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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2024
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from ___________ to ___________
Commission file number 001-35095
UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia 58-1807304
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 East Camperdown Way
 
Greenville, South Carolina
29601
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
(800) 822-2651
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common stock, par value $1 per share
UCB
New York Stock Exchange
Depositary shares, each representing 1/1000th interest in a share of
Series I Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock
UCB PRI
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Date File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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 No

There were 119,286,806 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1 per share, outstanding as of October 31, 2024.



UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
 Item 1.Financial Statements 
  
    
  
    
  
  
    
    
  
    
 
    
 
    
 
    
    
 
 

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Glossary of Defined Terms

The following terms may be used throughout this report, including the consolidated financial statements and related notes.

TermDefinition
2023 10-K
United’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024
ACLAllowance for credit losses
AFSAvailable-for-sale
ALCOAsset/Liability Management Committee
AOCIAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
ASUAccounting standards update
BankUnited Community Bank
BoardUnited Community Banks Inc., Board of Directors
BOLIBank-owned life insurance
CECL
Current expected credit losses
CET1Common equity tier 1
CMEChicago Mercantile Exchange
CRE
Commercial real estate
CompanyUnited Community Banks Inc. (interchangeable with "United" below)
CVACredit valuation adjustment
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDMModification made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty
Federal ReserveFederal Reserve System
FinTrust
Collectively, FinTrust Brokerage Services, LLC and FinTrust Capital Advisors, LLC
First MiamiFirst Miami Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Bank of South Miami
FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank
FRBFederal Reserve Bank
FTEFully taxable equivalent
GAAPAccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GSEU.S. government-sponsored enterprise
Holding CompanyUnited Community Banks, Inc. on an unconsolidated basis
HTMHeld-to-maturity
LIHTC
Low-income housing tax credit
MD&AManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
MBSMortgage-backed securities
NOWNegotiable order of withdrawal
NPANonperforming asset
OCIOther comprehensive income (loss)
OREOOther real estate owned
PAM
Proportional amortization method
PCDPurchased credit deteriorated
Progress
Progress Financial Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Progress Bank & Trust
Report
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending September 30, 2024
SBAUnited States Small Business Administration
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
U.S. TreasuryUnited States Department of the Treasury
UnitedUnited Community Banks, Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries
USDAUnited States Department of Agriculture
VIEVariable interest entity
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
 
This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither statements of historical or current fact nor are they assurances of future performance and generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “projects”, “plans”, “goal”, “targets”, “potential”, “estimates”, “pro forma”, “seeks”, “intends”, or “anticipates”, or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include discussions of strategy, financial projections, guidance and estimates (including their underlying assumptions), statements regarding plans, objectives, expectations or consequences of various transactions or events, and statements about our future performance, operations, products and services, and should be viewed with caution.

Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond our control, and that are difficult to predict as to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, and that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results implied or anticipated by the statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the following:

negative economic and political conditions that adversely affect the general economy, the banking sector, housing prices, the real estate market, the job market, consumer confidence, the financial condition of our borrowers and consumer spending habits, which may affect, among other things, the levels of NPAs, charge-offs and provision expense;
changes in loan underwriting, credit review or loss policies associated with economic conditions, examination conclusions or regulatory developments;
the potential effects of pandemics or public health conditions on the economic and business environments in which we operate, including the impact of actions taken by governmental authorities to address these situations;
strategic, market, operational, liquidity and interest rate risks associated with our business;
potential fluctuations or unanticipated changes in the interest rate environment, including interest rate changes made by the Federal Reserve, replacement or reform of other interest rate benchmarks, as well as cash flow reassessments may reduce net interest margin and/or the volumes and values of loans made or held as well as the value of other financial assets;
any unanticipated or greater than anticipated adverse conditions in the national or local economies in which we operate;
our loan concentration in industries or sectors that may experience unanticipated or greater than anticipated adverse conditions than other industries or sectors in the national or local economies in which we operate;
the risks of expansion into new geographic or product markets;
risks with respect to our ability to identify and complete future mergers or acquisitions as well as our ability to successfully expand and integrate those businesses and operations that we acquire;
our ability to attract and retain key employees;
competition from financial institutions and other financial service providers including non-bank financial technology providers and our ability to attract customers from other financial institutions;
losses due to fraudulent and negligent conduct of our customers, third-party service providers or employees;
cybersecurity risks and the vulnerability of our network and online banking portals, and the systems or parties with whom we contract, to unauthorized access, computer viruses, phishing schemes, spam attacks, human error, natural disasters, power loss and other security breaches that could adversely affect our business and financial performance or reputation;
our reliance on third parties to provide key components of our business infrastructure and services required to operate our business;
the risk that we may be required to make substantial expenditures to keep pace with regulatory initiatives and the rapid technological changes in the financial services market;
the availability of and access to capital, particularly if there were to be increased capital requirements or enhanced regulatory supervision;
legislative, regulatory or accounting changes that may adversely affect us;
volatility in the ACL resulting from the CECL methodology, either alone or as that may be affected by conditions affecting our business;
adverse results (including judgments, costs, fines, reputational harm, inability to obtain necessary approvals and/or other negative effects) from current or future litigation, regulatory proceedings, examinations, investigations, or similar matters, or developments related thereto;
any matter that would cause us to conclude that there was impairment of any asset, including intangible assets, such as goodwill;
limitations on our ability to declare and pay dividends and other distributions from the Bank to the Holding Company, which could affect Holding Company liquidity, including its ability to pay dividends to shareholders or take other capital actions;
the potential effects of events beyond our control that may have a destabilizing effect on financial markets and the economy, such as inflation or recession, terrorist activities, wars and other foreign conflicts, climate change, natural disasters, disruptions in our customers’ supply chains, disruptions in transportation, essential utility outages or trade disputes and related tariffs; and
other risks and uncertainties disclosed in documents filed or furnished by us with or to the SEC, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, implied or otherwise anticipated by such forward-looking statements.

We caution readers that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, is not necessarily in order of importance and readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements also may be found in our 2023 10-K (including the “Risk Factor” section of that report), Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC and available at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. We do not intend to and, except as required by law, hereby disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this Report, which speaks only as of the date of its filing with the SEC, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The financial statements and information contained herein have not been reviewed, or confirmed for accuracy or relevance, by the FDIC or any other regulator.

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
ASSETS  
Cash and due from banks$202,644 $200,781 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks537,395 803,094 
Cash and cash equivalents740,039 1,003,875 
Debt securities available-for-sale4,023,455 3,331,084 
Debt securities held-to-maturity (fair value $2,060,729 and $2,095,620, respectively)
2,401,877 2,490,848 
Loans held for sale 49,800 33,008 
Loans and leases held for investment17,964,099 18,318,755 
Allowance for credit losses - loans and leases(205,290)(208,071)
Loans and leases, net17,758,809 18,110,684 
Premises and equipment, net396,696 378,421 
Bank owned life insurance345,703 345,371 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net975,117 990,087 
Other assets (including $104,796 and $111,879 at fair value, respectively)
681,636 613,873 
Total assets$27,373,132 $27,297,251 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand$6,222,518 $6,534,307 
Interest-bearing deposits17,030,584 16,776,304 
Total deposits23,253,102 23,310,611 
Long-term debt316,363 324,823 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (including $79,048 and $97,649 at fair value, respectively)
396,987 400,292 
Total liabilities23,966,452 24,035,726 
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $1 par value: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 3,662 shares Series I issued and
  outstanding; $25,000 per share liquidation preference
88,266 88,266 
Common stock, $1 par value: 200,000,000 shares authorized,
  119,282,762 and 119,010,319 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
119,283 119,010 
Common stock issuable: 588,296 and 620,108 shares, respectively
12,661 13,110 
Capital surplus2,707,266 2,699,112 
Retained earnings668,965 581,219 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(189,761)(239,192)
Total shareholders' equity3,406,680 3,261,525 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$27,373,132 $27,297,251 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2024202320242023
Interest revenue:  
Loans, including fees$291,574 $273,781 $867,152 $760,696 
Investment securities, including tax exempt of $1,713, $1,722, $5,133 and $5,563, respectively
52,997 44,729 149,496 125,775 
Deposits in banks and short-term investments4,515 4,637 16,131 11,938 
Total interest revenue349,086 323,147 1,032,779 898,409 
Interest expense:
Deposits136,149 116,733 404,395 263,811 
Short-term borrowings27 189 87 3,186 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   5,761 
Long-term debt3,724 3,669 11,262 11,339 
Total interest expense139,900 120,591 415,744 284,097 
Net interest revenue209,186 202,556 617,035 614,312 
Provision for credit losses14,428 30,268 39,562 74,804 
Net interest revenue after provision for credit losses194,758 172,288 577,473 539,508 
Noninterest income:
Service charges and fees10,488 10,315 30,372 28,791 
Mortgage loan gains and other related fees3,520 6,159 17,830 17,264 
Wealth management fees6,338 6,451 19,037 17,775 
Net (losses) gains from sales of other loans(25,700)2,688 (22,867)6,909 
Lending and loan servicing fees3,512 2,985 11,050 9,979 
Securities losses, net   (1,644)
Other9,933 3,379 28,812 19,499 
Total noninterest income8,091 31,977 84,234 98,573 
Total revenue202,849 204,265 661,707 638,081 
Noninterest expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits83,533 81,173 254,336 236,121 
Communications and equipment12,626 10,902 36,534 31,654 
Occupancy11,311 10,941 33,466 31,024 
Advertising and public relations2,041 2,251 6,401 6,914 
Postage, printing and supplies2,477 2,386 7,376 7,305 
Professional fees6,432 7,006 18,464 19,670 
Lending and loan servicing expense2,227 2,697 6,068 7,546 
Outside services - electronic banking4,433 2,561 10,163 8,646 
FDIC assessments and other regulatory charges5,003 4,314 17,036 12,457 
Amortization of intangibles3,528 4,171 11,209 11,120 
Merger-related and other charges2,176 9,168 6,420 21,444 
Other7,278 6,904 27,638 22,785 
Total noninterest expenses143,065 144,474 435,111 416,686 
Income before income taxes59,784 59,791 226,596 221,395 
Income tax expense12,437 11,925 50,003 47,941 
Net income$47,347 $47,866 $176,593 $173,454 
Net income available to common shareholders$45,502 $46,775 $170,886 $168,245 
Net income per common share:
Basic$0.38 $0.39 $1.43 $1.44 
Diluted0.38 0.39 1.43 1.44 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic119,818 119,506 119,736 116,925 
Diluted119,952 119,624 119,827 117,084 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited). 
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)Before-tax
Amount
Tax
(Expense)
Benefit
Net of Tax
Amount
Before-tax
Amount
Tax
(Expense)
Benefit
Net of Tax
Amount
2024
Net income$59,784 $(12,437)$47,347 $226,596 $(50,003)$176,593 
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities59,830 (13,750)46,080 61,534 (14,732)46,802 
Amortization of unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities transferred from available-for-sale2,235 (528)1,707 6,772 (1,723)5,049 
Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives(2,632)665 (1,967)892 (188)704 
Gains on derivative instruments realized in net income(1,441)364 (1,077)(4,319)1,095 (3,224)
Net cash flow hedge activity(4,073)1,029 (3,044)(3,427)907 (2,520)
Amortization of defined benefit pension plan net periodic pension cost components44 (11)33 134 (34)100 
Total other comprehensive income58,036 (13,260)44,776 65,013 (15,582)49,431 
Comprehensive income$117,820 $(25,697)$92,123 $291,609 $(65,585)$226,024 
2023
Net income$59,791 $(11,925)$47,866 $221,395 $(47,941)$173,454 
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains(38,209)8,900 (29,309)(14,683)3,398 (11,285)
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income   1,644 (374)1,270 
Net unrealized (losses) gains(38,209)8,900 (29,309)(13,039)3,024 (10,015)
Amortization of unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities transferred from available-for-sale2,478 (593)1,885 7,964 (1,917)6,047 
Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains on derivatives1,091 (279)812 3,192 (815)2,377 
Gains on derivative instruments realized in net income(42)11 (31)(2,098)536 (1,562)
Net cash flow hedge activity1,049 (268)781 1,094 (279)815 
Amortization of defined benefit pension plan net periodic pension cost components61 (16)45 183 (47)136 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income(34,621)8,023 (26,598)(3,798)781 (3,017)
Comprehensive income$25,170 $(3,902)$21,268 $217,597 $(47,160)$170,437 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands except share and per share data) 
Shares of Common StockPreferred StockCommon StockCommon Stock IssuableCapital SurplusRetained Earnings
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Loss
Total
Balance at June 30, 2023115,265,912 $96,165 $115,266 $12,228 $2,610,523 $577,316 $(305,907)$3,105,591 
Net income47,866 47,866 
Other comprehensive loss(26,598)(26,598)
Impact of acquisitions3,508,604 3,50884,17187,679 
Preferred stock dividends(1,624)(1,624)
Common stock dividends ($0.23 per share)
(27,733)(27,733)
Purchases of preferred stock(5,882)792 (5,090)
Impact of equity-based compensation awards197,700 198 411 2,895 3,504 
Impact of other United sponsored equity plans3,436 4 143 82 229 
Balance at September 30, 2023118,975,652 $90,283 $118,976 $12,782 $2,697,671 $596,617 $(332,505)$3,183,824 
Balance at June 30, 2024119,174,803 $88,266 $119,175 $12,145 $2,705,345 $652,239 $(234,537)$3,342,633 
Net income47,347 47,347 
Other comprehensive income44,776 44,776 
Preferred stock dividends(1,573)(1,573)
Common stock dividends ($0.24 per share)
(29,048)(29,048)
Impact of equity-based compensation awards104,709 105 375 1,844 2,324 
Impact of other United sponsored equity plans3,250 3 141 77 221 
Balance at September 30, 2024119,282,762 $88,266 $119,283 $12,661 $2,707,266 $668,965 $(189,761)$3,406,680 
Balance at December 31, 2022106,222,758 $96,422 $106,223 $12,307 $2,306,366 $508,844 $(329,488)$2,700,674 
Net income173,454 173,454 
Other comprehensive loss(3,017)(3,017)
Impact of acquisitions12,279,135 12,279 381,861 394,140 
Purchases of preferred stock(6,139)35 792 (5,312)
Preferred stock dividends(5,062)(5,062)
Common stock dividends ($0.69 per share)
(81,411)(81,411)
Impact of equity-based compensation awards430,002 430 1,034 8,784 10,248 
Impact of other United sponsored equity plans43,757 44 (559)625 110 
Balance at September 30, 2023118,975,652 $90,283 $118,976 $12,782 $2,697,671 $596,617 $(332,505)$3,183,824 
Balance at December 31, 2023119,010,319 $88,266 $119,010 $13,110 $2,699,112 $581,219 $(239,192)$3,261,525 
Net income176,593 176,593 
Other comprehensive income49,431 49,431 
Preferred stock dividends(4,719)(4,719)
Common stock dividends ($0.70 per share)
(84,128)(84,128)
Impact of equity-based compensation awards219,400 219 543 7,250 8,012 
Impact of other United sponsored equity plans53,043 54 (992)904 (34)
Balance at September 30, 2024119,282,762 $88,266 $119,283 $12,661 $2,707,266 $668,965 $(189,761)$3,406,680 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)20242023
Operating activities:  
Net income$176,593 $173,454 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net31,547 34,027 
Provision for credit losses39,562 74,804 
Stock based compensation7,730 7,093 
Deferred income tax expense3,133 14,645 
Securities losses, net 1,644 
Net losses (gains) from sales of other loans22,867 (6,909)
FinTrust goodwill write-down5,100  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Other assets(21,152)(16,935)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities(46,946)11,796 
Loans held for sale(16,792)(21,423)
Net cash provided by operating activities201,642 272,196 
Investing activities:
Debt securities held-to-maturity:
Proceeds from maturities and calls93,491 100,396 
Debt securities available-for-sale:
Proceeds from sales647 595,234 
Proceeds from maturities and calls475,742 421,924 
Purchases(1,069,559)(295,054)
Net decrease (increase) in loans316,837 (875,223)
Payments for other investments(102,032)(134,439)
Proceeds from other investments2,417 124,056 
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment631 2,529 
Purchases of premises and equipment(41,505)(59,157)
Net cash received in acquisition 207,566 
Net cash paid for branch disposal (93,613)
Other investing inflows12,911 3,413 
Net cash used in investing activities(310,420)(2,368)
Financing activities:
Net (decrease) increase in deposits(58,291)886,440 
Net decrease in short-term borrowings (310,267)
Repayment of long-term debt(8,557) 
Proceeds from FHLB advances1,100 2,225,000 
Repayment of FHLB advances(1,100)(2,870,000)
Cash dividends on common stock(83,269)(77,352)
Cash dividends on preferred stock(4,719)(5,062)
Other financing inflows1,993 5,405 
Other financing outflows(2,215)(11,340)
Net cash used in financing activities(155,058)(157,176)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(263,836)112,652 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period1,003,875 646,853 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$740,039 $759,505 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited). 
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation 
United’s accounting and financial reporting policies conform to GAAP and reporting guidelines of banking regulatory authorities. The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have not been audited. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. A more detailed description of United’s accounting policies is included in its 2023 10-K.
 
In management’s opinion, all accounting adjustments necessary to accurately reflect the financial position and results of operations on the accompanying financial statements have been made. These adjustments are normal and recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair and accurate presentation. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or any other interim periods. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in United’s 2023 10-K.

In May 2024, United officially moved its Holding Company headquarters from Blairsville, Georgia to Greenville, South Carolina.

Effective in June 2024, the Bank changed its primary federal regulator from the FDIC to the Federal Reserve.

Effective August 6, 2024, United transferred the listing of its securities from NASDAQ to the New York Stock Exchange. The common shares are now listed under the trading symbol UCB and the preferred Series I depositary shares are now listed under the trading symbol UCB PRI.

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements
During the second quarter of 2024, management corrected an immaterial error related to the loan vintage disclosure reported in previously issued financial statements for the period presented in the 2023 10-K. The revised December 31, 2023 loan vintage disclosure was included in United’s second quarter Form 10-Q and is included in this Form 10-Q as well. The error relates to the incorrect determination of the vintage year for a population of term loans and gross charge-offs. The correction of this error resulted in the reclassification of certain term loans and gross charge-offs to older vintage categories than originally reported. The correction of this error did not result in any reclassification between risk categories presented. The revision did not change the total amount of loans or gross charge-offs reported and did not affect the Company's net income, cash flows or equity.

We evaluated the aggregate effects of this error to our previously issued financial statements in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins No. 99 and No. 108 and, based upon quantitative and qualitative factors, determined that the error was not material to the previously issued financial statements and disclosures included in our 2023 10-K.


Note 2 – Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-02, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method. The update broadens the application of PAM and related disclosures to tax equity investments other than LIHTC, providing certain conditions are met. The election to apply PAM must be made on a tax-credit-program by tax-credit-program basis rather than at the reporting entity level or to individual investments. United adopted this update using a modified retrospective transition method as of January 1, 2024, with no impact to shareholders’ equity.

