UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended
March 31, 2018
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period From
(Not Applicable)
Commission File Number 001-36636
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 05-0412693 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | |
One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(401) 456-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
[ü] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
[ü] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large accelerated filer | [ü] | Accelerated filer | [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | [ ] | Smaller reporting company | [ ] |
Emerging growth company | [ ] | ||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [ ] Yes [ü] No
There were 484,726,571 shares of Registrant’s common stock ($0.01 par value) outstanding on May 1, 2018.
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS AND TERMS
The following listing provides a comprehensive reference of common acronyms and terms we regularly use in our financial reporting:
AFS | Available for Sale | |
ALLL | Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses | |
AOCI | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
ASU | Accounting Standards Update | |
ATM | Automated Teller Machine | |
Board of Directors | The Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | |
bps | Basis Points | |
C&I | Commercial and Industrial | |
Capital Plan Rule | Federal Reserve’s Regulation Y Capital Plan Rule | |
CBNA | Citizens Bank, National Association | |
CBPA | Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania | |
CCAR | Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review | |
CCB | Capital Conservation Buffer | |
CET1 | Common Equity Tier 1 | |
Citizens or CFG or the Company | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries | |
CLTV | Combined Loan to Value | |
CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation | |
CRE | Commercial Real Estate | |
DFAST | Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test | |
Dodd-Frank Act | The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 | |
EPS | Earnings Per Share | |
Exchange Act | The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | |
Fannie Mae (FNMA) | Federal National Mortgage Association | |
FASB | Financial Accounting Standards Board | |
FDIA | Federal Deposit Insurance Act | |
FDIC | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | |
FHLB | Federal Home Loan Bank | |
FICO | Fair Isaac Corporation (credit rating) | |
FRB | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and, as applicable, Federal Reserve Bank(s) | |
Freddie Mac (FHLMC) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | |
FTP | Funds Transfer Pricing | |
GAAP | Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America | |
Ginnie Mae (GNMA) | Government National Mortgage Association | |
HELOC | Home Equity Line of Credit | |
HTM | Held To Maturity | |
LCR | Liquidity Coverage Ratio | |
LGD | Loss Given Default | |
LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate | |
LIHTC | Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
LTV | Loan to Value | |
MBS | Mortgage-Backed Securities | |
Mid-Atlantic | District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia | |
Midwest | Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio | |
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MD&A | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |
MSRs | Mortgage Servicing Rights | |
New England | Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont | |
NM | Not meaningful | |
NSFR | Net Stable Funding Ratio | |
OCC | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency | |
OCI | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
Parent Company | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (the Parent Company of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, Citizens Bank, National Association and other subsidiaries) | |
PD | Probability of Default | |
ROTCE | Return on Average Tangible Common Equity | |
RPA | Risk Participation Agreement | |
SBO | Serviced by Others portfolio | |
SEC | United States Securities and Exchange Commission | |
SVaR | Stressed Value at Risk | |
TBAs | To-Be Announced securities | |
TDR | Troubled Debt Restructuring | |
VaR | Value at Risk | |
VIE | Variable Interest Entities | |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Forward-Looking Statements | ||
Selected Consolidated Financial Data | ||
Results of Operations | ||
Analysis of Financial Condition | ||
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding potential future share repurchases and future dividends are forward-looking statements. Also, any statement that does not describe historical or current facts is a forward-looking statement. These statements often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “goals,” “targets,” “initiatives,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could.”
Forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management, and on information currently available to management. Our statements speak as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update these statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements in light of new information or future events. We caution you, therefore, against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the following, without limitation:
• | Negative economic and political conditions that adversely affect the general economy, housing prices, the job market, consumer confidence and spending habits which may affect, among other things, the level of nonperforming assets, charge-offs and provision expense; |
• | The rate of growth in the economy and employment levels, as well as general business and economic conditions, and changes in the competitive environment; |
• | Our ability to implement our business strategy, including the cost savings and efficiency components, and achieve our financial performance goals; |
• | Our ability to meet heightened supervisory requirements and expectations; |
• | Liabilities and business restrictions resulting from litigation and regulatory investigations; |
• | Our capital and liquidity requirements (including under regulatory capital standards, such as the U.S. Basel III capital rules) and our ability to generate capital internally or raise capital on favorable terms; |
• | The effect of changes in interest rates on our net interest income, net interest margin and our mortgage originations, mortgage servicing rights and mortgages held for sale; |
• | Changes in interest rates and market liquidity, as well as the magnitude of such changes, which may reduce interest margins, impact funding sources and affect the ability to originate and distribute financial products in the primary and secondary markets; |
• | The effect of changes in the level of checking or savings account deposits on our funding costs and net interest margin; |
• | Financial services reform and other current, pending or future legislation or regulation that could have a negative effect on our revenue and businesses, including the Dodd-Frank Act and other legislation and regulation relating to bank products and services; |
• | A failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of our third party vendors or other service providers, including as a result of cyber-attacks; and |
• | Management’s ability to identify and manage these and other risks. |
In addition to the above factors, we also caution that the amount and timing of any future common stock dividends or share repurchases will depend on our financial condition, earnings, cash needs, regulatory constraints, capital requirements (including requirements of our subsidiaries), and any other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant in making such a determination. Therefore, there can be no assurance that we will repurchase shares or pay any dividends to holders of our common stock, or as to the amount of any such repurchases or dividends.
More information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section in Part I, Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions with $153.5 billion in assets as of March 31, 2018. Our mission is to help our customers, colleagues and communities reach their potential. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, we offer a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. We help our customers reach their potential by listening to them and by understanding their needs in order to offer tailored advice, ideas and solutions. In Consumer Banking, we provide an integrated experience that includes mobile and online banking, a 24/7 customer contact center and the convenience of approximately 3,300 ATMs and approximately 1,150 branches in 11 states in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. Consumer Banking products and services include a full range of banking, lending, savings, wealth management and small business offerings. In Commercial Banking, we offer corporate, institutional and not-for-profit clients a full range of wholesale banking products and services including lending and deposits, capital markets, treasury services, foreign exchange and interest rate products, and asset finance. More information is available at www.citizensbank.com.
The following MD&A is intended to assist readers in their analysis of the accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements and supplemental financial information. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, as well as other information contained in this document and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Key Performance Metrics Used by Management and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
As a banking institution, we manage and evaluate various aspects of our results of operations and our financial condition. We evaluate the levels and trends of the line items included in our balance sheet and statement of operations, as well as various financial ratios that are commonly used in our industry. We analyze these ratios and financial trends against our own historical performance, our budgeted performance and the financial condition and performance of comparable banking institutions in our region and nationally.
The primary line items we use in our key performance metrics to manage and evaluate our statement of operations include net interest income, noninterest income, total revenue, provision for credit losses, noninterest expense, net income and net income available to common stockholders. The primary line items we use in our key performance metrics to manage and evaluate our balance sheet data include loans and leases, securities, allowance for credit losses, deposits, borrowed funds and derivatives.
We consider various measures when evaluating our performance and making day-to-day operating decisions, as well as evaluating capital utilization and adequacy, including:
• | Return on average common equity, which we define as annualized net income available to common stockholders divided by average common equity; |
• | Return on average tangible common equity, which we define as annualized net income available to common stockholders divided by average common equity excluding average goodwill (net of related deferred tax liability) and average other intangibles; |
• | Return on average total assets, which we define as annualized net income divided by average total assets; |
• | Return on average total tangible assets, which we define as annualized net income divided by average total assets excluding average goodwill (net of related deferred tax liability) and average other intangibles; |
• | Efficiency ratio, which we define as the ratio of our total noninterest expense to the sum of net interest income and total noninterest income. We measure our efficiency ratio to evaluate the efficiency of our operations as it helps us monitor how costs are changing compared to our income. A decrease in our efficiency ratio represents improvement; |
• | Operating leverage, which we define as the percent change in total revenue, less the percent change in noninterest expense; |
• | Net interest margin, which we calculate by dividing annualized net interest income for the period by average total interest-earning assets, is a key measure that we use to evaluate our net interest income; and |
• | Common equity tier 1 capital ratio, represents CET1 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S Basel III Standardized approach. |
“Underlying” results, which are non-GAAP measures, exclude certain items, as applicable, that may occur in a reporting period which management does not consider indicative of on-going financial performance.
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We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because these are among the measures used by our management team to evaluate our operating performance and make day-to-day operating decisions. In addition, we believe our “Underlying” results in any period reflect our operational performance in that period and, accordingly, it is useful to consider our GAAP results and our “Underlying” results together. We believe this presentation also increases comparability of period-to-period results.
Other companies may use similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures that are calculated differently from the way we calculate such measures. Accordingly, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on such non-GAAP measures, but instead to consider them with the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our results as reported under GAAP.
Non-GAAP measures are denoted throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” by the use of the term “Underlying” and/or are followed by an asterisk (*).
For additional information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations, see “—Key Performance Metrics, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations,” included in this report.
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
First Quarter 2018 compared with First Quarter 2017 - Key Highlights
First quarter 2018 net income of $388 million increased 21% from $320 million in first quarter 2017, with earnings per diluted common share of $0.78, up 28% from $0.61 per diluted common share in first quarter 2017. First quarter 2018 ROTCE of 11.7% improved from 9.7% in first quarter 2017.
There were no notable items recorded in first quarter 2018.* The following table presents results for first quarter 2017, including a $23 million benefit, or $0.04 per diluted common share, related to the settlement of certain state tax matters:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Income tax expense | Net Income | Income tax expense | Net Income | |||||||||||
Reported results (GAAP) | $113 | $388 | $114 | $320 | |||||||||||
Less Notable items: Settlement of certain state tax matters | — | — | (23 | ) | 23 | ||||||||||
Underlying results (Non-GAAP) | $113 | $388 | $137 | $297 | |||||||||||
* | “Underlying” results, as applicable, exclude a first quarter 2017 $23 million benefit related to the settlement of certain state tax matters. Where there is a reference to “Underlying” results in a paragraph, all measures that follow these references are on the same basis when applicable. For more information on the computation of key performance metrics and non-GAAP financial measures, see “—Introduction — Key Performance Metrics Used By Management and Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “—Key Performance Metrics, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations.” |
• | Net income available to common stockholders of $381 million increased $68 million, or 22%, compared to $313 million in first quarter 2017. |
◦ | On an Underlying basis,* excluding a first quarter 2017 $23 million impact from the settlement of certain tax matters, net income available to common shareholders increased by 31%, led by 6% revenue growth with 9% growth in net interest income, given a 3% average loan growth and a 20 basis point increase in net interest margin. |
• | Generated operating leverage of 2% and ROTCE of 11.7%, despite the impact of continued investing to drive future growth. |
◦ | On an Underlying basis,* ROTCE improved 2.7% from 9.0%. |
• | Return on average common equity was 7.8% compared to 6.5% for first quarter 2017. |
◦ | On an Underlying basis,* return on average common equity improved 178 bps from 6.1% for first quarter 2017. |
• | Diluted earnings per common share increased $0.17, or 28%. |
◦ | On an Underlying basis,* diluted earnings per share increased $0.21, or 37%. |
• | Tangible book value per common share improved 5% to $27.24. Fully diluted average common shares outstanding decreased by 22.1 million shares. |
• | Total revenue of $1.5 billion increased $78 million, or 6%, driven by strong net interest income growth: |
◦ | Net interest income of $1.1 billion increased $86 million, or 9%, compared to $1.0 billion in first quarter 2017, driven by a 20 basis point improvement in net interest margin and 3% average loan growth. |
◦ | Net interest margin of 3.16% increased 20 basis points, compared to 2.96% in first quarter 2017, reflecting higher interest-earning asset yields tied to higher interest rates and improving loan mix towards higher-return categories, partially offset by higher deposit and funding costs. |
◦ | Noninterest income of $371 million decreased $8 million, or 2%, from first quarter 2017, driven by a $9 million decrease in capital market fees from near-record first quarter 2017 levels, as well as lower other income. |
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• | Noninterest expense of $883 million increased $29 million, or 3%, compared to $854 million in first quarter 2017. Results reflect higher salaries and employee benefits cost, largely reflecting annual merit increases, increased stock-based compensation costs and revenue-driven incentives and the impact of strategic growth initiatives, as well as higher outside services expense largely tied to Consumer Banking strategic growth initiatives. |
• | Provision for credit losses of $78 million decreased $18 million, or 19%, from $96 million in first quarter 2017, despite the impact the of an $8 million reserve build, reflecting lower commercial net charge-offs, partially offset by expected seasoning in retail portfolios. |
• | The income tax rate decreased to 22.5% from 26.4% in first quarter 2017. The decrease in the effective income tax rate was primarily driven by the impact of tax reform, partially offset by the prior year settlement of certain state tax matters. |
◦ | On an Underlying basis,* the effective income tax rate decreased to 22.5% from 31.6% in first quarter 2017. |
• | Net charge-offs of $70 million decreased $17 million, or 20%, from $87 million in first quarter 2017. The ALLL of $1.2 billion increased $10 million compared to December 31, 2017. ALLL to total loans and leases of 1.12% as of March 31, 2018 remained stable compared to December 31, 2017. ALLL to nonperforming loans and leases ratio was 144% as of March 31, 2018, compared with 142% as of December 31, 2017. |
• | Average loans and leases of $111.1 billion increased $3.1 billion, or 3%, from $108.1 billion in first quarter 2017, reflecting a $2.5 billion increase in retail loans and a $589 million increase in commercial loans and leases. |
• | Average deposits of $113.4 billion increased $3.5 billion, or 3%, from $110.0 billion in first quarter 2017, reflecting strength in term, checking with interest, savings and demand deposits. |
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The summary Consolidated Operating Data for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and the summary Consolidated Balance Sheet data as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are derived from our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements of this report. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for any future period.
Our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the information set forth herein. Our operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2018 or for any future period. The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto.
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(dollars in millions, except per-share amounts) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
OPERATING DATA: | |||||||
Net interest income | $1,091 | $1,005 | |||||
Noninterest income | 371 | 379 | |||||
Total revenue | 1,462 | 1,384 | |||||
Provision for credit losses | 78 | 96 | |||||
Noninterest expense | 883 | 854 | |||||
Income before income tax expense | 501 | 434 | |||||
Income tax expense | 113 | 114 | |||||
Net income | $388 | $320 | |||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $381 | $313 | |||||
Net income per common share - basic | $0.78 | $0.61 | |||||
Net income per common share - diluted | $0.78 | $0.61 | |||||
OTHER OPERATING DATA: | |||||||
Return on average common equity | 7.83 | % | 6.52 | % | |||
Return on average tangible common equity | 11.71 | 9.68 | |||||
Return on average total assets | 1.04 | 0.87 | |||||
Return on average total tangible assets | 1.08 | 0.91 | |||||
Efficiency ratio | 60.43 | 61.68 | |||||
Operating leverage | 2.14 | 6.86 | |||||
Net interest margin | 3.16 | 2.96 | |||||
Effective income tax rate | 22.52 | 26.36 | |||||
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(dollars in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
BALANCE SHEET DATA: | |||||||
Total assets | $153,453 | $152,336 | |||||
Loans held for sale, at fair value | 478 | 497 | |||||
Other loans held for sale | 322 | 221 | |||||
Loans and leases | 111,425 | 110,617 | |||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses | (1,246 | ) | (1,236 | ) | |||
Total securities | 25,433 | 25,733 | |||||
Goodwill | 6,887 | 6,887 | |||||
Total liabilities | 133,394 | 132,066 | |||||
Total deposits | 115,730 | 115,089 | |||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 315 | 815 | |||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,494 | 1,856 | |||||
Long-term borrowed funds | 13,486 | 11,765 | |||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 20,059 | 20,270 | |||||
OTHER BALANCE SHEET DATA: | |||||||
Asset Quality Ratios: | |||||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases | 1.12 | % | 1.12 | % | |||
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans and leases | 144 | 142 | |||||
Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases | 0.78 | 0.79 | |||||
Capital Ratios: | |||||||
CET1 capital ratio (1) | 11.2 | % | 11.2 | % | |||
Tier 1 capital ratio (2) | 11.4 | 11.4 | |||||
Total capital ratio (3) | 13.9 | 13.9 | |||||
Tier 1 leverage ratio (4) | 10.0 | 10.0 | |||||
(1) “Common equity tier 1 capital ratio” represents CET1 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(2) “Tier 1 capital ratio” is tier 1 capital, which includes CET1 capital plus non-cumulative perpetual preferred equity that qualifies as additional tier 1 capital,
divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(3) “Total capital ratio” is total capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(4) “Tier 1 leverage ratio” is tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average total assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
Net income totaled $388 million, up $68 million, or 21%, from $320 million in first quarter 2017. The following table presents the significant components of our net income:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Operating Data: | ||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $1,091 | $1,005 | $86 | 9 | % | |||||||||
Noninterest income | 371 | 379 | (8 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||
Total revenue | 1,462 | 1,384 | 78 | 6 | ||||||||||
Provision for credit losses | 78 | 96 | (18 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||||
Noninterest expense | 883 | 854 | 29 | 3 | ||||||||||
Income before income tax expense | 501 | 434 | 67 | 15 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | 113 | 114 | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||
Net income | $388 | $320 | $68 | 21 | ||||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $381 | $313 | $68 | 22 | % | |||||||||
Return on average common equity | 7.83 | % | 6.52 | % | 131 | bps | ||||||||
Return on average tangible common equity | 11.71 | % | 9.68 | % | 203 | bps | ||||||||
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is our largest source of revenue and is the difference between the interest earned on interest-earning assets (usually loans and investment securities) and the interest expense incurred in connection with interest-bearing liabilities (usually deposits and borrowings). The level of net interest income is primarily a function of the average balance of interest-earning assets, the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities and the spread between the effective yield on such assets and the effective cost of such liabilities. These factors are influenced by the pricing and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities which, in turn, are impacted by external factors such as local economic conditions, competition for loans and deposits, the monetary policy of the FRB and market interest rates. For further discussion, refer to “—Market Risk — Non-Trading Risk,” included in this report and “—Risk Governance” as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The following table presents the major components of net interest income and net interest margin:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Average Balances | Income/ Expense | Yields/ Rates | Average Balances | Income/ Expense | Yields/ Rates | Average Balances | Yields/ Rates | |||||||||||||||
Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing cash and due from banks and deposits in banks | $1,442 | $6 | 1.61 | % | $1,965 | $3 | 0.63 | % | ($523 | ) | 98 bps | ||||||||||||
Taxable investment securities | 25,433 | 168 | 2.64 | 25,789 | 160 | 2.48 | (356 | ) | 16 | ||||||||||||||
Non-taxable investment securities | 6 | — | 2.60 | 7 | — | 2.60 | (1 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Total investment securities | 25,439 | 168 | 2.64 | 25,796 | 160 | 2.48 | (357 | ) | 16 | ||||||||||||||
Commercial | 37,960 | 357 | 3.77 | 37,517 | 312 | 3.33 | 443 | 44 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial real estate | 11,549 | 119 | 4.11 | 10,821 | 87 | 3.21 | 728 | 90 | |||||||||||||||
Leases | 3,114 | 20 | 2.61 | 3,696 | 23 | 2.47 | (582 | ) | 14 | ||||||||||||||
Total commercial | 52,623 | 496 | 3.77 | 52,034 | 422 | 3.24 | 589 | 53 | |||||||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 17,162 | 153 | 3.56 | 15,285 | 136 | 3.55 | 1,877 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Home equity loans | 1,342 | 19 | 5.76 | 1,793 | 25 | 5.66 | (451 | ) | 10 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 13,353 | 138 | 4.20 | 13,955 | 118 | 3.43 | (602 | ) | 77 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 520 | 9 | 7.31 | 719 | 13 | 7.02 | (199 | ) | 29 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 142 | 1 | 3.98 | 207 | 2 | 3.75 | (65 | ) | 23 | ||||||||||||||
Automobile | 13,015 | 112 | 3.47 | 13,772 | 107 | 3.16 | (757 | ) | 31 | ||||||||||||||
Education | 8,283 | 114 | 5.58 | 6,837 | 88 | 5.23 | 1,446 | 35 | |||||||||||||||
Credit cards | 1,828 | 48 | 10.70 | 1,665 | 46 | 11.16 | 163 | (46 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other retail | 2,847 | 56 | 7.97 | 1,798 | 35 | 7.94 | 1,049 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Total retail | 58,492 | 650 | 4.49 | 56,031 | 570 | 4.11 | 2,461 | 38 | |||||||||||||||
Total loans and leases | 111,115 | 1,146 | 4.15 | 108,065 | 992 | 3.69 | 3,050 | 46 | |||||||||||||||
Loans held for sale, at fair value | 420 | 4 | 3.84 | 510 | 4 | 3.31 | (90 | ) | 53 | ||||||||||||||
Other loans held for sale | 255 | 4 | 6.21 | 74 | 1 | 6.62 | 181 | (41 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest-earning assets | 138,671 | 1,328 | 3.85 | 136,410 | 1,160 | 3.42 | 2,261 | 43 | |||||||||||||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses | (1,236 | ) | (1,235 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 6,887 | 6,876 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other noninterest-earning assets | 7,201 | 6,735 | 466 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $151,523 | $148,786 | $2,737 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Checking with interest | $21,665 | $26 | 0.48 | % | $20,699 | $13 | 0.26 | % | $966 | 22 bps | |||||||||||||
Money market accounts | 37,084 | 65 | 0.71 | 37,874 | 41 | 0.44 | (790 | ) | 27 | ||||||||||||||
Regular savings | 9,627 | 1 | 0.05 | 9,110 | 1 | 0.04 | 517 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Term deposits | 16,503 | 53 | 1.30 | 14,173 | 31 | 0.89 | 2,330 | 41 | |||||||||||||||
Total interest-bearing deposits | 84,879 | 145 | 0.69 | 81,856 | 86 | 0.43 | 3,023 | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (1) | 645 | 1 | 0.68 | 882 | 1 | 0.24 | (237 | ) | 44 | ||||||||||||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,481 | 9 | 2.40 | 2,963 | 8 | 1.05 | (1,482 | ) | 135 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term borrowed funds | 13,549 | 82 | 2.44 | 12,412 | 60 | 1.94 | 1,137 | 50 | |||||||||||||||
Total borrowed funds | 15,675 | 92 | 2.36 | 16,257 | 69 | 1.68 | (582 | ) | 68 | ||||||||||||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities | 100,554 | 237 | 0.95 | 98,113 | 155 | 0.64 | 2,441 | 31 | |||||||||||||||
Demand deposits | 28,544 | 28,098 | 446 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 2,446 | 2,868 | (422 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 131,544 | 129,079 | 2,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders’ equity | 19,979 | 19,707 | 272 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $151,523 | $148,786 | $2,737 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate spread | 2.90 | % | 2.78 | % | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $1,091 | $1,005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin | 3.16 | % | 2.96 | % | 20 bps | ||||||||||||||||||
Memo: Total deposits (interest-bearing and demand) | $113,423 | $145 | 0.52 | % | $109,954 | $86 | 0.32 | % | $3,469 | 20 bps | |||||||||||||
(1) Balances are net of certain short-term receivables associated with reverse repurchase agreements, as applicable. Interest expense includes the full cost of the repurchase agreements and certain hedging costs. See “—Analysis of Financial Condition — Derivatives” for further information.
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Net interest income of $1.1 billion increased $86 million, or 9%, compared to $1.0 billion in first quarter 2017, reflecting 3% average loan growth and a 20 basis point improvement in net interest margin.
Average interest-earning assets of $138.7 billion increased $2.3 billion, or 2%, from first quarter 2017, driven by a $589 million increase in average commercial loans and leases and a $2.5 billion increase in average retail loans, partially offset by an $880 million decrease in average investments and interest-bearing cash and due from banks and deposits in banks. Commercial loan growth was driven by strength in commercial and commercial real estate. Retail loan growth was driven by strength in residential mortgages, education, and other retail.
Average deposits of $113.4 billion increased $3.5 billion from first quarter 2017, reflecting growth in term deposits, checking with interest, savings and demand deposits, partially offset by a decrease in money market deposits. Total interest-bearing deposit costs of $145 million increased $59 million, or 69%, from $86 million in first quarter 2017, primarily due to the impact of rising rates and a shift in mix toward commercial deposits.
Average total borrowed funds of $15.7 billion decreased $582 million from first quarter 2017, reflecting a decrease in other short-term borrowed funds and a decrease in federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements, partially offset by an increase in average long-term borrowed funds, primarily senior debt. Total borrowed funds costs of $92 million increased $23 million from first quarter 2017. The total borrowed funds yield of 2.36% increased 68 basis points from 1.68% in first quarter 2017 due to an increase in long-term rates and a mix shift to long-term senior debt.
Net interest margin of 3.16% increased 20 basis points compared to 2.96% in first quarter 2017, driven by higher interest-earning asset yields given higher interest rates and continued mix shift toward higher-yielding assets. These results were partially offset by the impact of higher deposit and funding costs. Average interest-earning asset yields of 3.85% increased 43 basis points from 3.42% in first quarter 2017, while average interest-bearing liability costs of 0.95% increased 31 basis points from 0.64% in first quarter 2017.
Noninterest Income
The following table presents the significant components of our noninterest income:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Service charges and fees | $124 | $125 | ($1 | ) | (1 | %) | ||||||||
Card fees | 61 | 60 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
Capital markets fees | 39 | 48 | (9 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||||
Trust and investment services fees | 40 | 39 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
Letter of credit and loan fees | 30 | 29 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange and interest rate products | 27 | 27 | — | — | ||||||||||
Mortgage banking fees | 25 | 23 | 2 | 9 | ||||||||||
Securities gains, net | 8 | 4 | 4 | 100 | ||||||||||
Other income (1) | 17 | 24 | (7 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||||||
Noninterest income(2) | $371 | $379 | ($8 | ) | (2 | %) | ||||||||
(1) Includes net securities impairment losses on debt securities available for sale recognized in earnings, bank-owned life insurance income and other income.
(2) First quarter 2018 noninterest income amounts reflect the adoption of ASU 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606).
Noninterest income of $371 million decreased $8 million, or 2%, from first quarter 2017, largely driven by a $9 million reduction in capital market fees, primarily reflecting seasonality and an overall market reduction in middle market loan syndication activity, as well as a $7 million decrease in other income, partially offset by a $4 million increase in net securities gains and a $2 million increase in mortgage banking fees.
We adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606), on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective method. Adoption of the new standard did not result in a change in the timing or amount of revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
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Provision for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses of $78 million decreased $18 million from $96 million in first quarter 2017, reflecting the impact of continued improvement in overall credit quality and a decline in total net charge-offs, partially offset by the impact of loan growth. First quarter 2018 results reflected an $8 million reserve build, compared to a $9 million reserve build in first quarter 2017, largely due to loan volume growth, partially offset by the shift in asset mix toward lower risk retail loans. Net charge-offs of $70 million were $17 million lower than first quarter 2017, primarily reflecting lower commercial losses.
The provision for loan and lease losses is the result of a detailed analysis performed to estimate an appropriate and adequate ALLL. The total provision for credit losses includes the provision for loan and lease losses as well as the provision for unfunded commitments. Refer to “—Analysis of Financial Condition — Allowance for Credit Losses and Nonperforming Assets” for more information.
Noninterest Expense
The following table presents the significant components of our noninterest expense:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits(1) | $470 | $446 | $24 | 5 | % | |||||||||
Outside services | 99 | 91 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||
Occupancy | 81 | 82 | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||
Equipment expense | 67 | 67 | — | — | ||||||||||
Amortization of software | 46 | 44 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
Other operating expense(1) | 120 | 124 | (4 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||
Noninterest expense | $883 | $854 | $29 | 3 | % | |||||||||
(1) Salaries and employee benefits and other operating expense amounts reflect the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.
Noninterest expense of $883 million increased $29 million, or 3%, from first quarter 2017, reflecting an increase in salaries and employee benefits driven by higher revenue-based incentives and merit increases. First quarter 2018 also reflected an increase in outside service costs given investment in strategic initiatives as well as higher amortization of software, partially offset by lower other operating expense, compared to first quarter 2017.
As of January 1, 2018, we retrospectively adopted ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which requires the service cost component of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost to be reported separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from the other components. The adoption resulted in the presentation of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost in salaries and employee benefits and all other components of net periodic pension cost in other operating expense. Prior periods have been adjusted to conform with the current period presentation.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $113 million and $114 million in first quarter 2018 and 2017, respectively. Our effective tax rates in first quarter 2018 and 2017 were 22.5% and 26.4%, respectively. The decrease in the effective income tax rate was primarily driven by the impact of tax reform, partially offset by the prior year settlement of certain state tax matters.
At March 31, 2018, our net deferred tax liability was $475 million, compared with $571 million at December 31, 2017. The decrease in the net deferred tax liability was primarily attributable to the tax effect of net unrealized losses on securities and derivatives. For further discussion, see Note 15 “Income Taxes” to our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements, included in this report.
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Business Operating Segments
The following tables present certain financial data of our business operating segments, Other and consolidated:
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Consumer Banking | Commercial Banking | Other(4) | Consolidated | |||||||||||
Net interest income (1) | $733 | $357 | $1 | $1,091 | |||||||||||
Noninterest income | 222 | 125 | 24 | 371 | |||||||||||
Total revenue | 955 | 482 | 25 | 1,462 | |||||||||||
Noninterest expense | 656 | 208 | 19 | 883 | |||||||||||
Profit before provision for credit losses | 299 | 274 | 6 | 579 | |||||||||||
Provision for credit losses | 72 | (4 | ) | 10 | 78 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | 227 | 278 | (4 | ) | 501 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 57 | 63 | (7 | ) | 113 | ||||||||||
Net income | $170 | $215 | $3 | $388 | |||||||||||
Loans and leases (period-end) (2) | $59,795 | $49,868 | $2,562 | $112,225 | |||||||||||
Average Balances: | |||||||||||||||
Total assets | $61,348 | $50,393 | $39,782 | $151,523 | |||||||||||
Total loans and leases (2) | 59,942 | 49,285 | 2,563 | 111,790 | |||||||||||
Deposits | 75,416 | 30,766 | 7,241 | 113,423 | |||||||||||
Interest-earning assets | 59,994 | 49,479 | 29,198 | 138,671 | |||||||||||
Key Performance Metrics: | |||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (3) | 4.96 | % | 2.93 | % | NM | 3.16 | % | ||||||||
Efficiency ratio | 68.72 | 43.07 | NM | 60.43 | |||||||||||
Loans-to-deposits ratio (average balances)(2) | 79.48 | 160.19 | NM | 98.56 | |||||||||||
Return on average total tangible assets (3) | 1.12 | 1.73 | NM | 1.08 | |||||||||||
(1) We periodically evaluate and refine our methodologies used to measure financial performance of our business operating segments. In first quarter 2018, we enhanced our assumptions for the liquidity and deposit components within our FTP methodology which provides a credit for sources of funds and a charge for the use of funds by each business operating segment. The enhancement largely provides increased credit for the stability of deposit composition, and an increased charge for unused commitments under lending arrangements. Prior periods have not been adjusted for this change.
