Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)40
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)41
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)42
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)43
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)45
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)46
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies46
Note 2 - Securities47
Note 3 - Loans and Leases50
Note 4 - Credit Quality and the Allowance for Credit Losses50
Note 5 - Mortgage Banking and Other61
Note 6 - Variable Interest Entities63
Note 7 - Borrowed Funds65
Note 8 - Derivatives67
Note 9 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)70
Note 10 - Stockholders’ Equity71
Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies72
Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements74
Note 13 - Noninterest Income79
Note 14 - Other Operating Expense80
Note 15 - Earnings Per Share80
Note 16 - Business Operating Segments80

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(dollars in millions, except par value)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks(1)$979$1,794
Interest-bearing cash and due from banks9,9369,834
Interest-bearing deposits in banks(1)648405
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value (including $155 and $110 pledged to creditors, respectively)(2)32,83529,777
Debt securities held to maturity (fair value of $8,067 and $8,350, respectively, and including $84 and $204 pledged to creditors, respectively)(2)8,7389,184
Loans held for sale, at fair value614676
Other loans held for sale49103
Loans and leases141,632145,959
Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses(2,079)(2,098)
Net loans and leases(1)139,553143,861
Derivative assets586440
Premises and equipment, net862895
Bank-owned life insurance3,3463,291
Goodwill8,1878,188
Other intangible assets(3)137157
Other assets(1)13,23613,359
TOTAL ASSETS$219,706$221,964
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing$35,978$37,107
Interest-bearing139,210140,235
Total deposits175,188177,342
Short-term borrowed funds15505
Derivative liabilities1,0121,562
Long-term borrowed funds(1)13,94413,467
Other liabilities(1)4,6154,746
TOTAL LIABILITIES194,774197,622
Commitments and Contingencies (refer to Note 11)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock:
$25.00 par value,100,000,000 shares authorized; 2,150,000 and 2,050,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively2,1122,014
Common stock:
$0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 649,634,774 shares issued and 445,216,549 shares outstanding at September 30, 2024 and 647,829,720 shares issued and 466,418,055 shares outstanding at December 31, 202366
Additional paid-in capital22,32722,250
Retained earnings10,2339,816
Treasury stock, at cost, 204,418,225 and 181,411,665 shares at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively(6,820)(5,986)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(2,926)(3,758)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY24,93224,342
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$219,706$221,964

(1) Includes amounts in consolidated VIEs. See Note 6 for additional information.

(2) Includes only collateral pledged by the Company where counterparties have the right to sell or pledge the collateral.

(3) Excludes MSRs, which are reported in Other assets.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions, except per share data)2024202320242023
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans and leases$1,976$2,166$6,038$6,345
Interest and fees on loans held for sale18204555
Interest and fees on other loans held for sale181125
Investment securities4232901,239823
Interest-bearing deposits in banks121111391280
Total interest income2,5392,5957,7247,528
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits9908982,9422,171
Short-term borrowed funds381436
Long-term borrowed funds177167547568
Total interest expense1,1701,0733,5032,775
Net interest income1,3691,5224,2214,753
Provision (benefit) for credit losses172172525516
Net interest income after provision (benefit) for credit losses1,1971,3503,6964,237
NONINTEREST INCOME:
Service charges and fees109105311306
Capital markets fees9467346232
Card fees9374271226
Wealth fees(1)7663219191
Mortgage banking fees4669149185
Foreign exchange and derivative products3648111140
Letter of credit and loan fees4543130126
Securities gains, net951419
Other income24185158
Total noninterest income5324921,6021,483
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits6476591,9831,932
Equipment and software194191576541
Outside services146160469513
Occupancy108107335367
Other operating expense164176555542
Total noninterest expense1,2591,2933,9183,895
Income before income tax expense4705491,3801,825
Income tax expense88119272406
NET INCOME$382$430$1,108$1,419
Net income available to common stockholders$344$400$1,005$1,332
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic446,561,996469,481,085453,993,833478,073,507
Diluted449,913,467471,183,719456,461,330479,733,008
Per common share information:
Basic earnings$0.77$0.85$2.21$2.79
Diluted earnings0.770.852.202.78

(1) See Note 1 for information regarding updates to the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the second quarter of 2024.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Net income$382$430$1,108$1,419
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedge derivatives arising during the period, net of income taxes of $163, ($78), ($30), and ($193), respectively450(248)(84)(580)
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses on cash flow hedge derivatives included in net income, net of income taxes of $73, $37, $189, and $105, respectively203120522315
Net unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities arising during the period, net of income taxes of $179, ($189), $114, and ($160), respectively541(578)339(490)
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes of $5, $7, $14, and $21, respectively13234263
Defined benefit plans:
Actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, net of income taxes of $—, $—, $1, and $—, respectively——4—
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss to net income, net of income taxes of $1, $2, $3, and $4, respectively2399
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes1,209(680)832(683)
Total comprehensive income (loss)$1,591($250)$1,940$736

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
(dollars and shares in millions)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at July 1, 20232$2,014475$6$22,207$9,655($5,734)($4,563)$23,585
Dividends declared - common stock—————(199)——(199)
Dividends declared - preferred stock—————(30)——(30)
Treasury stock purchased——(9)———(250)—(250)
Share repurchase excise tax——————(2)—(2)
Share-based compensation plans————17———17
Employee stock purchase plan————7———7
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income—————430——430
Other comprehensive income (loss)———————(680)(680)
Total comprehensive income (loss)—————430—(680)(250)
Balance at September 30, 20232$2,014466$6$22,231$9,856($5,986)($5,243)$22,878
Balance at July 1, 20242$2,112453$6$22,299$10,079($6,492)($4,135)$23,869
Dividends declared - common stock—————(190)——(190)
Dividends declared - preferred stock—————(38)——(38)
Treasury stock purchased——(8)———(325)—(325)
Share repurchase excise tax——————(3)—(3)
Share-based compensation plans————21———21
Employee stock purchase plan————7———7
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income—————382——382
Other comprehensive income (loss)———————1,2091,209
Total comprehensive income (loss)—————382—1,2091,591
Balance at September 30, 20242$2,112445$6$22,327$10,233($6,820)($2,926)$24,932

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
(dollars and shares in millions)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at January 1, 20232$2,014492$6$22,142$9,159($5,071)($4,560)$23,690
Dividends declared - common stock—————(609)——(609)
Dividends declared - preferred stock—————(87)——(87)
Treasury stock purchased——(29)———(906)—(906)
Share repurchase excise tax——————(9)—(9)
Share-based compensation plans——3—68———68
Employee stock purchase plan————21———21
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle—————(26)——(26)
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income—————1,419——1,419
Other comprehensive income (loss)———————(683)(683)
Total comprehensive income (loss)—————1,419—(683)736
Balance at September 30, 20232$2,014466$6$22,231$9,856($5,986)($5,243)$22,878
Balance at January 1, 20242$2,014466$6$22,250$9,816($5,986)($3,758)$24,342
Dividends declared - common stock—————(581)——(581)
Dividends declared - preferred stock—————(103)——(103)
Preferred stock issued—391——————391
Preferred stock redemption—(293)———(7)——(300)
Treasury stock purchased——(23)———(825)—(825)
Share repurchase excise tax——————(9)—(9)
Share-based compensation plans——2—57———57
Employee stock purchase plan————20———20
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income—————1,108——1,108
Other comprehensive income (loss)———————832832
Total comprehensive income (loss)—————1,108—8321,940
Balance at September 30, 20242$2,112445$6$22,327$10,233($6,820)($2,926)$24,932

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)20242023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$1,108$1,419
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net change due to operating activities:
Provision (benefit) for credit losses525516
Net change in loans held for sale, at fair value6225
Depreciation, amortization and accretion374352
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)(50)(61)
Share-based compensation7673
Net gain on sale of assets(14)(19)
Net (increase) decrease in other assets(14)(732)
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities(549)718
Net change due to operating activities1,5182,291
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment securities:
Purchases of debt securities available for sale(6,497)(5,576)
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of debt securities available for sale2,1121,481
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale2,0802,429
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of debt securities held to maturity501597
Net (increase) decrease in interest-bearing deposits in banks(243)(21)
Purchases of loans(517)—
Sales of loans1862,628
Net (increase) decrease in loans and leases3,8603,790
Capital expenditures, net(74)(124)
Other(29)(181)
Net change due to investing activities1,3795,023
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in deposits(2,154)(2,527)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowed funds(490)229
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowed funds13,18521,233
Repayments of long-term borrowed funds(12,741)(19,766)
Treasury stock purchased(825)(906)
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock391—
Redemption of preferred stock(300)—
Dividends paid to common stockholders(581)(609)
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders(96)(89)
Other1(26)
Net change due to financing activities(3,610)(2,461)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents**(1)**(713)4,853
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period**(1)**11,62810,547
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period**(1)**$10,915$15,400
Non-cash items:
Transfer of loans from loans held for investment to loans held for sale$249$2,582
Loans securitized and transferred to AFS securities18168

(1) Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and interest-bearing cash and due from banks as reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and notes included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the interim period results presented. These unaudited interim financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

The unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Parent Company and its subsidiaries, including VIEs in which the Company is a primary beneficiary. Investments in VIEs in which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence are not consolidated. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

During the first quarter of 2024, the Company modified the presentation of its loans and leases portfolio to include leases in the commercial and industrial financing receivable class. Prior period results have been revised to conform to the new presentation. See Notes 3 and 4 for additional information relative to the Company’s loans and leases portfolio.