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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 3 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The supplemental schedule of significant non-cash investing and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows.
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)20242023
Significant non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Commitments to fund other investments $9,214 $16,410 
Unsettled securities purchases22,400  
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities14,351 4,131 
Acquisitions:
  Assets acquired 2,922,243 
  Liabilities assumed 2,527,654 
  Net assets acquired 394,589 
  Common stock issued and options converted 394,140 

Note 4 – Acquisitions

Acquisition of First Miami

On July 1, 2023, United acquired all of the outstanding common stock of First Miami in a stock transaction. Information related to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired is included in the 2023 10-K. During the first quarter of 2024, within the one-year measurement period related to the acquisition of First Miami, United received additional information regarding the lack of realizability of certain tax credits. As a result, the provisional fair value assigned to acquired other assets was adjusted to $18.8 million, other liabilities was adjusted to $16.9 million and goodwill was adjusted to $24.5 million, which represents a decrease of $2.06 million, a decrease of $726,000 and an increase of $1.34 million, respectively.

Pro forma information
 
On January 3, 2023 and July 1, 2023, United acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Progress and First Miami, respectively, in stock transactions. The following table discloses certain pro forma information as if Progress and First Miami had been acquired on January 1, 2022. These results combine the historical results of the acquired entities with United’s consolidated statement of income. Adjustments were made for the estimated impact of certain fair value adjustments and other acquisition-related activity; however pro forma financial results presented are not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions taken place in earlier years.

Merger-related costs related to the First Miami acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $6.53 million and $6.91 million, respectively, have been excluded from the pro forma information for those periods presented below. Merger-related costs related to the Progress acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $182,000 and $9.96 million, respectively, have been excluded from the pro forma information for those periods presented below. The actual results and pro forma information were as follows:
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
(in thousands)RevenueNet IncomeRevenueNet Income
Actual Progress results included in statement of income since acquisition date$16,934 $7,569 $41,555 $12,667 
Actual First Miami results included in statement of income since acquisition date$3,488 $(3,330)3,488 (3,330)
Supplemental consolidated pro forma as if Progress and First Miami had been acquired January 1, 2022$207,523 $55,538 667,155 197,929 

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Note 5 – Investment Securities

The amortized cost basis, unrealized gains and losses and fair value of HTM debt securities as of the dates indicated are as follows.
(in thousands)Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
As of September 30, 2024    
U.S. Treasuries$19,888 $ $1,414 $18,474 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs99,090  12,811 86,279 
State and political subdivisions290,980 88 45,434 245,634 
Residential MBS, Agency & GSEs1,306,953 28 175,510 1,131,471 
Commercial MBS, Agency & GSEs669,966  103,952 566,014 
Supranational entities15,000  2,143 12,857 
Total$2,401,877 $116 $341,264 $2,060,729 
As of December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasuries$19,864 $ $1,914 $17,950 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs99,052  15,689 83,363 
State and political subdivisions292,705 171 50,437 242,439 
Residential MBS, Agency & GSEs1,383,294 24 206,344 1,176,974 
Commercial MBS, Agency & GSEs680,933  118,539 562,394 
Supranational entities$15,000 $ $2,500 $12,500 
Total$2,490,848 $195 $395,423 $2,095,620 

The amortized cost basis, unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of AFS debt securities as of the dates indicated are presented below.
(in thousands)Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
As of September 30, 2024    
U.S. Treasuries$540,851 $2,604 $7,469 $535,986 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs362,749 383 11,325 351,807 
State and political subdivisions177,892 1 14,289 163,604 
Residential MBS, Agency & GSEs1,523,253 1,714 96,633 1,428,334 
Residential MBS, Non-agency317,497 48 14,515 303,030 
Commercial MBS, Agency & GSEs892,934 7,636 29,648 870,922 
Commercial MBS, Non-agency16,044  283 15,761 
Corporate bonds206,674 126 11,280 195,520 
Asset-backed securities159,402 89 1,000 158,491 
Total$4,197,296 $12,601 $186,442 $4,023,455 
As of December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasuries$398,021 $39 $10,711 $387,349 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs281,708 269 14,477 267,500 
State and political subdivisions182,546 5 18,502 164,049 
Residential MBS, Agency & GSEs1,315,064 300 125,012 1,190,352 
Residential MBS, Non-agency339,330  22,084 317,246 
Commercial MBS, Agency & GSEs656,004 1,073 39,017 618,060 
Commercial MBS, Non-agency24,269  675 23,594 
Corporate bonds218,285 64 17,127 201,222 
Asset-backed securities164,728  3,016 161,712 
Total$3,579,955 $1,750 $250,621 $3,331,084 
 
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 the carrying value of pledged securities totaled $2.64 billion and $4.12 billion, respectively. At September 30, 2024 securities were pledged primarily to secure public deposits. At December 31, 2023 securities were pledged to secure public deposits and provide contingent liquidity through the Bank Term Funding Program at the FRB, a
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program that was discontinued in the first quarter of 2024.

The following table summarizes the fair values and gross unrealized losses of HTM debt securities as of the dates indicated based on the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.
Length of Time in Unrealized Loss Position
 Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
(in thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
As of September 30, 2024      
U.S. Treasuries$ $ $18,474 $1,414 $18,474 $1,414 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs  86,280 12,811 86,280 12,811 
State and political subdivisions6,191 34 223,270 45,400 229,461 45,434 
Residential MBS, Agency & GSEs6,098 1,600 1,123,874 173,910 1,129,972 175,510 
Commercial MBS, Agency & GSEs  566,013 103,952 566,013 103,952 
Supranational entities  12,857 2,143 12,857 2,143 
Total$12,289 $1,634 $2,030,768 $339,630 $2,043,057 $341,264 
As of December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasuries$ $ $17,951 $1,914 $17,951 $1,914 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs  83,363 15,689 83,363 15,689 
State and political subdivisions2,986 13 217,547 50,424 220,533 50,437 
Residential MBS, Agency & GSEs311 2 1,175,263 206,342 1,175,574 206,344 
Commercial MBS, Agency & GSEs6,533 115 555,861 118,424 562,394 118,539 
Supranational entities  12,500 2,500 12,500 2,500 
Total$9,830 $130 $2,062,485 $395,293 $2,072,315 $395,423 

The following table summarizes the fair values and gross unrealized losses of AFS debt securities as of the dates indicated based on the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.
Length of Time in Unrealized Loss Position
 Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
(in thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
As of September 30, 2024      
U.S. Treasuries$ $ $106,903 $7,469 $106,903 $7,469 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs55,534 185 182,580 11,140 238,114 11,325 
State and political subdivisions  162,846 14,289 162,846 14,289 
Residential MBS, Agency & GSEs126,406 383 1,025,209 96,250 1,151,615 96,633 
Residential MBS, Non-agency  291,040 14,515 291,040 14,515 
Commercial MBS, Agency & GSEs32,438 37 381,856 29,611 414,294 29,648 
Commercial MBS, Non-agency  15,760 283 15,760 283 
Corporate bonds1,458 42 192,116 11,238 193,574 11,280 
Asset-backed securities30,258 139 87,893 861 118,151 1,000 
Total$246,094 $786 $2,446,203 $185,656 $2,692,297 $186,442 
As of December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasuries$100,369 $39 $103,535 $10,672 $203,904 $10,711 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs41,960 141 184,184 14,336 226,144 14,477 
State and political subdivisions  163,278 18,502 163,278 18,502 
Residential MBS, Agency & GSEs50,014 672 1,108,290 124,340 1,158,304 125,012 
Residential MBS, Non-agency  317,247 22,084 317,247 22,084 
Commercial MBS, Agency & GSEs98,052 2,494 342,390 36,523 440,442 39,017 
Commercial MBS, Non-agency  23,594 675 23,594 675 
Corporate bonds4,016 116 195,329 17,011 199,345 17,127 
Asset-backed securities11,855 53 149,857 2,963 161,712 3,016 
Total$306,266 $3,515 $2,587,704 $247,106 $2,893,970 $250,621 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

At September 30, 2024, there were 594 AFS debt securities and 302 HTM debt securities that were in an unrealized loss position. United does not intend to sell nor does it believe it will be required to sell securities in an unrealized loss position prior to the recovery of their amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses at September 30, 2024 were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates.

At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, estimated credit losses and, thus, the related ACL on HTM debt securities were de minimis due to the high credit quality of the portfolio, which included securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies, GSEs, high credit quality municipalities and supranational entities. As a result, no ACL was recorded on the HTM portfolio at September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023. In addition, based on the assessments performed at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was no ACL required related to the AFS portfolio.

The following table presents accrued interest receivable on HTM and AFS debt securities, which was excluded from the estimate of credit losses, for the periods indicated.
Accrued Interest Receivable
(in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
HTM$5,564 $6,143 
AFS17,052 12,568 

The amortized cost and fair value of AFS and HTM debt securities at September 30, 2024, by contractual maturity, are presented in the following table.
 AFSHTM
(in thousands)Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
Within 1 year:
U.S. Treasuries$227,430 $227,725 $ $ 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs617 604   
State and political subdivisions4,071 4,026 3,701 3,710 
Corporate bonds26,708 26,276   
258,826 258,631 3,701 3,710 
1 to 5 years:
U.S. Treasuries313,421 308,261 19,888 18,474 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs48,685 45,861   
State and political subdivisions36,189 33,623 27,701 26,498 
Corporate bonds139,442 132,341   
537,737 520,086 47,589 44,972 
5 to 10 years:
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs191,201 186,757 75,330 66,216 
State and political subdivisions60,042 53,187 52,206 45,561 
Corporate bonds39,708 35,978   
Supranational entities  15,000 12,857 
290,951 275,922 142,536 124,634 
More than 10 years:
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs122,246 118,585 23,760 20,063 
State and political subdivisions77,590 72,768 207,372 169,865 
Corporate bonds816 925   
200,652 192,278 231,132 189,928 
Debt securities not due at a single maturity date:
Asset-backed securities159,402 158,491   
Residential MBS1,840,750 1,731,364 1,306,953 1,131,471 
Commercial MBS908,978 886,683 669,966 566,014 
2,909,130 2,776,538 1,976,919 1,697,485 
Total$4,197,296 $4,023,455 $2,401,877 $2,060,729 

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers and borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Realized gains and losses are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of securities sold. The following table summarizes AFS securities sales activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Proceeds from sales$ $214,573 $647 $595,234 
Gross realized gains$ $ $ $1,373 
Gross realized losses   (3,017)
Securities losses, net$ $ $ $(1,644)
Income tax benefit attributable to sales$ $ $ $(374)

Equity Investments
The table below reflects the carrying value of certain equity investments, which are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet, as of the dates indicated.

(in thousands)
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
FHLB Stock$18,051 $18,104 
FRB Stock
88,008  
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values7,894 7,395 

Note 6 – Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses
 
Major classifications of the loan and lease portfolio (collectively referred to as the “loan portfolio” or “loans”) are summarized as of the dates indicated as follows.
(in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Owner occupied CRE$3,323,398 $3,264,051 
Income producing CRE4,258,586 4,263,952 
Commercial & industrial2,312,657 2,411,045 
Commercial construction1,784,959 1,859,538 
Equipment financing1,603,472 1,541,120 
Total commercial13,283,072 13,339,706 
Residential mortgage3,263,509 3,198,928 
Home equity1,014,544 958,987 
Residential construction188,820 301,650 
Manufactured housing2,178 336,474 
Consumer187,799 181,117 
Total loans excluding fair value hedge basis adjustment17,939,922 18,316,862 
Fair value hedge basis adjustment24,177 1,893 
     Total loans17,964,099 18,318,755 
Less ACL - loans(205,290)(208,071)
Loans, net$17,758,809 $18,110,684 

Accrued interest receivable related to loans totaled $59.5 million and $67.0 million on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and was reported in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Accrued interest receivable was excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the loan portfolio included certain loans specifically pledged to the Federal Reserve as well as loans covered by a blanket lien on qualifying loan types with the FHLB to secure contingent funding sources.

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The following table presents the amortized cost of certain loans held for investment that were sold in the periods indicated. The net gain or loss on these loan sales were included in noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income. During the third quarter of 2024, United sold substantially all of its portfolio of manufactured housing loans and recognized a loss of $27.2 million.

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Manufactured housing loans
$302,870 $ $302,870 $ 
Guaranteed portion of SBA/USDA loans11,385 26,381 39,084 70,223 
Equipment financing receivables21,122 37,671 57,836 76,945 
Total$335,377 $64,052 $399,790 $147,168 
  
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, equipment financing receivables included leases of $84.2 million and $68.9 million, respectively. The components of the net investment in leases, which included both sales-type and direct financing, are presented below.
(in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Minimum future lease payments receivable$92,445 $75,198 
Estimated residual value of leased equipment5,143 4,445 
Initial direct costs1,749 1,402 
Security deposits(482)(413)
Unearned income(14,621)(11,711)
Net investment in leases$84,234 $68,921 

Minimum future lease payments expected to be received from equipment financing lease contracts as of September 30, 2024 were as follows: 
(in thousands)
Year 
Remainder of 2024$7,964 
202530,164 
202624,080 
202717,836 
20289,897 
Thereafter2,504 
Total$92,445 

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Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
The following table presents the aging of the amortized cost basis in loans by aging category and accrual status as of the dates indicated. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. The accrual of interest is generally discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due.
 Accruing
Current LoansLoans Past Due
(in thousands)30 - 59 Days60 - 89 Days> 90 DaysNonaccrual LoansTotal Loans
As of September 30, 2024
Owner occupied CRE$3,310,503 $5,112 $ $ $7,783 $3,323,398 
Income producing CRE4,223,657 3,241 466  31,222 4,258,586 
Commercial & industrial2,280,604 2,549 648  28,856 2,312,657 
Commercial construction1,776,776 721 106  7,356 1,784,959 
Equipment financing1,588,356 2,675 3,318  9,123 1,603,472 
Total commercial13,179,896 14,298 4,538  84,340 13,283,072 
Residential mortgage3,232,404 7,767 1,487  21,851 3,263,509 
Home equity1,007,023 2,177 1,233  4,111 1,014,544 
Residential construction187,751 170 781  118 188,820 
Manufactured housing289  81  1,808 2,178 
Consumer186,918 575 154  152 187,799 
Total loans$17,794,281 $24,987 $8,274 $ $112,380 $17,939,922 
As of December 31, 2023
Owner occupied CRE
$3,258,015 $2,942 $ $ $3,094 $3,264,051 
Income producing CRE
4,230,140 3,684   30,128 4,263,952 
Commercial & industrial2,388,076 8,129 1,373  13,467 2,411,045 
Commercial construction1,857,660    1,878 1,859,538 
Equipment financing1,522,962 5,895 3,758  8,505 1,541,120 
Total commercial13,256,853 20,650 5,131  57,072 13,339,706 
Residential mortgage3,179,329 4,622 1,033  13,944 3,198,928 
Home equity950,841 4,106 268  3,772 958,987 
Residential construction299,230 1,255 221  944 301,650 
Manufactured housing304,794 12,622 3,197  15,861 336,474 
Consumer180,245 686 92  94 181,117 
Total loans$18,171,292 $43,941 $9,942 $ $91,687 $18,316,862 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, United had $75.4 million and $48.5 million, respectively, in loans for which repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. Estimated credit losses for these loans are based on the net realizable value of the collateral relative to the amortized cost of the loan. The majority of these loans are income producing CRE and commercial and industrial loans.

The following table presents nonaccrual loans held for investment by loan class for the periods indicated. 

Nonaccrual Loans
 September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(in thousands)With no allowanceWith an allowanceTotalWith no allowanceWith an allowanceTotal
Owner occupied CRE
$5,861 $1,922 $7,783 $2,451 $643 $3,094 
Income producing CRE
30,802 420 31,222 11,003 19,125 30,128 
Commercial & industrial20,391 8,465 28,856 11,940 1,527 13,467 
Commercial construction6,439 917 7,356 1,784 94 1,878 
Equipment financing32 9,091 9,123 57 8,448 8,505 
Total commercial63,525 20,815 84,340 27,235 29,837 57,072 
Residential mortgage3,750 18,101 21,851 1,836 12,108 13,944 
Home equity273 3,838 4,111 1,276 2,496 3,772 
Residential construction55 63 118 398 546 944 
Manufactured housing 1,808 1,808  15,861 15,861 
Consumer24 128 152 2 92 94 
Total$67,627 $44,753 $112,380 $30,747 $60,940 $91,687 

Risk Ratings 
United categorizes commercial loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, public information, and current industry and economic trends, among other factors. United analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on a continual basis. United uses the following definitions for its risk ratings:

Pass. Loans in this category are considered to have a low probability of default and do not meet the criteria of the risk categories below.

Special Mention. Loans in this category are presently protected from apparent loss; however, weaknesses exist that could cause future impairment, including the deterioration of financial ratios, past due status and questionable management capabilities. These loans require more than the ordinary amount of supervision. Collateral values generally afford adequate coverage, but may not be immediately marketable.

Substandard. These loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged. Specific and well-defined weaknesses exist that may include poor liquidity and deterioration of financial ratios. The loan may be past due and related deposit accounts experiencing overdrafts. There is the distinct possibility that United will sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected. If possible, immediate corrective action is taken.

Doubtful. Specific weaknesses characterized as Substandard that are severe enough to make collection in full highly questionable and improbable. There is no reliable secondary source of full repayment.
 
Loss. Loans categorized as Loss have the same characteristics as Doubtful; however, probability of loss is certain. Loans classified as Loss are charged off.
 
