBB have the authority to use their enforcement powers to prohibit a bank or bank holding company, respectively, from paying dividends if, in their opinion, the payment of dividends would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. Dividends paid by the Bank to the Bancorp amounted to $45.7 million and $43.1 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Reserved Shares
As of December 31, 2021, a total of 1,487,365 common stock shares were reserved for issuance under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
Regulatory Capital Requirements
The Bancorp and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the FRBB and the FDIC, respectively. Regulatory authorities can initiate certain mandatory actions if the Bancorp or the Bank fail to meet minimum capital requirements, which could have a direct material effect on the Corporation’s financial statements. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. These quantitative measures, to ensure capital adequacy, require minimum amounts and ratios.
Capital levels at December 31, 2021 exceeded the regulatory minimum levels to be considered “well capitalized.”
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents the Corporation’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios, as well as the corresponding minimum and well capitalized regulatory amounts and ratios that were in effect during the respective periods:
(Dollars in thousands) Actual For Capital Adequacy
Purposes To Be “Well Capitalized” Under Prompt Corrective Action Regulations
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
December 31, 2021
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
$578,137 14.01 % $330,105 8.00 % N/A N/A
Bank
565,087 13.70 330,025 8.00 $412,532 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
546,362 13.24 247,578 6.00 N/A N/A
Bank
533,312 12.93 247,519 6.00 330,025 8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
524,363 12.71 185,684 4.50 N/A N/A
Bank
533,312 12.93 185,639 4.50 268,146 6.50
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): (1)
Corporation
546,362 9.36 233,534 4.00 N/A N/A
Bank
533,312 9.14 233,434 4.00 291,793 5.00
December 31, 2020
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
539,496 13.51 319,532 8.00 N/A N/A
Bank
534,288 13.38 319,503 8.00 399,379 10.00
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
503,791 12.61 239,649 6.00 N/A N/A
Bank
498,583 12.48 239,627 6.00 319,503 8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
481,792 12.06 179,737 4.50 N/A N/A
Bank
498,583 12.48 179,721 4.50 259,596 6.50
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): (1)
Corporation
503,791 8.95 225,209 4.00 N/A N/A
Bank
498,583 8.86 225,126 4.00 281,407 5.00
(1)Leverage ratio.
In addition to the minimum regulatory capital required for capital adequacy purposes outlined in the table above, the Corporation is required to maintain a minimum capital conservation buffer, in the form of common equity, of 2.50% in order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses. The Corporation’s capital levels exceeded the minimum regulatory capital requirements plus the capital conservation buffer at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Bancorp owns the common stock of two capital trusts, which have issued trust preferred securities. In accordance with GAAP, the capital trusts are treated as unconsolidated subsidiaries. At both December 31, 2021 and 2020, $22.0 million in trust preferred securities were included in the Tier 1 capital of the Corporation for regulatory capital reporting purposes pursuant to the FRBB’s capital adequacy guidelines.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
In accordance with regulatory capital rules, the Corporation elected an option to delay the estimated impact of ASC 326 on its regulatory capital over a two-year deferral and subsequent three-year transition period ending December 31, 2024. As a result, capital ratios and amounts as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 exclude the impact of the increased ACL on loans and unfunded loan commitments attributed to the adoption of ASC 326, which was effective January 1, 2020, adjusted for an approximation of the after-tax provision for credit losses attributable to ASC 326 relative to the incurred loss methodology during the deferral period. The cumulative difference at the end of the deferral period will be phased-in to regulatory capital over a three-year transition period beginning in 2022.
Note 14 - Derivative Financial Instruments
The Corporation’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing and duration of the Corporation’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally to manage the Corporation’s interest rate risk. Additionally, the Corporation enters into interest rate derivatives to accommodate the business requirements of its customers. All derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and are measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and resulting designation.
Interest Rate Risk Management Agreements
Interest rate risk management agreements, such as caps, swaps and floors, are used from time to time as part of the Corporation’s interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps are agreements in which the Corporation and another party agree to exchange interest payments (e.g., fixed-rate for variable-rate payments) computed on a notional principal amount. Interest rate caps and floors represent options purchased by the Corporation to manage the interest rate paid throughout the term of the option contract. The credit risk associated with these transactions is the risk of default by the counterparty. To minimize this risk, the Corporation enters into interest rate agreements only with highly rated counterparties that management believes to be creditworthy. The notional amounts of these agreements do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of the potential loss exposure.
Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had interest rate swap contracts with total notional amounts of $20.0 million and $60.0 million, respectively, that were designated as cash flow hedges to hedge the interest rate risk associated with short-term variable rate FHLB advances. One of the interest rate swaps on borrowings matured in December 2021 and the remaining matures in December 2023.
As of December 31, 2021, the Corporation had an interest rate swap contract with a total notional of $300.0 million that was designated as a cash flow hedge to hedge the interest rate risk associated with a pool of variable rate commercial loans. The interest rate swap on loans was executed in the second quarter of 2021 and matures in May 2026.
The changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to earnings when gains or losses are realized.
Loan Related Derivative Contracts
Interest Rate Swap Contracts with Customers
The Corporation enters into interest rate swap contracts to help commercial loan borrowers manage their interest rate risk. The interest rate swap contracts with commercial loan borrowers allow them to convert variable-rate loan payments to fixed-rate loan payments. When the Corporation enters into an interest rate swap contract with a commercial loan borrower, it simultaneously enters into a “mirror” swap contract with a third party. The third party exchanges the client’s fixed-rate loan payments for variable-rate loan payments. The Corporation retains the risk that is associated with the potential failure of counterparties and the risk inherent in originating loans.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, Washington Trust had interest rate swap contracts with commercial loan borrowers with notional amounts of $1.0 billion and $991.0 million, respectively, and equal amounts of “mirror” swap contracts with third-party financial institutions. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and therefore, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Risk Participation Agreements
The Corporation has entered into risk participation agreements with other banks in commercial loan arrangements. Participating banks guarantee the performance on borrower-related interest rate swap contracts. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and therefore, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
Under a risk participation-out agreement, a derivative asset, the Corporation participates out a portion of the credit risk associated with the interest rate swap position executed with the commercial borrower for a fee paid to the participating bank. Under a risk participation-in agreement, a derivative liability, the Corporation assumes, or participates in, a portion of the credit risk associated with the interest rate swap position with the commercial borrower for a fee received from the other bank.
As of December 31, 2021, the notional amounts of the risk participation-out agreements and risk participation-in agreements were $74.2 million and $163.2 million, respectively, compared to $61.6 million and $92.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2020.
Mortgage Loan Commitments
Interest rate lock commitments are extended to borrowers and relate to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale. To mitigate the interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with rate locks and mortgage loans held for sale, the Corporation enters into forward sale commitments. Forward sale commitments are contracts for delayed delivery or net settlement of the underlying instrument, such as a residential real estate mortgage loan, where the seller agrees to deliver on a specified future date, either a specified instrument at a specified price or yield or the net cash equivalent of an underlying instrument. Both interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments are derivative financial instruments, but do not meet criteria for hedge accounting and therefore, the changes in fair value of these commitments are reflected in earnings.