(2) Includes loans held for sale.
(3) Ratios for the period ended March 31, 2018 are presented on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the financial impact of non-core, liquidating loan portfolios and other non-core assets, our treasury activities, wholesale funding activities, securities portfolio, community development assets and other unallocated assets, liabilities, capital, revenues, provision for credit losses and expenses, including income tax expense, not attributed to our Consumer Banking or Commercial Banking segments. For a description of non-core assets, see “—Analysis of Financial Condition — Allowance for Credit Losses and Nonperforming Assets — Non-Core Assets.”
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As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Consumer Banking | Commercial Banking | Other(3) | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
Net interest income | $638 | $346 | $21 | $1,005 | ||||||||||||
Noninterest income | 220 | 134 | 25 | 379 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue | 858 | 480 | 46 | 1,384 | ||||||||||||
Noninterest expense | 647 | 190 | 17 | 854 | ||||||||||||
Profit before provision for credit losses | 211 | 290 | 29 | 530 | ||||||||||||
Provision for credit losses | 64 | 19 | 13 | 96 | ||||||||||||
Income before income tax expense (benefit) | 147 | 271 | 16 | 434 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 52 | 91 | (29 | ) | 114 | |||||||||||
Net income | $95 | $180 | $45 | $320 | ||||||||||||
Loans and leases (period-end) (1) | $57,494 | $48,013 | $3,273 | $108,780 | ||||||||||||
Average Balances: | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $58,660 | $49,243 | $40,883 | $148,786 | ||||||||||||
Total loans and leases (1) | 57,309 | — | 48,154 | 3,186 | 108,649 | |||||||||||
Deposits | 74,133 | 28,973 | 6,848 | 109,954 | ||||||||||||
Interest-earning assets | 57,361 | 48,283 | 30,766 | 136,410 | ||||||||||||
Key Performance Metrics | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (2) | 4.51 | % | 2.91 | % | NM | 2.96 | % | |||||||||
Efficiency ratio | 75.41 | 39.80 | NM | 61.68 | ||||||||||||
Loans-to-deposits ratio (average balances)(1) | 77.31 | 166.20 | NM | 98.81 | ||||||||||||
Return on average total tangible assets (2) | 0.66 | 1.48 | NM | 0.91 | ||||||||||||
(1) Includes loans held for sale.
(2) Ratios for the period ended March 31, 2017 are presented on an annualized basis.
(3) Includes the financial impact of non-core, liquidating loan portfolios and other non-core assets, our treasury activities, wholesale funding activities, securities portfolio, community development assets and other unallocated assets, liabilities, capital, revenues, provision for credit losses and expenses, including income tax expense, not attributed to our Consumer Banking or Commercial Banking segments. For a description of non-core assets, see “—Analysis of Financial Condition — Allowance for Credit Losses and Nonperforming Assets — Non-Core Assets.”
We operate through two business operating segments: Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking. Segment results are derived by specifically attributing managed assets, liabilities, capital and their related revenues, provision for credit losses and expenses. Non-segment operations are classified as Other, which includes corporate functions, the Treasury function, the securities portfolio, wholesale funding activities, intangible assets, community development, non-core assets (including legacy Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc aircraft loan and leasing), and other unallocated assets, liabilities, capital, revenues, provision for credit losses and expenses, including income tax expense. For a description of non-core assets, see “—Analysis of Financial Condition — Allowance for Credit Losses and Nonperforming Assets — Non-Core Assets.” In addition, Other includes goodwill and any associated goodwill impairment charges. For impairment testing purposes, we allocate goodwill to Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking reporting units. For management reporting purposes, we present the goodwill balance (and any related impairment charges) in Other.
Our capital levels are evaluated and managed centrally, however, capital is allocated to the business operating segments to support evaluation of business performance. Business operating segments are allocated capital on a risk-adjusted basis considering economic and regulatory capital requirements. Interest income and expense is determined based on the assets and liabilities managed by the business operating segment. Because funding and asset liability management is a central function, funds transfer pricing (“FTP”) methodologies are utilized to allocate a cost of funds used, or credit for the funds provided, to all business operating segment assets, liabilities and capital, respectively, using a matched-funding concept. The residual effect on net interest income of asset/liability management, including the residual net interest income related to the FTP process, is included in Other. We periodically evaluate and refine our methodologies used to measure financial performance of our business operating segments. In the first quarter of 2018, we enhanced our assumptions for the liquidity and deposit components within our FTP methodology. The enhancement largely provides increased credit for the stability of deposit composition, and an increased charge for unused commitments under lending arrangements. Prior periods have not been adjusted for this change.
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Provision for credit losses is allocated to each business operating segment based on actual net charge-offs that have been recognized by the business operating segment. The difference between the consolidated provision for credit losses and the business operating segments’ net charge-offs is reflected in Other.
Noninterest income and expense directly managed by each business operating segment, including fees, service charges, salaries and benefits, and other direct revenues and costs are accounted for within each business operating segment’s financial results in a manner similar to our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements. Occupancy costs are allocated based on utilization of facilities by each business operating segment. Noninterest expenses incurred by centrally managed operations or business operating segments that directly support another business operating segment’s operations are charged to the applicable business operating segment based on its utilization of those services.
Income taxes are assessed to each business operating segment at a standard tax rate with the residual tax expense or benefit to arrive at the consolidated effective tax rate included in Other.
Developing and applying methodologies used to allocate items among the business operating segments is a dynamic process. Accordingly, financial results may be revised periodically as management systems are enhanced, methods of evaluating performance or product lines change, or our organizational structure changes.
Consumer Banking
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Net interest income (1) | $733 | $638 | $95 | 15 | % | |||||||||
Noninterest income | 222 | 220 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
Total revenue | 955 | 858 | 97 | 11 | ||||||||||
Noninterest expense | 656 | 647 | 9 | 1 | ||||||||||
Profit before provision for credit losses | 299 | 211 | 88 | 42 | ||||||||||
Provision for credit losses | 72 | 64 | 8 | 13 | ||||||||||
Income before income tax expense | 227 | 147 | 80 | 54 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | 57 | 52 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||||
Net income | $170 | $95 | $75 | 79 | ||||||||||
Loans (period-end) (2) | $59,795 | $57,494 | $2,301 | 4 | ||||||||||
Average Balances: | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | $61,348 | $58,660 | $2,688 | 5 | % | |||||||||
Total loans and leases (2) | 59,942 | 57,309 | 2,633 | 5 | ||||||||||
Deposits | 75,416 | 74,133 | 1,283 | 2 | ||||||||||
Interest-earning assets | 59,994 | 57,361 | 2,633 | 5 | ||||||||||
Key Performance Metrics: | ||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (3) | 4.96 | % | 4.51 | % | 45 | bps | ||||||||
Efficiency ratio | 68.72 | 75.41 | (669 | ) bps | ||||||||||
Loans-to-deposits ratio (average balances)(2) | 79.48 | 77.31 | 217 | bps | ||||||||||
Return on average total tangible assets (3) | 1.12 | 0.66 | 46 | bps | ||||||||||
(1) We periodically evaluate and refine our methodologies used to measure financial performance of our business operating segments. In first quarter 2018, we enhanced our assumptions for the liquidity and deposit components within our FTP methodology which provides a credit for sources of funds and a charge for the use of funds by each business operating segment. The enhancement largely provides increased credit for the stability of deposit composition, and an increased charge for unused commitments under lending arrangements. Prior periods have not been adjusted for this change.
(2) Includes loans held for sale.
(3) Ratios for the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are presented on an annualized basis.
Consumer Banking net income of $170 million increased $75 million, or 79%, from $95 million in first quarter 2017, as the benefit of a $97 million increase in total revenue more than offset a $9 million increase in noninterest expense. Net interest income of $733 million increased $95 million, or 15%, from first quarter 2017, driven by the impact of the FTP methodology enhancement as well as the benefit of a $2.6 billion increase in average loans led by residential mortgage, education and retail unsecured categories with higher loan yields that included the benefit of higher rates, partially offset by an increase in deposit costs.
Noninterest income increased $2 million, or 1%, from first quarter 2017, driven by an increase in mortgage banking fees and trust and investment services fees, partially offset by lower service charges and fees. Noninterest
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expense of $656 million increased $9 million, or 1%, from first quarter 2017, driven by higher salaries and benefits and outside services. These results were partially offset by lower credit collection costs. Provision for credit losses of $72 million increased $8 million, or 13%, largely driven by higher net charge-offs in auto and retail unsecured categories.
Commercial Banking
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Net interest income (1) | $357 | $346 | $11 | 3 | % | |||||||||
Noninterest income | 125 | 134 | (9 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||
Total revenue | 482 | 480 | 2 | — | ||||||||||
Noninterest expense | 208 | 190 | 18 | 9 | ||||||||||
Profit before provision for credit losses | 274 | 290 | (16 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for credit losses | (4 | ) | 19 | (23 | ) | (121 | ) | |||||||
Income before income tax expense | 278 | 271 | 7 | 3 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | 63 | 91 | (28 | ) | (31 | ) | ||||||||
Net income | $215 | $180 | $35 | 19 | ||||||||||
Loans and leases (period-end) (2) | $49,868 | $48,013 | $1,855 | 4 | ||||||||||
Average Balances: | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | $50,393 | $49,243 | $1,150 | 2 | % | |||||||||
Total loans and leases (2) | 49,285 | 48,154 | 1,131 | 2 | ||||||||||
Deposits | 30,766 | 28,973 | 1,793 | 6 | ||||||||||
Interest-earning assets | 49,479 | 48,283 | 1,196 | 2 | ||||||||||
Key Performance Metrics: | ||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (3) | 2.93 | % | 2.91 | % | 2 | bps | ||||||||
Efficiency ratio | 43.07 | 39.80 | 327 | bps | ||||||||||
Loans-to-deposits ratio (average balances)(2) | 160.19 | 166.20 | (601 | ) bps | ||||||||||
Return on average total tangible assets (3) | 1.73 | 1.48 | 25 | bps | ||||||||||
(1) We periodically evaluate and refine our methodologies used to measure financial performance of our business operating segments. In first quarter 2018, we enhanced our assumptions for the liquidity and deposit components within our FTP methodology which provides a credit for sources of funds and a charge for the use of funds by each business operating segment. The enhancement largely provides increased credit for the stability of deposit composition, and an increased charge for unused commitments under lending arrangements. Prior periods have not been adjusted for this change.
(2) Includes loans held for sale.
(3) Ratios for the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are presented on an annualized basis.
Commercial Banking net income of $215 million increased $35 million, or 19%, from $180 million in first quarter 2017, as the benefit of a $2 million increase in total revenue and a $23 million decrease in provision for credit losses was partially offset by an $18 million increase in noninterest expense. Net interest income of $357 million increased $11 million, or 3%, from $346 million in first quarter 2017, reflecting a $1.1 billion increase in average loans and leases and a $1.8 billion increase in average deposits.
Noninterest income of $125 million decreased $9 million, or 7%, from $134 million in first quarter 2017, reflecting lower capital markets and leasing fees. Noninterest expense of $208 million increased $18 million, or 9%, from $190 million in first quarter 2017, largely driven by higher salaries and employee benefits and outside services. Provision for credit losses decreased $23 million from first quarter 2017, driven by lower net charge-offs.
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Other
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Net interest income (1) | $1 | $21 | ($20 | ) | (95 | %) | ||||||||
Noninterest income | 24 | 25 | (1 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||
Total revenue | 25 | 46 | (21 | ) | (46 | ) | ||||||||
Noninterest expense | 19 | 17 | 2 | 12 | ||||||||||
Profit before provision for credit losses | 6 | 29 | (23 | ) | (79 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for credit losses | 10 | 13 | (3 | ) | (23 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) income before income tax benefit | (4 | ) | 16 | (20 | ) | (125 | ) | |||||||
Income tax benefit | (7 | ) | (29 | ) | 22 | 76 | ||||||||
Net income | $3 | $45 | ($42 | ) | (93 | ) | ||||||||
Loans and leases (period-end) (2) | $2,562 | $3,273 | ($711 | ) | (22 | ) | ||||||||
Average Balances: | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | $39,782 | $40,883 | ($1,101 | ) | (3 | %) | ||||||||
Total loans and leases (2) | 2,563 | 3,186 | (623 | ) | (20 | ) | ||||||||
Deposits | 7,241 | 6,848 | 393 | 6 | ||||||||||
Interest-earning assets | 29,198 | 30,766 | (1,568 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||
(1) We periodically evaluate and refine our methodologies used to measure financial performance of our business operating segments. In first quarter 2018, we enhanced our assumptions for the liquidity and deposit components within our FTP methodology which provides a credit for sources of funds and a charge for the use of funds by each business operating segment. The enhancement largely provides increased credit for the stability of deposit composition, and an increased charge for unused commitments under lending arrangements. Prior periods have not been adjusted for this change.
(2) Includes loans held for sale.
Other net income of $3 million decreased from $45 million in first quarter 2017, primarily driven by a $23 million benefit related to the settlement of state tax matters in first quarter 2017 and lower net interest income. Net interest income decreased $20 million, including an FTP methodology enhancement. Results also reflected lower net charge-offs and a reserve build of $8 million in first quarter 2018, compared to a reserve build of $9 million in first quarter 2017.
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ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Securities
Our securities portfolio is managed to maintain prudent levels of liquidity, credit quality and market risk while achieving appropriate returns. The following table presents our securities AFS and HTM:
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(in millions) | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Change in Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
Debt Securities Available for Sale, At Fair Value:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and other | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $— | — | % | |||||||||||||||
State and political subdivisions | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | 20,257 | 19,654 | 20,065 | 19,828 | (174 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other/non-agency | 288 | 286 | 311 | 311 | (25 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total mortgage-backed securities | 20,545 | 19,940 | 20,376 | 20,139 | (199 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale, at fair value | $20,563 | $19,958 | $20,394 | $20,157 | ($199 | ) | (1 | %) | ||||||||||||||
Debt Securities Held to Maturity:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | $3,747 | $3,622 | $3,853 | $3,814 | ($192 | ) | (5 | %) | ||||||||||||||
Other/non-agency | 808 | 817 | 832 | 854 | (37 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total mortgage-backed securities | 4,555 | 4,439 | 4,685 | 4,668 | (229 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total debt securities held to maturity | $4,555 | $4,439 | $4,685 | $4,668 | ($229 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale and held to maturity | $25,118 | $24,397 | $25,079 | $24,825 | ($428 | ) | (2 | %) | ||||||||||||||
Equity Securities:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities, at fair value | $172 | $172 | $169 | $169 | $3 | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||
Equity securities, at cost | 748 | 748 | 722 | 722 | 26 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
Total equity securities | $920 | $920 | $891 | $891 | $29 | 3 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1)As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments, Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial assets on the balance sheet.
As of March 31, 2018, the fair value of the AFS and HTM debt securities portfolio decreased $428 million to $24.4 billion, compared with $24.8 billion as of December 31, 2017. The decline in fair value of the AFS debt portfolio of $199 million was attributable to an increase in net unrealized losses on mortgage-backed securities of $368 million due to higher interest rates over the period. This was partially offset by a net reinvestment of proceeds from maturities and paydowns of $169 million. The decline in the fair value of the HTM debt portfolio of $229 million was attributable to net principal paydowns of $130 million, which were not reinvested in the HTM portfolio as well as a $99 million increase in net unrealized losses on mortgage-backed securities due to higher interest rates over the period.
As of March 31, 2018, the portfolio’s average effective duration was 4.4 years compared with 3.9 years as of December 31, 2017, as higher long-term rates drove a decrease in securities prepayment speeds. We manage the securities portfolio duration and convexity risk through asset selection and securities structure, and maintain duration levels within our risk appetite in the context of the broader Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book framework and limits.
The securities portfolio includes high-quality, highly-liquid investments reflecting our ongoing commitment to maintaining appropriate contingent liquidity levels and pledging capacity. U.S. government-guaranteed notes and government-sponsored entity-issued mortgage-backed securities represent 95% of the fair value of the debt securities portfolio holdings. The portfolio composition is also dominated by holdings backed by mortgages to facilitate our ability to pledge them to the FHLBs, which has become increasingly important due to the enhanced liquidity
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requirements of the liquidity coverage ratio and the liquidity stress test. For further discussion of the liquidity coverage ratios, see “Regulation and Supervision — Liquidity Standards” in Part I — Business, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Loans and Leases
Our loans and leases are disclosed in portfolio segments and classes. Our loan and lease portfolio segments are commercial and retail. The classes of loans and leases are: commercial, commercial real estate, leases, residential mortgages, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, home equity loans serviced by others, home equity lines of credit serviced by others, automobile, education, credit cards and other retail. Our SBO portfolio consists of purchased home equity loans and lines that were originally serviced by others, which we service a portion of internally. The following table shows the composition of loans and leases, including non-core loans, as of:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Commercial | $38,277 | $37,562 | $715 | 2 | % | |||||||||
Commercial real estate | 11,775 | 11,308 | 467 | 4 | ||||||||||
Leases | 3,092 | 3,161 | (69 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 53,144 | 52,031 | 1,113 | 2 | ||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 17,346 | 17,045 | 301 | 2 | ||||||||||
Home equity loans | 1,298 | 1,392 | (94 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 13,190 | 13,483 | (293 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 504 | 542 | (38 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 136 | 149 | (13 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||||||
Automobile | 12,794 | 13,204 | (410 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||
Education | 8,324 | 8,134 | 190 | 2 | ||||||||||
Credit cards | 1,808 | 1,848 | (40 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||
Other retail | 2,881 | 2,789 | 92 | 3 | ||||||||||
Total retail loans | 58,281 | 58,586 | (305 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||
Total loans and leases (1) (2) | $111,425 | $110,617 | $808 | 1 | % | |||||||||
(1) Excluded from the table above are loans held for sale totaling $800 million and $718 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
(2) Mortgage loans serviced for others by our subsidiaries are not included above and amounted to $20.2 billion and $20.3 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
Total loans and leases of $111.4 billion as of March 31, 2018 increased $808 million from $110.6 billion as of December 31, 2017, reflecting growth in commercial offset by a slight decrease in retail. Total commercial loans and leases of $53.1 billion increased $1.1 billion from $52.0 billion as of December 31, 2017, reflecting commercial loan growth of $715 million and commercial real estate loan growth of $467 million, partially offset by a decline in leases. Total retail loans of $58.3 billion decreased by $305 million from $58.6 billion as of December 31, 2017, driven by a $410 million decrease in automobile loans and a $293 million decrease in home equity lines of credit, partially offset by an increase of $301 million and $190 million in residential mortgages and education loans, respectively.
Allowance for Credit Losses and Nonperforming Assets
The allowance for credit losses, which consists of an ALLL and a reserve for unfunded lending commitments, is created through charges to the provision for credit losses in order to provide appropriate reserves to absorb future estimated credit losses in accordance with GAAP. For further information on our processes to determine our allowance for credit losses, see “—Critical Accounting Estimates — Allowance for Credit Losses” and Note 5 “Allowance for Credit Losses, Nonperforming Assets, and Concentrations of Credit Risk” to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and Note 4 “Allowance for Credit Losses, Nonperforming Assets, and Concentrations of Credit Risk” to our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements, included in this report.
The allowance for credit losses totaled $1.3 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The ALLL represented 1.12% of total loans and leases and 144% of nonperforming loans and leases as of March 31, 2018 compared with 1.12% and 142%, respectively, as of December 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, there were no material changes in assumptions or estimation techniques compared with prior periods that impacted the determination of the current period’s reserves. As of December 31, 2017, we enhanced the method for assessing various qualitative
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risks, factors and events that may not be measured in the modeled results. As a result, the qualitative allowance was presented within each loan class.
Overall credit quality remained strong, reflecting growth in higher-quality, lower-risk retail loans and broadly stable risk profile in commercial loans and leases portfolios. Nonperforming loans and leases of $868 million as of March 31, 2018, decreased $3 million from December 31, 2017 driven by a $12 million decrease in retail nonperforming loans, largely reflecting a $10 million decrease in auto and a $7 million decrease in real estate secured categories, partially offset by a $9 million increase in commercial nonperforming loans. Net charge-offs of $70 million decreased $17 million, or 20%, from $87 million in first quarter 2017. Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of total average loans of 0.26% decreased seven basis points compared to first quarter 2017.
Commercial Loan Asset Quality
Our commercial loan and lease portfolio consists of traditional commercial loans and commercial real estate loans and leases. The portfolio is predominantly focused on customers in our footprint and adjacent states in which we have a physical presence where our local delivery model provides for strong client connectivity. Additionally, we also do business in certain specialized industry sectors on a national basis.
For commercial loans and leases, we use regulatory classification ratings to monitor credit quality. Loans with a “pass” rating are those that we believe will be fully repaid in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Commercial loans and leases that are “criticized” are those that have some weakness that indicates an increased probability of future loss. See Note 4 “Allowance for Credit Losses, Nonperforming Assets, and Concentrations of Credit Risk” to our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements, included in this report.
As of March 31, 2018, nonperforming commercial loans and leases of $274 million increased $9 million from $265 million as of December 31, 2017. Total commercial nonperforming loans were 0.5% of the commercial loan portfolio as of both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. Net charge-offs in the commercial loan and lease portfolio reflected a net recovery of $3 million, compared to a net charge-off of $19 million in first quarter 2017. The commercial loan and lease portfolio’s annualized net charge-off rate reflected a net recovery rate of two basis points, compared to annualized net charge-off rate of 15 basis points in first quarter 2017.
Total commercial criticized loans and leases portfolio of $3.5 billion, or 6.5% of the portfolio, compared to $2.8 billion, or 5.4%, at December 31, 2017. Commercial criticized balances were $2.8 billion, or 7.2% of commercial loans as of March 31, 2018, compared to $2.1 billion, or 5.7%, as of December 31, 2017. The increase in criticized assets is largely focused on the general restaurant portfolio and well-secured, asset-based loans, which reflects our prudent approach in moving loans to special mention where they receive heightened monitoring. We believe there are adequate reserves in place and there is not a high loss content in these loans. Commercial real estate criticized balances of $580 million, or 4.9% of the commercial real estate portfolio, compared to $602 million, or 5.3%, as of December 31, 2017. Commercial criticized loans to total criticized loans was 80% as of March 31, 2018 up slightly compared to 75% as of December 31, 2017. Commercial real estate accounted for 17% of total criticized loans as of March 31, 2018, compared to 21% as of December 31, 2017.
Retail Loan Asset Quality
For retail loans, we primarily utilize payment and delinquency status to regularly review and monitor credit quality trends. Historical experience indicates that the longer a loan is past due, the greater the likelihood of future credit loss. The largest portion of the retail portfolio is represented by borrowers located in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions, although we have continued to grow selectively in areas outside the footprint primarily in the auto finance, education lending and unsecured portfolios.
The credit composition of our retail loan portfolio at both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 reflected an average refreshed FICO score of 762. The real estate secured portfolio CLTV ratio is calculated as the mortgage and second lien loan balance divided by the most recently available value of the property and was 59% as of March 31, 2018 and 59% as of December 31, 2017. Retail net charge-offs of $73 million in first quarter 2018 reflected an increase of $5 million compared to first quarter 2017. The annualized net charge-off rate of 0.50% compared to 0.49% in first quarter 2017. Nonperforming retail loans as a percentage of total retail loans was 1.02% as of March 31, 2018, compared to 1.03% as of December 31, 2017.
We monitor the potential for increased exposure to credit losses associated with HELOCs that were originated during the period of rapid home price appreciation between 2003 and 2007. Industry-wide, many of the HELOCs originated during this timeframe were structured with an extended interest-only payment period, followed by a
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requirement to convert to a higher payment amount that would begin fully amortizing both principal and interest, beginning at a certain date in the future. To help manage this potential exposure, in September 2013, we launched a comprehensive program designed to provide heightened customer outreach to inform, educate and assist customers through the reset process as well as to offer alternative financing and forbearance options. Results of this program indicate that our efforts to assist customers at risk of default have successfully reduced delinquency and charge-off rates compared to our original expectations.
The largest retail portfolio subject to payment reset, borrowers ending an interest-only draw period and entering repayment of principal and interest, is the HELOC portfolio. As of March 31, 2018 the HELOC portfolio totaled $13.3 billion, with $700 million scheduled to reach the end of the interest-only draw period and enter repayment of principal and interest for the remainder of 2018, and $2.7 billion scheduled to reach the end of the interest-only draw period and enter repayment of principal and interest between April 1, 2018 and December 31, 2021. The credit composition of the $2.7 billion scheduled to mature between April 1, 2018 and December 31, 2021 is similar to the overall HELOC portfolio, with 50% secured by a first lien, a weighted average FICO score of 761, and a CLTV of 55%, compared to the overall $13.3 billion HELOC portfolio, with 52% secured by a first lien, a weighted average FICO of 768, and a CLTV of 58%. Factors that affect our future expectations for continued relatively low charge-off risk in the face of rising interest rates for the portion of our HELOC portfolio subject to reset in future periods include a relatively high level of first lien collateral positions, improved loan-to-value ratios resulting from continued home price appreciation, relatively stable portfolio credit score profiles and continued robust loss mitigation efforts.
The performances of our historical vintages that have entered repayment remains stable. As of March 31, 2018, for the $1.7 billion of our HELOC portfolio that reached the end of the interest-only draw period and entered repayment of principal and interest during 2014 and 2015, 93% of the balances had been refinanced, paid off or were current on payments, 3% were past due and 4% had been charged off. As of March 31, 2018, for the $738 million of our HELOC portfolio that reached the end of the interest-only draw period and entered repayment of principal and interest in 2016, 95% of the balances had been refinanced, paid off or were current on payments, 3% were past due and 2% had been charged off. As of March 31, 2018, for the $730 million of our HELOC portfolio that reached the end of the interest-only draw period and entered repayment of principal and interest in 2017, 94% of the balances had been refinanced, paid off or were current on payments, 5% were past due and 1% had been charged off.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
TDR is the classification given to a loan that has been restructured in a manner that grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial hardship that we would not otherwise make. TDRs typically result from our loss mitigation efforts and are undertaken in order to improve the likelihood of recovery and continuity of the relationship. Our loan modifications are handled on a case by case basis and are negotiated to achieve mutually agreeable terms that maximize loan collectability and meet our borrower’s financial needs. The types of concessions include interest rate reductions, term extensions, principal forgiveness and other modifications to the structure of the loan that fall outside our lending policy. Depending on the specific facts and circumstances of the customer, restructuring can involve loans moving to nonaccrual, remaining on nonaccrual, or remaining on accrual status.
As of March 31, 2018, $748 million of retail loans were classified as TDRs, compared with $761 million as of December 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, $194 million of retail TDRs were in nonaccrual status with 51% current with payments, an improvement compared to $211 million in nonaccrual status with 51% current on payments at December 31, 2017. TDRs generally return to accrual status once repayment capacity and appropriate payment history can be established. TDRs are individually evaluated for impairment and loans, once classified as TDRs, remain classified as TDRs until paid off, sold or refinanced at market terms.
For additional information regarding TDRs, see “—Critical Accounting Estimates — Allowance for Credit Losses,” and Note 5 “Allowance for Credit Losses, Nonperforming Assets, and Concentrations of Credit Risk” to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and Note 4 “Allowance for Credit Losses, Nonperforming Assets, and Concentrations of Credit Risk” to our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements, included in this report.