Consumer Purpose Loans. United applies a pass / fail grading system to all consumer purpose loans. Under this system, loans that are on nonaccrual status, become past due 90 days, or are in bankruptcy and 30 or more days past due are classified as “fail” and all other loans are classified as “pass”. For reporting purposes, loans in these categories that are classified as “fail” are reported as substandard and all other loans are reported as pass.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following tables present the risk category of term loans and gross charge-offs by vintage year, which is the year of origination or most recent renewal, as of the date indicated. See Note 1 for description of revisions to December 31, 2023 table.
(in thousands)Term Loans by Origination YearRevolversRevolvers converted to term loansTotal
As of September 30, 202420242023202220212020Prior
Owner occupied CRE
Pass$316,117 $559,036 $621,603 $581,389 $521,698 $462,600 $110,319 $20,397 $3,193,159 
Special Mention858 13,318 9,288 8,025 6,466 8,596 5,263 434 52,248 
Substandard2,772 3,730 36,405 7,860 7,632 18,371 1,221  77,991 
Total owner occupied CRE$319,747 $576,084 $667,296 $597,274 $535,796 $489,567 $116,803 $20,831 $3,323,398 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $ $221 $ $ $707 $ $ $928 
Income producing CRE
Pass$246,550 $491,692 $926,155 $917,339 $679,893 $667,486 $43,843 $15,133 $3,988,091 
Special Mention11,692 2,161 26,843 2,097 9,189 16,077 49  68,108 
Substandard47,610 42,175 15,675 1,270 35,052 60,605   202,387 
Total income producing CRE$305,852 $536,028 $968,673 $920,706 $724,134 $744,168 $43,892 $15,133 $4,258,586 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $3,128 $ $ $ $1,691 $ $ $4,819 
Commercial & industrial
Pass$313,051 $481,163 $315,902 $218,440 $132,365 $206,307 $503,750 $8,159 $2,179,137 
Special Mention6,293 5,401 2,831 2,838 4,436 1,177 32,861 1,775 57,612 
Substandard3,188 14,975 9,853 15,191 2,871 7,515 16,224 6,091 75,908 
Total commercial & industrial$322,532 $501,539 $328,586 $236,469 $139,672 $214,999 $552,835 $16,025 $2,312,657 
Current period gross charge-offs$171 $2,502 $5,645 $1,737 $827 $1,236 $ $1,951 $14,069 
Commercial construction
Pass$349,313 $404,059 $570,301 $216,231 $43,844 $75,227 $52,181 $1,621 $1,712,777 
Special Mention4,850 535 44,346 4,137  106 2,657  56,631 
Substandard1,901 4,329 2,627 2,432 4,058 204   15,551 
Total commercial construction$356,064 $408,923 $617,274 $222,800 $47,902 $75,537 $54,838 $1,621 $1,784,959 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $69 $53 $ $ $ $ $ $122 
Equipment financing
Pass$515,687 $493,674 $368,082 $147,323 $44,781 $19,661 $ $ $1,589,208 
Special Mention  711 2,093 773 557   4,134 
Substandard324 1,961 4,656 1,915 496 778   10,130 
Total equipment financing$516,011 $495,635 $373,449 $151,331 $46,050 $20,996 $ $ $1,603,472 
Current period gross charge-offs$52 $3,780 $9,931 $5,288 $822 $302 $ $ $20,175 
Residential mortgage
Pass$90,331 $323,056 $1,035,953 $1,013,091 $409,582 $361,855 $6 $3,042 $3,236,916 
Substandard2,141 3,264 6,821 1,973 2,038 10,130  226 26,593 
Total residential mortgage$92,472 $326,320 $1,042,774 $1,015,064 $411,620 $371,985 $6 $3,268 $3,263,509 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $50 $70 $2 $ $10 $ $ $132 
Home equity
Pass$ $ $ $ $ $ $981,013 $28,860 $1,009,873 
Substandard       4,671 4,671 
Total home equity$ $ $ $ $ $ $981,013 $33,531 $1,014,544 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $95 $95 
Residential construction
Pass$51,011 $80,832 $37,426 $9,393 $4,698 $5,162 $ $91 $188,613 
Substandard  104  5 98   207 
Total residential construction$51,011 $80,832 $37,530 $9,393 $4,703 $5,260 $ $91 $188,820 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $221 $59 $48 $ $ $ $ $328 
Manufactured housing
Pass$126 $ $81 $ $ $157 $ $ $364 
Substandard289 550 241 112 203 419   1,814 
Total manufactured housing$415 $550 $322 $112 $203 $576 $ $ $2,178 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $1,665 $3,518 $2,519 $2,512 $4,261 $ $ $14,475 
Consumer
Pass$70,500 $51,741 $24,315 $8,781 $8,091 $759 $23,031 $396 $187,614 
Substandard 71 44 46 18 4  2 185 
Total consumer$70,500 $51,812 $24,359 $8,827 $8,109 $763 $23,031 $398 $187,799 
Current period gross charge-offs$2,333 $207 $132 $27 $11 $8 $ $123 $2,841 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(in thousands)Term LoansRevolversRevolvers converted to term loansTotal
December 31, 2023 (revised)
20232022202120202019Prior
Owner occupied CRE
Pass$592,932 $654,845 $618,811 $577,916 $224,684 $364,579 $117,212 $18,671 $3,169,650 
Special Mention1,308 7,768 4,266 4,919 9,221 6,155 100 254 33,991 
Substandard3,266 8,037 15,975 11,544 8,437 9,042 1,421 2,688 60,410 
Total owner occupied CRE$597,506 $670,650 $639,052 $594,379 $242,342 $379,776 $118,733 $21,613 $3,264,051 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $48 $ $819 $ $207 $ $ $1,074 
Income producing CRE
Pass$464,979 $904,015 $863,308 $795,143 $362,139 $526,968 $50,659 $13,247 $3,980,458 
Special Mention7,626 31,993 18,989 26,217 19,904 27,893   132,622 
Substandard31,530 10,041 6,343 5,436 43,450 54,018  54 150,872 
Total income producing CRE$504,135 $946,049 $888,640 $826,796 $425,493 $608,879 $50,659 $13,301 $4,263,952 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $2,534 $ $ $ $5,324 $ $ $7,858 
Commercial & industrial
Pass$573,391 $431,962 $280,372 $136,975 $86,300 $169,570 $581,871 $13,332 $2,273,773 
Special Mention2,908 4,449 1,642 5,430 5,473 718 14,861 274 35,755 
Substandard5,272 5,022 23,562 11,432 5,454 3,178 46,282 1,315 101,517 
Total commercial & industrial$581,571 $441,433 $305,576 $153,837 $97,227 $173,466 $643,014 $14,921 $2,411,045 
Current period gross charge-offs$5,430 $1,462 $13,271 $2,477 $787 $286 $ $1,825 $25,538 
Commercial construction
Pass$525,988 $647,516 $396,958 $111,045 $66,635 $28,902 $62,370 $966 $1,840,380 
Special Mention  6 28  124   158 
Substandard1,109 2,408 10,018 5,188 195 82   19,000 
Total commercial construction$527,097 $649,924 $406,982 $116,261 $66,830 $29,108 $62,370 $966 $1,859,538 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $60 $ $ $ $ $ $ $60 
Equipment financing
Pass$673,201 $496,336 $233,422 $83,507 $41,053 $3,722 $ $ $1,531,241 
Substandard1,471 4,141 2,487 960 817 3   9,879 
Total equipment financing$674,672 $500,477 $235,909 $84,467 $41,870 $3,725 $ $ $1,541,120 
Current period gross charge-offs$474 $10,902 $9,764 $1,960 $786 $320 $ $ $24,206 
Residential mortgage
Pass$319,604 $975,957 $1,032,182 $440,287 $130,378 $280,357 $6 $3,415 $3,182,186 
Substandard1,480 2,580 2,180 889 1,991 7,374  248 16,742 
Total residential mortgage$321,084 $978,537 $1,034,362 $441,176 $132,369 $287,731 $6 $3,663 $3,198,928 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $51 $ $ $ $38 $ $ $89 
Home equity
Pass$ $ $ $ $ $ $926,596 $28,412 $955,008 
Substandard       3,979 3,979 
Total home equity$ $ $ $ $ $ $926,596 $32,391 $958,987 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $167 $167 
Residential construction
Pass$92,490 $153,868 $42,237 $5,201 $1,046 $5,655 $ $93 $300,590 
Substandard517 243 149 6  145   1,060 
Total residential construction$93,007 $154,111 $42,386 $5,207 $1,046 $5,800 $ $93 $301,650 
Current period gross charge-offs$ $1,111 $ $ $ $ $ $ $1,111 
Manufactured housing
Pass$45,065 $69,424 $48,814 $43,735 $31,321 $80,284 $ $ $318,643 
Substandard1,078 4,647 3,570 3,020 1,282 4,234   17,831 
Total manufactured housing$46,143 $74,071 $52,384 $46,755 $32,603 $84,518 $ $ $336,474 
Current period gross charge-offs$38 $1,503 $985 $419 $279 $690 $ $ $3,914 
Consumer
Pass$86,049 $39,461 $16,369 $10,350 $1,214 $668 $26,239 $534 $180,884 
Substandard50 55 53 25 5 13 32  233 
Total consumer$86,099 $39,516 $16,422 $10,375 $1,219 $681 $26,271 $534 $181,117 
Current period gross charge-offs$3,245 $241 $233 $38 $15 $1 $5 $204 $3,982 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty
The period-end amortized cost and additional information regarding loans modified under the terms of a FDM during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are presented in the following tables.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
New FDMsDefaults within 12 months of modification
(dollars in thousands)Amortized Cost% of Total Class of Receivable
Owner occupied CRE$3,425 0.1 %$1,781 
Income producing CRE21,471 0.5  
Commercial & industrial23,063 1.0 329 
Equipment financing4,891 0.3 317 
Residential mortgage2,755 0.1 720 
Manufactured housing305 14.0  
Consumer111 0.1  
Total$56,021 0.3 $3,147 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
New FDMs
(dollars in thousands)Amortized CostWeighted Average Modification
Extension
Owner occupied CRE$197 6 months
Commercial & industrial19,445 1.1 years
Residential mortgage225 10.2 years
Consumer111 2.1 years
Total19,978 
Payment Delay
Owner occupied CRE (1)
1,631 5 months
Income producing CRE (2)
12,976 1.5 years
Commercial & industrial (1)
165 7 months
Residential mortgage139 6 months
Total14,911 
Rate Reduction
Commercial & industrial488 
50 basis points
Payment Delay and Extension
Commercial & industrial403 
Payment delay: 4 months; Extension: 2.8 years
Equipment financing4,891 
Extension and payment delay: 8 months
Total5,294 
Rate Reduction and Extension
Income producing CRE8,495 
Rate reduction: 304 basis points; Extension: 4.8 years
Residential mortgage2,391 
Rate reduction: 448 basis points; Extension: 3.6 years
Manufactured housing305 
Rate reduction: 538 basis points; Extension: 3.6 years
Total11,191 
Rate Reduction and Payment Delay
Owner occupied CRE1,438 
Rate reduction: 75 basis points; Payment delay: 6 months
Commercial & industrial106 
Rate reduction: 150 basis points; Payment delay: 6 months
Total1,544 
Rate Reduction, Payment Delay & Extension
Owner occupied CRE159 
Rate reduction: 75 basis points; Payment delay: 6 months;
Extension: 3 years
Commercial & industrial2,456 
Rate reduction: 273 basis points; Payment delay: 6 months;
Extension: 4.6 years
Total2,615 
Total $56,021 
(1) Payment delay FDMs in bankruptcy are excluded from the weighted average payment delay calculation.
(2) Payment delays in this category reflect principal payment delays, while interest payments continue in accordance with loan terms.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
New FDMsDefaults within 12 months of modification
 Amortized Cost by Type of Modification
(dollars in thousands)ExtensionPayment DelayPayment Delay & ExtensionRate Reduction & ExtensionTotal% of Total Class of Receivable
Owner occupied CRE$782 $276 $ $ $1,058  %$ 
Income producing CRE38,139   35,369 73,508 1.8  
Commercial & industrial4,029 13,673 1,663  19,365 0.8  
Commercial construction 366   366   
Equipment financing15,888  1,763  17,651 1.2 910 
Residential mortgage57   930 987   
Residential construction   47 47   
Manufactured housing   256 256 0.1  
Total$58,895 $14,315 $3,426 $36,602 $113,238 0.6 $910 

The following paragraphs further describe the terms of FDMs executed during the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

Equipment financing FDMs typically consist of extensions and/or payment delays in which the borrower receives one or more three-month extensions and/or payment delays beyond the original maturity date. For the remainder of extension FDMs occurring during the first nine months of 2023, the weighted average extension granted was approximately 13 months.

Commercial and industrial payment delay FDMs include $2.86 million of loans in bankruptcy status. Excluding bankruptcy status loans, the remainder of FDMs in this category had a weighted average payment delay of approximately three months.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, income producing CRE FDMs categorized as rate reduction and extensions resulted in a decrease in weighted average interest rate of 158 basis points and extended the weighted average maturity by two years. Residential mortgage and manufactured housing FDMs resulted in a decrease in the weighted average interest rate on these FDMs of 562 basis points and extended the weighted average maturity by 17.5 years.

Allowance for Credit Losses
The ACL for loans represents management’s estimate of life of loan credit losses in the portfolio as of the end of the period. The ACL related to unfunded commitments is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

At both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, United used a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period. Expected credit losses were estimated using a regression model for each segment based on historical data from peer banks combined with a third party vendor’s baseline economic forecast to predict the change in credit losses. These estimates were then combined with a starting value that was based on United’s recent charge-off experience to produce an expected default rate, with the results subject to a floor. Beginning in the second quarter of 2024, United adjusted the model assumption regarding the look-back period used to determine the starting value for the expected default rate, which decreased the need for model overlays and, collectively, had no material impact on the ACL.

In the case of commercial & industrial loans, at September 30, 2024, the expected default rate was adjusted downward by a model overlay based on expectations of future performance.

At September 30, 2024, the third party vendor’s baseline economic forecast had improved slightly relative to the forecast at December 31, 2023. At September 30, 2024, United applied qualitative adjustments to the model output for the residential mortgage, owner occupied CRE, commercial and industrial, manufactured housing and equipment finance portfolios. In addition, a qualitative adjustment was made for loans in certain western North Carolina areas affected by Hurricane Helene.

For periods beyond the reasonable and supportable forecast period of one year, United reverted to historical credit loss information on a straight line basis over two years. For most collateral types, United reverted to through-the-cycle average default rates using peer data from 2000 to 2017. For loans secured by residential mortgages and manufactured housing, the peer data was adjusted for changes in lending practices designed to mitigate the magnitude of losses observed during the 2008 mortgage crisis.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table presents the balance and activity in the ACL by portfolio segment for the periods indicated (in thousands).
Three Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Beginning BalanceCharge-OffsRecoveries(Release) ProvisionEnding BalanceBeginning Balance
Initial ACL - PCD loans (1)
Charge-OffsRecoveries(Release) ProvisionEnding Balance
Owner occupied CRE$21,787 $(127)$311 $(736)$21,235 $21,788 $92 $(656)$74 $2,686 $23,984 
Income producing CRE42,894 (1,461)52 (2,009)39,476 38,775 3,092 (3,044)33 6,732 45,588 
Commercial & industrial32,101 (5,999)1,422 7,175 34,699 29,856 533 (19,702)2,160 18,370 31,217 
Commercial construction19,617 (69)33 (3,548)16,033 22,276   49 (1,686)20,639 
Equipment financing45,115 (6,282)1,014 6,019 45,866 28,604  (7,215)890 8,083 30,362 
Residential mortgage28,612 (110)78 5,723 34,303 25,431  (16)145 1,324 26,884 
Home equity9,386 (88)52 1,415 10,765 10,609  (22)2,806 (3,594)9,799 
Residential construction1,384 (139)28 213 1,486 3,446  (474)133 (231)2,874 
Manufactured housing11,522 (11,635)79 564 530 9,204  (1,171)3 1,342 9,378 
Consumer604 (1,064)254 1,103 897 716  (863)232 747 832 
ACL - loans213,022 (26,974)3,323 15,919 205,290 190,705 3,717 (33,163)6,525 33,773 201,557 
ACL - unfunded commitments11,718 — — (1,491)10,227 21,572 — — — (3,505)18,067 
Total ACL$224,740 $(26,974)$3,323 $14,428 $215,517 $212,277 $3,717 $(33,163)$6,525 $30,268 $219,624 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Beginning BalanceCharge-OffsRecoveries(Release) ProvisionEnding BalanceBeginning
Balance
Initial ACL - PCD loans (1)
Charge-
Offs
Recoveries(Release)
Provision
Ending
Balance
Owner occupied CRE$23,542 $(928)$747 $(2,126)$21,235 $19,834 $273 $(863)$396 $4,344 $23,984 
Income producing CRE47,755 (4,819)237 (3,697)39,476 32,082 3,399 (7,858)1,357 16,608 45,588 
Commercial & industrial30,890 (14,069)4,305 13,573 34,699 23,504 1,891 (24,353)3,840 26,335 31,217 
Commercial construction21,741 (122)114 (5,700)16,033 20,120 39  191 289 20,639 
Equipment financing33,383 (20,175)3,043 29,615 45,866 23,395  (14,994)2,757 19,204 30,362 
Residential mortgage28,219 (132)223 5,993 34,303 20,809 157 (61)320 5,659 26,884 
Home equity9,647 (95)140 1,073 10,765 8,707 534 (167)2,977 (2,252)9,799 
Residential construction1,833 (328)72 (91)1,486 2,049 124 (1,111)162 1,650 2,874 
Manufactured housing10,339 (14,475)200 4,466 530 8,098  (2,445)29 3,696 9,378 
Consumer722 (2,841)730 2,286 897 759 4 (3,007)709 2,367 832 
ACL - loans208,071 (57,984)9,811 45,392 205,290 159,357 6,421 (54,859)12,738 77,900 201,557 
ACL - unfunded commitments16,057 — — (5,830)10,227 21,163 — — — (3,096)18,067 
Total ACL$224,128 $(57,984)$9,811 $39,562 $215,517 $180,520 $6,421 $(54,859)$12,738 $74,804 $219,624 
(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2023, represents the initial ACL related to PCD loans acquired in the First Miami transaction. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, represents the initial ACL related to PCD loans acquired in the First Miami and Progress transactions.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 7 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities

The table below presents the fair value of derivative financial instruments, which are included in other assets and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, as of the dates indicated:
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Notional Amount
Fair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
(in thousands)Derivative AssetDerivative LiabilityDerivative AssetDerivative Liability
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedge of subordinated debt$100,000 $9,925 $ $100,000 $13,168 $ 
Cash flow hedges of trust preferred securities20,000   20,000   
Fair value hedges of AFS debt securities 830,955   655,511   
Fair value hedges of loans1,650,000   150,000   
Total2,600,955 9,925  925,511 13,168  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Customer derivative positions1,180,146 6,913 47,690 1,177,275 3,461 68,384 
Dealer offsets to customer derivative positions1,210,330 15,174 6,485 1,197,364 23,061 4,597 
Risk participations82,099 1 27 90,597 1 8 
Mortgage banking - loan commitments65,628 1,397 16 48,452 1,089  
Mortgage banking - forward sales commitment94,643 122 255 81,671 20 658 
Bifurcated embedded derivatives51,935 8,596  51,935 9,552  
Dealer offsets to bifurcated embedded derivatives51,935  10,121 51,935  11,164 
Total2,736,716 32,203 64,594 2,699,229 37,184 84,811 
Total derivatives$5,337,671 $42,128 $64,594 $3,624,740 $50,352 $84,811 
Total gross derivative instruments$42,128 $64,594 $50,352 $84,811 
Less: Amounts subject to master netting agreements(5,857)(5,857)(4,683)(4,683)
Less: Cash collateral received/pledged(20,280)(11,210)(33,921)(11,330)
Net amount$15,991 $47,527 $11,748 $68,798 

United clears certain derivatives centrally through the CME. CME rules legally characterize variation margin payments for centrally cleared derivatives as settlements of the derivatives’ exposure rather than as collateral. As a result, the variation margin payment and the related derivative instruments are considered a single unit of account for accounting purposes. Variation margin, as determined by the CME, is settled daily. As a result, derivative contracts that clear through the CME have an estimated fair value of zero.

Hedging Derivatives

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk 
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, United utilized interest rate caps and swaps to hedge the variability of cash flows due to changes in interest rates on certain of its variable-rate subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. Gains and losses related to changes in fair value are reclassified into earnings in the periods the hedged forecasted transactions occur. Losses representing amortization of the premium recorded on cash flow hedges, which is a component excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, are recognized in earnings on a straight-line basis in the same caption as the hedged item over the term of the hedge. Over the next twelve months, United expects to reclassify $4.64 million of gains from AOCI into earnings related to these agreements.