As of December 31, 2021, the notional amounts of interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments were $49.8 million and $103.6 million, respectively, compared to $167.7 million and $279.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2020.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Dollars in thousands) Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities
Fair Value Fair Value
Balance Sheet Location Dec 31,
2021 Dec 31,
2020 Balance Sheet Location Dec 31,
2021 Dec 31,
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate risk management contracts:
Interest rate swaps Other assets $182 $- Other liabilities $5,301 $1,958
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Loan related derivative contracts:
Interest rate swaps with customers Other assets 32,361 75,804 Other liabilities 2,015 68
Mirror swaps with counterparties Other assets 2,001 67 Other liabilities 32,480 76,248
Risk participation agreements Other assets 1 22 Other liabilities 2 2
Mortgage loan commitments:
Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 1,256 7,202 Other liabilities - -
Forward sale commitments Other assets 54 - Other liabilities 905 2,914
Gross amounts 35,855 83,095 40,703 81,190
Less: amounts offset (1)
2,167 67 2,167 67
Derivative balances, net of offset 33,688 83,028 38,536 81,123
Less: collateral pledged (2)
- - 34,539 74,698
Net amounts $33,688 $83,028 $3,997 $6,425
(1)Interest rate risk management contracts and loan related derivative contracts with counterparties are subject to master netting arrangements.
(2)Collateral pledged to derivative counterparties is in the form of cash. Washington Trust may need to post additional collateral in the future in proportion to potential increases in unrealized loss positions.
The following table presents the effect of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Income:
(Dollars in thousands) (Gain) Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate risk management contracts:
Interest rate caps
$- $89 $52
Interest rate swaps
(2,566) (893) (1,232)
Interest rate floors
- 150 196
Total ($2,566) ($654) ($984)
Interest rate cap and interest rate floor contracts designated as cash flow hedges matured in 2020.
For derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments, see Note 20 for additional disclosure pertaining to the amounts and location of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
(Dollars in thousands) Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Years ended December 31, Statement of Income Location 2021 2020 2019
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Loan related derivative contracts:
Interest rate swaps with customers
Loan related derivative income ($27,846) $60,938 $29,910
Mirror swaps with counterparties
Loan related derivative income 31,547 (57,067) (26,043)
Risk participation agreements
Loan related derivative income 641 120 97
Foreign exchange contracts
Loan related derivative income - - 28
Mortgage loan commitments:
Interest rate lock commitments
Mortgage banking revenues (5,947) 6,106 290
Forward sale commitments
Mortgage banking revenues 5,383 (10,769) (1,818)
Total $3,778 ($672) $2,464
Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements
The Corporation uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments on certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Items recorded at fair value on a recurring basis include securities available for sale, mortgage loans held for sale and derivatives. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as collateral dependent individually analyzed loans, property acquired through foreclosure or repossession and mortgage servicing rights. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve the application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.
Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Fair value measurements are determined based on the assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. In addition, GAAP specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the types of valuation information (“inputs”) are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Corporation’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:
•Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
•Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
•Level 3 - Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable in the markets and which reflect the Corporation’s market assumptions.
Fair Value Option Election
GAAP allows for the irrevocable option to elect fair value accounting for the initial and subsequent measurement for certain financial assets and liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis. The Corporation has elected the fair value option for mortgage loans held for sale to better match changes in fair value of the loans with changes in the fair value of the forward sale commitment contracts used to economically hedge them.
The following table presents a summary of mortgage loans held for sale accounted for under the fair value option:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Aggregate fair value $40,196 $61,614
Aggregate principal balance
39,201 59,313
Difference between fair value and principal balance $995 $2,301
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Changes in fair value of mortgage loans held for sale accounted for under the fair value option election are included in mortgage banking revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Changes in fair value amounted to a decrease to mortgage banking revenues of $1.3 million in 2021, compared to an increase to mortgage banking revenues of $1.6 million in 2020.
There were no mortgage loans held for sale 90 days or more past due as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Valuation Techniques
Debt Securities
Available for sale debt securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. When available, the Corporation uses quoted market prices to determine the fair value of debt securities; such items are classified as Level 1. There were no Level 1 securities held at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Level 2 debt securities are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments. The fair value of these securities is determined using matrix pricing with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category includes obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including mortgage-backed securities, individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities and corporate bonds.
Debt securities not actively traded whose fair value is determined through the use of cash flows utilizing inputs that are unobservable are classified as Level 3. There were no Level 3 securities held at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is estimated based on current market prices for similar loans in the secondary market and therefore are classified as Level 2 assets.
Collateral Dependent Individually Analyzed Loans
The fair value of collateral dependent individually analyzed loans is determined based upon the appraised fair value of the underlying collateral. Such collateral primarily consists of real estate and, to a lesser extent, other business assets. For collateral dependent loans that are expected to be repaid substantially through the sale of the collateral, management adjusts the fair value for estimated costs to sell. Management may also adjust appraised values to reflect estimated market value declines or apply other discounts to appraised values resulting from its knowledge of the collateral. Internal valuations may be utilized to determine the fair value of other business assets. Collateral dependent individually analyzed loans are categorized as Level 3.
Loan Servicing Rights
Loans sold with the retention of servicing result in the recognition of loan servicing rights. Loan servicing rights are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized as an offset to mortgage banking revenues over the estimated period of servicing. Loan servicing rights are evaluated quarterly for impairment based on their fair value. Impairment exists if the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value. Impairment is measured on an aggregated basis by stratifying the loan servicing rights based on homogeneous characteristics such as note rate and loan type. The fair value is estimated using an independent valuation model that estimates the present value of expected cash flows, incorporating assumptions for discount rates and prepayment rates. Any impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance and as a reduction to mortgage banking revenues. Loan servicing rights are categorized as Level 3.
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps, caps and floors are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. Fair value measurements are determined using independent valuation software, which utilizes the present value of future cash flows discounted using market observable inputs such as forward rate assumptions. The Corporation evaluates the credit risk of its counterparties, as well as that of the Corporation. Accordingly, factors such as the likelihood of default by the Corporation and its counterparties, its net exposures and remaining contractual life are considered in determining if any fair value adjustments related to credit risk are required. Counterparty exposure is
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
evaluated by netting positions that are subject to master netting agreements, as well as considering the amount of collateral securing the position, if any. The Corporation has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivative positions fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, the credit valuation adjustments utilize Level 3 inputs. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Corporation has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Corporation has classified its derivative valuations in their entirety as Level 2.
Fair value measurements of forward loan commitments (interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments) are primarily based on current market prices for similar assets in the secondary market for mortgage loans and therefore are classified as Level 2 assets. The fair value of interest rate lock commitments is also dependent on the ultimate closing of the loans. Pull-through rates are based on the Corporation’s historical data and reflect the Corporation’s best estimate of the likelihood that a commitment will result in a closed loan. Although the pull-through rates are Level 3 inputs, the Corporation has assessed the significance of the impact of pull-through rates on the overall valuation of its interest rate lock commitments and has determined that they are not significant to the overall valuation. As a result, the Corporation has classified its interest rate lock commitments as Level 2.
Items Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities reported at fair value on a recurring basis:
(Dollars in thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2021
Assets:
Available for sale debt securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$196,454 $- $196,454 $-
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
824,962 - 824,962 -
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
9,138 - 9,138 -
Corporate bonds
12,305 - 12,305 -
Mortgage loans held for sale 40,196 - 40,196 -
Derivative assets 33,688 - 33,688 -
Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $1,116,743 $- $1,116,743 $-
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities $38,536 $- $38,536 $-
Total liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis $38,536 $- $38,536 $-
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
(Dollars in thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2020
Assets:
Available for sale debt securities:
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
$131,669 $- $131,669 $-
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
740,305 - 740,305 -
Individual name issuer trust preferred debt securities
12,669 - 12,669 -
Corporate bonds
9,928 - 9,928 -
Mortgage loans held for sale 61,614 - 61,614 -
Derivative assets 83,028 - 83,028 -
Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $1,039,213 $- $1,039,213 $-
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities $81,123 $- $81,123 $-
Total liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis $81,123 $- $81,123 $-
Items Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
During 2021, two collateral dependent individually analyzed loans were written down to fair value. One loan with a carrying value of $3.1 million was paid in full in the fourth quarter of 2021. The second loan with a carrying value of $533 thousand was fully reserved for as of December 31, 2021.