Effective for the second quarter of 2024, Trust and investment services fees was renamed to Wealth fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations to better reflect the broad range of wealth-related management fees and services provided to customers.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change include the determination of the ACL, fair value measurements and the evaluation and measurement of goodwill impairment.

Significant Accounting Policies

For further information regarding the Company’s significant accounting policies, see Note 1 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

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NOTE 2 - SECURITIES

The following table presents the major components of securities at amortized cost and fair value:

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in millions)Amortized Cost**(1)**Gross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueAmortized Cost**(1)**Gross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
U.S. Treasury and other$4,726$42($79)$4,689$4,493$26($139)$4,380
State and political subdivisions1——11——1
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities28,995135(1,480)27,65026,28945(1,857)24,477
Other/non-agency274—(13)261279—(24)255
Total mortgage-backed securities29,269135(1,493)27,91126,56845(1,881)24,732
Collateralized loan obligations234——234667—(3)664
Total debt securities available for sale, at fair value$34,230$177($1,572)$32,835$31,729$71($2,023)$29,777
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities$8,308$2($665)$7,645$8,696$9($818)$7,887
Total mortgage-backed securities8,3082(665)7,6458,6969(818)7,887
Asset-backed securities4301(9)422488—(25)463
Total debt securities held to maturity$8,738$3($674)$8,067$9,184$9($843)$8,350
Equity securities, at cost(2)$732$—$—$732$869$—$—$869
Equity securities, at fair value(2)203——203173——173

(1) Excludes portfolio level basis adjustments of $176 million and $60 million, respectively, for securities designated in active fair value hedge relationships at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

(2) Included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Accrued interest receivable on debt securities totaled $117 million and $125 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of September 30, 2024. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without incurring penalties.

Distribution of Maturities
(dollars in millions)1 Year or LessAfter 1 Year through 5 YearsAfter 5 Years through 10 YearsAfter 10 YearsTotal
Amortized cost:
U.S. Treasury and other$—$3,606$1,120$—$4,726
State and political subdivisions———11
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities—2,1081,32125,56628,995
Other/non-agency———274274
Collateralized loan obligations———234234
Total debt securities available for sale—5,7142,44126,07534,230
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities———8,3088,308
Asset-backed securities—430——430
Total debt securities held to maturity—430—8,3088,738
Total amortized cost of debt securities$—$6,144$2,441$34,383$42,968
Fair value:
U.S. Treasury and other$—$3,535$1,154$—$4,689
State and political subdivisions———11
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities—2,0601,28124,30927,650
Other/non-agency———261261
Collateralized loan obligations———234234
Total debt securities available for sale—5,5952,43524,80532,835
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities———7,6457,645
Asset-backed securities—422——422
Total debt securities held to maturity—422—7,6458,067
Total fair value of debt securities$—$6,017$2,435$32,450$40,902

Taxable interest income from investment securities as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was $423 million and $290 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $1.2 billion and $823 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following table presents realized gains and losses on the sale of securities:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Gains$9$9$14$27
Losses—(4)—(8)
Securities gains, net$9$5$14$19

The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities pledged:

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in millions)Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
Pledged against derivatives, to qualify for fiduciary powers, or to secure public and other deposits as required by law$6,528$6,080$5,619$5,305
Pledged as collateral for FHLB borrowing capacity237226242220
Pledged against repurchase agreements————

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The Company enters into security repurchase agreements with unrelated counterparties, which involve the transfer of a security from one party to another, and a subsequent transfer of substantially the same security back to the original party. These repurchase agreements are typically short-term in nature and are accounted for as secured borrowed funds in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognized no offsetting short-term receivables or payables associated with security repurchase agreements as of September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

Securitizations of mortgage loans retained in the investment portfolio were $48 million and $181 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Securitizations of mortgage loans retained in the investment portfolio were $65 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. These securitizations include a substantive guarantee by a third party. The guarantors were FNMA and FHLMC in 2024 and 2023. The debt securities received from the guarantors are classified as AFS.

Impairment

The Company evaluated its existing HTM portfolio as of September 30, 2024 and concluded that 95% of HTM securities met the zero expected credit loss criteria and, therefore, no ACL was recognized. Lifetime expected credit losses on the remainder of the HTM portfolio were determined to be insignificant based on the modeling of the Company’s credit loss position in the securities. The Company monitors the credit exposure through the use of credit quality indicators. For these securities, the Company uses external credit ratings or an internally derived credit rating when an external rating is not available. All securities were determined to be investment grade at September 30, 2024.

The following tables present AFS debt securities with fair values below their respective carrying values, separated by the duration the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

September 30, 2024
Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
(dollars in millions)Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
U.S. Treasury and other$—$—$3,310($79)$3,310($79)
State and political subdivisions——————
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities755(4)16,244(1,476)16,999(1,480)
Other/non-agency——260(13)260(13)
Total mortgage-backed securities755(4)16,504(1,489)17,259(1,493)
Collateralized loan obligations——————
Total$755($4)$19,814($1,568)$20,569($1,572)
December 31, 2023
Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
(dollars in millions)Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
U.S. Treasury and other$49$—$3,245($139)$3,294($139)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities2,939(24)16,398(1,833)19,337(1,857)
Other/non-agency——255(24)255(24)
Total mortgage-backed securities2,939(24)16,653(1,857)19,592(1,881)
Collateralized loan obligations56—607(3)663(3)
Total$3,044($24)$20,505($1,999)$23,549($2,023)

The Company does not currently have the intent to sell these debt securities, and it is not more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell these debt securities prior to recovery of their amortized cost bases. The Company has determined that credit losses are not expected to be incurred on the AFS debt securities identified with unrealized losses as of September 30, 2024. The unrealized losses on these debt securities reflect non-credit-related factors driven by changes in interest rates. Therefore, the Company has determined that these debt securities are not impaired.

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NOTE 3 - LOANS AND LEASES

Loans held for investment are reported at the amount of their outstanding principal, net of charge-offs, unearned income, deferred loan origination fees and costs, and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.

The following table presents loans and leases, excluding LHFS:

(dollars in millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Commercial and industrial$43,825$44,974
Commercial real estate27,98329,471
Total commercial71,80874,445
Residential mortgages32,37931,332
Home equity15,99215,040
Automobile5,5408,258
Education11,11811,834
Other retail4,7955,050
Total retail69,82471,514
Total loans and leases$141,632$145,959

Accrued interest receivable on loans and leases held for investment totaled $862 million and $875 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Loans pledged as collateral for FHLB borrowing capacity, primarily residential mortgages and home equity products, totaled $37.9 billion and $36.0 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Loans pledged as collateral to support the contingent ability to borrow at the FRB discount window, if necessary, were primarily comprised of education, commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate loans, and totaled $27.2 billion and $31.9 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Interest income on direct financing and sales-type leases is reported within interest and fees on loans and leases in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and was $11 million and $12 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, this interest income was $31 million and $36 million, respectively.

The following table presents the composition of LHFS:

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in millions)Residential Mortgages**(1)**Commercial**(2)**TotalResidential Mortgages**(1)**Commercial**(2)**Total
Loans held for sale at fair value$573$41$614$614$62$676
Other loans held for sale—4949—103103

(1) Residential mortgage LHFS at fair value are originated for sale.

(2) Commercial LHFS at fair value consist of loans managed by the Company’s commercial secondary loan desk. Other commercial LHFS primarily consist of loans associated with the Company’s syndication business.

NOTE 4 - CREDIT QUALITY AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company’s estimate of expected credit losses in its loan and lease portfolios is recorded in the ACL and considers extensive historical loss experience, including the impact of loss mitigation and restructuring programs that the Company offers to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, as well as projected loss severity as a result of loan default.

For a detailed discussion of the ACL reserve methodology and estimation techniques as of December 31, 2023, see Note 6 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K. There were no significant changes to the ACL reserve methodology during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

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The following table presents a summary of changes in the ACL for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)CommercialRetailTotalCommercialRetailTotal
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period$1,282$843$2,125$1,250$848$2,098
Charge-offs(106)(125)(231)(308)(377)(685)
Recoveries831392999128
Net charge-offs(98)(94)(192)(279)(278)(557)
Provision expense (benefit) for loans and leases3143146216322538
Allowance for loan and lease losses, end of period1,1878922,0791,1878922,079
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period1473418117545220
Provision expense (benefit) for unfunded lending commitments17926(11)(2)(13)
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, end of period1644320716443207
Total allowance for credit losses, end of period$1,351$935$2,286$1,351$935$2,286

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net charge-offs of $557 million and a provision for expected credit losses of $525 million resulted in a decrease of $32 million to the ACL.

As of September 30, 2024, the ACL economic forecast over a two-year reasonable and supportable period was consistent with December 31, 2023, with peak unemployment of approximately 5.1% and start-to-trough real GDP decline of approximately 0.4%. These forecasts reflect a mild recession over the two-year reasonable and supportable period.

The following table presents a summary of changes in the ACL for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)CommercialRetailTotalCommercialRetailTotal
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period$1,157$887$2,044$1,060$923$1,983
Charge-offs(74)(117)(191)(212)(339)(551)
Recoveries434381499113
Net charge-offs(70)(83)(153)(198)(240)(438)
Provision expense (benefit) for loans and leases14643189371164535
Allowance for loan and lease losses, end of period1,2338472,0801,2338472,080
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period2134225520750257
Provision expense (benefit) for unfunded lending commitments(21)4(17)(15)(4)(19)
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, end of period1924623819246238
Total allowance for credit losses, end of period$1,425$893$2,318$1,425$893$2,318

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company presents loan and lease portfolio segments and classes by credit quality indicator and vintage year and defines the vintage date for the purpose of this disclosure as the date of the most recent credit decision. Renewals are categorized as new credit decisions and reflect the renewal date as the vintage date, except for renewals of loans modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, or FDMs, which are presented in the original vintage.

