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Item 1. Financial Statements.

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Item 1. Financial Statements.

M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)

September 30,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share)20212020
Assets
Cash and due from banks$1,479,712$1,552,743
Interest-bearing deposits at banks38,445,78823,663,810
Trading account624,5561,068,581
Investment securities (includes pledged securities that can be sold or repledged of $118,178 at September 30, 2021; $105,136 at December 31, 2020)
Available for sale (cost: $3,473,923 at September 30, 2021; $4,621,027 at December 31, 20203,618,1064,822,606
Held to maturity (fair value: $2,413,938 at September 30, 2021; $1,842,281 at December 31, 2020)2,359,7271,748,989
Equity and other securities (cost: $467,349 at September 30, 2021; $449,008 at December 31, 2020)469,789474,102
Total investment securities6,447,6227,045,697
Loans and leases93,872,91298,875,788
Unearned discount(290,018)(339,921)
Loans and leases, net of unearned discount93,582,89498,535,867
Allowance for credit losses(1,515,024)(1,736,387)
Loans and leases, net92,067,87096,799,480
Premises and equipment1,117,9031,161,558
Goodwill4,593,1124,593,112
Core deposit and other intangible assets5,95214,165
Accrued interest and other assets7,118,6796,701,959
Total assets$151,901,194$142,601,105
Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits$56,542,309$47,572,884
Savings and interest-checking deposits69,195,96067,680,840
Time deposits2,963,0273,899,910
Deposits at Cayman Islands office—652,104
Total deposits128,701,296119,805,738
Short-term borrowings103,54859,482
Accrued interest and other liabilities2,067,1882,166,409
Long-term borrowings3,500,3914,382,193
Total liabilities134,372,423126,413,822
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par, 1,000,000 shares authorized; Issued and outstanding: Liquidation preference of $1,000 per share: 350,000 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020; Liquidation preference of $10,000 per share: 140,000 shares at September 30, 2021 and 90,000 shares at December 31, 20201,750,0001,250,000
Common stock, $.50 par, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 159,741,898 shares issued at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 202079,87179,871
Common stock issuable, 15,683 shares at September 30, 2021; 18,113 shares at December 31, 20201,1961,344
Additional paid-in capital6,624,6566,617,404
Retained earnings14,365,91313,444,428
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net(210,419)(63,032)
Treasury stock — common, at cost — 31,058,333 shares at September 30, 2021; 31,426,742 shares at December 31, 2020(5,082,446)(5,142,732)
Total shareholders’ equity17,528,77116,187,283
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$151,901,194$142,601,105

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30Nine Months Ended September 30
(In thousands, except per share)2021202020212020
Interest income
Loans and leases, including fees$944,422$956,594$2,843,969$2,983,787
Investment securities
Fully taxable33,20938,529104,736135,858
Exempt from federal taxes4859113163
Deposits at banks14,9234,16330,50727,308
Other3441,8169416,706
Total interest income992,9461,001,1612,980,2663,153,822
Interest expense
Savings and interest-checking deposits7,00022,40326,556126,859
Time deposits3,57314,51915,66756,274
Deposits at Cayman Islands office—2412013,821
Short-term borrowings21526
Long-term borrowings15,12120,90246,85289,805
Total interest expense25,69658,06689,281276,785
Net interest income967,250943,0952,890,9852,877,037
Provision for credit losses(20,000)150,000(60,000)725,000
Net interest income after provision for credit losses987,250793,0952,950,9852,152,037
Other income
Mortgage banking revenues159,995153,267432,062426,200
Service charges on deposit accounts105,42691,355296,721274,971
Trust income156,876149,937475,889450,570
Brokerage services income20,49011,60243,86835,194
Trading account and foreign exchange gains5,5634,02618,34933,332
Gain (loss) on bank investment securities2912,773(22,646)(11,040)
Other revenues from operations120,485107,601344,114327,967
Total other income569,126520,5611,588,3571,537,194
Other expense
Salaries and employee benefits510,422478,8971,530,6341,474,582
Equipment and net occupancy80,73881,080244,057237,809
Outside data processing and software72,78264,660213,025190,446
FDIC assessments18,81012,12150,87438,599
Advertising and marketing15,20811,85543,20044,072
Printing, postage and supplies7,9179,42228,36731,534
Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets2,7383,9148,21311,740
Other costs of operations190,719164,825565,753511,450
Total other expense899,334826,7742,684,1232,540,232
Income before taxes657,042486,8821,855,2191,148,999
Income taxes161,582114,746454,441266,987
Net income$495,460$372,136$1,400,778$882,012
Net income available to common shareholders
Basic$475,958$353,399$1,342,805$827,203
Diluted475,961353,4001,342,812827,204
Net income per common share
Basic$3.70$2.75$10.44$6.42
Diluted3.692.7510.436.42
Average common shares outstanding
Basic128,689128,285128,632128,750
Diluted128,844128,355128,786128,813

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30Nine Months Ended September 30
(In thousands)2021202020212020
Net income$495,460$372,136$1,400,778$882,012
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax and reclassification adjustments:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities(9,314)(17,948)(39,808)114,451
Cash flow hedges adjustments(38,038)(63,199)(152,175)240,562
Foreign currency translation adjustments(1,579)2,733(886)(261)
Defined benefit plans liability adjustments15,4869,28745,48227,431
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(33,445)(69,127)(147,387)382,183
Total comprehensive income$462,015$303,009$1,253,391$1,264,195

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30
(In thousands)20212020
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income$1,400,778$882,012
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Provision for credit losses(60,000)725,000
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment169,232164,323
Amortization of capitalized servicing rights66,00063,992
Amortization of core deposit and other intangible assets8,21311,740
Provision for deferred income taxes70,190(119,913)
Asset write-downs5,04617,692
Net gain on sales of assets(15,260)(14,736)
Net change in accrued interest receivable, payable20,395(135,825)
Net change in other accrued income and expense50,804(344,085)
Net change in loans originated for sale(117,139)(422,773)
Net change in trading account assets and liabilities419,772(702,362)
Net cash provided by operating activities2,018,031125,065
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sales of investment securities
Equity and other securities8,93755,499
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities
Available for sale1,139,2031,149,281
Held to maturity476,352719,379
Purchases of investment securities
Available for sale(5,389)(5,860)
Held to maturity(1,087,656)(8,995)
Equity and other securities(27,270)(26,955)
Net (increase) decrease in loans and leases4,977,272(7,227,304)
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits at banks(14,781,978)(13,007,783)
Capital expenditures, net(87,165)(125,370)
Net (increase) decrease in loan servicing advances(402,175)149,838
Other, net(388,305)351,278
Net cash used by investing activities(10,178,174)(17,976,992)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in deposits8,895,55820,394,732
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings44,066(16,240)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings9,500—
Payments on long-term borrowings(853,041)(1,605,041)
Purchases of treasury stock—(373,750)
Dividends paid — common(425,541)(426,204)
Dividends paid — preferred(55,388)(55,444)
Proceeds from issuance of Series I preferred stock495,000—
Other, net(23,042)(13,199)
Net cash provided by financing activities8,087,11217,904,854
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(73,031)52,927
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period1,552,7431,436,305
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$1,479,712$1,489,232
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Interest received during the period$2,976,574$3,121,917
Interest paid during the period116,402319,079
Income taxes paid during the period278,783254,471
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans$6,822$20,047
Loans held for sale transferred to loans held for investment330,188—
Additions to right-of-use assets under operating leases34,40445,888

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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M&T BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

Accumulated
Other
CommonAdditionalComprehensive
PreferredCommonStockPaid-inRetainedIncomeTreasury
Dollars in thousands, except per shareStockStockIssuableCapitalEarnings(Loss), NetStockTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance — July 1, 2021$1,250,000$79,871$1,179$6,620,528$14,030,215$(176,974)$(5,084,515)$16,720,304
Total comprehensive income————495,460(33,445)—462,015
Preferred stock cash dividends (a)————(17,050)——(17,050)
Issuance of Series I preferred stock500,000——(5,000)———495,000
Stock-based compensation transactions, net——179,128(207)—2,06911,007
Common stock cash dividends — $1.10 per share————(142,505)——(142,505)
Balance — September 30, 2021$1,750,000$79,871$1,196$6,624,656$14,365,913$(210,419)$(5,082,446)$17,528,771
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance — January 1, 2021$1,250,000$79,871$1,344$6,617,404$13,444,428$(63,032)$(5,142,732)$16,187,283
Total comprehensive income————1,400,778(147,387)—1,253,391
Preferred stock cash dividends (a)————(51,150)——(51,150)
Issuance of Series I preferred stock500,000——(5,000)———495,000
Stock-based compensation transactions, net——(148)12,252(616)—60,28671,774
Common stock cash dividends — $3.30 per share————(427,527)——(427,527)
Balance — September 30, 2021$1,750,000$79,871$1,196$6,624,656$14,365,913$(210,419)$(5,082,446)$17,528,771
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance — July 1, 2020$1,250,000$79,871$1,308$6,599,069$12,919,345$244,630$(5,149,118)$15,945,105
Total comprehensive income————372,136(69,127)—303,009
Preferred stock cash dividends (a)————(17,050)——(17,050)
Stock-based compensation transactions, net——1910,504(104)—1,48311,902
Common stock cash dividends — $1.10 per share————(141,953)——(141,953)
Balance — September 30, 2020$1,250,000$79,871$1,327$6,609,573$13,132,374$175,503$(5,147,635)$16,101,013
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance — January 1, 2020$1,250,000$79,871$1,566$6,593,539$12,820,916$(206,680)$(4,822,563)$15,716,649
Adoption of new accounting standard for credit losses————(91,925)——(91,925)
Total comprehensive income————882,012382,183—1,264,195
Preferred stock cash dividends (a)————(51,178)——(51,178)
Purchases of treasury stock——————(373,750)(373,750)
Stock-based compensation transactions, net——(239)16,034(310)—48,67864,163
Common stock cash dividends — $3.30 per share————(427,141)——(427,141)
Balance — September 30, 2020$1,250,000$79,871$1,327$6,609,573$13,132,374$175,503$(5,147,635)$16,101,013
(a)For the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021, dividends per preferred share were: Preferred Series E - $16.125 and $48.375, respectively; Preferred Series F - $128.125 and $384.375, respectively; and Preferred Series G - $125.00 and $375.00, respectively. Dividends per preferred share for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 were: Preferred Series E - $16.125 and $48.375, respectively; Preferred Series F - $128.125 and $384.375, respectively; and Preferred Series G - $125.00 and $375.694, respectively.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  1. Significant accounting policies

The consolidated interim financial statements of M&T Bank Corporation (“M&T”) and subsidiaries (“the Company”) were compiled in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) using the accounting policies set forth in note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements included in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (“2020 Annual Report”). The financial statements contain all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

  1. Acquisition

On February 22, 2021, M&T announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with People’s United Financial, Inc. ("People’s United"), headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, under which People’s United will be acquired by M&T in an all-stock transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, People’s United shareholders will receive consideration valued at .118 of an M&T share in the form of M&T common stock. People’s United outstanding preferred stock will be converted into a new series of M&T preferred stock upon completion of the acquisition. The transaction is valued at approximately $7.6 billion (with the price based on M&T’s closing price of $149.34 per share as of September 30, 2021).

The merger has been approved by the boards of directors and shareholders of each company. The merger is expected to close promptly after the parties have satisfied customary closing conditions, including the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. As of September 30, 2021, People’s United disclosed that it had total assets of $63.7 billion, including $39.5 billion of loans, $55.9 billion of liabilities, including $52.9 billion of deposits, and $7.8 billion of stockholders’ equity.