The following table presents the carrying value of assets held at December 31, 2020, which were written down to fair value during the year ended December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Collateral dependent individually analyzed loans $1,720 $- $- $1,720
Loan servicing rights 7,434 - - 7,434
Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $9,154 $- $- $9,154
The following tables present valuation techniques and unobservable inputs for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for which the Corporation has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:
(Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Inputs Utilized
December 31, 2021
Collateral dependent individually analyzed loans $- Appraisals of collateral Discount for costs to sell 14%
Appraisal adjustments 100%
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
(Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range of Inputs Utilized (Weighted Average)
December 31, 2020
Collateral dependent individually analyzed loans $1,720 Appraisals of collateral Discount for costs to sell 0% - 25% (11%)
Appraisal adjustments 0% - 100% (15%)
Loan servicing rights
7,434 Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate 10% - 14% (10%)
Prepayment rates 18% - 42% (21%)
Valuation of Financial Instruments
The estimated fair values and related carrying amounts for financial instruments for which fair value is only disclosed are presented below as of the periods indicated. The tables exclude financial instruments for which the carrying value approximates fair value such as cash and cash equivalents, FHLB stock, accrued interest receivable, bank-owned life insurance, non-maturity deposits and accrued interest payable.
(Dollars in thousands) Carrying Amount Total
Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2021
Financial Assets:
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses on loans $4,233,837 $4,145,516 $- $- $4,145,516
Financial Liabilities:
Time deposits $1,288,611 $1,294,053 $- $1,294,053 $-
FHLB advances 145,000 144,862 - 144,862 -
Junior subordinated debentures 22,681 20,181 - 20,181 -
(Dollars in thousands) Carrying Amount Total
Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2020
Financial Assets:
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses on loans $4,151,884 $4,114,628 $- $- $4,114,628
Financial Liabilities:
Time deposits $1,296,396 $1,302,128 $- $1,302,128 $-
FHLB advances 593,859 602,000 - 602,000 -
Junior subordinated debentures 22,681 19,422 - 19,422 -
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 16 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following table summarizes total revenues as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the related amounts that are from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606. As shown below, a substantial portion of our revenues are specifically excluded from the scope of ASC 606.
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
(Dollars in thousands) Revenue (1)
ASC 606 Revenue (2)
Revenue (1)
ASC 606 Revenue (2)
Revenue (1)
ASC 606 Revenue (2)
Net interest income $141,435 $- $127,444 $- $133,414 $-
Noninterest income:
Asset-based wealth management revenues
40,215 40,215 34,363 34,363 35,806 35,806
Transaction-based wealth management revenues
1,067 1,067 1,091 1,091 1,042 1,042
Total wealth management revenues
41,282 41,282 35,454 35,454 36,848 36,848
Mortgage banking revenues
28,626 - 47,377 - 14,795 -
Card interchange fees
4,996 4,996 4,287 4,287 4,214 4,214
Service charges on deposit accounts
2,683 2,683 2,742 2,742 3,684 3,684
Loan related derivative income
4,342 - 3,991 - 3,993 -
Income from bank-owned life insurance
2,925 - 2,491 - 2,354 -
Net realized losses on securities
- - - - (53) -
Other income
2,540 2,148 3,100 2,669 1,245 1,184
Total noninterest income 87,394 51,109 99,442 45,152 67,080 45,930
Total revenues $228,829 $51,109 $226,886 $45,152 $200,494 $45,930
(1)As reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)Revenue from contracts with customers in scope of ASC 606.
The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers based on the timing of revenue recognition:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Revenue recognized at a point in time:
Card interchange fees $4,996 $4,287 $4,214
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,136 2,103 2,850
Other income 1,931 2,494 989
Revenue recognized over time:
Wealth management revenues
41,282 35,454 36,848
Service charges on deposit accounts
547 639 834
Other income
217 175 195
Total revenues from contracts in scope of ASC 606 $51,109 $45,152 $45,930
Receivables primarily consist of amounts due from customers for wealth management services performed for which the Corporation’s performance obligations have been fully satisfied. Receivables amounted to $6.6 million and $4.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020 and were included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Deferred revenues, which are considered contract liabilities under ASC 606, represent advance consideration received from customers for which the Corporation has a remaining performance obligation to fulfill. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue over the life of the contract as the performance obligations are satisfied. The balances of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
contract liabilities were insignificant at both December 31, 2021 and 2020 and were included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
For commissions and incentives that are in scope of ASC 606, such as those paid to employees in our wealth management services and commercial banking segments in order to obtain customer contracts, contract cost assets are established. The contract cost assets are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life that the asset is expected to generate benefits. The carrying value of contract cost assets amounted to $1.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020 and were included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amortization of contract cost assets is recorded within salaries and employee benefits expense Consolidated Statements of Income.
Note 17 - Employee Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Washington Trust maintains a qualified pension plan for the benefit of certain eligible employees who were hired prior to October 1, 2007. Washington Trust also has non-qualified retirement plans to provide supplemental retirement benefits to certain employees, as defined in the plans. The defined benefit pension plans were previously amended to freeze benefit accruals after a 10-year transition period ending in December 2023.
The qualified pension plan is funded on a current basis, in compliance with the requirements of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”).
Pension benefit costs and benefit obligations incorporate various actuarial and other assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, rates of return on plan assets and compensation increases. Washington Trust evaluates these assumptions annually.
The following table presents the plans’ projected benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets and funded (unfunded) status:
(Dollars in thousands) Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified
Retirement Plans
At December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020
Change in Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of period
$94,742 $83,141 $17,973 $16,438
Service cost
2,369 2,164 208 170
Interest cost
2,004 2,505 337 465
Actuarial (gain) loss (4,011) 10,378 102 1,803
Benefits paid
(5,556) (3,334) (903) (903)
Administrative expenses
(140) (112) - -
Benefit obligation at end of period
89,408 94,742 17,717 17,973
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
101,929 93,749 - -
Actual return on plan assets
6,814 11,626 - -
Employer contributions
- - 903 903
Benefits paid
(5,556) (3,334) (903) (903)
Administrative expenses
(140) (112) - -
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
103,047 101,929 - -
Funded (unfunded) status at end of period $13,639 $7,187 ($17,717) ($17,973)
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the funded status of the qualified defined benefit pension plan amounted to $13.6 million and $7.2 million, respectively, and was included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The unfunded status of the non-qualified defined benefit retirement plans was $17.7 million and $18.0 million,
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
respectively, at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and was included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The non-qualified retirement plans provide for the designation of assets in rabbi trusts. Securities available for sale and other short-term investments designated for this purpose, with the carrying value of $16.7 million and $13.7 million are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The following table presents the amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) related to the qualified pension plan and non-qualified retirement plans:
(Dollars in thousands) Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified
Retirement Plans
At December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020
Net actuarial loss included in AOCI, pre-tax $3,920 $12,051 $8,027 $8,648
The accumulated benefit obligation for the qualified pension plan was $85.2 million and $87.9 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020. The accumulated benefit obligation for the non-qualified retirement plans amounted to $16.4 million at both December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The following table presents components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), on a pre-tax basis:
(Dollars in thousands) Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified
Retirement Plans
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost (1)
$2,369 $2,164 $2,037 $208 $170 $126
Interest cost (2)
2,004 2,505 2,967 337 465 563
Expected return on plan assets (2)
(4,815) (4,538) (4,495) - - -
Amortization of prior service credit (2)
- - (16) - - -
Recognized net actuarial loss (2)
2,121 1,582 792 723 560 408
Net periodic benefit cost
1,679 1,713 1,285 1,268 1,195 1,097
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (on a pre-tax basis):
Net (gain) loss (8,132) 1,708 890 (621) 1,244 1,620
Prior service credit
- - 16 - - -
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
(8,132) 1,708 906 (621) 1,244 1,620
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)
($6,453) $3,421 $2,191 $647 $2,439 $2,717
(1)Included in salaries and employee benefits expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)Included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Assumptions
The following table presents the measurement date and weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified Retirement Plans
2021 2020 2021 2020
Measurement date Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Discount rate 3.00 % 2.71 % 2.90 % 2.50 %
Rate of compensation increase 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
The following table presents the measurement date and weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Qualified Pension Plan Non-Qualified Retirement Plans
2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019
Measurement date Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Equivalent single discount rate for benefit obligations
2.71 % 3.42 % 4.38 % 2.51 % 3.30 % 4.28 %
Equivalent single discount rate for service cost
2.86 3.54 4.44 2.94 3.62 4.48
Equivalent single discount rate for interest cost
2.16 3.07 4.12 1.97 2.93 3.98
Expected long-term return on plan assets
5.75 5.75 5.75 N/A N/A N/A
Rate of compensation increase
3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on what the Corporation believes is realistically achievable based on the types of assets held by the plan and the plan’s investment practices. The assumption is updated annually, taking into account the asset allocation, historical asset return trends on the types of assets held and the current and expected economic conditions. Future decreases in the long-term rate of return assumption on plan assets would increase pension costs and, in general, may increase the requirement to make funding contributions to the plans. Future increases in the long-term rate of return on plan assets would have the opposite effect.