Fair Value Hedges of Interest Rate Risk 
United uses interest rate derivatives to manage its exposure to changes in fair value attributable to changes in interest rates on certain of its fixed-rate financial instruments. For derivatives designated and that qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. United includes the gain or loss on the hedged items in the same income statement line item as the offsetting loss or gain on the related derivatives. During the first three quarters of 2024, United entered into additional fair value hedges on stated amounts of closed portfolios of loans and investment securities using the portfolio layer method.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The table below presents the effect of derivatives in hedging relationships, all of which are interest rate contracts, on net interest income for the periods indicated. 
Affected Income Statement Line Item Increase/(Decrease) to Earnings
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Fair value hedges:
AFS securities:
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives
$3,568 $3,011 $9,544 5,321 
Gain (loss) recognized on derivative
(22,144)9,139 (12,292)23,028 
Gain (loss) recognized on hedged items
22,983 (8,382)13,495 (23,671)
Net income recognized on AFS securities fair value hedges
Interest revenue- investment securities$4,407 $3,768 $10,747 $4,678 
Loans:
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives
$3,986 $ $8,949 $ 
Loss recognized on derivatives
(27,305) (21,680) 
Gain recognized on hedged items
27,931  22,285  
Net income recognized on loan fair value hedges
Interest revenue - loans, including fees
$4,612 $ $9,554 $ 
Cash flow hedges:
Long-term debt (1)
Interest expense- long term debt$1,441 $42 $4,319 $2,098 
 (1) Includes premium amortization expense excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness of $354,000 and $348,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The table below presents the carrying amount of hedged items and cumulative fair value hedging basis adjustments for the periods presented. All fair value hedges of AFS debt securities and loans at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were designated under the portfolio layer method.

(in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Balance Sheet Location
Carrying Amount
Hedge Accounting Basis Adjustment
Hedged Portfolio Layer
Carrying Amount
Hedge Accounting Basis AdjustmentHedged Portfolio Layer
Debt securities AFS (1)
$1,010,045 $8,822 $830,955 $789,908 $(4,673)$655,511 
Loans and leases held for investment4,799,235 24,178 1,650,000 1,017,379 1,893 150,000 
(1) Carrying amount for AFS debt securities reflects amortized cost, which excludes the hedge accounting basis adjustment.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments 
Customer derivative positions include swaps, caps, and collars between United and certain commercial loan customers with offsetting positions to dealers under a back-to-back program. In addition, United occasionally enters into credit risk participation agreements with counterparty banks to accept or transfer a portion of the credit risk related to interest rate swaps.

United also has three interest rate swap contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments but are economic hedges of market-linked brokered certificates of deposit. The market-linked brokered certificates of deposit contain embedded derivatives that are bifurcated from the host instruments and are marked to market through earnings. The fair value marks on the market-linked swaps and the bifurcated embedded derivatives tend to move in opposite directions and therefore provide an economic hedge.
  
In addition, United originates certain residential mortgage loans with the intention of selling these loans. Between the time United enters into an interest-rate lock commitment to originate a residential mortgage loan that is to be held for sale and the time the loan is funded and eventually sold, United is subject to the risk of variability in market prices. United enters into forward sale agreements to mitigate risk and to protect the expected gain on the eventual loan sale. The commitments to originate residential mortgage loans and
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

forward loan sales commitments are freestanding derivative instruments. Fair value adjustments on these derivative instruments are recorded within mortgage loan gains and other related fee income in the consolidated statements of income.

The table below presents the gains and losses recognized in income on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for the periods indicated. 
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on DerivativesAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Customer derivatives and dealer offsets Other noninterest income$1,165 $789 $1,371 $1,701 
Bifurcated embedded derivatives and dealer offsetsOther noninterest income(72)(651)(263)(1,658)
Mortgage banking derivativesMortgage loan gains and other related fees(1,947)1,034 (595)2,435 
Risk participationsOther noninterest income17 19 16 161 
  $(837)$1,191 $529 $2,639 
 
Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features 
United manages its credit exposure on derivatives transactions by entering into a bilateral credit support agreement with each non-customer counterparty. The credit support agreements require collateralization of exposures beyond specified minimum threshold amounts. The details of these agreements, including the minimum thresholds, vary by counterparty.
 
United’s agreements with each of its derivative counterparties provide that if either party defaults on any of its indebtedness, then it could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations. The agreements with derivative counterparties also include provisions that if not met, could result in United being declared in default. United has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that provide that if United fails to maintain its status as a well-capitalized institution or is subject to a prompt corrective action directive, the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and United would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements. Derivatives that are centrally cleared do not have credit-risk-related features that would require additional collateral if United’s credit rating were downgraded.
 
Note 8 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
The carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets as of the dates indicated is summarized below.

(in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Core deposit intangible$100,694 $104,174 
Less: accumulated amortization(47,779)(40,495)
Net core deposit intangible52,915 63,679 
Customer relationship intangible8,400 8,400 
Less: accumulated amortization(2,351)(1,906)
Net customer relationship intangible6,049 6,494 
Total intangibles subject to amortization, net (1)
58,964 70,173 
Goodwill916,153 919,914 
Total goodwill and other intangible assets, net$975,117 $990,087 
(1) As intangible assets become fully amortized, they are excluded from balances presented.

At September 30, 2024, FinTrust met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. In the second quarter of 2024, at the time of transfer to held for sale, the carrying amount of FinTrust’s net assets held for sale was compared to fair value, less cost to sell, which resulted in a $5.10 million write-down to the goodwill associated with FinTrust. The write-down is reflected in other noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2024, FinTrust had total assets of $16.0 million, including $9.06 million of goodwill and a $6.02 million customer relationship intangible included in the table above. When United closed on the sale of FinTrust on October 1, 2024, the related intangibles were disposed of as of that date.

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The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill for the periods indicated.

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Balance, beginning of period (1)
$916,153 $896,718 $919,914 $751,174 
Acquisitions 23,196  168,740 
Measurement period adjustment - First Miami (2)
  1,339  
FinTrust goodwill write-down
  (5,100) 
Balance, end of period (1)
$916,153 $919,914 $916,153 $919,914 
(1) Goodwill balances are shown net of accumulated impairment losses of $306 million incurred prior to 2023.
(2) See Note 4 for further details.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense for future periods for finite-lived intangibles, excluding the customer relationship intangible associated with FinTrust, is as follows:
(in thousands)
Year 
Remainder of 2024$3,387 
202512,272 
202610,394 
20278,516 
20286,734 
Thereafter11,637 
Total$52,940 

Note 9 – Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
Fair value measurements are determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering those assumptions, United uses a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy). United has processes in place to review the significant valuation inputs and to reassess how the instruments are classified in the valuation framework.
Fair Value Hierarchy
Level 1 Valuation is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that United has the ability to access.
Level 2 Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3 Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption based on unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.
In instances when the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.
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Investment Securities
AFS debt securities and equity securities with readily determinable fair values are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include MBS issued by GSEs, municipal bonds, corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities and supranational entity securities and are valued based on observable inputs that include: quoted market prices for similar assets, quoted market prices that are not in an active market, or other inputs that are observable in the market and can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include those traded in less liquid markets and are valued based on estimates obtained from broker-dealers that are not directly observable or models which incorporate unobservable inputs.
 
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Liabilities
Included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet are assets purchased to provide returns mirroring those promised to participants in the employee deferred compensation plan. These assets are mutual funds classified as Level 1. Deferred compensation liabilities, also classified as Level 1, are carried at the fair value of the obligation to the participant, which mirrors the fair value of the invested assets and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. Deferred compensation plan liabilities are unsecured general obligations of United.
 
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
United has elected the fair value option for most of its newly originated mortgage loans held for sale in order to reduce certain timing differences and better match changes in fair values of the loans with changes in the value of derivative instruments used to economically hedge them. The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan, and are classified as Level 2.
 
Derivative Financial Instruments
United uses derivatives to manage interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is typically determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. United also uses best effort and mandatory delivery forward loan sale commitments to hedge risk in its mortgage lending business.
 
United incorporates CVAs as necessary to appropriately reflect the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, United has considered the effect of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds and guarantees.
 
Management has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, the CVAs associated with these derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. Generally, management’s assessment of the significance of the CVAs has indicated that they are not a significant input to the overall valuation of the derivatives. In cases when management’s assessment indicates that the CVA is a significant input, the related derivative is disclosed as a Level 3 value. In other cases, derivatives are categorized as Level 3 when there is not an observable forward-rate curve available for the duration of the contract.

Other derivatives classified as Level 3 include structured derivatives for which broker quotes, used as a key valuation input, were not observable. Risk participation agreements are classified as Level 3 instruments due to the incorporation of significant Level 3 inputs used to evaluate the probability of funding and the likelihood of customer default. Interest rate lock commitments, which relate to mortgage loan commitments, are categorized as Level 3 instruments as the fair value of these instruments is based on unobservable inputs for commitments that United does not expect to fund.
 
Servicing Rights for Residential and SBA/USDA Loans
United recognizes servicing rights upon the sale of residential and SBA/USDA loans sold with servicing retained. Management has elected to carry these assets at fair value. Given the nature of these assets, the key valuation inputs are unobservable and management classifies these assets as Level 3.

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The table below presents United’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall.
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:    
AFS debt securities:    
U.S. Treasuries$535,986 $ $ $535,986 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs 351,807  351,807 
State and political subdivisions 163,604  163,604 
Residential MBS 1,731,364  1,731,364 
Commercial MBS 886,683  886,683 
Corporate bonds 193,294 2,226 195,520 
Asset-backed securities 158,491  158,491 
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values5,794 2,100  7,894 
Mortgage loans held for sale 49,800  49,800 
Deferred compensation plan assets14,459   14,459 
Servicing rights for SBA/USDA loans  4,937 4,937 
Residential mortgage servicing rights  35,378 35,378 
Derivative financial instruments 31,973 10,155 42,128 
Total assets$556,239 $3,569,116 $52,696 $4,178,051 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liability$14,454 $ $ $14,454 
Derivative financial instruments 54,037 10,557 64,594 
Total liabilities$14,454 $54,037 $10,557 $79,048 

(in thousands)
December 31, 2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:    
AFS debt securities:    
U.S. Treasuries$387,349 $ $ $387,349 
U.S. Government agencies & GSEs 267,500  267,500 
State and political subdivisions 164,049  164,049 
Residential MBS 1,507,598  1,507,598 
Commercial MBS 641,654  641,654 
Corporate bonds 199,017 2,205 201,222 
Asset-backed securities 161,712  161,712 
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values5,767 1,628  7,395 
Mortgage loans held for sale 33,008  33,008 
Deferred compensation plan assets12,791   12,791 
Servicing rights for SBA/USDA loans  5,444 5,444 
Residential mortgage servicing rights  35,897 35,897 
Derivative financial instruments 39,710 10,642 50,352 
Total assets$405,907 $3,015,876 $54,188 $3,475,971 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liability$12,838 $ $ $12,838 
Derivative financial instruments 73,639 11,172 84,811 
Total liabilities$12,838 $73,639 $11,172 $97,649 
 
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The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the periods indicated for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs that are classified as Level 3 values.
20242023
(in thousands)Derivative
Assets
Derivative
Liabilities
SBA/USDA loan servicing rightsResidential mortgage servicing rightsCorporate BondsDerivative
Assets
Derivative
Liabilities
SBA/USDA loan servicing rightsResidential mortgage servicing rightsCorporate Bonds
Three Months Ended September 30,        
Beginning balance$12,933 $13,313 $5,247 $38,014 $2,197 $11,872 $12,564 $6,148 $37,194 $2,183 
Additions1,274 58 235 1,091    525 826  
Sales and settlements(2,064) (197)(1,095)   (418)(534) 
Fair value adjustments included in OCI    29     (4)
Fair value adjustments included in earnings(1,988)(2,814)(348)(2,632) 1,207 1,074 (824)748  
Ending balance$10,155 $10,557 $4,937 $35,378 $2,226 $13,079 $13,638 $5,431 $38,234 $2,179 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Beginning balance$10,642 $11,172 $5,444 $35,897 $2,205 $11,513 $12,840 $5,188 $36,559 $2,212 
Business combinations       95   
Additions4,102 58 750 2,869   170 1,449 2,306  
Transfers from Level 2484 925         
Sales and settlements(4,381) (751)(2,892) (11) (869)(1,482) 
Fair value adjustments included in OCI    21     (33)
Fair value adjustments included in earnings(692)(1,598)(506)(496) 1,577 628 (432)851  
Ending balance$10,155 $10,557 $4,937 $35,378 $2,226 $13,079 $13,638 $5,431 $38,234 $2,179 

The following table presents quantitative information about significant Level 3 inputs for fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated. 
Level 3 Assets and LiabilitiesValuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputsSeptember 30, 2024December 31, 2023
RangeWeighted AverageRangeWeighted Average
SBA/USDA loan servicing rightsDiscounted cash flowDiscount rate
4.8% - 23.5%
11.8 %
8.4% - 25.0%
16.2 %
Prepayment rate
 0.1 - 39.8
20.2 
3.5 - 37.4
18.5 
Residential mortgage servicing rightsDiscounted cash flowDiscount rate
10.0 - 12.5
10.0 
10.0 - 15.0
10.0 
Prepayment rate
6.5 - 77.7
8.7 
6.5 - 29.9
8.0 
Corporate bondsDiscounted cash flowDiscount rate
5.7 - 6.4
6.2 
6.1 - 6.7
6.5 
Derivative assets - mortgageInternal modelPull through rate
73.0 - 100
91.1 
60.0 - 100
90.5 
Derivative assets and liabilities - otherDealer pricedDealer pricedN/AN/AN/AN/A
 
Fair Value Option
United generally records mortgage loans held for sale at fair value under the fair value option. Interest income on these loans is calculated based on the note rate of the loan and is recorded in interest revenue. The following tables present the fair value and outstanding principal balance of loans accounted for under the fair value option, as well as the gain or loss recognized from the change in fair value for the periods indicated.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
(in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Outstanding principal balance$48,228 $31,788 
Fair value49,800 33,008 

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Gain (Loss) from Change in Fair Value on Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
LocationThree Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
 Mortgage loan gains and other related fees$180 $209 $352 $473 

Changes in fair value were mostly offset by hedging activities. An immaterial portion of these amounts was attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
United may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of the lower of the amortized cost or fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets due to impairment. The following table presents the fair value hierarchy and carrying value of assets that were still held as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, for which a nonrecurring fair value adjustment was recorded during the year-to-date periods presented.
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
September 30, 2024    
Loans held for investment$ $ $34,468 $34,468 
FinTrust net assets held for sale
  15,586 15,586 
December 31, 2023
Loans held for investment$ $ $36,984 $36,984 

Loans held for investment that are reported above as being measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are generally impaired loans that have either been partially charged off or have specific reserves assigned to them. Nonaccrual loans that are collateral dependent are generally written down to net realizable value, which reflects fair value less the estimated costs to sell. Specific reserves that are established based on appraised value of collateral are considered nonrecurring fair value adjustments as well. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, United records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

In June 2024, the net assets of FinTrust were transferred to held for sale and therefore were carried at fair value, less cost to sell as of September 30, 2024. The fair value, less cost to sell was based on a probability-weighted discounted cash flow valuation of the consideration included in a sales contract executed in June 2024, which resulted in a $5.10 million write-down to the goodwill associated with FinTrust recorded during the second quarter of 2024. The valuation of the disposal group is categorized as Level 3 as significant unobservable inputs, most notably the probability assessment of realizing revenue-related contingent consideration, were used in the determination of fair value. The sale of FinTrust was completed subsequent to the end of the third quarter on October 1, 2024.

Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value  
For financial instruments that have quoted market prices, those quotes are used to determine fair value. Financial instruments that have no defined maturity, have a remaining maturity of 180 days or less, or reprice frequently to a market rate, are assumed to have a fair value that approximates reported book value, after taking into consideration any applicable credit risk. If no market quotes are available, financial instruments are valued by discounting the expected cash flows using an estimated current market interest rate for the financial instrument. For off-balance sheet derivative instruments, fair value is estimated as the amount that United would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date, taking into account the current unrealized gains or losses on open contracts.
 
Cash and cash equivalents and repurchase agreements have short maturities and therefore the carrying value approximates fair value. Due to the short-term settlement of accrued interest receivable and payable, the carrying amount closely approximates fair value.
 
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect the premium or discount on any particular financial instrument that could result from the sale of United’s entire holdings. All estimates are inherently subjective in nature. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
 
Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and
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liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include the mortgage banking operation, brokerage network, deferred income taxes, premises and equipment and goodwill. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.
 
Off-balance sheet instruments (commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit) for which draws can be reasonably predicted are generally short-term in maturity and are priced at variable rates. Therefore, the estimated fair values associated with these instruments are immaterial.

The carrying amount and fair values as of the dates indicated for other financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows.
 Fair Value Level
(in thousands)Carrying AmountLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
September 30, 2024     
Assets:     
HTM debt securities$2,401,877 $18,474 $2,042,255 $ $2,060,729 
Loans and leases, net17,758,809   17,264,089 17,264,089 
Liabilities:
Deposits23,253,102  23,246,658  23,246,658 
Long-term debt316,363   305,683 305,683 
December 31, 2023
Assets:
HTM debt securities$2,490,848 $17,950 $2,077,670 $ $2,095,620 
Loans and leases, net18,110,684   17,585,073 17,585,073 
Liabilities:
Deposits23,310,611  23,305,223  23,305,223 
Long-term debt324,823   310,060 310,060 
 
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Note 10 – Stock-Based Compensation
 
United has an equity compensation plan that allows for grants of various share-based compensation. The general terms of the plan include a vesting period (usually four years) with an exercise period not to exceed ten years. Certain options and restricted stock unit awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the plan document). As of September 30, 2024, the plan covered 1.81 million shares that could be issued pursuant to additional awards granted under the plan.
 
The table below presents restricted stock unit and option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Restricted Stock Unit AwardsOptions
SharesWeighted-
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value ($000)
SharesWeighted-
Average Exercise Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value ($000)
Outstanding at December 31, 2023929,367 $28.85 406,737 $21.19 
Granted514,326 29.30   
Released / Exercised(205,034)26.70 $5,740 (86,010)20.37 $637 
Cancelled(80,752)28.01 (2,353)26.05 
Outstanding at September 30, 20241,157,907 29.52 33,672 318,374 21.37 4.52,454 
Vested / Exercisable at September 30, 2024  318,374 21.37 4.52,454 
No compensation expense relating to options was included in earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
 
Compensation expense for restricted stock units and performance stock units without market conditions is based on the market value of United’s common stock on the date of grant. Compensation expense for performance stock units with market conditions is based on the grant date per share fair value, which was estimated using the Monte Carlo Simulation valuation model. United recognizes the impact of forfeitures as they occur. The value of restricted stock unit and performance stock unit awards is amortized into expense over the service period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, expense of $7.18 million and $6.54 million, respectively, was recognized related to restricted stock unit and performance stock unit awards granted to United employees, which was included in salaries and employee benefits expense. In addition, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, $546,000 and $555,000, respectively, was recognized in other expense for restricted stock unit awards granted to members of United’s Board.

A deferred income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense of $1.95 million and $1.81 million was included in the determination of income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, there was $26.5 million of unrecognized expense related to non-vested restricted stock unit and performance stock unit awards granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.7 years.