In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred merger-related expenses consisting predominantly of professional services related to planned integration efforts associated with the merger that totaled approximately $9 million and $23 million during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

  1. Investment securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities were as follows:

Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair Value
(In thousands)
September 30, 2021
Investment securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$9,621$124$1$9,744
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed3,328,080147,9425433,475,479
Other debt securities136,2222,9056,244132,883
3,473,923150,9716,7883,618,106
Investment securities held to maturity:
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies3,065——3,065
Obligations of states and political subdivisions177——177
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed2,288,93463,5236,3122,346,145
Privately issued64,92910,90113,90161,929
Other debt securities2,622——2,622
2,359,72774,42420,2132,413,938
Total debt securities$5,833,650$225,395$27,001$6,032,044
Equity and other securities:
Readily marketable equity — at fair value$80,016$3,341$901$82,456
Other — at cost387,333——387,333
Total equity and other securities$467,349$3,341$901$469,789
December 31, 2020
Investment securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$9,154$198$14$9,338
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed4,475,406208,7877554,683,438
Privately issued16——16
Other debt securities136,4511,6648,301129,814
4,621,027210,6499,0704,822,606
Investment securities held to maturity:
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies2,999——2,999
Obligations of states and political subdivisions1,5319—1,540
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed1,664,443100,176111,764,608
Privately issued77,15511,05617,93870,273
Other debt securities2,861——2,861
1,748,989111,24117,9491,842,281
Total debt securities$6,370,016$321,890$27,019$6,664,887
Equity and other securities:
Readily marketable equity — at fair value$67,891$25,094$—$92,985
Other — at cost381,117——381,117
Total equity and other securities$449,008$25,094$—$474,102

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

  1. Investment securities, continued

There were no significant gross realized gains or losses from sales of investment securities for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Unrealized gains on equity securities during the three months ended September 30, 2021 were less than $1 million and unrealized losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $23 million, compared with unrealized gains of $3 million and unrealized losses of $11 million during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

At September 30, 2021, the amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity were as follows:

Amortized CostEstimated Fair Value
(In thousands)
Debt securities available for sale:
Due in one year or less$4,2914,351
Due after one year through five years13,97414,616
Due after five years through ten years97,57898,981
Due after ten years30,00024,679
145,843142,627
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale3,328,0803,475,479
$3,473,9233,618,106
Debt securities held to maturity:
Due in one year or less$176177
Due after one year through five years3,0663,065
Due after ten years2,6222,622
5,8645,864
Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity2,353,8632,408,074
$2,359,7272,413,938

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

3. Investment securities, continued

A summary of investment securities that as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and those that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer follows:

Less Than 12 Months12 Months or More
Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
(In thousands)
September 30, 2021
Investment securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$1,424(1)——
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed981(5)22,517(538)
Other debt securities3,498(37)64,437(6,207)
5,903(43)86,954(6,745)
Investment securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed1,019,537(6,301)1,400(11)
Privately issued——47,467(13,901)
1,019,537(6,301)48,867(13,912)
Total$1,025,440(6,344)135,821(20,657)
December 31, 2020
Investment securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies$985(14)——
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed18,687(356)16,556(399)
Other debt securities16,055(181)63,462(8,120)
35,727(551)80,018(8,519)
Investment securities held to maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed2,039(11)——
Privately issued——52,418(17,938)
2,039(11)52,418(17,938)
Total$37,766(562)132,436(26,457)

The Company owned 286 individual debt securities with aggregate gross unrealized losses of $27 million at September 30, 2021. Based on a review of each of the securities in the investment securities portfolio at September 30, 2021, the Company concluded that it expected to recover the amortized cost basis of its investment. As of September 30, 2021, the Company does not intend to sell nor is it anticipated that it would be required to sell any of its impaired investment securities at a loss. At September 30, 2021, the Company has not identified events or changes in circumstances which may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the $387 million of cost method equity securities.

The Company estimated no material allowance for credit losses for its investment securities classified as held-to-maturity at September 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020, as the substantial majority of such investment securities are obligations backed by the U.S. government or its agencies.

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  1. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses

A summary of current, past due and nonaccrual loans as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 follows:

Current30-89 Days Past DueAccruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or MoreNonaccrualTotal
(In thousands)
September 30, 2021
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.$22,100,813121,99311,945280,189$22,514,940
Real estate:
Commercial25,524,405245,15763,3681,152,87026,985,800
Residential builder and developer1,336,88416,4532,3925941,356,323
Other commercial construction8,429,03193,978121158,6998,681,829
Residential13,314,202255,187945,148353,42614,867,963
Residential — limited documentation1,199,17215,690—126,5291,341,391
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans3,548,82014,712—71,4743,635,006
Recreational finance7,972,12529,656—23,9078,025,688
Automobile4,553,30634,349—31,0024,618,657
Other1,499,2199,3993,10643,5731,555,297
Total$89,477,977836,5741,026,0802,242,263$93,582,894
December 31, 2020
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.$27,196,86260,82210,053306,827$27,574,564
Real estate:
Commercial26,688,515168,91747,014775,89427,680,340
Residential builder and developer1,246,0951,6938561,0941,249,738
Other commercial construction8,523,59166,3653,816114,0398,707,811
Residential13,764,836200,406792,888365,72915,123,859
Residential — limited documentation1,462,27719,687—147,1701,629,134
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans3,881,88524,329—79,3923,985,606
Recreational finance7,002,64347,161—25,5197,075,323
Automobile4,007,34955,498—39,4044,102,251
Other1,346,86817,5614,58138,2311,407,241
Total$95,120,921662,439859,2081,893,299$98,535,867

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

  1. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

A summary of outstanding loan balances for which COVID-19 related modifications were granted as of September 30, 2021 is presented below. These loans meet the criteria described in note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements in the 2020 Annual Report and, accordingly, are not considered past due or otherwise in default of loan terms as of the date presented. The vast majority of the modifications noted below expire during 2021.

COVID-19 Related Modifications
September 30, 2021Payment Deferrals(1)Other Forbearances(2)Total
(In thousands)
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.$—$53,876$53,876
Real estate:
Commercial—225,807225,807
Other commercial construction—21,33021,330
Residential1,925,639(3)—1,925,639
Residential — limited documentation177,200—177,200
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans6,188—6,188
Recreational finance2,252—2,252
Automobile4,314—4,314
Other197—197
Total$2,115,790$301,013$2,416,803
(1)Represents accruing loans at September 30, 2021 for which a COVID-19 related payment deferral (including maturity extensions) has been granted.
(2)Consists predominantly of accruing loans for which a COVID-19 related covenant waiver has been granted.
(3)Includes $1.6 billion of government-guaranteed loans.

One-to-four family residential mortgage loans held for sale were $279 million and $777 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Commercial real estate loans held for sale were $559 million at September 30, 2021 and $278 million at December 31, 2020.

Credit quality indicators

The Company utilizes a loan grading system to differentiate risk amongst its commercial loans and commercial real estate loans. Loans with a lower expectation of default are assigned one of ten possible “pass” loan grades and are generally ascribed lower loss factors when determining the allowance for credit losses. Loans with an elevated level of credit risk are classified as “criticized” and are ascribed a higher loss factor when determining the allowance for credit losses. Criticized loans may be classified as “nonaccrual” if the Company no longer expects to collect all amounts according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is delinquent 90 days or more.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED

  1. Loans and leases and the allowance for credit losses, continued

Loan officers in different geographic locations with the support of the Company’s credit department personnel review and reassign loan grades based on their detailed knowledge of individual borrowers and their judgment of the impact on such borrowers resulting from changing conditions in their respective regions. Factors considered in assigning loan grades include borrower-specific information related to expected future cash flows and operating results, collateral values, geographic location, financial condition and performance, payment status, and other information. The Company’s policy is that, at least annually, updated financial information be obtained from commercial borrowers associated with pass grade loans and additional analysis performed. On a quarterly basis, the Company’s centralized credit department reviews all criticized commercial loans and commercial real estate loans greater than $1 million to determine the appropriateness of the assigned loan grade, including whether the loan should be reported as accruing or nonaccruing.

The following table summarizes the loan grades applied at September 30, 2021 to the various classes of the Company’s commercial loans and commercial real estate loans by origination year.

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolvingRevolving Loans Converted to Term
20212020201920182017PriorLoansLoansTotal
(In thousands)
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.:
Loan grades:
Pass$3,966,9602,312,0341,700,1341,149,584586,1851,635,5599,725,07516,195$21,091,726
Criticized accrual210,621137,816105,11891,92247,157142,670393,34814,3731,143,025
Criticized nonaccrual5,61520,34530,06752,89025,68839,67498,2417,669280,189
Total commercial, financial, leasing, etc.$4,183,1962,470,1951,835,3191,294,396659,0301,817,90310,216,66438,237$22,514,940
Real estate:
Commercial:
Loan grades:
Pass$2,259,4682,835,9194,069,5202,765,7202,176,2106,007,272729,377—$20,843,486
Criticized accrual22,831553,477661,5161,042,329566,6442,092,45650,191—4,989,444
Criticized nonaccrual28,577140,023236,84247,741116,463546,04237,182—1,152,870
Total commercial real estate$2,310,8763,529,4194,967,8783,855,7902,859,3178,645,770816,750—$26,985,800
Residential builder and developer:
Loan grades:
Pass$647,863166,83294,75844,4195,57311,731243,749—$1,214,925
Criticized accrual2,1993,307119,00914,16863031,488—140,804
Criticized nonaccrual——518——76——594
Total residential builder and developer$650,062170,139214,28558,5876,20311,810245,237—$1,356,323
Other commercial construction:
Loan grades:
Pass$661,0681,817,7532,445,5551,108,676270,054407,50038,391—$6,748,997
Criticized accrual65542,578589,790700,577320,718119,815——1,774,133
Criticized nonaccrual——83,82935,12512,40623,0684,271—158,699
Total other commercial construction$661,7231,860,3313,119,1741,844,378603,178550,38342,662—$8,681,829

Increases to criticized loans as compared with December 31, 2020 were predominantly attributable to the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related re-grading of loans.

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The Company considers repayment performance a significant indicator of credit quality for its residential real estate loan and consumer loan portfolios. A summary of loans in accrual and nonaccrual status at September 30, 2021 for the various classes of the Company’s residential real estate loans and consumer loans by origination year follows.

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolvingRevolving Loans Converted to Term
20212020201920182017PriorLoansLoansTotal
(In thousands)
Residential:
Current$2,027,5141,742,7311,158,831520,1131,258,2006,544,17862,635—$13,314,202
30-89 days past due16,35210,4347,3225,52930,337185,213——255,187
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more3,204104,61228,39435,993211,521561,424——945,148
Nonaccrual1,83121,8375,9884,4884,184314,825273—353,426
Total residential$2,048,9011,879,6141,200,535566,1231,504,2427,605,64062,908—$14,867,963
Residential - limited documentation:
Current$—————1,199,172——$1,199,172
30-89 days past due—————15,690——15,690
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————————
Nonaccrual—————126,529——126,529
Total residential - limited documentation$—————1,341,391——$1,341,391
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans:
Current$3548633,0871,9352,05541,7912,384,3091,114,426$3,548,820
30-89 days past due16————681—14,01514,712
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————————
Nonaccrual—————6,12676864,58071,474
Total home equity lines and loans$3708633,0871,9352,05548,5982,385,0771,193,021$3,635,006

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Term Loans by Origination YearRevolvingRevolving Loans Converted to Term
20212020201920182017PriorLoansLoansTotal
(In thousands)
Recreational finance:
Current$2,468,1972,248,0661,369,098699,577486,354700,833——$7,972,125
30-89 days past due3,0627,0286,6694,0903,6575,150——29,656
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————————
Nonaccrual5493,1254,3714,7713,6797,412——23,907
Total recreational finance$2,471,8082,258,2191,380,138708,438493,690713,395——$8,025,688
Automobile:
Current$1,803,9221,224,901762,820402,919258,317100,427——$4,553,306
30-89 days past due4,3565,7007,7556,9215,9543,663——34,349
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————————
Nonaccrual1,1822,6736,0368,2897,0465,776——31,002
Total automobile$1,809,4601,233,274776,611418,129271,317109,866——$4,618,657
Other:
Current$185,095113,06086,34930,41419,82524,7801,038,1601,536$1,499,219
30-89 days past due2,201393640204854595,0283899,399
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————2282,878—3,106
Nonaccrual1,62524123620611122940,81111443,573
Total other$188,921113,69487,22530,82420,02125,6961,086,8772,039$1,555,297
Total loans and leases at September 30, 2021$14,325,31713,515,74813,584,2528,778,6006,419,05320,870,45214,856,1751,233,297$93,582,894

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The following table summarizes the loan grades applied at December 31, 2020 to the various classes of the Company’s commercial loans and commercial real estate loans by origination year.