The discount rate assumption for defined benefit pension plans is reset on the measurement date. Discount rates are selected for each plan by matching expected future benefit payments stream to a yield curve based on a selection of high-quality fixed-income debt securities. Future decreases in discount rates would increase the present value of pension obligations and increase our pension costs, while future increases in discount rates would have the opposite effect.
The "spot rate approach" was utilized in the calculation of interest and service cost. The spot rate approach applies separate discount rates for each projected benefit payment in the calculation of interest and service cost. This approach provides a more precise measurement of service and interest cost by improving the correlation between projected benefit cash flows and their corresponding spot rates.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Plan Assets
The following tables present the fair values of the qualified pension plan’s assets:
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements Using Assets at
Fair Value
December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $7,532 $- $- $7,532
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises - 47,485 - 47,485
Obligations of states and political subdivisions - 2,233 - 2,233
Corporate bonds - 6,636 - 6,636
Common stocks 16,565 - - 16,565
Mutual funds 22,596 - - 22,596
Total plan assets $46,693 $56,354 $- $103,047
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements Using Assets at
Fair Value
December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $14,427 $- $- $14,427
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises
- 29,449 - 29,449
Obligations of states and political subdivisions - 2,327 - 2,327
Corporate bonds - 9,211 - 9,211
Common stocks 17,150 - - 17,150
Mutual funds 29,365 - - 29,365
Total plan assets $60,942 $40,987 $- $101,929
The qualified pension plan uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to the securities held in its investment portfolio.
When available, the qualified pension plan uses quoted market prices to determine the fair value of securities; such items are classified as Level 1. This category includes cash and cash equivalents, as well as common stocks and mutual funds which are exchange-traded.
Level 2 securities in the qualified pension plan include debt securities with quoted prices, which are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments, whose values are determined using matrix pricing with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category includes obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, obligations of states and political subdivisions and corporate bonds.
In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities may be classified as Level 3. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the qualified pension plan did not have any securities in the Level 3 category.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents the asset allocations of the qualified pension plan, by asset category:
December 31, 2021 2020
Asset Category:
Cash and cash equivalents 7.3 % 14.2 %
Fixed income securities (1)
54.7 40.2
Equity securities (2)
38.0 45.6
Total 100.0 % 100.0 %
(1)Includes obligations of U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, obligations of states and political subdivisions and corporate bonds.
(2)Includes common stocks and mutual funds.
The assets of the qualified defined benefit pension plan trust (the “Pension Trust”) are managed to ensure that all present and future benefit obligations are met as they come due. It seeks to achieve this goal while trying to mitigate volatility in plan funded status, contributions and expense by better matching the characteristics of the plan assets to that of the plan liabilities. As benefit accruals under the qualified plan will be frozen on December 31, 2023, asset allocations have been and will continue to be refined.
Cash inflow is typically composed of investment income from portfolio holdings and employer contributions, while cash outflow is for the purpose of paying plan benefits and certain plan expenses. As early as possible each year, the trustee is advised of the projected schedule of employer contributions and estimations of benefit payments.
The investment philosophy used for the Pension Trust emphasizes consistency of results over an extended market cycle, while reducing the impact of the volatility of the security markets upon investment results. The assets of the Pension Trust should be protected by substantial diversification of investments, providing exposure to a wide range of quality investment opportunities in various asset classes, with a high degree of liquidity.
Fixed income securities will typically be limited to investment grade securities in the top four categories used by the major credit rating agencies. High yield fixed income securities may be used to provide exposure to this asset class as a diversification tool. In order to reduce the volatility of the annual rate of return of the fixed income security portfolio, attention will be given to the maturity structure of the portfolio in the light of money market conditions and interest rate forecasts. The assets of the Pension Trust will typically have a laddered maturity structure, avoiding large concentrations in any single year. Equity securities provide opportunities for dividend and capital appreciation returns. Equity securities will be appropriately diversified by maintaining broad exposure to large-, mid- and small-cap stocks as well as international equities. Investment selection and mix of equity securities should be influenced by forecasts of economic activity, corporate profits and allocation among different segments of the economy while ensuring efficient diversification. The fair value of equity securities of any one issuer will not be permitted to exceed 10% of the total fair value of equity securities of the Pension Trust.
Cash Flows
Contributions
The Internal Revenue Code permits flexibility in plan contributions so that normally a range of contributions is possible. The Corporation does not expect to make a contribution to the qualified pension plan in 2022. In addition, the Corporation expects to contribute $905 thousand in benefit payments to the non-qualified retirement plans in 2022.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following table presents the benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, expected to be paid:
(Dollars in thousands) Qualified
Pension Plan Non-Qualified
Retirement Plans
Years ending December 31, 2022 $2,741 $905
2023 3,001 891
2024 3,216 877
2025 3,526 880
2026 3,858 910
2027 and thereafter 22,705 4,631
401(k) Plan
The Corporation’s 401(k) Plan provides a match up to a maximum of 3% of employee contributions for substantially all employees. In addition, substantially all employees hired after September 30, 2007, who are ineligible for participation in the qualified defined benefit pension plan, receive a non-elective employer contribution of 4% of compensation. Total employer matching contributions under this plan amounted to $3.0 million, $2.8 million and $2.7 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Deferred Compensation Plan
The Amended and Restated Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan provides supplemental retirement and tax benefits to directors and certain officers. The plan is funded primarily through pre-tax contributions made by the participants. The assets and liabilities of the Deferred Compensation Plan are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The participants in the plan bear the risk of market fluctuations of the underlying assets. The accrued liability related to this plan amounted to $21.2 million and $19.4 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and is included in other liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The corresponding invested assets are reported in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 18 - Share-Based Compensation Arrangements
The 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) was approved by shareholders on April 23, 2013. The 2013 Plan permits the granting of stock options and other equity incentives to officers, employees, directors and other key persons. Vesting of stock options and share awards may accelerate or may be subject to proportional vesting if there is a change in control, disability, retirement or death (as defined in the 2013 Plan).