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Note 11 – Reclassifications Out of AOCI

The following table presents the details regarding amounts reclassified out of AOCI for the periods indicated. Amounts shown in parentheses reduce earnings.
(in thousands)
Details about AOCI ComponentsThree Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
2024202320242023
Realized losses on AFS securities:
$ $ $ $(1,644)Securities losses, net
    374 Income tax expense
 $ $ $ $(1,270)Net of tax
Amortization of unrealized losses on HTM securities transferred from AFS:
 $(2,235)$(2,478)$(6,772)$(7,964)Investment securities interest revenue
 528 593 1,723 1,917 Income tax expense
 $(1,707)$(1,885)$(5,049)$(6,047)Net of tax
Reclassifications related to derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges:
Interest rate contracts$1,441 $42 $4,319 $2,098 Long-term debt interest expense
 (364)(11)(1,095)(536)Income tax expense
 $1,077 $31 $3,224 $1,562 Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension plan net periodic pension cost components:
Prior service cost$(44)$(61)$(134)$(183)Salaries and employee benefits expense
 11 16 34 47 Income tax expense
 $(33)$(45)$(100)$(136)Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period$(663)$(1,899)$(1,925)$(5,891)Net of tax

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Note 12 – Earnings Per Share
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated.
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2024202320242023
Net income$47,347 $47,866 $176,593 $173,454 
Dividends on preferred stock(1,573)(1,624)(4,719)(5,062)
Discount on preferred shares repurchased
 792  792 
Earnings allocated to participating securities(272)(259)(988)(939)
Net income available to common shareholders$45,502 $46,775 $170,886 $168,245 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic119,818 119,506 119,736 116,925 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options84 95 75 141 
Restricted stock units50 23 16 18 
Diluted119,952 119,624 119,827 117,084 
Net income per common share:
Basic$0.38 $0.39 $1.43 $1.44 
Diluted$0.38 $0.39 $1.43 $1.44 
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, no potentially dilutive shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options were excluded from the computation of earnings per share because of their antidilutive effect. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, United excluded from the computation of earnings per share 1,968 potentially dilutive shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options because of their antidilutive effect.

Note 13 – Regulatory Matters

As of September 30, 2024, United and the Bank were categorized as well-capitalized under the regulatory requirements in effect at that time. To be categorized as well-capitalized, United and the Bank must have exceeded the well-capitalized guideline ratios in effect at the time, as set forth in the table below, and have met certain other requirements. Management believes that United and the Bank exceeded all well-capitalized requirements at September 30, 2024, and there have been no conditions or events since quarter-end that would change the status of well-capitalized.
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Regulatory capital ratios at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, along with the minimum amounts required for capital adequacy purposes and to be well-capitalized under regulatory requirements in effect at such times, are presented below for United and the Bank:
United Community Banks, Inc.
(Consolidated)
United Community Bank
(dollars in thousands)
Minimum (1)
Well-
Capitalized
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Risk-based ratios:
CET1 capital4.5 %6.5 %13.07 %12.16 %13.06 %12.22 %
Tier 1 capital6.0 8.0 13.53 12.60 13.06 12.22 
Total capital8.0 10.0 15.31 14.49 14.08 13.23 
Leverage ratio4.0 5.0 9.99 9.47 9.62 9.17 
CET1 capital$2,541,702 $2,432,518 $2,527,187 $2,435,962 
Tier 1 capital2,629,968 2,520,784 2,527,187 2,435,962 
Total capital2,976,156 2,898,474 2,726,029 2,638,009 
Risk-weighted assets19,445,156 20,007,236 19,354,392 19,933,429 
Average total assets for the leverage ratio26,318,046 26,621,561 26,264,897 26,563,946 
(1) As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the minimum ratios as presented were subject to an additional capital conservation buffer of 2.50%

Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies
 
United is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. The contract amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement United has in particular classes of financial instruments. The exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit written is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. United uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it uses for underwriting on-balance sheet instruments. In most cases, collateral or other security is required to support financial instruments with credit risk.
 
The following table summarizes the contractual amount of off-balance sheet instruments as of the dates indicated.
(in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:  
Commitments to extend credit$3,922,384 $4,305,483 
Letters of credit57,498 61,808 

For certain purchase card and credit card agreements between United customers and a third party institution, in the case of the borrower’s default, United will make the holder of the loan whole. As of September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of these purchase and credit card loans totaled $4.34 million.

United, in the normal course of business, is subject to various pending and threatened lawsuits in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. Although it is not possible to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, or the range of any possible loss, management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not anticipate that the ultimate aggregate liability, if any, arising from these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on United’s financial position or results of operations.

Tax Credit and Certain Equity Investments
United invests in certain LIHTC partnerships throughout its market area as a means of supporting local communities, as well as in entities that promote renewable energy sources. United receives tax credits related to these investments. For certain of the investments, United provides financing during the construction and development phase of the related projects and/or permanent financing upon completion of the project. United has concluded that these partnerships are VIEs of which it is not the primary beneficiary because it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs' financial performance and, therefore, is not required to consolidate these VIEs. United's maximum potential exposure to losses relative to investments in these VIEs is generally
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

limited to the sum of the outstanding investment balance, any future funding commitments and the balance of any related loans to the entity. Loans to these entities are underwritten in substantially the same manner as other loans and are generally secured.

United also has investments in and future funding commitments related to fintech fund limited partnerships, other community development entities and certain other equity method investments. United has concluded that these partnerships are VIEs of which it is not the primary beneficiary because it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs' financial performance and, therefore, is not required to consolidate these VIEs. The risk exposure relating to such commitments is generally limited to the amount invested by United and any future funding commitments.

The following table summarizes, as of the dates indicated, tax credit and certain equity method investments:
(in thousands)Balance Sheet LocationSeptember 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Investments in LIHTC:
Carrying amountOther assets$54,161 $48,867 
Amount of future funding commitments included in carrying amountOther liabilities19,147 14,176 
Lending exposure
Loans and leases held for investment
10,988 803 
Renewable energy investments:
Carrying amountOther assets3,373 18,631 
Amount of future funding commitments (1)
N/A
13,214 14,406 
Fintech funds and certain other equity method investments:
Carrying amountOther assets35,962 33,720 
Amount of future funding commitments not included in carrying amountN/A28,518 25,008 
(1) Starting in 2024, United no longer records future funding commitments related to its renewable energy investments on the balance sheet. Prior to 2024, these commitments were included in other liabilities.

The following table presents a summary of tax credits and amortization expense associated with the United’s tax credit investment activity.

(in thousands)
Income Statement Location
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Investments in LIHTC:
Income tax credits and other income tax benefitsIncome tax expense$(1,996)$(5,989)
Amortization expense
Income tax expense1,831 5,398 

Note 15 – Common Stock

In August of 2024, the Board approved an increase of the common stock repurchase authority under United’s common stock repurchase program to $100 million and approved the extension of the program through December 31, 2025. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, no shares were repurchased under the program. As of September 30, 2024, United had remaining authorization to repurchase up to $100 million of outstanding common stock under the program.

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following is a discussion of our financial condition at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The purpose of this discussion is to focus on information about our financial condition and results of operations which is not otherwise apparent from our consolidated financial statements and is intended to provide insight into our results of operations and financial condition. The following discussion and analysis should be read along with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Part I - Item 1 of this Report, “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and the risk factors discussed in our 2023 10-K and the other reports we have filed with the SEC after we filed the 2023 10-K.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “our,” “us” refer to United on a consolidated basis.
 
Overview
 
We offer a wide array of commercial and consumer banking services and investment advisory services primarily through the operation of 202 banking offices throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida and Alabama. We have grown organically as well as through strategic acquisitions. At September 30, 2024, we had consolidated total assets of $27.4 billion and 3,010 full-time equivalent employees.

Recent Developments

Effective May 2024, we officially moved our holding company headquarters from Blairsville, Georgia to Greenville, South Carolina.
Effective June 2024, the Bank changed its primary federal regulator from the FDIC to the Federal Reserve.
Effective August 6, 2024, we transferred the listing of our securities from NASDAQ to the New York Stock Exchange. Our common shares are now listed under the trading symbol UCB and our preferred Series I depositary shares are now listed under the trading symbol UCB PRI.
During the second quarter of 2024, we entered into an agreement to sell FinTrust, which closed subsequent to the end of the third quarter on October 1, 2024.
During the third quarter of 2024, we sold $303 million of manufactured housing loans, which was substantially all of that portfolio. As a result of the sale, we recorded a charge-off of $11.0 million, which is reflected in the loans sold amount, and a pre-tax loss on sale of the loans of $27.2 million, reflected in noninterest income. Our manufactured housing loan portfolio came to us through the acquisition of Reliant Bank in January 2022 and we discontinued originating those loans in the third quarter of 2023. Selling the portfolio reduced risk and allowed us to redirect our management and capital resources to activities that better align with our strategic objectives.
Results of Operations
We reported net income and diluted earnings per common share of $47.3 million and $0.38, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $47.9 million and $0.39, respectively, for the same period in 2023. The third quarter of 2024 included a $27.2 million loss on the manufactured housing loan sale, which was partially offset by a decrease in provision for credit losses of $15.8 million and an increase in net interest revenue of $6.63 million.

Net interest revenue increased to $209 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $203 million for the third quarter of 2023. Taxable equivalent interest revenue increased $26.0 million mostly resulting from higher interest rates earned on our average loan and securities portfolios. The increase resulted from the replacement of lower-yielding fixed-rate asset runoff with higher-yielding market rate instruments and earnings from fair value hedges on certain AFS investment securities and loans. The increase in interest revenue was partially offset by an increase in interest expense of $19.3 million mostly resulting from interest-bearing deposit growth in combination with higher rates paid on those deposits. For the third quarter of 2024, our net interest spread increased seven basis points to 2.30% and our net interest margin increased nine basis points to 3.33% compared to the same period of 2023. The increases in net interest spread and net interest margin reflect the increase in yield on interest-earning assets, as discussed, in combination with less steep increases in deposit rates compared to the third quarter of 2023.

We recorded a provision for credit losses of $14.4 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to a provision of $30.3 million for the third quarter of 2023. The provision for the third quarter of 2023 was elevated due to a $19.0 million charge off taken during this quarter and a $4.01 million provision for the establishment of the initial ACL for First Miami non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments. The provision for credit losses for the third quarter of 2024 is indicative of the impact of an improving economic
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forecast and slower loan growth, partly offset by a special provision of $9.89 million related to expected losses in nine counties in western North Carolina severely affected by Hurricane Helene. The provision for unfunded commitments for the quarter was a negative $1.49 million due to a decrease in the amount of unfunded commitments, particularly commercial construction commitments.

Noninterest income of $8.09 million for the third quarter of 2024 decreased by $23.9 million compared to the third quarter of 2023 mostly driven by the loss on the manufactured housing loan sale and a negative fair value adjustment, including decay, to our mortgage servicing asset of $3.07 million. These reductions in noninterest income were partially offset by gains on other investments compared to losses in the third quarter of 2023, which resulted in a $2.43 million increase in income, and an increase in other noninterest income of $3.55 million. Other noninterest income in the third quarter of 2023 was negatively impacted by a $1.00 million loss on the sale of two of our Tennessee branches and $912,000 more in collateral charges related to our derivative positions.

For the third quarter of 2024, noninterest expenses of $143 million decreased $1.41 million, or 1%, compared to the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in merger-related and other charges of $6.99 million due to the lack of merger activity in 2024, which was partially offset by a $2.36 million increase in salaries and employee benefits and a $1.72 million increase in communications and equipment expense.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we reported net income of $177 million and $173 million, respectively, and diluted earnings per common share of $1.43 and $1.44, respectively. Net interest revenue and net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $617 million and 3.30%, respectively, compared to $614 million and 3.41%, respectively, for the same period in 2023. In addition to the factors affecting the third quarter of 2024, results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include a $5.10 million goodwill write-down associated with the transfer of FinTrust to held-for-sale, a $1.37 million increase in BOLI income related to death benefits recognized in the first and third quarters of 2024 and higher FDIC assessment expense of $4.58 million, which is attributable to the FDIC special assessment and an increase in our assessment base. The nine months ended September 30, 2024 also reflects an additional six months of salaries and benefits and occupancy expense attributable to the addition of First Miami employees and branches on July 1, 2023.

Results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 are discussed in further detail throughout the following sections of MD&A.

Critical Accounting Estimates
 
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Our accounting and reporting estimates are in accordance with GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Estimates that are susceptible to significant changes include accounting for the ACL and fair value measurements, both of which require significant judgments by management. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Also, different assumptions in the application of these accounting estimates could result in material changes in our consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations. Our critical accounting estimates are discussed in MD&A in our 2023 10-K.

Non-GAAP Reconciliation and Explanation

This Report contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial information includes the following measures: “tangible book value per common share,” and “tangible common equity to tangible assets.” In addition, management presents non-GAAP operating performance measures, which exclude merger-related and other items that are not part of our ongoing business operations. Operating performance measures include “noninterest income - operating,” “noninterest expense - operating,” “net income – operating,” “diluted income per common share – operating,” “return on common equity – operating,” “return on tangible common equity – operating,” “return on assets – operating” and “efficiency ratio – operating.” We have developed internal policies and procedures to accurately capture and account for merger-related and other charges and those charges are reviewed with the Audit Committee of our Board each quarter. We use these non-GAAP measures because we believe they provide useful supplemental information for evaluating our operations and performance over periods of time, as well as in managing and evaluating our business and in discussions about our operations and performance. We believe these non-GAAP measures may also provide users of our financial information with a meaningful measure for assessing our financial results and credit trends, as well as a comparison to financial results for prior periods. Nevertheless, non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. These non-GAAP measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to or substitute for, measures determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because non-GAAP measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare our non-GAAP measures to similarly titled measures used by other companies. To the extent applicable, reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures as reported in accordance with GAAP are included in Table 1 of MD&A.
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Table 1 - Financial Highlights
 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
20242023
Third Quarter
2024 - 2023 Change
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,YTD Change
Third Quarter
Second Quarter
First Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Third Quarter
20242023
INCOME SUMMARY 
Interest revenue$349,086 $346,965 $336,728 $338,698 $323,147 $1,032,779 $898,409 
Interest expense139,900 138,265 137,579 135,245 120,591 415,744 284,097 
Net interest revenue209,186 208,700 199,149 203,453 202,556 %617,035 614,312 — %
Provision for credit losses14,428 12,235 12,899 14,626 30,268 39,562 74,804 
Noninterest income8,091 36,556 39,587 (23,090)31,977 (75)84,234 98,573 (15)
Total revenue202,849 233,021 225,837 165,737 204,265 (1)661,707 638,081 
Noninterest expenses143,065 147,044 145,002 154,587 144,474 (1)435,111 416,686 
Income before income tax expense59,784 85,977 80,835 11,150 59,791 — 226,596 221,395 
Income tax expense12,437 19,362 18,204 (2,940)11,925 50,003 47,941 
Net income47,347 66,615 62,631 14,090 47,866 (1)176,593 173,454 
Non-operating items29,385 6,493 2,187 67,450 9,168 38,065 21,444 
Income tax benefit of non-operating items(6,276)(1,462)(493)(16,714)(2,000)(8,231)(4,775)
Net income - operating (1)
$70,456 $71,646 $64,325 $64,826 $55,034 28 $206,427 $190,123 
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Per common share:
Diluted net income - GAAP$0.38 $0.54 $0.51 $0.11 $0.39 (3)$1.43 $1.44 (1)
Diluted net income - operating (1)
0.57 0.58 0.52 0.53 0.45 27 1.67 1.58 
Cash dividends declared0.24 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.70 0.69 
Book value27.68 27.18 26.83 26.52 25.87 27.68 25.87 
Tangible book value (3)
19.66 19.13 18.71 18.39 17.70 11 19.66 17.70 11 
Key performance ratios:
Return on common equity - GAAP (2)(4)
5.20 %7.53 %7.14 %1.44 %5.32 %6.61 %6.69 %
Return on common equity - operating (1)(2)(4)
7.82 8.12 7.34 7.27 6.14 7.76 7.35 
Return on tangible common equity - operating (1)(2)(3)(4)
11.17 11.68 10.68 10.58 9.03 11.18 10.65 
Return on assets - GAAP (4)
0.67 0.97 0.90 0.18 0.68 0.85 0.86 
Return on assets - operating (1)(4)
1.01 1.04 0.93 0.92 0.79 0.99 0.95 
Net interest margin (FTE) (4)
3.33 3.37 3.20 3.19 3.24 3.30 3.41 
Efficiency ratio - GAAP65.51 59.70 60.47 66.33 61.32 61.76 58.06 
Efficiency ratio - operating (1)
57.37 57.06 59.15 59.57 57.43 57.84 55.07 
Equity to total assets12.45 12.35 12.06 11.95 11.85 12.45 11.85 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (3)
8.93 8.78 8.49 8.36 8.18 8.93 8.18 
ASSET QUALITY
NPAs$114,960 $116,722 $107,230 $92,877 $90,883 26 $114,960 $90,883 26 
ACL - loans205,290 213,022 210,934 208,071 201,557 205,290 201,557 
Net charge-offs23,651 11,614 12,908 10,122 26,638 48,173 42,121 
ACL - loans to loans1.14 %1.17 %1.15 %1.14 %1.11 %1.14 %1.11 %
Net charge-offs to average loans (4)
0.52 0.26 0.28 0.22 0.59 0.35 0.32 
NPAs to total assets0.42 0.43 0.39 0.34 0.34 0.42 0.34 
AT PERIOD END ($ in millions)
Loans$17,964 $18,211 $18,375 $18,319 $18,203 (1)$17,964 $18,203 (1)
Investment securities6,425 6,038 5,859 5,822 5,701 13 6,425 5,701 13 
Total assets27,373 27,057 27,365 27,297 26,869 27,373 26,869 
Deposits23,253 22,982 23,332 23,311 22,858 23,253 22,858 
Shareholders’ equity3,407 3,343 3,300 3,262 3,184 3,407 3,184 
Common shares outstanding (thousands)119,283 119,175 119,137 119,010 118,976 — 119,283 118,976 — 
(1) Excludes non-operating items as detailed on Non-GAAP Performance Measures Reconciliation on next page. (2) Net income less preferred stock dividends, divided by average realized common equity, which excludes AOCI. (3) Excludes effect of acquisition related intangibles and associated amortization. (4) Annualized.
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Table 1 (Continued) - Financial Highlights
Non-GAAP Performance Measures Reconciliation
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
20242023For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Third Quarter
Second Quarter
First Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Third Quarter
20242023
Noninterest income reconciliation
Noninterest income (GAAP)$8,091$36,556$39,587$(23,090)$31,977$84,234$98,573
Loss on sale of manufactured housing loans27,20927,209
Gain on lease termination(2,400)(2,400)
Bond portfolio restructuring loss51,689
Noninterest income - operating$35,300$36,556$37,187$28,599$31,977$109,043$98,573
Noninterest expense reconciliation     
Noninterest expenses (GAAP)$143,065 $147,044 $145,002 $154,587 $144,474 $435,111 $416,686 
Loss on FinTrust (goodwill impairment)— (5,100)— — — (5,100)— 
FDIC special assessment— 764 (2,500)(9,995)— (1,736)— 
Merger-related and other charges(2,176)(2,157)(2,087)(5,766)(9,168)(6,420)(21,444)
Noninterest expenses - operating$140,889 $140,551 $140,415 $138,826 $135,306 $421,855 $395,242 
Net income to operating income reconciliation
Net income (GAAP)$47,347 $66,615 $62,631 $14,090 $47,866 $176,593 $173,454 
Loss on sale of manufactured housing loans27,209 — — — — 27,209 — 
Bond portfolio restructuring loss— — — 51,689 — — — 
Gain on lease termination— — (2,400)— — (2,400)— 
Loss on FinTrust (goodwill impairment)— 5,100 — — — 5,100 — 
FDIC special assessment— (764)2,500 9,995 — 1,736 — 
Merger-related and other charges2,176 2,157 2,087 5,766 9,168 6,420 21,444 
Income tax benefit of non-operating items(6,276)(1,462)(493)(16,714)(2,000)(8,231)(4,775)
Net income - operating$70,456 $71,646 $64,325 $64,826 $55,034 $206,427 $190,123 
Diluted income per common share reconciliation
Diluted income per common share (GAAP)$0.38 $0.54 $0.51 $0.11 $0.39 $1.43 $1.44 
Loss on sale of manufactured housing loans0.18 — — — — 0.18 — 
Bond portfolio restructuring loss— — — 0.32 — — — 
Gain on lease termination— — (0.02)— — (0.02)— 
Loss on FinTrust (goodwill impairment)— 0.03 — — — 0.03 — 
FDIC special assessment— — 0.02 0.06 — 0.01 — 
Merger-related and other charges0.01 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.06 0.04 0.14 
Diluted income per common share - operating$0.57 $0.58 $0.52 $0.53 $0.45 $1.67 $1.58 
Book value per common share reconciliation
Book value per common share (GAAP)$27.68 $27.18 $26.83 $26.52 $25.87 $27.68 $25.87 
Effect of goodwill and other intangibles(8.02)(8.05)(8.12)(8.13)(8.17)(8.02)(8.17)
Tangible book value per common share$19.66 $19.13 $18.71 $18.39 $17.70 $19.66 $17.70 
Return on tangible common equity reconciliation
Return on common equity (GAAP)5.20 %7.53 %7.14 %1.44 %5.32 %6.61 %6.69 %
Loss on sale of manufactured housing loans2.43 — — — — 0.82 — 
Bond portfolio restructuring loss— — — 4.47 — — — 
Gain on lease termination— — (0.22)— — (0.07)— 
Loss on FinTrust (goodwill impairment)— 0.46 — — — 0.16 — 
FDIC special assessment— (0.07)0.23 0.86 — 0.05 — 
Merger-related and other charges0.19 0.20 0.19 0.50 0.82 0.19 0.66 
Return on common equity - operating7.82 8.12 7.34 7.27 6.14 7.76 7.35 
Effect of goodwill and other intangibles3.35 3.56 3.34 3.31 2.89 3.42 3.30 
Return on tangible common equity - operating11.17 %11.68 %10.68 %10.58 %9.03 %11.18 %10.65 %
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Table 1 (Continued) - Financial Highlights
Non-GAAP Performance Measures Reconciliation
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
20242023For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Third Quarter
Second Quarter
First Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Third Quarter
20242023
Return on assets reconciliation
Return on assets (GAAP)0.67 %0.97 %0.90 %0.18 %0.68 %0.85 %0.86 %
Loss on sale of manufactured housing loans0.31 — — — — 0.10 — 
Bond portfolio restructuring loss— — — 0.57 — — — 
Gain on lease termination— — (0.03)— — (0.01)— 
Loss on FinTrust (goodwill impairment)— 0.06 — — — 0.02 — 
FDIC special assessment— (0.01)0.03 0.11 — 0.01 — 
Merger-related and other charges0.03 0.02 0.03 0.06 0.11 0.02 0.09 
Return on assets - operating1.01 %1.04 %0.93 %0.92 %0.79 %0.99 %0.95 %
Efficiency ratio reconciliation
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)65.51 %59.70 %60.47 %66.33 %61.32 %61.76 %58.06 %
Loss on sale of manufactured housing loans(7.15)— — — — (2.25)— 
Gain on lease termination— — 0.60 — — 0.21 — 
Loss on FinTrust (goodwill impairment)— (2.07)— — — (0.73)— 
FDIC special assessment— 0.31 (1.05)(4.29)— (0.24)— 
Merger-related and other charges(0.99)(0.88)(0.87)(2.47)(3.89)(0.91)(2.99)
Efficiency ratio - operating57.37 %57.06 %59.15 %59.57 %57.43 %57.84 %55.07 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets reconciliation
Equity to total assets (GAAP)12.45 %12.35 %12.06 %11.95 %11.85 %12.45 %11.85 %
Effect of goodwill and other intangibles(3.20)(3.24)(3.25)(3.27)(3.33)(3.20)(3.33)
Effect of preferred equity(0.32)(0.33)(0.32)(0.32)(0.34)(0.32)(0.34)
Tangible common equity to tangible assets8.93 %8.78 %8.49 %8.36 %8.18 %8.93 %8.18 %