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolvingRevolving Loans Converted to Term
20202019201820172016PriorLoansLoansTotal
(In thousands)
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.:
Loan grades:
Pass$7,732,7282,277,2331,505,486930,834719,7961,387,69511,352,41621,286$25,927,474
Criticized accrual388,32684,358113,94041,58739,93073,401584,75113,9701,340,263
Criticized nonaccrual7,72027,30956,22716,80819,68145,471125,8937,718306,827
Total commercial, financial, leasing, etc.$8,128,7742,388,9001,675,653989,229779,4071,506,56712,063,06042,974$27,574,564
Real estate:
Commercial:
Loan grades:
Pass$3,353,4504,681,8343,299,0952,628,0612,746,1655,698,834875,348—$23,282,787
Criticized accrual526,037400,154579,507290,885568,1441,212,67244,260—3,621,659
Criticized nonaccrual26,876121,89947,14499,293197,319248,94934,414—775,894
Total commercial real estate$3,906,3635,203,8873,925,7463,018,2393,511,6287,160,455954,022—$27,680,340
Residential builder and developer:
Loan grades:
Pass$506,295223,880109,45315,04810,97611,320236,943—$1,113,915
Criticized accrual3,690106,84714,8363,421—1,8854,050—134,729
Criticized nonaccrual—518———576——1,094
Total residential builder and developer$509,985331,245124,28918,46910,97613,781240,993—$1,249,738
Other commercial construction:
Loan grades:
Pass$1,050,2582,998,9212,048,063945,339233,127294,03074,611—$7,644,349
Criticized accrual37,192148,492381,091225,949144,66512,034——949,423
Criticized nonaccrual33565,59213,5224,21312,09712,8735,407—114,039
Total other commercial construction$1,087,7853,213,0052,442,6761,175,501389,889318,93780,018—$8,707,811

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A summary of loans in accrual and nonaccrual status at December 31, 2020 for the various classes of the Company’s residential real estate loans and consumer loans by origination year follows.

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolvingRevolving Loans Converted to Term
20202019201820172016PriorLoansLoansTotal
(In thousands)
Residential:
Current$2,722,8621,416,259618,7361,318,094718,2356,898,75671,894—$13,764,836
30-89 days past due13,4967,7817,25813,4777,947150,447——200,406
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more57915,23438,145212,81845,804480,308——792,888
Nonaccrual3,13314,4395,1836,4082,900333,466200—365,729
Total residential$2,740,0701,453,713669,3221,550,797774,8867,862,97772,094—$15,123,859
Residential - limited documentation:
Current$—————1,462,277——$1,462,277
30-89 days past due—————19,687——19,687
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————————
Nonaccrual—————147,170——147,170
Total residential - limited documentation$—————1,629,134——$1,629,134
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans:
Current$7733,9831,5912,01616251,5542,569,6211,252,185$3,881,885
30-89 days past due—————1,14893922,24224,329
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————————
Nonaccrual—————6,1485,75267,49279,392
Total home equity lines and loans$7733,9831,5912,01616258,8502,576,3121,341,919$3,985,606

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Term Loans by Origination YearRevolvingRevolving Loans Converted to Term
20202019201820172016PriorLoansLoansTotal
(In thousands)
Recreational finance:
Current$2,796,3591,751,766907,595630,151352,414564,358——$7,002,643
30-89 days past due9,54811,2558,5196,6382,9388,263——47,161
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————————
Nonaccrual1,8543,8834,0724,1942,7338,783——25,519
Total recreational finance$2,807,7611,766,904920,186640,983358,085581,404——$7,075,323
Automobile:
Current$1,595,6361,106,782629,338440,604171,01763,972——$4,007,349
30-89 days past due6,46114,14012,54212,8996,3733,083——55,498
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————————
Nonaccrual1,6157,14410,78810,0615,9913,805——39,404
Total automobile$1,603,7121,128,066652,668463,564183,38170,860——$4,102,251
Other:
Current$160,424137,61753,70232,5564,52628,970927,2171,856$1,346,868
30-89 days past due1,8791,1305772,3014255710,59448117,561
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more—————3744,207—4,581
Nonaccrual1,4934923391833150135,04414838,231
Total other$163,796139,23954,61835,0404,59930,402977,0622,485$1,407,241
Total loans and leases at December 31, 2020$20,949,01915,628,94210,466,7497,893,8386,013,01319,233,36716,963,5611,387,378$98,535,867

Allowance for credit losses

For purposes of determining the level of the allowance for credit losses, the Company evaluates its loan and lease portfolio by type. Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were as follows:

Commercial, Financial,Real Estate
Leasing, etc.CommercialResidentialConsumerTotal
(In thousands)
Beginning balance$314,852679,96377,869502,444$1,575,128
Provision for credit losses(292)(42,016)(3,522)25,830(20,000)
Net charge-offs
Charge-offs(26,598)(14,242)(1,925)(21,508)(64,273)
Recoveries3,7852,3621,90316,11924,169
Net charge-offs(22,813)(11,880)(22)(5,389)(40,104)
Ending balance$291,747626,06774,325522,885$1,515,024

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Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were as follows:

Commercial, Financial,Real Estate
Leasing, etc.CommercialResidentialConsumerTotal
(In thousands)
Beginning balance$398,257576,321118,921544,737$1,638,236
Provision for credit losses25,45087,403(683)37,830150,000
Net charge-offs
Charge-offs(14,434)(4,522)(1,516)(31,754)(52,226)
Recoveries4,4752,57896014,48222,495
Net charge-offs(9,959)(1,944)(556)(17,272)(29,731)
Ending balance$413,748661,780117,682565,295$1,758,505

Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were as follows:

Commercial, Financial,Real Estate
Leasing, etc.CommercialResidentialConsumerTotal
(In thousands)
Beginning balance$405,846670,719103,590556,232$1,736,387
Provision for credit losses(57,610)32,650(29,026)(6,014)(60,000)
Net charge-offs
Charge-offs(93,638)(87,417)(6,586)(79,926)(267,567)
Recoveries37,14910,1156,34752,593106,204
Net charge-offs(56,489)(77,302)(239)(27,333)(161,363)
Ending balance$291,747626,06774,325522,885$1,515,024

Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were as follows:

Commercial, Financial,Real Estate
Leasing, etc.CommercialResidentialConsumerUnallocatedTotal
(In thousands)
Beginning balance$366,094322,20156,033229,11877,625$1,051,071
Adoption of new accounting standard(61,474)23,65653,896194,004(77,625)132,457
Provision for credit losses161,444335,15911,458216,939—725,000
Net charge-offs
Charge-offs(63,425)(23,266)(8,227)(116,409)—(211,327)
Recoveries11,1094,0304,52241,643—61,304
Net charge-offs(52,316)(19,236)(3,705)(74,766)—(150,023)
Ending balance$413,748661,780117,682565,295—$1,758,505

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Despite the allocation in the preceding tables, the allowance for credit losses is general in nature and is available to absorb losses from any loan or lease type. In determining the allowance for credit losses, accruing loans with similar risk characteristics are generally evaluated collectively. The Company utilizes statistically developed models to project principal balances over the remaining contractual lives of the loan portfolios and to determine estimated credit losses through a reasonable and supportable forecast period. Individual loan credit quality indicators including loan grade and borrower repayment performance inform the models, which have been statistically developed based on historical correlations of credit losses with prevailing economic metrics, including unemployment, gross domestic product and real estate prices. Model forecasts may be adjusted for inherent limitations or biases that have been identified through independent validation and back-testing of model performance to actual realized results. At both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company utilized a reasonable and supportable forecast period of two years. Subsequent to this forecast period the Company reverted, ratably over a one-year period, to historical loss experience to inform its estimate of losses for the remaining contractual life of each portfolio. The Company also estimates losses attributable to specific troubled credits identified through both normal and targeted credit review processes. The amounts of specific loss components in the Company’s loan and lease portfolios are determined through a loan-by-loan analysis of larger balance commercial loans and commercial real estate loans that are in nonaccrual status. Such loss estimates are typically based on expected future cash flows, collateral values and other factors that may impact the borrower’s ability to pay. To the extent that those loans are collateral-dependent, they are evaluated based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral as estimated at or near the financial statement date. As the quality of a loan deteriorates to the point of classifying the loan as “criticized,” the process of obtaining updated collateral valuation information is usually initiated, unless it is not considered warranted given factors such as the relative size of the loan, the characteristics of the collateral or the age of the last valuation. In those cases where current appraisals may not yet be available, prior appraisals are utilized with adjustments, as deemed necessary, for estimates of subsequent declines in values as determined by line of business and/or loan workout personnel. Those adjustments are reviewed and assessed for reasonableness by the Company’s credit department. Accordingly, for real estate collateral securing larger nonaccrual commercial loans and commercial real estate loans, estimated collateral values are based on current appraisals and estimates of value. For non-real estate loans, collateral is assigned a discounted estimated liquidation value and, depending on the nature of the collateral, is verified through field exams or other procedures. In assessing collateral, real estate and non-real estate values are reduced by an estimate of selling costs.

For residential real estate loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit, the excess of the loan balance over the net realizable value of the property collateralizing the loan is charged-off when the loan becomes 150 days delinquent. That charge-off is based on recent indications of value from external parties that are generally obtained shortly after a loan becomes nonaccrual. Loans to consumers that file for bankruptcy are generally charged-off to estimated net collateral value shortly after the Company is notified of such filings. When evaluating individual home equity loans and lines of credit for charge off and for purposes of estimating losses in determining the allowance for credit losses, the Company gives consideration to the required repayment of any first lien positions related to collateral property. Modified loans, including smaller balance homogenous loans, that are considered to be troubled debt restructurings are evaluated for impairment giving consideration to the impact of the modified loan terms on the present value of the loan’s expected cash flows.

Changes in the amount of the allowance for credit losses reflect the outcome of the procedures described herein. Improvement in the economic outlook at September 30, 2021 contributed to a reduced estimate of expected credit losses. Other factors considered included the impact of portfolio concentrations, changes in underwriting practices, product expansions into new markets, imprecision in economic forecasts and other risk factors that might influence the loss estimation process.

The Company’s reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures was not material at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

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Information with respect to loans and leases that were considered nonaccrual at the beginning and end of the reporting period and the interest income recognized on such loans for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 follows.

September 30, 2021June 30, 2021January 1, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Amortized Cost with AllowanceAmortized Cost without AllowanceTotalAmortized CostAmortized CostInterest Income RecognizedInterest Income Recognized
(In thousands)
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.$171,040$109,149$280,189$330,040$306,827$4,646$10,661
Real estate:
Commercial332,014820,8561,152,8701,081,546775,8942,2564,518
Residential builder and developer594-59414,5521,094206239
Other commercial construction36,750121,949158,699133,758114,039255570
Residential196,918156,508353,426372,144365,7296,80917,603
Residential — limited documentation81,53844,991126,529136,683147,170100336
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans38,58232,89271,47476,71179,3929792,924
Recreational finance18,4285,47923,90723,27625,519164478
Automobile27,2583,74431,00231,09039,40446143
Other43,33024343,57342,25738,231110433
Total$946,452$1,295,811$2,242,263$2,242,057$1,893,299$15,571$37,905
September 30, 2020June 30, 2020January 1, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 31, 2020
Amortized Cost with AllowanceAmortized Cost without AllowanceTotalAmortized CostAmortized CostInterest Income RecognizedInterest Income Recognized
(In thousands)
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.$264,515$86,113$350,628$284,654$346,743$5,999$9,035
Real estate:
Commercial86,199166,316252,515172,488173,7969936,782
Residential builder and developer1,833—1,8331,7484,708114173
Other commercial construction15,44122,18637,62785,42635,8812326,809
Residential66,302231,334297,636306,907322,5043,41015,258
Residential — limited documentation29,82485,959115,783118,695114,667114571
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans36,13442,68678,82077,09465,0391,0173,236
Recreational finance17,6376,55424,19124,15214,308155461
Automobile37,3555,01942,37442,73621,29347139
Other3,56734,99838,56542,75035,394174489
Total$558,807$681,165$1,239,972$1,156,650$1,134,333$12,255$42,953

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Loan modifications

During the normal course of business, the Company modifies loans to maximize recovery efforts. If the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and a concession is granted, the Company considers such modifications as troubled debt restructurings and classifies those loans as either nonaccrual loans or renegotiated loans. The types of concessions that the Company grants typically include principal deferrals and interest rate concessions, but may also include other types of concessions.