The Company utilizes internal risk ratings to monitor credit quality for commercial loans and leases. For more information on these ratings see Note 6 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of commercial loans and leases by vintage date and internal risk rating as of September 30, 2024:

Term Loans and Leases by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(dollars in millions)20242023202220212020Prior to 2020Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Commercial and industrial
Pass$4,147$2,910$4,856$3,430$1,095$2,266$21,931$71$40,706
Special Mention6711042712738310—827
Substandard Accrual360259344151292950142,073
Nonaccrual—235517565486219
Total commercial and industrial4,1563,0645,2744,0621,2782,66123,2399143,825
Commercial real estate
Pass1,5991,3265,6955,8061,9904,6901,411422,521
Special Mention1—1,013428160485129—2,216
Substandard Accrual—63263474551,12113542,394
Nonaccrual——8638916352—852
Total commercial real estate1,6001,3327,1206,6192,6966,9311,677827,983
Total commercial
Pass5,7464,23610,5519,2363,0856,95623,3427563,227
Special Mention7711,117699187523439—3,043
Substandard Accrual3665856916061,4131,085184,467
Nonaccrual—2314155967005061,071
Total commercial$5,756$4,396$12,394$10,681$3,974$9,592$24,916$99$71,808

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of commercial loans and leases by vintage date and internal risk rating as of December 31, 2023:

Term Loans and Leases by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(dollars in millions)20232022202120202019Prior to 2019Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Commercial and industrial
Pass$3,694$6,512$5,331$1,445$1,147$2,299$21,033$53$41,514
Special Mention592213553050113368—1,196
Substandard Accrual8189337218125287792111,967
Nonaccrual1725445102536297
Total commercial and industrial3,7626,9946,0771,6971,3272,80122,2467044,974
Commercial real estate
Pass1,9065,7916,0622,5552,2943,8951,975824,486
Special Mention—71353922218326075—1,992
Substandard Accrual—277203469528939100—2,516
Nonaccrual1662231442383—477
Total commercial real estate1,9076,8476,8063,2693,1495,3322,153829,471
Total commercial
Pass5,60012,30311,3934,0003,4416,19423,0086166,000
Special Mention59934894252233373443—3,188
Substandard Accrual84665406876531,226892114,483
Nonaccrual21385627149340566774
Total commercial$5,669$13,841$12,883$4,966$4,476$8,133$24,399$78$74,445

For retail loans, the Company utilizes FICO credit scores and the loan’s payment and delinquency status to monitor credit quality. Management believes FICO scores are the strongest indicator of credit losses over the contractual life of the loan and assist management in predicting the borrower’s future payment performance. Scores are based on current and historical national industry-wide consumer level credit performance data.

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of retail loans by vintage date and current FICO score as of September 30, 2024:

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(dollars in millions)20242023202220212020Prior to 2020Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Residential mortgages
800+$884$1,295$3,276$5,165$2,962$3,952$—$—$17,534
740-7991,2689301,6592,2791,3592,009——9,504
680-739304292579702430988——3,295
620-679265712215184506——946
<6206357314795726——1,082
No FICO available(1)———1116——18
Total residential mortgages2,4882,6095,7098,4454,9318,197——32,379
Home equity
800+1—341805,4142045,707
740-799——221705,1022275,404
680-739——1—2782,8951853,161
620-679—141266734139947
<620—253165433264773
No FICO available(1)—————————
Total home equity131510735914,5781,01915,992
Automobile
800+—7242076222684——1,564
740-799—10148868522088——1,582
680-739—10239745814465——1,166
620-679—602142296740——610
<620—472102377351——618
No FICO available(1)—————————
Total automobile—3821,7292,371730328——5,540
Education
800+1843776651,5601,2911,544——5,621
740-799223379598850691859——3,600
680-73984159243276222358——1,342
620-6791948586054120——359
<62031221282465——153
No FICO available(1)12————31——43
Total education5259751,5852,7742,2822,977——11,118
Other retail
800+15010441191614491—835
740-7992281415022201490711,383
680-7391811204320151187711,268
620-67983652912943541557
<62019353516942361355
No FICO available(1)13—————384—397
Total other retail6744651988969473,24944,795
Total retail
800+1,2191,8484,4057,5104,4965,6745,90520431,261
740-7991,7191,5512,7973,8382,2913,0406,00922821,473
680-7395696731,2631,4568131,5003,77218610,232
620-6791282314274532167361,0881403,419
<620281313444312029116692652,981
No FICO available(1)25——1147384—458
Total retail$3,688$4,434$9,236$13,689$8,019$11,908$17,827$1,023$69,824

(1) Represents loans for which an updated FICO score was unavailable (e.g., due to recent profile changes).

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of retail loans by vintage date and current FICO score as of December 31, 2023:

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(dollars in millions)20232022202120202019Prior to 2019Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Residential mortgages
800+$889$3,067$5,172$3,117$1,131$3,125$—$—$16,501
740-7991,3331,9402,5601,4115921,625——9,461
680-739367631758466266873——3,361
620-6795413516590121445——1,010
<62094810495161561——978
No FICO available(1)1—21314——21
Total residential mortgages2,6535,8218,7615,1802,2746,643——31,332
Home equity
800+—4414915,0782225,404
740-799—1213824,7082415,038
680-73911125932,6932022,998
620-679—112877718137944
<620—2111080332230656
No FICO available(1)—————————
Total home equity19973042313,5291,03215,040
Automobile
800+815391,06236816247——2,259
740-7991346711,03837516552——2,435
680-73914757770825211839——1,841
620-679943163451126526——958
<620442322911006632——765
No FICO available(1)—————————
Total automobile5002,3353,4441,207576196——8,258
Education
800+2966711,6371,4186001,185——5,807
740-7993686941,050850369678——4,009
680-739143289333273134298——1,470
620-6793065685832107——360
<62051825231555——141
No FICO available(1)10—1——36——47
Total education8521,7373,1142,6221,1502,359——11,834
Other retail
800+1837038351618500—860
740-799258874645211996311,440
680-739214763939181197321,372
620-679118482319644192639
<62031351814422512357
No FICO available(1)71—1——373—382
Total other retail81131716415365543,47975,050
Total retail
800+1,4494,3517,9134,9391,9134,4665,57822230,831
740-7992,0933,3934,6962,6821,1502,4565,67124222,383
680-7398721,5741,8391,0325411,3143,66620411,042
620-6792965656022812326591,1371393,911
<620893354392332567305832322,897
No FICO available(1)18132350373—450
Total retail$4,817$10,219$15,492$9,169$4,095$9,675$17,008$1,039$71,514

(1) Represents loans for which an updated FICO score was unavailable (e.g., due to recent profile changes).

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The following tables present gross charge-offs by vintage date for the Company’s loan and lease portfolios:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Term Loans and Leases by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(dollars in millions)20242023202220212020Prior to 2020Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Commercial and industrial$—$—$15$22$1$15$32$—$85
Commercial real estate——12298102——223
Total commercial——16449911732—308
Residential mortgages—————4——4
Home equity—————38112
Automobile—52323749172
Education—26182146——93
Other retail251071228132—196
Total retail2517365330651492377
Total loans and leases$25$17$52$97$129$182$181$2$685
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Term Loans and Leases by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(dollars in millions)20232022202120202019Prior to 2019Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Commercial and industrial$—$1$32$4$1$24$35$—$97
Commercial real estate———511153——115
Total commercial—13255127735—212
Residential mortgages————12——3
Home equity—————26—8
Automobile—24311197——82
Education—312161035——76
Other retail3622768784—170
Total retail36495033285390—339
Total loans and leases$36$50$82$88$40$130$125$—$551

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Nonaccrual and Past Due Assets

The following tables present an aging analysis of accruing and nonaccrual loans and leases as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

September 30, 2024
Days Past Due and Accruing
(dollars in millions)Current30-5960-8990+NonaccrualTotalNonaccrual with no related ACL
Commercial and industrial$43,542$54$5$5$219$43,825$48
Commercial real estate26,96172831585227,98364
Total commercial70,50312688201,07171,808112
Residential mortgages31,923934814616932,379129
Home equity15,5919327—28115,992186
Automobile5,34710938—465,5405
Education10,989432525911,1182
Other retail4,65844311614,7951
Total retail68,50838216914961669,824323
Total$139,011$508$257$169$1,687$141,632$435
Guaranteed residential mortgages(1)$830$54$29$145$—$1,058$—
December 31, 2023
Days Past Due and Accruing
(dollars in millions)Current30-5960-8990+NonaccrualTotalNonaccrual with no related ACL
Commercial and industrial$44,591$62$18$6$297$44,974$30
Commercial real estate28,745150594047729,47171
Total commercial73,336212774677474,445101
Residential mortgages30,49928211825617731,332144
Home equity14,6408233—28515,040198
Automobile8,00514448—618,2587
Education11,732492322811,8343
Other retail4,899493429395,050—
Total retail69,77560625628759071,514352
Total$143,111$818$333$333$1,364$145,959$453
Guaranteed residential mortgages(1)$675$128$76$243$—$1,122$—

(1) Guaranteed residential mortgages represent loans fully or partially guaranteed by the FHA, VA, and USDA, and are included in the amounts presented for Residential mortgages.

At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had collateral-dependent residential mortgage and home equity loans totaling $529 million and $556 million, respectively, and collateral-dependent commercial loans totaling $607 million and $233 million, respectively.