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The following tables present an aging of our retail TDRs:
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(in millions) | Current | 30-59 Days Past Due | 60-89 Days Past Due | 90+ Days Past Due | Total | ||||||||||||||
Recorded Investment: | |||||||||||||||||||
Residential mortgages | $96 | $15 | $3 | $37 | $151 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity loans | 93 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 116 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 164 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 198 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 43 | 3 | — | 4 | 50 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 8 | — | — | 1 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
Automobile | 22 | 1 | 1 | — | 24 | ||||||||||||||
Education | 158 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 169 | ||||||||||||||
Credit cards | 22 | 1 | 1 | — | 24 | ||||||||||||||
Other retail | 7 | — | — | — | 7 | ||||||||||||||
Total | $613 | $39 | $11 | $85 | $748 | ||||||||||||||
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(in millions) | Current | 30-59 Days Past Due | 60-89 Days Past Due | 90+ Days Past Due | Total | ||||||||||||||
Recorded Investment: | |||||||||||||||||||
Residential mortgages | $88 | $17 | $5 | $41 | $151 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity loans | 95 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 121 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 158 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 197 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 45 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 51 | ||||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 8 | — | — | 1 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
Automobile | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 23 | ||||||||||||||
Education | 163 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 175 | ||||||||||||||
Credit cards | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | ||||||||||||||
Other retail | 9 | — | — | — | 9 | ||||||||||||||
Total | $607 | $46 | $16 | $92 | $761 | ||||||||||||||
The following tables present the accrual status of our retail TDRs:
March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
(in millions) | Accruing | Nonaccruing | Total | ||||||||
Recorded Investment: | |||||||||||
Residential mortgages | $102 | $49 | $151 | ||||||||
Home equity loans | 85 | 31 | 116 | ||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 136 | 62 | 198 | ||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 37 | 13 | 50 | ||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 4 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||
Automobile | 13 | 11 | 24 | ||||||||
Education | 146 | 23 | 169 | ||||||||
Credit cards | 24 | — | 24 | ||||||||
Other retail | 7 | — | 7 | ||||||||
Total | $554 | $194 | $748 | ||||||||
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(in millions) | Accruing | Nonaccruing | Total | ||||||||
Recorded Investment: | |||||||||||
Residential mortgages | $98 | $53 | $151 | ||||||||
Home equity loans | 86 | 35 | 121 | ||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 128 | 69 | 197 | ||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 38 | 13 | 51 | ||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 4 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||
Automobile | 12 | 11 | 23 | ||||||||
Education | 152 | 23 | 175 | ||||||||
Credit cards | 24 | 1 | 25 | ||||||||
Other retail | 8 | 1 | 9 | ||||||||
Total | $550 | $211 | $761 | ||||||||
Non-Core Assets
The table below presents the composition of our non-core assets:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Commercial | $70 | $56 | $14 | 25 | % | |||||||||
Commercial real estate | 18 | 19 | (1 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||
Leases | 756 | 752 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 844 | 827 | 17 | 2 | ||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 129 | 136 | (7 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||
Home equity loans | 37 | 40 | (3 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 26 | 30 | (4 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 504 | 542 | (38 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 136 | 149 | (13 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||||||
Education | 245 | 254 | (9 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||
Total retail loans | 1,077 | 1,151 | (74 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||
Total non-core loans and leases | 1,921 | 1,978 | (57 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||
Other assets | 111 | 112 | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||
Total non-core assets | $2,032 | $2,090 | ($58 | ) | (3 | %) | ||||||||
Non-core assets are primarily liquidating loan and lease portfolios inconsistent with our strategic priorities, generally as a result of geographic location, industry, product type or risk level and are included in Other. Non-core assets of $2.0 billion as of March 31, 2018 decreased $58 million, or 3%, from December 31, 2017.
Retail non-core loan balances of $1.1 billion decreased $74 million, or 6%, compared to December 31, 2017. The largest component of our retail non-core portfolio is the home equity serviced by others portfolio (“SBO”), which totaled $640 million as of March 31, 2018, compared to $691 million as of December 31, 2017. The SBO portfolio consists of home equity loans and lines of credit purchased between 2003 and 2007 that were initially serviced by others. We now service about half of this portfolio internally.
The credit profile of the SBO portfolio reflected a weighted-average refreshed FICO score of 710 and CLTV of 80% as of March 31, 2018. The proportion of the portfolio in a second lien position was 97%, with 69% of the portfolio in out-of-footprint geographies. SBO net recoveries of $1 million in first quarter 2018 reflected a $3 million improvement from a $2 million net charge-off position in first quarter 2017, driven by continued portfolio seasoning, recoveries from aged charge-offs, and balance liquidation.
Commercial non-core loan and lease balances of $844 million increased $17 million, or 2%, from $827 million as of December 31, 2017. The largest component of our commercial non-core portfolio is an aircraft-related loan and lease portfolio tied to legacy Royal Bank of Scotland Group aircraft leasing borrowers, which totaled $756 million as of March 31, 2018 and $752 million as of December 31, 2017.
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Derivatives
In the normal course of business, we enter into a variety of derivative transactions in order to meet the financing needs of our customers, and to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. These transactions include interest rate swap contracts, interest rate options, foreign exchange contracts, residential loan commitment rate locks, forward sale contracts and purchase options. The assets and liabilities for derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect the market value of these transactions. We designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments in a qualifying hedge accounting relationship (fair value or cash flow hedge). Our remaining derivatives consist of economic hedges that do not qualify for hedge accounting and derivatives held for customer accommodation trading, or other risk mitigating purposes. We monitor the results of each transaction to ensure that management’s intent is satisfied. We do not use derivatives for speculative purposes. For additional information regarding our derivative instruments, see Note 8 “Derivatives” in our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements, included in this report.
The table below presents our derivative assets and liabilities:
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(in millions) | Notional Amount(1) | Derivative Assets | Derivative Liabilities | Notional Amount(1) | Derivative Assets | Derivative Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | $11,550 | $— | $— | $13,300 | $— | $— | |||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | 88,089 | 204 | 377 | 80,180 | 538 | 379 | |||||||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts | 9,525 | 158 | 150 | 9,882 | 148 | 149 | |||||||||||||
Other contracts | 1,142 | 7 | 5 | 1,039 | 7 | 5 | |||||||||||||
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | 369 | 532 | 693 | 533 | |||||||||||||||
Gross derivative fair values | 369 | 532 | 693 | 533 | |||||||||||||||
Less: Gross amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (2) | (83 | ) | (83 | ) | (72 | ) | (72 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Cash collateral applied (2) | (12 | ) | (118 | ) | (4 | ) | (151 | ) | |||||||||||
Total net derivative fair values presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | $274 | $331 | $617 | $310 | |||||||||||||||
(1) The notional or contractual amount of interest rate derivatives and foreign exchange contracts is the amount upon which interest and other payments under the contract are based. For interest rate derivatives, the notional amount is typically not exchanged. Therefore, notional amounts should not be taken as the measure of credit or market risk as they do not measure the true economic risk of these contracts.
(2) Amounts represent the impact of enforceable master netting agreements that allow us to settle positive and negative positions.
At March 31, 2018, the total net derivative asset value decreased $343 million and the total net derivative liability value increased by $21 million from December 31, 2017. The changes in fair value largely reflect the presentation of variation margin payments on centrally cleared derivative contracts as settlement of those derivatives rather than the posting of collateral. This change in presentation has been applied on a prospective basis coinciding with when certain Central Counterparty Clearing Houses amended their rules.
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Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
We use interest rate swap contracts to manage the interest rate exposure to variability in the interest cash flows on our floating-rate assets and floating-rate wholesale funding, and to hedge market risk on fixed-rate capital markets debt issuances. The table below summarizes the related hedging activities.
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Notional Value | Avg Maturity (Yrs) | Float Index | Rate Range Fixed Leg | Notional Value | Avg Maturity (Yrs) | Float Index | Rate Range Fixed Leg | ||||||
Receive-fixed: | ||||||||||||||
Cash flow - floating-rate commercial loans(1) | $7,600 | 2.7 | 1mL | (0.92% - 1.87%) | $7,600 | 3.0 | 1mL | (0.92% - 1.87%) | ||||||
Fair value - senior debt issuance(2) | 3,450 | 3.2 | 3mL | (1.17% - 2.80%) | 5,200 | 2.4 | 3mL | (1.06% - 1.92%) | ||||||
Total receive-fixed | 11,050 | 12,800 | ||||||||||||
Pay-fixed: | ||||||||||||||
Cash flow - floating-rate wholesale funding(3) | 500 | 0.8 | 1mL | 1.32% | 500 | 1.0 | 1mL | 1.32 | % | |||||
Total pay-fixed | 500 | 500 | ||||||||||||
Total | $11,550 | $13,300 | ||||||||||||
(1) We use receive-fixed swaps to minimize the exposure to variability in the interest cash flows on our floating-rate assets.
(2) We use receive-fixed swaps to hedge market risk on fixed rate capital markets debt issuances.
(3) We use pay-fixed swaps to hedge floating-rate wholesale funding.
During first quarter 2018, we established a $500 million fair value hedge using a receive-fixed interest rate swap against $500 million of five-year fixed-rate senior debt to convert the debt to a floating obligation. CBNA also terminated $2.3 billion in receive-fixed swaps during first quarter 2018 related to previous three- and five-year senior debt issuances.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
We enter into derivative contracts (including foreign exchange contracts and interest rate contracts) for the benefit of commercial customers and other business purposes. We economically hedge significant exposures related to these free-standing derivatives by entering into offsetting third-party contracts with approved, reputable and independent counterparties with substantially matching terms and currencies. Credit risk arises from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Our exposure is limited to the replacement value of the contracts rather than the notional, principal or contract amounts. Credit risk is minimized through credit approvals, limits, counterparty collateral and monitoring procedures. We also use forward commitments to sell TBAs and other commitments to sell residential mortgage loans at specified prices to economically hedge the interest rate risk in its residential mortgage loan activities, including residential loan commitment rate locks.
Deposits
The table below presents the major components of our deposits:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Demand | $28,437 | $29,279 | ($842 | ) | (3 | %) | ||||||||
Checking with interest | 21,767 | 22,229 | (462 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||
Regular savings | 9,896 | 9,518 | 378 | 4 | ||||||||||
Money market accounts | 38,880 | 37,454 | 1,426 | 4 | ||||||||||
Term deposits | 16,750 | 16,609 | 141 | 1 | ||||||||||
Total deposits | $115,730 | $115,089 | $641 | 1 | % | |||||||||
Total deposits as of March 31, 2018 increased $641 million, or 1%, to $115.7 billion, from $115.1 billion as of December 31, 2017, as growth across money market products, regular savings, and term deposits was partially offset by decreases in demand deposits and checking with interest. The declines in demand deposits and checking with interest are seasonal in nature compared to typically higher levels at year-end.
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Borrowed Funds
Short-term borrowed funds
A summary of our short-term borrowed funds is presented below:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Federal funds purchased | $— | $460 | ($460 | ) | (100 | %) | ||||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 315 | 355 | (40 | ) | (11 | ) | ||||||||
Other short-term borrowed funds (1) | 1,494 | 1,856 | (362 | ) | (20 | ) | ||||||||
Total short-term borrowed funds | $1,809 | $2,671 | ($862 | ) | (32 | %) | ||||||||
(1) March 31, 2018 includes $1.5 billion of debt issued under CBNA’s Global Bank Note Program maturing within one year, with unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of ($2) million and other basis adjustments of ($14) million. December 31, 2017 includes $750 million of debt issued under CBNA’s Global Bank Note Program maturing within one year, with unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of ($1) million and other basis adjustments of ($4) million.
Short-term borrowed funds of $1.8 billion as of March 31, 2018, decreased $862 million from December 31, 2017. The net decrease in other short-term borrowed funds of $362 million resulted from a reduction of $1.1 billion in short-term FHLB advances, partially offset by an increase of $740 million in senior bank debt, issued under CBNA’s Global Note Program, now maturing within one year.
Our advances, lines of credit, and letters of credit from the FHLB are collateralized by pledged mortgages and pledged securities at least sufficient to satisfy the collateral maintenance level established by the FHLB. The utilized borrowing capacity for FHLB advances and letters of credit was $10.4 billion and $9.4 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Our available FHLB borrowing capacity was $7.4 billion and $8.0 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. We can also borrow from the FRB discount window to meet short-term liquidity requirements. Collateral, including certain loans, is pledged to support this borrowing capacity. At March 31, 2018, our unused secured borrowing capacity was approximately $40.2 billion, which included unencumbered securities, FHLB borrowing capacity, and FRB discount window capacity.
Key data related to short-term borrowed funds is presented in the following table:
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | As of and for the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | ||||||||
Weighted-average interest rate at period-end:(1) | |||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | — | % | 0.43 | % | 0.74 | % | |||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 2.41 | 1.08 | 1.72 | ||||||||
Maximum amount outstanding at month-end during the period: | |||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase(2) | $625 | $1,174 | $1,174 | ||||||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,853 | 3,508 | 3,508 | ||||||||
Average amount outstanding during the period: | |||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase(2) | $645 | $882 | $776 | ||||||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,481 | 2,963 | 2,321 | ||||||||
Weighted-average interest rate during the period:(1) | |||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 0.66 | % | 0.22 | % | 0.36 | % | |||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 2.14 | 1.08 | 1.32 | ||||||||
(1) Rates exclude certain hedging costs.
(2) Balances are net of certain short-term receivables associated with reverse repurchase agreements, as applicable.
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Long-term borrowed funds
A summary of our long-term borrowed funds is presented below:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
Parent Company: | |||||||
2.375% fixed-rate senior unsecured debt, due 2021 | $349 | $349 | |||||
4.150% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2022 | 348 | 348 | |||||
5.158% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated debt, due 2023, converting to floating at 3-month LIBOR + 3.56% and callable beginning June 2018 | 333 | 333 | |||||
3.750% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2024 | 250 | 250 | |||||
4.023% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2024 | 42 | 42 | |||||
4.350% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2025 | 249 | 249 | |||||
4.300% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2025 | 749 | 749 | |||||
Banking Subsidiaries: | |||||||
2.450% senior unsecured notes, due 2019 (1) | 738 | 743 | |||||
2.500% senior unsecured notes, due 2019 (1) (2) | — | 741 | |||||
2.250% senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 688 | 692 | |||||
Floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 299 | 299 | |||||
Floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 250 | 249 | |||||
2.200% senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 499 | 498 | |||||
2.250% senior unsecured notes, due 2010 (1) | 734 | 742 | |||||
2.550% senior unsecured notes, due 2021 (1) | 953 | 964 | |||||
Floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due 2022 (1) | 249 | 249 | |||||
2.650% senior unsecured notes, due 2022 (1) | 482 | 491 | |||||
3.700% senior unsecured notes, due 2023 (1) | 500 | — | |||||
Floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due 2023 (1) | 249 | — | |||||
Federal Home Loan advances due through 2038 | 5,511 | 3,761 | |||||
Other | 14 | 16 | |||||
Total long-term borrowed funds | $13,486 | $11,765 | |||||
(1) Issued under CBNA’s Global Bank Note Program.
(2) Reclassified to short-term borrowed funds.
Long-term borrowed funds of $13.5 billion as of March 31, 2018 increased $1.7 billion from December 31, 2017, reflecting an increase of $1.8 billion in long-term FHLB borrowings and the issuance of $750 million of senior unsecured notes under CBNA’s Global Note Program, partially offset by $740 million of senior unsecured notes maturing in less than one year that were reclassified to short-term borrowed funds.
The Parent Company’s long-term borrowed funds as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 included principal balances of $2.3 billion and unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of ($5) million. The banking subsidiaries’ long-term borrowed funds as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 include principal balances of $11.3 billion and $9.5 billion, respectively, with unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of ($18) million and ($19) million, respectively, and hedging basis adjustments of ($91) million and ($63) million, respectively. See Note 8 “Derivatives” for further information about our hedging of certain long-term borrowed funds.
CAPITAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS
As a bank holding company and a financial holding company, we are subject to regulation and supervision by the FRB. Our primary subsidiaries are our two insured depository institutions, CBNA, a national banking association whose primary federal regulator is the OCC, and CBPA, a Pennsylvania-charted savings bank regulated by the Department of Banking of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and supervised by the FDIC, its primary federal regulator. Our regulation and supervision continues to evolve as the legal and regulatory frameworks governing our operations continue to change. The current operating environment reflects heightened regulatory expectations around many regulations including consumer compliance, the Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering compliance,
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and increased internal audit activities. For more information, see “Regulation and Supervision” in Part I, Item 1 — Business included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
On May 7, 2018, we filed an application with the OCC requesting approval to consolidate our banking subsidiaries via a merger of CBPA into CBNA. We intend to consolidate our banking subsidiaries to reduce enterprise risk and improve efficiency through legal entity, risk management and reporting simplification. Subject to regulatory approval, we anticipate the consolidation will occur in January 2019.
Dodd-Frank regulation
Under the Dodd-Frank requirements, we must submit our annual capital plan and the results of our annual company-run stress tests to the FRB by April 5th of each year and disclose certain results within 15 days after the FRB discloses the results of its supervisory-run tests. We publish estimated DFAST results under the supervisory severely adverse scenario on our regulatory filings and disclosures page on our Investor Relations website at http://investor.citizensbank.com. In June 2017, the FRB announced that it did not object to our 2017 Capital Plan or to our proposed capital actions for the period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Our 2017 Capital Plan includes an increase in our quarterly common dividend from $0.18 to $0.22 per share starting in the first quarter of 2018, and a share repurchase plan through the second quarter of 2018. On April 5, 2018, we submitted our 2018 Capital Plan, Capital Policy and annual stress test results to the FRB as part of the 2018 CCAR process. The timing and exact amount of future dividends and share repurchases will depend on various factors, including capital position, financial performance and market conditions.
The Dodd-Frank Act also requires each of our bank subsidiaries to conduct stress tests on an annual basis and to disclose the stress test results. CBNA submitted its 2018 annual stress tests to the OCC on April 5, 2018 and will publish, on our Investor Relations website referenced above, a summary of those results along with the stress test results of the Parent Company within 15 calendar days after the FRB publicly discloses the results of the supervisory stress test. CBPA will submit the results of its 2018 annual stress tests to the FDIC by July 31, 2018 and publish its summary results as an update to the Parent Company/CBNA Dodd-Frank Act Company-Run Stress Test Disclosure between October 15 and October 31, 2018 on our Investor Relations website referenced above.
Similarly, we are required to submit the results of our mid-cycle company-run DFAST stress tests by October 5th of each year to the FRB and disclose the summary results of our internally developed stress tests under the internally developed severely adverse scenario between October 5th and November 4th. We submitted the results of our 2017 mid-cycle stress test to the FRB on October 3, 2017 and disclosed a summary of the results on October 5, 2017. We publish these company-run estimated impacts of stress on our Investor Relations website referenced above.
Capital Framework
Under the U.S. Basel III capital framework, we and our banking subsidiaries must meet specific minimum requirements for the following ratios: common equity tier 1 capital, tier 1 capital, total capital, and tier 1 leverage.
The U.S. adoption of the Basel III Standardized approach by the Federal bank regulators became effective for CFG, CBNA and CBPA, on January 1, 2015 subject to a phase-in period for certain provisions. In November 2017, the federal banking regulators issued a final rule that extended the 2017 transitions for certain U.S. Basel III capital rules for non-advanced approaches banking organizations, such as us. Effective January 1, 2018, the final rule retains the 2017 U.S. Basel III transitional treatment of certain DTAs, mortgage servicing assets, investments in non-consolidated financial entities and minority interests. As a result, effective January 1, 2018, our mortgage servicing assets retain their 2017 risk weight treatment until the federal banking regulators revise the extended transitional treatment under the November 2017 final rule, which may occur in connection with the finalization of the related September 2017 proposal to simplify the capital treatment of certain DTAs, mortgage servicing assets, investments in non-consolidated financial entities and minority interests.
The U.S. Basel III rules also impose a capital conservation buffer (“CCB”) on top of the following three minimum risk-based capital ratios: CET1 capital of 4.5%, tier 1 capital of 6.0%, and total capital of 8.0%. The implementation of the CCB began on January 1, 2016 at the 0.625% level and increases by 0.625% on each subsequent January 1, until the buffer reaches its fully phased-in level of 2.5% on January 1, 2019. As such, the CCB for 2018 increased to 1.875% on January 1, 2018. Banking institutions for which any risk-based capital ratio falls below its effective minimum (required minimum plus the applicable CCB) will be subject to constraints on capital distributions, including dividends, repurchases and certain executive compensation based on the amount of the shortfall.
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The table below presents our actual regulatory capital ratios under the U.S. Basel III Standardized rules:
Actual | Required Minimum plus Required CCB for Non-Leverage Ratios(5)(6) | FDIA Required Well-Capitalized Minimum for Purposes of Prompt Corrective Action(7) | |||||||
(in millions, except ratio data) | Amount | Ratio | |||||||
March 31, 2018 | |||||||||
Common equity tier 1 capital(1) | $14,425 | 11.2 | % | 6.4 | % | 6.5 | % | ||
Tier 1 capital(2) | 14,672 | 11.4 | 7.9 | 8.0 | |||||
Total capital(3) | 17,905 | 13.9 | 9.9 | 10.0 | |||||
Tier 1 leverage(4) | 14,672 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |||||
Risk-weighted assets | 129,066 | ||||||||
Quarterly adjusted average assets | 146,441 | ||||||||
December 31, 2017 | |||||||||
Common equity tier 1 capital(1) | $14,309 | 11.2 | % | 5.8 | % | 6.5 | % | ||
Tier 1 capital(2) | 14,556 | 11.4 | 7.3 | 8.0 | |||||
Total capital(3) | 17,781 | 13.9 | 9.3 | 10.0 | |||||
Tier 1 leverage(4) | 14,556 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |||||
Risk-weighted assets | 127,692 | ||||||||
Quarterly adjusted average assets | 145,601 | ||||||||
(1) “Common equity tier 1 capital ratio” is CET1 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(2) “Tier 1 capital ratio” is tier 1 capital, which includes CET1 capital plus non-cumulative perpetual preferred equity that qualifies as additional tier 1 capital, divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(3) “Total capital ratio” is total capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(4) “Tier 1 leverage ratio” is tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average total assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(5) Required “Minimum Capital ratio” for 2018 and 2017 are: Common equity tier 1 capital of 4.5%; Tier 1 capital of 6.0%; Total capital of 8.0%; and Tier 1 leverage of 4.0%.
(6) “Minimum Capital ratio” includes capital conservation buffer for Transitional Basel III of 1.875% for 2018 and 1.250% for 2017; N/A to Tier 1 leverage.
(7) Presented for informational purposes. Prompt corrective action provisions apply only to insured depository institutions - CBNA and CBPA.
At March 31, 2018, our CET1 capital, tier 1 capital and total capital ratios were 11.2%, 11.4% and 13.9%, respectively, consistent with December 31, 2017. The CET1 capital, tier 1 capital and total capital ratios remained stable as net income was offset by risk-weighted asset growth and our 2017 Capital Plan actions, which included first quarter 2018 common dividends of $108 million, preferred dividends of $7 million and the repurchase of $175 million of our outstanding common stock. At March 31, 2018, our CET1 capital, tier 1 capital and total capital ratios were 418 basis points, 287 basis points and 337 basis points, respectively, above their regulatory minimums plus the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer. Based on Basel III requirements, all ratios remained well above the U.S. Basel III minima.
Regulatory Capital Ratios and Capital Composition
CET1 capital under U.S. Basel III Standardized rules totaled $14.4 billion at March 31, 2018, and increased $116 million from $14.3 billion at December 31, 2017, as net income in first quarter 2018 was partially offset by the impact of common share repurchases and dividend payments. Tier 1 capital at March 31, 2018 totaled $14.7 billion, reflecting a $116 million increase from $14.6 billion at December 31, 2017, driven by the changes in CET1 capital noted above. At March 31, 2018, we had $247 million of 5.500% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock outstanding which qualified as additional tier 1 capital. Total capital of $17.9 billion at March 31, 2018, increased $124 million from December 31, 2017, as net income in first quarter 2018 was partially offset by the impact of common share repurchases and dividend payments over the period.
Risk-weighted assets (“RWA”) totaled $129.1 billion at March 31, 2018, based on U.S. Basel III Standardized rules, up $1.4 billion from December 31, 2017. This increase was driven by $707 million of market risk RWA, as we met the reporting threshold prescribed by Market Risk Capital Guidelines for first quarter 2018, as well as growth in commercial, education, FNMA mortgage backed securities and residential mortgages. These increases were partially offset by run-off in the auto and home equity portfolios.
As of March 31, 2018, the tier 1 leverage ratio was stable with December 31, 2017 at 10.0%.
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The following table presents our capital composition under the U.S. Basel III capital framework:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
Total common stockholders’ equity | $19,812 | $20,023 | |||||
Exclusions(1): | |||||||
Net unrealized losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax: | |||||||
Debt and equity securities | 514 | 236 | |||||
Derivatives | 193 | 143 | |||||
Unamortized net periodic benefit costs | 438 | 441 | |||||
Deductions: | |||||||
Goodwill | (6,887 | ) | (6,887 | ) | |||
Deferred tax liability associated with goodwill | 357 | 355 | |||||
Other intangible assets | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
Total common equity tier 1 | 14,425 | 14,309 | |||||
Qualifying preferred stock | 247 | 247 | |||||
Total tier 1 capital | 14,672 | 14,556 | |||||
Qualifying subordinated debt(2) | 1,901 | 1,901 | |||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses | 1,246 | 1,236 | |||||
Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet exposure | 86 | 88 | |||||
Total capital | $17,905 | $17,781 | |||||
(1) As a U.S. Basel III Standardized approach institution, we selected the one-time election to opt-out of the requirements to include all the components of AOCI.
(2) As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the amount of non-qualifying subordinated debt excluded from regulatory capital was $70 million.
Capital Adequacy Process
Our assessment of capital adequacy begins with our risk appetite and risk management framework. This framework provides for the identification, measurement and management of material risks. Capital requirements are determined for actual and forecasted risk portfolios using applicable regulatory capital methodologies. The assessment also considers the possible impacts of approved and proposed regulatory changes to future periods. Key analytical frameworks including stress testing, which enable the assessment of capital adequacy versus unexpected loss, supplement our base case forecast. A robust governance framework supports our capital planning process. This process includes capital management policies and procedures that document capital adequacy metrics and limits, as well as our comprehensive capital contingency plan and the active engagement of both the legal-entity boards and senior management in oversight and decision-making.
Forward-looking assessments of capital adequacy feed development of a single capital plan covering us and our banking subsidiaries that is submitted to the FRB and to the bank regulators. We prepare this plan in full compliance with the FRB’s Capital Plan Rule and we participate annually in the FRB’s horizontal capital review (“HCR”) process. In addition to the stress test requirements under CCAR, we also perform semi-annual company-run stress tests required by the Dodd-Frank Act.
All distributions proposed under our Capital Plan are subject to consideration and approval by our Board of Directors prior to execution. The timing and exact amount of future dividends and share repurchases will depend on various factors, including our capital position, financial performance and market conditions.
Capital Transactions
The following capital actions were completed during first quarter 2018:
• | Declared and paid quarterly common stock dividends of $0.22 per share for first quarter 2018, aggregating to $108 million; |
• | Declared a semi-annual dividend of $27.50 per share on the 5.500% fixed-to-floating rate non-cumulative perpetual Series A Preferred Stock, aggregating to $7 million; and |
• | Repurchased $175 million of our outstanding common stock. |
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Banking Subsidiaries’ Capital
The following table presents our banking subsidiaries’ capital ratios under U.S. Basel III Standardized rules:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||
(dollars in millions, except ratio data) | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||
Citizens Bank, National Association | |||||||||||
Common equity tier 1 capital(1) | $11,789 | 11.2 | % | $11,917 | 11.4 | % | |||||
Tier 1 capital (2) | 11,789 | 11.2 | 11,917 | 11.4 | |||||||
Total capital(3) | 14,016 | 13.3 | 14,127 | 13.5 | |||||||
Tier 1 leverage(4) | 11,789 | 10.1 | 11,917 | 10.3 | |||||||
Risk-weighted assets | 105,702 | 104,767 | |||||||||
Quarterly adjusted average assets | 116,200 | 115,291 | |||||||||
Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania | |||||||||||
Common equity tier 1 capital(1) | $2,969 | 12.7 | % | $3,045 | 12.9 | % | |||||
Tier 1 capital (2) | 2,969 | 12.7 | 3,045 | 12.9 | |||||||
Total capital(3) | 3,199 | 13.7 | 3,284 | 13.9 | |||||||
Tier 1 leverage(4) | 2,969 | 8.6 | 3,045 | 8.7 | |||||||
Risk-weighted assets | 23,419 | 23,659 | |||||||||
Quarterly adjusted average assets | 34,359 | 34,821 | |||||||||
(1) “Common equity tier 1 capital ratio” is CET1 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(2) “Tier 1 capital ratio” is tier 1 capital, which includes CET1 capital plus non-cumulative perpetual preferred equity that qualifies as additional tier 1 capital, divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(3) “Total capital ratio” is total capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(4) “Tier 1 leverage ratio” is tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average total assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
CBNA CET1 capital totaled $11.8 billion at March 31, 2018, down $128 million from $11.9 billion at December 31, 2017, reflecting the impact of dividend payments, partially offset by net income. At March 31, 2018, CBNA held minimal additional tier 1 capital. Total capital was $14.0 billion at March 31, 2018, a decrease of $111 million from $14.1 billion at December 31, 2017, primarily driven by the decrease in CET1 capital noted above.
CBNA RWA of $105.7 billion at March 31, 2018 increased $935 million from December 31, 2017, driven by growth in commercial, education and residential mortgages. These increases were partially offset by run-off in the auto and home equity portfolios.
As of March 31, 2018, the CBNA tier 1 leverage ratio decreased 19 basis points to 10.1% from 10.3% as of December 31, 2017, driven by a $909 million increase in adjusted quarterly average total assets that drove an eight basis point decline in the ratio, as well as an 11 basis point decrease from lower CET1 capital described above.
CBPA CET1 capital totaled $3.0 billion at March 31, 2018, a decrease of $76 million from December 31, 2017, as dividend payments exceeded net income. At March 31, 2018, there was no additional tier 1 capital. Total capital was $3.2 billion at March 31, 2018, a decrease of $85 million from December 31, 2017, primarily driven by the decrease in CET1 capital noted above.
CBPA RWA of $23.4 billion at March 31, 2018 decreased $240 million from December 31, 2017, driven by decreases in the education, auto and home equity portfolios. These decreases were partially offset by increases in commercial and FNMA mortgage backed securities.
As of March 31, 2018, the CBPA tier 1 leverage ratio decreased 10 basis points to 8.6% from 8.7% as of December 31, 2017, driven by a 22 basis point decrease from lower CET1 capital described above, partially offset by a $462 million decrease in adjusted quarterly average total assets that drove a 12 basis point increase in the ratio.
LIQUIDITY
Liquidity is defined as our ability to meet our cash-flow and collateral obligations in a timely manner, at a reasonable cost. An institution must maintain operating liquidity to meet its expected daily and forecasted cash-flow requirements, as well as contingent liquidity to meet unexpected (stress scenario) funding requirements. As noted earlier, reflecting the importance of meeting all unexpected and stress-scenario funding requirements, we identify and manage contingent liquidity (consisting of cash balances at the FRB, unencumbered high-quality and
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liquid securities, and unused FHLB borrowing capacity). Separately, we also identify and manage asset liquidity as a subset of contingent liquidity (consisting of cash balances at the FRB and unencumbered high-quality securities). We consider the effective and prudent management of liquidity to be fundamental to our health and strength.
We manage liquidity at the consolidated enterprise level and at each material legal entity, including at the Parent Company, CBNA and CBPA.