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Net Interest Revenue

For the quarter:

FTE net interest revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was $210 million, an increase of $6.66 million from the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily driven by increases in average rates earned on loans and taxable securities, which increased 40 basis points and 42 basis points, respectively. This was the primary driver in the increase in interest revenue on earning assets of $26.0 million.

Loan interest revenue increased $17.4 million compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase in yield on average loans was attributable to rising rates, including the impact of the replacement of lower-yielding fixed rate asset runoff with higher-yielding market rate instruments, and $4.61 million in earnings from recent fair value hedges of loans, which were entered into during the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the average daily balance of loans, primarily due to slow loan growth and the sale of substantially all of our manufactured housing loans at the end of August 2024, and a decrease in purchased loan discount accretion of $1.22 million compared to the third quarter of 2023. Purchased loan discount accretion for the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 totaled $4.39 million and $5.61 million, respectively.

FTE interest revenue on securities increased $8.26 million compared to the same period of last year, driven by the increase in the average interest rate earned on taxable securities which is mostly attributable to rising interest rates, the bond portfolio restructuring we completed in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the earnings from the fair value hedges of certain AFS securities. The hedges contributed $4.41 million and $3.77 million, respectively, in earnings in third quarter 2024 and 2023.

Interest expense for the third quarter of 2024 increased $19.3 million compared to the same quarter of 2023. The average daily balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $892 million compared to the third quarter of 2023 and the average rate paid on those deposits increased 32 basis points, resulting in a $19.4 million increase in deposit interest expense. The growth in interest-bearing deposits is attributable to organic growth and deposit migration from noninterest-bearing deposit accounts. We have continued to attract and retain deposits by remaining competitive with our interest rate offerings, which has increased our average rate paid on deposits. As a result, we have been able to reduce our utilization of higher interest rate brokered deposits, the interest expense for which decreased $1.65 million compared to the third quarter of 2023, partially offsetting the increased interest expense on customer deposits. The growth in our deposit base has also allowed us to reduce our utilization of more costly short-term borrowings and FHLB advances, as the average balances of these combined decreased $42.3 million compared to the third quarter of 2023, resulting in a reduction in interest expense on these types of borrowings.

When compared to the third quarter of 2023, our net interest rate spread increased seven basis points to 2.30% and our net interest margin increased nine basis points to 3.33%. The increase is mostly driven by the increase in interest rates on our interest-earning assets, which includes the positive impact of our fair value hedges on certain AFS securities and loans, which exceeded the increase in the rates paid on interest-bearing deposits.

For the nine months ended:

FTE net interest revenue for the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 was $620 million and $617 million, respectively. Net interest revenue included $14.4 million in purchased loan accretion for both the first nine months of 2024 and 2023. Net interest revenue for the first nine months of 2024 also included an increase in earnings from the AFS securities fair value hedges of $6.07 million and $9.55 million in earnings from the loan fair value hedges.

In addition to the factors influencing the quarter, the acquisition of First Miami on July 1, 2023 impacted the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as First Miami added $577 million in loans and $865 million in deposits, including $637 million of interest-bearing deposits, as of the acquisition date.

During the first nine months of 2024, our net interest spread decreased 24 basis points and our net interest margin decreased by 11 basis points compared to the same period of 2023. The compression in net interest rate spread and net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to that of 2023 resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of rising interest rates paid on deposits over the last several quarters as compared to that of last year, combined with the increases in interest-bearing deposits from organic growth, interest-bearing deposits received from First Miami and migration from our non-interest bearing deposits. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the average daily balance of noninterest bearing deposits comprised 27% and 33%, respectively, of total deposits.



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Table 2 - Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Analysis
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands, (FTE))
 20242023
Average BalanceInterestAverage RateAverage BalanceInterestAverage Rate
Assets:      
Interest-earning assets:      
Loans, net of unearned income (FTE) (1)(2)
$18,051,741 $291,164 6.42 %$18,055,402 $273,800 6.02 %
Taxable securities (3)
6,182,164 51,284 3.32 5,933,708 43,007 2.90 
Tax-exempt securities (FTE) (1)(3)
361,359 2,292 2.54 368,148 2,313 2.51 
Federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets505,792 5,440 4.28 538,039 5,093 3.76 
Total interest-earning assets (FTE)25,101,056 350,180 5.55 24,895,297 324,213 5.17 
Noninterest-earning assets:
Allowance for credit losses(215,008)(209,472)
Cash and due from banks206,995 225,831 
Premises and equipment399,262 367,217 
Other assets (3)
1,615,468 1,568,824 
Total assets$27,107,773 $26,847,697 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
NOW and interest-bearing demand$5,797,845 43,401 2.98 $5,285,513 35,613 2.67 
Money market6,342,455 56,874 3.57 5,622,355 46,884 3.31 
Savings1,126,774 672 0.24 1,301,047 868 0.26 
Time3,465,980 34,560 3.97 3,473,191 31,072 3.55 
Brokered time deposits50,364 642 5.07 209,119 2,296 4.36 
Total interest-bearing deposits16,783,418 136,149 3.23 15,891,225 116,733 2.91 
Federal funds purchased and other borrowings1,899 27 5.66 44,164 189 1.70 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances11 — — — — — 
Long-term debt323,544 3,724 4.58 324,770 3,669 4.48 
Total borrowed funds325,454 3,751 4.59 368,934 3,858 4.15 
Total interest-bearing liabilities17,108,872 139,900 3.25 16,260,159 120,591 2.94 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing deposits6,239,926 6,916,272 
Other liabilities391,574 435,592 
Total liabilities23,740,372 23,612,023 
Shareholders' equity3,367,401 3,235,674 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$27,107,773 $26,847,697 
Net interest revenue (FTE) $210,280 $203,622 
Net interest-rate spread (FTE)  2.30 %2.23 %
Net interest margin (FTE) (4)
  3.33 %3.24 %
 
(1)Interest revenue on tax-exempt securities and loans includes a taxable-equivalent adjustment to reflect comparable interest on taxable securities and loans. The FTE adjustment totaled $1.09 million and $1.07 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The tax rate used to calculate the adjustment was 25% in 2024 and 26% in 2023, reflecting the statutory federal income tax rate and the federal tax adjusted state income tax rate.
(2)Included in the average balance of loans outstanding are loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued and loans that are held for sale.
(3)Unrealized losses on AFS securities, including those related to the transfer from AFS to HTM, have been reclassified to other assets. Pretax unrealized losses of $295 million in 2024 and $430 million in 2023 are included in other assets for purposes of this presentation.
(4)Net interest margin is taxable equivalent net interest revenue divided by average interest-earning assets.

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Table 3 - Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Analysis
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands, (FTE))
 20242023
Average BalanceInterestAverage RateAverage BalanceInterestAverage Rate
Assets:      
Interest-earning assets:      
Loans, net of unearned income (FTE) (1)(2)
$18,187,790 $866,502 6.36 %$17,377,210 $760,802 5.85 %
Taxable securities (3)
5,988,368 144,363 3.21 5,982,615 120,212 2.68 
Tax-exempt securities (FTE) (1)(3)
363,692 6,876 2.52 386,499 7,470 2.58 
Federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets559,786 18,256 4.36 490,703 13,103 3.57 
Total interest-earning assets (FTE)25,099,636 1,035,997 5.51 24,237,027 901,587 4.97 
Non-interest-earning assets:
Allowance for loan losses(214,372)(186,428)
Cash and due from banks210,982 249,411 
Premises and equipment392,561 347,514 
Other assets (3)
1,613,118 1,518,503 
Total assets$27,101,925 $26,166,027 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
NOW and interest-bearing demand$5,913,566 133,522 3.02 $4,891,214 80,809 2.21 
Money market6,092,649 160,883 3.53 5,349,265 105,430 2.64 
Savings1,159,982 2,065 0.24 1,341,033 2,108 0.21 
Time3,535,343 106,199 4.01 2,936,873 65,856 3.00 
Brokered time deposits50,343 1,726 4.58 280,293 9,608 4.58 
Total interest-bearing deposits16,751,883 404,395 3.22 14,798,678 263,811 2.38 
Federal funds purchased and other borrowings2,001 87 5.81 98,884 3,186 4.31 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances— — 166,355 5,761 4.63 
Long-term debt324,414 11,262 4.64 324,737 11,339 4.67 
Total borrowed funds326,420 11,349 4.64 589,976 20,286 4.60 
Total interest-bearing liabilities17,078,303 415,744 3.25 15,388,654 284,097 2.47 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing deposits6,306,919 7,226,096 
Other liabilities394,323 393,048 
Total liabilities23,779,545 23,007,798 
Shareholders' equity3,322,380 3,158,229 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$27,101,925 $26,166,027 
Net interest revenue (FTE)$620,253 $617,490 
Net interest-rate spread (FTE)2.26 %2.50 %
Net interest margin (FTE) (4)
3.30 %3.41 %
 
(1)Interest revenue on tax-exempt securities and loans includes a taxable-equivalent adjustment to reflect comparable interest on taxable securities and loans. The FTE adjustment totaled $3.22 million and $3.18 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The tax rate used to calculate the adjustment was 25% in 2024 and 26% in 2023, reflecting the statutory federal income tax rate and the federal tax adjusted state income tax rate.
(2)Included in the average balance of loans outstanding are loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued and loans that are held for sale.
(3)Unrealized gains and losses on AFS securities, including those related to the transfer from AFS to HTM, have been reclassified to other assets. Pretax unrealized losses of $320 million and $413 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively, are included in other assets for purposes of this presentation.
(4)Net interest margin is taxable equivalent net-interest revenue divided by average interest-earning assets.



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The following table shows the relative effect on net interest revenue for changes in the average outstanding amounts (volume) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the rates earned and paid on such assets and liabilities (rate). Variances resulting from a combination of changes in rate and volume are allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each category.
 
Table 4 - Change in Interest Revenue and Expense on a FTE Basis
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Compared to 2023 Increase (Decrease) Due to Changes in
 VolumeRateTotalVolumeRateTotal
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (FTE)$(56)$17,420 $17,364 $36,571 $69,129 $105,700 
Taxable securities1,859 6,418 8,277 116 24,035 24,151 
Tax-exempt securities (FTE)(43)22 (21)(434)(160)(594)
Federal funds sold and other interest-earning assets(319)666 347 2,010 3,143 5,153 
Total interest-earning assets (FTE)1,441 24,526 25,967 38,263 96,147 134,410 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW and interest-bearing demand accounts3,631 4,157 7,788 19,139 33,574 52,713 
Money market accounts6,290 3,700 9,990 16,097 39,356 55,453 
Savings deposits(109)(87)(196)(304)261 (43)
Time deposits(65)3,553 3,488 15,129 25,214 40,343 
Brokered time deposits(1,975)321 (1,654)(7,884)(7,882)
Total interest-bearing deposits7,772 11,644 19,416 42,177 98,407 140,584 
Federal funds purchased & other borrowings(303)141 (162)(3,926)827 (3,099)
FHLB advances— — — (5,761)— (5,761)
Long-term debt(14)69 55 (11)(66)(77)
Total borrowed funds(317)210 (107)(9,698)761 (8,937)
Total interest-bearing liabilities7,455 11,854 19,309 32,479 99,168 131,647 
Change in net interest revenue (FTE)$(6,014)$12,672 $6,658 $5,784 $(3,021)$2,763 

Provision for Credit Losses

The ACL represents management’s estimate of life of loan credit losses in the loan portfolio and unfunded loan commitments. Management’s estimate of credit losses is determined using our CECL model that relies on reasonable and supportable forecasts and historical loss information to determine the balance of the ACL and resulting provision for credit losses. The provision for credit losses recorded in each period was the amount determined by management such that the total ACL reflected the appropriate balance of expected life of loan losses.

We recorded a provision for credit losses of $14.4 million and $39.6 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $30.3 million and $74.8 million, respectively, for the same periods of 2023.

The provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 included an additional allowance of approximately $9.89 million for loans to borrowers in counties in western North Carolina that were most severely impacted by Hurricane Helene in late September.

The provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 provided for a $19.0 million loss related to one relationship with a wholesale oil distributor and the initial provision for credit losses on First Miami non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments of
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$4.01 million. Additionally, the provision recorded for the first nine months of 2023 also included the initial provision for credit losses on Progress non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments of $10.4 million.

The table below shows the main components of provision expense for the periods indicated. The decrease in other provision expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 2023 was mostly attributable to a more favorable economic forecast, slower loan growth and a decline in unfunded commitments.

Table 5 - Provision for Credit Losses
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024202320242023
Components of provision expense:
Acquisition related non-PCD loan and unfunded commitment provision
$— $4,005 $— $14,452 
Allowance established for Hurricane Helene impacted areas of North Carolina
9,891 — 9,891 — 
Individually significant loan losses during period
— 19,026 — 19,026 
Other (i.e., loan growth, net charge-off coverage and change in forecast)
4,537 7,237 29,671 41,326 
Total provision expense
$14,428 $30,268 $39,562 $74,804 

Additional discussion on credit quality and the ACL is included in the “Asset Quality and Risk Elements” section of MD&A in this Report.

Noninterest Income
 
The following table presents the components of noninterest income for the periods indicated.
Table 6 - Noninterest Income
(dollars in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
ChangeNine Months Ended
September 30,
Change
 20242023AmountPercent20242023AmountPercent
Service charges and fees:
Overdraft fees$3,603 $3,214 $389 12 %$9,977 $8,470 $1,507 18 %
ATM and debit card fees3,833 4,145 (312)(8)11,277 11,857 (580)(5)
Other service charges and fees3,052 2,956 96 9,118 8,464 654 
Total service charges and fees10,488 10,315 173 30,372 28,791 1,581 
Mortgage loan gains and related fees3,520 6,159 (2,639)(43)17,830 17,264 566 
Wealth management fees6,338 6,451 (113)(2)19,037 17,775 1,262 
Gains on sales of other loans(25,700)2,688 (28,388)(22,867)6,909 (29,776)
Lending and loan servicing fees3,512 2,985 527 18 11,050 9,979 1,071 11 
Securities losses, net— — — — (1,644)1,644 
Other noninterest income:
Customer derivative fees1,139 806 333 41 1,577 1,963 (386)(20)
Other investment gains1,182 (1,245)2,427 4,130 909 3,221 
BOLI2,571 2,711 (140)(5)7,375 6,007 1,368 23 
Treasury management income1,755 1,372 383 28 4,943 3,623 1,320 36 
Other3,286 (265)3,551 10,787 6,997 3,790 54 
Total other noninterest income9,933 3,379 6,554 28,812 19,499 9,313 
Total noninterest income$8,091 $31,977 $(23,886)(75)$84,234 $98,573 $(14,339)(15)

Overdraft fees for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 increased compared to the same periods of 2023, driven by higher overdraft transaction volume.