The amortized cost basis of mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in-process was $319 million and $336 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Loan Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

The Company offers loan modifications, characterized as FDMs, to retail and commercial borrowers experiencing financial difficulty as a result of its loss mitigation activities that may result in a payment delay, interest rate reduction, term extension, principal forgiveness, or combination thereof. Payment delays consist of modifications that result in a delay of contractual amounts due greater than three months over a rolling 12-month period.

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Commercial loan modifications are offered on a case-by-case basis and generally include a payment delay, term extension and/or interest rate reduction. The Company does not typically offer principal forgiveness for commercial loans. Retail loan modifications are offered through structured loan modification programs, which are summarized below.

  • Forbearance programs provide borrowers experiencing some form of hardship a period of time during which their contractual payment obligations are suspended, resulting in a payment delay and/or term extension.

  • Other repayment plans are offered due to hardship and include an interest rate reduction and/or term extension designed to enable the borrower to return the loan to current status in an expeditious manner.

  • Settlement agreements may be executed with borrowers experiencing a long-term hardship or who are delinquent, resulting in principal forgiveness. Upon fulfillment of the terms of the settlement agreement, the unpaid principal amount is forgiven resulting in a charge-off of the outstanding principal balance.

  • Certain reorganization bankruptcy judgments may result in any one of the four modification types or some combination thereof.

The following tables present the period-end amortized cost of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, disaggregated by class of financing receivable and modification type. The modification type reflects the cumulative effect of all FDMs received during the indicated period.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DelayPrincipal ForgivenessInterest Rate Reduction and Term ExtensionTerm Extension and Payment DelayTotalTotal as a % of Loan Class**(1)**
Commercial and industrial$—$75$25$—$1$3$1040.24%
Commercial real estate—15623—67943401.22
Total commercial—23148—68974440.62
Residential mortgages1151—41220.07
Home equity21——4—70.04
Automobile————————
Education3116———200.18
Other retail5—————50.10
Total retail111717—81540.08
Total$11$248$65$—$76$98$4980.35%
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DelayPrincipal ForgivenessInterest Rate Reduction and Term ExtensionTerm Extension and Payment DelayTotalTotal as a % of Loan Class**(1)**
Commercial and industrial$—$148$47$—$—$1$1960.42%
Commercial real estate—131——3711690.57
Total commercial—27947—3723650.47
Residential mortgages225——6—330.11
Home equity11——1—30.02
Automobile————————
Education3—1———40.03
Other retail3—————30.06
Total retail9261—7—430.06
Total$9$305$48$—$44$2$4080.27%

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DelayPrincipal ForgivenessInterest Rate Reduction and Term ExtensionTerm Extension and Payment DelayInterest Rate Reduction, Term Extension and Payment DelayTotalTotal as a % of Loan Class**(1)**
Commercial and industrial$—$179$86$—$1$23$—$2890.66%
Commercial real estate—505100—130144—8793.14
Total commercial—684186—131167—1,1681.63
Residential mortgages4639—811860.27
Home equity32——9——140.09
Automobile—————————
Education9239————500.45
Other retail13——————130.27
Total retail296748—17111630.23
Total$29$751$234$—$148$168$1$1,3310.94%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DelayPrincipal ForgivenessInterest Rate Reduction and Term ExtensionTerm Extension and Payment DelayTotalTotal as a % of Loan Class**(1)**
Commercial and industrial$—$263$78$—$1$2$3440.74%
Commercial real estate—454——3714921.67
Total commercial—71778—3838361.08
Residential mortgages659——16—810.26
Home equity14——5—100.07
Automobile————————
Education7—2———90.07
Other retail8—————80.16
Total retail22632—21—1080.15
Total$22$780$80$—$59$3$9440.63%

(1) Represents the total amortized cost as of period-end divided by the period-end amortized cost of the corresponding loan class. Accrued interest receivable is excluded from amortized cost and is immaterial.

The following tables present the financial effect of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, disaggregated by class of financing receivable.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Weighted-Average Interest Rate Reduction**(1)**Weighted-Average Term Extension (in Months)****(1)Weighted-Average Payment Deferral**(1)**Amount of Principal Forgiven**(2)**
Commercial and industrial3.62%14$11$—
Commercial real estate4.3191—
Residential mortgages1.5294——
Home equity4.3251——
Automobile————
Education4.4424——
Other retail20.79——1

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Weighted-Average Interest Rate Reduction**(1)**Weighted-Average Term Extension (in Months)****(1)Weighted-Average Payment Deferral**(1)**Amount of Principal Forgiven**(2)**
Commercial and industrial2.32%17$—$—
Commercial real estate1.257——
Residential mortgages0.9847——
Home equity2.51133——
Automobile————
Education4.95———
Other retail18.86——1
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Weighted-Average Interest Rate Reduction**(1)**Weighted-Average Term Extension (in Months)****(1)Weighted-Average Payment Deferral**(1)**Amount of Principal Forgiven**(2)**
Commercial and industrial3.72%15$3$—
Commercial real estate2.83171—
Residential mortgages1.5992——
Home equity4.0375——
Automobile————
Education4.4224——
Other retail20.23——5
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Weighted-Average Interest Rate Reduction**(1)**Weighted-Average Term Extension (in Months)****(1)Weighted-Average Payment Deferral**(1)**Amount of Principal Forgiven**(2)**
Commercial and industrial2.95%14$1$—
Commercial real estate1.258——
Residential mortgages1.5548——
Home equity2.24127——
Automobile3.4720——
Education4.97———
Other retail18.45——4

(1) Weighted based on period-end amortized cost.

(2) Amounts are recorded as charge-offs.

The following tables present an aging analysis of the period-end amortized cost of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the twelve month period ending September 30, 2024 and the nine month period ending September 30, 2023, disaggregated by class of financing receivable. A loan in a forbearance or repayment plan is reported as past due according to its contractual terms until contractually modified. Subsequent to modification, it is reported as past due based on its restructured terms.

September 30, 2024
Days Past Due and Accruing
(dollars in millions)Current30-5960-8990+NonaccrualTotal
Commercial and industrial$211$35$1$—$54$301
Commercial real estate5903063—287970
Total commercial8016564—3411,271
Residential mortgages73641612111
Home equity11———819
Automobile——————
Education341——3570
Other retail1211—115
Total retail130851656215
Total$931$73$69$16$397$1,486

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September 30, 2023
Days Past Due and Accruing
(dollars in millions)Current30-5960-8990+NonaccrualTotal
Commercial and industrial$262$—$—$—$82$344
Commercial real estate26255——175492
Total commercial52455——257836
Residential mortgages52—5131181
Home equity3———710
Automobile——————
Education8———19
Other retail61——18
Total retail69151320108
Total$593$56$5$13$277$944

The following tables present the period-end amortized cost of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that defaulted during the period presented and were modified within the previous 12 months preceding the default, disaggregated by class of financing receivable and modification type. The modification type reflects the cumulative effect of all FDMs at the time of default. A loan is considered to be in default if, subsequent to modification, it becomes 90 or more days past due or is placed on nonaccrual status.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DelayTerm Extension and Payment DelayTotal
Commercial and industrial$1$3$—$15$19
Commercial real estate—7521—96
Total commercial1782115115
Residential mortgages—11——11
Home equity—————
Automobile—————
Education1———1
Other retail1———1
Total retail211——13
Total$3$89$21$15$128
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DelayInterest Rate Reduction and Term ExtensionTotal
Commercial and industrial$—$—$—$—$—
Commercial real estate—41——41
Total commercial—41——41
Residential mortgages16—512
Home equity—1—23
Automobile—————
Education——1—1
Other retail—————
Total retail171716
Total$1$48$1$7$57

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DelayInterest Rate Reduction and Term ExtensionTerm Extension and Payment DelayTotal
Commercial and industrial$1$3$—$—$15$19
Commercial real estate—14121——162
Total commercial114421—15181
Residential mortgages—2211125
Home equity———1—1
Automobile——————
Education4—12——16
Other retail1————1
Total retail522132143
Total$6$166$34$2$16$224
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionPayment DelayInterest Rate Reduction and Term ExtensionTotal
Commercial and industrial$—$3$—$—$3
Commercial real estate—67——67
Total commercial—70——70
Residential mortgages16—512
Home equity—1—23
Automobile—————
Education——1—1
Other retail—————
Total retail171716
Total$1$77$1$7$86

Unfunded commitments related to loans modified during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $75 million at September 30, 2024. Unfunded commitments related to loans modified during the year ended December 31, 2023 were $221 million at December 31, 2023.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Company’s lending activity is geographically well diversified with an emphasis in our core markets located in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. Generally, loans are collateralized by assets including real estate, inventory, accounts receivable, other personal property and investment securities. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no material concentration risks within the commercial or retail loan portfolios. Exposure to credit losses arising from lending transactions may fluctuate with fair values of collateral supporting loans, which may not perform according to contractual agreements. The Company’s policy is to collateralize loans to the extent necessary; however, unsecured loans are also granted on the basis of the financial strength of the applicant and the facts surrounding the transaction.

NOTE 5 - MORTGAGE BANKING AND OTHER SERVICED LOANS

The Company sells residential mortgages into the secondary market and retains no beneficial interest in these sales, but may retain the servicing rights for the loans sold. The Company may exercise its option to repurchase eligible government guaranteed residential mortgages or may be obligated to subsequently repurchase a loan if the purchaser discovers a representation or warranty violation such as noncompliance with eligibility or servicing requirements, or customer fraud that should have been identified in a loan file review.