Parent Company Liquidity
Our Parent Company’s primary sources of cash are (i) dividends and interest received from our banking subsidiaries as a result of investing in bank equity and subordinated debt; and (ii) externally issued senior and subordinated debt. Uses of liquidity include the following: (i) routine cash flow requirements as a bank holding company, including periodic share repurchases and payments of dividends, interest and expenses; (ii) needs of subsidiaries, including banking subsidiaries, for additional equity and, as required, their needs for debt financing; and (iii) support for extraordinary funding requirements when necessary.
During first quarter 2018 and 2017, the Parent Company declared and paid dividends on common stock of $108 million and $72 million, respectively, and declared semi-annual preferred dividends of $7 million for both periods.
During first quarter 2018 and 2017, the Parent Company repurchased $175 million and $130 million of its outstanding common stock, respectively.
Our Parent Company’s cash and cash equivalents represent a source of liquidity that can be used to meet various needs and totaled $833 million as of March 31, 2018 and $443 million December 31, 2017, respectively. The Parent Company’s double-leverage ratio (the combined equity investment in Parent Company subsidiaries divided by Parent Company equity) is a measure of reliance on equity cash flows from subsidiaries to fund Parent Company obligations. At March 31, 2018, the Parent Company’s double-leverage ratio was 101%.
Banking Subsidiaries’ Liquidity
In the ordinary course of business, the liquidity of CBNA and CBPA is managed by matching sources and uses of cash. The primary sources of bank liquidity include (i) deposits from our consumer and commercial franchise customers; (ii) payments of principal and interest on loans and debt securities; and (iii) wholesale borrowings, as needed, and as described under “—Liquidity Risk Management and Governance.” The primary uses of bank liquidity include (i) withdrawals and maturities of deposits; (ii) payment of interest on deposits; (iii) funding of loans and related commitments; and (iv) funding of securities purchases. To the extent that the banks have relied on wholesale borrowings, uses also include payments of related principal and interest.
Our banking subsidiaries’ major businesses involve taking deposits and making loans. Hence, a key role of liquidity management is to ensure that customers have timely access to funds from deposits and loans. Liquidity management also involves maintaining sufficient liquidity to repay wholesale borrowings, pay operating expenses and support extraordinary funding requirements when necessary.
On March 29, 2018, CBNA issued $750 million in five-year senior notes, consisting of $500 million in fixed-rate notes and $250 million in floating-rate notes.
Liquidity Risk
We define liquidity risk as the risk that an entity will be unable to meet its payment obligations in a timely manner, at a reasonable cost. Liquidity risk can arise due to contingent liquidity risk and/or funding liquidity risk.
Contingent liquidity risk is the risk that market conditions may reduce an entity’s ability to liquidate, pledge and/or finance certain assets and thereby substantially reduce the liquidity value of such assets. Drivers of contingent liquidity risk include general market disruptions as well as specific issues regarding the credit quality and/or valuation of a security or loan, issuer or borrower and/or asset class.
Funding liquidity risk is the risk that market conditions and/or entity-specific events may reduce an entity’s ability to raise funds from depositors and/or wholesale market counterparties. Drivers of funding liquidity risk may be idiosyncratic or systemic, reflecting impediments to operations and/or damaged market confidence.
Factors Affecting Liquidity
Given the composition of their assets and borrowing sources, contingent liquidity risk at both CBNA and CBPA would be materially affected by such events as deterioration of financing markets for high-quality securities
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(e.g., mortgage-backed securities and other instruments issued by the GNMA, FNMA and the FHLMC), by any inability of the FHLBs to provide collateralized advances, and/or by a refusal of the FRB to act as lender of last resort in systemic stress.
Similarly, given the structure of their balance sheets, the funding liquidity risk of CBNA and CBPA would be materially affected by an adverse idiosyncratic event (e.g., a major loss, causing a perceived or actual deterioration in its financial condition), an adverse systemic event (e.g., default or bankruptcy of a significant capital markets participant), or a combination of both (e.g., the financial crisis of 2008-2010). However, during the financial crisis, our banking subsidiaries reduced their dependence on unsecured wholesale funding to virtually zero. Consequently, and despite ongoing exposure to a variety of idiosyncratic and systemic events, we view our contingent liquidity risk and our funding liquidity risk to be relatively modest.
An additional variable affecting our access, and the access of our banking subsidiaries, to unsecured wholesale market funds and to large denomination (i.e., uninsured) customer deposits is the credit ratings assigned by such agencies as Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. The following table presents our credit ratings:
March 31, 2018 | ||||||
Moody’s | Standard and Poor’s | Fitch | ||||
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: | ||||||
Long-term issuer | NR | BBB+ | BBB+ | |||
Short-term issuer | NR | A-2 | F2 | |||
Subordinated debt | NR | BBB | BBB | |||
Preferred Stock | NR | BB+ | BB- | |||
Citizens Bank, National Association: | ||||||
Long-term issuer | Baa1 | A- | BBB+ | |||
Short-term issuer | NR | A-2 | F2 | |||
Long-term deposits | A1 | NR | A- | |||
Short-term deposits | P-1 | NR | F2 | |||
Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania: | ||||||
Long-term issuer | Baa1 | A- | BBB+ | |||
Short-term issuer | NR | A-2 | F2 | |||
Long-term deposits | A1 | NR | A- | |||
Short-term deposits | P-1 | NR | F2 | |||
NR = Not rated | ||||||
Changes in our public credit ratings could affect both the cost and availability of our wholesale funding. As a result and in order to maintain a conservative funding profile, our banking subsidiaries continue to minimize reliance on unsecured wholesale funding. At March 31, 2018, our wholesale funding consisted primarily of secured borrowings from the FHLBs collateralized by high-quality residential mortgages, and term debt issued by the Parent Company and CBNA.
Existing and evolving regulatory liquidity requirements, such as the LCR and NSFR, represent another key driver of systemic liquidity conditions and liquidity management practices. The FRB, the OCC, and the FDIC regularly evaluate our liquidity as part of the overall supervisory process.
The LCR was developed to ensure banks have sufficient high-quality liquid assets to cover expected net cash outflows over a 30-day liquidity stress period. In September 2014, the U.S. federal banking regulators published the final rule to implement the LCR. This rule also introduced a modified version of the LCR in the U.S., which generally applies to bank holding companies not active internationally (institutions with less than $10 billion of on-balance sheet foreign exposure), with total assets of greater than $50 billion but less than $250 billion. Under this definition we are designated as a modified LCR financial institution and were compliant beginning in January 2017. Achieving sustainable LCR compliance may require changes in the size and/or composition of our investment portfolio, the configuration of our discretionary wholesale funding portfolio, and our average cash position. We remain fully compliant with the LCR as of March 31, 2018.
The U.S. federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the NSFR, along with a modified version with similar parameters as the LCR, that would designate us as a modified NSFR financial institution. The NSFR is one of the two Basel III-based liquidity measures, distinctly separate from the LCR, and is designed to promote medium- and long-term stable funding of the assets and off-balance sheet activities of
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banks and bank holding companies over a one-year time horizon. Generally consistent with the Basel Committee’s framework, under the proposed rule banking organizations would be required to hold an amount of available stable funding (“ASF”) over a one-year time horizon that equals or exceeds the institution’s amount of required stable funding (“RSF”), with the ASF representing the numerator and the RSF representing the denominator of the NSFR. The banking organizations subject to the modified NSFR would multiply the RSF amount by 70%, such that the RSF amount required for these companies would be required to maintain ASF of at least 70% of its RSF. Generally, these modified NSFR companies are defined as institutions with total assets of greater than $50 billion but less than $250 billion, and less than $10 billion of on-balance sheet foreign exposure. The proposed rule includes detailed descriptions of the items that would comprise ASF and RSF and standardized factors that would apply to ASF and RSF items, and would require any institution whose applicable modified NSFR falls under 100% to notify the appropriate federal regulator and develop a remediation plan.
We are currently evaluating the impact of the U.S. federal bank regulatory agencies’ NSFR framework. If ultimately adopted as currently proposed, the implementation of the NSFR could impact our liquidity and funding requirements and practices in the future.
We continue to review and monitor these liquidity requirements to develop appropriate implementation plans and liquidity strategies. We expect to be fully compliant with the final rules on or prior to their applicable effective date.
Liquidity Risk Management and Governance
Liquidity risk is measured and managed by the Funding and Liquidity Unit within our Treasury unit in accordance with policy guidelines promulgated by our Board and the Asset and Liability Management Committee. In managing liquidity risk, the Funding and Liquidity Unit delivers regular and comprehensive reporting, including current levels versus threshold limits for a broad set of liquidity metrics and early warning indicators, explanatory commentary relating to emerging risk trends and, as appropriate, recommended remedial strategies.
The mission of our Funding and Liquidity Unit is to deliver and otherwise maintain prudent levels of operating liquidity (to support expected and projected funding requirements), and contingent liquidity (to support unexpected funding requirements resulting from idiosyncratic, systemic, and combination stress events, and regulatory liquidity requirements). Additionally, we will deliver this liquidity from stable funding sources, in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost, without significant adverse consequences.
We seek to accomplish this mission by funding loans with stable deposits; by prudently controlling dependence on wholesale funding, particularly short-term unsecured funding; and by maintaining ample available liquidity, including a contingent liquidity buffer of unencumbered high-quality loans and securities. As of March 31, 2018:
• | Core deposits continued to be our primary source of funding and our consolidated period end loan-to-deposit ratio was 97.0%; |
• | Our cash position (which is defined as cash balance held at the FRB) totaled $2.7 billion; |
• | Contingent liquidity was $30.0 billion, consisting of unencumbered high-quality liquid assets of $19.9 billion, unused FHLB capacity of $7.4 billion, and our cash position (defined above) of $2.7 billion. Asset liquidity (a component of contingent liquidity) was $22.6 billion consisting of our cash position of $2.7 billion and unencumbered high-quality and liquid securities of $19.9 billion; and |
• | Available discount window capacity, defined as available total borrowing capacity from the FRB based on identified collateral, is secured by non-mortgage commercial and retail loans and totaled $12.9 billion. Use of this borrowing capacity would be considered only during exigent circumstances. |
The Funding and Liquidity Unit monitors a variety of liquidity and funding metrics and early warning indicators and metrics, including specific risk thresholds limits. These monitoring tools are broadly classified as follows:
• | Current liquidity sources and capacities, including cash at the FRBs, free and liquid securities and available and secured FHLB borrowing capacity; |
• | Liquidity stress sources, including idiosyncratic, systemic and combined stresses, in addition to evolving regulatory requirements such as the LCR and the NSFR; and |
• | Current and prospective exposures, including secured and unsecured wholesale funding and spot and cumulative cash-flow gaps across a variety of horizons. |
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Further, certain of these metrics are monitored individually for our banking subsidiaries and for our consolidated enterprise on a daily basis, including cash position, unencumbered securities, asset liquidity, and available FHLB borrowing capacity. In order to identify emerging trends and risks and inform funding decisions, specific metrics are also forecasted over a one-year horizon.
Cash flows from operating activities contributed $704 million in the first quarter 2018, driven by net income of $388 million and proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale of $655 million, partially offset by originations of mortgage loans held for sale of $614 million. Net cash used by investing activities was $1.1 billion, primarily reflecting a net increase in loans and leases of $1.0 billion. Cash provided by financing activities was $1.2 billion, driven by proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowed funds of $6.3 billion and a net increase in deposits of $641 million, partially offset by a net decrease in other short-term borrowed funds of $1.6 billion, and repayments of long-term FHLB advances of $3.3 billion. The $6.3 billion proceeds from issuances of long-term borrowed funds included $750 million from issuances of medium-term debt and $5.5 billion in FHLB advances. These activities resulted in a cumulative increase in cash and cash equivalents of $827 million, which when added to the cash and cash equivalents balance of $3.0 billion at the beginning of the year, resulted in an ending balance of cash and cash equivalents of $3.9 billion as of March 31, 2018.
Cash flows from operating activities contributed $853 million in first quarter 2017, driven by net income of $320 million, a net increase in mortgage loans held for sale activity of $160 million and a decrease of $282 million in other assets. Net cash used by investing activities was $1.1 billion, primarily reflecting a net increase in debt securities available for sale portfolio purchases of $1.7 billion and an increase in loans and leases of $769 million, partially offset by proceeds from maturities, paydowns and sales of debt securities available for sale of $1.2 billion. Cash provided by financing activities was $579 million, driven by proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowed funds of $3.0 billion and a net increase in deposits of $2.3 billion, partially offset by a net decrease in other short-term borrowed funds of $450 million, and repayments of long-term FHLB advances of $4.0 billion. The $3.0 billion proceeds included $1.0 billion from issuances of medium-term debt and $2.0 billion in FHLB advances. These activities represented a cumulative increase in cash and cash equivalents of $289 million, which, when added to the cash and cash equivalents balance of $3.7 billion at the beginning of the year, resulted in an ending balance of cash and cash equivalents of $4.0 billion as of March 31, 2017.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The following table presents our outstanding off-balance sheet arrangements. See Note 11 “Commitments and Contingencies” to our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements, included in this report.
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | Change | Percent | ||||||||||
Undrawn commitments to extend credit | $63,107 | $62,959 | $148 | — | % | |||||||||
Financial standby letters of credit | 1,966 | 2,036 | (70 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||
Performance letters of credit | 109 | 47 | 62 | 132 | ||||||||||
Commercial letters of credit | 43 | 53 | (10 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||||
Marketing rights | 41 | 41 | — | — | ||||||||||
Risk participation agreements | 18 | 16 | 2 | 13 | ||||||||||
Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse | 6 | 7 | (1 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Total | $65,290 | $65,159 | $131 | — | % | |||||||||
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements, which are included in this report, are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to establish accounting policies and make estimates that affect amounts reported in our audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
An accounting estimate requires assumptions and judgments about uncertain matters that could have a material effect on our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates are made using facts and circumstances known at a point in time. Changes in those facts and circumstances could produce results substantially different from those estimates. Our most significant accounting policies and estimates are related to ALLL, fair value, and income taxes. For additional information regarding these accounting policies and estimates and their related application, see “—Critical Accounting Estimates” to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in our
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. No material changes were made to these significant accounting policies or estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2018.
RISK GOVERNANCE
We are committed to maintaining a strong, integrated and proactive approach to the management of all risks to which we are exposed in pursuit of our business objectives. A key aspect of our Board’s responsibility as the main decision making body is setting our risk appetite to ensure that the levels of risk that we are willing to accept in the attainment of our strategic business and financial objectives are clearly understood.
To enable our Board to carry out its objectives, it has delegated authority for risk management activities, as well as governance and oversight of those activities, to a number of Board and executive management level risk committees. The Executive Risk Committee (“ERC”), chaired by the Chief Risk Officer, is responsible for oversight of risk across the enterprise and actively considers our inherent material risks, analyzes our overall risk profile and seeks confirmation that the risks are being appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated. Reporting to the ERC are the following additional committees, covering specific areas of risk: Compliance and Operational Risk Committee, Model Risk Committee, Credit Policy Committee, Asset/Liability Committee, Business Initiatives Review Committee, and the Ethics Oversight Committee.
There have been no significant changes in our risk governance practices, risk framework, risk appetite, or credit risk as described in “—Risk Governance” to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
MARKET RISK
Market risk refers to potential losses arising from changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, commodity prices and/or other relevant market rates or prices. Modest market risk arises from trading activities that serve customer needs, including hedging of interest rate and foreign exchange risk. As described below, more material market risk arises from our non-trading banking activities, such as loan origination and deposit-gathering. We have established enterprise-wide policies and methodologies to identify, measure, monitor and report market risk. We actively manage both trading and non-trading market risks.
Non-Trading Risk
We are exposed to market risk as a result of non-trading banking activities. This market risk is substantially composed of interest rate risk, as we have no direct commodity risk and de minimis currency and equity risk. We also have market risk related to capital markets loan originations, as well as the valuation of our mortgage servicing rights.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk emerges from the balance sheet after the aggregation of our assets, liabilities and equity. We refer to this non-trading risk embedded in the balance sheet as “structural interest rate risk” or “interest rate risk in the banking book.”
A major source of structural interest rate risk is a difference in the repricing of assets, on the one hand, and liabilities and equity, on the other. First, there are differences in the timing and drivers of rate changes reflecting the maturity and/or repricing of assets and liabilities. For example, the rate earned on a commercial loan may reprice monthly with changes in LIBOR while the rate paid on debt or certificates of deposit may be fixed for a longer period. There are differences in the drivers of rate changes as well. Loans may be tied to a specific index rate such as LIBOR or Prime, while deposits may be only loosely correlated with LIBOR and depend on competitive demand. Due to these basis differences, net interest income is sensitive to changes in spreads between certain indices or repricing rates.
Another important source of structural interest rate risk relates to the potential exercise of explicit or embedded options. For example, most consumer loans can be prepaid without penalty; and most consumer deposits can be withdrawn without penalty. The exercise of such options by customers can exacerbate the timing differences discussed above.
A primary source of our structural interest rate risk relates to faster repricing of floating rate loans relative to the retail deposit funding. This source of asset sensitivity is slightly biased to the short end of the yield curve. For the past several years with the Federal Funds rate near zero, this risk had been asymmetrical with significantly more upside benefit than potential exposure. As interest rates have begun to rise, the risk position has become more symmetrical as rates can decline further before becoming floored at zero.
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The secondary source of our interest rate risk is driven by longer term rates comprising the rollover or reinvestment risk on fixed rate loans as well as the prepayment risk on mortgage related loans and securities funded by non-rate sensitive deposits and equity.
The primary goal of interest rate risk management is to control exposure to interest rate risk within policy limits approved by the Board. These limits and guidelines reflect our tolerance for interest rate risk over both short-term and long-term horizons. To ensure that exposure to interest rate risk is managed within this risk appetite, we must both measure the exposure and, as necessary, hedge it. The Treasury Asset and Liability Management team is responsible for measuring, monitoring and reporting on the structural interest rate risk position. These exposures are reported on a monthly basis to the Asset and Liability Committee (“ALCO”) and at Board meetings.
We measure structural interest rate risk through a variety of metrics intended to quantify both short-term and long-term exposures. The primary method that we use to quantify interest rate risk is simulation analysis in which we model net interest income from assets, liabilities and hedge derivative positions under various interest rate scenarios over a three-year horizon. Exposure to interest rate risk is reflected in the variation of forecasted net interest income across scenarios.
Key assumptions in this simulation analysis relate to the behavior of interest rates and spreads, the changes in product balances and the behavior of loan and deposit clients in different rate environments. The most material of these behavioral assumptions relate to the repricing characteristics and balance fluctuations of deposits with indeterminate (i.e., non-contractual) maturities as well as the pace of mortgage prepayments. Assessments are periodically made by running sensitivity analysis of the impact of key assumptions. The results of these analyses are reported to ALCO.
As the future path of interest rates cannot be known in advance, we use simulation analysis to project net interest income under various interest rate scenarios including a “most likely” (implied forward) scenario as well as a variety of deliberately extreme and perhaps unlikely scenarios. These scenarios may assume gradual ramping of the overall level of interest rates, immediate shocks to the level of rates and various yield curve twists in which movements in short- or long-term rates predominate. Generally, projected net interest income in any interest rate scenario is compared to net interest income in a base case where market forward rates are realized.
The table below reports net interest income exposures against a variety of interest rate scenarios. Our policies involve measuring exposures as a percentage change in net interest income over the next year due to either instantaneous or gradual parallel changes in rates relative to the market implied forward yield curve. With rates rising from historically low levels due to Federal Open Market Committee rate increases beginning in December 2016, exposure to falling rates has increased. While rates have begun to rise off of the very low levels, an instantaneous decline of 2.0% is still not possible. As the following table illustrates, our balance sheet is asset-sensitive: net interest income would benefit from an increase in interest rates. Exposure to a decline in interest rates is within limit. While an instantaneous and severe shift in interest rates was used in this analysis, we believe that any actual shift in interest rates would likely be more gradual and would therefore have a more modest impact as demonstrated in the following table.
The table below presents the sensitivity of net interest income to various parallel yield curve shifts from the market implied forward yield curve:
Estimated % Change in Net Interest Income over 12 Months | |||||
Basis points | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||
Instantaneous Change in Interest Rates | |||||
+200 | 9.9 | % | 9.6 | % | |
+100 | 5.1 | 4.9 | |||
-100 | (5.2 | ) | (5.9 | ) | |
Gradual Change in Interest Rates | |||||
+200 | 5.0 | 5.1 | |||
+100 | 2.6 | 2.7 | |||
-100 | (1.6 | ) | (1.8 | ) | |
Asset sensitivity against a 200 basis point gradual increase in rates was 5.0% at March 31, 2018, a modest decline from 5.1% at December 31, 2017. The core asset sensitivity is the result of a faster repricing of the loan book relative to the deposit and equity funding. As the Fed has slowly begun to normalize rates given improved
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economic growth and data, this upward trend in rates has benefited our net interest income and net interest margin as a result of the asset sensitivity. The risk position can be affected by changes in interest rates which impact the repricing sensitivity or beta of the deposit base as well as the cash flows on prepayable assets. The risk position is managed within our risk limits through occasional adjustments to securities investments, interest rate swaps and mix of funding.
We use a valuation measure of exposure to structural interest rate risk, Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”), as a supplement to net interest income simulations. EVE complements net interest income simulation analysis as it estimates risk exposure over a long-term horizon. EVE measures the extent to which the economic value of assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments may change in response to fluctuation in interest rates. This analysis is highly dependent upon assumptions applied to assets and liabilities with non-contractual maturities. The change in value is expressed as a percentage of regulatory capital.
Capital Markets
A key component of our capital markets activities is the underwriting and distribution of corporate credit facilities to partially finance mergers and acquisitions transactions for our clients. We have a rigorous risk management process around these activities, including a limit structure capping our underwriting risk, our potential loss, and sub limits for specific asset classes. Further, the ability to approve underwriting exposure is delegated only to senior level individuals in the credit risk management and capital markets organizations with each transaction adjudicated in a formal committee meeting.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
We have market risk associated with the value of the mortgage servicing right assets, which are impacted by the level of interest rates. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, our mortgage servicing rights had a book value of $201 million and $198 million, respectively, and were carried at the lower of cost or fair value. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the fair value of our mortgage servicing rights was $246 million and $218 million, respectively, which exceeded the carrying value at those dates. Depending on the interest rate environment, hedges may be used to stabilize the market value of the mortgage servicing right asset.
Trading Risk
We are exposed to market risk primarily through client facilitation activities including derivatives and foreign exchange products as well as underwriting and market making activities. Exposure is created as a result of changes in interest rates and related basis spreads and volatility, foreign exchange rates, and credit spreads on a select range of interest rates, foreign exchange and secondary loan instruments. These trading activities are conducted through our two banking subsidiaries, CBNA and CBPA.
Client facilitation activities consist primarily of interest rate derivatives and foreign exchange contracts where we enter into offsetting trades with a separate counterparty or exchange to manage our market risk exposure. In addition to the aforementioned activities, we operate a secondary loan trading desk with the objective to meet secondary liquidity needs of our issuing clients’ transactions and investor clients. We do not engage in any trading activities with the intent to benefit from short term price differences.
We record interest rate derivatives and foreign exchange contracts as derivative assets and liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Trading assets and liabilities are carried at fair value with income earned related to these activities included in net interest income. Changes in fair value of trading assets and liabilities are reflected in other income, a component of noninterest income on the unaudited interim Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Market Risk Governance
The market risk limit setting process is established in line with the formal enterprise risk appetite process and policy. This appetite reflects the strategic and enterprise level articulation of opportunities for creating franchise value set to the boundaries of how much market risk to take. Dealing authorities represent the key control tool in the management of market risk that allows the cascading of the risk appetite throughout the enterprise. A dealing authority sets the operational scope and tolerances within which a business and/or trading desk is permitted to operate and this is reviewed at least annually. Dealing authorities are structured to accommodate the client facing trades and hedges needed to manage the risk profile. Primary responsibility for keeping within established tolerances resides with the business. Key risk indicators, including VaR, open foreign currency positions, and single name risk, are monitored on a daily basis and reported against tolerances consistent with our risk appetite and business strategy to relevant business line management and risk counterparts.
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Market Risk Measurement
We use VaR as a statistical measure for estimating potential exposure of our traded market risk in normal market conditions. Our VaR framework for risk management and regulatory reporting is the same. Risk management VaR is based on a one day holding period to a 99% confidence level, whereas regulatory VaR is based on a ten day holding period to the same confidence level. Additional to VaR, non-statistical measurements for measuring risk are employed, such as sensitivity analysis, market value and stress testing.
Our market risk platform and associated market risk and valuation models for our foreign exchange, interest rate products, and traded loans capture correlation effects and allow for aggregation of market risk across risk types, business lines and legal entities. We measure, monitor and report market risk for both management and regulatory capital purposes.
VaR Overview
The market risk measurement model is based on historical simulation. The VaR measure estimates the extent of any fair value losses on trading positions that may occur due to broad market movements (General VaR) such as changes in the level of interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices and commodity prices. It is calculated on the basis that current positions remain broadly unaltered over the course of a given holding period. It is assumed that markets are sufficiently liquid to allow the business to close its positions, if required, within this holding period. VaR’s benefit is that it captures the historic correlations of a portfolio. Based on the composition of our “covered positions,” we also use a standardized add-on approach for the loan trading desk’s Specific Risk capital which estimates the extent of any losses that may occur from factors other than broad market movements. The General VaR approach is expressed in terms of a confidence level over the past 500 trading days. The internal VaR measure (used as the basis of the main VaR trading limits) is a 99% confidence level with a one day holding period, meaning that a loss greater than the VaR is expected to occur, on average, on only one day in 100 trading days (i.e., 1% of the time). Theoretically, there should be a loss event greater than VaR two to three times per year. The regulatory measure of VaR is done at a 99% confidence level with a ten-day holding period. The historical market data applied to calculate the VaR is updated on a two business day lag. Refer to “Market Risk Regulatory Capital” below for details of our ten-day VaR metrics for first quarters 2018 and 2017, respectively, including high, low, average and period end VaR for interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks, as well as total VaR.
Market Risk Regulatory Capital
The U.S. banking regulators’ “Market Risk Rule” covers the calculation of market risk capital and substantially modified the determination of market risk-weighted assets and implemented a more risk sensitive methodology for the risk inherent in certain trading positions categorized as “covered positions.” For the purposes of the Market Risk Rule, all of our client facing trades and associated hedges need to maintain a low risk profile to qualify, and do qualify, as “covered positions.” The internal management VaR measure is calculated based on the same population of trades that is utilized for regulatory VaR. The following table presents the results of our modeled and non-modeled measures for regulatory capital calculations:
(in millions) | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Market Risk Category | Period End | Average | High | Low | Period End | Average | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate | $2 | $2 | $2 | $1 | $1 | $— | $1 | $— | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Currency Rate | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit Spread | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
General VaR | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Specific Risk VaR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total VaR | $3 | $3 | $4 | $2 | $3 | $2 | $3 | $— | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stressed General VaR | $13 | $12 | $15 | $9 | $10 | $7 | $11 | $2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stressed Specific Risk VaR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Stressed VaR | $13 | $12 | $15 | $9 | $10 | $7 | $11 | $2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Market Risk Regulatory Capital | $44 | $24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Specific Risk Not Modeled Add-on | 13 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
de Minimis Exposure Add-on | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Market Risk Regulatory Capital | $57 | $37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Market Risk-Weighted Assets | $707 | $468 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stressed VaR
SVaR is an extension of VaR, but uses a longer historical look-back horizon that is fixed from January 3, 2005. This is done not only to identify headline risks from more volatile periods, but also to provide a counter-balance to VaR which may be low during periods of low volatility. The holding period for profit and loss determination is ten days. In addition to risk management purposes, SVaR is also a component of market risk regulatory capital. We calculate SVaR daily under its own dynamic window regime. In a dynamic window regime, values of the ten-day, 99% VaR are calculated over all possible 260-day periods that can be obtained from the complete historical data set. Refer to “Market Risk Regulatory Capital” above for details of SVaR metrics, including high, low, average and period end SVaR for the combined portfolio.
Sensitivity Analysis
Sensitivity analysis is the measure of exposure to a single risk factor, such as a one basis point change in rates or credit spread. We conduct and monitor sensitivity on interest rates, basis spreads, foreign exchange exposures, option prices, and credit spreads. Whereas VaR is based on previous moves in market risk factors over recent periods, it may not be an accurate predictor of future market moves. Sensitivity analysis complements VaR, as it provides an indication of risk relative to each factor irrespective of historical market moves, and is an effective tool in evaluating the appropriateness of hedging strategies and concentrations.
Stress Testing
Conducting a stress test of a portfolio consists of running risk models with the inclusion of key variables that simulate various historical or hypothetical scenarios. For historical stress tests, profit and loss results are simulated for selected time periods corresponding to the most volatile underlying returns while hypothetical stress tests aim to consider concentration risk, illiquidity under stressed market conditions and risk arising from our trading activities that may not be fully captured by our other models. Hypothetical scenarios also assume that market moves happen simultaneously and no repositioning or hedging activity takes place to mitigate losses as events unfold. We generate stress tests of our trading positions on a daily basis. For example, we currently include a stress test that simulates a “Lehman-type” crisis scenario by taking the worst 20-trading day peak to trough moves for the various risk factors that go into VaR from that period, and assumes they occurred simultaneously.
VaR Model Review and Validation
Market risk measurement models used are independently reviewed and subject to ongoing performance analysis by the model owner. The independent review and validation focuses on the model methodology, market data, and performance. Independent review of market risk measurement models is the responsibility of Citizens’ Model Risk Management and Validation team. Aspects covered include challenging the assumptions used, the quantitative techniques employed and the theoretical justification underpinning them, and an assessment of the soundness of the required data over time. Where possible, the quantitative impact of the major underlying modeling assumptions will be estimated (e.g., through developing alternative models). Results of such reviews are shared with the U.S. banking regulators. The market risk models may be periodically enhanced due to changes in market price levels and price action regime behavior. The Market Risk Management and Validation team will conduct internal validation before a new or changed model element is implemented and before a change is made to a market data mapping.