Mortgage loan gains and related fees consist primarily of fees earned on mortgage originations, gains on the sale of mortgages in the secondary market, mortgage derivative hedging gains and losses and fair value adjustments to our mortgage servicing asset. The change in mortgage income is strongly tied to the interest rate environment and industry conditions. We recognize the majority of fees
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on mortgages when customers enter into mortgage rate lock commitments, making our mortgage rate lock volume a significant driver of mortgage gains in any given period.

The decrease in mortgage loan gains and related fees for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily a result of negative fair value adjustments to our mortgage servicing asset partially offset by higher gains on mortgage sales. During the third quarter of 2024, we recorded a negative fair value adjustment, including decay, to the mortgage servicing rights asset of $3.07 million, compared to an $214,000 positive fair value adjustment, including decay, during the third quarter of 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, mortgage loan gains and related fees increased 3% compared to the same period of 2023 as higher gains on sales more than offset higher negative fair value adjustments recorded on our mortgage servicing asset.

Table 7 - Mortgage Loan Metrics
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20242023% Change20242023% Change
Mortgage rate locks$306,281 $304,415 %$860,793 $943,886 (9)%
# of mortgage rate locks875 846 2,540 2,668 (5)
Mortgage loans sold$171,692 $108,420 58 $442,282 $329,444 34 
# of mortgage loans sold571 377 51 1,490 1,154 29 
Mortgage loans originated:
Purchases$212,470 $184,608 15 $551,755 $610,036 (10)
Refinances26,186 26,860 (3)72,737 89,339 (19)
Total$238,656 $211,468 13 $624,492 $699,375 (11)
# of mortgage loans originated681 614 11 1,813 1,969 (8)

The increase in wealth management fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is mostly attributable to the addition of First Miami’s assets under management starting July 1, 2023. Our total assets under management and advisement as of September 30, 2024 totaled $5.59 billion, $2.46 billion of which were attributable to FinTrust. Subsequent to the end of the third quarter of 2024, on October 1, 2024, we completed the sale of FinTrust.

Our SBA/USDA lending strategy includes selling a portion of the loan production each quarter. The amount of loans sold depends on several variables including the current lending environment, balance sheet management activities and market pricing. From time to time, we also sell certain equipment financing receivables. In addition, during the third quarter of 2024, we sold the substantially all of our manufactured housing loan portfolio, the details of which are included in the table below. This portfolio was part of the Reliant Bancorp, Inc. acquisition, which closed in January 2022. The portfolio had been in runoff mode following our decision to cease originations in 2023. The sale reduced risk and allowed us to redirect resources to activities that better align with our strategic objectives.

The following table presents loans sold and the corresponding gains and losses recognized on the sales for the periods indicated.

Table 8 - Other Loan Sales
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Loans SoldGain (Loss)Loans SoldGain (Loss)Loans SoldGain (Loss)Loans SoldGain (Loss)
Manufactured housing loan sale$302,870 $(27,209)$— $— $302,870 $(27,209)$— $— 
Guaranteed portion of SBA/USDA loans11,385 815 26,381 1,545 39,084 2,645 70,223 4,635 
Equipment financing receivables21,122 694 37,671 1,143 57,836 1,697 76,945 2,274 
Total$335,377 $(25,700)$64,052 $2,688 $399,790 $(22,867)$147,168 $6,909 

Lending and loan servicing fees for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to 2023 due a more favorable negative fair value adjustment on our SBA/USDA servicing asset. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023 was attributable to higher equipment finance fee income.

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Significant changes in other noninterest income include:

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, customer derivative fee income was down compared to the same period of last year mostly due to slower loan growth and low demand for the product due to the high interest rate environment. However, during the third quarter of 2024, fees increased compared to the same period of 2023, which was mostly driven by the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis point rate cut in September 2024, which increased demand for customer derivatives.
During the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, we recorded net unrealized gains on other investments, including deferred compensation plan assets, fintech and other equity securities. During the same periods of 2023, we recorded net unrealized gains on deferred compensation plan assets and fintech and limited partnership investments, however these were offset by unrealized losses on equity securities.
The increase in BOLI income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period of 2023 is primarily a result of death benefits realized during the first and third quarters of 2024.
The increase in treasury management income is a result of growth in customer base enrolled in this product, which is reflective of our continued investment in this area.
Other noninterest income for the third quarter of 2024 increased compared to the same period of 2023, primarily due to the change in collateral charges related to our derivative positions of $912,000 and due to the third quarter of 2023 including a $1.00 million loss on the disposal of two of our Tennessee branches. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the increase in other noninterest income was mostly driven by a lease termination gain of $2.40 million, which resulted from exiting one of our corporate offices. The nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes the gain on sale of a commercial insurance book of business of $1.59 million and a $1.00 million loss on the Tennessee branch sale.
Noninterest Expenses 

The following table presents the components of noninterest expenses for the periods indicated. 
Table 9 - Noninterest Expenses
(dollars in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
ChangeNine Months Ended
September 30,
Change
 20242023AmountPercent20242023AmountPercent
Salaries and employee benefits$83,533 $81,173 $2,360 %$254,336 $236,121 $18,215 %
Communications and equipment12,626 10,902 1,724 16 36,534 31,654 4,880 15 
Occupancy11,311 10,941 370 33,466 31,024 2,442 
Advertising and public relations2,041 2,251 (210)(9)6,401 6,914 (513)(7)
Postage, printing and supplies2,477 2,386 91 7,376 7,305 71 
Professional fees6,432 7,006 (574)(8)18,464 19,670 (1,206)(6)
Lending and loan servicing expense2,227 2,697 (470)(17)6,068 7,546 (1,478)(20)
Outside services - electronic banking4,433 2,561 1,872 73 10,163 8,646 1,517 18 
FDIC assessments and other regulatory charges5,003 4,314 689 16 17,036 12,457 4,579 37 
Amortization of intangibles3,528 4,171 (643)(15)11,209 11,120 89 
Merger-related and other charges2,176 9,168 (6,992)(76)6,420 21,444 (15,024)(70)
Other7,278 6,904 374 27,638 22,785 4,853 21 
Total noninterest expenses$143,065 $144,474 $(1,409)(1)$435,111 $416,686 $18,425 

The increase in salaries and employee benefits for the third quarter of 2024 compared the same period of 2023 was primarily driven by an increase in group insurance costs, an increase in accrued bonus expense, higher commission expense and a decrease in deferred direct loan origination costs attributable to slower loan growth. These increases were partially offset by reductions in salaries expense and incentive expense. Full time equivalent headcount totaled 3,010 at September 30, 2024, compared to 3,151 at September 30, 2023.

The increase in salaries and benefits expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023 was driven by several factors, including increases in salaries, bonus expense, temporary personnel expense, group insurance costs, deferred compensation expense and a decrease in deferred direct loan origination costs. These increases were partly offset by a decrease in
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incentive expense. The increase in salaries was driven both by the addition of First Miami employees starting in third quarter of 2023 and annual merit increases that went into effect on April 1, 2024.

Communications and equipment expense increased primarily due to incremental software contract costs and the growth in our network. We also recorded higher depreciation expense related to software and equipment placed into service since the third quarter of 2023, which includes technology equipment for our new Greenville headquarters building, the implementation of a new syndicated loan platform, and new signage associated with our rebranding.

The occupancy expense increase for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 was attributable to higher repairs and maintenance costs and depreciation expense, partially offset by a reduction in rent expense. The first nine months of 2024 also included an additional six months of expense related to branches acquired in the First Miami transaction compared to the same period of 2023.

The increase in FDIC assessments and other regulatory charges for the first nine months of 2024 compared to that of 2023 was driven by growth in our FDIC assessment base and $1.74 million in additional expense related to the FDIC special assessment. The special assessment was formally announced in the fourth quarter of 2023 as part of the FDIC’s efforts to recover losses resulting from the bank failures that occurred in early 2023. We accrued $10.0 million of expense related to the special assessment in the fourth quarter of 2023 based on the estimate at that time and then recorded additional expense in 2024 when the actual assessment notice was received.

The decrease in amortization of intangibles is attributable both to the discontinuation of amortization on the FinTrust customer list intangible, which was classified as held-for-sale as of September 30, 2024, and the aging of our core deposit intangibles as amortization expense of these intangibles tapers over the life of the asset.

Merger-related and other charges for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 primarily consisted of costs associated with our rebranding, branch closure costs and expenses related to the pending sale of FinTrust. Merger-related and other charges for the same periods of 2023 were primarily related to the acquisitions of Progress and First Miami, branch closure costs and our rebranding.

The increase in other noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by the goodwill write-down of $5.10 million recorded in the second quarter related to the pending sale of FinTrust. The write-down reflects the reduction in book value of FinTrust to the estimated fair value of the sales proceeds, of which a portion is contingent upon achieving certain revenue growth targets. The sale of FinTrust was completed subsequent to the end of the third quarter on October 1, 2024.

Balance Sheet Review
 
Total assets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $27.4 billion and $27.3 billion, respectively. Total liabilities at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $24.0 billion and $24.0 billion, respectively. Shareholders’ equity totaled $3.41 billion and $3.26 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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Loans

Our loan portfolio, which as of September 30, 2024 totaled $17.9 billion, is our largest category of interest-earning assets. The following table presents a summary of the loan portfolio by loan type as of September 30, 2024.

Table 10 - Loan Portfolio Composition
As of September 30, 2024
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The following table provides a disaggregation of our Income Producing CRE portfolio as of September 30, 2024. Total loans within this category totaled $4.26 billion at September 30, 2024. Our office income producing CRE portfolio totaled $762 million as of September 30, 2024. The average loan within this category was $1.37 million and the largest loan was $15.9 million. Senior care loans, which we no longer originate, totaled $268 million at September 30, 2024.

Table 11 - CRE - Income Producing Portfolio Composition
As of September 30, 2024
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Asset Quality and Risk Elements
 
We manage asset quality and control credit risk through review and oversight of the loan portfolio as well as adherence to policies designed to promote sound underwriting and loan monitoring practices. Our credit risk management function is responsible for monitoring asset quality and Board approved portfolio concentration limits, establishing credit policies and procedures and enforcing the consistent application of these policies and procedures.
 
We conduct reviews of special mention and substandard performing and nonperforming loans, past due loans and portfolio concentrations on a regular basis to identify risk migration and potential charges to the ACL. These items are discussed in a series of meetings attended by credit risk management leadership and leadership from various lending groups. In addition to the reviews mentioned above, an independent loan review team reviews the portfolio to ensure consistent application of risk rating policies and procedures.

The ACL reflects our assessment of the life of loan expected credit losses in the loan portfolio and unfunded loan commitments. This assessment involves uncertainty and judgment and is subject to change in future periods. The amount of any changes could be significant if our assessment of loan quality or collateral values changes substantially with respect to one or more loan relationships or portfolios. The allocation of the ACL is based on reasonable and supportable forecasts, historical data, subjective judgment and estimates and therefore, is not necessarily indicative of the specific amounts or loan categories in which charge-offs may ultimately occur. See the Critical Accounting Estimates section of MD&A in our 2023 10-K for additional information on the ACL.

The total ACL for loans at September 30, 2024 decreased by $2.78 million, or 1%, compared to December 31, 2023 and the ACL for loans as a percentage of total loans remained constant. During the third quarter of 2024, we established an additional allowance of $9.89 million related to expected loan losses in nine counties in western North Carolina severely affected by Hurricane Helene, of which over half was related to the residential mortgage portfolio. Additionally, there was an increase in the ACL for equipment financing loans driven mostly by loan growth and recent charge-off history. These increases were mostly offset by the decrease in ACL for manufactured housing loans as we sold substantially all of that portfolio during the third quarter of 2024. Additionally, the ACL for income producing CRE loans decreased due to slow loan growth combined with an improved outlook for these loans after the recent federal funds interest rate cut in September of 2024, which positively affected the CRE Price Index. Our ACL for unfunded commitments decreased mostly due to a decrease in our construction commitments.

Table 12 - Allocation of ACL
(dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
ACL% of loans in each category to total loansACL% of loans in each category to total loans
Owner occupied CRE$21,235 18 $23,542 18 
Income producing CRE39,476 24 47,755 23 
Commercial & industrial34,699 13 30,890 13 
Commercial construction16,033 10 21,741 10 
Equipment financing45,866 33,383 
Total commercial157,309 74 157,311 73 
Residential mortgage34,303 18 28,219 17 
Home equity10,765 9,647 
Residential construction1,486 1,833 
Manufactured housing530 — 10,339 
Consumer897 722 
Total ACL - loans205,290 100 208,071 100 
ACL - unfunded commitments10,227 16,057 
Total ACL$215,517 $224,128 
ACL - loans as a percentage of total loans1.14 %1.14 %


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The following table presents a summary of net charge-offs to average loans for the periods indicated.
Table 13 - Net Charge-offs to Average Loans
(dollars in thousands)
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2024202320242023
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
Owner occupied CRE$(184)$582$181$467
Income producing CRE1,4093,0114,5826,501
Commercial & industrial4,57717,5429,76420,513
Commercial construction36(49)8(191)
Equipment financing5,2686,32517,13212,237
Residential mortgage32(129)(91)(259)
Home equity36(2,784)(45)(2,810)
Residential construction111341256949
Manufactured housing11,5561,16814,2752,416
Consumer8106312,1112,298
Total net charge-offs$23,651$26,638$48,173$42,121
Average loans
Owner occupied CRE$3,305,391$3,240,648$3,290,993$3,136,798
Income producing CRE4,152,4213,956,1414,163,4233,719,663
Commercial & industrial2,302,5562,563,6922,348,2932,497,002
Commercial construction1,896,6161,820,2241,918,4491,785,226
Equipment financing1,590,1401,544,2841,561,8591,494,726
Residential mortgage3,260,0243,017,0813,236,5072,832,109
Home equity998,335947,027977,571932,424
Residential construction199,850437,235237,167466,201
Manufactured housing161,246346,518271,492337,578
Consumer185,162182,552182,036175,483
Total average loans$18,051,741$18,055,402$18,187,790$17,377,210
Net charge-offs to average loans (1)
Owner occupied CRE(0.02)%0.07 %0.01 %0.02 %
Income producing CRE0.13 0.30 0.15 0.23 
Commercial & industrial0.79 2.71 0.56 1.10 
Commercial construction0.01 (0.01)— (0.01)
Equipment financing1.32 1.62 1.47 1.09 
Residential mortgage— (0.02)— (0.01)
Home equity0.01 (1.17)(0.01)(0.40)
Residential construction0.22 0.31 0.14 0.27 
Manufactured housing28.51 1.34 7.02 0.96 
Consumer1.74 1.37 1.55 1.75 
Total0.52 0.59 0.35 0.32 
(1) Annualized.

Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023 decreased by $2.99 million. The third quarter and first nine months of 2024 include a $11.0 million charge off related to the manufactured housing loan sale that occurred during the period. The third quarter and first nine months of 2023 include a $19.0 million charge-off related to one relationship with a wholesale oil distributor that was part of a $218 million nationally syndicated credit, in which United’s participation was 8.7%.

The increase in net charge-offs of $6.05 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023 was primarily related to increased charge-offs in the equipment finance portfolio and the charge offs in the third quarter of 2024 related to the sale of the manufactured housing loans. The increase in equipment finance charge-offs is partly attributable to charge-offs related to loans to borrowers in the long-haul trucking industry. The long-haul trucking equipment segment, comprising a small portion of the portfolio, is deemed not representative of the entire equipment financing portfolio. The increase in manufactured
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housing loan charge offs is due to recognition of the portion of the loss from the sale of that portfolio that results from estimated credit losses. Commercial & industrial charge offs are down due to the large charge off taken in the third quarter of 2023 mentioned above.

Nonperforming Assets

The table below summarizes NPAs for the periods indicated. NPAs include nonaccrual loans, OREO and repossessed assets. The increase since December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by net increases in commercial construction, commercial and industrial, and residential mortgage nonaccrual loans. Notably, one commercial and industrial borrower and one commercial construction borrower with loans of $4.95 million and $4.03 million, respectively, moved to nonaccrual status during 2024. Partially offsetting these increases, manufactured housing nonaccrual loans decreased $14.1 million compared to December 31, 2023 as a result of the sale of substantially all of this portfolio during the third quarter of 2024.

Table 14 - NPAs
(in thousands)
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Nonaccrual loans$112,380 $91,687 
OREO and repossessed assets2,580 1,190 
Total NPAs$114,960 $92,877 
Nonaccrual loans as a percentage of total loans0.63 %0.50 %
NPAs as a percentage of total assets0.42 0.34 
ACL - loans to nonaccrual loans coverage ratio1.832.27

A loan is placed on nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of management, the full principal and interest on a loan is not likely to be collected, or when the loan becomes 90 days past due. A loan may continue on accrual status after 90 days with senior management approval if it is well collateralized and in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current interest revenue. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied to reduce the loan’s amortized cost. Loans are generally returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, there is a sustained period of repayment performance and future payments are reasonably assured.
 
Generally, we do not commit to lend additional funds to customers whose loans are on nonaccrual status, although in certain isolated cases, we execute forbearance agreements whereby we agree to continue to fund construction loans to completion or other lines of credit as long as the borrower meets the conditions of the forbearance agreement. We may also fund other amounts necessary to protect collateral such as amounts to pay past due property taxes and insurance coverage.

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Investment Securities

The composition of the investment securities portfolio reflects our investment strategy of maintaining an appropriate level of liquidity while providing a relatively stable source of revenue. The investment securities portfolio also provides a balance to interest rate risk and credit risk in other categories of the balance sheet while providing a vehicle for the investment of available funds, furnishing liquidity, and supplying securities to pledge as required collateral for certain deposits and borrowings. The table below summarizes the carrying value of our securities portfolio and other relevant portfolio metrics including weighted-average life and effective duration as of the dates presented. Effective duration represents the expected change in the price of a security when rates change by 100 basis points.

Table 15 - Investment Securities
As of September 30, 2024
(dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Carrying Value
% of portfolio
Carrying Value
% of portfolio
$ Change
AFS
$4,023,455 63 %$3,331,084 57 %$692,371 
HTM
2,401,877 37 2,490,848 43 (88,971)
   Total investment securities
$6,425,332 $5,821,932 $603,400 
Investment securities as a % of total assets
23 %21 %
Weighted average life
5.6 years6.2 years
Swap adjusted effective duration
3.7 %4.0 %
Effective duration
4.1 4.4 
In 2023 and 2024, we entered into fair value hedges on a portion of our AFS securities portfolio in order to mitigate the impact of any potential future unrealized losses on our tangible common equity. Gains and losses related to the hedge and hedged item are reflected in investment securities interest income. The changes in the fair value of the hedge and the hedged item substantially offset each other. See Note 7 to the financial statements for further detail.