The following table presents share-based compensation expense and the related income tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units:
(Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Share-based compensation expense $3,316 $3,766 $3,124
Related income tax benefits (1)
$978 $801 $982
(1)Includes $182 thousand and $248 thousand, respectively, of excess tax benefits recognized upon the settlement of share-based compensation awards in 2021 and 2019. Includes $103 thousand of excess tax expenses recognized upon the settlement of share-based compensation awards in 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, there was $5.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements, including stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units granted under the Plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years.
Stock Options
The exercise price of each stock option may not be less than the fair market value of the Bancorp’s common stock on the date of grant, and options shall have a term of no more than ten years. Stock options are designated as either non-qualified or incentive stock options. In general, the stock option price is payable in cash, by the delivery of shares of common stock already owned by the grantee, or a combination thereof. With respect to non-qualified stock option grants issued under the 2013 Plan, the exercise may also be accomplished by withholding the exercise price from the number of shares that would otherwise be delivered upon a cash exercise of the option.
Washington Trust uses historical data to estimate stock option exercise and employee departure behavior in the option-pricing model. The expected term of options granted was derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility was based on historical volatility of Washington Trust shares. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the stock option was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the date of grant.
The following presents the assumptions used in determining the grant date fair value of the stock option awards granted to certain key employees:
2021 2020 2019
Options granted 53,700 81,530 61,800
Cliff vesting period (years) 3 3 3
Expected term (years) 6.5 6.5 6.5
Expected dividend yield 3.80 % 3.69 % 3.40 %
Weighted average expected volatility 31.50 % 29.89 % 23.05 %
Weighted average risk-free interest rate 1.41 % 0.46 % 1.71 %
Weighted average grant-date fair value $11.10 $5.75 $7.44
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents a summary of stock options outstanding as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021:
Number of Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000’s)
Beginning of period 326,245 $42.44
Granted 53,700 54.59
Exercised (47,365) 31.87
Forfeited or expired (10,440) 44.82
End of period 322,140 $45.95 7.17 $3,422
At end of period:
Options exercisable 138,690 $48.81 5.03 $1,112
Options expected to vest in future periods 183,450 $43.78 8.78 $2,310
The total intrinsic value is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of an option on the exercise date.
The following table presents additional information concerning options outstanding and options exercisable at December 31, 2021:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
Exercise Price Ranges Number of
Shares Weighted Average
Remaining Life (Years) Weighted Average
Exercise Price Number of Shares Weighted Average
Exercise Price
$20.01 to $30.00
2,900 0.47 $23.27 2,900 $23.27
$30.01 to $40.00
104,048 7.10 33.25 30,198 35.76
$40.01 to $50.00
77,306 6.89 46.67 21,406 41.49
$50.01 to $60.00
137,886 7.52 55.60 84,186 56.24
Total 322,140 7.17 $45.95 138,690 $48.81
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $897 thousand, $46 thousand and $580 thousand, respectively.
Restricted Stock Units
In 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Corporation granted to directors and certain key employees 19,185, 27,385 and 26,070 restricted stock units, respectively, with 3-year cliff vesting.
The following table presents a summary of restricted stock units as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021:
Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning of period 66,115 $44.80
Granted 19,185 53.00
Vested (15,543) 52.24
Forfeited (3,472) 45.28
End of period 66,285 $45.41
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Performance Share Units
The Corporation granted performance share units to certain key employees providing the opportunity to earn shares of common stock over a 3-year to 5-year performance period. The number of shares vested and earned will be contingent upon the Corporation’s attainment of certain performance measures as detailed in the performance share award agreements.
The following table presents a summary of outstanding performance share unit awards as of December 31, 2021:
Grant Date Fair Value per Share Weighted Average Current Performance Assumption Expected Number of Shares
Performance share units awarded in: 2021 $46.15 140% 51,156
2020 34.22 140% 65,632
2019 52.84 118% 36,960
2018 54.25 140% 5,824
Total 159,572
The following table presents a summary of performance share units as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021:
Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning of period 156,367 $45.43
Granted 40,975 44.46
Vested (37,770) 54.25
Forfeited - -
End of period 159,572 $43.09
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 19 - Business Segments
The Corporation manages its operations through two reportable business segments, consisting of Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services.
In the fourth quarter of 2021 the Corporation re-assessed its reportable business segments and related allocation methodology in connection with the implementation of a new budgeting and profitability system in the same period. Management determined it was appropriate to allocate activity previously reported in the Corporate Unit to the Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services operating segments. The Corporate Unit had included activities related to the Treasury function, which is responsible for managing the investment portfolio and wholesale funding needs, as well as certain administrative and executive expenses that were not previously allocated to the operating segments. The prior year segment information contained within this report has been restated to reflect this change to reportable business segments and related allocation methodology.
Commercial Banking
The Commercial Banking segment includes commercial, residential and consumer lending activities; mortgage banking activities; deposit generation; cash management activities; banking activities, including customer support and the operation of ATMs, telephone banking, internet banking and mobile banking services; as well as investment portfolio and wholesale funding activities.
Wealth Management Services
The Wealth Management Services segment includes investment management; holistic financial planning services; personal trust and estate services, including services as trustee, personal representative, custodian and guardian; settlement of decedents’ estates; and institutional trust services, including custody and fiduciary services.
The following tables present the statement of operations and total assets for Washington Trust’s reportable business segments.