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VaR Backtesting
Backtesting is one form of validation of the VaR model and is run daily. The Market Risk Rule requires a comparison of our internal VaR measure to the actual net trading revenue (excluding fees, commissions, reserves, intra-day trading and net interest income) for each day over the preceding year (the most recent 250 business days). Any observed loss in excess of the VaR number is taken as an exception. The level of exceptions determines the multiplication factor used to derive the VaR and SVaR-based capital requirement for regulatory reporting purposes, when applicable. We perform sub-portfolio backtesting as required under the Market Risk Rule, and as approved by our banking regulators, for interest rate, credit spread, and foreign exchange positions. The following graph shows our daily net trading revenue and total internal, modeled VaR for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018.
Daily VaR Backtesting
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KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS, NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS
For more information on the computation of key performance metrics and non-GAAP financial measures, see “—Introduction — Key Performance Metrics Used by Management and Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” included in this report. The following table presents computations of key performance metrics used throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”:
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in millions, except share, per-share and ratio data) | Ref. | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Total revenue (GAAP) | A | $1,462 | $1,384 | |||||
Noninterest expense (GAAP) | B | 883 | 854 | |||||
Net income (GAAP) | C | 388 | 320 | |||||
Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP) | D | 381 | 313 | |||||
Return on average common equity: | ||||||||
Average common equity (GAAP) | E | $19,732 | $19,460 | |||||
Return on average common equity | D/E | 7.83 | % | 6.52 | % | |||
Return on average tangible common equity: | ||||||||
Average common equity (GAAP) | E | $19,732 | $19,460 | |||||
Less: Average goodwill (GAAP) | 6,887 | 6,876 | ||||||
Less: Average other intangibles (GAAP) | 2 | — | ||||||
Add: Average deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill (GAAP) | 355 | 531 | ||||||
Average tangible common equity | F | $13,198 | $13,115 | |||||
Return on average tangible common equity | D/F | 11.71 | % | 9.68 | % | |||
Return on average total assets: | ||||||||
Average total assets (GAAP) | G | $151,523 | $148,786 | |||||
Return on average total assets | C/G | 1.04 | % | 0.87 | % | |||
Return on average total tangible assets: | ||||||||
Average total assets (GAAP) | G | $151,523 | $148,786 | |||||
Less: Average goodwill (GAAP) | 6,887 | 6,876 | ||||||
Less: Average other intangibles (GAAP) | 2 | — | ||||||
Add: Average deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill (GAAP) | 355 | 531 | ||||||
Average tangible assets | H | $144,989 | $142,441 | |||||
Return on average total tangible assets | C/H | 1.08 | % | 0.91 | % | |||
Efficiency ratio: | ||||||||
Efficiency ratio | B/A | 60.43 | % | 61.68 | % | |||
Operating leverage: | ||||||||
Increase in total revenue | 5.57 | % | 12.16 | % | ||||
Increase in noninterest expense | 3.43 | 5.30 | ||||||
Operating leverage | 2.14 | % | 6.86 | % | ||||
Effective income tax rate: | ||||||||
Income before income tax expense | I | $501 | $434 | |||||
Income tax expense | J | 113 | 114 | |||||
Effective income tax rate | J/I | 22.52 | % | 26.36 | % | |||
Net income per average common share - basic and diluted: | ||||||||
Average common shares outstanding - basic (GAAP) | K | 487,500,618 | 509,451,450 | |||||
Average common shares outstanding - diluted (GAAP) | L | 489,266,826 | 511,348,200 | |||||
Net income per average common share - basic (GAAP) | D/K | $0.78 | $0.61 | |||||
Net income per average common share - diluted (GAAP) | D/L | 0.78 | 0.61 | |||||
Dividend payout ratio: | ||||||||
Cash dividends declared and paid per common share | M | $0.22 | $0.14 | |||||
Dividend payout ratio | M/(D/K) | 28.15 | % | 22.79 | % | |||
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As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except ratio data) | Ref. | Consumer Banking | Commercial Banking | Other | Consolidated | Consumer Banking | Commercial Banking | Other | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (GAAP) | N | $170 | $215 | $3 | $388 | $95 | $180 | $45 | $320 | |||||||||||||||||
Less: Preferred stock dividends | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | O | $170 | $215 | ($4 | ) | $381 | $95 | $180 | $38 | $313 | ||||||||||||||||
Efficiency ratio: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue (GAAP) | P | $955 | $482 | $25 | $1,462 | $858 | $480 | $46 | $1,384 | |||||||||||||||||
Noninterest expense (GAAP) | Q | 656 | 208 | 19 | 883 | 647 | 190 | 17 | 854 | |||||||||||||||||
Efficiency ratio | Q/P | 68.72 | % | 43.07 | % | NM | 60.43 | % | 75.41 | % | 39.80 | % | NM | 61.68 | % | |||||||||||
Return on average total tangible assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average total assets (GAAP) | $61,348 | $50,393 | $39,782 | $151,523 | $58,660 | $49,243 | $40,883 | $148,786 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less: Average goodwill (GAAP) | — | — | 6,887 | 6,887 | — | — | 6,876 | 6,876 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less: Average other intangibles (GAAP) | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Add: Average deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill (GAAP) | — | — | 355 | 355 | — | — | 531 | 531 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average total tangible assets | R | $61,348 | $50,393 | $33,248 | $144,989 | $58,660 | $49,243 | $34,538 | $142,441 | |||||||||||||||||
Return on average total tangible assets | N/R | 1.12 | % | 1.73 | % | NM | 1.08 | % | 0.66 | % | 1.48 | % | NM | 0.91 | % | |||||||||||
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The following table presents computations of non-GAAP financial measures representing our “Underlying” results used throughout “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”:
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in millions, except share, per-share and ratio data) | Ref. | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Income before income tax expense, Underlying: | ||||||||
Income before tax expense (GAAP) | I | $501 | $434 | |||||
Less: Notable items | — | — | ||||||
Income before income tax expense, Underlying (non-GAAP) | S | $501 | $434 | |||||
Income tax expense and effective income tax rate, Underlying: | ||||||||
Income tax expense (GAAP) | J | $113 | $114 | |||||
Less: Notable items | ||||||||
Settlement of certain tax matters | — | (23 | ) | |||||
Income tax expense, Underlying (non-GAAP) | T | $113 | $137 | |||||
Effective income tax rate (GAAP) | J/I | 22.52 | % | 26.36 | % | |||
Effective income tax rate, Underlying (non-GAAP) | T/S | 22.52 | 31.56 | |||||
Net income, Underlying: | ||||||||
Net income (GAAP) | C | $388 | $320 | |||||
Add: Notable items, net of tax expense | ||||||||
Settlement of certain tax matters | — | (23 | ) | |||||
Net income, Underlying (non-GAAP) | U | $388 | $297 | |||||
Net income available to common stockholders, Underlying: | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP) | D | $381 | $313 | |||||
Add: Notable items, net of tax expense | ||||||||
Settlement of certain tax matters | — | (23 | ) | |||||
Net income available to common stockholders, Underlying (non-GAAP) | V | $381 | $290 | |||||
Return on average common equity and return on average common equity, Underlying: | ||||||||
Average common equity (GAAP) | E | $19,732 | $19,460 | |||||
Return on average common equity | D/E | 7.83 | % | 6.52 | % | |||
Return on average common equity, Underlying (non-GAAP) | V/E | 7.83 | 6.05 | |||||
Return on average tangible common equity and return on average common equity, Underlying: | ||||||||
Average common equity (GAAP) | E | $19,732 | $19,460 | |||||
Less: Average goodwill (GAAP) | 6,887 | 6,876 | ||||||
Less: Average other intangibles (GAAP) | 2 | — | ||||||
Add: Average deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill (GAAP) | 355 | 531 | ||||||
Average tangible common equity | F | $13,198 | $13,115 | |||||
Return on average tangible common equity | D/F | 11.71 | % | 9.68 | % | |||
Return on average tangible common equity, Underlying (non-GAAP) | V/F | 11.71 | 8.98 | |||||
Return on average total assets and return on average total assets, Underlying: | ||||||||
Average total assets (GAAP) | G | $151,523 | $148,786 | |||||
Return on average total assets | C/G | 1.04 | % | 0.87 | % | |||
Return on average total assets, Underlying (non-GAAP) | U/G | 1.04 | 0.81 | |||||
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As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in millions, except share, per-share and ratio data) | Ref. | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Return on average total tangible assets and return on average total tangible assets, Underlying: | ||||||||
Average total assets (GAAP) | G | $151,523 | $148,786 | |||||
Less: Average goodwill (GAAP) | 6,887 | 6,876 | ||||||
Less: Average other intangibles (GAAP) | 2 | — | ||||||
Add: Average deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill (GAAP) | 355 | 531 | ||||||
Average tangible assets | H | $144,989 | $142,441 | |||||
Return on average total tangible assets | C/H | 1.08 | % | 0.91 | % | |||
Return on average total tangible assets, Underlying (non-GAAP) | U/H | 1.08 | 0.85 | |||||
Net income per average common share - basic and diluted, Underlying: | ||||||||
Average common shares outstanding - basic (GAAP) | K | 487,500,618 | 509,451,450 | |||||
Average common shares outstanding - diluted (GAAP) | L | 489,266,826 | 511,348,200 | |||||
Net income per average common share - basic (GAAP) | D/K | $0.78 | $0.61 | |||||
Net income per average common share - diluted (GAAP) | D/L | 0.78 | 0.61 | |||||
Net income per average common share - basic, Underlying (non-GAAP) | V/K | 0.78 | 0.57 | |||||
Net income per average common share - diluted, Underlying (non-GAAP) | V/L | 0.78 | 0.57 | |||||
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except share data) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
ASSETS: | |||||||
Cash and due from banks | $1,172 | $987 | |||||
Interest-bearing cash and due from banks | 2,687 | 2,045 | |||||
Interest-bearing deposits in banks | 142 | 192 | |||||
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value (including $85 and $91 pledged to creditors, respectively) (a) | 19,958 | 20,157 | |||||
Debt securities held to maturity (fair value of $4,439 and $4,668, respectively) | 4,555 | 4,685 | |||||
Equity securities, at fair value | 172 | 169 | |||||
Equity securities, at cost | 748 | 722 | |||||
Loans held for sale, at fair value | 478 | 497 | |||||
Other loans held for sale | 322 | 221 | |||||
Loans and leases | 111,425 | 110,617 | |||||
Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses | (1,246 | ) | (1,236 | ) | |||
Net loans and leases | 110,179 | 109,381 | |||||
Derivative assets | 274 | 617 | |||||
Premises and equipment, net | 687 | 685 | |||||
Bank-owned life insurance | 1,669 | 1,656 | |||||
Goodwill | 6,887 | 6,887 | |||||
Due from broker | 84 | 6 | |||||
Other assets | 3,439 | 3,429 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $153,453 | $152,336 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | |||||||
LIABILITIES: | |||||||
Deposits: | |||||||
Noninterest-bearing | $28,437 | $29,279 | |||||
Interest-bearing | 87,293 | 85,810 | |||||
Total deposits | 115,730 | 115,089 | |||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 315 | 815 | |||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,494 | 1,856 | |||||
Derivative liabilities | 331 | 310 | |||||
Deferred taxes, net | 475 | 571 | |||||
Long-term borrowed funds | 13,486 | 11,765 | |||||
Due to broker | 84 | — | |||||
Other liabilities | 1,479 | 1,660 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 133,394 | 132,066 | |||||
Contingencies (refer to Note 11) | |||||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | |||||||
Preferred stock, $25.00 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares: | |||||||
Series A, non-cumulative perpetual, $25 par value (liquidation preference $1,000), 250,000 shares authorized and issued net of issuance costs and related premium at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 | 247 | 247 | |||||
Common stock: | |||||||
$0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 566,476,539 shares issued and 487,551,444 shares outstanding at March 31, 2018 and 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 565,850,984 shares issued and 490,812,912 shares outstanding at December 31, 2017 | 6 | 6 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 18,797 | 18,781 | |||||
Retained earnings | 4,437 | 4,164 | |||||
Treasury stock, at cost, 78,925,095 and 75,038,072 shares at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively | (2,283 | ) | (2,108 | ) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,145 | ) | (820 | ) | |||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $20,059 | $20,270 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $153,453 | $152,336 | |||||
(a) Includes only collateral pledged by the Company where counterparties have the right to sell or pledge the collateral.
The accompanying Notes to unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
(in millions, except share and per-share data) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
INTEREST INCOME: | ||||||
Interest and fees on loans and leases | $1,146 | $992 | ||||
Interest and fees on loans held for sale, at fair value | 4 | 4 | ||||
Interest and fees on other loans held for sale | 4 | 1 | ||||
Investment securities | 168 | 160 | ||||
Interest-bearing deposits in banks | 6 | 3 | ||||
Total interest income | 1,328 | 1,160 | ||||
INTEREST EXPENSE: | ||||||
Deposits | 145 | 86 | ||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1 | 1 | ||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 9 | 8 | ||||
Long-term borrowed funds | 82 | 60 | ||||
Total interest expense | 237 | 155 | ||||
Net interest income | 1,091 | 1,005 | ||||
Provision for credit losses | 78 | 96 | ||||
Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 1,013 | 909 | ||||
NONINTEREST INCOME: | ||||||
Service charges and fees | 124 | 125 | ||||
Card fees | 61 | 60 | ||||
Capital markets fees | 39 | 48 | ||||
Trust and investment services fees | 40 | 39 | ||||
Letter of credit and loan fees | 30 | 29 | ||||
Foreign exchange and interest rate products | 27 | 27 | ||||
Mortgage banking fees | 25 | 23 | ||||
Securities gains, net | 8 | 4 | ||||
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings on debt securities | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||
Other income | 18 | 25 | ||||
Total noninterest income | 371 | 379 | ||||
NONINTEREST EXPENSE: | ||||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 470 | 446 | ||||
Outside services | 99 | 91 | ||||
Occupancy | 81 | 82 | ||||
Equipment expense | 67 | 67 | ||||
Amortization of software | 46 | 44 | ||||
Other operating expense | 120 | 124 | ||||
Total noninterest expense | 883 | 854 | ||||
Income before income tax expense | 501 | 434 | ||||
Income tax expense | 113 | 114 | ||||
NET INCOME | $388 | $320 | ||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $381 | $313 | ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||||
Basic | 487,500,618 | 509,451,450 | ||||
Diluted | 489,266,826 | 511,348,200 | ||||
Per common share information: | ||||||
Basic earnings | $0.78 | $0.61 | ||||
Diluted earnings | 0.78 | 0.61 | ||||
Dividends declared and paid | 0.22 | 0.14 | ||||
The accompanying Notes to unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
Net income | $388 | $320 | ||||
Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||
Net unrealized derivative instrument losses arising during the periods, net of income taxes of ($18) and ($2), respectively | (52 | ) | (3 | ) | ||
Reclassification adjustment for net derivative losses (gains) included in net income, net of income taxes of $0 and ($4), respectively | 2 | (6 | ) | |||
Net unrealized debt securities (losses) gains arising during the periods, net of income taxes of ($86) and $3, respectively | (272 | ) | 5 | |||
Other-than-temporary impairment not recognized in earnings on debt securities, net of income taxes of ($1) and ($7), respectively | (1 | ) | (12 | ) | ||
Reclassification of net debt securities gains to net income, net of income taxes of ($2) and ($1), respectively | (5 | ) | (2 | ) | ||
Amortization of actuarial loss, net of income taxes of $1 and $2, respectively | 3 | 3 | ||||
Total other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes | (325 | ) | (15 | ) | ||
Total comprehensive income | $63 | $305 | ||||
The accompanying Notes to unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock, at Cost | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2017 | — | $247 | 512 | $6 | $18,722 | $2,703 | ($1,263 | ) | ($668 | ) | $19,747 | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends to common stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | (72 | ) | — | — | (72 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends to preferred stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | — | (7 | ) | — | — | (7 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Treasury stock purchased | — | — | (3 | ) | — | 25 | — | (155 | ) | — | (130 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation plans | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchase plan shares purchased | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | — | — | 320 | — | — | 320 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (15 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | 320 | — | (15 | ) | 305 | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2017 | — | $247 | 510 | $6 | $18,751 | $2,944 | ($1,418 | ) | ($683 | ) | $19,847 | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2018 | — | $247 | 491 | $6 | $18,781 | $4,164 | ($2,108 | ) | ($820 | ) | $20,270 | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends to common stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | (108 | ) | — | — | (108 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends to preferred stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | (7 | ) | — | — | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Treasury stock purchased | — | — | (4 | ) | — | — | — | (175 | ) | — | (175 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation plans | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | — | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchase plan shares purchased | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | — | — | 388 | — | — | 388 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (325 | ) | (325 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | 388 | — | (325 | ) | 63 | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2018 | — | $247 | 488 | $6 | $18,797 | $4,437 | ($2,283 | ) | ($1,145 | ) | $20,059 | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying Notes to unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
Net income | $388 | $320 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Provision for credit losses | 78 | 96 | ||||
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale | (614 | ) | (655 | ) | ||
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale | 655 | 815 | ||||
Purchases of commercial loans held for sale | (468 | ) | (384 | ) | ||
Proceeds from sales of commercial loans held for sale | 451 | 380 | ||||
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 122 | 124 | ||||
Mortgage servicing rights valuation (recovery) charge-off | (3 | ) | — | |||
Debt securities impairment | 1 | 1 | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 8 | 39 | ||||
Share-based compensation | 18 | 18 | ||||
Net gain on sales of: | ||||||
Debt securities | (8 | ) | (4 | ) | ||
Decrease in other assets | 331 | 282 | ||||
Decrease in other liabilities | (255 | ) | (179 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 704 | 853 | ||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
Investment securities: | ||||||
Purchases of debt securities available for sale | (1,099 | ) | (1,705 | ) | ||
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of debt securities available for sale | 806 | 809 | ||||
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale | 145 | 404 | ||||
Purchases of debt securities held to maturity | — | (57 | ) | |||
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of debt securities held to maturity | 131 | 136 | ||||
Purchases of equity securities, at fair value | (39 | ) | (73 | ) | ||
Proceeds from sales of equity securities, at fair value | 36 | 68 | ||||
Purchases of equity securities, at cost | (157 | ) | (98 | ) | ||
Proceeds from sales of equity securities, at cost | 131 | 118 | ||||
Net decrease in interest-bearing deposits in banks | 50 | 88 | ||||
Net increase in loans and leases | (1,020 | ) | (769 | ) | ||
Net increase in bank-owned life insurance | (13 | ) | (11 | ) | ||
Premises and equipment: | ||||||
Purchases | (32 | ) | (14 | ) | ||
Capitalization of software | (57 | ) | (39 | ) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,118 | ) | (1,143 | ) | ||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
Net increase in deposits | 641 | 2,308 | ||||
Net decrease in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | (500 | ) | (55 | ) | ||
Net decrease in other short-term borrowed funds | (1,604 | ) | (450 | ) | ||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowed funds | 6,250 | 2,997 | ||||
Repayments of long-term borrowed funds | (3,250 | ) | (4,000 | ) | ||
Treasury stock purchased | (175 | ) | (130 | ) | ||
Dividends declared and paid to common stockholders | (108 | ) | (72 | ) | ||
Payments of employee tax withholding for share-based compensation | (13 | ) | (19 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 1,241 | 579 | ||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents (a) | 827 | 289 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period (a) | 3,032 | 3,704 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period (a) | $3,859 | $3,993 | ||||
(a) Cash and cash equivalents includes cash and due from banks and interest-bearing cash and due from banks as reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The accompanying Notes to unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements, including the Notes thereto of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., have been prepared in accordance with GAAP interim reporting requirements, and therefore do not include all information and Notes included in the audited Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP. These unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company’s principal business activity is banking, conducted through its subsidiaries, Citizens Bank, National Association and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania.
The unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company has evaluated its unconsolidated entities and does not believe that any entity in which it has an interest, but does not currently consolidate, meets the requirements to be consolidated as a variable interest entity.
The unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses, evaluation of unrealized losses on securities for other-than-temporary impairment, accounting for income taxes, the valuation of AFS and HTM securities, and derivatives.
Significant Accounting Policies
For further information regarding the Company’s significant accounting policies, see Note 1 “Basis of Presentation” to the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
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Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2018
Pronouncement | Summary of Guidance | Effects on Financial Statements |
Revenue Recognition: Revenue from Contracts with Customers Issued May 2014 | • Requires that revenue from contracts with customers be recognized upon transfer of control of a good or service in the amount of consideration expected to be received.• Changes the accounting for certain contract costs including whether they may be offset against revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.• Requires new qualitative and quantitative disclosures, including information about disaggregation of revenue and performance obligations.• May be adopted using a full retrospective approach or a modified cumulative effect approach wherein the guidance is applied only to existing contracts as of the date of initial adoption and to new contracts transacted after that date. | • The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective method. Net interest income on financial assets and liabilities is explicitly excluded from the scope of the pronouncement.• Adoption of the new standard did not result in a change in the timing or amount of revenue recognized from contracts with customers. The Company did not recognize a cumulative adjustment to Retained Earnings upon adoption.• Effective January 1, 2018, underwriting fees are presented on a gross basis in capital market fees, while underwriting costs are presented in other operating expense. Prior to adoption, such costs were presented net of the related underwriting fees. |
Stock Compensation Issued May 2017 | • Requires modification accounting unless the fair value, vesting conditions, and classification of the modified award are the same as the original award immediately before the modification. • Applied prospectively to all modifications of share-based awards after the adoption date. | • The Company adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2018.• Adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost Issued March 2017 | • Requires the service cost component of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost to be reported separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from the other components (e.g., expected return on assets, interest costs, amortization of gains/losses and prior service costs).• Requires presentation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations of the service cost component in the same line item as other employee compensation costs and presentation of the other components in a different line item from the service cost component.• Retrospective application is required for all periods presented. | • The Company retrospectively adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2018.• Adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s net income.• The Company reclassified prior period amounts in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, which resulted in an immaterial increase in salaries and employee benefits and a corresponding decrease in other operating expense. |
Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Issued January 2016 | • Requires equity securities with readily determinable fair values to be measured at fair value on the balance sheet, with changes in the fair value recognized through earnings.• Requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial assets on the balance sheet or the notes to the financial statements.• Makes several other targeted amendments to the existing accounting and disclosure requirements for financial instruments, including revised guidance related to valuation allowance assessments when recognizing deferred tax assets on unrealized losses on debt securities available for sale. | • The Company adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2018.• Adoption had an immaterial impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments Issued August 2016 | • Amends current guidance on specific cashflows to determine the appropriate classification as operating, investing or financing activities which has required significant judgment.• The application of judgment has resulted in diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are classified. | • The Company adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2018.• Adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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Accounting Pronouncements Pending Adoption
Pronouncement | Summary of Guidance | Effects on Financial Statements |
Derivatives and Hedging Issued August 2017 | • Reduces the complexity and operational burdens of the current hedge accounting model and portrays more clearly the effects of hedge accounting in the financial statements.• Modifies current requirements to facilitate the application of hedge accounting to partial-term hedges, hedges of prepayable financial instruments, and other strategies. Adoption of these optional changes would occur on a prospective basis.• Requires the effects of fair value hedges to be classified in the same income statement line as the earnings effect of the hedged item. Adoption of this change will occur on a prospective basis.• Requires all effects of cash flow hedges to be deferred in other comprehensive income until the hedged cash flows affect earnings. Periodic hedge ineffectiveness will no longer be recognized in earnings. Adoption of this change will occur on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. | • Required effective date: January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating whether or not it will adopt this guidance prior to the required effective date.• The transition entries required upon adoption are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Leases Issued February 2016 | • Requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for all leases with a lease term of greater than one year.• Requires lessees and lessors to classify most leases using principles similar to existing lease accounting, but eliminates the “bright line” classification tests.• Requires that for finance leases, a lessee recognize interest expense on the lease liability separately from the amortization of the right-of-use asset in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, while for operating leases, such amounts should be recognized as a combined expense.• Requires expanded disclosures about the nature and terms of lease agreements.• Requires adoption using a modified cumulative effect approach wherein the guidance is applied to all periods presented.• Requires companies with land easements to assess whether the easement meets the definition of a lease before applying other accounting guidance. | • Required effective date: January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not intend to adopt the guidance prior to the effective date.• The Company occupies certain banking offices and equipment under non-cancelable operating lease agreements, which currently are not reflected on its Consolidated Balance Sheets.• The Company expects to report increased assets and liabilities as a result of recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in its Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2017, the Company was committed to $842 million of minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements.• The evaluation of the impact of the leasing pronouncement will be adjusted based on execution of new leases, termination of existing leases prior to the effective date, and any changes to key lease assumptions such as renewals, extensions and discount rates.• The Company does not expect a material change to the timing of expense recognition on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
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Financial Instruments - Credit Losses Issued June 2016 | • Replaces existing incurred loss impairment guidance and establishes a single allowance framework for financial assets carried at amortized cost (including securities HTM), which will reflect management’s estimate of credit losses over the full remaining expected life of the financial assets.• Amends existing impairment guidance for securities AFS to incorporate an allowance, which will allow for reversals of impairment losses in the event that the credit of an issuer improves.• Requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the reporting period of adoption. | • Required effective date: January 1, 2020. Early adoption permitted on January 1, 2019. The Company does not intend to adopt the guidance prior to the effective date.• The Company established a company-wide, cross-discipline governance structure to implement the new standard. The Company is currently identifying and researching key interpretive issues and is in the process of developing models that meet the requirements of the new guidance. The implementation team is also in the process of assessing forecast accuracy and potential macroeconomic factors that will be used to determine the reasonable and supportable forecast period.• The Company expects the standard will result in earlier recognition of credit losses and an increase in the allowance for credit losses, as it will cover credit losses over the full remaining expected life of loans and commitments and will consider future reasonable and supportable changes in macroeconomic conditions. Since the magnitude of the increase in the Company’s allowance for credit losses will be impacted by economic conditions and trends in the Company’s portfolio at the time of adoption, the quantitative impact cannot yet be reasonably estimated. |
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NOTE 2 - SECURITIES
The following table presents the major components of securities at amortized cost and fair value:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
Debt Securities Available for Sale, At Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and other | $12 | $— | $— | $12 | $12 | $— | $— | $12 | |||||||||||||||||
State and political subdivisions | 6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | 20,257 | 19 | (622 | ) | 19,654 | 20,065 | 40 | (277 | ) | 19,828 | |||||||||||||||
Other/non-agency | 288 | 5 | (7 | ) | 286 | 311 | 7 | (7 | ) | 311 | |||||||||||||||
Total mortgage-backed securities | 20,545 | 24 | (629 | ) | 19,940 | 20,376 | 47 | (284 | ) | 20,139 | |||||||||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale, at fair value | $20,563 | $24 | ($629 | ) | $19,958 | $20,394 | $47 | ($284 | ) | $20,157 | |||||||||||||||
Debt Securities Held to Maturity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | $3,747 | $— | ($125 | ) | $3,622 | $3,853 | $7 | ($46 | ) | $3,814 | |||||||||||||||
Other/non-agency | 808 | 10 | (1 | ) | 817 | 832 | 22 | — | 854 | ||||||||||||||||
Total mortgage-backed securities | 4,555 | 10 | (126 | ) | 4,439 | 4,685 | 29 | (46 | ) | 4,668 | |||||||||||||||
Total debt securities held to maturity | $4,555 | $10 | ($126 | ) | $4,439 | $4,685 | $29 | ($46 | ) | $4,668 | |||||||||||||||
Equity Securities, at Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market mutual fund | $168 | $— | $— | $168 | $165 | $— | $— | $165 | |||||||||||||||||
Other investments | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
Total equity securities, at fair value | $172 | $— | $— | $172 | $169 | $— | $— | $169 | |||||||||||||||||
Equity Securities, at Cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Federal Reserve Bank stock | $463 | $— | $— | $463 | $463 | $— | $— | $463 | |||||||||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 278 | — | — | 278 | 252 | — | — | 252 | |||||||||||||||||
Other equity securities | 7 | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
Total equity securities, at cost | $748 | $— | $— | $748 | $722 | $— | $— | $722 | |||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of March 31, 2018 are presented below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without incurring penalties.
March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Distribution of Maturities | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 1 Year or Less | 1-5 Years | 5-10 Years | After 10 Years | Total | ||||||||||
Amortized Cost: | |||||||||||||||
Debt securities available for sale | |||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and other | $12 | $— | $— | $— | $12 | ||||||||||
State and political subdivisions | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: | |||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | — | 229 | 1,194 | 18,834 | 20,257 | ||||||||||
Other/non-agency | 3 | 15 | — | 270 | 288 | ||||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | 15 | 244 | 1,194 | 19,110 | 20,563 | ||||||||||
Debt securities held to maturity | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: | |||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | — | — | — | 3,747 | 3,747 | ||||||||||
Other/non-agency | — | — | — | 808 | 808 | ||||||||||
Total debt securities held to maturity | — | — | — | 4,555 | 4,555 | ||||||||||
Total amortized cost of debt securities | $15 | $244 | $1,194 | $23,665 | $25,118 | ||||||||||
Fair Value: | |||||||||||||||
Debt securities available for sale | |||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and other | $12 | $— | $— | $— | $12 | ||||||||||
State and political subdivisions | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: | |||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | — | 227 | 1,174 | 18,253 | 19,654 | ||||||||||
Other/non-agency | 3 | 15 | — | 268 | 286 | ||||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | 15 | 242 | 1,174 | 18,527 | 19,958 | ||||||||||
Debt securities held to maturity | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: | |||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | — | — | — | 3,622 | 3,622 | ||||||||||
Other/non-agency | — | — | — | 817 | 817 | ||||||||||
Total debt securities held to maturity | — | — | — | 4,439 | 4,439 | ||||||||||
Total fair value of debt securities | $15 | $242 | $1,174 | $22,966 | $24,397 | ||||||||||
Taxable interest income from investment securities as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations was $168 million and $160 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Realized gains and losses on securities are presented below:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Gains on sale of debt securities | $8 | $4 | |||||
Losses on sale of debt securities | — | — | |||||
Debt securities gains, net | $8 | $4 | |||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities pledged are presented below:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||
(in millions) | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | |||||||||
Pledged against repurchase agreements | $325 | $316 | $358 | $357 | |||||||||
Pledged against FHLB borrowed funds | 814 | 822 | 839 | 861 | |||||||||
Pledged against derivatives, to qualify for fiduciary powers, and to secure public and other deposits as required by law | 3,118 | 3,016 | 3,113 | 3,082 | |||||||||
The Company regularly enters into security repurchase agreements with unrelated counterparties. Repurchase agreements are financial transactions that involve the transfer of a security from one party to another and a subsequent transfer of substantially the same security back to the original party. The Company’s repurchase agreements are typically short-term transactions and accounted for as secured borrowed funds on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. When permitted by GAAP, the Company offsets short-term receivables associated with its reverse repurchase agreements against short-term payables associated with its repurchase agreements. The Company recognized no offsetting of short-term receivables or payables as of March 31, 2018 or December 31, 2017. The Company offsets certain derivative assets and derivative liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For further information see Note 8 “Derivatives.”