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The following table summarizes activity related to residential mortgage loans sold with servicing rights retained:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Cash proceeds from residential mortgage loans sold with servicing retained$2,137$3,270$5,432$7,358
Gain on sales(1)17194760
Contractually specified servicing, late and other ancillary fees(1)7976235230

(1) Reported in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans related to our MSRs was $96.1 billion and $97.4 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company manages the risk associated with changes in the value of the MSRs with an active economic hedging strategy, which includes the purchase of freestanding derivatives.

The following table summarizes changes in MSRs recorded using the fair value method:

As of and for the Three Months Ended September 30,As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Fair value as of beginning of the period$1,568$1,524$1,552$1,530
Amounts capitalized284771104
Changes in unpaid principal balance during the period(1)(46)(42)(135)(124)
Changes in fair value during the period(2)(49)9113110
Fair value at end of the period$1,501$1,620$1,501$1,620

(1) Represents changes in value of the MSRs due to i) passage of time including the impact from both regularly scheduled loan principal payments and partial

paydowns, and ii) loans that paid off during the period.

(2) Represents changes in value primarily driven by market conditions. These changes are recorded in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The fair value of MSRs is estimated by using the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected mortgage loan prepayment rates, discount rates, contractual servicing fee income, servicing costs, default rates, ancillary income, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market interest rates. The valuation does not attempt to forecast or predict the future direction of interest rates.

The sensitivity analysis below presents the impact of an immediate 10% and 20% adverse change in key economic assumptions to the current fair value of MSRs. These sensitivities are hypothetical, with the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs calculated independently without changing any other assumption. Changes in one factor may result in changes in another (e.g., changes in interest rates, which drive changes in prepayment rates, could result in changes in discount rates), which may amplify or counteract the sensitivities. The primary risk inherent in the Company’s MSRs is an increase in prepayments of the underlying mortgage loans serviced, which is largely dependent upon movements in market interest rates.

(dollars in millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Fair value$1,501$1,552
Weighted average life (years)8.38.8
Weighted average constant prepayment rate8.3%7.2%
Decline in fair value from 10% adverse change$40$37
Decline in fair value from 20% adverse change$76$71
Weighted average option adjusted spread634 bps630 bps
Decline in fair value from 10% adverse change$42$43
Decline in fair value from 20% adverse change$85$87

The Company has mortgage banking derivatives, which include commitments to originate mortgages held for sale, certain loan sale agreements, and other financial instruments that meet the definition of a derivative. Refer to Note 8 for additional information.

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Other Serviced Loans

The Company engages in other servicing relationships from time to time. The following table presents the unpaid principal balance of other serviced loans:

(dollars in millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Education$437$502
Commercial and industrial(1)9594

(1) Represents the government guaranteed portion of SBA loans sold to outside investors.

NOTE 6 - VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

The Company, in the normal course of business, engages in a variety of activities with entities that are considered VIEs, as defined by GAAP, with its variable interest arising from contractual, ownership or other monetary interests in the entity. A VIE typically does not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties.

For more details regarding the Company’s involvement with VIEs see Note 11 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

Consolidated VIEs

The Company has consolidated VIEs related to secured borrowings collateralized by auto loans. The following table summarizes the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for the Company’s consolidated VIEs:

(dollars in millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets:
Cash and due from banks$—$13
Interest-bearing deposits in banks209106
Net loans and leases4,4323,194
Other assets2614
Total assets$4,667$3,327
Liabilities:
Long-term borrowed funds$3,801$2,692
Other liabilities108
Total liabilities$3,811$2,700

Secured Borrowings

The Company utilizes a portion of its auto loan portfolio to support certain secured borrowing arrangements, which provide a source of funding for the Company and involves the transfer of auto loans to bankruptcy remote special purpose entities (“SPEs”). These SPEs then issue asset-backed notes to third-parties collateralized by the transferred loans.

The assets of a particular VIE are the primary source of funds to settle its obligations. Creditors of these VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company. The performance of the loans transferred to the SPEs is the most significant driver impacting the economic performance of the VIEs.

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Unconsolidated VIEs

The Company is involved with various VIEs that are not consolidated including lending to special purpose entities, investments in asset-backed securities and investments in entities that sponsor affordable housing, renewable energy and economic development projects. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss resulting from its involvement with these entities is limited to the balance sheet carrying amount of its investments, unfunded commitments, and the outstanding principal balance of loans to special purpose entities.

A summary of these investments is presented below:

(dollars in millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Lending to special purpose entities included in loans and leases$3,988$4,760
LIHTC investments included in other assets2,4832,444
LIHTC unfunded commitments included in other liabilities9751,025
Asset-backed investments included in HTM securities430488
Renewable energy investments included in other assets268314
NMTC investments included in other assets23

Lending to Special Purpose Entities

The Company provides lending facilities to third-party sponsored special purpose entities. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the lending facilities had undrawn commitments to extend credit of $3.1 billion and $2.7 billion, respectively. For more information on commitments to extend credit see Note 11.

Asset-backed securities

The Company’s investments in asset-backed securities are collateralized by education loans sold to a third-party sponsored VIE. The Company acts as the primary servicer for the sold loans and receives a servicing fee. A third-party servicer is responsible for all loans that become significantly delinquent.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit Partnerships

The purpose of the Company’s LIHTC investments is to assist in achieving the goals of the Community Reinvestment Act and to earn an adequate return of capital.

Renewable Energy Entities

The Company’s investments in certain renewable energy entities provide benefits from government incentives and other tax attributes (e.g., tax depreciation).

Contingent commitments related to the Company’s renewable energy investments were $61 million at September 30, 2024, and are expected to be paid in varying amounts through 2026. These payments are contingent upon the level of electricity production attained by the renewable energy entity relative to its targeted threshold and changes in the production tax credit rates set by the Internal Revenue Service.

New Markets Tax Credit Program

The Company participates in the NMTC program which provides a tax incentive for private sector investment into economic development projects and businesses located in low-income communities.

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The following table summarizes the impact to the Consolidated Statements of Operations relative to the Company’s tax credit programs for which it has elected to apply the proportional amortization method of accounting:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Tax credits recognized$99$76$290$250
Other tax benefits recognized21176855
Amortization(88)(71)(276)(237)
Net benefit (expense) included in income tax expense32228268
Other income1144
Allocated income (loss) on investments(3)(1)(9)(7)
Net benefit (expense) included in noninterest income(2)—(5)(3)
Net benefit (expense) included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(1)$30$22$77$65

(1) Includes the impact of tax credit investments when the election to apply the proportional amortization method was in effect during the periods presented. For 2024 and 2023, this includes LIHTC, renewable energy and NMTC investments.

The Company did not recognize impairment losses resulting from the forfeiture or ineligibility of income tax credits or other circumstances during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

NOTE 7 - BORROWED FUNDS

Short-term borrowed funds

Short-term borrowed funds were $15 million and $505 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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Long-term borrowed funds

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s long-term borrowed funds:

(dollars in millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Parent Company:
3.750% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due July 2024$—$90
4.023% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due October 20241717
4.350% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due August 2025133133
4.300% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due December 2025336336
2.850% fixed-rate senior unsecured notes, due July 2026499499
5.841% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due January 20301,245—
2.500% fixed-rate senior unsecured notes, due February 2030299298
3.250% fixed-rate senior unsecured notes, due April 2030747746
3.750% fixed-rate reset subordinated debt, due February 20316969
4.300% fixed-rate reset subordinated debt, due February 2031135135
4.350% fixed-rate reset subordinated debt, due February 20316060
5.718% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due July 20321,243—
2.638% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due September 2032568563
6.645% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due April 2035745—
5.641% fixed-rate reset subordinated debt, due May 2037398398
CBNA’s Global Note Program:
2.250% senior unsecured notes, due April 2025749749
4.119% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due May 2025(1)—649
6.064% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due October 2025600599
5.284% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due January 2026350349
3.750% senior unsecured notes, due February 2026491483
4.575% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due August 2028798798
Additional Borrowings by CBNA and Other Subsidiaries:
Federal Home Loan Bank advances, 4.864% weighted average rate, due through 2043(2)5533,786
Secured borrowings, 5.785% weighted average rate, due through 2030(2)(3)3,8872,692
Other2218
Total long-term borrowed funds$13,944$13,467

(1) Notes were redeemed on May 23, 2024.

(2) Rate disclosed reflects the weighted average rate as of September 30, 2024.

(3) Collateralized by loans. See Note 6 for additional information.

At September 30, 2024, the Company’s long-term borrowed funds include principal balances of $14.0 billion, unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts of $90 million, and hedging basis adjustments of ($8) million. At December 31, 2023, the Company’s long-term borrowed funds include principal balances of $13.6 billion, unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts of $74 million, and hedging basis adjustments of ($17) million. See Note 8 for further information about the Company’s hedging of certain long-term borrowed funds.

Advances, lines of credit and letters of credit from the FHLB are collateralized primarily by residential mortgages and home equity products sufficient to satisfy the collateral maintenance level established by the FHLB. The utilized FHLB borrowing capacity, primarily for advances and letters of credit, was $5.5 billion and $9.2 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company’s available FHLB borrowing capacity was $20.4 billion and $15.9 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company can also borrow from the FRB discount window to meet short-term liquidity requirements. Collateral, including certain loans, is pledged to support this borrowing capacity. At September 30, 2024, the Company’s unused secured borrowing capacity was approximately $72.3 billion, which includes unencumbered securities, FHLB borrowing capacity, and FRB discount window capacity.