The table that follows summarizes the Company’s loan modification activities that were considered troubled debt restructurings for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

Post-modification (a)
NumberPre- modification Recorded InvestmentPrincipal DeferralInterest Rate ReductionOtherCombination of Concession TypesTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.62$49,884$6,051$—$40,242$3,479$49,772
Real estate:
Commercial1553,19830,311—26222,59953,172
Residential6414,44312,281——1,98414,265
Residential — limited documentation4828828———828
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans221,3491,246——1031,349
Recreational finance672,5652,565———2,565
Automobile1462,7112,711———2,711
Other15123123———123
Total395$125,101$56,116$—$40,504$28,165$124,785
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.112$35,037$7,145$298$—$27,512$34,955
Real estate:
Commercial5013,29312,5061723060013,308
Residential308,5445,517——3,6169,133
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans333,410129——3,2863,415
Recreational finance742,7342,734———2,734
Automobile4037,0077,005——27,007
Other3833,046142——2,9043,046
Total1,085$73,071$35,178$470$30$37,920$73,598

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Post-modification (a)
NumberPre- modification Recorded InvestmentPrincipal DeferralInterest Rate ReductionOtherCombination of Concession TypesTotal
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.244$174,366$42,143$—$40,464$90,770$173,377
Real estate:
Commercial83223,20948,841—30,832141,456221,129
Other commercial construction3542532———532
Residential30488,06780,411——7,39187,802
Residential — limited documentation172,3492,292———2,292
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans645,0344,702——2774,979
Recreational finance1735,8965,896———5,896
Automobile5169,1829,168——149,182
Other3382,3932,393———2,393
Total1,742$511,038$196,378$—$71,296$239,908$507,582
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Commercial, financial, leasing, etc.279$102,865$29,762$298$31,605$40,013$101,678
Real estate:
Commercial10694,80724,3725054,83052,91682,623
Residential builder and developer191———9090
Residential8227,59411,865——19,12630,991
Residential — limited documentation92,9802,667——1,2323,899
Consumer:
Home equity lines and loans15911,719688——11,05711,745
Recreational finance34813,61913,619———13,619
Automobile1,87333,54133,539——233,541
Other7185,229824——4,4055,229
Total3,575$292,445$117,336$803$36,435$128,841$283,415
(a)Financial effects impacting the recorded investment included principal payments or advances, charge-offs and capitalized escrow arrearages. The present value of interest rate concessions, discounted at the effective rate of the original loan, was not material.

Troubled debt restructurings are evaluated for impairment giving consideration to the impact of the modified loan terms on the present value of the loan’s expected cash flows. Impairment of troubled debt restructurings that have subsequently defaulted may also be measured based on the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Charge-offs may also be recognized on troubled debt restructurings that have subsequently defaulted. Loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the twelve months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and for which there was a subsequent payment default during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, were not material.

The amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the Company was $25 million and $28 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. There were $156 million and $214 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, of loans secured by residential real estate that were in the process of foreclosure. Of all loans in the process of foreclosure at September 30, 2021, approximately 42% were government guaranteed.

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  1. Borrowings

M&T had $531 million of fixed and variable rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures ("Junior Subordinated Debentures") outstanding at September 30, 2021 that are held by various trusts that were issued in connection with the issuance by those trusts of preferred capital securities ("Capital Securities") and common securities ("Common Securities"). The proceeds from the issuances of the Capital Securities and the Common Securities were used by the trusts to purchase the Junior Subordinated Debentures. The Common Securities of each of those trusts are wholly owned by M&T and are the only class of each trust's securities possessing general voting powers. The Capital Securities represent preferred undivided interests in the assets of the corresponding trust. Under the Federal Reserve Board’s risk-based capital guidelines, the securities are includable in M&T’s Tier 2 regulatory capital.

Holders of the Capital Securities receive preferential cumulative cash distributions unless M&T exercises its right to extend the payment of interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures as allowed by the terms of each such debenture, in which case payment of distributions on the respective Capital Securities will be deferred for comparable periods. During an extended interest period, M&T may not pay dividends or distributions on, or repurchase, redeem or acquire any shares of its capital stock. In general, the agreements governing the Capital Securities, in the aggregate, provide a full, irrevocable and unconditional guarantee by M&T of the payment of distributions on, the redemption of, and any liquidation distribution with respect to the Capital Securities. The obligations under such guarantee and the Capital Securities are subordinate and junior in right of payment to all senior indebtedness of M&T.

The Capital Securities will remain outstanding until the Junior Subordinated Debentures are repaid at maturity, are redeemed prior to maturity or are distributed in liquidation to the trusts. The Capital Securities are mandatorily redeemable in whole, but not in part, upon repayment at the stated maturity dates (ranging from 2027 to 2033) of the Junior Subordinated Debentures or the earlier redemption of the Junior Subordinated Debentures in whole upon the occurrence of one or more events set forth in the indentures relating to the Capital Securities, and in whole or in part at any time after an optional redemption prior to contractual maturity contemporaneously with the optional redemption of the related Junior Subordinated Debentures in whole or in part, subject to possible regulatory approval.

On January 25, 2021, $350 million of variable rate senior notes of M&T Bank, the principal bank subsidiary of M&T, matured. In addition, on March 1, 2021, M&T Bank redeemed $500 million of subordinated notes that were due to mature on December 1, 2021.

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  1. Shareholders’ equity

M&T is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a $1.00 par value per share. Preferred shares outstanding rank senior to common shares both as to dividends and liquidation preference, but have no general voting rights.

Issued and outstanding preferred stock of M&T as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is presented below:

September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Shares Issued and OutstandingCarrying ValueShares Issued and OutstandingCarrying Value
(Dollars in thousands)
Series E (a)
Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $1,000 liquidation preference per share350,000$350,000350,000$350,000
Series F (b)
Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $10,000 liquidation preference per share50,000$500,00050,000$500,000
Series G (c)
Fixed-Rate Reset Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $10,000 liquidation preference per share40,000$400,00040,000$400,000
Series I (d)
Fixed-Rate Reset Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $10,000 liquidation preference per share50,000$500,000—$—
(a)Dividends, if declared, are paid semi-annually at a rate of 6.45% through February 14, 2024 and thereafter will be paid quarterly at a rate of the three-month LIBOR plus 361 basis points. The shares are redeemable in whole or in part on or after February 15, 2024. Notwithstanding M&T’s option to redeem the shares, if an event occurs such that the shares no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, M&T may redeem all of the shares within 90 days following that occurrence.
(b)Dividends, if declared, are paid semi-annually at a rate of 5.125% through October 31, 2026 and thereafter will be paid quarterly at a rate of the three-month LIBOR plus 352 basis points. The shares are redeemable in whole or in part on or after November 1, 2026. Notwithstanding M&T’s option to redeem the shares, if an event occurs such that the shares no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, M&T may redeem all of the shares within 90 days following that occurrence.
(c)Dividends, if declared, are paid semi-annually at a rate of 5.0% through July 31, 2024 and thereafter will be paid semiannually at a rate of the five-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 3.174%. The shares are redeemable in whole or in part on or after August 1, 2024. Notwithstanding M&T’s option to redeem the shares, if an event occurs such that the shares no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, M&T may redeem all of the shares within 90 days following that occurrence.
(d)Dividends, if declared, are paid semi-annually at a rate of 3.5% through August 31, 2026 and thereafter will be paid semiannually at a rate of the five-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 2.679%. The shares are redeemable in whole or in part on or after September 1, 2026. Notwithstanding M&T’s option to redeem the shares, if an event occurs such that the shares no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, M&T may redeem all of the shares within 90 days following that occurrence.
  1. Revenue from contracts with customers

A significant amount of the Company’s revenues are derived from net interest income on financial assets and liabilities, mortgage banking revenues, trading account and foreign exchange gains, investment securities gains, loan and letter of credit fees, income from bank-owned life insurance, and certain other revenues that are generally excluded from the scope of accounting guidance for revenue from contracts with customers.

For noninterest income revenue streams, the Company recognizes the expected amount of consideration as revenue when the performance obligations related to the services under the terms of a contract are satisfied. The Company’s contracts generally do not contain terms that necessitate significant judgment to determine the amount of revenue to recognize.

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7. Revenue from contracts with customers, continued

The Company generally charges customer accounts or otherwise bills customers upon completion of its services. Typically the Company’s contracts with customers have a duration of one year or less and payment for services is received at least annually, but oftentimes more frequently as services are provided. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $65 million and $67 million, respectively, of amounts receivable related to recognized revenue from the sources in the accompanying tables. Such amounts are classified in accrued interest and other assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. In certain situations the Company is paid in advance of providing services and defers the recognition of revenue until its service obligation is satisfied. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had deferred revenue of $41 million and $42 million, respectively, related to the sources in the accompanying tables recorded in accrued interest and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

The following tables summarize sources of the Company’s noninterest income during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 that are subject to the noted accounting guidance.

Business BankingCommercial BankingCommercial Real EstateDiscretionary PortfolioResidential Mortgage BankingRetail BankingAll OtherTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021(In thousands)
Classification in consolidated statement of income
Service charges on deposit accounts$14,20525,0542,977——61,6961,494$105,426
Trust income——————156,876156,876
Brokerage services income—————(20)20,51020,490
Other revenues from operations:
Merchant discount and credit card fees14,37614,970878——5,91213836,274
Other—1,8792,1802831,5015,6748,31119,828
$28,58141,9036,0352831,50173,262187,329$338,894
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Classification in consolidated statement of income
Service charges on deposit accounts$11,52722,8162,347——53,3791,286$91,355
Trust income—1————149,936149,937
Brokerage services income——————11,60211,602
Other revenues from operations:
Merchant discount and credit card fees10,53310,785492——4,159(315)25,654
Other—2,9409292051,1275,99410,21221,407
$22,06036,5423,7682051,12763,532172,721$299,955

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7. Revenue from contracts with customers, continued

Business BankingCommercial BankingCommercial Real EstateDiscretionary PortfolioResidential Mortgage BankingRetail BankingAll OtherTotal
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021(In thousands)
Classification in consolidated statement of income
Service charges on deposit accounts$39,64474,3048,768——169,7344,271$296,721
Trust income——————475,889475,889
Brokerage services income——————43,86843,868
Other revenues from operations:
Merchant discount and credit card fees37,57039,8121,823——15,741(207)94,739
Other—3,8905,1971,0434,67017,49330,45662,749
$77,214118,00615,7881,0434,670202,968554,277$973,966
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Classification in consolidated statement of income
Service charges on deposit accounts$38,04869,4877,724——155,0734,639$274,971
Trust income18442————450,110450,570
Brokerage services income——————35,19435,194
Other revenues from operations:
Merchant discount and credit card fees29,02332,9921,720——9,88026173,876
Other—5,9132,9601,2123,10115,14232,14960,477
$67,089108,83412,4041,2123,101180,095522,353$895,088

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  1. Pension plans and other postretirement benefits

The Company provides defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits (including health care and life insurance benefits) to qualified retired employees. Net periodic defined benefit cost for defined benefit plans consisted of the following:

Pension BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
Three Months Ended September 30
2021202020212020
(In thousands)
Service cost$5,1284,986254242
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation15,46817,855328436
Expected return on plan assets(35,862)(31,378)——
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)139125(1,185)(1,175)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)22,25413,950(324)(300)
Net periodic cost (benefit)$7,1275,538(927)(797)
Pension BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
Nine Months Ended September 30
2021202020212020
(In thousands)
Service cost$15,38514,958760727
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation46,40453,5659841,306
Expected return on plan assets(107,586)(94,134)——
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)415404(3,554)(3,544)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)66,76342,998(971)(918)
Net periodic cost (benefit)$21,38117,791(2,781)(2,429)

Service cost is reflected in salaries and employee benefits expense in the consolidated statement of income. The other components of net periodic benefit cost are reflected in other costs of operations. Expenses incurred in connection with the Company's defined contribution pension and retirement savings plans totaled $23 million for each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and $81 million and $73 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and are included in salaries and employee benefits expense.