Securitizations of mortgage loans retained in the investment portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were $26 million and $22 million, respectively. These securitizations include a substantive guarantee by a third party. In 2018 and 2017, the guarantors were Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae. The debt securities received from the guarantors are classified as AFS.
The following tables present mortgage-backed debt securities whose fair values are below carrying values, segregated by those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer:
March 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or Longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Number of Issues | Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses | Number of Issues | Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses | Number of Issues | Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses | |||||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | 414 | $14,541 | ($352 | ) | 154 | $7,624 | ($395 | ) | 568 | $22,165 | ($747 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other/non-agency | 9 | 154 | (3 | ) | 10 | 80 | (5 | ) | 19 | 234 | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total | 423 | $14,695 | ($355 | ) | 164 | $7,704 | ($400 | ) | 587 | $22,399 | ($755 | ) | ||||||||||||||
December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or Longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Number of Issues | Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses | Number of Issues | Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses | Number of Issues | Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses | |||||||||||||||||
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities | 294 | $10,163 | ($97 | ) | 152 | $8,061 | ($226 | ) | 446 | $18,224 | ($323 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other/non-agency | 6 | 55 | (1 | ) | 10 | 84 | (6 | ) | 16 | 139 | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total | 300 | $10,218 | ($98 | ) | 162 | $8,145 | ($232 | ) | 462 | $18,363 | ($330 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
The following table presents the cumulative credit-related losses recognized in earnings on debt securities held by the Company:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Cumulative balance at beginning of period | $80 | $75 | |||||
Credit impairments recognized in earnings on debt securities that have been previously impaired | 1 | 1 | |||||
Reductions due to increases in cash flow expectations on impaired debt securities(1) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
Cumulative balance at end of period | $80 | $75 | |||||
(1) Reported in interest income from investment securities on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Cumulative credit losses recognized in earnings for impaired AFS debt securities held as of March 31, 2018 and 2017 were $80 million and $75 million, respectively. There were no credit losses recognized in earnings for the Company’s HTM portfolio as of March 31, 2018 and 2017.
For both the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company incurred non-agency MBS credit-related other-than-temporary impairment losses in earnings of $1 million.
There were no credit-impaired debt securities sold during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. The Company does not currently have the intent to sell these impaired debt securities, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these debt securities prior to the recovery of their amortized cost bases.
The Company has determined that credit losses are not expected to be incurred on the remaining agency and non-agency MBS identified with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2018. The unrealized losses on these debt securities reflect non-credit-related factors such as changing interest rates and market liquidity. Therefore, the Company has determined that these debt securities are not other-than-temporarily impaired because the Company does not currently have the intent to sell these debt securities, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these debt securities prior to the recovery of their amortized cost bases. Any subsequent increases in the valuation of impaired debt securities do not impact their recorded cost bases.
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NOTE 3 - LOANS AND LEASES
The Company’s loans and leases are disclosed in portfolio segments and classes. The Company’s loan and lease portfolio segments are commercial and retail. The classes of loans and leases are: commercial, commercial real estate, leases, residential mortgages, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, home equity loans serviced by others, home equity lines of credit serviced by others, automobile, education, credit cards and other retail. The Company’s SBO portfolio consists of purchased home equity loans and lines that were originally serviced by others, which the Company services a portion of internally. A summary of the loans and leases portfolio is presented below:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
Commercial | $38,277 | $37,562 | |||||
Commercial real estate | 11,775 | 11,308 | |||||
Leases | 3,092 | 3,161 | |||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 53,144 | 52,031 | |||||
Residential mortgages | 17,346 | 17,045 | |||||
Home equity loans | 1,298 | 1,392 | |||||
Home equity lines of credit | 13,190 | 13,483 | |||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 504 | 542 | |||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 136 | 149 | |||||
Automobile | 12,794 | 13,204 | |||||
Education | 8,324 | 8,134 | |||||
Credit cards | 1,808 | 1,848 | |||||
Other retail | 2,881 | 2,789 | |||||
Total retail loans | 58,281 | 58,586 | |||||
Total loans and leases (1) (2) | $111,425 | $110,617 | |||||
(1) Excluded from the table above are loans held for sale totaling $800 million and $718 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
(2) Mortgage loans serviced for others by the Company’s subsidiaries are not included above, and amounted to $20.2 billion and $20.3 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
The following tables present balances of loan purchases and sales:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Education | Automobile | Residential mortgages | Home equity loans | Commercial | Total | ||||||||||||
Purchases | $— | $— | $— | $— | $200 | $200 | ||||||||||||
Sales | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Education | Automobile | Residential mortgages | Home equity loans | Commercial | Total | ||||||||||||
Purchases | $325 | $123 | $— | $— | $— | $448 | ||||||||||||
Sales | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Loans held for sale at fair value as of March 31, 2018 totaled $478 million and consisted of residential mortgages originated for sale of $289 million and loans in the commercial trading portfolio of $189 million. Loans held for sale at fair value as of December 31, 2017 totaled $497 million and consisted of residential mortgages originated for sale of $326 million and loans in the commercial trading portfolio of $171 million. Other loans held for sale totaled $322 million and $221 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and consisted of commercial loans associated with the Company’s syndication business.
Loans pledged as collateral for FHLB borrowed funds, primarily residential mortgages and home equity loans, totaled $25.4 billion and $24.9 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Loans pledged as collateral to support the contingent ability to borrow at the FRB discount window, if necessary, was primarily comprised of auto and commercial loans, and totaled $17.8 billion and $18.1 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
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NOTE 4 - ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES, NONPERFORMING ASSETS, AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
The allowance for credit losses consists of the ALLL and the reserve for unfunded commitments. It is increased through a provision for credit losses that is charged to earnings, based on the Company’s quarterly evaluation of the loan portfolio, and is reduced by net charge-offs and the ALLL associated with sold loans. See Note 5 “Allowance for Credit Losses, Nonperforming Assets, and Concentrations of Credit Risk” to the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, for a detailed discussion of the ALLL reserve methodology and estimation techniques.
On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews and refines its estimate of the allowance for credit losses, taking into consideration changes in portfolio size and composition, historical loss experience, internal risk ratings, current economic conditions, industry performance trends and other pertinent information. As of March 31, 2018, there were no material changes in assumptions or estimation techniques compared with prior periods that impacted the determination of the current period’s ALLL and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments. As of December 31, 2017, the Company enhanced the method for assessing various qualitative risks, factors and events that may not be measured in the modeled results. The new methodology includes a statistical analysis of prior charge-off rates on a historical basis combined with a qualitative assessment based on quantitative measures affecting the determination of incurred losses in the loan and lease portfolio, and provides better alignment of the qualitative ALLL to the commercial and retail loan portfolios. The impact of the change was an increase of approximately $50 million to the commercial ALLL with a corresponding decrease to the retail ALLL; there was not a significant impact on the total qualitative ALLL as of December 31, 2017.
A summary of changes in the allowance for credit losses is presented below:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | |||||||||
(in millions) | Commercial | Retail | Total | ||||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period | $685 | $551 | $1,236 | ||||||
Charge-offs | (3 | ) | (113 | ) | (116 | ) | |||
Recoveries | 6 | 40 | 46 | ||||||
Net recoveries (charge-offs) | 3 | (73 | ) | (70 | ) | ||||
Provision charged to income | 23 | 57 | 80 | ||||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses, end of period | 711 | 535 | 1,246 | ||||||
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period | 88 | — | 88 | ||||||
Provision for unfunded lending commitments | (2 | ) | — | (2 | ) | ||||
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, end of period | 86 | — | 86 | ||||||
Total allowance for credit losses, end of period | $797 | $535 | $1,332 | ||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | |||||||||
(in millions) | Commercial | Retail | Total | ||||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period | $663 | $573 | $1,236 | ||||||
Charge-offs | (24 | ) | (109 | ) | (133 | ) | |||
Recoveries | 5 | 41 | 46 | ||||||
Net charge-offs | (19 | ) | (68 | ) | (87 | ) | |||
Provision charged to income | 9 | 66 | 75 | ||||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses, end of period | 653 | 571 | 1,224 | ||||||
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period | 72 | — | 72 | ||||||
Provision for unfunded lending commitments | 21 | — | 21 | ||||||
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, end of period | 93 | — | 93 | ||||||
Total allowance for credit losses, end of period | $746 | $571 | $1,317 | ||||||
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The recorded investment in loans and leases based on the Company’s evaluation methodology is presented below:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Commercial | Retail | Total | Commercial | Retail | Total | |||||||||||||
Individually evaluated | $403 | $748 | $1,151 | $370 | $761 | $1,131 | |||||||||||||
Formula-based evaluation | 52,741 | 57,533 | 110,274 | 51,661 | 57,825 | 109,486 | |||||||||||||
Total | $53,144 | $58,281 | $111,425 | $52,031 | $58,586 | $110,617 | |||||||||||||
A summary of the allowance for credit losses by evaluation method is presented below:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Commercial | Retail | Total | Commercial | Retail | Total | |||||||||||||
Individually evaluated | $47 | $28 | $75 | $47 | $34 | $81 | |||||||||||||
Formula-based evaluation | 750 | 507 | 1,257 | 726 | 517 | 1,243 | |||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses | $797 | $535 | $1,332 | $773 | $551 | $1,324 | |||||||||||||
For commercial loans and leases, the Company utilizes regulatory classification ratings to monitor credit quality. Loans with a “pass” rating are those that the Company believes will be fully repaid in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Commercial loans and leases that are “criticized” are those that have some weakness or potential weakness that indicate an increased probability of future loss. “Criticized” loans are grouped into three categories, “special mention,” “substandard” and “doubtful.” Special mention loans have potential weaknesses that, if left uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the Company’s credit position at some future date. Substandard loans are inadequately protected loans; these loans have well-defined weaknesses that could hinder normal repayment or collection of the debt. Doubtful loans have the same weaknesses as substandard, with the added characteristics that the possibility of loss is high and collection of the full amount of the loan is improbable. For retail loans, the Company primarily uses the loan’s payment and delinquency status to monitor credit quality. The further a loan is past due, the greater the likelihood of future credit loss. These credit quality indicators for both commercial and retail loans are continually updated and monitored.
The recorded investment in commercial loans and leases based on regulatory classification ratings is presented below:
March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Criticized | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Pass | Special Mention | Substandard | Doubtful | Total | ||||||||||
Commercial | $35,511 | $1,644 | $910 | $212 | $38,277 | ||||||||||
Commercial real estate | 11,195 | 505 | 47 | 28 | 11,775 | ||||||||||
Leases | 2,972 | 77 | 43 | — | 3,092 | ||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | $49,678 | $2,226 | $1,000 | $240 | $53,144 | ||||||||||
December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||
Criticized | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Pass | Special Mention | Substandard | Doubtful | Total | ||||||||||
Commercial | $35,430 | $1,143 | $785 | $204 | $37,562 | ||||||||||
Commercial real estate | 10,706 | 500 | 74 | 28 | 11,308 | ||||||||||
Leases | 3,069 | 73 | 19 | — | 3,161 | ||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | $49,205 | $1,716 | $878 | $232 | $52,031 | ||||||||||
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The recorded investment in classes of retail loans, categorized by delinquency status is presented below:
March 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||
Days Past Due | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Current | 1-29 | 30-59 | 60-89 | 90 or More | Total | ||||||||||||
Residential mortgages | $17,092 | $89 | $35 | $9 | $121 | $17,346 | ||||||||||||
Home equity loans | 1,144 | 87 | 12 | 5 | 50 | 1,298 | ||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 12,575 | 343 | 55 | 19 | 198 | 13,190 | ||||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 449 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 504 | ||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 107 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 136 | ||||||||||||
Automobile | 11,540 | 994 | 173 | 37 | 50 | 12,794 | ||||||||||||
Education | 8,162 | 112 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 8,324 | ||||||||||||
Credit cards | 1,728 | 43 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 1,808 | ||||||||||||
Other retail | 2,777 | 61 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 2,881 | ||||||||||||
Total | $55,574 | $1,771 | $343 | $106 | $487 | $58,281 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
Days Past Due | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Current | 1-29 | 30-59 | 60-89 | 90 or More | Total | ||||||||||||
Residential mortgages | $16,714 | $147 | $46 | $18 | $120 | $17,045 | ||||||||||||
Home equity loans | 1,212 | 102 | 20 | 4 | 54 | 1,392 | ||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 12,756 | 438 | 78 | 23 | 188 | 13,483 | ||||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 477 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 542 | ||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 116 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 149 | ||||||||||||
Automobile | 11,596 | 1,273 | 220 | 55 | 60 | 13,204 | ||||||||||||
Education | 7,898 | 160 | 23 | 12 | 41 | 8,134 | ||||||||||||
Credit cards | 1,747 | 63 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 1,848 | ||||||||||||
Other retail | 2,679 | 68 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 2,789 | ||||||||||||
Total retail loans | $55,195 | $2,301 | $433 | $138 | $519 | $58,586 | ||||||||||||
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Nonperforming Assets
The following table presents nonperforming loans and leases and loans accruing and 90 days or more past due:
Nonperforming | Accruing and 90 days or more past due | ||||||||||||||
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||
Commercial | $244 | $238 | $1 | $5 | |||||||||||
Commercial real estate | 30 | 27 | — | 3 | |||||||||||
Leases | — | — | 2 | — | |||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 274 | 265 | 3 | 8 | |||||||||||
Residential mortgages (1) | 128 | 128 | 14 | 16 | |||||||||||
Home equity loans | 66 | 72 | — | — | |||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 235 | 233 | — | — | |||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 23 | 25 | — | — | |||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 17 | 18 | — | — | |||||||||||
Automobile | 60 | 70 | — | — | |||||||||||
Education | 41 | 38 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
Credit card | 18 | 17 | — | — | |||||||||||
Other retail | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | |||||||||||
Total retail loans | 594 | 606 | 23 | 24 | |||||||||||
Total retail loans | $868 | $871 | $26 | $32 | |||||||||||
(1) Nonperforming balances exclude first lien residential mortgage loans that are 100% guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration. These loans, which are accruing and 90 days or more past due, totaled $14 million and $15 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Nonperforming balances also exclude guaranteed residential mortgage loans sold to GNMA for which the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase. These loans totaled $24 million and $30 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. These loans are included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Other nonperforming assets consisted primarily of other real estate owned and was presented in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance, was $34 million and $36 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
A summary of nonperforming loan and lease key performance indicators is presented below:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||
Nonperforming commercial loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases | 0.25 | % | 0.24 | % | |
Nonperforming retail loans as a percentage of total loans and leases | 0.53 | 0.55 | |||
Total nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases | 0.78 | % | 0.79 | % | |
Nonperforming commercial assets as a percentage of total assets | 0.18 | % | 0.17 | % | |
Nonperforming retail assets as a percentage of total assets | 0.41 | % | 0.43 | % | |
Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets | 0.59 | % | 0.60 | % | |
The recorded investment in mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process was $184 million and $181 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
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An analysis of the age of both accruing and nonaccruing loan and lease past due amounts is presented below:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Days Past Due | Days Past Due | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 30-59 | 60-89 | 90 or More | Total | 30-59 | 60-89 | 90 or More | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Commercial | $30 | $23 | $63 | $116 | $26 | $4 | $243 | $273 | |||||||||||||||||
Commercial real estate | 42 | 1 | 28 | 71 | 38 | 20 | 30 | 88 | |||||||||||||||||
Leases | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 75 | 24 | 93 | 192 | 68 | 25 | 273 | 366 | |||||||||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 35 | 9 | 121 | 165 | 46 | 18 | 120 | 184 | |||||||||||||||||
Home equity loans | 12 | 5 | 50 | 67 | 20 | 4 | 54 | 78 | |||||||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 55 | 19 | 198 | 272 | 78 | 23 | 188 | 289 | |||||||||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 10 | 1 | 19 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 36 | |||||||||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||
Automobile | 173 | 37 | 50 | 260 | 220 | 55 | 60 | 335 | |||||||||||||||||
Education | 22 | 15 | 13 | 50 | 23 | 12 | 41 | 76 | |||||||||||||||||
Credit cards | 11 | 8 | 18 | 37 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||
Other retail | 21 | 11 | 11 | 43 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 42 | |||||||||||||||||
Total retail loans | 343 | 106 | 487 | 936 | 433 | 138 | 519 | 1,090 | |||||||||||||||||
Total | $418 | $130 | $580 | $1,128 | $501 | $163 | $792 | $1,456 | |||||||||||||||||
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans include nonaccruing larger balance (greater than $3 million carrying value), non-homogeneous commercial and commercial real estate loans, and restructured loans that are deemed TDRs. A summary of impaired loans by class is presented below:
March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Impaired Loans With a Related Allowance | Allowance on Impaired Loans | Impaired Loans Without a Related Allowance | Unpaid Contractual Balance | Total Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans | ||||||||||
Commercial | $211 | $42 | $167 | $447 | $378 | ||||||||||
Commercial real estate | 25 | 5 | — | 40 | 25 | ||||||||||
Leases | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 236 | 47 | 167 | 487 | 403 | ||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 27 | 2 | 124 | 197 | 151 | ||||||||||
Home equity loans | 38 | 3 | 78 | 156 | 116 | ||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 16 | 1 | 182 | 242 | 198 | ||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 28 | 2 | 22 | 65 | 50 | ||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 2 | — | 7 | 13 | 9 | ||||||||||
Automobile | 2 | — | 22 | 30 | 24 | ||||||||||
Education | 144 | 12 | 25 | 169 | 169 | ||||||||||
Credit cards | 24 | 7 | — | 25 | 24 | ||||||||||
Other retail | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | ||||||||||
Total retail loans | 285 | 28 | 463 | 906 | 748 | ||||||||||
Total | $521 | $75 | $630 | $1,393 | $1,151 | ||||||||||
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December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Impaired Loans With a Related Allowance | Allowance on Impaired Loans | Impaired Loans Without a Related Allowance | Unpaid Contractual Balance | Total Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans | ||||||||||
Commercial | $183 | $42 | $159 | $403 | $342 | ||||||||||
Commercial real estate | 25 | 5 | 3 | 40 | 28 | ||||||||||
Leases | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 208 | 47 | 162 | 443 | 370 | ||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 25 | 2 | 126 | 197 | 151 | ||||||||||
Home equity loans | 41 | 4 | 80 | 162 | 121 | ||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 16 | 1 | 181 | 241 | 197 | ||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 29 | 2 | 22 | 67 | 51 | ||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 2 | — | 7 | 14 | 9 | ||||||||||
Automobile | 2 | — | 21 | 30 | 23 | ||||||||||
Education | 154 | 17 | 21 | 175 | 175 | ||||||||||
Credit cards | 24 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 25 | ||||||||||
Other retail | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | ||||||||||
Total retail loans | 298 | 34 | 463 | 921 | 761 | ||||||||||
Total | $506 | $81 | $625 | $1,364 | $1,131 | ||||||||||
Additional information on impaired loans is presented below:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||
(in millions) | Interest Income Recognized | Average Recorded Investment | Interest Income Recognized | Average Recorded Investment | |||||||||
Commercial | $2 | $293 | $1 | $396 | |||||||||
Commercial real estate | — | 27 | — | 45 | |||||||||
Leases | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 2 | 320 | 1 | 441 | |||||||||
Residential mortgages | 1 | 149 | 1 | 176 | |||||||||
Home equity loans | 2 | 118 | 2 | 146 | |||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 2 | 194 | 2 | 198 | |||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 1 | 50 | 1 | 57 | |||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | — | 9 | — | 9 | |||||||||
Automobile | — | 22 | — | 19 | |||||||||
Education | 2 | 171 | 2 | 152 | |||||||||
Credit cards | — | 24 | — | 25 | |||||||||
Other retail | — | 8 | — | 11 | |||||||||
Total retail loans | 8 | 745 | 8 | 793 | |||||||||
Total | $10 | $1,065 | $9 | $1,234 | |||||||||
Troubled Debt Restructurings
In situations where, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider, the related loan is classified as a TDR. TDRs typically result from the Company’s loss mitigation efforts and are undertaken in order to improve the likelihood of recovery and continuity of the relationship. The Company’s loan modifications are handled on a case-by-case basis and are negotiated to achieve mutually agreeable terms that maximize loan collectability and meet the borrower’s financial needs. Concessions granted in TDRs for all classes of loans may include lowering the interest rate, forgiving a portion of principal, extending the loan term, lowering scheduled payments for a specified period of time, waiving or delaying a scheduled payment of principal or interest for other than an insignificant time period, or capitalizing past due amounts. A rate increase can be a concession if the increased rate is lower than a market rate for debt with risk similar to that of the restructured loan. TDRs for commercial loans and leases may also involve
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creating a multiple note structure, accepting non-cash assets, accepting an equity interest, or receiving a performance-based fee. In some cases, a TDR may involve multiple concessions. The financial effects of TDRs for all loan classes may include lower income (either due to a lower interest rate or a delay in the timing of cash flows), larger loan loss provisions, and accelerated charge-offs if the modification renders the loan collateral-dependent. In some cases, interest income throughout the term of the loan may increase if, for example, the loan is extended or the interest rate is increased as a result of the restructuring.
Because TDRs are impaired loans, the Company measures impairment by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows, or when appropriate, the fair value of collateral less costs to sell, to the loan’s recorded investment. Any excess of recorded investment over the present value of expected future cash flows or collateral value is included in the ALLL. Any portion of the loan’s recorded investment the Company does not expect to collect as a result of the modification is charged off at the time of modification. For Retail TDR accounts where the expected value of cash flows is utilized, any recorded investment in excess of the present value of expected cash flows is recognized by creating or increasing the ALLL. For Retail TDR accounts assessed based on the fair value of collateral, any portion of the loan’s recorded investment in excess of the collateral value less costs to sell is charged off at the time of modification or at the time of subsequent and regularly recurring valuations.
The table below summarizes TDRs by class and total unfunded commitments:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
Commercial | $202 | $129 | |||||
Retail | 748 | 761 | |||||
Unfunded commitments tied to TDRs | 35 | 39 | |||||
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The table below summarizes how loans were modified during the three months ended March 31, 2018, the charge-offs related to the modifications, and the impact on the ALLL. The reported balances can include loans that became TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and were paid off in full, charged off, or sold prior to March 31, 2018.
Primary Modification Types | |||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Reduction (1) | Maturity Extension (2) | ||||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Number of Contracts | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Number of Contracts | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | |||||||||||
Commercial | 1 | $— | $— | 6 | $1 | $1 | |||||||||||
Commercial real estate | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |||||||||||
Leases | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 1 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Home equity loans | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 15 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Automobile | 36 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Education | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Credit cards | 594 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Other retail | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Total retail loans | 667 | 7 | 7 | 66 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
Total | 668 | $7 | $7 | 73 | $8 | $8 | |||||||||||
Primary Modification Types | |||||||||||||||
Other (3) | |||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Number of Contracts | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Net Change to ALLL Resulting from Modification | Charge-offs Resulting from Modification | ||||||||||
Commercial | 18 | $74 | $75 | $— | $— | ||||||||||
Commercial real estate | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Leases | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 18 | 74 | 75 | — | — | ||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 53 | 6 | 6 | — | — | ||||||||||
Home equity loans | 32 | 2 | 2 | — | — | ||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 93 | 7 | 7 | — | — | ||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 7 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 3 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Automobile | 269 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | ||||||||||
Education | 112 | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||
Credit cards | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Other retail | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | ||||||||||
Total retail loans | 573 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Total | 591 | $95 | $95 | $1 | $1 | ||||||||||
(1) Includes modifications that consist of multiple concessions, one of which is an interest rate reduction.
(2) Includes modifications that consist of multiple concessions, one of which is a maturity extension (unless one of the other concessions was an interest rate reduction).
(3) Includes modifications other than interest rate reductions or maturity extensions, such as lowering scheduled payments for a specified period of time, principal forgiveness, and capitalizing arrearages. Also included are the following: deferrals, trial modifications, certain bankruptcies, loans in forbearance and prepayment plans. Modifications can include the deferral of accrued interest resulting in post modification balances being higher than pre-modification.
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The table below summarizes how loans were modified during the three months ended March 31, 2017, the charge-offs related to the modifications, and the impact on the ALLL. The reported balances can include loans that became TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and were paid off in full, charged off, or sold prior to March 31, 2017.
Primary Modification Types | |||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Reduction (1) | Maturity Extension (2) | ||||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Number of Contracts | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Number of Contracts | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | |||||||||||
Commercial | 2 | $1 | $1 | 7 | $1 | $1 | |||||||||||
Commercial real estate | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Leases | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 18 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
Home equity loans | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 16 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | |||||||||||
Automobile | 40 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | — | |||||||||||
Education | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Credit cards | 565 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Other retail | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Total retail loans | 668 | 8 | 9 | 73 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||
Total | 670 | $9 | $10 | 80 | $10 | $10 | |||||||||||
Primary Modification Types | |||||||||||||||
Other (3) | |||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Number of Contracts | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | Net Change to ALLL Resulting from Modification | Charge-offs Resulting from Modification | ||||||||||
Commercial | — | $— | $— | $— | $— | ||||||||||
Commercial real estate | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Leases | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||
Residential mortgages | 48 | 4 | 4 | — | — | ||||||||||
Home equity loans | 102 | 6 | 6 | — | — | ||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 75 | 6 | 6 | — | — | ||||||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 14 | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||
Automobile | 276 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | ||||||||||
Education | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||
Credit cards | — | — | — | 1 | — | ||||||||||
Other retail | 1 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Total retail loans | 542 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Total | 543 | $25 | $24 | $1 | $1 | ||||||||||
(1) Includes modifications that consist of multiple concessions, one of which is an interest rate reduction.
(2) Includes modifications that consist of multiple concessions, one of which is a maturity extension (unless one of the other concessions was an interest rate reduction).
(3) Includes modifications other than interest rate reductions or maturity extensions, such as lowering scheduled payments for a specified period of time, principal forgiveness, and capitalizing arrearages. Also included are the following: deferrals, trial modifications, certain bankruptcies, loans in forbearance and prepayment plans. Modifications can include the deferral of accrued interest resulting in post modification balances being higher than pre-modification.
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The table below summarizes TDRs that defaulted within 12 months of their modification date during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. For purposes of this table, a payment default refers to a loan that becomes 90 days or more past due under the modified terms. Amounts represent the loan’s recorded investment at the time of payment default. If a TDR of any loan type becomes 90 days past due after being modified, the loan is written down to the fair value of collateral less cost to sell. The amount written off is charged to the ALLL.
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | Number of Contracts | Balance Defaulted | Number of Contracts | Balance Defaulted | |||||||
Commercial | 3 | $3 | 1 | $— | |||||||
Commercial real estate | — | — | 1 | 4 | |||||||
Leases | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Total commercial loans and leases | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |||||||
Residential mortgages | 26 | 3 | 45 | 6 | |||||||
Home equity loans | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | |||||||
Home equity lines of credit | 66 | 5 | 35 | 3 | |||||||
Home equity loans serviced by others | 5 | — | 1 | — | |||||||
Home equity lines of credit serviced by others | 1 | — | 3 | — | |||||||
Automobile | 46 | — | 34 | — | |||||||
Education | 5 | — | 7 | — | |||||||
Credit cards | 119 | 1 | 126 | 1 | |||||||
Other retail | — | — | 2 | — | |||||||
Total retail loans | 279 | 10 | 262 | 10 | |||||||
Total | 282 | $13 | 264 | $14 | |||||||
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Most of the Company’s lending activity is with customers located in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. Generally, loans are collateralized by assets including real estate, inventory, accounts receivable, other personal property and investment securities. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had a significant amount of loans collateralized by residential and commercial real estate. There were no significant concentration risks within the commercial loan or retail loan portfolios. Exposure to credit losses arising from lending transactions may fluctuate with fair values of collateral supporting loans, which may not perform according to contractual agreements. The Company’s policy is to collateralize loans to the extent necessary; however, unsecured loans are also granted on the basis of the financial strength of the applicant and the facts surrounding the transaction.
Certain loan products, including residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit, and credit cards, have contractual features that may increase credit exposure to the Company in the event of an increase in interest rates or a decline in housing values. These products include loans that exceed 90% of the value of the underlying collateral (high LTV loans), interest-only and negative amortization residential mortgages, and loans with low introductory rates. Certain loans have more than one of these characteristics.