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2021 Commercial
Banking Wealth
Management
Services Consolidated
Total
Net interest income (expense) $141,493 ($58) $141,435
Provision for credit losses (4,822) - (4,822)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for credit losses 146,315 (58) 146,257
Noninterest income 44,748 42,646 87,394
Noninterest expenses:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2,827 1,474 4,301
Other noninterest expenses 101,029 30,134 131,163
Total noninterest expenses 103,856 31,608 135,464
Income before income taxes 87,207 10,980 98,187
Income tax expense 18,575 2,742 21,317
Net income $68,632 $8,238 $76,870
Total assets at period end $5,776,754 $74,373 $5,851,127
Expenditures for long-lived assets 3,246 244 3,490
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2020 Commercial
Banking Wealth
Management
Services Consolidated
Total
Net interest income (expense) $127,545 ($101) $127,444
Provision for loan losses 12,342 - 12,342
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses 115,203 (101) 115,102
Noninterest income 63,612 35,830 99,442
Noninterest expenses:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2,573 1,517 4,090
Other noninterest expenses 91,555 29,739 121,294
Total noninterest expenses 94,128 31,256 125,384
Income before income taxes 84,687 4,473 89,160
Income tax expense 17,989 1,342 19,331
Net income $66,698 $3,131 $69,829
Total assets at period end $5,639,669 $73,500 $5,713,169
Expenditures for long-lived assets 3,125 281 3,406
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2019 Commercial
Banking Wealth
Management
Services Consolidated
Total
Net interest income (expense) $133,762 ($348) $133,414
Provision for loan losses 1,575 - 1,575
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses 132,187 (348) 131,839
Noninterest income 29,972 37,108 67,080
Noninterest expenses:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2,681 1,553 4,234
Other noninterest expenses 78,549 27,957 106,506
Total noninterest expenses 81,230 29,510 110,740
Income before income taxes 80,929 7,250 88,179
Income tax expense 17,121 1,940 19,061
Net income $63,808 $5,310 $69,118
Total assets at period end $5,219,578 $73,081 $5,292,659
Expenditures for long-lived assets 2,610 522 3,132
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 20 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables present the activity in other comprehensive income (loss):
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2021 Pre-tax Amounts Income Taxes Net of Tax
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Changes in fair value of available for sale debt securities
($21,942) ($5,266) ($16,676)
Net (gains) losses on securities reclassified into earnings - - -
Net change in fair value of available for sale debt securities (21,942) (5,266) (16,676)
Cash Flow Hedges:
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
(3,067) (736) (2,331)
Net gains on cash flow hedges reclassified into earnings (1)
(310) (75) (235)
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges (3,377) (811) (2,566)
Defined Benefit Plan Obligations:
Defined benefit plan obligation adjustment
5,908 1,417 4,491
Amortization of net actuarial losses (2)
2,844 683 2,161
Net change in defined benefit plan obligations 8,752 2,100 6,652
Total other comprehensive loss ($16,567) ($3,977) ($12,590)
(1)The pre-tax amounts are included in interest expense on FHLB advances, interest expense on junior subordinated debentures and interest and fees on loans in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)The pre-tax amounts are included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2020 Pre-tax Amounts Income Taxes Net of Tax
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Changes in fair value of available for sale debt securities
$8,784 $2,129 $6,655
Net (gains) losses on securities reclassified into earnings - - -
Net change in fair value of available for sale debt securities 8,784 2,129 6,655
Cash Flow Hedges:
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
(2,003) (482) (1,521)
Net losses on cash flow hedges reclassified into earnings (1)
1,136 269 867
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges (867) (213) (654)
Defined Benefit Plan Obligations:
Defined benefit plan obligation adjustment
(5,093) (1,197) (3,896)
Amortization of net actuarial losses (2)
2,141 400 1,741
Net change in defined benefit plan obligations (2,952) (797) (2,155)
Total other comprehensive income $4,965 $1,119 $3,846
(1)The pre-tax amounts are included in interest expense on FHLB advances, interest expense on junior subordinated debentures and interest and fees on loans in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)The pre-tax amounts are included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2019 Pre-tax Amounts Income Taxes Net of Tax
Available for Sale Debt Securities:
Changes in fair value of available for sale debt securities
$26,074 $6,127 $19,947
Net losses on securities reclassified into earnings (1)
53 12 41
Net change in fair value of available for sale debt securities 26,127 6,139 19,988
Cash Flow Hedges:
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
(1,444) (339) (1,105)
Net losses on cash flow hedges reclassified into earnings (2)
159 38 121
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges (1,285) (301) (984)
Defined Benefit Plan Obligations:
Defined benefit plan obligation adjustment
(3,710) (872) (2,838)
Amortization of net actuarial losses (3)
1,200 282 918
Amortization of net prior service credits (3)
(16) (4) (12)
Net change in defined benefit plan obligations (2,526) (594) (1,932)
Total other comprehensive income $22,316 $5,244 $17,072
(1)The pre-tax amount is reported as net realized losses on securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)The pre-tax amounts are included in interest expense on FHLB advances, interest expense on junior subordinated debentures and interest and fees on loans in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(3)The pre-tax amounts are included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax:
(Dollars in thousands) Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available For Sale Debt Securities Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Cash Flow Hedges Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Defined Benefit Plan Obligations Total
Balance at December 31, 2020 $9,881 ($1,447) ($15,825) ($7,391)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (16,676) (2,331) 4,491 (14,516)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
- (235) 2,161 1,926
Net other comprehensive (loss) income (16,676) (2,566) 6,652 (12,590)
Balance at December 31, 2021 ($6,795) ($4,013) ($9,173) ($19,981)
(Dollars in thousands) Net Unrealized Gains on Available For Sale Debt Securities Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Cash Flow Hedges Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Defined Benefit Plan Obligations Total
Balance at December 31, 2019 $3,226 ($793) ($13,670) ($11,237)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 6,655 (1,521) (3,896) 1,238
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
- 867 1,741 2,608
Net other comprehensive income (loss) 6,655 (654) (2,155) 3,846
Balance at December 31, 2020 $9,881 ($1,447) ($15,825) ($7,391)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
(Dollars in thousands) Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Available For Sale Debt Securities Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Defined Benefit Plan Obligations Total
Balance at December 31, 2018 ($16,762) $191 ($11,738) ($28,309)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 19,947 (1,105) (2,838) 16,004
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
41 121 906 1,068
Net other comprehensive income (loss) 19,988 (984) (1,932) 17,072
Balance at December 31, 2019 $3,226 ($793) ($13,670) ($11,237)
Note 21 - Earnings per Common Share
The following table presents the calculation of earnings per common share:
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Earnings per common share - basic:
Net income $76,870 $69,829 $69,118
Less: dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (223) (152) (139)
Net income available to common shareholders
$76,647 $69,677 $68,979
Weighted average common shares 17,310 17,282 17,331
Earnings per common share - basic $4.43 $4.03 $3.98
Earnings per common share - diluted:
Net income $76,870 $69,829 $69,118
Less: dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (222) (151) (139)
Net income available to common shareholders
$76,648 $69,678 $68,979
Weighted average common shares 17,310 17,282 17,331
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents 145 120 83
Weighted average diluted common shares
17,455 17,402 17,414
Earnings per common share - diluted $4.39 $4.00 $3.96
Weighted average common stock equivalents, not included in common stock equivalents above because they were anti-dilutive, totaled 100,150, 223,506 and 100,643, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 22 - Commitments and Contingencies
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Risk
The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to manage the Corporation’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, forward loan commitments, loan related derivative contracts and interest rate risk management contracts. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Corporation has in particular classes of financial instruments.
Financial Instruments Whose Contract Amounts Represent Credit Risk (Unfunded Commitments)
Commitments to Extend Credit
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there are no violations of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each borrower’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower.
Standby Letters of Credit
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support the financing needs of the Bank’s commercial customers. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The collateral supporting those commitments is essentially the same as for other commitments. Most standby letters of credit extend for one year. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments, not reduced by amounts that may be recovered, totaled $11.8 million and $11.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no liabilities to beneficiaries resulting from standby letters of credit. Fee income on standby letters of credit was insignificant for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
A substantial portion of the standby letters of credit were supported by pledged collateral. The collateral obtained is determined based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Should the Corporation be required to make payments to the beneficiary, repayment from the customer to the Corporation is required.
Financial Instruments Whose Notional Amounts Exceed the Amount of Credit Risk
Mortgage Loan Commitments
Interest rate lock commitments are extended to borrowers and relate to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale. To mitigate the interest rate risk and pricing risk associated with these rate locks and mortgage loans held for sale, the Corporation enters into forward sale commitments. Both interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments are derivative financial instruments.
Loan Related Derivative Contracts
The Corporation’s credit policies with respect to interest rate swap agreements with commercial borrowers are similar to those used for loans. The interest rate swaps with other counterparties are generally subject to bilateral collateralization terms.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The following table presents the contractual and notional amounts of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk:
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2021 2020
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit:
Commercial loans
$516,344 $453,493
Home equity lines
367,784 319,744
Other loans
122,492 89,078
Standby letters of credit 11,844 11,709
Financial instruments whose notional amounts exceed the amount of credit risk:
Mortgage loan commitments:
Interest rate lock commitments
49,800 167,671
Forward sale commitments
103,626 279,653
Loan related derivative contracts:
Interest rate swaps with customers
1,022,388 991,002
Mirror swaps with counterparties
1,022,388 991,002
Risk participation-in agreements
163,207 92,717
Interest rate risk management contracts:
Interest rate swaps
320,000 60,000
See Note 14 for additional disclosure pertaining to derivative financial instruments.