Table 16 - Investment Securities Portfolio Composition
As of September 30, 2024
1462
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At September 30, 2024, HTM debt securities had a fair value of $2.06 billion, indicating net unrealized losses of $341 million. Additional unrealized losses on HTM debt securities of $61.4 million (pre-tax) were included in AOCI as a result of the transfer of AFS debt securities to HTM in 2022. Unrealized losses were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates.
Our HTM debt securities portfolio is evaluated quarterly to assess whether an ACL is required. We measure expected credit losses on HTM debt securities on a collective basis by major security type. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. For U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, we include a zero loss assumption. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, calculated credit losses on HTM debt securities were deemed de minimis due to the high credit quality of the portfolio, which included securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies, GSEs, high credit quality municipalities and supranational entities. As a result, no ACL for HTM debt securities was recorded.
For AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position, if we intend to sell, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. Absent circumstances when an AFS security would be sold, we evaluate whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. The evaluation considers factors such as the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, changes to the security’s rating, and adverse conditions specific to the security. If the evaluation indicates a credit loss exists, an ACL may be recorded, with such allowance limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. Any impairment unrelated to credit factors is recognized in OCI. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was no ACL related to the AFS debt securities portfolio. Unrealized losses at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 primarily reflected the effect of changes in interest rates.

We also hold certain equity investments, which are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. These investments include equity investments with readily determinable fair values, FHLB stock, and as of the second quarter of 2024, FRB stock. During the second quarter of 2024, we purchased $88.0 million of FRB stock in connection with becoming a FRB state member bank.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the premium paid for acquired companies above the net fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including separately identifiable intangible assets. Management evaluates goodwill annually, or more frequently if necessary, to determine if any impairment exists. During the first quarter of 2024, we recorded a measurement period adjustment to the acquisition date fair values of other assets and other liabilities recorded for First Miami. The adjustment related to the lack of realizability of certain tax credits, which resulted in a net increase in goodwill of $1.34 million. See Note 4 to the financial statements for further detail.

In the second quarter of 2024, we entered into an agreement to sell FinTrust, our registered investment advisor, with the transaction completed subsequent to the end of the third quarter. The fair value of the consideration to be received from the sale includes a portion that is contingent upon achieving certain revenue growth targets over a five year period. Because the fair value of the consideration was less than the carrying amount of FinTrust, we recorded a $5.10 million write-down of FinTrust’s goodwill in the second quarter of 2024. We do not believe that this goodwill impairment loss is an indicator of impairment of the remaining goodwill on our balance sheet and, therefore, does not represent a triggering event for an interim impairment test of the remaining goodwill on the balance sheet. See Note 8 to the financial statements for further detail.

At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the net carrying amount of goodwill was $916 million and $920 million, respectively. The net carrying amount of goodwill at September 30, 2024 includes $9.06 million related to FinTrust, which was sold on October 1, 2024.

We also have core deposit and customer relationship intangible assets of $59.0 million at September 30, 2024, representing the value of acquired deposit and customer relationships, respectively, which are amortizing intangible assets. Amortizing intangible assets are required to be tested for impairment only when events or circumstances indicate that impairment may exist. The balance at September 30, 2024 includes FinTrust’s customer list intangible of $6.02 million, which is included in the asset group held for sale.

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Deposits

Customer deposits are the primary source of funds for the continued growth of our earning assets. We believe our high level of service, as evidenced by our strong customer satisfaction scores, is instrumental in attracting and retaining customer deposit accounts. Since December 31, 2023, customer deposits decreased $67.5 million, which was mostly driven by a decrease in NOW and interest-bearing demand deposits due to seasonal outflow of public funds combined with more conservative public funds deposit pricing. In addition, our customer deposit composition changed since the end of 2023 as money market deposit balances increased with offsetting decreases in other customer deposit types. This was driven by higher demand for money market accounts, which are more liquid than time deposits and offer a higher interest rate than demand and savings accounts. As of September 30, 2024, we had approximately $9.23 billion of uninsured deposits, of which $2.71 billion was collateralized by investment securities.

Table 17 - Deposits
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Noninterest-bearing demand$6,222,518 $6,534,307 
NOW and interest-bearing demand5,951,900 6,155,193 
Money market and savings7,415,124 6,808,394 
Time3,490,399 3,649,498 
Total customer deposits23,079,941 23,147,392 
Brokered deposits173,161 163,219 
Total deposits$23,253,102 $23,310,611 

Borrowing Activities

At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had long-term debt outstanding of $316 million and $325 million, respectively, which includes senior debentures, subordinated debentures, and trust preferred securities. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 there were no short-term borrowings or FHLB advances outstanding. The need to utilize wholesale funding sources has decreased as our deposit and cash balances have substantially provided for our liquidity needs. During the third quarter of 2024, we called two of our trust preferred securities, reducing our outstanding long-term debt by $8.56 million.

Contractual Obligations
 
There have not been any material changes to our contractual obligations since December 31, 2023.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees.
 
A commitment to extend credit is an agreement to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Letters of credit and financial guarantees are conditional commitments issued to guarantee a customer’s performance to a third party and have essentially the same credit risk as extending loan facilities to customers. Those commitments are primarily issued to local businesses.
 
The exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. We use the same credit underwriting procedures for making commitments, letters of credit and financial guarantees, as we use for underwriting on-balance sheet instruments. Management evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis and the amount of the collateral, if deemed necessary, is based on the credit evaluation. Collateral held varies, but may include unimproved and improved real estate, certificates of deposit, personal property or other acceptable collateral.
 
The total amount of these instruments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements because a significant portion of these instruments expire without being used. We are not involved in off-balance sheet contractual relationships, other than those disclosed in this Report, that could result in liquidity needs or other commitments, or that could significantly affect earnings. See Note 23 to the
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consolidated financial statements included in the 2023 10-K and Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements in this Report for additional information on off-balance sheet arrangements.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

The absolute level and volatility of interest rates can have a significant effect on profitability. The primary objective of interest rate risk management is to identify and manage the sensitivity of net interest revenue to changing interest rates, consistent with our overall financial goals. Based on economic conditions, asset quality and various other considerations, management establishes tolerance ranges for interest rate sensitivity and manages within these ranges. 

Net interest revenue and the fair value of financial instruments are influenced by changes in the level of interest rates. We limit our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies established by our ALCO and approved by the Board. The ALCO meets periodically and has responsibility for formulating and recommending asset/liability management policies to the Board, formulating and implementing strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and/or earnings, and reviewing interest rate sensitivity. 

One of the tools management uses to estimate and manage the sensitivity of net interest revenue to changes in interest rates is an asset/liability simulation model. Resulting estimates are based upon multiple assumptions for each scenario, including loan and deposit re-pricing characteristics and the rate of prepayments. The ALCO periodically reviews the assumptions for reasonableness based on historical data and future expectations; however, actual net interest revenue may differ from model results. The primary objective of the simulation model is to measure the potential change in net interest revenue over time using multiple interest rate scenarios. The base scenario assumes rates remain flat and is the scenario to which all others are compared, in order to measure the change in net interest revenue. Policy limits are based on immediate rate shock scenarios, as well as gradually rising and falling rate scenarios, which are all compared to the base scenario. Our assumptions include floors such that market rates and discount rates do not go below zero. Other scenarios analyzed may include delayed rate shocks, yield curve steepening or flattening, or other variations in rate movements. While the primary policy scenarios focus on a 12-month time frame, longer time horizons are also modeled. 

Our policy is based on the 12-month impact on net interest revenue simulations with various interest rate shocks and ramps compared to the base scenario. In the shock scenarios, rates immediately change the full amount at the scenario onset. In the ramp scenarios, rates change by 25 basis points per month until they reach the predetermined levels. Our policy limits the projected change in net interest revenue from the base scenario to 8% for each 100 basis point change in simulations with rate shock and ramp scenarios. The following table presents our interest sensitivity position at the dates indicated.

Table 18 - Interest Sensitivity
 Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Revenue from Base Scenario at
 September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Change in RatesShockRampShockRamp
200 basis point increase2.58 %1.09 %(0.88)%(1.70)%
100 basis point increase1.35 0.64 (0.38)(0.88)
100 basis point decrease(2.49)(1.62)(0.60)0.14 
200 basis point decrease(6.18)(2.51)(2.89)0.10 
The period from March 2022 through July 2023 was marked by the most rapid rate increases in decades, which, in part, has made non-bank products, such as U.S. Treasuries and money market funds, more attractive to our deposit customers. For this and other reasons such as the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening and the aftermath of COVID stimulus, the banking industry’s deposit base had been shrinking since the first half of 2022. This industry-wide outflow of deposits increased price competition for bank deposits. As such, industry deposit betas, including ours, had been increasing at a faster pace relative to the last rising rate cycle. Deposit beta is a measure of the change in a bank’s average rate paid on deposits as a percentage of the change in the targeted federal funds rate. Our cumulative total deposit beta for this most recent rising rate cycle was 45% in the third quarter of 2024. Our cumulative total deposit beta in the last upward rate cycle from November 2015 to July 2019 was 22%. A higher total deposit beta is generally unfavorable in a rising rate environment and favorable if rates are falling. On September 19, 2024, the Federal Reserve lowered the targeted federal funds rate by 50 basis points with indication of more rate cuts to follow. This was the first rate cut since the Federal Reserve began raising rates in March of 2022. United responded by lowering rates on many of our deposit products by as much as 50 basis points.
Our interest sensitivity model includes significant key assumptions which may change over time. The scenario results presented in the table above assume parallel movements in the yield curve, which may differ from actual future curve behavior. Although our model generally assumes no change in deposit portfolio size or composition, we have included an assumption for the runoff of surge deposits since 2021. In the second quarter of 2023, in response to the rapid rate increases mentioned above, we increased the beta assumption
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in our model. As of September 30, 2024, our modeled total deposit beta, which is measured as the change in our overall deposit rate as a percentage of the change in the targeted federal funds rate, was 43% in an up scenario and 38% in a down scenario.

In order to manage interest rate sensitivity, we have entered into off-balance sheet contracts that are considered derivative financial instruments, which is the primary driver in the change in interest rate shocks and ramps at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024 presented in the table above. Derivative financial instruments can be a cost-effective and capital-effective means of modifying the repricing characteristics of on-balance sheet assets and liabilities. These contracts generally consist of interest rate swaps under which we pay a fixed rate, (or variable rate, as the case may be) and receive a variable rate (or fixed rate, as the case may be).

Derivative financial instruments that are designated as accounting hedges are classified as either cash flow or fair value hedges. The change in fair value of cash flow hedges is recognized in OCI. Fair value hedges recognize in earnings both the effect of the change in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument and the offsetting effect of the change in fair value of the hedged asset or liability associated with the particular risk of that asset or liability being hedged. We have other derivative financial instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges but are used for interest rate risk management purposes and as an effective economic hedge. Derivative financial instruments that are not accounted for as an accounting hedge are marked to market through earnings.

All non-customer derivative financial instruments are used only for asset/liability management and as effective economic hedges, and not for trading or speculative purposes. Management believes that the risk associated with using derivative financial instruments to mitigate interest rate risk sensitivity is minimal and should not have any material unintended effect on our financial condition or results of operations. In order to mitigate potential credit risk, from time to time we may require the counterparties to derivative contracts to pledge cash or securities as collateral to cover the net exposure. See Note 7 to the financial statements for further detail.

Liquidity Management 
Liquidity is defined as the ability to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities. Liquidity management involves maintaining the ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of customers, both depositors and borrowers. The primary objective is to ensure that sufficient funding is available, at a reasonable cost, to meet ongoing operational cash needs and to take advantage of revenue producing opportunities as they arise. While the desired level of liquidity will vary depending upon a variety of factors, our primary goal is to maintain a sufficient level of liquidity in all expected economic environments. To assist in determining the adequacy of our liquidity, we perform a variety of liquidity stress tests. We maintain an unencumbered liquid asset reserve to help ensure our ability to meet our obligations under normal conditions for at least a 12-month period and under severely adverse liquidity conditions for a minimum of 30 days.
An important part of the Bank’s liquidity resides in the asset portion of the balance sheet, which provides liquidity primarily through loan interest and principal repayments and the maturities and sales of securities, as well as the ability to use these assets as collateral for borrowings on a secured basis.
The Bank’s main source of liquidity is customer interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposit accounts. Liquidity is also available from wholesale funding sources consisting primarily of repurchase agreements, Federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, and brokered deposits. These sources of liquidity are generally short-term in nature and are used as necessary to fund asset growth and meet other short-term liquidity needs. As part of our liquidity management, we focus on maximizing the amount of securities and loans available as collateral for contingent liquidity sources and calibrating our assumptions in our liquidity stress test on an ongoing basis, particularly as it relates to deposit duration. At September 30, 2024, we had sufficient qualifying collateral to support additional borrowings, which is detailed in the table below.
Table 19 - Borrowing Capacity
As of September 30, 2024
(in thousands)
FHLB
$1,882,674 
Federal Reserve - Discount Window
2,241,141 
Borrowing capacity from pledged collateral
$4,123,815 
Unpledged securities available as collateral for additional borrowings
$3,781,568 
In addition, because the Holding Company is a separate entity and apart from the Bank, it must provide for its own liquidity. The Holding Company is responsible for the payment of dividends declared for its common and preferred shareholders, and interest and principal on any outstanding debt or trust preferred securities. The Holding Company currently has sufficient liquid assets to meet these obligations. While the Holding Company has access to the capital markets, the ultimate sources of its liquidity are subsidiary
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service fees and dividends from the Bank, which are limited by applicable law and regulations. A South Carolina state-chartered bank is permitted to pay a dividend of up to 100% of its current year earnings without requesting approval of the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions, provided certain conditions are met. Holding Company liquidity is managed to a minimum of 15-months of anticipated cash expenditures after considering all of its liquidity needs over this period.
Significant uses and sources of cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are as follows. See the consolidated statement of cash flows for further detail.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $202 million reflects net income of $177 million adjusted for non-cash transactions, partly offset by changes in other assets, other liabilities and loans held for sale. Significant non-cash transactions for the period included a $39.6 million provision for credit losses and net depreciation, amortization, and accretion of $31.5 million.
Net cash used in investing activities of $310 million primarily consisted of purchases of AFS securities totaling $1.07 billion and purchases of premises and equipment of $41.5 million. These uses of cash were partially offset by proceeds from securities sales, maturities and calls of $570 million and a net decrease in loans of $317 million, mostly resulting from the manufactured housing loan sale.
Net cash used in financing activities of $155 million mostly consisted of a net decrease in deposits of $58.3 million and dividends paid on common and preferred stock of $88.0 million.
In the opinion of management, our liquidity position at September 30, 2024 was sufficient to meet our expected cash flow requirements for the foreseeable future.

Capital Resources and Dividends
 
Shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2024 was $3.41 billion, an increase of $145 million from December 31, 2023 primarily due to year-to-date earnings and other comprehensive income, partially offset by dividends declared on common and preferred stock.

The following table shows capital ratios, as calculated under applicable regulatory guidelines, at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, capital levels remained characterized as “well-capitalized” under regulatory requirements in effect at the time. Additional information related to capital ratios is provided in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements.

Table 20 - Capital Ratios
United Community Banks, Inc.
(Consolidated)
United Community Bank
MinimumWell-
Capitalized
Minimum Capital Plus Capital Conservation BufferSeptember 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Risk-based ratios:
CET1 capital4.5 %6.5 %7.0 %13.07 %12.16 %13.06 %12.22 %
Tier 1 capital6.0 8.0 8.5 13.53 12.60 13.06 12.22 
Total capital8.0 10.0 10.5 15.31 14.49 14.08 13.23 
Leverage ratio4.0 5.0 N/A9.99 9.47 9.62 9.17 

Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices
 
A bank’s asset and liability structure is substantially different from that of an industrial firm in that primarily all assets and liabilities of a bank are monetary in nature with relatively little investment in fixed assets or inventories. Inflation has an important effect on the growth of total assets and the resulting need to increase equity capital at higher than normal rates in order to maintain an appropriate equity to assets ratio.
 
Management believes the effect of inflation on financial results depends on our ability to react to changes in interest rates, and by such reaction, reduce the inflationary effect on performance. We have an asset/liability management program to manage interest rate sensitivity. In addition, periodic reviews of banking services and products are conducted to adjust pricing in view of current and expected costs.
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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
 
There have been no material changes in our market risk as of September 30, 2024 from that presented in our 2023 10-K. Our interest rate sensitivity position at September 30, 2024 is set forth in Table 18 in MD&A of this Report and incorporated herein by this reference.
 
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

    (a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of September 30, 2024. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report.

    (b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION 

Item 5. Other Information

On September 11, 2024, Lynn Harton, our President and Chief Executive Officer, entered into a 10b5-1 trading arrangement with a brokerage firm, intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), providing for the sale of 35,000 shares of United common stock beginning February 7, 2025 and continuing until February 28, 2025, or such earlier time as all shares covered by the trading arrangement are sold.

On September 13, 2024, Rich Bradshaw, President and Chief Banking Officer of United Community Bank, entered into a 10b5-1 trading arrangement with a brokerage firm, intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), providing for the sale of approximately $50,000 of United common stock during each of five designated periods of time between January 24, 2025 and February 23, 2026.

No other director or officer of the Company adopted, modified or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K during the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Item 6. Exhibits

(d)     Exhibits. See Exhibit Index below.

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
 
 
 
101
Interactive data files for United Community Bank, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited); (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited); (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited); (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited); (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited); and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
104
The cover page from United Community Bank’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (formatted in Inline XBRL and included in Exhibit 101)


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Signatures
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.
  
 /s/ H. Lynn Harton
 H. Lynn Harton
 President and Chief Executive Officer
 (Principal Executive Officer)
  
 /s/ Jefferson L. Harralson
 Jefferson L. Harralson
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial Officer)
  
 /s/ Alan H. Kumler
 Alan H. Kumler
 Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
 (Principal Accounting Officer)
  
 
Date: November 8, 2024
 

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Document

Exhibit 31.1
 
I, H. Lynn Harton, certify that:
 
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of United Community Banks, Inc. (the “Registrant”);
 
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15(f) and 15d - 15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
Date: November 8, 2024
 /s/ H. Lynn Harton
H. Lynn Harton
  President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant
 
 


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Exhibit 31.2
 
I, Jefferson L. Harralson, certify that:
 
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of United Community Banks, Inc. (the “Registrant”);
 
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15(f) and 15d - 15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. 
 
Date: November 8, 2024
 /s/ Jefferson L. Harralson
  Jefferson L. Harralson
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant


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Exhibit 32
 
CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
In connection with the Quarterly Report of United Community Banks, Inc. (“United”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of United certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of United.
 /s/ H. Lynn Harton
 Name: H. Lynn Harton
 Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:November 8, 2024
  
 /s/ Jefferson L. Harralson
 Name: Jefferson L. Harralson
 Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 Date:November 8, 2024