The following tables present balances of loans with these characteristics:
March 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Residential Mortgages | Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit | Home Equity Products Serviced by Others | Credit Cards | Education | Total | ||||||||||||
High loan-to-value | $357 | $160 | $230 | $— | $— | $747 | ||||||||||||
Interest-only/negative amortization | 1,765 | — | — | — | 1 | 1,766 | ||||||||||||
Low introductory rate | — | — | — | 190 | — | 190 | ||||||||||||
Multiple characteristics and other | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||
Total | $2,123 | $160 | $230 | $190 | $1 | $2,704 | ||||||||||||
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December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Residential Mortgages | Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit | Home Equity Products Serviced by Others | Credit Cards | Education | Total | ||||||||||||
High loan-to-value | $366 | $166 | $264 | $— | $— | $796 | ||||||||||||
Interest-only/negative amortization | 1,763 | — | — | — | 1 | 1,764 | ||||||||||||
Low introductory rate | — | — | — | 197 | — | 197 | ||||||||||||
Multiple characteristics and other | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||
Total | $2,130 | $166 | $264 | $197 | $1 | $2,758 | ||||||||||||
NOTE 5 - MORTGAGE BANKING
In its mortgage banking business, the Company sells residential mortgages to government-sponsored entities and other parties, who may issue securities backed by pools of such loans. The Company retains no beneficial interests in these sales, but may retain the servicing rights for the loans sold. The Company is obligated to subsequently repurchase a loan if the purchaser discovers a standard representation or warranty violation such as noncompliance with eligibility requirements, customer fraud, or servicing violations. This primarily occurs during a loan file review.
Information related to residential mortgage loan sales and the Company's mortgage banking activity is presented below:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Residential mortgage loan sale proceeds | $655 | $815 | |||||
Gain on sales | 13 | 10 | |||||
Mortgage servicing fees | 15 | 13 | |||||
Repurchased residential mortgages | 2 | 1 | |||||
Valuation recoveries | 3 | — | |||||
MSRs are presented in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes related to MSRs are presented below:
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
MSRs: | |||||||
Balance as of beginning of period | $201 | $168 | |||||
Amount capitalized | 8 | 10 | |||||
Amortization | (8 | ) | (8 | ) | |||
Carrying amount before valuation allowance | 201 | 170 | |||||
Valuation allowance for servicing assets: | |||||||
Balance as of beginning of period | 3 | 5 | |||||
Valuation recoveries | (3 | ) | — | ||||
Balance at end of period | — | 5 | |||||
Net carrying value of MSRs | $201 | $165 | |||||
The fair value of MSRs is estimated using a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected mortgage loan prepayment rates, discount rates, contractual servicing fee income, servicing costs, default rates, ancillary income, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions. The valuation model uses a static discounted cash flow methodology incorporating current market interest rates. A static model does not attempt to forecast or predict the future direction of interest rates; rather it estimates the amount and timing of future servicing cash flows using current market interest rates. The current mortgage interest rate influences the expected prepayment rate and therefore, the length of the cash flows associated with the servicing asset, while the discount rate determines
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the present value of those cash flows. Expected mortgage loan prepayment assumptions are obtained using the QRM Multi Component prepayment model. The Company periodically obtains third-party valuations of its MSRs to assess the reasonableness of the fair value calculated by the valuation model.
The key economic assumptions used to estimate the value of MSRs are presented in the following table:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||
Weighted Average | Weighted Average | ||||||
(dollars in millions) | Range | Range | |||||
Fair value | $246 | Min | Max | $218 | Min | Max | |
Weighted average life (in years) | 6.7 | 2.4 | 9.3 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 8.4 | |
Weighted average constant prepayment rate | 8.6% | 5.2% | 20.3% | 10.0% | 6.6% | 20.1% | |
Weighted average discount rate | 9.9% | 9.1% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 12.1% | |
The key economic assumptions used in estimating the fair value of MSRs capitalized during the period are presented below:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2018 | 2017 | ||
Weighted average life (in years) | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
Weighted average constant prepayment rate | 7.3% | 8.7% | |
Weighted average discount rate | 9.8% | 9.9% | |
The sensitivity analysis below presents the impact to current fair value of an immediate 50 basis point and 100 basis point adverse change in the key economic assumptions and presents the decline in fair value that would occur if the adverse change were realized. These sensitivities are hypothetical, with the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights calculated independently without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (e.g., changes in interest rates, which drive changes in prepayment rates, could result in changes in the discount rates), which may amplify or counteract the sensitivities. The primary risk inherent in the Company’s MSRs is an increase in prepayments of the underlying mortgage loans serviced, which is dependent upon market movements of interest rates.
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
Prepayment rate: | |||||||
Decline in fair value from a 50 basis point decrease in interest rates | $16 | $22 | |||||
Decline in fair value from a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates | 48 | 46 | |||||
Weighted average discount rate: | |||||||
Decline in fair value from a 50 basis point increase in weighted average discount rate | $5 | $4 | |||||
Decline in fair value from a 100 basis point increase in weighted average discount rate | 9 | 8 | |||||
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NOTE 6 - VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
The Company makes equity investments in various entities that are considered VIEs. These investments primarily include ownership interests in limited partnerships that sponsor affordable housing projects and ownership interests in limited liability companies that sponsor renewable energy projects. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these entities is limited to the balance sheet carrying amounts of its equity investments. A summary of these investments is presented below:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
LIHTC investment included in other assets | $993 | $951 | |||||
LIHTC unfunded commitments included in other liabilities | 521 | 491 | |||||
Renewable energy investments included in other assets | 331 | 335 | |||||
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Partnerships
The purpose of the Company’s equity investments is to assist in achieving goals of the Community Reinvestment Act and to earn an adequate return of capital. LIHTC partnerships are managed by unrelated general partners that have the power to direct the activities which most significantly affect the performance of the partnerships. The Company is therefore not the primary beneficiary of any LIHTC partnerships. Accordingly, the Company does not consolidate these VIEs and accounts for these investments in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company applies the proportional amortization method to account for its LIHTC investments. Under the proportional amortization method, the Company applies a practical expedient and amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits received in the current period as compared to the total tax credits expected to be received over the life of the investment. The amortization and tax benefits are included as a component of income tax expense. The tax credits received are reported as a reduction of income tax expense (or increase to income tax benefit) related to these transactions.
The following table presents other information related to the Company’s affordable housing tax credit investments:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Tax credits included in income tax expense | $25 | $21 | |||||
Amortization expense included in income tax expense | 27 | 23 | |||||
Other tax benefits included in income tax expense | 6 | 7 | |||||
No LIHTC investment impairment losses were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Renewable Energy Entities
The Company’s investments in renewable energy entities provide benefits from a return generated by government incentives plus other tax attributes that are associated with tax ownership (e.g., tax depreciation). As a tax equity investor, the Company does not have the power to direct the activities which most significantly affect the performance of these entities and therefore is not the primary beneficiary of any renewable energy entities. Accordingly, the Company does not consolidate these VIEs and accounts for these investments in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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NOTE 7 - BORROWED FUNDS
A summary of the Company’s short-term borrowed funds is presented below:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
Federal funds purchased | $— | $460 | |||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 315 | 355 | |||||
Other short-term borrowed funds (1) | 1,494 | 1,856 | |||||
Total short-term borrowed funds | $1,809 | $2,671 | |||||
(1) March 31, 2018 includes $1.5 billion of debt issued under CBNA’s Global Bank Note Program maturing within one year, with unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of ($2) million and other basis adjustments of ($14) million. December 31, 2017 includes $750 million of debt issued under CBNA’s Global Bank Note Program maturing within one year, with unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of ($1) million and other basis adjustments of ($4) million.
Key data related to short-term borrowed funds is presented in the following table:
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | As of and for the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | ||||||||
Weighted-average interest rate at period-end:(1) | |||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | — | % | 0.43 | % | 0.74 | % | |||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 2.41 | 1.08 | 1.72 | ||||||||
Maximum amount outstanding at month-end during the period: | |||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase(2) | $625 | $1,174 | $1,174 | ||||||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,853 | 3,508 | 3,508 | ||||||||
Average amount outstanding during the period: | |||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase(2) | $645 | $882 | $776 | ||||||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,481 | 2,963 | 2,321 | ||||||||
Weighted-average interest rate during the period:(1) | |||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 0.66 | % | 0.22 | % | 0.36 | % | |||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 2.14 | 1.08 | 1.32 | ||||||||
(1) Rates exclude certain hedging costs.
(2) Balances are net of certain short-term receivables associated with reverse repurchase agreements, as applicable.
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A summary of the Company’s long-term borrowed funds is presented below:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
Parent Company: | |||||||
2.375% fixed-rate senior unsecured debt, due 2021 | $349 | $349 | |||||
4.150% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2022 | 348 | 348 | |||||
5.158% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated debt, due 2023, converting to floating at 3-month LIBOR + 3.56% and callable beginning June 2018 | 333 | 333 | |||||
3.750% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2024 | 250 | 250 | |||||
4.023% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2024 | 42 | 42 | |||||
4.350% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2025 | 249 | 249 | |||||
4.300% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due 2025 | 749 | 749 | |||||
Banking Subsidiaries: | |||||||
2.450% senior unsecured notes, due 2019 (1) | 738 | 743 | |||||
2.500% senior unsecured notes, due 2019 (1) (2) | — | 741 | |||||
2.250% senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 688 | 692 | |||||
Floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 299 | 299 | |||||
Floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 250 | 249 | |||||
2.200% senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 499 | 498 | |||||
2.250% senior unsecured notes, due 2020 (1) | 734 | 742 | |||||
2.550% senior unsecured notes, due 2021 (1) | 953 | 964 | |||||
Floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due 2022 (1) | 249 | 249 | |||||
2.650% senior unsecured notes, due 2022 (1) | 482 | 491 | |||||
3.700% senior unsecured notes, due 2023 (1) | 500 | — | |||||
Floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due 2023 (1) | 249 | — | |||||
Federal Home Loan advances due through 2038 | 5,511 | 3,761 | |||||
Other | 14 | 16 | |||||
Total long-term borrowed funds | $13,486 | $11,765 | |||||
(1) Issued under CBNA’s Global Bank Note Program.
(2) Reclassified to short-term borrowed funds.
The Parent Company’s long-term borrowed funds as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 included principal balances of $2.3 billion and unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of ($5) million. The banking subsidiaries’ long-term borrowed funds as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 include principal balances of $11.3 billion and $9.5 billion, respectively, with unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of ($18) million and ($19) million, respectively, and hedging basis adjustments of ($91) million and ($63) million, respectively. See Note 8 “Derivatives” for further information about the Company’s hedging of certain long-term borrowed funds.
Advances, lines of credit, and letters of credit from the FHLB are collateralized by pledged mortgages and pledged securities at least sufficient to satisfy the collateral maintenance level established by the FHLB. The utilized borrowing capacity for FHLB advances and letters of credit was $10.4 billion and $9.4 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The Company’s available FHLB borrowing capacity was $7.4 billion and $8.0 billion at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The Company can also borrow from the FRB discount window to meet short-term liquidity requirements. Collateral, including certain loans, is pledged to support this borrowing capacity. At March 31, 2018, the Company’s unused secured borrowing capacity was approximately $40.2 billion, which includes unencumbered securities, FHLB borrowing capacity, and FRB discount window capacity.
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A summary of maturities for the Company’s long-term borrowed funds at March 31, 2018 is presented below:
(in millions) | Parent Company | Banking Subsidiaries | Consolidated | ||||||
Year | |||||||||
2019 | $— | $6,244 | $6,244 | ||||||
2020 | — | 2,473 | 2,473 | ||||||
2021 | 349 | 956 | 1,305 | ||||||
2022 | 348 | 736 | 1,084 | ||||||
2023 | 333 | 750 | 1,083 | ||||||
2024 and thereafter | 1,290 | 7 | 1,297 | ||||||
Total | $2,320 | $11,166 | $13,486 | ||||||
NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVES
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into a variety of derivative transactions in order to meet the financing needs of its customers and to reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. These transactions include interest rate swap contracts, interest rate options, foreign exchange contracts, residential loan commitment rate locks, forward sale contracts and purchase options. The Company monitors the results of each transaction to ensure that management’s intent is satisfied. The Company does not use derivatives for speculative purposes.
The Company’s derivative instruments are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Information regarding the valuation methodology and inputs used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments is described in Note 12 “Fair Value Measurements.”
The following table presents derivative instruments included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in derivative assets and derivative liabilities:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Notional Amount(1) | Derivative Assets | Derivative Liabilities | Notional Amount(1) | Derivative Assets | Derivative Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | $11,550 | $— | $— | $13,300 | $— | $— | |||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate contracts | 88,089 | 204 | 377 | 80,180 | 538 | 379 | |||||||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts | 9,525 | 158 | 150 | 9,882 | 148 | 149 | |||||||||||||
Other contracts | 1,142 | 7 | 5 | 1,039 | 7 | 5 | |||||||||||||
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | 369 | 532 | 693 | 533 | |||||||||||||||
Gross derivative fair values | 369 | 532 | 693 | 533 | |||||||||||||||
Less: Gross amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (2) | (83 | ) | (83 | ) | (72 | ) | (72 | ) | |||||||||||
Less: Cash collateral applied (2) | (12 | ) | (118 | ) | (4 | ) | (151 | ) | |||||||||||
Total net derivative fair values presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | $274 | $331 | $617 | $310 | |||||||||||||||
(1) The notional or contractual amount of interest rate derivatives and foreign exchange contracts is the amount upon which interest and other payments under the contract are based. For interest rate contracts, the notional amount is typically not exchanged. Therefore, notional amounts should not be taken as the measure of credit or market risk, as they do not measure the true economic risk of these contracts.
(2) Amounts represent the impact of enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to net settle positive and negative positions.
The Company’s derivative transactions are internally divided into three sub-groups: institutional, customer and residential loan. The Company has certain derivative transactions which are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges, described as follows:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
The Company’s institutional derivatives portfolio qualifies for hedge accounting treatment. This includes interest rate swaps that are designated as highly effective fair value and cash flow hedging relationships. The Company formally documents at inception all hedging relationships, as well as risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking various accounting hedges. Additionally, the Company uses dollar offset or regression
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analysis at the hedge’s inception, and monthly thereafter, to assess whether the derivatives are expected to be, or have been, highly effective in offsetting changes in the hedged item’s expected cash flows. The Company discontinues hedge accounting treatment when it is determined that a derivative is not expected to be, or has ceased to be, effective as a hedge and then reflects changes in fair value in earnings after termination of the hedge relationship.
Fair value hedges
The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage the interest rate exposure on its medium-term borrowings. The change in value of fair value hedges, to the extent that the hedging relationship is effective, is recorded through other income and offset against the change in the fair value of the hedged item.
The following table presents the effect on other income of fair value hedges described above:
Amounts Recognized in Other Income for the | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Derivative | Hedged Item | Hedge Ineffectiveness | Derivative | Hedged Item | Hedge Ineffectiveness | |||||||||||||
Hedges of interest rate risk on borrowings using interest rate swaps | ($38 | ) | $37 | ($1 | ) | ($6 | ) | $6 | $— | ||||||||||
Cash flow hedges
The Company has outstanding interest rate swap agreements designed to hedge a portion of the Company’s floating rate assets and financing liabilities (including its borrowed funds). All of these swaps have been deemed as highly effective cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the hedging gains and losses associated with these hedges are recorded in OCI; the ineffective portion of the hedging gains and losses is recorded in earnings (other income). Hedging gains and losses on derivative contracts reclassified from OCI to current period earnings are included in the line item in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the hedged item is recorded and in the same period that the hedged item affects earnings. During the next 12 months, there are $4 million in pre-tax net losses on derivative instruments included in OCI expected to be reclassified to net interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Hedging gains and losses associated with the Company’s cash flow hedges are immediately reclassified from OCI to current period earnings (other income) if it becomes probable that the hedged forecasted transactions will not occur during the originally specified time period.
The following table presents the effect of cash flow hedges on net income and stockholders' equity:
Amounts Recognized for the | |||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Effective portion of loss recognized in OCI (1) | ($70 | ) | ($5 | ) | |||
Amounts reclassified from OCI to interest income (2) | (6 | ) | 12 | ||||
Amounts reclassified from OCI to interest expense (2) | 4 | (2 | ) | ||||
(1) The cumulative effective gains and losses on the Company’s cash flow hedging activities are included on the accumulated other comprehensive loss line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) This amount includes both (a) the amortization of effective gains and losses associated with the Company’s terminated cash flow hedges and (b) the current reporting period’s interest settlements realized on the Company’s active cash flow hedges. Both (a) and (b) were previously included on the accumulated other comprehensive loss line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and were subsequently recorded as adjustments to the interest income or expense of the underlying hedged item.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Economic hedges
The Company’s customer derivatives are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. These include interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts that are designed to meet the hedging and financing needs of the Company’s customers. Mark-to-market adjustments to the fair value of these contracts are included in foreign exchange and interest rate products on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The mark-to-market gains and losses associated with the customer derivatives are mitigated by the mark-to-market gains and losses on the offsetting interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts transacted.
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The Company’s residential loan derivatives (including residential loan commitments and forward sales contracts) are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Mark-to-market adjustments to the fair value of residential loan commitments and forward sale contracts are included in noninterest income under mortgage banking fees.
The following table presents the effect of customer derivatives and economic hedges on noninterest income:
Amounts Recognized in Noninterest Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Customer derivative contracts | |||||||
Customer interest rate contracts (1) | ($204 | ) | ($3 | ) | |||
Customer foreign exchange contracts (1) | 11 | 18 | |||||
Residential loan commitments (2) | (1 | ) | 5 | ||||
Economic hedges | |||||||
Offsetting derivatives transactions to hedge interest rate risk on customer interest rate contracts (1) | 216 | 15 | |||||
Offsetting derivatives transactions to hedge foreign exchange risk on customer foreign exchange contracts (1) | (17 | ) | (14 | ) | |||
Forward sale contracts (2) | — | (11 | ) | ||||
Total | $5 | $10 | |||||
(1) Reported in foreign exchange and interest rate products on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Reported in mortgage banking fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
NOTE 9 - RECLASSIFICATIONS OUT OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The following table presents the changes in the balances, net of income taxes, of each component of AOCI:
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Derivatives | Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Debt Securities | Employee Benefit Plans | Total AOCI | ||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2017 | ($88 | ) | ($186 | ) | ($394 | ) | ($668 | ) | ||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | (3 | ) | 5 | — | 2 | |||||||||||
Other-than-temporary impairment not recognized in earnings on debt securities | — | (12 | ) | — | (12 | ) | ||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | 3 | (5 | ) | |||||||||
Net other comprehensive (loss) income | (9 | ) | (9 | ) | 3 | (15 | ) | |||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2017 | ($97 | ) | ($195 | ) | ($391 | ) | ($683 | ) | ||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2018 | ($143 | ) | ($236 | ) | ($441 | ) | ($820 | ) | ||||||||
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | (52 | ) | (272 | ) | — | (324 | ) | |||||||||
Other-than-temporary impairment not recognized in earnings on debt securities | — | (1 | ) | — | (1 | ) | ||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) | 2 | (5 | ) | 3 | — | |||||||||||
Net other comprehensive (loss) income | (50 | ) | (278 | ) | 3 | (325 | ) | |||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2018 | ($193 | ) | ($514 | ) | ($438 | ) | ($1,145 | ) | ||||||||
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The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of AOCI and into the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Details about AOCI Components | Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||
Reclassification adjustment for net derivative (losses) gains included in net income: | ($6 | ) | $12 | Interest income | ||||
4 | (2 | ) | Interest expense | |||||
(2 | ) | 10 | Income before income tax expense | |||||
— | 4 | Income tax expense | ||||||
($2 | ) | $6 | Net income | |||||
Reclassification of net debt securities gains (losses) to net income: | $8 | $4 | Securities gains, net | |||||
(1 | ) | (1 | ) | Net debt securities impairment losses recognized in earnings | ||||
7 | 3 | Income before income tax expense | ||||||
2 | 1 | Income tax expense | ||||||
$5 | $2 | Net income | ||||||
Reclassification of changes related to the employee benefit plan: | ($4 | ) | ($5 | ) | Other operating expense | |||
(4 | ) | (5 | ) | Income before income tax expense | ||||
(1 | ) | (2 | ) | Income tax expense | ||||
($3 | ) | ($3 | ) | Net income | ||||
Total reclassification gains | $— | $5 | Net income | |||||
The following table presents the effects on net income of the amounts reclassified out of AOCI:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Net interest income (includes ($2) and $10 of AOCI reclassifications, respectively) | $1,091 | $1,005 | |||||
Provision for credit losses | 78 | 96 | |||||
Noninterest income (includes $7 and $3 of AOCI reclassifications, respectively) | 371 | 379 | |||||
Noninterest expense (includes $4 and $5 of AOCI reclassifications, respectively) | 883 | 854 | |||||
Income before income tax expense | 501 | 434 | |||||
Income tax expense (includes $1 and $3 income tax net expense from reclassification items, respectively) | 113 | 114 | |||||
Net income | $388 | $320 | |||||
NOTE 10 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock
The Company had 100,000,000 shares authorized and 250,000 shares outstanding of $25.00 par value undesignated preferred stock as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. For further detail regarding the terms and conditions of the Company’s preferred stock see Note 16 “Stockholders’ Equity” to the Company’s audited Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Treasury Stock
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company repurchased $175 million, or 3,887,023 shares, of its outstanding common stock. The repurchased shares are held in treasury stock.
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NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
A summary of outstanding off-balance sheet arrangements is presented below:
(in millions) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
Undrawn commitments to extend credit | $63,107 | $62,959 | |||||
Financial standby letters of credit | 1,966 | 2,036 | |||||
Performance letters of credit | 109 | 47 | |||||
Commercial letters of credit | 43 | 53 | |||||
Marketing rights | 41 | 41 | |||||
Risk participation agreements | 18 | 16 | |||||
Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse | 6 | 7 | |||||
Total | $65,290 | $65,159 | |||||
Commitments to Extend Credit
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers in accordance with conditions contractually agreed upon in advance. Generally, the commitments have fixed expiration dates or termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contract amounts are not necessarily indicative of future cash requirements.
Letters of Credit
Standby letters of credit, both financial and performance, are issued by the Company for its customers. They are used as conditional guarantees of payment to a third party in the event the customer either fails to make specific payments (financial) or fails to complete a specific project (performance). Commercial letters of credit are used to facilitate the import of goods. The commercial letter of credit is used as the method of payment to the Company’s customers’ suppliers. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of counterparty nonperformance in connection with the above instruments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments, net of the value of collateral held. Standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit are issued for terms of up to ten years and one year, respectively.
Generally, letters of credit are collateralized by cash, accounts receivable, inventory or investment securities. Credit risk associated with letters of credit is considered in determining the appropriate amounts of reserves for unfunded commitments.
The Company recognizes a liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets representing its obligation to stand ready to perform over the term of the standby letters of credit in the event that the specified triggering events occur. The liability for these guarantees was $2 million and $3 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
Marketing Rights
During 2003, the Company entered into a 25-year agreement to acquire the naming and marketing rights of a baseball stadium in Pennsylvania. The Company did not make any payments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and paid $3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, the Company is obligated to pay $41 million over the remainder of the contract.
Risk Participation Agreements
RPAs are guarantees issued by the Company to other parties for a fee, whereby the Company agrees to participate in the credit risk of a derivative customer of the other party. Under the terms of these agreements, the “participating bank” receives a fee from the “lead bank” in exchange for the guarantee of reimbursement if the customer defaults on an interest rate swap. The interest rate swap is transacted such that any and all exchanges of interest payments (favorable and unfavorable) are made between the lead bank and the customer. In the event that an early termination of the swap occurs and the customer is unable to make a required close out payment, the participating bank assumes that obligation and is required to make this payment.
RPAs where the Company acts as the lead bank are referred to as “participations-out,” in reference to the credit risk associated with the customer derivatives being transferred out of the Company. Participations-out generally occur concurrently with the sale of new customer derivatives. RPAs where the Company acts as the
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participating bank are referred to as “participations-in,” in reference to the credit risk associated with the counterparty’s derivatives being assumed by the Company. The Company’s maximum credit exposure is based on its proportionate share of the settlement amount of the referenced interest rate swap. Settlement amounts are generally calculated based on the fair value of the swap plus outstanding accrued interest receivable from the customer. The Company’s estimate of the credit exposure associated with its risk participations-in as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is $18 million and $16 million, respectively. The current amount of credit exposure is spread out over 88 counterparties. RPAs generally have terms ranging from one to five years; however, certain outstanding agreements have terms as long as eight years.
Residential Loans Sold with Recourse
The Company is an originator and servicer of residential mortgages and routinely sells such mortgage loans in the secondary market and to government-sponsored entities. In the context of such sales, the Company makes certain representations and warranties regarding the characteristics of the underlying loans and, as a result, may be contractually required to repurchase such loans or indemnify certain parties against losses for certain breaches of those representations and warranties.
Other Commitments
The Company’s commercial loan trading desk provides ongoing secondary market support and liquidity to its clients. Unsettled loan trades (i.e., loan purchase contracts) represent firm commitments to purchase loans from a third party at an agreed-upon price. Principal amounts associated with unsettled commercial loan trades are off-balance sheet commitments until delivery of the loans has taken place. Fair value adjustments associated with each unsettled loan trade are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and classified within other assets or other liabilities, depending on whether the fair value of the unsettled trade represents an unrealized gain or unrealized loss. The principal balances of unsettled commercial loan trade purchases and sales were $231 million and $283 million, respectively, at March 31, 2018 and $65 million and $132 million, respectively, at December 31, 2017. Settled loans purchased by the trading desk are classified as loans held for sale, at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 12 “Fair Value Measurements” for further information.
Contingencies
The Company operates in a legal and regulatory environment that exposes it to potentially significant risks. A certain amount of litigation ordinarily results from the nature of the Company’s banking and other businesses. The Company is a party to legal proceedings, including class actions. The Company is also the subject of investigations, reviews, subpoenas, and regulatory matters arising out of its normal business operations, which, in some instances, relate to concerns about fair lending, unfair and/or deceptive practices, mortgage-related issues, and mis-selling of certain products. In addition, the Company engages in discussions with relevant governmental and regulatory authorities on a regular and ongoing basis regarding various issues, and any issues discussed or identified may result in investigatory or other action being taken. Litigation and regulatory matters may result in settlements, damages, fines, penalties, public or private censure, increased costs, required remediation, restrictions on business activities, or other impacts on the Company.
In these disputes and proceedings, the Company contests liability and the amount of damages as appropriate. Given their complex nature, and based on the Company's experience, it may be years before some of these matters are finally resolved. Moreover, before liability can be reasonably estimated for a claim, numerous legal and factual issues may need to be examined, including through potentially lengthy discovery and determination of important factual matters, and by addressing novel or unsettled legal issues relevant to the proceedings in question.
The Company cannot predict with certainty if, how, or when such claims will be resolved or what the eventual settlement, fine, penalty or other relief, if any, may be, particularly for claims that are at an early stage in their development or where claimants seek substantial or indeterminate damages. The Company recognizes a provision for a claim when, in the opinion of management after seeking legal advice, it is probable that a liability exists and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. In many proceedings, however, it is not possible to determine whether any loss is probable or to estimate the amount of any loss.
Based on information currently available, the advice of legal counsel and other advisers, and established reserves, management believes that the aggregate liabilities, if any, potentially arising from these proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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As previously reported, CBNA entered into a consent order with the OCC in November 2015 in connection with past billing practices. All financial penalties and remediation associated with this legacy matter have been paid and completed.
NOTE 12 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
As discussed in Note 19 “Fair Value Measurements,” to the Company’s audited Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company measures or monitors many of its assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is used on a recurring basis for assets and liabilities for which fair value is the required or elected measurement basis of accounting. Additionally, fair value is used on a nonrecurring basis to evaluate assets for impairment or for disclosure purposes. Nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve the application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. The Company also applies the fair value measurement guidance to determine amounts reported for certain disclosures in this Note for assets and liabilities that are not required to be reported at fair value in the financial statements.
The Company elected to account for residential mortgage loans held for sale and certain commercial and commercial real estate loans held for sale at fair value. Applying fair value accounting to the residential mortgage loans held for sale better aligns the reported results of the economic changes in the value of these loans and their related economic hedge instruments. Certain commercial and commercial real estate held for sale loans are managed by a commercial secondary loan desk that provides liquidity to banks, finance companies and institutional investors. Applying fair value accounting to this portfolio is appropriate because the Company holds these loans with the intent to sell within short term periods.
Fair Value Option
Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
The fair value of residential mortgage loans held for sale is derived from observable mortgage security prices and includes adjustments for loan servicing value, agency guarantee fees, and other loan level attributes which are mostly observable in the marketplace. Credit risk does not significantly impact the valuation since these loans are sold shortly after origination. Therefore, the Company classifies the residential mortgage loans held for sale in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The election of the fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities is optional and irrevocable. The loans accounted for under the fair value option are initially measured at fair value (i.e., acquisition cost) when the financial asset is acquired. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in mortgage banking fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recognized changes in fair value in mortgage banking income of ($3) million and $7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Interest income on residential mortgage loans held for sale is calculated based on the contractual interest rate of the loan and is recorded in interest income.
Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Loans Held for Sale
The fair value of commercial and commercial real estate loans held for sale is estimated using observable prices of similar loans that transact in the marketplace. In addition, the Company uses external pricing services that provide estimates of fair values based on quotes from various dealers transacting in the market, sector curves or benchmarking techniques. Therefore, the Company classifies the commercial and commercial real estate loans managed by the commercial secondary loan desk in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy given the observable market inputs.
There were no loans in this portfolio that were 90 days or more past due or nonaccruing as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The loans accounted for under the fair value option are initially measured at fair value when the financial asset is recognized. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in other noninterest income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Since all loans in the Company’s commercial trading portfolio consist of floating rate obligations, all changes in fair value are due to changes in credit risk. Such credit-related fair value changes may include observed changes in overall credit spreads and/or changes to the creditworthiness of an individual borrower. Unsettled trades within the commercial trading portfolio are not recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and represent off-balance sheet commitments. Refer to Note 11 “Commitments and Contingencies” for further information.