ACL on Unfunded Commitments
The ACL on unfunded commitments is management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the expected contractual term (or life) in which the Corporation is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Corporation. Unfunded commitments for home equity lines of credit and commercial demand loans are considered unconditionally cancellable for regulatory capital purposes and, therefore, are excluded from the calculation to estimate the ACL on unfunded commitments. For each portfolio, estimated loss rates and funding factors are applied to the corresponding balance of unfunded commitments. For each portfolio, the estimated loss rates applied to unfunded commitments are the same quantitative and qualitative loss rates applied to the corresponding on-balance sheet amounts in determining the ACL on loans. The estimated funding factor applied to unfunded commitments represents the likelihood that the funding will occur and is based upon the Corporation’s average historical utilization rate for each portfolio.
The activity in the ACL on unfunded commitments for the year ended December 31, 2021 is presented below:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance $907 $1,402 $2,309 $54 $- $19 $19 $2,382
Provision 360 (586) (226) 8 - (3) (3) (221)
Ending Balance $1,267 $816 $2,083 $62 $- $16 $16 $2,161
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
The activity in the ACL on unfunded commitments for the year ended December 31, 2020 is presented below:
(Dollars in thousands) Commercial Consumer
CRE C&I Total Commercial Residential Real Estate Home Equity Other Total Consumer Total
Beginning Balance $136 $144 $280 $6 $- $7 $7 $293
Adoption of ASC 326 817 626 1,443 34 - 6 6 1,483
Provision (46) 632 586 14 - 6 6 606
Ending Balance $907 $1,402 $2,309 $54 $- $19 $19 $2,382
Other Contingencies
Litigation
The Corporation is involved in various claims and legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business. Management is of the opinion, based on its review with counsel of the development of such matters to date, that the ultimate disposition of such matters will not materially affect the consolidated balance sheets or statements of income of the Corporation.
Other
When selling a residential real estate mortgage loan or acting as originating agent on behalf of a third party, Washington Trust generally makes various representations and warranties. The specific representations and warranties depend on the nature of the transaction and the requirements of the buyer. Contractual liability may arise when the representations and warranties are breached. In the event of a breach of these representations and warranties, Washington Trust may be required to either repurchase the residential real estate mortgage loan (generally at unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest) with the identified defects or indemnify (“make-whole”) the investor for its losses.
In the case of a repurchase, the Corporation will bear any subsequent credit loss on the residential real estate mortgage loan. Washington Trust has experienced an insignificant number of repurchase demands over a period of many years. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the carrying value of loans repurchased due to representation and warranty claims was $1.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Washington Trust has recorded an estimated liability for its exposure to losses for premium recapture and the obligation to repurchase previously sold residential real estate mortgage loans. The liability balance amounted to $275 thousand and $300 thousand at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and is included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any change in the estimate is recorded in mortgage banking revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Note 23 - Parent Company Financial Statements
The following tables present parent company only financial statements of the Bancorp, reflecting the investment in the Bank on the equity basis of accounting. The Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the parent company only are identical to the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and are therefore not presented.
Balance Sheets (Dollars in thousands, except par value)
December 31, 2021 2020
Assets:
Cash on deposit with bank subsidiary $8,290 $1,658
Investment in subsidiaries at equity value:
Bank 573,757 550,986
Non-bank 1,850 1,904
Dividends receivable from bank subsidiary 12,964 11,836
Other assets 747 124
Total assets $597,608 $566,508
Liabilities:
Junior subordinated debentures $22,681 $22,681
Dividends payable 10,048 9,592
Other liabilities 71 40
Total liabilities 32,800 32,313
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock of $.0625 par value; authorized 60,000,000 shares; 17,363,457 shares issued and 17,330,818 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 17,363,457 shares issued and 17,265,337 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020
1,085 1,085
Paid-in capital 126,511 125,610
Retained earnings 458,310 418,246
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19,981) (7,391)
Treasury stock, at cost; 32,639 shares at December 31, 2021 and 98,120 shares at December 31, 2020
(1,117) (3,355)
Total shareholders’ equity 564,808 534,195
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $597,608 $566,508
Statements of Income (Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Income:
Dividends from subsidiaries:
Bank $45,732 $43,139 $36,796
Non-bank 11 17 27
Other income (losses) (102) - -
Total income 45,641 43,156 36,823
Expenses:
Interest on junior subordinated debentures 370 641 980
Legal and professional fees 217 210 147
Other expenses 405 349 337
Total expenses 992 1,200 1,464
Income before income taxes 44,649 41,956 35,359
Income tax benefit 230 248 301
Income before equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 44,879 42,204 35,660
Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries:
Bank 32,045 27,603 33,445
Non-bank (54) 22 13
Net income $76,870 $69,829 $69,118
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
Statements of Cash Flows (Dollars in thousands)
Years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $76,870 $69,829 $69,118
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries:
Bank (32,045) (27,603) (33,445)
Non-bank 54 (22) (13)
Tax benefit (expense) from stock option exercises and other equity awards 182 (103) 248
Deferred income tax benefit (24) - -
Increase in dividend receivable (1,128) (2,261) (1,813)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 50 109 (43)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities 31 (31) (15)
Other, net (182) 193 (195)
Net cash provided by operating activities 43,808 40,111 33,842
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of other equity investments, net (650) - -
Net cash used in investing activities (650) - -
Cash flows from financing activities:
Treasury stock purchased - (4,322) -
Net proceeds from stock option exercises and issuance of other equity awards, net of awards surrendered (177) (470) 273
Cash dividends paid (36,349) (35,499) (34,189)
Net cash used in financing activities (36,526) (40,291) (33,916)
Net increase (decrease) in cash 6,632 (180) (74)
Cash at beginning of year 1,658 1,838 1,912
Cash at end of year $8,290 $1,658 $1,838

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Corporation carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including the Corporation’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period ended December 31, 2021. Based upon that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective and designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Corporation's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Corporation will continue to review and document its disclosure controls and procedures and consider such changes in future evaluations of the effectiveness of such controls and procedures, as it deems appropriate.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Corporation's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Corporation's internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to its management and the Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. The Corporation's management assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report using the criteria described in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In addition, the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report has been audited by Crowe LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm.
There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 9B. Other Information.
None.
PART III

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
The information required by this Item will be included in the Bancorp’s Proxy Statement (the “Proxy Statement”) prepared for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 26, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Corporation maintains a code of ethics that applies to all of the Corporation’s directors, officers and employees, including the Corporation’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. This code of ethics is available on the Investor Relations section of the Corporation’s website at http://ir.washtrust.com, under the heading Corporate Governance.

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation.
The information required by this Item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
Required information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management will be included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table provides information as of December 31, 2021 regarding shares of common stock of the Bancorp that may be issued under our existing equity compensation plans, including the 2003 Plan and the 2013 Plan.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plan category Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding
options, warrants and rights (1)
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities referenced in column (a))
(a) (b) (c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (2)
885,437 (3) $45.95 (4) 601,928 (5)(6)
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
- N/A N/A
Total
885,437 $45.95 601,928
(1)Does not include any shares already reflected in the Bancorp’s outstanding shares.
(2)Consists of the 2003 Plan and the 2013 Plan. Under the 2013 Plan, the grant of any full value award (an award other than an option or a stock appreciation award) shall be deemed, for the purposes of determining the number of shares of stock available for issuance, as an award of 1.85 shares of stock for each such share subject to the award.
(3)For performance share awards, amounts included represent the maximum amount of performance shares that could be issued under existing awards. The actual shares issued may differ based on the attainment of performance goals.
(4)Reflects the weighted average exercise price of outstanding stock options granted under the 2003 Plan and 2013 Plan. Other award types do not have an exercise price and therefore, are not included.