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The following table presents a summary of maturities for the Company’s long-term borrowed funds at September 30, 2024:

(dollars in millions)Parent CompanyCBNA and Other SubsidiariesConsolidated
Year
2024$17$—$17
20254691,4761,945
20264992,8313,330
2027—88
2028—2,6962,696
2029 and thereafter5,5094395,948
Total$6,494$7,450$13,944

NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVES

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into derivative transactions to meet the financing and hedging needs of its customers and reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. These transactions include interest rate swap contracts, interest rate options, foreign exchange contracts, residential loan commitment rate locks, interest rate future contracts, swaptions, certain commodities, forward commitments to sell TBAs, forward sale contracts and purchase options. The Company does not use derivatives for speculative purposes. Information regarding the valuation methodology and inputs used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments is described in Note 20 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

The following table presents derivative instruments included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in millions)Notional AmountDerivative AssetsDerivative LiabilitiesNotional AmountDerivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts$58,145$327$50$86,895$173$44
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts183,770338690185,9932911,105
Foreign exchange contracts31,57937130632,528434378
Commodities contracts1,1365364761,251685640
TBA contracts3,3573122,337316
Other contracts853695497—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments220,6951,2541,493222,6581,4202,139
Total gross derivatives278,8401,5811,543309,5531,5932,183
Less: Gross amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets(1)(405)(405)(471)(471)
Less: Cash collateral applied(1)(590)(126)(682)(150)
Total net derivatives presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets$586$1,012$440$1,562

(1) Amounts represent the impact of enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to net settle positive and negative positions, as well as collateral paid and received.

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The Company’s derivative transactions are internally divided into three sub-groups: institutional, customer facilitation and residential loan. Certain derivative transactions within these sub-groups are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges, as described below:

Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments

The Company’s institutional derivatives qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The net interest accruals on interest rate swaps designated in a fair value or cash flow hedge relationship are treated as an adjustment to interest income or interest expense of the item being hedged. All hedging relationships are formally documented at inception, as well as risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking various accounting hedges. In addition, the effectiveness of hedge relationships is monitored during the duration of the hedge period. The methods utilized to assess hedge effectiveness vary based on the hedge relationship and each relationship is monitored to ensure that management’s initial intent continues to be satisfied. Hedge accounting treatment is discontinued when the derivative is terminated or when it is determined that a derivative is not expected to be, or has ceased to be, effective as a hedge. Changes in the fair value of a derivative are reflected in earnings after termination of the hedge relationship.

Fair Value Hedges

In a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of both the derivative instrument and the hedged asset or liability attributable to the risk being hedged are recognized in the same income statement line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when the changes in fair value occur. The Company has entered into fair value hedges to manage interest rate risk within its AFS securities and long-term borrowed funds portfolios.

The following table presents the effect of fair value hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and the respective line items affected for each hedged item:

Location and Amount of Gains (Losses) Recognized
Interest IncomeInterest Expense
(dollars in millions)Investment SecuritiesLong-Term Borrowed Funds
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Gains (losses) on fair value hedges recognized on:
Hedged items$302($8)
Derivatives(306)8
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives34(4)
Total net interest income recognized on fair value hedges$30($4)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Gains (losses) on fair value hedges recognized on:
Hedged items($16)$1
Derivatives16(1)
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives3(4)
Total net interest income recognized on fair value hedges$3($4)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Gains (losses) on fair value hedges recognized on:
Hedged items$128($8)
Derivatives(127)8
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives87(11)
Total net interest income recognized on fair value hedges$88($11)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Gains (losses) on fair value hedges recognized on:
Hedged items($28)$—
Derivatives28—
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives4(12)
Total net interest income recognized on fair value hedges$4($12)

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The following table reflects amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets related to cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges:

(dollars in millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Debt securities available for sale**(1)**Long-term borrowed fundsDebt securities available for sale**(1)**Long-term borrowed funds
Carrying amount of hedged assets$10,510$—$7,253$—
Carrying amount of hedged liabilities—491—483
Cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments included in the carrying amount of the hedged items176(8)60(17)

(1) Includes the amortized cost basis of closed portfolios used to designate hedging relationships under the portfolio layer method. The hedged item is a layer of the closed portfolio which is expected to be remaining at the end of the hedging relationship. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolios used in these hedging relationships was $6.7 billion and $5.9 billion, respectively, including associated cumulative basis adjustments of $95 million and $39 million, respectively. The amount of the designated hedging instruments was $4.8 billion and $4.0 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Cash Flow Hedges

In a cash flow hedge the entire change in the fair value of the interest rate swap included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is initially recorded in OCI and is subsequently reclassified from AOCI into earnings in the period during which the hedged item affects earnings.

The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements designed to hedge a portion of its floating-rate assets and liabilities. All of these swaps are deemed highly effective cash flow hedges. From time to time, the Company may also enter into certain interest rate option agreements that utilize interest rate floors and/or caps. Option premiums paid and received are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and are amortized over the life of the instruments.

The following table presents the pre-tax net gains (losses) recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Pre-tax net gains (losses) recognized in OCI$613($326)($114)($773)
Pre-tax net gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into interest income(276)(156)(711)(420)
Pre-tax net gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into interest expense—(1)——

Using the September 30, 2024 interest rate curve the Company estimates that $621 million in pre-tax net losses related to cash flow hedge strategies will be reclassified from AOCI to net interest income over the next 12 months. These losses could differ from amounts recognized due to changes in interest rates, hedge de-designations or the addition of other hedges after September 30, 2024.

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments

The Company offers derivatives to customers in connection with their risk management needs consisting primarily of interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity contracts. Market risk exposure from customer transactions is primarily managed by entering into a variety of hedging transactions with third-party dealers. Gains and losses on customer-related derivatives are reported in foreign exchange and derivatives products in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Residential mortgage loans that will be sold in the secondary market and the related loan commitments, which are considered derivatives, are accounted for at fair value. Forward contracts to sell mortgage-backed securities are utilized to hedge the fair value of the loans and related commitments. Gains and losses on the loans and related commitments, and the derivatives used to economically hedge them, are reported in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Residential MSRs are accounted for at fair value. Derivatives utilized to hedge the fair value of residential MSRs include interest rate futures, swaps, options, and forward contracts to purchase mortgage-backed securities. Gains and losses on residential MSRs and the related derivatives are reported in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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The following table presents the effect of economic hedges on noninterest income:

Amounts Recognized in Noninterest Income for the
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Economic hedge type:
Customer interest rate contracts$474($448)($209)($1,028)Foreign exchange and derivative products
Derivatives hedging interest rate risk(467)4602331,068Foreign exchange and derivative products
Customer foreign exchange contracts151(77)18(72)Foreign exchange and derivative products
Derivatives hedging foreign exchange risk(195)141(13)121Foreign exchange and derivative products
Customer commodity contracts(193)168(126)(401)Foreign exchange and derivative products
Derivatives hedging commodity price risk198(158)141430Foreign exchange and derivative products
Residential loan commitments9(21)2(39)Mortgage banking fees
Derivatives hedging residential loan commitments and mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value(24)30(15)45Mortgage banking fees
Derivative contracts used to hedge residential MSRs47(76)(9)(91)Mortgage banking fees
Total$—$19$22$33

NOTE 9 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables present the changes in the balances, net of income taxes, of each component of AOCI:

As of and for the Three Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesNet Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investment SecuritiesDefined Benefit PlansTotal AOCI
Balance at July 1, 2023($1,553)($2,643)($367)($4,563)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(248)(578)—(826)
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Operations120233146
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(128)(555)3(680)
Balance at September 30, 2023($1,681)($3,198)($364)($5,243)
Balance at July 1, 2024($1,302)($2,511)($322)($4,135)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications450541—991
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Operations203132218
Net other comprehensive income (loss)65355421,209
Balance at September 30, 2024($649)($1,957)($320)($2,926)
Primary location in the Consolidated Statements of Operations of amounts reclassified from AOCINet interest incomeSecurities gains, net and Net interest incomeOther operating expense

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As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesNet Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investment SecuritiesDefined Benefit PlansTotal AOCI
Balance at January 1, 2023($1,416)($2,771)($373)($4,560)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(580)(490)—(1,070)
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Operations315639387
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(265)(427)9(683)
Balance at September 30, 2023($1,681)($3,198)($364)($5,243)
Balance at January 1, 2024($1,087)($2,338)($333)($3,758)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(84)3394259
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Operations522429573
Net other comprehensive income (loss)43838113832
Balance at September 30, 2024($649)($1,957)($320)($2,926)
Primary location in the Consolidated Statements of Operations of amounts reclassified from AOCINet interest incomeSecurities gains, net and Net interest incomeOther operating expense

NOTE 10 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock

The following table summarizes the Company’s preferred stock:

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in millions, except per share data)Liquidation value per sharePreferred SharesCarrying AmountPreferred SharesCarrying Amount
Authorized ($25 par value per share)100,000,000100,000,000
Issued and outstanding:
Series B$1,000300,000$296300,000$296
Series C1,000300,000297300,000297
Series D1,000(1)——300,000(2)293
Series E1,000(1)450,000(3)437450,000437
Series F1,000400,000395400,000395
Series G1,000300,000296300,000296
Series H1,000(1)400,000(4)391——
Total2,150,000$2,1122,050,000$2,014

(1) Equivalent to $25 per depositary share.

(2) Represented by 12,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th interest in the Series D Preferred Stock.

(3) Represented by 18,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th interest in the Series E Preferred Stock.

(4) Represented by 16,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th interest in the Series H Preferred Stock.