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  1. Earnings per common share

The computations of basic earnings per common share follow:

Three Months Ended September 30Nine Months Ended September 30
2021202020212020
(In thousands, except per share)
Income available to common shareholders:
Net income$495,460372,1361,400,778882,012
Less: Preferred stock dividends(17,050)(17,050)(51,150)(51,178)
Net income available to common equity478,410355,0861,349,628830,834
Less: Income attributable to unvested stock-based compensation awards(2,452)(1,687)(6,823)(3,631)
Net income available to common shareholders$475,958353,3991,342,805827,203
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Common shares outstanding (including common stock issuable) and unvested stock-based compensation awards129,580129,061129,529129,518
Less: Unvested stock-based compensation awards(891)(776)(897)(768)
Weighted-average shares outstanding128,689128,285128,632128,750
Basic earnings per common share$3.702.7510.44$6.42

The computations of diluted earnings per common share follow:

Three Months Ended September 30Nine Months Ended September 30
2021202020212020
(In thousands, except per share)
Net income available to common equity$478,410355,0861,349,628830,834
Less: Income attributable to unvested stock-based compensation awards(2,449)(1,686)(6,816)(3,630)
Net income available to common shareholders$475,961353,4001,342,812827,204
Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Common and unvested stock-based compensation awards129,580129,061129,529129,518
Less: Unvested stock-based compensation awards(891)(776)(897)(768)
Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock-based compensation awards and warrants to purchase common stock1557015463
Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding128,844128,355128,786128,813
Diluted earnings per common share$3.692.7510.43$6.42

GAAP defines unvested share-based awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) as participating securities that shall be included in the computation of earnings per common share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company has issued stock-based compensation awards in the form of restricted stock and restricted stock units which, in accordance with GAAP, are considered participating securities.

Stock-based compensation awards to purchase common stock of M&T representing 460,710 and 483,182 common shares during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 461,792 and 477,144 common shares during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, were not included in the computations of diluted earnings per common share because the effect on those periods would have been antidilutive.

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  1. Comprehensive income

The following tables display the components of other comprehensive income (loss) and amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net income:

InvestmentDefined BenefitTotal AmountIncome
SecuritiesPlansOtherBefore TaxTaxNet
(In thousands)
Balance — January 1, 2021$195,386(650,087)369,558$(85,143)22,111$(63,032)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications:
Unrealized holding losses, net(57,388)——(57,388)15,124(42,264)
Foreign currency translation adjustment——(1,246)(1,246)360(886)
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges——821821(214)607
Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(57,388)—(425)(57,813)15,270(42,543)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income that (increase) decrease net income:
Amortization of unrealized holding losses on held-to-maturity (“HTM”) securities3,333——3,333(a)(871)2,462
Gains realized in net income(8)——(8)(b)2(6)
Accretion of net gain on terminated cash flow hedges—(90)(90)(c)24(66)
Net yield adjustment from cash flow hedges currently in effect—(206,713)(206,713)(a)53,997(152,716)
Amortization of prior service credit—(3,139)—(3,139)(d)860(2,279)
Amortization of actuarial losses—65,792—65,792(d)(18,031)47,761
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(54,063)62,653(207,228)(198,638)51,251(147,387)
Balance — September 30, 2021$141,323(587,434)162,330$(283,781)73,362$(210,419)
Balance — January 1, 2020$50,701(464,548)133,888$(279,959)73,279$(206,680)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications:
Unrealized holding gains, net151,777——151,777(39,277)112,500
Foreign currency translation adjustment——(222)(222)(39)(261)
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges——508,226508,226(131,504)376,722
Total other comprehensive income before reclassifications151,777—508,004659,781(170,820)488,961
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income that (increase) decrease net income:
Amortization of unrealized holding losses on HTM securities2,678——2,678(a)(725)1,953
Gains realized in net income(3)——(3)(b)1(2)
Accretion of net gain on terminated cash flow hedges——(94)(94)(c)26(68)
Net yield adjustment from cash flow hedges currently in effect——(183,598)(183,598)(a)47,506(136,092)
Amortization of prior service credit—(3,140)—(3,140)(d)927(2,213)
Amortization of actuarial losses—42,080—42,080(d)(12,436)29,644
Total other comprehensive income154,45238,940324,312517,704(135,521)382,183
Balance — September 30, 2020$205,153(425,608)458,200$237,745(62,242)$175,503
(a)Included in interest income.
(b)Included in gain (loss) on bank investment securities.
(c)Included in interest expense.
(d)Included in other costs of operations.

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10. Comprehensive income, continued

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net consisted of the following:

Defined
InvestmentBenefit
SecuritiesPlansOtherTotal
(In thousands)
Balance — December 31, 2020$144,602$(481,064)$273,430$(63,032)
Net gain (loss) during period(39,808)45,482(153,061)(147,387)
Balance — September 30, 2021$104,794$(435,582)$120,369$(210,419)
  1. Derivative financial instruments

As part of managing interest rate risk, the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to modify the repricing characteristics of certain portions of the Company’s portfolios of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Company designates interest rate swap agreements utilized in the management of interest rate risk as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. Interest rate swap agreements are generally entered into with counterparties that meet established credit standards and most contain master netting, collateral and/or settlement provisions protecting the at-risk party. Based on adherence to the Company’s credit standards and the presence of the netting, collateral or settlement provisions, the Company believes that the credit risk inherent in these contracts was not material as of September 30, 2021.

The net effect of interest rate swap agreements was to increase net interest income by $67 million and $233 million during three-month and the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and by $95 million and $212 million during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

Information about interest rate swap agreements entered into for interest rate risk management purposes summarized by type of financial instrument the swap agreements were intended to hedge follows:

Weighted-Estimated
NotionalAverageAverage RateFair Value
AmountMaturityFixedVariableGain (Loss) (a)
(In thousands)(In years)(In thousands)
September 30, 2021
Fair value hedges:
Fixed rate long-term borrowings (b)$1,650,0002.62.86%0.73%$728
Cash flow hedges:
Interest payments on variable rate commercial real estate loans (b)(c)25,700,0000.71.28%0.08%656
Total$27,350,0000.8$1,384
December 31, 2020
Fair value hedges:
Fixed rate long-term borrowings (b)$1,650,0003.32.86%0.79%$651
Cash flow hedges:
Interest payments on variable rate commercial real estate loans (b)(d)49,400,0000.92.22%0.15%425
Total$51,050,0001.0$1,076
(a)Certain clearinghouse exchanges consider payments by counterparties for variation margin on derivative instruments to be settlements of those positions. The impact of such treatment at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was a reduction of the estimated fair value gains on interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges of $59.2 million and $101.5 million, respectively, and on interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges of $166.1 million and $372.2 million, respectively.
(b)Under the terms of these agreements, the Company receives settlement amounts at a fixed rate and pays at a variable rate.
(c)Includes notional amount and terms of $8.4 billion of forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that become effective in 2021 - 2022.
(d)Includes notional amount and terms of $32.1 billion of forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that become effective in 2021 - 2022.

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11. Derivative financial instruments, continued

The Company utilizes commitments to sell residential and commercial real estate loans to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of real estate loans held for sale. Such commitments have generally been designated as fair value hedges. The Company also utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to offset the exposure to changes in fair value of certain commitments to originate real estate loans for sale.

Derivative financial instruments used for trading account purposes included interest rate contracts, foreign exchange and other option contracts, foreign exchange forward and spot contracts, and financial futures. Interest rate contracts entered into for trading account purposes had notional values of $34.5 billion and $37.8 billion at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The notional amounts of foreign currency and other option and futures contracts entered into for trading account purposes aggregated $815 million and $776 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Information about the fair values of derivative instruments in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of income follows:

Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
Fair ValueFair Value
September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2021202020212020
(In thousands)
Derivatives designated and qualifying as hedging instruments
Interest rate swap agreements (a)$1,608$1,968$224$892
Commitments to sell real estate loans (a)6,7121,4887698,458
8,3203,4569939,350
Derivatives not designated and qualifying as hedging instruments
Mortgage-related commitments to originate real estate loans for sale (a)24,45943,5994,314365
Commitments to sell real estate loans (a)11,6042,4097,81313,868
Trading:
Interest rate contracts (b)565,3321,008,91384,909105,768
Foreign exchange and other option and futures contracts (b)8,3049,6087,74011,134
609,6991,064,529104,776131,135
Total derivatives$618,019$1,067,985$105,769$140,485
(a)Asset derivatives are reported in other assets and liability derivatives are reported in other liabilities.
(b)Asset derivatives are reported in trading account assets and liability derivatives are reported in other liabilities. The impact of variation margin payments at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was a reduction of the estimated fair value of interest rate contracts in the trading account in an asset position of $41.7 million and $5.6 million, respectively, and in a liability position of $433.4 million and $806.5 million, respectively.

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  1. Derivative financial instruments, continued
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
DerivativeHedged ItemDerivativeHedged Item
(In thousands)
Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships
Interest rate swap agreements:
Fixed rate long-term borrowings (a)$(9,713)9,636$(13,067)12,822
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Trading:
Interest rate contracts (b)$(3,456)$(4,776)
Foreign exchange and other option and futures contracts (b)3,0601,486
Total$(396)$(3,290)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
DerivativeHedged ItemDerivativeHedged Item
(In thousands)
Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships
Interest rate swap agreements:
Fixed rate long-term borrowings (a)$(42,217)41,456$75,760(75,607)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Trading:
Interest rate contracts (b)$(9,434)$8,988
Foreign exchange and other option and futures contracts (b)6,2866,555
Total$(3,148)$15,543
(a)Reported as an adjustment to interest expense.
(b)Reported as trading account and foreign exchange gains.

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11. Derivative financial instruments, continued

Carrying Amount of the Hedged ItemCumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Increasing (Decreasing) the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Item
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(In thousands)
Location in the Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Hedged Items in Fair Value Hedges
Long-term debt$1,708,872$1,750,048$59,714$101,326

The amount of interest income recognized in the consolidated statement of income associated with derivatives designated as cash flow hedges was $58 million and $82 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $207 million and $184 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of September 30, 2021 the unrealized gain recognized in other comprehensive income related to cash flow hedges was $167 million, of which $4 million, $119 million and $44 million related to interest rate swap agreements maturing in 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively.

The Company also has commitments to sell and commitments to originate residential and commercial real estate loans that are considered derivatives. The Company designates certain of the commitments to sell real estate loans as fair value hedges of real estate loans held for sale. The Company also utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to offset the exposure to changes in the fair value of certain commitments to originate real estate loans for sale. As a result of these activities, net unrealized pre-tax gains related to hedged loans held for sale, commitments to originate loans for sale and commitments to sell loans were approximately $36 million and $64 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Changes in unrealized gains and losses are included in mortgage banking revenues and, in general, are realized in subsequent periods as the related loans are sold and commitments satisfied.

The Company does not offset derivative asset and liability positions in its consolidated financial statements. The Company’s exposure to credit risk by entering into derivative contracts is mitigated through master netting agreements and collateral posting or settlement requirements. Master netting agreements covering interest rate and foreign exchange contracts with the same party include a right to set-off that becomes enforceable in the event of default, early termination or under other specific conditions.