Interest income on commercial and commercial real estate loans held for sale is calculated based on the contractual interest rate of the loan and is recorded in interest income. The Company recognized $1 million in other
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noninterest income related to its commercial trading portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
The following table presents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale measured at fair value:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Aggregate Fair Value | Aggregate Unpaid Principal | Aggregate Fair Value Less Aggregate Unpaid Principal | Aggregate Fair Value | Aggregate Unpaid Principal | Aggregate Fair Value Less Aggregate Unpaid Principal | |||||||||||||
Residential mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value | $289 | $289 | $— | $326 | $326 | $— | |||||||||||||
Commercial and commercial real estate loans held for sale, at fair value | 189 | 189 | — | 171 | 171 | — | |||||||||||||
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company utilizes a variety of valuation techniques to measure its assets and liabilities at fair value. The valuation methodologies used for significant assets and liabilities carried on the balance sheet at fair value on a recurring basis are presented below:
Debt securities available for sale
The fair value of debt securities classified as AFS is based upon quoted prices, if available. Where observable quoted prices are available in an active market, the security is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Classes of instruments that are valued using this market approach include debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. If quoted market prices are not available, the fair value for the security is estimated under the market or income approach using pricing models. These instruments are classified as Level 2 because they currently trade in active markets and the inputs to the valuations are observable. The pricing models used to value securities generally begin with market prices (or rates) for similar instruments and make adjustments based on the characteristics of the instrument being valued. These adjustments reflect assumptions made regarding the sensitivity of each security’s value to changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds. Classes of instruments that are valued using this market approach include specified pool mortgage “pass-through” securities and other debt securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and state and political subdivisions. The pricing models used to value securities under the income approach generally begin with the contractual cash flows of each security and make adjustments based on forecasted prepayment speeds, default rates, and other market-observable information. The adjusted cash flows are then discounted at a rate derived from observed rates of return for comparable assets or liabilities that are traded in the market. Classes of instruments that are valued using this market approach include residential and commercial CMOs.
A significant majority of the Company’s Level 1 and 2 debt securities are priced using an external pricing service. The Company verifies the accuracy of the pricing provided by its primary outside pricing service on a quarterly basis. This process involves using a secondary external vendor to provide valuations for the Company’s securities portfolio for comparison purposes. Any valuation discrepancies beyond a certain threshold are researched and, if necessary, corroborated by an independent outside broker.
In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation model, securities are classified as Level 3.
Residential loans held for sale
See the “Fair Value Option, Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale” discussion below.
Commercial loans held for sale
See the “Fair Value Option, Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Loans Held for Sale” discussion below.
Derivatives
The vast majority of the Company’s derivatives portfolio is composed of “plain vanilla” interest rate swaps,
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which are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. For these interest rate derivatives, fair value is determined utilizing models that primarily use market observable inputs, such as swap rates and yield curves. The pricing models used to value interest rate swaps calculate the sum of each instrument’s fixed and variable cash flows, which are then discounted using an appropriate yield curve (i.e., LIBOR or Overnight Index Swap curve) to arrive at the fair value of each swap. The pricing models do not contain a high level of subjectivity as the methodologies used do not require significant judgment. The Company also considers certain adjustments to the modeled price that market participants would make when pricing each instrument, including a credit valuation adjustment that reflects the credit quality of the swap counterparty. The Company incorporates the effect of exposure to a particular counterparty’s credit by netting its derivative contracts with the available collateral and calculating a credit valuation adjustment on the basis of the net position with the counterparty where permitted. The determination of this adjustment requires judgment on behalf of Company management; however, the total amount of this portfolio-level adjustment is not material to the total fair value of the interest rate swaps in their entirety. Therefore, interest rate swaps are classified as Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy.
The Company’s other derivatives include foreign exchange contracts. The fair value of foreign exchange derivatives uses the mid-point of daily quoted currency spot prices. A valuation model estimates fair value based on the quoted spot rates together with interest rate yield curves and forward currency rates. Since all of these inputs are observable in the market, foreign exchange derivatives are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Money Market Mutual Fund
Fair value is determined based upon unadjusted quoted market prices and is considered a Level 1 fair value measurement.
Other equity securities
The fair values of the Company’s other equity securities are based on security prices in markets that are not active; therefore, these investments are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
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The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value, including gross derivative assets and liabilities on a recurring basis at March 31, 2018:
(in millions) | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||
Debt securities available for sale: | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | $19,940 | $— | $19,940 | $— | ||||||||
State and political subdivisions | 6 | — | 6 | — | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury and other | 12 | 12 | — | — | ||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | 19,958 | 12 | 19,946 | — | ||||||||
Loans held for sale, at fair value: | ||||||||||||
Residential loans held for sale | 289 | — | 289 | — | ||||||||
Commercial loans held for sale | 189 | — | 189 | — | ||||||||
Total loans held for sale, at fair value | 478 | — | 478 | — | ||||||||
Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | 204 | — | 204 | — | ||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts | 158 | — | 158 | — | ||||||||
Other contracts | 7 | — | 7 | — | ||||||||
Total derivative assets | 369 | — | 369 | — | ||||||||
Equity securities, at fair value: | ||||||||||||
Money market mutual fund | 168 | 168 | — | — | ||||||||
Other investments | 4 | — | 4 | — | ||||||||
Total equity securities, at fair value | 172 | 168 | 4 | — | ||||||||
Total assets | $20,977 | $180 | $20,797 | $— | ||||||||
Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | $377 | $— | $377 | $— | ||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts | 150 | — | 150 | — | ||||||||
Other contracts | 5 | — | 5 | — | ||||||||
Total derivative liabilities | 532 | — | 532 | — | ||||||||
Total liabilities | $532 | $— | $532 | $— | ||||||||
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The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value, including gross derivative assets and liabilities on a recurring basis at December 31, 2017:
(in millions) | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||
Debt securities available for sale: | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | $20,139 | $— | $20,139 | $— | ||||||||
State and political subdivisions | 6 | — | 6 | — | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury and other | 12 | 12 | — | — | ||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | 20,157 | 12 | 20,145 | — | ||||||||
Loans held for sale, at fair value: | ||||||||||||
Residential loans held for sale | 326 | — | 326 | — | ||||||||
Commercial loans held for sale | 171 | — | 171 | — | ||||||||
Total loans held for sale, at fair value | 497 | — | 497 | — | ||||||||
Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | 538 | — | 538 | — | ||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts | 148 | — | 148 | — | ||||||||
Other contracts | 7 | — | 7 | — | ||||||||
Total derivative assets | 693 | — | 693 | — | ||||||||
Equity securities, at fair value: | ||||||||||||
Money market mutual fund | 165 | 165 | — | — | ||||||||
Other investments | 4 | — | 4 | — | ||||||||
Total equity securities, at fair value | 169 | 165 | 4 | — | ||||||||
Total assets | $21,516 | $177 | $21,339 | $— | ||||||||
Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | $379 | $— | $379 | $— | ||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts | 149 | — | 149 | — | ||||||||
Other contracts | 5 | — | 5 | — | ||||||||
Total derivative liabilities | 533 | — | 533 | — | ||||||||
Total liabilities | $533 | $— | $533 | $— | ||||||||
There were no Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is also used on a nonrecurring basis to evaluate certain assets for impairment or for disclosure purposes. Examples of nonrecurring uses of fair value include MSRs accounted for by the amortization method and loan impairments for certain loans and leases.
The following valuation techniques are utilized to measure significant assets for which the Company utilizes fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
Impaired Loans
The carrying amount of collateral-dependent impaired loans is compared to the appraised value of the collateral less costs to dispose and is classified as Level 2. Any excess of carrying amount over the appraised value is charged to the ALLL.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
MSRs do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. MSRs are classified as Level 3 since the valuation methodology utilizes significant unobservable inputs. The fair value was calculated using a discounted cash flow model which used assumptions, including weighted-average life, weighted-average constant prepayment rate and weighted-average discount rate. Refer to Note 8 “Mortgage Banking” to the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and Note 5 “Mortgage Banking” for more information.
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Foreclosed assets
Foreclosed assets consist primarily of residential properties. Foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. Fair value is based upon independent market prices or appraised values of the collateral and is classified as Level 2.
Leased assets
The fair value of assets under operating leases is determined using collateral specific pricing digests, external appraisals, broker opinions, recent sales data from industry equipment dealers, and discounted cash flows derived from the underlying lease agreement. As market data for similar assets and lease agreements is available and used in the valuation, these assets are classified as Level 2 fair value measurement.
The following table presents gains (losses) on assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recorded in earnings:
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Impaired collateral-dependent loans | ($2 | ) | ($19 | ) | |||
MSRs | 3 | — | |||||
Foreclosed assets | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
Leased assets | — | 4 | |||||
The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||
Impaired collateral-dependent loans | $418 | $— | $418 | $— | $393 | $— | $393 | $— | |||||||||||||||||
MSRs | 246 | — | — | 246 | 218 | — | — | 218 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreclosed assets | 29 | — | 29 | — | 31 | — | 31 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Leased assets | 110 | — | 110 | — | 112 | — | 112 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes (these instruments are not recorded in the financial statements at fair value):
Debt securities held to maturity
The fair values of debt securities classified as HTM are estimated under the market or income approach using the same pricing models as those used to measure the fair value of the Company’s AFS securities. For more information, see “Recurring Fair Value Measurements — Debt securities Available for Sale,” within this Note.
Equity securities, at cost
The cost basis of equity securities, at cost, such as FHLB stock and FRB stock, is assumed to approximate the fair value of these securities. As a member of the FHLB and FRB, the Company is required to hold FHLB and FRB stock. The stock can be sold only to the FHLB and FRB upon termination of membership, or redeemed at the FHLB’s or FRB’s sole discretion. The stock may only be sold or redeemed at par, and therefore the cost basis represents the best estimate of fair value.
Loans and leases
For loans and leases not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis that are not accounted for as collateral-dependent impaired loans, fair value is estimated by using one of two methods: a discounted cash flow method or a securitization method. The discounted cash flow method involves discounting the expected future cash flows using current rates which a market participant would likely use to value similar pools of loans. Inputs used in this method include observable information such as contractual cash flows (net of servicing cost) and unobservable information such as estimated prepayment speeds, credit loss exposures, and discount rates. The securitization method involves utilizing market securitization data to value the assets as if a securitization transaction had been executed. Inputs
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used include observable market-based MBS data and pricing adjustments based on unobservable data reflecting the liquidity risk, credit loss exposure and other characteristics of the underlying loans. The internal risk-weighted balances of loans are grouped by product type for purposes of these estimated valuations. For nonaccruing loans, fair value is estimated by discounting management’s estimate of future cash flows with a discount rate commensurate with the risk associated with such assets. Fair value of collateral-dependent loans is primarily based on the appraised value of the collateral.
Other loans held for sale
Balances represent loans that were transferred to other loans held for sale and are reported at the lower of cost or fair value. When applicable, the fair value of other loans held for sale is estimated using one of two methods: a discounted cash flow method or a securitization method (as described above).
Deposits
The fair value of demand deposits, checking with interest accounts, regular savings, money market accounts and other deposits is the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date. The fair value of term deposits is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, other short-term borrowed funds, and long-term borrowed funds
Rates currently available to the Company for debt of similar terms and remaining maturities are used to discount the expected cash flows of existing debt.
The following table presents the estimated fair value for financial instruments not recorded at fair value in the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements. The carrying amounts are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets under the indicated captions:
March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities held to maturity | $4,555 | $4,439 | $— | $— | $4,555 | $4,439 | $— | $— | |||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities, at cost | 748 | 748 | — | — | 748 | 748 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other loans held for sale | 322 | 322 | — | — | — | — | 322 | 322 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loans and leases | 111,425 | 110,756 | — | — | 418 | 418 | 111,007 | 110,338 | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits | 115,730 | 115,563 | — | — | 115,730 | 115,563 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 315 | 315 | — | — | 315 | 315 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,494 | 1,494 | — | — | 1,494 | 1,494 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Long-term borrowed funds | 13,486 | 13,525 | — | — | 13,486 | 13,525 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities held to maturity | $4,685 | $4,668 | $— | $— | $4,685 | $4,668 | $— | $— | |||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities, at cost | 722 | 722 | — | — | 722 | 722 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other loans held for sale | 221 | 221 | — | — | — | — | 221 | 221 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loans and leases | 110,617 | 111,168 | — | — | 393 | 393 | 110,224 | 110,775 | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits | 115,089 | 115,039 | — | — | 115,089 | 115,039 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 815 | 815 | — | — | 815 | 815 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other short-term borrowed funds | 1,856 | 1,856 | — | — | 1,856 | 1,856 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Long-term borrowed funds | 11,765 | 11,891 | — | — | 11,765 | 11,891 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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NOTE 13 - NONINTEREST INCOME
The following table presents noninterest income, segregated between revenue from contracts with customers and revenue from other sources:
(in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | ||
Revenue from contracts with customers | $265 | ||
Revenue from other sources | 106 | ||
Noninterest income | $371 | ||
Revenues from Contracts with Customers
The Company recognizes revenue from contracts with customers in the amount of consideration it expects to receive upon the transfer of control of a good or service. The timing of recognition is dependent on whether the Company satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of the product or service to a customer over time or at a point in time. Judgments are made in the recognition of income including the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and determination of the transaction price.
The following table presents the components of revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by revenue stream and business operating segment:
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(in millions) | Consumer Banking | Commercial Banking | Consolidated (1) | ||||||
Service charges and fees | $98 | $26 | $124 | ||||||
Card fees | 52 | 9 | 61 | ||||||
Capital markets fees | — | 37 | 37 | ||||||
Trust and investment services fees | 40 | — | 40 | ||||||
Other banking fees | — | 3 | 3 | ||||||
Total revenue from contracts with customers | $190 | $75 | $265 | ||||||
(1) There is no revenue from contracts with customers included in Other non-segment operations.
A description of the above components of revenue from contracts with customers is presented below:
Service Charges and Fees
Service charges and fees include fees earned from deposit products in lieu of compensating balances, service charges for transactions performed upon depositors request, as well as fees earned from performing cash management activities. Service charges on deposit products are recognized over the period in which the related service is provided, typically monthly. Service fees are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the requested service transaction. Fees on cash management products are recognized over time (typically monthly) as services are provided.
Card Fees
Card fees include interchange income from credit and debit card transactions and are recognized at a point in time upon settlement by the association network. Interchange rates are generally set by the association network based on purchase volume and other factors. Other card-related fees are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the transaction. Costs related to card rewards programs are recognized in current earnings as the rewards are earned by the customer and are presented as a reduction to card fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, card reward costs totaled $10 million.
Capital Markets Fees
Capital markets fees include fees received from leading or participating in loan syndications, underwriting services and advisory fees. Loan syndication and underwriting fees are recognized as revenue at a point in time when the Company has rendered all services to, and is entitled to collect the fee from the borrower or the issuer, and there are no other contingencies associated with the fee. Underwriting expenses passed through from the lead underwriter are recognized within other operating expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Advisory fees for merger and acquisitions are recognized over time, while valuation services and fairness opinions are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the advisory service.
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Trust and Investment Services Fees
Trust and investment services fees include fees from investment management services and brokerage services. Fees from investment management services are based on asset market values and are recognized over the period in which the related service is provided. Brokerage services include custody fees, commission income, trailing commissions and other investment securities. Custody fees are recognized on a monthly basis for customers that are assessed custody fees. Commission income is recognized at a point in time on trade date. Trailing commissions such as 12b-1 fees, insurance renewal income, and income based on asset or investment levels in future periods are recognized at a point in time when the asset balance is known, or the renewal occurs and the income is no longer constrained. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recognized trailing commission income of $4 million related to services provided in previous reporting periods. Fees from other investment services are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the service.
Other Banking Fees
Other banking fees include fees for various transactional banking activities such as letter of credit fees, foreign wire transfers and other transactional services. These fees are recognized in a manner that reflects the timing of when transactions occur and as services are provided.
Revenue from Other Sources
Letter of Credit and Loan Fees
Letter of credit and loan fees primarily includes fees received related to letter of credit agreements as well as loan fees received from lending activities that are not deferrable. These fees are generally recognized upon execution of the contract.
Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Products
Foreign exchange and interest rate products primarily includes the fees received from foreign exchange and interest rate derivative contracts executed with customers to meet their hedging and financing needs. These fees are generally recognized upon execution of the contracts. Foreign exchange and interest rate products also include the mark-to-market gains and losses recognized on (i) these customer contracts and (ii) offsetting derivative contracts that executed with external counterparties to hedge the foreign exchange and interest rate risk associated with the customer contracts.
Mortgage Banking Fees
Mortgage banking fees primarily include gains on sales of residential mortgages originated with the intent to sell and servicing fees on mortgages where the Company is the servicer. Mortgage banking fees also include valuation adjustments for mortgage loans held-for-sale that are measured at the lower of cost or fair value, as well as mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell that are measured at fair value under the fair value option. Changes in the value of MSRs are reported in mortgage fees and related income. For a further discussion of MSRs, see Note 5 “Mortgage Banking.” Net interest income from mortgage loans is recorded in interest income.
Other Income
Bank-owned life insurance is stated at its cash surrender value. The Company is the beneficiary of the life insurance policies on current and former officers and selected employees of the Company. Net changes in the carrying amount of the cash surrender value are an adjustment of premiums paid in determining the expense or income to be recognized under the life insurance policy for the period.
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Bank-owned life insurance | $14 | $12 | |||||
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NOTE 14 - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE
The following table presents the details of other operating expense:
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(in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Deposit insurance | $31 | $32 | |||||
Promotional expense | 25 | 26 | |||||
Settlements and operating losses | 12 | 13 | |||||
Other | 52 | 53 | |||||
Other operating expense | $120 | $124 | |||||
NOTE 15 - INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $113 million and $114 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 22.5% and 26.4%, respectively.
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the effective tax rate of 22.5% was higher than the statutory rate of 21% primarily as a result of state taxes, partially offset by permanent benefits from tax credits and tax-exempt income.
Deferred Tax Liability
At March 31, 2018, the Company reported a net deferred tax liability of $475 million, compared to $571 million as of December 31, 2017. The decrease in the net deferred tax liability was primarily attributable to the tax effect of net unrealized losses on securities and derivatives.
NOTE 16 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in millions, except share and per-share data) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Numerator (basic and diluted): | |||||||
Net income | $388 | $320 | |||||
Less: Preferred stock dividends | 7 | 7 | |||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $381 | $313 | |||||
Denominator: | |||||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic | 487,500,618 | 509,451,450 | |||||
Dilutive common shares: share-based awards | 1,766,208 | 1,896,750 | |||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted | 489,266,826 | 511,348,200 | |||||
Earnings per common share: | |||||||
Basic | $0.78 | $0.61 | |||||
Diluted | 0.78 | 0.61 | |||||
Potential dilutive common shares are excluded from the computation of diluted EPS in the periods where the effect would be antidilutive. The diluted EPS computation for the three months ended March 31, 2018 did not have any antidilutive shares. The diluted EPS computation for the three months ended March 31, 2017 excluded approximately 322,000 for the average share-based awards because their inclusion would have been antidilutive.
NOTE 17 - REGULATORY MATTERS
As a bank holding company, the Company is subject to regulation and supervision by the FRB. The primary subsidiaries of the Company are its two insured depository institutions CBNA, a national banking association whose primary federal regulator is the OCC, and CBPA, a Pennsylvania-chartered savings bank regulated by the Department of Banking of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and supervised by the FDIC, its primary federal regulator. Under the U.S. Basel III capital framework, the Company and its banking subsidiaries must meet specific minimum requirements for the following ratios: common equity tier 1 capital, tier 1 capital, total capital, and tier 1 leverage. In addition, the Company must not be subject to a written agreement, order or capital directive with any of its
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regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in the initiation of certain actions that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following table presents the Company’s capital and capital ratios under U.S. Basel III Standardized rules. The Company has declared itself as an “AOCI opt-out” institution, which means the Company is not required to recognize in regulatory capital the impacts of net unrealized gains and losses included within AOCI for securities that are available for sale or held to maturity, accumulated net gains and losses on cash-flow hedges, and certain defined benefit pension plan assets.
FDIA Requirements | |||||||||||||||||
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(in millions, except ratio data) | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio(5) | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||
March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
Common equity tier 1 capital(1) | $14,425 | 11.2 | % | $8,228 | 6.375 | % | $8,389 | 6.5 | % | ||||||||
Tier 1 capital(2) | 14,672 | 11.4 | 10,164 | 7.875 | 10,325 | 8.0 | |||||||||||
Total capital(3) | 17,905 | 13.9 | 12,745 | 9.875 | 12,907 | 10.0 | |||||||||||
Tier 1 leverage(4) | 14,672 | 10.0 | 5,858 | 4.000 | 7,322 | 5.0 | |||||||||||
December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||
Common equity tier 1 capital(1) | $14,309 | 11.2 | % | $7,342 | 5.750 | % | $8,300 | 6.5 | % | ||||||||
Tier 1 capital(2) | 14,556 | 11.4 | 9,258 | 7.250 | 10,215 | 8.0 | |||||||||||
Total capital(3) | 17,781 | 13.9 | 11,812 | 9.250 | 12,769 | 10.0 | |||||||||||
Tier 1 leverage(4) | 14,556 | 10.0 | 5,824 | 4.000 | 7,280 | 5.0 | |||||||||||
(1) “Common equity tier 1 capital ratio” represents CET1 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(2) “Tier 1 capital ratio” is tier 1 capital, which includes CET1 capital plus non-cumulative perpetual preferred equity that qualifies as additional tier 1 capital, divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(3) “Total capital ratio” is total capital divided by total risk-weighted assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(4) “Tier 1 leverage ratio” is tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average total assets as defined under U.S. Basel III Standardized approach.
(5) “Minimum Capital ratio” includes capital conservation buffer of 1.875% for 2018 and 1.250% for 2017; N/A to Tier 1 leverage.
(6) Presented for informational purposes. Prompt corrective action provisions apply only to the Company’s insured depository institutions - CBNA and CBPA.
Under the FRB’s Capital Plan Rule, the Company may only make capital distributions, including payment of dividends and share repurchases, in accordance with a capital plan that has been reviewed by the FRB with no objection. In accordance with federal and state banking regulations, dividends paid by the Company’s banking subsidiaries to the Parent Company are generally limited to the retained earnings of the respective banking subsidiaries unless specifically approved by the appropriate bank regulator.
On April 5, 2018, the Company submitted its 2018 Capital Plan, Capital Policy and annual stress test results to the FRB as part of the 2018 CCAR process. All future capital distributions are also subject to consideration and approval by Board of Directors prior to execution. The timing and exact amount of future dividends and share repurchases will depend on various factors, including the Company’s capital position, financial performance and market conditions.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company declared and paid dividends on common stock of $108 million and $72 million, respectively, and declared semi-annual preferred dividends of $7 million for both periods.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Parent Company repurchased $175 million and $130 million of its outstanding common stock, respectively.
NOTE 18 - BUSINESS OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company is managed by its Chief Executive Officer on a segment basis. The Company’s two business segments are Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking. The business segments are determined based on the products and services provided, or the type of customer served. Each segment has one or more segment heads who report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer has final authority over resource allocation decisions and performance assessment. The business segments reflect this management structure and the manner in which financial information is currently evaluated by the Chief Executive Officer.
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Reportable Segments
Segment results are determined based upon the Company’s management reporting system, which assigns balance sheet and statement of operations items to each of the business segments. The process is designed around the Company’s organizational and management structure and accordingly, the results derived are not necessarily comparable with similar information published by other financial institutions. A description of each reportable segment and table of financial results is presented below:
Consumer Banking
The Consumer Banking segment focuses on retail customers and small businesses with annual revenues of up to $25 million. It offers traditional banking products and services, including checking, savings, home loans, education loans, credit cards, business loans, and unsecured product finance and personal loans in addition to financial management services. It also operates an indirect auto financing business, providing financing for both new and used vehicles through auto dealerships. The segment’s distribution channels include a branch network, ATMs and a work force of experienced specialists ranging from financial consultants, mortgage loan officers and business banking officers to private bankers. The Company’s Consumer Banking value proposition is based on providing simple, easy to understand product offerings and a convenient banking experience with a more personalized approach.
Commercial Banking
The Commercial Banking segment primarily targets companies with annual revenues from $25 million to $2.5 billion and provides a full complement of financial products and solutions, including loans, leases, trade financing, deposits, cash management, commercial cards, foreign exchange, interest rate risk management, corporate finance and capital markets advisory capabilities. It focuses on middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions and has dedicated teams with industry expertise in government banking, not-for-profit, healthcare, technology, professionals, oil and gas, asset finance, franchise finance, asset-based lending, commercial real estate, private equity and sponsor finance. While the segment’s business development efforts are predominantly focused in the Company’s footprint, some of its specialized industry businesses also operate selectively on a national basis (such as healthcare, asset finance and franchise finance). A key component of Commercial Banking’s growth strategy is to bring ideas to clients that help their businesses thrive, and in doing so, expand the loan portfolio and ancillary product sales.
Non-segment Operations
Other
Non-segment operations are classified as Other, which includes corporate functions, the Treasury function, the securities portfolio, wholesale funding activities, intangible assets, community development, non-core assets (including legacy Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc aircraft loans and leases placed in runoff in the third quarter of 2016), and other unallocated assets, liabilities, capital, revenues, provision for credit losses and expenses, including income tax expense. In addition to non-segment operations, Other includes goodwill and any associated goodwill impairment charges. For impairment testing purposes, the Company allocates goodwill to its Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking reporting units. For management reporting purposes, the Company presents the goodwill balance (and any related impairment charges) in Other.
As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Consumer Banking | Commercial Banking | Other | Consolidated | |||||||||||
Net interest income | $733 | $357 | $1 | $1,091 | |||||||||||
Noninterest income | 222 | 125 | 24 | 371 | |||||||||||
Total revenue | 955 | 482 | 25 | 1,462 | |||||||||||
Noninterest expense | 656 | 208 | 19 | 883 | |||||||||||
Profit before provision for credit losses | 299 | 274 | 6 | 579 | |||||||||||
Provision for credit losses | 72 | (4 | ) | 10 | 78 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | 227 | 278 | (4 | ) | 501 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 57 | 63 | (7 | ) | 113 | ||||||||||
Net income | $170 | $215 | $3 | $388 | |||||||||||
Total average assets | $61,348 | $50,393 | $39,782 | $151,523 | |||||||||||
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As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||
(in millions) | Consumer Banking | Commercial Banking | Other | Consolidated | |||||||||||
Net interest income | $638 | $346 | $21 | $1,005 | |||||||||||
Noninterest income | 220 | 134 | 25 | 379 | |||||||||||
Total revenue | 858 | 480 | 46 | 1,384 | |||||||||||
Noninterest expense | 647 | 190 | 17 | 854 | |||||||||||
Profit before provision for credit losses | 211 | 290 | 29 | 530 | |||||||||||
Provision for credit losses | 64 | 19 | 13 | 96 | |||||||||||
Income before income tax expense (benefit) | 147 | 271 | 16 | 434 | |||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 52 | 91 | (29 | ) | 114 | ||||||||||
Net income | $95 | $180 | $45 | $320 | |||||||||||
Total average assets | $58,660 | $49,243 | $40,883 | $148,786 | |||||||||||
Management accounting practices utilized by the Company as the basis of presentation for segment results include the following:
FTP adjustments
The Company utilizes an FTP system to eliminate the effect of interest rate risk from the segments’ net interest income because such risk is centrally managed within the Treasury function. The FTP system credits (or charges) the segments with the economic value of the funds created (or used) by the segments. The FTP system provides a funds credit for sources of funds and a funds charge for the use of funds by each segment. The sum of the interest income/expense and FTP charges/credits for each segment is its designated net interest income. The variance between the Company’s cumulative FTP charges and cumulative FTP credits is offset in Other. The Company periodically evaluates and refines its methodologies used to measure financial performance of its business operating segments. In the first quarter of 2018, the Company enhanced its assumptions for the liquidity and deposit component within its FTP methodology. The enhancement largely provides increased credit for the stability of deposit composition, and an increased charge for unused commitments under lending arrangements. Prior periods have not been adjusted for this change.
Provision for credit losses allocations
Provision for credit losses is allocated to each business segment based on actual net charge-offs recognized by the business segment. The difference between the consolidated provision for credit losses and the business segments’ net charge-offs is reflected in Other.
Income tax allocations
Income taxes are assessed to each line of business at a standard tax rate with the residual tax expense or benefit to arrive at the consolidated effective tax rate included in Other.
Expense allocations
Noninterest expenses incurred by centrally managed operations or business lines that directly support another business line’s operations are charged to the applicable business line based on its utilization of those services.
Substantially all revenues generated and long-lived assets held by the Company’s business segments are derived from clients that reside in the United States. Neither business segment earns revenue from a single external customer that represents ten percent or more of the Company’s total revenues.
NOTE 19 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated the impacts of events that have occurred subsequent to March 31, 2018 through the filing date of the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements with the SEC. Based on this evaluation, the Company has determined none of these events were required to be recognized or disclosed in the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information presented in the “Market Risk” section of Part I, Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in management's evaluation pursuant to Rules13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act during the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In addition to the matters described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, information required by this item is set forth in Note 11 “Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should consider the risks described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A. of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Details of the repurchases of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2018 are included in the following table:
Period | Total Number of Shares Repurchased | Weighted Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1) | Maximum Dollar Amount of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased As Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) |
January 1, 2018 - January 31, 2018 | 3,489,327 | $45.02 | 3,489,327 | $167,904,910 |
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018 | — | $— | — | $167,904,910 |
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018 | 397,696 | $45.02 | 397,696 | $150,000,000 |
(1) On June 29, 2017, the Company announced that its 2017 Capital Plan, submitted as part of the CCAR process and not objected to by the FRB, included share repurchases of CFG common stock of up to $850 million for the four-quarter period ending with the second quarter of 2018. This share repurchase plan, which was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors at the time of the announcement, allowed for share repurchases that may be executed in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans. All shares repurchased by the Company during the first quarter were executed pursuant to an accelerated share repurchase transaction, which was completed by March 31, 2018. The timing and exact amount of future share repurchases will be subject to various factors, including the Company’s capital position, financial performance and market conditions.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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101 | The following materials from the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2018, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements* |
† Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
* Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on May 9, 2018.
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | |
(Registrant) | |
By: | /s/ Randall J. Black |
Name: Randall J. Black | |
Title: Executive Vice President and Controller | |
(Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer) | |
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