On May 23, 2024, the Company issued $400 million, or 400,000 shares, of 7.375% fixed-rate non-cumulative perpetual Series H Preferred Stock, par value of $25.00 per share with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (the “Series H Preferred Stock”). As a result of this issuance, the Company received net proceeds of $391 million after underwriting fees and other expenses. The Series H Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and will not be subject to any sinking fund or other obligation of the Company. The Series H Preferred Stock is redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, on any dividend payment date on or after July 6, 2029 or, in whole but not in part, at any time within the 90 days following a regulatory capital treatment event at a redemption price equal to $1,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends. The Company may not redeem shares of the Series H Preferred Stock without the prior approval of the FRB or other appropriate federal banking agency as required under applicable capital rules. Except in limited circumstances or otherwise required by law, holders of the Series H Preferred Stock do not have any voting rights.

On July 8, 2024, the Company redeemed all outstanding shares of the 9.205% floating rate non-cumulative perpetual Series D Preferred Stock.

For further detail regarding the terms and conditions of the Company’s preferred stock, see Note 17 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

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Dividends

The following tables summarize the Company’s dividend activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions, except per share data)Dividends Declared per ShareDividends DeclaredDividends PaidDividends Declared per ShareDividends DeclaredDividends Paid
Common stock$0.42$190$190$0.42$199$199
Preferred stock
Series B$21.68$6$7$21.81$7$9
Series C22.076615.9344
Series D——715.8844
Series E12.506612.5066
Series F14.136614.1366
Series G10.003310.0033
Series H27.2511————
Total preferred stock$38$35$30$32
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions, except per share data)Dividends Declared per ShareDividends DeclaredDividends PaidDividends Declared per ShareDividends DeclaredDividends Paid
Common stock$1.26$581$581$1.26$609$609
Preferred stock
Series B$65.06$19$20$51.81$16$18
Series C60.54181647.811414
Series D39.66121747.631414
Series E37.50171737.501717
Series F42.38171742.381717
Series G30.009930.0099
Series H27.2511————
Total preferred stock$103$96$87$89

Treasury Stock

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company repurchased $825 million, or 23,006,560 shares, and $906 million, or 28,472,450 shares, respectively, of its outstanding common stock, which are held in treasury stock.

NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

A summary of outstanding off-balance sheet arrangements is presented below. For more information on these arrangements, see Note 19 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

(dollars in millions)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Commitments to extend credit$91,728$94,201
Letters of credit1,7961,977
Loans sold with recourse9696
Marketing rights1518
Risk participation agreements113
Total$93,646$96,295

Commitments to Extend Credit

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers in accordance with conditions contractually agreed upon in advance. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contract amounts are not necessarily indicative of future cash requirements.

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Letters of Credit

Letters of credit in the table above reflect commercial, standby financial and standby performance letters of credit. Financial and performance standby letters of credit are issued by the Company for the benefit of its customers. They are used as conditional guarantees of payment to a third party in the event the customer either fails to make specific payments (financial) or fails to complete a specific project (performance). The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of counterparty nonperformance in connection with the above instruments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Letters of credit are generally collateralized by cash, accounts receivable, inventory or investment securities. Credit risk associated with letters of credit is considered in determining the appropriate amount of allowances for unfunded commitments. Standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit are issued for terms of up to two years and one year, respectively.

Other Commitments

The Company has additional off-balance sheet arrangements that are summarized below:

  • Marketing Rights - During 2003, the Company entered into a 25-year agreement to acquire the naming and marketing rights of a baseball stadium in Pennsylvania.

  • Loans sold with recourse - the Company is an originator and servicer of residential mortgages and routinely sells such mortgage loans in the secondary market and to GSEs. In the context of such sales, the Company makes certain representations and warranties regarding the characteristics of the underlying loans and, as a result, may be contractually required to repurchase such loans or indemnify certain parties against losses for certain breaches of those representations and warranties. The Company also sells the government guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans to outside investors, for which it retains the servicing rights.

  • Risk Participation Agreements - RPAs are guarantees issued by the Company to other parties for a fee, whereby the Company agrees to participate in the credit risk of a derivative customer of the other party. The current amount of credit exposure is spread out over multiple counterparties. At September 30, 2024, the remaining terms on these RPAs ranged from less than one year to nine years.

Contingencies

The Company operates in a legal and regulatory environment that exposes it to potentially significant risks. A certain amount of litigation ordinarily results from the nature of the Company’s banking and other businesses. The Company is a party to legal proceedings, including class actions. The Company is also the subject of investigations, reviews, subpoenas, and regulatory matters arising out of its normal business operations which, in some instances, relate to concerns about fair lending, unfair and/or deceptive practices, and mortgage-related issues. In addition, the Company engages in discussions with relevant governmental and regulatory authorities on a regular and ongoing basis regarding various issues, and any issues discussed or identified may result in investigatory or other action being taken. Litigation and regulatory matters may result in settlements, damages, fines, penalties, public or private censure, increased costs, required remediation, restrictions on business activities, or other impacts on the Company.

In these disputes and proceedings, the Company contests liability and the amount of damages as appropriate. Given their complex nature, and based on the Company's experience, it may be years before some of these matters are finally resolved. Moreover, before liability can be reasonably estimated for a claim, numerous legal and factual issues may need to be examined, including through potentially lengthy discovery and determination of important factual matters, and by addressing novel or unsettled legal issues relevant to the proceedings in question. The Company cannot predict with certainty if, how, or when such claims will be resolved or what the eventual settlement, fine, penalty or other relief, if any, may be, particularly for claims that are at an early stage in their development or where claimants seek substantial or indeterminate damages. The Company recognizes a provision for a claim when, in the opinion of management after seeking legal advice, it is probable that a liability exists and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. In many proceedings, however, it is not possible to determine whether any loss is probable or to estimate the amount of any loss.

Based on information currently available, the advice of legal counsel and other advisers, and established reserves, management believes that the aggregate liabilities, if any, potentially arising from these proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTE 12 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company measures or monitors many of its assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is used on a recurring basis for assets and liabilities for which fair value is the required or elected measurement basis of accounting. Fair value is also used on a nonrecurring basis to evaluate assets for impairment or for disclosure purposes. Nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve the application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. Fair value measurement guidance is also applied to determine amounts reported for certain disclosures in this Note for assets and liabilities that are not required to be reported at fair value in the financial statements.

Fair Value Option

The Company elected to account for residential mortgage LHFS and certain commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate LHFS at fair value. The following table presents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of LHFS measured at fair value:

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in millions)Aggregate Fair ValueAggregate Unpaid PrincipalAggregate Fair Value Greater (Less) Than Aggregate Unpaid PrincipalAggregate Fair ValueAggregate Unpaid PrincipalAggregate Fair Value Greater (Less) Than Aggregate Unpaid Principal
Residential mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value$573$558$15$614$593$21
Commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate loans held for sale, at fair value4147(6)6269(7)

For more information on the election of the fair value option for these assets see Note 20 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company utilizes a variety of valuation techniques to measure its assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. For more information on the valuation techniques utilized to measure fair value on a recurring basis, see Note 20 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

Short-term investments

Short-term investments include corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities managed by the Company’s trading desks. U.S. Treasury securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as quoted prices in active markets are readily available. The fair value of corporate bonds is estimated using a combination of direct market quotes for a particular bond, or a comparable bond if recent market data is not available, and a discounted cash flow model that incorporates certain credit attributes of the bond issuer. External pricing services are utilized to corroborate the fair value of corporate bonds, which may result in an adjustment to the underlying bond’s valuation if price differences exceed certain thresholds. Corporate bonds are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy given the observable market inputs utilized to value these instruments. Short-term investments are included in interest-bearing deposits in banks in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Short-term borrowed funds

Short-term borrowed funds include short positions in corporate bonds held by the Company’s trading desks and are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. See “Short-term investments” above for more information regarding the valuation techniques utilized to value corporate bonds.

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The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value, including gross derivative assets and liabilities, on a recurring basis at September 30, 2024:

(dollars in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Debt securities available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities$27,911$—$27,911$—
Collateralized loan obligations234—234—
State and political subdivisions1—1—
U.S. Treasury and other4,6894,689——
Total debt securities available for sale32,8354,68928,146—
Loans held for sale, at fair value:
Residential loans held for sale573—573—
Commercial loans held for sale41—41—
Total loans held for sale, at fair value614—614—
Mortgage servicing rights1,501——1,501
Derivative assets:
Interest rate contracts665—665—
Foreign exchange contracts371—371—
Commodities contracts536—536—
TBA contracts3—3—
Other contracts6——6
Total derivative assets1,581—1,5756
Equity securities, at fair value(1)145145——
Short-term investments694029—
Total assets$36,745$4,874$30,364$1,507
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contracts$740$—$740$—
Foreign exchange contracts306—306—
Commodities contracts476—476—
TBA contracts12—12—
Other contracts9——9
Total derivative liabilities1,543—1,5349
Short-term borrowed funds15—15—
Total liabilities$1,558$—$1,549$9

(1) Excludes investments of $58 million included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient. These investments include capital contributions to private investment funds and have unfunded capital commitments of $24 million at September 30, 2024, which may be called at any time during prescribed time periods. The credit exposure is generally limited to the carrying amount of investments made and unfunded capital commitments.