(5)Consists of the 2013 Plan only, as there are no securities available for future grants under the 2003 Plan.
(6)On February 18, 2022, the Corporation’s Board voted that no further awards would be granted under 2013 Plan following shareholder approval of the 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
The information required by this Item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
The information required by this Item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) Documents filed as part of this report.
1. Financial Statements. The financial statements of the Corporation required in response to this Item are listed in response to Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
2. Financial Statement Schedules. All schedules normally required by Article 9 of Regulation S-X and all other schedules to the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation have been omitted because the required information is either not required, not applicable, or is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
3. Exhibits. The following exhibits are included as part of this Form 10-K.
(b) See (a) 3. above for all exhibits filed herewith and the Exhibit Index.
(c) Financial Statement Schedules. None.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant - Filed as Exhibit 3.a to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. (1)
3.2 Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation - Filed as Exhibit 3.b to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. (1)
3.3 Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation - Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 11, 2016. (1)
3.4 Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation - Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated May 6, 2021. (1)
3.5 Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant - Filed herewith.
4.1 Description of Equity Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Exchange Act - Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. (1)
10.1 2003 Stock Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2009. (1) (2)
10.2 First Amendment to the 2003 Stock Option Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017. (1) (2)
10.3 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Certificate under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (employees) - Filed as Exhibit No. 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2005. (1) (2)
10.4 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Certificate under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (members of the Board of Directors) - Filed as Exhibit No. 10.8 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2005. (1) (2)
10.5 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017. (1) (2)
10.6 2013 Stock and Incentive Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. (1) (2)
10.7 First Amendment to the 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017. (1) (2)
10.8 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for non-employee directors - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. (1) (2)
10.9 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for employees - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. (1) (2)
10.10 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for employees - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017. (1) (2)
10.11 Form of Incentive Stock Option Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for employees - Filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. (1) (2)
10.12 Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for non-employee directors - Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. (1) (2)
10.13 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for non-employee directors - Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. (1) (2)
10.14 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for employees - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017. (1) (2)
10.15 Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for employees - Filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. (1) (2)
10.16 Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017. (1) (2)
10.17 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for employees - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020. (1) (2)
10.18 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Certificate under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for employees - Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020. (1) (2)
10.19 Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement under the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Stock Option and Incentive Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020. (1) (2)
10.20 Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of WT Capital Trust I dated August 29, 2005, by and among Wilmington Trust Company, as Delaware Trustee and Institutional Trustee, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., as Sponsor, and the Administrators listed therein - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.21 Indenture dated as of August 29, 2005, between Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., as Issuer, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.22 Guaranty Agreement dated August 29, 2005, by and between Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Wilmington Trust Company - Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.23 Certificate Evidencing Fixed/Floating Rate Capital Securities of WT Capital Trust I dated August 29, 2005 - Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.24 Fixed/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debenture of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. dated August 29, 2005 - Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.25 Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of WT Capital Trust II dated August 29, 2005, by and among Wilmington Trust Company, as Delaware Trustee and Institutional Trustee, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., as Sponsor, and the Administrators listed therein - Filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.26 Indenture dated as of August 29, 2005, between Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., as Issuer, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee - Filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.27 Guaranty Agreement dated August 29, 2005, by and between Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Wilmington Trust Company - Filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.28 Certificate Evidencing Capital Securities of WT Capital Trust II (Number of Capital Securities - 10,000) dated August 29, 2005 - Filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.29 Certificate Evidencing Capital Securities of WT Capital Trust II (Number of Capital Securities - 4,000) dated August 29, 2005 - Filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.30 Fixed/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Security due 2035 of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. dated August 29, 2005 - Filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2005. (1)
10.31 Amended and Restated Supplemental Pension Benefit Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. (1) (2)
10.32 Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. (1) (2)
10.33 Amendment to Supplemental Pension Benefit Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.49 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. (1) (2)
10.34 Amended and Restated Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-146388) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2007. (1) (2)
10.35 First Amendment to The Washington Trust Company Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan As Amended and Restated- Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008. (1) (2)
10.36 Second Amendment to The Washington Trust Company Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated - Filed as Exhibit 10.34 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. (1) (2)
10.37 Third Amendment to The Washington Trust Company Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated - Filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. (1) (2)
10.38 Fourth Amendment to The Washington Trust Company Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014. (1) (2)
10.39 Fifth Amendment to The Washington Trust Company Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated - Filed as Exhibit 10.61 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. (1) (2)
10.40 Sixth Amendment to The Washington Trust Company Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015. (1) (2)
10.41 Seventh Amendment to The Washington Trust Company Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated - Filed as Exhibit 10.47 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. (1) (2)
10.42 Amended and Restated Annual Performance Plan, dated December 16, 2013 - Filed as Exhibit 10.50 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. (1) (2)
10.43 Amended and Restated Wealth Management Business Building Incentive Plan, dated March 3, 2014 - Filed as Exhibit 10.51 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. (1) (2)
10.44 Form and terms of Change in Control Agreement - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009. (1) (2)
10.45 Compensatory agreement with an executive officer, dated June 20, 2012 - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2012. (1) (2)
10.46 Terms of Change in Control Agreement with an executive officer, dated January 10, 2013 - Filed as Exhibit 10.53 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. (1) (2)
10.47 Compensatory agreement with an executive officer, dated September 19, 2013 - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 25, 2013. (1) (2)
10.48 Form of First Amendment to Change in Control Agreement - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2014. (1) (2)
10.49 Form of Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014. (1) (2)
10.50 Terms of Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement - Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014. (1) (2)
10.51 Terms of Amended and Restated Change in Control with an executive officer, dated June 1, 2015 - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015. (1) (2)
10.52 Form and terms of Split-Dollar Agreement with certain executive officers - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015. (1) (2)
10.53 Terms of Amended and Restated Change in Control with certain executive officers, dated September 22, 2016 - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016. (1) (2)
10.54 Terms of Restricted Stock Unit Certificate with an executive officer, dated June 1, 2017 - Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017. (1) (2)
10.55 Terms of Amended and Restated Change in Control with an executive officer, dated June 1, 2017 - Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017. (1) (2)
10.56 Terms of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement with certain executive officers, dated January 18, 2018 - Filed as Exhibit 10.70 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. (1) (2)
10.57 Terms of Amended and Restated Change in Control with an executive officer, dated February 27, 2018 - Filed as Exhibit 10.71 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. (1) (2)
10.58 Terms of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement with certain executive officers, dated January 17, 2019 - Filed as Exhibit 10.72 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. (1) (2)
10.59 Terms of Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 (1) (2)
10.60 Terms of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement with certain executive officers, dated March 16, 2020 - Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020. (1) (2)
10.61 Terms of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement with certain executive officers, dated January 25, 2021 - Filed as Exhibit 10.71 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 (1)(2)
10.62 Terms of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement with certain executive officers, dated January 24, 2022 - Filed herewith. (2)
10.63 Retail Lending Growth Incentive Plan, dated March 15, 2021 - Filed herewith. (2)
10.64 Amended and Restated Annual Performance Plan, dated December 13, 2021 - Filed herewith. (2)
10.65 Amended and Restated Wealth Management Business Building Incentive Plan, dated January 24, 2022 - Filed herewith. (2)
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant - Filed herewith.
23.1 Consent of Crowe LLP - Filed herewith.
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Filed herewith.
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Filed herewith.
32.1 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Furnished herewith. (3)
101 The following materials from Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 formatted in Inline XBRL; (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) related notes to these financial statements - Filed herewith.
(1)Not filed herewith. In accordance with Rule 12b-32 promulgated pursuant to the Exchange Act, reference is made to the documents previously filed with the SEC, which are incorporated by reference herein.
(2)Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
(3)These certifications are not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.