The aggregate fair value of derivative financial instruments in a liability position and the net liability positions with counterparties which are subject to master netting arrangements was $53 million and $114 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The Company was required to post collateral relating to those positions of $52 million and $103 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Certain of the Company’s derivative financial instruments contain provisions that require the Company to maintain specific credit ratings from credit rating agencies to avoid higher collateral posting requirements. If the Company’s debt rating were to fall below specified ratings, the counterparties of the derivative financial instruments could demand immediate incremental collateralization on those instruments in a net liability position. The aggregate fair value of all derivative financial instruments with such credit risk-related contingent features in a net liability position on September 30, 2021 was not material.

The aggregate fair value of derivative financial instruments in an asset position and the net asset positions with counterparties which are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements was $4 million at September 30, 2021 and $3 million at December 31, 2020. Counterparties posted collateral relating to those positions of $4 million and $3 million at those respective dates. Trading account interest rate swap agreements entered into with customers are subject to the Company’s credit risk standards and often contain collateral provisions.

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  1. Derivative financial instruments, continued

In addition to the derivative contracts noted above, the Company clears certain derivative transactions through a clearinghouse, rather than directly with counterparties. Those transactions cleared through a clearinghouse require initial margin collateral and variation margin payments depending on the contracts being in a net asset or liability position. The amount of initial margin collateral posted by the Company was $136 million and $135 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The fair value asset and liability amounts of derivative contracts have been reduced by variation margin payments treated as settlements as described herein. Variation margin on derivative contracts not treated as settlements continues to represent collateral posted or received by the Company.

  1. Variable interest entities and asset securitizations

The Company’s securitization activity has consisted of securitizing loans originated for sale into government issued or guaranteed mortgage-backed securities. The Company has not recognized any losses as a result of having securitized assets.

As described in note 5, M&T has issued junior subordinated debentures payable to various trusts that have issued Capital Securities. M&T owns the common securities of those trust entities. The Company is not considered to be the primary beneficiary of those entities and, accordingly, the trusts are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. At each of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company included the junior subordinated debentures as “long-term borrowings” in its consolidated balance sheet and recognized $23 million in other assets for its “investment” in the common securities of the trusts that will be concomitantly repaid to M&T by the respective trust from the proceeds of M&T’s repayment of the junior subordinated debentures associated with preferred capital securities described in note 5.

The Company has invested as a limited partner in various partnerships that collectively had total assets of approximately $2.9 billion at September 30, 2021 and $2.3 billion at December 31, 2020. Those partnerships generally construct or acquire properties for which the investing partners are eligible to receive certain federal income tax credits in accordance with government guidelines. Such investments may also provide tax deductible losses to the partners. The partnership investments also assist the Company in achieving its community reinvestment initiatives. As a limited partner, there is no recourse to the Company by creditors of the partnerships. However, the tax credits that result from the Company’s investments in such partnerships are generally subject to recapture should a partnership fail to comply with the respective government regulations. The Company’s carrying amount of its investments in such partnerships was $858 million, including $341 million of unfunded commitments, at September 30, 2021 and $861 million, including $406 million of unfunded commitments, at December 31, 2020. Contingent commitments to provide additional capital contributions to these partnerships were not material at September 30, 2021. The Company has not provided financial or other support to the partnerships that was not contractually required. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from its investments in such partnerships as of September 30, 2021 was $1.1 billion, including possible recapture of certain tax credits. Management currently estimates that no material losses are probable as a result of the Company’s involvement with such entities. The Company, in its position as limited partner, does not direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the partnerships and, therefore, in accordance with the accounting provisions for variable interest entities, the partnership entities are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company’s investment in qualified affordable housing projects is amortized to income taxes in the consolidated statement of income as tax credits and other tax benefits resulting from deductible losses associated with the projects are received. The Company amortized $25 million and $63 million of its investments in qualified affordable housing projects to income tax expense during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and recognized $27 million and $70 million of tax credits and other tax benefits during those periods. Similarly, for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company amortized $22 million and $65 million of its investments in qualified affordable housing projects to income tax expense, respectively, and recognized $26 million and $78 million of tax credits and other tax benefits during those respective periods.

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12. Variable interest entities and asset securitizations, continued

The Company serves as investment advisor for certain registered money-market funds. The Company has no explicit arrangement to provide support to those funds, but may waive portions of its allowable management fees as a result of market conditions.

  1. Fair value measurements

GAAP permits an entity to choose to measure eligible financial instruments and other items at fair value. The Company has not made any fair value elections at September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-level hierarchy exists in GAAP for fair value measurements based upon the inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability.

•Level 1 — Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
•Level 2 — Valuation is determined from quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active or by model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable in the market.
•Level 3 — Valuation is derived from model-based and other techniques in which at least one significant input is unobservable and which may be based on the Company's own estimates about the assumptions that market participants would use to value the asset or liability.

When available, the Company attempts to use quoted market prices in active markets to determine fair value and classifies such items as Level 1 or Level 2. If quoted market prices in active markets are not available, fair value is often determined using model-based techniques incorporating various assumptions including interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit losses. Assets and liabilities valued using model-based techniques are classified as either Level 2 or Level 3, depending on the lowest level classification of an input that is considered significant to the overall valuation. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at estimated fair value.

Trading account assets and liabilities

Trading account assets and liabilities consist primarily of interest rate contracts and foreign exchange contracts with customers who require such services with offsetting positions with third parties to minimize the Company's risk with respect to such transactions. The Company generally determines the fair value of its derivative trading account assets and liabilities using externally developed pricing models based on market observable inputs and, therefore, classifies such valuations as Level 2. Mutual funds held in connection with deferred compensation and other arrangements have been classified as Level 1 valuations. Valuations of investments in municipal and other bonds can generally be obtained through reference to quoted prices in less active markets for the same or similar securities or through model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable and, therefore, such valuations have been classified as Level 2.

Investment securities available for sale and equity securities

The majority of the Company's available-for-sale investment securities have been valued by reference to prices for similar securities or through model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable and, therefore, such valuations have been classified as Level 2. Certain investments in mutual funds and equity securities are actively traded and, therefore, have been classified as Level 1 valuations.

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Real estate loans held for sale

The Company utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to hedge the exposure to changes in fair value of real estate loans held for sale. The carrying value of hedged real estate loans held for sale includes changes in estimated fair value during the hedge period. Typically, the Company attempts to hedge real estate loans held for sale from the date of close through the sale date. The fair value of hedged real estate loans held for sale is generally calculated by reference to quoted prices in secondary markets for commitments to sell real estate loans with similar characteristics and, accordingly, such loans have been classified as a Level 2 valuation.

Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale and commitments to sell real estate loans

The Company enters into various commitments to originate real estate loans for sale and commitments to sell real estate loans. Such commitments are considered to be derivative financial instruments and, therefore, are carried at estimated fair value on the consolidated balance sheet. The estimated fair values of such commitments were generally calculated by reference to quoted prices in secondary markets for commitments to sell real estate loans to certain government-sponsored entities and other parties. The fair valuations of commitments to sell real estate loans generally result in a Level 2 classification. The estimated fair value of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale are adjusted to reflect the Company's anticipated commitment expirations. The estimated commitment expirations are considered significant unobservable inputs contributing to the Level 3 classification of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale. Significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of estimated fair value of commitments to originate real estate loans for sale are included in the accompanying table of significant unobservable inputs to Level 3 measurements.

Interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of the management of interest rate risk to modify the repricing characteristics of certain portions of its portfolios of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Company generally determines the fair value of its interest rate swap agreements using externally developed pricing models based on market observable inputs and, therefore, classifies such valuations as Level 2. The Company has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap agreement assets and has considered its own credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap agreement liabilities.

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13. Fair value measurements, continued

The following tables present assets and liabilities at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair Value MeasurementsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
September 30, 2021
Trading account assets$624,556$50,335$574,221$—
Investment securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies9,744—9,744—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed3,475,479—3,475,479—
Other debt securities132,883—132,883—
3,618,106—3,618,106—
Equity securities82,45675,1697,287—
Real estate loans held for sale838,051—838,051—
Other assets (a)44,383—19,92424,459
Total assets$5,207,552$125,504$5,057,589$24,459
Trading account liabilities$92,649$—$92,649$—
Other liabilities (a)13,120—8,8064,314
Total liabilities$105,769$—$101,455$4,314
December 31, 2020
Trading account assets$1,068,581$50,060$1,018,521$—
Investment securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies9,338—9,338—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government issued or guaranteed4,683,438—4,683,438—
Privately issued16——16
Other debt securities129,814—129,814—
4,822,606—4,822,59016
Equity securities92,98563,12929,856—
Real estate loans held for sale1,054,676—1,054,676—
Other assets (a)49,464—5,86543,599
Total assets$7,088,312$113,189$6,931,508$43,615
Trading account liabilities$116,902$—$116,902$—
Other liabilities (a)23,583—23,218365
Total liabilities$140,485$—$140,120$365
(a)Comprised predominantly of interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management (Level 2), commitments to sell real estate loans (Level 2) and commitments to originate real estate loans to be held for sale (Level 3).

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13. Fair value measurements, continued

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

Investment Securities Available for Sale
Privately Issued Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesOther Assets and Other Liabilities
2021(In thousands)
Balance — June 30, 2021$—35,666
Total gains realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings—44,152(a)
Settlements——
Transfers out of Level 3—(59,673)(b)
Balance — September 30, 2021$—20,145
Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at September 30, 2021$—18,196(a)
2020
Balance — June 30, 2020$1640,106
Total gains realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings—57,819(a)
Transfers out of Level 3—(46,422)(b)
Balance — September 30, 2020$1651,503
Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at September 30, 2020$—44,127(a)

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13. Fair value measurements, continued

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

Investment Securities Available for Sale
Privately Issued Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesOther Assets and Other Liabilities
2021(In thousands)
Balance — January 1, 2021$1643,234
Total gains realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings—102,489(a)
Settlements(16)—
Transfers out of Level 3—(125,578)(b)
Balance — September 30, 2021$—20,145
Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at September 30, 2021$—21,722(a)
2020
Balance — January 1, 2020$1610,740
Total gains realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings—150,632(a)
Transfers out of Level 3—(109,869)(b)
Balance — September 30, 2020$1651,503
Changes in unrealized gains included in earnings related to assets still held at September 30, 2020$—50,411(a)
(a)Reported as mortgage banking revenues in the consolidated statement of income and includes the fair value of commitment issuances and expirations.
(b)Transfers out of Level 3 consist of interest rate locks transferred to closed loans.

The Company is required, on a nonrecurring basis, to adjust the carrying value of certain assets or provide valuation allowances related to certain assets using fair value measurements. The more significant of those assets follow.