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The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value, including gross derivative assets and liabilities, on a recurring basis at December 31, 2023:

(dollars in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Debt securities available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities$24,732$—$24,732$—
Collateralized loan obligations664—664—
State and political subdivisions1—1—
U.S. Treasury and other4,3804,380——
Total debt securities available for sale29,7774,38025,397—
Loans held for sale, at fair value:
Residential loans held for sale614—614—
Commercial loans held for sale62—62—
Total loans held for sale, at fair value676—676—
Mortgage servicing rights1,552——1,552
Derivative assets:
Interest rate contracts464—464—
Foreign exchange contracts434—434—
Commodities contracts685—685—
TBA contracts3—3—
Other contracts7——7
Total derivative assets1,593—1,5867
Equity securities, at fair value(1)115115——
Total assets$33,713$4,495$27,659$1,559
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contracts$1,149$—$1,149$—
Foreign exchange contracts378—378—
Commodities contracts640—640—
TBA contracts16—16—
Other contracts————
Total derivative liabilities2,183—2,183—
Total liabilities$2,183$—$2,183$—

(1) Excludes investments of $58 million included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient. These investments include capital contributions to private investment funds and have unfunded capital commitments of $28 million at December 31, 2023, which may be called at any time during prescribed time periods. The credit exposure is generally limited to the carrying amount of investments made and unfunded capital commitments.

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The following tables present a roll forward of the balance sheet amounts for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as Level 3:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Mortgage Servicing RightsOther Derivative ContractsMortgage Servicing RightsOther Derivative Contracts
Beginning balance$1,568$6$1,552$7
Issuances28187147
Settlements(1)(46)(27)(135)(50)
Changes in fair value during the period recognized in earnings(2)(49)—13(7)
Ending balance$1,501($3)$1,501($3)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Mortgage Servicing RightsOther Derivative ContractsMortgage Servicing RightsOther Derivative Contracts
Beginning balance$1,524$6$1,530$1
Issuances471710452
Settlements(1)(42)1(124)(11)
Changes in fair value during the period recognized in earnings(2)91(21)110(39)
Ending balance$1,620$3$1,620$3

(1) For MSRs, represents changes in value of the MSRs due to i) passage of time including the impact from both regularly scheduled loan principal payments and partial paydowns, and ii) loans that paid off during the period. For other derivative contracts, represents the closeout of interest rate lock commitments.

(2) Represents changes in value primarily driven by market conditions. These changes are recorded in mortgage banking fees and other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table presents quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs utilized to measure the fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities.

As of September 30, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Financial Instrument**(1)**Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average)Range (Weighted Average)
Mortgage servicing rightsDiscounted Cash FlowConstant prepayment rate6.81-18.55% CPR (8.30% CPR)6.70-14.55% CPR (7.23% CPR)
Option adjusted spread398-1,058 bps (634 bps)398-1,058 bps (630 bps)
Other derivative contractsInternal ModelPull through rate9.42-99.91% (81.65%)24.90-99.70% (80.34%)
MSR value(17.99)-162.51 bps (105.41 bps)(8.90)-141.24 bps (88.04 bps)

(1) Disclosures related to the fair value measurement of financial instruments deemed immaterial are not included.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is also used on a nonrecurring basis to evaluate certain assets for impairment or for disclosure purposes. For more information on the valuation techniques utilized to measure fair value on a nonrecurring basis, see Note 20 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

The following table presents losses on assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recorded in earnings:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Collateral-dependent loans($36)($40)($156)($108)

The following table presents assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Collateral-dependent loans$1,136$—$1,136$—$789$—$789$—

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following tables present the estimated fair value for financial instruments not recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The carrying amounts are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets under the indicated captions:

September 30, 2024
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(dollars in millions)Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Debt securities held to maturity$8,738$8,067$—$—$8,308$7,645$430$422
Other loans held for sale4949————4949
Net loans and leases139,553139,662——1,1361,136138,417138,526
Other assets732732——7107102222
Financial liabilities:
Deposits175,188175,061——175,188175,061——
Long-term borrowed funds13,94413,977——13,94413,977——
December 31, 2023
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(dollars in millions)Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Debt securities held to maturity$9,184$8,350$—$—$8,696$7,887$488$463
Other loans held for sale103103————103103
Net loans and leases143,861140,504——789789143,072139,715
Other assets869869——8518511818
Financial liabilities:
Deposits177,342177,096——177,342177,096——
Short-term borrowed funds505505——505505——
Long-term borrowed funds13,46713,012——13,46713,012——

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NOTE 13 - NONINTEREST INCOME

Revenues from Contracts with Customers

The following tables present the components of revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by revenue stream and business operating segment:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingNon-CoreOtherConsolidated
Service charges and fees$75$34$—$—$109
Card fees7312—691
Capital markets fees—88——88
Wealth fees(1)76———76
Other banking fees12——3
Total revenue from contracts with customers$225$136$—$6$367
Total revenue from other sources(2)6071—34165
Total noninterest income$285$207$—$40$532
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingNon-CoreOtherConsolidated
Service charges and fees$73$31$—$1$105
Card fees6212——74
Capital markets fees—64——64
Wealth fees(1)621——63
Other banking fees13——4
Total revenue from contracts with customers$198$111$—$1$310
Total revenue from other sources(2)8069—33182
Total noninterest income$278$180$—$34$492
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingNon-CoreOtherConsolidated
Service charges and fees$213$97$—$—$310
Card fees21340—13266
Capital markets fees—330——330
Wealth fees(1)219———219
Other banking fees28—111
Total revenue from contracts with customers$647$475$—$14$1,136
Total revenue from other sources(2)173201—92466
Total noninterest income$820$676$—$106$1,602
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingNon-CoreOtherConsolidated
Service charges and fees$206$98$—$1$305
Card fees18835——223
Capital markets fees—211——211
Wealth fees(1)1901——191
Other banking fees210——12
Total revenue from contracts with customers$586$355$—$1$942
Total revenue from other sources(2)216233—92541
Total noninterest income$802$588$—$93$1,483

(1) See Note 1 for information regarding updates to the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the second quarter of 2024.

(2) Includes bank-owned life insurance income of $26 million and $24 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $80 million and $70 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company recognized trailing commissions of $4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and $11 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 related to ongoing commissions from previous investment sales.

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NOTE 14 - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE

The following table presents the details of other operating expense:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Marketing$40$48$124$142
Deposit insurance(1)4042162121
Other8486269279
Other operating expense$164$176$555$542

(1) Includes an industry-wide FDIC special assessment of $40 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

NOTE 15 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions, except per share data)2024202320242023
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net income$382$430$1,108$1,419
Less: Preferred stock dividends383010387
Net income available to common stockholders$344$400$1,005$1,332
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic446,561,996469,481,085453,993,833478,073,507
Dilutive common shares: share-based awards3,351,4711,702,6342,467,4971,659,501
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted449,913,467471,183,719456,461,330479,733,008
Earnings per common share:
Basic$0.77$0.85$2.21$2.79
Diluted(1)0.770.852.202.78

(1) Potential dilutive common shares are excluded from the computation of diluted EPS in the periods where the effect would be antidilutive. Excluded from the computation of diluted EPS were weighted average antidilutive shares totaling 141,698 and 2,566,762 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 409,167 and 2,391,244 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

NOTE 16 - BUSINESS OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company is managed by its Chief Executive Officer on a segment basis. The Company’s three business operating segments are Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, and Non-Core. The business operating segments are determined based on the products and services provided, or the type of customer served. Each business operating segment has a segment head that reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, who has final authority over resource allocation decisions and performance assessment. The business operating segments reflect this management structure and the manner in which financial information is currently evaluated by the Chief Executive Officer.

Developing and applying methodologies used to allocate items among the business operating segments is a dynamic process. Accordingly, financial results may be revised periodically as management systems are enhanced, methods of evaluating performance or product lines are updated, or organizational structure changes occur.

For more information on the Company’s business operating segments, as well as Other non-segment operations, see Note 26 in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingNon-CoreOtherConsolidated
Net interest income$1,156$478($28)($237)$1,369
Noninterest income285207—40532
Total revenue1,441685(28)(197)1,901
Noninterest expense91630023201,259
Profit (loss) before provision (benefit) for credit losses525385(51)(217)642
Provision (benefit) for credit losses849117(20)172
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)441294(68)(197)470
Income tax expense (benefit)11463(17)(72)88
Net income (loss)$327$231($51)($125)$382
Total average assets$75,392$68,092$8,389$66,705$218,578
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingNon-CoreOtherConsolidated
Net interest income$1,067$560($41)($64)$1,522
Noninterest income278180—34492
Total revenue1,345740(41)(30)2,014
Noninterest expense90532530331,293
Profit (loss) before provision (benefit) for credit losses440415(71)(63)721
Provision (benefit) for credit losses67672018172
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)373348(91)(81)549
Income tax expense (benefit)9788(24)(42)119
Net income (loss)$276$260($67)($39)$430
Total average assets$72,964$74,997$13,113$59,088$220,162
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(dollars in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingNon-CoreOtherConsolidated
Net interest income$3,369$1,486($96)($538)$4,221
Noninterest income820676—1061,602
Total revenue4,1892,162(96)(432)5,823
Noninterest expense2,734928741823,918
Profit (loss) before provision (benefit) for credit losses1,4551,234(170)(614)1,905
Provision (benefit) for credit losses24926246(32)525
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)1,206972(216)(582)1,380
Income tax expense (benefit)311223(55)(207)272
Net income (loss)$895$749($161)($375)$1,108
Total average assets$74,510$69,046$9,450$66,514$219,520
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingNon-CoreOtherConsolidated
Net interest income$3,101$1,741($84)($5)$4,753
Noninterest income802588—931,483
Total revenue3,9032,329(84)886,236
Noninterest expense2,637971951923,895
Profit (loss) before provision (benefit) for credit losses1,2661,358(179)(104)2,341
Provision (benefit) for credit losses1981855479516
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)1,0681,173(233)(183)1,825
Income tax expense (benefit)278289(61)(100)406
Net income (loss)$790$884($172)($83)$1,419
Total average assets$72,477$77,130$14,409$57,723$221,739

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