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13. Fair value measurements, continued

Loans

Loans are generally not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Periodically, the Company records nonrecurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements for partial charge-offs of the uncollectable portions of those loans. Nonrecurring adjustments also include certain impairment amounts for collateral-dependent loans when establishing the allowance for credit losses. Such amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan and, as a result, the carrying value of the loan less the calculated valuation amount does not necessarily represent the fair value of the loan. Real estate collateral is typically valued using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable in the marketplace and the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have been classified as Level 2, unless significant adjustments have been made to the valuation that are not readily observable by market participants. Non-real estate collateral supporting commercial loans generally consists of business assets such as receivables, inventory and equipment. Fair value estimations are typically determined by discounting recorded values of those assets to reflect estimated net realizable value considering specific borrower facts and circumstances and the experience of credit personnel in their dealings with similar borrower collateral liquidations. Such discounts were in the range of 15% to 90% with a weighted-average of 39% at September 30, 2021. As these discounts are not readily observable and are considered significant, the valuations have been classified as Level 3. Automobile collateral is typically valued by reference to independent pricing sources based on recent sales transactions of similar vehicles and, accordingly, the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have been classified as Level 2. Collateral values for other consumer installment loans are generally estimated based on historical recovery rates for similar types of loans which at September 30, 2021 was 64%. As these recovery rates are not readily observable by market participants, such valuation adjustments have been classified as Level 3. Loans subject to nonrecurring fair value measurement were $591 million at September 30, 2021 ($330 million and $261 million of which were classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively), $652 million at December 31, 2020 ($339 million and $313 million of which were classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively) and $387 million at September 30, 2020 ($159 million and $228 million of which were classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively). Changes in fair value recognized for partial charge-offs of loans and loan impairment reserves on loans held by the Company on September 30, 2021 were decreases of $35 million and $125 million for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Changes in fair value recognized for partial charge-offs of loans and loan impairment reserves on loans held by the Company on September 30, 2020 were decreases of $82 million and $153 million for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans

Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans are primarily comprised of commercial and residential real property and are generally measured at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. The fair value of the real property is generally determined using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable in the marketplace and, accordingly, the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have generally been classified as Level 2. Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans subject to nonrecurring fair value measurement were $4 million and $27 million at September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Changes in fair value recognized for those foreclosed assets held by the Company were not material during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

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Capitalized servicing rights

Capitalized servicing rights are initially measured at fair value in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company utilizes the amortization method to subsequently measure its capitalized servicing assets. In accordance with GAAP, the Company must record impairment charges, on a nonrecurring basis, when the carrying value of certain strata exceed their estimated fair value. To estimate the fair value of servicing rights, the Company considers market prices for similar assets, if available, and the present value of expected future cash flows associated with the servicing rights calculated using assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future servicing income and expense. Such assumptions include estimates of the cost of servicing loans, loan default rates, an appropriate discount rate, and prepayment speeds. For purposes of evaluating and measuring impairment of capitalized servicing rights, the Company stratifies such assets based on the predominant risk characteristics of the underlying financial instruments that are expected to have the most impact on projected prepayments, cost of servicing and other factors affecting future cash flows associated with the servicing rights. Such factors may include financial asset or loan type, note rate and term. The amount of impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the capitalized servicing rights for a stratum exceed estimated fair value. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance. The determination of fair value of capitalized servicing rights is considered a Level 3 valuation. Capitalized servicing rights related to residential mortgage loans of $147 million and $159 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, required a valuation allowance of $29 million and $30 million, respectively. Significant unobservable inputs used in this Level 3 valuation included weighted-average prepayment speeds of 14.96% and 16.01% at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and a weighted-average option-adjusted spread of 900 basis points at each date. Changes in fair value recognized for impairment of capitalized servicing rights were a decrease in the valuation allowance of $1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and an increase in the valuation allowance of $20 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. There were no impairment charges for capitalized servicing rights during the three months ended September 30, 2021 or 2020.

Significant unobservable inputs to Level 3 measurements

The following tables present quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements for certain Level 3 assets and liabilities at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable Inputs/AssumptionsRange (Weighted- Average)
(In thousands)
September 30, 2021
Recurring fair value measurements
Net other assets (liabilities) (a)20,145Discounted cash flowCommitment expirations0% - 93% (14%)
December 31, 2020
Recurring fair value measurements
Privately issued mortgage- backed securities$16Two independent pricing quotes——
Net other assets (liabilities) (a)43,234Discounted cash flowCommitment expirations0% - 98% (16%)
(a)Other Level 3 assets (liabilities) consist of commitments to originate real estate loans.

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13. Fair value measurements, continued

Sensitivity of fair value measurements to changes in unobservable inputs

An increase (decrease) in the estimate of expirations for commitments to originate real estate loans would generally result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement. Estimated commitment expirations are derived considering loan type, changes in interest rates and remaining length of time until closing.

Disclosures of fair value of financial instruments

The carrying amounts and estimated fair value for financial instrument assets (liabilities) are presented in the following table:

September 30, 2021
Carrying AmountEstimated Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,479,7121,479,7121,351,944127,768—
Interest-bearing deposits at banks38,445,78838,445,788—38,445,788—
Trading account assets624,556624,55650,335574,221—
Investment securities6,447,6226,501,83375,1696,364,73561,929
Loans and leases:
Commercial loans and leases22,514,94022,315,530——22,315,530
Commercial real estate loans37,023,95236,312,089—558,97035,753,119
Residential real estate loans16,209,35416,397,551—3,902,74512,494,806
Consumer loans17,834,64817,935,068——17,935,068
Allowance for credit losses(1,515,024)————
Loans and leases, net92,067,87092,960,238—4,461,71588,498,523
Accrued interest receivable378,433378,433—378,433—
Financial liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing deposits$(56,542,309)(56,542,309)—(56,542,309)—
Savings and interest-checking deposits(69,195,960)(69,195,960)—(69,195,960)—
Time deposits(2,963,027)(2,967,906)—(2,967,906)—
Short-term borrowings(103,548)(103,548)—(103,548)—
Long-term borrowings(3,500,391)(3,605,637)—(3,605,637)—
Accrued interest payable(38,808)(38,808)—(38,808)—
Trading account liabilities(92,649)(92,649)—(92,649)—
Other financial instruments:
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale$20,14520,145——20,145
Commitments to sell real estate loans9,7349,734—9,734—
Other credit-related commitments(124,145)(124,145)——(124,145)
Interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management1,3841,384—1,384—

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December 31, 2020
Carrying AmountEstimated Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,552,7431,552,7431,497,45755,286—
Interest-bearing deposits at banks23,663,81023,663,810—23,663,810—
Trading account assets1,068,5811,068,58150,0601,018,521—
Investment securities7,045,6977,138,98963,1297,005,57170,289
Loans and leases:
Commercial loans and leases27,574,56427,220,699——27,220,699
Commercial real estate loans37,637,88936,816,580—277,91136,538,669
Residential real estate loans16,752,99317,089,141—4,135,65512,953,486
Consumer loans16,570,42116,554,050——16,554,050
Allowance for credit losses(1,736,387)————
Loans and leases, net96,799,48097,680,470—4,413,56693,266,904
Accrued interest receivable419,936419,936—419,936—
Financial liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing deposits$(47,572,884)(47,572,884)—(47,572,884)—
Savings and interest-checking deposits(67,680,840)(67,680,840)—(67,680,840)—
Time deposits(3,899,910)(3,919,367)—(3,919,367)—
Deposits at Cayman Islands office(652,104)(652,104)—(652,104)—
Short-term borrowings(59,482)(59,482)—(59,482)—
Long-term borrowings(4,382,193)(4,490,433)—(4,490,433)—
Accrued interest payable(59,916)(59,916)—(59,916)—
Trading account liabilities(116,902)(116,902)—(116,902)—
Other financial instruments:
Commitments to originate real estate loans for sale$43,23443,234——43,234
Commitments to sell real estate loans(18,429)(18,429)—(18,429)—
Other credit-related commitments(133,354)(133,354)——(133,354)
Interest rate swap agreements used for interest rate risk management1,0761,076—1,076—

With the exception of marketable securities, certain off-balance sheet financial instruments and mortgage loans originated for sale, the Company’s financial instruments are not readily marketable and market prices do not exist. The Company, in attempting to comply with the provisions of GAAP that require disclosures of fair value of financial instruments, has not attempted to market its financial instruments to potential buyers, if any exist. Since negotiated prices in illiquid markets depend greatly upon the then present motivations of the buyer and seller, it is reasonable to assume that actual sales prices could vary widely from any estimate of fair value made without the benefit of negotiations. Additionally, changes in market interest rates can dramatically impact the value of financial instruments in a short period of time.

The Company does not believe that the estimated information presented herein is representative of the earnings power or value of the Company. The preceding analysis, which is inherently limited in depicting fair value, also does not consider any value associated with existing customer relationships nor the ability of the Company to create value through loan origination, deposit gathering or fee generating activities. Many of the estimates presented herein are based upon the use of highly subjective information and assumptions and, accordingly, the results may not be precise. Management believes that fair value estimates may not be comparable between financial institutions due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made. Furthermore, because the disclosed fair value amounts were estimated as of the balance sheet date, the amounts actually realized or paid upon maturity or settlement of the various financial instruments could be significantly different.

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  1. Commitments and contingencies

In the normal course of business, various commitments and contingent liabilities are outstanding. The following table presents the Company's significant commitments. Certain of these commitments are not included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

September 30,December 31,
20212020
(In thousands)
Commitments to extend credit
Home equity lines of credit$5,687,595$5,563,854
Commercial real estate loans to be sold433,529363,735
Other commercial real estate5,747,5417,237,367
Residential real estate loans to be sold750,8201,026,118
Other residential real estate840,039665,259
Commercial and other21,685,35619,427,886
Standby letters of credit2,236,3212,241,417
Commercial letters of credit34,49527,332
Financial guarantees and indemnification contracts4,133,6484,220,531
Commitments to sell real estate loans1,788,1132,108,823

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers, generally having fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses that may require payment of a fee. In addition to the amounts in the preceding table, the Company had discretionary funding commitments to commercial customers of $10.6 billion and $10.4 billion at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, that the Company had the unconditional right to cancel prior to funding. Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according to the terms of the underlying contract with the third party, whereas commercial letters of credit are issued to facilitate commerce and typically result in the commitment being funded when the underlying transaction is consummated between the customer and a third party. The credit risk associated with commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved with extending loans to customers and is subject to normal credit policies. Collateral may be obtained based on management's assessment of the customer's creditworthiness.

Financial guarantees and indemnification contracts are oftentimes similar to standby letters of credit and include mandatory purchase agreements issued to ensure that customer obligations are fulfilled, recourse obligations associated with sold loans, and other guarantees of customer performance or compliance with designated rules and regulations. Included in financial guarantees and indemnification contracts are loan principal amounts sold with recourse in conjunction with the Company's involvement in the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing program. The Company's maximum credit risk for recourse associated with loans sold under this program totaled approximately $3.9 billion and $4.0 billion at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Since many loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and guarantees and indemnification contracts expire without being funded in whole or in part, the contract amounts are not necessarily indicative of future cash flows.

The Company utilizes commitments to sell real estate loans to hedge exposure to changes in the fair value of real estate loans held for sale. Such commitments are considered derivatives and along with commitments to originate real estate loans to be held for sale are generally recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at estimated fair market value.

The Company is contractually obligated to repurchase previously sold residential real estate loans that do not ultimately meet investor sale criteria related to underwriting procedures or loan documentation. When required to do so, the Company may reimburse loan purchasers for losses incurred or may repurchase certain loans. The Company reduces residential mortgage banking revenues by an estimate for losses related to its obligations to loan purchasers.

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The amount of those charges is based on the volume of loans sold, the level of reimbursement requests received from loan purchasers and estimates of losses that may be associated with previously sold loans. At September 30, 2021, the Company believes that its obligation to loan purchasers was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position.

M&T and its subsidiaries are subject in the normal course of business to various pending and threatened legal proceedings and matters in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. On an on-going basis management, after consultation with legal counsel, assesses the Company’s liabilities and contingencies in connection with such proceedings. For those matters where it is probable that the Company will incur losses and the amounts of the losses can be reasonably estimated, the Company records an expense and corresponding liability in its consolidated financial statements. To the extent pending or threatened litigation could result in exposure in excess of the recorded liability, the amount of such excess is not currently estimable. Although not considered probable, the range of reasonably possible losses for such matters in the aggregate, beyond the existing recorded liability, was estimated to be between $0 and $25 million as of September 30, 2021. Although the Company does not believe that the outcome of pending legal matters will be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, it cannot rule out the possibility that such outcomes will be material to the consolidated results of operations for a particular reporting period in the future.

  1. Segment information

Reportable segments have been determined based upon the Company's internal profitability reporting system, which is organized by strategic business unit. Certain strategic business units have been combined for segment information reporting purposes where the nature of the products and services, the type of customer and the distribution of those products and services are similar. The reportable segments are Business Banking, Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Discretionary Portfolio, Residential Mortgage Banking and Retail Banking.

The financial information of the Company's segments was compiled utilizing the accounting policies described in note 22 of Notes to Financial Statements in the 2020 Annual Report. The management accounting policies and processes utilized in compiling segment financial information are highly subjective and, unlike financial accounting, are not based on authoritative guidance similar to GAAP. As a result, the financial information of the reported segments is not necessarily comparable with similar information reported by other financial institutions. Furthermore, changes in management structure or allocation methodologies and procedures may result in changes in reported segment financial data.

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15. Segment information, continued

Information about the Company's segments is presented in the following table:

Three Months Ended September 30
20212020
Total Revenues(a)Inter- segment RevenuesNet Income (Loss)Total Revenues(a)Inter- segment RevenuesNet Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
Business Banking$181,87369472,017$131,566(1)35,614
Commercial Banking295,2091,009144,367276,125117131,414
Commercial Real Estate228,31722784,663202,987(17)87,095
Discretionary Portfolio112,529(14,448)74,666140,135(10,748)97,399
Residential Mortgage Banking159,21325,15046,077161,15122,19045,318
Retail Banking357,335(53)88,004351,31226885,229
All Other201,900(12,579)(14,334)200,380(11,809)(109,933)
Total$1,536,376—495,460$1,463,656—372,136
Nine Months Ended September 30
20212020
Total Revenues(a)Inter- segment RevenuesNet Income (Loss)Total Revenues(a)Inter- segment RevenuesNet Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
Business Banking$482,8742,157159,895$407,4851,028106,103
Commercial Banking865,7802,830378,040855,4261,419386,176
Commercial Real Estate629,719679242,625653,405452311,586
Discretionary Portfolio365,380(34,554)243,744328,181(33,646)218,758
Residential Mortgage Banking459,65570,208125,791428,75764,623107,334
Retail Banking1,055,240500262,5621,107,516802281,973
All Other620,694(41,820)(11,879)633,461(34,678)(529,918)
Total$4,479,342—1,400,778$4,414,231—882,012
Average Total Assets
Nine Months Ended September 30Year Ended December 31
202120202020
(In millions)
Business Banking$8,3867,9028,152
Commercial Banking29,10930,45030,338
Commercial Real Estate25,91325,59425,792
Discretionary Portfolio22,31727,87827,726
Residential Mortgage Banking6,5823,5304,038
Retail Banking17,70116,23116,438
All Other40,95920,84522,996
Total$150,967132,430135,480
(a)Total revenues are comprised of net interest income and other income. Net interest income is the difference between taxable-equivalent interest earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities owed by a segment and a funding charge (credit) based on the Company's internal funds transfer and allocation methodology. Segments are charged a cost to fund any assets (e.g. loans) and are paid a funding credit for any funds provided (e.g. deposits). The taxable-equivalent adjustment aggregated $3,703,000 and $4,019,000 for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $11,168,000 and $13,316,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and is eliminated in "All Other" total revenues. Intersegment revenues are included in total revenues of the reportable segments. The elimination of intersegment revenues is included in the determination of "All Other" total revenues.

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  1. Relationship with Bayview Lending Group LLC and Bayview Financial Holdings, L.P.

M&T holds a 20% minority interest in Bayview Lending Group LLC ("BLG"), a privately-held commercial mortgage company. That investment had no remaining carrying value at September 30, 2021 as a result of cumulative losses recognized and cash distributions received in prior years. Cash distributions now received from BLG are recognized as income by M&T and included in other revenues from operations. That income totaled $23 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020. There were no similar cash distributions during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 or in the three-month period ended September 30, 2020.

Bayview Financial Holdings, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Bayview Financial"), a privately-held specialty finance company, is BLG's majority investor. In addition to their common investment in BLG, the Company and Bayview Financial conduct other business activities with each other. The Company has obtained loan servicing rights for mortgage loans from BLG and Bayview Financial having outstanding principal balances of $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Revenues from those servicing rights were $2 million in each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and $7 million for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. The Company sub-services residential mortgage loans for Bayview Financial having outstanding principal balances of $73.2 billion and $68.1 billion at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Revenues earned for sub-servicing loans for Bayview Financial were $39 million and $30 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $110 million and $101 million in the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. In addition, the Company held $65 million and $77 million of mortgage-backed securities in its held-to-maturity portfolio at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, that were securitized by Bayview Financial. At September 30, 2021, the Company held $130 million of Bayview Financial’s $1.1 billion syndicated loan facility. In the first three months of 2021, the Company purchased $965 million of delinquent FHA guaranteed mortgage loans, including past due accrued interest, from Bayview Financial for $1.0 billion. The servicing rights for such loans were retained by Bayview Financial, but the Company continues to sub-service the loans.

  1. Recent accounting developments

The following table provides a description of accounting standards that were adopted by the Company in 2021 as well as standards that are not effective that could have an impact to M&T’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

StandardDescriptionRequired date of adoptionEffect on consolidated financial statements
Standards Adopted in 2021
Clarifying the Interactions Between Equity Securities, Equity Method and Joint Ventures, and Derivatives and HedgingThe amendments clarify the following guidance: 1. That an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in the equity securities investments guidance immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method of accounting. 2. For the purpose of applying the derivatives and hedging guidance an entity should not consider whether, upon the settlement of a forward contract or exercise of a purchased option, individually or with existing investments, the underlying securities would be accounted for under the equity method of accounting or the fair value option in accordance with the financial instruments guidance. An entity also would evaluate the remaining characteristics in the derivatives and hedging guidance to determine the accounting for those forward contracts and purchased options.January 1, 2021The Company adopted the amended guidance effective January 1, 2021 using a prospective transition method. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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17. Recent accounting developments, continued

StandardDescriptionRequired date of adoptionEffect on consolidated financial statements
Standards Adopted in 2021
Simplifying the Accounting for Income TaxesThe amendments remove the following exceptions for accounting for income taxes: 1. Exception to the incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation when there is a loss from continuing operations and income or a gain from other items (for example, discontinued operations or other comprehensive income) 2. Exception to the requirement to recognize a deferred tax liability for equity method investments when a foreign subsidiary becomes an equity method investment 3. Exception to the ability not to recognize a deferred tax liability for a foreign subsidiary when a foreign equity method investment becomes a subsidiary 4. Exception to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. The amendments also simplify the accounting for income taxes by doing the following: 1. Requiring that an entity recognize a franchise tax (or similar tax) that is partially based on income as an income-based tax and account for any incremental amount incurred as a non-income-based tax. 2. Requiring that an entity evaluate when a step up in the tax basis of goodwill should be considered part of the business combination in which the book goodwill was originally recognized and when it should be considered a separate transaction. 3. Specifying that an entity is not required to allocate the consolidated amount of current and deferred tax expense to a legal entity that is not subject to tax in its separate financial statements. However, an entity may elect to do so (on an entity-by-entity basis) for a legal entity that is both not subject to tax and disregarded by the taxing authority. 4. Requiring that an entity reflect the effect of an enacted change in tax laws or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation in the interim period that includes the enactment date. 5. Making minor Codification improvements for income taxes related to employee stock ownership plans and investments in qualified affordable housing projects accounted for using the equity method.January 1, 2021The amendments related to separate financial statements of legal entities that are not subject to tax should be applied on a retrospective basis for all periods presented. The amendments related to changes in ownership of foreign equity method investments or foreign subsidiaries should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to franchise taxes that are partially based on income should be applied on either a retrospective basis for all periods presented or a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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17. Recent accounting developments, continued

StandardDescriptionRequired date of adoptionEffect on consolidated financial statements
Standards Not Yet Adopted as of September 30, 2021
Changes to Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own EquityThe amendments reduce the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. The amendments also reduce form-over-substance-based guidance for the derivatives scope exception for contacts in an entity’s own equity. For convertible instruments, embedded conversion features no longer are separated from the host contract for convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost and a convertible preferred stock will be accounted for as a single equity instrument measured at its historical cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. By removing those separation models, the interest rate of convertible debt instruments typically will be closer to the coupon interest rate on the instrument. The amendments also require certain changes to EPS calculations for convertible instruments as well as additional disclosures relating to conditions that cause conversion features to be met. For contacts in an entity’s own equity, the amendments revise the derivatives scope exception guidance as follows: 1. Remove the settlement in unregistered shares, collateral, and shareholder rights conditions from the settlement guidance. 2. Clarify that payment penalties for failure to timely file do not preclude equity classification. 3. Require instruments that are required to be classified as an asset or liability to be measured subsequently at fair value, with changes reported in earnings and disclosed in the financial statements. 4. Clarifiy that the scope of the disclosure requirements in the Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity section of the Derivatives guidance applies only to freestanding instruments. 5. Clarify that the scope of the reassessment guidance in the Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity section of the Derivatives guidance applies to both freestanding instruments and embedded features.January 1, 2022 Early adoption permittedThe amendments can be applied either on a modified retrospective method of transition or a fully retrospective method of transition. In applying the modified retrospective method, the guidance should be applied to transactions outstanding as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the amendments are adopted. Transactions that were settled (or expired) during prior reporting periods are unaffected. The cumulative effect of the change should be recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at the date of adoption. If applying the fully retrospective method of transition, the cumulative effect of the change should be recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the first comparative period presented. The fair value option is allowed to be irrevocably elected for any financial instrument that is a convertible security upon adoption of the amendments. The Company has not yet decided on which transition method will be applied to the extent applicable. The Company does not expect the guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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17. Recent accounting developments, continued

StandardDescriptionRequired date of adoptionEffect on consolidated financial statements
Standards Not Yet Adopted of September 30, 2021
Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call OptionsThe amendments clarify and reduce diversity in an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options (for example, warrants) that remain equity classified after modification or exchange. The amendments clarify that: 1. A modification of the terms or conditions or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option that remains equity classified after modification or exchange should be treated as an exchange of the original instrument for a new instrument. 2. The effect of a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option that remains equity classified after modification or exchange should be measured as follows: a. For a modification or an exchange that is a part of or directly related to a modification or an exchange of an existing debt instrument or line-of-credit or revolving-debt arrangements, as the difference between the fair value of the modified or exchanged written call option and the fair value of that written call option immediately before it is modified or exchanged. b. For all other modifications or exchanges, as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the modified or exchanged written call option over the fair value of that written call option immediately before it is modified or exchanged. 3. The effect of a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option that remains equity classified after modification or exchange should be recognized on the basis of the substance of the transaction, in the same manner as if cash had been paid as consideration. The effect of a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option to compensate for goods or services should be recognized in accordance with the Stock Compensation guidance. In a multiple-element transaction (for example, one that includes both debt financing and equity financing), the total effect of the modification should be allocated to the respective elements in the transaction.January 1, 2022 Early adoption permittedThe amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. The Company currently does not have any instruments that fall within the guidance and does not expect the guidance to have a material impact on its financial statements.

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17. Recent accounting developments, continued

StandardDescriptionRequired date of adoptionEffect on consolidated financial statements
Standards Not Yet Adopted as of September 30, 2021
Lessor’s Accounting for Certain Leases with Variable Lease PaymentsThe amendments update the classification guidance for lessors. Under the amended guidance lessors should classify and account for a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on a reference index or a rate as an operating lease if both of the following criteria are met: 1. The lease would have been classified as a sales-type lease or a direct financing lease. 2. The lessor would have otherwise recognized a day-one loss. When a lease is classified as operating, the lessor does not recognize a net investment in the lease, does not derecognize the underlying asset, and, therefore, does not recognize a selling profit or loss.January 1, 2022 Early adoption permittedThe amendments can be applied either on a retrospective basis or on a prospective basis. The Company does not expect the guidance will have a material impact on its financial statements.
Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers in a Business CombinationThe amendments require that an entity (acquirer) recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with revenue recognition guidance Topic 606. At the acquisition date, an acquirer should account for the related revenue contracts as if it had originated the contracts. To achieve this, an acquirer may assess how the acquiree applied the revenue guidance to determine what to record for the acquired revenue contracts. Generally, this should result in an acquirer recognizing and measuring the acquired contract assets and contract liabilities consistent with how they were recognized and measured in the acquiree’s financial statementsJanuary 1, 2023 Early adoption permittedThe amendments should be applied prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments. However, if early adoption is elected, the amendments should be applied (1) retrospectively to all business combinations for which the acquisition date occurs on or after the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period of early application and (2) prospectively to all business combinations that occur on or after the date of initial application. The Company has not yet decided on which transition method will be applied to the extent applicable. The Company does not expect the guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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